Quadruple split.

Chapter 412 Judgment Day (V)

Although I don't know how many people are pretending, at this moment, everyone's eyes on Ximu Simon are full of disbelief, especially the two Grand Dukes Hussein and Fernan. The friendship between Mu and Buffy would make this vote without any suspense, but he didn't expect that the former would choose "sanction" for no reason, directly pushing his best friend for many years to the edge of the abyss.

That's right, three to two, as long as any one of the two Grand Dukes Dantes and Baroca votes for another [sanction] vote, the empire is probably going to be in chaos...

And this kind of thing is definitely not what Grand Duke Simon wants to see. Although the dark elf who rarely shows his expression is like a meticulous justice most of the time, everyone here knows that he is more important than the law. Emphasizing the stability of this country, under this premise, Simon will not compromise on anything, even the Imperial Code, which occupies a huge weight in his heart, is no exception.

After all, even Emmeline has gradually learned to look at problems from the perspective of a superior. Even if she has to do something she doesn't like or even violates the principle, she must make concessions for "rightness", let alone Simon.

But 'correctness' and 'justice' are two different things.

Everyone here knows a little bit about the character of the third-generation Grand Duke Simon, or insisted that although he is not the most staunch supporter of the royal family, Ximu Simon is definitely a person who firmly puts the interests of the empire first. In other words, it is impossible for him to sit back and watch any factors that will shake the foundation of the Violet Empire exist.

And if the Marshall family collapses, whatever the outcome, the country is bound to unleash a storm on a grand scale, whether it's the reaction of ordinary people after their crimes are made public, or the removal of the Marshall name from the very top of the power pyramid. The result will not be what he is happy to see...

Therefore, Yu Gong and Simon's choices are completely inconsistent with their personality.

Even if the above points are left aside, this gloomy and indifferent grand duke will not be shaken to the point of losing his mind because of the disasters suffered by so many innocent people. He can decisively say 'Buffy did something wrong. This kind of judgment, just like he said that the former was guilty seven days ago, but it is impossible to regard right and wrong as the most basic reference factors like Emmeline, for a top nobleman as qualified as Simon It is said that it is the last word to strive for the greatest vested interests for oneself from this storm, and Buffy Marshall will never be stingy in this regard. As for the fire claws who want to overthrow the Marshall family, even if they are not stingy , this group of guys whose overall strength is not as good as the Crystal Wolf family will definitely not be able to offer any good conditions.

So in private, Simon's decision did not bring any benefits to his family.

And the last point is his friendship with Marshall. Compared with the latter's ability to make things happen, Simon is not the kind of person who likes to be sociable, although he is not afraid to chat with other people about art and the current situation. The number of banquets held is not too low to be abnormal, but this dark elf with a low personality has always had no intention of expanding his core social circle, and he has never had any close friends or allies, except for Buffy Marshall. A young friend and alumni...

For a long time, Ximu Simon has attached great importance to Buffy Marshall's friendship, because the time when the two became friends was the purest time for them. There is no need to face the reality that is very painful from all aspects, and there is no need to bear the unique pressure of the superior, think about the relationship with the family or the royal family, and live every day very troublesome.

In Simon's eyes, when he officially left the academy and inherited the position of the Grand Duke, those who dealt with him were all scheming, and when he was not the patriarch of the Simon family, most of the people gathered around him were They are people with impure motives who want to establish a good relationship in advance and talk later.

Except for Buffy who has the same identity, status and troubles as him.

That's why the friendship between the two has continued until now. Even if the territory is far away, it may not be possible to see each other once in a year or so, but Simon still cherishes this simple and unusual friendship.

So Yu Ji, um... for himself, for himself, Simon also has no reason to make such a choice.

But he just did it!
At this moment, he chose [Sanction] without any hesitation, without any wavering in his eyes, he just looked at Buffy Marshall very calmly, and saw a sharp crescent moon suddenly appear on the table. pointing at each other.

"It seems you have found the answer, my friend."

