Chapter 472: allegiance three
"Your Highness."
Macdonald looked at Prince Antonio, hesitated to speak.
Jonny has been taken back from the Dias family. Regardless of whether it was done by Macdonald himself, it means that Macdonald has completely broken with the Dias family. Originally because of Jonny as a hostage, Dias The family obtained the temporary allegiance of MacDonald, and now that the hostages have been rescued, the original temporary allegiance immediately turned into hatred, and the gap between the two can no longer be bridged.
"Your Mightiness."
Antonio was able to bring back the meaning in Macdonald's eyes.
In other words, McDonald's idea is exactly what he expected.
"If you're at ease... oh, I mean, I don't have much experience in taking care of children, but at least his personal safety can be guaranteed. If you're at ease, you can let this child stay with me, and I will put this child in under my protection."
Macdonald breathed a sigh of relief, letting go of a heavy thing in his heart.
"Your Highness, this is exactly what I wanted to ask you just now. However, I have already troubled you to rescue Johnny, and now I want you to provide him with shelter. I really owe you too much favor."
"Haha!" Antonio waved his hand, "What are you talking about? Don't you forget that this kid is also a descendant of the Griffin family, and he has the same blood as mine. When it comes to seniority, he You have to call me uncle, in every respect, my obligation to him is much greater than yours."
There was warmth in Macdonald's heart. Although he knew that for a prince who pursued the supremacy of the empire, the above words were very likely to be a gesture by the other party to attract him, but it had to be said that it was effective. of.
He said: "Your Highness, I thank you for your kindness. I swear that Johnny will never pose a threat to you. He and his descendants will survive as ordinary people of the empire from generation to generation."
"...under you and your descendants."
The old marshal's last sentence obviously had some deep meaning.
Prince Antonio smiled, knowing that Macdonald was on his side - at least not hindering him.
"No, no, don't you think it's too cruel for Johnny? It's too cruel to be unable to enjoy the glory that his blood deserves just because of an ancestor's mistake that cannot be called a mistake strictly speaking. It's not fair anymore."
"what do you mean?"
"Marshal Macdonald, I assure you that if I... if at some point in the future I had enough power, I would restore Jonny to his royal status, to the glory he deserved and the honor he deserved. treatment."
At this moment, MacDonald finally made up his mind that he would do his best to help the prince in front of him.
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The guard knelt motionless in front of the master's seat, quietly waiting for the master's question.
The master of the guard is an old man with white beard and hair, about sixty years old, his beard has been carefully trimmed, and it hangs very naturally on his chest. He is wearing a long gown made of silk, exuding an Refined temperament.
He is the Duke of Dias, the prime minister of the Gabela Empire, the father-in-law of the current emperor, and the grandfather of the eldest prince.
"so…"
The Duke, who had been sitting quietly in his seat as if resting with his eyes closed, finally spoke.
"The Sommerlets are... gone?"
"Yes, my lord. When we went to check today, we didn't find a single survivor. They were all the ashes of the corpses. It's hard to tell who is who."
The old man's face still maintained an expression of Gujing's tranquility.
"Has the child not been found?"
"Yes... may have been buried in the sea of fire."
"Do you think this fire was an accident?"
"No, my lord, I think that the fire was in all probability nine times out of ten deliberate."
The old man half opened his eyes: "What's the reason?"
The guard thought for a moment and replied:
"First of all, the very center of the affected area happens to be the residence of the Sommeret family."
"Secondly, according to the memories of the night patrol guards in Hesha Town, when the fire started, a pillar of fire shot straight into the sky and then spread out. We don't know how this was done, but this scene is not like an accidental fire anyway."
The old man clenched his hands tightly, and Duke Dias, the Prime Minister of the Empire, was thinking about a huge question in his heart.
What about that child?
If the child has been buried in the flames, then Macdonald will definitely pour all his anger on the eldest prince and the Dias family. If the child is rescued, then the Dias family will also lose their respect for Macdonald. Constraints, and still bear some degree of Macdonald's wrath.
In any case, McDonald will definitely break with the Dias family and the First Prince.
Things got to a tricky point.
Duke Dias thought quietly, is there a ghost on his side? Or did McDonald and Antonio have colluded for a long time, and after being threatened by himself, he went to Antonio for help-but did he disregard the life and death of the child in doing so?
A sound of footsteps interrupted Duke Dias' thinking.
The guard who reported to him before saluted the visitor, "Good day, Your Highness."
The eldest prince Felix of the Gabela Empire looked at his grandfather anxiously~www.readwn.com~Grandpa, I heard, something happened in Hesha Town? "
Duke Dias frowned. His noble grandson was always unable to hold back his temper. How could he shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the ruler of a country like this.
He motioned for the guards to explain the situation to Felix.
The guard bit the bullet and reported the situation of Hesha Town to the First Prince.
"Trash! They're all trash! You can't even look at a person!"
The prince vented his anger on the guard in front of him, and stomped his foot on his face. The guard licked the blood from the corner of his mouth and said nothing.
Felix immediately determined that the fire was man-made.
This is provocation! This is a serious provocation!
That guy Antonio actually slapped him in the face with such arrogance.
"Felix, you are too impatient!"
Duke Dias couldn't stand it anymore, and scolded him loudly.
"But, Grandpa."
Felix waved his arms, "If that old guy MacDonald is on Antonio's side, it will greatly increase his force."
Duke Dias said sharply:
"Felix, if you really intend to inherit this empire, you should develop the ability to keep your face intact even if the mountain collapses in front of your eyes."
"McDonald is certainly a powerful force, but it has not yet reached the level where it can destroy us. Otherwise, this country would have belonged to the MacDonald family long ago. Why are you and Antonio fighting?"
Felix was blushed by what Duke Dias said.
"Grandpa, I was wrong. It's just, what should we do now?"
Duke Dias fully opened his eyes, revealing his eyes.
"Now that we have reached this point, some plans have to be advanced."
