Kingdom’s Bloodline

Chapter 705: Choose One

After hearing Miranda's words, the rest of the team were all taken aback.

In front, Thales stood beside Jann, staring at Federico, who seemed desperate and self-defeating, still puzzled.

Yes, cousin, well said...everyone pays for what they do...

Under the rough suppression of the guards, Federico gasped:

So, you, you bystanders, you must understand: if you don't stand up, if you really let him, let Zhan En succeed...

The surrounding vassals and guests looked at each other.

The prisoner raised his head with difficulty, and coincidentally looked at Thales.

Then he wins! Jann Cavendeer, he won everything, no flaws, no flaws! And I, I will die without a place to die, never to recover, and lose everything , everything! Haha, hahahaha...

Federico let out an ugly laugh, and there were whispers among the vassals and guests, and many people began to doubt the mental state of the other party.

Thales frowned when he met Federico's eyes.

strangeness.

Unlike Anke Bailar at the royal banquet, the former is desperate and gloomy...

But Federico, in addition to being gloomy, his smile also gave Thales a faint sense of uneasiness.

It seems that behind his deep and desperate smile, which seems to see through everything, hides a more terrifying power.

Be careful, Thales.

The voice in the boy's heart faintly came out:

This is a person who is willing, even willing to be a pawn.

careful.

The chess game is completely over, irreversible.

Federico stared straight at Thales with a strange smile.

That's enough, stop talking crazy, take him down,

Let the relevant departments be responsible for follow-up and handling, Zhan En responded indifferently, and turned around, The election will continue-by the way, is the bet from the previous round still worth it?

Seychelles snorted softly, waved his hand, and soldiers immediately stepped forward. Roughly drag Federico.

In this way, justice will be trampled on, the law will be tainted, the hope of the kingdom will be defeated, and we will all be finished, Federico struggled and roared, It's all because of some people's -- impromptu decision, discretion!

At that moment, Thales trembled slightly.

Xi Lai reacted, and her expression changed as well!

What?

what did he say?

Thales subconsciously looked at Federico, but the latter had already been pushed away by the sergeants, leaving only his back.

Wait a moment……

strangeness……

Wait a moment!

Thales subconsciously shouted.

The second prince who had been silent all this time suddenly spoke up, which immediately attracted many eyes.

Zhan En's expression moved slightly, his smile remained undiminished, and he asked in a low voice:

Thales?

Hille looked at him equally worriedly:

Thals...

Your Highness...

Wyatt hurried up and asked before Rolf, What are your orders?

But Thales ignored them, he just stared blankly at Federico's back.

boom!

In the next second, the crime of prison river burned up and hit his eardrum.

In Thales' senses, time seemed to be slowed down.

The world is silent.

Thales watched Federico being dragged away quietly, his brain spinning rapidly.

Why?

Why did Federico do this?

Why did he appear on stage and accuse Jen?

Why did he take the risk and surrender himself foolishly?

Why does he have a plan in his chest, but he has nothing to do?

Why did he keep his hands tied, but talk like crazy?

Why would King Kessel and the Secret Division count on such a person, a fugitive, a desperate exiled nobleman, to shake the indestructible and flawless Emerald City?

Why?

Why!

boom!

The crime of prison river made a soft sound, and the burning became more and more intense.

Thales had an idea, and began to recall the other party's previous words intermittently.

And that weird smile.

[The power system that covers the sky with one hand...some of them are...methods...]

【I throw myself into a trap, there is no chance of winning... I have suffered a crushing defeat...】

[As long as Zhan En...is the city lord...the trial...cannot be fair...]

【You... just watch... don't stand up... Zhan En succeeds... you win... a complete victory...]

[So...the kingdom...failed...we...are finished...all because of some people...decisions on the fly, free discretion! 】

At that moment, Thales was shocked and trembled all over!

That is to say... no, no, no...

Boom!

The crime of prison river crackled and exploded.

He gets it.

At that moment, he suddenly understood.

Thales stood firm and looked at Federico's back in disbelief.

In the next second, the crime of prison river was so hot that it flooded all Thales' senses.

What's the matter, Your Highness Thales?

The flow of time returned to normal, and the noise of the surrounding crowd instantly returned to the ears.

Zhan En's voice sounded, and he grabbed Thales, who was suffering from the sequelae of the Terminator, and was on the verge of collapse:

If you have no other questions, then we might as well go back to the table...

It's me. Thales said in a daze.

What?

It's me, it's all me.

What are you? Jen En was taken aback.

It's me! Jen, Thales grabbed Jen's shoulders, with a complicated expression and incoherent speech, You're right, it's me you should worry about, it's always been me, it's been me from beginning to end !just me!

Yes, it is him.

