Chapter 418

Every nerve was on edge.

"Who the hell is this now?" Jareth scowled, grinding his teeth in frustration.

He cursed himself and Thaddeus for setting off too hastily, bringing an insufficient number of people. They didn't have enough pull to handle this big shot!

A mere general was nothing. Back in Elmsworth, even the mayor would give him a wide berth!

"You're a grown man, yet you lose your cool like a headless chicken at the slightest provocation."

Elvis sneered at Jareth, the cigarette dangling from his lips bobbing in feigned nonchalance. But his gun-holding hand was deathly tense. "I don't give a damn who's coming, one or many, I'll deal with them all."

"Fair enough."

Jareth nodded in agreement, then suddenly snapped back, "Who's a headless chicken! You're the chicken!"

Elvis just whistled, unbothered, "I don't mind, even if I'm a chicken, I'm the top of the pecking order. I'll outperform you any day."

Jareth, unable to beat or outwit him, was fuming.

It was then that Evadne and the rest noticed that the entire parking area had been cordoned off.

Rows of guards in royal uniforms swiftly filled the area, lining up on both sides with an intimidating presence.

Seeing this, the general quickly stepped aside, saluting with a serious expression.

"Well, well, looks like someone important is coming, quite a spectacle," Elvis whistled.

"From the looks of it, it's someone from the royal family. As far as I know, there are people within the royal family who protect local arms dealers. The corruption in Country T is pretty severe."

Cassius looked grim, but the hand he placed on Evadne's shoulder was warm and reassuring. "Don't be scared, Evadne. No matter who's coming to cause trouble, I will keep you safe."

Evadne took a deep breath, covering her brother's hand with hers. "No, we will face this together. I am not the little girl you need to protect anymore, I can protect you too."

"Oh, right. I forgot."

Cassius smiled knowingly, eyes full of tenderness. "Our little girl has grown up."

The luxury car came to a smooth stop, and the guards immediately stepped forward to open the doors with respect.

Two people got out of the car, one from each side.

From the left side emerged a regal, beautiful woman clad in a blue silk gown with full embroidery, clearly a woman of great wealth.

"Your Highness, the Duchess!"

The crowd dropped to one knee in unison, making Evadne and the others feel like they'd stepped into a period drama.

At this moment, the person on the right also stepped out.

She was a woman of elegant beauty, with an intense nobility that commanded respect. Her form was graceful, dressed in a pristine white designer suit, a large emerald brooch adorned her chest, encrusted with diamonds that sparkled in the dim light.

It was a birthday gift that Alea had designed for her three years ago.

She loved it dearly and treasured it greatly.

Seeing the Duchess and the woman walking hand in hand, the general quickly bowed deeply.

"G-Good day, Madam President!"

He could never have imagined that the Duchess was close friends with the wife of Helgen's President, and they seemed as intimate as sisters!

"Sis?!"

Evadne called out when she saw Debby Ashbourne, her eyes welling up with tears.

Cassius and Elvis were also stunned. "Debby?!"

"Evadne!"

Debby looked at her family, her voice trembling with emotion. "Cassius, Elvis!"

"Oh my God!"

The Duchess covered her mouth in surprise. "They are your family? I can't believe it, no wonder you insisted on bringing me to meet them! Wow, you guys really are close! I'm so happy to meet your family in my country!"

"I've always said I wanted to bring you to Skyrim, to my home. But I never expected to meet my brothers and sisters under such circumstances. Even I was surprised."

Debby composed herself and gracefully approached her family.

As she passed by the general, her cool gaze turned icy, chilling the man who had been so arrogant moments ago.

This was the demeanor of someone in power, one that demanded submission.

The general slouched, his legs weak.

He could never have imagined that the wife of Helgen's President was related to these criminals!

"Debby, why did you come here by yourself?!"

Evadne rushed over, her eyes filled with worry. "It's too dangerous. You and brother-in-law are very important in Helgen. Any time you go out, you're heavily guarded. How could you come here alone? Did my brother-in-law allow it?"

