Episode 1

**The Earl's Crime** is the 1st episode of the MORIARTY THE PATRIOT anime.

## Synopsis

A rash of abductions of young boys that end up brutally murdered is plaguing London, and police are powerless to stop it. When William James Moriarty discovers a clue linking all the victims, he and his brothers take an interest in the case.

## Summary

Richard checks on El as he didn't hear his father calling, but El explains that he is up to the good part of a book and will come after finishing the chapter. Richard then takes the book and sees its about Sherlock Holmes and states that detective books are not to his liking.

On a foggy night, a boy is chased by a man. As the man captures him, he takes him to a different place and ties him to a chair. A second man then appears and grins. In the morning, William James Moriarty reads the newspaper where he sees a seventh victim of "Chavi Slasher" was found and it's a young boy. He discuss it with Louis, but explains that there are clues even in the newspaper's article. He explains that all victims are young boys and looking at their father's jobs, its clear that all of the have contact with members of nobility. While the nobility won't go in a butchery shop, they will go to jewellery store or stables, where they can see the children helping their fathers. However, one of the victims is a homeless orphan and that may lead them to the culprit.

Albert visits the tailor shop. The tailor, Eden, tells him that his suit is still not ready, but Albert explains he is there to express his condolences for what happened with Roddy, the tailor's son. Albert suggests the tailor to rest few days, but the man explains working keeps his mind off his grief.

William visits a homeless boy who plays an instrument. He offers him to pay if he speak with him and the boy agrees. William guesses the instrument isn't his and the boy confirms it belonged to his friend Cass who died and he inherited his business, and tells him on which street Cass was usually performing. Checking the spot on the street, Williams sees a window from Gastros Club has a clear view on the spot. Visiting the club, he sees Earl Argleton, a founding member of the club, sitting next to the window.

William engages him in a conversation and comments that his suit is tailored by Eden and his jewellery crafted by Goldstein Jewellers. He keeps guessing that his pocket watch is from R. Masters Clock Smith, his hat from Morgan Bros. Company, and horses are stabled at the Shannon Racing Club. Argleton is initially surprised by his guesses, but as William kept guessing he realizes where he is going. William then guesses he likes young boys and that he is bad at playing cards as his inner thoughts are reflected on his face. Hearing that, the Earl excuses himself and leaves.

Leaving the club, William notices he is followed and corners the man in a dead end. He guesses he was told to learn who William is or even was told to dispose of him. He tells him this isn't like kidnapping young children and as the man face changes, William comments he too has a bad poker face. Louis then jump out and points a knife at the man's neck, while William comments he has a few questions.

Having seen the lust for revenge in Eden, Albert arranges a meeting between him and William. William offers to be his crime consultant and that Eden should be aware he is doing a crime, but Eden still agrees. William then takes Eden to Argleton at the same place Argleton killed his son Roddy. He leaves Eden with the Earl and Eden kills him.

## Characters

* El
* Richard
* Roddy
* William James Moriarty
* Louis James Moriarty
* Albert James Moriarty
* Eden
* Argleton

## Gallery

Louis debutLouis threatens Argleton's subordinateLouis flushed from William's praiseHikaru Miyoshi illustration