Kingdom’s Bloodline Chapter 237: Hidden Murder

The Earl of Zedi, Aitchison Lasia and his eldest son were sitting in the study in a hurry. They were wearing simple but durable hunting clothes, and they hadn't even untied the straps on their legs.

"When Your Highness wrote, we were hunting outside the city, and the journey was far away, so we had no time to go back to the house and change into formal clothes to see him," Earl Acheson coughed, "It's really a sin to be so rude."

The earl's eldest son nodded slightly.

The second prince behind the desk waved his hand.

"The Lasia family believes in the Qiulanzi branch of the Sunset Temple. It is simple and hardworking, and it is simple and ascetic. How could I not know it? How can I blame it?"

Thales didn't look up, he was flipping through a thick book of "Memorabilia of the Princes of the South Bank" with relish, and the page stopped on a family tree with a painting of a four-winged monitor lizard.

"It's also because I sent out the invitation in a hurry... Ah, I didn't notice it before. It turns out that the Lashia family has a glorious history and outstanding achievements. Can it be traced back to the founding of the stars?"

Lacia and his son looked at each other.

Thales turned to the next page with relish, unfolding the history of the Lacia family:

Six hundred years ago, the Sea of ​​End was not established long ago. The swamp forest south of the Emerald City was located in a remote location with complicated terrain. There was also stubborn resistance from various tribes in the swamp with lizards as totems, so the kingship was not smooth. , the decree is difficult to pass.

At that time, John the Black Eyed, who was good at fighting, was leading his army in the Northern Expedition to Exeter. After receiving the news that Zedi was disobedient, he rejected the request of his subordinates to fight angrily. On the contrary, Black Eye unexpectedly, A little-known and powerless food supervisor was dispatched to the disobedient Zedi.

With little backup, the little official took the king's order and went deep into the swamp with his four sons.

In the first year, he never came back, and there was no news from Zedi.

Two years later, a letter was sent from the Ze region: various tribes began to send envoys to the king's capital, and successively proclaimed their vassals.

Within five years, the little official was granted the title of knighthood, built a fort in the center of the swamp, opened up wasteland, opened up villages and established towns.

In the past ten years, the four most powerful tribes in Zedi have all declined successively due to mutual hatred.

Thirty years later, the population of the marsh increased greatly, and the people all obeyed the banner of the lord, knew the majesty of the king, and spurned the barbaric and **** past.

At this point, the Ze area has truly and thoroughly become the territory of the stars.

Conceited and harsh like John I, he also laughed at his mistress on the throne and then sighed: "The marsh monitor has no teeth or claws, but it hides murderous intentions!"

In this way, the former grain supervisor and the newly named Earl of the Marsh, "Monitor" Bodman Lasia, used the four-winged monitor as a writer's emblem and the king's golden mouth ("Marsh Giant") lizard, hidden murderous intent") as a tribal language, creating a foundation and family in the swamp.

Although there have been many ups and downs in the past few hundred years-he suffered heavy losses in the civil war between the two stars, almost wiped out his family in the continental war, once led the princes with the blade to attack each other, and almost lost his position in the Red King period Winning the title was once named and reprimanded by the virtuous monarch as an example of nepotism in the famous "General Rules for the Selection of Officials in the Kingdom"-but you are a thirteenth noble family, and the Lasia family, who was granted the title of real power earl, has finally passed down to this day, and attended the nineteenth stone of the Hall of Stars seat.

"Tsk tsk, it's really amazing. I managed to turn around among the lizard tribes, and conquered the land without a single soldier." Thales said with emotion, "If I were Heimu, I would just put Forget about sending the 'Giant Lizard' to Exeter, then maybe the double-star cross flag is flying over Longxiao City today..."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for teaching us the history of our family's fortune," Earl Acheson interrupted impatiently, "but I guess, you invited us this time because of Kevin..."

"Although Your Highness is lenient, I have to say it," the eldest son of the earl suddenly said, holding Aitchison down, "Father, I blame you for insisting on chasing that wild boar, so we didn't even have time to prepare for a change of clothes." , It’s really rude.”

"Um, I'm... well, well, good son, you are the heir, and you are right." Earl Aitchison backed down embarrassingly.

The earl's eldest son nodded.

Thales watched in amazement.

"Look, Your Highness, he just has such a bad temper," Earl Acheson said helplessly, "It's useless to beat and scold him. If you don't get oil and salt, it will just make people angry."

It's so oily and salty.

Maybe it has no teeth or claws.

Thales had to start the topic by himself:

"Very well, do you know why I invited you here?"

"Your Highness, please clarify." The earl's eldest son said respectfully.

