David seemed to be trying to deceive everybody. He did not prepare any items that were immune to poisons and curses, nor did he carry any drugs that could resolve the 'Helpless Kiss'. At this moment, under Duke James' roar, he could only reveal desperation and craziness in his slightly dull eyes.
To be honest, even the archmages of the Congress might not have the magic equipment and drugs that could resolve the level-nine 'Helpless Kiss', not to mention the nobles.
A layer of golden dragon scales surfaced on Duke James' skin, and the intimidating pressure of the top of the food chain spread out. He stepped on David's abdomen with his right foot, slightly suppressing 'Helpless Kiss' and restoring his ability to talk. "Tell me! Why did you do that? "
When the special glass bottle that contained 'nectar' rolled out of his belt, David knew that his scheme had been exposed. Assassinating the liege was an unpardonable crime among nobles. He was hopeless. So, he burst into crazy laughter. "Why did I do that? It's all your fault! "
"We asked you to assassinate Her Majesty?" Duke James roared furiously like a dragon.
David took a deep breath. "What a sweet fragrance of flowers, like intoxicating hope. Ever since I was born, you have been telling me that Crown Prince Patrick was in poor health and that he might not be able to live long. Also, he would not have any children, and it would be me who would ascend to the throne in the future."
"So, I have been training myself nonstop and improving my Knight level. I have always demanded myself with noble morals and approached you and the Congress of Magic, not allowing any flaw to affect my ascension to the throne and the control of Holm in the future. Perhaps I can even touch the mysteries of the legendary Knight by resonating with the 'Sword of Truth'."
"My life seems to be for the throne, but you all suddenly gave up on me and chose this inexplicable queen! How long has she lived in Holm? Has she ever made the slightest effort for the throne? I don't want to! I don't want to! I want to take back what belongs to me! "
Hearing David's crazy narration, James was slightly embarrassed. Selecting David was only a backup choice. He was attracted by his identity and his tendency to be close to the Congress of Magic. After Queen Natasha, who was more suitable for him, was found, he naturally abandoned him without any hesitation. He did not know that his craving for the throne was so crazy. It was beyond his expectation, just like he did not expect that a dog that he raised would suddenly bite his master.
However, as a veteran noble, James' embarrassment only lasted for a few seconds. He said angrily in a low voice, "So, you colluded with the Covenant of Darkness to assassinate Her Majesty and us? I understand now. He definitely didn't have the time to kill you in the end for some reason. Then, you cooperated with him to frame the fifth-ranked Cursed Angel of the Nightwatchers, Cursed Angel Grunwell. In order to appease the nobles who are in favor of the Parliament and the nobles who are currently neutral, as well as to prevent the nobles who are biased towards them from being at odds and causing the kingdom to fall apart, the Church will definitely choose you as the king. "
David was stunned for a moment. Then, he burst into crazy laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke. Both Duke James and Lucien couldn't help but frown.
Looking at Duke James before him, he laughed so hard that he almost couldn't catch his breath.
"You really believe it?"
"You believe everything he says? How can you be so naïve?"
"Who do you think will believe that a great Knight like me can survive when you, a gold Knight, are dead?"
"He's not 'Venom Devil'?" Lucien recalled the fake clues that 'Primous' intentionally created earlier and asked calmly.
In the meantime, Lucien took out his crystal ball and began to divine Alferris' whereabouts.
Because of 'Helpless Kiss', David lost his strength while he was laughing. He said weakly and proudly, "If he were as crazy and crazy as' Venom Devil ', how could he have carried out the mission? How could he have tricked the few rational experts? 'Venom Devil' is crazy, but I'm not! "
"He intentionally imitated 'Venom Devil' and revealed his plan and purpose neurotically in order to mislead you and make you think that the Dark Congress is behind it."
"Your Excellency, you're not wrong about one thing. After he kills Natasha and Lucien, he will break the divine power defense by pretending that he was in a battle so that the nobles below will discover him. Then, in order not to be killed by the legendary experts who come after hearing the news, he can only kill one or two nobles who are close to the Congress and flee in a hurry. Therefore, Duke James, only one of you will die, and the rest of you will survive with me and reveal the scheme of the Dark Congress. That way, the nobles of the kingdom will not be divided and have a civil war."
The crystal ball turned dark, and the Host Stars of Destiny popped up, making it impossible for Lucien to ask. However, Duke James asked in a hurry, "Who is he exactly?"
David sniffed. "You haven't figured it out yet? I've made it so obvious! "
It was truly impossible to communicate with a crazy guy. Duke James exerted his strength and suppressed David's words.
