Chapter 70 Kidnapping the Grand Duke?

When Thales finally saw Puttilai and the others in the room specially prepared for him in the Palace of Heroes, the second prince of Xingchen and his followers heaved a sigh of relief.

"You mean, in their territory, you refused the option of cooperating with King Nunn without hesitation, and are going to use your own method to help him find the murderer?" Putillai frowned, standing by the window, looking Looking at the snow scene outside, my thoughts raced.

It should be said that it is audacious, or that it is life-or-death.

When there are no outsiders around, Putillai has always been rude to him, and even His Highness doesn't bother to address him. But this kind of arrogance seems to be much better after Broken Dragon Fortress, at least he has less irony with the title "Little Prince". many.

"Almost." Thales sat on the chair in an indecent posture, with a tired face: "The experience just now told me that the gloomy old man wearing the crown would not have any good plans. I have already deeply understood the Northlanders. Rough and direct."

"Observe the attitude and reaction of the princes to kill me, and find the murderer, thanks to him!"

"Then what are you going to do now that this task is replaced by you?" Puttilai turned around smoothly, and walked past Rolf, who was adjusting the splint on his arm due to the fracture, and repositioning the splint. A spare Hidden Blade is attached to the wrist mechanism.

"From the five clans who have inherited a long history, separated one side, are treacherous and cunning, and are more powerful than the six giants of the stars, and all of them are expected to be elected as the king..." Putilei pondered:

"Find the conspirator who murdered Moral and tried to kill you?"

"Good question," Thales showed a friendly and sincere smile, "so I need your help, my loyal subordinates."

Putilei sighed helplessly: "You really are a prince who is considerate of his subordinates."

Thales used a brilliant expression to cover up his guilty conscience, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Lord Putillai Nyman."

His attendant, Wyah Caso frowned, pressed his left rib wound that was seriously injured by the vampire before and said: "According to what you said, if these five grand dukes were in the meeting hall before, when they faced King Nun The performances are surprisingly consistent, if there is no flaw... how can we determine who is the murderer?"

"If the murder of Prince Moral is to weaken the royal family, that is, the Walton family," Puttilai's eyes drifted, but Thales knew that this was the expression he was thinking: "Then murder you by the hand of Lumbard, One is to weaken the Lombard family as well, and the other is for... war?"

Thales thought for a while.

No wonder...King Nuen wanted to use his own life and death to test the attitude of the five grand dukes towards the war between the two countries.

"Faced with the option of war, their performance is still different," Thales pondered for a second, recalling the scene just now, and said silently: "Five people..."

"What did you see?" Puttilai asked calmly with his eyes fixed.

"First of all, there is a beard, and the emblem is a circle with a regular triangle inside. That guy's speech is terrible," Thales searched his memory intently: "I don't hide my hostility towards me, and every word is humiliating." I am the target."

Thales, the bearded lord who made him kneel and beg for mercy, was the first to put him on the suspect list

"Grand Duke Lebion Olsio of Welland, the one who has the best relationship with King Nun among the three grand dukes in the south," Puttilai replied quickly: "The Olsio family did not follow Nika. Ru's Nine Knights Families In fact, only six of the Nine Great Families are still in the position of Grand Duke. It was not until two hundred years ago that they became the rulers of Wellandland with the support of Walton. bordering the city."

"He does have a reason to humiliate you," Puttilai continued: "The land where the Star Central Territory is located is the former Chauvin Province of the Empire. The army drove them out of their hometown, and from this point of view, Olesiu and Canxing are blood feuds."

"That's really strange," Huai Ya shook his head: "It is true that some people, because of family enmity more than six hundred years ago,

And show hostility towards you? "

"Perhaps it was deliberately pretended due to the family's reputation... But it's hard to say, after all, there are still people who are still worried about the ancient empire thousands of years ago," Thales shrugged helplessly, ignoring Putilai Leng His face turned down, "It's really patriotic."

Wyatt nodded thoughtfully.

