After Longzu Bodhi left, Ye Xunhuan fell into deep thought. Previously, in the capital, Qin Pojun had told Ye Xunhuan that Michelle had sent word that there were changes in the Vatican!
Now Longzu Bodhi tells Ye Xunhuan that it seems Michelle has been placed under house arrest.
Regardless of whether it is true or false, combining these two pieces of information allows Ye Xunhuan to draw an accurate conclusion: something has indeed happened in the Vatican which remains unknown to others. Otherwise, such news wouldn’t spread. After all, there’s no smoke without fire!
After a moment of silence, Ye Xunhuan pulled out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and started smoking gently.
After taking a couple of drags, Ye Xunhuan opened his computer and logged into a website. As soon as he logged in, a chat window popped up!
On both sides of the website, fierce flames emerged, in a 3D scene that not only provided an immense visual impact but also had countless bones burning above the flames, making it feel eerie and terrifying!
The website that Ye Xunhuan logged into was the Hellfire mercenaries’ site. He wanted to contact Herman to verify some information.
As soon as the chat window popped up, Ye Xunhuan immediately sent a video call.
Soon, the video was connected, revealing a white man with curly hair, brown pupils, and a beard, appearing on Ye Xunhuan’s screen.
This man was none other than the leader of the Hellfire Mercenary Group — Herman!
Upon seeing Ye Xunhuan in the video, Herman’s face immediately showed a strong sense of respect: "Greetings, my king!"
"Herman, no need to be so formal!" Ye Xunhuan said lightly.
Although Ye Xunhuan had repeatedly told Herman not to be so formal when facing him, Herman always remained the same.
This left Ye Xunhuan feeling helpless, having no means to change Herman.
"My king, why are you contacting me at this time? Is there something you need?"
Generally speaking, Ye Xunhuan rarely contacts Herman, which Herman is well aware of. Now, Ye Xunhuan suddenly reaches out to him, especially after all the events in Huaxia, making Herman feel Ye Xunhuan surely had something important.
With Herman being so direct, Ye Xunhuan wasted no time in getting straight to the point: "Old friend, has something happened in the Vatican?"
"My king, are you referring to the matter of the Vatican’s Holy Maiden, Michelle?"
Ye Xunhuan’s heart sank but managed to stay composed as he said, "Tell me what you know!"
"Yes!" Herman said respectfully, "Recently, there have been some changes in the Vatican. Louis III has summoned back more than half of the Cardinal Grand Masters from various places. At the same time, many people around Michelle seemed to be replaced by new Cardinal Grand Masters sent by Louis III, and their Knights all suddenly disappeared!"
"Lady Victoria once asked me to investigate the whereabouts of the Vatican Knights, but no information has come through at all yet."
"Moreover, many of Michelle’s actions seem to be restricted. She doesn’t act like before, where she could go anywhere she desired!"
"Additionally, even her power seems to have been reduced significantly, and now the entire Vatican feels like a taut arrow on a crossbow, ready to be fired at any moment, but no one knows who they are targeting!"
"However, our people suspect that Louis III might be planning something against you, my king!"
Ye Xunhuan slowly exhaled a breath of smoke. What needed to happen had come at last, and his friendship with the Vatican was likely at the brink of breaking!
"Lady Victoria has already started gathering forces. If the Vatican dares to make the slightest move, we will act against them!" Herman said firmly.
Although the Vatican is formidable, Herman shows no fear. Should the Vatican truly aim to target Ye Xunhuan, Victoria’s order would unleash the full wrath of Hellfire against the Vatican, while all personnel and forces within Ye Xunhuan’s kingdom are being pulled back.
The Vatican’s intentions can’t be confirmed yet, but caution is never wrong — after all, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
Ye Xunhuan lit another cigarette for himself, taking a soft drag and saying, "Old friend, find a chance to see if someone can get close to Michelle and ask her!"
"My king, Lady Victoria is already working on that." Herman responded without hesitation, "But so far, there hasn’t been any progress!"
"Take it slow." Ye Xunhuan exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. "By the way, keep an eye out for me to see if any big figure has appeared recently in King Kong’s territory. If there’s news, leave me a message or call me. You can also inform Victoria!"
"My king, are you talking about King Kong, who stands shoulder to shoulder with you?"
"Yes!"
"Understood!" Herman replied without hesitation, "My king, is there anything else you’d like to ask?"
"Not for now, plus if anything happens, you will certainly take the initiative to inform me!"
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Herman sheepishly scratched his head, appearing genuinely humble, not at all like a mercenary who’s killed countless individuals!
"By the way, old friend, there is one more thing I need to discuss, and you should notify other old friends as well!"
"Your command, my king!"
"I plan to return to the kingdom in seven days and hold a wedding with my wife!" Ye Xunhuan said casually, "You all must come then."
Upon hearing this, Herman’s face immediately lit up with a smile.
Even though he knows Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi are married, he was aware that they never had an official wedding. Now that Ye Xunhuan plans to hold a wedding and invites him, how could Herman not be happy and excited?
To receive a personal invitation from Ye Xunhuan and even be entrusted with handling this task; in Herman’s eyes, it’s a tremendous honor!
"My king, I will definitely inform them!" Herman promised confidently, "And I’m sure they will all be present!"
Ye Xunhuan smiled, "Thank you!"
"My king, do you need help preparing the wedding?"
"No, I’ve had people working on it for a long time, and most things are already prepared. You just need to notify everyone." Ye Xunhuan said lightly.
"Understood!"
"But old friend, before that, I need to send some people over. If there’s nothing, can you go and entertain them for me?"
"Yes, my king!"