Kingdom’s Bloodline

After hearing Miranda's words, the rest of the team were all taken aback.

In front, Thales stood beside Jann, staring at Federico, who seemed desperate and self-defeating, still puzzled.

Yes, cousin, well said...everyone pays for what they do...

Under the rough suppression of the guards, Federico gasped:

So, you, you bystanders, you must understand: if you don't stand up, if you really let him, let Jen get his way...

The surrounding vassals and guests looked at each other.

The prisoner raised his head with difficulty, and coincidentally looked at Thales.

Then he wins! Jann Cavendeer, he won everything, no flaws, no flaws! And I, I will die without a place to die, never to recover, and lose everything , everything! Haha, hahahaha...

Federico let out an ugly laugh, and there were whispers among the vassals and guests, and many people began to doubt the mental state of the other party.

Thales frowned when he met Federico's eyes.

strangeness.

Unlike Anke Bailar at the royal banquet, the former is desperate and gloomy...

But Federico, in addition to being gloomy, his smile also gave Thales a faint sense of uneasiness.

It seems that behind his deep and desperate smile, which seems to see through everything, hides a more terrifying power.

Be careful, Thales.

The voice in the boy's heart faintly came out:

This is a person who is willing, even willing to be a pawn.

careful.

The chess game is completely over, irreversible.

Federico stared straight at Thales with a strange smile.

That's enough, stop talking nonsense, take him down, and let the relevant departments be responsible for the follow-up, Zhan En responded calmly, turning around, The election will continue—by the way, the last game Is it worth betting?

Seychelles snorted,

After waving his hand, soldiers immediately stepped forward. Roughly drag Federico.

In this way, justice will be trampled on, the law will be tainted, the hope of the kingdom will be defeated, and we will all be finished, Federico struggled and roared, It's all because of some people's -- impromptu decision, discretion!

At that moment, Thales trembled slightly.

When Xilai realized it, his face changed as well!

What?

what did he say?

Thales subconsciously looked at Federico, but the latter had already been pushed away by the sergeants, leaving only his back.

Wait a moment……

strangeness……

Wait a moment!

Thales subconsciously shouted.

The second prince who had been silent all this time suddenly spoke up, which immediately attracted many eyes.

Zhan En's expression moved slightly, his smile remained undiminished, and he asked in a low voice:

Thales?

Xilai also looked at him worriedly:

Thals...

Your Highness...

Wyatt hurried up and asked before Rolf, What are your orders?

But Thales ignored them, he just stared blankly at Federico's back.

boom!

In the next second, the crime of prison river burned up and hit his eardrum.

In Thales' senses, time seemed to be slowed down. …

The world is silent.

Thales watched Federico being dragged away quietly, his brain spinning rapidly.

Why?

Why did Federico do this?

Why did he appear on stage and accuse Jen?

Why did he take the risk and surrender himself foolishly?

Why does he have a plan in his chest, but he has nothing to do?

Why did he keep his hands tied, but talk like crazy?

Why would King Kessel and the Secret Division count on such a person, a fugitive, a desperate exiled nobleman, to shake the indestructible and flawless Emerald City?

Why?

Why!

boom!

The crime of prison river made a soft sound, and the burning became more and more intense.

Thales had an idea, and began to recall the other party's previous words intermittently.

And that weird smile.

[The power system that covers the sky with one hand...some of them are...methods...]

【I throw myself into a trap, there is no chance of winning... I have suffered a crushing defeat...】

[As long as Zhan En...is the city lord...the trial...cannot be fair...]

【You... just watch... don't stand up... Zhan En succeeds... you win... a complete victory...]

[So...the kingdom...failed...we...are finished...all because of some people...decisions on the fly, free discretion! 】

At that moment, Thales was shocked and trembled all over!

That is to say... no, no, no...

Boom!

The crime of prison river crackled and exploded.

He gets it.

At that moment, he suddenly understood.

Thales stood firm and looked at Federico's back in disbelief.

In the next second, the crime of prison river was so hot that it flooded all Thales' senses.

What's the matter, Your Highness Thales?

The flow of time returned to normal, and the noise of the surrounding crowd instantly returned to the ears.

Zhan En's voice sounded, and he grabbed Thales, who was suffering from the sequelae of the Terminator, and was on the verge of collapse:

If you have no other questions, then we might as well go back to the table...

It's me. Thales said in a daze.

What? Jen was taken aback.

It's me, it's all me.

what are you?

It's me! Zhan En, you're right, it's me you should worry about, it's always been me, Thales clasped Zhan En's shoulders, with a complicated expression and incoherent speech, From the beginning to the end, it's all Me! Only me!

Yes, it is him.

Thales thought blankly.

Federico, or the secret department or even King Kessel, their trump card...

It's him.

It's - Thales Canxing.

It's always been him.

is his choice.

Or, in the face of Federico's failure, he had to make a choice.

Thales stared blankly at Zhan En.

Jen was still confused, but Xilai leaned forward, worried.

Thales? Don't worry, I know what you found, but calm down, we will find the answer, just not now...

