Bang bang bang!
Most Modeus George was an honest child. He remembered his father's words and when he saw Lord Scrooge, he called him uncle and kowtowed to him repeatedly.
One after another, without hesitation or pause.
The sound echoed in the restaurant.
Seeing this scene, the Grand Duke suddenly realized.
The Grand Duke knew his old rival, George VI, only too well.
He knew that even if the other party died, he would not die so easily and would definitely leave him some trouble.
I was wondering before, what it could be.
But after seeing Most Modeus George in front of him, the Grand Duke knew.
Herein lies the trouble!
Moreover, it was definitely a trouble that he could not refuse!
What could it be?
The Grand Duke was guessing in his heart.
Simle.ke, Enmle.ke and Gejil.ke had different expressions at this time.
The eldest son, Simle K, had a serious expression on his face. It was obvious that he was thinking the same as the Grand Duke, and was trying to determine what kind of trouble the other party would bring.
The third son of the Grand Duke, Gejil K, had excitement in his eyes.
Chance!
The North's opportunity has arrived!
As long as Most is taken in, the North will have an excuse to send troops to Tesin!
With the North's current strength, as long as public opinion is arranged well, the North can almost gain the greatest benefit with the least casualties - maybe even occupy Bodø!
Of course, Moster must be controlled!
As it happens, he has some pretty good poisons!
Standing aside, the nonchalant Enmle.K's eyes had similar excitement to his brother's, but hidden murderous intent.
Take in Moster?
What a joke!
The other party is out of control!
It would be difficult to deal with if something goes wrong!
Moreover, with so many people involved, it is naturally better to... kill him!
Kill the other person and impersonate him!
Get everything the other party has in Tesin!
Fame, wealth, and heritage are all in the North!
The Grand Duke's second son , Enmle.K, instantly entered the 'Shadow' leader mode.
The Grand Duke glanced at his three sons' reactions.
Well, they are all good children of the Ke family.
Simlai had no need for him to worry.
Enmle and Gajeel?
Not bad.
But he still lacks some experience. He only sees the immediate benefits but does not think of the crisis hidden behind them.
After evaluating his three sons, the Grand Duke turned his gaze to his nephew.
As a child of the Ke family, the Grand Duke naturally pays attention to him.
Then the Archduke saw Goethe looking outside the corridor.
The Archduke smiled.
alert!
It is the best quality!
careful!
The best character!
Especially as a child of the Ke family, these two things are a must.
As for Nina?
Girls from the Ke family don’t need to worry about these things, just be happy and smile.
And Sheila?
Hmm...
What a good appetite.
The Grand Duke took a quick glance and quietly took back the plate that Goethe had just passed over. Shila, who was eating happily, now had a look of confusion on her face.
However, there was no disgust.
All I have is the love of my elders.
Sheila is also a girl, so she should be just like Nina and be happy.
The Grand Duke thought about it and looked towards the corridor.
"Hist."
The Archduke said softly.
Hidden in the corridor, Most Modeus George's guardian knight, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man wearing leather armor and with three swords on his waist, one long and two short, walked out.
The other party bows and greets respectfully.
"Your Highness."
Seeing Hist coming out, Gejiel K was startled.
when?!
The third son of the Grand Duke frowned.
He didn't even notice the guardian knight just now.
Even worse...
It seemed that he was the only one who didn't notice.
Brother Simle discovered it, not to mention father, he must have discovered it too. Goethe's eyes have been fixed here since just now. And, did Enmle K also discover it?
Gejier.K looked at Enmle.K with a little doubt.
What do you mean?
Why can't I find out?
I am the leader of a group of assassins!
Gejiel K's gaze made Enmle K's eyes widen.
The second son of the Grand Duke felt that his dignity as an elder brother was challenged and immediately fought back with his eyes.
Oh, yes, yes!
You discovered it too!
How long did it take to discover it?
