Dispatching those guards was not a difficult task for Julien and Offariel. After all, one of them is a nobleman and the other is a royal family, in the face of such an existence, how can those soldiers who are just civilians have the courage to attack them? As for the shopkeeper, he is even more unlucky, not only is he responsible for disposing of those corpses that do not know where they came from, but also do not know where to go, and there is no way to ask You Lian for compensation of half a copper plate, after all, he had already said the day before that the money was enough to cover the entire floor, and now if he asks for it again, it will obviously not have any good results. And the young nobleman didn't seem to be a fuel-efficient lamp, so in the end the poor shopkeeper could only smash his front teeth and swallow it in his stomach - the merchant wanted to make money, but he was also fatal, and he didn't even have his life, and no amount of money to spend.

The news always spreads quickly, and the next morning, almost all the powerful nobles in Roya City knew the news of Yulian's attack last night, if it was before, then most of them would be a little surprised, why would someone risk death to attack a high-level swordsman. But after knowing that the heir of the Zack family, that young master was actually under the protection of Yulian, these nobles immediately reacted.

I see!!

I have to say that this news is a very important issue for the two factions within the Zack family. The side families who tried to claim the position of patriarch of the family became more and more nervous, fearing that the legitimate heir would return. You must know that during the time that Young Master Zach was missing, they had done a lot of preparations, and they had also attracted a lot of people. Some of them chose to cooperate with them because they were unable to obtain status because of family oppression. There are also some people who have seen that the old patriarch's children have disappeared, and choose to ally with them in order to maintain the stability of the entire Zack family. These neutral forces are very powerful, and the reason why they choose to cooperate with the opposition is to maintain the stability of the entire family, and of course, there is also the meaning of sharing a little sweetness for their own forces by the way. After all, if they follow the faction that upholds orthodoxy, then it is impossible for their power to gain greater benefits.

But if the heir of the old patriarch can return to this family safely, then these neutrals will no longer be mixed with the opposition, after all, on this continent, the nobles value the relationship between blood very much. If all the heirs of the direct lineage are dead, then in order to maintain the entire family, it is a bit funny to put the heirs with collateral bloodlines on the throne, but it is not impossible to do it. In this way, there will be no blame. But if the heir of the direct lineage is still there, but he wants to establish the side lineage as the patriarch of the family, then no one will agree! Not only the people within the Zack family, but even other big nobles will exclude them, after all, this has subverted the rules among the nobles.

In contrast to the opposition's panic, the other side was obviously extremely excited, in their opinion, the little young master was about to return to the family, so in this way, the orthodox glory of the family could still be preserved! Unlike the opposition, for the sake of safety, they immediately sent a large group of people to the inn where Yulian lived to meet their little young master.

It's just that they still think things are a little too simple.

"Dear Mr. Felix. ”

The gray-haired, straight-built old man respectfully saluted Youlian in front of him, and then raised his head and looked at the young nobleman proudly and with a hint of gratitude.

"On behalf of the Zach family, I thank you for all you have done for us. If it weren't for your help, our Zach family would have lost its glory forever...... Please accept our appreciation. ”

"I didn't do anything worthy of the Zack family thanking me. ”

In the face of the old man's words, Yu Lian only narrowed his eyes slightly, crossed his hands, and looked at him.

"So, what are you doing here today?"

"This ..............."

Yu Lian's attitude surprised the old man slightly, didn't this young nobleman come to protect Young Master Zack when he returned to the family? He originally thought it was like this, but now it seems that something is different?

"We are very grateful for your protection of Young Master Zack, in fact, the entire family is worried about the safety of Young Master Zack, if you will......... I hope to be able to pick up Master Zach and bring him back to the family and protect him safely. ”

"Is that really the case?"

Hearing this, the corners of You Lian's mouth curled slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Frankly, I don't believe your promises. ”

"Sir?"

Hearing this, the old man's face was slightly gloomy, although You Lian's words were a little shameless, but he still calmed down and asked in a low voice.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Safe protection?"

Yulian smiled and shook his head.

"Honestly, I don't think you have what it takes to do this, you didn't do it before, so why do you think you can do it now?"

"This ..............."