OK.

Looks like he's going to have to be that **** guy.

Thales sighed:

"A few days ago, Jann was accused in the general election. You, Earl Acheson, stood up for the Duke and condemned Federico loudly..."

Earl Aitchison frowned at first, but puffed out his chest when he heard the words.

"In the subsequent chamber, you first insisted that Zhan En return to the Kongming Palace, and then supported Xi Lai to rule on his behalf..."

The earl's eldest son remained motionless.

"I heard that you have recently been contacting some adults who are thinking about Zhan En's old love, and want to gather voices and take back the 'South Bank of the South Bank'?"

Thales put down the book, frowned and shook his head:

"This series of actions is really, alas, very embarrassing to me."

Lassia and his son looked at each other, their faces darkened.

But as the thirteen noble families, they are not so easy to submit.

"I know what you are going to do, Your Highness."

Earl Aitchison suppressed his blushing, and hummed:

"Hmph, I know, now the whole Emerald City is rumored that you and Duke Jann and his sister had a complete falling out, and you were even beaten up by the brothers and sisters together... It is conceivable, Now you're either going to kill them, or you're going to die—"

"But the Lasia family also has our dignity." The eldest son of the earl said in a deep voice, interrupting his father's unrestrained speech.

Earl Aitchison nodded with a hum:

"Yes, if you want to force us to change doors and betray Duke Jann, that's absolutely impossible..."

Thales resisted touching the wound on his face, and interrupted:

"The iris flower was robbed, and it is so desolate, but the earl is still loyal. It is really touching."

Earl Aitchison pouted:

"That is, the four-winged monitor lizard and the iris have a deep friendship for hundreds of years, and they advance and retreat together..."

"I didn't ask you to change your court," Thales closed the "Memorabilia of the Princes of the South Bank" calmly, "I just think it's a little strange."

The earl and his son were startled.

"Dear Earl Acheson, you were filled with righteous indignation and roared out of composure at the general election venue," Thales said softly, "but let me recall, if you hadn't shouted and shouted as the Earl voice, Federico may not be able to find the words to continue, and the audience's reaction is far from being so enthusiastic."

Earl Aitchison only felt his eyelids twitch.

"Later, you became the leader in the meeting hall where the city lord was elected, and you were the first to speak out in support of Zhan En and against my ruling," Thales continued, "but because your attitude of confrontation with the royal family was too clear and radical, with As for making sympathizers hesitant to speak out, it actually aroused protests from many opponents..."

The eldest son of the earl who was sitting at the bottom became more serious when he heard this.

"As for you at this time - I have just been punished by Zhan En's brothers and sisters, and I am getting angry - link up with all the forces loyal to Zhan En in the South Bank, and claim to take back the 'South Bank of the South Bankers'..." Thales' words became more and more aggressive, "Isn't this counterproductive, pull them out and make them targets for me?"

The prince raised his head, his eyes were like sword lights.

"Looking at it this way, Mr. Aitchison," he murmured, "you are really doing Zhan En a disservice."

"You—"

Earl Aitchison's complexion changed, and he was angry, but was held down by the eldest son.

"Ze's location is remote, and he rarely enjoys the blessings of civilization, and his father is dull and blunt, acting impulsively, and often doing bad things with good intentions, self-defeating," the eldest son of the earl explained in a deep voice, "In fact, we have discussed it within our family—Father, shut up ——Do you want to deprive him of his right to speak externally?"

Earl Aitchison was startled and angry, and pointed at his eldest son in disbelief, but the words he said were a bit shorter in momentum:

"Hey, why are you... How can you talk about this..."

"But my father is grateful for the old duke's grace, and his words and deeds are all due to his loyalty to the Emerald City. I believe His Highness can understand." The eldest son of the earl ended his explanation.

Thales turned his head and carefully looked at the eldest son of Lacia, who was usually taciturn but seemed to be the real power of the family.

"Sorry I forgot...what's your name?"

The earl's eldest son frowned slightly.

"Eddie, Eddie Lacia," the speaker was Earl Aitchison, he said angrily, "this is his grandfather's name when he was alive, of course out of respect, but later for some reasons ..."

"After the Bloody Year, people seldom call me by my name directly anymore." The Earl's eldest son explained.

Thales raised his eyebrows clearly.

"Very good - Eddie."

Aitchison and Eddie both frowned.

"Indeed, everything you have done recently-whether it is to express your position, speak out for Jann, condemn Federico, or form a faction to oppose my monopoly-seems seamless and in line with the wishes of your local officials on the South Bank Identity, as it should be, is straightforward and honest, and does not seem to be fake."

