One moment Dean had heard the captain of the guard shouting, and the next moment the door to his captain's quarters had been pushed open—

"Dean, well done!"

With these words, the Grand Duke of Guard pulled Dean straight up from his chair, hugged Dean, and slapped Dean on the back hard.

Bang Bang Bang!

The strength of his back made Dean and the chief of the Grand Duke's guard tighter and tighter.

The two were about the same height, so when they hugged each other, Dean's chin was naturally resting on the shoulder of the Grand Duke's Guard, and so did the Grand Duke's Guard.

Each other's breath was so clear and audible.

It's just that there is not the slightest charm.

The chief of the Grand Duke's guard, who jumped and jumped, brought only a simple joy and happiness.

Dean's strange appearance that had just risen from the bottom of his heart disappeared in an instant.

"Dean, you know what? That guy Findel heard that you killed nine silver-level high-ranking powerhouses, including Esrofa, and his face turned blue! ”

As if recalling the scene again, the Grand Duke's guard couldn't help but laugh.

"Dean, you should take advantage of this preliminary competition to slaughter all the silver powerhouses in the high competition......"

"Irene!"

Before the chief of the guard could finish his words, he was interrupted by the Jade Grand Duke who walked in.

Looking at the Jade Grand Duke who walked in with an unhappy face, the chief guard couldn't help but stick out his tongue, let go of Dean, stood straight behind Dean, and gently pushed Dean.

Undoubtedly, this is a call for help.

In the face of such a plea for help. Naturally, Dean will not sit idly by.

"Your Highness!"

Take a step forward. Dean saluted.

"Dean. Great work! ”

The Emerald Grand Duke immediately grabbed Dean's shoulders and looked at Dean with a smile, even in his emerald green eyes, there was an unconcealable smile.

There was no schadenfreude from the defeat in the high race.

Some are just, simply happy for Dean.

In the face of such a jade duke, Dean naturally smiled - he liked and respected such a jade duke, so he was willing to let the jade grand duke always maintain this appearance.

"Your Highness. Can I invite you to dinner with Erin? ”

Dean asked with a smile.

"I should have invited you - for this hard-won victory!"

As the Jade Grand Duke spoke, he turned to the attendants on the side and gave orders.

And the chief of guard, who had been standing behind Dean, gave Dean a thumbs up.

Dean shrugged slightly.

……

Although the dinner was arranged by the Emerald Grand Duke, the venue was on the flagship of the Zelgaon family.

The only people in attendance were Dean, the Emerald Grand Duke, and the Chief of the Guard.

Tom, Nord, and Elder Ronk were on the sidelines.

Soon, however, the three of them walked to the other side of the ship, and let all the sailors leave, leaving the entire deck empty.

Only Dean, the Emerald Grand Duke and the Chief of the Guard were left.

"'Shadow Arrow' Kodo being pinned down by 'Raging Sword' Sadie?"

on the dining table. After Dean explained the morning's game in detail, the chief of the Grand Duke's guard was stunned. Even the Jade Grand Duke looked surprised.

Obviously, this situation was not what they expected.

"The battle between Prince Findel and Prince Eddie is far more fierce than we know - from the preliminary round, the separate teams can see that they are no longer the so-called face and heart feud, but really to the point of life and death...... If it weren't for the suppression of that King of Gaosai, I'm afraid he would have already started a war for the throne! ”

Dean took the spoon and scooped up a spoonful of oyster bisque, and said directly.

The two people in front of him are two people he trusts immensely, so naturally there is no need to hide them.

"Will the Goss be in civil strife?"

The chief guard, who picked up a meat stick bone, was stunned again when he heard Dean's analytical words.

"As long as the King of Gosai is alive, it won't!"

Dean replied with a smile.

"But I've heard that His Majesty is in poor health...... Ahh ”

As he spoke, the chief of the guard feasted on the bones of the meat sticks, which were made from the hind legs of oxes, which were obviously to the taste of the chief of the guard, and made a sound of satisfaction as he ate.

In such satisfaction, King Gao Sai or something, naturally stood aside.

"That King of the High Sai is stronger than he imagined - at least, there will be no problem in living for another ten years!"

Grand Duke Jade said with certainty.

As for the strength of King Gao Sai, the opponent can ascend to the throne in the competition with Fendl and Eddie, in addition to his age, his strength is naturally a part that cannot be ignored.

The old King Gao Sai, who has long since passed away, is not a dumb and incompetent king.

"Well, of course, no problem!"

Dean nodded and said in a 'sincere' tone.

Then, he picked up a plate of fresh lemons and placed it in front of the Jade Grand Duke.

