Kingdom’s Bloodline Chapter 208: Ace

Chapter 704 Ace

"Emerald Legion, riot control mission!"

Getting the Duke's order, the Seychelles knight shouted the order.

"The first team clears the field first, and kicks out all the contestants who stand in the way! The second team surrounds the host stage, and the black armor below is a hard idea, leave him to me! The third team goes directly to the stage, Get rid of the man who claims to be a relative of the Duke, don't be too polite! The fourth to eighth teams, isolate the crowd, search for the accomplices, at any cost, be prepared to see blood!"

The Jade Sergeants under the stands echoed in unison, uniform, which made the guards surrounding Thales very nervous. Huaiya looked around worriedly, trying to find the gap between the lines of the team.

"No, Jen, wait!"

Heila stopped in desperation: "If you mobilize people to make things big, you will confirm Federico's accusation—"

"What qualifications do you have to speak?"

Jen En turned his head in an instant, his eyes were cold, and he moved between Thales and Hilley:

"For so many years, the only thing you are good at is running away from home!"

Hile's words froze.

But Jann ignored her, just stared at Federico in the distance, and reminded with a cold snort:

"Remember, Seychelles, if the prisoner resists..."

"Yes, my lord, there will be no mercy." Seychelles solemnly repeated the Duke's order, striding towards his team.

However, a hand suddenly put on Seychelles' shoulder, which gave him a serious pause.

"Believe me, old friend," Cassian appeared behind Seychelles with a worried expression, "for the sake of the Emerald City, now is not a good time for you to show your loyalty."

Seeing this scene, the emerald soldiers who were ready to go looked at each other hesitantly.

Hile and Thales both breathed a sigh of relief.

"You are no longer a member of the Emerald Legion, Cassian," Seychelles looked forward, but did not even look at his old friend, "Let go, or you will lose worse than last time."

After the words fell, Seychelles' posture remained unchanged, but Thales felt that the sin of the prison river jumped slightly!

The sergeants on standby had a premonition that something was wrong, and they approached one by one, forming a hidden siege.

"Maybe."

Cassien frowned slightly, but never let go:

"But it's better for me to lose alone than to lose a city."

At that moment, the two never faced each other, but Thales, who was watching, faintly hurt his eyes.

"Let me just say, they must have old grievances!" Behind Thales, D.D slapped his hands and said to his colleagues proudly.

Cassien's words made Seychelles frown, and he looked around the audience: All the audience in the arena were facing the Duke's stand, all pointing and discussing, the atmosphere was even worse than when watching the competition Be enthusiastic.

Seychelles hesitated for a few seconds, then looked at Duke Iris again.

"As I said, Seychelles," Zhan En didn't bow his head, keeping his eyes on Federico, "If there is someone blocking you..."

"Jane!" Hilley snapped.

"Jane, calm down!"

Thales pushed aside Wyatt, who wanted to pull him back behind him, and joined the conversation:

"Don't forget, you are still the Duke, and you are still the one who has the initiative and the advantage at the moment, and you are far from the point where you will die, and the guy over there is just a half-way candidate , talking nonsense—"

"That's why!"

Jane interrupted him politely:

"Suppressing him with lightning without leaving any future troubles, this is the simplest and most economical way!"

After he finished speaking, he was directly rude:

"And with all due respect, this is your shit!"

Thales was speechless for a moment.

Okay, this is Xiaohuahua, is the anger from before gone?

"I know, I know you've always had problems with me, but please, brother, calm down and get your sanity back!"

Hile's expression was tangled for a while, but she finally took a deep breath and made up her mind, and what she said made Zhan En frowned:

"The guests who will be chosen are not only your vassals, but also foreign ministers from the towns outside the city, nobles from the outer kingdoms, guests from the thirteen noble families, envoys from the other side of the sea, and businessmen with capital to travel far away. Travelers learn from people, including neighbors, allies, business partners, competitors of the Iris family..."

"There are still enemies." Thales couldn't help but add.

