There is a lord who just wants to draw cards, what's wrong with that?

Chapter 285: Their respective thoughts

Chapter 285-284- Different Thoughts

"Fifth sister, you are here, come here."

The speaker was Xia's second brother, the second prince Okasi. He waved at Xia and pointed to the empty seat next to him.

As soon as Xia saw his hypocritical smile, she felt uncomfortable from the bottom of her heart, but now was not the time to get angry. Her eldest brother, third brother and the annoying royal sister Mikala were all there, so she had to go.

But she was surprised.

When she stood in her own position, O'Casey, who had spoken first, did not say anything else. Like everyone else, she stared at the remains of the late emperor in the crystal coffin in silence and solemnity.

That was the father of the four siblings. As his descendants, he should stand closest to them, separated from the other ministers.

Just as she was wondering whether this evil-minded guy was planning something big, her adoptive mother, Queen Natiyavida, walked in from the side hall, also dressed in white mourning clothes.

She walked slowly to the head of Emperor Burton and said:

"I will preside over this funeral. Now, please keep quiet. Archbishop Anoto of Saint Ifamur will recite a prayer for Your Majesty..."

The gray-haired old man came to Natiyavida's side, holding the Bible of the Glorious Sect in his hands, and recited the psalms inside devoutly.

In countries that believe in the Glorious Sect, they believe that if a priest or other clergyman prays after a person dies, it can wash away some of the sins of the person during his lifetime and allow the soul to ascend to heaven.

When we were young, we always said we believed in science, but as we are about to die, it is better to have some faith in theology than nothing.

Arnotho's prayer was very long, and it seemed to include Emperor Burton's life achievements. This part alone was enough to write a 2000-word essay.

Xia was so sleepy after listening to it.

She looked at the old man's remains in the crystal coffin, and to be honest, she felt no emotion at all.

Ever since her mother died in childbirth, this heartless man has never looked at her straight in the eye, as if she were just an irrelevant person who no longer had any political significance.

What's the point of attending the funeral of such a person other than wasting time?

Why not find a roadside barbecue stall with Domi?

After the long prayer, the guards who had been waiting outside the door for a long time rushed in, carried the coffin, and prepared to bury it in the royal cemetery.

The war situation on the front line is tense, and it is not a good idea to keep the old emperor's body here taking up space.

During the moving period, the royal family finally had time to chat with each other.

And O'Casey only found Xia now.

"Fifth sister, I heard that you also went on the Kingdom Sword expedition to quell the rebellion? I have to say that it was a very inspiring battle."

"Brother, you are too kind. We are only attacking weak countries, and the rebels are not very strong."

"Humility has always been your virtue, Fifth Sister." At this time, O'Casey's eyes narrowed, with a disturbing look flashing in them:

"So, are you still going to go on the expedition with Dominic as the newspaper said? I'm really worried about your safety, brother. What if he can't protect you..."

"Brother, now I am not just a princess who needs protection at any time, but more of his fiancée. So all I have to do is stay by his side. As for matters like war, I never ask about them."

"Haha, I'm just worried about you. Hmm~ our Xia has become mature."

It was obvious that his goal was not achieved, but there was no need to rush. He could just say a few words of concern and the matter would be over.

The two stopped talking, but the other three siblings were watching closely.

Everyone knows that Domi now has elite troops at his command, and he can easily wipe out rebel hideouts far inside the conquered area. This kind of strength should not be underestimated.

It would be fine if he was just the third young master of the Blofeld family, but the problem is that he is now his sister's fiancé!

What kind of family are they?

Royalty!

With such a good son-in-law, it is not impossible for Her Royal Highness the Fifth Princess to seize the throne!

Just when the three of them were preparing to ask questions or build relationships to form an alliance, Natiya Vida found Xia before anyone else.

"Mother……"

The two walked side by side on the corridor leading to the royal cemetery, followed by their three brothers and sisters. The midday sun emitted a warm and soft light, but it could not make their hearts feel comfortable.

A heart filled with cold calculations and conspiracies can no longer accommodate anything more.

"Shia, I just have one question for you, do you want to join the fight with your brothers and sisters?"

"Mother, do you want me to withdraw voluntarily?" She seemed to have anticipated this possibility.

"It's not good to answer a question with a question, but I can answer you this time, yes."

"Xia, Alfred is my child, but you are also my child. I don't want either of you to die in this battle for the throne, so let the prince succeed smoothly. That will save a lot of unnecessary disputes. Besides, isn't a stable life with Dominic exactly what you want?"

Anyway, she already had the answer in her heart, and there was no need to hide it from Natiya Vida anymore, so she expressed her wish.

After listening to Xia's inner thoughts, Natiya Vida nodded with satisfaction.

"Don't return to the royal city during the time your father is buried. It's too chaotic. Stay outside with Dominic for a while. When your elder brother succeeds to the throne, he will not make things difficult for you. I promise you."

"Um……"

To be honest, she is not really interested in the throne.

I feel tired and annoyed every day, with a lot of trivial things to do and almost no personal time. I also have to be vigilant against assassinations during sensitive times. It's really a thankless job. Whoever wants to do it can do it.

However, she had to keep her true thoughts secret in order to maintain her deterrent effect and not let her brothers and sisters think that she was someone they could easily use to gain advantage over them.

While they were thinking about this, the large group had unknowingly arrived at the Royal Cemetery.

After the overthrow of the old Lionheart Empire, all the emperors of the new empire were buried here, in this underground garden.

In the vast flat space with no end in sight, eight stone pillars stand alone, each of which is engraved with the name and life story of the buried emperor. One of them is newly built.

At this time, the group of noble officials who were waiting outside the throne had already arrived here in advance. Xia saw Domi and the others here, so she hurried over.

