Chapter 286: Give you five million to leave Your Highness!

Jian Yue's heart was shaken.

In fact, he has always had some guesses in his mind, why he can meet Xiaoyu in every copy, this kind of thing has never happened to other taskers.

Although my appearance and body have changed, and although I have no memories, they will be with me in every life.

What on earth can transcend time, space and even copies?

In the meantime, Jian Yue could even comfort himself, thinking that maybe, it was really just an accident, and maybe the relationship between him and Xiaoyu was really just because of their feelings for each other.

But now, as the mark faded, Jian Yue himself could feel a little uneasy. He realized something without any basis, he just felt very uneasy, so he no longer restrained his emotions and tried to stay with the other person as much as possible within the limited time. It was also because of this that when Qiyaya spoke, Jian Yue became more aware of something.

Jian Yue said: "What will happen if the mark is completely gone?"

Qiyaya said: "Generally, the mark between a card elf and its master is the mark left at the cost of each other's lives. If the mark between two people fades or disappears, it means that their lives are also gone."

Jian Yue was silent for a moment, his expression was calm. The man standing by the window looked at the old castle and streets outside, his dark eyes seemed to be thinking about something.

Ji Xingle thought he was frightened, so he walked over and said, "Don't be too scared. Didn't you say your card is a functional card? Then this shouldn't happen."

Jian Yue asked him, "Do you think there are people who actually have two cards but don't know it?"

To be honest, this question touches upon Ji Xingle's blind spot in knowledge.

Ji Xingle chuckled and said, "How, how is this possible? Don't you know what cards you have? This is impossible, right?"

He smiled and looked at Jian Yue's eyes again, thinking that he would laugh with him, but he was only met with Jian Yue's calm gaze, which made Ji Xingle's smile fade a little.

"Could it be..." Ji Xingle whispered, "Is it really possible?"

Jian Yue shook his head gently and said, "I don't know either."

Ji Xingle and Jian Yue stood side by side by the window. From here they could see scattered pedestrians on the street. He looked at the girl who was helping to keep out the wind downstairs. She was smiling because she was curious about the fluttering leaves outside the window. After staring at her for a long time, he said softly, "Actually, I have thought about the possibility you mentioned. If there really comes a day when we must part life and death, I also hope that only I will be sacrificed and she can live. I am a sickly person and she has suffered a lot with me. I just hope she can be happy."

When Jian Yue and Ji Xingle returned.

Margaret, who had been reluctant to speak, suddenly spoke. She stayed with Chiaya for a while. Chiaya was a very gentle and kind girl. The kindness she showed to Margaret made Margaret seem to feel much better.

Margery said: "Actually, I saw myself in the mirror."

Jian Yue looked at her.

"I am also a devil." Margaret said, "The reason why I don't go to church is because I know that I am the embodiment of the real devil, so I dare not go."

Jian Yue said: "You saw your appearance in the mirror? Are you sure it was the appearance of a demon?"

Margaret looked up at him, and a smile appeared on the girl's face. Her eyes were dead silent, and she slowly smiled and looked at Jian Yue and said, "Really, do you want to see it?"

Jian Yue shook his head and said to Margaret, "No, I believe you."

Margaret didn't seem to expect him to say that, so Jian Yue asked again: "You've been able to see since you were a child, so can you see the appearance of the people around you?"

"Yes." Margaret said, "There are many people around me who are also demons. They are all possessed by demons."

They are all demons.

Many people in this small town are demons. Are they all cursed by demons?

Just thinking about it.

The system panel suddenly popped up again: "Unlock the main quest: "Devil's Curse". Please investigate the secret of why the residents of the town are cursed."

Triggered the main quest.

In other words, Margery was telling the truth to herself, and the people in this small town were really cursed by the devil.

Jian Yue's mind wandered, and he said to Margaret, "If you have been able to see since you were a child, do the people around you have this ability?"

"No." Margaret said, "I didn't have any at first, but when I was a kid I loved playing around. One day, when my mother sent new hats to the church, I sneaked into the main hall behind the church. In the main hall, I saw..."

She was only halfway through her sentence.

Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door downstairs. Someone was about to come in.

Margaret looked downstairs in astonishment. Jian Yue had a bad feeling in his heart. He asked hastily without hesitation, "What did you see?"

"I...I saw..."

The rest of her words were interrupted by the door being flung open downstairs, and someone shouted in a very loud voice: "Is Miss Margery there? We are here by the order of the bishop to take you back to the church to receive God's blessing."

Then, someone came upstairs. Margaret's mother was a little surprised and asked, "What are you doing?"

