Shortly after Weber left, the door of the study opened again.
Colin looked up and saw Vera, who was wearing a beige dress, walking into the study quietly.
"Colin, are you busy?"
"No, what's the matter?"
Colin put down his quill and got up to walk around the desk. He then hugged his wife's waist and kissed her gently on her red lips.
Vera hugged her husband's arm and her delicate nose twitched a few times before she asked in confusion, "Why is there a smell of blood in the room?"
"I just taught a guy a lesson and forgot to ask the maid to clean him up."
"Oh." Vera nodded and did not mind. She then asked softly, "Is Prince Harrison and Princess Judy doing well in the Agate Manor?"
"They are doing very well. The scenery there is beautiful and you can even ride a horse. The two little guys are not willing to come to Winter City."
"That's good."
Colin saw that Vera was hesitant to speak so he asked with a smile, "Have you heard anything?"
Vera nodded and said, "I have heard some rumors and Joyce came to me crying just now."
Colin chuckled and tightened his arms around Vera's waist before he asked, "Do you think that Joyce is plotting something against Princess Judy?"
Vera bit her pink lips and hesitated for a moment before she shook her head and said, "I was not there, so I can't make a judgment. But … "
"But what?"
Vera raised her head and looked at her husband seriously before she said, "But after all, he is my younger brother. I still hope that he can live a peaceful life."
Colin blinked and smiled, "Of course, I also hope that he can live a peaceful life like any other ordinary aristocrat."
Colin could understand Vera's concerns. After all, Joyce was her younger brother. Even if he had competed with her for the position of the Dukes Of The North and was now plotting something against her in private, he knew that Vera would not be willing to do anything.
Therefore, Colin gave his promise that he would not harm Joyce's life.
Of course, he would not be able to count on any power in this life.
Vera understood the meaning of Colin's words and she smiled before she kissed him again.
Knock, knock, knock.
Just as Colin was enjoying Vera's tenderness, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Colin asked impatiently, "What is it?"
The butler's voice sounded outside the door, "Master, Madam, the Earl Of Avon from the East and his fiancée, Miss Shalia, is here to see you."
Colin sighed and could only reply, "Please ask them to wait in the living room."
"Yes."
Vera broke free from Colin's arms and her face was still red. She helped Colin to tidy up his collar and asked.
"Why are the two of them in Winter City?"
"Shalia is here to see her father, Prince Lacy. As for the Earl Of Avon, hehe."
Before Vera could ask Colin why he sneered just now, she heard him say, "Let's go. Let's go entertain these two distinguished guests."
…
"Earl Of Avon, Miss Shalia, welcome to the Lion's Roar Castle!"
"Honorable Duke Of St. Hilde, Earl Angele, thank you for your warm hospitality. I hope that our presumptuous visit did not cause you too much trouble. "
"Of course not. The Lion's Roar Castle is always open to friendly friends."
After some small talk, the four of them sat down and the maid quickly served coffee and desserts.
Colin looked back and forth between the Earl Of Avon and Shalia. He then asked with a smile, "The two of you came to the Northern Frontier this time because of Prince Lacy, right?"
Vera looked at her husband and was surprised that he was so direct.
Shalia did not seem to care about Colin's slightly rude question. She nodded honestly and said, "Yes, Earl. I did follow my father's footsteps to the Northern Frontier.
At that time, there were still many doubts about Consul Letom's death. I know it's hard to convince you that my father is innocent based on his one-sided story, but he did come to the Northern Region because he found some clues.
So, if the House of Saint Hilde can help me to determine my father's whereabouts, let me get in touch with him, and even help to clear my father's name, then I will be grateful for your kindness for the rest of my life! "
Vera frowned slightly and said hesitantly, "Miss Shalia, I am also very sorry about what happened to your father. However, before there is conclusive evidence, I cannot use the power of the House of Saint Hilde to help you or your father.
