After a long time.
The two separated and seemed to have calmed down. There was no intense movement. They just looked at each other and sat down on the only two stone stools in the garden.
"Little Arthur, all these years … where have you been?"
"I accidentally … went to a dangerous place." Chen Rui calmed down and quickly organized his words in his mind. "Fortunately, I was lucky enough to survive until I had the ability to leave that place …"
"Accidentally?" Veronica looked at him with concern. "What happened back then?"
Chen Rui shook his head. "I fell into a dangerous place at that time. Although I woke up, I lost a lot of memories."
Veronica looked deeply at Chen Rui. There was an inexplicable emotion in her blue eyes. She stretched out her hand as if she wanted to touch his face. Then she put it down again. "Perhaps, you shouldn't have come back."
"Why? Teacher. "
"This is not a place where you can be happy. Perhaps, it is more dangerous." Veronica's eyes became gloomy. She lowered her head and sighed softly. "Teacher may have said something she shouldn't have said. However, in front of Little Arthur, who is like a younger brother, teacher can't control her emotions. It is still the same today."
Little Arthur? Younger brother?
Chen Rui couldn't help but think of some scenes in Starlight Academy. This mature and beautiful teacher had always been the sister who loved Arthur the most. Unfortunately, in Arthur's heart, she was not just a sister.
Veronica should also know this.
"Teacher …" Chen Rui looked at Veronica. He pondered for a moment and said, "Do you want to leave here?"
Veronica raised her head and looked at him in surprise.
"I will take you away if you want." Chen Rui's expression and tone were extremely firm. "Arthur didn't have the courage or ability back then, but I do now."
Making her truly happy and giving her true freedom should be Arthur's greatest wish. It might even surpass his desire to possess her. The Third Prince back then was really a pure and innocent youth.
If he could "save" Veronica, he would be able to completely undo the final knot in Arthur's heart. For Chen Rui, if he could take the most crucial step of the perfect fusion of his soul and spirit, his state of mind would become truly perfect.
"Leave? That year … "Veronica seemed to have thought of something. Her hands trembled, and her body trembled slightly. Tears welled up in her reddened eyes.
Suddenly, hatred flashed across his blue eyes.
Even though the hatred was fleeting, with Chen Rui's current strength, he was able to see it clearly, and he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
Hatred.
Like a furnace of magma, it was suffocating and almost suffocating. His vision and soul were distorted.
What kind of hatred and resentment was this?
Veronica's violently heaving body gradually calmed down, and the tears in her blue eyes disappeared little by little. She shook her head and said, "That year, it really had nothing to do with you. You don't have to blame yourself. By the way, it's not appropriate for you to come here. You'd better go back early. "
"Actually … I came here today with the permission of His Majesty."
Veronica was shocked, and seemed to think of something, "A few days ago in the morning, the Ziyuan Palace was sealed by the imperial guards. Was it at that time that you …"
"Yes, at that time, I rushed to the conference hall and cleared my friend Samuel of the crime of being framed."
"Samuel, it turned out to be your …" Veronica looked very guilty, "This knight helped me many times, and even found the Divine Marrow Fruit to save my life. Last time, he also defeated Garfield, who had evil intentions, and caused him to be imprisoned in the Thunder Prison. I once pleaded with His Majesty and explained the reason at that time, but unfortunately, His Majesty … Later, I heard that Garfield wanted to harm Samuel's wife, so I secretly sent someone to inform her. As a result, this matter was discovered by His Majesty, and I was ordered to stay in the Ziyuan Palace, not even to participate in the Trial Conference. Later, a large number of imperial guards were even sent to seal the Ziyuan Palace … until today. "
"So it was Teacher who warned Joanna!" Chen Rui showed a look of realization. Garfield had once set a trap to lure Joanna to take revenge on Samuel, but in the end, Ina received the warning and saved Joanna in time, avoiding a terrible crisis. The person who informed Ina was actually Veronica.
"For the kindness that Knight Samuel has shown me, what I have done is only insignificant. But today, I finally know the real reason why Samuel helped me." Veronica finally showed a trace of a smile. Although there was a veil on her face, it gave people a feeling of gentleness, "I should thank you, Little Arthur. But, you really should go …"
"Today, I can stay here for a night. This is His Majesty's permission." There was a hint of mockery on Chen Rui's face, "After I showed a certain value, I received this' reward ', but only for one night."
Veronica was shocked, and her face suddenly became pale like never before, "You, you want to …"
"Don't worry, Teacher." Chen Rui smiled and pointed at his head, "Although because of survival, 'Arthur' has lost a lot and changed a lot, some things will not change."
Veronica looked at Chen Rui's sincere eyes, and her face finally became rosy again, "I'm sorry, Teacher shouldn't have misunderstood you …"
"Teacher, rest well." Chen Rui stood up, "This communication badge is for you. If there's anything, you can inform me through the message. If anyone dares to harass you again, I can guarantee that he won't leave in one piece. Your brother and student are no longer the incompetent cowards they used to be. As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you. "
Veronica looked at Chen Rui in surprise. Feeling the gentleness and firmness, her blue eyes showed a gratified expression. She nodded, "Teacher's Little Arthur has grown up."
