Chapter 15: All the way north

I saw Jenn's expression indifferent: "We have just found out the truth about the Vine Manor. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Tails' face remained unchanged.

After experiencing Morat's test, he can also become the head of Yue.

Jenn smiled perfectly and continued, "We interrogated the gangsters at the Vineyard Manor that night, and we have to say......"

"You played beautifully that day, Your Highness Tails," Jenn looked at Tails playfully, "even in a desperate situation, you can provoke the Blood Clan and the Blood Vial Gang to avoid being killed." ”

Tails sighed inwardly.

He found it anyway.

But his mind was in a mess at the moment, and he didn't have the heart to deal with the owner of the tricolor irises at all.

Tails spread his hands indifferently: "I don't know what you're talking about. ”

"But you're about to go away...... Be careful, the immortals are not easy people," Jenn turned his back and sparkled with a smile in his eyes: "Before the 'wolf enemy' and his 'Immortal Hunters' slaughtered the top of the wild mountain and forced them to sign the Pact of the Human Nations and the Immortal Species, they fed on humans for countless nights. ”

"The taste of human blood, they must be nostalgic to this day...... In the kingdom of men, they will always bring trouble......"

"If you are in the same boat with a jackal, you will be in danger of capsizing. ”

It's really righteous...... But it came out of your mouth...... Tails scratched his head.

"I will return the original words. Tails sighed, "The original employer of the Bloodline. ”

Jenn put away his smile.

The two looked at each other in silence.

Tails grew uneasy.

Jenn's eyes rolled, and suddenly he smiled again:

"But I do owe you a favor. ”

Tails frowned slightly.

Jenn laughed, "Thank you for the day of the assassination - even though I know you didn't want to help me. ”

Is he -- courting?

What day is it, and why does everyone have to show favor to themselves?

Is it Children's Day?

"No need," Tails said listlessly, "you voted for my rights in return, didn't you?"

But just now, Cousin's words immediately flowed through his heart.

[This is all for the lords to protect themselves!]

Tails suddenly raised his head and looked at Jenn suspiciously, "What do you think? Why did you vote for me? You don't look like the kind of person who would turn away because of the anger of being betrayed. ”

"Even in that case, it's not in your interest as a lord to let Bright Star get an heir, right?"

Jenn stared at him for a full three seconds, then he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Who knows?"

"In that case, I don't have a chance. Jenn chuckled: "Maybe I'm just thinking that compared to those treacherous and cunning people, your Highness, who is not deeply involved in the world, will be the heir of the kingdom......"

"More like a soft persimmon, easy to handle?"

Tails frowned slightly.

These dukes - can you say something?

"Just kidding!" Jenn laughed.

Tails rolled his eyes.

"But before you leave, Your Highness, there is a gift, please accept it with a smile," Jenn waved his hand lightly: "On the day of the Vine Manor, this veteran of the Starlight Legion recognized you, but it was he who gritted his teeth and let you leave safely, otherwise waiting for your ......"

"It's just two knights of the Extreme Realm. ”

Tails felt a pang in his heart, and looked in the distance, a tired man, who was rudely pushed into the convoy of the Bright Star Private Soldiers.

Is that......

Who?

"Don't worry he's my spy...... Jenard was once Duke of Starlake's personal bodyguard," Jenn patted him on the shoulder and smiled mysteriously, "It should come in handy." ”

Tails was suspicious.

But then he suddenly remembered Cousin's words.

[The South Shore Leader was greatly injured due to the family struggle......]

"Duke Jenn," Tails muttered, "I heard you've only been a Duke for two years, haven't you?"

Jenn frowned and nodded: "My father unfortunately passed away two years ago, and I returned from traveling in the Eastern Continent to inherit the title. ”

Tails pondered his words: "It may be presumptuous to ask, but I've heard it...... The old Duke of Iris was ...... because of the struggle within the family."

Jenn held his breath slightly, maintaining his perfect expression.

"Yes, several uncles coveted his place under the pretext that his father oppressed them too much...... In the end, in the face of defeat, they became frenzied and took a desperate risk, bribing the Assassins with a lot of money and assassinating their father. ”

Tails sighed, "So, that's why, you said 'Murder is not welcome in Eternal Star City' that day?"

Jenn took a breath and bowed his head slightly: "It's probably one of the reasons." ”

Tails was slightly silent.

[Even Cavendere's family infighting two years ago had his shadow ......]

"Lord Duke, the death of your father," the traverser said suspiciously, recalling the tactics and tactics of Kessel V, "is it really just because of family infighting?"

Jenn was shocked!

He...... This kid......

"What do you mean?" asked the young duke, unable to hold his expression any longer, with an ugly face.

Tails didn't pay attention to Jenn's expression, he lowered his head, and continued to think about the possibility of the royal family intervening in the succession struggle.

[Our nineteen nobles...... will be eaten cleanly......]

The traverser muttered: "Is there some deeper and more essential truth about the death of the duke......"