Gejier.K winked at Enmle.K.
Suddenly, Enmle.K's slightly guilty aura stagnated.
He discovered it just before Hist appeared.
However, he certainly couldn't say that when facing Gejil K.
I discovered it a long time ago!
Enmleke is very strong-willed.
Yeah?
Gjir.K laughed.
As expected, he was only slightly stronger than him. He must have discovered it just before the other party appeared. Gejil K was very sure of this because of his familiarity with Enmle.K.
Immediately, the third son of the Grand Duke adjusted his sitting position.
He wasn't too far off.
That's good!
He is not a pervert like his elder brother and Goethe.
He is just an ordinary person.
But Goethe...
Is the progress so fast?
As expected, guys who have the same talent and potential as my brother are all monsters!
Gejiel K's eyes involuntarily turned to Goethe.
Similarly, Enmle.K also looked at Goethe.
Different from what Gejiel K guessed.
Enmleke is sure.
He had fought with Goethe and knew how abnormal Goethe's talent was. He still remembered vividly the body of Goethe that could fight against professionals without any baptism.
Not to mention, after completing a baptism, one can be comparable to a second-level extreme professional.
It's a complete perversion of perversions.
Apart from his elder brother, he had never seen such a perverted guy.
The only pity is that Goethe did not receive proper training and education since childhood, otherwise he would have been much stronger.
"Well, Fabol seems to have some kind of potion that can strengthen one's foundation. Let's ask those guys to help Goethe find some."
Enmle.K pondered.
Goethe was his cousin, and as his elder brother, he had never given Goethe any decent gift.
Just consider it as a compensation gift!
The Grand Duke's second son thought silently, his eyes fixed on Hist who was bowing to his father.
As the leader of the Northern 'Shadow'.
The second son of the Grand Duke cares about Hist more than anyone else—because, to some extent, their styles of doing things are very similar.
They are all accustomed to using assassination as a means.
They all like to end with killing.
Therefore, the Grand Duke's second son was well aware of the terrifying nature of this Hist.
only……
At this time, Hist's aura seemed to be a little wrong.
Are you hurt?
The Grand Duke's second son narrowed his eyes and thought more.
And Gejiel K also discovered this.
He stroked his chin and began to think about what it meant.
Simle.K guessed something in an instant. After looking at his father's calm face, he raised his hand and put the food in front of Goethe - he knew Goethe's appetite, and Goethe must not be full with the food just now.
As for Hist?
Naturally, his father will make the decision.
And what if Hist has bad intentions?
He broke the man's neck.
Seeing more food in front of Goethe, Xila was overjoyed.
Raise your hand to grab it again.
Bang!
Goethe hit him on the forehead.
“Woo!”
Xila covered her forehead with her hands, tears welling up in her eyes.
This time it hurts more than before.
Moreover, Goethe glared at her.
Suddenly, Xila felt wronged.
Goethe looked at Sheila, who was pouting and almost crying, but trying her best not to make a sound under his gaze. He couldn't help but sigh and picked up a chicken leg from the plate and gave it to her.
Immediately, Sheila smiled happily.
He also raised his hand and gave Goethe a "yeah" gesture.
An expression that said, 'You've been fooled by me.'
You fool!
Goethe rolled his eyes.
He can still tell what is real and what is fake.
Xila did feel aggrieved just now, but she was really happy after getting the chicken leg. Then, she thought that she shouldn't be so cowardly, so she chose to fight back against him with an expression of "you've been fooled" - alas, child's trick, he knew it when he was six years old.
When he was in the welfare home, he had already learned to observe.
Otherwise, we will have nothing to eat.
So, when Goethe discovered that Hist was injured, he turned his eyes to Most.
Although the young man in front of him looked haggard and his clothes were ragged, he was not injured.
Not a single injury!
This is interesting.
"To protect a down-and-out prince in exile with all your heart and soul...loyalty? Honor?"
