Fang Yu glanced around the entire living room, looking at the frowning people. It seemed that the sudden situation made everyone a little confused for a moment - because most of them didn't know the inside story, even the count.
Including his daughter Ravalli. The governor obviously would not tell her this.
zxc, Wu Xiaopang and others have experienced the escape on the Daoud, and they may know more, but they are limited. Even in the Seven Seas Brigade, not everyone knows as much as he does, like
Box, Parker, Alyssa and others may not know the big plan of the Sand King Babartan.
And among these people, not everyone he can trust. Even Miss Nightingale, who joined the Seven Seas Troupe, didn't she lie before because of unavoidable reasons? He didn't want to experience the same thing again.
He waited for a while and then said: "Don't worry too much, calm down first - there will be a road to the mountain before the car. We will always find a way. Miss Afifah will be safe and sound."
Lavalie didn't quite understand this metaphor, but she also understood what he meant. The earl's daughter glanced at Fang Plover, gritted her teeth and said, "Then I'll go find my father -"
"etc."
LaVallee looked at him doubtfully.
Fang Yucai said: "Don't rush to find the Earl yet. There is no need to alarm His Majesty. There are other things you need to do, Miss Lavalli."
"Just call me Lavalli. We don't have time to pay attention to these red tapes at this time," the earl's daughter replied decisively at this time.
"Okay, can you come in and out of Kashan Palace freely?"
"You want me to find Aleph?"
A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the earl's daughter.
It's easy to talk to smart people, but Fang Yu didn't have time to sigh at the other person's astuteness. He just nodded. He replied: "At this time, only Aleph can help us. I'll go find Secher here."
Patriarch, let’s split up.”
Ravali also realized at this time that after the Sand King Babartan left, he left behind a crown prince to supervise the country and an assistant minister. These two people are now the center of power in this royal city. With their help
, things will obviously be much simpler. And she knows that Aleph will definitely help. As for the old patriarch of the Oath Keepers clan, she is not familiar with it, but listening to his tone, it seems that he is somewhat sure.
If she could convince the two of them, things would be half as easy. After thinking about this clearly, she calmed down, nodded, and replied: "Okay."
Fang Plover looked at the others:
"zxc, Wu Xiaopang, please go find out some information."
This request is reasonable and reasonable, zxc and Wu Xiaopang do not doubt that he is there - everyone in Lu Fu's Shield has also received favors from Fang Pliance, so naturally they will not stay out of the matter at this time, and if they are just inquiring about information, it is within their capabilities. Everyone is enthusiastic
It was very high. After assigning the tasks, they quickly separated and left.
After walking out of the mansion, Fang Plover once again gathered everyone from the Seven Seas Brigade.
He led everyone back to the apartment and hotel where they were staying, avoiding the eyes and ears of others. He returned to the room, closed the door, then turned to look at everyone - especially Sylvade, and then said:
"Everyone, we can't let others lead us this time."
The others looked at him a little surprised.
But the first person to speak was Parker: "I think so too. I guess it's either a blind follower or the King of Sand took Afifah away. We can just go find someone directly and there is no need to investigate the truth at all."
Fang Luo looked at this guy and then remembered that this Papalar man fell in love with Miss Afifah at first sight. No wonder this guy has been distracted since yesterday. Even at this time, he couldn't help but feel a little
It's funny, but I still ignore the other person's opinions.
Then Sylvide asked: "What do you think, Captain?"
"I do have an idea," Fang Plover nodded - the Seven Seas Brigade was led by others again and again in Dolifen, during the series of incidents in Vanrich, but every time it was because of him
It doesn’t come from experience. But after suffering so many losses, you can learn some lessons no matter what.
The noble daughter looked at him with a smile, but she was not in a hurry.
Fang Yu also looked at the latter and said: "Sylwede, there are some things that need to be assigned to you to deal with-"
"Besides," he turned back to look at Parker: "Parker, since you are so eager to rescue Afifah, I will give you an important task."
"Is it really an important task?" Parker's eyes widened, a little surprised.
"Very important."
Fang Yu repeated it in a serious tone.
…
Outside Kashan Palace——
The sky was just getting brighter, but the departure of the Sand King and his courtiers still brought some changes to this place - there were obviously fewer people outside the palace gate, and there was only a team of guards. In the past, at this time, we went to Kashan Palace
The courtiers and their servants had already formed an endless stream of people.
But today, there were only a few birds that got up early to look for food. The square was chirping, and occasionally a morning bell could be heard, coming from far away from the direction of the central clock tower of the royal city, cutting through the morning mist. The first golden sunlight,
It also fell on the snow-white palace wall.
There was a small garden in the corner outside the palace gate. Sylvester stood in a white pavilion in the garden, watching the servant walk away.
After a while, Achilles finally arrived.
When the middle-aged alchemist saw Sylvide, a smile appeared on his face: "I thought it was Mr. Ed, Miss Sylvide, what's the matter? If you want to see Her Royal Highness, I can
Convey it on your behalf.”
After saying that, he looked at the noble lady with some admiration - in terms of beauty rather than status, she was obviously far above the eldest princess. Just by looking at the passers-by who looked at her from time to time, one could easily understand this.
a little.