"Like you?" Jen En turned his head and glared at Thales, forcing the latter to raise his hand and back away.

The Jade Sergeants surrounding the stands and the Xinghu guards around Thales were already hostile to each other, and their swords were on the verge of breaking out. Seeing the conflict between their masters break out again, both sides quietly held down their weapons.

"And they are all waiting to see your show!"

Hile waved Thales to stop making trouble:

"Jane, they want to see what you're about to perform. It's a trivial public security matter that can be handled by following the rules..."

"It's still a big political storm that requires the mobilization of the army to suppress it." Thales added.

"So don't be caught--don't look at that brat anymore, I'm your sister!" Xi Lai looked angry, pulling Jen's murderous eyes back from Thales, "I said Where are you... So don't be tricked by the enemy anymore! Haven't you suffered enough?"

Facing the continuous persuasion from both sides, Zhan En said nothing, but his eyes were wide open and his breathing was short.

At this moment, the butler Ashford slowly walked up to the stands, and whispered a few words behind the Duke.

Zhan En's eyes moved, and he turned his head slightly.

Thales also turned his head, only to find that the nobles and vassals in the adjacent stands left their seats one after another. Zhan En sent his servants to greet him, some secretly summoned the guards to protect themselves, some were filled with righteous indignation and denounced the villain, some shouted slogans to save the king, and some even called out the name of Prince Thales loudly, but no matter what kind, order was maintained The security officers and the green hats were under great pressure.

The eyes of the entire arena are now focused on Zhan En alone.

Duke Iris took a deep breath and swallowed hard.

"See it?"

Hile nodded to Ashford, and said to his brother:

"He wished that you would send someone to arrest him and even kill him in full view! This is his purpose!"

Zhan En stared at his cousin, his eyes were tearing apart, and he didn't say a word.

"That's right, remember the duel between Anke Bailar and him?" Thales resisted the doubts in his heart and chimed in, "The enemy is forcing you to make a choice. The unrighteous duke who defaults to stigma, or—"

"Are you finished?"

Jen En interrupted him coldly:

"You care about us so much, Your Highness, I thought you were the Duke of South Bank!"

Thales couldn't help but have a meal.

On the other side, the confrontation between Seychelles and Cassian continued, and the surrounding atmosphere became more and more tense. The sergeants subconsciously pressed their weapons and prepared for battle. The unknown Xinghu guards were caught in the middle, uneasy, Make a plan to prioritize self-protection if the situation changes.

This strange scene aroused the curiosity and speculation of more viewers.

"Think about it, Jen, if they used misleading from the very beginning to get you to consciously or unconsciously cover up the murders, and use this as a basis to plant them on you..."

Thales had to bite the bullet and continue:

"Then we have to assume that, including the cover-up of the murder, all your subsequent reactions have been pre-calculated by them, including your so-called thunder method now! And they must have laid more traps waiting for you ahead! "

Jen En didn't speak, but his fists were clenched tightly.

"That's Federico! You grew up together, went to school together, and even shared a teacher!" Shiley nodded and warned, "He knows you too well! Remember that broken vase when you were young?"

Jane's expression moved slightly, he was still staring at Federico, but the anger in his eyes gradually subsided.

A few seconds later, under everyone's attention, the Duke of South Bank took a deep breath.

"Wait a while, Seychelles, let's see the situation first," Zhan En ordered softly, "And you, Cassian, let him go."

Under the stage, Cassian smiled slightly, and let go of the hand on Seychelles' shoulder. The latter frowned tightly, and finally waved unwillingly, signaling the sergeants who had completed the team to wait.

Healy breathed a sigh of relief, she nodded to Thales from an angle that her brother could not see.

"And..."

Seeing that there was something going on, Thales quickly changed the subject. He looked at Federico and expressed his doubts:

"From revenge and murder again and again, to misleading, to framing, all this Federico did was just to show up and accuse you at this very moment?"

Zhan En's eyes moved, and he slowly raised his head:

"What do you mean?"

