Chapter 1318 - 1317: Elizabeth IV

London, UK, Kensington Palace, one of the royal residences throughout the history of the United Kingdom.

At this moment, the gentle afternoon sunlight spills over the expansive courtyard of Kensington Palace. An elderly lady sits beneath a luxurious parasol, holding a cup of rich, fragrant black tea, sipping lightly.

Across from her, in the shadows, sits a man. Due to the shadow and parasol obstructing the view, his appearance is not discernible.

Although she has aged, she is well-maintained and very robust. From her time-weathered face, one can clearly recognize that she was once a very beautiful woman.

However, beauty is fleeting, and youth fades; now this lady has grown old, giving off an impression of kindness and benevolence.

Yet, from the occasional glint in her eyes as she sips her tea, it is clear that this elderly lady is not an ordinary person.

"Charming gentleman from the East."

Slowly opening her mouth, the elderly lady speaks with a thick London accent, addressing the man in the shadows: "Do you need some sugar or milk?"

In her speech and demeanor, the elderly lady is extremely composed, exuding a faint elegance in her every word and action.

"I like it as it is."

In response to the elderly lady's words, the man in the shadows speaks lightly: "Even without milk or sugar, British tea has a unique flavor."

"As you wish."

Upon hearing this, the elderly lady speaks lightly: "But what surprises me is that someone of your stature would visit this humble abode, and with your identity, you seem ill-suited to drink tea in the sunlight."

When speaking, the lady's voice is low and calm, almost as if she were speaking with an old friend.

Yet the glint in her eyes occasionally reveals a hint of vigilance.

Clearly, the man's identity is highly unusual, enough to inspire a sense of caution in her.

"Her Majesty the Queen speaks such words."

At this moment, the man smiles slightly and speaks lightly: "I am truly in awe!"

While speaking, the man leans forward, revealing his appearance instantly.

The man's appearance is ordinary, but carries a sharpness, like a keen blade, coupled with the faint wickedness at the corners of his mouth, giving a sense of sternness at first glance.

The man before her is none other than Lu Yu, who made quite the show this morning by heading to Military Intelligence Six!

And the elderly lady across from him is none other than the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth IV!

"In awe?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Elizabeth IV smiles slightly, takes a graceful sip of her tea, and speaks: "For the noble high-ranking member of the Assassin Alliance to visit today and have tea with me here."

"Actually, I should be the one in awe!"

While speaking, Elizabeth IV looks at Lu Yu, teasingly, as if she were chatting with an old friend.

"To hear such words from Her Majesty, I am indeed surprised."

As he speaks, Lu Yu smiles slightly and sets down his teacup, a glint of amusement in his eyes: "After all, my identity is not exactly spotless."

"Does cleanliness matter so much?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Elizabeth IV speaks: "The world is like a vast jungle; strength is everything in survival. Whether black or white, strength is the key to speaking."

"As long as one's strength is formidable, black and white really don't make much difference."

While speaking, Elizabeth IV appears exceptionally lucid, looking at Lu Yu, she says: "The Assassin Alliance has stood strong for a century, still frightening to this day, able to change political leaders with a mere gesture. With such power, even I feel trepidation!"

"At this level of power, black and white are no longer important, don't you think?"

While speaking, the amiable and kind-faced Elizabeth IV finally reveals a hint of coldness and decisiveness in her eyes.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

As soon as Elizabeth IV finishes speaking, Lu Yu immediately begins to applaud. Looking at Elizabeth IV, he remarks: "To think that Her Majesty has such thoughts, Mr. Lu admires this!"

"Mr. Lu, you're too kind."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Elizabeth speaks: "You must know that to reach my position, there's a sea of blood behind it, a mountain of bones. Black and white need not be that clearly distinguished!"

In her words, Elizabeth conveys a deep sense of understanding. Though a woman, she's sat upon the throne long enough to be seeing and knowing, making her perspective on black and white ever clearer.

"The grace and insight of Her Majesty, Mr. Lu admires."

Upon hearing Elizabeth IV's words, Lu Yu responds.

His voice carries a hint of amusement; now he looks at Elizabeth IV, speaking: "Yet, your subordinates don't think the same way!"

As he speaks, Lu Yu's mouth corners slightly rise in a fleeting cold smile.

Currently, Lu Yu is laying the groundwork, preparing to inform Elizabeth IV of Arthur's actions this morning!

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Elizabeth IV's mind stirs slightly; looking at Lu Yu, she speaks: "Mr. Lu, you seem to have something unsaid."

Pausing at this, Elizabeth IV looks at Lu Yu, speaking: "Could it be... that my subordinates have acted foolishly and offended your organization!?"

With these words, Elizabeth IV's voice now carries a hint of somberness and stealth.

Clearly, she fervently hopes that her subordinates haven't foolishly provoked an organization like the Assassin Alliance!

Upon this, Lu Yu smiles slightly, just about to speak when suddenly, a man in black strides quickly forward. Upon reaching Elizabeth IV's side, he whispers: "Your Majesty, Mr. Arthur requests an audience."

Arthur?

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth IV stiffens slightly, a hint of somberness in her eyes. She turns, looking at the man, and asks: "What does he want?"