The Original Vampire

"So, it was the dwarves who assassinated Earl Uman last night?"

Joyce's childish voice echoed in the Chamber of Lion's Roar Castle.

The Knight Chester, the captain of the guard of the Saint Hilde family, replied respectfully, "Young master, there was indeed a dwarf warrior who fought with me last night, but...it shouldn't be the corpse in front of me."

"why?"

In the face of Joyce's slightly stupid question, Chester Knight had to explain patiently:

"Master, if you can fight against me without defeat, the opponent is at least a fifth-order warrior, and how could a fifth-order warrior be crushed to death by a collapsed warehouse?"

"Oh..." Joyce nodded, then a flash of inspiration, and asked again, "What about the fourth order?"

"Probably not."

Hearing this answer, Joyce's eyes lit up, as if he had discovered something remarkable, and hurriedly showed off:

"So, as a fourth-order knight, Thomas shouldn't have been killed by the collapsed church ceiling? He died in the confession room before that, right?"

"Cough cough...it's possible..." Chester Knight was suddenly embarrassed.

For a while, he didn't know whether to praise Master Joyce for being smart or calling him stupid.

In desperation, he had no choice but to use his eyes to signal to the Delinden housekeeper, probably saying, don't let me wipe your ass for the conspiracy you made yourself...

"Then we should examine Thomas Knight's body to see what the cause of his death is!" The clever Joyce shouted.

Butler Delinden sighed, unable to remain silent any longer, but just as he was about to open his mouth to explain, he saw a tall figure walk in from the door.

Then, Archbishop Adjani's lazy and charming voice sounded:

"Master Joyce, Knight Thomas was indeed killed by smashing to death. A huge boulder with an angular edge just fell on his head, which caused such misfortune."

"Sister Adjani!" Joyce jumped out of his seat immediately, and stepped forward to grab Adjani's hand affectionately.

Seeing this scene, the Chester Knight immediately frowned.

In fact, the chief guard of the Saint Hilde family has a clear view of the current power struggle in Lion's Roar Castle, but he has no preference. Whether it is Joyce or Vera inheriting the throne, he will No comments.

But now, looking at Joyce who was beside Adjani with a flattering face, Knight Chester felt a sense of disgust from the bottom of his heart——

How can the Duke of the North be a person who is wagging his head and tail in front of the church?

At this time, Joyce was really like a puppy in front of Adjani to please his master. He had suspected that Thomas Knight's death was strange, but after Adjani's casual explanation, he completely believed the other party. It was killed by a collapsed church ceiling.

As for how the church ceiling suddenly collapsed, well, of course, it was caused by lightning strikes.

With such an easy pass, the Chester Knight, who has always been neutral, was a little speechless.

However, when he saw the head of Earl Uman, he sneered in his heart - the person on Vera's side is not a simple character, and then there is a good show to watch.

"Master Joyce, the top priority is to reappoint a commander of the city defense army. In addition, the army of the Uman family also needs a new commander.

This will not lead to confusion. "

Of course, Joyce would not refuse Adjani's suggestion, and nodded again and again: "Okay! Do you have any suggestions for the commander of the Winter City Defense Force, Archbishop?"

Adjani smiled lightly, shook her head and said, "The world belongs to the lord, and the faith belongs to the gods. Master Joyce, the appointment of the commander of the Winter City Defense Force cannot be decided by me."

Well, let's face it.

Chester Knight secretly slandered.

However, he also knew that Adjani just pretended to refuse. The real candidate must have been discussed long ago. Do you really expect Joyce, a ten-year-old child, to decide?

Sure enough, Joyce couldn't make up his mind at all, so he turned to Butler Delinden and asked, "Delinden, who do you think is more suitable?"

The old butler smiled reservedly and suggested: "Master, I think Knight Louis is good. He is the deputy commander of the Golden Lions. He has experience in commanding troops, and he is brave in combat. He is also loyal to the Saint Hilde family. He will definitely become a leader. A qualified city defense commander."

Joyce didn't think about it, and nodded immediately: "Okay, then let Knight Louis take over the city defense army."

Knight Louis on the side immediately came out, knelt down on one knee in front of Joyce, and said loudly:

"Thank you Master Joyce for your trust!"

