NABC Chapter 586 World 44
Chapter 586 World 44
After hearing Stella say that, Damian really couldn't say anything to refute her.
Lucas appeared reluctant, but then said arrogantly, "Then I'll reluctantly admit that Damian is another mentor of mine."
“You can’t say that,” Damian said. “Robert’s been too busy lately, and I don’t think he’d want to fight again.”
Stella turned her back, her shoulders shaking with laughter.
This is actually a legacy issue from history.
Both Robert and Lucas's guides felt that the other's cub had stolen their baby, but they couldn't really blame the cub, so they focused their attention on the other.
So for a while, they fought every three days in a small fight and every five days in a big fight.
Lucas's guide wasn't originally that good at fighting, but now he has become one of the best in the Elf Guard.
As for Robert, he is working even harder than before in order to avoid a mishap.
The results of his hard work are evident in his ability to move freely within the Erskine family.
Speaking of this, Stella wondered with some curiosity whether the capital city of the Xuean Empire was in complete chaos right now.
Stella was right; the murder of the head of the Erskine family in his own home shook almost the entire continent's principalities.
What terrified them even more was that they couldn't find any clues about the killer, nor did any organization come forward to claim responsibility.
The capital of the Xuean Empire was even placed under lockdown for a time because of this.
Because Robert's appearance in the capital was too coincidental, he was naturally suspected.
But the Eugene family has testimonies that Robert came to find the lost fairy, and after taking the fairy away, he left the Empire and returned to the Elf Forest.
In addition, they used teleportation magic circles along the way through legitimate channels, so quite a few people saw Robert. Some of them were there specifically to monitor Robert, including many who were ordered by the Erskine family head.
These people were all certain that Robert had not come out after entering the Elf Forest, which essentially cleared Robert of suspicion.
Moreover, other races, including the emperor of the Shean Empire and most of the Erskine family, did not believe that Robert, an elf, would do such a thing.
This left the rebel who had just persuaded the head of the Erskine family, whose plan was beginning to show results, and some high-ranking officials who knew a little about the inside story speechless with bitterness.
Because they simply don't dare to gamble.
If it really was Robert acting on behalf of the elves, that would be one thing.
If not, then the real culprit cannot be found, and the fact that the Erskine family head had harmed the dark elves has been unearthed. They will soon face the wrath of the entire elven race.
In fact, the rebel was 70-80% certain that the murderer was an elf, because the part that the Erskine family head lost was exactly what was needed to break the curse.
If you want to verify this, all you need to know is whether Adolf, the elf of the Dark Forest, is still alive and well a few years later.
But they kept their mouths shut from top to bottom.
Just as the nobles feared, this was only a small move, yet it provoked the Elven retaliation. Who would dare to be the next one to stick their neck out?
Therefore, the rebels completely concealed the elves' involvement in the incident and pinned the blame on a fictitious culprit.
Only in this way could they trick more nobles into joining them.
As for the next step, even without elves, there are other options.
When Stella returned from her outing and learned of this news, she was almost laughing in anger.
"These rebels have a pretty good plan. As long as there is an information gap, their plan can continue to be implemented."
After she finished reading, the Elf King asked, as if testing her, "Which race do you think they will attack next?"
“It’s all possible,” Stella said. “While their preference is for long-lived species, it’s undeniable that short-lived species are easier for them to obtain.”
"What they can use most directly is actually themselves."
Stella's expression was calm: "Although the average human lifespan is only a few decades, little by little, it adds up to a lot, which is very worthwhile for nobles, and there is not much risk involved compared to other races."
"Because human laws stipulate that everything owned by slaves under their names belongs to them."
"If they want to go further, they might target magicians without a powerful background, since magicians live longer than ordinary people."
The Elf King looked at her: "I thought you were going to say dragons or mermaids."
Stella shook her head: "Although hundreds of years have passed, the Dragon King still remembers the traitor who abducted the cubs, and he still keeps a close watch on the cubs. Not to mention the merfolk, they are still in the deep sea and haven't come out yet."
"If we really have to choose someone similar to them, the siren is actually more dangerous."
The siren's predecessor was a mermaid. Although they lost the favor of the sea god, they still retained some characteristics of mermaids, such as beautiful singing voices and long lifespans. However, they were more ferocious and unfriendly to humans.
"Sirens often lure human ships astray with their songs, causing them to lose their way and perish at sea. If they raise the banner of eliminating evil siren, they might gain the support and adoration of other humans, especially those who make their living from the sea."
The Elf King was pleased with Stella's analysis and considerations: "Robert proposed using the Eugene family as bait to lure out the traitor. What do you think?"
“Not so good,” Stella said. “The Eugene family of today is not the Eugene family of yesterday.”
"Even if there are still some rebels who are willing to follow the Eugene family, the majority are definitely not."
"Using the Eugene family as bait might lure out a small number of rebels, but it will also make the remaining vigilant hide deeper and be harder to find."
The Elf King nodded: "So I sent Robert to find a way to lift the curse on Catherine Eugene."
Stella looked up and heard the Elf King continue, "Lifting the curse is not an easy task, and finding the items is of course up to them."
Stella's long eyelashes trembled.
So the Eugene family isn't qualified. But if Catherine Eugene recovers her physical condition and has the potential to grow into a God of Law like her ancestors, then she won't have to do anything. The rebels will be willing to approach her and guide her to become the new "leader".
The "idol leader" held in the hands of the rebels.
Thinking of Catherine's personality, Stella said, "Catherine will break the curse and go further and further down the path of magic."
"However, the rebels' plan cannot succeed."
The Elf King became interested: "You trust her that much?"
Stella said seriously, "Although Catherine is skilled in scheming and knows how to endure, she will never let go easily of the traitor who caused her to be suppressed, belittled and insulted for more than ten years."
“And,” Stella added, “I’m her teacher.”