The extreme pain from the inside out has disappeared from Thales' body.
Thales covered the wounds on his left arm and shoulder, panting hard, and looked at the young noble in front of him.
"Thank you... thank you."
In the distance, Lord Seychelles' sword flashed and he killed the last assassin neatly.
Near the overturned carriage, Jinni shook off Seychelles' supporting hand and walked towards a still-dead assassin on the ground with an indifferent expression. Under the frown of the knight, she activated her force and stabbed the assassin between the eyes with a sword.
Irrelevant passers-by had fled, and among the chaos and corpses filling the streets, Thales could not find the masked guard - he only hoped that he would survive the salvo of magic sounds and crossbow arrows. After all, Yoder was a master in the extreme realm.
Gilbert, who was tired on the ground, looked here anxiously.
But from the moment he saw the fleur-de-lis coat of arms, Thales knew that his top priority was to deal with the young nobleman in front of him who saved his life - and his knight who was comfortable among assassins and was not a simple character at first glance.
Follow.
Iris——Gilbert hasn't had time to teach Thales the heraldry of the nobles yet, but this does not prevent him from understanding the meaning of this heraldry.
When he was kidnapped by the Vampires, the flag fluttering on the Manor told the traveler that the family represented by this flower probably had limited affection for the Bright Star royal family.
"...Those people..." Thales said with a horrified look on his face, like a standard seven-year-old child who was in shock after encountering a crisis, "Those people suddenly pounced on..."
This child can travel with the king's lover, the closest attendant and the former foreign minister... Zhan En secretly thought in his heart: He was assassinated on the way to the Central District. Who is he?
Will it be an accident that affects the plan?
"Child, don't be afraid, it's okay." The young round-faced nobleman put his sword into its sheath with a smile.
He looked at the seven-year-old time traveler and said elegantly: "Assassins are creatures that live in the darkness. Without the darkness, they have no threat and are useless."
"I am Zhan Kelvindir. As one of the thousands of nobles in the kingdom, as long as I am present, I will not let them hurt you."
"So kid, who are you?" Zhan asked politely, raising his eyebrows.
I am……?
Thales took a deep breath under his trembling appearance and thought about the current situation.
I haven't made my official debut yet, and I haven't been recognized as a shining star, but I must be a thorn in the side of the nobles who have the potential to be crowned.
Your identity must not be revealed until you arrive at the palace.
Thales looked at Gilbert.
Gilbert saw Zhan, who had even lost his top hat. The former foreign minister was staggering with wounds all over his body, but he was still holding on to his cane and limping from a distance.
He is still some distance away and can't explain it to me - Thales said silently.
And in front of me...
He looked at Zhan and saw that the other person's eyes were hesitant, waiting for his answer.
Looking at Thales who didn't say a word, Zhan became more suspicious.
The young Duke glanced around and saw Gilbert in the distance.
Is he hesitating? Or is his identity really strange and he has to wait for Casso to come to his rescue?
"Are you waiting for Count Casso?" Zhan smiled: "You are personally escorted by the most outstanding diplomat in the history of the kingdom. It seems that there are many stories behind you, child."
Feeling Zhan's suspicion, the time traveler knew that he could no longer stay in the dark.
Otherwise, even if Gilbert conceals his identity, the nobleman with the fleur-de-lis coat of arms will not believe him easily.
"I am, I am Thales." Thales searched for the identity in his memory, integrated it with the current situation, and with the fear unique to a seven-year-old child, slowly said: "They all said that I am...
He is the illegitimate son of Lord Mann."
"Mann?" Zhan's eyes raised: "The hero of the kingdom in the Desert War, Lord Sauron Mann who died on the Western Front a year ago?"
That "Charger" Mann's illegitimate son?
Hasn't Mann's territory and manor been taken back? He frowned slightly.
Thales's palms slowly became sweaty - Gilbert only told him the basic situation of Mann Manor, but did not tell him what kind of person Lord Mann was.
"I don't know, they don't tell me much... about my father." Thales lowered his head and said in despair.
Gilbert finally came to the two of them. The former foreign minister looked surprised and worried, and bowed to Zhan tremblingly: "Thank you for your generous help - I didn't expect to see you here, Duke Kevin Dill."
grown ups."
Zhan hurriedly stepped forward and supported the bruised and shaky Gilbert. This time his eyes were particularly serious.
"Count Casso - I would rather meet you on other occasions and talk over wine," he said sincerely, "than help you in a despicable assassination."
Count Gilbert Castle...Zhan silently recalled this person's identity.
The cunning fox of the stars.
This is the name that the countries headed by Exeter gave to Count Castle after the "Fortress Peace Treaty" - at that time he was still Viscount Castle of Castle who had just inherited his father's title, which is enough to prove this man's wisdom and means.
