Samel was clearly hinting that she already knew what Faust had done.
Was this an expression of sincerity or a warning of dissatisfaction? If the empress really did send experts to investigate Faust's whereabouts, what was the reason? Did she care about him, value him, or guard against him?
But if Samel was hostile, she wouldn't say it out loud. Could it be a kind reminder? In the current situation, Faust's reputation and reputation were very important to the people of Assyr. The empress didn't want him to cause any scandal, right?
That should be the case. This was the most reasonable explanation!
Based on absolute reason, Faust shouldn't have gone to see Maganlei at this time, but he couldn't help it. Faust knew that Maganlei couldn't return to Hismu's house after being released from prison. She could only go to the courtyard where they had their rendezvous. So, under the afterglow of the setting sun, Faust disguised himself and quietly left the shrine.
After going through so many days in prison, how was Maganlei doing? He should comfort her and apologize to her. In a sense, it was him and his identity that brought her this disaster.
As he suspected that Empress Samir had sent a master to spy on him, Faust carefully paid attention to the passersby around him. He disguised his face and activated detection magic to observe his surroundings at all times. He believed that no one in the empire could follow him without being detected.
He didn't find anyone following him along the way. Even if there was, the most outstanding archmage in the empire had plenty of ways to shake them off. The timing of his visit was very coincidental. Maganlei had just been released and was rushing to the courtyard where she and Faust often met. That was the only place she could go from now on.
Faust walked past a shop, turned a corner and entered a secluded alley, just in time to see Maganlei's back from afar. Maganlei was wearing tattered clothes, and there were a few dried leaves stuck to her hair. She stretched out her hand to open the door. At that moment, a person suddenly rushed out from the opposite corner and shouted at Maganlei, "You shameless whore, I'll make you pay with your life!"
Faust had met this person many years ago. Back then, he was a handsome young officer. But now, his figure was visibly plump, and he had a messy beard. He wore tight clothes and a short sword hung from his waist. This was Hismu, who had been wounded by Faust.
Why wasn't Hisme dead, and why was he here? In fact, Hism's family had not received any official notification from the Assyrian military. They had only heard from the wounded soldiers who had returned from the battlefield that Hism had been killed. He fell off his horse in the chaos and fell into the enemy's formation. Everyone thought he was dead. When the army was defeated, everything was in chaos. No one expected him to escape from death.
Faust had sent word to Hism's family and conferred a posthumous title on him, but the man did not die. This misunderstanding was a little shocking. Perhaps it was because of this that the military or Empress Samir paid attention to it.
As soon as Hisme returned to Nineveh, he heard the bad news about his mother. His family told him that Magan Lei had given his sick mother a poisonous medicine. Hisme couldn't believe this was true. Why would Magan Lei do such a thing? Another kind-hearted neighbor told him about the recent rumors that Magan Lei had a lover outside and often went out to play with him.
It must be that man who ordered Magan Lei to poison Hisme's mother. She wanted to take revenge for her mistreatment and elope with that man. Because everyone thought that Hisme was dead, if his mother had also died, the servants of the family would have scattered to find a way out.
The grief-stricken Hisme immediately rushed to the magistrate's office to inquire about the case. But as soon as he saw the officer, before he could ask about the details of the interrogation, he heard that Magan Lei had been acquitted.
Hisme immediately rushed to the prison to find Magan Lei. He wanted to kill her with his own hands! If he still had some affection for Magan Lei in the past, now he hated her to the bone. From Hisme's point of view, it was because of her that he had drawn his sword in anger and almost ended up in prison. It was also because of her that he had saved her from the fire pit of a brothel and brought her home. He had even said that he would marry her.
But Magan Lei had bitten the hand that fed her. Not only had she seduced a man outside, but she had also been incited by that man to kill his mother! By the time he returned from the battlefield, his family had already been destroyed.
Grief and resentment had drowned Hisme's reason. He wanted to find Magan Lei to settle the score and find that man. He wanted to make the adulterous couple pay for what they had done!
In his anger, Hisme still retained a trace of sobriety. He knew that after Magan Lei was released from prison, it would be impossible for her to return to her original home. If she wanted to find a place to stay, it would be to find that man. This was the clue he was looking for.
With a sharp blade hanging on his waist, Hisme quietly followed Magan Lei from the entrance of the prison to this secluded alley. He finally knew her destination. This should be the man's home! When Magan Lei was about to open the door, Hisme finally couldn't bear it and rushed out. He wanted to grab Magan Lei on the spot, kick the door open, and interrogate this adulterous couple. He couldn't let either of them go!
Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that Faust would appear at the other end of the alley and cast a detection magic.
Faust saw Hisme fiercely rushing towards Magan Lei, and couldn't help but panic. The distance was too far, and Magan Lei was between him and Hisme. Faust was afraid of hurting Magan Lei by accident, so he used the simplest method. He cast air element magic from a distance, and an invisible force wrapped around Hisme's figure like a whirlwind, sweeping him away.
Get out.
