"So I need your help, my loyal subordinates." Thales smiled.
Putilai sighed helplessly: "You are really a considerate and considerate prince."
Thales used a bright expression to cover up his guilty conscience and said with a smile: "Thank you, Lord Putilai Niman."
His attendant, Wyatt Castle, frowned, pressed his left rib wound that had been severely injured by the vampire before and said: "According to your statement, if these five grand dukes were in the council hall before, when they faced King Nun,
Their performances are surprisingly consistent. If there are no flaws...how can we determine who is the murderer?"
"If the purpose of murdering Prince Morar is to weaken the royal family, that is, the Walton family," Putilai's eyes were wandering, but Thales knew that this was the expression he was thinking about: "Then using Lumba's hand to murder you,
One is to weaken the Lombard family, which is also the favorite to choose the king, and the other is to... war?"
Thales thought for a moment.
No wonder...King Nun wanted to use his own life and death to test the attitude of the five Grand Dukes towards the war between the two countries.
"Facing the option of war, their performances are still different," Thales thought for a second, recalled the scene just now, and said silently: "The words of the five people..."
"What did you see?" Putilai focused his eyes and asked calmly.
"The first is a beard. The emblem is a circle with an equilateral triangle inside. The guy's speech is very unpleasant." Thales concentrated on searching the memory: "He made no secret of his hostility towards me, and every word was filled with humiliation.
I am the target.”
The bearded lord who made him kneel down and beg for mercy - Thales was the first to put him on the suspect list.
"Grand Duke Lebien Olesiu of Welland, the one with the best relationship with King Nun among the three grand dukes in the south," Putilai responded quickly: "The Olesiu family does not follow Naika.
The nine knight families of Ru - in fact, only six of the nine major families are still in the position of Grand Duke - but it was not until two hundred years ago that they became the rulers of the Welland Territory with the support of Walton.
Bordering our Watch City."
"He does have a reason to humiliate you," Putilai continued: "The land where the Central Territory of the Stars is located is the original Chavin province of the empire - that is the territory that the Olesiu family has been ordered to rule since the ancient empire until its revival.
His Majesty's army drove them out of their hometown. From this perspective, Olesiu and the Bright Star are feuding."
"That's really strange," Huaiya shook his head: "Is there really someone who is hostile to you because of a family feud that happened more than 600 years ago?"
"Perhaps he is deliberately pretending because of his family's reputation... But it's hard to say. After all, there are still people who are worried about the ancient empire a thousand years ago," Thales shrugged helplessly and ignored Putilai Leng.
The look on his face said, "I am truly patriotic."
Wyatt nodded thoughtfully.
"The next one is a jar-headed uncle, with a glowing sword embroidered on his body. He speaks in a weird way and tries his best to arouse King Nun's distaste for me." Thales rubbed his chin and pondered: "From ridicule to sneer, weird accent
It’s weird, but I always feel that his satire is too strong, and it’s not up to par.”
That Jarhead, Thales said silently: The Grand Duke who dared to tell everyone clearly that he would not send troops without benefit.
Thales thought of this and smiled: "It's not as natural and just right as Duke Cyril Falkenholz, nor is it as direct and sharp as you, making people helpless."
Putilai didn't know whether he didn't care or pretended not to hear the prince's positive disparagement of him. He just nodded and replied: "That is Perseus Trudida of Reconstruction Tower, and he is also one of the three Grand Dukes of the South.
First, it is said that he acts cautiously and wisely, but he is often ridiculed as being selfish and conservative."
"So, he seems to prefer that you die in the hands of King Nuen?" Huaiya raised his head: "Could it be him?"
"The Reconstruction Tower is on the northeast side of the star, and the territory is adjacent to our Lonely Old Tower," Putilai exhaled: "Compared with local conflicts, the benefits that an all-out war between the two countries can bring him are actually limited... Of course, the damage will be
It may be limited."
"The third man is an old bald man, very old." Thales took a deep breath: "This man gives me a very complicated feeling. He talks no less than the first two, but rarely shows exact emotions. More
When I was there, I was echoing and encouraging.”
"The bald Rogers Lecco, the Grand Duke of the Guarded City, is symbolized by a chain." Putilai nodded his pipe and flashed his eyes: "He is one of the two Northern Grand Dukes of Exeter, who participated in the
There are not many times that Kester has been involved in central affairs, but he actually came here at the invitation this time, which is really suspicious."
"Sounds like a neutral party that has nothing to do with it." Wyatt wiped his sword.
"If I were the mastermind behind all this," Thales spread his hands and said noncommittally, "I would be happy to act neutral."
Putilai did not reply.
"The fourth Grand Duke has long hair and a book is painted on his clothes." The second prince stretched out his hand to grab the armrest and pulled himself up from the chair: "He gives me a feeling similar to the Duke of the North, heroic and heroic.
, Daqi, also seems to value... at least on the surface, his own honor."
