Thales was shocked when he heard this.

"What's more, my father and my uncle Leinster are brothers. They have supported each other for many years and shared the joys and sorrows. Even if they have differences, there is no suspicion. He has worked hard for the family and has never overstepped his ambition to seize the throne. What can such a person have?

It is necessary to change his face overnight, and when his brother is still in a stable rule and Zhan is still the first heir, he will kill him at all costs and seize the throne by killing his brother? "

Federico carefully observed Thales's expression:

"In contrast, isn't the so-called 'truth' of a conspiracy to seize the throne that Zhan fabricated with the power in his hands and forced the world to believe is even more suspicious?"

Thales hummed when he heard this.

It's not unreasonable.

But he just smiled and took a sip of tea.

"Maybe, maybe Viscount Sonar was loyal to his brother during his lifetime and was not a power-hungry person. But unfortunately, I have witnessed betrayal due to loyalty - more than once."

Thales looked straight into Federico's eyes, trying to find an unusual ripple in them:

"For example, at that time, the Duke of Leinster was old and dim, listened to slander, and bent on favoring the new wealthy merchants, authorizing them to support their development and growth, thereby neglecting the landed nobles, old vassals, and even the people belonging to Kevin Deere.

The authority of..."

As expected, Federico frowned.

"So that Viscount Sonar, who was loyal to his family, was heartbroken and determined to speak out for the old law and inspire his brothers in the family. So he made up his mind to resort to thunder and violence and embark on the road of no return?"

Thales's voice was bewitching:

"And after the thing is done, the family rule is back on track, and the Viscount has fulfilled his wish and has no worries anymore. He is willing to take responsibility and leave openly?"

The whole room was quiet for a long time.

And Thales stared at Federico motionless.

"If His Highness really believes that, or if you really doubt it," as expected, Federico's reply was still calm, but there was an unignorable chill in the words, "Then why don't you just go and knock on the door opposite?

Please ask Jann Kelvindir to return to the position of city lord, so that everyone will be satisfied and happy?"

"You misunderstood," Thales smiled, "That's not what I suspected, or in other words, it's not just this."

"Your Highness?"

Thales paused for a moment.

"What I doubt is, Feder, do you really believe from the bottom of your heart that 'Zhan is the culprit', or..."

His eyes were sharp:

"For revenge, for power and even honor, even for the goal and motivation to support your own survival - you tell yourself, you must believe this?"

Federico frowned.

"Forgive me for being dull and unable to understand the true meaning of His Highness's words."

Thales leaned back and looked at the other person:

"My people told me after investigation that before the Year of Blood, there was a typhoid plague in the kingdom, and the Emerald City was no exception. The young James was weak and almost died, so the Duke of Leinster sent him to the East.

Lu, it’s called traveling to study, but it’s actually about seeking medical advice.”

The prince said softly:

"At the same time, you, Federico Cavendier, were raised as the second heir of the Iris family in the event of an unfortunate incident?"

Federico looked up sharply!

"Then if Zhan unfortunately died early, the Duke's position would be yours, right?" Thales said maliciously, "Or, if he dies now, it's still too late?"

Federico was no longer calm and polite, but stared at Thales coldly.

But Thales still pursued and fought fiercely.

"Tell me, Fede, when you dreamed back at midnight, you remembered that the Duke of South Bank was once so close to you, but in the end he passed you by." He sighed, "Have you ever felt a little bit...unwilling?"

There was silence between the two again, but this time, the temperature in the room was even lower.

"Your Highness actually doesn't like me very much, right?" After a while, Federico said quietly.

"like?"

"I thought His Highness originally wanted to explore the truth and correct the errors," Federico looked at Thales, "but I never thought that, like Zhan, you also just want to use power to weave the 'truth'."

Thales' expression turned cold.

"You have been away from home for many years, Feder, but when you came back, you brought six murders and took away six lives, not counting the casualties and losses affected by this, and the countless lives ruined by this."

