Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Although it was painful, I didn't dare say much...

He swallowed hard, then looked at Sean (Xiao Ce).

After a pause, Xiao Ce slowly began to speak: "Speaking of which, when Your Majesty was in the capital, did you have any clues about the movements of Boudica's remnants? After all... you worked with her for a period of time."

He deliberately emphasized the word "working together".

Here it comes! Zion Capo immediately became alert; this was the most direct test!

He forced himself to meet Xiao Ce's gaze, his face showing just the right amount of indignation and a barely perceptible hint of...shame.

“Mr. Sean, you are right!” Sean’s voice was tinged with excitement, as if a painful memory had been revealed!

"That Boudica witch... is exceptionally cunning! She is secretive and deep-seated; even when you are right next to her, it is difficult to see her true nature. She only trusts her shadow guards and a very few loyal followers."

I...though I was coerced by her and feigned compliance at the time, I always maintained a righteous heart. The intelligence I secretly gathered was indeed limited, and...most of it consisted of trivial matters, failing to touch upon the core issues. This is something I deeply regret whenever I think about it!

His words were filled with regret, "If I had been more patient, more alert, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way. I... I just wanted to go with the flow..."

He sighed heavily, lowered his head, and his shoulders shrugged slightly, looking extremely remorseful.

This performance was sincere and almost flawless. Self-blame, regret, hatred for Boudica, and loyalty to the Illuminati were all expressed vividly.

Xiao Ce watched his performance quietly, his face still bearing that gentle smile, which looked somewhat eerie in the dim light of the carriage.

He already had a rough idea of ​​Zion Capo's identity...

However, Xiao Ce still needed him to speak...

Xiao Ce needs his personal consent!

He did not immediately respond to Zion's "regret," and the tapping of his fingers stopped.

The only sound inside the carriage was the dull thud of the wheels rolling over the road.

Sion lowered his head, his heart pounding wildly in his chest, almost bursting out of his chest.

He could feel Sean's gaze, like a cold blade, scraping over him again and again, trying to find any flaw. Cold sweat had soaked through his vest.

Just as Sion was about to be crushed by the pressure of the deathly silence, Xiao Ce finally spoke again, but his voice suddenly changed!

Gone was the previous businesslike or mildly probing tone; it had become extremely low and cold, with a penetrating power that seemed to see through everything. Every word was like an icicle, piercing Zion's eardrums and heart.

"'Go with the flow'... Your Majesty Capo, that phrase... sounds so familiar."

Boom! ! !

It felt like a thunderclap exploded in Zion Capo's mind! All the blood in his body seemed to rush to his head, only to freeze into ice in the next second!

"Go with the flow!"

These four words were spoken a few days ago in that secret little house when Granny Eliza, representing Empress Boudica, gave him the core command!

"Whatever the Light tells you to do, even if it's to wipe out those people, you must do it... Show your loyalty! Just go with the flow!"

This is absolutely top secret! No one else knows it except Boudica, Eliza, and himself! How could Sean Aurelius possibly know?! Could it be... could it be that the Shadow Guard has been infiltrated? Or...?

Extreme fear instantly overwhelmed Zion Capo! He jerked his head up, his pupils contracting to their maximum size in an instant, the whites of his eyes bloodshot from extreme shock and terror!

At this moment, his face completely lost all color, turning as pale as a dead person!

He could even clearly feel the muscles in his face twitching uncontrollably and violently!

He tried to control him, but Sean (Xiao Ce)'s cold, all-seeing eyes were fixed on him.

"you...!!"

A horrified, completely out-of-control scream almost burst from his throat.

He instinctively wanted to question and deny, but his strong will to survive and fear for his family's safety choked the scream deep in his throat.

His mouth opened and closed in vain a few times, but no meaningful sound came out. His body was as stiff as a stone. Only his terrified eyes stared in disbelief at the young man in front of him, whose smile was still gentle but whose eyes were like a bottomless abyss.

Oh no! We've been exposed!

Only this one thought remained in Zion's mind.

Queen Boudica's admonition, Nie Bing's coldness, Sean Aurelius's unfathomable gaze... and the emotionless, icy eyes of the Iron Man behind him—in an instant, he seemed to see the scene of his family members being ruthlessly wiped out in the Alliance City, and he saw his own end, with his head severed from his body.

Xiao Ce looked at Zion Capo's sudden and strong reaction, although he could tell that Zion was trying his best to restrain himself.

However, it is quite obvious that some defenses are about to be breached.

Xiao Ce thought to himself, he hadn't said anything... so why did it make him so emotional?

He simply asked, "Go with the flow," a phrase that's not really used in Spanish...

Just from his reaction to this question, it's clear that it was true.

To be honest, seeing Zion Capo like this is still somewhat disappointing...

I thought I'd need to say a few more words to get to the point, but it seems like I won't even need to...

This person's mental and emotional intelligence is actually quite poor.

Zion Capo's expression changed drastically as he looked at himself, his hands groping as if to reach for his weapon...

Xiao Ce knew that it was about time...

Otherwise, things will backfire.

Just as Zion's fear reached its peak, he had already made up his mind...

He had no choice but to fight back...

He knew the chances of such a counterattack were slim.

At this moment, the gentle smile on Xiao Ce's face suddenly vanished, replaced by a sharp, razor-sharp calmness!

He didn't release any imposing aura, but his suddenly changed, incredibly calm gaze carried a strange power that seemed to freeze the chaos, instantly subduing the almost out-of-control Zion.

Xiao Ce leaned forward slightly, his voice extremely low, so low that only he and Xien could hear it, yet it carried an undeniable, soul-piercing power, each word clearly striking Xien's chaotic mind:

"Shut your mouth! Control your expression! Capo!"

