Chapter 869: Chapter 701, We Were All Young Once Chapter 869: Chapter 701, We Were All Young Once “A princess of the Kingdom?” Philippa's words caused everyone present to furrow their brows, then they all turned to look at Wu Heng.
It was originally just an investigation of a city in the Yeko Kingdom.
And now you're hiding a princess on your ship.
Everyone's gaze turned to him, and Wu Heng's eating halted as he explained, “The Yeko Kingdom is in chaos, and the Fifth Princess fled to Gold and Silver Island. I and Steward Xi Ligui have written a report to headquarters about this.”
“How did she come along?” Tapani continued to ask.
“She heard the Association was investigating Netalee City and snuck aboard the fleet. At that point, we were already at sea, and there was no choice but to let her come along. I thought there wouldn't be any serious issues this time, so I didn't mention it to you all,” Wu Heng added, “Don't worry, her presence has nothing to do with the operations in the city, and she hasn't been involved in the Kingdom's conflicts.”
When she returned, Philippa roughly shared the story of the Fifth Princess.
Facing the attack of the army, using herself as a hostage to save these people from the Association.
How should I put it.
This Fifth Princess seems to be more like an idealist who rarely encounters darkness, still holding onto her faith and sense of justice.
Gianvito stroked his beard, “Ah~! Be more careful next time. How could such a thing happen with people sneaking in?”
“Exactly, it's a bit odd for an outsider to mix into the fleet on a mission.”
“Island Lord Wu Heng, you're a Great Detective and didn't notice anything? It couldn't be because she's pretty, right?”
“After all, Island Lord Wu Heng is still young. It's not strange for him.”
“We've all been young, eh! A pretty girl!”
The crowd joked and laughed about it, and the atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed.
It was as if everyone had been young before and could understand.
“Ah?” Wu Heng found they had misunderstood him and immediately said, “No, she snuck over on a headquarters' ship. The ships from Gold and Silver Island are all manned by skeletons. How could a living person possibly sneak aboard?”
The playful banter of the crowd suddenly fell silent.
Damn, after all that talk, she came from a headquarters' ship.
They looked at each other and felt a bit embarrassed.
Tapani said, “Alright, it's no big deal that she came along as long as she doesn't have ulterior motives. What does everyone think about having this princess manage the city?”
Gianvito stroked his beard, “I have no objections. Having this Fifth Princess step forward will save us a lot of trouble.”
The others followed suit.
“I think it's fine too.”
“It's a good thing for us if she manages it. Others might still be in danger.”
Tapani nodded and looked back to Wu Heng, “What do you think, Wu Heng?”
Wu Heng replied, “We might have to ask for her opinion.”
Tapani downed his drink and said, “Good, now I'll assign everyone their tasks. Squadrons start planning patrol times to maintain order in the city. Wu Heng, go explain the situation to the Fifth Princess and see if she's interested in managing the city.”
“Yes!” the members responded.
Wu Heng nodded to show he understood as well.
“Alright, eat less for now, and we can have a proper meal tonight,” Tapani clapped his hands and spoke again.
Everyone rose to their feet and left the cabin.
They began to act according to their assigned tasks.
At the doorway,
“Wu Heng.” Tapani called out again.
Wu Heng looked over.
“After you speak with the Fifth Princess, come 'Communicate with the Dead.' Our task from headquarters isn't done yet.”
“Understood.”
Wu Heng replied and walked toward the interior cabin.
Philippa went up to the deck to arrange for the skeletons to clean up the floating explosive barrels on the sea.
In a cabin.
The Fifth Princess 'Brittany' sat in a chair, staring blankly at the tabletop.
Association personnel had returned.
Some intelligence had also been brought back.
It confirmed that City Lord Daxier had commanded the troops to assault the headquarters' investigation team.
Aiming to trap the entire team within the city.
The Association headquarters would surely investigate this matter.
Netalee City was finished, and so was the Yeko Kingdom.
After her father's death, why had the Kingdom become like this.
Completely rotten.
Knock, knock, knock~! At that moment, there was a knock at the door.
“Your Highness, I am Wu Heng. Are you in there?”
Brittany's lifeless eyes regained a trace of spirit. “Lord Island Master, please come in.”
The door opened, and Wu Heng walked straight in, casting a glance at her.
“Where's your maid?”
“I wanted to be alone for a while, so I asked her to take a walk outside,” Brittany replied softly.
Wu Heng saw no spark of life in her gaze.
Even more listless than when on the island.
“Feeling down?” Wu Heng took a seat in a chair beside her.
Brittany did not respond.
Wu Heng continued, “Why things have happened this way will be investigated further, and I'll let you know the outcome when it's available.”