Sylvester also smiled slightly.
But she shook her head slightly and said calmly: "Mr. Achilles, the Seven Seas Brigade is planning to leave Questac. I am just here to say goodbye to you on behalf of the leader. After all, I am in Istania.
During these days, thanks to the care of Your Excellency and Your Highness the Princess, we will soon go to Tansnir, and perhaps we will leave this sea of sand soon."
After saying that, she looked at the middle-aged alchemist with roving eyes.
Achilles was startled, but he immediately understood. He asked: "Is it about the Seven Seas Traveler?"
Sylvide nodded slightly.
"I understand, I will convey it to Her Royal Highness the Princess," Achilles nodded immediately and replied: "The matter over there is actually just a handwritten matter. If you are not in a hurry, I will trouble the Princess now.
Your Highness is writing you a letter. Although the shipyard in Tansnir is owned by the royal family, it was actually invested and established by Her Royal Highness the Princess. There are all the old people on her hands——"
"It's not that urgent," Sylvester replied with a smile. As the noble lady said, she took out a letter: "There is no need for Mr. Achilles to go there himself, just send a servant to deliver it."
I came here this time actually for this letter."
As she spoke, she took out a letter.
Achilles looked at the letter and was a little surprised: "Miss Sylvide, is this?"
"Although Her Royal Highness the Princess's commission has come to an end, in fact we were not able to help much. The captain felt somewhat unworthy of it. But fortunately, the early investigation was not without success. Regarding the blind followers and sand pirates,
We have found some clues about the matter with Bein——"
She paused, glanced left and right, and then said: "By the way, Mr. Achilles, these clues all point to the left minister of the kingdom - Lord Seineman; he also has some secrets, and the relationship may be quite important.
But it’s not convenient for me to go into detail. It’s all clearly written in the letter, and you can take a look at it.”
"But this is a letter to Her Royal Highness, right?"
Sylvide nodded: "But Mr. Achilles is someone close to Her Royal Highness the Princess, so he can naturally be regarded as our ally."
Achilles smiled slightly.
Sylvide handed over the letter.
The sealing wax on the letterhead shimmered slightly.
Achilles looked at the sealing wax and could tell at a glance that it was a spell that prevented people from opening the letter. As long as the letter was not opened by himself, this spell would feed back information to the caster. Many people in the Seven Seas Brigade
Everyone has seen the eldest princess, so it is not surprising that she can cast this spell.
Sylvide looked at the former's expression from the side, and then took the initiative to say: "This seal is mainly to prevent outsiders. After all, there may be blind followers lurking around Her Royal Highness the Princess. Mr. Achilles should know this better than me.
.”
"Of course I understand."
"But that's not what I meant, Mr. Achilles. But if Mr. Achilles delivers the letter in person, this step can be avoided. Then I will cancel the spell-"
"No need," Achilles stopped her first and said with a smile: "Since it is for Her Royal Highness the Princess, I'd better not read it for now. I'll just listen to Your Highness's decision as to what's in it."
Sylvide glanced at him in surprise.
"Mr. Achilles is a man who abides by his duties."
Achilles just smiled.
The two chatted for a few more words before Sylvester took her leave.
But before walking out of the pavilion, she stopped and looked back until the other person's back disappeared behind the neatly trimmed dwarf rose bushes.
The noble daughter stopped and thought silently for a moment before walking forward again.
On the other side, Achilles took the letter and walked into the palace wall. He walked through a quiet path, but did not go straight to the princess with the letter, but turned into the corner of a small forest.
In the midst of this, he took out the letter from his arms and read it. The letter was no bigger than a palm in his hand, but it was a thick stack and still had some weight.
The sealing wax was as shiny as before, like a lock, sealing the contents of the letter. He raised his hand, but after thinking for a while, he gave up the idea of casting a spell to remove the magic. The other party was proficient in magic.
A warlock with great skills is much better than a dabbler like me. Who knows if there will be any other preventive measures in this envelope - although it may not necessarily be aimed at him.
But should he present this letter to Her Royal Highness the Princess? He hesitated for a moment.
Theoretically speaking, all plans are proceeding in an orderly manner. Although there are some small variables, they are not a big problem. It is just this letter, what can it change? He shook his head, feeling that this possibility was unlikely.
Even if the other party really investigates something, what will happen?
What's more, he didn't believe that the other party could find any clues from that adult. But these people actually found Lord Seineman, which gave him a slight surprise. It could make him unexpected. Just this.
A little was enough to make him more vigilant.
Achilles thought for a moment, and finally decided not to make matters worse. Although there were various protective measures in this letter, it was a pity that these people still thought of the problem too simply, because it actually has the simplest solution -
He glanced at the letter one last time, then silently took it back into his arms, patted his coat, and put the letter away.
This letter may be here for a while, he thought silently.
…
When Sylvide walked out of the palace square, she heard an unexpected voice coming from behind:
"Wait, Xi...Sylvid?"
It was obviously a girl's voice.
The voice was a little soft and full of disbelief.
