I really don't want to cross

Chapter 396 Continuing Two In One...

"Your Majesty is Katern Melod, the current Patriarch of the Melod family, and I would like to ask the two of you to present Lord Roswaal's token."

After hearing the same words three times, Wood and Subaru Natsuki couldn't help showing a little irritability on their faces.

Especially Nayue Subaru, after the experience of being hacked to death by knives last time, he looked at these people with vigilance, and after getting off the dragon carriage, he showed a state of high tension.

"Hi, my name is...Wood."

This self-introduction did not come from Wood's mouth, but from Nayue Subaru's mouth.

Nayue Subaru is getting more and more confused about the current situation. Wood only said to change his name, but didn't tell him anything else.

(With this ability, you can trust no one in this world except Emilia.)
For some reason, what Wood said suddenly came to mind.

Nayue Subaru shook his head, and didn't continue to struggle with this issue. Now there are more important things in front of him.

I've already died here twice, and if I don't learn my lesson, I might usher in the third and fourth times.

Sort it out carefully:
First, you must never be invited into the inner room by Katern alone. Once you are invited into the inner room, you will inevitably face the poisonous cup. The real poisoner planted the frame and set the blame on him.

Second, you can't leave the area of ​​the hall at will. There are so many enemies hidden around this huge mansion. If you accidentally meet yourself, you will only die.

Third, it is necessary to please four people who may become the next head of the family at the same time. Although I don't know why... but judging from what Wood said earlier, these four people may kill him.

Fourth, be careful of that girl who is about the same age as you, and try to keep a distance from her.

A flash of surprise flashed in Nayue Subaru's eyes, and he subconsciously glanced at Wood behind him who looked like a servant.

Have to admit.

This guy who looks like a kid is indeed qualified to be his teacher in dealing with people.

because……

Wood had previously demonstrated to him how to deal with known dangers in existing intelligence.

Come to think of it, everything Wood said... was useful.

And this information is just what this little monster speculated based on his experience of less than an hour...

"I'm really an idiot." Natsuki Subaru laughed at himself.

"Master Wood, what did you say?"

"It's nothing."

Natsuki Subaru shook his head.

Katern glanced at Subaru Natsuki suspiciously, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Although I don't know what happened, but this young man who was a little nervous and timid when he got off the dragon car before gave the impression that he had completely changed, as if he had grown up suddenly.

Have you finally figured it out?
Wood looked at Subaru Natsuki in front of him with his head held high, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

Is Natsuki Subaru stupid?
not stupid!

It should be said that on the contrary, Natsuki Subaru is actually a person with some brains, but that kind of personality is a blemish.Although the usual Natsuki Subaru looked particularly confident and arrogant, but this was to cover up his own lack of self-confidence.

Maybe it's a problem with the growing environment, maybe it's some kind of setback, although Natsuki Subaru doesn't admit it in his heart, but subconsciously feels that he is a very mediocre person.

So in order not to make himself appear mediocre, he often does things that can attract the attention of others, so that he will not be gloomy; in order to maintain such a wrong 'self-esteem', he eventually evolved into the current superficial arrogance and And confident character.

And what Wood is doing now is precisely to uncover that ridiculous layer of "self-esteem", and only in this way can Natsuki Subaru grow.

Although I don't know what Roswaal wants to do, but compared to an arrogant fool, it is obviously... a person who recognizes himself is more difficult.

"Master Wood..."

Katern's voice came, but before he could finish speaking, Natsuki Subaru interrupted him with a wave.

"I'm not interested in answering your questions."

Nayue Subaru raised his head and glanced at Katern: "I'm not interested in wasting time on things that are 'already doomed'. I just came here to witness the Patriarch's succession ceremony, and I will bring back the succession certificate of the next Patriarch. As for other... ..."

Caiyue Subaru paused, and his somewhat ferocious eyes swept over the four young masters of the Mirod family: "Whatever you do has nothing to do with me."

A strange look flashed across the eyes of the four young masters of the Milode family.

"That's it."

Katern nodded, with a smile on his old face: "Then tomorrow's Patriarch Succession Ceremony is up to you."

