"The cabin is leaking!"

"Not good!"

"Enemy attack!"

……

The battle broke out too suddenly, and before all the Sacred Domain powerhouses on the ship could react, the ghosts had already launched a sneak attack.

"The enemy's target is the ship!"

Realizing this, a few Sacred Domain powerhouses were fine, but the other Holy See personnel who accompanied and led the way were all like ashes.

I had long heard that the Misty Sea was full of dangers, but I never thought that even the perception of the powerhouses of the Holy Domain would be affected.

"His Holiness ......"

Before the middle-aged captain could finish speaking, the four Sacred Domain powerhouses had already flown out and fought with the incoming ghosts.

As for the people who accompanied the ship, they were obviously regarded as outcasts.

Even if they had the ability to plug the gap, the four of them didn't bother to do it.

Easily shredded a ghost, and then a new one surged up, and in the blink of an eye, Rafaele slashed dozens of ghosts.

The number of ghosts on the battlefield has not decreased at all. The accompanying ship had begun to sink slowly, and the water was gradually submerging over the splint.

Faintly, you can also hear the screams of the crew and sailors after being attacked by ghosts.

The four Sacred Domain powerhouses who were bent on finding the location of the ghost ship's body turned a deaf ear to this.

"Rafaele, something is wrong. The Misty Seas are the territory of these ghosts, and the environment here is perfect for them to play.

The rising fog can hide their whereabouts, and it is too difficult to find the ghost ship itself here! ”

Puccino tactfully persuaded.

This time they went deep into the misty sea, and several of them came to help, but they didn't come to fight hard.

It seems that this group of ghosts is inconspicuous, and they can only send them achievements, but they can't stand the fact that others have an "immortal body".

Died again and again, and the number of enemies is still so large that you can't kill them all!

I can't finish killing!

Unable to find the ghost ship, no matter how many times they killed them, it was useless.

"Wait and see, if you can catch the Ghost King......"

Before Lafaele's words could be finished, the three ghost kings appeared in front of them and attacked directly at their positions.

Realizing that something was wrong, the four Sacred Domain powerhouses hurriedly retreated, but unfortunately, the power of the Sacred Domain powerhouse's suicide attack was too great, and it was impossible for them to completely dodge it.

"Boom ......"

A shocking explosion sounded, and Oliveira, who was one step slower to react, was the most unlucky, becoming a meat shield for his companions.

The protective shield that had been erected was torn apart as soon as it collided with the three-person self-detonation attack.

By the way, he also lost an arm and a leg, and the whole person became a blur of flesh and blood.

Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he was then poured into the cold by the waves caused by the explosion.

Even if the vitality of the Sanctuary powerhouse was strong enough, after a series of blows, Oliveira only had his last breath left.

Some teammates carried the enemy's suicidal attack, and the three teammates were not injured except for a slightly embarrassed image.

"Oops, Oliveira didn't come out!"

After an exclamation, the three hurriedly returned to find their counterpart.

After the explosion, the battlefield was dawn, and the fog had lifted, leaving only the rolling waves.

Picking up Oliveira, who had only half a life left, Rafaele's anger rose suddenly.

However, the fog that gradually rose from the surface of the sea suddenly pulled him back to reality.

The fog in this area has lifted, and the rest of the area is still shrouded in fog, and it is not easy to find the body of the ghost ship from the thick fog.

If you accidentally get attacked by the enemy again, you won't have a second good teammate to use as a meat shield.

"Lafaele will go back with Oliveira first, and we will have to think about the ghost ship in the long run.

The foggy sea is not always foggy, and once a large-scale typhoon and tsunami erupts, the fog will temporarily dissipate.

Send someone to keep an eye on this place first, and wait for the fog to clear, and then come and slaughter these three ghost ships! ”

Puccino said with a sigh of relief.

Luckily, he was a fast runner just now, and if he had been a step slower, he wouldn't have been as resistant to beating as Oliveira.

"Humph!"

After a cold snort, Rafaele gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go!" ”

Being from the same Holy See does not mean that people will help for free.

In order to invite the three of them to make a move, he also paid a big price. Unfortunately, the impact of the Misty Sea was miscalculated, and the operation ended in failure.

