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Chapter 1103. How to relieve worries? Only the Giant God Soldier!

The Creator's communication equipment in the hands of the Songhai people, which allowed them to monitor the entire empire, has been shut down, but the Songhai people have their own set of low-level communication devices designed and manufactured by themselves. The level of these devices is basically between that of the telegraph and the telephone, and their original design was intended to assist the Creator's communication system.

Therefore, you can't say that the Songhai people have no foresight. It's just because the stuff left by the Creator is so good and of such high quality that the Songhai people don't have an urgent need to research technological alternatives. But the facts have proved that it is never a bad thing to prepare for anything early. For example, the Creator's system is currently shut down, but the homemade communication equipment allows the Pharaoh to maintain his interference and rule over the entire empire after the Creator has taken back his power.

However, overnight, the Songhai Empire, which had been as stable as a rock, seemed to have entered a precarious era of chaos.

From early morning to afternoon of the second day after the Pharaoh was assassinated, no good news came from the Ptolemaic Royal City and Palace Mountain, which were already under martial law.

The defense line of the Abyss of Wrath is about to be breached, the Origin Vanguard is missing, the Port of Origin was attacked, several oases within the empire have rebelled one after another, and a small half of the pharaohs from the thirty-three families of pilgrims stationed in various embassies in the Ptolemaic Royal City have "disappeared" in their rooms, and with their disappearance, the great oasis they belonged to has also cut off its connection with the royal city.

This means that even more terrifying sandstorms will blow over this thousand-year-old empire.

The Palace Hill was in a mess from top to bottom, and no one could stand up and make a decision at this time. The Pharaoh's queen was law-abiding and never interfered in politics, while the most loyal courtiers of the Emperor of Shahai were arguing at this time. The "suspicion" of Crown Prince Khufu had not been cleared yet, but Princess Fulier, who was arranged to sit here, did not have enough prestige to coordinate the overall situation.

For a time, the danger of impending storm filled this magnificent place, and what made the foreign heads of state who came to celebrate the birthday even more uneasy was that the Shahai guards blocked the palace mountain and did not allow them to leave.

In name it is protection, but in reality it is equivalent to house arrest in disguise.

King Louis was a little sad.

He stayed in his palace with his two wives the whole day. His royal guards drew their weapons and did not allow anyone to approach the king's residence. Lord Ofger was also invited to the king's temporary residence, apparently discussing how to leave this turbulent eye of the storm.

The wolf girl was very calm.

But Count Andre beside her had quietly disappeared in the previous chaos.

Prince Bai was sulking.

Because after the players evacuated, no one wanted to play with him anymore. As for personal safety, well, with Prince Bai's strength, he didn't have to consider that. He could leave anytime he wanted, and the Songhai people couldn't stop him at all.

When Palace Mountain was blocked, Prince Bai's palace was shrouded in a layer of cloud illusion. Anyone who entered without permission would mysteriously disappear from the material world. He also sheltered Governor Hood, who was a vassal race of Callum, and obviously had no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of the Songhai Empire.

The honest warrior captain Frode didn't know what to do, so this brave barbarian accepted the "employment" of Princess Qiuqiut.

At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged at the entrance of Her Royal Highness the Aztec Princess' palace like a stubborn stone, looking at nothing and hearing nothing. At his sides were two barbarian axes shining with cold light, and he would chop down anyone who dared to approach him.

Among these people, the busiest one is undoubtedly Lord Pa Ying.

Holding the Holy Lance, he stayed in the Pharaoh's palace without leaving, standing in front of the restraints of Khufu and the Pharaoh, ignoring the three layers of defense of the Songhai guards outside the palace.

Behind him, Crown Prince Khufu knelt in front of his father's suppression device with a dull look on his face, looking at his father in pain in the modified bio-chamber. Just one day and one night had made the crown prince much more depressed.

It is said that only through experiencing suffering can one grow, but the prerequisite for growth is to endure suffering.

Given Khufu’s current condition, without any external help, this child will probably be doomed.

But the Millennium Lord is not responsible for providing advice.

He was just performing his duties and waiting for news from Murphy. The situation was already so chaotic. For the Lord who was still in the eye of the storm, he didn't trust anyone except Murphy at this time!

