Since Qino was promoted to the leader of the kings, he has been able to sit on an equal footing with the other five leaders of the kings in this kind of meeting. He is now sitting next to Lan Xian.

The look of the patriarch crying and complaining is quite moving. Of course, this is not Kino's criterion for judging whether he is lying. If he really intends to lie, this look can be staged.

What really made Kino suspicious was that what the patriarch described was very specific, and there were even many details in it, and the whole process sounded too outrageous. If he really wanted to make up lies to cover up something, he could have made up a watertight excuse.

, there is no need to make up such unimaginative and suspicious words.

But this guy just said that, and it didn't seem like he was lying.

Kino looked sideways at Lan Xian, who was sitting upright next to him, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Another thing is strange. As a knowledgeable alchemist, Lan Xian has seen many strange things in his life. Many of them may be contrary to common sense. Knowledge is a process of constant collision, friction and improvement.

process.

Although what the patriarch is saying is puzzling, as an alchemist, Lan Xian's first reaction is not to question and seek confirmation, but to directly refute and define it as lying. This is a bit subtle.

Solandel was young and did not have a city as deep as Kino. She saw the patriarch's face collapsed, which did not look like he was lying, but she was more willing to believe Lan Xian. She was very hesitant for a while, not knowing what to do.

"Let me come up with a solution." Kino spoke up in time to help Solandel hold on to the situation. He took a map and pen and put them in front of the clan leader and said, "You said that creature is in an ancient temple.

, and said that you have seen that creature, I can understand that you have been to that ancient temple. Mark the specific location for me, and I will take a look and know whether you are lying."

Lan Xian asked silently: "Do you believe what this barbarian says? He is probably playing tricks on us."

Kino smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. He marked the location and I will personally take people to survey it. Even if I am fooled, it will not be a waste of Lord Lan Xian's time."

Having reached this point, Lan Xian had nothing more to say, so he raised his chin to the patriarch and asked him to write.

The patriarch held the pen as if grasping a life-saving straw, grabbed his hair and tried to recall it in his mind, then scribbled on the map and said plausibly: "I remember we started here last time... go this way...

It should be this distance in two hours...and then turn into the mountains...to get here..."

Finally, the patriarch circled a certain spot on the map and said quickly: "Here! It should be in this area! The ancient temple is very big and can be found easily. If necessary, I can lead the way!"

"Thank you." Kino smiled and took back the map and pen.

The patriarch swallowed his throat and looked at Solandel tremblingly: "Your Highness, we have given the information to this lord, and we have also explained the ins and outs of the previous invasion. You also know now that those trapped outside Fengyun Pass

The civilians are all innocent people, please have mercy on Your Highness and save them!"

The question returned to the beginning. Solandel pursed her lips tightly and fell into an ideological struggle.

It is true that the invasion by the remnants of the Six Kings caused great losses, but as the clan leader said, it was the saber-toothed tiger tribe warriors headed by Jupiter who committed the crime of aggression. Those civilians themselves did not support the invasion and did not help the tigers. They were simply attacked.

It's just coercion, what's wrong with them?

But if we really accept the remnants of the Six Kings, not to mention the hidden dangers caused by so many foreign races pouring into the interior, can the dead soldiers... be able to swallow this breath?

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Solandel. Perseus, who had not said a few words during the whole process, looked at her sideways, waiting for her answer.

After a long ideological struggle, a look of exhaustion appeared on Solandel's face. She held her forehead and said softly: "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request."

"The northern region has been invaded, and countless people of the kingdom have been displaced and are waiting for resettlement. Our army fought another battle in the desert, causing countless casualties. Now is a time of internal and external troubles."

"The kingdom's materials and finances are limited. The top priority now is to stabilize people's livelihood and provide care to the soldiers. If we give you a piece of land to rest, it means that a group of people will lose their resettlement place. If we give you a grain of grain, it means that

There is another group of people who have difficulty filling their stomachs.”

"I sympathize with you, but I cannot sacrifice the interests of my compatriots to help outsiders like you."

After Solandelle finished her answer, Perseus's eyes clearly shone, and the corners of his lips curled up unconsciously.

Just when the patriarch was heartbroken and sobbing secretly, Solandel continued: "However, I have thought of a compromise."

"Your people must be resettled outside the Cold Valley and cannot enter the interior. This is non-negotiable. But you can count those who are strong and capable of working in the clan and let them participate in post-war construction. The Kingdom will

Provide them with food rations according to certain standards."

"Exchanging labor for reward is the only help we can provide you."

After hearing this, Perseus froze, the light in his eyes slowly disappeared, and his expression changed from the initial relief to complicated, regretful, and finally a bit lonely. He had no words, just closed his eyes and sighed softly.

Although he failed to get the greatest help, the clan leader was overjoyed to have such a way out. He thanked Solandel profusely and was immediately taken away by the royal guards.

The meeting ended and the ministers left one after another. Perseus sat there in silence, and Solandel also sat next to him with his head lowered, looking at his father carefully.

Perseus gently patted Solandel's shoulder, looking like he was hesitating to speak, with regret and disappointment in his eyes. After a long silence, he stood up and left, leaving behind a sentence: "My heart is still the same."

Too soft.”

After hearing this, Solandel lowered her head and sat there at a loss.

Just when Kino also stood up and left, Solandel couldn't help asking: "Did I do something wrong?"

Chino: "Yes."

"I don't understand, what's wrong with this?" Solandel said with some reluctance, holding her fist, "Those civilians are not invaders, they are innocent. I will try my best to give them a way out within a reasonable range. This

Is it also wrong?"

Chino: "Forget it."

Solandel: "I don't understand. Do I have to give an order, regardless of the life and death of these aliens, and even let the soldiers wave their butcher knives to kill them all? Is this right?"

Chino: "Yes."

"Why?!" Solandel was extremely puzzled.

Kino walked up to Solandel and lifted her chin with his fingertips. There was no emotion in his amber eyes. Even though his voice was calm, there was a creepy sense of oppression:

"Otherwise no one will be afraid of you in the future."
Chapter completed!