Although the situation has become extremely bad, Buffy Marshall did not lose his composure, but just calmly looked at Archduke Simon's pair of bright red eyes that did not fluctuate at all, and said softly: "Make a good start, let those things that exist in name only Awesome, the last time we discussed this was over twenty years ago?"

"To be precise, it was twenty-seven years ago."

The corners of Grand Duke Simon's mouth were slightly pursed, and he replied in his usual rigid voice: "It was the last year before we were bound by family and responsibility."

"You are obviously the elf with the least sense of time, but your memory in this area is always enviable to me." Grand Duke Marshall smiled and shrugged: "Obviously, you have never forgotten our long-cherished wish when we were young."

Grand Duke Simon clenched his fists, and after a long silence, he shook his head and said, "But you forgot..."

"Yeah, I forgot long ago."

Buffy Marshall made a rare grimace, and he seemed to be decades younger in an instant. He returned to the time when the two were still classmates in the college, and he pretended to squeeze his eyebrows: "Twenty-seven years may not be able to change an elf. , but for short-lived species, it is enough to change too many things."

Because no one interrupted them, the conversation between the two of them continued like this.

"Excuse."

Simon's already pale face seemed to lose some blood, and he glared at his friend: "It's all just excuses, you're just shaken by those things that you used to dismiss!"

"shake?"

Marshall shook his head and said with a dumbfounded smile: "Your words are still so gentle, buddy, I'm not just being shaken."

Simon took a deep breath, calmed himself down again, and said in a deep voice: "In any case, you gave up your past ideals and embarked on a path that runs counter to it."

"Well, it's actually not a bad thing."

Buffy Marshall's tone is still relaxed, as if this is not the Purple Nine Hall on Judgment Day, but a classroom that is warmed by the sunset after school, as if the friend who questioned him didn't cast a sentence that almost killed him a few minutes ago. A vote to die, just a little dispute over an innocuous little issue: "Look, if there is any breakthrough in this matter, then you no longer have to worry about how to die before my ambition is fulfilled." In the end, the long-cherished wish of the two of us will be fulfilled, but in another sense, we will cooperate with me to take a crucial step. If you think about it this way, the regret you were most worried about back then will not appear."

Grand Duke Simon lowered his eyes, and his tone was rare and weak: "I don't want it to be in this form."

"What form it will take is not up to you and me to decide."

Buffy Marshall sighed softly, and said with a smile: "But if I'm lucky enough to be safe this time, maybe I can try to pick up the childish ideal of the past, of course, in a correct form that you can accept."

Grand Duke Simon froze for a moment, hesitated for a long time and finally said nothing.

then……

"Observed."

Grand Duke Dantis chuckled, raised his hand and touched the white light in front of him, turning it into a notch on the table in front of Buffy Marshall, matching the sharp crescent moon representing the Simon family. Yaoyao confronted each other: "Although I can't keep up with the thinking of the two of you, I was touched a little. Buffy has always been a very capable person. I think if he can use his ability in the right way, Perhaps it is more conducive to repaying the sins of these years than paying his life, of course, I don't deny that Buffy has indeed offered me good conditions."

Three to three, the situation returned to the original point again.

Grand Duke Dantes' decision is not surprising, at least it is not surprising compared to Simon. After all, this old man has always been a traditional nobleman, smooth enough, greedy enough, and self-confident enough, but he also has My own principles are like countless ordinary bosses in history who have a high sense of presence but whose names are hard to remember.

Coupled with his tactful and frank words just now, it made Emmeline, Fernand and the others feel that it was perfectly normal for him to choose Marshall.

To put it simply, the opponent's offer was very good, so they stood in line directly within the rules of the game, and there was no sense of disobedience at all. Compared with the previous five votes from Fire Claw to Simon, the painting style is much more normal.

But some people don't think so, such as Futaba and Mo Tan, the two of them don't send any more convenient friend messages, they just keep exchanging eyes, they are very happy, and they don't have a positive personality.

Then, logically, everyone's eyes were on Grand Duke Vernon Baroca.

