If Magan Tears was reluctant to defend herself, because Hism did not even draw his sword when he died, no one was willing to defend her in the midst of the excitement of the crowd. The magistrate asked who was the lover that Margan Tears had hooked up with? Margan Tears resolutely refused, saying only that he had killed Hesm by mistake, and that he was willing to confess his guilt and bear all the punishments, and had nothing to do with anyone else.

- That's how it happened.

The case was tried quickly, and it was decided on the spot, and Cripps immediately ordered the interrogation documents to be sent to the palace urgently. In fact, the appearance of this great warrior was not accidental, Empress Sémir was also paying attention to Faust, she did not send someone to follow Faust, but asked people to stay near the place where Margan's tears were going, and happened to see the accident happen. And the courtyard that Faust quietly bought, Her Majesty the Empress already knew.

Faust looked at the paperwork, his fingers trembling slightly. Semir said unhurriedly: "Although for the magnates in the empire, when this kind of thing happens, they always have a way to settle it in private. But if the human and material evidence is conclusive and falls into my hands, it will not be forgiven.

It's a pity that you are different, the girl's willingness to confess is the best result, and it will not affect you. Especially at this time, I don't want anything to go wrong to affect my plans, the survival of the Assyrian Empire will soon be known, and your role is too important. ”

What did Empress Sémir mean by this? She first stated the fact that many powerful people in this empire had not done similar things, and that if they had the status and authority of Faust, it might not be a big deal for someone else, and there was always a way to settle it in private, and the magistrate could not really track down the adults.

However, even if people know about things like corruption and bending the law and bullying men and women, they can't be openly put on the surface. Some things are just superficially undetectable, because after all, there is an imperial decree, and if the evidence is conclusively made public, no matter who it is, it will be dealt with according to the law.

And those powerful adults naturally have a way to escape the punishment of the law, such as another person who did something similar, a certain adult seduced someone else's woman, and the master came to the door to settle the account, but the adult accidentally killed the master, what should I do?

First of all, you can make a fuss about the confession, buy eyewitnesses or use your power to coerce bystanders to give false testimony to prove that the person was not killed by him. Or frame the innocent to blame, torture the sheriff, and find another substitute for the dead. But no matter how it is handled, the adult should be innocent in the trial process, even though others know that he is guilty.

But Faust's situation was different, his prestige and fame were not achieved by status alone, and the Assyrian Empire had many high priests of kingdoms in its history, but none of them could compare with Faust. Faust is now a spiritual totem and a symbol of the glory of the gods' surnames in today's Assyrian Empire. He must not and could never have such a thing, and this has nothing to do with the trial of officials in the world, nor is it the conclusion of guilt or innocence in the public court.

Fame is an achievement of Faust and the foundation of his life.

But this case is very special, because the deceased was a nobleman, and he was an officer who had killed the enemy on the battlefield and returned with injuries. The murderer must be punished severely, and Magan tearfully confesses in court, which is the best ending for everyone.

The kind girl did not implicate anyone, let alone mention Faust's name, she did not need the sheriff or the sage to do anything to bend the law, she was not persecuted, but solved all the troubles herself. For Empress Sémir, she was about to hand over the reins of the country to Faust, and now she did not have to be disturbed.

Seeing that Faust was silent, Semir said again: "That girl would rather die to defend you, the sage national teacher is really charming!"

Faust suddenly put down the paperwork, knelt on the ground and saluted Sémir: "Your Majesty, it is not Sism who she killed, I am the murderer......!

He wanted to ask the Empress for something, but the words did not come out, but the meaning was self-evident. Semir also got up from his seat, looked at Faust and said, "In your capacity, you don't have to salute me like this, except for the enthronement ceremony, today is the second time, but it is for a lady in the city of Neveus." ...... In today's circumstances, even if I wanted to pardon her, there had to be a convincing reason for the people. ”

Faust's face was as dead as ashes, and he looked down at the ground and said, "Does Your Majesty want to reveal the truth of the case? If that is the only way to save her life, I can't blame anyone." ”

As soon as Semir stretched out his hand, an invisible force lifted Faust up in the air, a detail that inadvertently revealed a secret of hers, this great warrior was also proficient in high-level divine arts, and had been taught the power of the Origin. Her Majesty sat back and said with a blank face: "You want to save her, but I came to you today to talk about how to save the Assyrian Empire." Sage National Teacher, this case has been decided, can we talk about state affairs first?"

Faust still bowed his head: "Reason and responsibility have told me that of course I must put state affairs first, but can I ask Your Majesty ......?"