As for the preferences of the Jade Grand Duke, Dean is naturally clear.

The Jade Grand Duke looked at Dean with a smile on his face, nodded with the same smile, and then took a knife and fork, put a piece of fresh lemon on the steak in front of him, and pressed the knife slightly, and the juice in the entire lemon slice flowed out, covering the steak, and suddenly, the aroma of beef and fruit were mixed together, which was appetizing.

"Your Highness, your control is really amazing!"

Dean glanced at the lemon slices that had lost any moisture, and admired them sincerely.

"After you reach an extremely high level of [Heart Like Stopping Water], you can also do it lightly!"

The chief guard on the side raised his cheeks, which were glued to the bones of the cock, and interjected.

"It's been a long time, and I can't do it lately!"

Dean shrugged, picked up a piece of bread, placed it on the gravy next to the steak, dipped it slightly, and put it in his mouth. Feel the mellow gravy in the bread. Dean couldn't help but purse his lips. Let your tongue fully taste that taste.

Call!

The sea breeze blew gently, and Dean, who was already feeling comfortable, narrowed his eyes even more comfortably, and he felt the breath of the Jade Grand Duke on the side.

The heart is calmer than ever.

Dean even wished that time could stop if he could.

It's just that then Dean was soberly aware of such hope. Far less important than your own efforts.

Isn't it precisely because he changed the original historical trajectory that he has achieved such peace at this moment?

"Then keep changing!"

Dean told himself.

……

In the morning, the Jade Grand Duke and his entourage set off again.

This time, Dean didn't go alone, but followed the team - today's rematch has been moved to the outside of the Golden City of the High Sai Palace.

This is not a change.

This is the case every year for the founding of the country.

The preliminary round is outside the royal capital, the semi-final is outside the Golden City, and the final is inside the Golden City.

It's just that compared to the number of people in the rematch in previous years, this year is much less.

Including Dean. It's only twelve.

That's at least two-thirds less than in previous years.

As for why this is the case?

Dean shrugged his shoulders, showing his ignorance and innocence.

And Tom, who was sitting across from Dean, naturally would not oppose his master. He just narrated it very objectively-

"After you left, young master, under the advice of His Excellency Oylo, including His Excellency Mancol, they guarded the entrance to the hunting grounds, and only with their approval could they go and redeem the badge...... The person in charge of the preliminary round continued to protest, but it was of no use! ”

"Who made it to the semifinals?"

Dean asked.

"In addition to you, the most famous are: Mancol the 'Soul Torturer' and his companion 'The Shining' Dicki, both of whom belong to Prince Add's faction, followed by Chastain and Oylo from the folk, as well as Helik the 'Hercules' and Rand the 'Venom Master', and the three loyal to King Gosai, led by Lord Markle, and Andro and Stephen!"

Tom replied in great detail.

"Andro?"

Dean was stunned.

He obviously didn't expect that Andro would be able to enter the rematch, especially when the opponent was about to fall into a semi-comatose state.

"It was recommended by His Excellency 'Soul Torturer' Mancol and 'Shining' Dickey, and on the premise that the people around them did not object, the other party entered the semi-finals!"

Tom had apparently been aware of the news.

"It seems that Prince Eddie is very optimistic about Andro!"

Dean smiled and nodded, not impressed, he knew Prince Eddie's plans even better.

It is nothing more than cultivating cronies at the same time, which makes Findel's face more and more ugly, after all, one side has entered the semi-finals of three people, and one side has zero people.

It's enough to make people say some gossip.

As for the original facts?

After dinner, who cares about the facts?

"So, who is Stephen?"

Dean asked at the unfamiliar name.

"This Stephen is a native of the royal capital - it should be someone hiding in the shadows, and his strength is not weak!"

Tom apparently didn't inquire about the person who suddenly appeared.

However, Dean has some speculation.

The presence of Arriande had already given Dean enough information.

The other person is supposed to be one of the Assassins from the Brotherhood.

The carriage slowed down and finally stopped.

Tom got out of the carriage on one side and opened the door for Dean on the other side facing the Golden City of the Gosai Palace.

"Hey, big shot, here!"

Dean stepped out of the carriage, and Oylo's shouts could be heard in the distance.

Dean followed the sound and saw Oylo and "Hercules" standing side by side, with Oylo wincing at him.

"I'll go and come back!"

With a word to Tom, Dean strode towards where Oylo was.

PS Second Update~

This chapter is timed~

Decadence recommends yellow stewed beef meatballs for a monthly pass~

The steamed beef meatballs are poured with soup, which is absolutely powerful, the meat is strong, and the soup is mellow~

Well, it's even better to have a bowl of rice~

Quack Quack~~

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