"Lord Paying, please bring His Highness Khufu to the meeting hall."

In the evening, the haggard-looking Sun Priest Berdinos walked to the palace entrance. This man who had stood up against all odds and stopped the Songhai Undead from blindly seeking revenge on the vampires at a critical moment last night did not approach the Lord. He said in a serious tone:
"The ministers have finally come up with a plan. The temporary regent, Fulier, has agreed to hold a royal meeting, but the true successor to the empire needs to participate. In addition, the martial law on Palace Hill may need to continue for a few more days. Could you please express our apologies to the other heads of state on our behalf?

We have no intention of being rude, but the fact that the Pharaoh was assassinated is too serious. We cannot let you go before we have cleared all suspicions."

“You are starting a war.”

Lord Pa Ying closed his eyes slightly and said:

"The kings all have ways to contact their families. If they cannot leave before tonight, the army of the Old World will march to the Land of Origin. When the imprisonment lasts for a week, the Songhai Empire will become the enemy of all forces. By then, even if the Pharaoh is resurrected, he will be powerless to save the situation.

you guys
There are bad people among you!
The vicious betrayer is in the meeting room, perhaps more than one."

"We certainly understand the political risks of doing so, but I cannot convince the ministers who hold different opinions. Once the assassination of the pharaoh is made public, the millions of people in the Songhai Empire will also need an explanation."

Berdinos closed his eyes in pain and said:
"I know that the country is gradually falling into the abyss. I beg the ministers to take action. We are about to launch a strong action. Please believe us, Lord. The chaos in the desert will be suppressed soon. I promise you, it will take at most three days!
This matter will have a proper outcome.”

"Three days?"

Lord Paying opened his eyes, looked at Berdinos in front of him, and said:

"You want to quell the threat in such a short time when the Sun Ship is out of service? Are you going to use the Giant God Soldier?"

"Ok!"

The Sun Priest replied in a deep voice:
“Start one first!
First, use the force of thunder to defeat those jumping clowns who are taking advantage of the chaos to suppress the domestic unrest, and then drive the giant soldiers to the abyss of ghosts to prevent the rise of the king of ghosts.

At the same time, we will also entrust an absolutely fair and convincing leader to help us find out the truth about the assassination of the Pharaoh and clear the heads of state of all countries."

"Ok?"

Lord Pa Ying raised his eyebrows, and then saw Berdinos kneeling on one knee and said to him:
"According to the joint decision of Princess Fulier and all the ministers, Lord Paying, we pray that you will do justice for our Pharaoh! Only you have enough prestige among the major forces to do this.

With the might of the holy spear in your hand and your ability to punish sin, the evildoers hiding among us will never escape the judgment of the empire!
His Highness Khufu also needs a chance to clear his suspicion. If the Pharaoh cannot wake up, His Highness must be prepared to ascend the Quicksand Throne. I and all the priests of the Church of the Fiery Sun have made secret preparations. Nefertari has also secretly contacted all the Dead Moon priests in the royal city.

We only recognize that His Majesty Khufu will inherit the throne!
If any clown is ready to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, we will become His Majesty Khufu's most loyal sword and shield."

"Well, I think I understand your plan. It's a good plan to prepare for both situations."

The Lord nodded.

But when Berdinos stood up, the holy spear flashing with scarlet light was pointed at the priest's eyes, and the Millennium Lord said in a deep voice:
"Hold it! If we are going to find the mastermind, let's start with you! If you feel guilty, you should run away now."

Berdinos fearlessly grasped the Holy Spear Eternal Silence in front of him, allowing the Blood Alliance Clan's power of judgment to bind his wrist. He solemnly swore:

"I swear to you that everything I do now and in the future will be in the interests of the Songhai Empire first! I will be loyal to the beliefs of the Songhai people and dedicate everything I have to the Pharaoh. If I break my oath, I will die under the blazing flames!"

The Lord's sense of sin has been magnified to the limit. If he catches the slightest shadow in Berdinos' heart or the Holy Spear detects the slightest movement in him, Paying will launch a thunder strike and kill the person in front of him.

but no.

The sinful senses could not catch any fluctuations in the mind, and the holy spear could not sense any trace of chaotic aura from the person in front of it.

