Traveling to another world, inheriting a mess at the beginning

The warship that William Booker was on did not arrive at the airport in the border territory of the empire within the scheduled time.

The media workers who were preparing to follow up the interviews did not see anyone from the Duke's family until dawn.

Although this was not a particularly serious problem, when these people contacted their colleagues who were waiting in various places, they suddenly discovered an astonishing fact.

- The warship of Duke Booker's family suddenly lost contact shortly after entering the border territory in a high-profile manner.

"What happened? Such a big ship actually disappeared directly?!"

"Go and get some people to investigate! Just follow the path that the ship came in! How could such a thing disappear out of thin air!"

After smelling a hint of uneasiness, all the media in the border territory immediately sent a large number of people to start looking for the heir of the Duke who suddenly disappeared.

And those who were interested also discovered another strange thing at this time - that is, Aarons returned to Moti City with the princess and two attendants yesterday, and seemed to not care about William Booker who came to rob the marriage in a high-profile manner.

Is there any connection between the two?

"Could it be that the battleship was sunk on the way?"

"... Impossible. The configuration of the Golden Bridge is much better than that of the current Imperial cruisers. Who do you think has the power to fight against such a battleship?"

Even though people have seen Aarons summoning skyfire to destroy the Duke's servants and mercenaries, most people still don't think Aarons really has any strength.

——The so-called ancient scroll may be a fake, and the magic that fell from the sky is just scary.

In the process of searching for William Booker, the media also specially invited some scholars and sources to discuss this incredible thing.

"Could it be that Her Royal Highness attacked the ship? During the last honor duel, she almost released military-grade magic."

"You said that Her Royal Highness could use powerful magic that threatened the warship? But Her Royal Highness has been in Moti City all the time? She and the Marquis are almost inseparable, and many people in the city have seen it."

"That's right... It seems that the Marquis probably didn't know about it either."

There was no need for Aarons to explain himself, the media themselves provided him with an alibi - because the fact that a warship disappeared out of thin air was too unbelievable, so no one would suspect Aarons who had no chance to commit the crime.

- But one day later, the search team and reporters found disturbing traces like wreckage and cooled lava on the route the warship was scheduled to pass.

And this is where the warship fell.

...

【After the search team determined the scene of the incident, the technicians who arrived later also conducted a detailed on-site survey. 】

【The survey results show that the wreckage found earlier does belong to the Jinqiao cruiser. 】

【The cooling and charred marks left on the ground at the scene are likely caused by psychic or magic out of control. 】

After a detailed investigation, the search team finally came to the following conclusion:

The Jinqiao cruiser crashed due to unknown reasons on the night it entered the border territory, and all the personnel on board were missing... or their bodies were gone.

【Since there are still many unknowns about this accident, we also interviewed professionals who are familiar with psychic energy and magic source furnaces. 】

【According to the other party's explanation, the magic source stones stored on the warship are generally scattered, and it is almost impossible to cause psychic explosions. 】

【So it is very likely that the Jinqiao itself was equipped with some kind of unstable magic array, which accidentally lost control during use, causing the warship to explode and disintegrate. 】

Although this statement cannot completely explain all the doubts about this air crash, there is nothing wrong with this conclusion itself.

【According to the investigation, no one passed by the area where the accident occurred on the night of the accident. The nearest village was 150 miles away from the scene, and no one saw the incident with their own eyes. 】

Because there were no witnesses, people could only guess the cause of the accident based on the traces left at the scene.

However, compared with the cause of the accident, the result of this incident is more concerning - because the person who died in this accident was the heir of the Duke of Booker's family who had been made public.

How could a duke's heir "coincidentally" encounter such an accident?

[Although many people believe that this incident may be related to some disputes between the Duke of Booker's family and the Marquis of Aarons. However, since the Marquis of Aarons and His Royal Highness the Princess have sufficient alibis, such speculation has not received much support. 】

However, when the news of the plane crashAfter the news spread throughout the empire through the media, people's attention suddenly turned to something that happened a few months ago.

——The family of Marquis Moti, who originally ruled the border, also died in a similar airship crash.

If William Booker was murdered, then Marquis Moti might have been murdered as well.

And if it was really Aarons who designed to shoot down William Booker's ship, then this might be a pure revenge.

[The investigation of the accident is still ongoing, but the Duke of Booker's family has not made any official announcement on the matter so far. Marquis Aarons will hold a press conference with His Royal Highness the Third Prince tomorrow to respond to this incident and external doubts. 】

Of course, for most ordinary people, this matter is just a hot topic. It will not have any impact on their lives.

...

"The other party will definitely not think this is an accident, so we have to start preparing for a full-scale war with the Booker family."

After receiving Jiang Yue's contact, Aarons summoned all the people in his family to the Marquis' Mansion in Moti City.

When Jiang Yue brought Mo Qianyun and Zhu Ying to Moti City, the preliminary investigation report of the incident was just released. It triggered a violent turmoil in public opinion.

"Please forgive me, my lord... I took the initiative to eliminate everyone on that ship that day. If this affects your future plans, I am willing to accept the punishment!"

