Chapter 476 Allegiance 3

"Your Highness."

McDonald looked at Prince Antonio, hesitant to speak.

Johnny had been taken back from the Dias family. Whether it was done by McDonald himself or not, it meant that McDonald had completely broken with the Dias family. Originally, because of Johnny, the hostage, the Dias family had obtained McDonald's temporary loyalty. Now that the hostage was rescued, the original temporary loyalty immediately turned into hatred. The gap between the two could not be made up in any way.

"Your Excellency."

Antonio could understand the meaning of McDonald's eyes.

In other words, McDonald's idea was exactly what he expected.

"If you rest assured... 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 rest assured, you can let this child stay with me, and I will put this child under my protection."

McDonald breathed a sigh of relief, and a heavy thing in his heart was put down.

"Your Highness, this is exactly what I wanted to ask you for 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? Have you forgotten that this child is also a descendant of the Griffin family. He has the same blood as me. In terms of seniority, he has to call me uncle. In all aspects, my obligations to him are much greater than yours."

A warm feeling rose in McDonald's heart. Although he knew that for a prince who pursued the supreme power of the empire, the above words were most likely a pretense to recruit him, but it had to be said that this was effective.

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 in the empire for generations."

"...Under the rule of you and your descendants."

The old marshal's last sentence obviously had a deeper meaning.

Prince Antonio smiled, knowing that MacDonald had stood on his side—at least he would not hinder him.

"No, no, no, don't you think it's too cruel for Johnny? Just because of a mistake of his ancestors that can't be called a mistake strictly speaking, he can't enjoy the glory that his bloodline deserves. This is too unfair."

"What do you mean?"

"Marshal MacDonald, I promise you that if I... if at some point in the future, I have enough power, I will restore Johnny's status as a member of the royal family, and restore his due glory and treatment."

At this moment, MacDonald finally made up his mind that he would do his best to assist the prince in front of him.

...

The guard knelt motionlessly in front of his master's seat, quietly waiting for his master's questions.

The master of the guard was an old man with white hair and beard, about sixty years old. His beard was carefully trimmed and hung naturally on his chest. He wore a long silk gown and exuded a refined temperament.

He is Duke Dias, the Prime Minister of the Gabela Empire, and also 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 he had closed his eyes to rest, finally spoke.

"The Somolet family is... gone?"

"Yes, sir, when we went to check today, we didn't find a single living person. All were ashes of corpses. It was impossible to tell who was who."

The old man's face still maintained a calm expression.

"The child is also missing?"

"Yes... maybe he has been buried in the sea of ​​fire."

"Do you think this fire was an accident?"

"No, sir, I think this fire was most likely caused intentionally."

The old man half-opened his eyes: "Why?"

The guard thought for a while and answered:

"First, the center of the disaster area happens to be the residence of the Somolet family."

"Second, according to the night patrol guards in Hesha Town, when the fire started, a column of fire shot straight into the sky and then spread out. We don't know how this was done, but this scene doesn't look like an accidental fire anyway."

The old man clenched his hands tightly, and the Imperial Prime Minister Duke Dias was thinking about a huge question in his heart.

What about the child?

If the child has been buried in the sea of ​​fire, 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 lose control of MacDonald and will still bear a certain degree of MacDonald's anger.

In any case, McDonald will definitely break with the Dias family and the eldest prince.

Things have developed to a tricky point.

Duke Dias thought quietly, is there a traitor on his side? Or did McDonald collude with Antonio long ago, and went to Antonio for help after being threatened by him - but did he not care about the life and death of the child by doing so?

The sound of footsteps interrupted Duke Dias's thinking.

The guard who reported to him before saluted the visitor, "Your Highness, good day."

Felix, the eldest prince of the Gabela Empire, looked at his grandfather anxiously.

"Grandpa, I heard that something happened in Hesha Town?"

Duke Dias frowned. His noble grandson was always unable to control his temper. How could he shoulder the important task of being the ruler of a country like this?

There is no mistake in every song, one post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!

He motioned to the guard to explain the situation to Felix.

The guard bravely stated the situation in Hesha Town to the eldest prince.

"Trash! They are all trash! You can't even look down on one person!"

The prince vented his anger on the guard in front of him and stamped on his face. The guard licked the blood that flowed from the corner of his mouth without saying a word.

Felix immediately determined that the fire was man-made.

This is a provocation! This is a serious provocation!

That guy Antonio slapped him in the face with such arrogant means.

"Felix, you are so impatient!"

Duke Dias couldn't stand it anymore and scolded him.

"But, Grandpa."

Felix waved his arms, "If that old guy MacDonald takes Antonio's side, it will greatly enhance his power."

Duke Dias said sharply:

"Felix, if you really plan to inherit this empire, you should develop the ability to remain calm even if the mountains collapse before your eyes."

"Although MacDonald is a powerful force, it has not yet reached the level of being able to destroy us. Otherwise, this country would have belonged to the MacDonald family. Why would you and Antonio argue?"

Felix's face turned red when Duke Dias said this.

"Grandpa, I was wrong. But, what should we do now?"

Duke Dias opened his eyes completely, revealing his eyes.

"Now that we have reached this point, some plans have to be brought forward."

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