Chapter 19: Third Episode: Chapter 1 (2/2)
”Ah! It’s you, First Lieutenant. This chap is very suspicious! Would you like to question him?”
”Kairi! You are the subordinate that I rely on the most! But damn it! You are evidently still unclear about the situation. The person we are trying to capture is a criminal who is threatening the safety of the Empire, and not... not a farmer who does not even recognize letters!”
”Yes, Chief. Would you like me to release him?”
”For goodness sake, Kairi. Otherwise, what else do you plan to do? Arrest him? To arrest him with the criminal charge of transporting tangerines on Titan’s roads?”
The First Lieutenant’s words amused the nearby soldiers. Everyone started to make fun of Kairi, but Kairi was not distressed over being mocked by his own co-workers. He placed his saddle equipment on an unfortunate man’s horse. Before he left, he did not forget to give the horse that had gotten him scolded a whip. ”Hey! You brat! Next time remember to transport some illegal goods. Don’t tell me you aren’t worried about being bloated to death by the tangerines! You damned pig!”
The person driving the cart spit quietly. The Ministry of Justice’s master soldiers cannot be reasoned with. He could only blame himself for being unlucky. However, the weird thing was that he did not tidy up the cart, which was in a mess, but hurried in the direction of Dulin while still under the cover of darkness.
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”Your Imperial Highness Prince, take a look over here.”
”My respected Finance Minister, although I have no idea about landscaping, I can still appreciate the uniqueness of your garden.”
”Hehe! Thank you for your praise.” The big fatty, Godzilla was a little puzzled. He quite believed that what he had said just now would have made the 15-year-old little chap feel anxious, but he had obviously miscalculated. This little prince was a true expert. When he was interacting with people, he never made a single mistake.
”Okay, okay. I believe that you may be interested to know that the people from the Ministry of Justice had been sent outside the city to the countryside to search.”
Oscar was relieved. He did not have much patience left. ”Oh, what are they searching for?”
”Hehe, the search operation was launched suddenly. Although my old friend in the Ministry of Justice strictly instructed his subordinates to keep it confidential, but do you know, Your Imperial Highness? This is Dulin, and there is nothing that cannot be looked up. They are on a manhunt, for a person who escaped from Damorga prison.”
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”Little young miss! May I have the honor of this dance?”
Sasha extended her hand to the brave young noble. She saw that the young guy’s eyes were wild with joy.
There was no specific area allocated as the dance floor in the hall. If you liked, you could embrace your dance partner and waltz through the salon, as long as you did not disturb the others, no one would blame you.
The young lad had successfully invited ”Andrew’s Narcissus Corolla” for a dance. This was something worth being proud of in the entire ball. As a matter of fact, the nobles were very prudent in terms of matters like inviting one to dance. This was because in ballroom dancing, there were a lot of intimate movements involved. This would affect to a certain degree, the whole dance’s form and motion. Little Miss Sasha E. Nedgabel Andrew was an expert in dancing, but her true area of expertise was in selecting her dance partner. She had already made up her mind. Tonight she was to only dance one dance. Although it would leave many elite youths with overwhelming regret, but to her current partner who was embracing her and lost in the music, it was undoubtedly an extraordinary honor.
This youth’s noble surname was Artermisrae, and the relationship between the Artemisrae family and Andrew’s house had been maintained for several decades. The many weapons and ammunition of the Andrew family were assembled from various regions of the Empire through the Artermisrae family.
Both the youngsters were exceptionally outstanding. Their dancing was skilled and elegant. Their lighthearted manner was as if two fishes were swimming together in tropical water.
Little miss Sasha E. Nedgabel Andrew did not place her whole attention on the dance. She looked as if she was really focused on dancing and chatting, but what you should be paying attention to, were her eyes. Her eyes had already searched many times. Her brother did not appear again after he left the hall.
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Although O’Neil Andrew Morisette was not flustered by the sudden event, but his current circumstances were indeed nothing much. The Finance Minister had a somewhat mocking expression, waiting for him by the side to see him make a fool of himself. And aside from being able to verify that there was confusion in Damorga, he did not understand anything else.
”Ola! So, it’s like this eh? Why did you tell me these things? You should know, I do not wish to bring up anything related to Damorga.”
”Then I can only apologize for my presumptions. However, Your Imperial Highness Prince, I think that I should warn you to take some preventive measures, as to my understanding, not all the important people in Dulin welcome you.”
”Thank you for your warning. I suddenly have the mood to chat with you now, you know? My beloved Finance Minister, despite you having a hired army in the Croude Province, but in the Eastern lands, there is a proverb that summarizes it very clearly – The distant waters cannot quench one’s thirst. You will never know what kind of danger awaits you, so at this time, you can only depend on the strength on hand, relatives, friends, allies. You are my ally. I will engrave your kindness towards me in my heart. Similarly, when you need help, I will lend a helping hand without the slightest hesitation.”
