"I heard that the chapter leader has a very good relationship with Grand Duke Olga?"
The words that suddenly rang out in the carriage surprised Barris. His wife's words sounded like a light question. Barris was not sure if there was any hint in it. After all, after so many years of marriage, his wife had heard something about this family lineage. Secret rumors.
"Ah, of course it's good, otherwise there wouldn't be the Dupont Delin family now. When Grand Duke Olga passed away, he came to see the Grand Duke for the last time. That was also the last time I saw him. It seems that there is only one family in the family. Grand Duke Olga and the Astartes were the closest, and then the Astral Knights went on an expedition to the Maelstrom."
"Sir, have you met Chapter Master Soshyan Alexei?"
The wife blinked, and a surprised expression appeared on her face covered with makeup.
"You never said anything about it."
"Well, all the Grand Duke's adopted sons were present, but I was still young, so the Chapter Master probably wouldn't notice me."
Barris's wife gently opened the folding fan, fanned the scented air a few times, and whispered:
"Maybe that's not the case."
"Mary, you're a little strange today."
"Master, for the sake of Sere, you must think of a way. I know there are some things you don't want to mention, but the matter is over. Sere will become an excellent knight. But if it is just like this, it will only bring disaster to him. The leader will definitely find a way to eliminate this threat. You have encountered several 'accidents' in the past, but luckily nothing happened, but what about Sere? Where is our son?"
"Mary."
Barris's attitude rarely became serious, and he glanced out the window to confirm that there were no other carriages nearby, and then whispered:
"Don't say anything arrogant! If someone hears it, you will get into big trouble!"
"Will there be no trouble in the future? Master, what have you gained after enduring it for so many years? Even if they let you go, will they let our son go?"
"Mary, what are you talking about? I am also a formal knight. No one is threatening us. You are too nervous."
Mary glared at him.
"Master, don't lie to yourself about some things. If it's just an accident that you and Grand Duke Olga are similar, what about Cere? I haven't read many books, but I also know that appearance is the most significant inheritance of a family. Characteristics, if you continue to pretend that you are just lying to yourself!"
Barriss tilted his head and said with a guilty conscience:
"Don't believe those rumors that Grand Duke Olga will never have children. This is common sense."
"Then why does your mother often cry secretly in front of the Grand Duke's portrait alone? And what about the bomb pendant that your mother left for you before she left? You just said that the only people in the family are the Grand Duke himself and Asta If you get too close, where did the pendant made of explosive bombs with your name engraved on it come from?"
Barris closed his eyes and whispered in an almost pleading tone:
"Mary, stop talking."
But the emotions that his wife seemed to have accumulated for many years also burst out at this time, and her voice became a little sharp.
"Madias is a usurper! You and Cere are the real Dupont delin! The family should belong to you and Cere! Have you tolerated them for so many years, have they ever respected you? Have they ever been grateful to you? ?No! Those arrogant bastards are a bunch of ungrateful beasts! If Grand Duke Olga hadn’t adopted them, their only identity would have been the untouchable bastards they often talk about!”
After being married to Paris for so many years, although Mary has gained the status of a noblewoman, she is actually very excluded from the circle of noblewomen, and she often only gets cynicism when they meet. Even with her gentle personality, over the years, she has become She still had a huge amount of resentment, but she could understand Barris's caution. After all, power was stronger than people. As the supreme ruler, Mathias could not be overthrown by relying on the rumored bloodline secret.
But now an opportunity has arisen, and a being above Mathias is about to arrive.
"shut up!"
Suddenly, a roar interrupted Mary's chatter, and the fan in her hand fell to the floor of the carriage in surprise.
Barriss gasped and looked at the other person, like an angry beast. At this time, he actually had a striking similarity with Archduke Olga.
For a brief moment, the carriage fell into silence, with only the sound of Barris's gentle breathing and the sound of the rolling wheels.
About a minute later, weak sobs replaced the gasps. Seeing his wife covering her face and crying, Barris immediately moved, sat next to her, and put her arms around her shoulders.
"I'm sorry, Mary, I'm not. Alas, Mathias's succession to the throne of High King was the legacy of Grand Duke Olga. This was announced and crowned by Chapter Master Soshyan himself. I know that you have been under great pressure over the years. I have suffered a lot of grievances, but I believe that nothing is more important than the safety of the family. My mother also told me before she died that if she lives on, she can live in peace. Moreover, the Duband Delin family has not made it clear that the father died and the son succeeded. How we inherit is not something we take for granted.”
Mary put down her hand, wiped her tears with a silk scarf, and whispered:
"Master, I am not greedy for power. I never married you because of your status. I don't care about living an ordinary life. But we must consider Sere. You also know that he and Earl Edson's family The daughter is very close, and I can tell that Cere likes her. I had a tentative chat with Countess Edson at the last regular banquet. The result? She directly warned me to let Cere leave Tasia. Stay away, because her daughter will become the queen of the new High King in the future! Master, have you ever thought about how painful Serre will be? He is better than everyone else, but he has to succumb to others. It is clear that the Duband delin family should It’s his! He’s the grandson of Grand Duke Olga! What’s not to say that after the father dies, the son succeeds? Isn’t Mathias just trying to let his son inherit the throne?”
Barris was speechless and his wife took his right hand.
"Barris, I have a feeling that your concession will not bring peace anymore. There must be something big going on with Captain Soshiyan's sudden visit! You have to reveal your identity -"
"Mary"
Barris interrupted his wife with a sigh.
"Have you ever thought that the Grand Duke has such a close relationship with Chapter Master Soshiyang, that he would not know these things?"
Mary was stunned for a moment, then realized that her husband was right, so she murmured to herself:
"Then why."
Barriss shook his head.
"Because I am not suitable to be the High King. The Grand Duke's choice is correct. Brother Mathias is an excellent ruler. Although there are still some disputes within the family, he has been working hard to improve and weaken the power of the great nobles. And strive to give civilians more opportunities. I don’t have his will and determination. I will probably only be deceived by lies and flattery from all directions. I feel very lucky to have your love, because I know that I am a Mediocre people.”
(End of chapter)