Thales smiled slightly.

"As for every time, every time you act, you add fuel to the fire and make the situation unfavorable to Zhan En... Maybe it's just a coincidence," Thales said. The topic changed, "But if it is not a coincidence, it will be very interesting."

The earl's eldest son frowned and was about to reply, but Thales didn't give him this chance and continued to speak:

"For example, when I first arrived in Emerald City, a case came to the courtroom, which was related to a grain tax dispute between a local baron and farmers in his territory. Thanks to Zhan En's presence at the scene and his eloquent tongue, Thanks to the late Inquisitor Brennan's proper handling and impartiality, more controversies were quelled and the situation was not allowed to escalate."

As soon as he said this, Earl Acheson's expression changed slightly.

"But the matter is not over. My people persevere in the investigation, only to find out that someone secretly set up a trick. He didn't show up, but let the greedy grain merchants' guild come forward and hired street gangsters from the Blood Bottle Gang , provoke the baron and his farmers, and intensify their conflicts, until the situation intensified, causing troubles in the Kongming Palace, tearing apart the contradiction between the new system and the old aristocracy in the territory of the South Bank."

Thales sneered:

"No matter who is setting up the game, they must have a good understanding of how the taxation, food, and money between the local lords and farmers work, and even experience and empathize with each other, so that they can accurately intensify the conflict. But the most powerful thing is, They hid behind the scenes, and all the ties were left to the parties involved, and even the profit-seeking Grain Merchants Guild—even Zhan En and Judge Brennan didn't notice anything wrong."

If it weren't for Glover and Rolf who crashed into the meeting of the Blood Bottle Gang and happened to hear some inside information, and the dear prince's attendant is a person who likes to chase after people, take notes word by word, and then sort out the details carefully The details of obsessive-compulsive disorder are strange, and Thales may not be able to find out.

Thinking of this, Thales shook his head:

"It really has the demeanor of 'no teeth, no claws, hidden murderous intent'."

Hearing this, Earl Aitchison couldn't hold back anymore, he gritted his teeth:

"Your Highness, you are so eccentric——"

"Father!" Eddie interrupted the earl at the right time.

He slowly raised his head and looked straight at Thales.

"His Royal Highness's accusation is very dangerous."

"It's more than that."

Thales shook his head lightly.

"In order to arbitrate Jann and Federico, I had to go through the old cases: When the Iris was fighting among themselves, the Lacia family in Zedi was in a dilemma and could only remain neutral. Until the old Duke of Leinster was unlucky After being assassinated and died, the Lasia family chose to stand on the sidelines and surrendered to Zhan En, who came back to be in power. Killing Sona Kevin Dill is the murderer behind the scenes..."

At that moment, Earl Lacia's expression froze visibly to the naked eye.

Thales shook his head, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

"The rest of the matter is much simpler: in the midst of political disputes and being criticized by thousands of people, the most suspected Sona Calvin Dill was sent to the dock and accused of committing the crime of murdering his brother, but the case was not yet concluded Sona himself left a book in prison and committed suicide in fear of crime."

"That was the case at the time, and the evidence is conclusive."

Compared to his father, Eddie replied in a deep voice, skillfully avoiding the trap in Thales' words:

"The Lasia family just made the most realistic, wisest, and most beneficial choice for the stability of the south bank and the safety of the kingdom."

Thales nodded.

"So later, when the young Federico tried to avenge his father's grievances and tried to seize power in Gonghai City and revolt against the new duke, you were the first to learn about it and inform Kongming Palace to let Zhan En send a legion to Gonghai City. Wipe out Viscount Sona's remnant party, capture Federico... so the matter is over, Emerald City and South Coast Territory have survived the chaos of rule change, and restored the peace and tranquility of the past."

Thales looked sharply at the father and son:

"Tsk tsk, the Lasia family always stands in the right direction at critical moments, plays a role, and turns the tide. It is really the kingdom's arm, the pillar of the South Bank."

Facing the increasingly obvious yin and yang, Earl Aitchison clenched his fists tightly, but his eldest son firmly held his wrist, so he didn't say a word.

"It's just that you probably didn't expect that in these years, besides Federico who fled, there is another person in Emerald City who is still brooding over the past and cannot clear up his doubts."

Thales' complexion darkened:

"That's right, the inquisitor of the old Duke's murder case, Grand Inquisitor Brennan who unfortunately passed away a few days ago."

As soon as these words came out, the earl and his son all changed their colors!

Thales opened the drawer, unhurriedly took out one letter after another, and one notebook after another, and laid them out on the table in an orderly manner.