"Who is he?"
David chuckled like a lunatic. "Didn't he say that he would shift the blame to 'Cursed Angel' Grunwell, who ranks fifth among the night watchers? Do you think he was just saying that? He is' Cursed Angel 'Grunwell, a level-nine gold Knight who shares the same bloodline of the Demon Lord as' Venom Devil '! "
"Grunwell, a night watcher!" Looking at Grunwell who was standing there like a statue, Duke James felt that the veins on his forehead were bouncing violently. It was a night watcher!
After they aggressively killed a baron who was close to the Congress, they were bold enough to lay their hands on the grand nobles!
At this moment, Duke James was filled with disgust for the night watchers and the Church. If they weren't needed to balance the Congress of Magic, he would've supported the expulsion of the Church from the Kingdom of Holm!
Natasha, Russell, Camille and the rest of them who heard David's answer had the same expression. The only difference was that they barely had the strength to frown.
Noticing Duke James' face, David smiled even more delightedly. "Very angry and desperate about the Church? Then let me tell you something that makes you even angrier. "
"What is it?" Duke James asked harshly.
David smiled delightedly. "Think about it. Is it so easy for a noble who is close to the Congress of Magic to get to know and conspire with the top ten night watchers so quickly? Would the unwillingness in my heart explode so quickly? Let me tell you. It was the nobles who were close to the Church who bewildered me and triggered the devil in my heart. Hehe. They did not want the kingdom to be mired in civil war. So, they asked Grunwell to pretend to be 'Venom Devil' of the Dark Congress. After everything is over, when you elect me as the king, you will find that even the most conservative nobles agree with you!
"By then, you will certainly think that they are trying to appease you! They are trying to maintain 'stability and unity' together and get through the current difficulties! "
Duke James said gloomily, "Who is it? Any noble who tries to assassinate the liege must be hanged! "
It didn't matter if they did it in secret, but if they were exposed, it would be the most serious crime that challenged the order of the entire noble class.
"Count Baradei, Duke of York, and perhaps Mr. Rex." Replied David with a smile, not caring that he betrayed them at all. He even added fuel to the fire.
Now that I cannot ascend to the throne and am about to die, what's the point of keeping the integrity and prosperity of the Kingdom of Holm? Divide, have a civil war, and turn Holm into ruins. That will be the best offering for me!
Duke James' face turned extremely awful. He said, one word after another, "I will ask sorcerers, Knight who are adept at interrogation, and members of the Inquisition to interrogate you separately. I hope that you are not lying."
It would be easy to deal with Count Baradei alone, but Duke of York was backed by the legendary Knight Kritonia, and Rex was the spiritual leader of the conservatives. If they were involved in the incident, they had to be cautious. Also, David might not be telling the truth.
"The result won't disappoint you, Your Grace. Have you ever wondered why the prince died so coincidentally? Haha! " David burst into laughter, not caring that they had seen through his exaggeration in the end. After all, the seed of suspicion had been planted!
Hearing that he pointed out the cause of Prince Patrick's death without any disguise, Duke James couldn't have looked more gloomy, as if a storm were about to blow. Natasha, on the other hand, continued to focus her will as if she heard nothing, but coldness and ruthlessness beamed out of her silver eyes.
Lucien was less confused when he heard that it was a night watcher. They were the 'professionals' who were responsible for eliminating sorcerers and evil forces. They must've had a way to hide themselves from the senses of their Host Star of Destiny. Also, there was a gap between their ranks.
At this moment, the Host Star of Destiny of 'Alferris' on the crystal ball glittered brilliantly, indicating that it was not damaged at all and was not far away.
However, to Lucien's surprise, there were two powerful projections of destiny that he could not see clearly next to the Host Star of Destiny of the little crystal. They were so fuzzy, but they did not cover themselves at all, allowing him to identify them easily.
"Master? Ms. Hathaway? "
What was going on exactly?
… …
In midair, Fernando, the Lord of Storm, stared at the void before him with his crimson eyes. Hathaway was standing coldly on his left, and Alferris was squatting behind him.
The moment it noticed that something was wrong, it informed its master.
"Sardes, why did you ask us to watch on the sidelines? So that I can witness how my student turns the tables? "Asked Fernando solemnly.
The air not far away seemed to have been condensed into a shadow, who smiled peacefully. "How could the liberal nobles find another way to balance the situation and abandon the Church at the critical moment without any hesitation if their lives were not endangered and they were desperate about the Church?"
"What do you want exactly?" Fernando narrowed his eyes.
"Cooperation. I want to cooperate with you."
Sardes' projection was concise.
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