.
Twelve years ago, it was he who, as Xingchen's negotiator, maneuvered across the negotiation table of various countries, almost single-handedly thwarting the ambition of the northern dragon to move south.
He is also the first nobleman in the history of Xingchen to be promoted from Viscount to Earl based solely on his diplomatic merits.
When the news of the successful negotiation came, almost the entire star was celebrating crazily, celebrating the final end of the Blood Year.
If it weren't for political reasons, he, who was very popular in the political arena at that time, would almost certainly be the next prime minister of His Majesty Kessel.
How could it be that old guy Cullen’s turn?
He is a rare talent among the stars. If one day I... Zhan En thought to himself... he will be a powerful help.
He immediately showed a serious and serious expression: "I will tell the police department that no matter what the reason for this despicable assassination is, it will not be forgiven! The messenger must pay the price!"
Like him, Gilbert was also speculating about the two-year-old young duke in front of him, one of the six wealthy families, the Kevin Deere family.
Two years ago, when the old Duke passed away in that regrettable family tragedy, everyone thought that Kevin Deere, who had shown signs of decline, and the South Coast Territory, which was full of wealth, would suffer endless civil strife.
It was torn apart.
His Majesty has even written an edict and made agreements with other families, preparing to intervene in this family civil strife in order to obtain benefits.
Until the young Duke, who was once rumored to be at odds with his family, returned from a trip to the distant Eastern Continent.
Faced with the pressure from the other three powerful cousins, under the surprised eyes of all the nobles, Zhan reunited Tricolor Iris and Nan'an into one of the most noble families and the most powerful forces in the stars.
"Sir Kevin Dill," Gilbert chose his words carefully, "I will keep your righteous deeds in mind, but before that, I must..."
At this moment, Thales on the side suddenly spoke up, interrupting their thoughts.
"Mr. Castle," in the eyes of the two of them, seven-year-old Thales lowered his head in despair, and said reluctantly: "I-I don't want to inherit Mann Manor."
The tired Gilbert's eyes moved.
Thales, he is reminding me - he said secretly.
"I am just an illegitimate child who has never even seen his father a few times. I have no rights in the first place, and..." Thales raised his head tremblingly, with tears of fear in his eyes: "What happened just now,
I don’t want to go through this again! I just want to be the same Thales without a last name!”
"Child, I understand how you feel. Being caught up in the vortex of inheritance is never a pleasant memory - I am very grateful, Your Majesty the Duke - but," Gilbert sighed, and with Zhan's help,
His eyes lit up: "But this is His Majesty's order."
"We have to rush to the Fuxing Palace immediately, Your Excellency the Duke!" Jinni on the side tied up the wound and approached with an unkind expression, interrupting the conversation of several people. She did not dare to look at Thales and Kil.
Bert just insisted on leaving with a arrogant look.
But she was about to reach Ratels's arm, but was stopped in mid-air by Seychelles, who looked at the young Duke expressionlessly, waiting for his decision.
"Excuse me for disturbing you," Zhan narrowed his eyes and said gracefully: "So this... Thales is the one who is going to inherit the Mann family?"
Gilbert looked at Thales with complicated eyes.
"This is His Majesty's mission and should not be disclosed at will, but since the owner of the tricolor iris has asked..." Gilbert sighed and nodded: "His Majesty has ordered that the child be brought to him
In order to hand over his father's inheritance, including Mann Manor, to him."
"You know, Lord Mann rose up in the Desert War and had a deep friendship with His Majesty during his lifetime. After his death in the battle, the land and property were entrusted to the royal family..." Gilbert continued to weave lies without changing his face.
: "Until someone discovered his illegitimate child."
"Obviously, some people are not satisfied with Lord Mann's heir..." Gilbert looked at the assassin corpses on the ground with a sad expression on his face: "You know, that is a huge manor, and Lord Mann is making a fortune.
Later, many relatives appeared out of thin air."
Zhan looked at Thales, his eyes frozen for two seconds.
The illegitimate orphan of a hero?
Enter the Fuxing Palace? Accept His Majesty's edict and inherit the property?
at this time?
And...he glanced at Jinnie.
Traveling with the chief female officer of the court and His Majesty's lover?
There was a bustling noise in the distance and the sound of footsteps marching in unison.
The city defense team and the police department finally arrived belatedly.
Jinni's face already showed anxiety, Gilbert's expression did not change, but Thales knew that he would not want to expose himself to the public eye.
Even as "Lord Mann's illegitimate son".
"That's it. No wonder His Majesty attaches great importance to this." While the remaining three people were waiting anxiously, Zhan En suddenly smiled: "Lord Mann was not only His Majesty's comrade-in-arms, but also the hero of our stars. His bloodline
It really shouldn’t be left behind in the ugly conspiracy.”
