Chapter 263 Desperate?
"What do you mean by 'the next step'?"
Emperor Clairvaux put down the file in his hand and took a deep look at Futaba: "Conviction? Or trial? "
"No, my dear Majesty." Futaba smiled, her eyes narrowed into a pair of beautiful crescent moons behind her glasses: "We cannot give someone who has inherited the glorious surname so hastily. The Grand Duke, a lord who governs one-ninth of Violet's territory, cannot be convicted even with such clear evidence. This is very clear to everyone here, and I am also very clear~"
gram Levo nodded slightly: "Go on, Miss Futaba, but please don't beat around the bush. I think everyone has fully appreciated your intelligence. Now, everyone in this cabin only needs a clear explanation." Ideas or ideas, if you don’t want us to do it for you”
"Okay, okay, tell me what you have to say, right? No problem." Futaba nodded briskly, but after just putting away his playful smile, he sighed exaggeratedly: "I thought you were quite funny. Where is the person, His Majesty the Emperor?"
Clever smiled slightly: "I am indeed, but you gave me a theme that is not interesting at all, so don't waste any more time. "
"Okay, then it's better to be respectful than to obey." Futaba shrugged, then sat back calmly next to Emmeline, suppressed the last trace of his smile, and said solemnly: "Everyone can do it. There is no need to look at these evidences anymore, it would be a waste of time to study further.”
Under the instruction of Emperor Clairvaux, everyone put down the files in their hands and gathered around the wooden table in the center of the room again. As soon as I sat down, I waited for someone to speak.
“To be clear in advance, I don’t want to be the tempo leader of this meeting, but as His Majesty the Emperor just said, you should need an idea now. Well, if you don’t mind, please allow me to put these in advance. Put away the precious relics." Futaba smiled gracefully, then snapped his fingers, and a few wisps of breeze blew across the table without warning, blowing the scattered files together, and then turned into another. A small, harmless tornado stacked them together, just like what everyone saw when they entered the house.
Grand Duke Fernand and Grand Duke Crystal Wolf exclaimed at the same time, and then asked in unison: "Are you really a junior mage?"
"Yes." Futaba nodded shyly, and then continued He emphasized: "The most awesome junior mage."
Archduke Fernan laughed dryly and stopped talking.
Crystal Wolf Archduke Emmeline couldn't help but sigh: "My miraculous ability to control demons is simply better than mine..."
"Amy, you... There is no comparison between a half-hearted magic swordsman and others." Grand Duke Baroka shook his head and interrupted him, and then said seriously: "Your Majesty wants Ms. Futaba to get to the point as soon as possible, so please be calm."
Grand Duke Crystal Wolf looked slightly red and nodded, then immediately stopped talking.
After all, Futaba is only a junior mage no matter what. What is a junior mage like, what a genius, what a cowboy, etc., compared with the topic of whether a grand duke is suspected of being a 'slave trader' It is simply not worth mentioning, and everyone present is much stronger than Futaba in terms of hard strength. Even Emperor Clerval and Grand Duke Dantès, who are the weakest in personal strength, have the qualities of mid-level professionals. Strength, it is precisely because of this that when Futaba used low-level magic in the Purple Nine Hall, no mirror guard stepped forward to stop it, because anyone with a discerning eye knows that this little girl is definitely not the opponent of anyone here, let alone Everyone here has a few self-protection items at the bottom of the box.
Even if they are currently quite 'approachable' to Futaba, and they can even be criticized by her for a few words, these people are the overlords of one party and the best among the best. Anyone with a brain can imagine the profound background.
"Okay, let's get down to business." Futaba snapped her fingers lightly and raised her chin at the pile of files on the table: "First of all, everyone has confirmed what I brought. The evidence is there, and their authenticity is obviously very high, so high that even the Grand Duke of Marshall himself cannot completely deny it. Am I right?”
Grand Duke Crystal Wolf, Grand Duke Baroka, Deng Grand Duke Tis and Grand Duke Fernand nodded slightly.
Buffy Marshall frowned: "I just don't dare to say it because I don't know anything about it, but it's nonsense like there is a slave catching group stronghold in Mercury City..."
"I know, I know, so I just said that you can't 'completely' deny it, instead of agreeing with it all. Also, since I'm talking seriously, please don't interrupt me casually. After all, I represent the Duke of Fire Claw. Even if I'm not a noble, at least I have it until now. The same as you, or even more than your right to speak." Futaba interrupted Marshall impatiently, then took out half a bottle of mana potion that smelled of wine and took a sip: "So everyone can. It is understood that my accusation is reasonable and well-founded, which is a good thing. However, unfortunately, we are still unable to convict the Archduke of Marshall."
