The Omar Emperor Spuglin XV is still breathing a sigh of relief.
However, it will only happen within three to five days.
The palace has become lively these days, and the princes and grandsons are waiting outside the emperor's palace day and night.
Because they still have to wait for him to announce the heir to the throne and get that "legitimacy".
... ... .
When Ren and Ymir entered the palace, they didn't know whether it was a coincidence or whether they were waiting for them specially. The princes and grandsons are almost here, there are twenty or thirty in total.
"Your Highness the Princess..."
"aunt... "
"Your Highness Ymir..."
As Ymir entered the palace, he was greeted with all kinds of warm greetings.
Compared with the cold scene when no one saw her off when she left the imperial capital, this time in the imperial capital, she received caring greetings from almost everyone.
Because no one who was once an enemy of the nobles regarded the eldest princess as a competitor anymore.
Everyone knows that Ymir has been enfeoffed and she has almost no power in the imperial capital. Even if the throne was passed to her, she could not sit still.
On the contrary, as the emperor's sister, her position is crucial at the moment.
Her words may affect the old emperor's final decision.
Ren silently followed Ymir into the palace, his eyes quietly scanning everyone.
Although he had never seen Ymir or any other royal relatives, he could tell the identities of some of them based on their positions and demeanor.
Entering the bedroom, there are only three princes who are qualified to stand here, the second prince, the fourth prince, and the eighth prince.
These three young men all have the Spurgeon family's signature blond hair, and are dressed in gorgeous clothes inlaid with various gemstones and white tights.
This is the standard dress for a prince.
Of course, not far from the bed, there is the legendary Queen Tess Lopez, who is as beautiful as Ymir and is known as one of the "Two Beauties of the Imperial Capital".
Regardless of her position, this queen is indeed beautiful.
Smokey makeup, sexy big red lips, pretty and charming facial features. A translucent black gauze could not hide her graceful figure, and her proud chest and beautiful legs were looming. A large expanse of snow-white skin was exposed to the air, and the skin was tender and rosy, like a ripe peach. Apart from her spring-like brows and eyes, there is no trace of time on this woman at all.
She is good-looking, has a perfect figure, and dares to wear clothes and show off her clothes. Any normal man would not be able to help but take a second look at this kind of woman.
But when Ren saw this woman, his heart moved slightly: "Is this the concubine of the old emperor who turned green with his narrow eyes?"
At this moment, the queen was sitting beside the emperor's bed, looking at the old emperor with affection.
For some reason, Renn thought of the line "Da Lang, it's time to take medicine."
His intuition told him that this was a very scheming woman.
With the three princes and the queen, the four forces that have the best chance to compete for the throne are now here.
In addition to them, there were three other people beside the emperor's bed, two doctors in white coats and a... missionary in white robes
When Ren saw the missionary in white robes, his pupils shrank suddenly.
Because, from the corner of his eye, he saw that on the cover of the secret book that the guy was holding, there was a strange vertical eye, which was the symbol of the "Three-Eyed Evil God"!
This is a missionary from Glory City.
They actually spread the belief in evil gods to the capital of Oma? !
Ren frowned.
... ...
The old emperor was unconscious, and the atmosphere in the palace was a bit dull.
Ren followed Ymir in and stood quietly aside without speaking.
Because at this time, the white-robed priest who was very close to the bed seemed to be treating Spurgeon XV.
No one dared to disturb.
Ren glanced over and saw that the emperor was lying on the bed with half of his body exposed. Silvery and sparse hair, a face full of bark-like wrinkles, and an old look.
He is a doctor, so he naturally knows what this means. This is a state of being near the end of his life and losing all his vitality.
Ymir on the side looked at his brother, who had aged like this after not seeing him for a year, with sadness in his eyes.
... ... .
At this time, everyone in the room was listening to the white-robed preacher, who was mumbling an incantation that didn't look like a spell.
"God said that His devout believers will never suffer from illness... The holy light will shine on every dark corner of the world and drive away the filth... "
While he was chanting and turning over the secret book in his hand, a faint white fluorescence slowly illuminated the entire room.
There are also priests among medical extraordinary people, and all kinds of weird spells are not surprising.
But Ren's expression changed slightly as he listened.
Because, at this time, there was a system prompt!
[Ding! Warning, unknown mental power intrusion, subconscious tampering, progress 0.03%...]
"This... is actually happening!"
After hearing this reminder, Ren's eyes turned gloomy when he looked at the missionary.
"Subconscious string modification" is a very scary ability!
This was already a very terrifying method in Renn's previous life.
Because it can modify people's cognition and memory!
In previous lives, federal officials used it to deal with prisoners who had committed heinous crimes, changing their perceptions and making them completely harmless to society.
For example, habitual rape offenders tamper with their cognition, making people completely incapable of being excited about certain behaviors.
This is more effective than chemical castration.
