Chapter 281 Dead people have their own functions
The conditions offered by Emperor Bradley made even Melis, who was not very sensitive to politics, find it incredible.
The return of the Duke's crown means that the Claude family restores all the honors of the "Dead Duke" and regains the power recorded in the Empire's constitution given to the founding Duke. The empire needs to allocate a piece of land to Herot and establish a principality that belongs only to Duke Claulund. Even if the entire territory of the former Duke Claulund is not returned, a principality must have the dignity it deserves.
Since the Bradley family defeated the Bloody Rebellion, they have been continuously gathering scattered power into the hands of the royal family.
Now that Emperor Bradley wants to return the ducal crown to the Claude family, the impact will definitely be greater than allowing the Rust nobles to form a knighthood.
Terenas also looked surprised. Although he said that if necessary, he could restore the Duke title of the Claude family, but that was just talk. He did not think that his father, who held power very tightly, had this idea.
However, Emperor Bradley said it so unexpectedly!
Of course, it is not easy for him to fulfill this promise.
Helot also did not expect that Emperor Bradley would offer this condition, but it seemed that only this bait could allow him to devote himself to investigating this case.
It seems that Emperor Bradley could not see his "sabotage" in detecting the theft of the founding Duke's tomb, so he adopted the strategy of "heavy rewards will surely lead to brave men".
To be honest, Helot was very excited at this time, and he knew that taking over this case meant fighting with his life.
I have already provoked the prison and the torturers. If I provoke the royal family again, I don’t know if my life will be hard enough.
Helot couldn't help but glance at Terenas.
He lowered his head and did not make any eye contact with himself.
As expected, sometimes dead people have value.
The infiltration of noble officials by the executioners and the prison forced Emperor Bradley to rely on members of the royal family. He has given real power to his sons and daughters, but is worried about backlash. Recently, Terenas' appearance has been too ugly.
It is conceivable how crazy these princes and princesses will be in the future to compete for the throne of the crown prince, and the murder of the crown prince is equivalent to the "Sword of Damocles" hanging over their heads.
The truth is not important to the royal family, a dead person is dead, even if it is mentioned, it is to serve the living.
It is not up to the investigators to decide who the murderer is.
Emperor Bradley has the final say on whether to give the duke crown or not.
In a short period of time, Helot figured out the emperor's purpose in asking him to investigate the murder of the crown prince.
"Your Majesty, please feel free to leave this case to me, and I will definitely find the murderer of the crown prince for you."
Emperor Bradley nodded happily.
"You are probably the only person in the entire empire who can investigate this case. You can also rest assured that as long as you find the murderer who killed Aleister, everything that belongs to you will be yours!"
The Emperor Bradley slapped his hand heavily on the armrest of the seat, and the whole room shook, as if to express his determination.
All the officials and guards serving in the room could not help but feel their hearts trembling.
The crown prince was murdered three years ago, and countless people were executed for being implicated. This time, Emperor Bradley dug up the case and re-examined it. I don’t know how many innocent people were implicated and died.
Helot asked: "Your Majesty. Where are the physical evidence and materials about the murder of the crown prince now?"
Emperor Bradley replied: "Everything you can use They will all be sent to the Golden Pine Apartment. Regarding the source of tungsten, I have asked the rust nobles, but I have not found the answer. Terenas has captured many rust nobles these days. Maybe you can ask some from them this time. What."
Terenas immediately said: "I will send these people to the Golden Pine Apartment immediately."
Helot stopped him and said: "You should continue to be detained at the Imperial Military Police Headquarters. There are many residents in Golden Pine Apartments, and I don't want to disturb their normal lives. When there is a need for interrogation, I will go to you." "Okay... 伱They can be interrogated at any time."
At this time, Emperor Bradley yawned: "That's it for today's meeting. If you encounter any difficulties in the investigation, you can come to me. .
Please step aside, I want to sleep here for a while.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Emperor Bradley squinted his eyes and slowly moved his hands.
After all three people left the room, his eyes suddenly opened again, his pupils glowing with golden light, and he was full of energy.
"Terenas controls the Rust Nobles, Claude Lund unites with the Tomorrow Group, Erwin sends the watchmen into the Covenant City, and Holman is also restless. What do you want to do, do you really think I am Are you old? You can no longer guard this empire!”
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Helot and Melis left the palace and returned to the Golden Pine Apartment.
After disappearing for so many days, the neighbors he met greeted him one after another and praised his girlfriend for being beautiful.
Melis unconsciously took Helot’s arm, and the two walked into Melis’ room very intimately.
After closing the door, Melis put away her smile and said worriedly: "Do you really want to investigate the murder of the crown prince? Although His Majesty promised to return the ducal crown to the Claude family, you He may lose his life in it."
Helot found a chair and sat down: "Are you trying to persuade me not to investigate this case? This is not like your style of doing things. I remember that your Majesty asked me to do it. When investigating the theft of Duke Founding's tomb, you were very active and even took it upon yourself."
"This...this is different." Melis moved a chair and sat down opposite Hailot. He persuaded: "This is a royal scandal. You may not be able to find out the truth, but you will definitely be isolated. Moreover, in order to compete for the throne of the crown prince, members of the royal family may use you to frame each other; His Majesty may also make you resist in order to calm the matter. It’s your crime.”
Helot looked at Melis and couldn't help but take off her glasses.
You can see that her eyes are full of her own shadow.
“What was my attitude towards the last case?”
Meilis was stunned for a moment and said, “You told me not to investigate and give me a long vacation.”
< br>Helot smiled and said: "It's the same this time. I'll give you a long vacation. I hope you won't disobey orders this time."
Melis's expression became very strange: "Don't you...don't you want to get back the ducal crown belonging to the Claurende family?"
Helot pointed to his head: "Croulunde family The ducal crown of the De family is here. When I came to Covenant City as the head of the Claude family, it was already on my head. The one in the palace is just a decoration.
Don't worry... I don't even want to investigate the theft of the founding Duke's tomb, let alone the murder of the crown prince.
You have worked hard for such a long time. I will give you a long vacation and have a good rest. Rest."
After Melis knew that Helot would really not investigate this case, she couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "If it is a holiday, I want to go home and see my father and mother."
"Go back to the iceberg and snow peaks?"
Meilis nodded: "Yes!"
(End of this chapter)