The Black Scepter

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The Principality of Lampard and Grand Duke mean that Murphys has become the head of a country, and his status is as high as that of the Byzantine monarch.

"His Majesty Edward III was also very painstaking, and gave me this grand duke abruptly, which may not have happened in the history of Byzantium. It was just Ashkandi who gave her a honour at the ceremony... Well, I wouldn’t know if I was persuaded How to step down for the patriarch."

"Ah? She's here too?"

As soon as Murphy mentioned the "Vampire Queen" who talked about the civilian, Lilith's small face suddenly pulled down.

"I left after the morning ceremony. She and William seemed to have a lot of things to talk about. Even Edward III's luncheon was rejected. I naturally had a bad time leaving the palace. If the Duke of Azshara took me out , I am afraid that it will take time to see you at night."

Listening to Murphy's words, Lilith's mouth finally lifted a little, looking for some topics. She and Morpheus chatted about the boredom and news of Constantine, but she quickly relaxed. When he arrived at the Prince's mansion, he chatted with him for a long time. Murphy accompanied this long-smiling Lilith in the back garden for a cup of afternoon tea, and stayed until dinner before leaving.

As soon as he heard that Murphy was leaving, Lilith, who had been laughing for an afternoon, was immediately upset, but he finally realized that it was a rare thing that he could accompany himself all afternoon, and he rushed him to the entrance of the mansion, Murphy Station Before the carriage was ready to wave goodbye, how could the county master step out in two steps, hug himself and send a kiss, then blushed and ran back to the mansion...

The carriage of the Windsor family and the guard of honour were behind him. Murphy turned around and found that the guards headed by Guevara were staring at the end of the street with a serious expression, trying to be squinting... He grinned helplessly, waving Waved: "I've done it, I don't have to pretend not to see it, go to the Duke's Palace of Solomon."

"Yes! Lord Duke."

The guards answered immediately.

Murphy got into the carriage, and Lilith's bold kiss brought some waves to her heart, but all this was quiet when the door closed-now he needs to think about many things, running back and forth day after day Between Lampard and Byzantium, Murphy was far less laid-back than it seemed.

The Pope’s army is pressing hard, and mainland civilians complained of suffering. As an existence with the strength to change the situation, Murphy did not "wait for work" as others saw it, but was constantly looking for solutions to these purgatory creatures and popes. The best way for the army.

Came to Constantine today to attend the honor ceremony presided over by Edward III. It was plainly just the monarch's statement-the title of "Duke" was next, handed over to the four cavalry regiments and ten infantry regiments of Murphys. And the right to use the entire Inquisition is the real intention behind it!

Letting a king surrender almost the entire country’s military power sounds incredible, but in fact it is the only dangerous step in the survival of Edward III. With no doubt about the use of people, Murphy is the best in the continent, and has almost the most powerful army and magic group in the territory. Edward III knew that he could not control such a "uncrowned king", and he directly recognized the status of Murphy. . In this way, Byzantium, which has reached its limit, can justify the news of its cooperation with the "Principality of Lampard" with other countries.

And this is also a signal to Murphys: Byzantium firmly recognizes the existence of Lampard and will always be its most determined ally.

At this time, the Pope’s army had attacked the Mullen territory, which was equivalent to taking nearly half of Byzantium’s territory-and Mullen... is the territory of the Windsor family, and once Murphys and Ashcandi signed the sacred Place of contract.

Although the addition of Hydera and Sphinx three days ago gave the soldiers some breathing opportunities, because the number of enemies was too large, even if Prince Hades personally led the army to resist on the front line, Byzantium could not take it at all. The final team is ready-Murphy's arrival is like a straw to save life. After a night of conversation with Edward III, the Archduke Murphy Windsor, who held the award ceremony today, will have to spend the next three days. Nei had to take over the frontline completely and become the commander-in-chief of the Byzantine warfare, the first commander-in-chief!

In the meantime, even Lilith's invincible father Hades will become a subordinate of Murphy.

The decentralization of Edward III was a complete refusal, and it also gave Murphy a complete understanding of how big the monarch was.

