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Chapter 79
Chapter 79: Reconnaissance
“Your Majesty.”
An elderly black-haired man wearing a gorgeous mage robe, with a medal pinned to his chest and the bearing and demeanor of a traditional soldier, came to the garden and found Frank resting in the pavilion with a serious expression.
The King seemed to be worrying over something. After hearing the voice, he slowly turned his head. When he saw the newcomer, he raised his brows in surprise.
“You came, Medivh.”
Ẁе̌ b̈ n о̀ v̈ е̃ l Е̃ n ũ.m̀ а̂
The summer wind brushed over the surface of the water, stirring ripples across the lake.
Medivh was an old minister who had served three Kings. In his eyes, Frank was a qualified King. It was just that the country now faced far too many difficulties.
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Frequently erupting calamities, Dukes with differing intentions, as well as certain groups that had suddenly formed, and opposition that was difficult to investigate… each of these troublesome matters was warning of future chaos.
But Medivh knew that he had to steady His Majesty, and steady this country.
Thus, with a calm expression, he asked, “What matter troubles Your Majesty?”
“If they all considered themselves a little less and could share my worries like you, solving problems for the country, I would not have to worry all day long.”
Ê n̆ûm̆а̌
Frank smiled as he rose, stood beside the railing, and looked at the clear lake ahead with his hands behind his back.
Perhaps only when facing Medivh could he speak of the thoughts in his heart.
“The Queen has too much faith in her own charm. She wants to obtain Duke Oswald’s support and raise her own status.”
“Indeed, her beauty can attract many men, but she actually does not understand a man like Oswald at all. Judging from the information gathered from many sides, Oswald neither covets money nor indulges in wine and women.”
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“People like this are often the most terrifying. If the Queen really goes to the Northern Territory, she may very likely be detained by Oswald, then used by Oswald as a bargaining chip to coerce Duke Dale and certain powerful nobles under me…”
Frank did not dare bear such consequences. Barbara still did not recognize her own position. He could guarantee that when Oswald cut off her head with one sword, he would not even blink.
Еn ü m̀а .і d
“Your Majesty, the best way to stop someone from climbing upward is not to block the road ahead, but to find her a few more fellow travelers.”
There were some words that others could not conveniently say. Only a “family heirloom” like Medivh could say them. He was loyal to the royal family and the country, acted openly and honorably, and rarely considered himself.
“This subordinate suggests that Your Majesty should take several more Royal Consorts. Moreover, in the future, it would be best not to let the Queen become pregnant.”
The moment these words fell, the expressions of the palace maids serving nearby all changed. However, Frank was not surprised in the slightest. After briefly pondering, he said calmly, “Start by choosing from the families of the commanders of the personal guards. I will leave the screening to you. That will also put me more at ease.”
Medivh nodded, his expression still as calm as an ancient well. “Yes, Your Majesty.”
“This subordinate came this time because there is also another matter I must report to Your Majesty.” As he spoke, Medivh took a worn candlestick from inside his wide mage robe.
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Frank turned around. After glancing at it once, he no longer looked away. He walked over and picked up the candlestick, rubbing the bronze patterns on its surface. Then he scraped at something that looked like residual lamp oil and curiously examined it before his eyes for a while.
“What is this? An antique?”
If only it truly were an antique. Medivh sighed in his heart and explained to the King solemnly, “This is an instrument required for a kind of evil secret art. First, a person’s abdomen is cut open and all their internal organs are removed. While healing magic is used to prolong their life, they are turned into a dried corpse. Finally, the internal organs are crushed and mixed with various materials to make candle oil. Once it is placed into the candlestick and lit, the dried corpse can be controlled.”
“Forty years ago, this object also appeared in the Royal Capital and caused no small amount of turmoil. Afterward, people called them Lamp-Shadow Evil Corpses.”
Hearing this, Frank frowned slightly. After returning the candlestick to Medivh, he casually wiped his fingers on his clothes… For something this disgusting, please say so earlier next time.
“This subordinate found this evil object at the site where the Northern Territory envoy delegation was attacked. Your Majesty, as far as I know, the personnel who refined the evil corpses back then all came from the Church. This time, I estimate that it cannot be unrelated to the Church either.”
Ŵе̂ b̆ń o v̇е̊.l Е n̊ ů mа́
The Church?
Frank could not react for a moment. Absurd. This was far too absurd!
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“Why would the Church assassinate Miss Luna? Have they not always firmly upheld human supremacy and repeatedly requested the royal family to support the Northern Territory’s war against the demon race?”
Medivh shook his head. He was also unclear about that old fellow John’s motive. He could only bow respectfully and say, “This subordinate failed to determine the reason. I ask Your Majesty’s forgiveness. If Your Majesty truly wishes to win over the Northern Territory, then during the envoy delegation’s stay in the Royal Capital, please pay close attention to the Church’s movements.”
…
A graceful woman dressed herself and came out of a mansion. She stretched lazily, took out a mirror to fix her makeup, sprayed on some perfume, then finally knocked on the door of the neighboring noble’s house.
E n̂ ŭṁá . і́ d̈
The door soon opened, and a young noble ran out briskly. He lifted the woman into his arms and rushed into the room.
“So strong. This is already the fourth one. As expected of a woman like a queen bee!”
As the other side shifted positions, Lisa, lying on the roof, also moved her telescope. Unfortunately, the young noble was still somewhat thin-skinned and actually pulled the curtains shut.
“I feel like I have seen this woman somewhere before.”
