"Stop quarreling, both of you," Second Prince Claudio advised, "Father has just closed his eyes not too long ago, We need to work together to find the murderer who killed him, and not let outsiders laugh at us."
The latter half of Claudio’s speech seed pointed, and upon hearing it, both Gars and Allister appeared contemplative, finally ceasing their argunt.
Claudio then added, "I propose that Sir Duren continues the investigation. He was Father’s Imperial Guard Captain, and most loyal to Father. I trust he will also remain impartial in the investigation."
"But Father was poisoned under his watch; even if he is not connected to the murderer, he cannot escape bla for this matter," Allister remarked, snorting coldly.
"Then whom do you suggest should conduct the investigation?" Gars said, his gaze sweeping over the several Imperial Ministers present, none of whom spoke up.
Edward II’s death was very strange, and the Imperial Guard Captain Duren had also said that the likelihood of the poison being administered by soone close was high.
In other words, the waters here were very deep, and even the Imperial Ministers did not want to wade into this murky water at this ti.
After looking around and seeing no one respond, just as Gars was about to volunteer to seek candidates, a voice suddenly spoke up.
"Please let be in charge of this investigation. I am willing to stake all my honor and will definitely find the murderer to avenge His Majesty."
It was to everyone’s surprise Duren speaking. The Imperial Guard Captain paused, then continued, "Once the murderer is captured and receives his deserved punishnt, I will give up all my titles and noble status and leave the Royal Capital."
"That won’t be necessary," Gars said, visibly moved. "You were my father’s most trusted person, he always praised your loyalty in front of us. I still hope you can continue to serve our family."
"But I have failed your father’s trust," Duren said in anguish. "Your brother is right; His Majesty was poisoned under my protection. I am not a competent Guard Commander. Now, all I wish to do is to find the murderer to let His Majesty rest in peace."
"Since that’s the case, the investigation is now your responsibility," Claudio said.
And this ti, Allister didn’t say anything further, which was as good as agreeing to the decision.
Ireya stood quietly to the side, listening to their conversation. Given her status, she certainly couldn’t interject.
Moreover, Miss Rabbit was still in shock. Just monts ago, Edward II had been conversing with her, seeking her help to acquire the new lands and inherit the legacy left by the Weiting Family.
But she had never expected him to be gone the next mont.
Especially when she thought of Edward II’s ghastly state just before his death, Lady Ireya couldn’t help but shudder and even seriously considered whether she should give up drinking.
However, this was Bulati, where unclean water sources were deadlier than wine.
As Lady Ireya was lost in her thoughts, she felt a gaze upon her. She looked up to see who it was and found herself looking at Empress Heloise. The Empress nodded slightly at her, then raised her voice a bit.
"This Duel Arena event is over, everyone may leave now," she announced.
But then Duren added, "The ten people who were just inside the arena should not leave the Royal Capital for now. I might need your help with the ongoing investigation, especially you, Sir Ireya. I will co to your residence to discuss the details with you shortly."
"Oh, yes," Ireya nodded, "I will cooperate with the investigation. I will not withhold anything I know."
After saying this, Miss Rabbit finally managed to return to her tent to change out of her blood-stained clothes. Looking at the harrowing stain on her chest, the young girl couldn’t help but fall silent as well.
When she stepped out of the tent, she saw Li Yu standing outside, examining Moen’s body along with Ge Lipeng.
Ireya walked over to them, "What are you looking at?"
The destructive power of rocket tubes, and the flight trajectory of bullets... things like that, are convenient for Watt’s Servant to continue improving the Hand of Judgnt," Li Yu said.
Miss Rabbit listened, sowhat understanding yet not completely grasping the concept. Then she heard Li Yu continue, "Also, see if this body can be reclaid."
Moen was a Foreigner with no kin on the Bratis Continent, especially after his Wing Clan identity was exposed, no one ca to collect his body.
Therefore, Li Yu negotiated with the guards responsible for collecting corpses at the Duel Arena and bought the body for three gold lions.
The guard didn’t think too much about it and assud the Champion wanted to collect a trophy.
Just as a hunter collects antlers, and indeed, the body of this Wing Clan warrior seed much rarer than antlers.
"Reclaim?" The girl was startled at first, then realizing sothing, exclaid in surprise, "You can’t possibly be planning to summon a Servant with this body?"
Li Yu nodded, "I’ll give it a try."
He had co this ti with the Rebirth Bell, carrying the soul of a transmigrator.
He originally planned to perform the summoning ceremony with the body of a condemned prisoner after Ireya had finished the duels, but now a better option presented itself.
However, Li Yu was sowhat uncertain whether the wound left by the bullet would be considered severe or if it could be automatically healed upon resurrection.
But as the actual runner-up of the tournant, Moen’s body was of excellent quality in all aspects. To evaluate in ga terms, his agility attribute was nearly maxed out.
Most importantly, there were wings on his back, a natural ability to fly, an ability many dread of possessing.
Li Yu himself was sowhat tempted, and with the Wing Clan about to invade Bulati, this body might co in handy in the future.
All things considered, it was worth the attempt to salvage it.
Miss Rabbit, though surprised, didn’t see anything wrong with this; inspired, a bold idea ford in her mind.
"Then, couldn’t the Emperor’s body also..."
Li Yu shook his head, "There’s not much chance of that."
In fact, as soon as Ireya ntioned it, she knew it was unlikely. After all, Edward II was the Emperor and his body would surely be guarded. If it were lost, it would be a major incident.
Moreover, Li Yu’s use of the dead to summon Servants from the Divine Country was no secret; many people knew about it, and with just a bit of investigation, he could easily fall under suspicion.
Furthermore, given Edward II’s unique status, no matter where he was placed, he would be too conspicuous. Even if Li Yu stealthily took the body back to Green Field, it would be hard to explain if discovered later.
Therefore, as soon as the thought arose, the Lady dismissed it from her mind.
Although Edward II had tricked her once, forcing her to participate in the tournant, fortunately, she had ended up as the champion. Plus, Edward II had been quite caring towards her during this period.
He made her ti in the Royal Capital much easier, so Miss Rabbit’s impression of the Emperor, who had a poor reputation among the populace, was actually not bad.
Now that Edward II was dead, she decided not to disturb his rest.
But then the Lady rembered sothing else, slapping her thigh and exclaiming, "Oh, now that His Majesty has died, can I still receive my rewards?"
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