"Anyway, I don't believe that's all there is to him. No, based on my knowledge of secret science, Federico must have someone behind him." Thales shook his head firmly, "He is quite dangerous, not just another An Anke Bailar who traded his life for justice.”

Jane narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

But at this moment, Federico spoke again and shouted to the entire arena:

"What's the matter, cousin, what are you still hesitating about?"

He looked at Zhan En and the Jade Legion who were ready to go, and laughed:

"Don't hurry up and urge your henchmen, whether it's the Emerald Legion, the Blood Bottle Gang, or the police officer, or a mercenary from somewhere, hurry up and smash my body into thousands of pieces, bury me in the sea, and save me. Cover up?"

Jen En frowned.

"Just like what you do to all dissidents - kill and silence, will the problem be solved?"

Federico's voice fell, the audience talked a lot, and the noise of the entire arena gathered together, becoming more and more chaotic.

More and more people are looking at the "green hats" all over the field—soldiers who focus on their duties and maintain order, while others are gearing up for an order from their superiors—and pay attention to their actions The weapon, with fear and anticipation in his eyes at the same time.

Zhan En's relaxed expression tightened again, and he frowned:

"Seychelles --"

But before the Duke's order had time to export, Federico on the host stage changed the subject:

"Then don't worry about it, I will do my best to help you!"

I saw Federico leaning out and declaring loudly to the audience:

"Listen up, Emerald City! Under the witness of the Goddess of the Sunset, I swear that the son of Sona Cavendir, Federico Cavendir, will be captured here without any resistance!"

Federico's voice fell, and Zhan En, Thales, and Xi Lai were all startled.

It's not just them, Seychelles, Cassian, Wyah... Countless people were stunned.

"Look, cousin!"

Federico roared: "For justice and truth, for justice and law, I dare to entrust my life to you!"

"It's just you, patricide coward, do you dare to look me in the eye in front of me, in front of the entire Emerald City, in the light of the setting sun and the bright moon? Do you dare? Jane Kevin Dill?"

In the next second, the discussion in the audience suddenly increased with a "wow", as if the snowball was getting bigger and bigger and finally burst.

"Is he telling the truth? Just get caught?"

"Don't, I'm still looking forward to a big battle or an assassination!"

"So stupid..."

"No, that's pretty smart..."

"What are you smart about? If I were Duke Zhann, I would take the opportunity to kill him with one knife, and it will be over..."

"Do you think the Duke is as stupid as you?"

"Don't dawdle, let's go!"

"Damn...that exit is not allowed to go, there are green hats guarding..."

"No, don't quarrel with them. In this situation, they can kill you with a single 'suspected traitor', and there is no reason to go..."

"Why is that? He wants...surrender?" Hille murmured.

"It's because he saw that you hesitated, and he no longer intends to kill him on the spot," Thales guessed, "So he changed his strategy and wanted to fight a protracted war of attrition?"

Zhan En's eyes were ups and downs, and his expression was uncertain.

"Cheat ghosts," Morgan said angrily in the lineup of Star Lake Guards, "The fugitive young master spent a lot of effort and added an extreme master to rush around to show his face on the host stage. 'Catch it without a fight'?"

"I don't believe it either," Glover agreed, "unless he makes the killer surrender first..."

But the zombie's words suddenly stagnated.

"It's strange." He asked puzzledly.

Everyone, including Thales, noticed something was wrong, and took a closer look:

I don’t know when, the black-armored warrior who once broke through all the way and escorted Federico to the host stage, and then guarded the stage as a guard...

It has long since disappeared without a trace.

"Where's the person? Where's the other person? Where's Lausanne II?" Miranda came to her senses. She climbed up the railing in two steps and looked at the empty steps under the presiding stage in the distance. She was shocked, "When did you disappear?"

In an instant, everyone, including the security officers and guards surrounding the presiding stage, burst into exclamations, as if they had just discovered that the enemy guarding in front of them had disappeared.