The atmosphere in my own home is so suffocating. Everyone has eight hundred thoughts in their hearts.

"You're back. Did you see your father for the last time?" Domi said gently.

Xia nodded, then stood beside Domi and followed everyone towards the newly built pillar.

At this time, Domi noticed Xia's hesitant expression, so he spoke first:

"So...what happened?"

Xia opened her mouth, thought about it, and finally decided to ask:

"Domi, you have already accumulated so much power. Will you blame me for not wanting to fight for the throne?"

She knew it was a stupid question, but she believed Domi would tell the truth, based on the trust they had built over the years.

Domi just smiled and put his hand on Xia's head and rubbed it:

"Fool, my power is not for fighting for the so-called throne, but for protecting the ones I love."

Xia was stunned for a second when she heard this.

Then, under the astonished eyes of others, she crawled into Domi's arms.

"Ahahaha...Everyone is watching us, isn't this a bad idea?"

"I do not care……"

Others are thinking, your father has passed away, and you two are still showing off your love?

What’s even more infuriating is that they just gave these old guys a mouthful of dog food. Damn it!

Chapter 286: Meeting the Reformed Church Again

Chapter 286-285- Meet the Reformed Church Again

After the emperor's funeral, after saying goodbye to Argyle Edward and the others, Domi took Xia back to the border city of Serinya in the conquered area of ​​the Empire.

Because the six Central Plains countries were sending their armies to the small countries where rebels were still active, the "former border city" of Serinya became a supply station for the imperial army stationed on the front line.

The conquered area is now occupied by two major forces at the same time. They divide the territory in half and confront each other from a distance, with small-scale skirmishes occurring from time to time.

But no matter how badly the front line fought, at least Serinya in the rear was safe.

The Kingdom Sword's 5,000-man force is also stationed here, and it seems to have become more familiar with the Imperial Army in recent days.

But in such a place generally considered safe, two uninvited guests appeared today.

They were two men of similar height, both wearing linen hooded cloaks, with their entire faces hidden in the darkness of the hoods and unable to be seen clearly.

The only thing that could be used to distinguish them was the long object wrapped in bandages that one of the men was carrying on his back. He deceived the guards by saying it was just a simple trekking pole. The two men were refugees who had crossed from the war-torn conquered area.

Serinya is located at the junction of natural mountains and hills. To sneak over from the conquered area, one does need to cross mountains and hills, so it is normal to have a trekking pole.

In addition, the empire's policy has always been to annex that small country, so it does not rule out accepting these refugees (cheap labor) into the country.

So they just got in.

"Camber, are you sure that the guy with the black and white mask is in this town?" asked the man without the 'trekking pole' behind him.

"I really couldn't track that guy through his blood at that time, but I remember his scent very clearly, unforgettable!"

When Campbell said this, he was so angry that his teeth were itching. He wanted to find the boy in the black and white mask immediately and kill him, and then peel off the mark of God from him!

"Then hurry up and don't forget that we still have a mission to accomplish." The man with a more mature voice urged.

"I see."

The two of them walked swaggeringly on the underdeveloped cobblestone streets of Celinya, relying on Campbell's breath to track the target's movements.

Soon, they arrived near the Kingdom Sword's garrison and stopped.

At this time, the soldiers in the garrison were conducting routine training according to their daily routine.

Ever since Lancelot became one of the managers of the Sword of the Kingdom, he has applied his previous military training techniques here.

Only by maintaining a certain intensity of training every day can you exert your full strength when a real crisis occurs.

Not far away, two people hiding under hoods had different expressions.

Campbell looked a little scared. After all, he had been tricked by Domi once before. That time, he had to fight for his life to make a bloody escape. He never wanted to be forced to fight against many people in his life.

The other man remained calm and composed, and was a little surprised that his junior, who was both very capable and talented, would be so scared.

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm not afraid!"

"No, you are... Never mind. A timid person cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility. You will be responsible for finding that person, and I will take care of the rest."

"I……"

Campbell's words were stuck in his throat. His proud self-esteem wanted him to refute a few words, but his body's reaction was so real that in the end it came to nothing.

"The Kingdom Sword's base is ahead, no one is allowed to approach!"

The soldiers guarding the door soon discovered that two unidentified guys were approaching in a swaggering manner, without even hiding their thoughts.

Even though the warning had been issued, they did not stop.

I saw a man carrying an unknown long object on his back taking it in his hand from behind. The bandage fell on the grass with the wind, revealing the true appearance of the hideous long spear.

The soldier's eyes widened and his pupils contracted. His rich combat experience allowed him to make the most correct choice on the spot.

He immediately shouted at the top of his voice:

"Enemy attack!!!"

But the next second, the flying halberd easily took off his head, and then flew back to Campbell's hand as if it had a soul.

The other soldier next to him didn't even have time to react, and could only watch his companion, who was just chatting, die tragically on the spot, his heart pounding with fear.

An opponent of this strength is simply not something that soldiers like them can handle!

When he knew that he could not survive, a resolute courage that came from nowhere surged into his heart, prompting him to stop his trembling legs, clench the spear in his hand, and roared as he stabbed at the murderer who killed his companion!

"Ahhhhhh!! I'm going to fight you!!!"

The encapsulated magic in the cards continued to be exerted upon him.

Physical strengthening! Blessing of the wind! Lion's heart shield! Piercing blade! Iron will!

But even such elite soldiers who had been strengthened in all aspects were nothing more than ants that could be crushed with one blow in Campbell's eyes.

He sneered and rushed forward as well. The halberd in his hand had accumulated enough power to cut the soldier in half. His speed and skill were unmatched by the soldiers.