Kingdom’s Bloodline

Chapter 728 Will eventually become king

"I see."

On the abandoned sentry tower, looking at Wyatt's leaving figure, Le Corleone slowly spoke.

"Your Highness has reason to believe that the murderer is an Immortal Seed," he said, subtly extending his hand in Yannick's direction. "So the suspicion is on us?"

Yannick smiled slightly and stepped back humbly:

"There's no 'they'."

Li was silent for a while.

"Your Highness may not know our clan well," the East Continent Blood Tribe said softly under the moonlight, "The immortal species in this world may not always have the protection of the clan - there are those who live alone and have been abandoned by their relatives, and there are also those who have defected from the clan. There are even some clan members who secretly violate our clan's inheritance laws and secretly give source blood 'gifts' to others, giving birth to descendants of the blood clan who are not registered..."

Thales never looked back.

He raised his monocular and paid close attention to the residential area not far away, occasionally frowning.

"do you know?"

But the prince interrupted Li as soon as he opened his mouth, causing the envoy from the Kingdom of Darkness to look coldly in the eyes.

"Since Lord Parrot's reforms and the promulgation of the Emerald City Law, the nobles of the South Coast Territory have had a tradition of being both shrewd and self-deceiving."

Thales' words were faint, but he never put down the telescope:

"If they want to silence a person forever - involuntarily - they will not do it directly in the territory because of the law, but will send him to a foreign ocean-going ship and take him to the high seas' Free travel', leave the rest to Muhai girl."

As long as something doesn't happen within your own jurisdiction, it didn't happen.

Yannick narrowed his eyes and looked at Li.

"Afterwards, we couldn't even find the body, and we couldn't even investigate."

And there is no need to file a case - it happened abroad!

Thales sighed.

He turned around with the telescope and looked at the two guests carefully through the lens tube with great impoliteness - even though at such a close distance, nothing could be seen in the lens tube.

"Ah, good, it seems you know this tradition."

Thales pretended to have realized something after careful observation. He put down the lens tube and rubbed his eyes that were almost blinded by the pretense.

The two guests said nothing.

"So I was puzzled - why eleven years ago Federico Kevin Dial, the son of a traitor with a sensitive identity, much attention, and the disgrace of his family, was able to send him on a 'free trip' to the high seas in Zhan Survive on the ocean-going ship and come back alive?”

The prince was very serious and marveled:

"Is it because the boatman who was silenced back then did not do his job well, or is it that the Muhai girl really likes the folklore and favors the strong-blooded young man and lets him escape?"

Thales looked at the expressions of the two vampires.

As expected, they remained motionless, reacting indifferently, as steady as a mountain of sighs.

It was as if he didn't hear the prince's frivolous remarks teasing the girl Mu Hai.

It wasn't until more than ten seconds later that Yannick took the lead and smiled. He looked at the elders in Donglu:

"Perhaps, Your Highness, we should not question the justice and sanctity of the Muhai girl?"

Thales shrugged.

Justice and holiness...

(of course.

After all, regardless of merchants, sailors, sea travelers, pirates, navy, sea kings or sea monkeys, as long as they go to the sea, everyone prays to this girl - you pray for a safe journey, and she wishes for a full cabin of plunder, then who will I wish I could make a lot of money and be successful in suppressing bandits...

Then Mu Hai, who is regarded as the eldest daughter of the Supreme God in the scholastic classics (some say they are brother and sister, and some say they are grandparents), why should they have a bowl of Hai Duan Ping?

Well, let the merchants and sailors have a safe journey halfway, and let the pirates rob the cabin half way.

Well, these two families are fighting on the sea for half of the time, and then let the navy join in halfway. They will collect bribes here for half, and add half of the time to suppress the bandits there.

What? You ask, why are several batches of goods and people lost forever?

Well, of course the battle was fierce and he fell into the sea - don't you pay a handling fee for doing things? Don’t sea monkeys need to eat?

Don't be unhappy, look at this:

Maritime merchants only make half of it, but they make money after all.

It's better if the pirates get half of it than if they don't get anything at all.

The navy joins midway and takes half of your salary, making money.

He didn’t collect it all, you didn’t go bankrupt, you’ll still make money next time.

