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So, quick question... (Spoiler)


Why was the alchemist pursuing the death of vidocq? It's somewhat way too elaborate for a way to cover up his tracks.

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Well, Vidocq "died" knowing the identity of the Alchemist. To even get to that point, Vidocq did a lot of investigating. So the Alchemist made sure anyone involved with the investigation couldn't further lead them to him.

And you're right. It was elaborate, but that's how it was made.

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Hm, consider this:
You have a mask that grants you eternal youth. But you have to absorb souls of other people, killing them in the process. You also have to kill virgins in order to forge a new mask every once in a while. You'd be better off making sure nobody would ever be able to track you. First, so many mourders won't go by unooticed. Secondly, time is runnin against you. You are doing this to live as long as possible - so, since the risks to get caught multiply you have to be elaborate in covering up your tracks.

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