Hearing this, the old man's face became more and more embarrassed, and Yu Lian's words could be said to be quite unkind, but he had no words at all that could be used to refute. After all, this is also true, although after the old patriarch fell seriously ill, they increased their manpower and began to protect the eldest lady and the younger master, but the result was not satisfactory. As the saying goes, it's easy to dodge with an open gun, but it's hard to defend against a hidden arrow. Shortly after the death of the old patriarch, the eldest lady was also "seriously ill" and bedridden, and soon left with her father. And the little young master has also disappeared, although they have also mobilized people in the territory to search, but those damn opposition has been hindering them, and they have not much to do about their obstacles. After all, as the days have passed, many people have already thrown themselves in the direction of the opposition, and if they insist on confrontation, it will cause considerable losses to the family, which may allow other nobles to take advantage of the situation......... This is definitely not what the Zack family wants to see.

Because of this, what is currently being fought within the Zack family is a war without gunpowder, and the final result is whether Young Master Zack is still alive or dead. If he is still alive, then it is his own victory, but if he is dead, then the Zach family is destined to be replaced by those side families......... After all, the people who want to get more benefits for themselves are always the majority.

But now, their hopes of victory are in sight, but as Yuren said, will they be able to protect him again?

Thinking of this, the old man's expression was a little embarrassed, and he opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. Saying that he can protect him?Wouldn't saying such a thing in front of a high-ranking swordsman imply that the high-ranking swordsman is not as strong as himself?But just give up?No, no, no, maybe there is a better way......... "Of course we understand that relying on our strength alone may not be enough to do this. ”

The old man bowed his head again.

"So, we want you to ..............."

"I don't see your sincerity. ”

Yulian interrupted the old man's speech, showing no interest.

"At least for now, I'm not going to accept your terms, so I'm sorry. ”

Saying this, Yulian stopped, he didn't say the next words, but his outstretched hand already made it clear what he meant.

“...........................”

Looking at Yu Lian's hand, the old man's face was unusually pale, and he knew that he was still too reckless. After knowing that the young master had returned to Luoya City, he had always been very excited, thinking that his faction could finally return to its former glory. And after learning that Yulian had been assassinated, he immediately became anxious, in his mind, since Young Master Zack has reappeared, it is very dangerous to continue to stay outside! That's why he organized people as soon as possible, wanting to bring back the young master and put him in the safest place.

But now, Yulian's words pointed out his weakness - even if they did bring the young master back, would they be able to protect him?

Of course, this is impossible, if they really have the strength that can be compared to that of high-ranking swordsmen, then they will not be so crushed by those damn side families.

Thinking of this, the old man let out a long sigh, then turned to leave.

And looking at his distant back, You Lian smiled coldly.

"How's it going?"

Shortly after the old man left, Offariel appeared at Julien's side, and she had been in charge of accompanying Master Zack and his attendants, reassuring them and making sure they wouldn't leave her sight to do something stupid. Although after what happened last night, the young master and his attendants were a little uneasy. But he was still persuaded by Offariel and obediently continued to stay.

"These guys are as impatient as expected, and it seems that their recent situation is clearly quite bad. ”

The corners of Yulian's mouth curled slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

"It's great that our customers have the strength and money to buy our goods. ”

"Don't you think that we can get more out of our customers if they are cornered?

In response to Yuren's words, Ofaril smiled and shook his head and asked.

"I'm more inclined to gamble than to be in control of the factors that determine victory, and the other side is not a fool. ”

Yuren pursed his lips, then looked at Offariel with a curious question.

"I'm a little weird, though. ”

"Huh?"

"I don't think it's possible for you to guess what we're going to do to that young master in the end. ”

Hearing this, O'Faryl's face changed slightly, she lowered her eyes, and did not speak. In fact, she had known for a long time that although Yuren had made a left-right posture, in fact, he himself was more inclined to the side of the opposition. The reason is very simple, if they choose to support the side of the Orthodox family, then they will have to spend a lot of time to protect this little young master Zack, as the orthodox people imagined, if they just hand back the young master Zack, then the possibility of him being assassinated again is still very high, and in this way, in case the Zack family is later taken power by the opposition, then Yulian will have one more enemy out of thin air, which is definitely not his expectation. In contrast, the opposition's wish is well achieved, and their only threat is currently in the hands of Yuren, and as long as Yuren eliminates this threat, then the opposition has almost no problem controlling the entire Zack family. In terms of time and energy consumed, it is definitely more convenient for the opposition side.

Therefore, the reason why Yulian kept that Young Master Zack at the moment was just to use him as a bargaining chip in exchange for more rewards. Once his goal is achieved, then this young master will have no use value, so his end is also certain - the opposition will not allow such a threat to continue to live, and You Lian naturally does not intend to leave a tail for himself.