He killed half of the gangsters again, which was a great achievement.

But the gangsters have escaped halfway, and they can continue to suppress and make money later.

In this way, you say, under Mu Hai's rule, fairness and sacredness are enforced. Will everyone have food to eat and make money?

Half are alive, half are dead, half are increased, half are reduced, and the sea will take back a smaller half!

(Leaning back) This is balance, this is the way of the sea!

Everyone says that God is pure and holy, who says Muhai is unfair?

What? Some people say that if this is the case, then what is the use of this young girl Mu Hai?

That's another story...

The above nonsense is all excerpted from the notes of the article "The Lord of the Sea - The Underlying Logic and Historical Evolution of Muhai Faith" in His Highness Thales's theology class. Priest Megan sealed it after reading it and strictly prohibited it from being made public. . )

Under Thales' gaze, Li remained silent.

"Federico told me not long ago," Thales sneered, "He stayed anonymous all these years, living in hiding, taking shelter under the sect of his father's old friend, until the 'family' that protected him could not stand the pressure and changed its attitude. He kicked out of the house."

Yannick smiled even more happily.

Thales stared at Li:

"As we all know, the Kevin Deere family dominates the Emerald City, with abundant resources and broad channels. It also controls ocean routes. Together with the East China Sea Cullen family, it is the maritime pillar of the Star Kingdom.

Looking at both sides of the End Sea, the Iris family is at least a giant, not to mention extremely powerful. The surrounding city-states are unwilling to antagonize them, and they send envoys to congratulate them during every year and festival to express their condolences and greetings. "

Thales narrowed his eyes:

"Then I'm even more curious."

He put his hands behind his back and walked gently around Li.

"What kind of loyal 'family' does one have to be to be willing to take the risk of antagonizing Iris and being retaliated by the Emerald City to hide Federico, the black sheep of the Kevin Deere family and the thorn in Duke Zahn's side?

"Then what kind of brave 'family' must be to be able to secretly save Federico's life and secretly save Federico's life eleven years ago when the Kongming Palace suddenly lost its lord and the Emerald City was in a critical moment of indignation? Keeping the secret strictly for several years without leaking any news?"

Thales stopped and stood in front of Li, staring at the other person's pale face that lacked blood.

"Unless that 'family' saw far more than just risks."

Thales said seriously:

"Unless the foundation that that 'family' can rely on is not inferior to the Emerald City."

Li slowly raised his head and looked at Thales, his eyes filled with deathly silence.

"And maybe they were not forced to drive him out of the house as Federico said," Thales said in an indifferent tone, "but they were willing, even eagerly awaiting, to send him home with gifts and I wish him success as he wishes."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Yannick said at the right time, repeating the prince's words: "I am willing and looking forward to it."

"Then I remembered it again."

On the top of the sentry tower, Thales's voice sounded again.

"In those years when Kevin Dill and the Corleone family had not yet turned against each other, and when you had a close relationship and were even allies, there was an important route for foreign ocean-going ships departing from the Emerald City to the Eastern Continent—Wanghai of the Kingdom of Darkness. Cliff.”

Thales' gaze was like a sword, piercing Count Li:

"Is there a possibility that the plan to send Federico to the 'high seas' to exterminate him happened to be caught by you, the Corleone family of the Kingdom of Darkness?"

Having said this, Li finally slowly turned his head and spoke softly:

"His Royal Highness Thales..."

But this time, Thales was no longer polite. He raised an index finger and interrupted the Eastern Continent vampire:

"Or worse—the job isn't yours."

The prince looked playfully:

"Is it possible that many nights before you and Zhan turned against each other, the bats of the Corleone family had already stretched out their ears to monitor the 'cargo' sent to the ocean-going ship by the 'allies' of the Emerald City, in case it was advantageous? But if you want to do it, you will secretly intercept Hu and hide it from the outside world, hoping to get rich and valuable treasures? "

Li closed his mouth and said nothing.

Or maybe this is the best answer.

But some people don't think so.

"So, according to what His Highness said, when the old Duke passed away, the Blood Fang across the sea was ready to move..."

I saw Yannick slowly walking towards the tower, looking at the boundless moonlight in the sky, and then at the brilliant lights of the palace city in the distance. After another bunch of fireworks exploded in the sky, he lowered his head in the colorful night and lowered his eyes towards The last darkness in the new suburb.

