"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 just 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 current Dupont Delin family. When Grand Duke Olga passed away... he even came to see the Grand Duke for the last time. That was also the last time I saw him. It seems that the family
Only 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 Commander 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 at that time, but I was still young, so the Chapter Leader 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 are a little strange today."
"Master, you must think of a way for Serre. I know there are some things you don't want to mention, but the matter is over. Serre will become an excellent knight. But if it is just like this, it will only bring disaster and arrogance 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 where is 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, you...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 distinctive feature of a family.
Genetic traits, if you continue to pretend that you are hereditary, you are deceiving yourself!"
Barriss tilted his head and said with some guilt:
"Don't believe those rumors... Grand Duke Olga has no children in her life. 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 his wife's emotions, which seemed to have been accumulated for many years, burst out at this time, and her voice became a bit sharp.
"Matias is a usurper! You and Cere are the real Dupont delin! The family should belong to you and Cere! Have they ever respected you after you have tolerated them for so many years? Have they ever been grateful to you?
?No! Those arrogant bastards are just 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 noble woman, she is actually very ostracized by the circle of noble women, 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' caution. After all, power was stronger than people. As the supreme ruler, Mathias could not be overthrown by relying on the rumored secret of blood.
But now an opportunity has arisen, a being superior to 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.
Barris was panting and looking at each other like an angry beast. At this time, he actually had a striking similarity with Archduke Olga.
For a short period of time, 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 gasping sounds. 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 as High King was the legacy of Grand Duke Olga. This was announced and crowned by Chapter Master Soshyan himself. I know that these years
You 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, live on, live in peace... and the Duband delin family has not made it clear that it is the father of the family.
How to inherit the deceased son 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 Edson
The daughter of the count's family was very close, and I could tell that Serret liked her. I had a tentative chat with Countess Edson at the last regular banquet. What was the result? She directly warned me and asked Serret to 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, even though Dupont
The Lin family should belong to him! He is the grandson of Grand Duke Olga! 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 Soshyan's sudden visit! You have to reveal your identity -"
"Mary..."
Barris sighed and interrupted his wife.
"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..."
Barris shook his head.
"Because I am not suitable to be the Supreme 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 the will and determination like him. 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