I have become lax, lazy, and lazy.

Looking at King Charman's steady and indifferent expression, Thales, who was sweating coldly, suddenly realized this sadly.

Even though he thought he had been very vigilant in the past six years, and he was also wary of the eyes and whispers of the Northlanders, but compared with the days when dangers were everywhere and forced him to fight with all his strength, the prince's current life is still too comfortable.

, so leisurely.

I don’t know since when, even Thales didn’t realize that he had unknowingly become accustomed to such a comfortable rhythm, so that he suddenly faced a terrifying and powerful enemy like Charmaine Lombard, especially when he was more powerful than he was six years ago.

In the thrilling game, he seemed to be at a loss as he had been away from the "battlefield" for a long time and was unable to do what he wanted.

Thales even began to suspect that the reason why Lomba suddenly and boldly came to him at this time was to catch the unprepared prince off guard.

"You know," across the carriage, King Charman didn't care about the prince's expression. He nodded with satisfaction:

"It's a good thing you admitted it instead of playing dumb."

There was a dangerous light in his eyes: "It saves me from 'field testing' the power of this truth."

Thales's face became even more ugly.

For six years, Thales breathed in a trance and stood at the top of the country as Lumba stood at the top of the country. In the desperate struggle with the Grand Duke and the vassals, he refined himself and became more sophisticated and skillful. If he makes one careless move, he will lose everything.

But he himself, the prince of the stars, a chess piece called a guest but actually a hostage, was imprisoned at the highest point of this famous city by the king's order for six full years.

Accompanied and protected by his guards, under the supervision and isolation of many forces, he lived in silence and solitude, accompanied by books and servants.

He cannot contact more people or obtain further information. He stays away from the most dangerous and complex games, and is confused and corrupted in the illusion of peace created.

In a way, Lombard won. He fought hard for six years and took six years away from me.

Thales clenched his fists.

Maybe... there was a little voice in Thales's heart calling: Maybe it's time for me to leave.

Leave Longxiao City and return to...

but.

Thales gently raised his eyes and looked into King Charman's eyes expressionlessly.

Breathe, Thales, breathe.

The chess game is not over yet, it is not time to give up yet.

In fact, the battle has just begun.

Right, old friend?

The familiar sin of the Hell River radiated in his nerves and blood vessels, spreading throughout his body, like the fire of hell and the frost of the far north, stinging Thales.

Think about it carefully, Thales.

Fear, tension, frustration, frustration, surprise, and countless unnecessary emotions left him instantly.

Thales leaned back on the seat, crossed his arms, and frowned.

First of all, Thales thought coldly: Rumba said that the Scarlet Witch didn't tell him even a word.

is this real?

If it is true, it means that the king learned the biggest secret of Longxiao City from another channel.

He needs confirmation.

King Charman waited patiently and thoughtfully for the prince's response, as if everything was under control.

"You're not sure either, are you?"

"For this bargaining chip that can overturn Longxiao City and yourself at the same time, the 'field test' and so on are just talk," Thales said expressionlessly: "Since when did you start to doubt it?"

King Charman's eyes showed a considerable degree of interest.

"From day one."

Thales gritted his teeth: The first day, that is to say...

"'Triumph' is a token given to Nekaru by the Revival King. It has a high status and is of extraordinary significance: for many years, it has symbolized the inheritance of Walton and the authority of Longxiao City, and has been worn by successive Grand Dukes of Longxiao City.

It has been passed down from generation to generation and everyone knows it.”

The king's voice came out coldly, giving people a chilling illusion: "But that night, when my men carried Nun's body away, his fingers were empty."

"Until I saw you put a ring on that girl in the Hall of Heroes."

Thales moved slightly, remembering the confrontation in the hall.

"Do you suspect that I took the ring in private and put it on for Thelma?" The prince said softly, "It seems a bit arbitrary?"

King Charmaine shook his head.

"No, I don't think those former White Blade Guards have the guts to desecrate the corpse of the late king, nor do I think they will allow you to remove the supreme token representing the Walton family from Nunn's corpse."

"Therefore, the 'Triumph' could only have been taken off King Nuen's finger when he was still alive and given to his granddaughter."

The look in King Charman's eyes became more and more dangerous: "That would be even more suspicious."

Thales looked stern, he figured out the key.

The news about Rumba did not come from the dark room and the Scarlet Witch.

This terrible hero found this secret on his own.

In this case……

The king snorted coldly: "Nun couldn't have known that he was about to die. Why would he hastily peel off the ring that represents the Dragonlance family, and privately and secretly hand it over to a girl who can't even be trusted by the vassals?"

"Wouldn't it be better to summon the vassals in public, pass the ring in front of everyone, determine the heir, and use the authority of the natural king to endorse the inheritance of the Grand Duke and pave the way for the Grand Duke?"

"Then I thought of you," King Charman said silently: "You were also in Longxiao City on the day when the late king privately passed the ring of triumph to his granddaughter."

"Tiles Bright Star."

The prince lowered his head to prevent the other party from seeing his expression clearly.

"That night, the reason why the late king wanted to pass the ring to his granddaughter was because he wanted you to see it and also the Canxing family to see it, right?"

"He chose you, Thales," strangely enough, King Charman's voice was filled with respect and disdain at the same time: "Because of the status of the Bright Star Family and the King of Stars, and also because of the specialness you showed that night.

He chose you to be the husband of his granddaughter and the husband of the future Grand Duke. After his death, you will use the power of the stars to continue the rule of the Dragon Spear family over Longxiao City and protect your wife's family."

The prince could hear his heart beating at a steady pace.

At that moment, the once-familiar thinking pattern returned to Thales' mind.

In the conversation just now, he first tested whether Selma and I were engaged.

Then, he asked about my alliance with King Nun.

It’s both…

"For many years, I have been full of doubts about the formation of this alliance between you," King Charman said coldly: "You are right about one thing. How can Thales, the heir to the Kingdom of Stars, with so many objections?

The Grand Duke of Longxiao City is getting married?"

The king gradually approached Thales' face, and the prince could even see himself reflected in his eyes.

"Two doubtful points."

"First of all, how could you possibly believe that when King Nun was about to die, this fragile alliance was still effective and profitable in the face of many obstacles? Moreover, with a fragile marriage, Eternal Star City could really intervene in the dragon

Xiaocheng?"

"Secondly, how can King Nunn ensure that what he does is not to lure wolves into the house, and that the covenant reached will not fall apart after his death? How can he ensure that Xingchen will not betray his trust, seize profits and run away at the same time, or even attack Ein

Buster, send the Walton family and Longxiao City to hell?"

King Charman sat back in his seat, and his powerful words came to an end.

Leaving behind endless silence and deep thoughts in the carriage.

Thales narrowed his eyes slightly.

Very well, Lombard's words, "not the real Walton blood", do not mean that he knows the whole truth.

On that cruel night six years ago, what happened in the Hall of Heroes was not just as simple as the old king giving his surname to a girl who was not of his blood.

That night.

Alex's pale face appeared in front of Thales' eyes.

He turned his attention back to the king.

In this way, the only fact that Rumba can confirm is...

From now on, it's up to him to make his own decisions.

In the dim carriage, Thales took a deep breath.

"A good guess," Star Prince carefully considered his words, reminding himself every second of the existence of the opponent he faced: "But there is still a link missing."

King Charmaine raised his eyebrows.

Just listen to Thales say calmly: "Chloë Ash, how many things did she tell you?"
To be continued...