26 Undercurrent
Conrad screamed and was taken down by the military police. The situation of sudden changes made Noeine surprised. On the other hand, the two people who were still in close contact with the ground were even more shocked.
"What's going on? Isn't the Heraldry Court standing on the side of the Prime Minister's Sect?" Qilin asked Yili in a low voice.
"...Of course not." Erie rolled her eyes at him and replied in a low voice. "The House of Armor is a symbol of the law, an absolutely neutral legal institution, and does not belong to any force."
"It seems that this is true..." Qilin nodded, pointed at Conrad who was dragged away by the military police, and blinked at Yili. "By the way, how do you feel when that guy ends up?"
"Well, it's very refreshing..." Yili bent the corners of her mouth and admitted the facts in a reluctant tone.
"Right? I feel the same way, it seems that I'm right here."
Qilin laughed a long time, then jumped up from the ground. When he noticed his abnormal movement, Nuoyin frowned and looked over.
"Qilin, you..."
"Wait a minute, Nuoyin, my affairs are more important." Qilin raised his hand to block Nuoyin and turned to greet Nooweis.
"The Chief of the Gendarmerie over there, can I ask you a question?"
"…What's the problem?" Northwes responded.
"Although this is just my guess,... the Heraldry House had already made plans to settle accounts with him when accepting Conrad's impeachment book, right?" Qilin asked. "In other words, no matter whether he succeeds in the end, the result will be the same as it is now, is that true?"
"What?" Yili shook like a blow.
"Huh?" Nuoyin also showed an expression of surprise.
The two of them gathered on Norwis at the same time. Under their gaze, the face of the military police chief who seemed to be a bronze statue also showed a slightly shaking expression.
"...Why do you think so?" After several seconds, Northwes asked.
"Well, it's considered intuition." Qilin shrugged.
"Do you feel intuition..." Northwes exhaled like a smile, but then hid his expression and answered Qilin in a transactional tone.
"I can only say that it is a fact for Mr. Conrad to impeach Isere Baixiang, and the crime he committed is also a fact... It's just that. Do you have any questions?"
"No, it's gone." Qilin shook his head happily and said proudly: "My problem is over, and you should do whatever you want! I will bear the punishment for rushing to the Emblem Academy, whether it is hard labor or torture!"
"Qilin!"
"Don't interfere, Nuoyin, this is my own problem." Qilin interrupted Nuoyin and clearly expressed his refusal. "It was my decision to bump into the Emblem Academy, and it was me who took action against the military police. Even if it was out of good intentions, hiding behind the women was not my interest."
Qilin, who was declared in this way, showed a fearless smile in front of Nuo Yin. The black eyes as bright as the night sky were filled with unquestionable sincerity and unshakable intention. While moved by it, Nuo Yin also realized that if he persisted, he would inevitably hurt Qilin's reserve, so he had to stop talking, but stared at him with an unreliable gaze.
"Also, this guy was forcibly arrested by me as a witness, and it had nothing to do with me." Qilin pointed to Yili and explained. "Basically, he should be considered a victim. So I can let him go like this, is it okay?"
"Hey, what are you? Do you burn the bridge across the river?" Yili also showed a very dissatisfied expression.
"...just take it as that." Northwes agreed to Qilin's request. "In other words, the crimes and corresponding punishments that hit the House of Emblems are all counted on you, is it okay?"
"Yes, I'll take care of it all." Qilin nodded high.
"Okay, according to the laws of the kingdom, the one who bumped into the state institutions without authorization..." Northwes, who was about to pronounce the sentence, suddenly felt a needle-punching sight from behind, and could not help but stagnate.
In fact, he didn't have to look back and knew who was staring at him - it was completely different from the steady performance during the previous trial. At this time, Nuoyin stared at the chief of the military police with a terrifying gaze that was enough to make ordinary monsters retreat. The appearance of "If you dare to sentence them to a heavy sentence, you will look good." It is easy to remind people of the female beast with her minions exposed to protect her young son.
Even the chief military policeman could hesitate for a moment after being cast by the strongest pilot in the Kingdom. After several seconds, Noves coughed, cleared his throat, and announced the punishment for Qilin again. "... According to the laws of the Kingdom, those who rush to the state institutions without authorization and interfere with the normal operation of the institutions can be sentenced to half a year to one year. But because you are the first offender, and you have a good attitude of confessing guilt, you will be punished with 50 penalties and a fine of 500."
