Chapter 412 Judgment Day (V)
Although I don’t know how many people were pretending, at this moment, everyone looked at Simon Ximu with disbelief in their eyes, especially Hou Hou The two Grand Dukes, Sain and Fernan, originally thought that the friendship between Xi Mu and Buffy would make this vote unsuspicious, but they did not expect that the former chose [Sanction] unreasonably. Directly pushing long-time friends to the edge of the abyss.
Yes, three to two, as long as either of the two Grand Dukes, Dantès and Barocca, casts a [sanction] vote, the empire will probably be in chaos...
< br>And this kind of thing is definitely not what Archduke Simon wants to see. The man who rarely shows his expression Although the Dark Elf acts like a meticulous judge most of the time, everyone here knows that he values the stability of this country more than the law. Under this premise, Simon will not compromise on anything, even if The Imperial Code, which holds a huge weight in his heart, is no exception.
After all, even Emmeline has gradually learned to look at problems from the perspective of a superior. Even if she has to do something she doesn't like or even violates her principles, she must give in to 'rightness', and Simon will not do the same. Can't do it.
And ‘right’ and ‘just’ are two different things.
Everyone here knows something about the character, or persistence, of the third-generation Grand Duke Simon. Although he is not the strongest supporter of the royal family, Simon Ximu is definitely a person who is determined to pursue the interests of the empire. A supreme person, in other words, he cannot sit idly by and watch any factors exist that will shake the foundation of the Violet Empire.
And if the Marshall family falls, no matter what the outcome, this country is destined to set off a storm of scale, whether it is the reaction of ordinary people after their crimes are made public, or the surname Marshall in the power pyramid. Being removed from the top level will not lead to the results he is happy to see...
So Yu Gong, Simon's choice is completely inconsistent with his personality.
Even if the above points are put aside, this gloomy and indifferent Grand Duke will not be shaken to the point of losing his mind because of how many innocent people have suffered disasters. He can make decisive decisions. The judgment that 'Buffy did something wrong' is just like his statement that the former was guilty seven days ago, but it is impossible for him to regard right and wrong as the most basic thing like Emmeline. Ben's reference factor is that for a qualified top nobleman like Simon, it is the last word to strive for the greatest vested interests for his family from this storm, and Buffy Marshall will never be stingy in this regard. If they want to overthrow the Fire Claws of the Marshall family, even if they are not stingy, these guys whose overall strength is not as good as the Crystal Wolf family will definitely not be able to offer any good terms.
So personally, Simon's decision did not bring any benefits to his family.
The last point is his friendship with Marshall. Compared with the latter's ability to mix things up, Simon is not the kind of person who likes to be sociable, although he is not shy about talking about art with others. , talk about the current situation, and the number of banquets held is not unusual. However, this dark elf shota, who has a reserved and low-spirited personality, has never intended to expand his core social circle, and he has never had any close friends or allies, except for Buffy Marshall this year Childhood best friend and school friend...
Simon Simon has always attached great importance to Buffy Marshall's friendship, because the time when the two became friends was their purest time, when they had not yet shouldered the responsibility of the entire family. The two of them have not experienced too many intrigues and intrigues, and they do not have to face the reality that is very painful from all aspects. They do not need to bear the unique pressure of the superiors and consider the relationship with the family or the royal family. relationship, making every day very troublesome.
In Simon's eyes, when he officially left the academy and inherited the position of Grand Duke, those who dealt with him had countless small calculations. And when he was not the patriarch of the Simon family, Most of the people gathered around me were people with impure motives who wanted to establish a relationship in advance so that they could talk more easily.
Except for Buffy, who has the same identity, same status, and same worries as him.
That's why the friendship between the two has continued until now. Even though the territories are far apart and they may not see each other once in a year and a half, Simon still cherishes this simple and unusual friendship.
So Yu Ji, um... Regarding himself, Simon also has no reason to make such a choice.
But he just did it!
At this moment, he chose [Sanction] without hesitation, without wavering in his eyes. He just looked at Buffy Marshall extraordinarily calmly, and watched as a crescent moon suddenly appeared on the table. Sharp ravines pointed straight at each other.
