114 Innocence and co-optation
At dinner that day, the non-commissioned officer's report was delivered to the eldest prince's desk on time, and after carefully reading the entire report, the eldest prince finally understood why the little girl he met in the morning was so fearless. [No pop-ups]
The officer read the report with the permission of the eldest prince, and after a moment of silence, he said: "If what is said above is true, I can not pursue the matter of that little girl pretending to be me and taking away the patrol army without permission." Whether it's for the battle array or those potions......"
"She has now won the buy-in of that team, and we don't forgive it for having no impact on the other side at all." The eldest prince sighed: "After all, the other party is a minor, even if the guardian's poor supervision leads to something that violates the law, first, the guardian is not the main responsible person, and secondly, it has not caused serious consequences, and it can even be said that we have indirectly gained a lot of benefits...... If this level of crime is really seriously investigated, at most it is a problem that can be solved by a fine of money, do you think that little girl will take this money in her eyes?! β
ββ¦β¦ Truly. If we forgive each other now, it is just a nice face, but in fact, people don't care about our attitude at all. β
The eldest prince smiled bitterly, picked up the report on the table again and put it in his hand and thought about it, and finally stood up and walked aside, and threw all the pages of paper in his hand into the fireplace in the corner of the wall of the room: "Treat it as if it didn't happen last night, inform it, and tell everyone to stop discussing this matter...... In addition, the matter of the battle formation is also kept secret for the time being, don't let others know this, since she has already taught one, then ask the non-commissioned officer to continue learning. β
The officer nodded: "Yes!" Then the military tribunal and the queen's side ......"
"Why, we, as the accuser, have already taken the initiative to withdraw our responsibility, and the queen can still force us to throw a criminal to stand trial?!"
ββ¦β¦ Yes, Your Highness. β
Lin Su's imminent military trial was suppressed in this way. After a day passed, there was no movement at all, as if nothing had happened in the first place, not only the attitude of the eldest prince was unpredictable, but even the disguised bitter officer himself, his expression when he saw Lin Shu was also so mild that it was creepy.
Lawrence's mood went round and round as if from hell to heaven, and he became more and more confused by the course of events. I thought that I would definitely not be able to escape this time, and I would have to carry a black pot for others and lose my skin, but I didn't expect that after worrying, I was stunned that nothing happened...... After a day of panic, Lawrence not only did not rejoice in the rest of his life, but expressed great vigilance and anxiety about the unknown future.
"Don't worry, since I didn't do anything to you today. I guess they won't do anything to you later. Lin Su comforted Lawrence: "Didn't you notice that the eldest prince and that officer smiled so kindly and friendly when they saw you today?!" β
"I didn't see it in the kindness and friendliness, I just thought that smile was very meaningful...... Lawrence swallowed his saliva and asked nervously, "I heard that when something tragic happens to a person without knowing it, the people around him will be very tolerant...... For example, if you are seriously ill and dying, your family will desperately cook food for you and take you out to play, and they will turn a blind eye to your behavior of not washing dishes or doing housework. Another example is when something terrible happens to you. The beautiful girl who has always been reluctant to pay attention to you will suddenly be extra tolerant of you, and even willing to go out on a date with you......"
ββ¦β¦ You're thinking too much, who the hell told you about these things?! The black line interrupted Lawrence's rambling.
Lawrence cried, "Isn't that what is written in the bard?!" You don't have to comfort me. The gentler His Highness Luther is with me now, the worse things have become...... I know everything, don't treat me like a five-year-old. β
Five-year-olds recruited you to mess with you?! Lin Shu was very dissatisfied, thinking that these words were suspected of insinuating and mocking himself. But for the sake of the other party's emotional instability. In addition, he was finally implicated because of his own affairs, so he still tried to maintain enough patience and comfort. He summoned a soldier standing guard in front of his room and asked him to bring a message to the eldest prince, and agreed that everyone would go to the Lost Abyss together the next morning, and then said: "Don't worry, have a good night's rest, and you will understand tomorrow when you go with us to see." β
"See what?!"
"Look at the benefits I give back to the eldest prince for borrowing people." Lin Shu smiled: "All the laws in this world are set by people, and the reason why people strictly implement these laws is also to better maintain their rule and status...... You underestimate the energy of the royal family too much, they are a group of people who make the laws, and all the laws can give way to this as long as there are enough benefits. After saying that, he summoned a small soldier to confirm this statement, and asked him to bring another message to the eldest prince. It probably means that he doesn't want to join the group tomorrow, and hopes to take the original team to act alone.
In less than half an hour, the non-commissioned officer who had learned the battle formation with Lin Su had already reported to the room in good spirits. Lawrence looked at Lin Shu as if he were looking at a myth, and at the same time, he didn't understand what the other party was capable of, so that the eldest prince would bow his head and compromise.
After expressing concern for the punishment of the non-commissioned officer. Lin Shu hastily ordered a few words to let people leave, and looked back at Lawrence's expression and smiled: "I don't understand what the eldest prince likes about me?!" β
"This ......" Lawrence, who was directly clicked on his heart, was a little embarrassed.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of." Lin Shu waved his hand: "You'll know when you watch it tomorrow, it's just some small skills in command......"
