At night, the warm light from the burning fire pit reflects on the outer wall of the Golden Castle, making the blue-green masonry appear orange-red.

Most of the people had taken a rest, and the castle was quiet, with the occasional scraping sound of beetle leaves clashing during patrols by the guards.

In the Privy Councilor's bedroom, Roman was reading at night, flipping through the information.

"Duh duh duh..."

There was a knock on the door suddenly.

Roman raised his eyes in confusion, confirming that he did not ask his confidants to report today at night, and immediately became vigilant.

"Who is it?"

As he spoke, he stood up and threw the information into the fire, and activated the power of witchcraft to quietly complete the mind union with the fire.

Phew! The fire suddenly became fierce and the paper was quickly burned to ashes.

At this time, Bill's vague voice came from outside the door: "Minister Roman, I am Bill, here to chat with you."

Are you coming here so late? Roman was a little surprised and opened the door cautiously.

Bill stood crookedly outside the door, his face flushed, smelling of alcohol, holding a wine bottle in his hand, and two guards following him.

"What's wrong with you? Why do you drink so much?"

Roman was surprised, remembering that Bill didn't seem to have a habit of drinking.

"Hiccup, today... I'm happy!"

Zhou Jing staggered into the door. Roman was confused for a moment and welcomed him into the house.

The two guards also wanted to follow them in. Zhou Jing suddenly turned around and shouted loudly:

"I'm here to have a drink with my friends. Do you want to follow me? Will Minister Roman do bad things to me? This is someone else's room. It's so disrespectful for so many of you to come in. Stay away!"

Brainless Hud and unhappy Lake looked at each other and reluctantly led the guards out without arguing with a drunkard.

Although it was surveillance in the name of protection, it should not go too far to arouse Bill's resentment. Moreover, the past few months had been uneventful, and the guard was no longer as tense as it was at the beginning.

"It's okay. You don't have to worry about Master Bill's safety. I also have guards here."

Roman smiled at the two guards and asked his men to guard the door to prevent the two guards from approaching the door, and then closed the door.

He and Bill were the only two people left in the room.

"Master Bill, why did you come to see me so late?" Roman turned his head and looked over, speaking curiously.

Zhou Jing staggered to find a seat, sat down, took a sip of wine, and said with a big tongue, "I feel happy today! I want to come and chat with you! Come, have a drink!"

Are you afraid you were drunk?

Roman cursed, feeling that something was wrong with Zhou Jing's state. He took out a bottle of wine from the cabinet, clinked glasses with Zhou Jing, and asked tentatively: "Then why are you so happy today?"

Zhou Jing put the wine bottle on the table and pushed his thumb on his chest:

"Today, His Majesty the King granted me a marriage contract with the princess, and we will get married in two months! Don't you think you should be happy about this?!"

Roman's eyes froze, he hadn't received the news yet, and this was the first time he heard it.

They are getting married so soon...can't Becky wait?

There isn't much time left...

Many thoughts flashed through Roman's mind, but his face remained calm as he raised his glass and said with a smile:

"It is indeed a joy to marry a princess. Congratulations."

"Yes, I have this honor to marry into the royal family. What else can I do besides being happy?"

Zhou Jing took another sip, but his tone was a little lonely.

What does this mean... Roman's heart moved.

"Princess Shuni is very beautiful, aren't you satisfied?"

"I have to marry whoever the king asks me to marry. Does it matter whether she is beautiful or not?"

Zhou Jing spoke with a big tongue, his face was full of drunkenness, and the content he said gradually became sensitive.

Are you dissatisfied with the king's marriage?

Roman subconsciously started reading comprehension.

But why did you come to me to vent your emotions, not afraid of snitching on yourself, and tell the king these words?

Roman secretly doubted it, but seeing Zhou Jing's drunken look, and remembering the results of his experiments a few months ago, he felt that it could be explained.

Perhaps Bill had suppressed it for too long, and now after drinking, he finally revealed his true feelings unconsciously.

Noticing the slight change in Roman's face, Zhou Jing maintained his drunken appearance and felt clear in his heart.

He deliberately drank a lot of wine before coming to see Roman, just to pretend to tell the truth after drinking.

Wine is a good disguise. If he sobers up, Roman will definitely have doubts, such as why he doesn't find someone else to "vent his emotions" and say bad things about the king, and whether Bill has discovered the truth about him.

Drunk people are emotional, and even if they say some extreme remarks, even if Roman has doubts, the degree of suspicion will be reduced, and at the same time, he will be more confident and bold to test.

