The villainous prince who bullied Feng Aotian was actually myself.

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While the Imperial Ministry of Justice could not be completely impartial in handling cases, a person sentenced to death was generally considered to have committed heinous crimes. This was because, in the Fchester Empire, apart from slaves who had no personal rights, a death sentence required strict approval from multiple levels of government.

Leon quickly flipped through the pages, but before long, his fleeting gaze settled down.

"Just him."

Leon pointed to the name of a prisoner on the page and said to Edwin.

This criminal's crimes include repeatedly luring, raping, and abusing underage girls in middle school and below, committing numerous murders, and smuggling large quantities of psychotropic drugs.

"Okay."

Edwin took his last drag of his cigarette.

"Let's go get the person now. I'll conduct the magic experiments in the dungeon."

Leon stubbed out his cigarette, which was less than half-smoked, and quickly stood up.

He actually only took two symbolic puffs; most of the cigarette was just burning on its own.

Leon quit smoking a long time ago.

Edwin noticed this. Leon didn't like smoking, but he smoked with unusual skill. Perhaps he was a man with a story, but Edwin knew this wasn't something he should gossip about.

However, it must be said that Leon's easygoing way of getting along is much more comfortable than Caesar's male chauvinism, and the slippery nature of Leon and the Regent.

"Yes, Your Highness, please follow me."

Edwin readily agreed and then led the way.

"okay."

Leon followed closely behind Edwin.

At this moment, he was preoccupied with many worries.

Hazel stole Dora's used stockings and gave them to Leon when they parted at the teahouse yesterday.

Leon brought stockings and the Crimson Nail with him today.

He came alone, and only when he arrived at the prison gate did he ask the guard on duty to inform Edwin.

Last night, Leon went to the Red Theatre again and pretended to coincidentally find Raymond.

From Raymond, Leon learned that Dora and Chad had already headed towards the Snow City yesterday afternoon.

Chad is a strongman who can go toe-to-toe with Hawkeye. Since hearing this news, Leon has felt a heavy weight on his heart.

Chapter Fifty: A Shared Determination

North of Fitcher, in the city of Ezero.

This place is the northernmost border city of the Fester Empire, located on a plain at the foot of the Ira Mountains. It boasts the vast Izero grasslands, and its economy is mainly based on animal husbandry and light industry. Its Izero milk is a best-selling product worldwide.

After arriving in Izero City, you only need to cross the Izero Mountains to reach the city behind the snow-capped mountains, which is covered in snow all year round—the Free City of Snow.

Snow City was originally under the jurisdiction of the Fchester Empire and was part of the Fchester Empire's territory. However, due to the war between the Empire and the Icefield Dragon Clan 15 years ago, the Empire was defeated, which led to Snow City becoming independent and a free city not restricted by any country.

Unlike other cities that are frantically developing industry, Snow City is mainly a place for peaceful academic exchanges. Countless powerful individuals live in seclusion in Snow City to retire. It is like a pure land, or a retirement home for big shots.

Located south of the mountains, Izero City is not as cold as the vast ice fields north of the mountains, but compared to Guberlan, it's like frost meeting heavy snow; Izero City is the latter.

The wind was particularly strong today. Even though the hotel room windows were tightly locked, they were still rattling and clanging incessantly from the wind.

The valuable things I have on me now...

All that's left is this epic weapon.

Helena sat at the table, her delicate face resting on one arm, looking somewhat troubled.

Once you cross the Illusion Mountains, you'll reach the Snow Capital. The Snow Capital has long since broken free from the Empire's control and operates under a system of local autonomy. Once there, without the Empire's army, you'll be much safer.

However, with so many places in the world outside the Empire's control, Helena's choice to choose the Snow Capital suggests there are other reasons besides escaping the Empire's pursuit.

That is—the vast ice plains beyond the Snow City, the territory of the Dragon Clan, and the place where his father disappeared.

Fifteen years ago, Helena's father was transferred to the Snow City to participate in the "Battle of the Icefield," and then he was never heard from again.

Therefore, the military did not provide accurate information, but only listed a missing persons list.

However, it is normal that the fate of the soldiers could not be determined, because so many people died in that battle, and their remains were basically lost, making it impossible to identify the dead.

Although Helena felt that her father should have died on the battlefield, people always like to wait until they see the coffin before they shed tears, and they can't help but have illusions about things that haven't been definitively concluded.

Helena often fantasized that her father was not actually dead, but that he was unable to return home for some special reason, and that she still had relatives in this world.

Although she knew it was all just her imagination.

However, even a sober person can have absurd dreams.

Helena is like that, both lucid and absurd.

He had not enough money to buy enough supplies, and without enough supplies, he would not be able to cross the high and cold Yiling Mountains. Without crossing the mountains, he would not be able to reach the Snow Capital.

Helena was very distressed by this, and her stunningly beautiful face was filled with melancholy.

"I guess I'll have to stay here for a while."

Helena sighed helplessly.

