Deep Sea Embers

At this point, Duncan finally understood the ins and outs of the Abyss Plan that had been sealed for half a century, and why it was considered taboo. Even the rebels who started the Frost Rebellion were deeply afraid of it—— They really should be afraid.

Although the whole thing happened in the real dimension from beginning to end, when the situation started to get out of control, it obviously went beyond the order of the real world. Under the deep sea... there was a completely unknown horror hidden, and until the end, no one To figure out what it is, only people continue to fall into madness, and the entire plan continues to accelerate, as if sliding towards the abyss.

The deep dive with no end in sight, the strange atmosphere gradually spreading, and the Frost Queen's late behavior that was almost autistic... To be fair, even Duncan himself would instinctively think that the original... Nora was really bewitched and controlled by something, and she even suspected that the Frost Queen was colluding with the subspace.

In this case, not to mention that there are opponents of the queen lurking within Frost itself, not to mention that there are many city-states in Lengliehai itself that have ill intentions towards Queen Frost's rule. Even if the situation in the north is originally stable, it will continue to change. As time goes by, an undercurrent gradually arises.

But Tirian has always emphasized that Ray Nora has never been affected by anything. He firmly believes that the Frost Queen has been awake to the end and has protected the city-state to the end.

Duncan couldn't say whether Tirian's judgment was correct, but he was inclined to believe it because... he had also seen the Frost Queen in historical fragments.

The other party also asked him rationally not to pollute history.

At least from this perspective, the Frost Queen back then didn't look like a terrifying lunatic controlled by subspace.

But it was precisely because of this that Duncan became more curious - he couldn't figure out what kind of motivation would make a smart city-state ruler make these autistic and extreme decisions, making her want to stay in the country at all costs. What was the reason why she continued to advance the project even though she knew there were problems with the Qianyuan Plan? She kept all the secrets in her heart and remained silent even in front of her most trusted naval commander.

After thinking for a long time, Duncan found that all the questions ultimately pointed to one place: What secrets did this Frost Queen...learn in the deep sea?

First, was the first submersible that surfaced really empty? Now speaking, they are two doubts about the same thing. Duncan's expression became serious again. He stared at Tirian. I still remember what you just mentioned. Several replicas of the No. 3 submersible floated up one after another, right? ?

Of course, Tirian nodded. Counting the first body and the seven previous copies, there was a total of Submersible No. 8 floating on the surface.

I participated in this plan, and of course they, as my direct troops, also participated, Tirian said casually, and then frowned slightly, what did you think of?

He looked at the mirror, his eyes filled with disbelief: Is this also your subordinate now? An... Annihilation Cult?

No... no need, Tirian waved his hands with a strange expression. He couldn't help but recall the last scene he remembered before coming here, this weird little girl, and this flying... dog-like thing. The same thing, and then I suddenly reacted, wait, I remembered, this is not a dog, this is a deep hound!

...I have been confused about this for many years, Tirian said frankly. The queen did not order anything, she just asked me to leave with the team. I once thought that she might not want to leave a team to avenge herself in the future, but... ...This makes no sense at all. She banned us from returning to the city-state, and the rebels occupied the city-state. How can we take revenge if we don't return?

The big pirate who was deep in thought subconsciously raised his head when he heard this, and looked at his father in the mirror with some surprise. He seemed to have suddenly realized something at this moment, and a simple astonishment expression appeared in his eyes.

I... He subconsciously wanted to say something, but then there was a stinging pain on his forehead, which made him couldn't help but touch his forehead, ah, it hurts enough...

Duncan didn't speak for a while. He was silent thoughtfully for a long time, and then suddenly

Said: Your soldiers are all living dead, right?

Does he still want to stay for dinner?

Tirian muttered in confusion, then looked around subconsciously, and finally his eyes fell on Alice who seemed to be wandering around.