"Secondly, there is an uncle with a pot head, with a glowing sword blade embroidered on his body, and he speaks in a strange way, trying his best to provoke King Nun's dislike for me." Thales rubbed his chin and meditated: "From ridicule to laughing, strange accent It's weird, but I always feel that his sarcasm is too strong, and it's not good enough."

That pothead, Thales said silently: The Grand Duke who dared to tell everyone that he would not send troops without benefit.

Thinking of this, Thales chuckled: "It's not as natural and proper as Duke Cyril Falkenhauser, nor is it as direct and sharp as yours, which makes people helpless."

Putillai didn't know whether he didn't care, or pretended not to hear the prince's positive derogation, but he nodded and replied: "That's Perseus Trudida who rebuilt the tower, and one of the three grand dukes of the south. One, he is known to act prudently and wisely, but he is also often ridiculed as selfish and conservative."

"So, he seems to want you to die at the hands of King Nuen?" Wyatt raised his head, "Could it be him?"

"The Reconstruction Tower is on the northeast side of the stars, and its territory is adjacent to our Gu Lao Tower." Puttilai breathed out: "Compared with local conflicts, the benefits of an all-out war between the two countries are actually limited...Of course, the damage Possibly limited."

"The third person is an old bald man, very old." Thales took a deep breath: "I feel very complicated about this person. He is no less talkative than the first two, but he rarely shows exact emotions. More Sometimes it’s echoing and agitating.”

"Bald-headed Rogers Lyco, Duke of the Guard City, marked by chains," Puttilai lit his pipe, his eyes flickering: "He is one of the two Northern Dukes of Exeter. There are not many times for Kester's central affairs, and this time he was invited to come here, which is really doubtful."

"It sounds like a neutral party that has nothing to do with you." Wyatt wiped his sword.

"If I'm the mastermind behind all of this," Thales spread his hands, noncommittal: "I'm sure I'd be more than happy to be neutral."

Putilai didn't reply.

"The fourth grand duke has long hair, and a book is painted on his clothes." The second prince stretched out his hand and grabbed the armrest, pulling himself up from the chair: "He gives me a feeling similar to the Duke of the North, bold and unrestrained. , the atmosphere, seems to also value... at least on the surface, value his own honor."

That long-haired man who doesn't want to tarnish the honor of his family seems to have no reason... But didn't the Duke of the North also betray King Kessel, his own North, and the stars?

"Kulikun Ronnie, the territory is Qiyuan City adjacent to the Kangmasi Alliance, in the west of Exeter, near the northern end of the great desert," the thin deputy Xingchen stopped in his tracks: "He and Xingchen's There is cooperation in the Western Territory from time to time... The orcs and bone men in the desert are our common threat, and a war between the two countries, or weakening the stars, will only increase the pressure on us."

"Don't forget, the Duke of Arend in the northern border and the Lumbard of the Black Sand Territory have also cooperated, and the target is Prince Moral." Thales looked at him sharply: "Even a war between the two countries will damage The northern border of the former."

"There is also the last and youngest one, Conkley Puffett, who looks a bit childish," he jumped off Exter's hardwood chair: "He speaks very softly, but also hesitates, and seems to respect King Nun , Considering things is also based on the overall interests of Exeter... and said a few words for me."

The thirty-year-old young man who was choked by King Nun's strong words.

"Childish? Those words came out of your mouth..." Putilei smiled lightly and shook his head: "That's Conkly Peifitt of Bloodshoes, Grand Duke of Fengzhao City, whose territory is close to Dragon Clouds City, Peifei The Feite family is also one of the most trusted generational supporters of the Walton family, and young people are often impulsive and have a natural resistance to conspiracy."

"That's not necessarily the case, there is a young duke in our country," Thales recalled the duke Iris, recalled the accidents along the way, and sighed: "I believe you also realized that his organization is nothing compared to Any old man is inferior."

"Listen to you, no matter which Grand Duke is suspected," Huai Ya frowned: "It is still impossible to determine who it is?"

Thales and Puttilai both fell silent.

