They all call me master

Seeing Malinda's smile, Arthur also laughed.

He raised his right hand and held up three fingers——

"I swear, Drake is slandering me.

I was abducted into the club by him without knowing it.

And to you..."

With that said, Arthur took a deep breath and took a step forward.

The deep eyes are full of sincerity.

He said word for word.

"I love you."

The sound is clear.

Malinda was immediately stunned.

At this moment, Ms. Chang Ye had a feeling that she was just flat A, so Arthur just turned it up.

Arthur became more and more sincere.

He whispered softly.

"Malinda, you know, when I first met you, I was completely fascinated by you. Your uniqueness is so charming. The pride and sharpness in your eyes made my heart beat... They all started skipping a beat, and the generosity you showed later made me even more amazed.

From that moment on, I knew I was done.

I am in the grave of love.

A wise man does not fall in love.

But the moment I saw you, my reason left me. "

What Arthur likes the most is that when his opponent makes a three, he crushes his opponent hard with his king bomb.

Of course, Malinda is definitely no match.

Malinda is his partner in life.

But one thing is the same.

That is——

Never admit when you've made a mistake.

Arthur knew this very well back home.

In other words, the reason why he was able to escape from that bastard place in the 'club' was entirely due to his way of thinking of 'not admitting anything, denying all responsibilities, and doing whatever it takes to achieve the desired results'.

A little complicated?

To put it simply, don’t look at the rules, but look at the people who make the rules.

Still a little complicated?

Even simpler——

Rules are dead, people are alive.

As long as people are killed, the rules are alive.

In short, Arthur at that time ignored right and wrong, denied truth, had no morals, and was just a pure and cruel beast.

At that time he...

‘What a life!

There is no 24-hour hot water, the food is tasteless nutrient solution, and you have to be careful about being stabbed in the back.

How can I feel more comfortable now! ’

With these thoughts in his heart, the sincerity in Arthur's eyes did not fade at all.

Ms. Changye's face turned slightly red.

Of course Malinda would not be shy and run away like a little girl.

But Arthur's words made her feel happy.

"I'm going to see Anna later, shall we come together?"

I've mentioned this before.

However, Malinda took the initiative again at this time.

Malinda is giving Arthur peace of mind in her own way.

"certainly.

But wait a moment. "

Arthur said, taking Malinda's hand.

The two jumped off the bow of the ship and walked straight to the alley beside them.

There, a figure stood upright.

Just now, the other party took the initiative to 'say hello' to Arthur - his slightly relaxed aura made Arthur notice the other party immediately.

Of course, even if the other party doesn't do this, the other party's whereabouts are still within Arthur's sight.

Nothing that comes close to Arthur can escape the eyes in the sky and shadows.

"First meeting, Arthur Kratos.

If I could, I would add Hamlet to your last name. "

Having said this, the other party paused and let out a self-deprecating laugh.

Then, he continued——

"Fate is so unpredictable.

I never thought that our first meeting would be under such circumstances. "

As he spoke, the other party took off his hood.

"Old lion?!"

The moment Malinda saw the old man opposite, she blurted out.

The whole person has entered a state of full alert.

The old lion, Severus Hamlet.

The most recognized person in Nan County.

Even if you are old.

Even when old.

But no one can face this old lion calmly.

If Arthur wasn't still around, Malinda would have run away the moment she saw him.

However, Arthur's expression was a little strange.

It’s not surprising that the old lion appears in the inner bay.

But it would be strange for the old lion to appear in the inner bay at this time.

Moreover, the old lion should be in Nanlos at this time. There are so many pairs of eyes. If the old lion leaves, there will be no movement at all.

After all, tigresses are not vegetarians.

If he could really let the old lion leave quietly under full alert, then there would be no need to fight tomorrow's battle and he could just surrender.

Too far off.

But, if it's really too far off, then the old lion won't be so elegant.

It must and must be pushed straight and flat.

so--

The old lion in front of me is fake.

But the appearance and expression are so lifelike.

Human puppet!

