“Who the hell is this now? Jh scowled grinding his teeth in frustration
He cursed himself and Thaddeus for setting off too hastily bringing an insufficient number of people. They didn’t have enough pull to handle this big shot!
A mere general was nothing Back in Elmsworth, even the mayor would give him a wide ber
“You’re a grown man, yet you lose your cool like a headless chicken at the slightest provocation
Elvis sneered at Jareth, the cigarette dangling from his l*ps bobbing in feigned nonchnce. But his gun–holding hand was deathly tense. I don’t <b>give </b>a damn who’sing. one of many <b>deal </b>with them all.”
‘Fair enough”
Jareth modded in agreement, then suddenly snapped back, “Who’s a headless chicken! You’re the chicken!
<b>Elvis </b>just whistled, unbothered, “I don’t mind, even if I’m a chicken, In the top of the pecking order<b>. </b>I outperform you any <b>day.</b>”
Jareth, unable to beat or outwit him, was fuming.
It was then that Evache and the rest noticed that the entire parking area had been condoned off.
Rows of guards in royal uniforms swiftly filled the area, lining up on both sides with an intimidating presence.
Seeing this, the general quickly stepped aside, saluting with a senous expression!
“Well well, looks like someone important ising quite a spectacle,” his whistle
“From the looks of it, it’s someone from the royal family. As far as I know there <b>are </b>people within the royal family who protect local arms dealers. The corruption in Country Tis pretty severe.”
Cassius looked grim, but the hand he ced on <b>radne’s </b>shoulder <b>was </b>warm and reassuring. “Don’t be scared, Evadne. No mi you sole
who’sing to cause trouble, I will keep
Evadne took a deep breath, covering her brother’s hand with hers. “No, we will face this together, I am not the little girl you need to protect anymore, I can protect you too.
“Oh, right. I forgot.”
Cassius smiled knowingly eyes full of tenderness. Our little girl has grownup
The luxury car came to a smooth stop, and the guards immediately stepped forward to open the doors with respect.
Two people got out of the car, one from each side.
From the left side emerged a gal, beautiful woman d in a blue silk gown with full embroidery, clearly women of great wealth.
“Your Highness, the Duchess!
The <b>crowd </b>dropped <b>to </b><b>one </b>knee in unison, making Evade and the others feel like they’d stepped into a period drama.:
At this moment, the person on the right also stepped out.
She was a woman of elegant beauty with an intense nobility thatmanded respect. Her for was graceful<b>, </b>dressed in a pristina white designat brooch adored her chest, encrusted with diamonds that sparkled in the dim light
It was a birthday gift that Aled had designed for her three years:
She loved it dearly and treasured it greatly.
Secing the Duchess and the woman walking hand in hand, the general <b>quickly </b>bowed deeply.
“G–Good day Madam President!”
He could never have imagined that the Duchess was close friends with the wife of Helgen’s President, and they seemed as intimate a sisters!”
Evadne called out when she saw Dobby Ashbourne, her eyes welling up with tears
Cassis and <b>Elvis </b>were also stunned: ‘Debby‘
“Evacher”
Debby looked at her family her voice trembling with emotion. “Crosius, <b>Elvis</b>!”
God
The Duchess covered her mouth in surprise. “They are your family? I can’t believe it, no wonder you insisted on bringing me to meet them! Wow you guys realy are close! I’m so happy to meet your family in my country!”
Tve <b>always </b>said wanted to bring you to Skyim, to my home. But I never expected to meet my brothers and sisters under such circumstances. Even I was surprised.”
Debbyposed herself and gracefully approached her family,
As she passed by the general, her cool gan turned icy, chilling the man who had been so anogant moments ago.
This was the demeanor of someone in power, one that demanded submission.
The general slouched, his legs weak.
He could never have imagined that the wife of Helgen’s President was rted to these criminals!
*Debby, why did youe here by yourself?!
Evadne rushed over her eyes filled with worry. It’s too dangerous. You and brother–inw are very important in Helgen. Any time you go out, you’re heavily guarded. How <b>could </b>youe here alone? Did my brother–inw allow it?
She had indeed contacted Debby before, but only to ask her to use her connections to speak with the royal family here, to prevent any obstacles to their mission. But she never thought her sister woulde in person!
was tho worked <b>about </b>you. As soon as I heard the news, I canceled all my ns and came:”
Debby looked aneous. “Evane, are you hurt? Are you okay?”