"The unfinished case became a heart disease that Brennan couldn't let go of for many years, and it was written in his letters and diaries—even if the victim was the old Duke who knew him well, even if he committed suicide The defendant is his most hated political opponent, Sona, even if closing the case here is the most realistic, wisest and 'most beneficial to the stability of the South Bank' choice."

"Brennan? That old guy, hmph," Earl Aitchison snorted coldly as he looked at the table full of letters, "Who is a normal person to keep a diary?"

Thales shook his head:

"So Brennan has been unremittingly investigating for many years: the civil strife in Iris back then involved many parties and involved different forces. Only a certain family claimed to be neutral, but it was just a posturing."

Earl Aitchison was about to speak again, but his eldest son shook his head slowly.

So Thales chuckled and continued:

"In fact, they actually formed an alliance with the Viscount Sona early on to help him fight against the old Duke of Leinster: encouraging the old nobles to crowd out the new nobles, oppressing merchants and craftsmen, opposing the new system and business, and inciting farmers Dissatisfied with rebelling against the superior, and even secretly spreading rumors that the old duke is insane, demented, superstitious in witchcraft, and unable to govern..."

"Your Highness—"

This time, there is no need for the eldest son to appease, and Thales himself will not allow the earl to interrupt, so he is determined to finish the sentence at once:

"But the death of the old duke was unexpected. The family felt that something was wrong, and they immediately stood in line publicly for fear of being suspected of being suspected.

"In the trial hall back then, under the eyes of everyone, it was the patriarch of that family who was the first to stand up and accuse Viscount Sona of murdering his brother. The two teeth not only make the trial unsustainable, but also make people feel that Sona is in a panic and has been accused, while the earl is righteous and innocent.

"Brennan speculated afterwards that it was just a play, and the earl probably made a deal with Viscount Sona: the latter made a big fuss in court to delay the trial, buying time to commit suicide, while the former fulfilled his promise to deal with Sona's case What happened afterward—Federico stole his life by chance on the high seas and took refuge in the Kingdom of the Night, probably because of this.”

Speaking of which, Thales didn't look at the faces of the two people in front of him, but just closed his eyes and sighed.

"That's right, these days, I have been guessing and thinking: Federico dared to return after many years to take revenge and subvert and seize power in the Emerald City that was run by Zhan En. He is definitely not alone and helpless. There must be him in the local internal response."

Thales opened his eyes and looked at the earl who gritted his teeth and trembled, and the eldest son of the earl with a cold expression.

"But I keep guessing wrong."

Not Hilley.

It's not the kingdom's secret science either.

"Because his allies are hiding too deep, too tight, too innocent, too irrelevant, too harmless, and what they do is not eye-catching."

Thales picked up the thick "Memorabilia of the Princes of the South Bank" and carefully wiped the old cover:

"Just like conquering marshes in history, the functions, attitudes and stances of the four-winged monitor lizard must not just look at the surface."

He looked at the two people in front of him with great interest:

"There are no claws or teeth, but there are hidden murderous intentions."

The descendant of the four-winged monitor lizard, Earl Lasia and Eddie did not speak, the latter pressed his father's shoulder tightly.

"Wait."

Thales seemed to think of something, and blurted out jokingly:

"You don't happen to be the murderer who killed the old duke?"

He didn't think it was enough, so he continued to ask with a smile:

"No way, no way?"

The study is very quiet.

No one answered him.

At this moment, compared to Earl Acheson's rage and almost losing his composure, Eddie himself was quiet and quiet.

There is only a pair of eyes staring at Thales.

Deep and complex.

"Hey, don't be angry."

After a few seconds, Thales, who had tried enough, snorted and took back the book:

"I'm just kidding."

————

"Kasha Karabyan of Wallaland."

"Qina Karabyan of the Twin Towers Swordsman."

With their hair up and their makeup done, two girls in solemn formal attire, one purple and one yellow, came to Thales's study—to be exact, Zhan En's.

"Meet the new Emerald City Lord..."

"And Chief Regent of South Bank..."

Kasha and Qina looked serious, kneeled deeply, and moved in unison, as if they were carved out of the same mold:

"His Royal Highness Thales!"

Thales was quite uncomfortable with their formal etiquette and posture.

It seems that the change of status can make even the devil twins uncharacteristically.

Thinking of this, the young man frowned slightly, and waved his attendants to leave.

"Okay, don't be too polite, just sit down."

The two daughters of the earl respectfully stood up and sat down dignifiedly.