"I don't know, it's unbelievable," Paul said in disbelief, looking around, "I've been using the 'sky-view method' to pay attention to the movement over there. It is the best way to lock and target prey, and it stands to reason that it is impossible to suddenly lose the target..."

"It is 'reasonable'," Huai Ya took out his notebook and recorded solemnly, "but don't forget, everything about Lausanne II is against common sense."

Thales was also surprised when he saw this scene.

He just disappeared?

Strange and weird.

Is this planned?

"Wait, if you lose the protection of a master," Paul looked into the distance, thinking, "then this Federico..."

In the next second, the biggest obstacle was gone, and the security officers and guards under the host stage finally woke up as if they had just woken up from a dream, and instantly became a hundred times more energetic. To Federico!

Federico raised his hands cooperatively, but before he could kneel down, he was thrown down by several police officers, and countless beatings and suppressions ensued.

"Surrender now!"

"Drop your weapons!"

"Don't move!"

"Hands up!"

"Get off the megaphone!"

"Stay where you are!"

For a while, chaotic shouts and warnings came and went, passing through the microphone and spreading throughout the arena.

"I can break through the siege of the contestants all the way, and then knock down so many guards," Glover said with a gloomy face, looking at the several exits under the host stage, "That should be Lausanne II, right? That's all he is. Abandoning your employer and running with your tail between your legs?"

"The loyalty of a mercenary." Morgan poohed.

"Phew, it's thanks to him running away," D.D heaved a sigh of relief thankfully, and when he saw everyone's eyes, he shook quickly, arrogantly, "I mean, he actually taught him to run away! Otherwise we wouldn't have Let him go..."

"Then let's go after him now?" Nexi was full of interest and eager to try.

The rest of the people looked at each other, you look at the bandage on my body, I look at the wound on your hand, everyone turned their heads tacitly and remained silent.

"We should put His Highness's safety first." Miranda sighed.

"Ah, what about the honor of the guards? If it's scary, if Chief Mallos wakes up..." Nexi couldn't believe it.

"Actually," D.D interrupted him solemnly, "it is for the honor of the guard."

The crowd fell silent.

Soon, the figures of the police officers and guards covered the whole podium, and the **** iris flag on the podium was violently torn off, as if to indicate that the accident was coming to an end.

"Get down! Get down!"

"No, kneel!"

"Slow down, put your hands where I can see!"

"Catch him!"

"Hold and hold!"

"Tie it up!"

"Do you want to gag him?"

"No, there are so many people watching...don't fight!"

"We are police officers. According to the laws of the Emerald City, you have the right to defend yourself and be judged..."

The situation changed dramatically, arousing a new round of discussion among the audience, and the sound in the arena became chaotic and noisy again.

"I don't understand, this Master Federico made such a big deal," Paul asked many people's doubts, "but he just raised his hand and surrendered like this? That killer is his strongest thug, and he also guarantees safety. Is it the biggest bargaining chip? Just let it go so easily?"

Yes.

Thales also frowned: The opponent made a big noise in the arena and accused the current Duke of the most vicious and terrifying crimes, but now...

Get caught without a fight?

"No, on the contrary, he grabbed his biggest bargaining chip." Miranda looked at Federico in the distance, thinking.

"At least he saved his life." Glover said disdainfully.

"But..." Paul hesitated to speak.

But this doesn't make sense.

Thales nodded, and took his words from the bottom of his heart.

Yes, maybe Federico can save his life by doing this.

Under pressure, Zhan En will not kill him, at least not in public.

But doesn't he know that if he falls into Kongming Palace's hands like this, he has no chance of winning?

Thales turned his head subconsciously: Zhan En observed the situation on the field, his brows fluctuated, and he didn't know what to think.

"He really surrendered..." Xi Lai couldn't believe it, "Jen, what are you going to do?"

Jen En looked at the chaos on the host stage expressionlessly, but soon, he took a deep breath and calmly ordered:

"Seychelles, the mission is cancelled, let the Emerald Legion go back to their posts, and continue to maintain order."

