Beginning Of Multiverse Saga

Chapter 316: Alina Is Medusa?

"Humph," Hearing the humph of Sharky, everyone quickly reorganized themselves.

Although Alina was used to this, but how can he will be used to this.

"So, tell me what this gathering is about, I hope you guys were not wasting my time." Hearing his words, everyone stopped whatever they are doing.

Those present all had some tea and refreshments.

Then, Carl began to explain everything that had happened in Cloudcenter Commandery recently, saying that they were in for troubled times. Thus, they all had to abandon the past and push forward to overcome hardships and difficulties.

The other officials naturally voiced their agreement.

Hearing this, Sharky frowned, "So, you just called over everyone on such short notice just to tell us this? Did you have not other work, that you decided to waste time of everyone here."

He had leave the most important thing, and arrive here, just to hear this. He wasn’t in the mood to listen to such superfluous words.

Carl thus said, "Sorry Duke Cedric, there is indeed another important thing."

Those present all knew that the most important moment had come. They all straightened up in their seats as Carl said slowly, "We all know that all of the things that have happened thus far have been related to the fiend races. There are many members of Cloudcenter Territory’s higher court who have been influenced by the fiend races."

"Everyone should know about the grudge between the humans and the fiend races. They have slaughtered far too many of our compatriots."

"Normally speaking, the fiend races are immediately cursed at and beaten if they come over to our human side of the world. That is why I have always been curious as to why the fiend races seem to have become so powerful, that they could permeate so deeply into Cloudcenter Territory’s officialdom."

Those present looked at each other in dismay when they heard that. They didn’t know what Carl was really getting at. Was he going to carry out another great cleansing?

Carl continued, "You might all think that I am merely giving advice in hindsight, but I have already suspected that something was wrong for many years, and I have already looked into this matter before. But each time, the trail of clues always ended for various reasons. Only after recent discoveries did I finally understand where the problems lay."

Some officials couldn’t take it anymore, calling out "Sir Carl, please don’t keep us in suspense anymore. What did you find out? Please tell us!"

Carl’s eyes swept across the room. This time, he slowly asked, "Have you noticed that every single case related to the fiend races seems to have the Frost clan’s shadow behind it?"

The crowd erupted into an uproar when they heard that. Thomas was also shocked. Don’t tell me the purpose of this meeting is to deal with the Frost clan? Where does this guy get his confidence from?

He couldn’t really figure out what Carl’s intentions were. The Imperial Envoy had come on orders from the emperor to deal with the Frost clan, but they didn’t have a great way of completing that task at the moment. Who was Carl representing?

Alina’s expression remained calm. She didn’t even have to speak up. Since Sharky is here, there is no needs for her to speak up.

"I know it was Danny and Barry Frost were extremely daring. They were the ones who colluded with the fiend races! Moreover, from this my own hands, I have killed Danny, so there is nothing to worried about that. And if you are doubting about Alina, then cleared it, she didn’t needs to take parts in this filthy affair," Sharky replied it, without giving any face to anyone.

Hearing this others knew, in front of Duke, they can’t said anything.

But Carl was already prepared with everything. He was already came here with preparation, soon his cold voice echoed through the place.

"What if she is a fiend race individual herself?"

The room fell silent when Carl spoke out. Then, refutations suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"What the fuck you are shouting, did you know what are you saying."

"That’s impossible! How can Madam Alina be a fiend race individual?!"

"Exactly! The fiend races are all ugly and vicious. Madam Alina is so beautiful, how can she possibly be one of them?"

"Sir Carl, is there a mistake here?!"

Before Sharky could replied, his mens were already shouted with dissatisfaction.

Thomas cleared his throat and said, "Sir Carl, the Frost clan is a great clan that has played a critical role for our Twin Dragon Dynasty. Madam Alina is the clan leader. She is not someone who can be randomly accused."

When it came to him personally, he shouldered the emperor’s mission first and foremost. He would be more than happy to see something happen to the Frost clan. But if Carl didn’t have proof and was just recklessly pointing fingers, he wouldn’t mind stepping forward to uphold justice.

But few of them knew, that Carl was definitely not the kind of person who would speak blindly without thinking. Since he had said that, he most likely had evidence to back up his claim.

Sharky’s brows furrowed deeply. He also had some suspicions toward Alina’s identity. After all, judging from their interactions, her body really did seem to be a bit different from those of ordinary people.

But even then, she is his wife, even if she is of fiend races, he didn’t cared about this.

"Mister Carl, one the words and arrow were released from the mouth and bows, they can’t recall back. So, please keep your manner, and don’t say anything baseless. This is first time, and the last time, I am hearing all of this. If, I hear it again, then forgive me, but you were not able to leave this place alive."

