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Ah Da said righteously, "No need to worry, the safety of the capital is the responsibility of the garrison. We'll go take a look now. Someone, quickly go and inform the captain."

……

Late at night.

The news was reported to the garrison's first station immediately after the incident.

"Captain, the lord is dead!"

A vicious knight galloped off, shouting across two streets, startling many residents.

Jiang He led the warhorse from the barracks and headed to the scene.

In less than fifteen minutes, Jiang He arrived in front of the three-story villa, where a dozen or so residents, all neighbors of Lord Johnny, were gathered, one of whom possessed the strength of a knight.

"Captain, what do you think?" The knight was very responsible.

“I know where the murderer is hiding.” Jiang He turned his horse around. He didn’t intend to make his act flawless at all. Given the current situation in the capital, he would just do a token performance.

"Captain, you must be joking."

The knight was shocked, but the other party had already led his men away. He could deduce the murderer's whereabouts with just a glance, and he would have something to brag about at the tavern tomorrow.

Five hundred garrison soldiers surrounded the armory. Jiang He dismounted and rushed in. The vicious knights were still carrying out assassinations under the cover of night. When they saw their comrades arrive, they immediately began to slaughter them. A-Da and A-Da led the way in a bloodbath at the castle.

Wuhe, standing on his shoulder, reported, "Boss, this armory has 53,000 barrels of gunpowder, over 700 cannons of various types, and tens of thousands of flintlock muskets and swords. But judging from the traces in the warehouse, someone had been secretly transporting weapons out in batches before us. Moreover, the dispatch log shows that the second vice commander of the Red Rose Knights, who was in charge of guarding the area, was imprisoned for a crime half a month ago."

"Transport everything into Rock Town and upgrade the Chaotic Explosion Engineer to perfection first. At least this trip won't have been a waste for the King."

"clear."

The arms castle was massacred, and the murderer who committed the crime "set himself on fire," committing suicide out of fear of punishment, leaving only some ashes behind.

Meanwhile, in the town of Rock, Zhuang Ya, holding a black gemstone ring, detonated gunpowder barrels in batches to create high-quality chaos bombs. After two raids on Kalib Port and the Royal Armory, the required production quantity for her advancement had been met.

Seeing that the progress was going smoothly, Jiang He took out the A-grade secret treasure, the Mist Horn, which had been equipped on the Victory, and fed it to the Everlasting Hatred Dragon Spear. The number of Perfect-grade Road Devouring Items was still three short, the weight was increased to 1,400 jin, and an active effect was added - War Mist.

Two hours passed.

Three hundred men from the Johnny family cavalry, along with the palace guards, rushed to the scene. The first vice-commander of the Red Rose Knights stationed in the inner city also appeared. As the commotion spread, more and more onlookers gathered.

The first deputy commander appeared to be a burly middle-aged man with the strength of an ordinary Grand Knight. He rode his horse to the castle gate, his face dark and unreadable.

"Sir, please explain the current situation."

Jiang He calmly said, "The murderer killed Lord Johnny and fled to this arms castle after the crime to steal arms. I am the first captain of the garrison. The garrison in the castle attacked our troops because they were embezzling arms, and they have now all been wiped out."

“You need to be responsible for your words. I might consider you to be tarnishing the honor of the castle garrison,” the first deputy commander said.

Jiang He remained unmoved and replied, "That's the truth. My men and I number only five hundred. We don't have the ability to move the military equipment away in a short time. The place is empty."

The chatter among the onlookers grew increasingly loud, with people occasionally tiptoeing to peer inside.

Jiang He simply waved his hand, allowing citizens to come and go freely.

"I don't know you," the first deputy commander said meaningfully. "Why are you wearing a mask?"

He was somewhat hesitant. This flawed explanation was entirely based on the outcome. The theft of the weapons could not necessarily lead to a conviction, but any decent nobleman would know that something fishy was going on. Such audacity, such lawlessness, such recklessness—he needed to know the other party's background.

"What's so strange about Anor Yale? If you're interested, you can ask around yourself." Jiang He glanced at his pocket watch and ordered everyone to return to the barracks.

Just as the first deputy commander was considering whether or not to take him down, several courtiers arrived at the scene from the direction of the Red Fort.

"Mr. Anor, the Queen summons you."

"Your Excellency, this involves a murder case," the First Deputy Commander said solemnly. "More than a hundred people have been killed or injured."

The leading courtier maintained his smile and said, "The Queen's attitude is very firm, and Vice-Commander, judging from this situation, it doesn't seem like a simple murder case."

The theft of weapons, coupled with the fact that the garrison was unable to transport them, meant that someone was involved in arms trafficking. A single person or even a few people could not have accomplished such a large-scale operation, suggesting that there was at least one interest group behind it.

The garrison returned via the same route.

Jiang He rode his horse to Red Keep. Wu He chose this armory because its defenses were the weakest. The garrison commander was imprisoned, and the castle lost a powerful superhuman. The problem wasn't just their doing; this armory had problems from the start.

