Volume 1: The Gate of Flesh and Blood Chapter 86: One after another

Andinand assassinated the Archduke of Graz?

impossible!

This was Goethe's first reaction.

Because, with Andinand's intelligence, even if he really hated Grand Duke Graz, he would not use such a "stupid" and "rude" method, but should be more clever.

However, Goethe knew that such words would never calm the old butler and soldiers in front of him.

therefore--

[Despairing stare]!

Goethe took a step forward, pulled Andinan behind him, and glanced at them.

Plop, plop!

The old butler and ten soldiers who rushed over fell to the ground unconscious.

But more soldiers are coming.

"Walk!"

Without hesitation, Goethe grabbed Antonin and ran out.

Outside the castle, coachman Rick was stunned when he heard "Andinan assassinated Grand Duke of Graz".

You know, he brought Andinan into the castle.

If this is investigated, he will be sentenced to death!

besides……

His wife and children.

Rick's entire body began to tremble.

It's fear and worry.

By the time he came to his senses, the car had already turned around and was heading towards the suspension bridge.

However, Rick did not drive away.

Instead, when he saw Goethe rushing out carrying Antinan, he jumped off the carriage and knelt on the ground.

He couldn't run away. If he ran away, his wife and children would not survive.

But he could make his employer run a little faster.

Because he believed that his employer would never participate in the assassination.

"Thank you."

Goethe saw the carriage turn around and whispered as he passed by the driver.

The coachman, who was kneeling on the ground and crawling on his body, did not answer. He only turned his head slightly to take a look after hearing the sound of the carriage starting. Then, he continued to kneel there, not daring to move.

The soldiers poured out of the castle like a tide, passing the coachman and chasing after the galloping carriage.

"I didn't kill Gratz!"

Andinand, who was sitting in the car, stuck his head out, letting the rushing wind hit his face, and shouted loudly to Goethe who was driving.

"I know!"

Goethe said calmly.

This calm tone made Andinan stunned. Then, the young man wanted to say something, but in the end, nothing came out.

The next moment, the young man simply lifted up the seat and took out the explosives underneath.

After lighting two of them, he threw them directly backwards.

Boom! Boom!

The explosion of the explosives prevented the pursuers from approaching.

Although the young man did not object to Goethe's initial decision to carry explosives in the car, he was worried in his heart. He was afraid that something unexpected might happen, but now that is not the case.

What other surprise could be greater than this?

“Damn it!”

The young man yelled loudly as if to vent his anger.

He threw out the explosives in his hand one after another.

Not just backward, but also forward.

There are guards in the direction of the suspension bridge.

Faced with the two oncoming carriages, the guards were already very timid. They had not forgotten what had happened before, and now when they saw the bombs falling, they fled in all directions.

boom!

A corner of the winch that pulled up the suspension bridge was blown to pieces, and the noose broke directly.

Bang!

The heavy suspension bridge fell down heavily, and the huge reaction force caused it to jump up again. But before it fell again, the carriage driven by Goethe had already rushed onto the suspension bridge.

The sound of horse hooves, wheels, and shouts of killing filled Goethe's ears.

Goethe's attention was more focused than ever before.

There is no doubt that this assassination was premeditated.

The other party had been waiting for him and Andinan to be invited to the castle.

Then, frame Andinan.

At the same time, he also became a rat crossing the street.

The other party calculated that he would never abandon Andinan.

In other words, he couldn't allow himself to be a prisoner.

After completing these...

Will the other party let him leave safely?

Definitely not!

The other party will definitely ambush him!

And what could be more suitable here than a suspension bridge?

Goethe held the reins in one hand and the revolver in the other. His eyes were fixed on the front and his ears were alert for any unusual movements.

But nothing seemed unusual until Goethe drove across the suspension bridge.

Immediately, Goethe frowned.

"Why is this happening?"

"Why would the other party give up the opportunity to ambush?"

"unless……"

"Letting me escape will bring more benefits than keeping me!"

Goethe's frowning eyes suddenly sparkled.

He thought of the 'elixir of life' that Grand Duke Graz had mentioned!

Suddenly, a bold guess emerged in Goethe's heart.

"Hopefully in time!"

Goethe thought silently.

…

"It's already a foregone conclusion!"

Großgratz received a report from his men.

His father's illegitimate son, his younger brother, has entered the castle.

Greater Graz naturally knew what this meant.

In fact, after that night, Großgratz knew it would be like this.

He knew his father too well.

Everything is based on the Kingdom of Ryan.

The rest?

You can all pull over.

Great Graz doesn't hate this.

Because, he is the same.

He just hoped that his father wouldn't give out too much of his property - after all, it was all his!

He is the legal heir!

"We must find another advisor with 'power'!"