Seychelles surprised:

"But my lord, this criminal has committed a heinous crime..."

"Call Second Lieutenant Cherki, let him lead the security officer out of the team, and bring the prisoner here," Zhan En did not allow him to retort, "Remember to pay attention to your quality, be gentle in your attitude and actions, and don't disturb the audience."

Seychelles hesitated to speak, but Cassian shook his head at him.

"Send your most capable tracker," Zhan En continued, "to chase the master who ran away, even if you can't catch him, you have to figure out his whereabouts."

Seychelles was silent for a few seconds, then turned around and called for orders.

"Ashford, let the host merchants work, appease the audience, and adjust the atmosphere. The election will not be decided, and it's time to prepare for the next game," Zhan En calmly issued orders one by one, "Also, summon the vassals and distinguished guests present, they need an explanation, or in other words, they need to 'correctly know' what happened here, rather than unnecessary suspicion."

The steward smiled and nodded.

"Very well, Jann." Seeing his brother recovering his senses, Hilley was quite relieved, "Don't forget who you are and who we are—don't let his nonsense affect you."

She took a deep breath:

"Remember: Kevin Dill is not killed by the enemy."

But Zhan En didn't say anything, he just glanced at his sister with complicated eyes.

"Then what are you going to do? Throw him into prison, or open sea?" Thales asked.

Jen turned around and gave him a gouging look.

"That guy, he thought he could ruin my reputation and incite the public, and he thought he had the biggest bargaining chip, so he dared to come from behind the scenes to the front of the stage." Zhan En's eyes were sharp, and he snorted coldly, "But he also forgot It is my biggest disadvantage."

Thales' eyes moved.

"This is Emerald City, and he walked into my chess game," Zhan En said coldly, "you have to abide by my rules."

Exactly.

Jane's rules.

Based on Zhan En's influence, control and dominance in the Emerald City for many years-whether it is a simple and crude execution order, a series of complex political and legal operations, or even an exquisite guidance and manipulation of public opinion, No matter how brilliant Federico's tongue is to instigate the public, no matter how well-reasoned and well-founded, he is bound to fail in the end.

This truth—Thales looked at Federico with a heavy heart—doesn't he know?

Why...surrender so simply?

In the arena, the host trembled and stood on the stage again, and reluctantly (thanks to the group of security officers standing in the audience) used his calm voice to remind the audience and players that the election will be interrupted for some reason. , and now start over.

But no one cares about martial arts competitions anymore.

The ranks of the police officers and the Emerald Legion re-flowed. They shouted back the crowd, maintained order, and opened a passage around the arena to **** the prisoner to the Duke's stand.

Federico, who was tied up, had a bruised nose and a swollen face. Every time the team escorting him passed a stand, the audience was extremely excited. People stood on tiptoes and stretched their necks, or yelled and crowded forward, eager to see The chief culprit of the election chaos.

The atmosphere seems to have returned to the time when the contestants were fighting fiercely before the accident happened.

On the way to escort, Federico was quiet and obedient, without yelling or protesting or struggling to resist, but as the team got closer, everyone in the Duke's stand became more and more nervous.

"Be alert! Watch out for the crowd!" Seychelles shouted, and the Emerald Legion responded in unison.

"Strange, he really didn't resist at all." D.D looked at Federico in the **** team and whispered to his companions.

"I didn't suddenly throw an alchemy ball to surprise the audience." Huai Ya was engrossed.

"There are no assassins coming out." Glover scanned his surroundings vigilantly.

"There is no accomplice who has been ambush for a long time." Morgan said.

"Among the heavyweight audience, there was no one to respond and stir up emotions." Paul paid attention to the aristocratic stands.

"There are no turning points, no accidents, and it's even more boring than the stage play in the Temple of the Night." Nexi sighed in disappointment.

"So, the fugitive young master has done so much, just to yell at the host stage and pour dirty water on the duke?" Morgan said disdainfully.

"Then he is too naive," Paul said, "No matter how serious the incident is, once he is caught by the Emerald Legion, he will have nothing to do."