"Wuhe, find out who the second deputy regimental commander offended and is now in jail, or who he's been at odds with the most lately."

"okay."

Jiang He put a black gemstone ring on her finger.

Tip: Your exclusive item quality has been upgraded.

[Name: Chaotic Explosion Engineer]

[Category: Production]

[Quality: Perfect]

[Effect ①: Absorbs shockwaves and heat radiation to create chaotic bombs]

[Effect ②: Chaos Bomb - Black Judgment is of perfect quality, with a powerful area of ​​effect within a 300-meter radius, dealing 80% additional damage to flesh and blood creatures and spiritual entities.]

[Effect 3: When used in multiple instances, each bomb deals an additional 80 points of true damage]

[Effect 4: Accumulate a certain number of Chaos Bombs to upgrade the item (0/10000000)]

[Note: I am the explosion!]

Jiang He gazed at the Red Castle from afar. A perfect-grade Black Judgment was enough to raze the Western-style castle to the ground. In addition, his personal sanctuary contained nearly 100,000 fine-grade Blacklight Gems. The true damage gave him the potential to kill a giant. The only pity was that the Black Judgment was a consumable item and could not permanently upgrade the Eternal Dragon Spear.

……

The northeastern area of ​​the inner city.

Inside a classic and magnificent castle.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State for the Sea, the Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs, and five senior nobles who were permanent members of the Privy Council gathered together, with a host of powerful ministers surrounding the Second Prince, but the meeting came to an abrupt end.

"The exposure of the arms depot is a warning."

"Impossible! We've only just started shipping!"

"I shouldn't have met with you guys. At this critical juncture, whoever is lining their own pockets, step forward now!"

"It wasn't me. You all know how much I paid to frame the second deputy commander."

"Okay, everyone, be quiet."

The second prince stood up and stopped the impending conflict, saying, "With my elder brother dead, I will be the next to die by Father's sword. You will all be buried with him sooner or later."

“He was my father, but he went mad. I don’t want to die an unexplained death like my elder brother and become the laughing stock of the citizens.”

"Things have come to this point. Regardless of whether we are fully prepared, the operation must begin. In three days, during the Red Keep Summer Hunt, you will either become my friend or my enemy. There is no third option. We have no way out."

The crowd fell silent. Each of the five high-ranking noble families in the Privy Council had a Silver Peak expert in charge, which was a necessary standard for maintaining the family's status. However, despite this, supporting the Second Prince in launching a palace coup was still an extremely dangerous move.

The royal capital is home to the three most elite knightly orders in the entire kingdom: Storm, Royal Capital, and Red Rose. These orders comprise a total of six thousand construct knights, and all three commanders are at the peak of the Silver rank. This is a symbol of Stuart's national strength. Our side has not yet reached an agreement with the three commanders, and war is very likely to break out in the future.

The colonial minister suddenly spoke up: "At this stage, what we should be considering most is that man. If we can get his support, perhaps His Highness can ascend the throne openly and legitimately."

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. The Crimson Rose Knight, the commander of the Royal Guard Knights, Mordred Lancaster, led an army of a thousand men composed entirely of knights. He was capable of influencing any situation at any time. The kingdom had a population of tens of millions, and only the elite of the elite could become a member of the Royal Guard Knights.

"Don't even think about it. Mordres is a worthless rock. He won't support me, but he won't stop me either, because I have the blood of the late king flowing through my veins. This is an internal struggle within our royal family."

The second prince opened the gate and resolutely said:

"Those who want to leave, leave now."

Chapter 306 Queen Margaret

late at night.

Jiang He followed the attendant into the Red Castle. The corridor was deep and long. Every thirty steps, a construct knight would stand guard on either side. The Royal Knights had a total of two thousand construct knights who were responsible for the security of the Red Castle. The commander and three deputy commanders were all part of the King's personal guard.

“Mr. Anor, please wait here for a moment.” After saying this, the courtier retreated step by step, skillfully disappearing into the shadows.

Jiang He looked around. The red carpet under her feet was soft and thick. On the walls on both sides, there were portraits. One of them was in very good condition and was called "Peaceful Red Castle". The expressions of each person in the portrait were lifelike.

Jiang He looked at the king, whose smile seemed to freeze in time—unrestrained, arrogant, and flamboyant. Based on his understanding of the situation in the capital, the king's power had spiraled out of control.

With the military support of the gold giants, Henry VI was virtually unrestrained. The transfer of the Djord colony may have been just a test, a test of the extent of his power.

Deng Deng Deng!

At the fork in the corridor, Si Ning lifted her skirt lightly with both hands and walked quickly, her high-heeled boots making a crisp sound as they touched the ground.

The court-style long dress revealed part of her shoulders, and her collarbones were exceptionally beautiful. Unfortunately, her figure was ultimately too thin and frail, and even her lovely, peach-like breasts could not support the true beauty of this long dress.