Semir interrupted him again: "You don't have to ask me, how can I refuse your request, even if you don't ask, I should help you." I have decreed that after the detention of Magan Tears, there shall be no need to dispose of it or be executed for the time being, and that everything will be said after I return. If I leave the capital this time and return safely, I will pardon Magan Tears in a proper way, and if I do not return, the Assyrian Empire will be ruled by you, then you can do your best to pardon her or rescue her. ”

Seeing that what Samir said was serious, Faust had to put away his distractions for a while, stood there and asked, "Your Majesty, I don't think you are simply going to inspect the border this time, do you have any secret actions to carry out yourself?" If you still trust me, please tell me." ”

Semir nodded and said, "At last, you have not lost your wise mind, nor have you forgotten your concern for state affairs. I told you during the day that I was thinking about one thing, probably the last chance to save the Assyrian Empire, and the decision made tonight had to do with it. ”

The empress beckoned, and a light and shadow appeared in front of her, which was a topographical demonstration of the Tianshu Continent. Faust was waiting intently for her to say the following, but Semir suddenly asked another digression: "Faust, is it true that you confess today that the fiery love for me in your heart has never been extinguished?"

Faust was stunned, he was obviously going to talk about state affairs just now, why did he talk about these things again? Women are women, sometimes he really can't figure it out, he quickly bowed down and said: "Yes, I swear by my soul!"

Semir looked at the Tianshu Continent in the light and shadow, and asked faintly: "If, I mean if, if you can choose, either get me or save the life of Magan Tears, the two can only choose one, I want to know your answer." ”

Faust was silent, his lips curling and speechless, and he did not answer for a long time. Semir raised his head to look at him, sighed softly, and said, "I am a little relieved that you did not say that you wanted me without thinking. But why are you silent, the sage of the country, the most learned and wise man in the empire, the most merciful, compassionate, and the glorious priest of the all-powerful God?

There was a burning tingling in Faust's soul, as if Satan's mark was burning, and he called out to Satan in his heart: "Can you tell me what to choose? What I want is right in front of me!" and yet he replied, "My Empress, I can't deceive you, because it's just a hypothesis, and the hypothesis doesn't make sense, so I can't answer." ”

A cold light flashed in Semir's eyes, and then it became a little dim again, and he sighed: "Well, it's not hypothetical, it's true. You can choose to either take the order to pardon Magan's tears now, or stay at the palace tonight!"

Faust felt his body and soul clenched by an invisible hand, and his voice was a little dry: "My Empress, why did you make such a decision, let me make such a choice, what made you change your mind for so many years?"

Semir avoided his gaze, looked into the void and replied, "I always knew what you were thinking, and today I finally heard your confession, is it a test of the gods? If the gods must let me choose a man, I have no choice but you." And after I'm gone, you may never have a chance to get me, and if you lose me, you will get the empire. ”

Faust couldn't help but take two steps forward, and his body had already stepped into the light and shadow. He did not answer the question, but asked eagerly: "Listen to your tone, you have the heart to die here! Don't tell me that you want to assassinate Cyrus!"

Semir nodded again: "It seems that you won't answer tonight, and you really know me very well, so let's talk about business." Yes, I am indeed going to sneak through the border to assassinate Cyrus. According to the latest report, Cyrus has left the province of Elamite to inspect and comfort Darius's Poz army, and before that, he will pass through the newly established province of Rees, where he will appear in a public ceremony. ”

Faust asked, puzzled, "Is this the name he gave to the new province?" But as far as I know, the army of Potts has captured five city-states, and only the city-state of Rees was recovered by the kingdom of Barron. His intention to give this name to the province and continue to annex the Kingdom of Baren to the south is self-evident, didn't the Kingdom of Barron react?"

Semir sneered: "King Vonniu of Baron has the intention of fighting a decisive battle, but he has lost the support of the priest group and is unable to do anything. But I can't just watch it, and since Sinach may be assassinated, it is not impossible to assassinate Cyrus!"

Faust muttered, "As far as I know, the Kingdom of Poz was originally established by the union of ten tribes, and Cyrus was only the patriarch of the most powerful tribe among them. This man is a man of great strength and can unite the whole country, but if he dies unexpectedly, the kingdom of Poz is likely to fall into a situation of power struggle among the various ministries. The kingdom is now expanding too fast, and if the mainland is in chaos, the newly established provinces will also be siloed. In this case, it was indeed the only turning point for the Assyrian Empire. ”

Semir nodded, "Yes, that's what I thought, that's why I made this decision! I'm not a worthy king, but I'm the best assassin, and that's the last effort I can make." ”

Faust's figure had already passed through that piece of light and shadow, and he couldn't help but grab Semir's hand, and the divine light and shadow that showed the Tianshu Continent disappeared immediately. He whispered, "My Empress, you can't go, this is sending you to death!"

