Sitting at the desk in the audience room, Todd read the report submitted by Huggins, and asked, "Is it all there?"

"The Dawson family is cautious. Most of them have a very regular life and rest. Basically, they go back and forth to a few fixed places every day." Huggins touched his chin and said: "I let the people from the Security Bureau, Divide into several teams and stare at their residences 24 hours a day. After three months, the information in the report is the only thing we have."

　　 "Rutledge Dawson returned home at 6:30 p.m., had dinner with his family at 7 o'clock, and then went into the study to deal with official duties, stayed until 12 o'clock in the evening, and went back to the room to sleep."

　　 Todd looked at this report, thought about it for a while, and asked Huggins, "How did these records come from? The people from the Security Bureau dressed up as servants and got into their homes?"

Huggins shook his head helplessly: "The Dalson family and some other merchant families, the security work in the mansion is very strict. Our people tried to get in again and again, but in the end they all failed. These records are all. It was written by the stalker through surveillance in the street or building."

　　 Todd put the report on the table, frowned and asked, "In other words, these activities of Rutledge at night are the result of observation with the naked eye from a distance."

　　 Hudgens paused for a moment, then nodded rather disturbed.

　　 Todd observed Hudgens’ expressions and movements, and suddenly asked, “In the overall situation of Xi’an, has there been anything happening to these merchant families?”

Huggins gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "Just a while ago, after verification, seven people in the Security Bureau were bought by the Chamber of Commerce Alliance. While doing surveillance work, they sold intelligence at high prices. I have already sold these people. Secretly executed..."

"However, these seven people may not be all of them. There may be other rapes hidden in the Security Bureau..." Todd looked at Huggins and said quietly: "The magic of money is enough to make a former partner completely betrayed. The original belief..."

　　 "Your Majesty, I have been loyal to you from beginning to end! If you doubt me, I can be here..."

　　 Todd interrupted Huggins: "Old man, I don't doubt you, I'm just worried about your decision."

Todd got up from the chair, walked to Huggins's side, and slowly said: "You are a man of love and justice. For those brothers who were born to death with you, you can treat each other sincerely and entrust their lives. But the problem is , When those who have followed you in the past are confused by money and power, and choose to betray you, can you be cruel and cut the roots?"

　　 Hudgens' face suddenly turned pale.

Todd patted his shoulder: "There are some things you can't do well because you still retain a trace of softness and hesitation in your heart. This is your shortcoming and your strength, so I don't blame you. ."

　　 "But getting your hands dirty requires someone to do it."

　　 Todd turned his back to Huggins, cast his gaze to the scenery outside the window, and said softly, "Huggins, give yourself a period of vacation, and take your family out of town to enjoy the vacation."

　　 Hudgens' body was shaky: "Your Majesty, is this your order?"

　　 "No, this is my protection for you. Because of what will happen in the kingdom next, you will definitely not want to see."

　　 There was a moment of silence in the room.

　　 A bitter but sullen voice sounded: "Follow the Holy Will."

　　 Listening to the footsteps drifting away, Todella rang the rattle on the table and said to the guard who appeared at the door: "Let Miss Rachel of the Alien Species Association come to me."

　　 Half an hour later, Rachel pushed open the door of the audience room and saw Todd lying on the chair with his eyes closed and saying nothing.

　　Rachel walked behind Todd, put his hands on the opponent's forehead, rubbed slowly, and whispered, "You look tired."

　　 "If possible, I would use all my wealth in exchange for the days on the ship."

　　 Todd closed his eyes, his face unconsciously showed a faint smile, his ears seemed to echo the sound of sea waves and the laughter of sailors.

　　 "The endless responsibilities, the future of the kingdom, the expectations of the people... Only when you really face these things can you discover how precious the days of ease and leisure are."

"From the first day I sat on the throne, I have lived in anxiety and doubts. The first thing I wake up every day is to worry about whether the kingdom is well and whether the people are safe. For countless nights, I will be The horns of war and the wailing of the dead woke up from bed. Looking at myself in the mirror, I always ask myself again and again, what else I haven’t done well, will I live up to the expectations of the people... "

　　Rachel leaned down and kissed Todd's forehead lightly: "If I persuade you to let go now, would you agree?"

　　 Todd opened his eyes and looked at Rachel with a wry smile: "If I persuade you to give up the different races and go far and high with me, would you agree?"

A smile curled up at the corner of Rachel's mouth. She gently squeezed the bridge of Todd's nose and smiled: "Yeah, you and I are really similar in some places. We all have unfinished things... Come on, why are you looking for me?"

　　 "Let’s talk about the beacon tower first, how about the translation of the notes brought out by the elders?"

　　 "I found two old people who are proficient in ancient Tyro. They are doing translation work. If it goes well, the first draft will be available in half a month."

　　 "This matter is important, can they trust it?"

　　 "They can be trusted."

　　 Todd nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "The second thing, I just gave Huggins a holiday, I need to find someone to replace him temporarily."

　　 "The overall situation in Xi'an?" Rachel's thoughts changed: "Is it because of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance?"

"Although Huggins doesn't have a second heart~lightnovelpub.net~, it is difficult for the people under his hands to resist the temptation of money. Moreover, I always feel that the purpose of the business alliance is not as simple as the campaign... So, I I hope you can use the power of the heterogeneous association to eliminate the traitors from the security bureau on the one hand, and keep an eye on the major families of the business alliance on the other."

　　Rachel smiled and said, "How much do you want me to do?"

　　 "Find out the composition of forces behind the business alliance and figure out their true purpose."

　　Rachel walked to Todd's side and whispered softly: "Previously declare that alien methods are not bright and even bloody. Are you sure that it doesn't matter?"

　　 "As long as Twilight City is stable, I allow you to use any means."

　　 Seeing Todd's steadfast face that flickered in the light of the fire, Rachel felt inexplicably heartache.

　　 "Todd, as I said to you in the past, you cannot protect this kingdom and your citizens forever. You will leave here sooner or later, and you will have to let go of everything here."

Todd sighed, patted Rachel’s hand, and said sadly: "I understand, but before I leave, all I can do is find a way for this kingdom and for all the people. It's a suitable way to go down."

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