She had indeed contacted Debby before, but only to ask her to use her connections to speak with the royal family here, to prevent any obstacles to their mission. But she never thought her sister would come in person!

"I was too worried about you. As soon as I heard the news, I canceled all my plans and came."

Debby looked anxious. "Evadne, are you hurt? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Cassius and Elvis are fine too. It's just that," Evadne bit her lip, her eyelashes fluttering.

"Mr. Thaddeus? Is he in trouble?" Debby's heart clenched.

"Suri's nephew is also an excellent doctor, I specifically had him fly in from our home country. He is doing everything he can to save Thaddeus."

Cassius's jaw was set, clearly very worried.

"That's good to hear. The Bright family's son is well-known, with him there, Thaddeus won't be in danger. Evadne, don't worry."

Debby's eyes were red as she gently wiped away Evadne's tears. "You always used to say that Thaddeus was made of steel, that he was extraordinary. With Dr. Bright's skill, he'll surely pull through. Come to think of it, he hasn't even managed to let me join you guys for a toast of your wedding champagne yet! It was a secret wedding three years ago, but if he wants to marry you now, he has to give you a wedding ceremony that the whole world would envy! He hasn't given you anything yet, how could he dare to die?"

Evadne's heart fluttered, her face flushed with bashfulness, "Let's just wait for him to wake up. Besides, who said I want to marry him!"

After a quick chat, Debby, holding her sister's hand, stared coldly at the chief of police, "Your Highness, my brother and sister just came here to Country T for a vacation, just to have some fun. We didn't expect to receive such a high-level reception from the chief of police here. You really flatter us."

The chief of police gritted his teeth, sweating profusely.

The princess's tone was clearly annoyed, "Chief Leonard, you brought all these people over here, each one holding a weapon, what do you intend to do to my friends' family?"

"Your Highness, although they are the family members of the president's wife, they have broken the law in our country and killed our citizens! It's my duty as the chief of police to arrest them!" At this point, Leonard had no choice but to stand his ground!

On the other hand, the princess was just a member of the royal harem, although her status was high, she had no real power. After weighing the pros and cons, the authorities would still not protect these foreigners.

"Citizens?"

Debby sneered, "The person they caught is not a citizen of Country T at all. It's just that there is no extradition treaty between our two countries, and the police temporarily cannot arrest this heartless murderer. And from what I know, those who were shot were not decent citizens either, they were all evil people who had committed numerous murders, relying on the protection of arms dealers to settle and thrive on Star Island, where they committed all kinds of evil acts. You, the police, do not arrest them, do not sanction them, but instead provide protection for them. How bold you are, even in front of Her Highness, you dare to collude with businessmen, ignore the law, and cannot tell right from wrong?"

Leonard was choked and couldn't utter a single word.

These kinds of practices have long been commonplace in Country T. But being exposed in such a manner, he still felt terrified!

The atmosphere was so suffocating that it was hard to breathe.

The princess pondered for a while, then suddenly said in a quiet voice, "Chief Leonard, I order you to kneel and apologize to them. And immediately do your best to assist them in extraditing the murderer back to their own country."

At these words, Evadne's eyes sparkled. She exchanged a knowing look with Debby, and their anxious hearts finally settled down.

"Hey, the princess is pretty reliable."

Jareth stroked his chin with satisfaction, "Not bad for Debby's best friend, they're both spirited!"

"Stop calling her Debby, are you two that close?" Elvis again showed his nitpicking tendencies, somehow he just couldn't help but tease Jareth, thinking he was like a silly hare.

Jareth gritted his teeth until they ached, "Maybe we’re not so close. But she’s Evadne' sister, and Evadne's my friend, so of course I can call her Debby!"

Ward, sitting in the car, was so anxious that he was like an ant on a hot pan, his face turning as red as a cooked crab.

"Your Highness, although I am the chief of police, I am also acting on orders!"

Leonard, pale with anger, refused to kneel, "Your Highness, as a member of the royal harem, it's better not to get involved in these subtle matters.

You should let the secretary report to the king and let him make the decision."

