The turbulent undercurrents in Port of Kings are fermenting day by day, and the smell of intrigue in the air is gradually becoming more and more intense.

This gradually suppressed atmosphere soon aroused the alarm of the Frank family, and as the most determined royal faction in the entire King's Harbor, they immediately began to investigate all the anomalies in the kingdom.

However, due to the continuous obstruction of other nobles, coupled with the extremely secretive actions of those black-robed guests, the investigation did not achieve any substantive results and ended without any serious results.

But even so, War Secretary Marcy Frank secretly informed the Wood royal family of their suspicions and the few findings of the investigation, so that the royal family could prepare in advance.

At this moment, in the palace study of the noble district of King's Port, Wood VI was listening carefully to Marcy's report.

Behind him stood a legendary mage dressed in a two-color trimmed mage robe.

This mage was the same royal advisor who had helped the legendary masters of the three families fight Gracewald and others when Skeletron's army of the dead attacked King's Harbor.

After that war, Wood VI's trust and respect for him naturally increased.

So now even this secret information, Wood VI will not hide it from him, but let him sit in on it, and from time to time refer to his opinion.

"Our people have been suppressed and hindered from many sides in the investigation, which in itself is a very abnormal thing.

It stands to reason that this investigation should not have touched the interests of the nobles, so they should not have obstructed it for any reason.

The subordinates suspect that these nobles who obstructed the investigation must have colluded with those cultists hiding in our country, and ask Your Majesty to order the guard group to obtain the right to search the mansions of these nobles. ”

Marcy Frank reported with a worried face.

"Hmm... Recently, there has been something wrong with the limelight in the court meeting, and those who have been dancing happily in the past have suddenly died down for some reason... And if what Ma Xiqing said about obstructing the investigation is really true, then I'm afraid there are indeed some problems here. ”

Wood VI, who sat at his desk, propped his chin and nodded, and lately he had felt the slightest hint of impending storms, a dangerous aura hidden beneath the calm of the kingdom, like the icy damp smell of the storm over the sea.

However, he could not approve Marcy's request for the right to investigate the mansion, because the nobles' obstruction of the investigation was so hidden that the guards could not find the slightest lever to grasp.

And if the guard regiment is granted the right to investigate the mansions of the nobles without evidence, the nobles of the country will definitely make trouble!

There is only less than half a month left before the time of the Fertility Festival, and at this time, the stability of the kingdom is the most important factor for him, the king, in case the investigation of this matter affects the announcement of a series of plans at the Fertility Festival that can forcibly promote the reform bill, then it is really worth the loss!

But the cultists who had fled from Kegistan were not immune to the murder they had committed in Alcanas, and he felt palpitations when he heard about it.

Thinking of this, Wood VI tapped on the arm of his chair and asked the legendary mage behind him with a frown.

"Angelqing, what do you think?"

“... Your Majesty, your subordinates are really not good at government affairs, so don't be embarrassed in this regard. ”

"Hey, it's okay, just talk about it, after all, there is one more alternative way for multiple people to discuss."

Wood VI shook his head indifferently, insisting that the legendary mage Ingres have his say.

"Hmm... In that case, let's give a brief opinion......" Ingres cleared his throat and continued: "In my opinion, if you forcibly search the mansions of the nobles at this time, as Lord Marcy said, it is very likely to arouse the hostile attitude of all the nobles towards the royal family, the Frank family, and even the kingdom's army.

This is very detrimental to His Majesty's reform plan, and since the Abundant Sacrifice is imminent, it is most inappropriate to cause chaos in the country at this time, so as not to give those real cultists the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Furthermore, according to the information received not long ago, the legation of the Parliament and Mr. Kane and others will soon arrive in our country, and it is not necessary to offend the nobles of the country at such a time, lest they convey to the Parliament through the envoy some news that is unfavorable to His Majesty.

So, I'm sorry Lord Marcy, but I don't approve of your proposal below.

However, this is just a humble opinion, and Your Majesty and your Excellency should listen to it, and there is no need to take it seriously. ”

Ingres's face was calm, and his words were modest, and when he had finished his opinion, he retreated behind the king, bowing his head and not saying a word.

"Hmm... I think Angelqing's words make a lot of sense... Ma Xiqing, what do you say? Wood VI nodded, and secretly praised Ingres for being a man, and actually said everything he wanted to say.

And most importantly, this refusal did not come directly from him Wood VI, he just took advice, and he also had an explanation for the Frank family.

"Your Majesty, what Lord Angel said is indeed reasonable, but the current situation in the kingdom is very treacherous, we don't know what the purpose of those cultists is, if we don't find out as soon as possible, I'm afraid it will threaten the security of the kingdom......"

Marcy knew it was a foregone conclusion when he heard Wood VI's rhetorical questioning, but he was unwilling to give up and made a final effort.

"Okay, Ma Xiqing, I know that all your thoughts are for the stability and security of the kingdom, but as Angelqing just said, it is really not appropriate to make a big fight for a few cultists at this time... Well, then, after the Harvest Festival, I will approve the proposal of the Guards to search the mansions of the major nobles, what do you think? ”

Wood VI set the tone for the matter with a few words, then stood up and waved his hand: "Let this matter be decided in this way, I am also tired, Ma Xiqing, I will have to ask you to bother more about the abundant sacrifice in the near future." ”

“... Yes, Your Majesty. Marcy knew that it was impossible to do it, so he didn't force it, so he had to leave the study with a lot of worry.

However, just as he was about to leave the palace, Ingres suddenly stopped him from behind, claiming that he had some advice to help him with what had just happened.

"What do you have to offer, Lord Ingres?" Marcy frowned, a little unhappy with Ingres' objection to his proposal, but he also knew that what the legendary mage had just said made a lot of sense.

He has nothing to blame in this matter.

"Well, that's right, about those cultists, my friend over there in Kegistan sent me some information not long ago, and I think these things should be of some use to you, so I specially sent them to you......"

Angel pulled out a parchment book from his inventory and handed it to Marcy, apologizing sincerely, "I'm sorry Lord Marcy, I didn't expect His Majesty to really take my opinion......"

"No need to apologize, Lord Ingres, I know you're only here for Your Majesty."

Marcy took the parchment book and looked at it for a moment, then a look of satisfaction on his face.

"I'll make good use of your information, thank you."

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