The scary thing is that you are not even aware of the cognition tampered with in this way.
Just like in your dream, the world created by your subjective consciousness, you won't find it strange what happens.
In this extraordinary world, there are similar methods. That is the spiritual system of extraordinary, deep hypnosis and spiritual suggestion.
But that spell also has flaws.
Because there is one more hole in the cognition, many "patches" are needed to fill it. For high-level extraordinary people, it is easy to see the flaws.
However, the white-robed missionary in front of him actually used it on the emperor!
This also shows that the grade of this "spell" must be extremely high. It's so high that even the high-level mages in the palace and the Glory City won't notice it, and it's tampering with people's perceptions without even knowing it!
Finally, Ren knew why those guys in Glory City were able to make so many people believe in the Three-Eyed Evil God in a short period of time!
This method is simply hard to guard against.
... ... .
Just being illuminated by that light for a moment, Renn was slightly affected. What do you think of the old emperor
This missionary was brought by the second prince, and he instantly understood what these guys wanted to do.
No matter what the old emperor thought, directly tampering with some of the old emperor's cognitions and asking him to make the second prince emperor
Sure enough, none of the princes are fuel efficient!
"It seems that Glory City is still a serious problem."
Renn squinted his eyes, his expression getting worse and worse.
If it is an overt method, Black Dragon City is indeed not afraid of any force. But with this "subconscious tampering" method, I'm afraid it won't be long before the world is full of followers of the evil god.
This is the scariest thing.
There will be no need for a war at all, the believers will be able to destroy everything.
The methods of the "gods" are indeed extraordinary, making it impossible for people to guard against them!
Fortunately, there is a system that detected this anomaly, otherwise, the consequences may be unpredictable.
At this time, Ymir beside her seemed to feel Ren's mood fluctuating slightly, and she turned her head and glanced.
Ren gave her a solemn look.
The tacit understanding between the two made her understand something instantly, and when she looked at the missionary, a strange color flashed through her.
However, there is no use saying anything now.
Since the missionary dared to perform this "magic technique" in public, he was sure to hide it from everyone.
Even if Ren came forward and said he had a problem at this moment, he would not be able to provide any evidence.
He stood quietly aside without speaking.
Not long after, the missionary had finished performing the technique.
A magical scene appeared.
The old emperor, who looked like he was about to die at any moment, turned rosy and slowly opened his eyes.
At this time, the missionary also closed the secret book, with a pious expression that a magician should have, and said: "Your Majesty, I have just used magic to dispel the evil spirit of death for you, but it is a pity..."
The old emperor shook his head and said: "Thank you, Master Miriel. You have done enough, thank you. I am very aware of my physical condition. I can still feel awake now. I am very satisfied."
The missionary said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have resigned."
The old emperor nodded.
As soon as he woke up, he saw Ymir not far away, with a rare smile on his face: "My dear sister, you are here. I am so lucky to see you again before the deadline."
Ymir walked over, sat by the bed, held the hand of his dying brother, and said, "Brother, I'm back."
Spurgeon XV looked at Ymir and said with a complicated expression: "It'll be good if you come back. I've wronged you."
This naturally refers to the "enfeoffment" that forced her to leave the imperial capital.
If it weren't for Ren, it would have been extremely difficult for Ymir to build a new city when he was isolated from the whole world.
Ymir sighed slightly, and only she knew the warmth and warmth.
But she couldn't explain her experience during this period in a few words. She didn't say much, turned to look at Ren, and said: "Brother, I brought a very powerful doctor. Maybe he can help you relieve your pain... "
After a pause, she introduced: "This is Dr. Renn, who is also the Lord of our Black Dragon City."
Ren stepped forward, saluted with his chest protector, and introduced himself.
The old emperor glanced at Ymir and seemed to understand instantly.
He took a look at Ren, and a kind smile appeared on his old face, and said: "Well, you are quite talented."
... ... .
Renn has been observing the old emperor. He speaks clearly and thinks clearly, which shows that he is very conscious now.
As expected, there is something about that "magic technique".
And just when Ymir signaled him to go check the old emperor.
At this time, a discordant voice sounded.
"Wait!"
The one who spoke was clearly the beautiful queen Tess.
She glanced at Ren and said calmly: "If you are a doctor, don't disturb your majesty. Dean Fino of the medical school has examined your majesty just now... His majesty is very weak now and can't stand it anymore." It’s a toss-up.”
Ren's expression remained unchanged as he listened.
Regardless of whether he looked at it or not, he knew that the old emperor's time was running out.
But when he heard the name from the Queen's mouth, he narrowed his eyes slightly and took a look at "Dean Fino".
Isn't this guy the traitor who betrayed Irubek in exchange for wealth
At this time, Dean Fino also spoke, "Yes. Your Majesty's condition is not suitable for any further examination now. Rest is the best way."
