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Austin was stunned for a moment, and blurted out: "The past two years have not been smooth for you."

Yes, anyone who looks at it will feel that Alfred has been unlucky in the past two years.The little prince, who was originally pampered, was exiled to such a harsh frontier, with almost no servants around him, and all his titles and honors were deprived. No matter how you look at it, he is at a low point in his life.

And Austin knew even more.For example, he knew that Alfred hadn’t actually been on Xueli Planet for the past two years, but had been running secretly on various planets where dirty bombs were buried. Sometimes Austin knew what he was doing, and saw Sometimes I don't know who.

Thinking about it now, the things he knew should be questioned. After all, the news of the second cantilever broke out suddenly this time. This matter must have been arranged at that time, but Austin never heard a word from Alfred.

Austin went back and forth to Xueli several times in two years, and actually secretly took Alfred out and sent him back.

Generally, no one will arrange multiple interplanetary trips in a short period of time, because the huge changes in climate and jet lag are a great test of physical and mental quality, and ordinary people have to wait for a long time just to travel between stars.

But Alfred's time and opportunities are precious, and his schedule is rushed every time. If he hadn't been born with excellent high-level genes, coupled with the past two years of self-abuse training, and his physical fitness is excellent, he would have Totally worn out.

Austin thinks he can endure hardships. He has received rigorous military training since he was very young, and passed the internal assessment of the secret army "Mirror" at a young age. Then, while relying on his hard power, he has been promoted all the way, while covering up to the outside world that he left him. Father's back door.

The Situation of the Stone family was not good under the current emperor. In the last two generations, their private relationship with the members of the royal family was not close, and the position of the patriarch was too high. The Grand Marshal's successor, Austin, is another useless playboy. I'm afraid the top brass of the legion have already reshuffled their cards.

Training, managing the legion, acting, and scheming, Austin thought he was having a hard time, until he saw with his own eyes how Alfred got over the past two years.

After witnessing these hardships with his own eyes, he truly believes that the past two years have not been "smooth".

Alfred raised his head and drank the remaining wine in the glass, and said, "It's a feeling, I can't explain it to you."

Austin said helplessly: "You don't say anything, of course I don't know."

"Then let's talk about the prince's visit to the school a few days ago." Alfred said, "Have you read the report?"

"Looked."

"Perfect, right? Almost every sentence has the effect I want, even if I write it myself."

Austin said: "But the report only faithfully restored the situation that day, and the actual situation is like that."

"Yeah... The actual situation is so perfect." Alfred said slowly, "Don't you think it's strange? Every link of this matter, every single one, has not gone wrong."

"That's because we've been preparing for it for two years." Austin hesitated, and then said, "And I'll tell you the truth, don't be unhappy..."

He stopped, waiting for Alfred to express his position. Alfred glanced at him, and suddenly laughed and said, "When did you and your brother and I use this kind of speech? Love to talk or not!"

Austin said: "The prince came in a hurry this time. The biggest reason why the day went so smoothly is that my father's people intercepted the prince's plan in advance and cleared up the relationship with the school for you." He also laughed, as usual He stretched out his fist and bumped Alfred's shoulder, "My dad put a lot of effort into it, and even I sent it to you for use, but now you say it went too smoothly and you can't find the reason, isn't it a bit unconscionable? "

Alfred poured himself a drink with a smile, "All right, I think too much, I'll punish myself with a drink. I said - don't tell your dad about this."

"Why should I talk so much." Austin clinked glasses with him, "Besides, even if I say it, my dad will only appreciate your careful consideration. He always tells me in private that the little prince is doing things for our Stone family. Appetite, to say something presumptuous, is quite the style of his youth."

Alfred laughed, but when the spirits slipped down his throat, the smile at the corner of his mouth suddenly froze.

"Do I look like your dad?" he asked.

Austin said: "It's quite like my dad... No, why does it sound like you're taking advantage of me?"

Alfred said again: "Your father really helped me with all his heart..." He looked at Austin and slowed down his speech, "Why?"