"It seems you have found the answer, my friend."
Although the situation was extremely bad, Buffy Marshall did not lose his calmness. He just looked at the bright red eyes of Archduke Simon with the same calmness and said softly: "Let's make a good start and let those things that exist in name only value You have to be in awe, the last time we discussed this matter was more than twenty years ago, right?”
“To be precise, it was twenty-seven years ago”
Grand Duke Simon. The corners of his slightly pursed mouth were a little stiff, and he used his usual expression The old stereotyped voice replied: "The last year before we were bound by family and responsibility."
"Obviously you are the elf with the least sense of time, but your memory in this regard always makes me think." I’m envious.” Grand Duke Marshall Ran smiled, shrugged and said: "Obviously, you have never forgotten our long-cherished wish when we were young."
Grand Duke Simon clenched his fists and was silent for a while before shaking his head and saying: "But you forgot... ”
"Yeah, I forgot about it a long time ago."
Buffy Marshall made a rare face, and instantly seemed to be dozens of years younger, returning to the time when the two were still classmates in the academy, pretending He raised his eyebrows and said, "Twenty-seven years may be difficult to change an elf, but for short-lived species, it is enough to change too many things."
Because no one interrupted them, the two of them The usual conversation continued like this.
"Excuses."
Simon's already pale face seemed to lose some color, and he glared at his friend: "They are all excuses. You are just dismissed by those who used to look down upon you. The things are just shaken!”
"Shaken?"
Marshall shook his head and laughed dumbly: "Your wording is still so gentle, man, I am not just shaken."
Simon took a deep breath. After taking a breath, he calmed himself down again and said in a deep voice : "In any case, you gave up your past ideals and embarked on a path that goes in the opposite direction."
"Well, actually, this is not a bad thing."
Buffy Marshall's tone Still relaxed, as if this is not Zijiu on Judgment Day instead of the classroom that was warmed by the setting sun after school, as if the friend who questioned him had not cast a vote that almost killed him a few minutes ago, but just had a slight dispute over a trivial issue. : "Look, if there is any breakthrough in this matter progress, then you no longer have to worry about how to achieve our long-cherished wish after my unfulfilled ambition, but to cooperate with me in another sense to take a crucial step. If you think about it this way, then The regret you are most worried about will not appear.”
Archduke Simon lowered his eyes, and his tone was unusually weak: "I don't want it to be in this form."
"In what form it is not something you and I can decide."
Ba Fimarshall sighed softly and smiled: "No. But if I am lucky enough to be safe this time, I may try to pick up the childish ideal of the past, of course, in a correct form that you can accept.”
Archduke Simon was stunned for a long time and finally hesitated. Still nothing was said.
So...
"Observe."
Grand Duke Dantès chuckled, raised his hand and lightly touched the white light in front of him, turning it into a notch across the table in front of Buffy Marshall, and The sharp crescent moon representing the Simon family faced off from a distance: "Although I can't keep up with the ideas of the two of you, I was slightly moved. Buffy has always been a very capable person. I think if he Being able to use my abilities in the right way may be more conducive to repaying the sins of these years than giving up my life. Of course, I don't deny that Buffy did offer me good conditions."
Three. After three games, the situation returned to the starting point again.
The decision of Grand Duke Dantès is not surprising, at least compared to Simon, it is not surprising. After all, this old man has always been a traditional nobleman, smooth enough, greedy enough, He is proud enough, but he also has his own principles, just like countless ordinary bosses in history who have a high sense of existence but whose names are difficult for others to remember.
Coupled with his smooth and frank words just now, Emmeline, Fernand and others felt that it was normal for him to choose Marshall.
To put it simply, the other party's price was very accurate, so they directly took sides within the rules of the game. There was no sense of violation at all. Compared with the previous five votes from Fire Claw to Simon, the style of painting was much more normal. However, some people didn't think so, such as Futaba and Mo Tan. They didn't send the much more convenient friend messages, and just kept exchanging glances. They were very happy to do so, and they were very uncharacteristic.
