"Sir, according to your instructions, we carefully checked Shimang Street. There are not too many caravans passing through Shimang Street. There are a total of four caravan families that need to pass through Shimang Street.

We inquired in turn, but didn't get much. Most of their families have quite a few caravans. Four of them originally went to the main house to count, and then bulk goods to various shops below. As for the others

The five families all just passed through Shimang Street and then went directly to various shops. The main family is not in Shimang Street." Bella said to Leo, "But these families are all extraordinary."

According to their previous inferences, if they want to hide people in the caravan, they can only be among those four. Shimang Street is no better than Latte Street where Marquis Eike was before. Shimang Street is an extremely broad street and extremely prosperous.

, there is definitely a lot of traffic.

This means that it is basically certain that it is those four families. Only they have the conditions to transport large numbers of people into the city.

Leo took it over and scanned it, and his expression changed slightly. Well, okay, it is really tricky, Duke Brennus, Marquis Klein, Marquis Brand and Viscount Renaldo.

First of all, excluding the unlikely Viscount Renaldo, Leo didn't have much impression on him. If it was really Viscount Renaldo, how could Count Pabrette deliberately obstruct it and warn him many times?

Later, a mysterious old man who looked extraordinary at first sight came and kept talking over and over again?

The remaining three, Duke Brennus? Needless to say, this is the top five bosses in the kingdom. They hold great power, have strong soldiers and horses, and are extremely powerful. None of the three major Dukes in the kingdom can afford to offend them.

If the problem is really discovered, the consequences will be disastrous. Leo's face becomes more and more serious, and his expression is very solemn. Bella and Brown around him also become serious, and everyone is aware of this terrible situation.

As for the Marquis of Brand, they had doubts before, but in the end the right direction was the Marquis of Eike. However, the Marquis of Brand is also a powerful marquis after all. Among the marquis in the kingdom, they are all extremely powerful. The three major dukes

Below, he is definitely one of the best, far beyond the comparison of the likes of Marquis Eike.

But even though they had turned their attention away from him before, this incident also made everyone no longer able to ignore the Marquis. As for the other Marquis Klein, this one, based on the strength of the family alone, is

Among the Marquis of the Kingdom, one can only count the strength of the middle and lower classes.

But Leo would rather the problem lies with Marquis Brand than Marquis Klein, because the current Marquis Klein has a sister named Calvin Klein, who is the famous Queen Calvin.

Yes, Queen Calvin of the Lion Realm Kingdom, King Ulric's legal wife.

Leo, who was born in a noble family, naturally understood these things very well. Without Bella's explanation, he was aware of the difficult situation of the matter. That was the queen's family. Even if it was really the answer they were looking for, it would definitely be a big trouble.

.

I was careless. The old man was so steadfast in his vows before, and there really wasn't anyone easy to deal with.

"Have you read that parchment?" Leo frowned again and asked Bella beside him.

"I've looked at it, but I haven't found anything useful. After all, except for Viscount Renaldo, the other three families have huge industries and have a lot of caravans," Bella shook her head helplessly.

"A lot of them all?" Leo seemed to realize something, and said with a smile, "Then look for the least."

"Ah?" Bella was a little stunned and looked at Leo.

"Do you remember that Rabu, the elder of the Ike family, once said that the caravans infiltrated by the Snake Worship Cult do not have the clan logo?" Leo looked at Bella in front of him, "

They made the caravan anonymous and erased the family emblem. Naturally, they would not want to allow their names to appear in the record books. They could just borrow the names of some other wandering nobles to exempt the caravan from tax."

In fact, the huge Lion Realm Kingdom has developed for hundreds of years, and there are still many nobles who use their status as nobles to reach deals with caravans and take the initiative to shelter a caravan that does not belong to them, thereby avoiding the city entry tax.

Don't look at the absurdity of this article. This is actually a loophole in Alfred's code. Over the years, some nobles from poor families, or illegitimate children, have taken the name of nobles to do this kind of thing, and then from

It is common for caravans to obtain part of the benefits. Generally speaking, this approach is naturally a major drawback for the Lion Kingdom, but the Lion Kingdom respects the power of the nobility and maintains the rule of the nobility.

Although many ministers of the kingdom were aware of these things, they found it difficult to stop them.

"Doesn't that mean that our parchments won't record the ownership of the caravan at all?" Bella on the other side frowned, "With those wandering nobles, the city guards have no way of knowing the specific origins of the caravan, so naturally it's difficult to record them.

.”

After all, it is really easy for the three major families to find some run-down and wandering nobles to do these things. Of course, finding wandering nobles cannot be simply for tax exemption. Tax exemption means that there is no need to search, which can ensure that outsiders

The people entered the royal capital safely with weapons.

"But as I said just now, the guys in the caravan only have so many things to do, and even a big family can't spare too many items to use as a caravan.

This means that the number of this family in the records of caravans entering the city may be far less than it should be." Leo chuckled and said, "So our focus can be to see where it is.

Compared with the previous records of entering the city, the number of our caravans is even more exaggerated, and this is enough."

Bella and Brown on one side were suddenly enlightened and turned over the parchment with some excitement.

"As expected, sir, in the past half month, the number of the Klein family's caravans has been frighteningly smaller than in the previous months." There was a bit of vibrato in Bella's words. It was obvious that his mood was

There is more fear than much joy.

Sure enough, the worst happened, and a faint shadow appeared in Leo's heart.

"You all get out," Leo said loudly, making all the patrollers who were on duty outside the office move away. Then he walked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping nearby, and then waved to Bella and Brown.

Come closer.

"Later, you all dress up in disguise and go to these four shops to check them out, especially to see which one has experienced a supply shortage recently." Leo said with a rather unsightly expression, "You guys have to do this.