Thales took a deep breath and was about to explain, but when he saw Federico's escort team drifting away, he couldn't help shouting to stop:

No...no, don't let him go! Bring Federico back!

Jen's complexion changed: ...

Thales?

The surrounding vassals began to whisper.

Thales trembled slightly.

Yes, perhaps to the surprise of many, but, Federico Kevin Dier, there is no other move.

From a strange fate to a shocking appearance, this is all Federico's means.

When the exiled Kevin Dill stepped onto the host stage, raised the battle flag to Jann Kevin Dill, announced his return to the entire Emerald City, and exposed the weaknesses of his whereabouts to Jann's vision, Federico had no way out.

There is no other backup.

Because he has already chosen a backhand.

Because everyone has to pay for what they did.

Thales breathed in a daze.

I'm sorry, Jan.

sorry?

Jen looked at Federico, then at Thales, and he understood something.

Thales, please, not now.

There was an uncertain warning in the duke's words.

No, I understand, Thales shook his head, speaking bitterly, It's now, only now.

Don't make any more trouble!

Xi looked at the people around, and said to Thales in a low voice: Can't you be quiet for a few seconds, wait until this trouble is solved, and then lose your temper...

No.

cannot.

Thales thought bitterly.

If this trouble is solved as they expected...

Your Highness? Wyah asked cautiously and tentatively, but was quickly interrupted by the Duke of South Bank.

Can't you see?

Zhan En frowned: The overall situation is settled, Fei De can't make a big wave...he misjudged the situation...

Thales turned his head and adjusted his breathing with difficulty.

That's why, Thales didn't dare to look into the other's eyes, Jen, I'm sorry.

Therefore.

Because the overall situation has been decided, because Federico chose to fight without a fight, and suffered a crushing defeat, and because Zhan En will soon sweep away the decline and win a complete victory...

Thales was pushed to the center of the balance.

The only one who, right now, right now, can stop Jayne from winning, saving Federico from defeat, and swaying the king's game.

And at this moment, he had to make a choice.

Federico!

Thales subconsciously said:

Bring him back!

Under the eyes of everyone, Thales heard his own voice was extremely difficult and bitter:

Let me hear... his accusations!

As soon as the voice fell, the surrounding crowd burst into an uproar!

Thales closed his eyes, almost with an attitude of going all out, and yelled out the last sentence:

In the name of the Duke of Xinghu! Now!

Behind him, Huai Ya and the Xinghu guards looked at each other, and their expressions changed drastically immediately!

What - Your Highness? Wyatt looked at him in surprise.

After they reacted, they turned around in a daze, only to find that at some time, the Emerald Legion headed by Seychelles had already surrounded them, full of hostility.

It seems, only Miranda sighed, flashing her sword, the ace has found himself.

Wait, Thales, what are you going to do? Xilai grabbed Thales, shocked. …

Thales had no time to answer, and Jann grabbed him from the other side. The Duke looked around, lowered his voice, and warned Thales angrily:

Don't forget, we talked, we have an agreement!

Yes, I know, I know, sorry.

Thales said in a daze.

But he, Federico, is not targeting you, Jen, not only you, but also me.

he.

Jen En's frowning eyebrows gradually relaxed.

A second later, he understood something, and his expression changed from angry and dissatisfied to shocked and surprised.

you you?

Thales nodded and said with difficulty:

I just realized that the reason why Federico surrendered so decisively and gave up everything... is because he chose me as his trump card.

Jen froze.

He's forcing me. He's betting on his own life, on the overall outcome, and creating the most extreme conditions to force me to make a move, to force me to choose.

Shirai widened her eyes.

And at this moment, if I choose not to stand up and help Federico, then he will definitely fail, and you will definitely win, irreversibly!

But you... Zhan En subconsciously said.

Yes, but.

Thales subconsciously buckled the hideous bone ring in his pocket.

But if he chooses to...

At this moment, if the second prince, according to the agreement with Zhan En, chooses to help secretly, chooses to remain silent, and allows Federico to be taken away, imprisoned, imprisoned, forgotten, and sent to Zhan En's The power system, throwing down the bottomless abyss of the Emerald City...

Then this matter will be calm and disappear.

Zhan En completely won the game that started from Fuxing Palace and ended in Kongming Palace.

Winner takes all.

Big win.

His rule is as secure as ever, and his position remains unshakable.

The Emerald City is still detached and independent, impregnable.

It also means that the king has lost completely.

And Thales' purpose, process, and efforts here are all meaningless.

After the celebration ended, he had no other way out but to leave the Emerald City in disgrace and return to Star Lake Castle.

Taylor's trip to the Emerald City, his efforts to find a balance between the king and the South Bank, failed completely.

There is not even a chance of making up for it.

But……

Thales stroked Guertaxa in his hand, feeling that it was getting heavier and more prickly.

But if he fails in his first mission, the first mission, and returns empty-handed...

So what would the king, Kessel V, think of him?

What to do to him?

