"You...... When did you come over?" was the first thing Jones said to Adolphus.

"Just now. When Adair came. Adolf replied softly.

"Have you always been here?"

"Not really. When Brutus and Simon came over, I left a little. ”

"When Brutus and Simon came over...... That was after Adair left. Did you hear what I said to Adair?"

Adolf nodded silently.

"Do you have anything to say?" Jones asked.

Adolf took a deep breath, then turned his face to look out the window.

The blood-colored moonlight shone on his face. Even in this light, Jones could clearly see the bloodshot in his eyes.

"Will you trust me or him?"

"You are all my friends and have helped me, so I believe the evidence. ”

"Well, the evidence? I don't have it. ”

"Is it not, or is it true that Adair is right?"

The two men stared at each other silently.

Jones was still standing outside the door. Adolf sat in the room, looking very relaxed.

Hydra Ophelia's massive head appeared behind Jones through the fence.

"Little bat, is this your friend?"

Before Jones could speak, Adolf quickly stood up and saluted respectfully: "Hello, ma'am." Nice to meet you. I'm Adolfo Cappadocia. Jones's friend. ”

"Little bat, is that so?" Hydra asked again.

Jones nodded slightly, "Yes, ma'am." My friend came to visit me. I'm with my friends. ”

"Okay. ”

Taking a step forward, Jones stepped into the room and gently closed the door with his hand.

As the door closed, Adolf slowly breathed a sigh of relief, sat back in his original position, spread his hands and smiled: "This is a kindness, I'm glad you still treat me as a friend." ”

"And what about you, do you think of me as a friend?" Jones walked over to his desk and sat down at the other end.

Adolf was silent.

Lowering his head, he gently stroked the table, smiled and said, "The dwarves' craftsmanship is really good. Looks like you really like this castle. A castle that is well cared for and a castle that is not, the feeling is different when you walk in. You give me the feeling that you want to start something else. Brand new flag, brand new badge. I thought you'd fly the Knights of the Silver Moon flag in the castle, but you didn't. ”

"So you're approaching me because of Gray, right?"

"You call him 'Gray'? shouldn't it be 'father'?"

"Please answer my question. Jones stared at Adolf.

Adolf then tilted his head and looked at Jones and smiled, "Part of it." ”

"Is it just part of it?" or most of it?"

"Well, most of the reasons. ”

"Or is it all the reason?"

Adolf didn't answer, just smiled and looked at Jones. That's the answer. After all, it would be a disservice to both of you to speak up.

Jones spoke softly: "Thank you for not lying. So, you really don't have the last name Cappadocia, do you?"

"Yes. Adolf nodded slightly: "I have another surname." ”

"What's the last name?"

"Very old surname, not very convenient to tell you. ”

"Nobpel?" Jones asked softly.

Adolf was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly smiled: "I swear, it's really not." Nobel is an enemy of the Blood, and I can't afford it. ”

"Then why did you hide your last name?" Jones asked.

Adolf hesitated and whispered, "It's a secret, if it's just me, I can tell you at any time." After all, I trust you. But I'm sorry, there are too many people involved in this secret, so I can't say. I can't put everyone at risk based on my own judgment. I don't have that power. I want you to be massive. ”

Jones stared at Adolf silently, the air as if it had frozen.

Adolf looked at Jones with a tired expression.

"What do you want from me?"

"Some...... Message. About the Lich King. ”

"Exactly?"

Looking at Jones, Adolf suddenly smiled: "Will you tell me?"

"Depending on the situation, there may be some quid pro quo. Jones's eyes flickered, and he bowed his head and said, "Do you use honorifics for everyone?" ”

"It's a habit, and it's the same as usual. The corners of Adolf's mouth rose slightly, and he smiled: "Maybe I should have come to you earlier and be honest with you." And not to hide it...... That might be better. ”

"What do you want to know?"

"I want to know the Lich King...... Attitudes towards human beings. ”

"I don't quite understand what you mean. ”

"I mean...... Gray, the Lich King, is now the co-master of humans and the undead, and I wonder what he thinks of humans. Seeing that Jones was still confused, Adolf continued: "I mean, he's a lich, and no matter how high-sounding he may be on the surface, in reality, he can't possibly have a sense of belonging to the word 'human'. But he is also the co-master of humans and the undead. ”

"You mean, is he using humans?"

"Yes, that's what it means. Of course, you might want to know a little deeper. Adolf spread his hands and said, "I have investigated him, and there are legends about his deeds in many places, and it is not difficult to know. But that's just legend. What I want to know, is the facts. You're his adopted son, and I think you can tell me the truth. ”

As he spoke, Adolphus looked at Jones expectantly.

Jones looked at Adolf suspiciously, half-squinting.

"Well, can you tell me? I just want to know what he really is. ”

After a while, Jones exhaled slowly and said softly, "There is a condition. ”

You say. ”

"I've heard you've caused trouble for Adair, and I want you to help solve it. I mean, the issue of the four missing bloods. You should have just heard that. ”

"That's it?"

"Yes, don't you agree?"

"No, I agree. Adolf smiled: "It's just a surprise." Rest assured, I'll take care of this. Now, can you tell me about the Lich King?"

"Yes. Jones nodded: "The answer is: not utilization. Gray does have a hard time having any sense of belonging to humanity. In fact, I don't think he has any sense of belonging to the undead, and he doesn't have the slightest sense of being an 'evil creature'. However, I can responsibly say that what he preaches is true. The sanctity of the Holy Spirit does not include humans, but the righteousness of the Lich King includes humans. This includes not only humans, but all other races. ”

"Yes...... But he's an undead. Isn't it?"

