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The interview between Sirius and Duke Grant did not avoid everyone anymore. On the contrary, Sirius took the initiative to invite Hill and called Joey over, and Duke Grant also invited Amir and his adjutant Be by my side.

— almost like a witness.

Seeing such a scene, Kiki couldn't help but secretly slander.

Keech didn't fully understand what Sirius and Duke Grant were talking about, but only noticed that Duke Grant's eyes had been lingering on Joey unabashedly.Joey also looked at his father excitedly, but he didn't interrupt from the beginning to the end. It wasn't until the Duke and Sirius had finished talking that he took a step forward and talked about the daily life.

But these homely words are even more boring than the formal conversation just now. They are just "how are you?" "I'm fine, how about you?" "I'm fine too."

——What is the meaning of such a question and answer?

Keech didn't understand, and didn't bother to think deeply, but having to suppress the urge to yawn caused him some pain, so that he very much hoped that such a boring conversation would end as soon as possible.But this interview also brought him some good news. Emperor De Rossi had handed over all the post-disaster affairs in the Northwest to Sirius, so Kiki didn't have to spend energy making a second magic mirror.As for the remaining materials, Keech hesitated whether to send them back to the warehouse of the communication tower or keep them for himself.

——The production of magic tools has always allowed the loss of materials, but he has already exploited part of it.

Keech hesitated.

There is another news that Kiki is not sure whether it is good or bad, and that is the arrival of Amir.Tomorrow morning, the airship that has been staying at the Blue Dragon Legion can finally set off with food and a small group of knights requested by Sirius, and it will arrive in Yani City before noon.

——When the time comes, should he introduce Xiuqi to Amir, or introduce Amir to Xiuqi?

Thinking of this, Kiki suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to ask one thing: Why did Amir only take him away, but not Xiuqi?

Before Keech could think too much, Hill beside him patted him on the shoulder, reminding him that the call was over and the magic mirror could be turned off.

Keech had no choice but to restrain his mind, cut off the magic power connection, turn off the magic mirror, and take Siris and others out of the communication tower.

The two mid-level magicians would not be able to return to the mage tower to perform their duties for a while, so Hill had to ask Joey to arrange for the knight to continue to stand outside the contact tower to avoid accidents.

When they returned to the government affairs hall, it was already close to dinner time. Since they had to start preparing for the next day's reception as soon as possible, Sirius and Hill just ate something indiscriminately and started busy again.

Keech, however, fell into a state of complete idleness. Seeing that Hill was not about to leave the government affairs hall, he stopped being bored with Hill and went back to his room. He took out the alchemy materials he had embezzled and prepared to give Hill Make a magic weapon.

What Keech wants to make is a magic ring called "igniter" by Tina. Its prototype is the ring pen he gave Avella that can gather fire elements to write in the air.

Last year, after repeated trials and explorations, Kiki finally found a fire element that could stay in the air for a short time, and fused it with the fire magic circle to create a magic circle that only required a little mental power. A simple magic weapon that can be manipulated.

In order to facilitate Avella's use, Kiki specially made it into a ring that can be worn on the finger.In this way, Avella no longer needs to carry that notebook with her all the time, as long as she raises her finger and conducts the simplest spiritual concentration on the fire element, she can turn what she wants to say into words, which will appear in the air where her finger is among.

Of course, since this fire element cannot stay in the air for too long, these words will soon dissipate, but as long as the words and sentences are short, it is still easy for people to read and understand, far more convenient than using a notebook .

In the New Year, the ring pen was inevitably seen by Tina.Tina had a flash of inspiration, and it took only one day to transform it into a simple magic weapon that can be manipulated like a megaphone, a simple magic weapon that even ordinary people can use, completely eliminating the need for mental power.However, the reformed ring is difficult to continue to use as a pen. It is more like a flint that can instantly cast fire elements, create fire sources and high temperatures, and is not as susceptible to moisture and other factors as ordinary flint. It doesn't matter if it rains or soaks in water.