Thales thought blankly.

Federico, or the secret department or even King Kessel, their trump card...

It's him.

It's - Thales Canxing.

It's always been him.

is his choice.

Or, in the face of Federico's failure, he had to make a choice.

Thales stared blankly at Zhan En.

Jen was still confused, but Hilley leaned forward, worried.

Thales? Don't worry, I know what you found, but calm down, we will find the answer, just not now...

Thales took a deep breath and was about to explain, but when he saw Federico's escort team drifting away, he couldn't help shouting to stop:

No...no, don't let him go! Bring Federico back!

Jen's complexion changed:

Thales?

The surrounding vassals began to whisper.

Thales trembled slightly.

Yes, perhaps to the surprise of many, but, Federico Kevin Dier, there is no other move.

From strange murders to shocking appearances, this is all Federico's means.

When the exiled Kevin Dill stepped onto the host stage, raised the battle flag to Jann Kevin Dill, announced his return to the entire Emerald City, and exposed the weaknesses of his whereabouts to Jann's vision, Federico had no way out.

There is no other backup.

Because he has already chosen a backhand.

Because everyone has to pay for what they did.

Thales was breathing in a trance.

I'm sorry, Jan.

sorry?

Jen looked at Federico, and then at Thales. He was still puzzled, but he already had a premonition.

Thales, please, whatever it is, don't do it now.

There was an uncertain warning in the duke's words.

No, I finally understand, Thales shook his head, speaking bitterly, It's now, only now.

Please, Thales! Xi Lai whispered, concerned about the crowd around him, No matter what the problem is, just wait a few more seconds until we solve this trouble...

No.

cannot.

If you wait a few more seconds...

Thales thought bitterly.

If this trouble is solved as they expected...

Your Highness? Wyah asked cautiously and tentatively, but was quickly interrupted by the Duke of South Bank.

Can't you see?

Jen frowned:

The overall situation has been decided, and Fei De's situation is gone! He misjudged the situation and thought that there would be someone in the audience who would support him and plead for the old case to be reopened. However, no one is so stupid... ...

When Jen said this, his words froze.

The next second, he looked at Thales in disbelief.

you?

Jen looked shocked:

It's you?

Thales nodded with difficulty, finally adjusting his breathing.

That's why, Zhan, because he's gone, Thales didn't dare to look him in the eyes, Zhan, I'm sorry.

That's right.

Just because Federico chose to be caught without a fight, he was doomed to a crushing defeat, and because Jann was about to sweep away the decline and win a big victory...

The real choice came to Thales.

A man standing in the middle of the scales right now, right now, right now, the only one who can stop Jann from winning, save Federico from defeat, and at the same time control the king's game.

And he has to choose.

Federico!

Thinking of this, Thales rushed out of the enclosure and shouted:

Bring him back!

Let me hear... his accusations!

The security officers escorting Federico were at a loss, they slowed down and subconsciously turned their heads.

Under the attention of all the people, the sudden move of the prince caused confusion among the surrounding crowd, and when they heard the prince's order clearly, they became even more uproarious.

Huaiya, who hastily followed the prince, and the Xinghu guards looked at each other, and immediately turned pale with shock!

I saw Thales rushing towards the escort team, with a difficult and bitter voice:

Let him go, now! In the name of the Duke of Star Lake—no, in the name of His Majesty Kessel!

The prince’s voice was not low, and the king’s name was even greater. The security officers in the escort team were equally astonished. Under hesitation and fear, they looked at me and I looked at you, and unconsciously let go of their hands and stopped. Step down.

Federico broke free and fell to his knees with a plop.

But he looked up to the sky and smiled.

What—Your Highness, what did you say? Huai Ya helped the staggering Thales.

Thales shook his head, he slowly but decisively pushed Wyah away, stood up in pain, and looked at Federico who was kneeling on the ground.

The Xinghu Guards were at a loss, but the Jade Sergeants headed by Seychelles held their weapons and glared at them hostilely.

It seems, only Miranda sighed, flashing her sword, the ace has found himself.

Thales, what are you going to do? Hilley followed Thales from behind, shocked.

Thales had no time to answer, and Jann caught up from the other side. The Duke looked around, lowered his voice, and warned Thales angrily:

Don't forget, we talked, we have an agreement!

Yes, I know, I know, sorry.

Thales said in a daze.

But he, Federico, is not targeting you, Jen, not only you...but also me.

he.

Jen En's frowning eyebrows gradually relaxed.

A second later, he understood something, and his expression changed from angry and dissatisfied to shocked and surprised: No...

Thales nodded and said with difficulty:

That's right, I just figured it out. The reason why Federico surrendered so decisively and gave up everything... is because his hidden trump card is not other people, not riots or assassinations, not the evidence of old cases or the support of vassals, but Yes, but only—me.