But more than that, I saw them all opening two luxurious and exquisite folding fans. On the fans were neat and solemn ancient imperial scripts, one book "the prince governs, and his name is passed down through the ages", and the other wrote "the prince ruled the world, benefiting all people" .

Thales' expression darkened.

Well, some things never change.

"Well, I actually want you to come today..."

KaSa looked serious:

"Of course, the Emerald City is currently in a deep quagmire. It concerns the whole territory of the south bank and affects the great affairs of the kingdom. How can we not know?"

Qina nodded with sharp eyes:

"His Royal Highness has been worrying about this all day long, having trouble sleeping and eating, and is burning with anxiety. As subjects, how can we not know?"

Thales was taken aback for a moment.

Strange...

The Karabyan sisters looked at each other and nodded vigorously as if they had reached a consensus.

"Although Kara is weaker than Yang, the salary is not enough..."

"Even though we are still young, superficial and incompetent..."

The tone of the two sisters is firm and resolute:

"But it is also incumbent..."

"Reckless..."

"No matter the mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead..."

"There are still thousands of troops..."

"Boundless Prison River..."

"The wedding hall..."

The two ladies flipped the folding fans together, one book "turning the world around", and the other book "turning the tide", they said in unison:

"Will go through fire and water for His Royal Highness Thales!"

It was quiet in the study.

Not true.

Thals frowned when he saw Kai'Sa and Qina's passionate and resolute postures.

Strange.

He stared at these two great ladies who couldn't find fault even when Aunt Valencia came.

Although the two still have the same tacit understanding, they each say half a sentence...

But it always feels like... something is missing?

However, the two Miss Karabyans had decent makeup, dignified postures, and kept their gazes fixed. They calmly and calmly endured the prince's suspicious scrutiny.

Huh?

Thales suddenly had an idea.

"Don't be nervous, Mira isn't here," Thales coughed, "She has other things to do."

After the words fell, the eyes of the sisters lit up!

They looked at each other, let out a breath together, and put away the folding fans with a snap.

"Hey, let me tell you earlier, so I don't have to stuff so many protective pads..."

"It makes people dare not even eat more meals..."

"This posture really strangles me..."

"You should change to a pair of boots that are easy to walk..."

"Hey, I don't feel right without the little leather whip..."

"And my lovely spiked boots..."

One of the demon twins in Vola's collar was rubbing his waist and the other was beating his calf. Their expressions were exaggerated and their movements were casual.

Thales coughed again:

"That..."

But before he finished speaking, Kaisha immediately raised her head, smiling like a flower:

"Oh, my beloved Highness!"

Qina raised her eyebrows and clicked her tongue again and again:

"Ah, my lovely prince!"

Thales squinted his eyes and nodded, bent his elbows and propped his head up to wait.

Let me just say...

Something is missing.

"In the precarious age, he sat alone on the throne of the leader..."

"Forget about eating and sleeping, and work hard to protect the well-being of everyone..."

Kasha and Qina came back and forth, full of voice and emotion:

"Only forgot his own lifelong event, personal happiness..."

"It is both heartbreaking and lovable..."

"Tell us to think about it day and night, why forget it?"

The eyes of the two girls are miserable, and their voices are bleak:

"Only silently accompany!"

"Follow to the death!"

"Even if there is a separation between yin and yang..."

"I will never forget it in this life!"

Seeing this situation, Thales rubbed his chin and sighed:

That's right, this is the right taste.

This is the devil twin he knew.

In the long harmony of the two sisters, Thales coughed and forcibly interrupted:

"Very well, I guess you already know what happened... Well, don't be surprised by the wound on my face..."

Unsurprisingly, he was interrupted again.

"Oh, my poor little boy, this world is too difficult and too bad..."

"There was a weirdo and a villain in the past who made him lose his prestige."

"There were rumors that he suffered a lot."

"The painstaking efforts only resulted in bruises all over the body."

"The former famous city has also become depressed and dilapidated."

Kasha danced on the spot, as if her heart was breaking, and Qina took out the blood-red petals at the right time, and threw them all over the sky:

"But he is still focused on making progress..."

"If this is the price of wise governance..."

"Then may the setting sun bestow upon him an ice-snow and intelligent wife..."

"Let the hard-working teenagers who have been suffering all day long smile again!"

The two sisters swished away the old folding fans, and shook out the new folding fans that came from nowhere. It was also written in beautiful cursive imperial script. ", displayed in front of Thales.

Thales sighed, bit the bullet and continued:

"Therefore, in the current Emerald City, there is a small group of people - headed by Zhan En's sister - who oppose my rule and make trouble for me..."

But Kaisha and Qina seem to be still immersed in the small double theater, arguing with tears in their eyes:

"Wait, sister, which good wife did you just say?"