Semir didn't withdraw his hand, shook his head stubbornly, and said, "It's better to die than wait for death here." Waiting for certain death, there is still a chance to assassinate Cyrus at a risk. And I've made up my mind, and I don't plan to come back. That's why he ordered Sinakh's son to be in charge of the kingdom and appointed you as regent. ”

Faust exclaimed excitedly, "You are the Empress, why do you want to go in person?"

Semir replied: "I have thought carefully about all the masters in the empire, no matter who they send, it is impossible to succeed, it is just a senseless death, and only my own action can have a glimmer of hope." But to be honest, even if I were lucky enough to assassinate Cyrus, it was unlikely that I would have escaped alive, so I had to arrange everything in advance. ”

Faust let go of his hand, took two steps back, and saluted again: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten one person, and that is me! There is a secret that you may have guessed, but today I am going to officially confess to you that I have also been guided by another power. I know that you are not a simple great samurai, and I am not a simple great magician. ”

Semir looked down at him: "I have made a decision, I must go in person, this is my empire, and this matter is also my responsibility." If I succeed, you still have hope of saving Assyria, and I trust you no matter what. ”

Faust insisted: "I cannot change Your Majesty's decision, if you must go to assassinate Cyrus, please let me go with you." It is impossible for you to succeed alone, and the cooperation between us has long been tacit, so that there is a possibility of getting out. ”

Semir's expression was finally a little moved, and at the same time he asked a little sadly: "Faust, do you want to accompany me to death?"

Faust replied, "No, I am with you to save the fortunes of Assyria, and it is your duty and my wish." If you don't agree, I'll still go myself. ”

Semir's eyes narrowed: "If that's the case, what about Magan tears?"

Faust: "I would rather accompany Your Majesty to the assassination of Cyrus than make such a painful choice." Before leaving, ask that you leave a warrant for pardon her. ”

Semir: "I will leave an order for her pardon, and it will take effect whether you or I die in this assassination attempt." But if you go with me, what will happen to the affairs of the Empire, and who can replace you as an auxiliary minister? Prime Minister Alpha is old, who else in the Empire can preside over the overall situation?"

Faust: "The Minister of the Interior, Lo Walde, can assist in the administration." ”

Semir frowned slightly: "Lovard is a representative of the Sinach faction, and I think he wanted to be the son of Sinach and oppose me to the throne. ”

Faust: "It doesn't matter, if we don't come back, let him make the son of Sinach the new king, and that's exactly what he wants." If we can come back, we don't have to worry about anything. ”

Semir stood there silently looking at Faust, and did not speak for a long time, and as the night wore on, a faint light appeared outside the window, and dawn had crept in. The empress finally spoke: "The sky is almost dawn, and this morning I will announce the latest decision, appointing Luo Huade as an assistant to the government, and the sage national teacher will accompany me to the border to inspect it." We're leaving in the afternoon, so go back and get ready, it's too late to say goodbye to anyone. ”

Faust finally walked out of the palace in the morning light, and Semir left him alone for the night in the small hall of the apse, which might have been ambiguously reverie. But the protagonist of the story is the sage and the national teacher Faust, but people will not and dare not think about it. In fact, Faust did nothing else that night, but silently suffered from Semir's gaze.

Faust walked out of the palace, and his entourage had been waiting outside the palace all night, and hurried to meet him in a carriage. As soon as Faust got into the car, a voice sounded in his soul that he had not heard for many years - "Faust, you didn't answer Semir's question, what makes you unable to make a choice?"

Faust trembled, clasped his hands tightly in front of his chest, closed his eyes and replied, "Satan, you have spoken at last! I am not unable to, I am unwilling! My soul is master, and the power you direct is a servant—this is the promise you have made, why have you abandoned me and do not know where to go?"

Satan's voice seemed to sneer: "Have I abandoned you? No, I have always been in your soul, and when your soul can feel my presence, you are me." Isn't it your own decision to assassinate Cyrus, and isn't the power I direct you to help you?

You have become so charismatic, and this charisma comes from the power that I have guided, are you swayed by this charm, or is this charm driven by you? In fact, you should ask yourself, why did you abandon Magan Tears when she was taken away by the guards, and why did you refuse to answer when Semir asked you to choose?"

Faust replied, "I cannot let the innocent Magan be punished, and I want to be loved by Sémir." ”

Satan asked coldly, "Why did you ask to die with Semir?"

Faust: "Because of her departing, I may lose her forever, and I don't want to do so, so I go with her to assassinate her." It's an adventure, but it's not about death. Satan, the time has come to fulfill your promise, and the power of your guidance is my servant, so can you help me succeed in my assassination?"

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(To be continued)