"As long as we stay away from those monsters with ulterior motives, spurn their sinister plots, no longer place hope on taboos, but return to the right track of the kingdom..."

He was like a painfully struggling traveler under the abyss who saw hope at the last moment:

"The strange alliance created by the enemy to add insult to injury has lost its foundation and will be destroyed by itself. Even the two legendary taboo existences that are above them will turn their attention away..."

"The supply of magic guns and eternal oil will be restored, the attitudes of allies will be restored, hostility that has no interest will be eliminated, the behind-the-scenes support of the rebels will be stopped, our predicament of being attacked from both sides will be alleviated, the divided hearts will be reunited, and the front line will be in danger

The situation will improve, and the only ones we need to worry about are our old rivals."

"The Kingdom of Stars can survive this catastrophe."

Sak'el's expression became more and more excited, but turned dim after a moment.

"But before that, someone must stand up, shoulder the responsibility, and turn the tide, even if that means the most unforgivable betrayal and the most unforgivable stigma."

Deep pain radiated from his eyes, and he looked at his fist in concentration:

"Someone must save ourselves - before His Majesty turns the entire world into an enemy and brings the entire kingdom into the abyss."

"Someone must put an end to this hopeless and unnecessary confrontation."

No one spoke, even Samir, who had a mocking look on his face, tightened his lips. Little Barney in the front closed his eyes deeply, seeming to be thinking.

Beside Thales, Naki sighed deeply. Not only him, but others also looked worried and worried.

The prince was distraught.

He recalled the hesitant words of encouragement Yodel gave him in private when he had a showdown with him over the magician in the Mindis Hall.

[I have seen those disasters, more than once... Your family, from the moment it was born, is destined to be entangled with those disasters...]

More than once.

That must be more than just Asheida, maybe it includes Fleland and even Giza?

Speaking of Yodel, he thought of the Secret Society and the Black Prophet. What role did they play in that catastrophe?

Thales recalled the hysterical questioning and accusation against King Kessel in the Renaissance Palace six years ago after the conspiracy of Duke Arlend in the north failed.

[Just like your damn father, you and he both know what your choices will bring, but you never care...if you hadn't brought that monster back...]

They were probably talking about the new queen, Frylan.

He had seen Kessel's appearance, especially the scene where the Iron Fist King coldly asked him to send him as an envoy to Longxiao City, which was still vivid in his mind.

Was his grandfather, Eddy II, also like this?

Thales also recalled the evaluation of Eddie II that Archduke Perfitt, who had failed in the duel, inadvertently leaked in the Hall of Heroes of the Palace of Heroes.

[Sooner or later, one day we will have a lunatic like Eddie II of the Stars, dragging his entire country to hell!]

Thales looked at Sak'el in front of him blankly.

As a trusted watchman in the royal guard, he should be the most loyal guard.

but……

"No."

In the dungeon, a faint and low-emotional whisper sounded in everyone's ears:

"Even if it has to be someone..."

"That shouldn't be you, it shouldn't be done by you."

Thales turned his head in surprise and saw Little Barney slowly raising his head, a sharp cold light shooting out of his eyes, pointing directly at the Punishment Knight.

"Emanu Sakel."

Sacher was silent.

"You are not His Majesty."

"You are not the Crown Prince of Midir, you are not Prince Horace, you are not the Prime Minister, you are not a political officer, and you are not His Majesty's military and diplomatic advisor."

Barney Jr. seems to have gotten over the betrayal of his colleagues and the shock of the truth.

He seemed to have figured something out. His voice was low at the moment, but his sentences were sonorous, powerful and decisive:

"You are not even the captain of the royal guard, but just a servant of His Majesty, the second son of Viscount Sacre!"

Little Barney took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and asked:

"What right do you have to arrogantly declare the future for the entire kingdom?"

Sak'el didn't speak, but there was deep pain in his eyes.

The Pioneer Officer’s voice became louder and more determined:

"What qualifications do you have to stand in the depths of filthy darkness and falsely claim to 'save the world'!"

The members of the guard were stunned for a moment, and looked at each other for a few times. Their scattered eyes gradually became unified, and they shot at the punishment knight at the same time.

Facing the frowning and struggling Sakel, little Barney snorted coldly:

"Do you remember the Oath of the Guards?"

The punishment knight was slightly startled.

Oath of the Guard.

But before he could react, Little Barney opened his mouth and shouted:

"I swear that I will devote my entire life to the throne and serve the imperial power forever. I will have no other master."

"I swear that this sword will only be wielded for the Emperor's order, and will only be broken for the Emperor's order. It has no other use."

"I swear, I will either be buried in the place where the throne rests, or my bones will be buried halfway through my life. There will be no other end."

It was only three sentences, but little Barney's voice was very loud, echoing between the four walls, sweeping away the previous hatred.

He seemed to have turned back into the serious, calm, and steady pioneer officer.

Sak'el slowly fell into a trance while listening to these familiar sentences.

"They did it."

"Old Captain, Tony, and even my father," Barney Jr. suppressed the astringency in his throat and kept his voice steady: "and all the Guard brothers who sacrificed their lives inside and outside the Fuxing Palace, and even died on the frontline battlefield."

"No matter where His Majesty goes, they will follow him to the death, regardless of his intention to go or doubt that he is there."

Sak'el's body trembled.

Old Captain Cullen...

Chief Security Officer Tony...

Deputy Captain of the Guard, Great Quail Barney...

In Thales's eyes, not only Sak'el, but also the people in the guard were in different situations:

Samir lowered his head, feeling deeply confused and struggling.

Cannon leaned against the wall, hiding his face and shaking slightly. The big man Bree clutched his chest tightly. Naki looked at his torch expressionlessly, as if there was a good trick in it.

Tardin, Belletti, and Nye were in a daze.

"I believe that, even on the way to Hell River."

Little Barney's voice also began to tremble:

"They will also try their best to get the ferry boat for His Majesty."

"what about you?"

The punishment knight's chest heaved.

But Barney Jr.’s words were like a sharp sword, attacking his vital points:

"Nothing you say, Sak'el, will absolve you of your own sins."

"It's just you being selfish and persuading yourself."

Little Barney finished his words, leaving only disgust and contempt in his eyes.

His words were obviously very powerful, and everyone in the royal guard also figured something out.

They threw away their hesitation and intolerance towards their former siblings, and their eyes were replaced by the same disgust and rejection.

This time, Sak'el was silent for a long time.

Until he opened his lips with difficulty:

"I don't want to excuse or shirk responsibility, let alone ask for forgiveness."

"You said you wanted an answer," the punishment knight said softly, "this is my answer."

"Everything that happened back then, all the guilt..."

"It's all on my shoulders."

Little Barney stared at him for a long, long time.

Until Barney's expression returned to normal, he seemed to have figured something out, smiled miserably and shook his head: "No."
Chapter completed!