Chapter 17: The Scapegoat (Part II)
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By the time Huey followed the Marquis of Neppleton to his Marquis' Palace, Neppleton had lost his previous arrogance.
Although he still had some difficulty in face, Neppelton was much more polite when he spoke, but he still maintained the arrogance characteristic of the nobility.
"Huygler, this is the Marquis's Palace. Feller is in his room now, and my servants will take you there. I'm going to change my clothes, I'll be over later. The Marquis of Neppleton said this and left.
As for the attitude of the Marquis of Neppelton, Huey did not care.
It's not the first time he's dealing with these big nobles, he knows that they are a bunch of greedy and afraid of death, strong on the outside, and strong on the outside, if Xiuyi's essence is a businessman, then the essence of these nobles is a robber. In their eyes, the equality they give you is already a kind of preferential treatment.
So Huey said to the Neppelton man, "Take me to your young master's room." ”
He planned to heal the young master's hand and leave immediately.
He didn't know that at this time, the Marquis of Blatter had also come to the Marquis of Nepleton's mansion at this time.
"Are you sure so?" said the Marquis of Neppleton, somewhat surprised at what the Marquis of Blatter had told him.
"That's true, Your Majesty said to me personally, he was willing to exchange his ten years of life for those technologies, but it's a pity that Huigler didn't let go......" Marquis Blatter had a look of embarrassment on his face.
"Why is this happening? Your Majesty can go straight to it. ”
"No, you must know that His Majesty Isado and His Majesty are very good friends. When His Majesty Isa invited Siegler to come, he swore in the name of the patriarch of the Scourge Church and in the name of the gods that the Sierra Empire and the Scourge Church would not take any coercive action against him. This means that as long as Huy Egler doesn't nod his head, we can't get any technology from him, except for the things for which we've already paid a huge price. ”
"Then Your Majesty ......"
"Your Majesty is very distressed, you know that there is a treasure mountain in front of you, but you can't dig it, what kind of taste it feels like, right?"
"Yes, I can fully understand that, that's why Huigler dares to be so arrogant, he is relying on the protection of Isado's crown. In my opinion, His Majesty Isa is too merciful, and in fact, even if we do not say anything about it, who will know. ”
"That being said, but who is going to do it? Your Majesty cannot openly order...... Who called them good friends? Marquis Blatter had a look of distress on his face: "That's the way it is, what could have been simple has become complicated by this. As long as we catch that kid and torture him, it's easy to get all the content we want. There's no one in this world who isn't afraid of death, right?"
"Of course, if that kid falls into my hands, I promise he'll tell you everything. ”
"Unfortunately, we don't have that order. Even though His Majesty is so eager to get those technical ......," Marquis Blatter had endless regret in his eyes.
Perhaps thinking that it was too much, the Marquis of Blatter bowed to the Marquis of Neppelton: "Ah, I came to see if your son's hand has been healed, and since you have just returned, then I will leave first." Please notify me as soon as there is good news. With the gods above, your son will surely recover. ”
"Thank you for your concern, Marquis Blatter. ”
Seeing off Blatter, Neppleton walked around his room with his hands behind his back.
Blatter had just made it clear.
His Majesty the Emperor wanted those techniques, those techniques that only Huy Igler had. But considering the intention of the patriarch Isa Duo, he could not openly give such an order. That would most likely lead to a rupture between the royal family and the church.
But as an imperial official, if you want to get to the top, sometimes you have to learn to share the worries and solve problems for the master. There are many things that you can do without His Majesty the Emperor saying it himself. You don't necessarily need His Majesty the Emperor to give an order before you can do it. Sometimes the emperor only needs to reveal the slightest hint of meaning, and you have to understand it immediately, and then do it yourself. Of course, this kind of behavior without permission is likely to attract the emperor's scolding, but secretly, he will be very happy with your understanding. He may give you some painless punishment on the surface, but in the end he will give you very substantial benefits, such as promotion.
