C45

When Ge Yan and Rex returned to their residence, they had not even entered but they had already seen the Regiment Commander Locke at the door, as if he was waiting for them. When he saw them return, he said that he was going to prepare to return to the imperial city and he didn't look like he was about to go crazy.

"Regiment Commander Locke came out of the shock? "The expression just now was a bit scary." Ge Yan felt goosebumps just thinking about it.

"I don't know." Rex stared at the direction where the Regiment Commander Locke left in, his eyes narrowing slightly, his thoughts unknown.

Regiment Commander Locke, who had calmed down, did not ask the rest of them where they were going. It was obvious that he knew the reason why they were going.

On the contrary, their journey was very smooth and their speed was neither fast nor slow. Half a month later, they finally returned to the Saint Laner Capital.

Holy Orchid Empire was the imperial capital of Atherenka Empire, and Atherenka Empire was the largest, most prosperous city within the Ezra Continent, the center of the political economy. The headquarters of the famous Mercenary Union and Mage's Guild were established here, and some famous merchant guilds were also established in the imperial capital.

This was the first time Ge Yan had come to the Saint Laner Capital, and the surprise in his eyes was almost unconcealable. He thought that Zag City was already big enough, he didn't expect that the Saint Laner Capital was even larger than this, to the point where he felt that it wasn't enough to describe it as spectacular.

After entering the city, before they could even tour around, the Regiment Commander Locke had already brought them to a place.

Due to the fact that their Saint Laner Capital was too great, they rented two griffins near the city gates. The griffins flew above the imperial city, and even at a glance, they still could not see the end of the imperial city.

Ge Yan looked down from above and couldn't help but exclaim once again at the majesty and grandeur of the imperial city.

The clouds covered their line of sight, and they could not see the buildings and symbols in front of them. Ge Yan did not know where the Regiment Commander Locke was planning to take them, so he could not help but ask Rex when he and Rex were riding on the same Griffin. The Regiment Commander Locke was on the Griffin in in front.

"Where are we going?" Ge Yan's voice was blown away by the wind and the Regiment Commander Locke in front of him could not hear it, but he heard it bit by bit.

"The Zerich family, Carlos's family, is also the master behind the Black Wolf Mercenary Regiment." However, it was no longer a secret. Everyone was just tacit agreement.

"Is it because of Carlos's death?"

Rex nodded: "Carlos's father is the family head of the Zerich family, and at the same time, is also the emperor's personal Duke. Carlos's mother is a favored princess of the imperial family, and as their son, Carlos's position in the Saint Laner Capital is only second to the prince or princess. His death is naturally a major event, not only does the Zerg family take him seriously, even the imperial family takes him seriously.

Ge Yan felt like he was knocked unconscious.

Although he knew that their identities were not ordinary, but as a murderer, could you not use such serious words that seemed as if their deaths had nothing to do with you? Even if he were to face the relatives of the people you killed later, he would still feel a little pressured.

Ge Yan was completely convinced by Rex's calmness. Even though he knew that this fellow was not human, he still underestimated him.

"Do you think Carlos's father will suspect us?" he whispered.

"Yes." Rex answered without hesitation.

It was impossible for the head of the family to believe with a few words that his son would die so easily. Doubts were certain, but they were only suspicions.

Ge Yan felt as if his one word "breath" had been taken away, "Then what do we do?"

Seemingly sensing his anxiety, Rex rarely comforted him, "Don't worry, as long as you follow what we said before, I will make the other arrangements."

Ge Yan stared at his face, as though he wanted to see if there were any problems from his expression, as if to prove that he was sure or not, but Rex's facial paralysis was not something that could be seen through after training, and in the end, he could only believe him based on his past experiences. From the moment he met him, Rex seemed to have a plan for everything, and this time was probably not an exception.

Half a day later, they finally saw the house of the family. It was a huge building that was as magnificent as a palace. The area it covered was over ten thousand mu, and it was astonishingly vast.

The nearby streets were completely empty. This was because the northern side of Saint Laner Capital was where the Imperial Palace was located, and aristocratic families like Streak were also located in the north. The reason they couldn't see the Imperial Palace was because the Saint Laner Capital was far too vast, and the area of only the northern side was several times larger than that of Sag City.

As they were about to approach the family, griffins were not allowed to fly in the sky, so they landed at the closest place. After that, they had to ride a carriage, or else they would have to walk for another half a day.

The Regiment Commander Locke sat in the same carriage as them, so Ge Yan did not dare to speak to Rex.

Just as they were about to arrive, Regiment Commander Locke suddenly said, "After meeting Duke, remember not to speak carelessly."

Ge Yan was stunned, facing the warning from Regiment Commander Locke, with a hint of sharpness, and a threatening tone, he suddenly understood, it seemed that this Regiment Commander Locke had not given up yet.

He did not respond, nor did Rex, as if she did not hear his words.

A trace of anger flashed past Regiment Commander Locke's eyes. He wanted to say something, but seemed to have some scruples. In the end, his face darkened and he did not speak any further, until the carriage stopped.

They arrived at their destination.

The news of their return had already reached Duke's ears. Standing at the door, Duke's followers had arrogant expressions, as if they did not put them in their eyes. They indifferently swept over them, and only brought them in after asking about their identities.

Once they entered, they would ride on the carriage, and after a while, they would stop. A follower brought them to a courtyard, told them to wait outside, and then went in to inform them that the Duke did not make them wait too long, as it concerned their son's matters, how could they not pay attention to it? Very soon, a follower came out to tell them that the Duke had allowed them to enter.

The three of them followed their follower to Duke's study.

Ge Yan finally saw the Duke of a king and prince whose statuses were only inferior to the Atherenka Empire. The figure of this Duke was extremely tall and mighty, and the imposing aura he gave off was enough to make the person standing in front of him lower his head in an instant.

"Reporting to Patriarch, the person has been brought." The servant said respectfully.

The Duke waved for him to get down, and waited until his followers left before looking at Regiment Commander Locke. The dark and gloomy anger that shrouded his eyes made Locke feel pressured, and he kneeled down on the ground.

"Locke has disappointed your expectations. Please punish me."

His attitude was very good, causing Ge Yan, who thought that he knew how to scheme and target them, to be surprised for a moment.

Duke suddenly threw the book on the table at Regiment Commander Locke heavily, he did not conceal his anger, and turned around angrily: Locke, what I said to you when I first handed Carlos over to you, I told you to definitely protect his safety, how did you do it, to actually let him die such a miserable death in Tasha Forest, in vain did I trust you so much, you have disappointed me too much.

"When Duke wishes to punish Locke, Locke has nothing to say. This matter was indeed a dereliction of duty on my part, but there are some things that I must say." Locke looked up at Christopher, his resolute expression and his upright back extremely magnanimous.

Duke's expression was unfathomable, the anger on his face had almost disappeared, as if the scene that happened just now was just an illusion, he said, "Seeing as you were doing your best in the past, I will give you a chance to explain."

Regiment Commander Locke did not immediately say it. He hinted at Ge Yan and Rex to glance at each other.

The duke tells them to wait outside, and the two of them close the door for a whispered conversation.

Ge Yan followed Rex out of the study room, and the two of them stood in the hallway. Since they were only separated by a wall, he didn't dare ask Rex as he was afraid of being overheard.

Regiment Commander Locke had already changed from kneeling to standing, his face no longer had the fear from before as he looked at them complacently.

This scene made Ge Yan's heart sink, the little bitch Regiment Commander Locke must have said something that was not good for them, thinking of the trust Duke had for him, there seemed to be no need to guess who he would believe.