Goethe guessed, his eyes fixed on the guardian knight.
When he saw the guardian knight looking at Moster, he was stunned.
Because he was very familiar with this gaze.
This is how the Archduke looked at him in his daily life.
That look was filled with care and love from an elder.
this……
Something is wrong!
Goethe frowned slightly.
He understood why the Grand Duke had such a vision. After all, the Grand Duke was such an upright, generous and family-oriented person. However, Goethe was puzzled as to why there could be such a vision in the Tesin royal family's style of doing things. Goethe knew about some of the dirty deeds of George VI and his three brothers from Enmle.
"Did you use some kind of trick?"
There was a hint of coldness in Goethe's eyes.
The Grand Duke was now watching the performance of his juniors with satisfaction - unconsciously, Scrooge regarded this sudden visit as a test for his juniors.
Simlek is perfect.
Goethe can also be considered excellent.
Although Enmle.K and Gejiel.K performed mediocrely at the beginning, they later recovered the points.
Passed.
Both are very good!
The Archduke laughed.
What could make elders happier than the growth of their younger generations?
Naturally, a group of younger generations are growing up.
Unconsciously, the Archduke looked towards Most.
The Grand Duke naturally knew about the Sixth King's son.
It even attracted close attention.
A young man who is away from the disputes.
pity……
Where is the real sense of getting away?
The Grand Duke sighed inwardly.
Then, there was another surge of anger.
He was once again tricked by that bastard George VI!
At this time, the Grand Duke had already guessed what kind of "bait" George VI had given him.
"Get up."
The Archduke spoke gently to Most.
"Father said that I must get my uncle's approval before I can get up. Otherwise, I will die in front of you."
Most Modeus George was bowing his head even while he was speaking.
And, it's not pretense.
Bang, bang, bang, one after another, hitting the floor hard.
Blood was flowing out.
Hist, the guardian knight, looked at them with eyes full of heartache.
The Ke family all laughed.
Isn't this a fool?
Gejier.K winked at Enmle.K and Goethe.
A bit like that.
But what if it's a disguise?
Enmle.K responded.
It looks okay, but compared to a real fool, it lacks some temperament.
After Goethe gave this evaluation, his eyes unconsciously turned to Sheila.
The Grand Duke ignored the 'whispers' of his juniors and glanced at Hist again.
"That old bastard, did he use his trump card?"
"That's right, that body is of no use to him."
"Of course I'll use it."
Thinking in his heart, the Grand Duke stood up and raised his hand to support Most.
"Get up."
"Do you recognize me?"
Most asked blankly.
"Um."
"Very good!"
"I... ugh!"
The young man stood up happily, but just as he stood up, he was about to fall again. Fortunately, the Grand Duke's hand strongly supported the young man's body.
"Uncle, I'm sorry."
"I feel a little dizzy."
The young man said apologetically.
"It's okay. Anyone who knocks for so long will feel dizzy."
The Grand Duke smiled and helped the young man to a chair brought by a servant.
As soon as he sat down, the young man stood up again suddenly.
"Uncle, this is something your father gave you."
As the young man spoke, he took out a dagger and stabbed himself in the lower abdomen.
puff!
The sharp dagger cut through the young man's abdomen, and a piece of folded paper made of special material was taken out by the young man.
The paper stained with blood and liquid was held in the young man's hand and handed to the Grand Duke.
"Gergeer."
the Archduke shouted.
The third son of the Grand Duke immediately rushed over with several bottles of medicine in his hands, two for external application and one for internal use. The bandage was tightly wrapped around the young man's injured abdomen.
While bandaging the wound, Gejier looked at the young man again.
Still has that kind of silly and stupid feeling.
But why does it smell a bit like the Ke family?
Very light, very light taste.
But it’s true a little bit.
"good."
Simle Ke said softly.
The eldest son of the Grand Duke didn't know what was on the paper, but he was determined to protect it at all costs, so he was worthy of respect.