After hearing Noves' announcement, Nowen's face immediately turned pale.
In fact, the torture stick used by the Heraldry Academy is a solid iron stick that is one meter long and half a foot wide, weighing forty or fifty kilograms per piece. For those who are weak, it will basically take half of their life to get rid of ten sticks. Even a strong warrior, after being beaten fifty sticks, he has to lie in the bed for at least a year or two before he can recover, which is definitely considered a heavy punishment. According to Qilin's previous performance, Northwes felt that the fifty torture sticks should not hurt his muscles and bones, so he thought about this that could not only maintain the authority of the Heraldry Academy, but also not to be too severely punished.
"Oh...oh." Qilin responded with a guilty voice. He was not worried about the deadly fifty military sticks, but was worried about the additional fine of 500.
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Fifty-stop punishment is a great punishment, but with Qilin's body, it should be taken down.
Although the Duke comforted his young daughter for such a reason, Charlotte couldn't let it go and chased Nuoyin and Yili to guard Qilin for punishment. Hearing the sound of "bang" sounds from outside the prison hall, the Duke could completely imagine the gritting teeth of the military policemen who were waving their sticks inside. After all, considering that Qilin had knocked down many of their companions before and smeared a lot of strokes on the face of the military police, even he would find it difficult to blame the military police for their revenge.
But on the other hand, contrary to the beatings one after another, I didn't hear the squeal of Qilin at all.
(I don't know if it's because of being strong-willed or too stubborn... Those bastards don't know how to show mercy, and doing such things is meaningless...) The Duke wandered outside the door with a bitter face, but in the end he didn't step in. (Forget it, let's leave the young people to do the things. Anyway, that girl Nuoyin is guarding there, and there will be no accidents... But the aftermath of this matter is a big trouble. Before the big deal, prepare first...)
When the Duke thought of the aftermath, he couldn't help but feel a headache. While rubbing his temples, he walked towards the apron behind the Emblem Courtyard.
(After that, I didn't expect to do it really...) When I recalled the scene of the trial, the duke couldn't help but be amazed at the Qilin. (I just came to Wangdu and suppressed the arrogance of the Embrion family twice a few days. It's too lucky to say it's all... Well, it's really not a normal person, the prospective son-in-law I like...)
There is absolutely no doubt that Qilin has overwhelmingly powerful force, but it is not his force, but some trait he showed in this incident. The son of the Grayne Chamber of Commerce, who was originally standing in the prime minister's camp, stood up to protect Noin because of him. The anxious adjutant of the Cangkong King Cavalry entrusted him with the hope of saving his superior. The chief military police officer who held the sword of law rarely put away his sharp blade in front of him. Even the Duke, who should have been able to cultivate his mind for a long time, followed him to the Heraldry Academy to see what happened.
Whether it is Yili, Noin, Charlotte, or Novis, anyone who meets the black-haired young man seems to be attracted by him unconsciously and driven by him intentionally or unintentionally. In the Qilin, there is a charm that makes people willingly follow him. Whether it is called the style of a strong man or the arrogance of a domineering man. Originally, in this chaotic world where there is constant disputes, everyone can only do their best to guard their own interests, but in this young man from the Great Wilderness, the Duke faintly sees a spirit of swallowing the world, like a breast tiger facing hundreds of beasts, or a young eagle facing the wind and dust.
"'The Qilin is not an object in the pond, it turns into a dragon when it encounters wind and clouds'..."
The Duke unconsciously recited an old saying, but then he remembered that this sentence was heard from Chechen and immediately said with a tickling sound.
"Hmph, although they are two brothers, their personalities are completely different... It seems that the prospective son-in-law is not the kind of man who can put his mind on women. No Yin also has a decisive personality. It may not be so easy to make the two of them become a couple... Ummm, it's really troublesome. When will I hold my grandson if this continues..."
While worried, the duke walked along the corridor. While walking through the corner of the corridor, an unexpected figure appeared in his sight.
"...Is there anything wrong?" The Duke frowned at the man.
"Secretary of the Lord Northus, have met His Excellency the Duke."