After all, I cannot let my family's reputation be tarnished. I hope you can understand this. "
Shalia's eyes dimmed.
Although she had already guessed the result, she could not help but feel disappointed.
However, she did not hold a grudge against Vera. After all, Prince Lacy was now carrying the crime of killing a governor. No family would be willing to help him publicly.
The Earl Of Avon gently patted the back of his fiancée's hand under the table to comfort her. Just as he was about to speak, Colin suddenly said.
"Miss Shalia, I just met Prince Lacy half a month ago."
"Really? Where is it? "Shalia looked up in surprise and asked anxiously.
"In Swan City."
"Swan City?" The Earl Of Avon's heart skipped a beat. He immediately thought of the recent upheaval in Swan City.
"Is my father still in Swan City?" Shalia asked hurriedly. Judging from her impatient look, she would probably rush to Swan City as soon as she got a positive answer from Colin.
However, under Shalia's disappointed gaze, Colin slowly shook his head and said, "I don't think so.
He shouldn't be here. "
"Then do you know where my father might have gone?" Shalia asked tentatively. She did not have much hope in the first place. Based on her understanding of her father, it was impossible for him to reveal his whereabouts to someone he did not know well.
However, to her surprise, Colin nodded and said, "Prince Lacy should have gone to Floral City."
Shalia's face lit up and she hurriedly asked, "Really? It's not that I don't believe you, Earl Angele, but why would my father go to Floral City? "
Colin said half-truthfully, "You should have heard about what happened in Swan City, right? That's right. Prince Lacy actually appeared in Swan City to investigate the death of Bishop John. "
Hearing this, the Earl Of Avon asked doubtfully, "Isn't Bishop John's death because of Lucien? Why would His Highness go to Floral City? "
"Lucien is indeed one of the accomplices, but the real mastermind is someone else."
"Who is it?"
Colin took a sip of his coffee, seemingly hesitant about this question.
After hesitating for a moment, he said slowly, "I'm sorry, even I can't confirm the identity of the mastermind, so I can't tell you now."
The Earl Of Avon rolled his eyes and said, "Could this have something to do with the Morrison Family?"
"Prince Lacy did have such a guess," Colin said decisively.
The Earl Of Avon stared at Colin for a while, but he could not find any clues, so he asked tentatively, "Earl Angele, why is His Highness so interested in the death of Bishop John?"
Colin shrugged and said, "I'm not sure about this. Maybe he thinks it has something to do with the death of Consul Letom."
The Earl Of Avon fell into deep thought.
He did not fully believe Colin's words, but he could not figure out the other party's intentions.
Shalia, who was at the side, could not hold back and quickly thanked him, "Earl Angele, thank you for the information you provided. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"
After saying this, Miss Shalia, who was quite energetic, immediately got up and said goodbye to Vera and Colin.
Vera tried to persuade her to stay, but how could Shalia, who was worried about her father, stay for long? She immediately said goodbye and left the Lion's Roar Castle.
Colin watched the two leave until they disappeared into the distance. Only then did he arrange for two blood slaves to secretly follow them.
In fact, the reason he encouraged Shalia to go to Floral City was to confirm Prince Lacy's whereabouts through them.
That prince should have arrived in Floral City a long time ago, but Colin's spies there didn't find any movement. He didn't know if Prince Lacy hadn't found the mysterious basement, or if the Morrison Family had moved the blood pool in advance.
In short, Colin did not know what the prince was doing or where he was.
This made him feel somewhat uneasy.
But he could not send a blood slave to follow a Paladin, so he could only try to find out Prince Lacy's whereabouts by following Shalia.
Moreover, he deliberately mentioned the death of Bishop John because he wanted the Earl Of Avon to take Shalia to investigate this matter. It would be best if he could catch Mr. Lacy's tail.
If he could make Prince Lacy and Mr. Lacy fight again, then Colin could not be happier.
These two people were invisible bombs to the Northern Frontier. Colin could not wait for them to fight and die together.
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