northernbook Chapter 582 What an unlucky guy
Chapter 582 What an unlucky guy
“My dear Solindis, I cannot have dinner with you tonight.”
With a flick of the wrist, the pen fell to the ground.
Rael seemed to think the writing was too monotonous, so he added a few more strokes.
"Mr. Dyne invited me to his house tonight to discuss my promotion..."
He crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the wastebasket.
Tonight is the day to rescue Viserfenir, and Raelier wants to leave a note for Solindis so that she won't worry.
But by this time, Rael already knew that his fiancée was secretly investigating him.
"Black King, what exactly do you want from me!" His chest heaved, as if he had a bellyful of anger with nowhere to vent it.
Rael didn't want to see his fiancée gradually find out the truth.
In comparison, the truth is often the cruelest...
“I became the knife that helped the empire eliminate the previous dynasty, but this sharp blade has already quietly approached me and Solindis.”
Rael looked at the wastebasket, then burned it.
Finally, he wrote a short passage on a new piece of paper.
Wait for me in Solindis...
Wait until I've sorted everything out! Then we'll start over.
...
"Hanyu, do you mean that Rael will leave a cryptic note for his fiancée?"
Nefer crossed her fair legs and looked at Han Yu with a thoughtful expression.
“That’s right. The probability is very high. Imagine if Yakoda suddenly submitted a resignation letter for you, with ambiguous words written on it, wouldn’t you become suspicious?” Han Yu gave an example.
Nefer simply smiled faintly.
"No." His eyes seemed to say, "If Yakoda submits her resignation, it's most likely because it's required for the mission."
Han Yu sighed, completely speechless at the words of the owner of the Secrets House.
Seeing Han Yu's discomfiture, Fu Ningna suppressed a laugh.
"Okay, okay, I'll use a different assumption next time."
"Nefell, you need to keep a close eye on Solindis's movements tonight." Han Yu and the others discussed their plans for the night; tonight was crucial to their escape from this place!
“There is a research institute in the Kanria Palace called the Deep Secret Institute.”
Speaking of the Deep Secret Institute, Nefer nodded slightly. "I've investigated that place. It's said to be a research site for lunar fragments and that unknown energy. From what I understand, it should be similar to the Nordcalai Moon Moment Force."
"It seems you should know the location as well. Don't let Solindis leap into that position."
...
Canria Palace.
Everything seemed normal as usual, but the oppressive atmosphere foreshadowed something unusual about today.
The ministers entered the hall in small groups, and the guards merely glanced at them. Of course, there were also routine checks.
"These guards are too rude. I am an earl, after all." The man in the luxurious clothes snorted coldly, tightening his clothes. He also wore various rings on his fingers, which clearly indicated that he was of extraordinary status.
“Count Yar, stop complaining,” a man with a deep voice said.
Count Yar glanced at the newcomer and immediately lowered his stance.
"Marquis Ed".
Marquis is a second-class noble in Kanria, a powerful figure who governs a region. Although the difference between count and marquis may seem to be only one rank, their levels are incomparable.
The count was at best a servant under the Black King. How could a servant compare to a true nobleman?
“Brother, you’ve probably been to the capital for too long. These are all members of His Majesty’s family.” Marquis Ed patted the former on the shoulder.
Upon hearing this, the count broke out in a cold sweat!
If this were Earth, these people would all be noble scions dressed in royal robes. Even though the Earl is an unapproachable figure in the eyes of outsiders, he is no match for these young men, who are of legitimate royal blood.
His backer is at least a marquis!
"Salute!" The guard holding the ceremonial sword drew it and placed it in front of his chest, looking at the newcomer with an admiring gaze.
Marquis Ed and Earl Arle looked behind them upon hearing this.
The newcomer was wearing a black trench coat and a standard guard captain's uniform adorned with medals; it was none other than Han Yu.
Today, the Black King summoned all the nobles back, saying there were important matters to discuss.
"This person looks unfamiliar?" Count Yar scratched his head, looking surprised.
They were all prominent figures, so why did he receive such respect from the palace guards?
Count Arles exclaimed, "Am I not human? Am I even human?!"
As Earl Yar, who was stationed in a relatively remote area, he basically ignored the affairs of the court. He was already quite satisfied with his official rank and was known as "laid-back".
But when he truly realized he was being treated differently, Yar actually felt a bit awkward, and in short, he felt uncomfortable!
"Look at that kid, so arrogant! He's not even thirty. I wasn't like him when I was young..."
Han Yu did not respond to the guards, but walked slowly with a blank expression.
Along the corridor, several noblewomen greeted the newcomer. It was one thing that Han Yu was as handsome as the readers, but what was even more infuriating was that he appeared to hold a high position.
Yar was puzzled. Was there really someone so young who was respected by the guards?
Looking at the entire history of the Black Sun Dynasty, there doesn't seem to be such a person. If there is, he would have been a highly respected old man long ago!
"Lord Ed, who is this guy?" Yar asked.
“He’s neither a duke nor a nobleman, he’s just… …Eh!” Before Ed could finish speaking, he saw this guy head straight for Han Yu.
Good heavens! A commoner dares to act so arrogantly?
Could it be that he secretly gave these young masters and guards some benefits in private just to show off? It's all just for the sake of making a good impression today.
Before Marquis Ed could finish speaking, upon hearing that this guy was neither a nobleman nor someone of high status, Yar felt that he had to teach him a lesson today: that a higher rank could crush a lower one.
In Kanria, once someone is granted a title or position, they are considered a noble. Even if an ordinary person achieves great merit, they will ultimately remain a commoner.
"Hey kid, what's your name?" Yar blocked Han Yu's path.
Seeing that the guards nearby didn't stop him and even took a few steps back, he became even more convinced that this kid was just showing off! See, nobody's doing anything about it.
If he were some important person, wouldn't those guards have tried to stop him?
In reality, the royal guards were all silently mourning for Yar, taking a few steps back in the hope that their blood wouldn't splatter on them.
Who is Han Yu? He's the Blood Hand of the Black King. Of all people to mess with, why did you have to provoke this living Yama?
Yar raised his head to look at the other person, not for any other reason than the huge height difference; this count was only about 1.5 meters tall.
"Squat down and talk to me, Earl..."
Before he could utter a single word, he realized that the guy in the black trench coat had actually stepped over his head.
Yar's head fell to the ground; this was the last thing he saw in the world.
Strangely, no one gasped, nor did anyone shout that the Count had been assassinated and the entire area had been sealed off. People simply sighed, thinking the man was truly unlucky...