As for other things the other party said...

Caused by accident.

Forced by the situation.

It's definitely not a personal grudge?

Thales narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhan who was trying his best to control himself, but what sounded in his mind were the words of the Duke of West Wasteland:

[Before accepting their kindness, please remember: they are only against your father, but they are by no means sincerely loyal to you.]

"Oh, really?"

Thales said coldly:

"So, six years ago, you lent the Manor to Serena because of an 'accident'?"

"Are you also 'forced by the situation' to ask the Queen of Night to chase me after giving a nice performance?"

Zhan En's face suddenly turned ugly.

"What a coincidence," Thales sat upright and sneered:

"Do you know what lesson Ms. Serena, who came to me because of you, taught me?"

Zhan En's eyes stopped in the void and trembled for a while as he breathed.

"But that's what you said, times have changed."

"We have to look forward."

But Thales shook his head slowly and spoke word by word:

"No, Your Excellency Duke, I reject your proposal - because I don't believe you at all."

The two of them looked at each other in silence, with normal posture and proper etiquette.

But the atmosphere was tense in a way that outsiders couldn't imagine.

Duke Iris struggled with his brows for a while, and it seemed a little difficult for him to enunciate:

"I tried my best to suggest and even beg you in a nice voice, Thales, at least..."

But Thales didn't want to pay attention to the other party's acting skills at all. He interrupted the other party with a smile:

"Quick question and quick answer: Why did I go to Exeter back then?"

Zhan raised his eyes.

"For sightseeing? To expand knowledge? To eat and drink? To find a wife?"

Thales clicked his tongue and shook his head:

"None of that...oh, by the way, I remembered."

Thales' eyes sharpened and his tone became tighter:

"Because, a group of domestic vassals united to attack and kill the Exeter delegation, but they were used by others, attracting the thunderous wrath of King Nun."

"And we need someone to clean up the mess and wipe their butts?"

Zhan said nothing.

"But why did they attack the Exeter mission?"

Thales leaned forward towards the opponent with a gloomy expression:

"Why do you do that?"

"Duke Jenn Kelvindir?"

Zhan En's eyebrows couldn't help but fluctuate.

"You have been a prince for six years, and now you are the Duke of Star Lake - no matter how stupid and stupid the Yankees are, they should have taught you: there are some things that we cannot help ourselves."

Duke Iris's eyes were completely cold, and his tone was no longer polite:

"Things that happened back then should not be extended to the present, nor should they be implicated in others."

One yard owned by a yard?

Thales smiled.

The prince's expression also darkened, his eyes showing coldness:

"Tell me, Zhan, even now, have you ever thought about..."

"Back then, if I hadn't appeared, or I would have simply died at the hands of a vampire or an Exeter."

Thales raised his chin toward the banquet hall:

"Then today, with this title, occupying this manor, sitting in this position, watching the bustling guests below..."

"Is it going to be you?"

Zhan looked up suddenly!

"Tiles, this is the last time, carefully consider your decision," Duke Iris gritted his teeth, implicitly threatening:

"I have made enough concessions and my proposals are sincere enough."

"Don't force me to become your enemy, you won't think of that step."

But Thales responded with a sneer.

"Last time? Concession?"

Thales clicked his tongue and shook his head:

"'If you don't cooperate with me, I will become your enemy.' Do you call this a concession?"

Zhan En stared at him intently. The friendly smiling Duke of Iris had long since disappeared.

"I have never forced you, Zhan. Your so-called 'forced'," Thales said coldly: "It's just that you can't withstand the fluctuations of the outside world, and it's also a choice you made."

"On the contrary, from the past to the present, from beginning to end, you have been forcing me."

Thales said with a warning:

"And everyone must pay the price for their choices."

At this moment, the two looked at each other, and the temperature seemed to have dropped to the extreme.

Zhan snorted angrily.

"When you were young, you were probably carefree and fearless."

"But when you grow up, experience, and have more, maybe you will understand that friends are much more important than enemies."

Zhan whispered:

"It's better to be friends than to die because of enemies."

But Thales smiled.

"Did you know that when I first arrived in Longxiao City, the arrogant Nun VII also threatened me in this way: either I will cooperate or I will die."

Zhan En's eyes moved.

Thales' smile cooled:

"Guess what happened to him that night?"

"Jane Kevin Deal, how much harder is your head than his?"

Zhan said nothing.

But in the next second, the anger on his face melted like ice and snow, turning into a smile.

It was as if the elegant, civilized, gentle and friendly Duke of Iris was back.

But at that moment, Thales felt a chill surge inside him.

"Tell me, Your Highness."

Zhan En's smile did not diminish, and he said every word:

"You went to the north and lived peacefully for six years. Did you really become strong, fearless, tough and strong?"

Thales frowned.

"No, the truth is, you actually know it very well."

"In the past six years, you have been alone in an enemy country, but you have still been able to return safely without fear. What's more, you are able to achieve glory, fame and fortune today because of the strong backing you rely on - because of his supreme crown and power.

Rod."

Thales was shocked.

Zhan's dangerous smile made Thales extremely uneasy:

"And now, when you, as the heir of the kingdom, escape from danger, return to the shadow of the kingdom, the shadow of the throne, and the vision of royal power..."

Duke Iris chuckled and said:
To be continued...