"Teacher, please bear with it for these days. I will find a way to restore your freedom as soon as possible." Chen Rui shrugged and waved goodbye to Veronica, "Teacher can plan a relaxed life in the future. For example, where do you want to go after leaving this annoying birdcage? In short, don't worry about anything."
Watching Chen Rui walk away step by step until he disappeared, Veronica's eyes suddenly became lonely. She sighed softly, "Little Arthur … You shouldn't have come back."
Chen Rui left Ziyuan Palace with a smile, but his eyes were unprecedentedly dignified.
Due to his own emotional fluctuations, he didn't pay attention. After feeling the terrible hatred, he had subconsciously opened < Analytical Eyes >. Veronica's data was:
Race: Human (Soul Variant)
Comprehensive Strength Assessment: (D) SS
Physique (D-) SS-, Strength (D-) SS-, Spirit (D) SS +, Speed (D) SS.
[Analysis]: Eyes of Deception, Body Concealment, Blood Sacrifice Soul, Heart of Hatred!
Veronica actually has the strength of a king-level!
Chen Rui was really shocked. With this strength, it was easy for her to leave the palace! So, what is the purpose of her staying here? Garfield's strength is only at the level of Pseudo Saint, and he was secretly attacked by Samuel. How can she let such a weak person "molest" her?
Eyes of Deception and Body Concealment should be very powerful shielding abilities. If it weren't for < Analytical Eyes >, even with Chen Rui's Peak Kingdom's perception, he wouldn't be able to see through Veronica's true strength … Then, does Rex know?
Also, did Veronica's strength come from Starlight Academy or after being forced to marry into the Long Huang Empire? What is Soul Variation? Is it her own strength, or is it controlled by a certain soul?
Chen Rui suddenly thought of the "some kind of blood sacrifice ritual that could increase strength" that Archbishop Wente once said. He connected it with the "Blood Sacrifice Soul" shown in the analysis. He couldn't help but shiver, and a terrifying guess faintly appeared in his mind.
"'Little Arthur', your 'rescue' mission this time is really a difficult challenge …" Chen Rui said to himself, took a deep breath, and walked toward the Golden Cloud Palace where he lived.
3 days later, a grand celebration was held in Jinyao Territory.
This celebration was to celebrate the return of the lord who had been missing for 7 years, the third prince of the empire, "Arthur Roland".
Rex The Great and almost all the capital's upper-class nobles attended the celebration. The second prince, Garfield, handed the coat of arms ring representing the lord to the second prince, "Arthur" at the celebration ceremony, which also represented the official return of the Jinyao Territory to Prince Arthur.
Over the years, the second prince, Garfield, maintained a harsh regime of exploitation on the rich Jinyao Territory. While a large amount of black crystal coins went into his pocket, it also caused the people to complain. Most of the people began to miss the relatively loose policy when Prince "Arthur" was still around. Now that they heard that the third prince had returned to the territory, there was a thunderous cheer.
This celebration also welcomed a special heavyweight guest, one of the two human mechanic grand masters, Grandmaster Kikui.
Grandmaster Kikui attended with his genius disciple, Peluxi. The relationship between Grandmaster Kikui and the third prince, "Arthur" seemed to be very close. Meanwhile, the arrogant mechanic master, Peluxi, showed a special respect in front of "Arthur" as if she was facing a teacher.
The answer was revealed. Grandmaster Kikui announced a shocking news in public. The alchemy world had given birth to the third human mechanic grand master. He was also the youngest grand master in the history of alchemy. That was the third prince of the Long Huang Empire, "Arthur"!
For a while, everyone was shocked. "Arthur" was no more than 30 years old. He had been unknown before. After disappearing for 7 years, he actually became a mechanic grand master!
A grand master wasn't a master. Even in the entire human world, there were only a handful of potion grand masters and mechanic grand masters. Before that, there were only two human mechanic grand masters, namely Kikui and Faraceni. As for "Arthur's" grand master identity, since it came from the most respected Grandmaster Kikui, it should be true!
The way the dignitaries looked at the Third Royal Highness had changed again. The Cardinal Bishop Glalin of the Church of Light who attended the celebration was also shocked again. The future Holy Son and even the future Pope is actually a mechanic grand master!
At the age of "Arthur", whether it was the empire, the church or the mechanics world, his future was immeasurable!
If the third prince could officially become the Holy Son of the Church of Light, not only would he be able to create the most powerful equipment for the church, but the influence of the church that had been declining due to the Black Death Apostles and other reasons would also rise to a new height.
The favorite prince of the Dragon Bright Emperor, the mechanic grand master who regained the Jinyao Territory after disappearing for 7 years, the special envoy of the Rayo Empire, Keane Sieber, secretly calculated the few keywords belonging to "Prince Arthur". That's right … I should add one more: the fiancé of the Pearl Princess of the Rayo Empire, Rambis.
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