Lin Su was reluctant to reveal the mystery now, and Lawrence didn't want to ask. In fact, he didn't have much thought, as long as he knew that the eldest prince really didn't plan to settle this matter with him in the future, as for why the other party changed his mind, this actually didn't affect him at all...... Anyway, as long as it was a good thing to know, if he could, he even hoped that what happened the day before was just his own nightmare...... Why do you always want to do such a bad thing, since it's okay, just wash and sleep!
After the non-commissioned officer and his 100-member troops were named by Lin Su, they were not only excited by the non-commissioned officer himself, but also the prince and officer who coveted Lin Shu's battle skills.
Early the next morning, the team under the name of the non-commissioned officer who was scheduled to be led by Lin Shu was assembled early and waited for orders in the barracks. Lin Su was woken up by the excited Lawrence in a daze, and as soon as he went out, he saw a hundred people standing at the door of his tent......
"Ho! Everybody so early?! Lin Su was scared awake, since she was a child, she thought that she had seen the world, but she had never encountered such a big scene that was stimulated as soon as she opened her eyes.
"Good morning, sir!" All the troops shouted in unison under the leadership of the non-commissioned officer.
After the tacit understanding of the Lost Abyss Center that time, although the troops knew afterwards that their commander was fake, they still admired Lin Su's command, and it was not surprising to call the other party an adult...... Besides, what about the other party's young age?! As long as the status is high enough. Everyone was a commoner, and it was not uncommon to see the children of young nobles before......
"Good morning, comrades." Lin Shu waved his hand to the soldiers very gracefully, and nodded his head to express satisfaction: "I'll go brush my teeth first." If you get tired of standing, rest and set off together after breakfast. β
"Meow~?!" The little white tiger also poked his head out of the tent, and his face was confused, and he couldn't even walk steadily, stumbling like a ball of yarn that was only rolled around.
"Good morning, little white lady!" The troops were stunned, and after a few seconds of pause, they were once again majestic under the command of the non-commissioned officer.
There is wisdom and great power. It's the contract demon pet of the noble lord again...... With these points alone, the little white tiger already has a certain status, and in some formal occasions. The nobles' indentured pets can even have a higher status and status than ordinary commoners. Of course, this is only limited to the fact that the pet itself is also very strong and has a certain amount of wisdom, if it is just a pet for example, a puppy, a kitten, a rabbit, people do not have a rare care.
"Mi Hu~" The little white tiger shook his little head and woke up and fell asleep, and only after a while did he learn to raise a little claw like Lin Shu and wave it with great momentum: "Meow meow!" β
Lin Su picked up the back of the little white tiger's neck and threw it on his shoulder: "You can do it yourself." I'll take it with me to wash up and eat. β
A little Lori and a little white tiger floated away under the reverent gaze of the non-commissioned officers and the soldiers, although Lin Su said that everyone should be at their own convenience. But the years of training still made none of these people relax because of this, and they all stood as straight as green pines.
Lawrence saw such an exciting scene early in the morning. In a trance, I thought I was still dreaming...... This world is so crazy, right, a little broken child and a little broken cat have such a big face?!
Although this scene is indeed beautiful, it seems to be too eye-catching...... Trying to calm his emotions and not let himself be too nervous, Lawrence tried his best to calm open the tent door and came out, hurriedly walked a few steps before stopping, and looked up at everyone: "......"
Everyone looked back calmly: "......"
After an awkward silence for three seconds, perhaps because they didn't think it was good to stare at others for such an old age, the non-commissioned officer and the soldiers calmly looked away, and continued to stand guard calmly as if they hadn't seen Lawrence.
Lawrence, who was still a little worried that he would also encounter the same strange scenery, instantly went crazy - day! What do you mean?! What does that mean?! Isn't he a big man as good as a little girl and a cat?!
Take care of your personal hygiene. I had breakfast at Luther's again, and by the way, I received a sweet morning greeting from Little Alfeld from the magic mirror...... After a long day of ink, Lin Su and the others finally followed Luther to the command high ground not far from the border of the Lost Abyss again.
Luther looked at the non-commissioned officers who followed behind Lin Shu and the team of 100 people below who were in high spirits waiting for orders. smiled gently: "It seems that Xiao Su's prestige in the eyes of my soldiers is quite high." β
Lin Shu glanced at him and replied calmly: "A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier." β
One sentence seems to be a bull's head and not a horse's mouth. But Luther quickly grasped the implications. Indeed, everyone is self-motivated, no matter what Lin Su's identity is, at least it is certain that people have real talent and real learning, and he has already acquiesced to the actions of his subordinates, and even secretly encouraged them...... With the permission of the supreme governor and the possibility of great progress, it is natural that these people will be dead set on Lin Su.
"Then again, isn't there someone else in charge today?! You didn't come along to rub on our experience? Lin Su looked at the eldest prince who was still pondering, and asked directly.
