In the Name of the Queen

"Little Macbeth, have you lost the confidence to win on the stage?"

Roland whispered softly, with a little more mockery in his tone.

He knew very well that it was not that Finley was not confident, but that this celebration was too important.

This was the promotion ceremony in Roland's mind, and it was also his opportunity in Finley's eyes.

This opportunity was really rare. If you couldn't catch it, you could only take the road of killing to get promoted.

Who would be willing to take the risk of killing when you can get a better opportunity openly?

There was a knock on the door.

No report, no sound.

It must be Raikkonen.

This kid seems to have a lively personality, but he is actually very cautious. No wonder he has been a paparazzi for so many years without any trouble.

"Come in, I'm here."

As Roland called, Raikkonen appeared like a ghost.

His face was a little solemn, and he didn't even take credit like usual.

Roland looked at him in surprise and said softly, "Tell me, what happened?"

"Captain, did you recruit the guy with the alias Adam?"

"Yes, he has problems?" Roland raised his eyebrows.

"Whether there is a problem or not is up to you to judge, I only provide information."

Raikkonen cleared his throat and said softly, "Yesterday you asked me to watch him, and then I saw him being surrounded in the alley. I was in the small courtyard next to him at the time, and I didn't take action when I saw him break through successfully."

"Then he went to the Abundant Church for refuge. I found out that he had a sister who was a nun there. The next day he passed the alley again to investigate and was ambushed again. This time he broke through the siege of more than a dozen people. He was very strong and didn't need me to take action at all."

"Captain, this person has problems, and they are big. I suspect he is a supernatural person who hides his identity."

Roland's expression also became solemn.

Can Adam be trusted?

If Adam had concealed his real name just now, Roland would have ordered him to be arrested and interrogated without hesitation, but now he is a little unsure.

Igor is a standard Rurik name.

If you want to hide your identity, you can't say these.

Adam just hinted at his identity as a superhuman.

The two most important points were not concealed.

Although it was just evidence, it was enough to prove that he had no guilty conscience.

Roland asked carefully and asked Raikkonen to put Adam's matter aside for the time being and do other things first.

Raikkonen didn't say anything and saluted and left.

As a former ace paparazzi, he has always been very sensitive to boundaries.

He is a scout, not a military advisor.

The reminder just now was in the field of intelligence, and he can speak. How to deal with Adam next is a personnel consideration, which is not his business.

Captain Roland will make the right choice.

Raikkonen now has work again, and he has to investigate the situation on Finley's side.

Not long after Raikkonen left, Adam put on the uniform he had just received and reported to Roland with his first month's salary in his pocket.

It turns out that clothes make the man. After putting on the neat knight's uniform, Adam's original cynical and ruffian temperament disappeared instantly, and he looked a bit unruly and handsome.

He stood up excitedly and saluted Roland.

"Silver Knight Adam, report to the commander."

Roland temporarily put down Raikkonen's report and smiled and saluted him back.

"By the way, Adam, although the salary of a knight is not high, there are many invisible benefits. Your family can be brought to the headquarters to live, and the food and accommodation will be borne by the Knights, and the migration expenses can also be reimbursed."

Adam's expression was slightly startled, and his smile gradually solidified.

He whispered: "My father died of his injuries three years ago, and my mother and brother also died of lung disease two years ago. My sister and I are the only ones left in the family."

"My sister is now a nun in the Temple of Plenty. She is doing well and does not need special care."

Thinking of Natasha, Adam's smile was a little bitter, "and she doesn't want to recognize me as her brother."

Roland didn't know how to comfort Adam for a while, so he had to bring up his own experience and complain.

"I have also experienced the pain of losing my parents, and I don't even have a sister."

But I have a sister, this is the last stubbornness in Roland's heart.

In this chaotic era, people always die while living.

War, famine, disease, accident, there is always a disaster that suits you.

Adam didn't expect Roland to be the same, his voice choked in his throat, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

After holding it in for a long time, he had to change the subject.

"Captain, I'm going to prepare for tonight's performance."

"Go, remember to wear a knight's uniform. The White Rose Knights are the Queen's direct guard. Attacking a knight is a felony, and they dare not."

Adam stood at attention and saluted.

Although a little rusty, he learned it well.

Looking at Adam's back as he left, Roland fell into deep thought again.

There was nothing wrong with Adam's performance, but Raikkonen's reminder was not unreasonable.

Even if Adam had only a very small probability of one percent, he couldn't take the risk.

Even if Adam had no problem, what if he was caught because of death/injury/physical discomfort/drunk/drinking meat and wine before the performance?

One cannot put all his eggs in one basket.

Believing that Adam can beat Finley's performance team does not conflict with making a good plan B.

But this plan B cannot be too obvious, lest it chills Adam's heart.

It is definitely not okay for the general to fight desperately on the front line while the leader doubts his loyalty in the rear.

Just as Roland was thinking hard, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Come in, I'm here."

Listening to the sound of heels touching the corridor, Roland already knew who it was.

Her Majesty the Queen who loves playing the earl.

Sif appeared in front of Roland with a smile on her face.

She put the process of the celebration on Roland's table and sighed softly: "The celebration is so lively, but it's a pity that I can only sit there and watch like a puppet. I really want to go on stage and perform with everyone."

"boom!"

Roland slammed the table, causing Sif's lips to tremble in fear.

She subconsciously thought that Roland was angry because of her inappropriate remarks, so she quickly explained:

"I'm just saying it, it's not true."

"Play, must play!"

Roland smiled happily.

Roland's smile made Sif even more panicked. She thought Roland was confused and said something sarcastic, and his red lips turned a little white.

Mr. Wald would also say sarcastic words when he was angry.

It seems that she really said the wrong thing.

As soon as Sif stood up, Roland smiled and motioned for her to sit down and looked at her seriously.

"What does the Queen sitting on the podium have to do with Count Sif performing on the stage?"

"Ah?" Sif was stunned for a long time before she recovered.

Roland lets the magic mirror continue to play her during the celebration, and she can perform to her heart's content.

Sif patted her chest and murmured softly: "Is it really okay? I thought I said the wrong thing again and made you angry."

Roland's heart trembled slightly. Sif trusted him more and more, which was a good thing.

But being too dependent on him is not a good thing.

He looked at Sif seriously and said in a deep voice: "You will not say the wrong thing, and you cannot say the wrong thing. If you say the wrong thing, others will have to find a way to prove that it is right."