"It doesn't matter. If you encounter this situation again in the future, you can do it according to your own judgment."

Aarons had no opinion on this, but instead praised Mo Qianyun's self-awareness.

He knew that the decision-making behind the scenes would definitely not be as good as the judgment on the spot, so he didn't intend to point fingers at the people who helped him do things.

A qualified leader would not care about so many professional matters.

"So has the testing of [Night Raven] been completed, Teacher Jiangyue?"

"Yes, I have collected all the data I need. Next, I will design an optimized modification plan to ensure its absolute advantage in anti-ship combat and ground support."

Since the chance of air combat with other opponents is minimal, the large attack aircraft [Night Raven] was designed to destroy warships from the beginning.

The expensive price similar to that of a warship and the fact that only Mo Qianyun can drive it have established its positioning as a strategic weapon - and although Jiangyue has already made a mass production design plan, they do not have enough Warcraft materials and qualified pilots at hand.

"Master, if you really plan to form an elite force, you must seize as many resources as possible from the Duke of Booker's family."

"That's right, husband. If we want to fight other nobles later, the wealth of the Booker family is indispensable."

Aarons' enemies are not only the three dukes, but other feudal nobles actually have forces that cannot be underestimated.

And the shackles that restrict their rapid development are still funds and resources.

"Then this is our goal at this stage - we must take this opportunity to wipe out the power of the Duke of Booker's family in one fell swoop, and then take as much as possible from them!"

There is no justice in the noble war, so Aarons does not intend to hold back here.

And now he does have the strength to fight against the great nobles.

"Then Master, you should also go to His Highness Loran to prepare for the press conference. Her Highness the Princess and I will follow the Master, and the others will stay here for the time being."

...

After Aarons left, the people who stayed in the Marquis's Mansion also began their own communication.

They usually exchange information with each other in this way, and also use this method to ease possible conflicts - although everyone is more open-minded about things related to Aarons, it does not mean that there are no problems between them.

"Alas... I feel like I am of no use."

After a few simple rounds with Spider Sakura, Karin sat down with the petite cherry-haired maid with some distress.

Although the two of them still quarreled and fought frequently, their relationship had actually become quite good.

"Answer. You are nothing special, stupid dog."

"You stinky spider... Alas, but you are right. Now, except for being the first servant of the young master, I have someone to replace me in other jobs."

Mo Qianyun's arrival actually had the greatest impact on Karin.

—— Both of them had experience as mercenaries in the past, and they also had similar experience and strength in fighting against others.

Even if there is some difference in absolute strength, with the blessing of Jiangyue's technology, the versatility of the two is very strong.There is already a clear difference.

Although Zhu Ying was also affected, she still has an irreplaceable role in technology.

"I'm not jealous, I just feel that if this continues, I will have nothing to do. I don't want to eat free meals at home and be regarded as a woman who only knows how to have sex with the young master."

"Refute. I don't think there is anything wrong with this."

"Idiot, don't you realize that we can't compare with Miss Qianyun in this regard... because she is a human like the princess, so-"

Even if Aarons hasn't thought about this for the time being, others have already noticed this key point.

Of course, a noble needs to pay attention to the issue of offspring-given the reproductive isolation of humans and other races, only human women can produce offspring for Aarons.

Whether it is Karin Zhu Ying or Jiang Yue Xia Ye, as non-human beings, they do not have such ability.

"Miss Qianyun's status will definitely get higher and higher in the future, and the young master may meet a better woman in the future... Even you may be gradually forgotten."

After saying this, the brown-skinned and black-haired wolf girl turned her head to observe the reaction of the cherry-haired maid. After hearing this, Zhuying also fell into silence.

This alien creation that perfectly simulates a female personality in Aarons' memory is not an emotionless machine.

"Analysis. Logical partition repair... Database zero-level security lock is released, allowing risk-free data to be read."

"Huh? What did you say just now?"

"Suggestion. We must avoid this situation, so I am now making a joint invitation to you."

After seeing the inexplicable light flashing in Zhuying's eyes, the smart and sharp Karin immediately understood the changes in her.

The obsession of her simulated personality with Aarons is probably heavier than others imagine.

"I have no objection, but... I think the easiest way to avoid being ignored by the young master is to show our strength in the subsequent war."

——As long as they are strong enough, Aarons will never ignore their existence.

Karin's suggestion is indeed very simple and crude, but it is also the most efficient solution.

"Search. I happen to have a way to quickly improve strength, and there are no side effects."

"No side effects? Where in the world can there be such a good thing?"

"Refute. Just because there is no such thing in this world does not mean that there is no such thing in other worlds, stupid dog."

When the cherry-haired maid reached out from under her skirt and took out a metal disc with some exquisite relief, Karin felt that her mind was captured at once.

On the disc that looked like a totem were only carved two alien beasts-

A red wolf standing on its hind legs like a human, with lightning wrapped around its body, showed its fangs as if it wanted to devour the stars, and raised its head.

