Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"You must rest," Anfey said, pulling the blanket over Urter .
"My lord—"
"I know, I know," Anfey said softly . He patted Urter on the shoulder and said, "Rest now, and we can talk later . "
"It's my fault," Urter said, shaking his head . "I should have taken the Wheel of Life . " Even after he drank water from the Spring of Life, he still appeared very old and withered .
"You held it for a moment and what it did to you . . . " Anfey said, shaking his head . "You wouldn't be here talking to me if you had taken it out of the labyrinth . " He paused and sighed . "How did Minos manage to use the Wheel over and over again without dying?"
"Maybe it's just because I'm too weak," Urter said with a frown .
"Perhaps," Anfey said . "We will find out . Rest . I need your help . "
"What can I do?" Urter asked . His eyes widened and he perked up slightly .
Anfey pursed his lips . Paglia had told him that even the Spring of Life could not restore Urter's life, only extend it by a few years . But if Urter did not have anything to do, perhaps he would have crumbled even faster .
"As you know, Alice was in charge of the League's internal affairs, but she has other business now," Anfey said . "We need someone to fill the position she held . She wanted to appoint Hui Wei as her successor, but he is still too young . I'm worried that he may not be able to handle the job . I want you to work with Hui Wei to take care of the internal affairs . " Urter was more qualified for the job, but his physical condition may not have allowed him to work as efficiently .
Advertisement"My lord, I am honored," Urter said . "But…"
"What is it?"
"The mercenaries, my lord . I'm just a normal man . I can't fight . How can I earn their respect?"
"That won't be a problem," Anfey said with a smile . "Don't worry . You have my full support . "
"But what about Violet City?"
"How's Aroben?"
"He's well," Urter said . "I heard from Niya that he's still fairly healthy . "
"Then we'll have to leave Violet City to him," Anfey said . "With Djoser dead, Violet City should be safe . I don't think he will have many problems handling it . "
Urter nodded .
Anfey smiled at him and told him to get some rest . He left the room and closed the door slowly behind him . Outside, night had already fallen . He walked onto a nearby balcony and watched the city light . A few moments later, he coughed and Robert appeared .
"I have a limited number of trusted people," Anfey said . "Suzanna has to protect Alice . I will entrust Urter's safety to you . "
"I will take care of it, sir," Robert said .
"What about the things I asked you about?"
"The Dragonborn Kamlin is reclusive," Robert said . "I didn't even know such a man existed . Luckily, the children had already made contact with the Shansa royalties . Do you remember Young John, sir?"
"Young John?"
"You met him at the tavern once . "
"What about him?"
"He's not far from successfully seducing Edward the Eighth's youngest daughter," Robert said .
"I can see that they're doing well . "
"Edward the Eighth needs every helper he can get," Robert said . "From what I've gathered, it is very hard for people like Kamlin to have children . However, Kamlin has three . The only one who inherited the power of Dragonborn is his son . "
"Who was the assassin . "
Robert nodded . "I… I am confused, sir . "
"Why?"
"There are so many top-level powers here . Unless Kamlin is a madman, I don't think he would send his son here to die . I don't think he was behind this . The child might have done this on his own volition . "
"Or he was working with someone else," Anfey said . "They're trying to get rid of Kamlin through us . "
"Could this be the work of Edward the Eighth?"
"Kamlin is reclusive . I don't think he is someone who would let such mundane conflicts bother him," Anfey said . "Edward the Eighth can't get through to Kamlin, so he tricked his son . No matter what, he will turn us against Kamlin . "
"A cunning move . "
"Kamlin should be smart enough to figure out Edward the Eighth's plan . What can he do then?"
"Should I stop investigating Kamlin?"
Anfey shook his head . "I want to be prepared just in case Kamlin doesn't see through Edward the Eighth's plans . "
"I will keep investigating, then," Robert said with a nod .
"Master Saul told me that Kamlin is a good friend of Shadow's . "
"Shadow?"
"His Majesty's shadow," Anfey said .
"You're worried that Shadow may interfere?"
Anfey nodded . "He isn't one I can cross, but if Kamlin decides to be my enemy, I can't just let him go . "
"It will be hard," Robert said . "The blood of the dragon will give him some abilities we don't know about . "
"I have my ways," Anfey said . "How many Dragonborns are there?"
"Very few," Robert said .
"Good," Anfey said . "I don't need Dragonborns to come seeking revenge . "
"Are you certain, sir?"
"Somewhat," Anfey said with a shrug . "Tell Young John to keep an eye out . Edward the Eighth will invite Kamlin to visit if he is willing . He just lost a major portion of his army and there are some nasty rumors about him . He will want to use Kamlin to encourage his new soldiers . " Anfey paused, then leaned closer to Robert and whispered something to him . He frowned and nodded .
"Are you certain you can control Kamlin, sir?"
"I don't want to control him," Anfey said, shaking his head . "I just want to make sure he won't become a threat . "
Chapter end
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