OBS Chapter 4238 Wei Ge's Power
Chapter 4238 Wei Ge's Power
Chapter 4238 Wei Ge's Power
Baron Blaise had also heard about the situation at Willendale:
"It could be to track down the missing items, but we still don't know exactly what's missing from the capital."
"Something went missing from the Royal Mint."
Viggo said that this was information Margaret had personally told Shad, and it was currently top secret. Furthermore, Galina had confirmed that the items lost from the Royal Mint had nothing to do with MI6, and Director Anlos was also investigating what had gone missing from Velendale.
"The Royal Mint?"
Both officers of the Gray Rock Pass fortress were surprised, but they dared not say much about it.
“Handle this matter according to the proper procedures. Don’t make things difficult for those gray glove agents. Everyone is doing this for Carsonrick.”
Wei Ge spoke in high-sounding words:
"However, after letting them go, keep a close watch on this group to see what they're up to. Also, the person they're chasing is most likely not an MI6 agent. Assist Grey Gloves; I need to know who they're investigating."
The baron said somewhat hesitantly:
"If it's a Deringer sympathizer..."
In the Arcadia region, when something like this happens, the first group to be suspected is definitely the right one.
"Then investigate thoroughly, just like before."
Wei Ge said that the two who were reporting the situation then accepted the task together, and then wanted to invite Wei Ge to stay for a meal.
Vig thought for a moment, then turned to look at Xia De, who had been sitting on the sofa without saying a word. Xia De nodded slightly.
"no problem."
"Alright, let's arrange lunch. Also, this gentleman is my fiancé whom I chose myself."
She explained that the police chief and the baron had, of course, heard the recent rumors circulating in the city and were not surprised by the identity of this young man with the handsome features of a northerner:
"Okay, then we'll make the arrangements."
Not all areas of the Grey Rock Pass Fortress are open to the public. For example, the area near the southern entrance of the bridge is a restricted area. Only those who want to pass through can approach and wait in line for inspection. Ordinary people cannot come here.
Only a small portion of the restricted area was military camp; the larger area consisted of military command posts and an ancient banquet hall that had been passed down from the time of Delinor.
In the era of Delineor, the Duke of Astley would hold victory banquets here, inviting military representatives and nobles to drink together. In this era, the Astley family, who effectively controlled Greyrock Pass, would host feasts here for those who remained loyal to them to this day.
Arcadia has changed a lot, but this place has never changed. As for the Anjou family's attitude, it is actually a tacit compromise between the two sides.
The banquet hall is large enough to accommodate a hundred people, even more grand than the Snow Mountain Hall in Kyle-Todd, but only four people are using it today.
Vige seemed to rarely eat here, as Xia De noticed she would occasionally look around. However, since Xia De was beside her, Vige ate her lunch as if nothing had happened.
On the way back to the city that afternoon, she also told Xia De that she really disliked the banquet hall:
"The glory of the past has long since vanished, and even I don't understand why so many loyalists are still willing to follow the Astley family. I have done nothing wrong, yet they still trust me. Besides the two you see today, there are actually quite a few people like that in Carsenrick."
"Loyalty is always hard to define. In such a boring era, people always need to find something to believe in."
Xia De said this, and then asked Wei Ge:
"Didn't those who continue to follow your family try to persuade your ancestors to do anything?"
Wei Ge shook her head:
“My father died very young, and I never heard him talk about these things. The elders in the family never discussed these things either. They may have done them, or they may not have, but in the end, Kasenrik is still Kasenrik, isn’t he?”
"So, do these people trust you?"
Xia De asked curiously again:
"After all, you were young when your father passed away, and it was the other elders in your family who helped maintain everything over the years. After you took over as head of the family, has no one doubted your abilities?"
Viggo laughed, and Miss Rowling, who was also in the carriage, explained on behalf of her mistress:
"In fact, these people have great faith in their master and are very willing to follow her. The master just doesn't like to get involved in things usually, but she is very capable. After she came of age and sorted out the general situation of the family, she took over the mess left by the previous head of the family."
Wei Ge's father was the one who truly didn't care about anything; in Wei Ge's words, he was a romantic.
"Moreover, Miss has revitalized the family business, and with crowns, that's enough to solidify those who are loyal."
Vigo then gave him a "come praise me" look, and Shad praised her:
"This method is truly extraordinary."
