Chapter 276: Jacob the Cave Opener
Now Annan can roughly determine that Jacob and the Far North Brotherhood are indeed not all the way.
If Jacob had bad faith towards the Annan regime, he would only need to take Russell captive and sell him, not only in exchange for huge profits, but also to the rule of the Winters family, and even the traditions inherited by the entire Principality of Winter.
Russell is currently the only mutant frostbeast with advanced intelligence that can communicate with words.
Her presence was ...... to the Far North Brotherhood, and even to other rebellious nobles or any organization or individual intent to start a rebellion, which has irreplaceable transcendent significance.
To be able to speak and understand words means to be able to communicate β to be able to intimidate, to seduc, to brainwash and to negotiate. This means that there is a possibility of being controlled.
β¦β¦ If Maria had dealt with this matter, she would probably have killed Russell directly, thus directly cutting off this "possibility".
She is the most decisive and ruthless of the three winters of this generation - she is the one who is closest to the "king". If someone hadn't had to inherit the Tower of Storm, perhaps Grand Guild Ivan would have given her the Tricolor Scepter.
Able to perceive the essence of things, and will solve the most fundamental problems without mercy...... This is a similar talent to Annan, except that she lacks some patience and tolerance.
Although Mary has the personal ability to control Russell, she also has the authority to suppress her subordinates. But just because she can do it doesn't mean she will do it - as a link between the family and the family, she needs to help her eldest brother on the one hand, and take care of young Annan on the other.
At the same time, feeling the double pressure of the unreliable eldest brother and the younger brother who showed outstanding talents at a very young age, Maria developed the habit of acting cautiously.
She would never leave herself with any weakness.
Even if there was even the slightest possibility of disintegrating rule, tradition, and authority, she would not allow the crisis to continue...... Once the young beast is tricked, kidnapped, or defected on its own, or even simply stolen blood, Winter is destined for turmoil.
If you can't solve the problem, you can solve the person who raised the problem...... If Mary becomes a Grand Duke, she will be the one who can make such decisions immediately.
And if Dmitry is in charge of handling this...... Annan can be sure that he will definitely hesitate.
He was ruthless enough to dispose of Russell directly, nor did he have the ability to keep Russell in his own hands - he was not good at rejecting people from a very young age.
He was a kind, gentle and not so intelligent man...... If it weren't for his ex-girlfriend, I'm afraid he wouldn't even have the idea of using and hurting Russell, a frost beast cub.
Only Annan could turn Russell into his own power.
And only when she was in the hands of Annan...... It is possible to have your own name.
The name "Russell" is the only possibility that belongs to Annan.
"Woo-woo-woo-"
Knowing that he had a name, the milky white little fox dog craned its neck and whined excitedly like a young wolf.
You see, this kid isn't much cuter than Doreen......
Annan smiled and lifted her up with one hand again, and tucked her back into his clothes.
"So, Lord Jacob."
Annan lowered his head, did not look at Jacob, but said casually: "I hope you can know that you are only proving that you are not the same person with them."
"Are you Noah, are you really accepting Earl Geraint's kind orders, are you hiding something from the mission itself...... Even, are you 'Jacob' or not.
"All these problems will not disappear without a trace after confirming that you and I are not enemies for the time being."
ββ¦β¦ So what should I do? β
The man with hair like withered grass spread his hands helplessly: "I have said everything I should have said, and I have said what I shouldn't have said." All the evidence that can be presented has been presented......"
"You follow me first."
Annan raised his eyebrows: "You say, what do people call you...... [Cave Opener]?" Are you good at opening holes? β
"I can try it if you need it."
Jacob shrugged, "Whether it's a hole in a person or a hole in a wallβI'm just as good at it." β
In front of the three silver-level transcendents, the two "Ten Fingers" and the Great Duke of Winter who held the three-colored scepter, he was a pure mortal without the slightest panic.
"So be it, Your Majesty. I can make a spell β it's up to you, okay? β
"Okay."
Annan nodded, and said without hesitation: "Then you swear like this: [I, and any individual or force subordinate to me, will never be enemies of Annan Rindong and his immediate family and subordinates from now on, nor will I do anything that directly or indirectly harms the interests of Annan Rindong and his immediate family." β
ββ¦β¦ Your Majesty, are you a lawyer? It's the longest spell I've ever heard in my life. β
Jacob was stunned for a moment, then said with a wry smile, "I really don't remember...... You might as well write it down. β
"That is, the spell can't be too long."
Annan raised his eyebrows: "Otherwise, I will definitely write you a thick contract." For people like you, it's never superfluous to be a little more cautious. β
After Jacob laid a spell.
The curse turned into runes, like bracelets, and burned on his right forearm.
He didn't have a curse carrier after all...... If a mortal wants to use the power of the curse, he can only use his own body directly to bear the curse.
- In this case, the anti-curse only needs to be violated to be directly fatal.
ββ¦β¦ Looks like I can't go back to Noah. β
Jacob rubbed his wrist.
Being cursed directly on the skin, the feeling at that moment is like being burned on the skin by a soldering iron.
Although his skin was not burned, so there was no constant burning pain, the pain of that moment still made him feel a lingering stinging pain in his wrist.
He grinned and said, "If the Earl sees that I have set up this kind of curse, I guess he will kill me directly." β
The intelligence officers he sent to other countries have in turn become traitors who faithfully serve the leaders of the other side -
"You don't have to die."
Annan chuckled and comforted in a low voice, "I have a good relationship with your Highness Kaphne. If Kaphne succeeds to the throne, perhaps we can form an alliance. β
"Even if I do form an alliance, Lord Raven will definitely not let me go back......"
Jacob muttered.
He looked at Annan and sneered, "Your Majesty, lookβI'm a homeless wild dog." That treatment is ......"
"What Winter can give youβit's certainly not as good as Noah."
Annan said leisurely: "But what I can give you is more than Count Geraint." β
With that, he motioned for Zoya to take off his gloves.
"I'll give you a treatment and give you half an hour to rest and fill your stomach. Then we need you to show us the way. β
Annan narrowed his eyes: "Since you have been here for a long time...... Then surely there is something to know about the Far North Brotherhood.
"Arrange the ritual and teleport us to the rear of the traitors - in a safe and hidden location."
Can't finish writing before twelve o'clock......
If you abuse the power of the dead line, you will inevitably suffer a backlash (sadness)
But today's full attendance is gone, but I will still be on the second shift. It's just that the second watch is after 0:00, and the healthy people don't wait for the spicy~
(End of chapter)