143 Never see each other again
Zhao Xin was originally thinking about how to deal with Joseph, but on the way to the dormitory, he suddenly remembered that after helping Tabasha's mother detoxify, he was idle and used the remaining toxins to make a copy of it, and also used some medicinal materials he scavenged to make an enhanced version of this poison.
Looking at the small bottle in Zhao Xin's hand, Joseph smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect that I, Joseph, have been dormant for many years, and before I can show my ambition, I will be planted in your hands." ”
"To be honest, I originally wanted to torture the Bearers of Nothingness and the connection between all the demons, but after meeting you, I gave up on that idea. Anyway, you're a waste, and it doesn't matter what the mystery is. So, what is your decision now? Do you drink this bottle of medicine obediently, or do you fight against it desperately? Zhao Xin stood in front of Joseph and looked at each other playfully.
To be honest, he actually hoped that Joseph would fight back, and then he could kill the other party justifiably. However, if he really did this, it is estimated that the country will be chaotic after the loss of the king, so he gave this choice to Joseph.
"Is this antidote really insolable?" Walking forward, the bottle in Zhao Xin's hand was turned on, and Joseph asked.
"Mental destruction toxin enhancement, absolutely powerful, whoever uses it knows." Zhao Xin looked at Joseph's movements, sighed slightly in his heart, and said.
And at this moment, Sheffield, who was lying on the ground, woke up, and after hearing the conversation between Zhao Xin and Joseph, he stood up with his weak body and said: "Your Majesty, don't, this is really all over!" ”
Zhao Xin snapped his fingers when he saw it, and a stone hand jumped out of Sheffield's feet to restrict her movements, pulling her in front of him: "I advise you not to bother, just rely on you and Joseph, you don't have the strength to escape from me." And you should be glad that I not only picked up your severed hand, but also gave Joseph a chance to live. ”
"It's a big deal that you kill me, as soon as I, the demon die, Your Majesty will be equivalent to a broken arm, and there won't be much threat to you, right?" Sheffield was not reconciled, but traded his life for his own life.
Glancing at Sheffield fixedly, Zhao Xin sighed: "The relationship between the Void Magician and the Demon Messenger that began with Brimir is more of a curse than the bond.
The relationship between generations of inheritors and demons has never been that of a simple master and a demon. Looks like you're the same, Sheffield. However, your luck doesn't seem to be good, and you fall in love with a man who only uses you as a tool. Is it really worth it? ”
From Zhao Xin's trouble with Joseph to bringing the unconscious Sheffield to Joseph, he discovered that Sheffield has a deep love for Joseph and will do anything for the other party. But on the other hand, Joseph is estimated to have been on the throne for many years, and even if he knows Sheffield's feelings, he is only driven by the other party as his tool. From the time he saw Sheffield who was unconscious, Zhao Xin completely understood with his unwavering eyes.
Although the relationship between the two sides is hostile, but because of Sheffield's uncomplaining and unrepentant feelings, Zhao Xin decided to help her connect the broken arm, and by the way, let Joseph live a little longer.
After hearing Zhao Xin's question, Sheffield's originally pale face became more flushed, and he glanced at Joseph on the side, but saw that the other party was just quietly looking at the bottle in his hand, and did not react to the conversation between the two.
Sheffield's expression was gloomy, and he sighed and said: "He is the head of a country, and he must do his best to make this country strong, even if he only uses me as a tool, even if he never responds to my feelings, I am willing." ”
After hearing these words, Joseph's hand holding the bottle tightened slightly, and there was a hint of touch in his eyes, but there was still no big reaction.
However, his actions were seen by Zhao Xin. Speaking of this, Zhao Xin was too lazy to be verbose, and said to Joseph: "Since you have taken this bottle of medicine, it means that you have compromised." Until then, write down a document, and I don't care if you have an heir or not, anyway, you can immediately appoint someone besides Tabasha, and pass the throne to him. If you are concerned about domestic instability, you can also issue an order to form an alliance with Torristeen and Albion, and they will help you stabilize the situation in the country. How's that, I'm reasonable enough, right? ”
When Joseph heard this, he smiled helplessly. He didn't know what Zhao Xin meant, on the surface he was talking about helping the allies, but in fact, to put it bluntly, he was letting the two countries divide up the country.
But what can be done in this situation?
Walking to the desk, Joseph picked up a pen and paper and began to write. In a few moments, an abdication document and a letter asking for help from Torristeen and Albion were completed, and they were then handed over to Zhao Xin.
After looking at a few pieces of paper in his hand, Zhao Xin nodded after finding that the content was correct: "Don't blame me for being ruthless, everything is a cycle of cause and effect." Drink this potion and say goodbye to your status as King of Goria. ”
Joseph didn't say much, and poured the potion into his mouth. Within a few seconds, the whole person trembled violently, and then passed out on the ground.
"Your Majesty!!" Sheffield cried out sadly when she saw this.
Zhao Xin waved her hand to untie Sheffield's comfort, and then she immediately ran to Joseph's side and hugged him in her arms, tears streaming from her eyes.
"Don't expect to detoxify him, it's not something that the goblin in your palace can unravel." Zhao Xin sighed and said something that shocked Sheffield again.
That's right, just as he was invading the palace, he discovered that there was a goblin here. When passing by the other party's room, Zhao Xin smelled a strong smell of herbs from inside, and expected that the other party should be a senior pharmacist, and it is very likely that the medicine that poisoned Tabasha's mother back then had a certain relationship with this goblin.
Sheffield listened to Zhao Xin's words, and the last glimmer of hope that he had originally retained was also dashed.
"This potion is indeed a poison, it will directly destroy the other party's magic power source, make you an ordinary person, and it won't be long before your previous contract will be terminated, and you will no longer be the head of a god." Speaking of this, Zhao Xin paused and continued, "However, because of your performance, I decided to give you a little reward, I just temporarily added some ingredients to this bottle of potion, don't worry, it's not a bad thing, but it ensures that the other party's spirit will not be confused, but it will lose the original memory." ”
Hearing this, Sheffield looked at Zhao Xin with a strange glint in his eyes.
"Take him away from this place. I know that with your means, it is not a problem to want to live a rich life. As long as you don't trouble me, don't let Joseph appear in Goria, and don't have anything to do with the throne, I'll let you live forever and live another life. Walking to the windowsill, Zhao Xin glanced at Sheffield and said with a smile: "I hope we will never meet again." ”
Turning over, Zhao Xin left the room and disappeared into the night, leaving only Sheffield, who was holding Joseph tightly.