So I'm a sheep.

An angry Jack dug a hole in his backyard and poured all the beans in it. To his surprise, the beans grew into towering trees overnight.

A few days later, a terrifying giant climbed down from the tree!

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After hearing Camilla's story, Pepin pondered for a moment and then asked, "Where is that kid named Jack now? I have a few questions I'd like to ask him."

"That child was pitiful; he was killed when the first giant came down. Alas."

Pepin raised an eyebrow: "The most important person involved is dead? Then the story we just heard was just your side of the story, Marquis!"

"Prime Minister, are you doubting me?" Camilla's tone turned serious.

"What do I suspect you of?"

Pi Ping looked bewildered: "I just feel that things need to be investigated thoroughly, otherwise if His Majesty asks in the future, I can't very well say 'Marquis Camilla told me everything,' or 'I was only admiring the Marquis's good looks and did nothing else,' can I?"

"..."

Camilla nodded coldly: "The Prime Minister is right, but the Jack family has indeed been murdered."

"Has Your Excellency the Marquis ever conducted an investigation into the Jack family?"

Pepin said in a deep voice, "I have a feeling something's not right. How could a bag of magical beans have hit Jack on the head out of nowhere? Could someone be playing a trick on him?"

"Actually, I've had that same doubt myself."

Camilla said helplessly, "But just as we were about to investigate carefully, the Giant Plague struck Danlu City."

"Everything was in chaos at the time, and the investigation had to be dropped."

Pepin thanked him for his hard work and then immediately asked to see the giant's corpse.

"They have all been cremated."

"all?"

"Yes, all of them."

Camilla argued vehemently, "If we don't deal with this quickly, what if a plague breaks out with so many corpses left in the city?"

This reason is absolutely valid and there's nothing wrong with it.

Pepin thought for a moment and asked, "Where were all those giants burned?"

"South of the City"

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As expected, the Prime Minister suggested going to the south of the city, and Camilla accompanied him without hesitation.

"..."

"Is this the place where the giants burned?"

Looking at the large pit in front of him, Pepin hesitated and said, "Isn't this a bit rudimentary?"

"There's no need to make the cremation site so lavish, is there? The many curtains around it are enough to prevent the ashes from being blown out by the wind."

Camilla pursed her lips, looking unconvinced.

Well, that makes some sense.

"I want to send guards down to take a look," Pepin made a new request.

"Please feel free to do as you please."

They found a long rope, tied it around their waist, and the guard jumped down with a sack on his back.

So many giants were burned in this crater, it's impossible that they were all burned to ashes, there must be giant remains inside!

"I have to take something back with me."

Pepin chuckled as he observed Camilla's expression.

"Haha, please feel free to do as you please."

Even if it's a fake, it can't be too fake. Camilla did indeed burn a giant in this pit.

If you search carefully, you're sure to find the remains of a giant.

After a while, the rope moved, and the people above quickly pulled the guards who had gone down back to the ground.

"Sir, a whole bag full."

Pepin glanced at the bulging bag and nodded in satisfaction.

"My lord, I've heard that your household has gathered a large group of warriors capable of slaying giants?"

"good"

Camilla looked somber: "If you had come a few days earlier, the Marquis's mansion wouldn't be so deserted."

"The five hundred warriors not only filled all the rooms inside the mansion, but the warrior camp outside was also overcrowded."

"pity......"

"What special circumstances have you encountered? Did a lot of giants suddenly come down from the tree?" Pepin asked hurriedly.

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"Only one giant came down, but that giant was exceptionally powerful."

"My cavalry was almost completely wiped out. After the five hundred warriors fought the giant, only thirty-one of them are still left in the Marquis's mansion."

Piping's expression changed: "What about the battle losses if we're dealing with ordinary Titans?"

"A minor accident might result in the loss of a few warriors, but it's usually resolved without any casualties."

Is there such a vast difference in strength between giants?!

The Prime Minister suddenly looked worried: "My lord, do you think it's possible that there are even more powerful giants in the sky that haven't yet climbed down?"

"It's highly likely," Camilla said, her expression now genuinely troubled.

"We need to find a way to cut down the bean tree right away!"

"Sigh, I understand the situation is urgent."

"The problem is that the tree can't be chopped down with an axe, can't be sawed, and can't be lit with fire."

Camilla said bitterly, "I really have no way to deal with it. I can only hope that one day I'll wake up and the bean tree will have withered away on its own."

"This is too passive; we need to think of more ways!"

Volume 1: Chapter 671 Ambush

"Maybe we can pour more hot water on it."

Pi Ping said seriously, "If fire doesn't work, try water. Maybe pouring more hot water will kill it?"

"We can give it a try," Camilla agreed.

"Besides pouring hot water, let's use multiple methods together!"

"Release pests, dig up tree roots, and... I know burying salt trees in the nearby soil will also kill them!"

Pepin acted very enthusiastically; he didn't seem like someone who was just going to take some giant remains and leave, but rather someone who wanted to resolve the matter cleanly and efficiently.

"By the way, I would also appreciate it if Your Excellency could introduce me to the warriors currently remaining in the manor."

The Grand Chancellor said quietly, "They can be considered heroes who protect the marquisate and the kingdom. I want to thank them on behalf of His Majesty."

Ha, what a lackey!

While Camilla cursed inwardly, she also deeply understood why this guy had always been highly valued.

It would be strange if a palace minister who always thinks of the king were neglected!

Upon returning to the Marquis's mansion, Camilla immediately summoned the warriors.

"Let me introduce you. This is the heroine who shot down the Special Titan, Lady Maureen, the Titan Hunter."

She's a female heroine, a giant hunter, and the first one introduced.

Pepin immediately understood Maureen's importance and comically stood on tiptoe to shake her hand.

"Truly a heroine among women. His Majesty would be very pleased if he knew that such a heroine had emerged in the kingdom."

As he spoke, Pepin presented a gift.

"It's nothing valuable; it's insignificant compared to what you've given!"

"What a huge ruby!" Maureen accepted it with a beaming smile.

After scrutinizing Maureen for a while, Pepin suddenly asked, "Have we met before? Lady Maureen seems somewhat familiar."

"Yes, I have seen him before. The Prime Minister once shared a drink with my father, and I poured the wine for the two of them."

Oh?

Pepin was about to ask a question when Maureen bowed to him and withdrew.

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'A noble scion training in Danlu City?'

Pepin thought for a moment, but couldn't be sure who Maureen's father was.

He has shared drinks and laughter with so many people, including quite a few with daughters.

"Your Excellency, this is Lady Sariye, also a master archer."

Sasha was the second to be introduced, and judging from Camilla's introduction alone, she was much less impressive than Maureen.

However, Pepin's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the girl; the fish tank on her head... was quite nice!

Perhaps, no, I should definitely learn from it myself.

“Warrior Saliye, I will definitely pay you a visit when I have time.”

Pepin generously handed over a large gemstone: "The fish tank on your head is really nice, and the fish are excellent too!"

"Uh, thank you."

Sasha looked at the short man in front of her with a puzzled expression, wondering why he was suddenly being so enthusiastic.