I'm a villain, not a devil

The imperial capital has been experiencing many major events, but the construction of the statue of the founder has never stopped.

However, the manager of the construction site has changed. The eldest prince Bai Zhan unfortunately died, and his fourth brother took over.

The fourth prince Bai Si is much more radical than many people imagined. Most people originally thought that Bai Si would slowly accept the things left by Bai Zhan, on the one hand for reputation, and on the other hand to ensure the progress of the statue of the founder.

Unexpectedly, Bai Si killed a group of people as soon as he took office. The reason is very simple: the emperor is dead, and you confidants have not fulfilled your responsibility to protect him, so you deserve to die.

This thundering method caught many people who were still watching off guard. When they reacted, the fourth prince's sharp blade was already on their throats.

Either work for him or die directly, a simple choice.

Coupled with the influence and prestige of His Excellency Cardinal Carado of the Golden Dawn, Bai Si integrated half of the resources left by Bai Zhan in just two days.

What is even more surprising is that Bai Si did not put those resources into his pocket, but stepped up to invest in the construction of the statue of the founder.

Some people were puzzled at first, but after the emperor praised Bai Si a few words at the court meeting the next day, everyone understood.

Yes... His Majesty even built the statue of the founder regardless of the war on the front line, which is enough to show how much he values ​​it - Bai Si, on the other hand, immediately caught the heart of his father.

After a series of episodes, many people have begun to secretly contact the fourth prince Bai Si, trying to become the new emperor's loyal minister.

However, Bai Si worked hard, even if his mother died, he still stayed on the construction site to supervise in person, and the construction progress of the statue of the founder was even faster than when Bai Zhan supervised.

The evil dome cast a little light, and the statue of the founder had a rough outline. On the high ground next to it, the teacher and the student were watching quietly.

Looking up, there is the towering statue, and looking far away is the corresponding imperial mountain. It seems that only standing in these two places in the world can you be qualified to overlook the world.

Karado used his toes to grind the stone on the ground. It was the stone used for the statue, which was extremely hard. However, like grinding mud, the stone turned into dust under Karado's feet in an instant.

Noticing his movements, Bai Si turned around: "Teacher, you have been a little uneasy recently."

Karado shook his head: "It's just that this land was originally the gate of the Golden Dawn. The believers climbed up without fear of hardships. Under the light of dawn, they would cry and pray for the faith in their hearts. It's a pity that we can never see this scene again."

It's not appropriate to say these words in front of the prince, but the two are teacher and student after all, so there are not too many concerns.

Moreover, the Golden Dawn is indeed unlucky. First, it was "robbed" by Sean, and then Sean's territory has not yet been established, and this place has been used as the construction site of the statue of the founder - it can't be taken back at all.

Bai Si knew it well. He was not very good at smiling, but he still managed to raise the corners of his mouth: "Teacher, when I inherit the throne, Golden Dawn will naturally return to its rightful place."

Karado looked at him, and the indifference in his eyes flashed, and then he immediately changed to a gratified expression: "Bai Si, I am very happy that you have this heart."

"Teacher, you are too kind. This is what students should do."

Karado nodded, and then asked: "How long will it take for the statue to be completed?"

Bai Si pondered for a while: "According to the current progress, it will be completed in more than a month. The only problem is..."

Karado frowned: "What problem did you encounter?"

Bai Si sighed: "Before I took over, my brother had already laid the foundation, but I don't know what my brother did. There are always strange things near the foundation."

"Oh?"

Bai Si said: "In the past few days, the workers working near the foundation have Many people are missing, but the number is increasing. I sent people to check the situation but nothing was found, and the progress was delayed a lot. "

Karado said thoughtfully: "It may be a ritual, or it may be some kind of pollution left over. Didn't a huge fire occur when your royal brother was supervising? There may be some hidden secrets, but he passed away, so naturally no one can solve it. "

Bai Si nodded: "I think so too, but the progress has been delayed. It's not a solution. Teacher, can you send out the purification priests of the Golden Dawn?"

Karado paused, then frowned and said: "It's okay to send someone to you, but my church has been acting erratically recently and has caused a lot of trouble near the imperial capital. We even left a few preaching stations in several major political districts, and now we have lost contact with them. Most of the people in the Holy See have been dispatched not long ago to check the situation everywhere..."