Ace? You? Hilley's eyes widened.

Yes, Shirley, he...

Thales took a deep breath: It's like you used your own hand to coerce Jann into submission, Federico, he forced me to choose between bad and worse.

Shirley looked at her gloves,

Bad, and worse? Jen looked at Federico, who was kneeling in the middle of the escort team, and repeated slowly.

Yes, he made a bet on himself, tied himself to the outcome, and created the most extreme conditions to force me to make a move, forcing me to choose.

Hillary's eyes widened.

At this moment, if I choose not to stand up and help Federico, then he will definitely fail and fail, and you will definitely win, irreversible!

But you... Zhan En subconsciously said.

Yes, but.

Thales subconsciously buckled the hideous bone ring in his pocket.

But if he does...

If the second prince abides by the agreement with Zhan En, chooses to help secretly at this moment, chooses to keep silent, and allows Federico to be taken away, imprisoned, imprisoned, forgotten, and sent to Zhan En's life. The power system, throwing down the bottomless abyss of the Emerald City...

Then this matter will be calm and disappear.

Zhan En completely won the game that started from Fuxing Palace and ended in Kongming Palace.

Winner takes all.

Big win.

His rule is as secure as ever, and his position remains unshakable.

The Emerald City is still detached and independent, impregnable.

But that also means - the king completely lost.

And Thales' purpose, process, and efforts here are all meaningless.

With the celebration over, he could only leave the Emerald City in despair and return to Star Lake Castle to face the king's wrath.

Taylor's trip to the Emerald City, his efforts to find a balance between the king and the South Bank, failed completely.

There is not even a chance of making up for it.

But……

Thales stroked Guertaxa in his hand, feeling that it was getting heavier and more prickly.

But if he fails in his first mission, the first mission, and returns empty-handed...

So what would the king, Kessel V, think of him?

What to do to him?

【How can I trust you? 】

The king's voice sounded in his head:

【How do I know what you said is true? 】

【How do I know that you really want to be used by me, instead of secretly growing yourself, accumulating fame, and gathering support? 】

[How do I know that this move is not breeding tigers to make you an unprecedented threat? 】

I'm sorry, Jann, Thales looked at Federico blankly, but I, I can't let you win, you can't just win, at least not so thoroughly...

And what's worse...

Thales swallowed his throat.

If he returns without success and Zhan En is left to stand still, the Emerald City will be as stable as the Mountain of Sighing, and the South Bank collar will be as solid as gold...

Then next time, next time, next time...

What will the king do?

The next time the Emerald City comes, will it be the Wrath of the Kingdom?

Or Legendary Wings?

【Will a person like your father accept the reality and just give up, or will he look at me and Xihuang's strength and attitude with admiration...】

Falkenhauser's words were still ringing in his ears when he returned home:

[Go all out, pay back a hundred times? 】

What you are afraid of is not letting me win, let alone Federico losing.

Jen's voice rang in his ears, pulling Thales back to reality:

What you're really worried about is... your father?

Thales opened his eyes in a daze, and the chaotic shouts of the surrounding crowd seemed to be thousands of miles away.

He nodded slowly.

Worried about his father? Xi Lai looked at Zhan En puzzled, No, brother, I don't understand...

Another, Anke Bailar? Jann looked at Federico, who was in a state of embarrassment, and asked softly.

More than that, Thales said bitterly, this time, he didn't give me—give us a choice.

Jen trembled all over.

What are you going to do? Hille looked back and forth between Thales and Federico, Don't tell me you want to—

Trust me, Jann, Hille, Thales took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and at the same time gave himself the motivation to speak, I must, I have to, I have to do this! But trust me, I will put The situation turned around! This is just an expedient measure, just to gain the initiative, otherwise my father, my father, he will not forgive or endure...

The escort team surrounding Federico looked at the two dukes who were obviously negotiating with each other, and was in a dilemma. The Star Lake Guard and the Emerald Legion stood on each side, vigilant against each other, while the surrounding crowd became louder and louder.

Everyone is waiting for the outcome of the negotiations.

When Jen came back to his senses, he took a deep breath:

No, wait, as for your father, we will have a solution, you and I, Emerald City and Star Lake Fort, we will fight against him together...

In the future, elsewhere, maybe, Thales shook his head feebly, but at this time, it's hard...

We can! We can give him some sweetness first. Zhan En grabbed Thales's sleeve tightly, he lowered his voice, and spoke quickly, What does he want? Finance? Taxation? Maritime trade? It can even be defense, Anyway, tell him, tell him your work here is working...

No, it's impossible.

