69novels Chapter 254 The Mysterious Queen
Chapter 254 The Mysterious Queen
Chapter 254 The Mysterious Queen
"Cadilla betrayed you? Why would you think that?"
Bernadette's tone carried a hint of surprise; things seemed to be unfolding differently than she had anticipated.
"Is she—alright?" Lorne didn't answer the other person's question, but instead asked in return, his voice carrying a hint of dryness that he himself hadn't noticed.
Bernadette nodded gently, then parted her cherry lips slightly: "I think you seem to have misunderstood something."
"." Lorne didn't speak, but his fists clenched even tighter without him realizing it.
His worst fears came true.
The troubles at sea eventually reached Backlund.
The identity of Monkey Brando wasn't really a disguise; it was just a name change. Being found wasn't entirely impossible. However, Lorne hadn't expected it to happen this way.
Those who possess the "Monster" pathway are extraordinary individuals with extremely strong anti-divination abilities. The world is so vast; Monkey Brando can be anywhere.
The fact that the other party was able to locate Backlund so accurately, and even block him on the street, meant that he couldn't think of a more reasonable explanation than an insider betraying him.
Lorne could sense that Bernadette was not lying, or rather, given her strength, she had no reason to lie to him.
This proves that the letter is genuine, that Cattleya told the other party her location, and that Cattleya did so voluntarily.
Lorne clearly remembered that before leaving the sea, he had solemnly instructed her not to reveal her whereabouts to anyone. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, she had told others about his whereabouts.
I risked my life to save her from the clutches of the "Blood General," and she actually turned around and harmed me?
Tracy—
Suddenly, the image of the "Disease Lieutenant General's" stunning face flashed into Lorne's mind. He had saved her back then, and what had he gotten in return? He had been hunted down and a bounty had been placed on his head.
Ingratitude! Just like Tracy!
I was so naive—
Those who live on the high seas are rarely truly loyal, especially the smarter ones—the less trustworthy they are!
Thinking about it this way, after going through so much, it was actually the most foolish, the most simple-minded Danitz, who was the most loyal. Lorne sighed inwardly, suppressing his chaotic thoughts and refocusing all his attention on Bernadette in front of him. Now was not the time for sentimentality.
"What do you want?" he asked in a deep voice. "Are you here for the bounty, or—for revenge?"
His opponent's strength was definitely above Cattleya's; she was at least a Sequence 4, and possibly even a Sequence 3 Saint. He had absolutely no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation. All he could do now was probe her true intentions and see if he could find a way to retreat.
"You seem to have a deep misunderstanding of me." Bernadette sighed softly as she looked at the undisguised wariness and hostility in Lorne's eyes.
"It was indeed Cattleya who told me about your situation in Backlund. But I'm not here today to hurt you."
Lorne eyed the other person warily, tentatively asking, "You are—the Mysterious King?"
"Many people call me that," Bernadette nodded frankly, directly acknowledging her identity.
I see--
Thinking about it this way, it makes perfect sense. How could a savior possibly compare to the adoptive mother who raised her from childhood? Even if that adoptive mother "abandoned" her at the most crucial moment. "So, Your Majesty, what business do you have with me? I shouldn't have—offended you, have I?"
Bernadette didn't answer, but simply waved her hand gently. The next second, several pages filled with Chinese characters appeared out of thin air around Lorne, slowly rotating.
This—this is—Russel's love affair history?!
Lorne recognized them at a glance: these were the Roselle historical materials that he had fabricated—no, meticulously compiled—and then sold!
"These Roselle Chronicles, you wrote them, didn't you?" Bernadette's tone was calm, her azure eyes revealing a hint of certainty.
What?!
Bernadette's words struck Lorne like a thunderbolt.
How could she know?! Could she have figured out that I made up the content?! Impossible! There shouldn't be anyone in this world who can understand Chinese!
Lorne's mind was racing; he had to say something immediately, otherwise silence would be tantamount to consent.
"no."
Meeting Bernadette's probing gaze, he decisively shook his head. But then, he immediately added, "These few pages of the diary were indeed sold by me. But I also bought them by chance from elsewhere—"
The fact that the "mysterious queen" could find him through these few pages of the diary indicates that there must be some connection between him and the diary. He couldn't fool her by claiming complete ignorance. Therefore, Lorne chose this compromise.
He does not deny that he sold the diary, but he absolutely does not admit that he wrote it.
This concerns the greatest secret of time travelers, and absolutely cannot be admitted! No time traveler would voluntarily admit to being a time traveler. Lorne estimated that even Rosell had never told anyone about it.
"You didn't deny that these are diaries." Bernadette's tone suddenly turned cold; she immediately seized on the loophole in Lorne's words.
"I..." Lorne was speechless for a moment, and a bead of cold sweat dripped uncontrollably from his forehead.
He forced himself to remain calm and explained, "I'm an admirer of Emperor Roselle, so I've tried to decipher those mysterious symbols. I know some of them represent numbers, so I guessed it might be some kind of diary."
"Then," Lorne decided to take the initiative, "how did you know it was a diary?"
You're lying.
Bernadette did not answer his question, but instead stated the facts in a flat, emotionless tone.
"I--"
“You do possess something special,” Bernadette continued, “and the fact that I cannot make predictions about you is the best proof of that. But even so, I can see your evasiveness and unease on this issue in your reaction.”
Special characteristics!
Bernadette's words made Lorne's eyes light up instantly!
He knew he possessed something special. Otherwise, his numerous escapes from death wouldn't be explainable. He had previously attributed it to the unique nature of his time travel—
Could it be that this special characteristic of mine grants me the ability to evade detection?
She can only rely on experience and observation, but she has no way to directly determine whether I am lying through extraordinary means!
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