He seemed a little firm when he mentioned the words "Annihilation Cult", obviously he didn't dare to confirm Shirley's true identity - after all, I have seen such creatures as Annihilation Cult, but I was really the first to rush over with the contracted demon. Once saw...

...Because the last rebel leader is also dead. He died of old age. Tirian smiled bitterly and spread his hands. We have been using various methods to capture these rebel leaders. If we catch them, we will hang them on the mast, and then put them to death. The corpses were thrown on the incoming merchant ships, so they later learned to be smart and simply hunkered down in the city-state, not stepping out of the city for decades. I could only watch them die peacefully until everyone who had participated Those who rebelled died.

It's nothing. Tirian looked away, and there was no emotion hidden in his simple eyes. Finally, he looked at the mirror that was still burning with flames, and asked with some uncertainty, "Can I...can I leave now?" ?

Yes, this is the only thing I can think of at this time, and it is also the only way for the Sea Mist Fleet to survive... At this time, we don't even have a home port, Tirian shook his head, but now we are gradually stopping This kind of looting is going on.

He knew how to plunder rebel fleets in the Caspian Sea and intercept all merchants coming in and out, and I did that for many years.

Tirian slowly showed an expression of astonishment, but just when he was about to ask something more, the figure in the mirror shook his head gently: Don't ask me, you can even understand things that I can't understand myself. I don't understand - I just expressed my thoughts from the perspective of a bystander.

I have two questions. Duncan organized his thoughts and spoke slowly. First, was the first submersible that surfaced at that time... really not the main body?

"I am indeed doing something for her," Duncan said with a half-smile, but knowing that he has a chance to see you again, I suggest you not to mention Annihilation Cult in front of me. I hate this word.

Tirian replied casually: Yes, it is something everyone knows.

He seemed to have just realized that he had talked about a lot of things with the other person, and that he had unknowingly adapted to the atmosphere of the conversation - even a century later, he had never had such a conversation with his father. They had a long conversation, and as for the vigilance in my heart when I just woke up there...it disappeared long ago.

Duncan said slowly while thinking. Finally, his eyes fell on Tirian and his voice was low: You are right, the Frost Queen may not want to leave an army, but it seems that she does not want to leave this army. Not to avenge myself...

...The child's actions may be light or heavy. I hope you won't argue with him. Duncan's voice rang in the mirror. Does he need to praise him?

So there were rumors in later generations that you actually participated in the rebellion, and you even took the initiative to put the rebels into the town. Duncan

As he said that, he shook his head. Have you ever thought about why the Frost Queen gave this order in the first place? Did she have no other explanation for you?

Well, then she arranges her messenger to send you... Duncan in the mirror nodded, but suddenly, he frowned, as if he thought of something, wait, I suddenly thought of something.

You participated in the Submerged Abyss Plan, but you did not become crazy and weird in the later stages like other people who participated in the plan. Before 'One Thousand Meters Ago', the Frost Queen had another dispute with you and excluded you from this plan. On the eve of the rebel attack, his queen specifically ordered you to follow your direct troops and stay away from the city-state...

Why?

Tirian didn't feel relaxed subconsciously: One thing?

Alice reacted quickly and looked at Tirian curiously: What are you looking at?

...The city-state rebelled so well that you never returned to this city-state? Duncan raised his head and looked at

Tirian asked.

No, Her Majesty Le Nora had ordered me to leave the city-state with my own troops. At this time, the rebels colluded with other northern city-states and gathered an entire fleet in the outer sea. Tirian said this His tone was low. This was obviously a past that he didn't want to mention...but knowing that if you disobeyed orders and stayed, the Queen would have an additional force that was still loyal to the Queen. It was impossible for these rebels to easily breach the port. defense……

Tirian quickly waved his hand: Ah... no, that's not necessary...

Afterwards, the room fell into a brief silence. After an unknown amount of time, Duncan's voice sounded again: Tirian, we have talked long enough this time.

Have you all participated directly or indirectly in the ‘Qianyuan Project?