Therefore, Tina simply named this magic weapon an igniter.

But when Amir got the thing, he immediately thought of a new use for it—attack.Since the fire element burst out immediately after the mechanism is turned on and the high temperature it generates is enough to ignite most objects, and the appearance of the ring is very camouflaged, so it can be used as a close-range weapon to make a surprise attack on the enemies around you.

When he was in Sofia Town, Hill wanted to do this for Hill, but was affected by the sudden earthquake and couldn't make it.

When Keech finished the ring completely, Hill also finished his busy work, opened the door and came in to say good night to him.

Keech didn't do any tricks like surprises, and directly handed the ring to Hill.Seeing that the ring was worn on Hill's finger very well, and it didn't protrude as much as the one given to Avella, Kiki couldn't help but quietly heaved a sigh of relief.

Hill's joy hung directly on his face, he hugged Kiki, and kissed his lips.

But just after making out, when the two were about to try out the ring together, there was a knock on the door suddenly.

Hill stood up and opened the door suspiciously, only to find Joey standing outside the door in a panic.

"What's wrong?" Hill asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Go in and talk." Joey squeezed into the room and closed the door with his backhand, then said quickly, "Those two guys are dead."

Hill was taken aback for a moment, and after questioning, he realized that the two people caught last night were dead.

"What's going on, committing suicide?" Hill immediately thought that the two men might not be ordinary servants, they might be dead men raised by the governor of Tampa.

"No." Joey didn't know how to explain, so he simply took Hill and Kidge to the dungeon where the two were held.

This dungeon was not created by Joey and the others themselves, but the original configuration of the government affairs hall. Although no prisoners were held in it, the torture equipment was readily available. It is said that it was for the convenience of officials to use lynching.

The two men caught last night were held here, guarded by two knights.But at this moment, the two of them had turned into two corpses, their hands and feet were all bound, and their bodies were covered with scars, as if they had been tortured before death.

Hill immediately turned to look at Joey, but Joey shook his head, "We didn't do it, our people don't have the ability."

"So, who is it? It can't be them, right?" Hill raised his eyebrows and asked, "Didn't the guards notice anything? After suffering such a severe punishment, isn't there any screaming or something like that?"

"This dungeon is soundproof. As long as the door is closed, even if a pig is slaughtered inside, it is impossible to hear it outside." Kiki interjected.When he entered the door, he inspected the cell habitually, and immediately found something strange in the wall.

"Is that person familiar with this place?" Joey asked immediately.

"It can't be speculated like this. Others may not be able to see things that Kiki can see." Hill frowned, pondered for a while, and asked Joey again, "Gather all the knights who guarded here from last night to today. stand up……"

"It can't be our people!" Joey interrupted.

"Even if they didn't do it, they have to bear the responsibility of unfavorable supervision." Hill said coldly. Neither you nor I can afford to hurt His Highness because of the trivial matter of the two prisoners of unknown origin!"

"I understand." Joey took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then strode out of the cell to arrange staff.

Looking at his back, Hill suddenly realized that the group of people Serris had gathered had one of the biggest flaws—they were all too young, capable, and courageous, but lacked the same crucial experience, let alone the experience of dealing with things .If Sires had been accompanied by an elderly counselor like his grandfather, his relationship with the Governor of Tampa might not have been so stalemate.

Hill sighed, and didn't stay here to be with the two corpses, and took Kiki out of the dungeon to meet Prince Siris.

This matter cannot be concealed, even if it is just for the safety of Sirius, he must be known.

Prince Siris had already returned to his room, but he still didn't fall asleep. Hearing Hill begging to see him, he immediately opened the door and invited him and Kiki in.

After hearing what Hill had said about the situation, Sirius was very calm and said calmly, "Please don't be too nervous, Mr. Joey. No one will pursue the cause of the death of those two people. Please rest assured, Mr. Hill."

Hill was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized.