Bill is not a different-blood warrior, but his initial physical fitness is higher than that of ordinary people, and his resistance to alcohol is not bad. He smells like alcohol, but he is actually still sober.

"Okay, I'll drink with you tonight."

Roman realized that this might be a good opportunity, so he simply sat down and chatted and drank with Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing poured himself tons of wine, saying he was happy, but his face showed no happiness at all, as if the bitter wine had entered his throat and his heart ached.

The two chatted casually, mainly Zhou Jing talking, and Roman kept echoing.

"Minister Roman, I only have you as a friend in the Golden Castle. It's great to have someone to talk to."

Zhou Jing pretended to show his true feelings.

Roman smiled: "It is also an honor for me to be friends with Master Bill... But you know so many people in the Gold Castle, don't the others count as your friends?"

He was really curious. He always felt that Bill's attitude towards him had always been different and overly enthusiastic. It seemed that the two of them had become friends without even making any special effort to get to know each other.

Zhou Jing pretended to be excited and patted his chest: "Hey, what kind of friends are the others? They are just insects trying to flatter me! I can feel that you are different from them!"

Hearing this, Roman couldn't help but fall into deep reflection.

What on earth did I fail to do that made you feel that I wasn't trying to fawn over you?

I'm obviously trying to please you, what's the difference?:.

Without waiting for Roman's response, Zhou Jing suddenly sighed and added:

"And I don't know why, but I feel friendly as soon as I see you. Maybe it's because of your appearance. I've always felt that we are very similar."

Roman couldn't help but look down at his big belly, and then at Bill, who looked like a fat man.

Regardless of looks, we all do look alike...

Roman endured being speechless, not intending to argue with a drunkard, and echoed: "When I first met you, I actually felt friendly. I was thinking at the time, if only I had a brother as capable as you.

.I am very happy to be able to make friends with someone who has such a bad temper like you."

"Haha, chatting with you makes my heart brighter!"

Zhou Jing gave a thumbs up.

At this time, he suddenly sighed: "It's a pity that when you get old and no longer serve as Privy Councilor, we will never be able to meet again."

"...Why do you say that?" Roman was surprised.

Zhou Jing's drunken face showed a look of anger, as if he couldn't control his emotions, and he vomited bitterness:

"When you get old and step down as Privy Councilor, you won't be able to live in the Golden Castle, and I can only stay in the Golden Castle for the rest of my life. Even if we are only separated by an inner wall, we will not be able to see each other.

The royal family locked me up in the castle and asked me to marry them. In the final analysis, they just wanted to deprive me of my freedom. I was not even allowed to leave the city alone. Who knows whether it will be more excessive in the future? I was forced to marry a member of the royal family.

, who knows if the wife I married is watching me like those guards? No matter how beautiful the king said it, in fact I am still an outsider!

He also said that he wanted me to inherit the family, but he wanted to tie me up here and use my children as hostages. The king promised these benefits and thought he could buy out my freedom, making me willing to be 'imprisoned'... Yes, I love money and love.

name, but I don’t want to be a tool my whole life.

But now, even if I don't want to, even if I regret it, I can only be like a puppet, obediently accepting their arrangements and being manipulated into any shape by them. I can't even make the decision about my own marriage! Maybe when I get too old to walk anymore

Only by finding the right path can we regain our freedom, but then, what’s the point?”

Zhou Jing used Bill's tone and spoke "what's in his heart" at once, showing that he actually had a very clear understanding of his situation.

Roman's expression changed and he shouted: "Bill, you are drunk!"

Zhou Jing suddenly became excited and half-awakened from the wine. It was like waking up from a dream, only to realize that he had made some treasonous remarks.

He deliberately became frightened and hesitated:

"I'm just talking casually, don't tell the king... I'm just an ordinary person. I can't resist. I just make tools. At least I have enough food and clothing. Anyway, after the marriage, I accepted my fate. This is how I will be for the rest of my life. There is no other way."

I’m counting on it.”

"Don't worry, we are friends, I won't tell others...but you must never say such things to others again!"

Roman stood up and gave a serious warning.

Dude, that's almost it. I really consider myself a loyal minister... Zhou Jing rolled his eyes secretly.

In the past few months, Roman has been slow to take action, which shows his inner hesitation and concern about risks.

Zhou Jing said these words deliberately to give Roman a clearer and firmer signal, so that people can truly fight for him with confidence and urge Roman to take action quickly.

Seeing Roman's uncertain expression, Zhou Jing curled his lips secretly, but his face showed regret and confusion for saying the wrong thing. He tried to get up, as if he felt guilty:

"Sorry to bother you for so long, I should go."

