Hyderabad, the Florentine mansion of the El Order.

In the huge study, Florence, dressed in a casual cashmere sweater and smiling like an uncle next door, sat behind her desk, her chin in her hands, quietly watching Margrethe III walk around the office.

In a black palace dress, her long black hair fell like a waterfall, and Margrethe III, who was tall and grim-looking, squinted her eyes and looked critically at the huge bookshelves in the Florentine study.

After a long, long time, Margrethe III returned to her desk and sat heavily in her high-backed chair.

She squinted and stared straight at Florence: "Lots of very nice things, even better than the royal collection...... Ah, it tickles my heart. ”

Florence looked at Margaret III with a smile: "Your Majesty, that is my personal property. ”

A fierce gleam flashed in Margrethe III's eyes: "If you die and you don't seem to have a legitimate heir, then, according to the empire's inheritance law, these things should be taken into public ownership." ”

Florence raised his eyebrows in astonishment, and he looked at Margaret III in surprise: "You, do you actually think so?" Well, then, actually, I have made a will, and if something happens to me, all my possessions will be given to my dear Elaine. ”

Wearing a loose long dress, Elaine, who was also dressed in homely clothes, looked back and looked at Florence with surprise and delight.

Margrethe III waved her hand vigorously, and she said bluntly, "Oh, you old fellow, you won't do that. She's just a plaything for you, and you're going to give her all your net worth? How can it be! ”

Elaine's face suddenly turned pale.

Margrethe III looked at Elaine and shook her head playfully: "Even if you really have such a deep affection for her...... Believe me, if something happens to you, you give her your property, and within three days, she will be dead on the streets, and everything here will still be nationalized. ”

Florence frowned: "If you say that, then...... Does the Empire want to attack me? ”

Margrethe III giggled and giggled: "Your Excellency Florence, you can live in peace and tranquility in Hyderabad, and you can secretly call for wind and rain, act recklessly, and even form gangs and interfere in the internal affairs of the Empire...... All this is not because you are so powerful, but because we don't want to contradict you. ”

Florence picked up the teacup in front of him, and he took a sip of fragrant tea: "I thought it was because of El's face!" ”

Margrethe III leaned back, and she said indifferently, "El? A sneaky ...... hidden in the shadow of Metland's history for countless years Conspiracy? ”

Florence sighed: "Conspiracy? Oh, oh, is that your definition of us? ”

Margrethe III smiled contemptuously: "This is the definition of you by the countries of Medland, you should know it." ”

"Medlan, any country, wants to kill Ayr. This sense of urgency is even greater than the destruction of the Hill church. ”

"Hill Church, just a bunch of mindless idiots, madmen, a bunch of mentally twisted pathological maniacs...... In addition to destruction, they also only have destruction left. ”

"With their strength, they can slaughter villages, slaughter towns, slaughter cities, and even pose a huge threat to the security of a province...... However, that's about it. ”

"They can't be lethal to a powerful empire. This external, direct blow. Whether it's the plague or whatever, the peak of their destructive power in a short period of time is only the size of a province. ”

"And Al is different, Al ...... It really has the power to subvert and destroy one country, or even many countries. ”

Florence looked at Margaret III silently.

Margrethe III also paused to elaborate, and looked at Florence with a gloomy gaze.

It took a long time for Florence to whisper, "This is a conspiracy theory, Your Majesty, El is harmless to the world." ”

Margrethe III smiled slightly: "The final appearance of the Gallic Republic is your handiwork?" You overthrew the dynasty, wiped out the nobility, and established the Gallic Republic with the small workshop owners and small merchants as the backbone. ”

"You have upended a powerful dynasty, and not just once...... You have been on the ruins of the Gauls, several subversions, several restorations...... This has highlighted your power, and we know it. ”

Florence frowned.

Margrethe III said softly: "You have the ability to subvert Gaul, so you may be interested in using the same means in the Ice Sea, in St. Sia, in Nice, in Deren, and even on Lucia's side?" ”

Florence was silent for a while, and he shook his head vigorously: "No, no, no, at least I, in my territory, I won't do this!" ”

Margrethe III laughed loudly, but there was not a hint of laughter in her laughter.

"Hah, in your territory? Florence, this is the Delenn Empire, and every inch of territory here belongs to Delen! ”

Florence was silent, and then he nodded lightly: "We came here before you, if we really want to talk about it, this is indeed our territory, and now, I am in charge of this territory." ”

Margrethe III stared at Florence.

Florence looked at Margrethe III without fear.

