Chapter 2525

After listening to the general narrative of Tax Official Dickga, Su Xiao looked puzzled, because in his view, this was no longer a royal power struggle, but a head-on slaughter between royal family members.

Su Xiao had experienced such power struggles more than once or twice. Back in the Xiya World and the Black King World, he had helped others seize royal power.

The royal power struggles he had experienced before all had a layer of fig leaf. For example, the old lion in the Xiya World—with the old lion there, no matter how much his children hated each other, they wouldn't do it openly. Su Xiao didn't kill all those princes and princesses mainly because he was wary of the old lion. Su Xiao never figured out what that old guy was trying to do until he died.

This time it was different. The customs of the Talin Kingdom were extremely fierce. No matter how many successors there were, only the one who survived in the end could wear the crown and be crowned King. This was completely open.

From the Left Prime Minister and Right Prime Minister of the kingdom down to the civilians, everyone knew this. The old King, Edri Lucas, of course, also knew this and maintained an attitude of both indulgence and encouragement.

It felt as if, regardless of whether the winner had the talent to govern the country, as long as they lived to the end, they could be crowned King. This didn't look normal no matter how one looked at it.

Besides the throne, the Edri royal family must have inherited other things. Even, compared to the throne, another thing passed down from generation to generation was more important. To inherit that thing, one's courage and mettle must not be low. This was very likely the reason the Edri royal family was so cruel.

From the risk of death before birth, once such a person grew up and killed all other competitors, there was nothing they could not accept.

Royal power might not be important at all; it was enough to stabilize the country. The history of this world had already proven that at critical moments, powerhouses were reliable. For example, when dealing with ancient gods, ordinary soldiers could not enter the area where the ancient gods were located, and even if they did, the entire army would be wiped out in a short time.

Having figured this out, Su Xiao already knew what to do. He didn't even plan to see the other princes or princesses, or the old King. Except for the King, he could just kill them one by one; these were all large amounts of World Source gains.

After the obtained World Source reached 100%, it could be converted into a World Seed, but after returning to the Reincarnation Paradise, there would be no settlement rewards.

Su Xiao had already seen what a World Seed was in the Light and Dark World. The value of that thing was very high, but it was not suitable for him to use. It was something a race needed, and its help to a single person was very limited.

If the obtained World Source exceeded 150%, a World-class treasure chest would be obtained, and after returning to the Reincarnation Paradise, a comprehensive settlement could be obtained.

Su Xiao felt that if he could kill all six throne successors and find the Source God Village, the obtained World Source would very likely reach 150%.

"Dickga, who are the six throne successors, and do you know their addresses?"

"This..."

Dickga was silent for a moment, sighed helplessly, and began to describe the six throne successors: the First Prince, the Second Prince, the Third Prince, the Fourth Princess, the Fifth Princess, and Lady Spider.

Hearing this introduction, Baha, who was on the side, was a bit stunned. This ranking was too smooth. Originally, there were over 300 princes and princesses, and that Lady Spider at the end always felt like a strange thing that had mixed in.

Seeming to notice Baha's confusion, Dickga took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and continued to describe.

Only the first five princes or princesses lived to the end. Of course, there wouldn't be such a coincidence; this was caused by the "Sealing Succession System."

Suppose the First Prince was killed by the Second Prince; then congratulations to the Second Prince—not only did he have one less competitor, but he would also be "sealed and succeeded" as the new First Prince, and the princes and princesses behind him would all be promoted by one level.

The Edri royal family was simply full of malice toward their offspring. This was encouraging the princes and princesses to kill each other. Before becoming King, they could gain status through mutual slaughter.

As for what kind of ghost Lady Spider was, she could also be called the Sixth Princess, but she was not a descendant of the old King.

"Damn, can someone who isn't royal seize the throne?"

Baha was shocked. This was the first time it had heard of such a thing. In most cases, royal families held royal power tightly and would never allow outsiders to touch it.

"Of course it's allowed. Even a beggar on the street, as long as he can kill an Edri royal family member, master the method of extracting royal blood, and then use a special method to absorb the royal blood, he is a royal family member recognized by the kingdom and will be recognized by everyone. The Edri royal family does not represent the surname of a person or a family; Edri Royal Blood is the standard that stabilizes this surname. Only those with royal blood flowing in their bodies are royal family members. We swear to follow the Edri royal family to the death."

After Tax Official Dickga finished the last sentence, he raised his head proudly. Even a greedy kingdom official like him could have a sense of honor, which showed the significance represented by the Edri royal family. And this was simply not a family with bloodline inheritance at all.

Of course, the Edri royal family would not go extinct. As long as the royal blood remained, even if the royal family of this generation died out, once someone inherited the royal blood, they would become the new Edri royal family and would be crowned King again. Therefore, the Edri royal family would not perish.

Lady Spider was an outsider who had seized the royal blood. No matter which side it was, they would acknowledge her identity and status, including the other five throne successors.

"..."

"..."

Su Xiao and Baha looked at each other; the next few days would be very busy.

"Last question, the dead royal family members, will the royal blood in their bodies be taken away by the winner?"

"Of course, this is a tradition that has been followed for hundreds of years."

Dickga had an expression of "it goes without saying."

"Understood. This is the reward you deserve. I will send people to protect you in secret. You can leave now."

Su Xiao took out several large pieces of gold. This was the gold he had obtained in the Sand Flame World. It could be brought out of the world, but the Reincarnation Paradise would not purchase it. It belonged to special value items. Gold with extraordinary characteristics had a density several times higher than ordinary gold. Some mid-tier magic-side worlds liked to call this thing "refined gold."

"I can really leave? You will send people to protect me?"

"Hmm, I will."

"Alright."

Dickga took a few pieces of gold and walked quickly out of the residential house.

"Xiang Bubu, Baha."

"Woof."

"Understood."

Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang blended into the environment, and Baha shuttled into a different space, starting to track Dickga.

One might ask, what would a greedy kingdom official do after being involved in a royal power slaughter? Follow Su Xiao wholeheartedly? Help Su Xiao do things?

Completely impossible. Su Xiao did not think he had that kind of personality charm that could be called "lowering intelligence." In his view, Dickga would try every means to use the gold he gave as a bargaining chip to open up channels, thereby seeing other throne successors, and tell that throne successor all the intelligence about Su Xiao.

Su Xiao speculated that Dickga would do this 90% of the time. Thinking from another perspective, rather than betting his life on someone of unknown origin, it was far better to take the initiative to defect to a throne successor.

At least Dickga knew the personal ability of that throne successor, as well as the other party's astonishing deeds. Since he had already been dragged in, he had to find one he favored the most. Dickga's behavior was not shameful; everyone would do the same. Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is human nature. Being able to become a kingdom official meant Dickga was not a fool.

What Su Xiao lacked most now was a guide. Dickga was the best guide for the time being. When he went to defect to one side, he would lead the way for Xiang Ignoring Bubu Wang and Baha, which was almost equivalent to leading the way for Su Xiao.

The King Hunt had begun.