The position of Marquis of Neppleton has been done for too long, but it is a pity that he is the Minister of Law, in charge of the laws of the country, although he is in a high position, but unfortunately this position is not easy to achieve. The easiest places to make political achievements are always the key departments such as war and finance. Therefore, it has always been difficult for the marquis to have the opportunity to go further in his career.
But today, it seems that God has given him a chance.
The kid who made His Majesty the Emperor restless is in his own house at the moment.
He is preparing for treatment for his son.
He was alone, and without any preparation.
Neppelton's eyes narrowed.
Maybe...... Is this a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions?
Even if His Majesty Isa knew about it, since it was not His Crown's own order, he would not be considered to have broken his oath. In the same way, as long as he can get those skills, then all faults will cease to exist, and what awaits him will be a great reward from the emperor.
Thinking of this, Neppelton shook his bell, and a servant walked in.
"Go and get a few of them over to Bicombe, be quick, and gather all the family warriors secretly. Inform me as soon as the guest has healed Master Ferrer's injuries. ”
"Yes, sir. ”
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The potion was applied to Ferrer's hands, making him feel a little itchy.
He wanted to scratch it.
Huey held his hand and said, "Don't move, that's the feeling that must arise when new flesh is born." Rest assured, just lie down for a day and you'll be fine. ”
Feller struggled to sit up: "Huygler, I am very grateful that you healed my hand, but I want to tell you that when my hand is healed, I will still challenge you, I will duel with you and defend the dignity and glory of my Neppelton family!"
"I don't need your gratitude, if you come to me again, I'll break both of your legs, and promise to break them to the point that I can't heal them. If I'm in a good mood, maybe I'll throw you in the corral and watch you roll in the dung pit. Huey gave Ferrer a vicious warning, and the boy turned pale with fright.
Looking at Feller's horrified appearance, Xiu Yi chuckled: "Look, you are not as brave as you think, and you still lack much experience and exercise. ”
As he spoke, he walked out of the room.
One of the servants was already waiting in front of the door, and when he saw Xiu Yi coming out, he stepped forward and said respectfully to Xiu Yi, "The master's order, if the young master's injuries are healed, please come and sit in his study." He would like to thank you personally. For this purpose, he specially prepared some small gifts. ”
"Oh?" said Huey, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes. The servant replied, "My lord said that you would be interested in the gift." ”
Huey was surprised.
If his feelings were not wrong, before the Marquis of Neppelton took him to his son's treatment, he still had a full opinion of himself, how could it be that after only this moment, the Marquis had suddenly become so hospitable?
Xiu Yi thought for a moment and said to the servant, "Young Master Ferrer's injury has just been treated, isn't the Marquis going to come and have a look?"
The servant replied, "Sir made a move, and the Marquis was naturally very relieved. ”
Huey's face sank.
"Is that so? He muttered to himself, lowered his head and thought about it, he nodded and said, "Since the adults are so polite, you can lead the way." ”
The servant led Xiui to the depths of the Marquis's Palace.
Huey watched boredly as he followed the servant, and he noticed that he had met no one along the way.
When he came to a long corridor, he casually asked the servant, "The Marquis's Mansion is so big, there should be many subordinates, right?"
The servant immediately had a proud look on his face: "Of course. The Nepleton family numbered hundreds of servants alone. ”
"Hundreds of servants......" Xiu Yi nodded, "If that's the case, there should be at least two gardeners in a garden, right?"
"It's four. The servant replied.
"It's funny. Huey said. He stood at one end of the corridor and looked at the garden in the distance: "If there are four gardeners, why don't I see a single one in that garden?"
The servant was stunned and replied with some alarm: "They...... They may be going to ...... Something else. You know, there's always a lot going on at the Marquis' Palace. ”
"I see. Huey nodded.
He suddenly jumped out of the corridor and walked towards the garden, and said at the same time: "These flowers are very beautiful, some of them have never been seen in Peking University 6, I want to appreciate them." ”
The servant was a little anxious: "Sir, the master is still waiting for you in the study." ”
"There's no rush. Hue said as he walked through the garden.
