EOL Chapter 25

The flow of information in space is more unstable than at the border. When Austin received detailed information from the main planet again, he was already halfway through the trip.

“This is the gym in Xinghui Palace. This is the rest suite and locker room next to the gym.”

Austin drew a schematic diagram of the second prince’s palace on a blank drawing board, explaining to Alfred while drawing.

“His body was found in the lounge. The specific date was late at night on the fifth day after the celebration. He didn’t go to dinner that day. No one answered the door on the rest suite of the gym. The attendant thought he had fallen asleep inside. It is said that he had been in a bad mood for those few days, and would often beat and scold his servants. The attendants did not dare to disturb him. It was not until midnight that they felt that something must have happened. They reported to the Shengjin Palace and waited for instructions. They forced the door open…Anyway, by the time the door opened, people had been gone for several hours.”

“How did the servant know he must be there?” Alfred asked.

Austin said: “It is said that the second prince has the habit of exercising in the afternoon.”

Alfred looked at the scrawled diagram and said, “Last time, your father said he drowned himself? Why did he think he drowned himself instead of someone pushing him into the water?”

“The Shengjin Palace did not disclose the details, but according to the information my father found, the biggest reason was that the rest suite was locked. His housekeeper did not have the authority to open it, so he forced it open after consulting the Shengjin Palace. .” Austin pointed to the rectangular block in the picture that represented the rest suite, “It is said that the door and window of the bathroom in the suite were also locked.”

Alfred said: “The intelligence I received here also said that the gym was on the first floor, and his suicide note was later found in the bedroom on the third floor.”

This was the first time he mentioned clearly in front of Austin that he had other intelligence sources. Austin paused and said, “There are indeed such rumors, but they are not confirmed. His Majesty was furious, and the Shengjin Palace kept the entire incident secret. That’s all we can find out right now.”

Alfred bent his fingers and tapped the table and thought for a while, seeming to say to himself: “It shouldn’t be… is it suicide?”

“No way,” Austin said without thinking.

Although he had no personal relationship with the second prince, he had worked with Alfred for two years and had learned some royal secrets.

The second prince Nient was favored by the emperor as an only son since childhood, but his true identity was that of an illegitimate son. He could only be crowned a duke, not a prince. This long-term gap has caused some degree of psychological distortion in him, especially for the third prince Alfred, who is also not the crown prince. He always thinks that he is superior and has tried every means to overpower Alfred since he was a child. The two had many disputes over this.

How could such a person with a strong competitive spirit and a strong desire for power commit suicide at this time after finally completing his studies and about to formally enter the stage of winning the throne?

Austin thought so, and he felt that the emperor was also thinking the same. So he urgently summoned the other two sons back overnight – the emperor must have believed that the murderer was among the two remaining princes.

Alfred looked at Austin and suddenly asked: “Do you know which palace and which floor the prince’s and I’s bedrooms are in the Palace of Dawn?”

Austin was stunned, “I don’t know.”

“Then did you know that there is more than one gym in Dawn Palace?”

“……have no idea.”

“Do you know what time and which gym the prince and I usually go to?”

“I don’t know.” Austin followed his train of thought and said, “Yes… outsiders don’t know which floor his bedroom is on, nor do they know that the gym’s lounge and corridor are separated from the locker room. Nothing happens inside. People heard it. If it was a homicide, this person must know the structure of his palace well to choose such a good place, and be familiar with his fitness habits to ensure that no one becomes suspicious in a short time. Moreover, this person is still in Xinghui Palace He can come and go freely, so he can kill people and put a suicide note in the bedroom on the same day… This sounds like it was done by someone inside the Xinghui Palace who was bribed.”

“It’s too troublesome.” Alfred frowned, “There are so many links, not to mention that I don’t know how to disguise it as a secret room suicide. Every link of this plan requires people to participate, and it needs to bribe the other party. No matter before or after the incident, the risk is too high. Anyway, I can’t choose such a troublesome plan, and I can’t think of a reason for the prince to choose this high-risk and difficult plan.”

Although Austin agreed with what he said, it was really difficult to accept the inference of suicide. He thought about it and said: “Is it possible… is there any way on the prince’s side that can reduce the difficulty of this plan? For example, special genetic abilities. By the way, Isn’t that what the high priest does? Our Stone family has evidence. He has been secretly conducting underground experiments. The royal family just turns a blind eye… What if he has developed any special abilities? ?”

“For example?”

“Uh…such as invisibility?” Austin thought. “Any detection equipment will not respond to invisible people, creating the illusion that no one has been here. They sent such a person to kill the second prince.”

Alfred had an “Are you kidding me” look on his face.

Genetic modification is not magic. Scientists from all over the world have been studying it for a whole century, and there are only two general directions that can be achieved.

