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Chapter 885 - 885 88 I May Not Believe But You Must Believe_2

885: Chapter 88: I May Not Believe, But You Must Believe_2 885: Chapter 88: I May Not Believe, But You Must Believe_2 Shelter VII asked with concern.

Having not received any news for a long time, deep down he already had an ominous premonition.

Even if the team sent out was strong, their strength would still be greatly diminished at sea.

If the enemy did not give them a chance for close combat, most Knights would have nowhere to display their prowess and could only become spectators in a naval battle.

Unfortunately, the location where the fleet went missing was close to the Alpha Kingdom.

Others might not dare to harm the Clergy, but when faced with those Alpha madmen, it is hard to say.

“Your Majesty, we are working hard on the investigation.

As far as the current situation goes, the odds are against the team that went in search of the Divine Artifact.

According to the information collected, before the disappearance of the pirate fleet, a warship from the Dalton Family was sunk off the southeastern coast of the Alpha Kingdom.

Following that, the Dalton Family’s main fleet rallied, with Dragon Knight Hudson also appearing among the fleet.”

The Koslow Family and the Dalton Family have had their share of conflicts over the control of the Southeastern Province, and under normal circumstances, Hudson would not appear amongst the enemy’s fleet.

Only a heavier pressure from higher up could have brought them together.

It is very likely that Josip and Yelach and their party exposed their identities, attracting the attention of the Alpha Kingdom, who orchestrated this operation.

It’s also possible that the appearance of the Divine Artifact drew the greedy gazes of the Dalton Family and the Koslow Family, with both clans planning this attack together.

The latter is less likely; the Koslow Family only has Hudson as a powerful figure, and the Dalton Family also suffered severe losses in the last great battle.

We have compared the strength of the two fleets, and although the Dalton Family’s fleet had the advantage, they did not have the capability to completely annihilate the Savage Beard Pirate Group.

On the vast sea, most warships should be able to escape as long as they are determined to leave.

If it was only them acting, our people might lose, but it wouldn’t result in a total annihilation.

It’s only possible if the Alpha People dispatched more strongmen to join the battle, the naval battle barely ended when a massive number of strongmen appeared on our ships, obstructing the fleet’s retreat.

With Dragon Knights involved, it is no difficult feat to transfer strongmen onto the pirate ships.”

If our people had already found the Divine Artifact, then by now, it is very likely to be in the hands of the Alpha People.

Taking into consideration their dragnet search in the Misty Marine Region, it’s probable they are carrying out the final round of hunting and silencing any survivors.

At the very least, among all the news we’ve collected, aside from the Dalton Family’s fleet, no one else has reported seeing the Ghost Ship!”

Ulysses analyzed with a serious face.

As for the truth, it’s all up to conjecture.

In the business of information gathering, one cannot function without a rich imagination.

Our own people have disappeared, we must have an explanation.

In the absence of evidence, blaming the opposing forces is the best option.

Deep down, Ulysses had a premonition that this was the doing of the Alpha People, with Hudson and the Dalton Family as the specific executors.

Now that the Clergy needs to help the Bright Kingdom through this difficulty, unfortunately, the series of evidence that has emerged in the Alliance Council is very unfavorable to the Bright Kingdom, and the Clergy has to avoid suspicion and cannot openly support them.

Having received a hint from the Pope, Ulysses, with a politically astute mind, simply pinned the disappearance of the Treasure Hunting Team on the Alpha Kingdom.

What follows would be taking out frustration on the Alpha Kingdom, which would then become a private grudge between the two families.

Helping relieve pressure on the Bright Kingdom would be an accidental coincidence.

“Hmph!

The damned Alpha People, time and again provoking the dignity of our Clergy, this time we must teach them a lesson!

Send the orders down, use the eradication of pirates as an excuse, let our fleet move northward to exert pressure on the Alpha Kingdom.

If they do not know their place and continue to blockade the route, then let our fleet continue northward to help them round up the Ghost Ship.”

Shelter VII said angrily.

…

In Canglan City, where Marshal Hudson should have been patrolling the army’s training on the back of a Giant Dragon, he was currently idly chatting with a group of Major Nobles atop the city walls.

With a Dragon Chant Breaking Through the Sky, Maxim began his day’s patrol.

Compared to the Giant Dragon’s massive body, it is not so easy to notice whether there is a Dragon Knight on its back.

Playing hooky occasionally, those below would not notice.

After all, Giant Dragons are not creatures known for their diligence; to expect a dragon to work alone without a Dragon Knight is a bit much for the dragon.

In fact, every day that Hudson took his Giant Dragon out for a spin, it dazzled the nobility.

It is known that other continents’ three Dragon Knights’ dragons are either deep in sleep or up to mischief.

If the Dragon Knights are not careful, their dragons might go out to rob others.

Among their difficult kind, Maxim, a Giant Dragon that seemed tame and diligent, had become an anomaly.

Within the Kingdom, Maxim had earned its own title—The Most Ethically Cultured Giant Dragon.

As for its act of demanding a salary from the Kingdom, everyone was understanding.

With such an explosive combat force, their demands for a Giant Dragon were generally low: not causing trouble was enough.

Paying for peace was better than being robbed by a Giant Dragon.

After all, its attacks can be heavy handed; if someone were to die or be maimed, won’t that be a tragedy?

“Hudson, how much longer will the soldiers’ physical training continue?” asked Count Orlan casually.