But such a deal, in essence, of course, is not something that can be put in front of her, O'Faryl is young after all, and it is difficult to say whether she can accept such a deal, but as far as Yulian's observation is concerned, Her Royal Highness does not seem to be as opposed and depressed as she expected, on the contrary, although she did not show clear disgust, but judging from her actions and behavior, Her Royal Highness the princess is supporting her plan this time.

This was unusual for what Yuren knew about her. Admittedly, O'Faril is not a pampered flower living in a greenhouse, but he is not familiar with such a "dark box plan". What she is better at is the strategy of maximizing the benefits and effects on the basis of existing rules and conditions, rather than the means of breaking and circumventing these rules.

"Of course I do. ”

Offariel sighed deeply, but then she shook her head.

"Frankly, I'm still a little resistant to your plan, my lord, of course, I admit that it will buy us the most time, and maximize the benefits and effects. However, at the expense of a child, frankly, I can't fully accept such an outcome. But ..............."

"But?"

"That kid, I was a little scared. ”

Offariel looked up, and as she looked at the door again, Yuren noticed a hint of fear and ............ in her eyes Sadness?

"On the surface, he is so innocent, but in fact, he is using us and using us to create the best situation for him. Of course, his methods are still very young, but for those who trust him, this deception is enough to cause considerable influence and effect. ”

As she spoke, Ofariel hugged her body as if she was recalling something.

"I've seen the same look in that child's eyes, the kind of eyes that look sunny, but in fact they are cold, I don't know what kind of education that child had, but I understand that he ..............."

At this, Ofariel suddenly closed her mouth, as if she had said something that she shouldn't have said.

Is that all?

Yu Lian frowned secretly, O'Faryl is definitely not the kind of neurotic woman who will do this because of an ominous premonition, of course, Young Master Zack's thoughts, of course, he also sees it, the other party thinks that he can win their sympathy by posing as a vulnerable group, especially a "big sister" like O'Faryl, who is the most resistant to those children. But he didn't expect that O'Faryl was not the kind of aristocratic lady who had no brains, after all, she was a girl who was once a genius princess, and her sensitivity to politics and intrigue was definitely beyond the reach of people. So, what forced her to make this decision this time around............... Does it have anything to do with her death?

Of course, such a question only swirled in Yuren's mind, and Offariel had never been willing to mention how she had died, let alone explain to Yuren how the most popular and high-profile princess of the kingdom could have died in a dry well in such a remote town as the Twilight Forest.

"I think I can understand. ”

"Huh?"

Hearing Yuren's inexplicable words, Ofaril was suddenly stunned, and she raised her head in surprise to look at the young man in front of her.

"Understand, understand............?"

"In my hometown, there is a saying that people are evil. ”

With that, Julien stood up and walked over to Offariel, staring into her blue eyes.

That is, every human being is inherently full of evil, and it is not until we grow up that these evils are suppressed. ”

"What a strange statement..............."

Hearing this, O'Faryl's eyes widened in surprise, although You Lian had a lot of strange words before, but he said that everyone was born with evil words, but he really had never heard anyone talk about it.

"What's so strange about that?"

In the face of Ofariel's question, Yuren only shrugged his shoulders.

"When children are born, they instinctively choose what is best for their own survival, and they smile and show kindness to others in order to win the favor of others so that they can survive smoothly. And when they grow up, they will know how to choose and use what is best for their survival, and they will snatch what they see and consider it their own. From a mature point of view, Ren's surname, not knowing how to advance or retreat, and greed are all evil behaviors. Of course, this kind of behavior will be conditioned in the acquired education, and as the child grows up, they will gradually learn to stop their surname, know how to share and make judgments about their actions. A child will tear off the butterfly's wings for the sake of his own pleasure, stuff it into an ant hole, and have fun watching the scene. Is this naïve, or cruel?"

"This ....................."

Ofaril opened her mouth, but found that she could not say anything at all, indeed, even she was very resigned when she was a child, making her mother worry about herself. It wasn't until I grew up slowly, experienced setbacks and my mother's education, that I had my current surname. So, if you hadn't encountered setbacks and had not been reprimanded and educated by your mother, what kind of person would you become?

"It's the same thing. ”

Yuren said this, patting Ofaryl on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, just leave this matter to me......... But as my aide-de-camp, I think you should also understand your place. ”

(To be continued)