Working Prophet

Ilea's words were well-founded and touched the hearts of many people. In fact, as early as when the black dragon launched attacks on important figures in major families, many people suspected that there was something behind it. There is a messenger from the Lord.

Of course, the main messenger will not be Gabriel, who is a foreigner. Gabriel may be able to control the black dragon, but he does not know much about the nobles in the Western Region, especially when the black dragon chooses to attack at several times. That's very clever.

For example, the time it killed Styles, the head of the Lassiter family, was on his way to inspect the fortifications. At that time, the latter had only a few guards around him, making it very easy to kill.

But it is not easy to obtain this kind of information. The female lord speculates that it makes sense for that person to have a high position, because usually only those who are rich and powerful will spend time and energy to set up similar intelligence networks specifically to inquire. News from other families.

Only they may be able to use this information. Especially considering that many of the deceased people supported David, Hulls was undoubtedly the biggest suspect.

However, when it comes to the Figuerola family, most people choose to keep their mouths shut and remain silent on this matter.

The girl continued, "Gabriel has admitted his relationship with Hells. Prophet Merlin has recorded his voice. I can play it to you now, or we can interrogate Gabriel immediately... …”

"What exactly do you want?" David's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

"Justice, I hope everyone involved in the murder of my father will get the punishment they deserve." Ilea said without hesitation.

As she finished speaking, the banquet hall became quiet again.

If what the girl said is true, it will undoubtedly be a very serious blow to the reputation of the Figuerola family. Important members of the family conspired to murder vassals who were loyal to the family, and later colluded with outsiders to use the black dragon to wreak havoc and eradicate dissidents. It caused serious losses to many nobles in the Western Region.

This is probably the most serious scandal in the empire in the past century.

Logically speaking, this kind of thing should not be said openly, and it was proposed by the head of the Arias family who has always been loyal to the Figuerola family, but most people in the banquet hall could understand this.

It is precisely because this scandal is so shocking that the female lord chose to make it public at this time. In this way, it will be difficult for the Figuerola family to adopt a low-key approach to deal with it. This is a very smart approach.

Sure enough, David said later, "I will start investigating this matter immediately... You can get my guarantee that if the truth is really as you said, none of the murderers of your father will be able to escape."

After a pause, he added, "Including my brother, I swear on the honor of the Figuerola family that blood debts will be repaid with blood. Are you satisfied now, Miss Ilea?"

The girl nodded.

"Then please take a seat. Everyone is waiting for you to start the lunch. After waiting for so long, I am getting hungry."

Having said that, when the banquet really started, David didn't take a few bites and found an excuse to leave.

As soon as he left the banquet hall, Ilea chased him out.

Being stopped by the female lord from behind, David's face clearly showed a bit of impatience, but he finally stopped and turned around.

"Miss Ilea, do you need me to remind you? This banquet is specially held for you to celebrate your success in slaying the dragon and becoming the hero of the West. As today's protagonist, I think you should try to stay behind you. In a room, isn’t it?”

"Then as the master of this place, why did you, Lord David, leave the table in such a hurry?" the girl asked.

"Of course I'm going to do what I promised." David said, "I'm going to find some excuse to send someone to summon Sir Carloman to Rock Snow City to investigate the relationship between him and my brother.

"As for why I'm so anxious, it's because some people don't want to believe me and tell everything in public, but there will be many people with mixed eyes. If I don't hurry up, I will wait until Carloman gets the news and then try to arrest him. But it’s not that easy.”

"I'm sorry, Lord David." The female lord said, "I am indeed a little eager for revenge."

"It's understandable. If you don't have anything else to do..."

"Actually, I do have something else. When I was interrogating Gabriel, he accidentally revealed a piece of news. I think it is necessary to let you know."

"what news?"

"Gabriel said that his people are about to invade the Bratis continent across the ocean and enslave all the races on this road for their mother goddess."

David raised his eyebrows, "Really? Under what circumstances did he say such a thing?"

"I know what you're thinking, he just said that to threaten me, but that's not the case, he was using his own words when he said it."

"Then how did you..."

"It's not me, it's the prophet Merlin. He can understand all languages, whether the language is on the continent of Bratis or from somewhere else."

"Prophet Merlin?" David pondered for a moment. "Speaking of Prophet Merlin, the Silver Moon Church asked me to send you a message. They want to have a good talk with you."

"I don't think there's anything to talk about with them," the girl said.

"Don't be so hasty to refuse. You are still a believer in Pissia, and I have a little understanding of the conditions that the Silver Moon Church plans to offer. To be honest, even I am a little tempted, even if you don't plan to agree to them. , it never hurts to listen, as long as you nod, I can arrange a meeting for you right away."

"Uh, I... I'd better disappear. I don't want Merlin to get the wrong idea."

"Loyalty, I understand, is a virtue that the Arias family has inherited for thousands of years, not only to their lords, but also to their allies." David said, "It's admirable, but I still want to remind you, Miss Ilea, If your father were still alive, these words should actually have been spoken by him."

"What words?"

"Always be wary of theocratic power. It can help you consolidate your rule, but it may also become your enemy."

"But Silvermoon Church..."

"Silver Moon Church is just a tiger without claws. Moreover, it is too old and has no ambitions. It only wants to continue to maintain the stable life in the past. But Merlin and his Shuangxiu Church, I do not deny them. They are very capable, but it is precisely because of this that they are so dangerous."

"Merlin is not an enemy, he is the reason why I am still standing here."

"That's true at this stage, but unfortunately, there is no eternal relationship in this world. Enjoy your celebration party. I will inform you of any progress in the investigation."

"There is also the matter of the Winged Man Army..." the girl reminded.

"I will also interrogate Gabriel. Once I have the result, I will also advise His Majesty the Emperor, but I don't know if he will listen." David sighed.

"Your Majesty the Emperor...does he have any problems there?" Ilea was confused.

"As I said, you must always be wary of divine power. In the past two years, Your Majesty has been crazy about a god called the Goddess of Life. He almost no longer listens to other people's voices... Father, he left the Western Territory just for this matter. Forget it. Yes, as ministers we should not discuss this in private."

David seemed to be quite afraid of the goddess of life. He only said a few words and didn't want to say any more. He nodded to the female lord again and turned around to leave.