The one who came in was Sheriff Carl. Carl was wearing a very decent dress, but his voice was very strong. He bowed and said, "Good day, ma'am. We are here on the order of the bishop to take Miss Margery back to the church for treatment. Before, because Miss Margery did not cooperate, the bishop asked her to come back and recuperate on her own. But now the prince has issued an order requiring the bishop to treat all residents in the town equally, so I am here to pick up Miss Margery."

Margaret's mother was a little surprised and said, "Oh, how could it be..."

As the guards were about to come up, someone's voice rang out: "Why don't I know what the Lord Prince meant?"

Karl looked up in surprise. He didn't expect to meet Jian Yue here. The two looked at each other. Jian Yue smiled first, and Karl realized the danger.

Jian Yue said, "Good day, Mr. Sheriff, what are you busy with? As a church staff member, is this how you usually act?"

Carl was stunned for a moment, then raised his chest and said, "Because the door kept opening after knocking, we came in because we were afraid that the people inside were in danger. Oh, you should know that demon disease is very dangerous. Anyone who is sick should go to the church for treatment. This is an order from His Majesty the King himself. I think as the personal valet of the Duke, you should not want to stop us, right?"

This is using the king's order to put pressure on others.

If Jian Yue was alone, he would definitely think about whether there was any way to turn around, but since it involved the prince, Jian Yue did not act rashly.

"No." Jian Yue smiled and said, "Please go ahead."

When Margaret was taken away, she glanced at Jian Yue, and Jian Yue gave her a reassuring look.

After the house was cleared, everyone left, including Margaret's mother. Naturally, only Jian Yue and Ji Xingle were left in the house. Ji Xingle said worriedly, "What should we do now? The clue is gone."

Jian Yue walked into the house and saw a pattern drawn with fingernails on the table. It was a standing statue.

"She saw the statue." Jian Yue said, "She said there was something wrong with the statue."

Ji Xingle said, "So you went out just now to give her time to calm down and leave a message for you?"

Jian Yue used a small knife he carried with him to smooth out the pattern, and then said, "Both. The most important thing is that the bishop sent people here not only to treat the person, but also to kill him to silence him."

Ji Xingle was shocked: "Then isn't she very dangerous?"

Jian Yue thought for a moment and said, "At least no one will die immediately. If someone dies right after returning to the church, it will bring disgrace to the church. Anthony will not do such a stupid thing. At least Margaret will be safe for the next two weeks."

Ji Xingle said: "Then what should we do?"

"Go there in person." Jian Yue said, "Check the sculptures and rescue the people."

When Jian Yue and Ji Xingle were going back, there were a lot of people on the road in a hurry. Ji Xingle said, "It seems that Wei Yueye will be in three days. Are you planning to go then?"

"Yes." Jian Yue said, "I have to go."

Ji Xingle thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll go too."

Jian Yue glanced at him and reminded him, "From Margaret's description, you should understand that the Church of Wei Yueri is very dangerous."

Ji Xingle smiled bitterly: "Is there any place in this dungeon that is not dangerous? Whether it is the bed in the dormitory or the Duke's castle, people die in this dungeon every day. I think maybe there is no absolutely safe place at all."

Jian Yue was silent for a moment. Perhaps for him, there was a safe partner.

For him, that person's side will always be a safe haven, but he has never thought that one day, such a haven may leave him.

With the passing of each copy, every time Xiaoyu died, the mark of the plum blossom would fade a little.

Because...

I always feel safe when I'm with him, and has he shielded me from too many storms?

Jian Yue's thoughts drifted away. When the carriage returned to the manor, Ji Xingle said, "I'm going back. What about you? Are you going back to report to the prince?"

"Hmm?" Jian Yue said, "The prince has a personal butler and a male servant by his side now, so he shouldn't be in great need of anyone."

Ji Xingle smiled and said, "How could that be? The prince thinks highly of you and likes you very much. The whole manor can see it. To be honest, you are really lucky. Such a blessing is not available to ordinary people!"

Jian Yue was a little stunned. He said, "Can you see all that?"

Ji Xingle said, "How else could that be? Otherwise, which nobleman would promote a low-level male servant to be by his side for no reason, and even take him to church with him? Although we are not from this era, we know that it is rare, not to mention that he is a prince."

Jian Yue smiled gently and said, "That's true."

After saying goodbye to Ji Xingle, he walked up the stairs. On the way, he thought that Chris must really love him, but could it be just a spur of the moment? Maybe it was just because he was so nice to the people under his command?