At this moment, the second young master Bernard turned his head and looked at Wood, who was following Subaru Natsuki without saying a word, and asked, "Master Wood, is this friend your younger brother?"

Nayue Subaru's expression remained unchanged when he heard that, but those eyes fell on the faces of the Bernard brothers.

"He is my guard, his name is..."

"Natsuki Subaru!"

"Hey, it turned out to be a guard?"

Bernard was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled at Wood: "Little brother Subaru Natsuki is really young and promising, I really didn't expect you to be a guard just now."

When he said this, Nayue Subaru's eyes were fixed on the four brothers, and finally fell on the face of the fourth young master Wei Hailuo. According to Wood's previous words, this person's character is relatively reckless, generally speaking ... Such a person can't hide any secrets.

Just as he guessed...

When he uttered the words 'Naiyue Subaru', the expression of this Wei Hailuo changed, and a sneer was clearly outlined at the corner of his mouth.

After confirming this point, Natsuki Subaru was not very happy, and his mood became a little complicated.

Because he really couldn't figure it out...why did Roswaal spend so much time 'teasing' himself.

tease!

He can only think of this word. Although he has never seen Roswaal make a move, judging from his messy name, if he wants to kill himself, he doesn't need to work so hard, and he will not agree to let Emilia entrust Wood defended himself.

although……

This guy Wood obviously has such a strong strength, but he didn't protect himself at all...

Having said that, Nayue Subaru couldn't help showing a smile on his face: "Although Nayue Subaru is young, his abilities are genuine. Even Master Roswaal said that this child is talented, of good quality, and has a bright future. The future is limitless, and he is also extremely handsome, he is completely a representative figure of two-dimensional flowery boys."

Sometimes, Wood actually admires this guy... He can say such shameless words without blushing or panting.

"Uh... so..."

Bernard was taken aback by Natsuki Subaru's sudden compliment, and after a dry laugh, he turned his head and continued walking forward, presumably because he found it difficult to communicate with this guy named 'Wood'.

"Well, my performance is not bad."

Natsuki Subaru took a step back, and said to Wood with a proud face.

Wood was too lazy to talk nonsense with this guy, but used Natsuki Subaru's body to cover up, and asked in a low voice: "What are you going to do next?"

"How to do it?"

Nayue Subaru was taken aback when he heard the words: "Of course I lived until tomorrow morning, and then I left this damn place."

"Not revenge?"

Wood glanced at the four people in front of him: "Anyway, you died here twice, why don't you just leave without doing anything?" He had a sneer on his face: "It's easy to live, as long as you don't Acting privately, no one should be able to kill you under my protection, but are you sure this is all right?"

Natsuki Subaru stared blankly at Wood, not knowing why...I always felt that the smile on this guy's face in front of him was a bit wicked.

but……

Indeed, as Wood said, leaving without doing anything is really uncomfortable.

"certainly……"

Nayuki Subaru showed a smile very similar to Wood's.

"No way!"

have to say……

Wood's accomplishments in misleading children are unmatched, and another good boy was led astray by him.

However, Wood has never denied that he misunderstood his children...

Hearing Nayue Subaru's reply, the smile on Wood's face became more wicked.

……

The banquet went on as scheduled. Just like last time, the old family Katern did not invite Natsuki Subaru into the inner room alone. After exchanging pleasantries, he apologized, saying that he had to make some preparations for tomorrow's trip, and left the hall.

Natsuki Subaru declined the invitations of the others and sat in a corner of the hall.

As soon as he sat down, Natsuki Subaru looked for Wood in the hall, but after searching for a few minutes, he found that Wood was standing in the shadow refracted by the light, revealing a very strange feeling; But it makes people subconsciously ignore it, as if it blends into the background.

Even if he knew that Wood was in this hall and deliberately searched for it, it took him so long to find him.

This made Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but think of the experience in Roswaal's mansion.

It is reducing the sense of presence again... It is really a convenient ability.

Nayue Subaru curled his lips. Although he didn't understand, but this bastard is so strong, no one may be able to kill him standing there. As for so many actions?

"Brother Wood, I offer you a toast."

A voice interrupted Nayue Subaru's thoughts, followed the prestige, and saw that the fourth young master Wei Hailuo had come to him at some point.