The situation is now very clear, and the ghost ship has been able to completely hide in the fog, leaving no trace.

Unless the fog clears, it will be difficult to find the body of the ghost ship in the thick fog, even if the Holy See comes out.

The decision was made, and several people no longer hesitated, and immediately evacuated as quickly as possible.

If a ghost can self-destruct once, it can self-destruct a second time.

This kind of aggrieved loss is enough to eat once, and if they come a few more times, they don't have to leave.

……

Watching the enemy leave from afar, the eyes of the three ghost kings were full of chagrin.

There was obviously a mistake in the tactical arrangement just now.

If they had arranged for a few eighth-order ghosts to lurk in the deep sea in advance, and when the suicide attack was completed, they would have gone up to mend the knife immediately, and they would definitely be able to take away an unlucky egg.

A flesh and blood soul of the second order of the Sanctuary Realm is worth more than they robbed a hundred merchant ships.

What's more, they can't do what they want, and Hudson is restrained from above, and they are not allowed to loot wantonly.

Of course, the protection fee can still be collected, and the merchant ships passing through this sea area know the rules and are prepared early.

Naturally, the "protection fee" will not be a gold coin, and Lord Hudson is the most cautious in his work, and never does such a tasteless thing.

Crystals, Cores, Wraiths...... As well as some dark heavenly treasures, anything that the ghost ship needs can do.

On the bright side, these are three ghost ships that know how to trickle the water.

Compared with other ghost ships, this wave of operations is indeed a bit magical, but it is also within the range of everyone's acceptance.

Theoretically, as long as the pirate leader collects protection money at sea, it is logical to continue to pursue his old business after his death, when he turns into a ghost king and inherits this part of the memory of the original owner.

"Big brother, we're afraid we're being targeted!"

The big man at the head nodded slightly in agreement, compared to the ordinary ghost ship, they are the representative of keeping to themselves.

Entrenched in the misty land for a long time, except for the occasional ghost out to collect protection money, he basically never went out to do anything.

"These guys seem to be people from the Holy See, and they will certainly not rest on their laurels after defeat.

I caught them off guard today, and the next time the enemy comes back, they will definitely be prepared.

The misty sea area may not be safe, it seems that this matter will be reported to the master! ”

……

Kingdom of Hesse.

As the investigation deepened, Hudson found more and more suspicious points.

The herald who invited Duke Tous on behalf of Alpha I did appear, but he had already disappeared on the day of Duke Tous's death.

All the investigation clues turned into dead evidence in the end!

It cannot be proved that the death of Duke Tous was the work of Alpha I, nor can it be proved that it has nothing to do with him.

The limited information can only point to the suspicion of Alpha I.

If the subject of the investigation is an ordinary person, it is enough to arrest and interrogate him directly, but now the target is Alpha I.

Not to mention that no evidence was found, and even if evidence was found, Hudson would not have been able to arrest anyone.

A king after the abdication is a king, and no matter what serious sins he committed, he should not be dealt with by his courtiers.

Including Caesar IV, there is nothing wrong with this old ancestor!

If he is still in power, he can abdicate after obtaining evidence.

But now, at most, it will blow the prestige of Alpha I in the circle of nobility.

There is no such thing as "killing kings".

There are only two cases of legal murder of kings in history.

One is to be branded as a heretic by the Holy See and burned at the stake for barbecue; The other is that there is a king who betrays the Terrans, and the Terran Alliance adjudicates and sends a cup of poisoned wine.

There is no doubt that the first scenario is no longer true. The era of the Holy See ended, and religion no longer had the right to deal with the king.

The great sin of "betraying the human race" is definitely beyond the reach of Alpha I.

The execution of a monarch by the Terran Alliance actually only exists in theory, and no Terran king has dared to betray the Terrans.

Even during the Continental Wars, no king surrendered to a foreign race.

The Terrans are at their peak, and everyone knows that it is more advantageous to stand over there. The country is ruined, the family is ruined, and exile is not committed.

"Let's close the case!"

After putting down the report in his hand, Hudson said slowly.

Things can't be delayed!

The expeditionary force is there to help the Kingdom of Hesse, and if it keeps dragging on like this, it will be a pit for teammates.