"The Weilan Territory and the Reconstruction Tower, like the Black Sand Territory, are adjacent to the stars, and the relationship between the two countries has the greatest impact on them," Puttilai said in a low voice: "Qiyuan City is in the west, and Jieshou City is in the north. The city is close to Longxiao City in the center... In short, if you just analyze the benefits and see who can win in the end, the suspects of the Grand Dukes are in this order."

"Oh, but a suspicion is a suspicion, and it cannot be confirmed." Thales scratched his hair and said dejectedly, "We urgently need a police officer who can solve the case."

In the armor district of Dragon Clouds City, Police Officer Cohen, who was fighting fiercely with his opponent, sneezed solidly, and was cut off an inch of hair by the opponent's sword.

"If we fail to help King Nun find the murderer of his son," Wyah turned the sword over from his knee and asked worriedly, "Will the consequences be serious?"

The majestic expression of the born king and Nicolai's icy expression came to Thales' mind, and he rolled his eyes: "It's best not to imagine that possibility... A man who is determined to avenge his son Father……"

"It's not just a son," Puttilai added, "Moral is also the heir of Walton and Dragon Cloud City. This kind of hatred is far beyond our imagination. In addition, King Nunn must also be doing his best to protect the family. Eliminate dangerous opponents..."

"After all, considering his age, Walton has not held the crown for a long time, and the Walton family may be inherited by a side branch that he has no way of knowing, or even..." Puttilai said flatly. said:

"Under the order of the new king, Dragon Clouds City, which lost its direct lineal heir, was entrusted to another family. It is also possible that Walton will decline from then on."

Thales sighed.

Of course, I even threatened Nicolai with this.

Annoyed, Thales sat on the ground, rested his head on the edge of the chair, and rubbed his face helplessly.

"Speaking of this," Thales opened his eyes, recalling what happened in the library, the scruffy little girl with glasses and the figure of the savage girl appeared in front of him: "I met a hard worker in the Palace of Heroes Granddaughter of King En, have you ever heard of it?"

"Alex Walton?" Listening to Thales' narration, Putillai frowned: "I did hear that Prince Sussel, who died young twelve years ago, was the eldest son of King Nunn , he left behind a posthumous daughter. But perhaps because of what happened to her father, King Nuen has always protected his granddaughter very closely."

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I'm afraid many people wouldn't even know her name."

"Can't she inherit the Walton family?" Thales exhaled, thinking of the gorgeously dressed little princess: "Just because she is a woman?"

Putile shook his head.

"In the damn idea of ​​the Northlanders, a woman is just an accessory and property, and has only the value of being a mother and giving birth to a child."

The three of them turned their heads together, and saw Ada sitting on the bed that should have belonged to Thales without any scruples, wiping her exquisite scimitar, with a rare chill in her tone: "From hundreds of years ago to now, never No change."

"In the struggle surrounding Walton, she is not important," Puttilai shook his head: "Let's think about how to deal with the problem at hand..."

"Fortunately," Thales closed his eyes and pouted, "We're not in a hurry..."

At this moment, the door of the room suddenly rang.

Rolf frowned and opened the door.

The recruit who was rescued by Thales, Willow Ken, was standing at the door, scratching his head and smiling.

"That... the Marquis of Comus, sent someone to send a message." Willow seemed very happy to have the opportunity to meet His Royal Highness, and he said with a smile: "From what his subordinates said, it seems to be quite important of……"

Thales frowned.

"He said that there are two grand dukes, tomorrow morning..."

"I'm about to leave Dragon Clouds City due to something."

Willow finished the message with a smile.

But in the next second, he was surprised to find that the faces of almost everyone in the room, including Thales, changed drastically.

bright.

sky.

one.

morning.

Thales' face was ashen, as if he had received the worst news.

No way?

The princes... did they come over and take a look at themselves, and then leave immediately?

After Willow left with a bewildered face, Rolf, who also frowned, closed the door gently.

"Tomorrow morning?" Huai Ya looked sad.

Thales' breathing accelerated, his eyes were dull: "This means..."

