Chapter 1626: He is lying
For these soldiers, they prefer direct, real combat with the enemy, while they have few ways to deal with rats hiding in the gutter.
Marshal Medusa stared at Duke Chomay on the video screen and suddenly said, "He's lying."
"Huh?" The vice-captain was taken aback.
Then she glanced at the {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} interrogation video and said, "How is this possible?"
We have state-of-the-art lie detector equipment; there's no way we could be lying.
Marshal Medusa shook her head and said, "That's not right!"
It's important to understand that, theoretically, no matter how advanced the lie detection equipment, or other technological tools, instruments, or reagents, are to date...
There's no way to guarantee a 100% success rate for lie detector tests.
The vice-captain paused, realizing that there was indeed such a thing.
The data obtained from all lie detectors is not 100%; at most, it is described as 99.99%.
"But how could this Duke Chomay lie and escape our lie detector?" the vice-captain asked in surprise.
Marshal Medusa said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, there are several ways to evade a lie detector test."
The first method is to tell the truth, which will naturally allow the person to pass the lie detector test.
The second type is when the person's emotional fluctuations are very well controlled, because most lie detectors currently rely on monitoring emotional fluctuations, facial expressions, body movements, and certain bodily pheromones to make a judgment.
Therefore, in theory, as long as a person can control these factors that affect their lie detection, they can avoid being detected by the lie detector.
The third scenario is more common: the person has undergone some kind of modification, such as cyborg or genetic modification, to improve their ability to pass lie detector tests.
In the third scenario, however, we conducted a limb scan on this Duke Chomay and determined that he had not undergone any related modifications.
He is a genuine Mejais.
These are the three most common types, but there are also some less common ones.
Therefore, this possibility exists.
Upon hearing this, the vice-captain stammered, "This...this is just too much of a coincidence..."
"It's not a coincidence."
"It could be a carefully planned scheme," Marshal Medusa said.
The vice-captain nodded in realization: "In that case, there is indeed such a possibility."
Should I order a thorough investigation into this guy and the connections behind him?
"Um... he's a confidant of the Second Prince, so is it possible that the Second Prince is a suspect in this matter, and we should investigate him as well?"
After a moment of silence, Marshal Medusa said, "We can investigate, but we must not alert them, especially not the Second Prince."
Although we are very determined to investigate this attack, we should still try to avoid any unpleasant conflicts.
After all, we're here to solve problems, not to stir up trouble.
"Understood." The vice-captain nodded, then hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "Then, Marshal, how did you know that Duke Chomai was lying just now?"
His interrogation just now showed absolutely no problems.
"Intuition," Marshal Medusa silently replied.
Don't forget, before joining the Dragon Legion fleet, this Marshal Medusa was a figurehead in the chaotic Black Reef region.
In that star field, how could one possibly lead the snake people to develop without possessing some skill?
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After that, the fleet of the Dragon Star Empire brazenly took Duke Jomai, a favorite of the Second Prince, away from the capital of the Mahas Star Empire.
Although the JF-17 fleet has left.
However, the impact of this incident was gradually unfolding. After all, Duke Jomai, with his special status, was taken away from his own national ceremony by someone from another interstellar empire.
This can be seen as a disgrace and a provocation.
The person most affected by this incident was naturally the Second Prince.
After all, the Second Prince is now the Crown Prince of the Empire, and Duke Jomai is a confidant of the Second Prince, who is also the Second Prince, especially since this happened at a ceremony presided over by the Second Prince.
Naturally, the second prince became the target of everyone's anger.
Some even began to spread rumors that the Second Prince had failed to uphold the dignity of the Maihas Interstellar Empire and that he had groveled before the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
This has had a significant impact on the Second Prince's prestige.
As a result, the second prince did not attend the subsequent ceremonies and banquets, which led to even more discussion among the people.
Inside a luxurious palace on the capital planet of the Mahas Star Empire.
The second prince sat on a throne made of special gemstones, holding a wine cup in his hand, looking at the information reported by his subordinates with a complicated expression.
He was surrounded by many Majas women.
Two men were lying on either side of the Second Prince's legs, helping him to cross them.
Two beautiful Maihas women were serving food to the second prince on either side.
Behind the second prince, a beautiful Maihas woman was massaging his shoulders.
In addition, many women were dancing gracefully in the palace.
These were all the Second Prince's hidden mistresses, because it was common knowledge that the Second Prince had a large number of wives and concubines, and the number of families with whom he had marriage alliances was in the double digits.
Therefore, the second prince also has another nickname: the noble son-in-law.
"Your Highness, there are many rumors circulating outside."
The things they said were extremely unpleasant.
"Aren't you going to say anything?" the woman massaging the second prince's shoulders said softly.
"Let them spread it."
"No matter how much they say, can it make me lose a single hair?" The Second Prince closed his eyes, enjoying it all.
The woman said with apparent concern, "But you are, after all, the Crown Prince, not yet the Emperor of the Empire."
If this situation escalates, it could potentially affect your future succession to the throne.
The woman had barely finished speaking.
She saw the Second Prince raise his right hand with his eyes closed, and on the index finger of his right hand was a bright ring.
At that moment, a laser beam shot out from the ring, piercing straight through her forehead.
With an expression of disbelief, the woman's body fell straight backward.
I used to like you quite a bit.
But you crossed the line.
I like beautiful women, but I don't like women interfering in my affairs.
They dislike it even more when people point fingers at me.
"Pets should just obediently do what pets are supposed to do." The Second Prince said quietly.