The two looked at each other for a long time, and then Margrethe III said coldly: "You did the matter of Apophis Palace, right?" ”

Florence frowned, then shook her head firmly: "You can't put a few children's nonsense on my head. Your Majesty, you must understand that a Bishop of Hill who fears that the world will not be in turmoil, a princess who is hysterical because of the sentence of her son, and a little princess whose people are in crisis......"

"When three women come together, the destructive power they can explode is beyond imagination."

"And I, in this matter, I didn't do anything, I just fulfilled the obligation of the El—they needed a forbidden thing that could open the door to the abyss, and I provided them with such a forbidden thing."

"That's what El is all about, if you can find us, if you ask for something, if you can pay a sufficient price, then we will respond to your needs...... That's what we're all about, and this time, I'm doing the same! ”

Florence leaned back as well, spread her hands, and her clear gaze fell on Margrethe III's face.

"I, follow all the rules."

"Your Majesty, I have followed all the rules...... Did you say before that you wanted to take my personal collection into public possession? ”

Florence stood up with a smile: "If yes, then please allow me to leave a small part of Elaine's property so that she can spend the rest of her life without worrying about food and clothing...... Then, to use an old saying from the Eastern Continent, I wash my neck and wait to be killed. ”

Florence pulled her collar down, revealing a long, well-groomed neck that was not wrinkled at all.

Margaret III narrowed her eyes, she looked at Elaine, who was standing on the side, trembling and afraid to speak, and shook her head gently: "Interesting, interesting, interesting...... So, let's treat it as if I haven't been here today. ”

"For a noble king, of course, the empire will not have any malicious actions."

"But you should know who the current owner of the Apophis Palace is, or you wouldn't have given that damn ruby to those stupid women."

Florence just smiled and didn't say anything.

Margrethe III's body turned into a wisp of black smoke that dissipated in the air.

Her sharp, cold voice still echoed in the office.

"Florence, you have always been cautious, and whatever you do, you never leave the slightest trace...... This time, you're doing things off the mark! ”

The last breath of Margrethe III was gone.

Florence sat back in her seat.

He muttered, "Of course, I deliberately left a lot of ...... this time Clues. ”

"It's just that it's terrible. In this office of mine, even the Void was completely frozen with the power of three great beings...... Legend has it that the Empress of the Empire, who was unable to see people due to physical reasons, actually broke into my office directly, and then ...... Just leave. ”

"Besides, I'm not sure if it's your own body or ...... who came here. Just a phantom? ”

"Terrible, terrible...... Your Majesty, the Terrible Empress, how is your physical condition? ”

"It seems that a little extra price will have to be paid."

"Elaine, Elaine, come here and listen to me. In the next period of time, there may be something going on, but don't be afraid, don't be nervous, I'll arrange for you to go to a safe place. ”

"You just have to wait quietly, and you'll be fine."

"Wait there with peace of mind, everything will pass. When everything settles down, it's a good day for us to harvest. ”

Elaine, who had just been in front of Margaret III, was like a little lamb and was trembling with fright, but at this moment she had become extremely calm, she looked at Florence obsessively, and asked softly: "Can't I stay, accompany you?" ”

The corners of Florence's mouth twitched hard.

He tilted his head: "Uh, you, you have to leave...... I'm sure they wouldn't dare to do anything too much to me, but you...... Elaine, I can't be sure that you won't get hurt. ”

"I can't tolerate any harm to you, so you have to leave early."

Sunlight shines through the huge one-piece floor-to-ceiling windows, and the sunlight gilds the two of them with a gentle gold edge.

Under the sun, the two looked at each other affectionately.

It was afternoon.

In the Hydra Palace district, on the famous 'Golden Scissors Street', Joe changed into a brand new uniform at the Old Ham tailor shop.

Looking at his majestic self in the floor-to-ceiling dressing mirror, Joe patted his belly with satisfaction.

"The workmanship is good, Mr. S. Gents, and I will tip twice as much, and all my clothes will be ordered from Mr. Old Ham...... Uh, did you find out who that guy was? ”

Mr. Si Gengs stood behind Joe and said with a little hesitation: "The identity of the thirteenth is not difficult to check, he is ...... The ...... of the Lord of Florence Private Secretary. ”

"Florence?" Joe frowned: "He, is there a problem with his identity?" ”

Mr. Sgens spread out his hands and exhaled heavily, and with a hint of undisguised jealousy, he said in a deep voice, "Very problematic, Joe...... I suggest that the tracking stop here! ”