"So, the criminal who avenged his father and incited rebellion in Gonghai City - Federico Kevindil not only survived the disaster, but hid in the Kingdom of Night..."

Yannick's eyes were malicious:

"Has it also become a pawn and bargaining chip for the Corleone family to threaten, suppress or even fight against the Kevin Deere family in the future?"

Corleone

threaten.

Clamp.

piece.

chips.

Hearing these words, Thales felt something in his heart and couldn't help but sigh:

"The promise of the inner sea is still unforgettable."

As for whose inland sea belongs to one family or two families, well, that's not necessarily the case.

But, will there really be no retribution for daring to take food from the mouth of the girl Muhai who is known to be stingy and mean (recorded in the classics)?

Thales shook his head and returned to reality.

"So, Federico followed the ship from the Kingdom of Darkness and came back for revenge."

This makes sense: the Emerald City has a strict system. From the prince to the common people, their identity, whereabouts, and weapons and blades must be registered, otherwise they are not allowed to enter the city. Even if the Blood Bottle Gang fights in groups, they can only use some broken copper. Rotten iron...

Thales took a deep breath:

"Only foreign missions like yours, which have 'special' needs and are not subject to censorship and do not have to report their whereabouts, can provide him with weapons and equipment, and even a hiding place."

Thales looked at Li with a smile:

"Am I right? Count Li?"

Li was silent for a long time.

But Thales was very patient, and even took the time to look at Yannick who was smiling on the other side, and exchanged smiles and greetings.

"Continue to believe in the bait given to you by traitors and sinners."

Li finally spoke coldly and grabbed their attention:

"Continue to enjoy the convenience they deliberately provide."

What?

Thales and Yannick were both taken aback by the other party's lackluster words.

I saw Li Lengceng said:

"Because one day, they will get what they want."

Yannick frowned.

"Who are you talking to?"

Young Houllier thought thoughtfully: "Me, or His Highness?"

Li Leng snorted:

"what you think?"

These words made Thales frown.

Bait for traitors and sinners?

Is he doing it to me or to Yannick?

What he said is...

Federico, or ugly-faced Serena?

While Thales was confused, Yannick's expression changed.

"How many?"

The young congressman clicked his tongue and fired back coldly.

Li's face was expressionless.

"I mean, Earl Li, in your kingdom of night, in those smoky barren mountains and underground caves," Councilor Yannick Houllier's eyes were glaring, "how many such exiled dignitaries are secretly hidden? They are sensitive and Danger?"

Li said nothing.

"It doesn't matter if you don't say it," the young - relatively speaking - vampire's eyes were glaring, "I will go back and check the fate of the political leaders of the surrounding countries in the political turmoil in the past few decades, and maybe I can sort out a list? But? Let’s hope it’s not too long.”

The next second, Li quietly turned his neck, his lifeless eyes covering the Western compatriot who was trying to undermine him.

But Yannick was not afraid, and his smile only grew wider.

Thales was shocked when he heard this.

If the Kingdom of the Night really has such a chess piece, and it can take out one at a critical moment - such as the Emerald City at this moment - it will be a chess piece with a sword and a sword?

But if they are all exposed, they will become enemies with all the major forces...

How many troops can the entire Kingdom of Darkness...can mobilize?

How does it compare to the entire Eastern Continent?

On the other side, Li stared at Yannick, his eyes becoming more and more terrifying.

The atmosphere became increasingly tense.

"And I guess that the person who dared to risk his life to protect the mortal enemy of the Kevin Deere family - the person who made this decision and implemented it was neither Katerina, nor you, Count Le Corleone, nor even you. The other nobles of the Kingdom of Night and even King Nightwing himself, who has long since stopped paying attention..."

Yannick's tone became more and more dangerous, and Thales also felt that the surrounding atmosphere was not right.

"...but your cunning old comrade-in-arms, the elder steward of the Hill of Pain, the 'Dark Wing' responsible for the intelligence affairs of the Holy Blood Corps - Chris Corleone?"

Thales frowned when he heard this name that he hadn't heard for a long time.

Li's expression finally changed.

He gently raised the corners of his mouth in a meaningful smile.