"Stupid," Glover shook his head, "Hiding in the dark is his greatest strength, but now, he is at the mercy of the Emerald City..."

"But he still looks confident. I always feel that there is something wrong." Wyatt rubbed his notebook.

"Hey, everyone in the Kevin Dill family is like this," D.D shrugged, "I suspect they have an ancestor's precept: no matter how panicked their hearts are, their faces will always be paralyzed."

"Unless he has a backup." Miranda said suddenly.

All the guards turned to her.

Looking at Federico, Miranda said seriously: "It's worse, but also a more powerful ace."

Huai Ya was thoughtful: "Even if he is captured by the Emerald Legion and sent to prison, he is not afraid at all. He has a trump card of fearlessness?"

Exactly.

Thales, who was listening silently, was equally skeptical.

A trump card.

"So..." Paul mused, "Where is that trump card? How to play it?"

Miranda shook her head.

"Don't know."

Miranda reminded everyone in Fort Star Lake:

"But this matter must have been planned for a long time, he will not admit defeat easily, even if he raises his hand to surrender, there may be something strange in it."

Exactly.

After listening to their words, Thales looked around.

He wants to find some familiar figure, or smell the familiar conspiracy.

It's never that simple.

According to experience, Federico must have more bargaining chips, bigger plots, and more powerful means.

The killer weapon that is enough to knock down Zhan En.

It's not just an appearance, an accusation, and a banner.

In this way, it is in line with the style of Kessel and Kingdom Secret.

Just, where?

What is it?

On the other side, after going through numerous checkpoints, all the vassals and nobles of the Emerald City, including many heavyweight VIPs, were invited to the Duke's stand. Thales and Jann had to restrain their subordinates, put their swords in their sheaths, and put their swords on their backs. Blade, strive to create a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere.

"I'm sorry, the family feud spread outside, which spoiled everyone's interest."

Jen turned around, faced the guests, and smiled:

"The Emerald City is extremely sorry for this."

The Duke spoke in a gentle and friendly manner, and the vassals and guests looked at each other in blank dismay.

"It's okay, Lord Duke," the first person to speak was a member of the Immortal Council, Sanguine Yannick, who smiled gracefully and set the tone for the incident, "Who doesn't have a few black sheep?"

His words were echoed by many people.

"The situation in Emerald City is very good, prosperous and prosperous, and the external forces are jealous when they see it," an old direct vassal snorted, "of course the buzzing of flies and mosquitoes is indispensable."

"The most sacred Talal has a saying, family ugliness should not be avoided, then one should be a close relative, one should never hide one's mistakes, one should be a close friend," the envoy from Congzhong City replied humbly, "Our Dusu Antaral and His Excellency the Duke Intersection is irreversible, a little episode, nothing to worry about."

"Actually, I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was much more interesting than the blowing and fighting in previous years." Hasha, the special envoy of the Tyrannian trading nation, hugged his concubine and laughed loudly. "Of course, I need my country's help. Yes, Duke, just say it! Or, at the tariff meeting tomorrow..."

"Lack of law and order is our city's fault," Zhan En interrupted him in time, with a smile on his face, "The relevant departments are following up to remedy it, everyone, please stay safe."

Facing these guests, Zhan En comforted them one by one, and responded earnestly, without leaking any words, as if the turmoil just now did not exist.

Thales frowned again and again.

"It seems that no matter whether it is a vassal, a partner, or even a competitor," Miranda frowned, "whether they are high-sounding or have ulterior motives, they have no reason to support a long-lost, who has been on the run for many years. After a rebellious party with no power and no profit.”

"Not to mention the trial hall, security hall, and city hall in the city..." Paul sighed, "This young master of Kevin Dill, his incitement and accusations are feeble. No, in fact, the moment he put down his weapon and sent away the bodyguards, he would have lost."

Yes.

Thales fell into deep thought.

Federico, did he really lose?

If he is really what he thinks, he is here to bring down Zhan En...