“Thank you,” Brittany said, her tone betraying no emotion.
Wu Heng looked at her, his brow furrowing slightly.
He sensed that something was off about her state.
In fact, he could empathize with her feelings.
Having returned to the modern world from a Different World only to find his home gone and the world overrun with zombies.
For a long time, he too was enveloped in an unbearably gloomy atmosphere.
That pervasive gloom which could not be shaken off.
“Disappointed with the kingdom now?”
“Yes!” Brittany replied decisively.
She had intended to propose taking command of the city directly, but the words did not come out.
To say so might lead her to believe
that the Association intended to use her to control the city. And given her current mood, she might become very resistant to this.
After some thought, he asked, “Last time you spoke of establishing your own power and restoring the nation, are you still up for it?”
Brittany looked at him, somewhat puzzled.
She had expected the comfort of platitudes.
But instead, he brought up the conversation from their first meeting.
Wu Heng continued, “You feel the kingdom is becoming worse and worse.”
“Yes.”
Wu Heng said, “Ultimately, the people in control of this nation are not up to the task. Now that I see you, I think you are not bad.”
Stunned, Brittany said on impulse, “But I… Do you support me in taking back the kingdom?”
“That depends if you have the determination,” Wu Heng glanced at her, “After seeing Netalee City, who knows if other cities, or perhaps even the Royal City where you lived, have become like this.”
“I… What should I do?”
Leaning forward, Wu Heng lowered his voice, “Currently, Netalee City is without a City Lord. The Elders and others are discussing candidates. I'll have a word on your behalf and see if we can let you manage this city and then develop it step by step.”
Brittany's gaze fluttered, and she began to hesitate again, “I'm afraid I won't do well.”
“Can it get any worse than it is now? Brittany, you are intelligent and kind, which makes you seem a bit too emotional. As long as you aim to do well, you will definitely not be worse than your brothers,” Wu Heng said with increased intensity and sincerity.
“Really?” Brittany suddenly looked up.
“Don't you trust what I say?”
“I do, I'm willing to manage this city and stabilize the situation,” Brittany said earnestly, nodding.
Rising to his feet, Wu Heng said, “Get ready, I'll go speak with the Elders. If there's no problem, I'll send you to the Island Lord's Mansion.”
“Thank you.”
Wu Heng nodded, opened the door, and walked out.
Brittany remained somewhat dazed, then took out a mirror to look at her haggard face.
Stepping out of the room, Wu Heng let out a sigh of relief.
The situation in Netalee City almost plunged the Fifth Princess into depression.
Using the kingdom's army to attack the Association Investigation Team must have been quite a shock.
He walked out of the room to the deck.
Elder Tapani and the others stood aside, chatting.
Seeing him come out, they asked, “How did it go?”
“The recent turn of events has hit her hard, but she accepted our proposal. She will take charge of the city as a princess,” Wu Heng reported.
The group nodded, “That's for the best. Let's proceed to the 'Communicate with the dead.'”
Wu Heng brought out the body of Daxier, the City Lord, pulled back the tapestry, exposing his original form.
The technique “Communicate with the dead” was cast, and the body suddenly sat up.
Its eyes turned towards the group.
Wu Heng glanced at the others, and seeing that no one else wanted to speak, he asked, “Who killed the local Steward?”
The body answered, “Luqina.”
The name Luqina had come up before.
The interrogation of the old man pretending to be from the Snake Badge Consortium had mentioned the organizer of this matter, the Commander 'Luqina.'
Wu Heng continued to question the body, “Why was he killed?”
The body replied, “He discovered Luqina's identity as a Sect Guardian and feared the news would reach the Association.”
The brows of those from the Association furrowed in union.
It had to do with a secret cult.
Cults tend to act radically, and many propagate their faith without caring about the local Steward's death; they would simply continue elsewhere.
The Fifth Princess had hit the mark, there were those within the Kingdom colluding with the cults.
Tapani turned to an Investigator standing beside him, “Got all that?”
“Recorded,” the Investigator nodded.
Wu Heng then asked the body, “Why attack our headquarters' investigation team?”
The body answered, “You found critical evidence. Luqina said if you left, the headquarters would come directly to arrest people. Killing you would give headquarters a chance to start a new investigation.”
The important evidence he mentioned referred to the old man impersonating a Consortium member.
Indeed, he also said this matter involved the Commander and the City Lord's Mansion.
The fourth question Wu Heng asked, “How did he become the Commander of Netalee City?”
“The Crown Prince's reinforcements arrived in time during the enemy's siege, preventing the city from being taken.”
The final question.
Wu Heng asked, “Which sect does he belong to?”
“Venerate Saint Sect!”
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