It's not that they really despise Ren, on the contrary, they attach great importance to him.
Being said to have "excellent medical skills" by Ymir, everyone here guessed that this young man had some tricks up his sleeve.
There are certain methods that he cannot even try.
In fact, the old emperor should have died a long time ago. The longer it is delayed, the worse the situation will be for the queen and her group.
Issue an edict
No, if she is so confused, she will have more room for manipulation.
Not long ago, the second prince found such a missionary from Glory City. It was already a big change to make the emperor sober.
Now if another doctor is needed and some secret method is used to extend the life of the old emperor for a period of time, the situation will become even more difficult to control.
Ymir frowned when he heard this and glanced at the queen. This royal sister-in-law of mine is not a fuel-efficient lamp.
But at this moment, the emperor spoke with a sigh: "Okay, you all can go out. I have something to say to Ymir..."
Although Spurgeon XV had only a few days to live, he didn't understand the intrigue involved.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After hearing the emperor's words, the princes and queens all left the palace without staying much.
... ...
In the blink of an eye, there were only three people left in the palace.
Ren and Ymir stayed.
He checked the old emperor's body. There was no disease or signs of poisoning... It looked like normal aging.
But for Spurgeon's fifteenth age, this aging is unusual.
Normally speaking, it should be poisoning. It is a toxin that cannot be detected without current methods, or a toxin that leaves no traces in the first place.
After hearing Ren's conclusion, Ymir's face turned ugly.
Anyone who can poison the emperor cannot be done by outsiders, it must be someone close to him.
The queen and the princes are all suspected.
However, the matter has come to this, and nothing can be changed now.
"elder brother... "
"That's poisoning..."
The old emperor was very tolerant.
At this point, he knew very well that even pursuing the case would not change anything. What's more, he has been in a coma for more than half a year, and his control over the situation in the royal capital is no longer what it used to be.
He watched Ymir leaving Ren here and guessed the relationship between the two.
He is very aware of his sister's character, and if he doesn't deny it, he acknowledges it.
He didn't shy away from Ren, and directly told some royal secrets.
The two brothers and sisters chatted and reminisced.
Of course, the most important thing is to give your last words.
"No matter how much trouble these brothers make, this is the Omar of our Spurgeon family after all. I plan to pass the throne to Eric (the second prince). Ymir, if you can, I hope you can help him. ..”
When Ren heard the old emperor say this, it probably meant that the missionary had successfully tampered with some of the old emperor's perceptions.
The second prince was inferior to the fourth and eighth princes in terms of virtue and talent.
The throne is not his turn anyway.
However, this doesn't matter anymore.
No matter which prince the throne is passed to, the outcome will be the same.
The only difference is that whoever is "orthodox" has great righteousness.
The best outcome is that one of them can turn the tide and kill the other princes vying for the throne. Although it sounds bloody and cruel, the Omar Empire is still the Omar of their Spurgeon family.
But obviously, the current situation is impossible.
Ymir shook his head and said, "Brother, the current situation is already very difficult."
Her emperor brother, who was rarely sober, had lost control and judgment of the situation. Ymir told him about the current situation, and then talked about "Black Dragon City".
"Brother, I finally know what my ideal country looks like..."
With tears in her eyes, she described everything about Black Dragon City to the emperor.
Listening to her words, the old emperor's eyes sparkled, as if he saw a "Utopia".
"My dear sister, it turns out you have come so far."
... ... .
Ren just stood aside and acted like a transparent person, listening to the two brothers and sisters chatting, interjecting a few words from time to time.
Probably because he was about to die, the old emperor had no worries.
At this time, he revealed a secret that shocked both Ren and Ymir.
"Ymir, there is one more thing I have to ask of you. That is, after I die, take away Metternich, who is now locked up in the secret room. I know that child hates me. I am dead. I hope He will no longer be blinded by hatred from his view of life..."
When Ymir heard this, his expression became very strange: "Metternich? The aide who was beside the queen before?"
The old emperor smiled bitterly and said, "Yes. He is my child and your nephew."
"..."
Lei, who was beside him, fell asleep for a while and then woke up.
Damn... shocking gossip!
That squinting eye is actually the illegitimate son of Emperor Omar!
When he thought about it again, he suddenly felt that things had become complicated.
What's going on
But the Queen had an affair with Metternich. Did he cheat on his father
The eldest prince Quentin also died indirectly in his hands. Did he kill his brother
Renn felt that his head was a little hard to turn around. Are all nobles so good at playing
... ... ..
Ymir was also shocked when he heard this, and looked at his brother, waiting for him to explain.
