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The heat of the scene instantly cooled down. In that moment, the nobles once again remembered the fear of being dominated by a huge… gap in strength. These nobles, in front of the envoy of Ir, were really not much stronger than ordinary commoners.
“This…”
Kerry was very unwilling. He still wanted to try. Just as he was about to say something, Shelley interrupted him with a light laugh.
“Her Majesty the Queen eliminated two legendary beings there…”
“A mage from the Tower of Departed Souls, and a half-orc assassin.”
“I hope they don’t come looking for trouble with you later.”
[Threat initiated!]
You can take it, but I won’t be responsible for their retaliation later.
The atmosphere became very awkward… None of these nobles made a sound. Some of them even clenched their fists.
[Threat successful!]
Very good.
Nodding with satisfaction, Shelley’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“It’s about time…”
The show of force has been given, and the time has been delayed enough. And it’s estimated that some people have already received the news and are on their way.
“It’s time to go.”
Pulling out a silk napkin, Shelley stood up, bowed to the crowd, and said, “I will go to the battlefield tomorrow to investigate personally, to avoid any hidden dangers.”
“I also hope that His Majesty of your esteemed country can recover soon. We will only be staying here for three days.”
With that, he led the waiting Lilith and Bertram and left the hall with a flourish.
Just then, a frantic-looking Robb strode in.
“Hmm? Miss Shirley, are you leaving?”
Seeing Robb, a surprised expression appeared on Shelley’s face. He said, “Lord Robb, why are you here?”
You’re finally here! Good, the timing is perfect.
Robb immediately changed his expression and said steadily, “I am the heir of the Duke Pitt’s family, so I will naturally be here.”
“But Miss Shirley, why are you leaving in such a hurry?”
Taking the hat from Bertram, Shelley put it on gently and said with a smile, “I’m a little tired, and a luncheon has already been prepared at the manor.”
“We’ll see each other again.”
A fragrant breeze passed by. Shelley left without a care.
Leaving Robb behind, staring at his retreating back with reluctance.
Robb muttered, “I must…”
[You’re seducing him like this.]
[Aren’t you afraid of trouble?]
[Robb Conquest Progress: 53%]
“There won’t be any trouble.”
A cruel smile flashed across Shelley’s face.
“Death is too easy.”
“Some things…”
“Are far more terrifying than death.”
[…You’re right.]
[I look forward to the surprise you have for me.]
…
In the lifeless banquet, the various nobles were thinking about their next move. Either arranging for their family to return what they shouldn’t have taken, or thinking about how to profit from this diplomatic exchange.
Just then, Sandy suddenly seemed to come back to her senses, a light in her eyes. She said to Kerry, who was sitting in the main seat with a somewhat ugly expression, “Prince Kerry, is the enfeoffment ceremony still going on?”
Frowning slightly, Kerry slowly shook his head, “Another day. There are other things to discuss…”
“Then I’m leaving. You all can discuss it.”
Sandy stood up impatiently and was about to leave. Just as she was about to turn, she hesitated, and as if remembering something, she said quickly, “The… Bell family is not participating! You all can divide it.”
With that, as if afraid of being stopped, she quickly left the dining room… That look… was just like a worker who was afraid of being kept for overtime by the boss. Or a student who was afraid of being kept for extra lessons.
She ran so fast! So freely!
The scene became awkward for a moment. The sound of Kerry’s clenched fists could be faintly heard in the hall.
“Everyone…”
“You all understand what she means.”
“Return what should be returned.”
Some of the people present frowned, while others watched the reactions of others with a schadenfreude attitude.
Earl Herrington’s brow was tightly furrowed. Hearing this, he stood up and knocked on the table, “Just return it so easily?”
“We’ve all paid a lot.”
Looking at him quietly, Kerry said calmly, “Then you can choose not to return it. The consequences are your own.”
“Then whether it’s Ir or the half-orcs who come knocking…”
“Fente will not protect you.”
“And cannot protect you.”
Herrington sat back down in frustration, forcefully pounding his own massive chest.
Looking at each other, one by one, the nobles gradually stood up and took their leave.
Letting out a powerless breath, Kerry drained the red wine in his cup.
Finally, in the huge dining room, only Kerry was left sitting in the main seat.
“The one who caused that battle was actually the King of Ir!”
“What is she doing in Lunt for no reason?”
Raising his right hand, he wanted to slam it on the dining table.
“And she can actually fight…”
Two of them!
Those were not ordinary Professionals!
Those were two legendary beings!
One of them even had his own wizard’s tower!
Kerry’s words got stuck in his throat, and his raised hand slowly lowered…
Damn it! If it weren’t for that incident, we wouldn’t be so passive! We can’t even produce a single legendary being!
“No! I have to maintain a good relationship with her.”
Money, power, she lacks neither… Then it can only be sex.
“That’s right! Her attitude toward Robb just now was different.”
There was some appreciation and admiration.
“Let them interact more.”
Yes.
Kerry’s eyes were filled with a ferocity completely different from his usual self.
“I absolutely cannot let her existence affect the plan.”
“Absolutely not!”
…
Leaving the palace and getting into the carriage, Lilith did not ride the Pegasus Shelley had summoned this time. Instead, she took off her armor and silently huddled in a corner of the carriage.
“Why don’t you sit over here?”
Shelley’s expression had been very calm since he left the palace. But seeing this scene, he still wanted to laugh.
So pitiful. Who’s abusing you?
“Come here, be good.”
Lilith looked at a blond girl extending her arms to her, a gentle look on her face, asking her to sit over…
“This looks so out of place.”
But she still obediently chose a position and sat on Shelley’s lap.
Feeling the softness behind her, Lilith looked down at herself…
Lilith: Sadness…
Not being touched as she had imagined, Lilith sensed that Shelley’s mood was not right. She shifted her body, turned her head to look at him, and asked in a low voice, “Is something on your mind?”
Slowly shaking his head, Shelley looked at her purple eyes and said softly, “I don’t have anything on my mind…”
“It’s just that the situation in this country may be worse than I thought.”
The smell in that castle… was just like a mass grave.
Looking back at the silhouette of the castle, Shelley prayed silently in his heart, “Elena, you have to hold on.”
…
And at this time, in the underground palace.
Elena looked at the crystal coffin with a solemn expression.
She slowly raised the greatsword in her hand.
