What the hell?
Colin's eyes widened. Apparently, he did not expect to get such an answer.
Looking at Colin's expression, Grace seemed to realize something and immediately asked, "Is this not the secret that Her Highness told you?"
Colin secretly rolled his eyes and then came to a realization. How could the Empress' words be trusted?
The so-called 'secret' she had given Grace was probably the same as the 'secret' Colin had received. They were both lies from head to toe.
"Do you think the Empress is telling the truth about this secret?" Colin didn't answer Grace's question and instead asked a question of his own.
"Her Highness wouldn't lie about this kind of thing, would she?" Grace said thoughtfully. "Moreover, during the year I stayed at Phoenix Palace, I did notice that Emperor Reinhardt didn't particularly care about Prince Harrison and Princess Judy.
Moreover, I think that His Majesty is also aware of this, which is why he gave birth to a bunch of illegitimate children outside. "
Colin rubbed his chin and found that Grace's words were indeed reasonable.
When Emperor Reinhardt sent Harrison and Judy to the Northern Frontier, Colin felt that it was strange. Even if it was for the sake of becoming a disciple, there was no need to send his only two children out.
If Colin fell out with the royal family, wouldn't Harrison and Judy become hostages?
Also, Emperor Reinhardt's hobby of cuckolding his subordinates was indeed very much like a form of revenge against the Empress …
But then Colin laughed inwardly, realizing that he had almost been fooled by the Empress again.
At first, he had believed the Empress' claim that she was Vera's biological mother because there were many seemingly reasonable clues to prove this matter.
But none of these clues were ironclad evidence.
Later, Marquis García had personally denied the Empress' claim. Therefore, Colin dared to conclude that the "Empress' secret" in Grace's possession must also be a lie.
How could a cunning politician like Empress Mydella really hand over her own fatal weakness?
Not to mention handing it over to a young girl like Grace.
The Bruggen family was indeed important, but not to this extent.
Even if Grace's background was slightly mysterious, it would never be enough for Empress Mydella to pay such a price to win her over.
Emperor Reinhardt's attitude towards Harrison and Judy was indeed strange, and his well-known eccentricities did seem to imply something, but this was certainly not because the Empress had cuckolded him.
Otherwise, how could Emperor Reinhardt, who held the highest authority of the Empire of Light, tolerate Empress Mydella?
This was the most important issue of bloodline. Even if Empress Mydella was born in the House of Saint, it was impossible for the royal family's tolerance on this issue.
"What are you thinking about?" Seeing Colin remain silent, Grace couldn't help but ask.
"It's nothing." Of course, Colin wouldn't tell Grace about the 'secret' Empress Mydella had given him.
Although it was also a lie, Vera's background was indeed suspicious. Colin did not intend to tell this secret of the House of Saint Hilde to an outsider like Grace.
Grace knew that Colin was hiding something from her, but she did not dare to ask.
In the current situation, she was obviously the weaker party, and the one who needed help.
Ever since she found out that she was not the biological daughter of Count Bruggen, Grace had a strong sense of crisis.
When she first found out that she was about to marry the Earl Of Avon, Grace was extremely conflicted.
On one hand, she also wanted to marry into the House of Saint Prospero and have more power. That way, even if her background was exposed, she would have room to maneuver.
But on the other hand, she was worried that her behavior would be seen as a betrayal by Empress Mydella. After all, she was very clear about the conflict between the royal family and the Eastern Region. She also knew that she was actually a chess piece placed in the Eastern Region by Empress Mydella.
This kind of dilemma caused Grace to act strangely when she saw Colin, who had killed his way into the city.
Others thought that Colin was her father's murderer, but in fact, in Grace's eyes, Colin was her savior and an opportunity.
"Sir Count, now that we've exchanged our secrets, will you be able to trust me?" Grace lightly bit her red lips and asked with a bashful expression.
Colin was naturally able to understand Grace's hint. He extended his hand and pinched the girl's smooth chin, smiling as he said:
"I think that if I can understand you more deeply, this trust will be even stronger."
Grace's delicate face turned bright red, but she still firmly stuck to him.
The girl's fragrant scent wafted over, and Colin could even feel her gradually rising body temperature and her pounding heart.
So, he no longer hesitated and lowered his head to hug Grace tightly in his arms.
This time, there were no blind attendants who came to disturb them.
… …
The next morning.
Colin opened his eyes and saw Grace's pretty face.
The girl in his arms had yet to awaken, and the soft and smooth feeling made him reluctant to move his hands away.
After a night of intimacy, how could the immature Grace be a match for a veteran like Colin? It didn't take long for her to be beaten to a pulp, crying and begging for mercy.
Although bullying a little girl wasn't the conduct of a gentleman, Colin couldn't help but admit that last night, no matter if it was mentally or physically, he had obtained great satisfaction.
Perhaps Colin's small actions had alarmed Grace, but the girl let out a moan and slowly woke up.
Feeling Colin's mischievous hands, Grace, who had yet to recover from last night's torrential rain, was so frightened that she hurriedly made a begging expression.
Colin wasn't the kind of person who didn't know how to take care of girls. He smiled and said, "Okay, I won't bully you anymore. Get up."
Grace beamed and even gave Colin a sweet morning kiss. Then, she quickly got up and picked up the clothes on the ground.
While putting them on, Grace said to Colin, "Colin, what do you plan to do next?"
"I will continue to go south and march into White Dew City." Colin also got up from the bed, put on his clothes and said, "I will leave after breakfast."
"In such a hurry?" Grace seemed to be reluctant to part with him. "Are you really going to attack White Dew City? I still feel that it's not a good idea. "
Colin smiled and said proudly, "If a day ago, when I told you that I was going to use three thousand Blood Cavalry to attack fifty thousand Tinder Army, would you think it was a good idea?"
Grace was speechless.
For Colin, who was good at creating miracles on the battlefield, she felt that any words of persuasion were somewhat pale and powerless.
But Grace still tried to persuade him, "I just feel that it would be safer to first defend Tinder City and then take over half of the Eastern Region north of the Alcis Mountains …"
"I know you are unwilling, but you have to be patient and have confidence in me." Colin looked into Grace's eyes and said seriously.
After getting along with each other, Colin had realized that although Grace was young and immature, she also had a lot of ambition.
Of course, Colin didn't mind his lover having ambition.
As long as she was obedient.
Grace saw the determination in Colin's eyes and could only nod. "Okay, then what do you want me to do?"
"Not for the time being." Colin stepped forward and held the girl's shoulder. "Be patient and don't always think about this little place north of the Alcis Mountains. In my eyes, the entire Eastern Region will be mine sooner or later."
Feeling Colin's strong confidence, Grace's heart surged and she once again took the initiative to kiss him.
The clothes that she had just put on slipped off again.
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