The eldest prince came back to his senses: "Although I have allowed you to lead the troops to act, after all, this is the army on the border, and these soldiers are also alive, and I must be responsible for them...... I guess you wouldn't mind if I followed you as a prison guard, would you?! β
Good reason. But some reluctantly...... Lin Shu was speechless for half a minute, and said with disdain: "The dignified prince is so overkill?!" If you want to steal the teacher, you can say that the ink is as if I don't want to see you. β
"......" In fact, he felt that she was quite unkind to see him now......
Lin Shu ignored the oil bottle that insisted on following, and turned to the non-commissioned officer and ordered: "You are not patrol officers, so you still follow me into the abyss today, and you will be the commander along the way, and I will only be responsible for exploring the way...... The old rule, after arriving at the center, start farming, little white pull monsters, you farm monsters. You practice the battle formation, and I paddle...... Got it?! β
"Yes, sir!" The non-commissioned officer was very happy to have a trial so soon, and he was very happy to agree.
Hearing such a dangerous and crude plan, the eldest prince opened his mouth as if he subconsciously wanted to stop it, but he stopped in time after thinking of the report he had seen. Silent expression of no opinion...... Since the other party can come out of the center of the abyss once, he must be able to come out a second time......
Forget it, he still followed the original plan. Just follow along and watch.
Lawrence was also allowed to participate in the operation, although he did not want to enter such a dangerous place to seek his own death, but given that he was still a guardian, the relationship between the prince and the pressure of the prince's eyes was silently exerted. In the end, Lawrence had to compromise.
"Although you are the elder brother of Lord Su, please don't act on your own." The non-commissioned officer explained the issue of discipline to Lawrence, who had entered the abyss for the first time, with a serious face: "We carry out all actions. All you need to do is protect Lord Crisp and His Royal Highness Luther. β
...... "Is Lao Tzu here to be a nanny?!" Lawrence forced his displeasure and remained silent.
"Meowβ"
"Oh, by the way, and the safety of Lord Xiaobai, please pay more attention."
"......" Day! If you can't bear it, you don't have to endure it anymore, Lawrence finally silently spit out a mouthful of blood......
As soon as he stepped into the abyss, Lin Shu showed no love to the undisciplined monsters on the periphery, and directly threw out a plate of exorcism incense and handed it to the non-commissioned officer.
"This is the exorcism incense?!" The eldest prince who had read the report looked at the incense in the hands of the non-commissioned officer.
"Yes, Your Highness." The non-commissioned officer replied as he walked: "Lord Su said that this exorcism incense is a special effect of alchemy and alchemy compound products. After the user leaves their own magic mark in the exorcism incense, and then lights the exorcism incense, the magic mark will be amplified through the fragrance. Stacking creates a realm of coercion and the disgust of monsters...... Under the effect of both, combat creatures smaller than the energy of the magic imprint will instinctively retreat away from the radius of a hundred meters around the exorcist incense. β
"It's a useful item, isn't it?" The eldest prince smiled. Look at the front of the empty line.
"If you like it, I'll give you a little fun." Lin Su weirdly brushed out from the eldest prince's side, handed out another plate of exorcism incense and handed it to the other party: "Although I have the way to explore, you still try not to distract other people's attention, if you want to study this thing, just study it." When the plate is almost finished, you can give it to him. β
"......" The eldest prince choked, and he really didn't know what he should say in this situation.
After finishing speaking, Lin Su disappeared strangely again. The eldest prince, who was secretly responsible for spying on intelligence, looked left and right, the non-commissioned officers and other soldiers were all on guard, and it was not easy to disturb them, and Lawrence seemed to be the only one in the soy sauce party who had nothing to do......
Lawrence was stared at uncomfortably by the eldest prince's attention, and after being embarrassed for a while, he simply took the initiative to ask: "Your Royal Highness Luther, is there anything I can do for you?!" β
The eldest prince looked at the exorcism incense in his hand and looked up: "This prop was created by herself?!" β
"I guess so." Lawrence resigned himself to act as a customer service to answer questions: "I haven't seen Crispy take out this thing before." But she always has a lot of weird props...... Uh, I wonder if you've ever heard about broomsticks?! β
ββ¦β¦ Of course. It was mentioned in the report. β
Lawrence said: "This broom also caused a sensation in the light of the imperial capital, and it is also one of the alchemy works of the crisp. β
The eldest prince pondered for a long time, then looked at the front where he couldn't find Lin Su's trace again, and asked thoughtfully: "What about her ability to suddenly disappear?!" It's also achieved by relying on alchemy props?! β
"Nope." Lawrence shook his head: "This is one of her skills, and she calls this skill stealth...... I don't know about this skill either, if you want to know more details, maybe you can ask His Highness Alfeid?! β
"You mean Yaffyd can sneak too?!" The eldest prince was startled.
"Yes." Lawrence smiled wryly: "His Highness Alfeld has learned a lot from Su, and one of them is this stealth ...... In the duel, His Royal Highness Alfeid once revealed some, and it caused a lot of sensation at that time...... "It was indeed a sensation, so sensational that the queen quickly raised her sword and directly cut the light of God's capital......
ββ¦β¦ Well, I got it. The eldest prince was thoughtful. (To be continued)