At the same time, with Alfred's full thrust, it didn't take him long for him and Joshua to return to the hidden villa on the mountain behind the Imperial Academy.

Joshua looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky through the thick velvet curtains, a hint of age-inappropriate heaviness flashed on his pale cheeks, today he almost died under the attack of those black-armored knights and the snake of chaos, and only then did he feel a little afraid when he confirmed his safety, but he didn't show it, only his hands that were exposed outside his sleeves trembled slightly.

Outside the window, the sound of the wind blowing through the trees could be heard.

Alfred had already brewed the Elven Tree Tea, came to Joshua's side, and said in a low voice: "There has been news from the Inspectorate, and the mastermind of this matter is Chancellor of the Exchequer Harold. He colluded with some of the rebels of the Thunder Legion and colluded with the Council of the Obelisk, wanting to assassinate the heir of the empire and plot treason. A large amount of evidence was found in his home, which has now been contained. ”

Joshua was silent for a moment before asking, "Thunder Legion...... Those dead knights in black armor are naturally Vincent's old subordinates. Did you catch a live mouth?"

"No, these people are strong-willed, and they have all committed suicide by poisoning before our people feel it. Al glanced at the young master's side face, and seemed to be a little cautious and said, "According to the investigation of an intelligence master from the Supervision Department and the Academy, the cause of this assassination should be your friend named Bai Bing. ”

"Oh, what's going on?" Joshua raised an eyebrow, showing unprecedented attention.

"Actually, it's very simple, Bai Bing has a grudge with Harold's son Ronald, Ronald found him in the mission hall to get the mission, and accidentally saw you, and then his father checked it out and planned this assassination. ”

"He saved my life. In the future, if he has any problems and I am not there, you can help him for me. Hearing Al's words, Joshua was silent for a moment, and then spoke.

"Yes. ”

Alfred had some opinions on the young master's answer, but he didn't say it immediately, but nodded very simply.

"Harold, how could a Chancellor of the Exchequer have the audacity to plan such a thing? However, the investigation is under the responsibility of the Office of the Ombudsman. As angry as I am, it is impossible for me to stand above the Ombudsman to convict some people. Joshua's eyes were as calm as ever. "Recently, the Thunder Legion has been in prison...... Presumably, the marshal should also make some moves, and perhaps the military department will also have a big reshuffle at a time. ”

"That's right, the next most important thing is not to let that person not only be implicated, but also benefit from it, and install more people in the Thunder Legion. Alfred nodded.

"If I can take this opportunity to master the Thunder Legion, then the seal on my back will not be broken in vain...... In terms of candidates, give me a list as soon as possible. Thinking of the seal on his back, Joshua also felt helpless. forcibly broke through the seal, and he lost at least five years of yang life. If all seven seals were opened, then he would not live to be twenty-seven years old anyway. This was the fate of the House of Augustus.

Alfred nodded. Although the two did not say it explicitly. But they all know. The most horrific assassination in the Empire in nearly a decade. Behind the scenes, it must not be that simple.

Harold, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the Empire, has also been a very bright star in the imperial political arena in recent years. There is no reason to take risks at the height of his political life. If this time it was an assassination. is to destroy the imperial prince, then there must be the shadow of that prince behind it.

I just don't know when he subdued Harold, and what kind of connection he has with the Council of the Obelisk.

This time. A black harrier eagle flew in through an open window and landed on Al's arm. Al took a black note from the Harrier's leg, and after reading it, whispered to Joshua: "According to the Inspectorate, the gray robe is just a servant character, and the top of the Obelisk Council has not appeared in the imperial capital. ”

"Nonsense! What do you mean that it didn't appear in the imperial capital, if it appears and then look for it, then what do you want the Supervision Department to do!" At the tense moment when they were still being chased before, Hogan's appearance really pushed the two of them into a desperate situation, if it wasn't for Bai Bing and Trist...... There was no way he could have survived such a desperate situation. At this time, the four words did not appear, and Joshua's voice unconsciously increased. Slightly angry, he said: "Tell the Supervision Department that you must dig out all the obelisk lackeys hidden in the imperial capital, this is a major matter related to the fate of the entire empire!"

