A Chime Below the Throne [Interstellar]

After saying goodbye to the old butler Piero, Homan felt a little restless.

For several days in a row, the old man's last sentence always echoed in his mind, making his heart skip a beat, as if it would cause some unpredictable changes.

Piero's words let him know something extraordinary.But whether these things are reliable or not, to be honest, Homan himself can't guarantee it.

But at least let him know one thing, when Teresa took her baby self and Ludwig through the Mandala Star Sea, it was definitely not a coincidence that Grand Duke Rose came.

It is very likely that he had already betrayed at that time.

After a long time, Homan could only guess vaguely that Schroeder was the secret agent of the rebels, but Tereza was indeed his favorite.It is speculated backwards that Schroeder did not allow Tereza to take Ludwig across the Datura Star Sea, maybe because he had learned inside information, such as the fact that the rebels would kidnap the prince.

But I didn't expect that this was probably a counter-measure by the rebels.

And Schroeder was that target.

Therefore, Queen Teresa was not attacked, and the second prince was taken away.On the contrary, Schroeder was caught by Urkley and got rid of it not long after.

If you guess like this, the logic seems to make sense.

However, if the second prince Kasimir was captured by the rebels, how could he come back unscathed a few years later?

The rebel organization is not a vegetable market, even a Chihuahua can enter and exit freely?

I can't think of anything about this thing. Unknowingly, Homan actually walked to the Phoenix Military Academy, stopped in his footsteps, and stopped at the door.

Students in younger grades came and went, discussing something together.as usual.

"Hey, I heard that we were repeated in that xx recently? It seems that he is the only one who is not an adult. It's really pitiful."

"Yeah, I was originally from the previous grade. Why did you repeat the grade again?"

"Didn't the senior say that? I don't know if I don't stay. I stay for at least three years."

"..."

The corner of Homan's mouth twitched as he felt that he had been poked.

Speaking of which, I haven't received my graduation certificate yet.

However, it probably wasn't his own name, and Homan lowered his eyes wearily, he didn't expect that he was so powerful that he didn't get the last graduation certificate.

After walking a few steps forward, I saw the portrait of Phoenix Star General.Under the bright sun, the shadows and ravines are clearly visible, the expression is deep, the eyes are evil, lifelike, as if they really have expressions.

Star General Phoenix has a majestic figure, a terrifying aura, and a masculine and handsome appearance like a man. The guide Efa who confronts Homan has an even more completely different appearance.

I don't know if it's due to psychological factors, but Homan always feels that the crazy and serious eyes of this portrait are very similar to the guide Eefa.

Homan shook his head, looking at the sign in front of the portrait introducing the life of the star general.

The big characters "Effa Phoenix" are deeply engraved on the metal wall of the stele, as if declaring the correctness of Homan's conjecture.

He shook his head, trying to get rid of such an unreliable question, but—

"Horman?" A familiar voice sounded from behind.

"Wang!"

Homan turned his head and saw a handsome young man in military uniform.With a surprised expression and a bit of exploration, a big white tail is just beside him, wagging its tail foolishly and trying to pounce on Homan. If it wasn't for the young man pulling him, he would have climbed to the top of Homan's head.

"Huh? Fergus?" Seeing him here, Homan was also surprised.Fergus's eyebrows were more masculine than the childish one before, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Homan.

"Why are you here? Also, after that you..."

Homan covered up the key part and only said innocuous things. He escaped after being arrested, and was discovered by the original mercenary resident group and brought back to the capital.

"Why are you here? Aren't you under saffron martial law?"

"It's been lifted a long time ago." Fergus snorted and grabbed the excited Doge who was rushing upwards, "It's good that you're fine. I'm one of the first to come back. I'm here today to renew my graduation certificate."

"How is the situation of the saffron?" Homan actually wanted to ask Ludwig how the situation was.

Fergus understood: "After the martial law was lifted, the protective cover was refurbished and strengthened. There is no problem. However, Honeysuckle has become the main battlefield. His Royal Highness the Third Prince chased you that day and never came back."

The old man is so well informed.Homan narrowed his eyes, as if he wanted to see how much Fergus' words were true and how much was false.

Unexpectedly, he stared at Fergus. There was nothing wrong with Fergus. The Samoyed next to him thought that Homan was teasing him, so he opened his paws excitedly and was about to pounce on him.

The old man was so frightened that he burrowed into Homan's neck. Homan was so itchy that he couldn't laugh, and he didn't want to chat with Fergus, so he reluctantly said a few words before leaving.

But how could Fergus let him go? He managed to catch him before, but because the third prince couldn't blatantly hook up, how could he let him go automatically when he sees him now?

Originally, Homan and Fergus said that they were friends if they sounded good, and they would learn from each other.Why did he suddenly like him so much?

Homan was disturbed by Ludwig's matter, but he didn't want to shame Fergus, so he could only be dragged in by him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the gate of the Phoenix Military Academy, a burst of alarm bells sounded, and the large screen above the campus suddenly lit up, and dull music played——

"The former prince Homann Schroeder's enthronement hall will start in 10 minutes, please..."

