"Cough!" Joffrey spat out a mouthful of blood. This sneak attack was so unexpected that he didn't react at all. Not to mention casting defensive spells, even the various magic weapons hanging on his body didn't have time to activate. .
"You..." Joffrey looked at the person in front of him with some confusion. To be honest, he couldn't remember who this person was. He could even say that he had never seen this person before. But why would such a person assassinate him? Is it to collect people's money to eliminate disasters for them? But who would pay a murderer to kill him
"I have been waiting for so many years, and finally this day has come." What made Joffrey even more puzzled was that this assassin did not have the indifference of being hired to kill. On the contrary, although his face was calm, the light in his eyes betrayed his inner excitement. Joffrey even saw tears flowing from the assassin's eyes.
Joffrey felt that his life force was constantly draining away. He spit out blood and said, "Who are you...?"
"Of course you won't remember me." The assassin's tone was full of hatred. He turned the dagger in his hand, making Joffrey's wound bigger, and then said: "Lati, that's my sister, You killed her. And I, I am Jon Snow."
"Latty?" Joffrey's eyes were still full of doubts. He had killed many people, and he could still remember some of the famous ones, but who was this Latty? Sounds like a woman
"Yes, it's this attitude of taking other people's lives but not caring." Snow used a dagger to tear Joffrey's wound wider, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Lady is my sister, she is The outstanding mid-level assassin selected by the Imperial Tournament was also the Stoker Empire assassin who assassinated Larvin! She failed at that time, so you tortured her to death! Do you remember?! Do you remember? !”
The wound on Joffrey's chest expanded instantly under the sharp blade, and in just a second, he was completely dead. But in that last moment, Joffrey thought of many things. Including Lati's smaller assassin. Yes, he did kill the female assassin. He even remembered that he used the dissociation technique to eat away the girl bit by bit. But none of this mattered to Joffrey, because he understood one more important thing before he died. He remembered that Larvin once said that Regnar had a capable subordinate named Snow, and he also understood why Alexander insisted on having Annelotte and the others imprisoned in the First Academy of Magic.
Because Alexander wanted to kill him with the help of others. Pretty simple logic, isn't it? By imprisoning Annelotte and the others in the First Magic Academy, Regnar and his military intelligence department would have enough winter to attack their own magic academy. These soldiers are divided into two groups, most of them are responsible for rescuing Annelotte, while the assassin who has a grudge against him can hide at the door of Joffrey's office and look for opportunities to assassinate him.
All this requires only one push, and that is... to release Regnar who is imprisoned in the dungeon! As long as he is released, Joffrey will naturally die in an "accidental" assassination. No one will find out about Alexander. All they can think of is Regner who gave the order!
As for the motive, isn't it clear enough? Joffrey is dead, Larvin is dead, and the only heir to the Hawke Empire is Alexander! Only then did Joffrey understand why Alexander used his power of light to swear that he would never inherit the throne of the empire as long as he was still alive when he returned. Although this oath does show a law-binding effect, it has no actual binding effect. Because as long as Joffrey dies, then Alexander can naturally inherit the throne. Therefore, as long as Joffrey is killed, the oath Alexander swore is no different from farting.
Of course, it's not completely useless. Because for Alexander, this oath that showed the effect of the law could deceive his idiot brother.
"Alexander, you are really... good... calculating... planning..." Joffrey said his last words weakly, and then fell down.
Snow looked at Joffrey's body, then spat at him viciously, and then disappeared into the shadows contentedly.
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"Where is the key?!" an assassin asked after cutting off the guard's arm.
"Ah! It's right there!" The guard screamed and pointed out the location of the key. Now is not the time to show his loyalty and sense of honor. Those assassins who suddenly appeared are extremely vicious. Just now, a companion was killed because of too many After a few seconds of silence, his head was chopped off by them. So even though he lost his "girlfriend" at this time, he still honestly revealed the location of the key.
"Quick!" The assassin flashed and went directly to the drawer pointed by the guard. After a brief search, he found the key to the prison.
The prison door was opened smoothly. At that time, Annelotte and Irene were comforting Inelise, who was uneasy after hearing the noise outside.
"What do you want to do?" Although she could not cast any spells in prison, the Frost Queen still showed her suffocating and powerful aura. The girl just stood up and narrowed her eyes slightly, which made the assassins present feel their hearts tremble. At the same time, Irene next to Annelotte also stood up. Although she did not speak, her beautiful little face was full of perseverance and courage.
Several agents from the Military Intelligence Agency looked at each other, and then they all knelt down on one knee in unison: "My subordinate is an agent from the Military Intelligence Agency. On the order of the Director, Lord Regner, I came to the prison to rescue Lord Annelotte!"
"Regna?" Annelotte relaxed slightly when she heard the name, and nodded: "Thank you very much."
"Quickly, release the shackles of all ladies." The leader of the assassin said loudly. In terms of strength, he was even stronger than Snow, but Snow has always acted steadily and gained Regnar's trust. Only then did he succumb. People. But this time, Snow personally ordered him to attack the Forbidden Prison, which made the assassin realize that this was an opportunity to perform well.
"Who...who is Madam! Don't talk nonsense!" Even though she was in jail, Annelotte still launched a weak resistance after hearing the assassin leader's title of "Madam".
"What Miss Anne said..." The assassin leader was sweating profusely. He really didn't expect that the legendary Frost Queen would be so awkward.
The chain was quickly untied, and without the seal of the chain, the magic power surging in Annelotte's body surged up again. The girl looked at the assassin leader and said, "Then what will Regna do next?"
"Your Excellency ordered us to bring several ladies to Merinder Square, where he will meet you." The assassin replied. At this moment, another minion ran over and said a few words in the ear of the assassin leader.
"It seems that the mages from the First Academy of Magic reacted very quickly." Although her face was covered, Annelotte could feel the assassin leader showing a helpless smile. He knelt down on one knee and said to Annelotte: "They said that the door of the prison has been blocked by the mages from the First Academy of Magic. We want to rush out, but I'm afraid it still takes some effort. The subordinates are incompetent and let several husbands … The lady is in danger.”
"The elder of the First Academy of Magic?" Annelotte was stunned for a moment, and then she understood. She sneered with disdain: "It doesn't matter, just follow me and just go out."
"Miss, you must not do it. Protecting the safety of the three ladies is the highest mission of my subordinates. Even if I risk my life, I and my brothers must ensure the safety of the three of them!" the assassin leader knelt down on one knee and said quickly.
Annelotte ignored the assassin leader and walked out silently with Irene and Inelise. But with every step he took, the assassin leader felt the air around him getting a little colder. The assassin leader looked at Annelotte at a loss as she walked out of the prison. He stretched out a hand and was about to stop her, but at this moment Annelotte spoke again.
"Thank you for risking your lives to save us." Annelotte stood on the steps of the prison and turned her head. Her voice was not loud, but with unparalleled majesty and natural confidence: "Now, it's my turn, Anne. Lot is here to protect you all. Everyone, follow me closely, I will take you out of here together."