After saying a lot, it's nothing more than having no one.

Bai Si's disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he didn't show it. He just smiled and nodded: "Of course, the affairs of the Church are more important. It's not a big deal here. I can always solve it if I think of a way."

"No, I mean, the purification priests are short of manpower, so I can find time to help you personally." Karado replied.

Bai Si's eyes flickered, and he said seriously: "Golden Dawn needs the teacher to stay in charge all the time, and you can't come out because of my affairs."

"Haha, Bai Si, don't be so polite, and no one in this imperial capital dares to take action against Golden Dawn."

Calado said this, but Bai Si, who had just hoped that the other party would send a purification priest, showed a troubled expression after hearing that his teacher was coming in person.

It seems that Bai Si doesn't want to trouble Calado, but anyone with a discerning eye can tell that Bai Si is resisting his teacher's interference with the statue.

His priests can, but he himself, cannot.

Kalado, who noticed this, twitched the corner of his mouth. He was just about to speak again when suddenly, Bai Si's bodyguard trotted to the side.

The guard came to Bai Si's ear and whispered a few words, and the latter immediately frowned.

"Second brother's people left the imperial capital in batches not long ago, and they seemed to be going to several major political areas... At this juncture, he also asked his confidants to leave the imperial capital..." Bai Si shook his head slightly, and then turned towards Kara He stroked his chest apologetically and said, "Teacher, I should have chatted with you more, but it seems that I have to go to the court today to meet my father."

"Go quickly." Calado waved his hand kindly.

"Then student, I'll take my leave. Teacher, it's very windy here. Please go down and rest early." Bai Si said respectfully.

Kalado smiled and nodded, indicating that the other party should go about his own business first.

When Bai Si led the people away from this place, the kindness on Kalado's face gradually turned into indifference.

He turned around and raised his head, looking at the top of the statue and the livid dome at its highest point.

"What a good student..." Calado raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

One of his hands was spread out in the air, and a faint light radiated from his palm.

This is the housekeeping rite of the Golden Dawn, and it is said that only cardinals and their successors are eligible to learn it.

However, when the glimmer of light emitted, the foggy evil dome seemed to have cracked a tiny gap - as if the light in Calado's palm was a corner of the sky leaking out.

He looked at the light in his hand quietly, and suddenly, he clenched tightly to prevent the light from leaking out.

Calado looked at the Imperial Mountain and the direction behind the Imperial Mountain from a distance, beads of sweat falling from his forehead.

He stood there for a while, and then gradually relaxed after nothing happened.

Calado let out a long breath, and the hatred and coldness in his eyes flashed away.

He opened his hand, and the light in his palm had disappeared, but in the center of the palm print, a young sprout emerged from under his skin, swaying gently like a living thing.

After looking at the young seedling that was very harmonious with the palm of his hand for a while, Calado gently picked it off. Then, the young seedling quickly withered and disappeared.

"Oh……"

Kalado chuckled, turned and left the heights.

After he left for a long time, suddenly, the place where the two stood just now squirmed, and then, a black nematode pushed through the rock and soil, and emerged from what was probably its head.

The black threadworm looked around, but after all, there was nothing left here.

Reluctantly, he scanned it again and found nothing, and the black nematode burrowed back into the ground.

Everything became quiet, with only the whistle of workers and the roar of machines near the statue keeping each other company.

…

Bai Si quickened his pace and walked into the main hall.

Most of the officials were already waiting at the spot, and were slightly surprised when they saw Bai Si.

After all, the fourth prince has been busy building the statue of the founder of the country recently and has not been to the court for several days.

Bai Si returned the greetings to the officials who greeted him, and immediately walked to the front of the stairs below the throne in a few steps.

There, the second prince Bai Wen and the eldest princess Bai Ye arrived early. However, it was not these two people who made Bai Si's pupils tighten, but his twin brother Bai You.

He lowered his head slightly and walked over, trying to maintain the warm tone before: "Brother, why are you here to attend the court meeting today?"

Because of Sean's 'resurrection from the dead' and being wanted across the country, the third prince Bai You has been restored to his original position, but he has no chance of inheriting the throne, so he will no longer enter the palace except when necessary. Unexpectedly, he is still here today See you here.