[In order to preserve the family ...... that we have been building since the founding of the country]

"For example, the Duke died in order to protect the survival of the family and the future of the next generation from the outside world?"

Tails looked up, his eyes sharp, trying to see something in Jenn's eyes:

"What do you say?"

At that moment, Jenn's heart exploded like thunder!

His heart was racing, his breathing was short, and his eyes were wide as he looked at the second prince in front of him.

But in his mind, there were already turbulent waves!

Why did he go out of his way to mention his father's death?

Survival of the family......

The survival of Iris - he is a royal family, and he must know that the first Duke of Cavendier was the first head of the secret department and the head of intelligence of the Star Kingdom more than 600 years ago, and he was also the supreme person in charge of the "Pure World Project......

So......

The future of the next generation......

The next generation of Cavendier - is he talking about me, or is he ...... Helai?

The weather was cold, but Duke Jenn Cavendier, who was very well educated, was already drenched in cold sweat before he knew it.

Damn it......

About the death of the father, about that incident......

About - Jenn clenched his fists - Helai's identity...... What did he know?

The young duke looked up and looked into Tails' burning eyes.

He's in ......

Threaten me.

Warning irises.

Damn it!

Jenn unconsciously breathes scrambled.

Tails noticed Jenn's face and suddenly came to his senses.

Forehead...... Early in the morning, I asked someone about the cause of his father's death...... Am I overdoing it?

"I'm sorry," Tails smiled apologetically, "I was overly presumptuous." ”

In his eyes, Jenn took a deep breath and, rarely, reluctantly squeezed out a submissive and flattering smile (which was usually a piece of cake for him):

"No," said Jenn, who was bitter in his heart, but then closed his eyes, bowed heavily, and said with difficulty:

"Your Highness Tails, Tricolor Iris understands...... I understand what you mean, from now on, the South Shore will saddle your horse before and after, and there will be no complaints. ”

Why did he bow all of a sudden?

Tails was startled and took a step back.

He didn't say anything, why did he bow...... And, you know what I mean?

His reaction...... It's so fast.

Tails narrowed his eyes in confusion, "Lord Jenn, you really ...... See what I mean?"

Jenn clenched his teeth.

Are you going to force me to make a commitment?

"What I just meant was if that family infighting wasn't that simple......"

"Yes!

Jenn raised his head suddenly, his eyes determined: "Cavendil's motto is very clear: it is better to be a friend than an enemy (rather_die_for_friends_than_foes). ”

He looked at Tails seriously: "I just figured it out, you are right, if irises are to flourish more and more, they should indeed choose their allies carefully...... For example, you, the only qualified Prince of the Stars, the Kingdom Bloodline. ”

He...... This is?

Tails frowned: The hero substitution operation?

But in the distance, Gilbert's voice came - it was time for them to go.

The convoy of the second prince went away.

But Jenn remained still, stunned.

Ashford, the butler, who had stepped forward from behind, was about to say something, but Jenn jerked up his hand to stop the butler's words.

Wait until the convoy is far away.

Jenn, who was breathing unevenly, nodded: "Okay, now at this distance, even the vampire's hearing can't be touched." ”

Ashford frowned slightly.

Something was not quite right with the host.

"Did you try it out?" asked Ashford cautiously.

Jenn frowned and nodded habitually: "When I asked about the Blood Clan, he subconsciously agreed. ”

"The vampires - they do walk with them. ”

Jenn let out a long sigh and muttered, "Bold and fearless. ”

Ashford said respectfully: "Then follow the original plan, inform the Blood Vials, and start from destroying his ......reputation."

"No!"

Jenn looked up, his gaze resolute.

And with a hint of determination.

Looking at Tails in the distance, Jenn narrowed his eyes and made up his mind.

No one can hurt Helai.

No one.

Even the bloodlines of the kingdom.

The young Emerald City Lord, the Duke of the South Shore Lord, and the owner of the three-color iris among the six giants of the stars, Jenn Cavendier, whispered to the butler beside him:

"Pass the word on. (send_the_words.)”

Ashford raised an eyebrow.

"Which side?" asked Ashford softly.

Jenn closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

"That side. Jenn said silently.

Ashford didn't speak.

He was waiting for his master's final confirmation.

Jenn's voice came with difficulty:

"You know which part (you_know_which_part) to preach. ”

Although Ashford was suspicious, he was good at reading words and feelings, and immediately understood what his master meant.

The old butler nodded, bowed and walked away.

Half a day.

Jenn opened his eyes.

He said to himself:

"I voted for the Prince of the Stars...... Saddled with war and peace between the two countries. ”

"At least, there should be no lord of the stars in the territory of the country who dares to risk your life, right?"

"Everybody...... That's what we all think. ”

"So be it (so_be_it.). ”

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The carriage of the second prince drove to the north gate.

In the distance, through the surging crowd, Tails saw an open space separated by the guards.

The Supreme King of the Stars, Kessel Bright Star, was standing among the three dukes, silently watching this way.