"Acting on orders? Whose orders?" The princess raised an eyebrow.

Just as the situation was reaching a stalemate, a voice came, "Your Highness."

Everyone turned to look, and a man in Country T's royal attire walked over and bowed to the princess.

"Who is this man?" Evadne blinked curiously.

"He is the chief secretary of the King of Country T. He not only takes care of the king's daily life, following him 24/7, but also helps to convey some of the king's instructions. With a relatively low official rank, he enjoys great power." Debby whispered in her ear.

"I see."

"Hush." Debby quickly put a finger to her lips, and Evadne stuck out her tongue playfully.

"Have you come with the king's decree?" The princess asked with a faint smile.

"Yes, Your Highness." The secretary replied respectfully.

Leonard's eyes darted around, revealing a sinister smile.

He felt that the king would not be as ignorant of the times as the princess, and would not want to break the balance that has existed between the military and political circles of Country T for hundreds of years.

The secretary gave a noncommittal smile, then turned serious and said, "Now, I will deliver the king's decree on his behalf."

As soon as his voice fell, all the people of Country T present knelt on one knee, bowed their heads, and prepared to receive the decree.

But Evadne and the others did not, as foreigners, they did not need to.

"Chief of Police Leonard, colluding with businessmen, filling his own pockets, and for many years, providing protection for the underground using his official position, disregarding the interests and personal safety of the citizens, and now even trying to help arms dealers and murderers escape.

After careful consideration by the king and the parliament, it has been decided to dismiss Leonard from his post and arrest him for severe punishment!"

Everyone was shocked.

The king personally ordered Leonard's dismissal, just for these few foreigners?!

No, things must not be that simple!

The princess heard this and showed a thought-provoking smile, secretly giving Debby a thumbs up, which made Debby's face turn red.

Ward in the car felt a darkness before his eyes, feeling even more desperate than death.

"I was also ordered by someone! I had no choice!"

Leonard fell to his knees, begging for mercy with tears in his eyes, "Your Highness! I'm just a chief, the others are higher-ranking officials who could pressure me, I had no choice but to obey! Please, Your Highness, please plead for me, I beg you!"

"Hmm? Who's so high-ranking that they can pressure a Chief?" The princess asked in a lazy tone.

"Colonel Eden from the Royal Army!"

Hearing this name, the princess's face darkened.

And the expressions on the faces of Evadne, Debby and the others became very complicated.

The chaotic situation was calmed down thanks to Debby.

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Chapter 417 Although she wasn't a native of Country T, Debby, a member of the well-known Ashbourne family and a close friend of the queen, had significant influence. Given the current international situation, Helgen and Country T had just established friendly diplomacy. Her husband Darcy, the president, had also recently signed several important cooperation agreements with Country T. Therefore, the relations between the two countries were in a delicate phase.

As such, Debby's influence in the royal court was significant, and the queen and her consort had to show her respect.

When Leonard was publicly dismissed and stripped of his military insignia, his legs gave out and he had to be dragged into the police car.

The queen, escorted by her secretary, prepared to return to the palace.

As she was leaving, she hugged Debby goodbye, her eyes full of reluctance to part.

"When will you come to see me again, Debby?" the queen asked, her eyes welled up with tears.

"As soon as I'm free, I'll come find you," Debby promised, tenderly wiping away the queen's tears, like a big sister comforting her younger sibling.

"But you're always so busy."

"But we'll always find a way to see each other again."

As she watched the queen's limousine drive away, Debby waved goodbye.

"I never thought you and the queen were so close, Debby. I'm a bit jealous," Evadne admitted, curling her arms around Debby's and nuzzling her shoulder.

"You're jealous?" Debby teased affectionately, playfully tapping Evadne's blushing nose. "You're so loved, cherished by so many. Loyal subordinates, like-minded friends, and a man who's willing to risk his life for you time and time again."

Evadne's heart fluttered at the mention of Thaddeus, his handsome face appearing in her mind. No matter how many times she saw him, her heart still skipped a beat.

"But for her, the queen, she only has me as a friend," Debby sighed wistfully.

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