If it is placed before the teleportation magic array is established, when the king is seriously ill, a notice will be issued throughout the territory, and then all lords and nobles will be ordered to prepare to resist the royal capital within one to three months according to the distance between the territory and the royal capital. But now, because of the invention of the teleportation magic array, the journey will naturally be much faster. After Lane's death, he ordered all the nobles and lords from all over the world to arrive in the royal capital within one day to participate in the mourning.

It was more than half a month later when Sean received the news, and after that, he and Alexis arrived directly in the royal capital with teleportation magic, which didn't take much time. Asuna and Elizabeth arrived in the capital in the same way, and Vivien had led five hundred Thunder Blades to join Asuna and the others in a hurried march a week earlier. However, in just one week, there were four assassinations against Fursis - if you count the two in the royal palace before, Furthys had already been assassinated six times since the death of the old king Inguels, and you can imagine how desperate the enemy was to get rid of Fursis.

It's a pity that Sean and Asuna and others don't know the reason for this.

However, compared to Kiasuna's eagerness to know the reason, Sean didn't want to get involved in it at all.

In two days, it's Ingels. On the day of Lane's funeral, all the nobles who had been summoned to the king's mourning could leave.

Sean didn't want to cause any new trouble, he just wanted to spend the two days in peace.

So in the face of the invitation of His Royal Highness Arlan, the third prince, Sean didn't pay attention to it at all.

Besides, Sean didn't want to go to the Rosarn Hall at all. He made a lot of trouble in this guild back then, and later learned that this guild hall was actually the product of Black Hawk, one of the three kings of the Lane underground world. It's just that the guy named Black Hawk never showed up after the failed assassination of Shaun, and Sean also gave all these things about Black Hawk to Marquis of Flores as a favor. In the secret pursuit that followed, the whereabouts of Black Hawk were still not found, but because Black Hawk left the Kingdom of Lane, all the secret properties and territories he left behind were naturally taken over by Floris.

After that, Ruby took over the position of Black Eagle and became one of the three dark giants of the underground world of the Kingdom of Lane, "dividing the river" from the Marquis of Floris. And these two also agreed on some special treaties because of Sean's relationship. Occasionally, there would be private intelligence sharing, and both of them would be more strict about continuing to hunt down Black Hawk. But it's a pity. So far, this figure, one of the three giants of the underground world of the former Ryan Kingdom, has never been found.

It's just that Sean doesn't want to deal with the third prince Arlan, but he doesn't want to pay more attention to Sean because he saw His Royal Highness Arlan, who was injured by Fanny.

Thereupon. In a very delicate situation. The third prince personally visited the door and knocked on the door where Sean was staying.

One can imagine how surprised Sean was when he opened the door and saw this Highness Arlan standing outside the door looking at him with a smile. To be honest, Sean wanted to close the door directly, but after thinking for a little for two seconds, Sean welcomed the prince to his room.

"You didn't take you to that elven follower?" Sean glanced behind Arlan to make sure there was no second person behind him. before he spoke.

Arlan glanced at Sean, and the look on his face was very strange. Because he really couldn't tell if Sean was provoking him by saying this, or if he was just just small talk? If it was someone else, Arlan was 100% sure that the other party was definitely provoking him, but in the face of this rumored Void Grand Duke, there was no malice in the other party's eyes, and Arlan really didn't know how to judge.

So, he could only smile bitterly and sighed: "Grand Duke Sean, aren't you knowingly asking?" ”

"Huh?" Sean blinked, then turned his head to look at Alexis.

He remembered Alexis telling him that she had been very merciful and that there would be no after-effects at all, and it was even more unlikely that the injuries were serious. Yesterday, Alexis deliberately let her go, just to fight with the other party in her heyday, if she is hit hard, then I don't know that I will not be able to fight with the other party until the year of the monkey, and Alexis will never do this kind of thing with Alexis's temperament.

But now, when Sean listened to His Royal Highness Prince Arlan, it seemed that his follower's injuries were not light. This is a serious discrepancy with what Alexis said last night.

"Her injuries weren't that serious, and she would be able to move freely for a day at most." Alexis didn't want to speak, but seeing Sean's eyes full of doubt, she could only explain, "Anyway, you elves have life potions, just take a sip and sleep with that level of internal injury." ”

Hearing this, Arlan's heart showed a bit of shock, because judging from Alexis's words just now, he already knew that last night was simply a mercy from others, so the strength of Sean's follower was definitely much higher than that of Fanny, far from the level of only the thirteenth-order peak as Fanny had guessed, and even Fanny would not be his opponent if she used the Falling Star Sword Technique. However, although Arlan was shocked in his heart, the look on his face was natural and unusual.