As if that was not enough, Yannick smiled broadly and bowed slightly:

"Ah, I have dedicated myself to my Lord like this. May the setting sun bless Chris's loyalty."

Let the setting sun bless the vampires...

Oops.

Thales started to have a headache.

Is it really a good idea to find a guy like Yannick to pressure the situation?

"Junior, when are you leaving the city?" Sure enough, the next moment, Li Lengleng said, "I want to say goodbye to you."

Yannick's eyes lit up and he was not afraid:

"Oh, why not take it all the way to the feast?"

Seeing that the confrontation between the two vampires was about to exceed the upper limit of human tolerance, Thales clapped his hands vigorously and coughed loudly!

"so!"

He spoke seriously and brought the conversation back to the topic, successfully attracting the attention of the two guests and easing the atmosphere between them:

"In other words, from the moment I set foot in the Emerald City, the City of Queens has faced current difficulties - murders, coups, chaos, including all the troubles I have faced..."

When he thought of this, Thales' disgust and anger came uninvited:

"Thanks to you all."

He said coldly:

"Corleone of the Land of Night."

He's a paralyzed crybaby.

Li was silent when he heard this.

He slowly turned around and saluted Thales.

"His Highness's accusations are sensational but lack evidence."

Thales smiled.

"That's right, I have no evidence, just relying on reasoning and suspicion..."

He suddenly remembered King Nun's laughing answer when faced with Archduke Perfit's question in the Palace of Heroes long ago.

[When do I need evidence? 】

[Since we are people from the North, we should follow the way of the North. 】

The prince restrained his smile:

"But the good news is, I'm neither a vigilance officer nor a defense attorney, so I don't need to prove it to the inquisitor."

On the other side, Yannick gently spread his hands and made a helpless and regretful expression at the right time.

Li's eyes didn't move.

"So that's all I have to say," Thales sighed, "The rest is entirely up to you, Earl."

"Do it yourself?"

"Yes, you can turn around and walk away, but you can also try to make up for the past grudges in exchange for my past..."

"What if I don't obey?" Li said coldly.

Thales was startled, as if he had not expected this answer.

The prince's face turned cold.

Yannick smiled maliciously.

"If you don't obey..."

But within a few seconds, Thales' expression changed from cold winter to warm spring. He smiled gently and shrugged helplessly:

"Then I have no idea."

Li frowned, as if he was surprised.

Thales was seen helplessly holding his head in his hands:

"If you really have reached an agreement with my father, then I will definitely not be able to do anything to you, let alone the Kingdom of Night..."

He had a grimace on his face:

"I can only swallow my anger, sit back and watch the city collapse, destroy people and money, and then accept the failure and humiliation of this trip to the Emerald City. In the unforgettable unwillingness and resentment, in the unforgettable ridicule and cold eyes, I feel dejected. Hide back to your home."

Speaking of this, Thales' expression changed.

"after all……"

Thales stared at the other party calmly and said softly:

"I am not yet king."

After a long silence, Li's eyes finally changed.

"That's fortunate..."

Yannick looked at the scenery outside the tower, intentionally or unintentionally:

"You will be king."

boom!

In the direction of Kongming Palace, a large bouquet of celebration fireworks exploded high into the sky. The light was bright, reflecting the shadows of the residential buildings in the new suburbs, while the distant sounds of celebration were faint.

The sentry tower was as bright as day for a moment.

There were only three shadows projected on the ground, two in two parallel and not intersecting.

The fireworks dimmed, and there was silence on the sentry tower for a long time.

The silent Li finally raised his gaze.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Just as the confident Prince Thales was shaking his head, counting the beats, and strategizing, waiting for the other party to propose conditions - as if he turned around and walked away from the stall, confidently waiting for the stall owner to "Hey, come back, come back, okay, then it's your advantage." When you click "..."

"snort."

Li snorted disdainfully.

"The last bright star who threatened me like this," Li said softly, "failed to become the king after all."

What?

Thales was startled.

The next moment, before the prince could reply, Le Corleone turned around instantly and his figure flashed!

He disappeared completely into the darkness.

Only Thales and Yannick were left on the sentry tower, looking at each other in confusion and astonishment.

Looks innocent.