"I guess Lady Blood Diamond should have rewarded you with a life-prolonging potion before...... Right? ”

Ivus asked with a smile, "But you didn't use it." I'm lucky. ”

“…… Yes, an amber potion that can extend life for three years and gain the first level of the Dusk Path. ”

Drost nodded with an ugly face: "It's good that I hesitated at the time......"

In fact, it was not a hesitation - the shaking of the real fire made Drost immediately change his words: "To be precise, it is because I have already embarked on the twilight path at that time, and I feel that I can prolong my life on my own strength." And I couldn't believe what they told me, so I gave it to Her Majesty as a 'birthday present from overseas'......"

No wonder......

Washton was stunned.

So Queen Sophia, in the world line of Eivus, does not seem to have a very close relationship with Drost; But in the entrance CG of this promotion ceremony, her trust and intimacy with Drost is even comparable to that of Evas in the Overworld - that is the absolute trust of Drost as "unique".

Because if it weren't for that bottle, the queen would have died naturally in the winter of 1898.

Sophia knows her body, which is why she believes in Drost so much. Her body was already unable to bear it, and it was impossible for her to live until the autumn of 1899.

And Drost's tribute is like the guilt of cheating on his lover.

He knew that he had committed treason, so he wanted to make some amends, perhaps intentionally or subconsciously......

…… From this point of view, Drost's brainless actions almost disrupted everyone's plans.

From Star Antimony to Avalon, their plans have been muddyed in a mess. Before that, the prophets of Star Antimony may have sensed that the queen was nearing her life, and they would have only had to trick the weak and naïve Isabel and control her through Droester's and Lloyd's.

That's why they laid out Lloyd's - if they had intended to assassinate Queen Sofia in the first place, Lloyd's layout would have been meaningless.

However, because Droost gave a bottle of life-prolonging potion to Queen Sophia, the plan of the Star Antimony people was directly disrupted - their economic problems were already serious in 1898, and the alchemists squeezed the living space of botanists as mentioned by the "King" happened in the spring of 1898.

As a result, it dragged on until 1899, and Queen Sophia was not dead.

She may even have the level of the Dusk Path, the ability to prolong her life on her own, and live for many more years...... From the introduction of CG, her physical and mental condition is obviously much stronger than "a year ago" in the world line of Aihuas. You don't need help when you walk, and you don't even need to breathe when you talk.

That's why she didn't train Isabel in her abilities, and she wasn't prepared to find an assassin to kill her and activate the Shadow of Avalon ritual.

And in the world line of Ivus, she had already let Isabel accept government affairs when she was dying.

Because Sophia felt that her health was getting better, she wanted to go on it in person again.

As a result, the Star Antimony was forced to come up with a new plan - assassinate Sophia and replace Isabel.

Avalon is recovering, but Star Antimony can't hold on.

…… In terms of results alone, it took so much more than a year because of Drost's unconscious actions, resulting in the Star Antimony taking Avalon, and finally the Star Antimony split.

All this is because in the years when the economy was bad, the contradictions in various regions of Star Antimony had accumulated too seriously.

- Thinking of this, Ivas couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous.

It turned out that Avalon's demise and the split of Star Antimony were only because of an inexplicable move by Drost......

A "little man"...... Although it is not small, his unintentional actions have directly changed the whole world situation.

It's nothing short of a coincidental vortex. Or it can be said to be the root of all evil.

It was because of his unconscious actions that all the coincidences spread out, causing everyone to be unfortunate because of it......

It was because Ivus killed him early that none of this happened.

“…… It's funny. ”

Ivus sighed and shook his head slightly.

The question that has been bothering me for a long time has finally been answered.

He raised his head, smiled at Drost, and said very tolerantly, "Very well, I will allow you to ask me a question now."

"But make it clear beforehand...... If I don't want to answer the whole question, I won't say anything. That's a wasted question. ”

…… Drost felt that "this adult" was becoming less and less pretending.

Your current tone is not the slightest bit similar to "Aihuas", is it?

"Hold on," Ivas said coldly, "you're running out of time. ”

"A question ......"

Drost immediately began to think.

- Are you Ivas Moriarty?

No, definitely not. This question is so stupid that it's a waste......

So......

When did your noble will descend on this body?

No, or not......

Drost thought quickly, and finally settled on a sentence: "Who are you?" ”

The corners of Ivus's mouth rose slightly.

He laughed happily, as if he had finally put his mind at ease.

"Some people call me, Ivus Moriarty."

Ivus said slowly, "However, some people in Star Antimony will call me ......

"—Aleister Crowley."

