425: Xing Lili's next assassination target

Chapter 424: Apricot Lilli's Next Assassination Target

At the same time, in the military camp on the border of the Suweier Empire, Dick was eating lunch with Isurna.

There is a rule in the Suweier army that officers of any rank must "eat, live, work, train, and entertain together" with the soldiers to enhance cohesion.

Therefore, Dick and Isurna were currently eating in the large mess hall of the military camp, which was full of burly soldiers.

"Hmph, it's this guy. I heard that Commander Ruien was ambushed by him and unfortunately died..."

"Damn it, with those thin arms and legs, I feel like he can't even withstand one of my punches!"

"If you ask me, they should specially open a spot for him in the military latrine, and everyone should line up..."

Suddenly, Isurna glared sideways, and the soldier who had just spoken immediately shut up, lowering his head timidly to gnaw on his meat.

Although she hadn't been in the military camp for long, compared to Isurna's face, her terrifying strength left a deeper impression on the soldiers!

The luckiest of the soldiers who had previously angered Isurna were those who lay in bed for a week.

However, even with Isurna by his side, there were still many soldiers hurling insults because they were all Ruien's subordinates.

Feeling the hostile stares around him, Dick remained calm, silent, and focused on eating.

Due to his sensitive identity at the moment, Dick couldn't leave Isurna's side, so he had no choice but to eat here as well.

Just now, when Dick went to get his food, he suffered a total of 32 shoulder bumps, 45 trips, and 353 sarcastic remarks...

This was with Isurna accompanying him. If Dick had come to the mess hall alone, he would have been ganged up on in minutes.

Dick had actually anticipated his current predicament, but he didn't choose to pack his food to eat elsewhere. Instead, he put on a show of enduring the hardship.

Because this was part of the strategy!

"Sorry, Dick, I was inconsiderate."

Seeing Dick's difficult situation, Isurna couldn't bear it and immediately got up to help him pack his food.

"No need," Dick gently shook his head and pretended to be strong, saying, "There's an old saying on the East De Continent: A righteous person doesn't fear a crooked shadow. Others' slander and foul language cannot affect one's character in the slightest!"

Hearing this, Isurna's eyes showed deep admiration. She used to often use this saying to educate her younger brothers, and she didn't expect to hear it from Dick's mouth.

At the same time, Isurna became even more convinced that the culprit was someone else and that Dick was just an innocent and pitiable person caught up in it.

"Dick, don't worry. As long as I'm here, absolutely no one can violate the rules and bully you!"

Saying this, Isurna moved closer to Dick, sitting closer to him, adopting a posture of "older sister protecting younger brother."

Although the surrounding soldiers feared Isurna, they undoubtedly regarded her as a goddess.

Seeing Dick sitting closely with Isurna at this time, with intimate gestures, they all felt a surge of jealousy, and the sounds of mocking Dick grew louder.

A subtle curve appeared on Dick's lips. Although he looked flattered on his face, his body quietly moved closer to Isurna.

"Oh right, Dick, I've actually been thinking about the Divine Machine Witch's motive. What do you think it could be?"

"Motive, huh..."

Dick didn't think much before saying directly, "Apricot Lilli's message is her killing motive!"

"But why would Apricot Lilli kill those prodigies who have no grudges against her?"

This was the question that truly puzzled Isurna. By killing those prodigies, what could Apricot Lilli possibly gain?

"Sometimes, the motive for killing isn't that complicated."

Dick put down his fork, looked up at the fierce-looking soldiers around him, and said casually, "Money, power, and fame are often just the surface. At their root, it's merely about seeking inner satisfaction."

"Inner satisfaction?"

"Yes," Dick nodded gently, "Apricot Lilli kills only to seek inner satisfaction, not for power, not for money... Oh, she might be doing it for fame."

Apricot Lilli was the earliest Witch to turn dark. Her inner distortion was almost irreversible, and Dick had known this for a long time.

In the forty-eighth life, Dick tried to court Apricot Lilli, pouring out his heart to her and being happy with her.

However, what he got in return was Apricot Lilli truly ripping out his heart in a literal sense. The darkened her led to Dick's tragic end.

Among the many Witches, only Isurna could truly still communicate properly after turning dark.

"For fame..."

Isurna pondered for a moment, then quickly showed a look of shock, looking up at Dick and saying, "Do you think there's a possibility that Apricot Lilli will next assassinate a target... who can most increase her fame?"

"Heh heh, of course. It's either you or me..."

"No, Dick," Isurna suddenly stood up, her expression solemn, "Besides you and me, there is another target who would be even more sensational if the assassination were successful!"

Hearing this, Dick was stunned for a moment, but reacted in less than a second.

"You mean the current emperor of the Suweier Empire, Luca III..."

Thinking about it, besides being the Suweier Emperor, Luca III was also a famous prodigy in the Central Region, having gained fame before the age of eight.

Luca III was even hailed as the most talented Swordsman professional among the Royal Family members since the founding of Suweier!

Of course, compared to a brilliant moon like Isurna, Luca III was merely a faintly shining speck of dust.

And as emperor, Luca III had little use for his Swordsman talent in most places, and over time, he was overlooked by people.

But no matter what, Luca III fully met the requirements; he could become Apricot Lilli's assassination target!

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"Your Majesty, the Empress is here, waiting outside..."

In a warm pavilion within the Suweier Imperial Palace, Luca III was discussing state affairs with several ministers. When he heard the guard's report, he immediately frowned.

News of the Empress's volatile temper had long spread throughout the palace, and Luca III, as the emperor, had naturally heard about it, but it was the first time she had caused a scene by coming to him.

Dianna was the legitimate daughter of the founding Grand Duke. Noble etiquette was ingrained in her bones. Even when she was temperamental in the past, she had never once disturbed him while he was handling official business.

No, Dianna had never even spoken loudly in front of him.

"Tell her I'm busy and have her leave," Luca III waved his hand, too lazy to deal with his Empress.

Luca III had never invested any love in this boring political marriage. In the past, he had only pretended to pursue Dianna for the sake of consolidating power.

"Your Majesty, you must give me a reasonable explanation today!"

As soon as Luca III finished speaking, Dianna's voice came from outside. Seeing that it was the Empress, the guards in front of the warm pavilion did not dare to stop her.

For most of the time on weekdays, Luca III was on the war front, while Dianna was the sky of the Royal Palace.

Which guard on duty in the Royal Palace dared not recognize Empress Dianna? If they weren't sharp-eyed, they wouldn't even know how they were killed.

"Ah, forget it, let her in..."

Luca III covered his forehead. He suddenly remembered that today was the fifth anniversary of their marriage, and it was indeed somewhat inappropriate that he had stood Dianna up for lunch.

Luca III didn't actually care much about this Empress, but he absolutely had to care about the family power behind her!