Hist, the former court knight of Tesin and now the guardian knight of Most, began to tremble all over.
It's heartbreaking.
It's anger.
The reason I feel sad is naturally because of Moster.
anger?
It was directed at Ronald.
It is also directed at oneself.
That ambush was the closest to the North.
It was also the most dangerous one.
The opponent was so despicable that he used his assassins to besiege Most to distract him, and then he personally attacked him and gave him a heavy blow, so that Most had to swallow the paper to ensure that it did not fall into Ronald's hands.
Damn Ronald!
The guardian knight thought with gritted teeth.
After the Grand Duke took the paper, he did not look at it immediately, but just put it on the table.
Just as expected, the old bastard really threw this thing out as 'bait'.
"Most, do you know what it is?"
The Grand Duke asked the young man who was sweating profusely but gritting his teeth to prevent himself from fainting.
"have no idea."
"After my father gave it to me, I read it, but there was nothing on it except that it was given to you, uncle."
Young people speak the truth.
“It’s qualification.”
"Or rather, the key."
"It is the key to enter the 'Fairy Lake' and the 'Dragon Island'."
The Grand Duke said frankly.
What?!
This time it was not just Enmle.K and Gejil.K, but Simle.K also sat up straight.
What is missing from the North?
Population, Jinke, resources?
Missing?
lack.
These things are always lacking for any country.
But what is really missing is a heritage!
The path of the 'warrior' is part of the heritage.
The rest is...
'Secret realm'!
In any country in the 'Anchor World', the existence known as the royal family has its own 'secret realm'.
What the North lacks is a "secret place" that can be passed down.
And now, the keys to the two secret realms, 'Fairy Lake' and 'Dragon Island', appeared before them, and Enmle.K and Gejil.K became excited all of a sudden.
Something was not right in the two 'secret realms', and they knew it.
But, those are two 'secret realms'?
How can I give up?
What's more, the 'Fairy Lake' produces all kinds of magical props, and only a little bit of the dragon blood of the 'Dragon Island' can transform a person.
Under such circumstances, even Simlek clenched his fists.
Goethe?
Although he was able to remain calm, his eyes were fixed on the paper.
The Grand Duke looked at this scene and was not surprised.
Because this was the trap that George VI had dug for him.
The other party knew that he would definitely not refuse.
I can't refuse it.
The North needs a 'secret realm'.
The Ke family needs "inheritance".
Most was stunned.
He didn't know that his father had given him such an important thing, nor did he expect that his father would give such a thing to his uncle.
Moreover, he never expected that his uncle would tell him so frankly.
'remember!'
'From now on! From this moment on!'
"Gerald, Ronald and the others are no longer your uncles. Your only uncle is Scrooge. "
My father's words rang out again.
Suddenly, Moster understood why his father said that.
If Gerald or Ronald got this thing, they would definitely hide it tightly, and then just give him a perfunctory response, or there would be a high probability that he would die.
Gerald wouldn't do that, but Gerald's men would certainly love to do it.
Ronald?
Will definitely do it myself.
After the previous ambush, the young man had already understood Gerrard's ruthlessness.
And what about uncle?
Just tell .
There is no deception, and no intention to kill.
Inexplicably, a sense of warmth arose in the young man's heart - it was the warmth that reappeared in his cold heart after his father's death and the loss of all his relatives.
This made the young man remember his father's words even more.
He has only one uncle.
That is the Duke of the North: Scrooge.
"I don't know what it is."
"But my father asked me to give it to my uncle."
"Father must have his own reasons."
The young man forced himself to sit up and answered seriously.
Seeing the young man's expression, the Grand Duke nodded and sighed.
What a silly child!
Your bastard father calculated your simple character and knew that I would not be able to do anything to you, but he threw this hot potato to me - he wanted me to face Gerald and Ronald for you.