He has a clear conscience.
"Swish"

The Holy Lance was retracted, and the Lord turned his body sideways and said:
"Go ahead and protect your future monarch. I will set out immediately to clear the heads of state of suspicion. Princess Fulier and Miss Nefertari will accompany me. I will also mobilize a team of absolutely loyal Songhai guards to assist me."

"Ah."

The Sun Priest nodded solemnly. After a moment, he helped the heartbroken Khufu out of the palace and whispered:

"Your sister is very busy right now. She asked me to tell you, Your Highness, that you must be strong. The Pharaoh can still be saved, but if you are unable to shoulder the responsibility of the country in this precarious situation, then you are destined to lose a lot."

"I handed the glass of wine to my father."

Khufu clenched his fists and said in a hoarse voice:
"If I hadn't taken the initiative to take it, the glass of wine would have been tested by a poison tester first. Just because I wanted to show my obedience in front of others, I put my father in a desperate situation. I am an accomplice of those bastards, I have no right to..."

"Snapped"

A crisp slap hit Khufu on the cheek, forcing him to cover his face and look up, only to see the angry face of the Sun Priest.

The latter stared at him with bloodshot eyes and scolded:
“That’s exactly what those vicious bastards want you to think!
The more you blame yourself, the happier those mice hiding in the shadows laugh. The claws of dusk have already enveloped the sky of the empire. This precarious country now needs a leader!
And you’ve been preparing for this for decades.

Listen, Your Highness.

We are going to the Holy City of the Sun to activate the Flame God Soldier. That is the last resort of the Songhai Empire and the solution to all problems. However, no matter how powerful the God Soldier is, it cannot strike the earth-shattering fist in the right direction without your order.

If you feel guilty, take action instead of feeling sorry for yourself.

Your sister and I will go with you, and I will do my best to help you, just as we did in the past, when the new sun rose in the sky and illuminated all the obscure darkness. "

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Berdinos sighed, very tired, and stretched out his hand to Khufu, saying in a gentle tone:

"Come with me, Your Highness, and together we will save our sick country."

Looking at the hand in front of him that seemed to be as gentle as the sun, Khufu burst into tears in an instant. He nodded vigorously and reached out to hold Berdinos' hand. He said:
"Let's go, brother-in-law."

"Well, I still have to say that it's a bit early for you to call me that now."
-
A few hours later, in the palace where the Pharaoh was assassinated, all the foreign heads of state invited by Lord Paying were examined by the Holy Lance Eternal Silence and the Sense of Sin, and the kings' entourage were also tortured by the Blood Alliance Knights.

guess what?

They actually captured three Chaos believers among them.

King Louis and the Wolf Girl, who were from the Plantagenet Kingdom, Nordtof and the Ice Bay Barbarians respectively, all had unhappy expressions, while the angry Warrior Captain Frode picked up an axe and was about to chop to pieces the bastard hiding among his entourage.

However, this does not mean that the Songhai people's accusations are true, because the results on the Songhai side are even worse.

The Pharaoh's five heavyweight courtiers were proven to be fine, but more than twenty of the Sand Sea Guards who guarded the palace had residual Chaos Aura on them. The worst thing was that two of the Pharaoh's three royal poison tasters were also proven to have something to hide.

Under the personal interrogation of Lord Paying, the two guys confessed everything while screaming in pain.

They were servants of the "Lord of Original Sin" and planned all this because they believed that the Pharaoh had betrayed the welfare of the Songhai people. They also exposed the pharaohs of at least seven pilgrim families as the ministers' faces changed drastically.

These people have already fled the Ptolemaic City in the chaos early this morning. Everything seems to have been figured out, but there is still one most important question that has not been solved.

"Who put the poisoned wine on Pharaoh's tray?"

Governor Hood of the Great Reef Province rubbed his delicate forehead and said in the dead silence of the palace:

"Even if this was a despicable political assassination, it would be impossible for a poison tester to complete the operation of replacing the real thing in a tightly guarded celebration. The Pharaoh pays great attention to his personal security. He doesn't like to drink on weekdays, and the wine he will drink during the celebration is randomly taken out of the wine cellar by the queen herself. It is impossible to predict in advance.