Austin felt that Alfred's mood was a bit repetitive today, but he was used to it.He didn't know the little prince very well before, but in the past two years, Alfred has been a little erratic and uncertain.

Moreover, after this incident, Austin not only knew that Alfred had too many plans that he hadn't informed him, but also knew that this little Highness was much more suspicious than he thought.

"I've asked this question before, and he always said that he has his reasons and thinks that you have a great chance of winning. Moreover, once the rebel army is eliminated, His Majesty is likely to reorganize the Royal Legion, and our family can only bet on his successor. "Austin said as calmly as possible, not wanting to provoke his inexplicable temper. "A few days ago, my father told me that the reason why he made up his mind to choose you in the first place was that you showed him a hole card two years ago."

"Oh, that." Alfred seemed to have drunk too much, and said absent-mindedly, "That's right. He has seen my hole cards, so he should be very confident in me. By the way, come, let me show you something. "

He led Austin to his study, and took out a dagger from a drawer.

"The cold weapons of the ancient Xueli star are famous throughout the empire." Alfred threw the dagger to Austin, "Someone gave it to me just this morning. It is an orphan product from one of the best ancient arsenals on Xueli star. That's the design."

Austin looked at the expensive and gorgeous scabbard of the dagger and said, "Okay, Your Highness, is there someone here to make connections so soon?"

"More than that? You should have seen it when you came. There is more than one person who can sniff out the direction of the wind with a keen nose. Joshua is helping me out downstairs. Our empire is very old, but now it is a brand new era... ...Many people hope to seize the opportunity and change their class." Alfred casually took another sip of his wine, "What are you doing watching? Open it up and try the knife. I don't need this, so I'll give it to you gone."

Austin didn't refuse, and said with a smile: "Then I won't be polite to you."

The Stone family has been in the army for generations, so they are naturally delighted to see this kind of cold weapon. Austin pulled out the dagger from the scabbard, and used to test the blade with his fingertips lightly.

He suddenly felt a pain in his fingertips, and Alfred quickly leaned over to hold his hand and said, "Wait, what are you doing!"

However, it was still a step too late, blood had already flowed from Austin's fingertips and dripped on the desk.

"Hiss—what's going on with this blade?!" Austin said in surprise.

Alfred stood up and said, "There is a tiny amount of laser light on the blade, which cannot be touched. This is a combination of the latest technology and ancient craftsmanship. Why do you think you only made one?"

Austin complained dumbfoundingly: "No, this is not a cold weapon, why didn't you remind me?"

"I was thinking of giving you a surprise when you were testing the knife. Who knew you were good at testing the knife?" Alfred let go of his hand, "You really——scared me sober. Wait , I'll get you a medical kit and bandage it."

Austin waved his hand and said, "No, no, you know our family's genes, this little wound doesn't seem to be there."

He really didn't take this little injury to heart, Alfred asked: "Are you all right?"

"It's okay." Austin said, "There's blood all over the table, let me clean it up for you. Joshua came in later and saw that he couldn't explain it clearly."

"No, he won't come into my study." Alfred said, resting his head with one hand, "I drank a little too much just now, and the alcohol has picked up. All right, don't worry, I'll clean it up myself right away."

This little episode didn't bother Austin too much. He has achieved the purpose of coming here today, which is to confirm Alfred's attitude—since nothing has changed as he expected and the cooperation continues as planned, then he also You can say goodbye with confidence.

Austin didn't see that after he left, Alfred stared at the few drops of blood he left on the desk, with a clear expression and not the slightest bit of drunkenness.

He didn't think for too long, and quickly dialed out a communication.

After greeting each other, they said to each other, "Your Highness, the last time you contacted me was two years ago. How can I help you this time?"

"I remember, two years ago, I left a sample of my blood with you."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Alfred said: "Okay. I will send you another blood sample right away, and you can do a genetic test for me."

"Yes, Your Highness. What is the test this time?"

"Test..." Alfred said slowly, "Is there any blood relationship between me and this person?"