The person standing there was the chief military police chief, who seemed to be waiting for the duke here. What was surprising was that the chief military police chief, who had great power in the heraldic courtyard, actually bowed his head and saluted the duke.
"Norwes..." The Duke touched his beard, restrained his worries and looked at him with dissatisfaction. "I heard Anshia talk about you. It seems that during her outing, she gave the Heraldry House to you for management."
"Yes, entrusted by Lord Anthia, I will now manage the Heraldry House on her behalf." Northwes replied respectfully.
"It seems that this is the first time we have met..." The Duke specially emphasized the word "first time" and reprimanded the military chief in front of him without hesitation. "But, you did not do a pretty job this time! You actually put your ideas on our daughter, and even punished my prospective son-in-law. Even to get Anshia back, it was too much."
"... When I received the impeachment letter from Conrad, I thought it was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, but I didn't expect to implicate Master Qilin." Noves did not deny the Duke's accusation. "But the blessing of the young master was even more legitimate to punish the evil young master. This incident should have a certain deterrent effect on the arrogance of the prime minister's faction, at least that's what I think."
"The court struggle is not the responsibility of the Heraldry House." The Duke frowned. "If the supreme sword of law becomes the weapon of the power, you should know what the consequences are."
"I know that if you do this one day, you will be scolded by Lord Anshia, but protecting the order of the country is also the responsibility of the Heraldry House." Northwes looked at the Duke with a more cautious expression than ever. "Your Excellency Duke, you have ordered others not to approach here, so please be sure to answer the next question."
"...what's the question?" Although he said this, the Duke had long guessed what Northwes was going to ask. The next words of the General Military Police also proved his guess.
"Why should the Duke let Katos disturb the court? If the Iserre family stands up, it is not impossible to stop the prime minister's faction?"
"Hey, these are two problems..." The Duke showed an expression of "I knew it would be like this".
"Hiss Duke, please do not fool me." Northwes asked in a earnest tone.
"...Basically, that guy Katos is indeed a problem." After a moment of silence, the Duke spoke in a reluctant tone. "But, it's not the only problem."
“Not the only question?”
"I said, you won't know, right?" the Duke sighed. "There are many problems in the Kingdom of LaVillis, and among them, Catos is not the only problem, nor the most important problem."
"That's it..." Northwes tried to understand the Duke's words. "Just because the Prime Minister's faction is not the most important issue, so I just leave it alone? If this continues, the country..."
"You seem to have made something wrong, Lord General." The Duke interrupted him. "Although the Isere family has the nickname of "Uncrowned Royal Family", it is not the real Wang family. After all, there are no ones who are qualified to lead this country and point out the direction for us, except for the Royal Family of LaVillis."
"...Your Majesty?" Noves then remembered the almost forgotten new king and couldn't help but show a confused expression. "But, since the Prime Minister's Sect took power, His Majesty has not managed government affairs in the past year?"
"Yes, this is one of the problems." The Duke nodded and rubbed his temples with a headache. "Speaking of it, what is that guy thinking..."
Under the gaze of Northwes, the Duke pondered for a while and came to his senses, shrugged at Northwes, and said in a summary. "In short, the House of Armors cannot intervene in the palace struggle, like this incident, there will be no next time. Although I know you are worried about the fate of this country and want to do something, just wait and see what to do for the time being."
"Watch it, right..." Northwes showed an unreliable expression.
"I'm afraid this leisure time will not be too long." The Duke exhaled a long breath, turned around and looked towards the direction of the execution hall, and said in a tone of pride and helplessness: "You saw it just now, right? What kind of person is my prospective son-in-law. Although I don't know whether it is good or bad, with this impact, this king may not be quiet in the future."
"...I understand. Since you have the guarantee from the Duke, then let me wait and see what happened for the time being." The Chief of the Gendarmerie relaxed his shoulders and agreed with the Duke's opinion, but then he seemed to remember something and showed a serious expression. "Your Duke, I have something to tell you."
"There is something else?" The Duke showed an impatient expression.
"Well, although it's hard to speak..." After pausing, the General Military Police mustered up the courage and spoke in a very cautious tone. "Considering the noble status of the Isere family and the father of Lord Anshia, so... that, similar to the last time, urinating in public places, I think it's better not to do it often."
Chapter completed!