"Which one did you say?"

"Really tell me?"

"Okay sisters, how about two?"

"Two!"

"Huh!"

"Cut!"

Boom boom boom!

"And I've had enough!"

Kasha and Qina all changed face.

Thales knocked on the table impatiently and raised the volume to interrupt their terrifying superimposed singing:

"It's time to act decisively, solve the problem, and bring the Emerald City back to normal—do you support me?"

The two girls came together, turned their fans to the wrong side ([Follow the Prince], [Heart to Your Highness]) to cover their lips, whispering to each other:

"Tsk tsk tsk, sister, he actually asked us if we support it..."

"Of course!"

"How can the vassal not support the prince?"

"How can a mistress not support her lover?"

"Sister, is this word used like this?"

"Ahem, the usage is wrong, but the content is correct..."

"Ah, sister, he's still watching us secretly... so embarrassing..."

"Trust me, sister, don't be ashamed, it depends on who is more shameless..."

Thales had to cough loudly again, and pulled them out of the air cubicle in the double theater.

So the two girls turned their heads seriously, one with a domineering gaze, and the other shy:

"My God, Your Highness, you still need to ask this question..."

"It can be seen that we are usually too close..."

"To teach you to know..."

I saw Kaisha and Qina on the left and right, throwing off the dancing sleeves, crying blood:

"We have no regrets for love, and will never change until death!"

"Hmph, let that ugly monster of Hilley die!"

"The bright star will win!"

"Your Highness is the most handsome!"

Crack! Snapped! Snapped!

Thales endured the embarrassment, and gave his full support, applauding fiercely:

"Good! Very good!"

His Royal Highness put on a serious expression or a perfunctory expression, and said:

"Why don't we start with you Karabyan first?"

The study was quiet for a moment.

But soon, Kaisha's complexion changed drastically, her face paled, and she exaggeratedly covered her face:

"What?"

Qina was incomparably tacit, and she also pulled away and clasped her hands together, trembling:

"What?"

"You want to start with us first?"

"He's going to attack us!"

The two sisters looked at each other with a touch of excitement in surprise:

"Are you finally going to attack us sisters?"

"He is finally going to attack our sisters!"

"Oops..."

"Ouch..."

The two of them nodded, swaying side to side synchronously, and excitedly said:

"I'm looking forward to it!"

Bang! ! !

"Okay! Enough!"

Thales slammed the table with his fist, hissing and roaring as he punched himself in pain:

"Don't give me another set!"

"Yes, yes, don't make it up..."

"Less foreplay, just start..."

"It must make you feel refreshed and satisfied..."

"Who do you start with? Up or down? Inside or outside? Gentle or rough?"

Thales' brows had a deep groove visible to the naked eye.

But the sin of Hell River surged up, helping him build up a thick skin, desperately resisting the opponent's terrifying and shameless singing and dancing offensive:

"It's because of Cohen, right?"

Thales rubbed his forehead, gritted his teeth and said:

"Because of him, you have to do this."

Sister Karabyan was surprised, and quickly covered her mouth with aggrieved:

"Of course not!"

"We are voluntary!"

But the topic is getting more and more biased again:

"It's not because of my brother's official career, he was forced to cater to the superior and dedicate himself to His Highness!"

"For the sake of the family, lose yourself to the domineering prince and sign an unequal contract that is embarrassingly intimate and ready to move!"

Kasha winked:

"You are so charming, you are powerless to resist..."

Qina is full of expectations:

"But in the end it melted the iceberg prince's heart..."

"Take over the kingdom after his unfortunate death..."

"A generation of Iron Queen!"

"Hush! He doesn't need to know about this..."

"Ahem, yes... Hey, sister, but this kind of plot is not popular in theaters now..."

"I know, but it sounds more exciting, doesn't it?"

"Is it the part of the domineering prince or the iron queen?"

"It's all!"

"Hey, your thoughts are so dirty..."

"But everyone loves it!"

Thales sighed slowly, and he, who had begun to get used to their speaking style, automatically ignored the meaningless gags and went straight to the point.

"Actually, I can understand."

Amidst the unstoppable chatter between the two, Thales said in a deep voice:

"Cohen that fool, he was kept in the dark out of loyalty or stupidity, and broke into the Fuxing Palace with me, so as to offend His Majesty."

In other words, His Majesty needs to be offended by this matter.

The chatter of the two sisters disappeared instantly.

Thales clearly saw in the senses of **** that Kaisha and Qina's breathing stagnated in unison.

But in the next second, the two sisters changed their faces again.