Tm fine. Cassin and Elvis are
too. It’s just that Evadne bit her l*p, her eyshes fluttering
“Mr. Thaddeus? Is he in trouble? Debby’s heart clenched.
“Sun’s nephew is also an excellent doctor, I specifically had him fly in from our home country. He is doing everything he can to save Thaddeus Cassius’s jaw was set, clearly very morried.
“That’s good to heat. The Bright family’s son is well–known, with him there, Thaddeus wont be in danger. Evadne, doll worry”
Debby’s eyes were <b>red </b>as she gently wiped away Evade’s tears. “You always used to say that Thaddeus was made of steel that he was extraordinary With Dr. Bright’s skill, hell surely pull through. Come to think of it, he hasn’t even managed to let me join you guys for a toast of your wedding champagne yet! It was a secret wedding three years ago, <b>but </b>if he wants to marry you, he has to give you a wedding ceremony that the whole world would envy! He hasn’t given you anything yet how could he dare to die? Evache’s bean fluttered, her face flushed with bashfulness, “Let’s just wait for him to wake up. Besides, who <b>said </b>I want to marry him”
After <b>a </b>quick chat, Debby, holding her sisters hand, stored coldly at the chief of police, “Your Highness, my brother and sister just came here to Country <b>for </b><b>a </b>vacation just to have some fun. We didn’t expect to <b>receive </b>such a high–level reception from the chief of police are, You really tter us.”
The chief of police gritted his tooth, sweating profusely
The p princess’s one was clearly annoyed, “Chef Leonard, you brought all these people over here, each one holding a weapon, what do you intend to do to my ends family?
“Your Highness, although they are the family members of the president’s wife, they <b>have </b>broken thew in <b>our </b><b>country </b>and killed our citizenal it’s police to arrest them!” At this point, Leonard had no choice but to stand his <b>ground </b>
my duty as the chief of
On the other hand, the princess was just a member of the royal hasem, although her status was high, she had no real power. After weighing the pros <b>and </b>cons<b>, </b>the autheries would still not protect these foreigners.
“Citizens?”
Dobby sneered, “The person they caught is not a citizen of Country Tatul. It’s just that there <b>is </b>no extradition treaty between our two countries, and the police temporarily cannot at this heartless murderet And from what I know those who were shot were not decem ceither they were all evil people who hadmitted numerous murders, relying on the protection of arms dealers to settle and thrive on Star Ind, where theymitted all kinds of evil acts. You the police, do not arrest them do not sanction them, but instead provide proaction for them, How old you are, even in from of Her Highness, you dare to collude with businessmen, ignore thew, and cannot tell right from wrong?<b>” </b>
Leonard was choked and couldn’t utter a single word
These kinds of practices long beenmonce in Country T. But being exposed in such a manner he still ett benified
The atmosphere <b>was </b><b>so </b>suffocating that it was hard to breathe..
The princess pondered for a while, then suddenly said in a quiet voice. Chef Leonard, loader you to kneel and <b>apologize </b>to them. And them in extraditing the murderer back to their own country
At these words. Evade’s eyes sparkled She exchanged a knowing lock with Debby, and their annus hearts finally settled down. “Hey the princess is pretty reliable”
immediately do your
do your best to assist
Jareth stroked his chin with sossfaction, “Not bad for Debby’s best f
[fnend, they’re both spirited
“Stop calling her Debby are you two that close? Elvis <b>agan </b>showed his picking tendencies, somehow he just couldn’t help but <b>sease </b>Jareth, thinking he was like a silly here.
Jareth gritted his teeth until they ached, “Maybe we’re not so close. But she’s Evade and Evade’s my friend, so of course I can call her Debby
Ward, sitting in the cat was so anxious that he was like an ant on a hot pan, his face tuming as red as a cooked crab.
“Your Highness, although I am the chief of police, I am also acting on orders!”