Homan didn't even have time to raise his head, he was already held in place by these words.

He saw "myself" on the big screen, dressed in formal attire, looking serious.

shit.

Before he could say these words, Homan opened Fergus' hand vigorously, covered his face and ran out the door.Fergus was also obviously frightened, but he reacted quickly and ran out after Homan.

After catching up with Homan, he covered Homan's face with his coat, and unexpectedly found an alley with him and walked in.

Passing by the community square, I found that every other block, there are skyscrapers playing the "live broadcast" of Homan's "enthronement".

Homan was furious at being caught by Fergus: "Let me go."

Fergus: "Shh! Do you want to be seen?"

Homan was so angry that his chest heaved and heaved, he never expected Tereza to be so shameless.She led herself to the palace, and actually took a picture of her own 3D phantom. Even if Homan didn't agree to her, she had plenty of backup.

Fergus: "You'd better calm down, although I don't know what the situation is. But if you rush into the palace rashly, you will probably be in much more trouble than you are now."

Just as he was speaking, a sentry in the uniform of the Royal Army passed by solemnly on the main street, scanning the crowd, as if looking for someone.

Fergus frowned, and directly pressed Homan against the wall.

Homan's eyes were exposed, his brows were staring, and he watched the Royal Guard team disappear at the end of the street, and his heart finally calmed down a little.

Although this kid Fergus is full of evil intentions, what he said is correct.This group of imperial guards was obviously trying to catch him.

If he really ran to the palace to confront Tereza, he would be in the trap of hell.

In fact, Homan expected to be right.

Tereza actually took it for granted that Homan would agree to the conditions of the superior.After all, Homan grew up by her side for so many years, and no one knew Homan's dedication to the throne better than her "mother".So Homan's suggestion of "let him think about it" really surprised Tereza.However, Tereza took this as Homan's usual trick. She let him out of the palace to let him relax his vigilance. Anyway, in the capital, she was the one who covered the world with one hand, and her every move was under her surveillance. She could run there.

After all, if Homan agrees to the level, many things will be relatively easier in the future.

She still had hope that Homan would say yes.But unexpectedly, Homan didn't want to agree from the beginning.

Even, because Homan was used to staying on the fringe planets and his sense of security was too low, he habitually changed his ID and address quickly after leaving the palace.This didn't stop the secret agents sent by Tereza. Although they were a little tired from sneaking and tracking, they were able to find them anyway.But I didn't expect that Homan had disappeared since leaving the Royal Hospital a few days ago.

This was indeed beyond Tereza's expectations.

She didn't expect Homan to have this ability, so she took it lightly.

In fact, she had no idea who Piero was.The old slicker who was killed out of the spy group, the only person who has been able to work as a spy for so many years to spend his old age in peace, how can she let her people know her whereabouts?

It just so happened that Homan followed suit, accidentally throwing off Tereza's supervisor.

In desperation, Tereza could only release this live broadcast, aiming to attract Ludwig throughout Gaia.But it's hard to say that it wasn't a disguised form that attracted Homan in the capital.

Homan figured this out, cleared up his emotions in an instant, and thought of countermeasures.The old butler couldn't be found, that guy was like a loach, he could add icing on the cake, but it was hard to give charcoal in the snow.

Thinking of Ludwig, Homan couldn't help biting his lower lip again.He suffocated for breath, but felt the breath of the sentinel pressing above him onto his face.

When did this guy get so close to him, Homan pushed him suddenly, and politely said "Thank you.", blocking him speechless.

Fergus couldn't help laughing: "Is there no place to hide? Come to our military headquarters."

Homan almost laughed out loud: "What joke are you talking about? People from your military department want to arrest me, and I will go to your military department to throw myself into a trap?"

Fergus couldn't laugh or cry: "Do you think I'm still a soldier? I don't have any authority? After the third prince left, Iris came under my control. It's a branch of the Royal Guards, with a lot of freedom and privileges, and no one from the top. Order to arrest you."

"The most dangerous place is the safest place. Anyway, you haven't gone out now, have you?"

Homan was suspicious. He doubted whether Fergus would sell him out.

After all, guides can be found anywhere, but handing over Homan is a way to claim credit for the "possible future" emperor.

Fergus seemed to see what Homan was thinking: "Huh? Do you think I need to covet your guiding ability with my current status?"

No need.Homan complained in his heart, because he didn't need it, so he questioned it.

Seeing that Homan's expression didn't loosen, Fergus became serious, and said seriously: "It's not your guiding ability that I like. It's you that I like."

Homan choked.This was the first time he encountered an unexpected confession other than Ludwig.

God knows, that's what he's worst at.

"If you think we've known each other for so long, it's not enough to trust me. It's okay, you can go. I won't say anything. "

Really not enough.Homan's poor sense of security was long since discarded when he discovered his true identity.

But with his head, he could understand that with his mental suggestion ability, it would be very difficult to fool a Fergus, let alone the Royal Guard sentinels who surrounded the entire king like an iron barrel.

"I'll go with you." Homan reluctantly dropped this sentence, getting Fergus' delighted expression.