"Otherwise, my wealth will be gradually eroded!"

"Of course, you have to be smart enough and not blind!"

Big Gratz thought silently.

Why did the current situation occur?

Isn't it the result of his own advisor Devonte's self-willed decision?

It was natural for Greater Gratz to put all the blame on the already deceased Devonte.

As for his acquiescence?

No!

Absolutely not!

It was Devonte who acted on his own!

He is also one of the innocent victims!

Great Gratz believed this so firmly that even when his throat was cut by a dagger, his belief did not change.

Because this attack was too fast.

We were almost at Großgraz and had no idea what was happening.

By the time the eldest son of the Grand Duke felt the pain and realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

He covered his throat, trying to stop the blood from flowing out.

But the blood that gushed out quickly dyed the floor red.

Gross Gratz is dead.

Open your eyes wide and look forward.

There was confusion in his cloudy eyes.

It seemed as if he couldn't believe that he would die like this.

This was the scene that Goethe and Andinand saw when they entered the study.

"Like the Grand Duke of Gratz, both were killed by having their throats cut."

An Dinan said with a grim expression.

The moment he entered the Grand Duke's study, he was knocked unconscious. When he woke up, the Grand Duke's throat had been cut, and he was holding a bloody dagger in his hand.

Before he could respond, the old butler who brought the refreshments knocked on the door.

After knocking on the door several times without any response from the Grand Duke, the old butler decisively called out to the soldiers.

He didn't hesitate and just ran.

Once the old butler and his men rushed in, he would have no room for explanation.

When Goethe led him towards the residence of Gross Gratz, the clever Andinand had already guessed something, but when he saw the body of Gross Gratz, the young man realized that they were one step too late.

"Why?"

“Why is this happening?!”

The annoyed young man growled.

"Because a vague... no, it should be a trap that already has some substantial benefits, is enough to drive people crazy!"

Goethe answered.

"What kind of trap?"

The young man frowned and asked in confusion.

"The trap you seek but cannot obtain!"

Andinan looked at Goethe with a frown on his face, his eyes full of horror.

"yes?!"

Goethe nodded and did not linger.

If the person behind this is really that person, then... there is only one more target.

…

The entire city of Hessetings was under martial law.

Patrol police took to the streets in teams.

But, there are more soldiers.

These fully armed soldiers searched house by house for the criminals who assassinated the Archduke, Marple and Andinand.

The main culprit: Andinan.

Suspected to be the illegitimate son of the Grand Duke of Graz, he assassinated the Grand Duke during a meeting with him because he was dissatisfied with the Grand Duke.

Accessory: Marple.

He shielded the main culprit, Andinan, and caused great chaos and destruction in the castle.

For a moment, people who heard the news had different expressions.

"How could that guy do such a thing?"

Ge Gen widened his eyes, a look of disbelief on his face.

Considering how dangerous Marple is, how could he be just an accomplice?

If a crime was committed, he would definitely be the main culprit!

Moreover, how could someone bring along a burden like Andinan when trying to assassinate the Archduke?

After using him, he must have killed the person to silence him!

Therefore, the deputy sheriff did not believe at all that it was Marple and Andinand who assassinated the Grand Duke of Graz.

"Of course someone is framing me!"

Lanster said with a smile, shaking the reins again to make the horse go faster.

Ride a horse, not a car.

When Lanster and Gegen heard the news that "Andinan assassinated Grand Duke Graz", they immediately rushed out of the police station on horseback.

Their destination: 11 Kimmel Street.

There is a favor that they remember.

Now, it's time to pay it back.

When the two arrived, a group of soldiers were about to surround the place.

"etc!"

"The owner of this place, Marple Porron, is involved in a special case, and we have been ordered to take over this place."

Lanster shouted loudly and threw a document signed by the director to the leading officer.

A document signed by a director certainly cannot make these soldiers leave, but if the director has a noble surname, it is enough to make these soldiers postpone their arrests.

"I will ask my superiors for instructions."

"Before this, you can't take anyone away."

"You can't leave either!"

The leading soldier said so.

"certainly!"

Lanster walked into No. 11 Kimmel Street with Gegen with a smile. After making a reassuring gesture to the panicked Maria and Kaybi, he sat on the sofa in the living room and checked the guns.

Although he guessed that the worst possible scenario would not happen.

But, just in case.

"After this, the two of us might have to retire early."

Ge Gen sighed and checked his guns.

Because he knew that his friend's signature as director was forged.

The document was drafted by him and signed by his good friend.

"Isn't it good to retire? You can enjoy the sun."

Lanster still had a smiling face, as if he didn't care at all.

However, his hidden gaze was full of worry.

The Grand Duke of Graz is dead.

I'm afraid things are going to change in Hessetings.

…