At this moment, Valena's mood was so complicated that it's hard to describe in words.
Recalling that not long ago she had all kinds of hopes because of Conrad's changes, she couldn't help but laugh at herself.
It turns out that nothing is true, so there is no hope lost, but this feeling of being completely kept in the dark is really hard to accept.
She tried hard to calm down her emotions, but for the moment she didn't know what expression to put on. After a moment, she asked with a cold face:
"Why are you telling me this? What else is your purpose?"
"I think I should let you know that Conrad has never done anything impressive. I don't want to give this scourge a heroic ending. He doesn't deserve it."
"...Then should I still thank you for freeing me from the illusion you created?"
"I'm sorry, we are confessing all this to you, and we hope that we can be honest in the future." Mo Bei said sincerely.
"In that case, you won't tell me that you are all using your real identities now, right?"
Valena gritted her silver teeth secretly. Various complex emotions could not be resolved with just a few words. Instead, she felt a sense of arranged frustration.
Mo Bei chuckled, calmly took out his adventurer's booklet and handed it over, and Akali followed suit.
Valena reached out to take it and quickly read through the contents of the two booklets. She frowned slightly, but Tabetha beside her yelled first:
"Fake! Not to mention that there is no teleportation record of the Demon Fortress. Even Cui Fanke has not been there? This one is even more outrageous. You have just arrived at Kurast Seaport?"
"Forehead....."
The six of them were speechless together.
What the hell is this! ?
You've only been undercover for two months and you can't prove that you are who you are! ?
"I took it by mistake. I took it by mistake..."
Mo Bei had no choice but to take out another set of false identity certificates. This one happened to have records of Cui Fanke's entry and exit. Thanks to Kane's thoughtfulness, he was able to temporarily get over this unexpected situation.
"So, Conrad has been controlled by you during this period?" Tabetha was very curious about the puppet.
"Well, yes." Mo Bei nodded.
"We actually can't see that he has become a puppet..."
Tabetha twitched her lips in shock, feeling that this ability was really scary. As for the fact that a scum like Conrad was killed as soon as he stepped out, she was quite happy in her heart, because judging from the current situation It seems that this is a good thing for his sister.
"It's really hard to notice anything strange when wearing clothes." Mo Bei responded casually.
When Valena heard this, she suddenly remembered something, and immediately asked with a strange expression:
"Yes... who is in control?"
Perona raised her hands silently and glanced aside, not daring to look at Valena.
Valena was relieved when she saw it was a girl, but she still felt a little uncomfortable.
"You asked to see Emperor Hakan because you hoped that he would be able to take control of the real power in the future?" Mo Bei pretended to change the subject as if nothing had happened.
"This is unrealistic. Today's Emperor Hakan was elected by the Holy See through a ceremony. Now that the Holy See has been completely eradicated, the identity of the Chosen One is no longer tenable. And judging from his several public appearances, He should not have the ability to run the country."
"Then you're still looking for him?"
"Sentencing members of the original Holy See in the name of the emperor can temporarily maintain his authority and stabilize people's hearts. We need to preserve this symbol for the successor, which can save a lot of trouble in the future."
Now that the topic was brought to the topic, Valena quickly organized her thoughts and worked hard to temporarily put aside all the emotions disturbed by Mo Bei's sudden showdown.
"Successor? Who? Or do you want to..." Mo Bei looked at Valena in astonishment.
"I don't have that kind of conditions, and I don't have that kind of plan. I'm just saying this, hoping that you can take it easy. After all, your apparent identities..."
"Hey wait, what does this have to do with me?"
"Don't you have such an idea?"
"Um...this..."
Mo Bei did not deny it immediately, but quickly made up his mind.
After about a minute, he still shook his head vigorously.
This kind of brainstorming doesn't bring any joy at all!
and. . . Why are you talking about usurping the throne and seizing power?
Before he traveled through time, he spent two dollars to buy an almost brand new copy of "Social Contract" from a senior graduate, but in the end it was used to place the soup pot, and he tore off a page or two when it got dirty. It was very useful. .
Even the reading material in the toilet is the "Forklift Maintenance Manual" issued when you start work. It's strange that such a person can have such ambitions!
The thought of being tied here to clean up the mess made me even more rejected.
"Then...what are you doing for?" Valena was once again confused.
Mo Bei was speechless and felt a little guilty.
Their original plan was actually to gather some information, and then they agreed to Perona to empty Conrad's family's treasure house. At first, they really didn't expect that it would be such a big fuss.
It’s hard to say these words to Valena. . .
He had no choice but to change the topic again:
"Let's go back and think about whether there are other suitable candidates. Don't waste time here yet."
Valena nodded in agreement, Tabetha immediately called her teammates and attendants over, and the group continued to rush towards the palace.
"Do you think... am I qualified?" Alvin suddenly asked in a voice that only Mo Bei could hear, grinning in anticipation.
"No." Ned said two words with certainty.
"Why?"
"Uncle will whip you because your office is too far away."
"...What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Where did you get your confidence?"
"..."
As soon as the group of people approached the palace, a team of more than ten people came up to them. It was actually Valenna who had sent them here in advance to inquire about the situation.
Without waiting long, they passed by the messenger and saw Emperor Hakan, who was dressed in fine clothes but had a sad look on his face.
The face, which was almost as young as Mo Bei and others, seemed to be desperately waiting for the end of the world. He looked at the people in front of him blankly, and did not even ask about the situation outside or the purpose of their visit. It seemed that these None of it meant anything to him.
No wonder Valena would make such a comment. The nominal emperor of Kegistan was imprisoned in a somewhat abnormal manner. .
"You mean, I can leave here?"
After Valena explained the situation and her plans to him, his eyes regained some energy and he asked tentatively.
"Where do you want to go?" Mo Bei asked.
The young man on the throne lowered his eyes again and shook his head gently.
He just hopes to be free, but he doesn't know where he can go after leaving here.
Seeing this, Mo Bei could only look at each other helplessly and then look at the interior layout of the palace.
Although it is beautifully decorated, it is a bit old and gray. Even the carpets have obvious traces of being worn and discolored, showing that the people who live here habitually move back and forth every day.
This kind of palace is even far inferior to Conrad's mansion, which has always been maintained and taken care of. It is like a dusty ancient mansion, more like a prison, imprisoning the king on the throne who may not even be considered a tool. .
"In addition to calling you His Majesty the Emperor, do you have any other names?" Mo Bei asked again.
"What?" Emperor Hakan looked confused.
"If you want to leave here, you must first throw away this honorific title."
The young man on the throne opened his mouth several times, but he didn't seem to know what to say and seemed a little anxious.
"What was your previous name?" Mo Bei reminded him, but still didn't get an answer.
It's too awful. . He actually even forgot his original name. The identity of Emperor Hakan is simply an empty shell. .
