(8.18 2nd Update)

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Si Qi communicated with the soldiers on duty, probably to explain his identity, and it was a very respectful gesture.

"Young master, it's okay, the old earl seems to have gone to the palace to submit his resignation, do you want to go in?"

"Well, hoarding the classics here may also help, even if it's a kind of stealing knowledge!"

Under the guidance of the servants, we were left in the study, almost dazzled by the stacks of documents.

"Wow, there are so many books, it's amazing!"

"Although it will be a little embarrassing to say it, there is no need to hide it, it is actually a superfluous decoration."

"Yes, there is no shortage of boring deeds, books about agriculture, books about the climate."

The removed pages were covered with a thick layer of dust that had not been touched for many years.

"But with such a confusing classification, it's a little difficult to find clues, what should I do?"

"Well, if I'm not mistaken, there's a wooden box on the partition on the lowest level of the bookcase."

I bent down and fumbled for something that looked like a diary, and sure enough, on the side near the wall, I found something.

"The young master is very familiar with the habits of the earl, and it seems that the old earl is also continuing, like a tacit understanding."

"In the period of emotion, it is better to look for traces of problems, maybe there is nothing."

The contents of the pouring box continue to write almost all the time, except for the part that was missing fifteen years ago.

"Huh? Could it be a memory that has been deleted? Why is this so? ”

"There is probably some kind of hidden reason that must be refused, so all the hidden dangers are eliminated in advance."

"Then wait for Sterberber to tell, after all, he is also a participant in the event."

"There's no need, today's empty nests aren't accidental, they're deliberately designed."

"You tell Uncle Ster is avoiding us, but why?"

"It's hard to say, maybe it's a scandal about the royal family, the tears of God, a very cold name!"

Walking out of the atmosphere of the Marquis's Palace, it is a slightly relaxed environment, but for a while, I don't know where to go.

"Earl, my master is invited, please take a trip!"

The luxury carriage waiting outside the door is like showing off the powerful group hidden behind the scenes, which is very powerful.

"Well, I'm just a little tired, so let's get in the carriage!"

"Please rest a little and you will be at your destination soon, distinguished guests!"

The environment in the imperial capital is much more congested than before, and the migratory traders are also integrating into the new trade system.

"Who could it be? We don't seem to have any friends in the imperial capital. ”

Xiao Yi's arm dragged his chin, predicting the identity of the inviter.

"Well, maybe it's a makeshift network? That doesn't matter, though, at least not the bad guys. ”

After the somber atmosphere continued, Siqi pushed the car door, and it was a beautiful house, active in the four seasons.

"Welcome to Korf's Paradise, I will provide the warmest service!"

"Huh, the environment is good, Si Qi, please take your wife to visit nearby, I am enough alone."

As agreed, in order to dispel suspicions, I took the lead in showing the sincerity of evasion.

"Actually, the Count doesn't have to be so cautious, this is a very ordinary daily life, and there is no rest of the nature."

"Really? Then I am leaving, a meaningless life, and I refuse to experience this mediocrity. ”

"Very arrogant and strong heart, worthy of being the heir of the Bella family, Earl, please take a seat."

Colf, who let down his guard, was no longer inhibited and handed me a cup of tea.

"This is a tea from the Oriental people, very refreshing!"

"Oh? The introduction sounds good, but Mr. Colf wouldn't be such an easy invitation! ”

I shook the porcelain cup, the delicate pattern with the fragrance, it looked elegant, but it was a luxurious taste.

"Well, since the earl doesn't have a mustard, then I won't hide it, in fact, the division of the cabinet is very serious."

"Whenever there is a dull moment, there is always an accident, and I don't seem to understand what you mean."

The foolishness I feigned, the widening of ignorant eyes, can temporarily deceive the manic man, who has no defenses.

"It's a bit ridiculous in my rhetoric, but in fact it's the contradictions in the cabinet, which are always aggravated at such moments. With the retirement of the Cabinet this weekend, the competition for new candidates is particularly fierce, with Colf, Vimes, and N'Gondel coming out on top. Can the Earl understand the obscurity in my statement? ”

My disguised thoughts, gnawing at my fingers, completely blinded Colf and skewed his judgment.