"In the third hour after I entered the Red Keep, someone told me that you were involved in a weapons theft case. This is not the sea. The five high-ranking nobles, three knight commanders, royal elders, and even the king could gather ten Silver Peak warriors to gang up on you."

Si Ning was slightly annoyed, "Do you think you're invincible?"

"Nothing serious happened." Jiang He said calmly, "At least it's done properly on the surface. Besides, the first garrison team really couldn't have transported that much munitions. The moment I got involved, the Queen sent someone to invite me, so the relationship is quite clear."

Si Ning was too lazy to argue with him. If the other party could carry a second-class cruiser on his person, it wouldn't be difficult for him to take away the weapons.

"Come with me, I hope you can still bring out that coffin."

The two walked through the corridor and came to a garden. The shadows of the trees spread in the night, and the moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow. A gentle breeze carried a faint fragrance of flowers, and everywhere there were blood-red roses blooming.

In the pavilion at the end of the cobblestone path, a stunningly beautiful woman in palace attire sat gracefully to the side, her soft figure on full display, a large expanse of white skin leaping out at her eyes. Si Ning didn't know what the man was thinking, but she certainly felt a considerable amount of pressure.

Two heavily armored knights stood guard at her side, both possessing elite strength rarely seen in the outside world. Queen Margaret spoke softly, her voice melodious and pleasant.

"I want to meet that person."

Jiang He snapped his fingers, and a pool of flame suddenly appeared on the ground. The gem coffin slowly rose from it. This method of taking out the flame → simple domain → portable sanctuary was just a small trick.

Inside the crystal-clear coffin, the moon spirit's sleeping face was beautiful and serene, her skin seemingly emitting a faint glow, presenting a beauty as if meticulously crafted by the world.

Queen Margaret's expression shifted between astonishment, jealousy, and hesitation. The other woman was the first queen of the Kingdom of Stuart, deeply favored by the king. The existence of the moon elf was the most deadly threat to her, and could destroy her current position at any time.

“So, Chesia, are you planning to use her to make me submit?” Margaret said.

“There’s nothing I can do about it.” Si Ning scratched her head. “You know I’m His Majesty’s personal executioner, I could meet with him directly, but I didn’t. I betrayed my father for you, that’s such a sincere act of devotion.”

"Even if we take a step back and say that the benefits we can get from giving this to the nobles are self-evident, you should at least let me make a profit without losing anything."

Si Ning smiled and said, "Most importantly, we have no intention of making you submit; it's just about close and consistent cooperation."

Margaret said expressionlessly, "I don't think so."

The two men, holding the coffin in their hands, could send her back to the Bourbon Kingdom at any time; this partnership was fundamentally unequal.

Margaret waved her hand, and the two elite knights took a step forward in unison, drawing their swords. As long as they were killed, the matter of the coffin would naturally disappear without a trace.

"Hey, you're out of touch with reality." Si Ning smiled arrogantly.

Without any communication, in an instant, her sword-like eyes turned, and the imaging technology she had used on the battlefield of the Somme reappeared.

Jiang He was in full power, and the imaging technology made him disappear from the sight of everyone present.

Completely surpassing the extreme speed of the Silver Elite, in the brief moment of disorientation after losing sight of his target, Jiang He arrived in front of the armored knight and kicked him straight in the chest.

boom!

The Perfect-Grade Death Boots amplify the power of the straight kick to its maximum, unleashing a torrent of violent force.

The Grand Knight's armor shattered and flew out like bullets extinguishing countless roses. The Boots of Death completely destroyed his defenses, and the elite Grand Knight exploded into a bloody mist with a deafening roar.

A violent storm swept around, and another great knight was forced to stand in front of Queen Margaret. Fragments of bone and flesh, carrying the force of the impact, clattered and pounded against him. For beings below the Silver rank, even such aftershocks were enough to be fatal.

Margaret looked up at her personal guard in disbelief. She knew that Chesia was an elite Grand Knight and the First Guard Captain was an ordinary Grand Knight, so she had done her best to temporarily mobilize two elite guards. She thought that everything was foolproof, but in the end, one of her own guards was instantly killed.

“Let’s sit down and talk about it,” Margaret said, barely managing to maintain her composure and dignity.

Si Ning chuckled, "It's too late."

The thunderous sound of Zhen Bu's steps was like a roar. His personal guard stared intently at the still-raging wind. He couldn't see the enemy's body, but he could sense the movement from the changes in the wind. The death of his comrade had bought him time, and the three-headed demon wolf took true form.

call!

A strong wind rushed towards us.

The bodyguard used the Wyatt family's Demon Wolf Sword Technique - Wolf Bite. With the enhancement of the Demon Wolf's true form, the tearing power of this sword was extremely considerable, and the ground in front of him cracked like a net.

Tear it apart!

The knight's sword pierced the enemy's heart.

But the strange feel of the sword made the bodyguards at close range change color.

When the image ended, the thing that had been pierced by the knight's sword was actually a human-shaped blood shadow.

"Behind us!" Margaret screamed. She couldn't see anything of the battle, but she seemed very clever.