Bai You didn't even turn his head. His voice was indifferent and calm: "Bai Si, when you and I are really brothers, you don't need to say hello to me to know that you are thinking about me."

Bai Si's forced smile froze on his face.

Bai You continued: "Although my familiar brother is eccentric and unsmiling, he always comes to me to visit his mother in advance every holiday, and he also asks me to help see if the gift will please my mother - ha, it seems that the throne is really Good thing, it teaches you to treat others with a smile and teaches you to be rebellious.”

Bai Si was silent for a moment and just said calmly: "Brother, why is this necessary?"

Bai You still didn't turn around, he sneered: "Even if the gift you chose was never the Queen's favorite, the Queen would still be happy - what's funny is that when the Queen was sentenced to death, there was only one person kneeling outside the palace. "If someone hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known that my mother had given birth to two sons."

"Brother Emperor, I am completing the task assigned to me by my father." Bai Si lowered his eyes and said solemnly.

"Oh……"

Just as Bai You was about to say more, suddenly, footsteps came from above.

The emperor has arrived.

Everyone saluted, but the emperor was still as haggard and decayed as before. After sitting on the throne, he hunched over as if he had fallen asleep.

The court meeting continued as usual, but this time people from the military headquarters also came, and they reported on the battle on the front line - compared to a month ago, the imperial army was once again in a bit of trouble.

Of these things at the court meeting, it seemed that only the war could arouse the emperor's concern. After the report was completed, he waved his hand: "You can just do whatever you want - Marshal Wu, you have full control over the frontline affairs. I allow you to make further adjustments." One hundred thousand soldiers, and you are also allowed to open up the marching method.”

Wu Xiao nodded quickly and responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

The emperor nodded and prepared to go back to rest, while the other officials also prepared to disperse.

At this moment, a voice sounded in the hall.

"Father, please wait a moment, Bai You... has an injustice."

The emperor paused, then waved his hand tiredly: "If you have anything to do, let's talk about it next time. I'm a little tired."

Bai You fell to his knees with a plop: "Father, Bai You is wronged!"

Suddenly, everyone looked at each other.

The emperor sighed and finally turned around.

"Bai You, I know you have been wronged, and I promise you that I will compensate you in the future. How about that?"

Bai You knelt on the ground, and his voice seemed to reach everyone's ears through the floor.

"Bai You can't let go, not because he can't let go of being imprisoned, but because he can't let go of people..."

His heartbeat seemed to be transmitted through the floor: "Sean did fake his death, but the crime I was imprisoned for was real - the wet nurse next to my mother accused me of secretly manipulating everything. This matter has nothing to do with Sean. "

The emperor seemed to become displeased all of a sudden. He sat heavily on the throne: "Then why did Sean fake his death? Otherwise, wouldn't it be enough if he came back? He fabricated all this to frame you."

However, Bai You retorted in public: "These are two different things. There is someone else who framed me."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the hall immediately started talking.

A trace of astonishment flashed in the eyes of the second prince Bai Wen. He couldn't help exchanging glances with Bai Ye, but the latter just shook his head to express that she didn't know.

"Baiyou, you have to think clearly." The emperor leaned on the throne, his voice a little tired.

Bai You was still kneeling: "I don't want to, but it's precisely because of my not wanting that it makes me so painful -"

He finally stood up and turned to look at his twin brother for the first time.

Bai Si's expression gradually turned gloomy.

"The person who framed me is none other than the Fourth Prince—Bai Si!"

The hall exploded instantly, and everyone was dumbfounded. Why did the twin brothers suddenly come to a confrontation?

Bai Si's chest rose and fell slightly, and then he shook his head sadly: "Brother, did you suffer too much stimulation in prison... How could I harm you?"

The corners of Bai You's eyes were raised slightly, and his face was full of indifference.

"You first bribed the nanny to assassinate Sean, and then when the incident was revealed, you asked the nanny to frame me. Bai Si, do you admit it or not?"

Bai Si frowned: "Brother, how do you expect me to recognize these ridiculous words? I spent all my efforts just to put my own brother in jail?"

"Ha." Bai You just sneered.

Bai Si's expression suddenly changed, and he yelled: "Brother, please wake up! The queen is dead!"

However, Bai You's words made Bai Si pause in place.

"The Queen Mother is dead, but the people around the Queen Mother are not dead."