She needs to earn some floating currency in Izero City.

but……

Working in a factory would take too long, pay too little, and require proof of identity, which I currently lack...

In college, I majored in World Languages, which mainly involved Elvish, Dragonflight, and Fester. I also obtained a teaching certificate.

After graduation, I can work as a translator, journalist, editor, teacher, and so on...

It's a pity that I had a moment of stupidity and became a clergyman at the Cathedral of Holy Light, and as a result... I was drugged and locked up.

Goose, goose, goose...

Never mind, we'll settle these scores with the Empire later.

The problem I need to solve right now is that I'm about to run out of money for food and end up sleeping on the streets.

But I can't do any of the jobs I used to be able to do now!

This is very sad.

Helena angrily fiddled with the small teacup on the table, the teacup swaying and bobbing between her slender, white fingers like a nimble marble.

Suddenly, she stopped moving.

Selling the Silver Blade is absolutely out of the question; the maximum damage I can currently deal relies on this epic weapon.

Therefore, the only option is to accept bounty missions.

Bounty missions do not require authoritative and detailed identity verification, and they are lucrative and quick to pay.

But where should I go to accept bounty missions?

Helena was in a dilemma again.

When she was a child, she worked on the farm with Anna. Later, she left Peaceful Town to go to school in Guberland City. She always studied hard and made progress every day. After graduating from university, she entered the palace as a clergyman and got a civil servant job.

To be honest, she didn't really have much contact with society.

Remember……

I remember hearing from male classmates that if you take on bounty missions, you can go to the government or underground gangs.

government……

hiss,

This is clearly not going to work right now. Even after escaping to Il-Zero, the government forces there are still searching for him.

So the only option left was to turn to underground gangs.

If it's an underground gang...

Helena heard about the Axe Gang the most.

In order to quickly earn enough money to cross the Illusion Mountains, it seems that the only option is to risk contacting the Axe Gang.

There was no other way. Although she was very reluctant to engage with these things, Helena had to force herself to grow up in order to survive.

After the palace incident, she felt that she had seen through many things.

The world is dark, and only the strong at the top can gain respect and dignity. If you want to pursue what you want, you can only become stronger.

"So Helena, you must strive to become stronger."

Holding the teacup high with both hands, Helena looked at her reflection on the smooth surface of the cup and murmured to herself.

Get stronger...

At this moment, Leon, far away in the Guberland prison, was thinking the same thing.

I must strive to become stronger.

The stronger you are, the harder it is for the world line correction force to kill you.

But now...

Leon felt that if any political bigwig wanted to take action against him, he would have no chance of escaping unscathed.

Of course, judging from the current situation, Leon has not offended those political bigwigs, nor has he touched their fundamental interests. They have no need to risk taking action against Leon.

"What are you thinking about, Your Highness?"

Edwin, who was on the other side of the table, noticed that Leon seemed a little absent-minded, so he asked him curiously.

This is a private room in the Imperial Prison canteen.

With Edwin's help and his superb information asymmetry manipulation, Leon quickly completed the ritual to influence Dora's innate skill, triggering the blinding effect of the Crimson Nail.

"Actually, it's nothing serious, hahaha. Sorry, I haven't been in a good mood lately. I apologize for my rudeness. I'll offer you a toast, Master."

Leon quickly regained his senses and reacted immediately.

After completing the blindfolding trigger, it was lunchtime. Edwin said he felt an instant connection with Leon and wanted to have a drink with him.

Leon naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to get closer to Edwin, which led to the current situation where he and Edwin are sitting at a table together.

"At your age, you're probably thinking about some young girl, aren't you?"

Edwin chuckled sarcastically.

Fate is a very mysterious thing. Some people get along so well that they can become familiar with each other within minutes of meeting, just like Lu Xun and Runtu.

Edwin and Leon were like that; they had only met formally for the first time a little over an hour ago, but now they looked like old friends who had been separated for many years.

"Lord Edwin, please don't joke with me. Whether in the past or now, how could I possibly compare to your charm?"

Leon smiled and responded to Edwin.

Thinking of the little girl...

Which little girl could he possibly be thinking of?

It seems like she's the only one left.

Dora's divination abilities have now been misrepresented.

I wonder how that troublesome girl is doing now.

I guess she doesn't have much money left, right?

P.S.: I was delayed by something and only managed to finish this at 1 AM, so it's already the next day. Everyone's probably asleep by now. There will be updates tomorrow at noon and in the evening. I'm really going to be diligent this time! Please don't drop your reading and favorites, QaQ...o(╥﹏╥)o

Chapter 51 Black Boyfriend

I-Zero City, Municipal Government.

Dora and Chad walked over, and just as they reached the flowerbed in front of the city hall, Mayor Bart Keppel and several city councilors, who were already waiting there, came to greet them.

"Chad, it's been a long time."

Bart extended his hand to Chad with a beaming smile.

Bart was a man nearing sixty, with chestnut hair and brown eyes. Unlike other leaders, he was tall and thin with a sharply defined jawline.