Hearing from Sharky, everyone became quiet and looks towards Carl. Afterall, everyone knew here, who the Duke was.

Just few days ago, he has clean many of the people who are colluded with the fiend races.

Hearing from Duke Cedric, Carl couldn’t disregard him like the others. He finally spoke up and said, "I’m not saying that there is something wrong with the Frost clan, of course, but rather saying that there is something wrong with Madam Alina specifically.

"According to what I know, she isn’t a human, but rather from the fiend races’ Snake race. Not only that, she’s from the Snake race’s King race, a Medusa!"

"Medusa!"

The others gasped when they heard that name.

There were many branches within the Snake race, with every single community having their own king. The different communities refused to bow down to each other, so battles constantly took place year-round. Every few generations, however, the Snake race would produce a Medusa that would reign over all others, and the entire Snake race would serve her sincerely.

It was rumored that the Medusa was incredibly toxic. A single drop of her blood would be enough to turn an entire prairie into a desert. She would also take lives without a second thought, being vicious and merciless. Wherever she went, all that would follow was calamity and turmoil. Of course, her most distinctive feature was that wherever she looked, she could turn all living things into lifeless sculptures.

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All the officials’ expressions changed as they recalled the legends of the Medusa.

Medusas had especially vicious poison. However, they all possessed incomparable beauty. Considering Alina’s ridiculous beauty, quite a few people were starting to waver.

"I already warned you again, that not everyone word speak by mouth were recalled back, now you again said it my wife is from fiend races, then prove it. Or, I will kill you." Sharky shouted looking at Carl.

Although he said it, but he also think, that maybe Alina is really from the snake fiend, but he didn’t care about it.

For him, she was his wife, and the other things, didn’t matter him.

Alina’s expression had been turning pale, but hearing the words Sharky said them, she couldn’t help but become pleased. She knew, with Sharky’s present here, no one can do anything to her.

Hearing him saying that, Thomas also spoke up, "Sir Carl, from what I know, Madam Alina had a nickname in her earlier years; she was the capital’s number one beauty. She made a trip to the capital in her earlier years and captured the hearts of many princes and nobles. Back then, many heroes gathered in the capital, and all of them admired her. His majesty was also one of them."

Thomas continued, "Back then, not even all of those powerful and capable individuals thought that Madam Alina was a fiend race individual, not even his majesty, and yet Sir Carl has noticed something? It is really hard to believe." Even though he didn’t say it directly, his words implied complete disdain.

The others seemed to have woken up from their daze. They all voiced their agreement. "Exactly! The capital is a place filled with talented individuals. Even they didn’t notice anything! Madam Alina is clearly innocent."

Carl gave Thomas a deep look, he was already angry with death threat of Sharky, now others were also shouting at him.

He quickly replied, "This humble official obviously wouldn’t dare to place myself on equal footing with his majesty. However, according to my investigation, the Medusa bloodline doesn’t immediately show itself, and it instead manifests at a certain age. Madam Alina was still young when she arrived at the capital, so her blood hadn’t awakened yet. It’s natural that those in the capital didn’t sense anything."

Thomas harrumphed and said, "But Madam Alina even paid the capital a trip not too long ago, and she even met with his majesty. She’s met many individuals from powerful clans as well. Why did they not sense anything then either?"

Carl said with a serious voice, "Once it awakens, the growth of the Medusa bloodline is rapid. Once Madam Alina’s cultivation became profound, she naturally gained a way to seal off the bloodline so no outsiders could notice anything."

This time Sharky roared with laughter and replied, "Isn’t whatever you is saying taking things a bit too far? Now, I will give you the chance here, give me the evidence of my wife is from the fiend races or, I will kill you in front of all of the official. That not any of them will consider, to point their fingers at my wife."

Hearing this Carl became silent, he knew, that he had angered the Duke, if he will not gives the proof, then he will really die today. But he has already came here prepared.

"Of course I have evidence." Carl looked outside as he spoke. "I reckon he’ll be here soon."

Suddenly, a lazy voice called out, "Live every day as if it were your last; tomorrow will take care of tomorrow’s worries." His voice seemed to still be far away as he spoke the first word, but as he finished speaking, a cool breeze brushed through the hall and a figure appeared inside.

His beard was messy, and there were a few strands of curled hair in front of his forehead. He looked drowsy-eyed. On his back was a giant green gourd, and others could sense his drunkenness even from far away.

His clothes were dark; no one could tell if it was because they were stained by alcohol year-round, or because of grease. His trousers were loose and slack, and on his feet were a pair of shabby straw sandals. He was as sloppy as sloppy could be, completely different from the well-dressed officials present.

"Andrew!" an official called out, quickly recognizing him.