Chapter 37: Confusing
A phrase of "family glory" is the best reason.
If Duke Tous had died in battle, they would have confessed. But he died in a daze watching the battle, and this explanation is untenable.
What the outside world doesn't believe, they don't believe even more. It's uncertain whether the royal family did it, but the suspicion points to Alpha I, so you have to ask the royal family for an explanation.
The people of the House of Al Sadd cannot die in vain!
After sending away a group of clan elders, the tears in Rudy's eyes disappeared instantly, and he turned directly into a quiet room, and after pressing the mechanism button, a secret passage appeared in front of his eyes.
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"Father, I have already done what you have told me.
However, the resentment in the clan is still a bit big, and many people oppose the intensification of the conflict and advocate a compromise with the royal family!
……”
A few simple sentences reveal an extraordinary amount of information.
The "Duke of Tous", who should have died, actually appeared here alive. If it spreads, the outside world will have to fry the pot!
"Ignore them for now, and when you have established power, you can gradually marginalize them.
If someone doesn't know the current affairs, then find an opportunity to wash it away.
When you embark on the road of power, you must not be soft when you should be ruthless! ”
Duke Tous said earnestly.
chose to "cheat death and retire", he was also forced to do so. After this incident, he will never be able to appear in front of people.
If his identity is revealed, the royal family will have to kill him, and even the entire Artsard family will be piggybacked on and become the king's key target.
"Father, is it really worth paying such a big price?"
Rudy asked, confused.
From a duke with infinite scenery to a "dead man" who can't see the light, this kind of gap is by no means something ordinary people can bear.
Duke Tous was only in his sixties, and he was in his prime at this age in politics, with a lot of good years to come.
"What's not worth it?
The situation in the kingdom is very complicated, and the two kings are fighting each other, and there will definitely be great things in the future!
From the standpoint of the family, we need certainty, and it is purely self-inflicted to support the Alpha I throne.
According to the original plan, I was prepared to wait and see the situation openly and secretly support Caesar IV.
It's a pity that the four-way expeditionary force, Alpha I, chose the one led by me, clearly to pull us into his chariot.
There is no way, in the face of this founding master, I am not sure to deal with it.
In order for the family not to be caught in the whirlpool of the storm, they can only choose to cheat death to get out.
Next, you only need to withdraw the family's private army and put on a posture of seeing through the royal family, so as to avoid the follow-up turmoil. ”
Duke Tous said calmly.
If given the choice, no one wants to be a "dead man"; However, in life, nine times out of ten, things are unsatisfactory.
If you don't want to become a pawn between two kings, you have to make a choice.
The plan was able to unfold smoothly, in addition to the unexpected layout, the most important thing was that Alpha I had just returned and was not familiar with the great nobles in the country.
If it is replaced by someone who understands him, Li Daitao's stiff technique may not be able to play a role.
Duke Tous can cheat death to get out, but it doesn't mean that he is willing to die.
"It's a pity that this matter can't be revealed, otherwise Caesar IV would owe us a great favor!"
Rudy couldn't help but sigh.
Originally, in the folk, Alpha I belonged to a deified existence, and he had long been beyond the world.
After this wave of operations, everyone instantly discovered that the legendary founder of the country was not so omnipotent.
Falling from the altar to the world, this kind of gap change was almost a fatal blow to Alpha I's road to power.
"Haha......
Don't want this kind of favor!
Rudy remembered: we are the great nobles, and the king's favor is worthless!
When the turmoil subsides, I will leave the family to go to the branch of the Southern Continent, and the future of the family will be handed over to you.
The kingdom seems to have developed rapidly in recent years, but in fact the hidden dangers are on the verge of exploding, and the previous political reforms have delayed the outbreak of disaster to a certain extent, but this does not mean that the problem does not exist.
The current infighting within the royal family has exacerbated the risk of internal contradictions.
If the royal family can't eliminate internal friction in a short period of time, no one can say the subsequent political trend.
Originally, there was nothing about infighting, and all the big forces in the whole continent had internal contradictions, but now the time node is not right.
The catastrophe of 10,000 years is definitely not a simple mythological story.
In the years to come, be cautious, and be cautious!
