in the name of the queen

Chapter 104 The Queen also wants to perform
  "Little Macbeth, have you lost the confidence to win openly on the stage?"

Roland murmured softly, with a hint of mockery in his tone.

He knew very well that it was not that Finley was not confident, but that this celebration was too important.

This is the promotion ceremony in Roland's heart, and it is also his opportunity in Finley's eyes.

This kind of opportunity is really rare. If you can't seize it, you can only retreat and take the road of murder and promotion.

Who would want to take the risk of killing someone if they could get a better chance in an open and honest manner.

There was a knock on the door.

No report, no sound.

Definitely Raikkonen.

This guy seems to have an out-of-touch personality, but he is actually very cautious. No wonder nothing happened to him after being a paparazzi for so many years.

"Come in, I'm here."

Following Roland's call, Raikkonen appeared like a ghost.

His face was a little solemn, and he didn't even take credit as usual.

Roland glanced at him in surprise and said softly: "Tell me, what happened?"

"Captain, did you recruit that guy with the pseudonym Adam?"

"Yes, he has a problem?" Roland raised his eyebrows.

"It's up to you to judge whether there are any problems. I'm only providing information."

Raikkonen cleared his throat and said softly: "Yesterday you asked me to look at him, and then I saw him being surrounded by people in the alley. I was in the small courtyard next to him and saw him break through successfully, but I didn't take action. .”

"Then he went to the Holy Church of Plenty to take refuge. I found out that he had a sister who was a nun there. The next day he went through the alley to investigate and was ambushed again. This time he broke out from a dozen people, and his The strength is very strong and I don’t need to take action at all.”

"Captain, there is something wrong with this person, and it's very big. I suspect he is a transcendent who hides his identity."

Roland's expression also became serious.

Can Adam be trusted?
  If Adam had concealed his real name just now, Roland would have ordered him to be taken down and tortured carefully without hesitation, but now he was a little unsure.

Igor is a standard Rurik name.

It's impossible to say this if you want to conceal your identity.

Adam also hinted at his status as a transcendent person just now.

The two most important points are not hidden.

Although it is just evidence, it is enough to prove that he does not have a guilty conscience.

After Roland inquired carefully, he asked Raikkonen to put aside Adam's matters for the time being and go do other things first.

Raikkonen said nothing, saluted and left.

As a former ace paparazzi, he has always been sensitive to boundaries.

He is a scout, not a strategist.

The reminder just now is in the intelligence field and he can speak. How to deal with Adam next is a personnel consideration, which is not his responsibility.

Captain Roland will make the right choice.

Now that Raikkonen is alive again, he has to investigate Finlay's situation.

Shortly after Raikkonen left, Adam put on the uniform he had just received and reported to Roland with his first month's salary in his pocket.

As expected, people depend on their clothes. After putting on the crisp knight's uniform, Adam's cynical demeanor disappeared for the most part in an instant, and he still looked a bit unruly and handsome.

He stood up straight excitedly and saluted Roland.

"Silver Knight Adam, report to the captain."

Roland put aside Raikkonen's report for the time being and returned his greeting with a smile.

"By the way, Adam, although the salary of the knights is not high, there are many hidden benefits. Your family can be brought to live in the headquarters, the food and accommodation are borne by the knights, and the migration expenses can also be reimbursed."

Adam's expression was slightly startled, and his smile gradually solidified.

He said softly: "My father died of serious injuries three years ago. My mother and brother unfortunately contracted lung disease and died two years ago. My sister and I are the only ones left in the family."

"My sister is now a nun of the Church of the Abundance. She is doing well and does not need special care."

Thinking of Natasha, Adam's smile was a little bitter, "And she doesn't want to recognize me as her brother." Roland didn't know how to comfort Adam for a while, so he had to complain about his own experience.

"I've also experienced the pain of losing my parents. I don't even have a sister."

But I have a sister, which is the last stubbornness in Roland's heart.

In this era of chaos, people always die while living.

War, famine, disease, accident, there is always a disaster suitable for you.

Adam didn't expect Roland to be like this. His voice was stuck in his throat and he didn't know what to say.

After holding it in for a long time, he had no choice but to change the topic.

"Captain, I'm going to prepare for tonight's performance."

"Go ahead and remember to wear a knight's uniform. The Knights of the White Rose are the Queen's direct bodyguards. Attacking knights is a serious crime and they don't dare."

Adam stood at attention and saluted.

Although he was a little unfamiliar, he learned well.

Looking at Adam's leaving back, Roland fell into deep thought again.

There was nothing wrong with Adam's performance, but Raikkonen's warning was also justified.

Even if there was only a very small chance of something going wrong with Ya, he couldn't take the chance.

Even if Adam is fine, what if he is caught due to death/injury/physical discomfort/drunk/drinking alcohol before the performance?

One cannot put eggs in one basket.

Believing that Adam is capable of defeating Finley's performance team does not conflict with having a plan B.

But this Plan B shouldn’t be too obvious, lest it chill Adam’s heart.

It's definitely not okay for the general to fight tooth and nail on the front lines while the leader doubts his loyalty from behind.

Just as Roland was thinking hard, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Come in, I'm here."

Listening to the sound of heels touching the corridor, Roland already knew who it was.

Her Majesty the Queen who loves playing the earl.

Sif appeared in front of Roland with a smile on her face.

She put the process of the celebration on Roland's table and sighed softly: "The celebration is so lively, but it's a pity that I can only sit there and watch like a puppet. I really want to go on stage and perform with everyone."

"boom!"

Roland slammed the table, causing Sif's lips to tremble in fear.

She subconsciously thought that Roland was angry because of her inappropriate remarks, so she quickly explained:
  "I'm just saying it, it's not true."

"Play, must play!"

Roland smiled happily.

Roland's smile made Sif even more panicked. She thought Roland was confused and said something sarcastic, and his red lips turned a little white.

Mr. Wald would also say sarcastic words when he was angry.

It seems that she really said the wrong thing.

As soon as Sif stood up, Roland smiled and motioned for her to sit down and looked at her seriously.

"What does the Queen sitting on the podium have to do with Count Sif performing on the stage?"

"Ah?" Sif was stunned for a long time before she recovered.

Roland lets the magic mirror continue to play her during the celebration, and she can perform to her heart's content.

Sif patted her chest and murmured softly: "Is it really okay? I thought I said the wrong thing again and made you angry."

Roland's heart trembled slightly. Sif trusted him more and more, which was a good thing.

But being too dependent on him is not a good thing.

He looked at Sif seriously and said in a deep voice: "You will not say the wrong thing, and you cannot say the wrong thing. If you say the wrong thing, others will have to find a way to prove that it is right."

(End of this chapter)