Then, naturally, everyone’s eyes focused on the Grand Duke Vernon Baroka.
It stands to reason that this cheerful and talkative Knight Grand Duke would not be so silent even on such an occasion, especially since he has always been at odds with the Marshall Archduke, so when everyone else has already voted The present moment seems particularly striking.
At the same time, Archduke Hussein and Archduke Fernand, who suddenly realized the situation, both showed nervous expressions. It seemed that it was only now that they suddenly remembered that this person was standing next to the Archduke of Marshall. How low is the possibility here...
It's as low as Archduke Fernando's head of thick hair growing overnight!
"Well, it seems that I unknowingly became the one who influenced the situation~"
I noticed that everyone's eyes were directed towards me, as tall as a bear. Grand Duke Baroka did not continue to look deeper. He just showed a sly smile that was completely different from that of a bear. Then he winked at Buffy Marshall and asked cheerfully: "What if I want to Would you be angry if you raised the price?”
“I believe you are a man of his word, Vernon”
The Grand Duke of Marshall did not show any surprise or displeasure. He just looked at Baroka who was winking at him very calmly, and said lightly: "And you said it yourself, that is an offer you cannot refuse."
Grand Duke Baroka curled his lips: "It seems that is indeed the case. So, you won't regret it, right?"
"Although it is an offer that you cannot refuse, for me It’s just a matter of effort.”
Buffy Marshall raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: “So you can rest assured.”
The next moment, the whole Zijiu Hall could hear the needle drop.
Unlike the two Grand Dukes Fernand and Hussein who were overjoyed, Emmeline, the Grand Duke of the Crystal Wolf, was completely stunned and froze in her chair as if struck by lightning.
[The price starts from the floor? ! 】
【Conditions that cannot be refused? ! 】
【What are they talking about? ! 】
[Uncle Baroka and that guy...]
Emmeline's eyes widened in disbelief, and she turned her head sharply to Vernon. Baroka said in a voiceless voice: " Impossible! ”
"Oh?"
Grand Duke Baroka scratched his stubble, and his big, honest-looking face made Emmeline feel creepy for a moment: "What are you referring to? ? Little Ellie? "
Vernon Baroka's smile at this moment looked very strange to Emmeline's eyes, which was completely different from the loving look he had in the past.
"Obviously."
Grand Duke Hussein laughed and said in a sinister tone: "Our little Ellie seems to feel that she has been deceived and betrayed, but I must say something fair, Ba Grand Duke Lorca just made the wisest choice. There are no eternal enemies and friends in this world, especially for people like us.”
Emmeline's face turned red and she was so angry that she couldn't say a word.
On the other hand, Futaba glanced at Grand Duke Hussein coldly and said lightly: "With all due respect, what you just said is too similar to those in the theater who were beaten by a group of big men just two minutes after they came on stage. #’s villain.”
“Well, I’m sorry. "
Mo Tan turned sideways with interest and asked Futaba sincerely: "Where can I watch such an exciting play? "
Grand Duke Hussein? The face that was interrupted by the two of them turned red and white, and he stared at them with gritted teeth.
But Baroka still looked at Emmeline indifferently, and asked cheerfully again: "So what you just said is impossible, what do you mean?"
"I..."
< br>Emmeline gritted her teeth, glared at Baroka and said angrily: "I thought you would stick to your position!"
Grand Duke Hussein sneered.
"Scorpius is right, little Ellie, there have never been any eternal enemies and friends in this world." Archduke Baroka shrugged, and then added -
"Of course, you are right, I will indeed stick to my position."
"Eh?"
"And Buffy is right, I am indeed a stickler The one who promised." Archduke Baroka smacked his lips and shrugged: " But, commitments come on a first come, first served basis."
Mo Tan happily added: "For example, Grand Duke Baroka agreed first this time and I pretended to be convinced."
“Huh?”
The young Grand Duke of Crystal Wolf was completely confused.
The next second, a straight ravine tore open the tabletop, pointing murderously at Buffy Marshall.
“Sanctions.”
Chapter 409: End
(End of this chapter)