If you can not participate in internal power disputes, try not to participate. It was really a last resort, and it had to be on the side of the winner.
Beware of Duke Hudson, the Terran marshal's actions are the most confusing, seemingly not interested in power, but clinging to military power.
The future revolves around military power, and the kingdom will definitely have another turmoil, so don't take a stand lightly.
……”
Listening to Duke Tous's instructions, Rudy nodded cautiously.
These issues may seem unrelated, but they are in fact closely linked.
The Artsard family is also a big business, but it is still full of risks if they want to take advantage of the fire.
In the case of an uncertain future, the first reaction of the great nobles is first and foremost to protect themselves.
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Even his own family lied, and the outside world naturally did not know about the Artsard family's plan.
At this moment, the outside world is still racking its brains to think: the death of Duke Tous!
The answer given by Alpha I is not recognized by all parties; But it is too far-fetched to say that the royal family killed Duke Tous.
If you don't know the ins and outs, you just don't bother to tangle and stand up directly to ask the royal family for the result.
In order to find out the truth, the royal family, the military, and the royal government sent a joint investigation team.
Hudson was forced to serve as the head of the investigation team.
Kingdom of Hesse, Cloud County.
The investigation team landed directly in the barracks and went straight to the headquarters by brushing their faces.
After a few symbolic greetings, Hudson unceremoniously took over the command of the army.
The investigation has officially begun!
"What about Duke Tous's bodyguard?
When you left the camp, why didn't you follow? ”
As the commander of the army on the front line, the security protection is very tight, and under normal circumstances, there will be at least three eighth-order powerhouses to follow when going out.
Theoretically, as long as the boss is not killed in the first place, the guards will hold the enemy back.
It is not a big problem to cooperate with the escort team to block a first-order powerhouse of the Holy Domain.
If you are besieged by many strong people, you can delay for a while.
Duke Tous had an accident this time, and he suffered a loss without the protection of a strong man.
To be exact, not only did they not carry the strong, but even the guards did not bring much.
If you bring more people, even if there is an accident, it will not be wiped out directly.
"Marshal, when Duke Tous left the camp, he refused to allow us to follow, taking only three ordinary soldiers with him.
It is said that he was invited by His Majesty to discuss secret matters, and he could not let ......"
Under the murderous gaze of Alpha I, the Guardian Commander collapsed instantly.
This scene fell into the eyes of the investigation team, and it was almost confirmed that he had something to do with it.
Realizing that the situation was not good, and was about to open his mouth to explain, Hudson preemptively interrupted:
"Your Majesty, as a party concerned, please recuse yourself for the time being!"
It doesn't matter whether Alpha I was wronged or not, the point is that all parties need an investigation.
For Hudson, from the day he realized that Alpha I had cultivated the Law of the Emperor, the two sides were on opposite sides.
Maybe someone in the royal family didn't want Alpha I to be involved in this matter, but Caesar IV definitely wanted to throw this pot to him, even if it cost a certain price.
Needless to say, the people of the royal government were all promoted by Caesar III and IV, and it was doomed from the beginning to sit on the ass.
It can be said that from the moment the investigative operation was launched, the situation was already developing in the direction of the unfavorable Alpha I.
"What is Marshal Hudson, are you suspicious of me?"
Alpha I asked angrily.
As the founding master, when did he suffer such a grievance.
It's obviously none of his business, but now he has been framed on his head, how can he bear it.
"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood.
We are worried that someone will impersonate you and use your identity to do illegal things, endangering the security of the Kingdom! ”
Hudson's answer, falling into the ears of Alpha I, became particularly harsh.
What is borrowing his identity, it is clear that he is doubting his identity.
As long as the identity of the founding master is false, then all these changes can be explained.
Whether it was the struggle for power with Caesar IV or the death of Duke Tous, it became logical.
"Humph!"
"This explanation is not enough, there are a number of powerhouses in the Holy Domain, and it is not easy to pretend to be one.
Not to mention the need to deliberate, there is a place in the barracks, why do you have to run outside, and it is when I am fighting the enemy? ”
Alpha I's justification made the members of the delegation frown, and it was clear that Duke Tous's reason for leaving the camp abruptly was not sufficient.