"Yes," Puttilai squeezed his pipe worriedly: "The time left for us..."

He didn't speak anymore, but everyone silently said the next sentence in their hearts:

Only one night left.

"I still say the same thing," Wyah Castle sheathed his sword palely, "If we fail to help King Nun find the murderer who murdered his son... will the consequences be serious?"

Putilai shook his head and sighed.

Wyatt didn't ask any more.

"The welcome dinner tonight, this is the last chance," Thales gritted his teeth: "Find a way to find that guy out of the five people!"

Damn.

How can I be so unlucky.

"With the probing and observation of King Nunn, I'm afraid we won't get the result." Puttilai squeezed the pipe tighter and tighter: "Your experience this morning illustrates this point."

"Then..." Thales pondered.

at this time.

"Then force them to speak for themselves!" Ada jumped out of bed viciously.

Everyone looked towards the elf guard.

"Let Nunn assign a man to cooperate with us. We cover our faces at night and secretly go and tie up those grand dukes!" Ada raised the blade ferociously, waved it twice, and reflected cold light one after another:

"Torturously extorting confessions one by one!"

"Look at the so-called Grand Dukes, how long can they last under the sword?"

Seeing Ada like this, everyone was stunned for a moment.

After two seconds.

Everyone turned their heads as usual as if they had not heard her words.

"Think about it from another angle." Thales rubbed his hands, frowned and said to Putillai, "The person we are looking for cooperated with Lunba to kill King Nuen's son."

"Hey! Why are you pretending you can't see me?" Ada gritted her teeth, obviously dissatisfied with the situation where no one paid attention to her: "At least give me some reaction!"

"However, he reached out to Lumbard's army again, trying to place your death on the hands of Heisha Ling." Puttilai replied subconsciously.

"Are there any clues inside?" Wyatt asked curiously.

The elf guards behind them waved their scimitars in the air twice in protest in vain.

"King Nun and we know this," Thales shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem to be useful."

"No."

"Maybe we shouldn't be circling in King Nun's mind." Puttilai put down the unlit pipe in his hand, his eyes glowed with confidence.

Ada lowered her head dejectedly, sighed, and threw herself back on the bed that belonged to Thales.

Thales was taken aback suddenly.

He looked at Putilei and frowned: "You mean..."

"Do you still remember when we were besieged by Lumbard's army in Broken Dragon Fortress?" Puttilai said lightly.

"Of course, I'm impressed," Thales sighed as countless bloody flowers and cold lights flashed in front of his eyes, as well as the roaring Alaka Mu, "it's a mess."

Ada flicked her scimitar on the bed boredly.

"Then you should remember what Baron Mu said to you before charging?" Puttilai showed a mysterious smile: "King Nunn is not our only choice."

Thales was shocked.

Before charging...

The figure of Araka wielding the great sword appeared in his mind.

After a few seconds, he nodded

"Since you can't retreat," Thales took a deep breath, showing determination and determination: "Why don't you go forward with all your strength?"

Thales looked at his deputy envoy with burning eyes: "He knows?"

Puttilai raised the corner of his mouth and nodded affirmatively: "He knows."

Wyah and Rolf looked at their charade in bewilderment.

"So," Wyatt swallowed hard, "what should we do?"

Thales and Putillai looked at each other and laughed.

"Ada is right," Thales looked at the elf on the bed, and nodded under Puttilai's gaze.

"Ah," Ada raised his head suddenly when his name was mentioned, obviously a little at a loss: "What?"

Amid Wyatt's astonishment and Puttilai's smile, Thales took a deep breath:

"us……"

"Force them to speak for themselves!"

Ada's mouth opened wider than ever.

Putilei's face was serious, and he put away his pipe: "I'll go get ready right away, and contact other people... Maybe I need some help from 'internal agents'."

"Also, Wyah, Rolf, you come with me."

Thales nodded and sat back on the chair, quickly thinking about the feasibility of the plan.

"that……"

He raised his head and looked behind him.

Ada's voice sounded weakly:

"You guys really want to kidnap the Grand Duke?"