Fortunately, it was Faust. If it had been anyone else, they would not have been able to stop Hisme in time. Faust knew that Hisme was a sixth level warrior, and it had happened suddenly, so he used a lot of force. Hisme didn't even have time to pull out his sword before he was sent flying. The back of his head hit the corner of the alley, and he fell to the ground without a sound.
Magan Lei didn't see Faust at the other end of the alley. She screamed in horror when Hisme rushed over and suddenly flew away. Faust was about to go over when he suddenly noticed a large group of people coming from the other end of the alley. A voice shouted, "What happened? Who is that on the ground? Why is he carrying a sharp weapon in the capital? "
Hearing this voice, Faust was shocked. It was the captain of the palace guards, the supreme warrior Cripps! Recently, because of the defeat at the frontline, rumors were flying everywhere in Niveh, and with so many defeated soldiers returning, the security of the capital was very tense. Samir had sent the palace guards to cooperate with the garrison to strengthen the patrolling force. Cripps was also one of the main generals in charge of patrolling the city.
How could it be so coincidental that Cripps led his guards to patrol the city? If it had been an ordinary guard, Faust would have been able to settle the matter here without leaving a trace. But with Cripps present, Faust couldn't do so.
If he openly showed up and went all out, of course Cripps wouldn't be Faust's match. But Faust had come in disguise, and it was impossible for him to cover up what had just happened without revealing his identity. For example, he could knock out all the patrolling soldiers and take away Magan Lei, or get rid of Hisme without leaving a trace. It all happened so suddenly that Faust didn't have time to react.
Attacking a city patrol in the capital was a crime of rebellion. If Faust really did make a move against the Cripps, then even the entire street would be torn down. It was impossible for such a huge commotion to not expose his identity. Faust had another option, and that was to reveal his identity and explain to Cripps what had just happened. But he hesitated.
Why would the dignified Chief High Priest of the Empire come here in disguise? What was going on between him and this girl? And why would Faust make a move on Hisme? No matter how hard Faust tried, he would not be able to explain it clearly. If everything was made clear, it would be the most absurd scandal in the imperial capital. It would greatly damage the reputation and reputation of the Sage Imperial Tutor, and it would even affect the prestige of the Imperial Shrine.
While Faust was hesitating, Cripps had already rushed into the alley with a group of guards. Someone bent down to check on Hisme's situation, and Cripps was already shouting at Magan Lei. Just at this moment, a melodious bell suddenly rang out from the direction of the palace. The rhythm was very special and very concentrated, and it rang many times in a row.
A patrolling guard asked Cripps, "My Lord, what's with this bell?"
Cripps replied, "That's the signal for His Imperial Majesty to summon all the important ministers of the capital to the palace. It seems that something big is about to happen, or that His Imperial Majesty has an important order to issue. Our duty is to patrol the city. Continue to patrol the city and don't make any mistakes. Everyone, be extra vigilant. "
Faust hid himself and glanced at the alley. Finally, he stomped his feet and turned to rush to the palace.
The signal from the bell was very urgent. There must be an important military matter, but it had to happen at this time! The bell gave the hesitant Faust the best reason and excuse. He didn't leave on purpose, but he had to leave because of the bell's summoning.
History seemed to have gone through another cycle. Back then, Faust had quietly left after injuring someone in a brothel. No one knew his identity, and no one could trace the whereabouts of the assailant. All that was left was the lonely and helpless Magan Lei. But today, he had sent Hisme flying and smashing him into a corner. Just then, the patrolling guards had arrived, and Faust had quietly left again.
It was already dusk, and the sky was gradually darkening. The city of Nineveh was lit up with specks of light.
All the ministers of the Imperial Capital who were above the rank of deputy head had already rushed to the Great Hall of the Imperial Palace. Everyone was asking what had happened, but no one knew. Seeing that Faust had arrived, everyone asked the Sage Imperial Tutor, but Faust was also confused. At this time, Samir finally entered the hall, surrounded by the servants. She ascended the throne and specially gave Faust a seat to the left of the empress' throne.
Empress Samir announced two things. The first was that, under Faust's suggestion, she would issue new coins to solve the urgent financial problems of the empire. The second matter shocked all the officials. Empress Samir ordered Sinnach's son to oversee the country and appointed Faust as the regent. As for the empress herself, she had to leave the royal capital to personally patrol the borders and reorganize the army.
Now that Hittite had been destroyed, and the Assyr Empire was surrounded by Potz, the next battle would happen sooner or later. No one knew when Cyrus would attack Assyr, but they couldn't just wait for death. They had to be prepared. At this time, Empress Samir would personally patrol the borders and reorganize the defeated legions. This was the last resort to boost morale and save face.
Samir would personally go to the borders, leaving Sinnach's son to oversee the country and appointing Faust as the regent. This was also a precautionary measure. If anything happened to Samir, the country's affairs would be handed over to Faust, and Faust would help the new emperor succeed the throne. With the current situation, if Samir wasn't around, Faust might even usurp the throne.
