Chapter 1802 After Sunset.

Etantinople, palace chamber.

Not the big one, but the very small one near the edge.

However, everyone knows that this small meeting hall is the place that truly determines Etanding, and even the entire Hokuriku.

Any order issued from here is enough to affect the lives of millions of people.

Therefore, no attendants are allowed to come near here.

Except for those summoned by the king, only the royal guard and Monte, the only close minister of Attantine VI, can approach here.

Of course, even close ministers need to be informed when entering here.

Outside the porch, Monte shook out his red clothes with gold trim, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong with his clothes and face, the minister who had just completed the king's order smiled and gestured to a captain of the royal guard.

It's no longer that flattering smile, but a normal smile.

Such a smile does not look out of place against the thick powder. Instead, it has a different kind of stability that makes people feel good about it.

Everyone has a mask.

And as Monte, he has several masks.

He will choose different masks when facing different people.

When facing Qin Ran, he was flattering and trying to please.

Face the guards with respect and equality.

Facing Etandine VI?

"Master Monte, please come in."

The captain of the guard said this.

"Thanks."

After thanking him very politely, Monte walked into the door that was pushed open by the captain of the guard.

The small meeting hall is destined to be impossible to be too big.

It looks like less than 50 square meters.

The blazing flame in the fireplace provides warmth to the room. A huge desk is placed on the right side, with quills, ink and many documents arranged in an orderly manner. On the left side is a desk against the wall. The wine cabinet connected to the bookshelf occupies two-thirds of the space. It is filled with all kinds of wines that can be found in Hokuriku, and there are also many wines from the south.

There are few books on the bookshelf.

Especially since the middle floor is occupied by a model of a sailboat.

Etantine VI sat in the only high-backed chair in front of the fireplace. There was no one on the few low stools around him. His Majesty the King, who had just entered middle age, had gray hair on his temples, saggy cheeks, and big bags under his eyes. The red bloodshot eyes make people feel like they are looking at a vicious dog, especially when he looks at you, it doubles the pressure.

"His Majesty."

Monte stood upright, like a knight, then knelt down on one knee and lowered his head.

His movements were meticulous, but there was no flattery, as if he were a real minister.

This is what Monte looked like when facing Atantine VI: integrity and loyalty.

Not that he meant it.

Rather, Eitandine VI liked such people.

For an ambitious king, no treacherous ministers or jesters are allowed to exist in a real sense. At most, they can set up a target to attract the attention of others.

For example: Monte.

He knew he was such a target.

But what he knew more clearly was that that was how Etantine VI wanted others to see him, not what Etantine VI wanted to see.

As a close minister, he needs to fulfill his duties.

Attract those who are complicit and have integrity at heart.

And identify the truly capable.

then?

Naturally, it was the work of King Attantine VI.

As a king, Attantine VI is the most outstanding in Monte's opinion.

Whether it was ability or means, he was extremely admired.

This time is no exception.

A joint dinner between the new lord of Sika City and the snake sect demon hunters!

Of course it won't be a simple dinner party.

Monte could figure out the purpose involved, but he didn't dare to really guess, and couldn't guess. After all, he was just a close minister.

"How about it?"

asked Etandine VI.

His Majesty the King's voice was hoarse and low, as if it were being polished with sandpaper on metal, making people feel chills down their backs when listening to it.

"The guests have been invited."

Monte answered truthfully.

"Have you seen Sfenson?"

King Attantine VI asked abruptly.

Sfinson's full name is Sfinson Etantine. To put it simply, he is the only son and only heir of Etantine VI.

Faced with such an abrupt question, Monte did not panic at all, and the expression on his face did not change.

"Meet Your Highness."

"He's in the lobby."

Recount everything you see, don't say anything irrelevant, let alone make wild guesses.

Monte remembers his identity and will not exceed it in any way.

"He's a young man."

“Has the impulse of youth.”

