Chapter 68 Instigating
Stars fall into the city.
In the dark and empty underground cellar, only the sound of monks praying echoed.
The clansmen and vassals of the Dane family gathered here to express their condolences for their young lord and his aunt.
As the monk finished reciting the words, eight knights stepped forward to put the coffins of Edric and Alilia into the grooves on the stone wall, allowing them to rest here with the ancestors of the Dane family.
At this point, the funeral is over.
The monk left first.
As well as Earl Beric Dondarrion, who personally brought back the remains of his wife and nephew, he left the tomb full of shame without the face of continuing to face the people present.
In addition, some guests who came to watch the ceremony also left one after another.
Only the Dane family and some "Shad" did not move.
They have solemn faces, but they seem to be expecting something.
The Earl of Starfall City died without leaving any heirs. What's worse, the main line of the Dane family is dead!
This brings up a serious problem—who should inherit the position of Earl of Starfall City?
Although the main branch of the Dane family is extinct, the side branches are still thriving, so there is no need to worry about having no heirs.
But the problem is that the succession order of the collateral line is a mess at all. No matter how many bachelors who are proficient in heraldry come, I am afraid that they will not be able to sort out the order of succession.
Moreover, there are still many "Shad" in the main branch of the Dane family, especially Urik Shad.
This person is the uncle of the deceased Earl Edric, and he has been the acting city lord of Starfall City for more than ten years. He has a very high prestige. What he lacks is a surname.
At this moment, in this dark cellar, an undercurrent is brewing.
Finally, one of the oldest family elders walked tremblingly to the front row, facing everyone, and said:
"Since everyone is here, why don't we discuss who should inherit the position of Earl of Starfall City..."
"I object!" A loud voice suddenly sounded.
Everyone turned their heads in astonishment, a little surprised, but also took it for granted that it was Urik Shad who spoke.
This is the most prestigious illegitimate son of Starfall City.
Facing the gazes of everyone, Urik Shad came to the front row without haste, his quiet and serious eyes slowly scanned the audience, taking everyone's expressions into his eyes, and then said loudly:
"I think the top priority is not to discuss who will inherit the title."
Someone said: "Sir Urik, what do you think is the most urgent task?"
"Of course it is to avenge Earl Edric and Miss Alilia!" Urik said firmly.
The thick and powerful voice caused echoes in the tomb.
"Revenge? But they encountered an accident during a hunt. If you are referring to that wild boar, it must have been chopped up by Earl Bailey long ago. Haha...ha..."
The man's self-satisfied joke was very inappropriate, so it only got unanimous glaring from everyone.
Urik also curled his lips sarcastically, and said, "Do you really think this was just an accident?"
"Is not it?"
"Of course not!" Urik said firmly, "This is a shameless assassination targeting children and women!"
As soon as this remark came out, everyone's expressions were different, and there were many discussions.
After a while, someone asked:
"Ser Urek, do you know who the murderer is?"
"Of course I know."
"who is it?"
Urik took a deep breath, and said word by word:
Now the discussion is even louder.
"What evidence do you have?"
Urik nodded to the attendant beside him. The attendant immediately turned around and left the tomb. Not long after, he returned again, and at the same time dragged a man who was covered in blood and couldn't even walk steadily.
"Who is he?" Someone asked.
Urik kicked the man who was lying on the ground: "Boy, let me introduce myself to everyone."
"Yes, yes, yes!" The man who was kicked twitched a few times as if he was electrocuted, and quickly said weakly, "I, my name is Jill, and I am Lord Caesar's subordinate..."
"What did Samwell Caesar send you to Starfall?"
"Send me..." Jill wanted to say that he was just here to deliver wine, but when he thought of the torture he had suffered before and the threat of that terrible man, he could only tremble and say, "Master Caesar sent me to monitor the Dane family The trend of..."
Wow—
Now everyone exploded.
But someone asked calmly:
"Even if this is the case, it doesn't prove that Samwell Caesar is the real culprit behind the assassination of Earl Edric and Miss Alleria."
Urik immediately locked the man who asked the question from the crowd—
Ser Gerold Dayne from High Hidden City, known as the "Dark Star".
The Dane family in Gaoyin City is a branch of the Dane family in Starfall City, and it is also the most powerful branch of the collateral line.
Although the succession of the collateral line is a mess, in the end it must depend on strength to speak. Therefore, the eldest son of Gaoyin City is actually the person who is most likely to inherit the Earl of Starfall City.
Of course, this is under the condition that Urik Shad will not change his surname.
And now, "Dark Star" Zero obviously sensed Urik's ambition, so he jumped out and tried to stop it.
Urik seems to have been prepared for such a question, and answered calmly:
"You should also know that just last month, that Sir Caesar visited Starfall City. Moreover, he also showed me a portrait."
As he spoke, Urik turned his head to look at the butler Slia.
Slia nodded and confirmed the matter: "That's right. I was also there at the time. Sir Caesar did take out a portrait and asked about the identity of the person in the painting. But...that painting is Miss Ashara, and What does it matter?"
"I also thought it was Miss Ashara at the time, but now that I think about it, I'm afraid he drew Miss Alyria!"
Steward Slia frowned, but then nodded and said, "It's possible that the two ladies are somewhat alike."
"That's it!" Urik said decisively, "Samwell Caesar is confirming the appearance of Miss Alilia to me, and he will hand it over to the killer to carry out the task!"
"What kind of evidence is this!" Jie Luo said disdainfully.
"But it is enough to prove that this person has enough suspicions." Urik snorted coldly, "Moreover, he opened up territory in Yingzui Island, which is a real threat to Starfall City! In the future, he will definitely become Dane. Enemy of the family. Ser Gerald, why do you excuse him again and again?"
"I just don't want to slander a knight's reputation for no reason." Gero tried hard to defend.
But he also found that his defense was too weak.
Because in any case, Samwell Caesar is the enemy of the Dane family, and now it seems that there are certain suspicions.
In the case of the assassination of two important figures of the Dane family, if he defended such a person again, it would indeed easily arouse public outrage.
"Of course I won't wrong an innocent knight. However, in order for Earl Edric and Miss Alilia to rest in peace, we must capture Samwell Caesar and let him stand trial!"
As he spoke, Urik pulled out his long sword and roared, "Who wants to be with me?"
As soon as the voice fell, someone strode out: "I am willing!"
"Me too!"
…
Watching the knights step forward one by one, Urik's face could not conceal the excitement and excitement.
He knew that his own opportunity had finally arrived!
(end of this chapter)