Federico's choice was too decisive.

And the king's mind is too cruel.

We can mislead, Xi Lai also understood, and she tried to suggest, You and Zhan En, you are still enemies on the surface, we can lie to His Majesty that you successfully threatened the Kevin Dill family. His Majesty is far away In the capital, I don't know the details, and I can only listen to the reports of my subordinates...

What if he knew?

Thales replied softly, making both of them startled.

The prince raised his head, his eyes glazed over.

The crime of prison river burned, and time seemed to slow down again.

Only in this way can he feel a little relaxed.

That's right.

A voice quietly sounded from the bottom of Thales' heart, making him think for a moment:

What if the king already knew?

Thales trembled.

The voice in his heart seemed to be magical, forcing him to speak out his most vicious guess and tell the Kevin Dill brothers and sisters in front of him:

What if Your Majesty Kessel, if he already knew that Federico would use this method to force me to make a move, so that I could get involved?

Both Jen and Hille were stunned.

If my father had predicted all this from beginning to end, what Federico would do, and what choices I would face? Even, he deliberately let Federico do this, forcing me to make a choice Woolen cloth?

The bitterness in Thales' tone even surprised him, but then he was surprised by his own surprise.

Thales, you shouldn't be surprised, right?

The voice in my heart said slowly:

You should have expected it.

Why?

With a frightened face, Xi Lai asked cautiously.

Forcing you to choose? Why did he do this to you, to his... son?

Why?

Oh, you know why, Thales.

son.

prince.

The voice in his heart replied.

Because he doubts me, Thales said blankly, he doesn't believe me.

Hillary's eyes widened.

Why?

This time it was Zhan En who asked the question, and the Duke was extremely calm and gloomy:

In that case, why didn't he ask Federico to find you from the beginning? Didn't he use your card from the beginning? Why did he take so much trouble? Isn't he afraid that Federico's plan will fail?

Why?

Because King Kessel guessed it, Thales' voice was weak, he guessed that I would try every means to collude with you secretly, and even reach an agreement—even though he knew that I had old grudges with you.

Jen's eyes changed slightly.

That's right.

The voice in Thales' heart said silently:

He knows, he knows you're going to try to be clever, you're going to be operating in the middle, trying to find wiggle room.

Great discounts on his orders.

Thales felt the bone ring in his hand getting heavier and colder.

His Majesty knows you too well.

So he set up a game and asked Federico to force you to choose:

Or, abandon the illusion and completely become the enemy of the Duke of South Bank.

Or, at both ends of the first mouse, ruin King Kessel's plan.

Choose one of the two, he pushes the conditions to the extreme, puts you in a dilemma, does not leave you the slightest room for maneuver and intermediate options, and forces you to make a choice between decisive action and lose everything.

Thinking of this, Thales raised his head, stared blankly at the almost slow-motion scene in front of him, and watched everyone's expressions and movements:

Zhan En glared at each other, Hille couldn't believe it, D.D was panicked, Wyatt was anxious, Miranda was vigilant, Federico was full of smiles...

In a trance, Thales also seemed to see King Kessel sitting in the Ballard Room of the Fuxing Palace, and the lights were projected on him, black and white, light and dark.

Because he wanted to test me. Thales said wearily, while the Kevin Dill brothers and sisters had complicated expressions.

That's right.

A voice in his heart told him:

The king wants to test you, to try this precious sword, whether it really breaks hairs, cuts iron like mud, and is willing to be the king's pioneer.

Or is it rebellious and hidden, rebellious and cast early, and finally rebellious and hurt the owner?

Now……

Or, you put all your eggs in one basket and join the team, and he will use you with confidence from now on

Or, you lose everything and you are out, and he will abandon you decisively.

I see.

Thales thought in a daze.

[Ad hoc decision, discretion. 】

So, that's what that sentence means.

When the time comes.

The king will set himself free.

freedom of decision.

Or go all in on it.

or fail completely.

There is no middle way.

No compromises eased.

zero, or one.

left, or right.

after, or before.

Retreat, or enter.

dead, or alive.

dark, or light.

Legend, or throne?

Thinking of this, Thales suddenly remembered the story he heard in Kaslan's tavern many years ago.

[The servants of the empire came up with a way: to find the most famous person in the Northland—the commander of the Northland Legion, Queso, who was returning home to recuperate during the legion’s rotation, and asked him to convince his hometown... But Queso didn't nod...]

[Queso said this: I am loyal to the Empire, but I am a Northlander.]

【This matter was finally found out by the emperor, and the emperor sent an edict with only two words on it...】

select……

In the nearly stagnant time and the chaos of the outside world, Thales recounted the emperor's edict blankly, revealing the final ending of this story:

……choose one.