Huh? Are they all real?...

This scene instantly shocked all the people of the Southern Territory.

"Excuse me, what does this mean?"

Aier carefully voiced Moen's true feelings.

Hadley stared wide-eyed at the girl in front of him.

But he still couldn't believe it. He hurriedly waved behind him, and the new scales were immediately handed to him.

This time, Hadley even placed a different pocket watch on it:

"Please, please try again!"

The result was naturally the same.

The answer is beyond doubt.

A moment later, all the people of the South, including Hadley, knelt down on one knee toward Elmeran, bowing their heads in piety and fear.

"We are so sorry that we are so late, Your Highness!"

Chapter 54 Everyone is in Action

Such a scene left not only Elmeran, the person involved, but even Moen, who was standing behind Elmeran, stunned.

What is this called?

Do they think Ayl is my daughter?

No, what are you thinking?!

This was the first time Moen had ever seen such a bizarre situation.

It's so bizarre that it's completely incomprehensible!

It's one thing for others, but you are my subordinates. Do you think you don't know what I did during those years?

Besides, if she really were my daughter, would I not let you take her away beforehand?

Have some self-awareness!

I've already sent away so many of your retainers and private soldiers ahead of time. If I really have a daughter living outside, how could I not send her away as well?

Moen really wanted to grab Hadley by the neck and yell at him if he was stupid.

And most importantly, Hadley and the others clearly hadn't expected this beforehand, because their expressions didn't suggest they were aware of it.

So why would they specifically bring out a scale to verify Er's identity under these circumstances?

Moen didn't think this was a function that came with the Libra scale, after all, the other party had specifically placed their 'relics' on it.

Therefore, this can only mean that the other party had this understanding from the beginning, but they themselves did not believe it, but because of the issue of the Holy Water of Rest and 0-007.

They only believed it after Moen's attempt backfired.

Based on the available information, Moen has roughly deduced these things.

But Mohn really couldn't understand why they thought El was the daughter of the Grand Duke of Westeros before they came.

At that moment, Moen suddenly realized what was happening and looked at Mr. Potter, who was suddenly relieved.

'Damn it, it's you?!'

It must be that Mr. Potter said something inappropriate in the South, otherwise he wouldn't have this expression.

Yes, Mr. Potter had always thought I was a big shot on the dark side of the Empire.

Therefore, in order to deduce who I, who I am so concerned about, really am, he must act according to his own understanding.

It's perfectly normal for nobles to have illegitimate children outside of marriage!

Ah, I can't believe I didn't think of that!

Realizing what was happening, Moen immediately covered his face.

He did indeed intend to send El to the southern border.

But that's not how you go.

Ayl could be the daughter of Lord Westeros's friend, or even she could be Lord Westeros's friend!

But she can't possibly be the daughter of the Lord of Westeros!

Normally, as long as the status quo is maintained until all the old ministers of the Southern Territory pass away, the Queen can peacefully take over the Southern Territory.

Because the elders of the Southern Territory, while they will not submit to the Queen, will also not wage war.

Once they pass away peacefully, everything will fall into place naturally.

This country can also reach new heights in areas of abundance.

Because there is no heir in the Southern Territory!

But if El is sent to the Southern Territory as my successor now, let's not even talk about how the Queen will react.

I'm afraid the Southern Territory might really declare independence soon!

The chain reaction following the independence of the Southern Territory is something that Moen finds incredibly daunting.

The other six of the seven dukes are not a threat at all, because even if they were combined, they would not be a match for the Empress even after twenty years.

They severed their own roots long ago. It was only their once lush and verdant growth that made them seem alive.

I don't know what will happen in a few decades or a hundred years, but it's definitely like this now.

They themselves know this, and other countries know it too.

Therefore, they cannot even find foreign aid who are truly willing to support them.

However, if the southern border were to become independent, the empire would directly lose a third of its territory.

Moen broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

I must show myself immediately?!

The idea instantly popped into Moen's mind.

But he was immediately pinned down by Moen.

No, no, no, there's still hope! There's still a way to solve this!

The Lord of Westeros's personal appearance was the last resort.