”Hahahaha! My respected Imperial Highness Prince, you are indeed a shrewd young man. Don’t worry, I do not have any intention to blackmail you. I am only warning you as a friend. I have received your promise, but it seems that now, you might be busy for some time.”
”Hehe! Yes! The guy that escaped from Damorga will naturally not be easy to handle, but I think ought not to have anything much to do with me. However, for the people that you said had infiltrated Dulin, let me make it clear again; they have purposes of a different matter, a very interesting matter. If you are curious, I could find an opportunity to allow you to be a part of it.”
”Oh! So this is an invitation?”
”Yes! Respected Marquis Godzilla, this is an official invite. If this matter had your involvement, it would definitely be more interesting.”
Oscar knew that this big stout man was lightly calculating him. Now he had become the side that required help. The big fatty could adopt a manner of having the upper hand when talking to him. However, the little fatty’s mind and calculations did not fall short to others. When the big fatty realized it, he was already unable to withdraw himself. Oscar saw that the big fatty who was somewhat pleased with himself just now, express a disdainful smile. If he were the Emperor of Titan, he would have this man, who was corrupted and abused the law, to experience torture and then left to die slowly.
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”Have you found him?” First Lieutenant Domikai rushed towards the soldiers under him, waving his horsewhip.
”I’m sorry chief, it was those country folks from the Fourteenth Criminal Investigation Team who found him.”
”Ahh... Really? It seems like those country folks are more useful in places such as this.”
”Domikai, you big-mouthed rascal. Who are you calling country folks?”
Both the investigation teams met in the middle of the road. The person leading the other group was the head of the Fourteenth Criminal Investigation Team. He was extremely unpleased with Domikai’s ridicule.
”Hey! You! Show a little of the Knight’s spirit will you? Too much cold sarcasm can also cause you to catch a cold. Your mates need help, come quickly!”
In his heart, Domikai had already roughly guessed that those in the Fourteenth squadron must have ran into some trouble, otherwise, they would not have stupidly allowed him to have an opportunity to share their glory. He led his troops to forge ahead. Through the light of the kerosene lamp, he saw the criminal that they were after. Domikai’s pulse quickened, it was indeed quite some trouble. The guy’s body was covered all over in cuts and bruises, and it seemed as if the God of Light might call him anytime.
”No hope?” First Lieutenant Domikai did not want such a huge glory to be snatched away by the God of Light.
”Aside from your foul mouth, is there nothing else that you are good at? Come and help, bandage him up or apply some powder to stop the bleeding or something.”
”Okay! Okay! I know! Don’t worry, he will not die before we arrive in the department!”
”How would you know?”
”Both my parents are doctors.”
”But what has that got to do with you?”
”For goodness sake! Why are you so troublesome? Let me deal with him for a while and we can be on our way. As long as he does not die in our hands, then everything will be fine!”
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As O’Neil Andrew Morisette sat on his carriage, the ruffians and rogues of the whole Dulin city set out. They were spread out in every corner. They watched every person who might cause trouble. Of course, the Ministry of Justice’s building was also one the key points of their watch. It was obviously different from before there as two men were posted at the gates and the investigation officials who usually got off work earlier were still bustling in and out of the building non-stop.
The hour was already close to ten in the evening. Dulin was starting to fall quiet. However, His Imperial Highness the Prince’s mind was agitated for no reason. The youth felt that he might be infringed upon, but he did not know the reason why. As long as Domingo was overseeing Damorga prison, then no huge disorder would arise. Could it be that one of the big shots that refused to be left alone had committed an offense? The little prince let out a sigh. This presumption may very well be possible. Those chaps were nothing good. The imprisoned years absolutely couldn’t smooth out their edges. And now, he had taught these previous big shot criminals to collaborate in committing a crime. In that case... It may be better not to think about these things!
Sasha E. Nedgabel Andrew sat beside her brother. Her silence did not mean that she did not know how to reflect. At one time, she had complained to her brother because when he ran into certain problems, he would obviously avoid her. However, when she secretly flipped through her brother’s memoir diary, she decided to never again ask about things that he did not wish to tell her.
”Sasha, have you heard me mention about little Brooklyn?”
”No, brother. Is she a girl?”
”Yes! A pure and adorable girl.”
”Oh? Really? What about her?”
”She died!”
”How did she die?”
”She was split into half by a person with a machete. In the end, she was cut up into meat paste and thrown to starving wild dogs.”
The little young miss’ face became white. It was difficult for her to imagine such a gruesome scene. ”Who... Who did it? Good gracious! The God of Light will not forgive him!”
”It was me.”
Sasha stared at her brother with wide eyes. She did not understand why her brother could say these things so calmly.
”She betrayed me, she sold me out to the wild dogs, so she had to die. I have no regrets; I have never regretted my decision at that time. This is how the world is, Sasha, my beloved. When you realize that even the corner of the sheeps’ mouths has bloodstains, then you will remain quite vigilant even when you’re dealing with ants.”