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Chapter 208: Stealing The King’s Property

“There werethe death of Queen Anne in history

“This Queen Anne, this British Zhen Huan didher time Without a doubt, she made many enemies That was especially true when it came to the former Queen whom she had deposed of The forure of poho enjoyed the support of many conservative aristocrats

“Additionally, Queen Anne had caused England to completely split up from the Vatican This incident had no doubt become a thorn in the eyes of the Catholic Church’s Vatican

“Back then, she held the affection of the King However, after she lost the King’s affection… many people ant her dead

“At the end, in the historical records, Queen Anne was declared to have coes include the crime of adultery, incest… and treason

“All sorts of heavy cri imprisoned for a short time, she was executed Furthermore, it was a brutal execution where she was beheaded

“A few days after she was beheaded, her husband, King Henry VIIIof hers

“This matter was simply karma”

“When you put it that way… it really does sound like a retribution!”

Lun Tai said in a heavy tone Then, he turned to look at the display cabinet in the distant “Just noere you looking at there?”

Chen Xiaolian narrowed his eyes and sloalked forward

He stood before the row of display cabinets, his eyes staring intently at one of the weapons put on display inside…

“Could it be… it?”

“What is it?” Tian Lie came close in a friendly manner He turned his attention to the display cabinet “Guild Leader Chen Xiaolian, what did you say?”

“… about this Queen Anne, there were soends about her

“It was said that as she was being held prisoner, she knew that she would be executed Thus, she reed to her final request

“Queen Anne’s request was: She considered herself to be a Queen with high status Thus, she had no desire to be beheaded by an ordinary blade Additionally, she said that she was extremely fearful of pain She requested for a very skilled executioner ill not let her feel pain

“Therefore, Henry VIII specifically found an executioner from France This person was a French swordsman and not an executioner

“The item used for her execution was neither a blade nor an axe Instead, it was a very sharp sword

“There was an interesting ruant who exuded an aristocratic atmosphere

“Before she was executed, she had asked others if the sword that was to be used to kill her was sharp enough

“Those people informed her that the sas very sharp

“Anne then replied, “Very well, I am very satisfied, because I have a very slender neck” H like that This wo that, Chen Xiaolian turned his attention to the display cabinet…

“Could it be… this one?”

Within the display cabinet, Chen Xiaolian’s eyes were surprisingly staring at an ancient and thin looking sword!

The years had left its mark upon it, the blade was leamed upon its surface However, at this moment, under such circumstance and atmosphere…

When this sword that was quietly displayed within the showcase was looked upon by everyone there, an eerie colour appeared from it!

It was then…

“He he he he he he ah…”

Another burst of soft laughter rang out

Anne flew out from the walls once ht beside Tian Lie!

Tian Lie, sensing how Chen Xiaolian’s eyes were fixed upon his side, gave a bitter sht besideyour shoulder,” Chen Xiaolian coolly said

Tian Lie took a deep breath… but his face did not reveal an expression of fear The corners of his h he was unable to see Queen Anne, he turned to face the direction that Chen Xiaolian was looking at Then, he gave a gentle shtly to thin air Next, he stepped backward and said, “Your Majesty, please”

This fellow maintained a wide s his actions, Chen Xiaolian could not help but roll his eyes

Then, he waved his hand toward Lun Tai and Bei Tai who had theirfor them not to act rashly

Queen Anne stared at the sithin the showcase

This wo her hand once lass with ease and made contact with the sword…

A trace of black qi immediately flashed out from the surface of the blade Anne shrieked out and her body proers once h some form of power had caused her to becoure, the others, including Tian Lie, Lun Tai and Bei Tai were able to clearly see the trace amount of black qi!

The black qi swirled about at a spot not too far away froers were!

Chen Xiaolian observed Queen Anne silently Then, he suddenly spoke up

“Your Majesty,” said Chen Xiaolian in a heavy tone “Do you want to take out this sword? If so… do you require my assistance?”

Anne suddenly turned around!

Her pair of eyes had appeared empty However, in that one instant, her eyes flashed and she stared into Chen Xiaolian’s eyes!

… … although it was only a moment, the sharpness within her eyes quickly dissipated and returned to the former empty state

“He he he he he he…” Anne appeared to have heard Chen Xiaolian’s words With a mad smile on her face, she nodded her head “I, I want to destroy it, destroy it… he he he he, my neck hurts so host clearly possessed consciousness However, perhaps due to the fact that she was a ghost with a spirit body, her consciousness was hazy and incomplete