There is someone else who poisoned me, and that person is definitely not an ordinary person."

"It must be among us!"

Princess Chuchut cried out:

"Everyone who was able to get close to the Pharaoh that night is here, except for Khufu and Fulier who went to the Holy City of the Sun. But I absolutely do not believe that one of them did such a thing."

“You never know.”

The wolf girl, who knew very well how low the bottom line of politics and power desire could be, shook her head, and King Louis nodded in agreement. Obviously, in their eyes, Khufu and Friel were both suspicious.

But it was obviously inappropriate to question the Lord's interrogation at this time. Lord Paying had a thousand-year reputation and had never made any mistakes in the past. However, the Aztecs from the New World did not know this. Therefore, in the silence, the chief guard of Princess Chuchut, Mr. Alpheus, said softly:
"Could it be that there was a mistake in your interrogation method? As a result, that sinister bastard escaped punishment?"

“The Holy Lance Eternal Silence was created by the Creator. Its sensitivity to the aura of chaos amazed even Murphy, the Chosen One of Creation. In the Eden Zone of the Golden Age, it symbolizes law, punishment, and penalty.

This is a restriction set by the Creator for the Eden zone.

Its enhanced sense of sin for the Blood Alliance clan allows me to easily capture the waves of sin in the hearts of all the Sons of Creation."

The Lord shook his head and explained:
"I can be sure that the poisoner is not in this palace!"

Everyone fell silent again, but at this moment, Countess Margaret beside King Louis suddenly spoke:

"Your Excellency, I noticed that you just said that the Holy Lance Eternal Silence's enhancement of the Blood Alliance clan's sense of sin is only limited to the interrogation of the Son of Creation, right? What if the interrogation target is not the Son of Creation? Will the Holy Lance's enhanced perception still be effective?"

This tricky question made the Lord feel helpless. He was just about to explain this principle to Lady Margaret, but just as he opened his mouth, the Lord suddenly froze, and then looked at the group of Songhai people in front of him with a strange look.

The Songhai people always call themselves "the Creator's favorite children." I have close contacts with them and have become accustomed to such a statement. However, Murphy has clearly told me that the Songhai people are not the Creator's children.

More importantly, the perception of the Blood Alliance Clan is indeed not perfect.

In some very rare cases, if the other party's willpower is strong enough and he firmly believes that what he does is right, then it is difficult for the guilt perception to judge that the other party is a criminal with a guilty conscience at a subjective level.

The most direct example is Philip, the Bone-Gnawing King, who fought against Lord Pa Ying several times during the Fourth Black Disaster.

The latter firmly believed that it launched the world war in order to make the Eden zone great again and to bring the fallen world back on track as planned by the Creator. It was this outrageous idea that sounded problematic that made the Lord's sinful senses completely ineffective in suppressing and weakening the opponent when facing the Bone Gnawer King.

If we judge from this perspective
At this moment, a figure flashed through the Lord's mind like lightning, causing him to turn around and look at the Pharaoh's most trusted courtiers. He asked loudly:

"Can the Heart of Ptolemy be recalled?"

"Now?"

Wadiye, the courtier in black, replied while leaning on his cane:
"Given the speed of that aircraft, it may have already flown out of the Issus Delta and into the Millennium Sand Sea."

"When the seventh Pharaoh created the Giant God Soldier, he set the rules for activating it. I was next to him at the time. I remember that when the Pharaoh was unable to manage the matter, the activation process of the Giant God Soldier had to be approved by the Regent, right?"

The Lord asked again, and Wadiye came to his senses. He said:
"Yes, so Princess Fulier took the Pharaoh's scepter. God, you mean Priest Berdinos? How could he do that?"

"He asked me to stay here to clear your suspicion! He convinced me with the noble reason of avoiding a continental war, and took away the activation key of the Giant God Soldier and the two crown princes of the empire right under my nose."

Lord Paying felt fooled like never before. He clenched his fists and said:

"He is not a member of the Twilight! But he believes in the so-called 'Original Sin Lord' and wants to bring the Songhai people back to the correct faith. Oh, what a wonderful escape. I am really old."

(End of this chapter)