One is to strengthen oneself. For example, some people have super strong heart and lung function, extraordinary endurance, some muscles are several times stronger than ordinary people, and they are infinitely powerful, and some can grow four arms or six eyes – this kind of deformed transformation has been banned after the establishment of the empire…

The other is weak control and weak induction of natural elements. Some people can temporarily affect the humidity of the surrounding air, some are sensitive to certain metals, etc.

The first type has a higher success rate, and their descendants are now more numerous, while the second type is too difficult, has a high mortality rate, and has become sparse today.

The Stone family is the master of the first type of modification. Their ancestors underwent genetic modification that enhanced all aspects of their bodies and successfully survived and reproduced. This is how the title of “Cornerstone of the Empire” came about. It is said that the flesh and blood of the founding marshal with an indestructible body, accompanied the emperor in all directions and laid the foundation for the founding of the country.

With the display of the Founding Emperor and Alfred, many people secretly speculated that the genetic ability of the royal family may be related to light. At least it can be seen that they have the ability to manipulate light.

If the Stone family is the master of strengthening the direction of transformation, then the royal family is the master of all abilities. This is why the royal family in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China gave people the impression of gods descending to earth and omnipotent.

However, as the heir to the Golden Eyes, Alfred naturally knows better than anyone else that he is not omnipotent. For example, it is impossible to become invisible under any circumstances.

“Look, this glass of water,” Alfred said.

Austin lowered his head to look, not knowing why, and saw that the glass of water in Alfred’s hand suddenly boiled, and then as if he blinked a few times, the glass was empty.

He looked up at Alfred, and sure enough, he saw a pair of burning golden eyes.

“I let the water in the cup evaporate. The essence is that the water vapor turned into water vapor.” Alfred’s golden eyes slowly extinguished and he said, “It’s not that I made it disappear. Do you understand what I’m saying?? I remember that the high priest is a scientist, not a magician. It is impossible for someone to completely conceal his existence and escape various security detection equipment in a prince’s palace.”

Austin also understood that it was a bit whimsical, and spread his hands, “I’m just talking. So, do you think it’s suicide?”

“We don’t know the details and can’t judge,” Alfred said. “It seems we need to wait until we return to the main planet to investigate.”

He paused and then asked: “Have you read the book ‘Our Home: Heaven or Hell’?”

“I’ve seen it. Anyone who has been to school must have seen it. But I can’t remember what it was about. I just remember that the conclusion is that our home has advantages and disadvantages. It’s the same as saying it or not.” Austin joked, Of course, he still remembered the book that the prince was reading before they set off. So he asked perceptively: “What’s wrong? Does that book have anything to do with this?”

“Before we set off, the prince and I made a joke. He said… the second prince may have encountered technical barriers while studying and doing research, and committed suicide in despair like several famous scientists in history.” Alfred said.

Austin didn’t think it was a joke at all. He opened his eyes wide and said, “Your Highness! He said the word ‘suicide’ at that time. Then wasn’t he the one who did it?”

“It wasn’t me, of course he did it.” Alfred said, “The question is how…how was the testing of those new batches of dirty bombs?”

“What…dirty bomb?” Although Austin has always been quick-witted, he can’t keep up with the jumping pace of the conversation at this time. After such a big incident, who would pay attention to the dirty bombs that have been dismantled long ago and cannot make waves?

He said truthfully: “I haven’t paid attention to news in this area recently.”

 

“Then pay attention and tell me in two days,” Alfred said.

The forces behind the high priest, a new type of dirty bomb never seen before used by the rebels, the second prince’s mysterious death in a secret room, technical barriers, our homeland…will this be a breakthrough? Or is it another deliberate mistake?

The two chatted for a while about the current situation. Seeing that it was getting late, Alfred said: “Don’t go back, it’s too conspicuous. Just sleep here with me today.”

Austin thought about it. The prince deliberately arranged their bedrooms at opposite ends of the spacecraft, and they walked back through the spacecraft. It was eye-catching. He said: “Yes, then I will sleep on the sofa.”

“No, you can sleep on the bed.” Alfred said nonchalantly, “I haven’t slept on that bed anyway.”

“Yes, thank you, Your Highness…ah?”

Never slept? It’s already halfway through the trip, and he hasn’t slept in his bed for more than ten days… So where does he sleep?

“I’m going to bed, see you tomorrow.”

Alfred waved his hand and left his bedroom, leaving Austin with questions on his head.

TL/n-

Xiu (said irritatingly)- Everyone will know you are a baby who sleep in CP’s bed humph…

Alferd- *smiling meaningfully and hugging Xiu tightly*

Far Far away in a dimliy lit room…

Austin- Why am I here exactly?