Gerald must have inherited most of your bastard father's estate.
At least, on the surface.
And Ronald?
You inherited the 'secret' legacy of your bastard father.
But the two of them had no idea.
This kind of inheritance is just to keep them from being distracted by internal strife.
If you count me in?
That's three parties.
After all, the entrances to the secret realms of 'Fairy Lake' and 'Dragon Island' are in Bodø.
I showed up at Bode?
That would be a brawl that would attract the world's attention.
It was enough to attract 'them' as well.
And your asshole father?
Of course, you can gain valuable time.
"Tsk, what a bastard."
After cursing in his heart, the Grand Duke picked up the chair Most was sitting on, and placed Most on the side of the dining table - next to Gejier.
"The Ke family has its own rules."
"Gergeer will tell you later."
"Now……"
"Keep eating."
The Grand Duke announced.
The Ke family's attitude towards Most also changed greatly.
Although the Grand Duke did not say much, the fact that it was served on the table meant that the Grand Duke recognized Most.
The Grand Duke, the patriarch of the Ke family, agreed.
The remaining members of the Ke family naturally agreed.
"Tsk, your injury is not light."
"I also said I'd take you to the club tonight so you can experience the joy of Bear Castle."
The somewhat "familiar" Enmle.K looked at Moster's belly wrapped in layers of bandages, and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.
"club?"
The young man was stunned for a moment, then his face turned red.
That embarrassed look startled Enmle.K.
"Most, are you still???"
Enmle.K looked at Most with great surprise.
Goethe and Gejier's attention were also attracted.
Under the gaze of everyone, the young man scratched his head, then nodded.
"How old are you this year? Why are you still?"
Enmle.K asked with great interest.
"I'm 20 now. I've been studying before, but my father wouldn't let me go to those places."
The young man said honestly.
"Father won't let you go, so your cousin will take you there!"
"Hurry up, heal your wounds!"
"Once your injury is healed, I will let you experience the mysterious, hmmmm, ahhh, puff, truth of life."
Enmle.K patted the young man's shoulder hard.
The young man was still a little embarrassed, but nodded quite vigorously.
Standing in the shadows nearby, Hist glared at the Grand Duke's second son. The guardian knight thought that this was leading Most astray, but he did not speak out to stop him - because he wanted to see Most get married, have children.
Maybe this is an opportunity?
The guardian knight thought.
"Study? What did you study before?"
Gajeel inquired.
"Painting, sculpture, and some knowledge of literature."
“Oh, painting?”
“I’m also very good at painting.”
"Really?"
The young man immediately found common ground with Gejier - under Gejier's guidance, the young man almost told him the color of his underwear.
It's not difficult.
After all, the young man said, he liked blue.
The interrupted lunch ended in a relatively happy atmosphere.
Nina, the youngest daughter of the Ke family, showed friendliness towards the newly appeared "cousin".
However, Nina did not say much to this "cousin", but just smiled and left - because at this time Most was discussing the greatness of body art with Gejier.
The bandage on the abdomen was stained red again.
Enmle.K was not interested in the topic.
It is well known that the second son of the Grand Duke prefers actual combat.
Simle K left with the Grand Duke.
Some things concerning the 'Fairy Lake', 'Dragon Island' and even Tesin must be discussed seriously.
And Goethe?
He really wanted to join in the conversation between Most and Gedikl.
He also has his own pursuit in art.
But the servant brought news: Margarita Mag wanted to see him.
Goethe was always wary of this lady.
Moreover, now was a crucial moment in discussing art, so Goethe showed indifference as soon as they met.
"What's up?"
"Well, something happened. I have 5 million gold..."
Before Margarida finished her words, Goethe appeared in front of her with a flash. Before she could react, he gently took her hand, kissed her hand perfectly, and smiled as if bathed in spring breeze. "Beautiful lady, I have afternoon tea that I just prepared in my study. Would you like to try it?"