The other beauties quietly went about their own business, as if they were already used to this situation.
The fallen body had already been cleaned up by the servants, leaving no trace.
The spot where the Second Prince's shoulders were massaged has been taken over by a new woman.
It was as if nothing had happened here just now.
A little while later, more time passed.
Footsteps came from outside the palace, and an old man slowly walked in.
Upon seeing the old man's appearance, the second prince immediately stood up and stepped down from his throne.
Meanwhile, the others inside the palace had already lowered their heads and silently walked out.
The second prince bowed slightly and said, "Teacher."
“Your Highness, there’s no need for such formalities,” the old man said.
"Teacher, you came to see me specifically because of the rumors circulating outside, didn't you?" The Second Prince spoke in a very humble and respectful tone, showing that he greatly respected the teacher in front of him.
The old man looked at the second prince and nodded, saying, "Yes, I have heard about what is happening outside."
Although most of those rumors can be ignored.
However, if these things are allowed to continue, they will inevitably have an impact on Your Highness.
Most importantly, the other party involved is the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, which acts like an amplifying device, magnifying the matter infinitely.
After all, it is undeniable that the military strength of the Dragon Star Empire is currently the strongest in the known universe, and with the establishment of an organization like the Cosmic Trade Alliance, if things go smoothly, they will also become number one in economic and trade matters.
With its military and economy both at the forefront, it's practically a foregone conclusion that the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire will become the uncrowned king among known civilizations in the universe.
Prior to this, although we had not established diplomatic relations with the Dragon Star Empire, we had already begun planning.
We were still discussing joining the Universal Trade Alliance. Joining was inevitable, but we needed to seek greater benefits.
But the attack happened unexpectedly.
And now, the suspect in this attack has even implicated your trusted minister, the Duke of Chomai.
Your Highness, if I may be so bold as to ask a question...
The old man looked at the second prince seriously: "This attack, really, wasn't planned by you?"
The Second Prince shook his head self-deprecatingly: "Although I don't think I'm particularly gifted, how could I possibly do something as stupid as attacking the Dragon Star Empire's delegation?"
What good will this do me?
It is now common knowledge that I am the future heir, the crown prince of the empire. My father's health is also failing, so my succession to the throne is at most three to five years away.
Teacher, I don't need to do these things at all.
This is clearly aimed at me.
Those clues were evidence left by the real mastermind behind the scenes for the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, hoping to make me an enemy of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
They knew that they had no chance now within the Majas interstellar empire.
Only by relying on the power of the Dragon Star Empire can they defeat me!
That's why I always maintained a very humble attitude when contacting people from the Little Dragon Interstellar Empire, just to express my sincerity.
The old man heard the second prince's explanation.
He nodded slightly, then said in a deep voice, "Duke Chomai is currently a suspect. If... I mean if, the investigators from the Dragon Star Empire actually obtain concrete evidence from Duke Chomai."
That will inevitably implicate Your Highness.
After all, how could a Duke of Chomay do such a thing? This inevitably leads one to suspect that there must be a mastermind behind it all.
As everyone knows, Duke Chomay's greatest backer is you!
The second prince sighed and said in a deep voice, "I know what you're saying."
I've taken that into consideration too.
But given the current situation, my best option is to wait and see, because the more I do or interfere, the more suspicious I become.
Standing up for Duke Chomet at the ceremony was a major taboo, but I had no choice but to do so under those circumstances.
well.
Teacher, you've arrived just in time.
If you don't come, I'll have to come looking for you.
Tell me, what other options do I have now?
When the old man heard the fourth prince's question, he showed a thoughtful expression, and then said in a deep voice, "Based on the current situation, let's assume the worst-case scenario."
Let's assume that this time the investigators from the Dragon Star Empire did indeed obtain conclusive evidence from Duke Chomai.
How should we proceed?
First and foremost, we must distance ourselves from Duke Chaumet and confirm that the attack has absolutely nothing to do with you.
Secondly, the investigators from the Dragon Star Empire will certainly continue their investigation, and may even investigate you.
At this point, we can use delaying tactics.
On the one hand, they verbally cooperated with the investigation of the Dragon Empire, and on the other hand, they tried to delay as much as possible, because the Fourth Prince had previously agreed with the Dragon Empire that the Dragon Empire would have one month to conduct the investigation.
Once this month is up, they will no longer have the authority to conduct investigations within our empire, and the investigation task will be handed over to us.
If we take charge of it ourselves, we'll have much more room to maneuver.
At the same time, we must project an image of being on par with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, so that our people believe we have not yielded to it.
Only in this way can we stabilize the situation and allow this incident to gradually pass.
Upon hearing this, the Second Prince pondered for a moment, nodded slightly, and then said, "Teacher, what you said makes a lot of sense."
Then let's do as you say, teacher.
The old man nodded, then sighed deeply: "I'm old, I won't live for many more years."
"I only hope to see Your Highness smoothly inherit the throne, so that I can truly retire."
“Teacher, you are in very good health. You could easily live another thirty or forty years,” the Second Prince hurriedly said.
They exchanged a few more words after that.
The old man then took his leave.
The second prince returned to the throne alone, sat down slowly, and remained in that position for more than half an hour.
Someone who didn't know better might mistake this for a stone sculpture.
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Duke of Jomay Galaxy
The appearance of the Dragon Star Legion fleet shattered the peace of this galaxy.
However, with Duke Jomai stepping forward, everyone in the galaxy cooperated silently, but they were still curious and paying close attention to this Dragon Star Legion fleet.