Leisure time always passed quickly, and on the third day of returning to the royal capital, Chen Ming and Tirestin went to the palace again after a long absence.

For two months, the temperature in Hestifo had dropped a little, and in the early morning, the roads were lined with a faint frost on the leaves of the forest trees in the mountains.

The mountain road was long, but it still had its end, and it didn't take long for the car to stop in front of the manor.

Entering the manor with ease, because there was still some time before the court, the two of them did not rush to the council hall, but walked directly towards Attilla's palace.

Amazingly, even in the early winter, the temperature of this palace is still extremely warm, and there is not a hint of cold as outside.

Crossing the forest, the two stopped at the edge of the school grounds, and Tirestin said, "This is the first time I've been away for such a long time, and I still feel a little nervous thinking about seeing my mother again." ”

"It's timid. ”

Chen Ming smiled slightly and said, "I miss your queen mother, and I also hope to see you soon, let's go." ”

"Hmm. ”

Tirestin nodded, and the two of them walked through the school yard together to the door of the old temple, and in the same way, a slender figure walked out of the temple.

"Queen Mother!"

Seeing the comer, Tirestin shouted excitedly, and he stepped forward quickly.

"It's so big, and it's so hairy. ”

Attilla's expression was not as excited as Tirestine's, but there was also doting in the depths of her eyes.

Chen Ming bent down and saluted, "Princess Atilla, I have fulfilled your request. ”

"Thank you, sir. ”

Atira nodded and said with a smile, "I've already heard the details of the situation from Xiubu, and my demon clan will remember the kindness of my husband." ”

"The princess is polite. ”

Chen Ming smiled slightly and said, "This is my duty. ”

"Queen Mother, let's go in first, shall we?"

"At this gate, it doesn't look like it. ”

"I forgot. ”

Artira chuckled, turned around and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. ”

The three of them came to the living room, as dark as ever, making Chen Ming frown slightly, and he asked, "Imperial Princess, I think you should know what we are here today, right?"

"Well, clear. ”

Artira nodded, she looked at the furnishings around her that were some years old, and said with gloomy eyes, "After guarding the palace for so many years, I am a little reluctant to leave now." ”

"If you don't leave, the next situation will be very dangerous. ”

Chen Ming said, "After all, the emperor will not allow a betrayer's mother to live, and worse, if you become a hostage, then ......"

"I know. ”

Attila retracted her gaze and looked at Tirestin beside her, "But Your Majesty, doesn't he know? If I could leave, I would have left a long time ago." ”

"Who can trap you if you are so powerful?"

Tirestin asked, puzzled, "Do you still expect my cold-blooded father to change his mind?"

"Kid, it's not as simple as you think. ”

Attila shook her head bitterly and said, "You go to Lilith first, and I'll talk to Mr. Chenming alone." ”

Both of them were stunned at the same time, with doubts in their eyes, but Tirestin didn't say anything, nodded, and got up and walked out of the hall.

After Tirestin left, Chen Ming asked, "Is there anything that the imperial concubine can't let the third prince know to me?"

Attila didn't speak, but took off her robe and unbuttoned the buttons on her chest as Tatsu Ming looked at her bewildered and stunned.

Chen Ming hurriedly cut his eyes and asked, "What is the imperial concubine doing?"

"Didn't you misunderstand, sir?"

There's a hint of crimson on Atilla's face, and she says, "Turn your head." ”

"Forehead ......"

Chen Ming was stunned, and cautiously turned his head back, but stayed there the moment he saw it.

"It's ......"

On Atilla's chest, on her fair skin, there was a strange pattern, scarlet-colored, as bewitching as a flower.

On that pattern, there is also a strange energy, as if devouring Attila's vitality, Chen Ming felt that this pattern, with a trace of breath connected somewhere.

"It's an ancient curse magic called the Pact of Moko. ”

Attila said, "Hestifo has a very long history of existence, it can be said to be one of the oldest countries, in fact, before the birth of demons, Hestifo was already very active in the study of magic, at that time, people did not have magic, they could only rely on demons, angels and other magical beings to engage in research, and this Moco contract was the product of that time." ”

"The function of the Moko Pact is very simple, that is, to bind a person's soul to a specific place and turn it into an existence like an earthbound spirit. ”

Atilla's expression was a little sad, and she looked extremely haggard, "Once the person who has been planted with the contract leaves this place too far, or too long, then her soul will be broken, and I am the earthbound spirit of this palace." ”

Listening to Attilla's story, Chenming's face slowly turned from initial shock to pity, "How long have you been planted with this magic?"

"It's been a long time, hasn't it?"

Buttoning it up, Attila smiled, "Since Heather's death, I have been imprisoned in this place by His Majesty with the Moco Pact, and since then, I have not been to a place further away than Aurora. ”

She looked up and said, "I have also heard some of Sir's requests from Tirestin, but the situation is about to be chaotic now, and the fate of the Demon Clan is still slim, I really have no intention and no power to help you......"