Pretend yourself, go secretly, don't lead your men, and don't tell anyone."

"Don't worry, sir, we're going to investigate right away," Bella and Brown responded simultaneously, both of them aware of the seriousness of the matter.

It's troublesome...

Leo took a deep breath and rubbed his brows secretly. Based on the principle of the benefit of the doubt, it was basically certain that the person they were looking for was the Klein family, but I really hoped it wasn't the case.

…

However, in the afternoon, Bella and Brown brought back accurate news. The Klein family's shop was indeed in short supply. There was definitely not much left of many items, including dried beef and the like, most of which had been stored for a while.

Already.

What does this mean?

Leo, Bella, and Brown all have a bit of bitterness in their eyes, good guys.

"It's weird, that's the queen's family." Brown muttered, looking very unbelievable.

Leo naturally understands what is strange about Brown. Although the Klein family is not ranked first among the Marquis families in terms of power and strength, who can ignore it? That is the family of origin in the future.

Even the three major duke families will definitely not be looked down upon in the slightest. Why would they collude with the Snake Worship Cult? It is really puzzling. Could it be that the Snake Worship Cult can give them better treatment?

It really doesn't make sense.

For a moment, Leo and the two deputy patrol officers all frowned.

"Snake Worship Cult, Snake Worship Cult..." Leo muttered softly, but there were no good solutions. It stands to reason that he already has a lot of information at hand, but when faced with this problem, who can continue to take action?

That is the queen's family. There is no distinction between the harem of the previous dynasty on the continent of Pendor. In terms of status, the queen is far higher than the nobles. She has the power of a prince and can assist the king in handling many things. Here, without a harem, you are not allowed to interfere in politics.

statement.

Check the queen's family, this...

Thinking of this possibility, Leo smiled bitterly. It is really a big problem, especially now that King Ulric is about to go on an expedition. Soon, the queen will even be able to decide too many things!

"Bella, please check in secret to see if any major events have occurred in the Klein family during this period, especially the loss of wealth." Leo frowned and looked at Bella.

The status of the queen can be said to be second only to the king. How much weight can the remnants of the Snake Worship Cult put forward in exchange for the support of the Klein family?

What can make the queen's family crazy cannot be power, because the queen's power is already great. Unless she can oust Ulrik and become the queen of the Lion Realm, it is conceivable that the Snake Cult

I can't give you such a big bargaining chip.

Even if they could give it, the people in the queen's family wouldn't believe it, and then there would only be...money.

It just so happens that the Snake Cult is extremely rich, and its weapons are recognized as the most luxurious. With the heavy crossbows in their hands, the third-level Snake Cult warriors can even pose a threat to soldiers of the fifth level or higher. Others

The equipment is even more luxurious. Even for melee combatants and Cobra Warriors, their equipment is enough to support them in fighting across a large level.

Therefore, if the Snake Worship Cult wants to gain leverage over the Queen's family, it is impossible, and the only thing they can use is money.

But the Klein family will definitely not be hot-headed people who will take big risks to accept a large sum of wealth. This may even cause them to suffer greater disasters. The most likely thing is that their own family appeared first.

question, and then the Snake Cult can take advantage of it.

Just like a word that Leo often heard in his previous life, the capital chain is broken.

…

In the afternoon, Leo was in the mansion on Carter Road. The room on the top floor looked at the extremely exquisitely decorated window sill. From above, he looked down at the bustling people below. The entire street was under his view, which was quite unique.

But at this time, Leo looked at Uncle Wente helplessly. He really didn't know what Uncle Wente's plan was and needed his cooperation. But he didn't know why, but he always felt that Uncle Wente's smile was...

There is a vague feeling of some evil intentions.

But...how could Uncle Winter harm him?

"Master, you are currently at the ninth level. The ninth level can be said to have reached the pinnacle of mortal life and can explore yourself. So now you should be able to feel the power of the Archimonde family's bloodline, right?" Wente

Uncle asked with a smile, with a bit of expectation.

"Ah? Uncle Wen Te, do you know?" Leo was a little surprised. How come Uncle Wen Te knows so much about his family's bloodline?

"That's natural," Uncle Wente said with a smile, "Master, from this afternoon to evening, if you have nothing else to do, you might as well practice the Blood Flame Dou Qi Secret Manual here, use the Dou Qi to continuously explore the source of the bloodline, and try to inspire

he."

"Ah?" Leo was slightly stunned, using fighting spirit to explore his bloodline? That's right, the Secret Book of Blood Flame Fighting Qi is the secret code of his own bloodline fighting spirit. There should be some connection between the two, but he had neglected it before.

"But that power is quite terrifying. Can I really control it?" Leo also frowned slightly and once again asked the question he had been worried about.

That power was so violent and terrifying that even if he only had a slight perception, he could feel the rage within it. The terrifying flames seemed to burn everything, and the astonishing heat of the burning was enough to melt him.

"Young Master, don't worry. Maybe you won't be able to control it on your own, but..." Uncle Went had a faint smile on his lips. When he saw Leo's curious eyes, he suddenly shut up and turned around.

Changing the subject, "Master, can you give me the Cangshu Heart of Life?"

"Cangshu Heart of Life?" Leo was stunned for a moment, and then he seemed to think of the green night pearl. He took it out of the box on the side and handed it to Uncle Went.

He didn't know what this thing was or what its use was. Uncle Went wanted it, so he naturally gave it to him happily.

"Master, you won't mind if I give it to someone else, right?" Uncle Winter seemed to have thought of something and smiled again.

"Uncle Wente, I don't know the use of this thing. If you want it, take it. Of course I won't mind who you give it to," Leo said with a smile. He was joking. Do you need to ask more? Uncle Wente

Why are you so pretentious?
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