"I can't interfere in the election of the cabinet, we belong to different institutions, and I don't dare to anger the princess."

"The system that the Earl is talking about is the election of cabinet members, not the selection of political participation, which is subordinate to the royal family."

"So is it similar to voting? A system in which some clans participate. ”

"Yes, this is an invitation to all political elites, I know you have a deep influence."

The indulgent Colf does not hide his desires, the greed of power, written on his face.

"So you're trying to convince some group? But bribery will be severely punished, and I dare not set a precedent. ”

"Yes, I can still tell the strength of the Bella family, whether it is money or material, it is beyond my reach, so I don't have the courage to bribe, just remind the earl of some hidden things."

Colf suddenly lowered his voice, as if he had some ulterior but irrepressible secret.

"So, you have something in your hands, huh? If I'm not mistaken, has something to do with the dead Vimes? ”

"It's worthy of the Earl, it's really smart, that's right, it's related to Vimes, does the Count believe it's the attack of the Netherworld? Even though the scene is like that. ”

I hesitated a little, this time it was real, and there was no element of false construction.

"You also know that in Cologne, teenagers of the same age as me are all rejecting that kind of ghostly statement, and the manipulator behind the scenes must have an ugly face."

"Well, does the Count have any suspicions? This is the substance I picked up at the site. ”

Colf handed me a piece of metal, a material and origin that I couldn't tell.

"What is this? Ordinary iron? As if there was nothing special. ”

"Maybe it's because it's far away from the Count's world, this is Ugin, a newly developed raw material that has not yet been widely used, and only the medals of the Cabinet and the Royal Family use this material."

Colf took off the badge from his sleeve and looked at each other, as if there was a big difference.

"The color is because of the polishing, and after the treatment, it is also a similar situation."

"Do you say that you suspect that the royal family or the cabinet is in control?"

"I don't dare, the royal family will not disturb this selection system, after it is eliminated, there will be a cabinet left!"

Colf's eyes were squeezed, and the hints kept leading, leading my thoughts.

"You're talking about Kantel!"

"That's right, as a candidate, if the competitors are all martyred, then he can stand out!"

"But it's also a suspicion, maybe he was blamed, the hunter provoked the contradiction of the beast, and then killed."

"I've thought about a similar situation, but what I've seen today has dispelled this notion of cover-up. On the sleeve of the dead Vimes, the coat of arms is intact, while Kanter, without wearing the coat of arms. ”

Colf designed the scene and tried to convince me that it was the truth.

"Maybe it's forgotten, or it's stolen."

"I then lurked behind him and saw him throw the badge into the grass, and after I searched carefully, I finally got it."

The badge that was finally exhibited, after a cursory view, there was no problem, and after careful identification, a corner was missing.

"This is the perfect proof that matches the material left on the site, which means that Kanter was there and for some reason the badge was damaged, and if it was an accident, why did he throw it away?"

"Makes sense, please keep talking."

Then the reason why he abandoned it can only be that he is tired in his heart, so what could it be? It only means that he is the murderer, or that he is threatened when he sees the murderer. ”

"So according to your analysis, if he belongs to the latter, isn't he very innocent?"

"Well, but how can a person with such a stain run for political office when he covers up crimes, that is, betraying the cabinet? If the news leaks, it will be a shame to be criticized, and it is difficult to bear that kind of pressure. ”

Colf was almost convinced by himself, but he didn't find a serious hole in his rhetoric.

I stood up, paced briefly in the courtyard, and decided to speak up.

"So what if you are wronging Mr. Cantel if everything is a lie you have fabricated?"

Colf was also stunned, a little overwhelmed, and he didn't seem to be fully prepared.

"But, but ......"

Intermittent sophistry, he himself can't believe himself, and even more so in the gap in the situation.

"I prefer smart people, even if they are wrong, they will always be wrong, and the truth is in the hands of the winner."

Realizing something, Colf stared at me, then laughed knowingly.

However, that was his imagination. (To be continued.) )