For a moment, Arthur had a guess.

However, this guess did not make Arthur's face any less weird.

On the contrary, the expression on Arthur's face became increasingly weird.

As a loyal user of the ‘human puppet’, Arthur knows too well how convenient the existence of the ‘human puppet’ is. As long as it is used a little, it can have a miraculous effect.

And the human puppet in the shape of an old lion must play a role similar to a ‘shadow’ at certain critical moments.

To put it simply, no matter what, no matter what excuse, the other party should not appear in front of him.

At this moment, he has already gained absolute control of the inner bay with the power of [Blood Seal. Lionheart King], unless the old lion comes back himself.

Otherwise, a fake will not work at all.

Thinking in his heart, Arthur pulled Melinda back a step slightly.

Although it was just a movement, Melinda opened her mouth and blew out a smoke ring.

"Careful Arthur.

Good secret technique... Well, is it a secret technique combined with talent?

Very powerful.

Melinda, you are also excellent."

The ‘old lion’ on the opposite side said so.

That tone was completely like an elder.

This made Arthur and Melinda frown together.

Their relationship with each other obviously cannot reach this point.

Melinda almost subconsciously began to check the surroundings again.

The lady thought that there might be traps around her that she ignored, otherwise, the other party would not need to delay time like this.

Arthur spoke helplessly-

"Sir, you can explain your purpose."

He said politely, but the shadow in the dark was twisted and spreading.

Although Arthur has become much softer, it does not mean that Arthur will not take action.

"Terrible guy."

As he said, the 'old lion' waved his hand.

Immediately, a unique force field isolated the surroundings.

Including Melinda.

The sound and picture were completely isolated from here.

Arthur looked at the parchment scroll in the hands of the ‘old lion’, and the slightly yellowed color due to the precipitation of time, and asked directly: “Product of the Empire?”

“Yes, the product of the Empire.

When my mother created us, she found a lot of mysterious knowledge, among which the ‘legacy of the empire’ was the most important, so we are very familiar with these.

Of course, it also requires some accumulation for us to use them.

No!

To be precise, it is difficult for me.

For him?

It’s very easy.”

The ‘old lion’ said, with helplessness on his face.

“Mother? You?”

Arthur asked.

“Our mother is Robin, the rebel.

We are me and the old lion—the two of us are marshal puppets above the eight general puppets.

However, I am the deputy marshal.

And the old lion is the grand marshal.”

The ‘old lion’ explained.

It’s very vague, and it even makes people feel more confused.

But Arthur didn’t.

The young psychic just had an incredible look on his face.

Robin, this name is not unfamiliar to him.

A rebel in the Holy Age, Robin had escaped the capture of the Holy Empire in the town of Imur. Then, facing the powerful Holy Empire and countless informants and betrayers, Robin no longer believed in anyone. She began to learn more knowledge from her dead companions and their legacy. Finally, she found a new path in alchemy, the "human puppet".

The general puppet was already an entry level.

The marshal puppet was naturally an ascending level.

Of course, none of this mattered.

What mattered was the other party's words just now, "I and the old lion"!

In an instant, many speculations appeared in Arthur's heart.

"Severus Hamlet died a long time ago!

Those who appeared afterwards were all--

You guys?"

Arthur asked in a calm tone.

And, he emphasized and read out the old lion's name in full.

Because, if his guess was true, everything would be too surprising.

Who would have thought that the "old lion" had died a long time ago.

Then, the reason why the 'Leo Palace' killed guards every now and then before, in addition to the gold mine, was also because of this reason - no, maybe the truth is that the fake old lion deliberately announced the discovery of the gold mine in order to cover up everything. Don't forget the pure gold brought by the 'Pirate King' Edward.

The two parties at that time must have cooperated.

It's just that I didn't expect that there was really a gold mine under the Leo Palace.

'Fate's favor'!

Arthur unconsciously had such a thought in his heart.

But then, the young psychic turned 'favor' into 'playing'.

"Yes."

'Old Lion' looked at Arthur's expression and nodded.