Because this was such a coincidence, it was as if something had played a trick on fate!

If it's just a coincidence, that's fine; it just means I'm incredibly unlucky.

But if someone plays tricks on fate, then don't blame fate for playing tricks on you in return!

In short, the thing Hadley had in his hand was probably a new device for the Soul Path, likely developed to prevent transmigrators from using the original owner's bloodline to gain power.

Therefore, it must only refer to the soul, otherwise it would be meaningless in the face of a possible time traveler.

Bloodline verification!

My daughter, Aier, is only being mistaken for me because of the Holy Water of Rest.

Her original self had absolutely nothing to do with me.

But the heir to the Southern Territory will not ascend to the throne solely because of this.

Whether they return to the Southern Territory immediately or later, they will definitely test their bloodlines again.

That way, they'll know that this piece of junk is the problem!

All I have to do is make sure they do bloodline verification instead of continuing to make a mess of things with this piece of junk!

Yes, I'm acting as their agent now. I can easily contact them later and subtly offer a hint.

perfect!

Moen devised the perfect solution.

Elmeran was stunned and stood there in place.

Right?

My original body's bastard father was the Grand Duke of Westeros.

My original self almost became a princess in this country?!

“Your Highness, please leave with us immediately. I need to ensure your safe return to the Southern Territory. This is not a place for you!”

Hadley's voice startled Al awake.

"Is there some mistake? You say Your Highness, and you are Lord Hadley of the South, so according to you I am the daughter of Lord Westeros?"

"You must have made a mistake, Lord Hadley. I am just an ordinary girl."

Aier didn't believe it either, even though she liked the Cinderella story.

But she really didn't think she could run into one.

Moreover, there are too many suspicious points here.

The original owner was born in the second year of the Empress's calendar, which was the peak of the Grand Duke's power, and the Grand Duke had no other heirs.

So how could he possibly allow his bloodline to flow outside?

What's more, this has been going on for so many years?

Of course, more importantly, Er knew that he was not the original body.

If a time traveler dares to go to the Southern Border with such a big identity, it will definitely not be concealed, and he will definitely die a very ugly death!

But this was completely useless to Hadley at this moment:

"Your Highness, we have already verified it twice, there's no mistake. You may have many questions. But in any case, please come back to the Southern Territory with us first!"

After opening her mouth, Aiermelan changed her approach and said:

"Then go out first and let me have some peace and quiet."

“Your Highness, I understand your feelings are very complicated, but please leave here with us first. The Queen’s henchmen are everywhere! Your status is too noble; before you return to the Southern Territory, you must not let anyone find out!”

That's it. This person just won't listen to reason!

After her lips twitched a few times, Aermelan hesitated for a long time before finally picking up the envelope and saying:

"Then let me give this envelope to the landlady."

"Please let us handle this."

At Hadley's request, Elmeran was carefully and secretly escorted to their secret outpost in the capital of the Southern Territory.

Meanwhile, Moen sneaked up to the landlady's door and carefully picked up the ten extra ancient gold coins they had left behind.

Excellent! These are indeed ancient Testament gold coins minted by the dwarves during the Age of Gods!

The debt for the Lord of the Rings has been settled; there's no need to borrow from the old lion for now.

Hadley really doesn't know how to handle exciting things. Not only do ordinary people not recognize the ancient golden coins, but they are also not something they can take!

This is a truly deadly thing!

However, Moen couldn't just take the landlady's gold coins for nothing.

Moen glanced at the letter and confirmed the list.

Moen touched each door and drew exorcism runes on them with holy water that had been soaked in 0-007.

The exorcism runes carved by the saints themselves are far better than the ancient Testament coins that ordinary people can't use.

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Meanwhile, in the Stone Fortress.

The clock of the jester's fate finally ticked to its last second, a time when it had refused to move another second.

Upon witnessing this scene, the jester stood up in excitement.

The Clock of Fate is a miracle that can only be created by a prophet with a sequence number of zero.

Its function is to indicate to prophets when to begin their actions, and more importantly, to manipulate fate in order to successfully turn the pointer of destiny!

Now, he has finally received the instruction from the clock of fate!