"Who told you to do this?"
Bousso, who had always been gentle and refined, was now red with anger as he questioned loudly.
As the butler of Prince Lehi, Bousso was considered a respectable person in Imperial Dragon City. Even the nobles in the imperial capital would greet him with a smile. But now, he was being treated coldly by a city guard officer who was not even a knight.
"Mr Bousso, I'm sorry to have put you in a difficult position." The young officer said faintly, but there was no trace of apology on his face. "But this is His Majesty's order."
As he spoke, he opened a scroll and placed it in front of butler Bousso.
Bousso looked at the order from the Emperor with an ashen face and found that it was just as the rude officer had said. Prince Lehi had been stripped of his title for murdering Consul Lethem, and all his immediate family members had been banished from Imperial Dragon City.
Even the prince's manor was taken back by His Majesty's order, and all the servants in the manor were forcibly dismissed.
Butler Bousso felt dizzy and his legs gave way, and he was about to fall to the ground.
Fortunately, someone supported him from behind at this moment.
Bousso trembled as he looked back. Seeing that it was Shalia, he could not help but cry out, "Miss Shalia … Is there a misunderstanding? Why would Master kill Consul Lethem? "
Shalia's eyes reddened as she shook her head and said, "I just came back from the Cathedral of Holy Light. Father … He can't clear himself of the suspicion of murder … But I firmly believe that Consul Lethem was not killed by Father!"
Unfortunately, such words could not move the emotionless young officer. He said coldly, "His Majesty has ordered that this manor must be emptied today!"
The Earl Of Avon saw his fiancée's anxious look and felt his heart ache.
He could not help but say, "Officer, it's best to leave some leeway. There are still many doubts about Consul Lethem's death, and the case may be overturned in the future. If you don't show any mercy now, in the future … Hmph!"
Unfortunately, the young officer did not care about this at all. He waved the order in his hand and said, "I'm just following orders!"
The Earl Of Avon sighed and ignored him.
He knew that this guy in front of him was a hothead, and was probably specially sent to do this kind of offending work.
Shalia no longer paid any attention to the iron-faced officer. Instead, she helped Butler Bousso in and asked, "Where's Father? He didn't come back? "
Butler Bousso shook his head. "I haven't seen Master yet."
However, when they walked into the living room, they saw a familiar and proud back.
"Father!"
"Master!"
"Your Highness!"
Prince Lacy slowly turned around and looked at the three of them quietly.
There was still no expression on his face, as if the current situation could not arouse his anger or worry.
"Bousso, go arrange for the servants to leave."
"Master …" Bousso choked with sobs. "Are you really going to give up just like that?"
Shaliya quickly asked, "Father, I know you didn't kill anyone! Can't you find the real culprit who framed you? "
Prince Rhy ignored his daughter and ordered Bousso, "Don't question my decision. Go immediately!"
"Yes, Master." Butler Bousso had no choice but to walk out of the living room in a daze.
Later, Prince Rhy turned to the Earl Of Avon and asked in a deep voice, "Evan, I'm no longer the Prince of the Empire. It's not too late for you to break off the engagement."
The Earl Of Avon was stunned, and thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind.
He knew that he was about to face the most important choice in his life.
Whether to escape in time or to provide timely assistance, this was related to the future development of the Earl Of Avon.
The Earl Of Avon knew very well that although his father had planned for him to replace his brother as the Marquis of the Eastern Region and inherit the position of the Duke of the Eastern Region in the future, this change of heir was not up to the Duke of the Eastern Region alone.
His brother had been the Marquis of the Eastern Region for thirty years and had gathered a vassal force that could not be underestimated. These people would not want to see their years of investment go down the drain. They would do their best to prevent the Earl Of Avon from ascending the throne.
Therefore, the Earl Of Avon had to seek outside help.
This engagement with Prince Rhy's daughter, Shalia, was a prelude to the Duke of the Eastern Region supporting his second son. He thought that this marriage would be the greatest help to the Earl Of Avon, but he did not expect that the situation would suddenly change and this marriage would become a burden.