The low shout startled Sion, forcibly pulling his nearly collapsing mind back to a sliver of clarity. He bit his lip hard, using all his strength to suppress the trembling in his body and the sobs in his throat. He stared at Xiao Ce with his bloodshot eyes wide open, his gaze filled with despair, fear, and immense confusion.

Xiao Ce's gaze was fixed on him, and he spoke very quickly, his voice still deep and powerful!

"Don't ask who I am, and don't try to figure out how I would know! Just remember, Queen Boudica trusts you for a reason! Your mission remains unchanged! Go with the flow; that's your only way out, and your family's only way out!"

When Xiao Ce said this, he already had a general idea in mind: Nie Bing might have said the same thing to him...

That's why he got so nervous as soon as he heard about going with the flow...

"Empress Boudica...trusts...me?"

Sion's voice was hoarse, like a broken bellows, trembling with disbelief. Queen Boudica trusted him? And this Sion Aurelius, who had revealed her top secrets...

"Look at me!" Xiao Ce's voice carried an undeniable authority, instantly overshadowing Zion Capo's terrified murmurs!

"Listen! A-Tie is my eyes, but at this moment, it is also our talisman! Nie Bing sent it to monitor you, but little did she know, it was also the channel through which you convey your 'loyalty'!"

Sean's mind was completely confused. A'Tie was Sean's bodyguard... but Sean now... who exactly was he?

Boudica's people? But when did Boudica have such a terrifying person around him, capable of infiltrating into Nie Bing's core inner circle?

You see, he knew that Sean Aurelius was undoubtedly the second most important person next to Nie Bing...

“You…you…” Zion Capo’s voice was filled with immense surprise and a sliver of hope grasping at straws in a desperate situation.

Xiao Ce abruptly raised his hand, stopping him from continuing to ask questions: "I told you, don't ask! What you need now is not an answer, but to carry out orders! You only need to confirm one thing: you and I are not enemies! We are on the same side, acting for the same goal, to ultimately overthrow the Illuminati and rebuild true order!"

Zion's heart pounded, and his blood seemed to start flowing again in an instant, though it remained cold. But he was certain of what was going on!

This information is absolutely shocking!

Sean Aurelius, Nie Bing's most trusted strategist and a rising star of the Illuminati, is actually... one of Empress Boudica's men?!

This is simply unbelievable! But if it weren't for this, how could he have found this "going with the flow" from so many of his words?

Immense shock and disbelief instantly overwhelmed pure fear.

If Xiao Ce knew what he was thinking, he would definitely be both amused and exasperated...

Sometimes, people's imaginations can be quite terrifying...

His voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "Then... what should I do next..."

Xiao Ce didn't give him more time to process the shock, speaking even faster with an unquestionable command:

"Now, put away your fear! Revert to your flattered, loyal, and dutiful kingly demeanor! Remember your identity, the newly appointed Alliance City envoy of the Illuminati! Your mission is to use the resources and authority granted by Nie Bing, under the guise of purging the rebels, to preserve and accumulate our own strength as much as possible!"

"At the same time, use your position and status to closely monitor Viktor King's every move! Especially any news of his pursuit of Morgana, it must be relayed safely and immediately!" He glanced at Atie and continued, "Pass it on! Viktor King is our biggest threat right now!"

“Morgana…” Zion repeated subconsciously, his eyes flickering.

Empress Boudica did indeed ask him to keep an eye on Viktor King's movements.

"A-Tie will record your every move and report it to Nie Bing and me, but at the same time, it will also serve as a bridge for information exchange between us."

Important intelligence, conveyed to A-Tie in a way only you can understand, I will see it.

"Remember, any words or actions that directly mention Empress Boudica, Xiao Ce's name, or any sensitive plans will lead to your immediate annihilation and the destruction of your family! I can help you, but only to a limited extent. I will not expose myself to save you! Understand?" Xiao Ce said in an unquestionable tone.

Zion Capo swallowed hard and nodded vigorously.

He understood. Sean (whoever he was) wasn't there to expose him, but to "recognize" him and reinforce this secret front!

This is truly a salvation in a desperate situation!

"Stabilize the situation in Britain, but don't do it too perfectly. If you make Nie Bing completely trust and depend on you, she might take back power prematurely or send more people to intervene. Maintain a moderate level of difficulty and challenge so that she believes you still need her continued support. Take as much military equipment and supplies as you can, and use them to arm truly reliable people, but on the surface, you must strictly follow the requirements of the Illuminati for registration and reporting."

Xiao Ce's instructions were clear!

Although Zion Capo had calmed down considerably from the initial tension, he still felt a bit dazed...

"at last!"

Xiao Ce's gaze went deep into Xi En's eyes, carrying a heavy pressure.

"When necessary, to gain Nie Bing's deeper trust, and to safeguard the greater objective... you will need to make some... sacrifices. Strikes against our peripheral forces may be a necessary testament to our loyalty. Empress Boudica has already made it clear that this is war, this is infiltration, and sacrifices are inevitable. Even if we wipe out those 'traitors,' as long as the core objective remains intact, it will be worthwhile. Understand?"

Sion's body stiffened again; the word "sacrifice" struck him like a hammer blow. He understood, of course, what it meant. To gain Nie Bing's trust, to protect his crucial covert operation, it might... truly be necessary to sacrifice some of Boudica's peripheral forces, or even less core members. This was the cruel reality of infiltration.

His face was pale, and a hint of pain flashed in his eyes, but in the end he gritted his teeth and nodded forcefully, his voice dry but with a hint of determination: "...I...understand!"

He knew that this was the true meaning of Empress Boudica's words, "even if it means annihilating those people."

Seeing the resolve in his eyes, Xiao Ce knew he had made his choice. The coldness on his face slowly faded, replaced by a subtle, almost imperceptible smile...