The long-haired man who was unwilling to tarnish the honor of his family seemed to have no reason... But didn't the Duke of the North also betray King Kessel, betray his own North, and betray the stars?
"Kulikun Roni's territory is Qiyuan City adjacent to the Kangmas Alliance, in the west of Exeter, near the northern end of the great desert." The thin deputy ambassador of the stars stopped: "His relationship with the stars is
There is cooperation from time to time in the Western Wilderness Territory... The orcs and desolate bones in the desert are our common threat, and war between the two countries, or weakening the stars, will only increase our pressure."
"Don't forget, Duke Arlend in the north and Lomba in the Black Sand Territory have also cooperated, and their target is Prince Morar." Thales looked at him sharply: "Even a war between the two countries will cause damage.
The former’s northern boundary.”
"There is also the last and youngest one, Conkley Perfit, who looks a little childish." He jumped off Exeter's hardwood chair: "He speaks softly, and is a little hesitant. He seems to respect King Nun very much.
, he also considered things from the overall interests of Exeter... and also said a few words for me."
The thirty-year-old young man who was choked by King Nun's strong words.
"Childish? These words come out of your mouth..." Putilai chuckled and shook his head: "That is Conkli Perfitt of the Blood Shoe, the Grand Duke of Fengzhao City, whose territory is close to Longxiao City.
The Feite family is a newly promoted grand ducal family that has ruled Fengzhao City for less than a hundred years, but it is one of the Walton family's most trusted generational assistants, and young people are often passionate and impulsive, and have a natural resistance to conspiracy."
"That's not necessarily true. We have a young Duke in our country." Thales recalled the Duke of Iris and the accidents along the way, and sighed: "I believe you have also experienced it - his mechanism is calculated
No less than any old man."
"Listen to what you said, no matter which Grand Duke is suspected," Huaiya frowned: "Still can't determine who it is?"
Thales and Putilai both fell silent.
"Weilan Territory and Zai Zaita, like the Black Sand Territory, are adjacent to the stars. The relationship between the two countries has the greatest impact on them," Putilai whispered: "Qiyuan City is in the west, Guard City is in the north, and Fengzhao
The city is close to Longxiao City in the center... In short, if you just analyze the pros and cons and see who will benefit in the end, the suspicions of the princes are in this order."
"Alas, but a suspicion is a suspicion and cannot be confirmed," Thales scratched his hair and said dejectedly: "We urgently need a vigilance officer who can solve cases."
In the Kai District of Longxiao City, Officer Cohen, who was fighting a fierce battle with his opponent, sneezed and was cut off an inch of his hair by his opponent's sword.
"If we fail to help King Nun find the murderer of his son," Wyatt turned the sword over from his knees and asked worriedly: "Are the consequences serious?"
Thales thought of the majestic expression of the natural king and the cold expression of Nicolai, and rolled his eyes: "It's best not to imagine that possibility... a man who is determined to avenge his son.
Father……"
"Not just a son," Putilai added, "Morar is also the heir to Walton and Dragon Sky City. This kind of hatred is far beyond our imagination. In addition, King Nun must be doing his best to serve the family.
Eliminate dangerous opponents..."
"After all, considering his age, Walton won't be able to hold the crown for long, and the Walton family may be succeeded by a side branch that he can't even predict, or even..." Putilai said calmly.
said:
"Under the new king's order, Longxiao City, which lost its direct heir, was granted to another family. It is also possible that Walton will decline from now on."
Thales sighed.
Of course, I also used this to threaten Nicolai.
The bored Thales sat on the ground, leaned his head on the edge of the chair, and rubbed his face helplessly.
"Speaking of this," Thales opened his eyes and recalled the encounter in the library. The sloppy little girl wearing glasses and the unruly girl appeared in front of him: "I met Nu in the Palace of Heroes.
Have you ever heard of King En’s granddaughter?”
"Alex Walton?" Listening to Thales' narration, Putilai frowned: "I have indeed heard that Prince Suril, who died twelve years ago, was the eldest son of King Nunn.
, he left behind a posthumous daughter. But perhaps because of what happened to her father, King Nun has always protected his granddaughter very closely."
"If you hadn't mentioned her, I'm afraid many people wouldn't even know her name."
"Can't she inherit the Walton family?" Thales exhaled, thinking of the gorgeously dressed little princess: "Just because she is a woman?"
Putilai shook his head.
"In the damn concept of the Northlanders, women are nothing more than accessories and property. They only have the value of being a mother and giving birth to children."
The three of them turned around and saw Ada sitting on the bed that should have belonged to Thales without any scruples, wiping her exquisite scimitar, with a rare chill in her tone: "From hundreds of years ago to now, never
No change."
"She is not important in the fight around Walton," Putilai shook his head: "Let's think about how to deal with the problem at hand..."
"Fortunately," Thales closed his eyes and pouted: "We are not in a hurry..."