Archduke Simon looked at her critically: "So?"
"That's why I suggest that everyone put down the evidence, stop wasting time, and proceed directly to the next stage. His Majesty the Emperor obviously thinks so too." Futaba said to Archduke Simon with a reddish face. Blinking, he took another sip of the drink in his hand, which was either potion or wine, and said softly: "It's no longer a matter of public relations. I, Futaba, the senior advisor of the Archduke Rhinoceros and Bloodaxe of the Fire Claw, hereby suggest that we set up an investigation immediately. The delegation will go to the Marshall Territory to verify the 'evidence' in front of you. I will prepare the copy within three hours. This time can be used to screen the members of the investigation team."
Grand Duke Hussein seems. After choking, he covered his neck and coughed twice: "Now... Uh-huh! Now?! Isn't it too urgent?"
"Is there any problem?" Futaba tilted his head curiously and put the crystal bottle in his hand back into his bag: "Do you think it would be more appropriate for us to convict the Archduke of Marshall directly without forming an investigation team? Or do you think it would be better for the investigation team to set off later? What's the benefit?"
Scorpius Hussein shook his head: "I just think it's too hasty."
"The soldiers are quick. My dear Grand Duke Hussein." Futaba showed an impeccable smile, stretched out his index finger and shook it slightly: "Believe me, you think buying cheap labor is not a high priority. I feel that the first stop of the investigation team should undoubtedly be Mercury City.”
Scorpius opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something, but was interrupted by Archduke Simon raising his hand.
The dark elf lord who was meticulous in all aspects glanced at Buffy Marshall and asked lightly: "What is your opinion? Buffy."
"I have no objection."
The Grand Duke of Marshall gave an answer that surprised most people present.
Futaba also seemed a little dazed. She frowned and asked hesitantly: "You have no objection?"
"Of course I have no objection." The Grand Duke of Marshall nodded with a smile and spread his hands. Said: "On the basis that we are all eager to find out the truth, I am even more eager to clarify my suspicions. As you said, soldiers are valuable and quick, well, that’s what it means.”
Emperor Clairvaux nodded slightly: “Okay, if that’s the case, then. Just follow what Miss Futaba said and form an investigation team immediately.”
[He has no objection to starting verification immediately, and has no intention of delaying time. In that case...]
"Wait a minute." Futaba suddenly said softly, and then asked Katsura very seriously. Emperor Levo asked: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I want to know about the people in the investigation team. How is the selection determined? "
Clever Bresne did not seem to be unhappy, and just replied calmly: "Under normal circumstances, it is organized by all the lords separately."
< br>At this moment, Futaba seemed to catch a hint of cunning in Buffy Marshall's eyes.
“Is this considered a normal situation now?”
she asked immediately and quickly.
Clever raised his eyebrows and did not answer Futaba's question. He just asked: "What do you mean?"
"I hope to exclude people from the Grand Duke of Marshall. After all, His current position is that of the 'defendant', well, the accused party, so for the sake of safety, I think Duke Buffy Marshall should not intervene in this investigation before the preliminary investigation is completed," Futaba said without thinking.
Grand Duke Dantès stroked his beard hesitantly: "This seems to be a bit against the rules, but this kind of thing... to be honest, this is the first time it has happened, and what Miss Futaba said is not unreasonable... …”
“No, it’s okay”
The Grand Duke of Marshall smiled again under Futaba's shocked gaze, and said word by word: "I agree."
Clever nodded happily: "Very good, in that case, this time The investigation team consists of Baroka, Crystal Wolf, Dantes, Simon, The six Grand Dukes Hussein and Fernand will each send two people. Just choose from the entourage that comes this time. The Violet Royal Family will also send two teams of guards and four officials to go to the Marshall Territory. The cost of the journey How about all the supplies and supplies are provided by the royal family?" Others immediately agreed.
Futaba stared hard at Marshall's smiling eyes, biting her silver teeth: "Very good, thank you for your hard work, I will prepare it within three hours. Let’s get a copy of these evidences.”
“Thank you.” Emperor Clairvaux nodded, then stood up first: “Well, everyone, let’s...”
"Sorry, Your Majesty."
Futaba stood up immediately, ignoring the slightly dissatisfied gaze of the other party, lowered his head and asked: "I have two final suggestions."
Emmeline behind her gently tugged on her sleeve.
Scorpius looked at her coldly: "You have to learn moderation, little girl. Even if you are a guest of Duke Fireclaw and a disciple of Master Tarasha, you still need to abide by the most basic courtesy and virtues. "
"Miss Futaba," Grand Duke Dantès sighed and whispered: "Scorpius is right, enough is enough..."