"There is also the unique rebellion of young people. Even if I am a king, I can't stop my child's rebellious period, so I need help from others."

"A person who won't be held back just because of his status as Spensen."

Attantine VI seemed to be talking to himself or talking.

"A snake witcher is a good choice."

At the moment when His Majesty the King paused in speaking, Monte spoke just right.

"certainly."

"Whether it's the snake sect or the wolf sect."

"They are all very good candidates."

King Attantine VI laughed, and the loose flesh on his face trembled.

Monte, who knew some secrets, lowered his head.

Knowing more is not necessarily a good thing.

At least that's the case here at Aitantin VI.

The ‘Black Disaster’ is a major reshuffle of Hokuriku and the South.

There are countless forces that have been destroyed.

The most famous ones are the 'Wolf Faction' demon hunters. Everyone even thinks that the demon hunters have become a thing of the past, if it weren't for the reappearance of the 'Snake Faction'.

Everything will be finalized!

But it appeared...

Then it needs to be re-estimated.

Unlike those people and forces who can be driven by profit, demon hunters, who are as stubborn as stones, act only according to their inner principles. Once they discover the inside story of the 'Black Disaster', I'm afraid... they will fight to the death, right?

Monte had such a suspicion in his heart, and there was a hint of lament on his lowered face.

He didn't want to be a rival to the witcher.

Because he knows how scary those guys are.

They are the best warriors when facing monsters.

But when facing the enemy, they are the best assassins.

Without the sense of honor of a knight, these people would do anything to kill the enemy. Monte's neck could not help but tighten at the thought of losing his head in his sleep.

As for persuading the king in front of him?

forget it.

Killed by a witcher, or died afterwards.

I am afraid that I will die immediately if I try to persuade him.

not to mention……

It's too late.

Sfinson Etandin will definitely take action against the snake sect demon hunter.

This is the arrangement of His Majesty the King.

after?

Naturally, the spies who had been prepared for a long time swarmed forward. There would be no fight, only questioning - in front of a demon hunter who showed extremely strong strength, it was most unwise to use force.

However, the characteristic of a demon hunter that he would not attack ordinary people without endangering himself meant that this time was destined to be the victory of Attantine VI.

The 'controlled' snake sect demon hunter.

It will inevitably attract more demon hunters.

There are snake factions and there are wolf factions.

These people will definitely express their 'apology' after learning 'what happened', especially after King Attantine VI showed his 'humbleness' and 'generosity'.

This was the effect his Majesty wanted.

After a small 'conflict', his son was only beaten, and he was able to tie the demon hunter to his chariot. It was really worth it.

What's more, it's not just the snake sect demon hunters.

And the ‘Mist’ Church!

This church that has shown its strength is also what his Majesty wants to win over.

Of course, this also includes the new Lord of Sika City.

In fact, Monte can be sure that his Majesty will reveal the real culprit of the 'Black Disaster' at the most appropriate time!

By the time……

Monte thought of something, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

Sweat flowed into his eyes, burning and stinging.

But Monte didn't dare to wipe it at all.

He just lowered his head, waiting for King Attantine VI to speak.

Fortunately, the wait was not long, and His Majesty the King spoke again.

"Have the people from the 'Quiet Night Secret Order' entered the city?"

"Representatives of the fourteen congressmen have all entered the city after noon!"

"They have now entered the 'Quiet Night Town'"

Monte reported again.

"Quiet Night Town!"

An undetectable cold snort sounded from King Attantine VI's nose.

For a king, what could be worse than having a city-within-a-city built on his own territory and not being able to intervene in it?

Naturally, there are two such cities within a city.

Attantine VI leaned back in the high-backed chair, the crown on his head did not move at all, and his bloodshot eyes were already staring in a certain direction.

Monte did not raise his head, but he knew what his Majesty was looking at at this time.

In fact, many people know what His Majesty the King is really angry and afraid of.

'Mars'!