Suddenly, his hand stretched out, grabbed a handful in front of a flower, and then clenched his fist in front of the servant and said, "Guess what I caught?"
"What?" the servant did not understand.
Huey's hand flickered, and a small bee buzzed out of his palm.
"A bee. Hue had a smug smile on his face, as if he was proud of his actions.
"A bee?" the servant was a little dizzy.
"And more than one. Xiu Yi said very seriously, and with a movement of his right hand, he actually grabbed a few more little bees and released them.
"It's weird, I didn't see them at all. The servant couldn't figure out what was going on. Why didn't he see any bees flying here beforehand.
Hue winked at the servant, "It's weird? You should know that a magician can always see a lot of things that others can't see, and can do things that others can't. ”
"Are you a magician?" exclaimed the servant.
"Yes, do you need proof?" Huey's wrist flipped, and a crystal ball suddenly appeared in his palm.
His gaze swept slightly over the crystal ball, a sarcastic smile in his eyes.
With a slight movement of the wrist, the crystal ball disappears.
The servant admired Huey's hand, but fortunately he did not forget his mission: "Uh...... Dear Mr. Glare, I don't think we should be a few little bees here. You know, it's a very rude thing to keep a marquis waiting for a long time. The servant cautioned Huey.
"You're right, so I'm not going to keep him waiting too long. Hue said, but continued to linger among the flowers.
He approached a flower to smell its scent, and then he came to another large cluster of flowers, stopping to admire the bright colors of the plants. He gently touched the petals with his fingers, as if he loved these beautiful flowers, and the seeds of plants fell out of his palms.
Everywhere I went, some seeds were sprinkled on the ground.
The servant waited anxiously, but did not dare to urge, but Xiui walked about as if he were strolling in his own garden.
He wandered around for a long time before he said to the servant, "I've seen it all, so let me go." ”
The servant wiped his sweat and then led Xiui to the study.
The Marquis of Neppleton was already waiting for Huey in his study.
Seeing Huey coming, the Marquis burst out laughing heartily: "Thank you very much, Mr. Glaire, for healing my son's hand. ”
"I am very grateful that I hurt your son. ”
"Oh, that's all in the past. The Marquis waved his hands, as if he had completely forgotten everything in his previous life: "How can I account for those minor misunderstandings with such a distinguished guest as you? ”
"Honorable guest?" Huey looked at the Marquis, "Lord Neppelton, do you know who I am?"
"Of course. The Marquis's expression became serious: "Xiu Igler, the genius who turned the Reims Empire upside down, I heard that you have obtained the alchemical inheritance of the entire Lance Empire and Electra, and you are the only person in this world who can make teleportation circles and spatial rings." ”
"There's one thing you're wrong about. ”
"What?" said the Marquis.
"The teleportation circle and the space ring are known to me, not from anyone. ”
Jazz was stunned for a moment and burst out laughing, "That's right, as I said, you're an extraordinary genius. Then ......" the Marquis stood up and poured a glass of red wine for Huey himself: "A toast to your genius, to your generosity, to be able to come to Nanda 6." ”
"Thank you, but I don't want to drink yet. Huey declined the Marquis's persuasion.
"It's just a drink. The Marquis's attitude was extremely courteous: "It should be me to make amends for the rudeness I have done to you before." ”
The glass was brought to Xiuyi's side, bright red as blood.
Xiu Yi looked at the red wine and finally nodded, "Okay then." ”
He raised the red wine and drank it down.
Seeing Huey drink the wine, Neppelton breathed a sigh of relief.
He sat back in his seat, his tone suddenly turning cold, "So, Mr. Huyglier, should you make proper amends in view of the harm you have done to my son?"
"I thought I had made amends, that I had healed your son's hand. ”
"That's not enough. The Marquis of Neppelton replied: "My son's heart has been struck, and his spirit and ** have endured great pain, and in addition to my family, which has never been disrespected by Neppleton, is an ancient and long-standing family. Your actions have also hurt the dignity and glory of my family. ”
"Is that so?" Xiu Yi nodded, "So how are you going to make up for me?"
