Chapter 348: Cutting off the Nine

Backlund Queens.

A figure was running swiftly in the darkness. It was Kons in black. The Sequence 9 and Sequence 8 potions of the "Arbitrator" pathway had greatly improved his physical fitness and reaction speed. Therefore, he did not plan to take a carriage. Relying on his own legs... might be faster!

Soon, a magnificent mansion appeared before his eyes. It was brightly lit as usual, and seemed... completely unaffected by what happened last night.

Conse sighed. It was the same for everyone. His own family had also specifically instructed the servants to light up all the lights, and they were told not to turn them off before midnight... They were all for outsiders to see...

He first hid in a corner and tidied his clothes, then slowly walked towards the door of the Hall family. As for the invitation... there was no need for it. With the friendship between the two families, a face-to-face visit would be enough. The invitation was just a ceremonial notification.

"Mr. Butler, my father is not feeling well, so I am the only one here. I hope it won't be disrespectful.

"By the way, is Your Excellency the Earl okay? Is Audrey okay too?" Conse met the Hall family's butler who was standing at the gate and asked with a smile.

"Master Kangs! Thank you for your concern. The master and the young lady are both fine. Please follow me. The banquet is still going on." The butler saluted and led the way.

"Ah? There really is a party? At this time?" Cons followed the butler's footsteps and asked in surprise.

"Yes," the butler was not surprised. The other party's reaction was also expected. He explained:

"This is a rather sudden banquet... The master is entertaining a group of distinguished guests..."

"Distinguished guest..." Conse was increasingly confused. Judging from his father's attitude... the nobles he knew in the past would not come at all! Who else could it be? Could it be that the Count invited a prince who was pursuing Audrey? Yes, only the royal family... could easily break the current dangerous situation...

Alas, Audrey has just come of age! She has to face such things...

Kang Si's steps became heavier, but he knew that he could not change anything...

At this moment, he suddenly remembered the time when Old Blue led the team to search for Qilingos. Even though he knew he was no match for him, he still decided to go alone... The old man said that even if he lost his life, he had to fight for a reputation and get a chance for promotion!
He suddenly understood the old man's choice... That was the choice that old Blue made naturally after seeing through everything and understanding all the rules of life!

So Old Blue will have more choices in the future and can change some things!
What about me? My father arranged for me to be transferred to the rear of the 9th Military Intelligence Department... It was safe, but I couldn't get in touch with extraordinary events in the first place, and the accumulation of merits also slowed down!

My father said that if he could hold on for another ten years, he would definitely make it... But...

I can't protect my family and friends right now... What can I really do in the future? !
Conse's mood hit rock bottom, but then he became more resolute. Even if it meant standing on the battlefield for his friends, it would be fine! Let those princes see that Audrey also has friends! Let Audrey's situation be better!
With a creak, the door to the living room was opened, and a somewhat familiar female voice instantly came out!
"You must have cheated! Otherwise, how could you win money with your eyes covered?!"

This… this is! Conce’s eyes were filled with disbelief. He suddenly saw a corner of the living room where several young people, both men and women, were sitting around. They were holding chips and playing cards. It seemed that they were playing the “fight against evil” invented by Emperor Roselle? ! And those young people looked more and more familiar. He quickened his pace and shouted in astonishment:

"Fors? Hugh? Klein? That's Klein, right?! Why are you guys here too... Audrey! I'm so glad you're okay!"

"Ah? Cons, you're here. Uh, do you know Klein and the others?" Audrey was also shocked. What was going on? Jacob knew Mr. World, and Cons also knew Mr. World. In the end, she was the only one who had never met him in real life? ! Aren't friends of friends friends? ! Introduce them to me earlier!!
"Yes, Audrey. We were in the same team... uh, that pirate hunting incident. Our superiors asked us to keep it secret... If I had known that you knew each other, I would have told you directly!" Conse strode to the card table. For some reason, his previous heavy mood was swept away, and there was even a relaxed smile on his face! He curiously asked Klein beside him:
"Klein, are you using a new method of divination? Is this... card divination? Does it require blindfolding?"

Klein calmly dropped a bomb and raised his hand to say hello:
"Hey, Conse, long time no see. Yes, I am using 'divination' to play cards now. Hey, it's my eyes that are inflamed. I need to rest."

"That's amazing!" Kangs exclaimed, then nodded to Fors and Xio, and then looked at the other young man. He thought quickly for a while and suddenly said:
"Viscount Kelly? Yes, we met him at the ball before..."

Jacob threw away his cards, gave away his lost chips, stood up, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Conse, and said with a smile:

"Yes, Lieutenant Cons, I've heard of you for a long time! It's just that I'm not very good at socializing... It's an honor to meet you!"

Audrey looked towards the door and couldn't help asking:

"Cons, where's old Viscount Leerson? Is he in the back?"

Conse was a little embarrassed and said:

"I'm sorry Audrey, my father...well, he has a headache and has gone to rest. I'm the only one here this time... Are your uncle and aunt all right? Hey, I didn't go to the dance last night, but just by listening to people's descriptions, I know how chaotic the scene was..."

"You're the only one here..." Audrey figured out the reason in just a few seconds. She smiled and said:
"Then you can't sit at our table..." She pointed to the table in the middle of the hall, where several people were sitting around. They were each grabbing cube-shaped objects and throwing them onto the table. "You have to go there."

"Ah! Mr. Blue! Mr. Roy! Mr. Ikanser! Uncle!" Cons was stunned, and then a strong sense of relief surged in his heart! It turned out that the distinguished guests the butler was talking about were these people! Then there was nothing to worry about! Old Blue was a true gentleman! He would never make things difficult for the Hall family who were just involved!

He nodded to Audrey and then walked towards the "adults' table".

"Mr. Blue..."

Old Blue looked solemn. He touched a diamond card with his right hand, but did not show it immediately. Instead, he used his fingers to feel the pattern of the diamond... Suddenly, he smiled, slammed the card on the table, and shouted:

"Broken one and nine! Hu La!
"Take off all of them. Each of you take off one piece of clothing... uh... it seems like we made a mistake..."

(End of this chapter)