It’s just that until now, apart from the resistance of Lampard’s army in Christina’s Fording territory, there did not seem to be any signs of large-scale mobilization, and the enemy—the pope sitting in the Gabriel Empire— —I don’t even know what abacus Murphy played.

Everything still seems to be undercurrent, the pope's army is still arrogant, Giovanni gave several speeches, as if the fall of Constantine was just around the corner, and the crazy believers simply did not know the sinister intentions of the pope, only to " "The glory of the Lord" made the enemies frightened, but did not know that those who secretly assisted them were a group of purgatory creatures...

...

In the evening, the carriage stopped on time outside the Palace of the Duke of Solomon. In front of the deserted iron gate was the same as when he arrived here last time, there was not even a servant to greet. Morpheus didn't care, got out of the car and pushed open the iron door, and was about to walk towards the cold and unpopular mansion in the impression, but found that the closed heavy wooden door slowly opened...

A warm color projected from the mansion's porch. At this time, Murphy found that the mansion in front of him had actually lit up almost all candlelights. The old butler's butler at the door also put on a clean and flat black shirt, respectfully The ground bent down and asked Murphy to enter.

It seemed that Duke Azshara finally wanted to make her mansion normal.

Stepping into the main hall, the quaint long dining table is lit with white candles, the food has been neatly arranged, and the fragrance is rich...Perhaps because of the cold contrast of the last time I came here, the change of the Duke of Azshara today has let Murphy He was so relieved in his heart that just standing in front of the dining table, he saw that the duke in the violet dress was walking down the stairs and was approaching.

When there is no formal occasion, the dress and skirt are protracted and cumbersome. Azshara's dress is simple and elegant at this time, because her appearance and figure do not need too much clothing to set off.

Speaking of them, the two haven't met many times. Several banquets and conversations may add up to just a few hands, but they all feel a little familiar with each other. Maybe it’s because of his family, or for some inexplicable reason. In short, Duke Azshara understands...it’s not his character or strength that makes him interested in this once young boy...it’s just a variety of reasons, maybe She doesn't know herself anymore.

"It's beautiful, Azshara."

Did not bring the duke title, as Azshara said to him. Murphy raised his hand as a gentleman and gently took the catkins of the kingdom's first cold beauty. "The last time I came here, the only thing that impressed me was the Viola."

"If you want to listen, I can play a song for you after dinner."

The Duke Azshara had a very rare makeup, and the face of Shi Shidai was exquisite under candlelight, which made Murphy, the "demigod" secretly lament that this woman of unknown age is amazing.

After a few simple greetings, Murphy did not talk nonsense. He came here not to simply eat a dinner, but to make the necessary deployment of the next strategy of the entire kingdom-as the Kingdom’s intelligence agency and control The leader of a large business organization, Duke Azshara, was appointed by Edward III for this task and was responsible for assisting Murphys in responding to the current war.

"I haven't finished talking about the afternoon. What did you mean before...Is it necessary to put those mobile teleportation arrays on the front line?"

Azshara's voice seemed more enthusiastic than before, and she quickly entered the role, talking to Murphy about the topic that Lilith had interrupted before.

"The Mullental front is a top priority, but don't worry about transportation, I just need your resources to coordinate with this, the strength of the Solomon family..."

The topic discussed by Murphys and Azshara is about the current crisis facing Byzantium. Although the battle is tight, the emotion between the two is actually very relaxed. The candlelight reflects the mellow wine for this dinner. Bring some intoxicating breath...

But the wine glass, also filled with red wine, looked like solidified blood when it was placed in front of Ashcandi and the Clementine head William.

In the city of Hera, the sacred Gabriel empire, in a secluded and underground underground castle, Ashcandi sat in front of the head of the Creman family hiding here, his lips tight.

This may be the two most powerful blood races on the mainland. There have been few blood races of the monarch level for thousands of years. Sometimes even a generational genius can reach this level. The two at the table were as strong as they were-it was just that the atmosphere on the table was cold, the knives and forks were not moved, and the meals were more like furnishings.