Immediately, the housekeeper Delinden drafted an appointment letter and handed it over to Joyce.

Joyce signed the name with great interest, as if he had really become the Duke of the North at this moment.

This feeling of being able to dominate the fate of others with his words and deeds made Joyce feel a strange emotion in his heart. He might not understand what it was called, but he was irresistibly addicted to it.

Joyce suddenly understood why his father was busy all day, but he never complained, and even enjoyed it. He used to be glad that he was not his father's eldest son, and he didn't have to worry about working hard for these cumbersome government affairs in the future.

But now, he can finally understand his father's happiness.

Handing over the signed letter of appointment to Knight Louis, Joyce looked around for a week with his head held high, enjoying the feeling of being the focus of everyone's attention.

In particular, Archbishop Adjani's gaze was as cold as water, but it contained a surging charm. Joyce's possessiveness could no longer be restrained. …

"Master? Master?"

"Hmm, what's up?"

Joyce was awakened by the housekeeper's call, and quickly took back his greedy gaze from Adjani with a guilty conscience.

But the boy's admiration has long been seen by everyone present, some people are happy to see it succeed, and some people frown.

"Count Uman was unfortunately murdered. We must catch the murderer as soon as possible. Of course, more importantly, we must appease the soldiers of the Uman family in the city." Butler Delinden suggested again.

"The Uman family..." Joyce pondered for a moment, then swept around the council room, and wondered, "Why didn't you see Viscount Valla?"

The housekeeper Delinden immediately explained: "I have just sent someone to inform the Viscount Valla of the death of the count, and also asked the viscount to come to the council room to discuss, but I don't know why it hasn't appeared yet."

"Is it hurt and can't come?" Joyce asked.

The Chester knight replied: "Master, Viscount Valla was indeed injured in the attack last night, but in my opinion, his injury is not serious."

"Then send someone to urge again!" Joyce's face began to show impatience, as if he felt that his prestige was being challenged.

"Yes!" Steward Delinden responded immediately, and immediately sent someone to inform Viscount Valla.

Joyce said again: "What about the murderer who killed Earl Uman? Knight Chester, you just said that the dwarf body found with Earl Uman's head was not the murderer?"

"It shouldn't be." The Chester Knight explained patiently, "As I said just now, I was fighting against a fifth-order dwarf warrior, and he could not have been killed by a collapsed warehouse anyway. The dwarf's corpse should be just a scapegoat.

Also, we only found the head of Count Uman, but the rest of the body was missing. I guess it was taken by the real killer. "

"Why did the murderer take Earl Uman's body and leave only one head?" Joyce asked curiously.

"I guess, maybe it's trying to hide something."

"Hiding what?" Joyce had a stance that he would not give up if he didn't ask the question.

Chester Knight suddenly felt a headache.

In his opinion, Joyce was a typical child with a psychotic episode, constantly asking about irrelevant things, but turning a blind eye to the really important things.

Fortunately, Archbishop Adjani spoke and brought the topic back to the right track: "Master Joyce, the reason why the murderer took Earl Uman's body is not the key. What we should pay more attention to is who planned to target Earl Uman. assassination?"

Joyce nodded again and again: "What do you think, Archbishop?"

Adjani looked at the Chester Knight and asked: "Chester Knight, you said that there were three assassins last night, a huge man in blue armor, a small man in red armor, and a man with a huge Winged monster?"

"Yes."

Adjani's eyes flashed, and she suddenly smiled: "It's hard to guess the identities of the two armored men, but it's not the first time that the man with wings has appeared."

"Really?" Joyce asked curiously, "Can people really grow wings?"

Seeing that Joyce's focus was skewed again, Adjani smiled lightly and brought the topic back again:

"I don't know about this either. However, I know that in the coup that took place in Silvermoon City last year, there was also a 'winged knight'. It is said to be a knight with huge wings. It should be the same person in Lion's Roar Castle."

"Winged Knight?" Joyce's eyes flashed with yearning light, and he asked anxiously, "Do you know his true identity, Archbishop?"

Archbishop Adjani did not speak, but turned to look at the door of the council hall.

There, a heroic figure just appeared.

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