"There is also a message about Bai Bing. Alfred glanced at Joshua and adjusted his tone. "His father is not simple, he is the protagonist of the sensational incident in the imperial capital sixteen years ago. ”

Joshua's eyes, which had been so calm, suddenly flickered. Puzzled, he asked, "Sixteen years ago?" you mean, auntie?"

"That's right. ”

Joshua fell silent, then he calmed his emotions, looked up at Alfred and said, "His father is his father, he is him." Bai Bing is my friend and told the Supervision Office that I will not allow anyone to do anything unfavorable to Bai Bing. ”

In the Radiant Empire, the Inspectorate is a very special existence. Known as the Imperial Eagle Eye, this organization has thousands of Imperial Black Eagles and is only under the command of the Director of the Supervision Department, who reports only to His Majesty the Emperor himself. The Ombudsman has the right to directly or covertly investigate all nobles and officials, and can be said to be the first real power department of the Empire, and many people privately refer to it as the Shadow of the Empire.

Even Joshua, who is the heir to the throne, does not have much influence on the Ombudsman. It's just that this director has watched him grow up since he was a child, and he is generally willing to do something for him.

"In addition, the Chamber of Commerce of the Bai Bing family, remember to take care of it. Joshua stood up, put on a nightgown full of understated luxury, and turned to his bedroom, leaving one last word.

Alfred's slightly gray hair looked very mottled under the light, and he looked at the young master's back with a complicated expression, although he knew that this was a very important friend the young master had made in his growth process, but he still didn't expect that the young master's usual calm was almost unable to hide his inner emotions, and it was not a wise decision to influence the decision of the Supervision Office in order to protect Bai Bing.

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"Mission failed. ”

A few hours ago, in the imperial capital of Babylon City, a room in a quiet courtyard in the Shenghui District. A faint layer of alchemy is printed on the windows of the room, which can prevent surveillance and any reconnaissance spells from prying eyes. In the dimly lit room, a soldier about forty years old looked at Harold across the table with a solemn face and said softly.

Although it was possible to vaguely guess the big man behind Harold, it was not an important thing for the soldier.

The important thing is that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has provided enough information to the forces on their side, and the news that Joshua went to the Black Shell District to the Gang tonight was finally confirmed last night.

The soldier stood up from the table, began to sort out some items that needed to be bringed, and said with his head down: "Although this cooperation was not successful, I hope that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future." After all, our goals are the same in the short term. ”

The man in the crimson robe on the other side of the table smiled, did not stand up, did not rush to leave, looked at him meaningfully and said, "Who said that our cooperation was not successful? Although His Royal Highness the Prince escaped with a great fate, I think that the purpose of those people behind you should have been more than half of it." ”

After a moment of silence, the soldier laughed: "We are all small people who are put on the table, and the people we serve are going to do something. Who can know for sure...... But I'm curious how you know, I'm the council's agent in the Imperial Capital region. ”

"Because you're too calm. Harold straightened his slightly wrinkled robe and walked to the window. Cautiously looking at the extremely imposing and rigid building opposite, he said softly: "We are all bystanders, people who really do it...... He also looked down on all beings in the sky above the imperial capital. ”

The soldier had already sorted out his belongings, walked behind Harold, squinted his eyes, sighed and said, "As a soldier, I actually admire these colleagues who have the courage to sacrifice their lives for the fate of the empire. ”

"And you caused them to die. The eyes of the man in the red robe shrank sharply. Seeing that the door of his family courtyard was forcefully slammed open by a team of Imperial Black Eagles, he said, "The Wild Thunder Legion, and even the entire Seven Legions, don't know how much they will be purged this time. ”

"I didn't expect the OIO's response to be so fast. The soldier slowly straightened up and said with a hint of fear: "The assassination over there has just ended, and they can actually find the Thunder Legion." “

"Behind the Inspectorate is His Majesty, his son almost died, and anyone can imagine how angry His Majesty must be. And in a sense, the Imperial Academy is also a powerful one that we didn't expect. ”

"I have to go. The soldier turned around cleanly. Leave this dark room.

Behind him, the sound of the Imperial Black Hawk rushing into the room rang out.

He walked in a well-known secret passage, and walked for a long time before he came out of a very ordinary room. Then he walked for a long time and walked into another hidden room.

In the room, there was an ancient and great magic array, and through this magic array, he began to report to his superiors.

"Your Excellency, the mission has failed. ”