It stands to reason that this hearty and talkative Grand Duke of the Knights would not be so silent even on this occasion, especially since he has always been at odds with the Grand Duke of Marshall, so it seems very strange when everyone else has finished voting. Eye.

At the same time, Grand Duke Hussein and Fernand, who suddenly realized the situation, both showed nervous expressions. These two seemed to have only now suddenly remembered the possibility of this person finally standing on the side of Grand Duke Marshall. how low...

It was as low as the thick hair that Archduke Fernand had grown overnight!

"Well, it seems that I have become the one who controls the situation without knowing it~"

Noticing that everyone's eyes were cast on him in unison, Grand Duke Baroka, who was as burly as a bear, did not continue to sink, but showed a sly smile that was completely different from that of a bear, and then blinked at Buffy Marshall, happily Hehe asked: "Will you be angry if I say that I want to sit on the ground and raise the price now?"

"I trust you to be a man of your word, Vernon."

The Grand Duke Marshall did not show any surprise or displeasure, but looked at Ba Luoka who was winking at him very calmly, and said indifferently: "And you said it yourself, that is a condition you cannot refuse. "

Grand Duke Baroka curled his lips: "It seems that this is indeed the case, so what, you won't go back on your word?"

"Although it is an undeniable condition for you, it is just a matter of effort for me."

Buffy Marshall raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "So you can rest assured."

In the next moment, the entire hall of Zijiu could hear a needle drop.

Unlike the happy brows of the two Grand Dukes Fernan and Hussein, Grand Duke Emmeline of the Crystal Wolf was stunned and froze on the chair as if struck by lightning.

[The price starts from sitting on the floor? ! 】

[A condition that cannot be refused? ! 】

【What are they talking about? ! 】

【Uncle Baroka, he and that guy...】

Emmeline's eyes widened in disbelief, she turned her head abruptly and said to Vernon Balowka, "Impossible!"

"Oh?"

Grand Duke Baroka scratched his stubble, and that big, simple-looking face made Emmeline feel creepy for a while: "Which aspect are you referring to? Little Ellie?"

Completely different from the loving look he used to call himself by his pet name, Vernon Baroka's smile at this moment seemed very strange to Emmeline.

"Obvious."

Grand Duke Hussein laughed, and said eccentrically: "Our little Ellie seems to feel that she has been deceived and betrayed, but I must say a fair word, Grand Duke Baroka just made the most sensible choice, this world has never There are no eternal enemies and friends, especially for people like us."

Emmeline blushed and was too angry to say a word.

Futaba, on the other hand, cast a cold glance at Grand Duke Hussein, and said calmly, "Excuse me, what you said just now is too similar to those villains in the theater who were attacked by a group of big men @# within two minutes of their appearance."

"Well, excuse me."

Mo Tan turned sideways with great interest, and asked Futaba sincerely: "Where can I watch such an exciting play?"

Grand Duke Hussein's face turned red and white after being interrupted by the two, and he stared at them with gritted teeth.

On the other hand, Baroka still looked at Emmeline as if no one else was there, and asked cheerfully again: "So what did you mean when you said it was impossible?"

"I……"

Emmeline gritted her teeth, glared at Baroka and said angrily: "I thought you would stick to your position!"

Grand Duke Hussein let out a sneer.

"Scorpius is right, little Ellie, there have never been any eternal enemies and friends in this world." Grand Duke Baroka shrugged, and then added a sentence later——

"Of course, you are right. I will indeed stand my ground."

"Eh?"

"And what Buffy said is right, I am indeed a person who keeps promises." Grand Duke Baroka smacked his lips and shrugged: "But, promises are first come, first served."

Mo Tan cheerfully added: "For example, Grand Duke Baroka agreed first this time and I pretended to be persuaded."

"what?"

The young Grand Duke Crystal Wolf was completely dumbfounded.

In the next second, a straight gully tore through the table, pointing murderously at Buffy Marshall.

"Sanctions."

Chapter Four Hundred and Nine: The End
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