The candle flame did not shake in the slightest.

It's the truth.

Drost blurted out: "Is the Count Crowley family in which Count Crowley belongs?!" ”

"yes, it's that Crowley."

Although it was already the second question, Ivas nodded tolerantly in response.

The candle flame still did not flicker.

- It turned out to be the family of Earl Crowley!

Drost felt a sense of relief.

The Crowley family is a very powerful demon scholar family, and it can even be said that it is one of the head families of the "Demon Scholars" force. With the royal family representing the alchemist, the red phase representing the witch and the son of the moon, and the black phase representing the prophet and necromancer, several demon families such as Crowley collectively represent the demon scholars.

Although there are no world-class powerhouses like the red phase and the black phase, each family has a fifth-level transcendent. Together, they can confront other forces.

The Karl family, where General Leo Karl came this time, is also one of several demon families.

They are not completely subordinate to the royal family, and they are not so close to the red and black phases. That's why he came to his side to find out the news, that's why he didn't know much about the whole story, that's why he went against them......

The slightest suspicion that arose because "Aihuas" asked too carefully was now completely dispelled.

As for how "Aless" got into Evas's body...... Drost didn't know, but he didn't dare to ask either. Maybe it's the secret of the Crowley family...... Anyway, I'm sure he's someone related to Earl Crowley!

"Mr. Crowley!"

Minister Drost immediately knelt on the ground: "Please save me!" I am willing to sign a contract with you! ”

"Yes."

Ivus replied dryly.

His gaze was deep: "I can save you, as long as I have the final say...... I can also make it impossible for the Blood Diamond to touch a single hair of you. You can still go to Star Antimony, to your Drost Manor, to be your Viscount Drost. I will not stop you.

"But that depends on your sincerity - that little bit wasn't enough."

“…… What do you want? ”

Drost asked cautiously.

This time, Ivas didn't say anything like "I don't lack anything."

He gave a very clear price code -

"I want Diomedes."

Eivus's fingers tapped on the armrest, and he said calmly, "Right now." I want him to be useful. ”

“…… However, that is the ...... that guards the Drost family"

"Patron Elves can also be transferred. As long as you take me as an adopted son, and then voluntarily give up the surname of Drost and transfer the title of head of the family to me. Just give up the surname of Drost, and you don't need to die to transfer the Patron Elf. ”

The corners of Aihuas's mouth rose slightly, and he was tempting: "Anyway, you can't take the guardian elves of Avalon with the Sect to Startek, right?" That's just a matter of months...... You're safe here, aren't you? As for giving up the surname...... I'm not going to give it to the newspaper, and no one else will know, will I? ”

Seeing that Drost's gaze was tangled and hesitant, Ivas gave him no room to think.

He lazily closed his eyes and casually ordered, "Okay, go get the ritual paper." I say, you write. ”

“…… Yes, Mr. Crowley. ”

Drost finally made up his mind.

- Sell Diomedes to him.

I don't know what he's going to do with Diomedes...... However, if it is enough to threaten the life of the guardian elf or imprison the other party's freedom, the guardian contract will be automatically terminated. These are the words that Drost had warned him when he was a child.

…… Maybe "Aleister" will be killed by this. Drost thought darkly.

Even if he arrives at Star Antimony, he really won't need Diomedes, and he may even have to find a way to dispose of Diomedes...... But taking away such a valuable thing from his own hands still made his heart ache to the point of bleeding.

"It's not Mr. Crowley, it's Miss Crowley."

Ivas squinted his eyes and said leisurely, "'Aleister Crowley' is a woman. Don't make a mistake, if you write it wrong, the contract won't work. ”

"Yes, beautiful young lady."

Minister Droste respectfully said, "I'll come as soon as I go." ”

- What are you proud of,!

Seeing that he seemed to be out of danger and had suffered a heavy loss, Minister Droste said fiercely in his heart.

And Ivus just smiled silently and looked at Droste quietly.

That gaze made his scalp tingle - she couldn't read minds, could she?

Watching Drost leave the Queen's bed in a bit of embarrassment, Ivas walked slowly to the floor-to-ceiling mirror.

He stroked the mirror, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"I've got another powerful combat force."

Ivus said to himself: "Is this what it feels like to hold the Raiders for two weeks......

I have to say, it's a bit cool.

Soon, his soft palm turned into a fist and slammed lightly against the mirror.

Guardian Elf, Diomedes.

He didn't need to be defeated or killed at all.

- Because he is the highest resource that can be obtained from the NPC "Minister Drost" in the promotion ceremony!

Update complete!

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