C45 (2/2)

The nearby streets were completely empty. This was because the northern side of Saint Laner Capital was where the Imperial Palace was located, and aristocratic families like Streak were also located in the north. The reason they couldn't see the Imperial Palace was because the Saint Laner Capital was far too vast, and the area of only the northern side was several times larger than that of Sag City.

As they were about to approach the family, griffins were not allowed to fly in the sky, so they landed at the closest place. After that, they had to ride a carriage, or else they would have to walk for another half a day.

The Regiment Commander Locke sat in the same carriage as them, so Ge Yan did not dare to speak to Rex.

Just as they were about to arrive, Regiment Commander Locke suddenly said, ”After meeting Duke, remember not to speak carelessly.”

Ge Yan was stunned, facing the warning from Regiment Commander Locke, with a hint of sharpness, and a threatening tone, he suddenly understood, it seemed that this Regiment Commander Locke had not given up yet.

He did not respond, nor did Rex, as if she did not hear his words.

A trace of anger flashed past Regiment Commander Locke's eyes. He wanted to say something, but seemed to have some scruples. In the end, his face darkened and he did not speak any further, until the carriage stopped.

They arrived at their destination.

The news of their return had already reached Duke's ears. Standing at the door, Duke's followers had arrogant expressions, as if they did not put them in their eyes. They indifferently swept over them, and only brought them in after asking about their identities.

Once they entered, they would ride on the carriage, and after a while, they would stop. A follower brought them to a courtyard, told them to wait outside, and then went in to inform them that the Duke did not make them wait too long, as it concerned their son's matters, how could they not pay attention to it? Very soon, a follower came out to tell them that the Duke had allowed them to enter.

The three of them followed their follower to Duke's study.

Ge Yan finally saw the Duke of a king and prince whose statuses were only inferior to the Atherenka Empire. The figure of this Duke was extremely tall and mighty, and the imposing aura he gave off was enough to make the person standing in front of him lower his head in an instant.

”Reporting to Patriarch, the person has been brought.” The servant said respectfully.

The Duke waved for him to get down, and waited until his followers left before looking at Regiment Commander Locke. The dark and gloomy anger that shrouded his eyes made Locke feel pressured, and he kneeled down on the ground.

”Locke has disappointed your expectations. Please punish me.”

His attitude was very good, causing Ge Yan, who thought that he knew how to scheme and target them, to be surprised for a moment.

Duke suddenly threw the book on the table at Regiment Commander Locke heavily, he did not conceal his anger, and turned around angrily: Locke, what I said to you when I first handed Carlos over to you, I told you to definitely protect his safety, how did you do it, to actually let him die such a miserable death in Tasha Forest, in vain did I trust you so much, you have disappointed me too much.

”When Duke wishes to punish Locke, Locke has nothing to say. This matter was indeed a dereliction of duty on my part, but there are some things that I must say.” Locke looked up at Christopher, his resolute expression and his upright back extremely magnanimous.

Duke's expression was unfathomable, the anger on his face had almost disappeared, as if the scene that happened just now was just an illusion, he said, ”Seeing as you were doing your best in the past, I will give you a chance to explain.”

Regiment Commander Locke did not immediately say it. He hinted at Ge Yan and Rex to glance at each other.

The duke tells them to wait outside, and the two of them close the door for a whispered conversation.

Ge Yan followed Rex out of the study room, and the two of them stood in the hallway. Since they were only separated by a wall, he didn't dare ask Rex as he was afraid of being overheard.

Regiment Commander Locke had already changed from kneeling to standing, his face no longer had the fear from before as he looked at them complacently.

This scene made Ge Yan's heart sink, the little bitch Regiment Commander Locke must have said something that was not good for them, thinking of the trust Duke had for him, there seemed to be no need to guess who he would believe.