Is that the only way?

Then what is he waiting for?

What else has the secret department prepared?

What else is Kessel V planning to do?

A higher decree? Unexpected evidence? Overwhelming public opinion? The mole who sneaked inside? A foreign enemy with soldiers pressing down on the border?

Or something else?

What is the bargaining chip that can make him come back in one fell swoop?

While Thales was thinking hard, Federico was finally brought to the Duke's stand smoothly and steadily.

"How are you going to deal with him, my lord?" Tanganga, the captain of the Seawolf Fleet, stared at Federico who was getting closer, grinning and gearing up, "Let me tell you, leave it to me, and take it to the sea Go see the eternal whale..."

"The Emerald Celebration is a great day, let's have fun," Zhan En smiled and spread his hands, responding to the guests, "Everyone, who said I'm going to kill someone?"

He turned around and stepped down the steps, heading towards Federico in the audience.

"On the contrary, I want to give him the treatment he deserves." The Jade Sergeants cleared a path among the crowd and let Jann walk towards the prisoner. "After all, he is also considered Kevin Dill, with the blood of iris , and become a citizen of Emerald City.”

Amidst the approval and approval of the vassals and guests, Thales and Xilai glanced at each other, and also stepped down the steps.

Seeing Seychelles and Cassian accompanying the two Kevin Dills, Huai Ya was startled, and quickly called everyone to follow Thales, formed a formation, and tried to put on a princely ostentation.

"Long time no see, Fede."

Under the gaze of all the guests and even the entire arena, Zhan En looked down at Federico, who was kneeling on the ground and tied tightly, with no possibility of struggling:

"You've lost weight."

The blood-stained Federico wanted to get up, but was held down by the guard behind him. He smiled:

"If you die once, cousin, you will find that losing weight is actually not that difficult."

Looking at the prisoner in front of him, Xi Lai hesitated again and again, and finally couldn't help but ask:

"Fad, why are you...?"

Federico turned his head.

"Ah, Cecilia, innocent and naive sister. You really have grown up a lot, haven't you," he said with a mocking smile, "you are slim and graceful, waiting to become another Kevin Dill Queen?"

Healy frowned:

"I thought you were dead."

"Then you think you are right. Oh, Your Highness Thales," Federico turned to Thales, his eyes lit up, "I have been admiring the name for a long time, and I will see you at last... Please accept my thanks, thank you Endless!"

With all his strength, he bowed awkwardly in a kneeling position.

Thales' eyes moved:

"Why? You and I have never met before."

Federico laughed uncontrollably—compared to Jann's polite and perfect smile, Federico's laugh was even more insolent.

"Indeed, but without the blessing of Your Highness, I'm afraid I'll never return to the Emerald City," he said with burning eyes, "Of course I would like to thank you very much."

"Master Zhan En!"

One of the patriarchs of the Thirteen Noble Families, Earl Lasia of Zedi came out more and more, full of righteous indignation, especially special:

"As far as I know, Federico Kevin Dill is a traitor. He escaped death back then, but he is still stubborn and hard to change his nature! My lord, please order this thief immediately!"

Federico snorted in disdain:

"A traitor also has the face to criticize others?"

Earl Lacia's complexion changed, and he cursed loudly, but was held back by the eldest son.

Jane comforted the count, but his eyes wandered, looking at the two girls behind Count Lacia.

In the next second, the two girls looked at each other and raised their heads solemnly:

"Kasha Karabyan, please protect the Duke and use severe punishments to set the record straight."

"Qina of the Twin Towers and Long Swords, I suggest to Mr. Zhan En, cut the grass and roots, and don't be soft-hearted."

The two serious sisters had shrewd eyes, raised their hands, and opened two folding fans in tacit understanding, one book "obedience to orders", and one inscription "loyalty".

Thales heard Xi Lai beside him humming disdainfully.

Seeing the two vassal families express their views, Zhan En finally smiled.