Leonard, <b>pale </b>with anger, refused to kneel, “Your Highness, as a member of the <b>royal </b><b>harem</b>, it’s better not to get involved in these subtle matters. You should let the secretary report to the king and let him make the decision”
“Acting on orders? Whose orders? The princess raised an eyebrow
Just as the shuation was reaching a stalemate, <b>a </b>voice came. “Your Highness”
Everyone tumed to look and a man in Country T’s royal attire walked over and bowed to the princess
“Who is this man? Evadne blinked curiously
“He is the chief secretary of the King of Country T. He not only takes care of the king’s daily like, following him 24/7, but also helps to convey some of the king’s instructions. With a rtively low pfficial sank, he enjoys great power.” Debby whispered in her ear
“Hush Debby quickly of a finger to her l*ps, and Exacre stuck out her tongue yfully.
“Have youe with the king’s decreet The princess asked with a faint smile.
“Yes, Your Highness. The secretary replied respectfully.
Leonard’s cordoned around, revealing a sinister smile.
He felt that the king would not be as ignorant of the times as the princess, and would not want to break the bnce that has sted between the military <b>and </b>political circles of Country T for hundreds of years.
The secretary gave a nomittal smile, then turned serious and said, “Now I will deliver the king’s decree on his behalf.”
As soon as his voice fall, all the <b>people </b>of Country present knelt on one knee, bowed their heads, and prepared to receive the <b>decree </b>
But Evade and the others did not, as foreigners, they did not need to
“Chief of Police Leonard, collusing with businessmen, filling his own pockets, and for many years, providing protection for the underground using his official position. disregarding the interests and personal safety of the citizens, and now even trying to help arms dealers and murderers escape
After careful consideration by the king and the parliament, it has been decided to dismiss Leonard from his post and amest him for severe punishment!”
Everyone was shocked
king personally ordered Leonard’s dismissal, just for these few foreigners?
No, things must not be that simple!
The princess heard this <b>and </b>showed a thought–provoking smile, secretly giving Debby a thumbs up, which made <b>Debby’s </b>face turn red.
<b>Ward </b>in the car felt a darkness before his eyes, feeling even more desperate than death.
1 was also ordered by someone! I had no choice!”
Leonard fell to his knees, begging for mercy with tears in his eyes, “Your Highness! I’m just a chief, the others a higher–ranking officials who could pressure me. I had no choice but to obey! Please, Your Highness, please plead for me, I beg you!”
“Hmm? Who’s so high–ranking that they can pressure a Chief? The princess asked in azy tone.
“Colonel Eden from the Royal Army!”
Hearing this name, the princess’s face darkened.
And the expressions on the faces of Evadne. Debby and the others became veryplicated
The chaptic situation was calmed down thanks to Debby
Although she wasn’t <b>a </b>native of Country T, Debby a member of the well–known Ashbourne family and <b>a </b>close friend of the queen, <b>had </b>significant influence. Given the current international situation, Helgen and <b>Country </b>T had just established friendy diplomacy. Her husband Darcy, the president, had also recently signed several important cooperation agreements with Country T. Therefore, the rtions between the two countries were in a delicate phase.
As such, Debby’s influence in the royal court was significant, and the queen and her consort had <b>to </b>show her respect
When Leonard was publicly dismissed <b>and </b>stripped of his military insignia, his legs gave out and he had to be dragged into the police car
The queen, escorted by her secretary prepared to return to the pce.
As she was leaving, she hugged Debby goodbye, her eyes full of reluctance to part
“When will youe to see me again, Debby?” the queen asked, her eyes welled up with tears.
“As soon as I’m free, I’lle find you Debby promised, tenderly wiping <b>away </b>the <b>queen’s </b>tears, like a big sisterforting her <b>younger </b>sibling
<b>“</b><b>But </b>you’re always so busy.”
“But we’ll always find a way to see each other again”
As she watched the queen’s limousine drive <b>away</b>, Debby waved goodbye.
“I never thought you and the queen were so close, Debby. I’m a bit jealous,” Evache admitted curing her arms around Debby’s and nuding her shoulder.
“You’re jealous?” Debby teased affectionately, yfully tapping Evsone’s blushing nose. “You’re an loved, cherished by so many. Loyal subordinates, Eke minded friends, and a man who’s willing to risk his life for you time and time again.”
Evadne’s heart fluttered at the mention of Thaddeus, his handsome face appearing in her mind. No matter how many times she saw him, her heart still skipped a boot.
But for her, the queen, she only has me <b>as </b><b>a </b>friend” Debby sighed wistfully.