"Yes. ”

"How can an undead ......"

"Because he has a sense of belonging to 'righteousness' and 'sacredness'. Looking at Adolf, Jones whispered, "He has countless opportunities to throw himself into the abyss, and the Demon Lord is willing to pay a high price for it." But he didn't give up his persistence. Heaven also had countless opportunities to destroy the lich, but his stance caused confusion in Heaven's faith. Battle of Salted Fish Harbor...... No, even though he is at odds with Heaven today, there are still angels standing beside him. It's all evidence, otherwise, how do you explain what he's going through?"

Adolf froze, and his eyes slowly widened.

"I know that in some people's eyes, race is important, but you have to admit that in some people's eyes, race is not important. It's the belief that matters. For example, Gray, such as the angels and demons standing next to Gray, such as the humans who have accepted Gray's Lichic identity, such as me, and for example, ...... For example, supporting Gray's Holy Spirit. ”

"Is there a Holy Spirit to support Gray?" Adolf quickly asked.

"Not sure, but we all think we have. Jones said softly, "There should be two factions within the Holy Spirit, both of whom uphold justice, but the vast majority of it is limited justice, and it is justice under the racial approach. For example, the Legion Commander who crusaded against Gray. Of course, there are also those who support complete justice, such as Catherine, Abd. They are the angels closest to Gray. The voices within Heaven are splitting. ”

Bowing his head slightly, Adolf stared at the empty tabletop, as if he wanted to laugh, but he couldn't: "There is still the Holy Spirit who supports complete justice...... They weren't like that before. ”

"Do you think I'm lying to you?" Jones asked.

Adolf raised his eyes to look at Jones, but did not answer.

Jones continued: "I went to you, actually, for another matter. I want to give freedom to the dwarven slaves in the refinery, but they are your slaves, so I have to ask for your opinion. I don't care about race. Some Blood Lords may find it unreasonable for slaves to gain freedom, but I don't. I admit that I was influenced by Gray. This...... It's also proof, isn't it? You can trade in the price, as long as you agree to sell them to me at the right time. Emancipating slaves is my own business, and I don't ask for anything else. ”

Adolf stared at Jones, silent.

Jones also watched him quietly.

The blood-red moonlight poured in from the window, shining on the withered yellow desk, and also on the people on either side of the desk.

Minutes ticked by.

Adolf seemed to be thinking, and Jones was unusually calm.

After a long time, Adolf finally spoke again: "I thought your condition would be to know the secret of my surname, or the secret of my identity. Aren't you curious?"

"Curious, but you don't want to say. Jones whispered, "And I don't think your secret should have anything to do with me, it might be useful to Gray, but it has nothing to do with me." The point is that you don't want to say it. And what you're asking is not a secret. Gray has no secrets. The Lich's identity used to be the biggest secret, but now he has no secrets. I'm just going to help you confirm what you've heard. ”

Adolf nodded slightly, "Those slaves are yours." ”

"Huh?"

"Not just slaves, the refinery is yours. And the 300,000 gold coins that are placed with you. It's all yours. You can do whatever you want. As he spoke, Adolf took a roll of parchment from his cloak, opened it, and placed it in front of Jones.

This is their contract for the refinery.

Before Jones could figure out what he was trying to do, Adolf had tapped two fingers on the parchment and whispered a spell.

The next moment, the parchment burned, and the light of the fire illuminated every corner of the room.

Jones' eyes widened slightly, looking.

Soon, the parchment burned into a layer of ash on the desk, and the desk was intact.

"I've added too many conspiracy theories to my fantasies about Grey, the Lich King. I don't think there's anything like this in this world. ”

"I thought so before I met him. But trust me, what I just said is true. The road was walked with him, and I could vouch for him with my life. ”

"I believe in you. Adolf nodded slightly: "It's me who is too narrow-minded." Please forget about the deal between us, when we never worked together, when I was paid for answering my questions. ”

"Isn't 500,000 gold coins a bit too much?" Jones asked, "I can't accept a gift like this." ”

Adolf smiled and replied, "More, it's just gold." Nothing of true value in this world can be bought with gold. Otherwise, the Bloods and Dragons would have ruled the world long ago, wouldn't they? Believe me, you have helped me a lot more than I have given you. ”

Jones stared at Adolf silently, not speaking.

Taking a deep breath, Adolf slowly stood up and whispered, "I've got the answer I wanted, it's time to go." Tonight's events, I hope you can help me keep it a secret. ”

"Don't you really tell me who you are?"

Adolf shook his head slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "The Bloodline has an infinite lifespan, and one day you will know who I am. It's just that I don't know if we can meet again. ”

"What do you know about Gray for, do you want his help, and I can contact him if necessary. It's simple. As long as your position is just, he will certainly be willing to help you. ”

"No, no. Adolf shook his head: "No one in this world can help us, except ourselves. ”

With that, Adolf was already walking towards the balcony.

Jones watched quietly.

Suddenly remembering something, Jones hurriedly said: "There is also the matter of Adair!

Turning around, Adolf smiled and nodded at Jones.

Then, right before Jones's eyes, his body turned into fine sand, drifting into the air little by little, until it disappeared completely.

Jones was stunned, stared blankly, and muttered, "He'...... Is it the Bloodline?"

At least Jones had never seen the Bloods perform this kind of magic, not once.

Dora took on a human form and landed on the balcony, blinking and looking nervously at Jones.

"Don't tell anyone about tonight. Jones whispered.

Dora nodded silently.

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