Are you here?
Natsuki Subaru gave Wood a strange look, but he didn't expect it to be as Wood expected.

Thinking of this, Nayue Subaru smiled apologetically: "Lord Weihai Luo, I'm a bit too drunk."

During the speech, he picked up the drink on the table and stood up from the sofa, recalling what Wood had said in his mind.

(...If he talks to you, try to answer in vague words, such as Lord Roswaal often mentioning you. In short, don’t tell him who is the next Patriarch’s successor. , but also to give him the illusion that he is the next Patriarch.)
"Let me bring a drink with this, and give a toast to Master Hailuo. I have admired you for a long time, and I can hear Lord Roswaal mention you for a long time."

Wei Hailuo was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and then his face showed a look of color, and his gaze towards Nayue Subaru became much gentler: "This really flatters me, I didn't expect Lord Roswaal to remember me."

After that, he picked up the wine glass and touched Natsuki Subaru, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Brother Wood, I will trouble you to take care of me in the future."

"rest assured."

Caiyue Subaru nodded to Wei Hailuo, and said: "But..." He looked around, leaned into Wei Hailuo's ear and said, "Brother, you should be careful too."

"what?"

Wei Hailuo was startled: "What?"

"Master Roswaal asked me to tell you something, be careful of your second brother... There is a very strong force behind him secretly supporting him." Natsuki Subaru swallowed: "The power of that force It's not convenient for Lord Roswaal to disclose the formal form, but his status is not much worse than that of Lord Roswaal."

what?
Wei Hailuo shrank his pupils, looked at Nayue Subaru with disbelief on his face, and then smiled unnaturally: "Brother Wood, stop joking."

Natsuki Subaru smiled and didn't explain.

But this kind of attitude made Wei Hailuo a little uneasy. Although he was reckless, he was not so foolish as to think that he could become the head of the family smoothly. They have the support of their own forces and the local nobles of Rasmez respectively.

And although the power behind him can't be shown in the face, it is definitely not weaker than the boss and the third child.

As for Bernard...

He has always behaved normally, as if he has no interest in the position of Patriarch, and he has never discovered any forces behind him.

"It's too clean, isn't it?"

Natsuki Subaru suddenly said something incomprehensible.

"what?"

Wei Hailuo looked at Caiyue Subaru with doubts on his face: "What is too clean?"

"If... I mean, if Master Weihailuo, you become the head of the family." Caiyue Subaru glanced behind Weihailuo, with a sneer on his face: "I am a straightforward person, so I won't beat around the bush. Master Luo Weihai has become the head of the family, can you let those who peek at the position of the head of the family stay here?"

Wei Hailuo laughed dryly: "I don't understand the meaning of your words, brother."

"You don't have to understand."

Nayue Subaru curled his lips: "The competition for the head of the family must be extremely tragic, even a fool knows this. If you are really not interested in the position of the head of the family, you should just not participate in it directly like your sister, instead of come here."

"Since he's here... either it means that he is interested in the position of Patriarch, or he is confident that he can stand alone in this competition, and these two points..."

"They all need to have a certain strength to support them, but if he is not interested in the position of Patriarch and wants to stand alone in this competition, the 'strength' behind him will inevitably surface and play a deterrent effect."

"but now……"

"Don't you think it's too clean?"

After finishing the words, Subaru Nazuki's face remained unchanged, but his back was drenched in cold sweat.

All of what he said was taught by Wood, but Wood also said... These words were carried out under the circumstances that Wei Hailuo did not know that there was power behind Bernard; this is completely Wood's personal opinion, because he He felt that Bernard was such a smart person, if he wanted to hide, he would never be discovered by his brothers.

So to be on the safe side, the first target chosen was Weihai Luo, who had a relatively reckless personality.

"Brother Wood..."

Wei Hailuo laughed dryly: "I still have something to do, and I will treat you grandly tomorrow."

Natsuki Subaru nodded, and he was relieved immediately.

Although there is no direct answer...

But this reaction should be fine.

My mission has been completed, as for the rest...

Natsuki Subaru glanced in the direction of Wood, and found that Wood, who was still there before, had disappeared at some point.

It all depends on that perverted brat.

……

(End of this chapter)