Federico's eyes froze.

Thales picked up the tea cup with cold eyes:

"Just to take Zhan En's bait, lure him into hiding his eyes from others, and force him into a cocoon?"

"Those people," Federico said not to be outdone, "are the businessmen who provide illegal money, the middlemen who pay to hire murderers, the killers who take money to kill, the security officers who take human lives and forge evidence, and even the jailers who caused my father's inexplicable 'suicide' death.

They all deserved their crimes, and they deserved this fate, but they deserved the punishment."

"It's not your turn to decide," Thales said bluntly. "Besides, the arbitration and investigation have not been completed, and the truth is still unknown."

"It should be noted that Zhan En has been ruling the Emerald City for many years and has already established an impeccable hand. I am also the son of a sinner, and it is difficult to convince the public. If I don't use extraordinary measures to make him suspicious and disorderly, then I can't even stand here to talk to you.

There will be no chance of reopening the old case."

"Then you got your wish," Thales sneered. "You know, people outside now call you 'Scarlet Iris', call Zhan En 'Black Hand', and call this family dispute 'Red and Black'

?"

Federico was stunned upon hearing this.

"I have to say, I don't really like this nickname at first," he narrowed his eyes, "but when I think about it, my cousin might not like him even more..."

Federico felt happy when he thought of Zhan's expression and the fact that he would never dare to wear his favorite black gloves again.

Thales smiled coldly.

"That means, Feder, you are the one who resorts to extraordinary means out of necessity, seeking the straight and the straight, and using 'power' to weave the 'truth' you want."

Federico frowned.

"Tell me, Fede, if you have the opportunity to become the Lord of Emerald City and the Duke of South Bank," Thales put down his empty tea cup with sharp eyes, "then what price are you willing to pay?"

The two looked at each other quietly.

But after a while, Federico's frown slowly relaxed.

"Your Highness must have just met my cousin."

Thales' eyes moved.

"Because you are in a bad mood," Federico's expression returned to calm, "and I think that at this moment, there is no one else in the Emerald City who can make you feel bad."

"You are very observant."

"Please forgive me." Sensing the displeasure in the prince's words, Federico bowed slightly, "When a person wanders in a foreign land and has been under the care of others for a long time, he gradually learns to observe words and emotions."

Wandering in a foreign land, staying under the shelter of others, observing people's words and expressions.

Thales chewed on these words.

What kind of person is this?

In the Secret of the Kingdom, what kind of role does it regard him as?

Although he had fought against this man several times since he entered the Emerald City, Tails didn't understand him at all - he didn't understand his past, his character, and his intentions.

I only know that he is...

Kevin Deere.

Just listen to Federico continue to speak calmly:

"And I guess this is the reason why you came here to see me - my cousin refuses to accept the status quo and uses his unfair advantage of ruling for many years to roguely tie himself to the Emerald City, forcing you to surrender?"

"You all stay at home, but you know a lot about things outside." Thales sneered.

"Your Highness has misunderstood. I don't have such prophetic powers, and I don't have Zhan's ability to penetrate everyone." Federico's eyes were dazed, "I just... know him too well."

"oh?"

Federico nodded and looked into the void:

"When I was a kid, he and I were playing with the young Sheilai. Zhan accidentally accidentally broke the antique vase left by the 'Witch Queen' - it is said that the mysterious inscription on it is related to the fate of the family and is extremely important.

So Uncle Leinster takes it very seriously."

Thales' expression changed.

He seemed to have heard this story from Heeley?

"When he was questioned, Zhan remained silent for a long time, and finally stood up and admitted his fault. But before that, what he did was pretentious, but it created an atmosphere for everyone: the 'Lafist Bottle' is not him

What breaks is that as the son of a duke, he must stand up at this moment, take the blame for others, bear the responsibility for his brothers and sisters, and shield him from the wind and rain."

Federico sneered, disapproving.
To be continued...