William had almost forgotten that story. After all, that story was not very famous in the "Grimm's Fairy Tales". It was not as famous as fairy tales such as "Cinderella", "Snow White", and "Three Snake Leaves".
What impressed William deeply about that fairy tale was that a queen's ring was missing, and the most personal guard was the first suspect. In order to clear his suspicion, the guard who stole the king's food learned the whereabouts of the ring from a duck's mouth.
, the suspicion was cleared.
William could not remember what the guard had stolen from the king before.
But comparing it with what he saw now, William immediately recalled the plot of that fairy tale vividly.
"White Snake"!
The king's honest guard stole the meat of a white snake from the king.
In that story, the king secretly ate a white snake after eating every day.
The meat of this white snake can give people the ability to understand the speech of animals.
William felt that he was so stupid that he did not notice the abnormality of the white snake for so long. He was also dark under the lamp, thinking that Asclepius of Crothos eating a white snake every day was just a special hobby.
After all, William has seen too many absurd things in this world, like the lord of Buji City who actually likes to eat human flesh.
In comparison, Crothos Asclepius who ate the white snake seemed normal and did not arouse William's suspicion.
Moreover, William had always preconceived the idea that Crothos Asclepius could understand the language of animals because he relied on the magic power of the treasure.
Things like William's gourmet table, the stick that automatically beats people, and the donkey that pulls gold coins.
William has also been exploring this aspect.
Unexpectedly, Crothos Asclepius gained his abilities by eating snake meat, which surprised William.
But after the accident, William thought about the plot of the fairy tale "White Snake" again.
This "White Snake" is not the white snake in William's previous life. William can't remember the specific plot, but he still has some general impressions.
It seems to be a story about this guard who gained the ability to know animals, left the king, and then, with the help of a group of magical animals, solved some problems, obtained some treasures, and was able to win the princess of a certain country.
William's focus is on the treasure he obtained.
If William remembers correctly, the so-called treasure refers to the golden apple!
William's eyes lit up when he thought of this.
In other words, as long as you follow this guard, with William's ability, there is a high chance that you will get the golden apple in the end!
This is much better than sitting here and betting on the credibility of what Asclepius said.
For a time, the guard named Tom became much cuter in William's eyes.
Looking at the image in the magic mirror of Tom being surrounded by a group of people and criticizing him, William smiled slightly, put away the magic mirror, and strode out.
A servant immediately followed outside the room, "Lord Zorro, do you have any orders?"
"I want to see the king!"
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…
In a hall somewhere in the palace.
Crothos Asclepius and a graceful old woman were sitting in the upper position.
Next to him were several palace courtiers dressed in colorful clothes.
At the bottom, there is Tom who looks anxious.
An honest yet dishonest guard who is deeply trusted by King Crothos Asclepius.
At this time, he was sworn to the king and queen on the first seat, "Your Majesty the King, Your Royal Highness the Queen, the Lord of Holy Light witnesses that I definitely did not steal Her Royal Highness the Queen's emerald ring! Your Majesty the King, you know that Tom has never been
Such people!"
The graceful and noble-looking old woman had remained motionless. When she heard this, a mean arc was drawn on her face, and all the wrinkles appeared. She didn't believe what Tom said at all.
That is an expensive ring!
It’s her heart’s love!
Without that green emerald ring, she felt that her life was incomplete.
There will always be some servants who cannot control their hands and feet and take things that do not belong to them.
She feels that these people must be severely punished!
However, the queen did not speak, she just looked down at the guard Tom quietly.
She knew that the king would take care of everything.
"Greed will make you lose your mind! Tom, my faithful servant, I have always trusted you, and I have never doubted it."
"But, I trusted you too much and I gave you too many rights."
"In the entire palace, you are the only guard who can go anywhere!"
"And when the queen lost her ring, the only one who entered and exited the queen's courtyard was you! Yes, it was only you and no one else!"
"Your Majesty, at that time I was following your order to inform Her Majesty the Queen." Tom suddenly said aggrievedly.
The queen frowned, and a deep nasolabial fold appeared on her forehead.
The queen seemed to realize this, and her brows calmed down again, just looking at Tom with indifferent eyes.
"Shut up, Tom!" Asclepius, feeling that his authority had been offended, said angrily.
"So you think no one will suspect you? Just because you were following my order at that time?"
"Your Majesty, I am not, I dare not..." Tom said aggrievedly.
"I just don't dare? It's not that I haven't thought about it, right?" Crothos Asclepius sneered.
"No, no, no, that's not the case. Your Majesty, my loyalty to you is unmatched by anyone!"
"Of course, I have always believed it! It's just that loyalty and character are two different things, Tom. Tom, I didn't want to doubt you, but now, all the evidence is pointing to you, how can I believe you? Tom!"
asked Asclepius of Lothos.
Tom's position is too important, and Crothos Asclepius has particularly high requirements for him!
It is for this reason that Asclepius was so harsh.
Under the king's questioning, Tom was speechless for a moment!
Unless the queen deliberately framed her, the queen's emerald ring did disappear during the time when Tom came in and out, and no one else came in or out at that time.
And His Majesty the King, who has always kept no secrets from him, went to the Queen's courtyard and found nothing!
Today, the joy of eating the white snake and gaining knowledge of the abilities of animals has long since disappeared. Tom is now filled with fear!
At this moment, a servant hurriedly came to the hall.
This servant Tom had the impression that he was sent by the king to serve William.
In fact, Tom had always been puzzled before, but why did an unproven strong man receive such hospitality from the king?
But when Tom also learned about the abilities of animals, Tom vaguely understood that the person who could make the king so polite was definitely not an ordinary person.
Maybe the king got some news from the birds and animals!
After the servant came in and saluted, he came to the king's side and closed the ear canal.
King Crothos Asclepius had doubts in his eyes, thought for a while, and nodded to his servant.