"Do not doubt my ability," he paused and continued, "Lady Laurena, you must already be well aware of my relationship with Lord Grey Sword Saint. If Erune were to sour relations with the Cruz people because of this, the inevitable result for both Kingdoms would be a blood-soaked end. Merely because of this woman’s selfish desires, hundreds and thousands would be doomed to die. Compared to my current indifference and ruthlessness, the Prime Minister’s daughter in front of you resembles more of a cold-blooded executioner."
"Moreover, when she ordered you and Mr. Philas to take action, I’m afraid she didn’t consider your safety. You should be well aware of this; if you had acted at that time, you would have been in enemy territory. It’s not hard to imagine what predicament you’d face if you failed. In fact, if it weren’t for meeting me, you would likely have encountered misfortune by now." Brand continued.
Laurena was slightly taken aback and couldn’t help but fall silent.
"Really, a bandit’s logic. Cruz and Erune going to war, that’s just because of your own decision, Lord. But by all means, you can pin it on me, make me the executioner, Lord." Delphine, held down in her chair, sneered coldly and mocked.
Brand looked at this woman with some pity and replied slowly, "Compared to a woman like you who doesn’t have normal human emotions, it is indeed difficult for you to understand the ties and bonds between people. After all, these things are too complex and profound for you. Cold blood flows in your veins, whereas I can declare war on the Cruz people for Freya, that is our greatest difference—"
"You—" Delphine seemed suddenly struck at a weak spot, biting her lower lip and glaring at him viciously.
"Miss Delphine, I can vouch for Count of Tonyger’s words, ensuring he is not guilty of alarmism." Princess Griffine, who had been silently observing, suddenly intervened at this moment.
She quietly replied, "Mr. Brand is right, this is irrelevant to reason and profit. A killer must answer for their crimes, and Erune has the ability to protect its people."
Brand turned around.
He glanced gratefully at Her Highness the Princess, knowing that there was some element of gaining favor, but at least at this moment, she chose to stand with him in front of outsiders. It indicated that in this matter, she would always be on his side.
Not only Brand, but even Laurena and Philas couldn’t help but look at this elder princess of Erune with surprise, both showing signs of astonishment, re-evaluating the status of this Count in the Princess’s eyes instinctively.
It was evidently more intimate than the rumors outside suggested.
Delphine coldly stared at Princess Griffine, trembling slightly, and replied in a spiteful tone, "I understand. But you’d better kill me, otherwise, I swear if there’s ever a day you don’t kill me, I will definitely target the people around you!"
"You have no chance, Miss Delphine," Brand answered coldly, "I know what you’re thinking, but I am much more perceptive than you imagine."
With that said, he was already too weary to engage further with this venomous woman, so he turned back to his staff lady and said, "Antitina, take her away; everyone must be accountable for their actions." The staff lady nodded slightly, then with accompanying soldiers took the Prime Minister’s daughter of the Cruz Empire away. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation.)