Chapter 2437 Bloodline and Power
“I heard that the chapter leader has a very good relationship with Archduke Olga?”
Barris was shocked by the words that suddenly sounded in the carriage. His wife’s words It sounded like a light question, and Barris wasn't sure if there was any hint in it. After all, after so many years as a couple, his wife had heard some rumors about the secret of the family's bloodline.
“Ah, of course it’s good, otherwise there wouldn’t be the Dupont Delin family now. When Grand Duke Olga passed away, he even came to see the Grand Duke for the last time. That was also the last time I saw him. , it seems that only Archduke Olga and the Astartes were the closest in the family, and then the Astral Knights went on an expedition to the Maelstrom."
"Sir, have you seen Soshyan? Chapter Commander Alexey?”
The wife blinked, and a surprised expression appeared on her face covered with makeup.
“You never said anything about this.”
“Well, all the adopted sons of the Archduke were present, but I was still young and the Chapter Master probably wouldn’t notice me. "
Barris's wife gently opened the folding fan, fanned the fragrance a few times, and whispered:
"Maybe that's not the case."
"Mary, you are a little strange today."
"Master, for Cere, you must think of a way. There are some things I know you don't want to mention, but as it is, Cere will become an excellent knight. But if this is all, it will only bring disaster to him. The usurper will definitely find a way to eliminate this threat. You have encountered several "accidents" in the past, but luckily nothing happened, but what about us? Where is your son?”
“Mary.”
Barris’s attitude rarely became serious, and he glanced out the window to confirm that there were no other carriages nearby, and then whispered:
“Don’t say anything about usurpers! If someone hears it, you will get into big trouble!”
"Will there be no trouble in the future? Master, what have you gained after enduring all these years? Even if they let you go, will they let our son go?"
"Mary, you. What are you talking about, I am also a formal knight, no one is threatening us, you are too nervous."
Mary glared at him.
“Master, don’t lie to yourself about some things. If it’s just an accident that you and Grand Duke Olga are similar, what about Cere? I haven’t read many books, but I also know that the appearance is A family’s most significant genetic trait, if you continue to pretend that it is, you are deceiving yourself!”
Barris tilted his head and said with a guilty conscience:
"Don't believe those rumors that Grand Duke Olga had no children. This is common sense."
"Then why did your mother often cry secretly in front of the Grand Duke's portrait alone? And before her mother left, What about the bolt bomb pendant left for you? You just said that the Archduke himself is the only one close to the Astartes in the family, so where did the bolt bomb pendant with your name engraved on it come from? "
Barris closed his eyes and whispered in an almost begging tone:
"Mary, stop talking."
But his wife seemed to have accumulated a lot of money. Years of emotions also broke out at this time, and his voice became a little sharp.
"Mathias is a usurper! You and Cere are the real Dupont delin! The family should belong to you and Cere! Have you tolerated them for so many years, have they ever respected you? Have they ever been grateful to you? ? No! Those arrogant bastards are a bunch of ungrateful beasts! If Grand Duke Olga hadn’t adopted them, their only identity would have been the untouchable bastards they often talked about! Although Mary also has the status of a noblewoman, she is actually very ostracized by the circle of noblewomen, and she often only gets cynicism when they meet. Even with her gentle personality, she still accumulates a huge amount of resentment over the years. But she can understand Barris' caution. After all, power is stronger than people. As the supreme ruler, Mathias cannot be overthrown by relying on the rumored bloodline secret.
But now an opportunity has arisen, a being who is superior to Mathias is about to arrive.
“Shut up!”
Suddenly, a roar interrupted Mary’s chatter, and the fan in her hand fell to the floor of the carriage in surprise.
Barriss gasped and looked at each other like an angry beast. At this time, he actually had some striking similarity with Archduke Olga.
For a short period of time, the carriage fell into silence, with only the sound of Barris's gentle breathing and the sound of the rolling wheels.
About a minute later, weak sobs replaced the gasping. Seeing his wife covering her face and crying, Barris immediately moved, sat next to her, and put her arms around her shoulders.
“I’m sorry, Mary, I’m not. Alas, Mathias’s succession to the throne as High King was the legacy of Grand Duke Olga, which was announced and crowned by Chapter Master Soshyan himself, I know that you have suffered a lot of grievances over the years, but I believe that nothing is more important than the safety of the family. My mother also told me before she died that if you live, you must live in peace. And the Dupont delin family has not made it clear that it is When a father dies and a son succeeds, we don’t take it for granted.”
Mary put down her hand, wiped her tears with a silk scarf, and muttered:
"Master, I am not greedy for power. I never married you because of your status. I don't care about living an ordinary life. But we must consider Sere. You also know that he and Earl Edson's family The daughter is very close, and I can tell that Cere likes her. I had a tentative chat with Countess Edson at the last regular banquet. The result? She directly warned me to let Cere leave Tasia. Stay away, because her daughter will become the new high king's queen in the future! Master, have you ever thought about how painful it will be for Cere? He is better than everyone else, but he has to be inferior to others. It is clear that the Dubandrin family should It's his! He is the grandson of Grand Duke Olga! What is the difference between father and son? Isn't Mathias just trying to let his son inherit the throne? "
Barris is speechless? In response, his wife held his right hand.
"Barris, I have a feeling that your concession will not bring peace anymore. There must be something big going on with Chapter Commander Soshyan's sudden visit! You have to reveal your identity——"
"Mary"
Barris interrupted his wife with a sigh.
"Have you ever thought that the Grand Duke has such a close relationship with the Soshiyan Chapter Commander, that he would not know these things?"
Mary was stunned for a moment, then realized that her husband was right, so she murmured Muttering to himself:
"Then why."
Barris shook his head.
“Because I am not suitable to be the Supreme King. The Grand Duke’s choice is not wrong. Brother Mathias is an excellent ruler. Although there are still some disputes within the family, he has been working hard to improve and weaken those The power of the great nobles, and strive to give more opportunities to the common people. I don’t have the will and determination like him. I will probably only be deceived by lies and flattery from all directions. I feel very lucky to have your love, Because I know I am a mediocre person.”
(End of this chapter)