Alien Knights

Sitting at the desk in the audience room, Todd flipped through the report submitted by Huggins, and asked while reading: "Is that all?"

"The Dawson family is cautious. Most of them have a very regular life and rest, and basically go to and from several fixed locations every day." Huggins touched his chin and said: "I asked the people from the Security Bureau to Divided into several teams, staring at their residence 24 hours a day. After three months, the information in the report is the only thing we have.”

"Rutledge Dawson returned home at 6:30 in the evening, had dinner with his family at 7:00, then went into the study to deal with official business, stayed until 12 o'clock in the evening, and went back to his room to sleep."

Todd looked at this section of the report, thought carefully for a while, and asked Huggins, "How did these records come about? People from the Security Bureau dressed as servants and sneaked into their homes?"

Huggins shook his head helplessly: "The Dawson family and some other business group families, the security work in the mansion is very tight. Our people tried to get in again and again, but they all failed in the end. These records are Written by stalkers on the streets or in buildings, through surveillance."

Todd put the report on the table, frowned and asked: "That is to say, these activities of Rutledge at night are all the results of observation with the naked eye from a distance."

Huggins paused for a moment, then nodded uneasily.

Todd observed Huggins' expressions and movements, and suddenly asked, "Has anything happened to the Muxian overall situation because of these business groups?"

Huggins gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "Just a while ago, it was verified that seven people in the Security Bureau were bought by the Chamber of Commerce Alliance. While doing surveillance work, they sold information at a high price. I have sent these people Secretly executed..."

"However, these seven people may not be all. There may be other traitors hidden in the Security Bureau..." Todd looked at Huggins and said quietly: "The magic power of money is enough to make former partners completely betray you." The initial belief..."

"Your Majesty, I am loyal to you from the beginning to the end! If you have any doubts about me, I can be here..."

Todd interrupted Huggins: "Old man, I don't doubt you, I'm just worried about your decision."

Todd stood up from the chair, walked to Huggins, and said slowly: "You are a person who values ​​affection. You can treat those brothers who were born and died with you sincerely and entrust your life. But the problem is , when those who have followed you in the past are confused by money and power and choose to betray you, can you be cruel and eradicate the roots?"

Huggins turned pale suddenly.

Todd patted him on the shoulder: "Some things, you can't do well, because deep down in your heart, you still retain a trace of softness and hesitation. This is your shortcoming and your strength, so I don't blame you .”

"But getting your hands dirty has to be done by someone."

Todd turned his back to Huggins, turned his eyes to the scenery outside the window, and said softly: "Hagins, give yourself a period of vacation, and take your family out of town to enjoy the vacation."

Huggins' body was shaking: "Your Majesty, is this your order?"

"No, this is my protection for you. Because you definitely don't want to see what will happen in the kingdom next."

There was a moment of silence in the room.

A bitter and dejected voice sounded: "Follow the holy will."

Hearing the footsteps gradually fade away, Todella rang the bell on the table, and said to the guard who appeared at the door: "Let Miss Rachel from the Alien Society come to me."

Half an hour later, Rachel pushed open the door of the audience room, and saw Todd lying on the armchair with his eyes closed without saying a word.

Rachel walked behind Todd, put her hands on Todd's forehead, rubbed slowly, and whispered, "You look tired."

"If possible, I am willing to exchange all my wealth for those days on the ship."

Todd closed his eyes, with a faint smile on his face unconsciously, as if the sound of the waves of the sea and the laughter of the sailors echoed in his ears.

"Endless responsibilities, the future of the kingdom, the expectations of the people... Only when we really face these things, can we discover how precious the days of ease and leisure are."

"Since the first day I sat on the throne, I have lived with anxiety and doubt. The first thing I do when I get up every day is to worry about whether the kingdom is safe and whether the people are safe. Countless nights, I will be The horn of war and the wailing of the dead wake me up from the bed. Looking at myself in the mirror, I always ask myself again and again, what I have not done well, will I live up to the expectations of the people... "

Rachel leaned down and kissed Todd lightly on the forehead: "If I persuade you to let go now, will you agree?"

Todd opened his eyes, looked at Rachel with a wry smile and said, "If I advise you to give up the alien race and fly away with me, will you agree?"

There was a smile on the corner of Rachel's mouth, she pinched Todd's nose lightly, and smiled: "Yeah, you and I are really similar in some ways, we both have unfinished business... Tell me, why did you come to me?"

"Let's talk about the beacon tower first. How is the translation of the notes brought out by the elders?"

"I found two old people who are proficient in ancient Thai language, and they are working on the translation. If everything goes well, the first draft will be available in half a month."

"This matter involves a lot, can they trust it?"

"They can be trusted."

Todd nodded in satisfaction, and continued: "The second thing, I just gave Hudgens a vacation, and I need to find someone to take his place temporarily."

"Music's overall situation?" Rachel's thoughts changed: "Is it because of the chamber of commerce alliance?"

"Although Huggins has no intentions, the group of people under him can hardly resist the temptation of money. Moreover, I always feel that the purpose of the business alliance is not as simple as campaigning... So, I hope you can use the heterogeneous association On the one hand, we will eliminate the traitors in the security bureau, and on the other hand, we will keep an eye on the major families of the business alliance."

Rachel smiled and said, "How much do you expect me to do?"

"Find out the composition of the forces behind the business alliance and figure out their true purpose."

Rachel walked to Todd's side, and whispered softly: "I declare in advance that the methods of the alien species are not bright, and even bloody. Are you sure it's okay?"

"On the premise of ensuring the stability of Muxi City, I allow you to use any means."

Seeing Todd's resolute face flickering under the firelight, Rachel felt inexplicable heartache.

"Todd, as I have told you in the past, you cannot protect this kingdom and your people forever. You will leave here sooner or later, and you will have to let go of everything here."

Todd took a long breath, patted Rachel's hand, and said sadly: "I understand, but before I leave, all I can do is to find a way for this kingdom and for all the people. A good way to go."