"I'll send you here, Your Highness," said Gilbert, standing still, sadly, "Be careful all the way, I await your return." ”

Tails turned his head to look at Gilbert.

[If all you can hear is the story of the sad king and the resolute royal family that the pro-kings have described to you - then you can simply gouge out your eyes and keep only your ears!]

Tails let out a breath, "Thank you, Gilbert. ”

Then Tails took a step back and bowed deeply:

"Thank you, teacher. ”

Gilbert leaned on his cane, looked down and sighed, and finally said nothing.

Tails let out a breath and stepped out of the carriage and walked towards his father, who was suspected of being a tyrant, accompanied by Putilea and Wya.

The three dukes saluted him.

He also returned the salute with dignity.

"Your Highness, though this is unfair to you," the chubby Duke of the East China Sea, Bob Cullen, gasped and exclaimed, "but I want you to know that I am very pleased with your courage. ”

Tails nodded absentmindedly: "As the prince of the stars, it is a matter of course. ”

[The East Sea Collar was scared into a shrunken turtle. -- Another set of statements about the current state of the stars came to his mind.

"Hey, hey, I had hoped that my son would be as good as you, Your Highness," continued his sarcasm as the Guardian Duke of the Western Wilderness, the terrifying Falkenhause, "but now look at it, forget it...... It's too dangerous. ”

Tails rolled his eyes in front of him.

"I promise you. He said weakly.

[The Western Wilderness took advantage of the importance of the Western Front to protect itself. 】

He walked up to the girl.

Lyanna Therbuck, the delicate young duke with a blade collar, looked at him with a grim face.

"I want to ...... We all know what kind of burden we carry as the last person in the family. She spoke softly.

"But that's why," the girl said without pretense, "and we're getting stronger." ”

[The blade collar is several into Wang Ji. 】

Lyanna gently pressed the blood moon pin on her chest and said softly, "Your Highness, parting is imminent, and I will give you the tribal language of the Tebak family." ”

Tails was stunned.

The cold girl leaned over lightly and said word by word:

"Only blood sharpens the edge (only_blood_can_sharpen_the_blade.). ”

Tails looked at the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl in front of him, and only reacted after a few seconds, nodding heavily.

"Remember it in your heart, don't dare or forget. He said.

"Wow!"

The king's scepter rests on the ground.

The three dukes, Cullen, Falkenhause, and Lyanna, all retreated at an opportune time.

Tails took a few steps forward and saluted gently.

[You underestimate your father, the king of the iron fist, and the fear he gives to the stars. 】

"You've seen Koya. Kessel V said silently.

Tails nodded.

"Very well, then you will know what kind of path we, me and you, are walking on. Kessel looked at him coldly.

[The year of blood changed his ......]

"This world is full of our enemies," Kessel sighed and said silently, "If you are not careful, you will be destroyed." ”

[He treats every lord as an enemy, never shows mercy in suppressing calculations, treats the stars as his own carriage, and has no restraint in horsewhips and spurs......]

Tails took a breath, and in Kessel's eyes, it was so resolute.

"Get on your way, young star," Kessel said slowly, "glorify thy country, glorify thy family. ”

"Born for the stars. ”

Tails looked up and nodded lightly again.

Behind him, Gini Buckway couldn't help but take a step forward.

"Boy," the court lady seemed a little embarrassed.

But Ji Ni still took a deep breath after all, and with complicated feelings, she spit out a few words:

"Remember to practice swords. ”

Tails smiled, "Yes, Ms. Ginny. ”

Puttilai and Wyay saluted the king, who gave them a few words of encouragement, and Tails knew that the time had finally come.

However, an unexpected person, at this moment, on crutches, walked up to him.

"Your Highness," said Morat Hansen, in a hoarse voice and with an ugly smile, to the wary Tails, "to Exeter, please bring a word to an old woman for me, an old man." ”

With a bad impression of the Black Prophet, Tails asked in surprise, "Which old woman?"

Morat grinned: "You'll know when you see it." ”

Tails frowned deeply.

On the city gate, which Tails didn't notice, a masked figure slowly disappeared into thin air.

So, the convoy with the silver cross double star flag and the nine-pointed star flag set off slowly.

All the way north.

"Why, Waiya," Tails leaned against the wall of the car and exhaled, "When everyone said goodbye to me, it was like saying goodbye?"

"Will King Nunn really kill me?"

He hadn't expected Waiya's answer.

But the second prince's attendant, Huaiya Cassel, who had been looking outside the carriage, actually raised his head slightly, with a complicated expression.

"Your Highness. ”

"In the Tower of the End, my teacher once taught me a word. ”

In the next second, Waiya said something that made Tails' eyes light up.

Until a long, long time later, Tails would still think of it occasionally when he couldn't sleep at night.

Just listen to Huaiya Cassel whisper:

"Take every goodbye as a farewell, and every second of survival as a ......"

"In this way, we will not miss our lives. ”

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Recently, a book friend in the book review area suggested that the protagonist is too "virgin", and I think it is necessary to respond.

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