As he spoke, he patted his face, pretending to sober up, and then moved towards the door.

Roman looked at Zhou Jing's back, and there was a war between heaven and man in his heart.

During this period, he has been asking people to examine Bill's credibility, and there is no problem. The possibility that Bill is a pawn of the king's fishing and law enforcement has been basically ruled out.

Now, Bill confided in him again, expressing his resentment and powerlessness against the royal family's restriction of freedom... The conditions for winning over this person are fully met!

The only uncertain thing is whether Bill is just talking, or whether he really has the courage to change his situation and how much he is willing to pay for it.

Various thoughts flashed through, and just when Zhou Jing was about to touch the door knocker, Roman finally made up his mind and spoke:

"Master Bill, if you are really unwilling, I may be able to help you."

Zhou Jing turned around with a confused look on his face: "What can you help me with?"

Roman said slowly: "Don't be someone else's tool, don't be manipulated like a puppet, and regain your freedom."

Zhou Jing was deliberately stunned and stunned on the spot.

At this time, Roman whispered: "But it depends on what you can give up for freedom. Get rid of the control of the royal family. The wealth, power, and status you have now will disappear and turn into the royal family's control of you."

hostility."

"You, what on earth are you talking about?" Zhou Jing pretended to be shocked.

"You have heard it." Roman put away his friendly smile and nodded calmly: "I have the ability to help you, but if you don't dare to accept such a price, you should just live your current life, it is more suitable for you."

"What do I have to be afraid of? I want freedom more than anything the royal family has promised. If I don't want freedom, I'd rather die!"

Zhou Jing's tone was decisive.

But he immediately expressed strong doubts about Roman and threw a series of questions:

"But why should I believe you? You are a privy minister with a high position. Why would you sabotage the royal family's plan just to help me? Aren't you afraid of being discovered by the king? You are telling me this now, are you not afraid of me telling the king? You are so

Believe me?"

Roman smiled. The more worried Zhou Jing appeared, the more at ease he became.

"Of course I have my purpose in helping you. You just need to know that I am a Privy Councilor in name, but I am not from the same family as the royal family."

Hearing this, Zhou Jing's expression changed, he seemed to have calmed down, and suddenly said:

"Since you are not on the same side as the royal family, you are helping me because you don't want the royal family to be able to master a potion master like me and the new alien blood potion formula in my hand... so your needs are also my potions."

"I don't deny this, but I do regard you as a friend. I understand what you are worried about, and I will not control your freedom like the royal family." Roman nodded.

"Why should I believe you?" Zhou Jing frowned.

"I'm different from the king. He wants to have everything in his hands, but I never want to control everything."

As he said that, Roman suddenly laughed:

"Besides, I am confident that you will not leave me."

"Is it because you think that after I escape from the control of the royal family, I will have nowhere to live and have no other choice but to stay by your side?" Zhou Jing responded deliberately coldly.

Roman laughed: "No, I can provide you with something that the royal family does not have and satisfy your dreams."

"What are my dreams?" Zhou Jing pretended to be confused.

Roman walked slowly to the fireplace, caressed the bricks and said slowly:

"Remember a few months ago, we talked about what wealth and power are. You said that power is the greatest power, but you don't dare to risk gaining power in the way of a different-blood warrior.

The royal family's bids are indeed high, but they are all frivolous external things. What others give you can be taken back at any time and never really belongs to you. And I can give you something more valuable, far more important than money and status.

Something, something that can control its own destiny, is...risk-free power!"

The voice fell.

Huhu

I saw the fire turned into three fire pythons, rising into the sky, emitting astonishing heat, and the temperature in the room skyrocketed in an instant.

The hot breath hit my face.

Zhou Jing's heart skipped a beat, he pretended to be shocked, pressed against the wall, and said in surprise: "What is this?!"

"In this world, there is more than one source of power for different blood warriors. What I have mastered... is called witchcraft!"

Roman smiled and raised his palm. The three fire pythons quickly shrank and turned into three cute little fire balls, suspended in his palm.

Under the light of the fire, he looked at Bill and spoke slowly:

"If I am willing, in a few breaths, I can kill the two guards of alien blood warriors watching you.

With witchcraft, you don’t have to risk your life like a different blood warrior, Master Bill, this is what you dream of, the power you can develop without risking your life!"

Roman waved his hand casually, and the fireball fell into the fireplace and turned into a warm fire again.

After showing all this, he looked at Zhou Jing with burning eyes:

"If you want to learn, I'll teach you!"

This guy is indeed a wizard!

Zhou Jing's eyes flashed with wonder, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Chapter completed!