Chapter 170 Princess Xi Jiaer

After a short silence, Qi Ming asked: "I wonder who you two are? Why are you being hunted by the empire?"

After these words, the last bit of vigilance in Gladys' eyes completely disappeared.

People who don't know them are probably not sent by the empire.

With a hesitant look on his face, Renault spoke first: "We can't tell you our identities for the time being..."

Before he finished speaking, Gladys suddenly sighed deeply and said: "Renault, it's okay. Since Mr. Qingye believes in him, there is no reason for us not to believe him."

Then, Gladys slowly told the story.

Before she was thirty years old, she had lived a carefree life in the imperial city of the empire.

She had her own lover and daughter.

But just a few months ago, the old emperor was seriously ill.

Because he had no son, many people were eyeing the throne.

Among them, the most likely to get this position were some of the royal family's side branches.

So, a turbulent secret struggle began.

At first, it was nothing. Everyone knew that such things would not be brought to the surface to fight for life and death before the old emperor really died.

But later, a royal prince did not want to wait any longer, and assassinated the old emperor, accelerating his death.

And all this happened to be seen by Gladys.

At this point, Qi Ming's face changed slightly, and asked: "You saw someone assassinating the old emperor? Then you..."

"I am the eldest princess of the Xia Yan Empire." Gladys said softly.

"No wonder..." Qi Ming's face was a little complicated.

He could actually understand these things.

If the old emperor died naturally, no matter what method other royal families used to inherit the throne, no one would say much, and even the successful ones could sing praises of their own strength.

But if the emperor was killed and replaced, things would be completely different.

From a person who was praised, he became a person who killed the emperor and usurped the throne.

If this kind of thing was discovered, no one would let it go.

If an ordinary person found this, it would be nothing, and no one would believe it if they told it out.

But it happened that the one who knew the truth was a princess of the Empire with a noble status.

If this were to be spread out, the regicide would be sprayed into a sieve in a minute!

And there is a great probability that he would be besieged!

What's more, no matter whether Gladys discovered the prince's conspiracy or not, she, the original direct blood of the emperor, would probably not have a good end.

"Mr. Qingye is the oldest meritorious official of the Empire. After escaping from the Imperial City, I went to him for refuge."

"But his existence is not a big secret, and it will be found out sooner or later. In addition to some unspeakable secrets, Mr. Qingye asked me to come to the territory of Lord Draven, who was on good terms with him in the past, hoping to get rid of the Empire's pursuit."

After Gladys finished speaking, the haggardness on her face became even worse.

Seeing this scene, Qi Ming also shook his head helplessly.

If possible, which normal person would want to hide in the territory of the Undead?

Especially in the Dead Language Forest, where ghosts cry and wolves howl all day long, ordinary people may be tortured beyond recognition after staying there for a few days.

"Adventurer, you already know my identity. So, what choice will you make? Tell the Empire about my news, or..." Gladys asked softly.

"Princess! You..." Renault's face suddenly became anxious, as if he had guessed something.

"I'm tired of running and hiding. If I keep going like this, when will it end? Maybe being caught and killed by the Empire will be my final outcome, right?" Gladys smiled bitterly.

"Okay, okay, there's no need to be so desperate. Since I promised that old man Qingye, I will definitely protect you to the best of my ability. I don't even take ordinary humans seriously..."

Draven just said halfway when his aura suddenly changed.

"The people of Tyrondrus have entered the forest!"

"Teresa, did you reveal your identity in front of them?"

"This... I shouldn't..." Teresa said with a guilty conscience.

Draven smiled helplessly and said, "It seems that you have been exposed. You can't stay here for the time being. Go somewhere else to hide."

"Ah? Why? Is Uncle Dead Language afraid of that dragon bone head? I'm not afraid!" Teresa said puzzledly.

Draven's mouth twitched. It's not just me who is afraid. Isn't your father afraid? Why was the other party sealed? It's because no one in the undead tribe killed him.

What's more, your father did a lot of work in the past. You, the princess, should be more afraid than me!

"Gladys, I'm so sorry. I just said I would protect you, but now my place is going to become a place of right and wrong. I'm afraid I can't do it in the future..." Draven's tone was a little apologetic.

"It's okay. Thank you for your care during this time." Gladys said softly.

At the same time, the system prompt sounded in Qi Ming's ears.

"Ding..."

"Mission: Rick's request before death completed, reward: none."

"You can choose to accept the hidden mission: Imperial Princess."

"Mission requirements: Protect Gladys, or hand her over to the Xia Yan Empire royal family."

Hearing this, Qi Ming couldn't help but ponder secretly.

This princess is a hot potato!

If you protect her, you may be targeted by a very powerful NPC if you are not careful.

But handing her over...

Before he made a decision, Draven helped him decide.

"Humans, take Teresa and Gladys away from here and go to the Eastern Man Territory. The people of Tirondrus should not dare to set foot in your territory in the short term and will not pose a threat to Teresa. "

"Including the Xia Yan Empire, it should be difficult to think that Gladys is hiding under their noses."

"ah?!"

Before Qi Ming could refuse, Draven waved his hand, and a buff appeared on him.

"Ding……"

"You have been hit by Draven's Soul Word Restriction. If you are unable to follow his orders, you will be severely punished by death. This state cannot be eliminated and can only be lifted by Draven himself, or it can last until the other party dies."

Damn it!

Qi Ming stood there dumbfounded, NMD is cheating!

How did the hot potato change from one piece to two? !

"Humans, remember not to do anything to harm them. As long as I am alive, I can detect all your movements."

Before he finished speaking, a huge, fuzzy figure suddenly appeared in the forest with a sinister laughter.

"Jie Jie Jie...Delavin, long time no see, why don't you come out and have a chat?"

Looking at each other, everyone was shocked.

This is a very weird undead dragon virtual image!

Delavan, on the other hand, sneered: "Kraka? If you want to chat with me, why not come in by yourself?"