Grand Duke Baroka also patted Futaba on the shoulder: "The Grand Duke of Marshall has made enough concessions, Futaba."
Arch Duke Fernan just jumped down from the chair and said nothing.
"Perhaps..."
Grand Duke Simon shook his head slightly at everyone: "We can listen first and then decide whether to ignore Ms. Futaba's endless questions and requests. ."
The Grand Duke of Marshall smiled heartily: "I think it's okay."
Clairvaux's face that showed much vicissitudes of life did not show much expression. He just raised his eyes slightly: "Are they the last two?"
"Yes." Futaba seemed to have expected it. When he was in front of him, the emperor allowed himself to continue speaking, nodded vigorously, and then made his first suggestion: "First of all, I hope that your majesty will send someone to monitor the investigation team during the period before it returns. The actions of the Grand Duke of Marshall and all his entourage."
Clever raised his eyebrows: "Reason?"
"To eliminate the possibility of any information transmission, you must know that whether it is magic. Whether the master's union uses a small teleportation circle to send messages, uses a well-trained flying magic beast, or finds a hidden line or directly hires someone to rush to Ma Shao Regardless of whether they are leaders, their operational efficiency far exceeds that of the investigation team." Futaba turned his head and glanced at Buffy Marshall provocatively, and said in a deep voice: "We must guard against this situation. Of course, if the Archduke Marshall has a clear conscience and feels that. If you were just involved in a 'conspiracy', with your demeanor and magnanimity, you wouldn't refuse such caution at all, right? What's more, if you only verify the key evidence, would you? It actually doesn’t take long for the investigation team to come back and forth. You can just read a book and play with birds at your station~"
Several other nobles suddenly understood, and for a while they admired this little man. The girl is very thoughtful. After all, not everyone can detect this seemingly obvious loophole at the first time, and it only takes a few hours of hindsight to overturn the entire situation.
If the Archduke of Marshall really had a problem, then the investigation team might have failed for just a little while at night.
In any case, Grand Duke Crystal Wolf and Grand Duke Baroka, who are more inclined to Twin Leaves and Fire Claw, did not think of this. However, this oversight is not due to their mental retardation, it is just a matter of perspective...
To give a simple example, in some simple exams, it is difficult to catch the invigilators who are not sure whether the children will cheat. Those cheaters who have been planning for a long time, are fully prepared, carefully planned, and do everything possible. This is not because the invigilator has a lower IQ than the cheaters, but because those children who know very well that they will be ruined if they do not do well in the exam are simply trying their best. Under the circumstances of high mental stress, they will never let go of any possibility, and these possibilities are often difficult for us to think of.
As for those invigilators who hold the mentality of 'These bastards will definitely cheat, I (I) must let you go home on your knees today' and regard the children as class enemies, they often catch them accurately. , because they also don't let go of any possibility, they are the kind of crazy people who want to lift up girls' skirts to see if they have copied the answers on their laps.
Futaba, on the other hand, is obviously more frantic on this issue.
However...
"Yes." Grand Duke Marshall agreed very easily. He nodded happily and said: "No matter what, I have a clear conscience~"
Futaba Her eyes were about to pop out, her face was livid, and her face seemed to be filled with dense disbelief.
Emperor Clairvaux just nodded slightly, and then asked her: "What else?"
Futaba bit her lips tightly, her body trembling slightly: "Still... And...well...what else is there...I..."
Clairvaux blinked: "Miss Futaba?"
The Archduke of Marshall smiled proudly.
The next second, he saw that the already helpless girl smiled even more proudly, and the previous helpless expression disappeared as if by magic.
"Also, since you have such a clear conscience, it shouldn't be a problem to change places or something, right? For example, how about moving to the Red Garden with the people you brought to live for a while?"
“…”
"Hey? What's your expression? The conditions here are quite good. Your Majesty, you can stay in the boudoir I used before. Oh~ It's such a supreme treatment! You don't have to bother anymore, just wait. It's fine for your guards to come over, but I think it's better to ask them to come and take you back home~ Of course, your belongings still need to be checked~"
"..."
"Eh? Why didn't you say anything? Ah, ah, ah, ah, is there something you can't bear to leave behind where you live now? No way? Is it possible? Is there really anything? What is there?"< br>
“…”
“Wow, this expression! Is it something good that can give you a ‘clear conscience’? For example, a small tool that can communicate or send letters remotely~ Something like that?”
"You...!"
"Have you seen it? His expression is so interesting!"
"I...!"
"Despair? Desperate? ? Desperate? Desperate? Haha~ It’s not interesting enough! Are you really desperate? ”
Chapter 260: The End
(End of this chapter)