Perhaps it was the wisest choice to draw a line with Prince Rhy, but looking at the calm Prince Rhy in front of him, the Earl Of Avon gritted his teeth and firmly said:
"Your Royal Highness, I'm not a person who fawns over others! My engagement with Shalia was not because I coveted your power, but because I was sincere! Moreover, I firmly believe that you are innocent and will be cleared of suspicion in the future! "
Prince Rhy looked deeply at the young Earl of the Eastern Region, as if he was getting to know him all over again.
Then, Prince Lacy turned his head to look at his daughter. His expression finally changed a little, and his tone carried a trace of guilt as he said, "I'm sorry.
"I'm sorry, Shalia, but I can't protect you for the time being. So, you should go to the Eastern Region with Evan first. I'll find you after I figure out the truth. "
"No! Father, where are you going? I want to go with you! "
Prince Rhy shook his head and said: "I'm going to find out the truth. It will be dangerous, so I can't take you with me."
The Earl Of Avon's eyes lit up as if he had realized something. He quickly asked: "Your Royal Highness, do you have some clues?"
Prince Lacy nodded. "I just went to Consul Lethom's mansion and investigated the scene of the assassination. I found something interesting."
Shalia also became excited and asked: "Father, what did you find? Can it help you clear your suspicion? "
Under the expectant gazes of the two, Prince Rhy slowly shook his head and said with a deep gaze: "I only felt a vaguely familiar aura, but I can't remember where it is at the moment …"
Halfway through his words, Prince Rhy suddenly paused, and for the first time, his expression changed drastically. It was no longer the indifferent expression from before.
"Father? Why are you … "Shalia was just about to ask when she was stopped by the Earl Of Avon.
The Earl Of Avon guessed that Prince Rhy had finally thought of something important. He immediately held his breath, afraid that he would disturb Prince Rhy's train of thought.
Prince Rhy indeed thought of something. That familiar aura was an arcane wave!
It was the same arcane wave that he felt when he killed Mr. Cheng!
When Prince Rhy rushed to the murder scene, the arcane wave was very weak, and it was likely that someone had purposely cleaned it up. However, Prince Rhy was still keenly aware of its existence.
But at that time, he didn't realize what it was.
Now, with a flash of inspiration, Prince Rhy finally remembered that more than a month ago, when he slashed three times at Mr. Cheng in the Dwarf barracks outside Coldwinter City, there was a subspace that suddenly appeared behind Mr. Cheng, as well as a strange green eyeball.
"Hahaha!"
Prince Rhy suddenly laughed out loud.
He suspected that his three slashes didn't kill Mr. Cheng!
Mr. Cheng didn't know what arcane spell Mr. Cheng used to evade his attack. Mr. Cheng even used some means to retain some of the power of his attack and released it on Consul Letom.
That was the reason for this framing!
"Interesting! Very interesting! "Prince Rhy seemed to be in a state of excitement." Mr. Cheng! You're a genius!
But I'll kill you with my own hands! "
A dazzling sacred light exploded from Prince Rhy's body and filled the entire area.
"Father!" Shalia couldn't withstand the light and had to close her eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, she discovered that her father was nowhere to be seen.
Shalia was at a loss as she stood rooted to the ground. Only then did she realize that her father had left.
The Earl Of Avon sighed and went forward to hold Shalia's hand. He comforted her and said, "Shalia, His Royal Highness must have gone to find the culprit who framed him. You should follow me back to the Eastern Territory."
"No!" Shalia shook off the Earl Of Avon's hand and ran out. "I'm going to find my father!"
The Earl Of Avon hurriedly chased after her and shouted, "Do you know where His Royal Highness went?"
"The Northern Frontier!" Shalia said without turning her head. "I heard Mr. Cheng's name. That evil Wizard died at the Northern Frontier, so my father must have gone to the Northern Frontier!"
"The Northern Frontier?" The Earl Of Avon stopped in his tracks, and a conflicted expression appeared on his face.
After a moment of hesitation, he quickened his pace and chased after her.
"Wait for me, Shalia! I'll accompany you to the Northern Frontier! "
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