At this moment, the door to the room suddenly rang.
Rolf frowned and opened the door.
The recruit who was rescued by Thales, Willow Ken, was seen standing at the door, scratching his head and smiling.
"That... the Marquis of Camas sent someone to send a message." Willow seemed very happy to have the opportunity to meet His Royal Highness. He said with a smile: "From what his subordinates said, it seems to be quite important.
of……"
Thales frowned.
"He said, there are two Grand Dukes, tomorrow morning..."
"I'm leaving Longxiao City for some reason."
Willow finished his message with a smile.
But the next second, he was surprised to find that the expressions of almost everyone in the room, including Thales, changed drastically.
bright.
sky.
one.
morning.
Thales' face turned pale, as if he had received the worst news.
No way?
Did the princes... come over and take one look at me and then leave immediately?
After Willow, who looked puzzled, left, Rolf, who also frowned, gently closed the door.
"Tomorrow morning?" Huaiya looked sad.
Thales' breathing quickened and his eyes were dull: "That is to say..."
"Yes," Putilai pinched his pipe worriedly: "The time left for us..."
He didn't speak anymore, but everyone silently said the next sentence in their hearts:
There's only one night left.
"I still say the same thing," Wyatt Castle put his sword into its sheath with a pale face: "If we fail to help King Nun find the murderer who murdered his son...are the consequences serious?"
Putilai shook his head and sighed.
Huaiya stopped asking.
"The welcome dinner tonight, this is the last chance," Thales gritted his teeth: "Find a way to find that guy among the five people!"
Damn it.
Why am I so unlucky?
"I'm afraid we won't get results just by testing and observing like King Nun." Putilai squeezed the pipe tighter and tighter: "Your experience this morning proves this point."
"Then..." Thales muttered.
at this time.
"Then go find them!" Ada jumped out of bed fiercely.
Everyone looked towards the elf guard.
"Let Nun allocate manpower to cooperate with us. We cover our faces at night and secretly kidnap those archdukes!" Ada raised the blade fiercely and waved it twice, reflecting a cold light:
"Torture them one by one to extract confessions!"
"Let's see how long the so-called princes can stand under the sword?"
Seeing Ada like this, everyone was stunned for a moment.
Two seconds later.
Everyone turned around as usual, as if they hadn't heard her words.
"Think about it from another angle," Thales rubbed his hands, frowned and said to Putilai: "The person we are looking for cooperated with Lomba to kill King Nun's son."
"Hey! Why are you pretending not to see me?" Ada gritted her teeth, obviously dissatisfied with the situation where no one paid attention to her: "At least give me some reaction!"
"However, he reached out to Lumba's army and tried to frame your death in the hands of the Black Sand Territory." Putilai replied subconsciously.
"Are there any clues in it?" Waiya asked curiously.
The elf guards behind them waved their scimitars in the air twice in vain in protest.
"That's all King Nun and we know," Thales shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem to be of any use."
"No."
"Maybe we shouldn't dwell on King Nun's thoughts." Putilai put down the unlit pipe in his hand, his eyes radiating confidence.
Ada lowered her head dejectedly, sighed, and threw herself back on the bed that belonged to Thales.
Thales was suddenly startled.
He looked at Putilai and frowned: "What do you mean..."
"Do you still remember when we were besieged by Lumba's army at Broken Dragon Fortress?" Putilai said lightly.
"Of course, I'm very impressed," Thales sighed as countless blood splashes and cold light flashed in front of his eyes, as well as the roaring Alaka Mu, "It's just a mess."
Ada was bored and playing with her machete on the bed.
"Then you should remember what Baron Mu said to you before the charge?" Putilai showed a mysterious smile: "King Nun is not our only choice."
Thales was shocked.
Before charging...
The figure of Alaka wielding a sword appeared in his mind.
After a few seconds, he nodded
"Since you can't retreat," Thales took a deep breath and showed his perseverance and determination: "Why not move forward with all your strength?"
Thales looked at his deputy, his eyes burning: "Does he know?"
Putilai raised the corners of his mouth and nodded affirmatively: "He knows."
Wyatt and Rolf looked at their riddles in confusion.
"So," Wyatt swallowed hard, "What should we do?"
Thales and Putilai looked at each other and laughed.
"Ada is right," Thales looked at the elf on the bed and nodded under Putilai's gaze.
"Ah," Ada suddenly raised her head when her name was mentioned, obviously at a loss: "What?"
Amid Huaiya's surprise and Putilai's smile, Thales took a deep breath:
"us……"
"...Go find them!"
Ada's mouth opened wider than ever.
Putilai's face became solemn and he put away his pipe: "I'll go get ready right away and contact other people... I may need some help from 'internal agents'."
"And Wyatt, Rolf, come with me."
Thales nodded and sat back in his chair, quickly thinking about the feasibility of the plan.