Blood Dragon

Section 370 IV Interpretation

"Mother-in-law, you are too ridiculous." This time it was Essien who spoke.Essien has never been a fool, so at this time, he actually already knew the future of Ash Rufat - if the little girl stays on the throne of the queen, then Ash Rufat has a great chance to marry her And become the king, on the contrary, at least he will become the prince and have the third succession right (of course, this is only in name).

If Ashrufat is an ambitious person, then he will undoubtedly make the first choice.On the contrary, if Ashrufat is a person who is indifferent to fame and fortune (although Essien is not such a person, but he has seen such people before) or a person who is content with enjoying, then he will choose the latter.

Regardless of the choice, Ashurfat has no need to leave this country.Well, I have worked so hard, risked all kinds of dangers, paid a huge cost, and finally came to this position.Right now Ashurfat is at the time of reaping the fruits, why does he have to leave everything behind?Or you could ask, why did he leave?

"Because I noticed that you were a little absent-minded." Although the mother-in-law was answering Essien's question, she said it to Aishuruffat.

Are you absent-minded?Ashuruffat smiled wryly, but did not answer.Speaking of which, this was the first time he discovered that this mother-in-law was actually very powerful.

Well, in fact, the mother-in-law was also very powerful in the past - she was able to cover the little girl and sneak out of the palace. I'm afraid it can't be explained simply by "old fool".Although from Ashurfate's point of view, I think this mother-in-law is really messed up.

"Actually, the first time I saw you..." said the mother-in-law, "I thought you were a little unusual."

"Mother-in-law, don't mention the past, okay..." Essien really wanted to know why her mother-in-law came to such absurd conclusions, and what was even more strange was that Ashuruffat didn't refute—maybe he was too lazy to refute.

"Hey, I'm old." The mother-in-law replied with a smile. "I can only recall those past events."

Essien glanced at Cleo unconsciously, and it happened that Cleo was also looking at him.The two exchanged a meaningful look, but neither spoke.

"Lord Scaldera, what do you think?" the mother-in-law asked suddenly.

Scadella hadn't spoken before, and seemed to be thinking about something with his head down.So the sudden blow at this moment made his body tremble.

"I...served for the late king. When he left Falcon City, he entrusted me with all affairs, and thought that I could handle everything in the best way. I...cannot disappoint His Majesty's trust."

"Master Scaldera, you will choose the best goal, but you will not choose the best way." The mother-in-law criticized unceremoniously. "This matter could have been very simple. Why...don't you trust the people you trust a little bit more?"

Her mother-in-law's words hinted very clearly, although Scadella didn't understand where her mother-in-law got so much confidence.

"In that case... for safety's sake, I have no choice." Skadra reluctantly replied. "How can I know what kind of thoughts she will have after knowing such news?"

"You watch her grow up beside you, but you don't know what's going on in her heart?" said the mother-in-law. "You are a good minister and a good court director, but you are not a good elder."

"People change," Scadella said.Although his voice sounded unassuming, at least he made an excuse. "Back then, Byron was also a minister who was enthusiastic about defending the royal family. But in the end, he still chose to usurp the throne."

"His ambition lurks in every action of his," said the mother-in-law. "If you can't even see this, then Lord Scaldera, you are too blind."

The two of them talked a bit like acting, but both Ash Rufat and Essien knew that they didn't need it at all.This is not a play deliberately performed for others to see.

"Speaking of which, they seem to have been talking for a long time." Cleo seemed to say something casually.

"It's normal for brothers and sisters to meet each other for a longer time." The mother-in-law didn't care. "Let's wait here a little longer."

Ashurfat remained silent, Skadera looked worried, her mother-in-law and Essien also remained calm, and only Cleo felt uneasy.Originally, he came here half because he accompanied Essien, and the other half was because the queen valued his negotiation and persuasion skills.But now it seems that he has no use at all.

"Speaking of the past, at that time, Ashurfat was just an ordinary guard." Skadra said this sentence suddenly, perhaps out of worry or inadvertently.

"It's not ordinary at all," said the mother-in-law.

"Mother-in-law, you seem to think highly of Ashurfate." Essien interjected.Perhaps among all the people, Essien's mood is the calmest, because he knows that no matter what the result of this negotiation (or sibling meeting) is, his interests will not be greatly changed. "But at that time, I felt that Ashurfat was no different from me."

"It's a big difference. You're an ambitious kid," said the mother-in-law at last. "He is different, he... is powerful and proud, just like a king."