Of course, this kind of thing is secretly thought about by the Hesse at most, and it is certainly not possible to say it on the lips.

After all, in order to support them, the Alpha Kingdom has already sacrificed a duke.

"Marshal, we have investigated too few clues, how should we close the case?"

The Grand Duke of Ephiero asked with a flustered expression.

As a member of the royal family, he didn't want the crime of killing Duke Tous to fall on his ancestor.

"Now we don't have enough evidence in our hands, and it is difficult to gain anything from continuing the investigation, so it's better to dump the blame directly on the Inner Race.

Anyway, Duke Tous died at the hands of their Sanctuary powerhouse, and it is not unjust to let them be responsible.

As for the Artsard family, let Your Majesty find a way to appease them, I think they will take care of the overall situation! ”

Hudson said confidently.

From the moment he served as the head of the investigation team, he was ready to shake the pot.

Not to mention that no evidence was found, even if there was solid evidence, in the end, the Inner Race could only take the blame.

If Alpha I were to be saddled with the infamy of killing Duke Tous, a civil war would really break out.

Even if it is just for the glory of the family, the Al Sadd family can only fight with the royal family.

At that point, the great nobles of the country will be forced to take sides, and the Coslow family is no exception.

It's just a political side, it's nothing, it's a big deal to pull a group of nobles to form a neutral camp.

At a critical moment, jump out to mediate the disputes between the two factions and play a three-legged game.

The terrible thing is that the orcs provoked the war during the kingdom's civil war, and without the full support of the kingdom, Hudson could not guarantee the safety of his own territory.

It is not possible to pull in the nobles of the Near East and Northern Xinjiang!

Without the human, material, and financial support of the rear, no matter how powerful the coach is, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.

After a brief hesitation, everyone agreed.

This is the best solution for now, and as long as the royal family appeases the victims, the matter is over.

As for the political consequences of this, that is for the future.

The mission unified its position and released an investigation report full of political significance in the shortest possible time.

Overall, the content is the same as the results of the investigation, except that the missing herald has become an impostor of the Inner Race.

Nine true and one false closing documents, no one can find fault.

When the dust settled, the entire team was satisfied, including the Alpha I who was investigated.

After all, he is not really a rebel and thief, and he knows to take out him, the founder of the country.

For a while, Alpha I looked at Hudson a lot, and in the depths of his heart, he regretted more than once: such a good minister and fierce general could not be used for it!

Some people are satisfied, and naturally some people will be disappointed.

Hudson's plan minimized the political impact, but it was King Caesar IV who was hurt.

The prestige of his ancestor was weakened, but he was not beaten to death with a stick, and the trouble of appeasing the victims fell on him.

All the big nobles are staring at him at the moment, using the interests of the kingdom to buy the Artsad family, which is obviously unreliable.

In case he was caught, it would be another political turmoil, and Caesar IV would not dare to take any risks now.

Then the price of appeasement can only be borne by the royal family alone.

"Gong Xiang, you go to the Artsad family and test their appetite.

If it's not too much, you can just say yes.

If they have too much appetite, then put the issue aside for the time being, and I don't believe they dare to provoke a civil war! ”

Caesar IV raised an eyebrow and glared.

suddenly showed a strong side, and directly startled the palace minister, when did his own king become so strong?

This question can only be held in his heart. It has always been only the monarch who questions the retainers, and no retainers have the right to question the monarch.

Unable to find an answer, Gong Xiang directly attributed the problem to the bloodline inheritance.

The founding lord was very strong, and the first king was also a strong monarch, and his own king awakened his bloodline when he was old.

"Your Majesty, what's our bottom line?"

Earl Mitchell, the palace minister, asked cautiously.

"We can give them some compensation politically and economically, and we can also give mourning to the late Duke of Tous.

For other requirements, let them make their own requests first, and then depending on the situation. ”

Caesar IV's ambiguous answer gave Earl Mitchell a headache. Obviously, the degree of it, this is to be controlled by himself.

But the problem is the compensation package: not only to satisfy the victims, but also to satisfy the bosses.

Usually this kind of work is done in the end, and both parties will not be satisfied, and it may even be turned on him as the executor.

……

(End of chapter)