With these thoughts in mind.

Jian Yue came to the door of Chris's room. The blond butler was standing outside. When he saw Jian Yue, he said, "The master has been waiting for you. Come in."

In just less than half a day, the blond butler's attitude towards him had become very respectful.

Jian Yue came back to his senses. He walked into the room and pushed it open. There was a faint fragrance in the room. The windows were clean and bright. Someone was sitting at the table inside. Chris was reading a book with some documents about the royal city. Hearing the footsteps, he said without raising his head, "Are you back?"

"Yeah." Jian Yue said, "I'll be back after I finish my work."

Chris asked, "Is everything going well?"

Jian Yue thought for a moment and said, "Miss Margery was taken away by the church."

Chris paused with his pen, and asked, "Is that what the bishop meant?"

Jian Yue said: "Yes, I am a little worried about the safety of the young lady."

Chris said, "Don't worry, he doesn't dare. I have arranged people in the church, so she will be fine."

Jian Yue felt relieved, and then asked, "When did you arrange it?"

Could it be after being assassinated?

Chris said, "A long time ago, I was worried about the church, so I arranged everything."

Jian Yue was a little shocked. This happened a long time ago, maybe even before the assassination. That was very scary. The prince was really well prepared and had everything under control.

"You are really foresighted." Jian Yue flattered him.

Chris has a young face, and he is always fearless. He said, "I have never liked the church's control over the people. I have always tried my best to curb their rights. It is normal for the bishop to be dissatisfied with me, but that's all. Unless he can prevent me from becoming the heir, I will definitely deal with him if I catch him."

Jian Yue probably understood a little bit. The relationship between the prince and the church was like a dispute between two parties.

That's exactly why.

Sometimes he is regarded as a thorn in the side of the church.

"No wonder the church has been spreading the horror of demons and making a big fuss about everything related to demons." Jian Yue glanced at Chris's red hair and said, "Of course, Your Highness must have suffered a lot because of them."

If it weren't for the rumors spread by the church, Chris would have had a happy life without the gossips.

Chris said: "I don't care about these things now."

Jian Yue looked up with some suspicion, and then met Chris's gaze. The boy's true nature could not be hidden. Even if he didn't say it, his fiery eyes exuded an astonishing heat. Chris's red eyes stared at him without blinking, with joy and dependence in them.

Chris said, "Not everyone will be deceived by the church, at least not you."

Jian Yue is the only one who has never disliked his red-haired girl and is still devoted to him. This undoubtedly gives the self-abased Chris the most powerful strength.

But Jian Yue was a little distracted when being looked at with such a passionate gaze.

Chris liked him very much.

Of course, it is also possible that it is just the master's appreciation of the servant.

Seeing that Jian Yue didn't say anything, Chris thought he was embarrassed. The prince stood up and said, "Have dinner delivered. I asked them to prepare bread and roast chicken for you."

These are Jian Yue’s favorite foods.

Jian Yue was somewhat flattered and asked, "Really, Your Highness?"

Chris felt a little embarrassed by Jian Yue's surprised look. His Highness, who loved his reputation, snorted and said, "Well, it's a reward for your good work today."

Jian Yue breathed a sigh of relief and said happily, "Then I thank Your Highness."

Someone brought dinner. The blonde butler looked at Jian Yue thoughtfully, but turned and left without saying anything. Jian Yue was very hungry, so he didn't care about anyone else and sat down to eat. In fact, there was more than just roast chicken and bread on the table. There were also many side dishes that Jian Yue liked. He was very satisfied with the meal.

Chris asked, "Did you eat well?"

Jian Yue nodded and said, "It's delicious. Your Highness, the food here is naturally the best."

Chris was very satisfied. He loved feeding his little servant. It would make His Highness feel very satisfied. He said, "In that case, you can come and serve me tomorrow. I'm going to ride a horse tomorrow, and you follow me."

Jian Yue was a little surprised and asked, "Are you riding a horse? Has your wound healed?"

Chris said: "Well, my body wounds heal very quickly, don't worry, just follow me when the time comes."

Jian Yue realized that this was also a good opportunity to go out, so he nodded and said, "Yes."

Chris was in a very good mood after successfully getting a date. He waved his hand and said, "I'll have someone send the clothes you need to wear to you later."

Jian Yue went back. He looked at Chris's joyful eyes and his heart was filled with thoughts. There was no doubt that he was willing to be with Chris. However, if Chris died for him in this copy and paid with his life, then would he still be injured in the next copy? Would the mark slowly fade until Xiaoyu would never appear again?

