The Winter Palace of Snow, the most luxurious and core complex in the Bandagar Palace. It is like a treasure hall carved from crystal and frost, full of beautiful artistic atmosphere, shining in the sunlight to look crystal clear, beautiful and dignified. However, for Dennis at this moment, there is no time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and warm sunshine. Catalina is about to enter the city, it is a fact that everyone is rumored that the Ice Queen is only two days away from Kislev City, and she will enter the city one step ahead of the army of the North. And in the city, there are still troops loyal to her.

"There's not much time left, let's make a long story short. ”

Standing on the rooftop, the "young and beautiful" vampire Roy said calmly. As far as her eye could see, the city's buildings were densely packed and stretched to the end of the line. She knows so much about the city, and like Dennis, she has lived here for many years. With the task of her family, she lurked in the Winter Palace for ten years.

"The Northern army defeated the Southern Army, and Erin died a tragic death. Your father is a hero, he accomplished impossible tasks for ordinary people. However, it is not yet the final victory. Katerina is about to enter town, and you know what she's going to do to take out her opponent. You are in a very dangerous situation, very dangerous. Everyone knows that if Caterina wants to deal with your father, it is enough to take you out. Before, she ignored you, and now, you have become her most important bargaining chip. Don't expect Pavel, even the prince of Kislev can't protect you, you and I know what kind of person he is. ”

Roy said calmly, despite the danger of the situation. But she remained calm and unwavering. Over the decades, she has witnessed too many life and death, too many intrigues and bloody winds. In the Empire, among the powerful, darkness and corruption are no less than in any corner of the world.

"I know Pavel can't protect me this time. ”

Dennis replied equally calmly. She looked into the distance in confusion, where her father would enter the city. Although, the reality is that Caterina will come back first.

"But I can. Roy turned around and said, "You have to live for our common goal." ”

There was depth in her clear eyes, and for a moment, even Dennis didn't know what this woman wanted. Does she want anything in return? If she wants to be like Katarina, to participate in the internal affairs of Kislev and to have a seat in the new dynasty. Then, my father would never agree. But if it weren't for this, was it really just to eradicate the family traitors by helping her so wholeheartedly, and if so, how much did this vampire family hate Katarina......

"Someone will come to meet you tonight. When the time comes, just follow him. Don't ask, don't be silent, don't bring anything. You will go out of the city to be reunited with your father. You know, this is the last chance, the only chance. ”

Roy continued.

Dennis knew that the female vampire was right, the archmage Erin was dead, Caterina had not returned, the great nobles of the city were busy fleeing, and the whole city was in chaos, it was the perfect time to fish in troubled waters and escape, and this was the only real chance for seven years.

Dennis nodded, but then there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Do you have any concerns, little girl?"

Roy's insight is amazing, and even if Dennis hides his emotions well, she still detects them.

Dennis didn't answer, but Roy continued—

"Do you still have hope for that prince?"

"Don't count on him, his weakness and hesitation will kill you as well as himself. Think about it, how would Pavel react if he knew about it? He can't live without you, and he thinks he's powerful enough to protect you. However, that was his wishful thinking, his naïve idea. The knights who supported him, how many waited for the northern army to enter the city and surrender to Rhodes. Also, Pavel is starting to have doubts about you, you should know, he longs for the throne, and for many years he has been the little prince who has been forgotten in the corner. Now, he finally has a chance to prove himself, and with the Tsar's throne in front of him, he will definitely not give it up. What would you think if you went back to your father? ”

Roy's words stabbed Dennis in the heart like a sharp knife. Yes, all these years with Pavel have made her know him too well. Pavel was like a child who didn't grow up, he wanted to prove himself too much...... The attainment of the throne is the most powerful proof of this. Dennis does not doubt Pavel's love for himself, but sometimes love is too deep and it can be distorted, and possessiveness and extreme emotions can distort a person's psyche. Jiujiu Chinese

"Dennis, we are no enemies. If so, I won't tell you who I really am, let alone get you out. Because we are allies, I would like to remind you a few more words. Roy said, "Your followers, the wizards of the Academy of Magic, this is not the time to riot. When is the time for them to rebel against Katarina, you know better than I do, that it must be the time for the Northern army to attack the city. ”

"So, Dennis, I think you should care more about your followers than Pavel. After all, that's your only supporter in the city. ”

Roy said, a pride that could not be concealed on his face. Obviously, she knows the inside story of Kislev so well that she almost knows everything about it......

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The moon was shining brightly, and the city of Kislev was shrouded in darkness. Under the vast night sky, there are dots of starlight in the city streets, and those things that cannot be done openly during the day are carried out under the cover of night. Led by the men in black, Dennis quietly walked through the streets and alleys of the city, they did not ride in a carriage, afraid that the target would be too big, but wore a black cloak, like a shadow lynx through the boundless night.

In the alley, Dennis looked back at the Winter Palace and the Academy of Magic under the cover of night, did he really want to leave there? Seven years, seven whole years, his childhood and youth were spent in that cage, and now, is he really going to leave there? Seven years in a hurry, and such a long seven years, looking back now, it seems like a dream. His best sisters - Villanelle, Daisy...... And Prince Pavel...... She didn't even have time, and she didn't dare say goodbye to them.

Perhaps, this is really leaving...... Dennis said to himself. It's not a dream...... This is real, and he is about to meet his father, the father who has been thinking about it for a long time and abandoned his daughter.

No, he's not like that! He has his own struggles, and he should do it. As long as he does this, he is Rod and his own father......

Dennis's heart was full of mixed feelings, contradictions and tensions filled her brain, and she had never felt such emotional fluctuations in her heart, even in the face of the queen, in the face of the most powerful enemy, she had never been so nervous, and now, to leave, this emotion is like a tide.

In the narrow streets, the crowd rushed through like a torrent, and not far away, the firelight accompanied the noise of the crowd, and there was an uneasy sound.

"We should take a detour, it's not safe ahead. ”

Dennis whispered. She buried her face under her cloak, revealing only a small cherry mouth.

"No, there is no time, we must get away from the city before dawn. Compared to Katerina, these mobs are nothing to mention. ”

The man in black whispered back. He pushed through the crowd and continued on his way with Dennis.

He was surrounded by ragged civilians, and the smell of alcohol, urine, and sweat rushed from all around, making Dennis almost suffocate. What the city has become, she has already predicted in her heart. But when she actually came to the civilian area, she realized that things were much harsher than she had imagined. They are not living at all, but simply trying to survive......

As he walked into the crowd, Dennis saw that the hungry civilians were robbing a nobleman's carriage. A carriage full of gold and silver treasures. The driver of the car had been beaten all over his body, and he could not get up on the ground, and the guards were also beaten to the ground. The cargo boxes in the carriages are being looted...... In other words, in normal times, these commoners categorically did not dare to rob a nobleman's carriage, but now, the city has become a mess, and the so-called order is only maintained in the palace and the barracks, and other places have long been in chaos.

Beside Dennis, a mob opened the ornately decorated wooden box and went mad and looted the contents inside. Those who could not snatch the gold and silver treasures lay on the guards and stripped them of their armor. Anger was written on everyone's face.

Dennis hid his face and passed, several thugs seemed to recognize her as a daughter, rushed over to try to do wrong, and was stabbed to the ground by the man in black who led the way, bleeding nonstop, and several hooligans immediately scattered in all directions, however, even if there was bloodshed, no one cared, they continued to fight for those hard-won wealth, cursing, shouting, completely drowned out the moans of the wounded......