But I didn't know that the other two people in the room were a median Sanctuary powerhouse, and the other was a super powerhouse, and the instantaneous change in Arlan's heartbeat that accelerated and increased just now didn't escape the ears of the two, but neither Sean nor Alexis planned to say anything. Of course, Alexis didn't think it was necessary, she was only interested in the strong, and Arlan didn't have any martial arts at all, so she naturally wouldn't care; Sean, on the other hand, thinks that there is no need to tear the face of His Royal Highness Arlan, judging from the fact that the other party dares to visit alone, it should not be that he wants to come to himself for any trouble.

Although the Marquis of Flores has already said that the main supporters of His Royal Highness the third prince Arlan are the political enemies of the Sene noble faction in the Kingdom of Lane, but Sean is not a stupid person, he certainly has his own judgment and understanding. Especially now that he is no longer the chick he was back then. After being a lord for so long, even if he rarely personally participated in the development and construction of the territory, he almost never had any dealings with other lords. But the little bit of doorway in the aristocratic circle is also under the influence of William and Hela, and they are also well aware of seven or eight points.

At present, the third prince Arlan came to visit in person, which was nothing more than wanting to reconcile.

Sure enough, after a little polite greeting with Sean, the third prince quickly went straight to the point: "Grand Duke Sean, I came to visit this time, in fact, with some selfish motives. I think about last night. Perhaps there may be some misunderstanding. ”

"I'm sorry." Sean smiled and said, "Last night was my companion who hadn't been in contact with a strong person for a long time, could it be that I met such an outstanding follower of His Highness." So maybe your hands are itchy for a while, and you accidentally hurt Your Highness by making a slightly heavier shot, please forgive Your Highness. ”

Sean already knew what Arlan already knew from the slight acceleration of Arlan's heartbeat just now. So at this time, it is naturally a little unscrupulous.

Maybe I'm not used to Sean's straightforward way of speaking. It may also be that he didn't know how to deal with Sean's words, so Arlan showed a slightly embarrassed look on his face, and he didn't know how to answer. However, after all, he used to be in charge of the diplomatic work of the Ryan Kingdom, so his thinking was naturally very agile, and his negotiation ability was naturally not weak, so he quickly thought of a way to deal with it, and brought this topic over in a few words, and made the atmosphere seem a lot more harmonious.

"I think Your Highness. I guess it wasn't because of that little thing last night that I made a special trip to visit. "But Arlan has the heart to go around in circles, and Sean doesn't plan to continue.

"Hmm...... That is true. Arlan has probably figured out Sean's personality and speaking habits. So since Sean has spoken so directly, of course he doesn't plan to continue to talk about it, "I think, Grand Duke Sean, you should know, because my father's death this time is so strange that even the heir has not been designated, so the current political situation is quite chaotic, and I am very sad about this, so I hope to get your support from Grand Duke Sean to help me ascend to the throne." ”

Under normal circumstances, Arlan would certainly not be so straightforward.

After all, some things can be tricky and troublesome if they are too public and straightforward - especially the timid and cautious aristocrats, who will always think about conspiracy theories, whether it is a temptation or something. It's just that Sean is indeed a little different, what he hates most is random speculation, and straightforwardly explaining the situation is his favorite way to communicate.

"Allow me to refuse, Your Highness Arlan." Sean didn't think twice before vetoing, "I have no intention of getting involved in your royal strife. I have come to the royal capital this time only to mourn His Majesty and fulfill my duties as a courtier. As for the successor of the next king, I do not believe that the wise of His Majesty Eingus has not made any arrangements. ”

In fact, Sean had already learned the truth through the last visit of the Marquis of Floris. Perhaps others did not know, but he did know that the Marquis of Flores was a real solitary vassal, and he could only continue to be loyal to Ingus. The heir designated by Ryan can only have the possibility of continuing to live, after all, he knows too many other people's secrets, so there will definitely be many people who are happy to see this intelligence leader of the Ryan Kingdom die.

Therefore, when the Marquis of Flores said that Ingus had not had time to appoint an heir, Sean believed it.

It's just that Arlan obviously doesn't intend to give up: "In fact, Grand Duke Sean, my father did not leave any suicide note this time. Speaking of this, Arlan's face looked quite helpless, but then it turned to excitement: "But! Grand Duke Sean! Do you think that my brother Adams and my sister Phorcis are the right men? ”

"Do you think you're up to the task?" Sean asked rhetorically.