The old emperor knew that he might die tomorrow, so he revealed all the secrets in his heart: "Didn't I tell you not to investigate the accident at Storm Lake before? In fact, it was arranged by Metternich. But he actually didn’t want to hurt you, but he saved you instead... "
"Before, it was also because he exposed some clues that I knew that the elders would have murderous intentions for you. This forced me to choose enfeoffment and let you leave the imperial capital. Now that I think about it, I actually saved you, elders. The old nobles in the society have already begun to murder you. Sooner or later, you will be in danger if you stay in the imperial capital... "
"As for why he did this, I think that kid still has a kind heart. He only hates me, hates Tess, and wants revenge... "
"That kid has great talent for governing the country, has ideas, and ability..."
"Originally, he was the most suitable to inherit the throne, but unfortunately he was blinded by hatred..."
"Of course, all this is my own fault."
"..."
Ymir's expression was extremely complicated.
She never expected that the truth of the matter turned out to be the same thing.
... ... .
When Ren heard this "big melon", the clues in his mind were connected unconsciously.
The first time he met Metternich was when he was at the "Plague Base". He played cards with the guy all afternoon, and then agreed to help him deliver a message to Ymir.
At that time, she couldn't understand why this narrow-eyed person would remind Ymir even though he was from the Queen's camp.
Now he knows.
... ... .
The old emperor continued to tell what happened next.
But the plot of the story suddenly changed from a "suspense drama" to a "spy drama".
Then, it turned into a "bloody drama" again.
Renn finally understood why Metternich hated this aristocratic system so much.
In this society where the lords are centralized, the nobles are the people at the top of the pyramid. They own everything, including the lives of civilians.
There is a vulgar tradition in the aristocracy that has lasted for countless years.
That was the right of a noble to deprive a commoner's newlywed wife of her first night.
No, it’s not called deprivation, but it’s euphemistically called “a gift from the nobility.”
When a commoner gets married, the marriage will be reported to the local lord (noble). Then if the nobles fell in love with the newlywed wife, they would go to the banquet in person. In the evening, he would take the place of the groom and enjoy the first night of a commoner's newlywed wife.
For this aristocratic society, nobles patronizing civilian families and sowing blood are "gifts" to civilians.
Renn had heard of this custom before which he found very vulgar.
This is also the reason why he has never been so cold towards nobles.
Then, something happened because of this "bad habit".
Many years ago, when young Doppler Spriglin was still a prince.
If you have nothing to do, just go and have a private interview on the incognito server.
He went to a territory.
Then I happened to meet a commoner family getting married.
The prince was full of vitality and looked at the beauty of his newlywed wife, and then he went to exercise his "noble gift" power.
That’s all.
Many civilian families couldn't afford to offend the nobles, so they just tolerated it.
However, Doppler's own wife, the current Queen Tess, is not a good person.
The beautiful but jealous future queen was furious that Doppler was "stealing sowing seeds" outside.
In order to get rid of this potential threat, she went there personally, and then tortured the newlywed wife until she died.
Originally, when this matter came to this point, the person was about to die, so it wasn't a big problem.
It is normal for nobles to have a few civilian lives in their hands.
Unexpectedly, the newlywed wife in Shenjing did not die and was rescued.
Then she happened to be pregnant, so she was born with Doppler.
Then Metternich was born.
Then, this guy who was born with hatred since childhood had extraordinary mental strength and met the "Top Ten Legendary" [gambler] Olatou K. Kant at the time.
And then, now.
He turned into a twisted but paranoid narrow-eyed man, and planned a shocking conspiracy to retaliate against Omar.
... ... .
Even the queen still doesn’t know Metternich’s true identity.
The old emperor continued to tell the secret that only he knew.
Now that he is dying, he wants to make up for this illegitimate son who owes so much, and wants to save his life...
But Renn felt that the old emperor still underestimated Metternich.
He thought the guy wanted him and the queen to die.
Little did he know that that guy wanted the entire aristocratic system to die.
The ambush at Storm Lake, the death of the eldest prince Quentin, the outbreak of the Black Tide, the founding of the Glory City, the poisoning of the emperor, the cheating of the queen, the internal fighting in Omar...
Behind all the big events, there is a small staff member.
Although there are still some secret hands that have not been exposed, Ren connected all the clues he knew and finally understood that Omar's situation today was entirely the result of Metternich!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take a breath and shouted in his heart: "Fuck... Poison Master!"
It can be expected that Narrow Eyes must have a back-up plan. There is much more to this drama of Omar's imperial power than meets the eye!
... ... .
And while Ymir and Ren were listening to the old emperor talking about this "scandal",
In the secret room under the emperor's palace.
The man with squinted eyes was playing with the poker in his hand, turning over the spider cards boredly.
At this time, he turned over a "K of Clubs" and raised his eyebrows.
In Poker Divination.
K, is the king card;
Club is a dead card.
Seeing this, Metternich had a sarcastic smile on his face and murmured: "Old guy, do you think the matter will be over when you die? Tsk tsk... You dirty aristocrats have long ago It’s time to be destroyed.”