"We only detonated half of the bomb, that is, only the stern of the ship was destroyed by fire." Raphael replied: "And we left them life jackets in the storage compartment." Whether they can escape or not depends on their luck. ”

Kant's eyes became strange as he looked at Raphael.

He didn't quite understand the state of mind of the person in front of him, but the only thing he could confirm was that this person really had no reverence for life, and he liked to play tricks.

"Who instructed you? Who were the people who saved you in the first place? Kant continued.

"A lot of people." Raphael replied: "As I said, the situation on this island is complicated. It is not possible to generalize. ”

"Then you at least know who their leader is, right?" Kant took a step in Raphael's direction.

Raphael looked at him warily and replied, "How can we know who the 'lord' is?" ”

"The lord of the country?" Kant wondered.

"The title of the leader. That's what everyone I have with whom I have dealings. Raphael explained.

"Hmm." Kant stood there and thought for a moment. Turning to the Elven King, he said, "Elven King, since this group of people has betrayed the Elven Kingdom, then I think what they have done has nothing to do with the Elven Kingdom. What you want to do with them, I don't intervene. But can you lend me this person for a few days? ”

With this, Kant pulled Raphael by the collar without changing his face.

Raphael was taken to Condra's side, but kept his head down, not trying to make any resistance.

"Yes." After a long silence, the Elven King nodded and said, "It's just that I hope you can still bring him back to the Elven Kingdom." After all, even if he died, he could be regarded as part of the elven kingdom. ”

"Okay." Kant agreed softly.

After that, Kant let Raphael follow him out of the palace gates.

"You're very useful now, so I didn't kill you." In the corners where there were no lights, Kant's voice became very different from when he was in the temple, if Raphael was not standing behind him, but in front of Kant. It is estimated that he can see Kant's facial expression of gritting his teeth and tears at this moment.

Raphael felt himself feel cold. Cold sweat oozed from his clenched fists.

Before, when Kant dragged him in the hall, he noticed that Kant's whole body was shaking.

I don't know what kind of anger or sorrow can make a person tremble like that.

In that moment, a surging feeling of guilt came over Raphael. His whole heart has fallen into the abyss.

"But you have to cherish this opportunity." Kant exhaled and continued: "Otherwise, you will die a thousand times more painful than those sacrificed Calradian soldiers. ”

“... Be. Raphael replied.

Kant didn't say a word to him again, and headed straight for the barracks.

Bandak had been waiting at the door of the barracks for a long time, and after visiting Kant's figure, he quickened his pace and went up to meet him.

"Your Highness, why did you come back so early. Who is the one behind you? Bandak asked curiously.

"DeWitt and his gang were murdered by him and his men." Kant replied, "I asked him to come and help me find the mastermind." Tomorrow we have to go to Cumberland. ”

After listening to the first half of the sentence, Bandak paused for a moment. He cast a surprised gaze at Raphael, who was walking behind him.

After taking a deep breath, Bandak confirmed to Kant, "Your Highness, Your Highness, what do you say?" You say that our people were murdered by the elves? ”

"They betrayed the Elven Kingdom and followed the forces of the island. In fact, they are no longer considered to be from the elven country. Kant glanced at Raphael and stated: "They sank the ship with bombs supplied by the islanders." ”

"You—" Bandak turned around and threw Raphael to the ground, punching him in the body.

The fist of the president of the Carradia soldiers, the physique of ordinary people simply cannot withstand a few punches.

Raphael was unable to fight back and was beaten to the point of vomiting blood.

"Stop fighting. You crippled him. When he travels tomorrow, he won't have to let our people carry it for him. Kant watched for a moment and then spoke.

"Phew." Bandak spat on the ground, stood up, and said to Kant, "What are you doing with him?" The mastermind behind this, we can also check it ourselves. Not to mention carrying him along, I don't even want to see him. ”

"I don't think it's going to be that simple. The island's strength is intricate. Without internal response, we can't deal with that group of ruthless people. Kant shook his head and said.

"After prying out the news from this kid's mouth, kill him and throw him into the wilderness." After beating Raphael, Bandak still looked very angry.

"Take him to the infirmary." Kant glanced at Raphael, who was lying on the ground, and commanded.

Then he turned and left.

The moon was rising, and Kant dreamed in his dream tonight of the steamboat burning in flames.

The next morning, Kant got up early and went to Cumberland with his entourage.

"We need to increase the scope of salvage, if we don't have enough manpower on our side. It's okay to apply for support from the Elven Country. Kant ordered the minister of Cumberland.

"Yes, my lord." The minister commanded.

Kant and Bandak boarded a fishing boat and went to the sea outside the harbor to investigate.

"It is said that the last few days are the time when ocean currents are rising. All the fish in the sea gather here. Kant looked at the unfathomable depths of the ocean and whispered.

"I interrogated Raphael all night last night, and I heard him say that the Elven soldiers' plans had been shattered by Devitt in advance. They had intended to set fire to Cumberland as they approached it. It turned out to be unexpectedly a day earlier. Abel rubbed his temples and said, "So when they reached the shore, they were close to exhaustion. ”

"But it just blinded everyone's sight." Kant said with a smile.

"I don't know if what he said is true or false." Bandak shook his head and said.

"It should be true." Kant looked into the distance and said, "Raphael likes to play with some cleverness. But the heart is not bad, you can see the way he wanders through the whole incident. He's just a clown who happens to be pushed onto the stage to perform. ”

"But now his hands are covered in blood." Bandak exhaled and said, "Who likes to watch a circus like this?" Even he wouldn't like it. ”