"This was before my health was poor. If my health had been better in previous years, I could have even used my family influence to control the entire city of Arcadia, thanks to my relationship with Moon Bay and with Galina."
As she spoke, she looked out the window again; the carriage had already entered the city.
"But this is for the best. I have no intention of having a direct conflict with the Anjou royal family. Loyalty has lasted for hundreds of years, and so has suspicion. His Majesty the King still doesn't trust our family. That's why I feel that the appearance of that crown and scepter is troublesome. I had no intention of doing those things, but fate still played a joke on me."
If Shad were Margaret's father, or even the King of Carsonrick, he too would be uneasy, given Vigo's undeniable abilities. But her illness wasn't feigned; Lion Lane's peace of mind was likely due to his knowledge that Vigo Astley wouldn't live much longer.
Shad even speculated whether His Majesty the King would give any instructions regarding the Astley family when Margaret was sent to the Eastern Front.
The answer to this question will be revealed next week; Margaret won't hide these things from Shad.
Viggo ultimately did not allow Shade to get off the train midway to visit his friends, but instead returned with him to the Fragrant Residence.
Once indoors on a rainy day, people feel lethargic and reluctant to go out, even strangers. With Wei Ge's encouragement, he ultimately stayed that afternoon.
However, this didn't mean that Shad went to take a bath again that afternoon. Viggo had the idea, but Shad refused. Taking advantage of the time in the afternoon, he, Viggo, Eve, and Adelina sorted out the current situation and planned their actions for next week.
The immediate challenges facing everyone are finding Vigo's sister, the lurking demon, and the ancient vampires to learn about the past. In the middle of the year, the problems they need to face are what will happen at the upcoming expo, the big problems predicted by the Prophet Association, the arrival of Margaret and Sylvia next week, and Shad's search for the Big Mouth Sparrow.
The long-term challenges are all related to the battle for the chosen ones, and the [Alliance of the Holy Sons], crippled by Adele, certainly won't give up. "The Blood Weaver" Hermons, of course, can't hide in the delivery room forever. Add to that the traitors of the Church, Vigo's mother, the [Eye of the Demon Club] with its unknown motives, and the [Truth Society], and the chaos in Arcadia City is far from reaching its climax.
Xia De didn't want to wait for things to escalate before addressing the issue. In addition to searching for his sister with Wei Ge, he also planned to take the initiative to find the demon next week.
Although the detection crystal given by the doctor has not detected any trace of "decay" for a long time, there is still an event next week that can gather most of the local nobles, namely Margaret's welcome banquet.
Shad planned to take this opportunity to expose the demon and resolve this matter so that he could continue dealing with the troublesome Ring Sorcerer organization.
"Could a demon be a candidate for the chosen one?"
Vige thought of this question, and Xia De shook his head clearly:
“At least not this time. I have a friend who knows demons very well. He said that demons are a mixture of pure chaos and malice. They cannot create life, nor can they find a way out for this world. They cannot create the ‘Final Child’.”
Some members of the Five Gods Church and the three major academies have arrived in the area due to various events that occurred recently. That afternoon, Shad also inquired with Vigo about when the Witch Council would be able to enter.
Although Viggo wanted to be alone with Shade, she also understood that the current situation was beyond her control.
"The Speaker has not yet given any orders. I asked her, and the Speaker is currently considering that the Church can still control the local situation. Even if Vanessa and Sylvie are summoned, there isn't much for the council members to do locally."
She wanted to wait for the Old World Exposition to take place, partly so that people could come there under various pretexts, and partly to see what the Prophet's Guild had actually predicted.
Shad nodded. It seemed that the other witches would arrive in just one or two weeks. Today was the fifteenth day of the Rain Month, and he thought of Adele from his past life who had promised to answer his call and meet him at the "Time Transfer Station" next month.
That was a rare time when Adele could relax without having to worry about her surroundings or tasks, and even go on dates with him. Thinking about it that way, the future still held a lot of promise.
Although no one went out that afternoon, a small incident still occurred. Around four o'clock, someone braved the rain to deliver a letter to Wei Ge. After reading the letter, Wei Ge immediately smiled:
“An old friend of mine found me a coin-like relic. Haven’t you always needed something like that?”
She told Shad, and then immediately asked Miss Rowling to arrange for someone to pick up the coin. When Shad brought Emilia, Allie, and Dorothy, who happened to be home, to dinner there in the evening, the witch's followers had already retrieved the coin.