As the commander of the army, he is not a cat or a dog, why should he obey the call of a former king?
As long as you pass the political ability, you will understand what it means politically to move closer to Alpha I.
"Your Majesty, don't get excited!
Everything is just speculation, and the words of the guards alone cannot be used as evidence.
The key to the problem now is the Inner Race, if we can catch those three enemy Sanctuaries and avenge Duke Tous, all problems will be solved.
Otherwise, if this trouble continues, the kingdom will be in great trouble! ”
Hudson said righteously.
No problem, it's all for the kingdom. Just investigate the situation, which is clearly not in favor of Alpha I.
No matter how good the reasons for the explanation are, it cannot stop the suspicion of the outside world.
Hudson's solution is even more nonsense.
If the powerhouses of the Sanctuary were easy to kill, they wouldn't have died so much since the war began.
Capturing the enemy's three Sanctuaries alive is even more fantastic.
"Humph!"
"Then you guys check slowly!"
After saying that, Alpha I walked away directly, leaving everyone messy in the wind.
"Marshal, it's not good to do this!"
Archduke Ephiero said dissatisfiedly.
After all, he is the ancestor of his own family, and he can't let him be bullied anymore as a junior.
The so-called clues in front of him are vaguely pointing at Alpha I, which is not what he wants to see.
"Grand Duke, the Artsard family has already carried out a military mobilization, and if the truth cannot be investigated, the consequences will be completely unimaginable.
As for His Majesty's side, I believe he will understand! ”
Hudson replied with a serious face.
Forcing the palace is a taboo for all monarchs. It's okay to do it quietly, but it's impossible to admit it.
As long as the window paper is not punctured, it is a simple conversation.
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"Venerable, ahead lies the Misty Sea, and the ghost ship is entrenched in it."
The middle-aged captain said, pointing to the mist rising in the distance.
If it weren't for the shaking of the legs, this wave would have been perfect.
However, the prestige of the "Three Kings of the Netherworld" is too great, and it has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Although the frequency of activities has decreased in recent years, once it is struck, it will inevitably cause a bloody storm at sea.
The Holy See Navy, which had suffered a big loss, did not dare to run here to move here, and even escorted the strong people in the sect to come over, and they were replaced by merchant ships.
"Just drive in, don't worry about getting lost!"
Rafaele immediately commanded.
It doesn't matter if the ship will get lost or not, anyway, they, the peak powerhouses, will definitely be able to escape from it.
As for those who sent them over, life or death can only depend on whether the Lord of Dawn is willing to bless them.
"Rafaele, be cautious.
If the movement is too loud and scares away these ghost ships, it will not be easy to find them in the vast sea. ”
Puccino's reminder made Lafaele's face change instantly.
Just thinking about dealing with ghost ships, but forgetting that these guys are also wise.
"Pitchino, we're in big trouble!
The speed of the ghost ship is very fast, and if the enemy tries to run, we may not be able to catch up with them.
So at the very beginning of the battle, it was necessary to severely damage their hulls and not leave them a chance to run away! ”
Rafaele said in a firm tone.
The opportunity to break through was rare, and he didn't want the opportunity to slip under his nose.
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In the process of the conversation between the several people, the merchant ship had slowly sailed into the misty sea and tried its luck.
"King, a merchant ship flying the flag of the Holy See has entered the Misty Sea, and we can open again!"
Hearing the report of his subordinates, the Ghost King did not answer immediately.
Since the bloody battle with the Holy See, this sea area has become a forbidden area for the Holy See, and all ships flying the flag of the Holy See have become nourishment for their growth.
Occasionally, when they had nothing to do, they broke away from their nest and ran to the waters of the Middle Continent at night to hunt the ships of the Holy See.
Against this background, it is obviously problematic to dare to hang the Holy See's ships into the misty seas.
"This ship is not normal, and it is very likely that the Holy See deliberately lured us to the bait.
We may not be able to eat it. Tell the second and third children to hide the hull first, and we will slowly consume them with them! ”
The Ghost King ordered decisively.
He was a good pirate leader during his lifetime, and he was also a good pirate leader after his death.
Pirate warfare, as long as you can win, the process is not important at all.
Strive for another chapter in the evening, don't spray