Bone and Ryan rode the black-scaled horses and strolled on the way back.

"I don't think Monroe's predecessors seem to be what you said, when I saw him mention Becky in the "Five Dragons", his face was very natural, and I even faintly felt a taste of longing. ”

Chi Bone has recently noticed that he seems to be becoming more sensitive to changes in other people's facial expressions. Even if the other party hides deeply, as long as there is a momentary change in expression, the Chi Bone can detect it.

This seems to be the ability that gradually appeared after the "power of blood" strengthened his five senses. He didn't understand and care about people's mood changes before, so he never noticed a change in this aspect.

"I don't know, after all, these are all rumors from everyone, everyone says so, and they have never been together in these years, I'm afraid there must be something hidden.

I had met Grandpa Monroe a few times when I was in Xavier, but at that time I had no idea who he was, nor did I know the status of the 'Dragon Soul Mercenary Regiment' in the mercenary world.

It wasn't until I became a mercenary that I realized that Grandpa Monroe had such a wonderful legendary experience.

Don't look weird, the most untrustworthy words in the world are the drunken words of mercenaries. You have to learn to distinguish between three truths and seven falsehoods, and sometimes you can't believe a word. ”

Ryan raised his chin smugly and said in a didactic tone.

"Hey, I was really scared just now, I didn't expect the scene to be so big, and this yard was almost demolished by you.

By the way, you just said that Grandpa Monroe kept his hand?

Seeing that the bone nodded thoughtfully, Ryan impatiently asked about the competition just now.

"This Monroe senior is definitely not as simple as imagined. Although I don't know how strong it will be in the late Endless stage or at the peak, I have seen the combat power of Ochiv.

Even then, when Ochif broke through to the middle of the Endless Realm, it still didn't make me feel powerless.

But for a moment just now, Monroe's predecessor gave me a feeling that I couldn't shake it no matter what. That kind of power makes me feel that I am not facing a human race at all. I believe that if Monroe's senior had used that level of strength to take over, this leg of mine would have been broken.

So I guess maybe Monroe's predecessor has already broken through to the realm of the Holy Land. ”

Chi Gu's tone was awe-inspiring, and he had a guess in his heart.

"So strong!"

Ryan was shocked by Skull's words.

"These are all speculations, after all, we don't know anything about the realm of the Sanctuary. I hope that Clay and the others can find out my problem as soon as possible, otherwise the two of us are really not sure about dealing with Lawrence and them, and don't forget that the 'Steppenwolf team' is not the only one. ”

Chi Bone only hopes to know quickly how he can control the energy in his body. In the battle with Ochiv, he once again felt the powerful increase brought by the "power of blood". If he could control it freely, he believed that his combat power would at least double his strength.

......

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye, and in the anxious but helpless waiting of Chi Gu and the others, Gail has never shown any signs of waking up.

Clay and Joseph tried everything they could, and Mr. Yosf even brought in a bishop of the Church of Light, hoping to help Gael awaken from another mystical realm. Unfortunately, the bishop is still powerless.

Fortunately, Gail's life characteristics are quite normal, as if he is asleep.

......

At the beginning of August, the weather started to get hotter.

Orion Empire, Verbo City, Canterlot, Imperial Palace.

His Majesty the Emperor, England M. Aldrich, sat high on the golden throne at the top of the main hall, and listened with some irritability to the reports of the ministers below.

"Your Majesty, those desert people in the city have become more and more rampant these days. The ministers have suppressed a lot of minor cases involving them, but there are still a few cases involving murder, and they can no longer be covered up.

The minister suggested that the desert people who committed the crime should be arrested, and heavy punishments should be applied to make them more restrained, otherwise the people's hearts will be unstable!

In addition, in the past month, there have been cases of missing civilians in towns and villages outside the city. Many eyewitnesses described the raiders as desert people. The missing people are all beautiful girls, and the minister recommends that the matter be thoroughly investigated. ”

Jeffrey, the deputy commander of the city defense force, bowed and said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, these desert people are really rampant, relying on a few oasis cities that go to the Middle Continent, they don't pay attention to our O'Lane's tax law at all.

The tax officials of Tamuya City have written many times, and these desert caravans have always dragged their duties every time, and some of them even have backgrounds, and they have simply not paid this year's duties.

They also always oppressed caravans from other places, and it is said that several lives were also caused.

Your Majesty, this matter can't be left alone! There are already a few big caravans from our Eastern Continent who have come to complain to the minister. ”

The Imperial Minister of Taxation also cried to His Majesty the Emperor with a sad face.

Tamuya City is the closest county town to the Continent in Orion's Border, and is the gateway to Orion's border. Therefore, it is also a trade gateway for the desert cities to the Eastern Continent, so it is extremely important.

The "Kingdom of the Gods" of Essapos is a very complex country. It's not so much a country as a federation of desert cities.

Because of the strange topography and harsh environment of the desert area, the endless yellow sand separates the extremely scarce oases.

Almost every desert green town is built on an oasis, and the hesitation distance and traffic are difficult, so the cities go their own way. The lord of the city is like a little king, and everything in this oasis is decided by the lord of the city.

But the desert cities have a common emperor, that is, the guardian of the "city of Essapos", the "god" of all desert people, the "king of the desert" - Amontot the Great. E-book house

It is said that Amontot the Great possessed immense powers, and his wrath could turn an oasis into a desert in an instant. It is the true faith of countless desert people.

