"Wow Wow Wow ......"

The vulture that was caught in Ling Yun's hand made a strange sound.

"Brother, this should be a vulture, why does it sound like a crow?"

"Maybe I was stupid by my brother's performance in Shenwu."

Ling Yun shook his arms back and forth.

"Tell me or not, who sent you?"

……

"Brother, don't tell them this" Murong Qianniao said as she reached out and grabbed the feathers on the vulture's tail, and slammed downward, and two or three feathers were pulled out by her.

The old vulture screamed with tears streaming down his face.

"Don't you say it yet?"

"Forget it, let's just stew."

"It's a good idea, the old body hasn't eaten the meat of a vulture yet," the Great Elder said, drooling from the corner of his mouth.

"But before that, princess, there are two more who please come back to the city with me."

……

"Princess, distinguished guests—welcome to the city of Vale."

He saluted solemnly as if he was formally welcomed, whispered a welcome word, and the other ladies bowed as well. Now the guest of honor is Scarlet Moon, and Ling Yun and the others are at most just accompanying them, so-

"I'm back, thank you."

“…… So, please go this way. ”

The Great Elder said this, and the maids who were waiting behind him immediately saluted and passed behind Ling Yun, accompanying them.

Although it is a rear entrance, it also has a considerable degree of ceiling height, and the decoration is also very luxurious.

The furnishings and lighting in the corridors have been meticulously crafted to show the story-telling of those who meet for the first time. Of course, all spotlessly clean.

…… It's a castle for spiritual leaders.

Wangcheng is one of the indicators of national prestige. Even though the prestige of the Beastmaster fell rapidly, from the carriage, the city was still full of vitality; That's probably because in the eyes of the people, this castle, which symbolizes the realm of the beastmaster, still retains its prestige.

Crimson Moon and his party followed the Grand Elder through the solemn hallway, and then turned a few more corners to the door of the room at the bottom of the hallway.

"This is the room where Lord Lingyun stayed during his visit, Miss Murong's room is elsewhere, someone will lead you later."

After the Great Elder finished speaking, he opened the door, and the scene behind the door made Ling Yun speechless for a while.

It's not because it's amazing – it's quite the opposite. The luxurious impression created by the tall spaces and high-end furnishings you see along the way is not seen in this room at all: only the most basic necessities such as simple beds, sofas, tables and chairs. After entering the room, I found that the sunshine was also poor, and it was quite dark. Seeing a room like this—

“…… Judging from the furnishings on the road and the decoration of the rooms you pass by, this is not a guest room at all, but a warehouse where excess furniture is piled up. Is this my uncle's hospitality? ”

Scarlet Moon asked coldly.

"I didn't expect it to be like this, Lord Ram asked you to use this room, the old man just acted according to orders, and I hope to forgive me for not being well entertained."

The Great Elder was full of apologies, lowered his head at the gaze handed over by Crimson Moon, and replied indifferently.

I see, come to this set.

That being the case.

You don't have to stay long. Murong Qianniao thanked the Great Elder and turned around to leave.

"I see...... Since that's the case, let's just let it happen. Now, could you please take us to meet Lord Ram, we also have our own life itinerary, and we hope to go back as soon as possible. ”

Ling Yun deliberately said this in a serious voice. I saw the Great Elder shake his head and answer:

"I'm sorry, Lord Ram is out on official business and is not in the city, so please wait until tomorrow to meet again."

"Do you know that you are not well entertained and dare not come out to meet us?"

Murong Qianniao asked with a frown.

"I won't hide it from you, now that there are frequent wars and chaos in the field, Lord Ram has been on the battlefield for several days and has not returned. Thank you for your understanding. The Grand Elder said and motioned for the maid to bring the drink.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please have tea."

"You must be a little tired all the way down. There is still some time before dinner, so please stay in this room for a short rest and let you know when the meal is ready. Farewell. ”

The Great Elder saluted and turned away—but turned around before the door and said:

"Princess, after drinking tea, please go to the study for a while, the old man has a detailed report."

"Okay, I see, Grand Elder."

Staying here to rest before dinner is actually what it means not to leave this room.

It seems that they are at odds with themselves.

But it was useless to complain, and Ling Yun drank tea with a few sides. After sitting down on the sofa around the large table in the center of the room, the maid placed the tea set in front of everyone, lifted the white porcelain teapot and poured the tea one after another, and Ling Yun immediately took a sip and tasted it.

"Huh...... The aroma and taste are very similar to the black tea we usually drink. ”

"Brother, this is black tea, it's all watered by mountain spring water."

Everyone just sipped tea and discussed how to deal with the future.

The other side

After the Beastmaster completely lost power, Hart was embraced by a group of powerful courtiers to create a new force.

However, the supreme decision-making power here is not just in Hart's hands.

Because there are still some high-level beasts whose age is difficult to count.

"I really didn't expect that the puppet king would die."

"I heard it's a one-hit kill."

"Early knot told him not to play with those dolls, or to exercise himself, but he just didn't listen."

These beasts are located in the current royal city, the lowest level of the underground, in the high-level pavilion conference room that only a few people know. They sat at a round table in the center of the room, and before the upcoming meeting, you talked about the death of the puppeteer.

One man closed his eyes and remained silent. The young beast who sat at the very end, the young man with the eyebrows, was Hart, the leader of the new forces.

He listened to the old guys talk endlessly about the puppeteer's death—

In my heart, I coldly thought it was disdainful. If he doesn't speak his mind directly, there is a reason why he can't do it.

- Now, they have the power equivalent of the Beastmaster or higher.

On the surface, it is to prevent excessive centralization. They are not only advisory bodies, but if Hart is found to be too out of control in the exercise of power, it can also have the effect of removing his status. But – in fact, it is not.

Hart's previous monetization was indeed excellent, but he was chosen as a leader simply because he was the best tool for the elders.

On the one hand, it can show the youth of the political core to the military and civilians and attract more support; On the other hand, they tend to exert political influence over Hart, whom they have elected. Although a single elder is inferior in power or combat power to Hart, if Hart disagrees with the unanimous decision, they can drag him down on the spot.

Therefore, in fact, the political core has not become younger, but has regressed to the political system of the elders as before. It's just that for the status quo, if Hart wants to keep his position, he must be used by the elders.

But that's just the status quo at best.

…… Wait for me.

Hart opened his eyes slightly, looked at the elders hostilely, and swore an oath.

…… I must destroy you beastmaster's bloodsuckers with my own hands, and I will not leave a single one.