Chapter 48: Prelude to a new era

　　　　 Maybe this night is destined to be a turbulent and restless night, right?
　　 In the huge and empty dark underground world, a figure stands silently in front of the deadly stone wall, admiring the treacherous blood lines on the stone wall, as if the artist is appreciating his most proud work.
　　 "Your Excellency Marquis... No, Lord Alfred."
　　 A respectful and slightly seductive greeting came from below, and the figure was slightly startled, and then turned around, instantly revealing a cold face under the blue magic light.
The ancient black dragon who hides his true identity in the capital city is now quietly staring at a girl in a tulle not far away. There is no trace of in the deep purple pupils, even if he knows that the girl is in the abyss plane, it is a golden opportunity. Seeking high-level succubus.
　　 "Lilia?" Alfred's voice was hoarse and low, "Can you come here with a leisurely mind, presumably everything in the royal capital is almost done?"
　　 "My lord said it's good." Lilia smiled softly, charming.
　　 "Princess Bella, and Prince Asa, are waiting for the old king to pass away. Once they start, the methods I arranged earlier will work, and then the blood sacrifice art can be activated at any time..."
"Very good." A wicked smile appeared on the face of the human-shaped black dragon. He turned around again and muttered to the stone wall with a soft whisper, "Hehe, the time is near. ...Finally, I finally have to wait until this day!"
　　 Yes, what kind of life have you been living in the past few years? Those hypocritical metal dragons...but it doesn't matter, all this will end soon, just wait until the day the old king dies...!
　　 "My lord, I have already felt your desire." Lilia took a few steps forward, bending down her weak and boneless waist, her voice getting sweeter, "In order to celebrate your success, why not let us vent it in advance?"
　　 These almost straightforward words made Black Dragon pause, and his eyes were a little annoyed.
　　 "Lilia!" He said a little bit more sternly, "Pay attention to your measure, and don't confuse me with my kind!"
　　 "At least, I'm not stupid enough to have any unclear entanglement with the messenger of the succubus queen!"
　　 "But, people really like a powerful dragon like you..."
　　 I don’t know if it’s ridicule or serious words that seem to arouse greater dissatisfaction. Lilia smiled slightly when she saw it, and changed the subject without a trace, "In this case, I wish my lord good luck."
After 　　 finished, she bowed again, and melted into the darkness silently.
　　 "Hmph, the succubus family really can't be underestimated. Like me? Do you like my'power'?"
　　 Until it was confirmed that there were no other people in this underground space, Alfred's indifferent voice sounded again.
　　 "But it doesn't matter, since I dare to ask you to cooperate, I am not afraid of being calculated by you! The succubus queen? Compared to the one who is about to wake up... it's ridiculous."
As if thinking of something, his originally handsome face showed a devilish smile, terrifying, "Airo, I can feel it, you have returned to the capital, right? What a pity, I wanted to stay. You died, but you came at an untimely time..."
　　 "Forget it, for the sake of that conversation, I'll beg that one, and try to keep your body as my guard."
　　 dark, getting deeper and deeper.
　　 The next morning, the special security forces headquarters.
　　 When I heard the news that Ai Luo suddenly returned to the capital city last night, several people were really happy for a long time. Even Carlyle and Heda, who had never liked showing emotions, seemed a little excited. Although Will had never seen this real leader, he was quite shocked after venting that Ai Luo was actually younger than himself.
　　 After all, if the Marquis of Alec is their actual backing, then Ai Luo can be said to be their spiritual backbone. Although Ai Luo hasn't appeared in front of them once in the past five years, he has often sent people to deliver letters secretly. On the one hand, he learned about the situation in the royal capital and on the other hand gave them guidance.
　　 Now that the old king is seriously ill and the situation in the capital is becoming increasingly tense, Ai Luo can come back, even if he has not played any practical role, it is enough to give a few people a peace of mind.
　　 This kind of emotion is almost impossible in the dragon clan, so Ai Luo finds it very interesting.
　　 By the way, the human appearance that Ai Luo uses now is seventeen years old, and Will is already twenty years old.
　　 As for why Ai Luo's appearance has not changed in the past five years?
　　 He attributed it to the effect of magic-anyway, the field of magic is vast and profound, and new magic is created almost every year. Even a legendary mage is not sure that he can confirm a certain magic effect.
　　 And Falkenridge is a small country. Esterel's so-called "first magician of the kingdom" can touch the threshold of the legendary realm. It is impossible for anyone to see through this statement.
　　 Of course, he learned this method from Noelle. When Noelle was hunted down, it was hidden in the human country in a similar way.
　　 At this moment, Ai Luo, wearing the iconic gray coat and a golden pendant on his chest, sits tall on the main seat in the middle of the hall, and Carlyle and Heda are standing side by side.
　　 He slanted his face with one hand, and a piece of letter paper with exquisite watermarks between his fingers. His eyes were deep closed, and his brows were slightly furrowed. It seemed that something made him feel unhappy.
　　 "It's an easy task-the princess's strategy is getting more and more powerful."
　　 He raised it casually, and the letter paper was thrown directly under the steps, and it fell into a brazier. The flame jumped happily and quickly swallowed the poor paper in.
　　 "Your Excellency, what are your intentions?"
　　The Paladin Nick, wearing a silver heavy armor, watched Ai Luo burn the princess's autograph letter, he couldn't help but tighten his brows, but he didn't say much.