【How can I trust you? 】

The king's voice sounded in his head:

【How do I know what you said is true? 】

【How do I know that you really want to be used by me, instead of secretly growing yourself, accumulating fame, and gathering support? 】

[How do I know that this move is not breeding tigers to make you an unprecedented threat? 】

Thales swallowed his throat.

And what's worse...

If he returns without success and Zhan En is left to stand still, the Emerald City will be as stable as the Mountain of Sighing, and the South Bank collar will be as solid as gold...

Then next time, next time, next time...

What will the king do?

The next time the Emerald City comes, will it be the Wrath of the Kingdom?

Or Legendary Wings?

【Will a person like your father accept the reality and just give up, or will he look at me and Xihuang's strength and attitude with admiration...】

Falkenhauser's words were still ringing in his ears when he returned home:

[Go all out, pay back a hundred times? 】

Believe me, Jann, Xilai, Thales opened his eyes, he had to take a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and at the same time gave himself the motivation to speak, I must, I have to, I have to do this Do, but trust me, I'll turn things around, it's just a stopgap measure, just to gain the initiative, otherwise my father, my father he...

Xilai stared at him blankly:

Thales, no, no...

Jen reacted, he shook his head, and stared at Thales in disbelief, as if staring at a stranger:

No, no, you can't... As for your father, we will have a solution. You and I, Emerald City and Star Lake Castle, we will fight against him together...

The matter has come to this, this is the only way... Thales shook his head weakly.

We can give him a little sweetness first. After killing Federico, lie to him that you have successfully threatened me... What does he want? Finance? Taxes? Maritime trade... Zhan En grabbed Thales's sleeve tightly, He lowered his voice and spoke rapidly.

No, it's impossible.

Federico's choice was too decisive.

And the king's mind is too cruel.

Thales closed his eyes, blocking out Jen's protest and pain.

The crime of prison river burned, and time seemed to slow down again.

Only in this way can he feel a little relaxed.

Does the king know?

Thales thought bitterly.

King Kessel, did he know that Federico would use this method to force himself to make a move and provoke himself into the game?

What if his chess game, his plan to win the Emerald City, was ruined by Federico's impulsive means?

etc.

Thales trembled.

What if the king already knew?

A voice quietly sounded from the bottom of Thales' heart, making him think for a moment.

Thales felt a chill in his heart.

The voice in his heart asked him back:

What if your father had anticipated all this from beginning to end, what Federico would do, what choices would you face?

Or even, is he deliberately letting the other party do this, forcing you to make a choice?

What?

Thales was startled.

Why?

Oh, you know why, Thales.

His inner voice answered him:

Because King Kessel guessed it, he guessed that you would communicate with Jann privately, and even reach an agreement.

He even knows you're going to try to be clever and operate in the middle, trying to find wiggle room.

Thales felt the bone ring in his hand getting heavier and colder.

Yes, the king knew early on.

His Majesty knows you too well.

So he set up the game and let Federico force you to choose:

Or, make a complete enemy of Emerald City.

Or, ruin the king's plan.

Choose one of the two, he pushes the conditions to the extreme, puts you in a dilemma, does not leave you the slightest room for maneuver and intermediate options, and forces you to make a choice between decisive action and lose everything. …

Thales opened his eyes, staring blankly at the almost slow-motion scene in front of him, watching everyone's expressions and movements:

Zhan En glared at each other, Xi Lai couldn't believe it, D.D was panicked, Wyatt was anxious, Miranda was vigilant, Federico was full of smiles...

In a daze, Thales also seemed to see King Kessel sitting in the Ballard Room of the Fuxing Palace, and the lights were projected on him, black and white, light and dark.

Why?

Thales asked himself feebly.

Because he wants to test you.

The voice in my heart quietly replied:

He wants to test you, he wants to try this sword, whether it really breaks hairs, cuts iron like mud, and is willing to be the king's pioneer.

Or is it rebellious and hidden, rebellious and cast early, and finally rebellious and hurt the owner?

Now……

Or, you put all your eggs in one basket and join the team, and he will use you with confidence from now on

Or, you lose everything and you are out, and he will abandon you decisively.

I see.

Thales thought blankly.

[Ad hoc decision, discretion. 】

So, that's what that sentence means.

When the time comes.

The king will set himself free.

freedom of decision.

Or go all in on it.

or fail completely.

There is no middle way.

No compromises eased.

zero, or one.

left, or right.

after, or before.

Retreat, or enter.

dead, or alive.

dark, or light.

Is it a legend, or a throne?

Thinking of this, Thales suddenly remembered the story he heard in Kaslan's tavern many years ago.

[The servants of the empire came up with a way: find the most famous person in the Northland—the commander of the Northland Legion, Queso, who was returning home to recuperate during the legion’s rotation, and let him persuade his hometown... But Queso didn't nod...]

[Queso said this: I am loyal to the Empire, but I am a Northlander.]

【This matter was finally found out by the emperor, and the emperor sent an edict with only two words on it...】

select……

In the nearly stagnant time and the chaos of the outside world, Thales recounted the emperor's edict blankly, revealing the final ending of this story:

……choose one.