"Like a king? You mean, Ashulfat has the aura of a king?" Essien said in a mocking tone, and glanced at Ashurfat at the same time.However, Ashuruffat didn't respond to what his mother-in-law said. He seemed to be thinking, and seemed to be just distracted.

"I think so." The mother-in-law replied with a gentle but serious attitude.

"What is the specific manifestation of this 'kingdom'?" Essien asked. "Powerful... Leaving aside that for now... At least I didn't think he was particularly arrogant at that time."

At that time, although Ashurfat rejected the conditions offered by Essien (of course, the conditions offered by Byron), but in other respects, he could not see any difference from ordinary people.At least he is not the kind of person who is particularly proud (because Essien has also encountered this kind of person).

"His pride is engraved in his bones." The mother-in-law said with a smile.

"I am so proud?" This time, it was Ashuruffat's turn to feel depressed.He felt that he was completely acting as a well-behaved guard at that time.At that time, he really didn't have any extra ambitions, he just wanted to go back after a year of messing around... Go back to that castle.Well, in public, even if he was tricked by the little girl deliberately, he would bear it. Why would he be considered proud by his mother-in-law?

"Because I get the feeling that you..." said the mother-in-law, "seem to have no reverence for anything. The Queen, the Regent, politics/struggles, etc... You try not to get involved, but it's not because of you Fear, but because you disdain. Even if you are in the palace, even if you face the royal power that is extremely noble and high above ordinary people, you have no fear at all. At that time, I noticed that although you were new to the palace, , can still be very calm, very stable, very calm, without panic at all... I think, in your heart, the queen is just a symbol, you can be polite to her, but you will never think that she is qualified to be in front of you superior."

Ashurfat didn't continue talking.

"General Essien, do you remember the first time you came to the palace to perform guard duties?" The mother-in-law smiled. "At that time, you were very cautious and very vigilant... overly vigilant, in fact."

"After all, it was my first visit to the palace at that time, and my duty was to defend the queen." Essien smiled.He recalled the first time he saw his mother-in-law.At that time, when he saw the mother-in-law wearing a black cloak suddenly coming out of the corner, he was startled and even drew his sword immediately.Perhaps he also yelled: "Who's hiding it!" or something like that.

Of course, Essien's reaction is normal.In the palace, next to the queen's bedroom, a figure dressed in black suddenly appeared. The guards who didn't know the inside story must react with vigilance.

"Although he said so, it just proves his courage." Essien said.

The mother-in-law smiled, but did not answer directly. "Later, on the one hand, I knew that this guard named Ashurfat...had lost his memory, and on the other hand, I looked for a few opportunities to observe his actions and behaviors carefully. I don't know why, every time I see his Every now and then, I will think of one person...it should be said, two people."

"Who?"

"King Mark Remez and Garunas." The mother-in-law said, looking at Ash Rufat.After hearing such words, not to mention Essien and Cleo, even Scaldera, who had been worried all the time, looked over.This made Aishuruffat feel slightly embarrassed.

Although Ashrufat has made great achievements now, when he was still a little queen's personal guard—or in an official way, called the sword guard—he didn't seem to be What kind of superhuman qualities do you show?From this point of view, if the mother-in-law is not lying, then she really has a very good eye for people.

"That kind of intimidating atmosphere, that kind of oppressive feeling that people can't help... Maybe ordinary people can't feel it. But I, an old woman, may have seen similar people, so I felt it very quickly. I think , Ashulfat must have...been in the position of supreme, so that he can cultivate that...rare temperament."

"So, mother-in-law." To be honest, Essien is still dubious so far, or in other words, the element of disbelief is far greater than the element of belief. "Why didn't you say anything at that time. To be honest, if I were you, if I found out about this, I would definitely find a way to notify Lord Skadra. Because it is a threat."

"Because I feel it at the same time," replied the old woman softly. "This man named Ashurfat doesn't have any special ambitions. So he hides his sharp claws and hideous face. Although he has abilities, he is harmless without desire. I Why bother?"

Really strong logic.Essien couldn't help saying something in his stomach.He looked at the others at this time, Ashuruffat looked embarrassed, and Cleo had an expression of disbelief.A look of shock mingled with Skenderra's face.Of course, the others, such as the priest of the church, although they have not spoken from the beginning to now and maintain a religious prayer-like sitting posture, but after hearing such a high-level discussion, they can't help but look at it. come over.Almost everyone's eyes were on Aishuruffat.

"They... seem to have been talking for a long time." In order to hide his embarrassment, Ashuruffat stood up and said so. "Maybe you should go see it."