"Oh my God, he really threatened us with the stupid brother!" Kai'Sa was surprised and flustered.

"Here it comes, the miserable heroine was betrayed by her father and brother, she had to sell herself to save her family, and got involved with the evil, charming and mad prince..." Qina looked expectant and surprised.

It is full of emotions and flows naturally, which can be described as seamless.

But Thales has long given up on this set:

"After all, Cohen is the heir to the Twin Towers Sword, which puts the Karabyan family in danger, and with my father's character, he will not let this go."

Never miss an opportunity to take advantage of this.

Thales raised his hands:

"Therefore, as an apology and compensation, the king asks you to fully cooperate in this emerald city coup—for example, when Zhan En lost power, he stood by and nodded in acquiescence, adding fuel to the flames."

Thales glanced at the two sisters with knife-like eyes

"So you, the two of you will replace Count Turami Karabyan and come to Emerald City to witness this coup d'état."

Kasha and Qina Qiqi were stunned for a second.

The two put away their exaggerated movements and quickly got together, shivering for warmth in the cold winter:

"Oops!"

"He suddenly became very scared."

"It's delicious..."

"Scared again?"

Thales sneered:

"But to be honest, you don't like the fact that Emerald City has changed hands under the oppression of the king, and it's not in the interests of the Twin Towers and Swords, so there's nothing wrong with you being listless and passive in doing things."

The next second, Thales suddenly raised his head, his eyes were on the two sisters:

"Until I found out, what you, Karabyan, have been doing these days is actually far more than that!"

Sister Karabyan both trembled:

"Hey!"

"He looks like he is suddenly smart and capable!"

"Smart..."

"Do you want to do it again?"

"What is strong?"

"What are you doing?"

Bang!

Thales slapped the table with a cold face ("It hurts me to death." - the expressionless little Thales in his mind), stopping their conversations that have no content but don't use their hearts:

"You two, from the first day you came to the Emerald City, it seems that you two are incompatible with Shiley Cavendir..."

The two sisters' twitter defense sounded at the right time:

"Because it is not allowed!"

"With her without me..."

"With me without her!"

"Unless you speak first?"

Thales is undisturbed, and just focuses on the topic:

"You seem to be concerned about eating, drinking and having fun, and are indifferent to government affairs..."

"Because Emerald City is really delicious and fun!"

"Why else are we here?"

"Do you think we are steel men?"

"Why do you care about men's affairs?"

Thales gritted his teeth and kept thinking about the chaotic Emerald City these days:

"You also seem to be envious of me, trying to please me..."

"Because I really admire..."

"It's also because I'm really greedy..."

"I can't wait to eat it in one bite!"

"Eat it, eat it, wipe it off!"

Boom!

Thales punched again, thumping the table belonging to Zhan En:

"Still standing up to support me after the general election incident, supporting me as acting city lord, regent Kongming Palace..."

"Of course we support you!"

"Do you want to support that **** Hilley, who is ugly?"

"Youth will eventually become king!"

"We must be queens!"

"Inheriting the king's legacy again - oops, I slipped my mouth again..."

Thales took a deep breath:

"Even when I met with you just now, I was loyal and obedient..."

"I don't want to be like this either! Who wants to be so humble in front of the one I love..."

"Although it's a girl's house, it still has dignity, so you have to be reserved!"

"But if that's not the case, then how can I catch up with you... woo..."

"If it's not like this...you don't even want to look at us, so what should we do, woo..."

Thales slowly grasped the knack, cleared his mind during the eye-catching exaggerated performances of the other two, and spoke calmly.

"But behind the scenes, you have been hinting, tacitly acquiescing, and connivance to your vassals and partners, secretly resisting the various ruling affairs after I took over the Kongming Palace, and you are obedient and obedient."

Thales' eyes turned cold:

"Form an alliance with Zhan En, go in the opposite direction, and defy the king's order."

At that moment, the two girls who were still chirping at first fell silent.

But they looked at each other, and then cooperated with each other, they were cute and pitiful:

"I'm afraid! What His Highness said is too complicated..."

"We are just two innocent girls..."

"We don't know anything, we don't know anything..."

"I just want to marry a good husband, a good husband..."

"In order to inherit his legacy... Bah bah!"

"We mean, take care of his life!"

"Let him concentrate on doing great things, make meritorious deeds, and become a man!"

The two finished speaking and looked at Thales with admiration.

But Thales has already found the point. He found that the theme of the two sisters' gag began to tilt in his direction.

"Your father, Earl Turami, is the ruler of Walla, that's right."

Thales leaned back.