The other blue bird with three heads and three legs wearing a solemn crown seemed to want to protect all things in the world, and it gracefully stretched out two pairs of gorgeous wings like crescents.

"What... is this?"

"Answer. This is the original soul of the universe, the main god worshipped by us people of the Dawn——"

As if she felt some power that did not belong to humans, Karin stretched out her hand uncontrollably and finally placed her fingers on the relief of the disc.

"——If you want power, then join me and offer faith to the gods."

Then, Karin and Zhu Ying's bodies flashed red and blue light at the same time.

...

Northeast of the Empire, Duke of Oufei.

This is not a particularly suitable place to live——Although agriculture and industry are still developed, the trade routes are firmly controlled by the other two dukes, so there is no opportunity for development and growth.

If you want to break this dilemma of being restricted by others, you must need external assistance. However, in the past hundred years, no force that could compete with the great nobles has ever appeared in the empire.

But now, the Duke's family seems to have ushered in a turning point.

"Master, the press conference is about to begin."

"Really? Turn on the spiritual vision and let me see how the marquis intends to respond."

The person sitting behind the quaint desk filled with various books at this time is the Duke of Oufei, who looks serious and indifferent.

Although the Duke, who is only 34 years old, looks gentle and refined, the people in the Duke's family are very aware of his strength - in the heir dispute three years ago, he not only ruthlessly eliminated all competitors, but also forced the old Duke to give up the title voluntarily.

Although no one knows where the Duke's family will eventually go, but the young duke seemed to have a plan.

[Good morning, everyone who came to attend this press conference. I am the third prince Loran Armand. I will issue an official announcement on some recent events on behalf of the supervisory group of the Battle of Glory. ]

What is being broadcasted in the spiritual vision is a press conference in the southwestern border of the empire, which is quite far away from here.

The host of the press conference is the third prince of the empire - although this young man, who is only sixteen years old, still has a lot of childishness, he has gradually revealed the majesty of a superior.

The two people sitting next to him are the honorary marquis Aarons Moti and the imperial princess Claire Armand, who have recently received widespread attention from the empire.

[Three days ago, a serious accident occurred in the border territory. William Booker, the heir of the Duke of Booker's family, accidentally encountered an air crash of unknown cause when he was riding an air battleship to the border territory. ]

[After a rigorous investigation and search, we have to publicly announce this unfortunate news - we now confirm that William Booker has unfortunately died in this accident. ]

[We have submitted the investigation report of the accident to Duke Booker through official channels, and the subsequent aftermath work will be completely handled by the Duke's family. ]

This official statement is meaningless - perhaps ordinary people will think it was just an accident, but the nobles are not so naive.

William Booker was obviously killed by Aarons Moti.

[Now is the time for free questions. Please ask your own questions in the scheduled order. ]

[I have a question! Marquis Aarons, there are rumors that you used some means to shoot down Mr. William's ship. What do you think about this? ]

[First of all, I express my deep condolences for the unfortunate accident that happened three days ago, and my sincere condolences to the Duke of Booker's family... Because my parents and brother also died in a plane crash not long ago, so I empathize with the Duke of Booker's grief. ]

People certainly still remember how Marquis Moti died - although the official announcement of the Empire said that the Marquis's family was unfortunately killed in the airship crash, many people do not think this is the truth.

So this time, what Aarons said may just be a lie.

[Then, I would like to ask everyone present to recall why Mr. William Booker came to the border on a warship? ]

[Uh... Mr. William was planning to... uh...]

[Don't you remember? Then I will remind you. His purpose of coming here is to take my wife away with a unilateral marriage contract. ]

Aarons, who has not officially married the princess, is actually a little untenable at this time. But since most people have long acquiesced to their relationship, the behavior of the Duke of Booker's family is indeed unacceptable.

Can you snatch someone else's wife by announcing a marriage contract? Who can accept this?

[I am just a weak person without strength. I can only choose to retreat in the face of violence. And Mr. William is of course very clear about this, so he took out a warship to threaten me. ]

This is indeed the case.

In order to snatch the bride, the Duke of Booker's family specially let their heir drive a warship to fight against Aarons - this kind of bullying is actually quite despicable, so people will not sympathize with William Booker.

[And now he has unfortunately encountered such an accident, which may be a punishment for violating justice and heaven. As for the rumors you mentioned, I don't think I have that kind of strength... That's it. ]

"Hmph. It's boring, shut it down."

After hearing Aarons's hypocritical answer, Duke Oufei couldn't help but sneer.

"Master, I don't quite understand... Does the marquis really have the strength to fight against the Booker family?"

"Even if the warship crashes, it won't leave no body. The Duke of Booker's family will definitely be removed from history this time."

The young duke has long seen through Aarons' strength, and he also intends to use the other party's strength to open up a different path for himself.

"But don't worry, the marquis is still missing something crucial. As long as he hasn't got that thing, his power won't threaten us."

"Uh... what is that?"

As if he had seen through Aarons's nature, the young duke pushed the frame of his glasses with his fingers, and then gave a simple and confusing answer.

"Desire."