Sirius knew about the deaths of those two people, and it was even possible that they were ordered by him.

——Is it the hand of the dark guard?

Hill was secretly suspicious, but didn't ask, and left the room after saying good night to Sirius.

But after going out, Hill did not go back to rest as Sirius asked, but took Kiki to see Joey again.

Joey moved very quickly, and at this moment all the knights had been mobilized, and a carpet-like investigation of the entire government affairs hall was carried out one by one.

Hill told Joey verbatim about Sirius' answer and his guess.

Although Joey couldn't help but be surprised, he didn't stop the investigation because of this. Instead, he said sternly: "As you said before, no matter who ordered it, since he succeeded, it is our dereliction of duty."

Hill also agreed with this, but he still said a few words of consolation, and then followed Joey to wait for the investigation results.

Keech watched with cold eyes. Although he didn't understand what the death of the two people was related to, but after this incident, he felt that perhaps he should prepare more defensive magic weapons for Hill, so as to ensure that when he was away, Xie You can also protect yourself.

It is not difficult to make a magic weapon that can defend against poisons. Most poisons contain dark elements. You just need to choose materials that are sensitive to dark elements and make them into brooches, silk scarf buckles and other things to wear on your body. , and can even be made smaller and hidden in the cuffs.

But it is a bit troublesome to deal with more direct assassination. Most magic weapons can only respond to magic or magic elements, but they are helpless against pure metal sword blades. This is also because magic is magical and powerful, but there are always magicians who die among warriors. The main reason for the hand - the most difficult thing for a magician to deal with is a sudden violent attack.

Kiki was thinking wildly, the knight who went to various places to investigate came back, and reported the investigation to Joey who had been waiting for a long time.

"In addition to the hidden guards around His Royal Highness who have been missing for a long time and cannot be found, there is one person who is also missing." The knight who reported the results turned his eyes to Hill next to him, "His name is Kevin, is it?" The coachman brought by Mr. Balotelli."

Hilton's expression froze.

"I see." Joey didn't say much, and he didn't mention how to punish the several knights who neglected their duties. He only let the knight return to his post and continued to strictly defend.

When only Joey, Hill, and Keech were left in the room, Joey said cautiously, "Hill, my good brother, can you give me an answer to this matter?"

"If I knew, I wouldn't be embarrassing myself here." Hill smiled wryly.

"You have to find a reason for me to explain to everyone. Why is it him, your coachman?" Joey frowned.

"As for this explanation, we might as well ask him himself." Hill narrowed his eyes and replied coldly, "If my guess is correct, he will definitely come back, and he will never just disappear."

After speaking, Hill stood up and walked to the room where Kevin lived.

As Hill guessed, they finally waited in Kevin's room for his return.

It was approaching dawn, and Kevin, wearing the uniform of the coachman of the Balotelli family, opened the door indifferently, as if he had just been to the stables, until he saw Hill, Joey and Kitsch Appeared in his own room in a hurry.

"Master Hill, Knight Joy, Magician Kiki, what are you..." Kevin asked innocently in astonishment.

"Before answering your question, I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation for your absence at night." Hill said coldly.

"I..." Kevin hesitated for a moment, quickly restrained his expression, and said indifferently, "I'm with the new maid Laura."

"Are you sure?" Hill raised an eyebrow.

"She will testify for me." Kevin replied with downcast eyes.

Hill snorted, "Unfortunately, I'm afraid she can't do this. Maybe you don't know yet, we have searched all the rooms, and you are not where you said."

"She was afraid of being discovered, so she hid me." Kevin continued to explain indifferently, "I have never left this house, otherwise, the knights on duty at night would not have noticed—maybe you haven't Notice they've guarded the gate so that not a fly can get in."

This kind of explanation is reasonable and reasonable, but Hill and Joey, who are familiar with the rules of the game between nobles, immediately couldn't ignore Kevin's joking tone.

They asked Kevin for an explanation, and Kevin gave them one.

So, this is just an explanation.