"We naturally have our own reasons for our conclusion. We have already sent n to check on the other Golden Crow Tokens," Elder Bastion said coldly. "According to how the dusa Queen is speaking up for him, it seems that your relationship isn’t shallow."
Alina replied, "Yes he is my husband. And I don’t think anything happened here was by my husband."
"Is that so? Then why let your husband explain it, if not, I have to take the dusa Queen to investigate it," Elder Bastion sneered. He had seen how that guy had not even a little bit respect for the Golden Crow Crown Prince, so how couldn’t he dare to do it again.
He had originally planned to directly arrest the dusa Queen, and he would have more than enough thods to make her speak then.
However, he hadn’t expected there to be people from so many other clans present. If news of him abusing his authority got out, it probably wouldn’t turn out too well.
However, the crown prince’s grudge couldn’t be left unavenged. If he gave up on the spot, it would be detrintal to the crown prince’s reputation.
As such, he took a deep breath. He decided that he was going to bring the dusa Queen back for the ti being. For all he knew, it was possible that the hidden assassin would make the reckless choice of trying to save her.
He was just about to give the order when a group of people appeared at the entrance, exclaiming, "Oh? Why is Elder Bastion here?"
Elder Bastion turned around. He knew the person; it was the capable Luke, who worked under the Peacock Wise King. Behind him were representatives from the Peacock race; many of them were holding all kinds of household goods.
"Luke, what are you doing here?" Elder Bastion asked with a frown.
Luke looked around. When he saw the Golden Crow Guards’ fierce attitudes, he was quite surprised. After so hesitation, he replied, "I ca on the wise king’s orders to bring so daily necessities to the dusa Queen, so that their ti spent in the Fiend King Court would not be too inconvenient."
The other clans all began to exchange looks when they heard that. Does the Peacock Wise King have his eyes on the dusa Queen?
Elder Bastion was also surprised. He hadn’t expected the Peacock race to be so close to the dusa Queen. Don’t tell this assassination had the Peacock Wise King working behind it?
In the side room, Charlotte voiced her surprise. "This Luke actually dares to get involved in sothing like this? He even used the Peacock Wise King’s na?"
Diana said, "I reckon that the Peacock race has been quite resentful of the crown prince’s smugness as of late. How could the Peacock Wise King not have any thoughts of his own after he was forced to resign? I fear he probably wants to take the chance to vent against the crown prince’s side a bit."
Elder Bastion’s thoughts moved quickly. He beca more and more certain that he had to bring the dusa Queen back. If they managed to find out that there was sothing wrong with the Peacock Wise King, that would save the crown prince a lot of headaches in the future.
He was about to give the order when another group of n entered from outside.
A group of warriors dressed in thin silver armor, each with a green bow slung over their back, walked over in single file; each individual was tall and slender. They all looked incredibly handso, and their ears were slightly pointed; they were clearly from the Elf race.
The one in the lead had silver hair, but his complexion was smooth like a young man’s. His eyes were hale and hearty, without any sign of aging. Elder Bastion recognized the man as one of the Elf King Manor’s eight great elders, Stephen. His brow furrowed slightly. Why would the Elf King Manor’s people appear in this place?
The previous night, the crown prince had fed ’that’ kind of drug to the Elf race’s Princess Snow, but then she had been taken away by that assassin to who knew where. However, her purity was most likely forfeit. Could it be that the Elf race received news of this and ca to castigate us?
But that shouldn’t be! Even if that were the case, they should be going to the crown prince, right?
Stephen saw that Elder Bastion and the Golden Crow Guards were stunned. He couldn’t help but say, "So it was Elder Bastion. Why are you all here?"
"That is precisely what I wanted to ask you," Elder Bastion replied. When he heard that Stephen’s tone was still rather proper, he sighed inwardly in relief.
Even though his cultivation was higher than the other person’s, the consequences of pushing the Elf King Manor too far would be a huge headache to sort out.
Stephen replied, "Oh, the Elf King Manor learned that the dusa Queen arrived at the Fiend King Court, so they sent to give our greetings."
Elder Bastion’s expression changed. He hadn’t expected the dusa Queen’s relationship with even the Elf King Manor to be so good. That made things a bit difficult...
Alina was a bit confused. She didn’t recall ever having had any dealings with Elf King Manor, so why would they co to express their goodwill now?
Stephen asked in confusion, "Could it be that Elder Bastion has co on the Fiend Emperor’s request, to also pay the dusa Queen a visit?"
Elder Bastion was at a loss for words. He couldn’t just say that he was there to bring her back to stand trial, right?
Suddenly, here was even more activity by the entrance. A high-pitched voice said, "Oh my, I didn’t expect this place to be so lively."
Those present turned around and saw a small, short person walk over. He wore a comical official hat on his head, and around his mouth was a curved mustache.
He was sowhat hunchbacked and stooped. Only then did the others realize that he seed to have a big pot on his back.
Behind him was a group of guards. Those guards were clearly stronger and taller than him, and their armor emitted a light blue radiance.
Many of them also had what seed to be detailed and delicate armor plates around their eyes, necks, and wrists. Upon closer inspection, they weren’t armor at all; clearly, they appeared to be fish scales!
"The Ocean races!"