For this reason, the desert people also called the desert cities the kingdom of the gods of Essapos.

"Your Majesty, the lord of Tamuya has also written to his ministers many times, denouncing the evil deeds of the desert caravans. It's just that His Majesty personally wrote to him at the beginning, asking him to take care of him more, and he naturally didn't dare to be arbitrary, and asked His Majesty to ruling. ”

The new Prime Minister Clive also stepped forward to speak.

"Your Majesty, please be cautious in your decision! The desert people are guarding the important trade places going to the Central Continent, if they are troubled, our trade with the various ethnic groups in the Central Continent will definitely be difficult to move forward.

The minister thinks that it is better to be cautious, and if it is a small matter, it is enough to warn. ”

Another minister followed.

"The minister also reconsidered that the combat role of the Desert Iron Rider and the Desert Warlock on the front line is irreplaceable. If they can't do anything because of these things, it will be a devastating blow to the war on the front!"

A general from the military department hurriedly chimed in.

"Hmph, I'm afraid General Mielke is a bit serious, isn't it? There's no denying that those desert warlocks and iron knights are strong, but they're not irreplaceable.

As far as I know, they weren't so obedient on the front. Several times he did not obey the command, which brought many unnecessary casualties to the soldiers on the front line of our army. There are a lot of complaints from the troops stationed in various countries on the front line. ”

Jeffrey, the deputy commander of the city defense army, snorted coldly, he hated these soft eggs in the military department. He had heard that there were many unfair treatments of the front-line garrisons, not only desert people, but even the Imperial Military Department itself always oppressed the garrisons of those countries.

"General Jeffrey is not on the front line, so naturally he doesn't know these doorways. You still need to guard the Imperial City, isn't the safety of Verbo City enough for you to worry about?"

General Mielke said in a strange tone.

The Military Department and the City Defense Army were two separate systems of imperial armed forces. One is in charge of foreign wars, and the other is in charge of internal defense and law and order. The two sides perform their own duties, but for many years they have been somewhat at odds with each other because of the issue of military spending.

"Xia Zuo, what do you think?"

His Majesty the Emperor rubbed his slightly aching forehead, and saw his own brother standing below without saying a word, so he wanted to hear what he had to say.

"Your Majesty, my brother has also heard a lot about the bad deeds of the desert people, and it is indeed infuriating.

However, the minister believes that everything must be based on evidence. As long as His Majesty agrees, let the city defense force be responsible for investigating the evidence. If it is as the market says, then it must not be tolerated.

Although the country is now at war, it is by no means a reason for meritorious people to take advantage of merit to do evil. Whether it is civilians, merchants, or troops stationed in various countries, they are the biggest backing for Orion's fight against the Shadow Empire.

If even their fairness is not guaranteed, it will be a devastating blow to the Empire. ”

Prince Xia Zuo's words were magnificent, and he clarified the matter in a few words. Many of the ministers in the hall nodded frequently.

"Your Majesty, the minister is willing to personally investigate these rumors, and if they are true, the minister will definitely present the evidence. I will never wronged the heroes of the empire. ”

Jeffrey, the deputy commander of the city defense army, hurriedly stepped forward and saluted His Majesty the Emperor.

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, please be cautious!"

Michael and some ministers tried to persuade him, but his Majesty raised his hand to stop them.

"Just do as Xia Zuo says. Jeffrey, I'll leave this matter to you. ”

His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand and ended the topic with some irritation.

Out of the palace, Prince Xia Zuo suddenly stopped Geoffrey, who was about to leave.

"Your Highness, thank you for your righteous words. Those soft eggs in the military department are becoming more and more disagreeable, and when they say those words in the court, they don't know how much benefit they have received secretly. Alas!"

Jeffrey said with some righteous indignation. Their city defense army has planted a lot of hidden lines in the military headquarters, so they know a lot about the front line.

"It is my duty to assist Your Majesty in the administration of political affairs, and I am speaking fairly.

The general has such a sense of justice at a young age, and he will definitely be a famous general of the empire in the future. It's right that this king is also happy for the empire and for His Majesty.

The general was in such a hurry just now, is this going to mobilize men, when are you going to go to Tamuya City?"

Prince Xia Zuo waved his hand, first complimenting the young officer, and then asked Jeffrey.

"I plan to let my spies set off first today, so that they can secretly visit, there are many trivial matters in the city, and I will bring people to follow in two days.

Your Highness, please rest assured, our city defense army has a lot of evidence of their crimes. When I return, I will hand it over to Your Majesty, and let these desert people know that the majesty of my Orion Empire is inviolable. ”

Jeffrey didn't hesitate much, and told Prince Xia Zuo about the plan.

Prince Xia Zuo assisted His Majesty the Emperor in handling political affairs, and many imperial decrees were directly ordered by him.

Although it is always rumored that he has a bad relationship with His Majesty, the two have indeed quarreled a few times over some political affairs. However, His Majesty still relies heavily on Prince Xia Zuo, and his rights have never been reduced by more than half a point.

No matter what the outside world says, whether it is true or false that His Royal Highness intends to fight for imperial power. But almost everyone knows that His Royal Highness is a person who values right and wrong very much, and hates things that damage the stability of the empire the most.

This is also the most important reason why Jeffrey is very relieved of Prince Xia Zuo.