"But in fact, a long time ago, he put many affairs—taxation, legal affairs, industry and commerce, production...especially all kinds that can bring in money and increase income, which are incompatible with old castles and farms, but with new business The closely related business is entrusted to you two, Kaisha and Qina Karabyan, to handle it alone."

Thales narrowed his eyes:

"That's right, I don't know when it started, you—the devil twins of the Karabyan family—are the real leaders and people in charge of many affairs in Vola."

Kasha and Qina looked at Thales, who was confident and relaxed behind the desk, and the smiles on their faces gradually froze.

"As one of the three pillars of the South Bank, the Karabyan family is an indispensable part of the expansion and development of the Emerald City. Your disciples, old officials, and capital business are all over the city and even the whole area: food, Textiles, building materials... A considerable part of these industry businesses that involve fundamental people's livelihood and even strategic resources are under the banner of the Karabyan family, or cooperate with the Twin Towers and Swords."

Family rebellious sons like Cohen who run away from home can get pocket money of at least two hundred and fifty gold coins...

Thales shook his head:

"Not to mention anything else, in the panic after the coup d'etat in Emerald City, the shops and stores who responded the most are all inextricably linked to you, or at least to your business."

Ka'Sa put away her folding fan and resumed her dignified sitting posture.

Qina sneered, moving her neck from side to side.

As expected.

"It's not accidental that your chamber of commerce ordered free dresses for my guards at the Battle for the Front Dinner, and it's not for publicity," Thales said slowly. The way of 'funding' approached my people early on, and found out my details - including how much my family has, how many contacts, how my subordinates are, how many resources are there, how to deal with crises and problems, and what I can get from Eternal Star City. What kind of support and assistance."

Thales raised his cold gaze:

"That's why after Zhan En was forced to step down, his countermeasures appeared so smooth, efficient and beautiful: finance, taxation, market, public security, commerce, officials, army... It seems that someone clearly knows my weaknesses and shortcomings Where is it, so every shot down is on the pain point where I am stretched."

Kasha and Qina haven't spoken for a long time.

"Because from the beginning of the election, the chess player who sat across the chessboard, holding the Emerald City firmly with both hands, preventing me from getting half a point, has changed from Zhan En to you."

Thales slowly raised his finger, pointed to one person, and then pointed to another person:

"Kasha Karabyan, China Karabyan."

The two pointed at did not answer.

They just stared at Thales quietly.

As if waiting for the artist to paint for them.

"Tell me, since Kongming Palace changed hands, why has the sea trade been declining day by day? Why is the market in turmoil? Why is the confidence of various resource industries frustrated? Why are the powerful and powerful people panicked? Even... What does the strange fire that caused countless departments to burn out and make me lose face a few days ago have anything to do with you?"

The prince leaned forward and narrowed his eyes:

"Wolaling, from the Karabyan family—the demon twins?"

It was extremely quiet in the study, you could hear a needle drop.

Until Kai'Sa and Qina slowly turned their heads and looked at each other.

Qina smiled slightly:

"I hate it, sister, he used that nickname to refer to us again!"

Kasha covered her mouth and shook her head:

"Although it is not wrong..."

"Sister, why do you say that..."

Thales sighed, waiting for them to finish the scene.

Clang!

Kasha knocked on the arm of the chair coldly, and Thales, who had just closed his eyes, raised his head in shock.

"Because he has come to us."

After hearing this, Qina's expression also changed.

Kasha slowly turned her head and stared viciously at Thales behind the desk:

"With a good father, I always feel handsome..."

Qina quickly took over what the sisters said, and sneered again and again:

"For our admiration and pursuit, I feel that it is natural and should be..."

"It seems very annoying, very painful, very impatient, and I can't wait to run away..."

"Actually, I'm very proud and enjoying the joy, and I can't wait to show off to everyone, the little brat that "there is a girl who wants to cheat on me."

Kasha and Qina squinted their eyes, both tutted and shook their heads, saying foul language:

"He tmd finally got the hang of it."

"Jb's old lady's pen is about to dry~IndoMTL.com~ Thales frowned.

Huh?

At this moment, the two Miss Karabyan smiled as before.

But Thales saw a bit of coldness and death in those two pairs of crescent-shaped eyebrows and eyes.

Chilling.

In the ominous silence, the two girls waved their arms and waist, and coldly pulled out two new dark black folding fans.

The fan bones are tough and make a crisp sound.

On the unfolded fan, facing Thales, there are vicious (with small fangs) sketched heads of Kasha and Qina, and short sentences full of South Bank slang flavor one after the other:

[Dick your old tail. 】

[Hey shit! 】(End of this chapter)