"I don't think so." Arlan shook his head slightly, "But I'm at least more suitable than my brother and sister." …… If this is not the case, then I will support her as her successor, because she is loved by the lower nobles and the people of the kingdom. If I had to say that he was the most unfit to succeed to the throne, it would undoubtedly be my royal brother, because now he has a distorted personality, and even if he is far away, I can smell the chaotic aura of him. ”

Sean looked at Arlan with a calm face, in the eyes of the third prince. Sean saw sincerity. Therefore, he believed that the killers who assassinated Her Royal Highness Princess Vercis were not sent by this prince. He is also in the eyes of His Royal Highness the Prince. Seeing the sincerity of cooperation, he believed that those Sene nobles would definitely not come to trouble him now, and it was even very likely that he had been excluded from his camp by His Royal Highness the Prince.

It's just, it's a pity.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness Arlan, but I still can't say yes." Sean shook his head, "I really don't plan on getting involved in your race for the throne. Otherwise, I'll choose the side chosen by Grand Duke Asuna, whom I know better. But since I have refused even the request of Grand Duke Asuna, there is no reason for me to join your side. …… However, His Highness Arlan. If you really think as you just said, I think you should probably have a good talk with His Highness Fursis. ”

Arlan didn't reply, he just stared at Sean.

After a long time, His Royal Highness the Third Prince finally nodded. Then select Farewell.

Watch the departure of His Royal Highness the Prince. Alexis pouted, "It's boring, I thought there would be a conflict." …… I knew that I wouldn't let that elf leave last night.,Maybe I can force the other party to take out the unique skill at the bottom of the box.,Now it looks like there's really no fight.。 ”

"I'm curious now about who wanted to assassinate Her Royal Highness." Sean stood by the window, watching Arlan get into a gray carriage before fading away from his sight, "But it's a pity. I really don't have time to toss around these right now. ”

"Looking for that Cecilia?" Alexis asked.

"How do you know?" Sean was stunned for a moment.

"You called this name so many times when you went to bed last night, and I remember it."

Sean's face flushed slightly. Then he coughed a little, trying to deflect the topic. It's just that even if Sean doesn't try, Alexis doesn't have much interest in asking about this, because for Alexis, all she cares about is fighting, and she doesn't care about anything else.

However, it was probably because His Highness Arlan's visit was known to many people, so for the next whole day, no one came to disturb Sean.

This also made Sean happy and at ease.

Following.

The sky, which had been clear for most of the month, looked gray, with occasional showers of rain as thin as cow's hair.

Today's royal capital is particularly silent and sad, as if there is a strong resentment condensed in the city. The commoners spontaneously went out early in the morning, and then gathered in the streets, forming a long line from outside the main gate of the royal capital, which stretched to the center of the royal capital square. And those nobles also gathered in the palace early, and occasionally even if someone greeted and communicated with each other, the voice was very depressing.

Because today, the old king Ingels. Ryan's body will be cremated from the royal palace to a pyre that has been set up in the center of the square. All the nobles who have now gathered in the royal capital will also follow the guards escorting the remains.

This has always been the custom of the Kingdom of Lane.

Sean had already received a good remedies before coming to the royal capital, so he would definitely not make any mistakes today.

When the first rays of the morning sun shone on the royal capital, escorted Ingus. The guards of Lane's body set out from the palace. The guards were followed by Ingels' sons and daughters, but at the forefront were the eldest son, Adams. Lane, then the third son, Arlan. Ryan, the fourth daughter, Furces. Ryan, and then the other children in order of seniority.

The important ministers who followed these princes and princesses were Sean and Asuna at the forefront, and then the dukes, marquises, counts, and viscounts of the kingdom.

It's a huge procession.

But looking at this team, Sean felt only a dull dead air.

He knew very well that when this cremation ceremony was over, he was afraid that the war from the three contenders for the throne would directly enter the white-hot stage. Fundamentally, this kind of internal friction has always been avoided by states, so that when princes and princesses come of age, successive kings will conduct an examination of their children, and then seal the letters with the heirs written in advance.

Take Sean vs. Ingus. Ryan, the understanding of His Majesty the King, he is definitely Ingus will definitely make these preparations in advance, so that he will not be so confused. But the truth is like slapping Sean in the face, even as Ingus. Lane's closest courtier, the Marquis of Floris, also did not find the letter. If someone else said that he didn't find the letter, Sean would definitely think that someone was doing something in secret, but if the Marquis of Flores said this, Sean could really only think that it was Ingus. Ryan is so confused.

Because if there is only one person in the entire kingdom of Lane who will not betray Ingus. Lane's words, then it must be the Marquis of Flores.

But as the team progressed, Sean quickly pushed those thoughts out of his mind.

He didn't plan to get involved in the battle for the throne, and naturally he didn't care who became the next king of the Lane Kingdom. All he knew was that when the cremation ceremony was over, he and Alexis would leave here immediately and head to the Millennial Covenant Empire. (To be continued......)