"This is a deal between me and Tirestin, and of course it is up to me and him to investigate. ”

Chen Ming smiled, "You also said that the current situation is chaotic, but the more chaotic the situation, the easier it is for those things hidden under the water to surface. ”

"The moment I was planted with the Moco Pact, my life was no longer my own. ”

Attila shook her head and said, "I am saying this, Mr. He, I hope you can help me persuade Tirestine to give up the idea of taking me out of the palace, although I am not afraid of death, but if the demon clan is unstable, I don't worry about dying." ”

"Do you think I can persuade a man to give up his mother?"

Chen Ming smiled bitterly, "I don't have such a big ability......

Atira looked at Tatsu Ming with a smile, "I'm sure Sir will do it, right?"

Feeling the needle-like gaze, Chen Ming's face was a little unnatural, "I can only say that I will try to make Tirestin give up temporarily without letting him know the truth." ”

"That's enough. ”

Artira nodded and smiled, "Thank you, sir." ”

Chen Ming shook his head, and then said, "By the way, there is one thing I need you to tell me. ”

Artyra was stunned and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Twenty years ago, you were in charge of destroying the corpses of Majin rebels. ”

Chen Ming's eyes were solemn and he looked at Attila, "I don't know if you really destroyed those demons?"

Atilla's eyes drooped slightly, and she was silent for a long time before she said, "It seems that Sir, I already have the answer in my heart......"

"Sure enough......"

Needless to say, from Atira's expression, he confirmed the conjecture in his heart, "You didn't destroy the body of the demon and give it to the emperor?"

"Miller's ...... Kid"

Setira's eyes were filled with exhaustion, and she leaned back on the couch and asked softly, "Was you killed by Tirestine?"

Chen Ming frowned and asked puzzledly, "Why?"

"I don't have a choice. ”

Although she was smiling, the look on her face was more sad than crying, "If you don't do that, the demon clan will be destroyed by Your Majesty, even if ...... It's the same now. ”

"Your weakness and loyalty are the culprits that led to the catastrophe of the demons. ”

Tatsunaru stood up with a blank face and walked towards the door, "Tirestin is more suitable to be the commander of the demons than you, although he is ignorant. ”

Attila didn't get up to see him off, just watched him leave, and she was the only one left in the dark space.

It wasn't cold in the palace, but her body was curled up together, shivering, as if a chill had spread from her heart to her whole body.

Walking out of the temple, Chen Ming happened to see Tirestin who had gone and returned, and his lover Lilith.

"Mr. Tatsumei!"

Tirestin walked briskly, and seemed happy, looked at the reclosed door, and asked, "What about the Queen Mother?"

"Princess Attila asked me to tell you that she will not leave the palace for the time being, and she will not see you again. ”

Chen Ming said, "She said that the grievances between the royal family and the demons, she will not help either party, the emperor is her husband, you are her child, and it is not what he wants to see if either party is harmed." ”

"But ......"

Tirestin was about to speak, but Chen Ming interrupted her, "I don't think she's wrong, the current situation has begun to be chaotic, if she is also involved, the emperor will definitely not have any worries, as the current controller of the demon clan, you need to leave a way out for failure." ”

Tirestin was silent for a moment, there was a hint of choice in his eyes, Attila was the strongest of the Majin clan, and the only one on their side who could hold Hasted back, but she was also his closest person, and he didn't want to see Attila sad because of his dispute with the emperor.

"Actually, it's better for her to stay in the palace. ”

Chen Ming continued, "At least it can be guaranteed that Hasted will be bogged down, although she won't make a move, but it will be enough to deter this old fox." ”

"Mr. Chenming. ”

Tirestin looked up at Chen Ming and said, "Since the queen mother is unwilling to leave, then don't force it, let's go." ”

With that, he turned around and walked towards the outside of the school grounds, followed closely by Lilith.

Looking at the young man's back, Chen Ming glanced back at the old palace and whispered, "May you and this palace become corrupt together......"

After leaving the temple of Atira, the time of the court meeting was approaching, and the three of them did not stop at a certain place, but walked directly in the direction of the council hall.

Just like last time, the door of the council hall was still full of nobles, some of whom Chen Ming had seen before, and some of whom he had never seen.

"It's quieter here today. ”

Chen Ming slightly released his magic power and swept around, he found that compared to the last time when he was fully armed, there were not many knights guarding here today, and even if there were, they were just ordinary people.

At this time, two young men wearing military uniforms similar to those of Tirestin came from a distance, and the indifferent smiles on the corners of their mouths told Chen Ming that the person who came was not good.

"Wright, Mees, you're here too. ”

Seeing the two young men, Tirestin's gaze became a little unkind, obviously, he didn't like his two younger brothers.

"Tirestin, why can't we come if you can come?"