"Nick, you must be very uncomfortable," Ai Luo said to himself, "The princess of'Generous and Loving' has given me so many generous conditions and such simple tasks, but I am still right. The princess with a heart is dissatisfied—what a country noble who knows how to do it, isn't it?"
　　 "I'm only responsible for delivering the letter and confirming the attitude of your Excellency." The Paladin replied calmly, showing that he has received very good etiquette training, even if his heart fluctuates, his etiquette is still impeccable at this moment.
　　 To be honest, if Nick hadn't sworn all his life only to the Holy See of Dawn and the God of Light, and his age is a bit older, now the popular lover of the royal capital should be him.
　　 "Don't mind, just chat casually in private."
　　 Ai Luo waved his hand with a smile, "Even the Holy See, there is no rule that paladins are not allowed to make noble friends, right?"
　　 Nick was silent for a while, and after a while, he still said calmly: "Since the earl must listen to this little messenger, then I am bold here."
He raised his head and looked directly at Ai Luo: "Zai Xia does not know the specific content of the letter written by Her Royal Highness. However, since the Earl and Her Royal Highness are standing on the same front, then they should respond to the letter representing her will. Respect—this is also a respect for the identities of both parties—at least, cooperation requires sincerity, right, Lord Earl?"
　　 Sincerity of cooperation?
With a sneer in his heart, Ai Luo shook his head: "What you said seems to be correct. However, it is only good on the surface-things in the world are not so simple that you can stand by one side-although I am right. Her Royal Highness's letter is not respectful enough, but my subordinates are now really ready to use their power and blood to fulfill their promise to her; on the other hand, our Royal Highness Princess, even though you are a paladin, you are dignified. Come to deliver this letter, but the sincerity in it...huh."
　　 Ai Luo habitually grabbed his pendant, and his tone became indifferent: "Carly, tell him."
"Yes." Carlyle stepped forward, bowing his head neither humble nor arrogant. "According to the letter just now, the princess promised to reward Lord Ai Luo as the duke and transfer all the members of the special security forces to the throne. Important positions everywhere."
"As for the action plan... After the death of Her Majesty the King, the troops of Her Royal Highness will immediately guard the city gate and the entrance to the upper city to block the troops of the two dukes. What we need to do is to protect the temple of inheritance of the palace. Help Her Royal Highness to delay time until she becomes a queen."
　　 Nick raised his head abruptly, but then his face moved, as if he wanted to understand something, he bowed his head again and said nothing.
　　 There is naturally no fool who can serve as a trusted position under the princess. Even if Nick is not good at strategy, after hearing these words, he can probably guess the princess's intentions.
　　 The inheritance between royal families is not something that can be determined by a single sentence or a piece of letterhead. On the Western Continent, which is shrouded by the grace of the God of Light, all countries that believe in the God of Light and its subordinate gods, the change of national leaders must be completed in the temple of inheritance-only accepting the inheritance means that the throne is obtained Only with God's acknowledgment and blessing can there be true justice.
　　 Although the so-called inheritance is more like a ritual and custom, it is not that the gods will really pay attention to it, but it is related to the throne’s righteousness, so it is not unimportant.
　　 Therefore, it is conceivable that if the two dukes want to elect an heir to the throne, they must also fight for the inheritance of the temple.
Now here comes the problem: The special security forces have only been in operation for five years, and they have formed a force that cannot be underestimated. Even if they are under the care of Princess Bella and Marquis Alec, the forces of the two dukes have been operating for decades. , Even hundreds of years...
Most of the soldiers know what it means for the army to attack the king capital, so there will not be many troops that will actually attack the king capital by then~EbookFREE.me~ even if the Duke Tuttle really covers the sky in the army, but This country is still royal!
　　 But the palace side is different. The army cannot easily enter the capital, but the dead men recruited by the dukes can. When the time comes, the enemy that the special security forces will face is difficult to deal with when you think about it.
　　 What's more, the reward promised by the princess includes the transfer of all members of the special security forces.
　　 It is not unheard of that Nick has never heard of the means of rising and falling in the dark and dismantling real power.
　　 "So Carlyle, Hedda," Ai Luo turned his face aside, "What do you think of this?"
　　 "Very clever." Heda's answer was concise and clear.
　　 And Carlyle didn't say a word, just put his right hand on the heart and bowed deeply.
　　 Nick's lips moved, as if embarrassed, but he still didn't speak.
　　 Feeling the embarrassment on the other's face, Ai Luo finally feels a little happy.
"Nick, don't mind so much, the above is just a matter of fact." Waved his hand, Ai Luo stood up, "Anyway, we still have to focus on the overall situation. If the Princess fails, I will not get the result. It will be very good. Besides... this arrangement is considered a fair battle between soldiers and generals. In this regard, I can't have too much confidence in the forces that work hard."
　　 "Master Ai Luo, all members of the special security forces, are always waiting for your dispatch."
　　 A bright color flashed in Carlyle's eyes, and the corners of his mouth became wider.
　　 "Then Nick, you can report to your Royal Highness and say we have accepted this matter."
Ailuo stood up and walked toward the inner hall, "In my name, I guarantee that Falkenrich's throne will never be let by others-but before that, there will be a big drama in the capital. I believe it will be very exciting."