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The Deaths of Rabbi Köves and Allamah al-Fadl

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The subplot of the two religious leaders who, along with Valdespino, were the only ones to know Kirsch's discovery before the event.

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The Montserrat MeetingThe Montserrat Meeting
A Secret Gathering The Three Wise Men Kirsch meets with Bishop Valdespino, Rabbi Köves, and Allamah al-Fadl at the Montserrat Abbey library. He reveals his discovery to them, expecting a reaction. They are shocked and disturbed. The Revelation Kirsch shows them a preview of his presentation, which ends with a bleak prediction of human extinction. The clerics urge him not to go public. Kirsch refuses, but promises to wait a month.
al-Fadl's Disappearance and Deathal-Fadl's Disappearance and Death
A Mysterious Fate Kidnapping in the Desert After the meeting, al-Fadl is kidnapped by a Spaniard (later revealed to be Ávila) and left in the desert near Dubai. He dies of dehydration and exposure. Suicide or Murder? Initially reported as suicide, conspiracy theories quickly suggest murder. His death is linked to the suppression of Kirsch's discovery.
Köves' Flight and DeathKöves' Flight and Death
A Desperate Escape The Rabbi's Fear After learning of al-Fadl's death and receiving a warning call from 'Monte', Rabbi Köves flees his home. He is pursued by an assassin hired through the dark web. Death at the Ruin Bar Köves hides in a Budapest ruin bar but is found and killed by an injection of potassium chloride, made to look like a heart attack. His death further implicates Valdespino in the conspiracy.
The AftermathThe Aftermath
A Pattern of Elimination Conspiracy Theories Blogs connect the deaths of the two clerics to Kirsch's murder, suggesting a cover-up by the Church or the palace. Valdespino is the prime suspect, but he is later revealed to be framed by Winston. The Truth Empties With the deaths of Köves and al-Fadl, Valdespino becomes the only living person who knew Kirsch's secret. This drives the narrative that he is the mastermind.
Three days before the assassination
The night of the assassination
Later that night
The next day