She was slightly startled, and her hand cautiously grasped the gun hidden behind her, and pressed the trigger. But after hearing the sound clearly the next moment, she relaxed, let go, and turned around. Standing next to her
Not far away, was a young girl dressed as an apprentice. She looked a little green, wearing a gray robe, with slight freckles on her face, and her long light blond hair was tied into a braid.
The other party's light blue eyes were as beautiful as turquoise, and he was looking at her with great surprise.
"Sylvid, are you really here?"
Facing this girl, the noble daughter smiled slightly. She greeted: "Florence, long time no see."
The girl's face changed slightly, she came over, grabbed her arm, and pulled her to a corner. Sylvide seemed to be very familiar with this girl, and let her pull her forward, waiting for the two of them to leave.
At the corner of the street, the girl named Florence turned around and looked at her seriously:
"Sylvid, why are you still here?"
"Do you know I am in this place?" Sylvide asked.
The girl was startled for a moment before replying: "Not long ago, the royal family's spies reported that they saw traces of you in Vanrik. I guessed at that time that you would come to Istania."
"Then why are you here, Florence?"
"I came here with Mr. Laval. As his assistant, Mr. Father asked me to learn something from Mr. Laval."
"It seems that the earl plans to marry you off. Is there anyone you like?"
Sylvester looked at her childhood playmate with a smile and asked jokingly.
The girl blushed, but soon became serious: "Stop talking about this, you are not safe here. Your Majesty has not forgotten your father's affairs."
"The kingdom sent an envoy to Istania again?"
Florence nodded: "Yes, Mr. Laval is the leader."
"Are you here for me?"
Sylvide looked beyond the girl's back and looked at the people coming and going in the square. She had already noticed the Kaolin people.
"Well, that's not the case," Florence replied: "But now that there are so many people from the kingdom, you will be discovered accidentally. If you are taken back... the end will probably not be good.
…”
Sylvide then turned her gaze back and comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry, I will leave this place soon."
"Well," Florence looked back behind her: "I have to go back, Sylvester. Sir Laval has asked me to come out to do some things. I can't stay too long. In short... in short, let's spend some time.
I will definitely come out to find you when I have the chance. Where do you live?"
Sylvester whispered to the other party.
After the girl heard clearly, she nodded quickly, then turned around and walked back in a hurry.
As she walked, she turned back to signal to Sylvester, telling her to leave this place quickly.
The noble daughter couldn't help but feel a little funny for a moment. But she looked in that direction silently until the girl's figure disappeared at the other end of the square, then she shook her head gently, as if she had thought of something, turned and left thoughtfully
Got this place.
…
Fang Plover walked out of the mansion of the old patriarch of the Oath Keepers clan and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
As expected, Secher agreed to help - and among the people he could trust, the old patriarch of the Oath Keepers clan, and Aleph, the two of them were the least likely.
The person who may be involved in this matter is also the one with the least suspicion and the most trustworthy external helper.
With their help, although it is not necessarily possible to find Afifah's whereabouts immediately. But at least, it is possible to control the situation in the royal city and prevent the hijackers from leaving Questac. It even only requires the old patriarch.
Just order a strict inspection of the people entering and leaving the city gate.
Even though there is a gray realm in Questak, there are various brotherhoods of thieves who may have some channels for smuggling out of the city. But if the future King of Sand and the right minister give orders at the same time, these people in the gray realm will never
Dare to go against the power of the Istanian royal family.
The so-called gray, after all, depends on some people turning a blind eye to survive.
In fact, he has also said hello to the Woodpecker - as long as they have money, these people can do things for anyone. And the Seven Seas Brigade, at least for now, should not be short of money.
Afifa is their friend, and the Seven Seas Brigade will naturally not waste any money on such a matter.
With the power of both official and unofficial parties, he will have much greater control.
After leaving Secher's mansion, he went directly to the square where the Adventurer's Guild was located, the familiar wine shop——
Xiangxiang and Luo Yu had already been waiting at that place, but when they saw him coming, they both shook their heads. Luo Yu then answered: "Ed, they are not here."
Fang Yu then looked at the selector who was also standing aside - he was a member of the Southern Alliance, or the former Southern Alliance. In fact, this place was left to him by Ye Hua not long ago as a means of contacting them.
First, because the Ranger King is currently performing tasks for the alliance, communication may not be possible.
What’s more, the communication system itself is also intermittent——
The caller had been instructed in advance. Seeing Fang Plover look over, he quickly replied: "Mr. Ed, President Ye Hua and the others have already left Questac. As for when they will come back, we don't know..."
Fang Yu was startled and blurted out: "Did they go to the Fantasy Sea with Babartan, the King of Sand?"
But the chosen one obviously couldn't answer this question, so he had to keep silent.
Fang Yu understood at a glance that Ye Hua should have gone to the Fantasy Sea, or at least Babartan, the King of Sand, had given them some instructions. However, these tasks were considered secrets of the Southern Alliance, so it was understandable that the other party would not tell him.
.
He couldn't help but frown. Ye Hua was not in Questac. Although it was expected, it was a bit troublesome...