But if Faust's actions were meaningless, Samel was not worried about it. If something happened to the empress, and the Assyr Empire was about to be destroyed, who would be willing to usurp the throne and become the ruler of a fallen country? Just as he ascended the throne, the country would be destroyed! If Faust really had the ability to save the Assyr Empire, then even if he usurped the throne, no one would care.
Faust's status and glory had reached the peak of his life. The ministers expressed their blessings and praise to Her Majesty, as well as to the Sage Imperial Tutor.
In such an important occasion, Faust was a little distracted. He wasn't in the mood to listen to the praises of the ministers, but he kept thinking about Maganlei. He didn't know how she was doing. He even hoped that this court meeting that would decide the fate of the empire would end quickly, so that he could send someone to inquire about Maganlei's situation. If there was anything, he could try to solve it privately. In short, he couldn't let her suffer anymore.
According to common sense, after Samir gave him such an important appointment, he should stay behind and seek an audience with the empress to discuss the important arrangements of the country. But Faust didn't do so. After the court meeting ended, he wanted to leave the palace with the ministers, but the eunuch stopped him. Her Majesty wanted to see the Sage Imperial Tutor alone.
Faust came to a small hall at the back of the palace. It was already late at night, and Samir ordered all the eunuchs to leave. Only then did he speak faintly, "Faust, are you still the Sage Imperial Tutor I know? Are you still the person that the Assyr people admire and love? I want to entrust a country to you, but you didn't even ask after the court meeting ended. You didn't even come to see me alone, and just left in a hurry? "
Faust quickly got up and apologized, "Your Majesty, please forgive my mistake. Recently, I have been worrying too much, and it's inevitable that I'm a little absent-minded. When I heard of Your Majesty's latest decision, I wanted to hurry back and make arrangements. It's already late at night, and I plan to come back tomorrow morning to see Your Majesty. "
Samir waved his hand, "Please sit down and talk. I know you have something on your mind. But no matter what, don't forget your responsibilities. Just like me, I originally didn't want to ascend the throne, but now that I'm in this position, I have to shoulder my own responsibilities. Faust, are you worried about that girl called Maganlei? "
Faust was taken aback. He had just sat down, but he couldn't help but stand up from his chair, "Your Majesty, how did you know?"
Samir threw a scroll over and shook his head, "You don't need to ask anymore. I have already ordered the latest case to be reported to the palace. That man called Hismu is dead, and Maganlei was brought back to the yamen. She admitted on the spot that she killed him! " As for how I know about this, there's no need to hide it now. You are very important to the empire, so of course I will be concerned about your situation and am willing to share your worries. "
Faust opened the scroll and finally understood what had happened after he left.
Hismu was dead. Although Faust didn't want to kill him, he had used too much force in a moment of desperation. The warrior flew out and hit the back of his head against a wall, killing him on the spot. He had managed to escape with his life in the midst of thousands of soldiers and horses, but he didn't expect that as soon as he returned to the imperial capital, he would first learn of his mother's death, and then inexplicably lose his life.
While the ministers were discussing in the palace, Cripps brought Hismu's corpse and Maganlei to the yamen and called the sheriff to interrogate them overnight.
Although Maganlei was weak by nature, she wasn't stupid. When she woke up, she also realized what had happened. Faust must have secretly sent Hismu flying, but because of the arrival of the city guards, he couldn't reveal his identity and left. At that time, the palace bell was ringing urgently to summon the ministers.
Maganlei didn't say Faust's name. She confessed to Cripps that she had pushed Hismu, causing him to lose his balance and fall backward, hitting his head against the wall. How could a sixth-level warrior like Hismu be fatally pushed by a weak woman like Maganlei? He had been injured on the battlefield not long ago and had yet to recover, so it was entirely possible.
As for why the two of them had a conflict, it was easy to explain. Hismu's family had accused Maganlei of poisoning the matriarch. That bottle of medicine was indeed given by Maganlei to his mother, and if taken improperly, it would indeed be life-threatening. When Hismu returned, he naturally wanted to find Maganlei and ask her about it.
The sheriff also called in Hismu's neighbors to question them, but many of them said that Maganlei had 'betrayed' Hismu and had a lover outside. Hismu went to find Maganlei because he wanted to find out who the man was, and that courtyard was probably where Maganlei and her lover met. Someone even asked the sheriff why Maganlei was acquitted.
The sheriff's answer was naturally according to Faust's words. That bottle of medicine was bestowed to Maganlei by the Sage Imperial Tutor when she was praying in the temple and coincidentally heard it. The previous case had already been closed, so there was no need to dwell on it. Today, they would only interrogate today's murder case.
Today's case had happened in the imperial capital, right under Cripps's nose. Everyone had been alarmed, so they had to be interrogated. In fact, there was nothing to interrogate according to the testimony. Maganlei was guilty of murder, not to mention that she had killed a soldier who had narrowly escaped death on the battlefield. Moreover, the imperial army had just issued an order that Hismu would be reinstated.
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