"In short, this is my request. If the Clements agree, I will leave now."

Ashcandy's words were cold, and the tender red eyes that looked at Murphy at this time had no emotion, staring at the head of the Creman family in front of the red robe, without a trace of respect.

Such a tough attitude does not seem to be "consultation" at all, but more like a provocation before the two sides of the war are ready to fire. Ashcandy hates William. This is something that everyone with a discerning eye can see. The protagonist of the "Prince William Assassination" incident that once recorded history is the two of the moment. But no one would think that today, the two sides have become "partners."

"I know you resent me in your heart, but that thing was not as simple as what you saw--"

William wanted to explain something, but there seemed to be something inconvenient to confess, and the hesitation between words made Ashkandy even more annoying.

"I don't want to listen to other things. I'm waiting for your answer."

Ashkandi is like an iceberg, and he is simply too lazy to talk a little nonsense with William.

Now it seems that she does have these capitals, because the Lampard territory of Murphys-or the "Principality of Lampard"-has become the only hope for the mainland to overturn, and has been hit by the pope. If the family wants to survive, there is obviously no choice.

After Giovanni enthroned the throne, the bloodbath William began to anticipate. Without saying anything, he took the entire Creman family to hide in the mountains outside the city of Hera, but he did not expect that the pope would do so. The other blood races that escaped were all executed, **** and merciless. This kind of killing situation made the blood races begin to understand that no matter what transaction or cooperation between the Holy See and them, after Giovanni took power, all of the intertwined historical relations mean being cut off with a sword, so that both sides Standing on opposite sides.

But as an old antique that has lived for nearly a thousand years, William is more aware of what it means-the so-called "pope" is no longer a human being who will consider the future of the Holy See, but has completely become a running dog for those purgatory demons.

So after thinking about everything, he knows Ashcandi's life better and he knows which side he should stand at this time.

Looking up, William looked back at the ruthless dark queen and whispered: "Although Murpheus wants the Clements to do something difficult, I will try my best to achieve it. After all, the pope is our common enemy... we--"

"You don't need to say'us'. You are you. The Creman family has nothing to do with me. It was not in the past, nor will it be in the future."

Ashcandy was very unhappy. Once she and William and the five Dukes fought to death, killed three Duke-level elders and fleeed from their own wounds. This thing that made her remember her life is not that she can forget it. .

So since the beginning of the negotiations, Ashkandi has never thought of giving him any good looks.

William, who was sitting opposite her, heard something decadent. His handsome face seemed to be ten years old in just a few months. I want to come too, ranking at the peak of the blood clan's strength, but failing to bring peace to the family. This is perhaps the saddest thing as a patriarch. The invasion of purgatory and the ascension of the new pope made the Clemens family, who once belonged to the thirteen direct lineages, worse and worse. At this time, after listening to Ashcandi's repeated indifferent words, his heart was like being pricked by countless needles. It’s more grief and indignation, just see Ashcandy’s decision, he finally sighed and whispered: "Ashkandi... Have you ever thought about why you can get to this step today ?"

"It has nothing to do with my coming here today, I--"

"No~www.novelmtl.com~ has a relationship, and it has a lot to do."

William raised his gaze, occupying the patriarch and even the ruler of the entire dark world for hundreds of years. His power has not been reduced by facing Ashkandi of the same level. "An ordinary, ignorant girl from the Misry family , How can one jump into one of the most powerful blood races in the dark world? Don’t think it’s those battles that give you these powers. I’ve investigated all your backgrounds, but I still can’t find the answer like you do now-until I found Kassandra trying to help you."

"Cassandra?"

Ashcandi didn't want to bother him, but when she heard the name, her eyebrows were raised.-Cassandra? Gotebahn, which "black widow" Scarlett? Augustine? 'S mother, the blood race who had desperately helped herself out of the chase.

"Why did the blood clan kill you? Why did the Holy See kill you? Who would make you fall asleep for three hundred years?" William's voice struck her heart like a hammer, "You can't find the answer, yes." Because you don't belong to this plane at all!

You... are the enemies of this plane! "

Ashcandi suffocated.