The others imdiately realized what was going on. The identity of the one in the lead was also obvious. It was the representative of the Ocean races this ti, Elder Whale!
Elder Bastion’s expression changed a bit, because he noticed that there were many embroidered cases in the guards’ hands. They were clearly present. Since when did the Snake race and the Ocean races get along?
Elder Whale had always been a rather slick and sly person. When he arrived, he greeted everyone one after another, not giving anyone the cold shoulder.
Elder Bastion coughed lightly and asked, "Elder Whale, what brings you here this ti?"
Elder Whale had paid his respects to the Fiend Emperor and the crown prince when he arrived previously, so the two of them had t previously as well.
"I ca on my master’s orders to bring the dusa Queen so daily living goods to prevent her life in the Fiend King Court from being uncomfortable," Elder Whale said with a big smile.
The clans all looked at each other in dismay. The Ocean races had extraordinary status among the fiend races because they had a huge population, and their strength was great. Even the Fiend Emperor had to treat the Dragon King politely.
They hadn’t expected even the Ocean races to think so highly of the Snake race. Looks like we were right to choose to get close to the Snake race this ti.
Inside the side room, the two grandmasters exchanged a look. How are Alina’s relationships with other people this great? Even the Ocean races seem to owe her sohow...?
Alina was really confused. The Snake race and the Ocean races might have had so kind of friendship before, but that relationship had clearly ended over the past few decades. Why would they suddenly beco so friendly again?
Sigh, these girls are all so great. At this rate, there won’t even be any fights between them.
Sharky was a bit absentminded as he watched everything through his jade badge. He also didn’t know why the Ocean Race had co to help him or Alina.
"Why is Elder Bastion here? Did you co here in place of the Fiend Emperor and crown prince to welco the dusa Queen?" Elder Whale asked. He continued, "I suppose it makes sense. The previous dusa Queen was even friends with the Fiend Emperor."
The others were shocked. Anything related to the last dusa Queen already felt like sothing from the distant past. Many people present didn’t even know that such a relationship had existed. Only soone as old as Elder Whale would know sothing like that.
Elder Bastion was a bit embarrassed. Just how many tis had he been asked that question already? If it were just a small race, he would just detain all of them.
But now, the Peacock King race, Elf race, and the Ocean races were showing goodwill, so how could he still take action before their very eyes?
"Big sis Alina!" a voice exclaid in pleasant surprise. When those present turned around, they saw a gorgeously dressed young lady. She had a big smile on her face as she ran toward Alina.
Behind her was a group of guards who all had a strange gentle and reserved beauty to them, and their skin was rather pale. Many of them had a faint purple glimr in their eyes.
The Demon Race!
There were many people who recognized the pretty young lady. She was the Demon Race’s Princess Suolun!
"Princess, so you’ve arrived at the Fiend King Court too?" Alina asked, a bit surprised to see her. She hadn’t expected them to et here after separating at the tomb.
"Big sis, don’t call princess like a stranger. You can just call Suolun," Princess Suolun said, hooking her arm around Alina’s enthusiastically.
Alina was stunned. They had beco friends in the tomb that ti, but it wasn’t to this degree, right?
Her mind worked quickly, and she quickly realized that Princess Suolun was doing this for the others to see, especially those Golden Crow Guards. She was trying to express that the Demon Race supported her.
While she did feel moved, she also felt a bit strange. Why would they risk offending the Golden Crow Crown Prince to help her?
Don’t tell she’s here because of Sharky...
Suolun suddenly cried out in surprise, "Huh? Why are there so many people in this place? Sir Luke, Elder Stephen, Elder Whale... Hm? Isn’t this Elder Bastion? Did you all co to visit big sis Alina?"
Elder Bastion’s eyelids twitched. Did these people plan this or sothing just to make look bad?
Even though all of those present added together likely still wouldn’t be his match, the clans behind them were too powerful. A single mistake could lead to a ripple of consequences that not even the crown prince could afford to take.
As such, he coughed and said, "What the dusa Queen says is reasonable. That person most likely did not have the courage to co to the Fiend King Court. It seems we have investigated in the wrong area. We will return and look at other clues. We hope for the dusa Queen’s cooperation if there are any problems in the future."
Alina smiled and replied, "That is not a problem."
Even though Elder Bastion wasn’t happy, he could only leave with the Golden Crow Guards.
When he left, the courtyard imdiately rose up in a commotion. People began to discuss what had just happened, then began to talk about that assassin in the imperial palace. However, they weren’t that close to each other, so they didn’t dare to speak too much in public for fear that others might gain so information that could be used against them.
After chatting for a bit, they all said their goodbyes. Alina received all of them well, making all of them feel that they were treated with importance.
Diana and Charlotte both sighed in amazent. That level of ability in interpersonal communication was just too far beyond them.
Only when the guests had almost all left did Sharky secretly return to the courtyard. The three won finally released a sigh of relief when they saw him. However, they quickly frowned, pulling him into the room to ask him what had happened the previous night.
Sharky could only tell them the truth. When they learned that he had gone to save the Elf race’s Princess Natasha, the three beautiful won’s expressions beca strange. Only after a long ti had passed did they sigh in relief.
They asked all at once, "Why do you have girls wherever we go?"
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