"Ha, the wisdom is on the left, the long sword is on the right," Federico sarcastically said, "and Karabyan is always in the middle. Do you know what it looks like—a grass on the wall."

Karabyan's twins are nonchalant, with nearly identical smiles.

"Enough, Federico Kevin Dill."

Zhan En called out his cousin's name with a dignified air.

"As a criminal who absconded by feigning death, you have the courage to surrender yourself, which is admirable, but on the other hand, you are stubborn and persistent..."

"Are you finished, cousin, Master Zhan En?"

Federico interrupted him with disdain on his face: "Should I go to the prison through a process, or go directly to the high seas on a boat?"

Jane's expression tightened.

"In the name of the setting sun, the king, and the ancestor of Kevin Dill, the Emerald City will find out the truth of what you are complaining about, whether it is the doubts about the death of Uncle Sona or the murders in the past few days, and the entire Under the witness of the kingdom, I will give you justice and the fairest trial."

"Judgment? You, cousin, are you going to judge me?" Federico snorted, as if he had heard the most absurd thing.

"It's not me, it's the Emerald City."

Zhan En said coldly: "Whether it was instigating riots eleven years ago and causing countless disasters, or being stubborn and causing endless chaos eleven years later."

Federico laughed out loud:

"Why don't you kill me now?"

Jen shook his head:

"Don't worry, you will get what you deserve - Emerald City has its own laws, and people with ulterior motives are not allowed to use illegal actions to reverse corruption."

There was a voice of agreement among the vassals.

Federico laughed when he heard what Jann said.

"I know, I know why you are so proud, so sure of winning, cousin..."

He slowly scanned everyone in front of him:

"Because I have finally fallen into your hands, in your prison, in your court, in your official office, and in the power system that you built with all your strength to overwhelm the sky."

Federico bawled:

"You have legal, compliant and extremely hypocritical means to deal with me, turning black and white to plant blame, and I cast myself into the trap, with no chance of winning. I can only be indisputable and completely defeated."

He struggled to stand up, but was knocked down by the guards again and again, and in the end he could only roar angrily:

"And as long as Jann Cavendir is still the lord of the city, the Duke of the South Bank, and the owner of the iris, the trial against me will not be fair!"

Looking at Federico's appearance, Thales felt even more puzzled.

What is he doing?

There is no justification, no counterattack, and no threat...

Some are just...

A sad complainer?

Jane smiled.

"I understand that no criminal admits to his crimes any more than a son believes his father is a bad man, but alas, everyone has to pay for what they do."

Zhann was unhurried and well-founded, which made Federico's incoherent speech seem to be avoiding crime.

"Ha, in the Emerald City, it's important to talk about majestic methods and serious schemes," Paul shook his head in the team, sarcastically in a low voice, "Who can beat the emerald city lord himself who is a high-ranking and powerful person?"

Yes.

Thales nodded silently in his heart as he watched Jann's handling and characterization of Federico.

One person against one city, how could it be possible not to lose?

"That's it? It's over?" Nexi couldn't believe it. "But the so-called killing the father and seizing the throne, and framing the blame, no one cares? The Duke's reputation in people's hearts..."

"Duke Jann has been in power for many years, and his rule is stable. But people are always forgetful, short-sighted, self-interested, and realistic." , have to bear it, then time will dilute everything."

"Please, don't be disappointed, be happy," D.D beamed, "At least we don't have to worry about how to lead His Highness out of the Emerald City."

At this moment ~IndoMTL.com~ Miranda suddenly said:

"I found it."

Huai Ya looked back for a moment: "What?"

"Ace." Miranda replied simply.

Everyone in the Xinghu Guard turned their heads in unison.

"Yes, his trump card," Miranda stared at Federico with a solemn expression, "the trump card that can cause fatal damage to Duke Iris."

"Really?"

D.D became interested and asked in a low voice, "Where? An assassin? A witness? Or a shocking scandal..."

"The only problem is..."

Miranda ignored him, but began to check the weapon on her own:

"That trump card, do you want to be revealed."