He continued -

"The general situation is similar to what you guessed, Arthur.

But some situations, please remember.

It was Severus Hamlet who first took the initiative to wake us up.

It was Severus Hamlet who signed the contract with us.

We didn't deceive him."

Arthur listened to the other party's supplementary + correction words, and confusion flashed in his eyes.

In his opinion, the other party didn't need to explain so much.

It was as if the other party shouldn't be here.

Unless...

Contractual bondage? !

Arthur narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Arthur, you are as smart as Severus. When he woke us up, he probably anticipated the current situation, so he bound us with contracts.

He became our master.

He promised that when he became the master of Nanjun, he would untie our bonds.

However, facing that person's plan, he died without a burial place.

We had no choice. In order not to be wiped out by the contract, we could only live with the other party's "name" - this was the only condition we fought for that made us feel lucky.

It was also the only condition that made me regret. "

"Old Lion" said with a wry smile.

"Thirty years, I am still me.

Thirty years, it is no longer it.

Now it just wants to become...

God!"

"Well, it's a good dream, most people would think so."

Arthur nodded, without sarcasm.

"If it heard you praise it for being like a human thirty years ago, it would be happy to invite you, but now it will definitely kill you.

It thinks you are blaspheming it.

It has obtained the power left by that person.

No!

To be precise, it is the power of part of the ritual. "

As the 'old lion' said this, his pale golden eyes looked at Arthur.

The other party was obviously testing how much Arthur knew.

And the other party's intention to appear here was not all good, and it was definitely not to take into account Severus Hamlet's feelings.

The other party came with a purpose.

The other party came to get rid of the bondage.

In the contracts of Severus Hamlet, there might be a clause that after his death, if his direct descendants recognized the other party, they could get rid of the contract.

Of course, it is more likely that -

The other party started to stir up trouble because of jealousy.

Is it to make He and the marshal puppet fought to the death.

Arthur would not be careless about this marshal puppet that had its own will and was completely similar to a human.

Because the other party might be the trump card left by the old lion here.

After hearing his identity as a member of the Golden Lion family, he had no choice but to jump out and wipe out the roots.

Every possibility is possible.

The corners of Arthur's mouth curled up.

No matter which one, he accepted it.

Moreover, he knew that he might have unexpected gains.

So, the young psychic said directly-

"It borrowed part of the power of that ritual to be able to "marry and have children", right?

Gresa, Hamlet, Dieudonne Hamlet, and Bistry Hamlet are the children it gave birth to after becoming him.

It was also with this part of the power that he became perfect.

Became like the old lion.

And, leaving you behind and letting you act as a shadow also made people subconsciously ignore the blind spot that he might be a human puppet."

"Yes, that's probably it. "

The 'old lion' nodded.

"Having borrowed part of the ritual, he must perform the ritual - it has become him, and as the old lion, he must fulfill the old lion's wish.

Unify Nanjun.

Only at that time can he be considered to have truly completed the ritual and continue with the next plan. "

Arthur continued.

The words seemed to be asking, but in fact they were affirmative.

The 'old lion' on the opposite side flashed with surprise, but nodded immediately.

"Yes, that's right.

And this is why I am here.

I don't think we can plunder Severus Hamlet's property, I want to return this ritual to you.

Although it has become incomplete, its power has not subsided.

On the contrary, because of our performance, it is constantly charging. "

'Old Lion' said this with a trace of guilt on his face.

Especially when his hand stretched out from his sleeve and a ball of light the size of a ping-pong ball emerged, 'Old Lion' lowered his head even more.

Power!

Pure power!

Just standing next to the small ball of light and breathing, Arthur felt that his flesh and blood had gained unprecedented vitality, but what really made Arthur care was——

[Bluff]!

[Bluff], which had already reached Lv99, flashed at a high speed at this time!

The frequency was far higher than that of a racehorse.

The light was like a searchlight!

At the same time, an unprecedented feeling of hunger appeared in Arthur's heart.

He was hungry.

He wanted to eat this ball of light.