The young man known as Wright raised his eyebrows and said, "This place is not your demon fiefdom, I advise you to speak, it's better to pay attention." ”

"Presumably you are the Chenming mentioned by your father, right?"

Mis's gaze was on Chen Ming, "What qualifications does a lowly civilian have to stand here?"

"You!"

Tirestin was full of anger, and his magic power was instantly released, and the terrible oppression made the arrogant two princes almost paralyzed.

"Tirestin, forget it!"

Just as he was about to make a move, he was firmly held down by Chen Ming and said in a low voice, "They deliberately provoked you, the purpose is to let you hurt them, don't be fooled." ”

Tirestin was stunned, nodded without a trace, and retreated in front of Lilith.

Chen Ming smiled and said, "Your country has always attached importance to human rights, and the two princes are not afraid that Your Majesty will be blamed for hearing this? Moreover, the reason why I came here is not that I want to come, but that Your Majesty summoned me, and if the two princes can let me leave on behalf of Your Majesty, then I will be very happy." ”

"What are you!"

His face changed at Chenming's words, and Mies said angrily, "Father will summon you?"

"Isn't it summoned by His Majesty, won't you know soon?"

Chen Ming stepped forward with a smile, patted Mis's shoulder, and said, "Also, this world is very dangerous, and some of your words can easily lead to death, the prince said carefully." ”

"You threaten me?"

Meese was even more angry, and he waved a punch to hit Chenming in the face, but he dodged it sideways, and then grabbed the former's arm and bent it slightly.

"Ahh

The terrible scream made everyone, including Tirestin, look at Chen Ming in disbelief, injuring the prince in the palace, which not everyone dares to do.

"Chenming, I want you to die!"

The severe pain covered Mees's face with cold sweat and hideousness, he hugged his broken arm, and looked at the smiling face with resentment, "I'm going to let my father kill you!"

"Killed whom?"

Chen Ming was slightly stunned, then pointed to Mies's arm and said, "Prince, are you okay?

Meese subconsciously looked down, only to find that his arm had returned to its original state, and everyone around him looked at him with a strange gaze.

"If you feel unwell, you can actually go back, I don't think Your Majesty will blame you. ”

Chen Ming looked at him with a worried expression and said, "After all, a waste like you, Your Majesty won't even look at you." ”

The thick sense of humiliation made Meate's eyes turn red, but he didn't dare to get closer, the pain just now was still on his arm, but there was no injury, such a strange thing made him dare not provoke Chen Ming again.

"Click......

At this moment, the door of the council hall opened, under the gaze of everyone, and the nobles flocked in.

"Let's go too. ”

Chen Ming smiled slightly, and walked with Tirestin to keep up with the crowd.

After entering the council hall, the nobles stopped their discussion and stood there quietly with their heads bowed, waiting for the emperor to arrive.

Soon after, two handmaidens emerged from the side passage of the throne, standing on either side of the throne, one on the left and one on the right.

After the maid appeared, a languid white figure stepped out of the passage.

After the figure appeared, everyone except Tatsunei fell to their knees.

"Get up. ”

Slowly stretching, Elvika sat on the throne, looked at Chenming below, and said with a smile, "Mr. Chenming, we meet again." ”

"It seems that Miller's hint is correct......"

From the appearance of the emperor to the present, Chen Ming's gaze has not stayed on him for a moment.

Today's Elvika, compared to the first time they met, although there is no change in appearance, whether it is the color of his hair or the vitality in his body, it gives Chen Ming a sense of vitality, which is by no means something that a middle-aged ordinary person can have.

He saluted slightly and said, "Your Majesty is getting younger and younger. ”

"Sir is really good at talking. ”

Elvica smiled slightly, glanced at the ministers below, and frowned, "Why aren't you here with the crown prince and Theo?"

His gaze rested on Tirestine's body and asked, "Tirestine, what's going on?"

"Back to my father. ”

Tirestin stepped forward and said, "Recently, the army of Nixus has been repulsed repeatedly, but my brother is worried about their comeback, so he stayed on the border with Duke Theo. ”

"I see. ”

Elvica nodded suddenly, frowning and reprimanding, "Since Nikos is here, why don't you and the Demon Legion stay there to help, and come back to do something?"

"Father. ”

Tirestin lowered his head and said, "It has always been the demons who have been fighting with the Nixus army, and this time the enemy army is coming quickly, causing the demon army to suffer serious damage and have to return to cultivation. ”

"The border is far away, and I will send someone to verify what you said. ”

Elvika smiled slightly, and said, "I ordered you to return with the army this time, and you did a good job, I don't know what reward you want?" ”

Tirestin looked up slowly, "Anything?"

Elvica nodded, "Of course!"

"The child should not ask for anything for his father's affairs, but there is indeed one thing, and I hope that the father will agree. ”

Tirestin said unhurriedly, "The child wants the right to inherit the throne!"

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