"Even if Your Majesty doesn't want to see her, at least give her a reward..."
He did not continue.
Because he was keenly aware that the atmosphere in the back hall was becoming increasingly cold.
"Kangana-Flick."
There was a long period of dead silence before he heard the Pope's voice above his head.
"Tell me who is responsible for the fact that the people of Sara can live in a sheltered environment without worrying about evil spirits and nightmares."
"It's Your Majesty."
Frick replied.
"Back then, order had not yet been established. Humanity was a scattered group, fighting each other, and their territories were about to be swallowed by the gray fog. Who led the people to gather together and fight off the demons together?"
"It is the great Sara I, King Toredor."
"So you are now going to question the descendants of King Torredo and the decision made by the supreme ruler of the human world from the perspective of a protected subject?"
The echo was resounding.
The back hall seemed even more empty and cold.
Frick stopped talking and just lowered his head.
"You make me very disappointed."
Senar turned around and left, reminding him as he walked: "Go find Claire."
"Remember, there won't be a next time."
……
At the northern railway station in Port Weinheim, on the platform, Hitzfeld and Xia Yibing stood side by side, watching the Royal Autumn blow its whistle and go away.
Ashley... in her current state, it would definitely be inappropriate for her to live with Hitzfeld at 221 Iris Street.
Not to mention how much stuff she would destroy, Hitzfeld couldn't even think of reading with her here.
So after some discussion, they decided to temporarily send Ashley to Blackwood City and let her stay with Darent at 12 Flo Street.
I just hope...Ethan and Zafira can control her.
I hope she doesn't cause any trouble on the train.
"You really don't regret it, do you?"
A gust of wind blew, carrying a green and yellow fallen leaf, swirling past the two of them.
"what?"
Hitzfeld followed the falling leaves with his eyes and asked subconsciously.
"About the reward."
Xia Yibing turned her head and stared at her pretty profile.
"50 living people."
"10 to 20 bodies."
"5 clues."
"Ashley is a descendant of the Skye family after all. You can at least get 20 Sera from him. You will have no worries about food and drink for the rest of your life."
"Just for a friend I've only known for less than a month, I gave up all this..."
"No, that's not how the account book works."
The girl shook her head.
"One thing I didn't tell you is that Britney's husband, Lind, is actually from the Eclipse Church."
"Varied--"
"For ordinary people, this is a secret that they will never know in their lifetime, but that is the Skye family. I don't believe that the Baron will not be able to find out anything."
"So he was pretending?"
Xia Yibing opened her eyes wide.
"The legend of cherishing and cherishing his granddaughter, are these all false? He actually doesn't care whether Britney is dead or not, but he wants to find her to get in touch with..."
Having said this, she suddenly shut up, looked around warily, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she was sure that no one was eavesdropping.
"I am not sure."
Hitzfeld glanced at her.
"But I don't want to take any chances."
"It is already very eye-catching that I chose to connect with the Skye family at the critical moment of the struggle between the royal family and the nobles. If the baron has any improper thoughts about this struggle, then the trading relationship I have established with the Skye family may cost me my life in the future."
"But we can't not accept this money." Xia Yibing automatically completed the form for her.
"Yes." The girl smiled at her helplessly.
"I can only use it to buy Ashley."
It sounded like the two things had no connection or logic, but Xia Yibing completely understood what she meant.
She did this to avoid suspicion.
The expedition team brought together people from many different parties, and most of the information could not be concealed.
It can be seen from the Baron's great sincerity that he asked her to deny having touched the broken sword (touched it but not known about it) that the Noble Alliance has a lot of ideas about this thing.
So she couldn't accept the money, because in the eyes of the royal family, it would be a partnership with the nobles. If they got into trouble in the future, she would be implicated.
It is not possible not to charge money because it will arouse further suspicion and you may not even be able to go back to Iris Street because you will be investigated.
This is not alarmist.
The royal family has even started to send gold-rank knights to monitor her. It’s hard to say what exactly happens, but they definitely don’t trust her.
So what lies before Hitzfeld is a dilemma.
Her choice was to use the money to buy Ashley out.
Ashley was a friend she met during the Crystal case, and everyone knew it.
By doing this, the girl can send a message to the outside world: The Skye family and I are just doing a simple transaction.
I don't love money.
I would even be willing to take 20 Sera in exchange for my friend's freedom.
At least she was cleared of suspicion preliminarily.
At the same time, Ashley's identity is very complicated.
From the outside, she looked like a real native. The flash of disgust on Baron Skye's face when he saw her left a deep impression on the girl.
Ashley Skye is destined to become a disgrace to the Skye family.
Not only will he be unable to achieve any of his goals through this girl, he may also have to endure the ridicule of others for a long time.
After guessing that Baron Skye might not love his granddaughter as much as he showed at the beginning, Hitzfeld...did not want to gamble Ashley's life and death on the conscience of these people.
So this is the best of both worlds... right?
There never was an Ashley Skye.
The only one there was Ashley Kay, a native friend of Ashun Hitzfeld.
"I understand now."
After looking at her deeply, Xia Yibing nodded slightly.
"…No wonder he was so angry."
What I wanted to do was not accomplished.
The person I was looking for was not found.
In the end, I didn't even spend the money I wanted to spend, and wasted so much time, manpower and resources in vain.
The Baron was able to maintain his restraint in the end, which was enough to show that he was well-mannered.
"But there's another reason, which is that I do consider her a friend."
Hitzfeld suddenly spoke again.
"You know what really made me make up my mind, Xia?"
"……what?"
"It was when Ashley cried for her mommy."
Hitzfeld looked up at the sky.
"I thought I could be very moved, but I wasn't..."
"Because I never knew what it felt like to have something, so naturally I couldn't understand why people would cry so hard because of losing something."
"One is that I want to...put myself in her shoes...and the other is that Ashley also vaguely sees me as...a substitute for her mother."
“I wonder if it’s going to be a reverse relationship.”
"If I could just figure that out and deduce..."
"Hitzfeld!"
A call.
Hitzfeld was once again hugged tightly from behind by the familiar embrace.
Xia Yibing couldn't stand it.
Can't stand her saying these things in front of her.
Whatever.
She doesn't care anymore.
The only thing left in my mind was this delicate figure.
I want to hold her tight.
Smell the fragrance of her hair.
Acknowledge her presence.
then……
Tell her all your love.
"summer?"
Hitzfeld was startled.
It was a bit embarrassing because she wasn't really prepared for this and didn't know much about it.
Just as I was about to struggle, I heard the other person whispering in my ears.
"You don't have to... do these things."
"I will protect you from now on."
"I'll fill...all your gaps."
Bang.
The rhythm of the heartstrings was disrupted.
I feel a little dizzy.
There was a weird tingling sensation in my heart.
I feel a little lost.
Somewhat confused.
There were also some that made her feel strange and frightened.
A faint joy...