A being that is inseparable from Etandine.

At a certain period, it even controlled the entire kingdom.

Although it was not as good as before after the 'Black Disaster', it still made his Majesty the King feel like he was in trouble.

"What about the South?"

Atantin VI calmed down his emotions and asked calmly.

"Our shipyard is at full capacity. When summer comes, our warships will be able to fill the entire Cheka Bay!"

Monte's voice rose involuntarily.

He was very excited, no matter how hard he tried to hide it, he could not hide his excitement.

As a minister of Etantine VI, he has always been very afraid of His Majesty the King, but he also admires His Majesty the King. He knows that if His Majesty's plan succeeds, the entire Etantine situation will be completely destroyed. changes.

The kingdom of Shen Mu will surely glow with new vitality.

The achievements of Attantine VI will also directly catch up with that of His Majesty.

"Summer, summer."

Eitandine VI whispered softly.

Then, His Majesty the King stood up.

The old-looking King Etantine VI has the tall and strong figure of a Northlander. Time has left many marks on this king's face, but not on his body.

Without looking at the face, no one would mistake this body for an old man.

I will only think that this is a man in his prime.

Still very strong.

He walked to the bookshelf and picked up the sailboat model.

This was made by the skilled craftsmen in the palace.

Not only are the size and proportions accurate, the sails, cables, hatches, and cannons are all the same as those on the real ship, as if they were perfectly reduced and placed on it.

King Attantine VI's fingertips touched those artillery pieces, and his bloodshot eyes were filled with ferocious anticipation.

That's the look only a conqueror has.

It is the look that a winner is accustomed to.

"How did those guys react?"

Etantine VI, who was immersed in the fantasy in his mind, asked seemingly casually.

"They are trying to win over the Mist Church."

"But those sent out failed."

"They also tried to contact the demon hunters before, but were eliminated by our secret agents before they even got close."

Monte knelt there on one knee, raised his head slightly, looked at His Majesty's back and spoke in detail, with contempt in his tone.

He knows what to say to the old guard.

He also thinks the old guard deserves his attitude.

A bunch of idiots!

Perhaps there are some vigilant and admirable characters among them.

However, most of them are idiots who fail to succeed but fail to succeed!

Think of the person who wooed the Church of the Mist today.

Do you really think of yourself as a big shot and give charity?

You don't even know your own position, so you want to talk about cooperation. Do you really think of yourself as the protagonist in a biographical novel?

If I had such resources, I would have...

Thinking of this, Monte quickly stopped his divergent thinking.

He quietly waited for the next instruction from King Attantine VI.

It was clear to him that the old guard had to be dealt with before summer arrived.

Otherwise, His Majesty would not be able to go to war without worry!

And at this moment——

Jingle Bell!

A bell in the small conference room suddenly rang from behind the desk.

Monte looked there in astonishment.

He never knew there was a bell there.

However, after seeing the slightly changed face of King Attantine VI, he understood the importance of this bell.

In other words, the existence of such a bell is normal.

The majesty in front of me always likes to prepare for rainy days and be alert to any danger.

Atantin VI quickly returned to the desk. He pulled the secret handle, and the bell immediately stopped ringing.

"What happened?"

King Atantin VI asked in a deep voice.

Compared with ordinary times, such a deep voice is more majestic and oppressive.

At least, the voice in the dark trembled.

"S-S..."

The stammered words and trembling voice made the sentences extremely incomplete.

King Atantin VI frowned.

Rarely, His Majesty the King had a bad feeling in his heart.

"What happened?"

Suppressing the unpleasant feeling in his heart, King Attantine VI asked emphatically.

"It's His Royal Highness Sphenson!"

"His Royal Highness Sphenson was kicked to death by the 'Snake Faction' demon hunter!"

The voice came clearly.

thump!

Monte, who was kneeling there, collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, there was only one sentence left in the mind of this close minister——

Ruined!