Thales breathed a sigh of relief.
"But you two were seriously injured," Zhan said worriedly: "Fortunately, the city defense team and the police department are here. You two can get medical treatment and assistance from them, and you must also explain clearly the before and after of the assassination."
"As for this child, since it is His Majesty's imperial order," Zhan En said calmly, "You can hand him over to me. I am about to go to Fuxing Palace."
Gilbert and Jinnie's expressions changed.
"Your Majesty the Duke! This is too much trouble for you!" Gilbert said with a serious look on his face, "And this is my mission..."
"The safety of this child is the highest consideration in everything! He has already experienced an assassination! And..." Zhan said with emotion, squatting down on one knee, tearing off a piece from his sleeve, and bandaging Thales's wound:
"...The orphan of a hero is worthy of me doing this."
Thales's expression stiffened.
It's too clumsy - Zhan En said coldly in his heart:
At such a critical moment, send your most trusted attendant and your lover to pick up the orphan of a low-ranking noble?
Even if that noble is a battlefield comrade who lives and dies with the king!
There must be something wrong with that boy!
Zhan smiled and nodded at them, showing an expression of no need to worry: "With the name of Tricolor Iris and the strength of Seychelles, he is safe."
Feeling Zhan's gaze, a chill ran down Thales' back.
"Jayne Kelvindir!" Jinni stepped forward angrily, but was blocked by Seychelles and his sword.
"Back off, madam." The knight in the extreme realm, Seychelles, did not give in, with a cold look in his eyes: "This is the Duke's will and my mission."
Gilbert's brows were furrowed as he faced a duke and an extreme knight, thinking of countermeasures in a hurry.
"Master Kevin Dill! This is not appropriate!" Gilbert had never spoken in such a serious tone: "This is His Majesty's..."
"No one can question my respect for His Majesty!" Zhan said loudly, his eyes fixed on Thales: "But obviously, my carriage and guards are more suitable for Your Majesty's mission than you who are scarred."
"Or," Zhan En turned his head, his words were intimidating: "What else are you hiding from me?"
Gilbert was speechless for a moment, and Jinni's eyes flashed coldly, and she tightened the hilt of the sword at her waist - she was ready to fight for him.
Thales also became anxious.
Go with this guy?
How can it be!
But with Yodel missing, using force can only be counterproductive.
what to do?
Thales frantically thought about all the solutions, even considering the power in his body!
what to do?
"Child, don't be nervous. His Majesty Kessel is known for his fairness and strictness." Seeing the performance of the three, Zhan became more sure of his thoughts and smiled slightly sarcastically: "And since you are the blood of Lord Mann, then
Isn’t it natural for a son to inherit his father’s property?”
"You should be proud of your father. It was his desperate charge in the Battle of the Altar that saved the entire desert war."
"Please allow me to escort you away to show my respect for the hero."
Looking at Zhan's bright smile, Thales felt his scalp go numb.
He didn't come up with a solution.
The solemn Gilbert and the anxious Jinny seemed to be helpless.
The corners of Zhan's mouth curled up. He stood up and raised his right hand: "Please, this... Mr. Thales?"
Thales took a deep breath and glanced at the middle-aged nobleman and the court lady.
It seems there is no other way.
At this moment, the owners of those neat footsteps finally came into everyone's sight!
At least dozens of elite warriors who said nothing but moved swiftly, equipped with armored swords, silver shields and helmets, even portable magic guns, and infantry-specific crossbows, rushed into the scene with neat steps and majestic force.
Surround everyone present!
Everyone’s expressions changed!
Seychelles was the first to see clearly the equipment and decorations on the warriors. He approached the Duke with a bad expression and whispered:
"Not the police department and the city defense team!"
"It's the royal guard!"
Zhan En's face suddenly became extremely ugly.
Gilbert and Jinnie saw clearly the leader of this group of murderous elite warriors.
Both of their faces relaxed.
It was a short figure wearing a cloak, his head and face covered tightly.
"With the Kingdom of Stars——"
Thales suddenly discovered that the voice under the cloak was actually a young female voice.
The short figure took a step forward and scratched his head.
"With that High King—"
But the voice seemed a little unclear and unfamiliar.
Just listen to her shouting:
"With Kai-Kaiser-Kaiser-that-Can-Oh, it's so hard to pronounce!"
"Anyway! It's in the name of your king!"
Under Thales' stunned gaze, the short figure put his hands on his hips, raised a hand, and pointed at the people in the field one by one, saying angrily:
"Ms. Jinnie, that gray-headed man, and that little kid——"
"Send them all to his palace!"
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ps: I wrote a character collection invitation in the work related section. Everyone is welcome to participate in this world!