Such speculation made Jian Yue smile absent-mindedly.

Chris's face hardened. He asked, "You don't want to?"

Jian Yue suddenly came back to his senses. He was a little caught off guard and asked in confusion, "What?"

"Don't you want to go with me?" Chris repeated. He looked at Jian Yue and said, "I was talking just now, but you ignored me."

Jian Yue quickly explained: "No, I was just distracted. I... must have been too surprised. I didn't expect His Highness to ask me to accompany him. I didn't know what to do."

Chris's brows relaxed a little, and he said, "Don't be nervous, just follow me when the time comes. I'm a very good horseman. I'm the best archer on horseback in the entire city."

Seeing Jian Yue's somewhat puzzled look.

His Highness Chris slowly felt a little embarrassed. A man always wants to show his strong side in front of the person he likes. Especially when he was looked at by Jian Yue's pure eyes, his ears turned red. He coughed lightly and said, "Anyway, you can just follow me when the time comes!"

Seeing him like this, Jian Yue thought that His Highness really liked riding horses, so he said, "Okay."

When we returned to the bedroom at night, many people were asleep.

Jian Yue also lay down on the bed. He had a rare case of insomnia. All he could think about was Chris's face, with other people's conversations occasionally interspersed in between. After so many copies, Jian Yue always thought that he was used to it, or at least could accept separation. However, when he knew that the real separation might come, he tossed and turned in pain.

Stay away from Chris?

Even if it's for him, it's also for myself?

Jian Yue couldn't make up his mind, and with such thoughts in mind, he finally fell asleep before dawn. After waking up, Jian Yue decided to take it one step at a time. Maybe His Royal Highness the Prince didn't like him at all, so his thoughts would be in vain.

Walk up the stairs and enter Chris's master bedroom.

Early in the morning, His Royal Highness the Prince had already gotten up and was preparing to change his clothes. There were several sets of casual clothes on the shelf, all of which were handsome and stylish riding clothes.

Chris' eyes lit up when he saw Jian Yue. He said, "Come here and help me choose. Which one do you think looks best?"

The blond butler was standing behind him with an expression of humiliation. You have to know that the prince never cared about whether the clothes looked good or not. He had a very good condition and was very handsome. No matter what clothes he wore, they would look good on him. Of course, he never cared about the servants' opinions on his clothes. The prince did not care about material things.

But now.

Chris said, "Or should I try them all out for you?"

After thinking for a while, Jian Yue chose a dark red riding suit and said, "I think this suits you very well. It matches your temperament very well and will definitely be very eye-catching. I think you will become the most handsome and beloved knight in the world."

The prince's mind automatically translated it into: "Suitable for you, eye-catching, and loved by others."

Chris was so happy that he nodded modestly and said, "Well, then wear this one."

A male servant helped him to dress.

Chris waved his hands to stop people from touching him. He said, "I can do it myself."

Jian Yue said: "Do you want me to help?"

Chris: “Sure.”

Blond housekeeper: “…”

He should be outside, right?

When Jian Yue naturally helped Chris put on his clothes and went out, he unexpectedly found the blond butler still standing there. When he was about to turn around and leave, the blond butler said, "You go to accompany Lord Wangjue out today. I still have some things to take care of."

"What's the matter?" Jian Yue asked.

The blond butler said, "There are always many things to do. You have to know that the status of the prince will make him have many things to deal with. After a while, when Princess Daya recovers better, His Highness will return to the royal city. After all, this is just a temporary place to stay. You haven't received the training of a senior servant yet. I will teach you when I have time in the future, so that you can also understand some rules, so as not to offend the nobles and cause trouble for the prince after returning to the royal city."

Jian Yue knew that this was a show of power to him, and there was no need for him to make enemies with others, so he said, "Okay."

The blond butler still had something to say. He said, "As a servant of the master, if you have bad behavior, you will bring trouble to the master. There was a duke in the royal city who was hanged because his personal valet did something improper and seduced the noble. The duke became a laughing stock among all the nobles. His Highness Chris is the future heir. You should know that his reputation is very important."

YUXIＳ

That's the reminder.

Jian Yue realized that this was a reminder to him.

Next second.

The blond butler actually took out a token and handed it to him, saying, "This is a token given by Her Majesty the Queen. With this token, you can advance 5 million at any store in the royal city."

Jian Yue was silent for a moment and then said, "Did she also say that if she gave me five million, she would leave her son?"

The blond butler was shocked: "How did you know?"

Jian Yue: “…”

If he said something like this and he has heard it more than once, you would be furious, brother! !