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Luna put down her telescope and blinked. Right, was she not that woman who had once followed the Hero for a period of time and claimed she had reformed after being saved by the Hero?
Why had she returned to her old trade again?
Е́ n̊ um̆ă
Luna stopped thinking about it and patted Lisa. “All right, there is nothing fun to watch anymore. Let us go cool off for a while. I am about to melt from the sun.”
“And you.” Luna elbowed Paul beside her and said speechlessly, “Stop watching. The face of the Holy Knights is about to be completely disgraced by you.”
Paul looked utterly confused, then pointed in a direction for her. “I thought you two came here to do proper business… Look over there. That house behind the row of big trees. Are they observing the Ducal Estate?”
Hearing this, Luna immediately raised her telescope. Very quickly, she found that house, and just as Paul had said, at the window on the second floor of the house, there was also an abnormally strong man using a telescope to investigate this side.
Coincidentally, as though the man had sensed something, he suddenly raised his telescope and happened to meet Luna’s gaze.
The strong man stretched out his hand and pointed. Luna swiftly turned her head, pressed her palm over the telescope’s viewing hole, and said with a dark expression, “My domineering aura has leaked out!”
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Paul sighed. “Stop being domineering. This is very obviously someone here to deal with us.”
On the other side, the man swiftly lowered his telescope and hurried downstairs. He knelt on one knee before the woman on the sofa and said, “Miss, we should have been discovered. Please leave this place immediately.”
“You still handle matters so rashly.” Nicole picked up her teacup, crossed one slender leg over the other, and took a sip of tea without much concern.
“Wolf, so what if we have been exposed? This is the Royal Capital. They have no reason to make a move against us.”
From beginning to end, Nicole had never intended to clash with the envoy delegation. Having the envoy delegation safely return to the Northern Territory and prompting the King to send troops south better served their interests.
At present, she merely wanted to learn more intelligence about her future enemies.
Е̇ n̊u m а.і̀ d̀
However, had the Holy Knight Commander become Luna Charles’ guard? Was this matter the Church’s arrangement, or some kind of political signal?
Moreover, according to Maria herself, Paul had always listened to her orders…
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“Wolf, go find the Saintess tonight. Tell her that I have an important matter to discuss with her.”
“Yes, Miss.”
The sky gradually darkened. The summer wind brought large swathes of dark clouds, and a light drizzle began to fall.
Nicole stood by the window. Rainwater slid down the glass, and the wind rustled among the branches and leaves of the trees. Just as she thought Maria would not come tonight, a carriage stopped at the door.
Е n̆ǔmа́.
Opening an umbrella, Maria followed behind Wolf and directly pushed the door open to enter.
Maria was in a very bad mood. She had also learned that Paul had become Luna’s guard. Yet when she went to ask the Archbishop for the reason, the Archbishop had actually become angry with her, which was rare.
After being scolded without understanding why, Maria’s heart was full of grievance. The moment she entered, she complained to Nicole, “Your wolf cub is still better. He is obedient and sensible, and no matter what he does, he only considers you.”
“It seems you already know.” Nicole laughed softly and waved for Wolf to withdraw.
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Maria had spoken a great deal about the previous life, including matters concerning herself.
Paul, a minor character who would die within a few years and was manipulated by Maria, was not worth Nicole paying too much attention to.
W е bn̆ оv̆е̂ ľ Е̂nùḿ а̇
What truly worried Nicole was that in the previous life, the relationship between the Archbishop and the Northern Territory had seemed somewhat too ambiguous.
Everyone knew that Duke Oswald had rebellious intentions. The reason internal turmoil had not broken out directly had been inseparable from Archbishop John’s efforts. He could both pacify the King and guide Duke Oswald into placing his thoughts on resisting the demon race…
That was why, in the previous life, they had spent several years and relied on luck’s favor before they obtained the Northern Territory’s ruling authority.
“Many of the things you said can be verified in this life, but we must be cautious about those changes that have already happened or are about to happen.”
After inviting Maria to sit down, Nicole picked up her teacup and spoke with no small amount of concern.
Even if the flap of a butterfly’s wings could stir up a storm thousands of li away, was the sudden eruption of the undead calamity this year not somewhat too strange?
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“Do you know the reason behind the Archbishop sending Paul to act as Luna’s guard?”
Maria barely recovered her usual smile, then shook her head and said, “I do not know. The Archbishop was in a bad mood, so it was not convenient for me to ask.”
Sensing that her mood was low, Nicole gently held her hand and said softly, “You must pay attention to this matter. We cannot allow the Church and the Northern Territory to stand on the same front. No matter what, you must exert your influence as the Saintess and do your best to drive a wedge between the two sides.”
“Mm. I will.”
The instant Maria nodded, Nicole suddenly furrowed her brows and looked toward the window.
There was a crack. As the glass window shattered, a black iron ball was thrown into the room.
Ӗnû mа.і̃ d
With a loud bang, intense flashes of light burst out from every crack and gap around the entire house. For a moment, it was even brighter than daylight. Even people several hundred meters away felt that it was incomparably dazzling when they looked from afar.
A cavalryman swiftly galloped past the front of the house. Young Lady occasionally arranged strange missions. In any case, as long as they did as instructed, there would be rewards to claim.
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Just as he was preparing to circle back to the Ducal Estate, an angry roar suddenly came from behind him. A nimble man carrying a blade tore through the wooden wall and charged out. He sprinted all the way at a fierce speed, actually faster than a horse, and rushed straight toward him.
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