"It stands to reason that you can only compensate with your life, given the damage you have done to a nobleman. But for the sake of your timely remedy, I want to give you a chance. ”
"What chance?"
"As we know, you are the only person in the world who knows how to teleport the circle and the spatial ring. As long as you are willing to hand over all the alchemy you know, then this matter will be written off, what do you think?"
"Sounds pretty good. Xiui shrugged, "It's just good for you." So, what if I refuse?"
The Marquis of Neppelton's face sank: "You'd better be cautious about choosing to reject these two words, I don't like to be rejected." Huey Gler. Maybe I should tell you something, the glass of wine you drank...... I poisoned you. ”
Huey's face became strange.
He looked down at himself, as if to examine his body, but his pale face betrayed him, revealing the panic in his heart. Neppelton looked smug and laughed.
What kind of bullshit turned the Reims Empire upside down, and Huy Glaire was not captured by him?
He didn't even need a samurai.
Raising his head, Xiu Yi looked at the Marquis of Nepleton coldly: "There is a question I don't understand, Lord Nepleton, I don't know if you can give me an answer." ”
"Say, if I'm in a good mood, I'll answer you. Neppleton said casually, and he could tell that the kid was feigning his composure.
"What made you dare to attack me? I'm a guest invited by Isadore, aren't you afraid of his wrath? Or is this what he ordered at all?"
"No, no one instructed me. Neppelton shook his head, "But there are some things that you don't need to be instructed to do. As long as I catch you and force you to hand over the alchemy you have, then I will do a great job for the Empire. His Majesty Isa may be angry, but so what? I have done great things for the Empire! I have done it for the good of my country, and he cannot do anything to me. ”
"So it's just your personal behavior?"
"Of course. ”
"That's a lot easier. Huey nodded.
"What?" said Neppelton.
"I said that would be much easier. Since no one directly instructs you to do so, it means that there will be no public support from any side until your action is complete. One thing you are right about is that if you succeed in catching me and forcing me to hand over all the alchemy, you have a good chance of becoming a hero of the Empire, but have you ever thought about what if you can't force me to do alchemy?"
Neppelton's heart shuddered.
Xiu Yi already sneered: "If you catch me and you don't get anything, what will be the consequences? Kill me? Then you will lose even what you already have." Am I right? So you don't dare to kill me. ”
"You!" Neppleton was furious, but Huey was right, he didn't dare kill Huey.
If Xiui really died, then he would be the first to be unlucky. His Majesty's wrath will wipe the entire House of Nepulton from the empire.
And Huey pointed it out astutely.
However, the next moment, Xiu Yi said, "But this is not the worst. The worst case scenario is that you attack me, but you don't succeed, and you let me run away. What would be the consequences? It would most likely lead me to flee NT6 and lead to a complete rupture of my relationship with the Serra Empire and the Church of the Scourge. Considering the serious consequences behind this incident, I guess maybe your Imperial Majesty will use your death to appease my anger!"
Speaking of this, Xiu Yi slowly stood up: "Unfortunately, what happened to you is precisely the worst situation...... You didn't really catch me. ”
Neppelton was startled: "You, how can you still move? This can't be! You've already drunk ......."
"The Eclipse Juice, a tyrannical and terrible poison, makes those who take it immobile and paralyzed like mud. Huey replied lightly.
The Marquis of Nepleton screamed, "You know?"
Xiu Yi looked at the Marquis with some amusement: "Why don't I know? You actually poisoned an alchemist...... Oh my God, this is ridiculous. Xiu Yi put his hand on the table and let his face be as close to the Marquis of Neppleton as possible: "I think your lord you don't know me well enough, don't you know that in addition to being proficient in alchemy in space spells, my best alchemy is pharmacy? You even used the Spirit Eclipse Grass against me? You might as well just pour me some wine to have some effect......"
As he spoke, Huey raised his hand, pressed down on Neppelton's neck, and slammed into the bookcase.
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