Ilea's words were reasonable, and they spoke to the hearts of many people, in fact, as early as when the black dragon attacked the important people of the major families, many people suspected that there was a main messenger behind it.

Of course, the main messenger would not be Gabriel, who was a foreigner, and Gabriel might be able to control the black dragon, but he didn't know much about the nobles in the West, especially on a few occasions when the black dragon chose to attack very skillfully.

For example, the time when it killed Stiles, the head of the Lessit family, was on his way to inspect the fortifications, and the latter had only a few guards with him, which was very easy to get by.

However, it was not easy to obtain this kind of information, and the female lord speculated that the high position of the person was justified, because usually only those who were rich and powerful would spend time and energy to form similar intelligence networks to find out about other families.

And only they are likely to use these messages. Especially considering that many of those who died supported David, Hulse's suspicion is undoubtedly the greatest.

However, when it comes to the Figuerola family, most people still choose to keep their mouths shut and remain silent on this matter.

The maiden continued, "Gabriel has acknowledged his relationship with Huls, and the prophet Merlin has recorded his voice, and I can show it to you now, or we can interrogate Gabriel at once......"

"What exactly do you want?" David's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.

"Justice, I hope that everyone involved in the murder of my father will be punished as they deserve." Ilea said without hesitation.

As her words fell, the banquet hall fell silent again

If what the girl said was true, it would undoubtedly be a very serious blow to the reputation of the Figuerola family, as important members of the family plotted to kill vassals loyal to the family, and later colluded with outsiders to use the black dragon to wreak havoc and eradicate dissidents, causing serious losses to many nobles in the West.

This is probably the worst scandal in the empire in the last hundred years.

It stands to reason that this kind of thing should not be said in the open, and it was proposed by the head of the Arias family, who had always been loyal to the Figuerola family, but most of the people in the banquet hall could understand it.

It was precisely because this scandal was so appalling that the female lord chose to make it public at this time, so that it would be very clever for the Figuerola family to take a low-key approach.

Sure enough, he listened to David, "I'll start investigating this matter right away...... You can get my assurance that if the truth is really as you say, none of the murderers of your father can escape. ”

After a pause, he added, "I swear by the honor of the Figuerola family, including my brother, that the blood debt will be paid in blood, and now you are satisfied, Miss Elia?" ”

The girl nodded.

"Then please take a seat, everyone is waiting for Hello to start the luncheon, I've been waiting for so long, my stomach is hungry."

That being said, when the banquet really began, David didn't take a few bites and made an excuse to leave.

And he had just left the banquet hall with his front foot, and Elia chased after him with his back foot.

Stopped by the female lord from behind, David's face obviously showed a little impatience, but he finally stopped and turned around.

"Miss Ireya, do you need me to remind you, this banquet was specially held for you, to celebrate your success in slaying the dragon and becoming a hero of the West, as the protagonist of today, I think you should still try to stay in the room behind you, right?"

"Then as the owner of this place, why did you leave the table in a hurry, Lord David?" The girl asked rhetorically.

"Of course it's to do what I promised." David said, "I'm going to find some excuse to send Ser Carroman to Rock and Snow City to investigate the relationship between him and my brother.

"As for why I'm in such a hurry, it's because some people don't want to believe me and shake everything out in public, but then there are so many people who have a lot of eyes, and if I don't hurry, it won't be so easy to catch Carroman when he gets the news."

"I'm sorry, Master David." The female lord said, "I do have some revenge. ”

"Understandable, if you don't have anything else......"

"Actually, I do have other things, and when I was interrogating Gabriel earlier, he inadvertently revealed a piece of information that I think needs to let you know."

"What's the news?"

"Gabriel says that his people are about to cross the ocean to invade the continent of Brattis and enslave all the races on this road for their Mother Goddess."

David raised his eyebrows, "yes, under what circumstances did he say that?" ”

"I know what you're thinking, he just said it to threaten me, but it's not, he's saying it in his own language."

"Then how do you ......?"

"It's not me, it's the Prophet Merlin, who understands all languages, whether it's from the continent of Brattis or from somewhere else."

"Merlin Prophet," David pondered for a moment, "Speaking of Merlin Prophet, the Silvermoon Church has asked me to pass on a message to you, and they want to have a good talk with you. ”

"I don't think there's anything to talk to them about." The girl said.

"Don't refuse in such a hurry, you are still a believer in Picia, and I understand a little bit about the conditions that the Silver Moon Church intends to offer, to be honest, even I am a little tempted, even if you don't plan to agree to them, it always doesn't hurt to listen to them, as long as you nod, I can arrange for you to meet immediately."

"Uh, I...... I'm still missing, I don't want Merlin to be misunderstood. ”

"Loyalty, I understand, the Arias family has inherited a thousand years of virtue, not only to their vassals, but also to their allies." David said, "Admirable, but I still want to remind you, Miss Elia, that if Ling Zun was still alive, these words should have been said by him. ”

"What?"

"Always be wary of theocracy, it can help you consolidate your rule, but it can also be your enemy."

"But the Silvermoon Church ......"

"The Silvermoon Church is just a tiger without claws, and it is too old to have any ambitions, and only wants to continue to maintain the stable life of the past, but Merlin and his Shuangxiu Sect, I don't deny that they are very capable, but it is precisely because of this that they are so dangerous."

"Merlin, he's not an enemy, he's the reason I'm still here."

"That's right at this stage, but unfortunately, there is no eternal relationship in this world, enjoy your celebration feast, and I will inform you again if there is any progress in the investigation."

"And the Winged Army......" the girl reminded.

"I will also interrogate Gabriel, and I will also make a statement to His Majesty the Emperor once there is a result, but I don't know if he will listen to it." David sighed.

"Your Majesty the Emperor...... Is there anything wrong with him? Ilea wondered.

"Like I said, always be vigilant against theocracy, in the last two years, Your Majesty has been crazy and superstitious about a god called the Goddess of Life, and he hardly listens to other people's voices anymore...... Father, he left the Western Frontier for this matter, forget it, as courtiers, we shouldn't talk about this in private. ”

David also seemed to be quite jealous of the goddess of life, and after only saying two words, he didn't want to say any more, nodded at the female lord again, and turned to leave.

(End of chapter)