Chapter 532
It is still the dilapidated street, and the obtrusively beautiful tower; the mud under the feet is still soaked with a little red, which is the color of blood left a few days ago.
Even if he is already familiar with the location this time, when Loren comes to the meeting place with Edward again, he still has several points of unbelievable.
The former headquarters of the dignified night watch is actually the same as the houses of some ruined nobles...not to mention traps, there is no even the most basic institutions.
Of course there may be, but it’s hidden in a place where I can’t see it...
Sitting in the familiar living room, the black hair wizard lightly snapped his fingers and lit the fireplace. On the shelf, I found a bottle of East Sackland's soil brewed dry red, and a plate of blueberry pudding that had not been touched.
The pudding of East Sacrament and the jelly of Loren’s last life are not the same thing. They are closer to baked cakes, stuffed with blueberries and various dried fruits. They are both desserts and meals.
Open the cork skillfully and pour a full glass for myself; Loren actually prefers semi-sweet white grapes to dry red, but it’s just and the others, it doesn’t matter what you drink. of.
He doesn't worry that he will be poisoned... It's better to say that any guy who has Evil God in his head and is spying on his body all day long does not have to worry about this "small" problem.
The scarlet's syrup swayed gently, very coquettish under the firelight of the fireplace. Loren just enjoyed the pudding without asking at a moderate pace; he picked up his glass and drank it.
The cool touch penetrates into the throat, but down from the chest is a soft comfort.
When he drank it, there was already a person on the other side.
The two looked at each other and put down the wine glass and stabbing sword in their hands in a tacit understanding.
"Is it time?"
The indifferent night watchman used a rhetorical question, but there was no question in his tone.
Since Loren has come here, the answer is self-evident.
"It's time."
black hair wizard slightly nodded:
"Brandon hopes to win the support of the Red Blood Castle, preferably by marriage ......But this kind of thing is not his alone. We are going to find a way to form an alliance with the Torino family, and then persuade His Majesty Eckhart to agree."
"So let you be The intermediary between the two parties...it is very suitable." Associating the other party's surname, Edward was not surprised by the result: "But generally speaking, don't this kind of marriage require the approval of your Majesty first?"
Listen At this point, Loren slowly raised the corners of his mouth, with a very subtle expression: "You also said...that's normal."
"You mean..."
"The Torino family is not an ordinary imperial nobleman, but a wealthy family with an inheritance of a thousand years and Desalion's Imperial Family; if you use your majesty's will to suppress such a Great Family, it will only be counterproductive in the end." Loren shrugged. Shrug:
"No matter what, we must give them face so that both parties will not be unhappy; even if the marriage fails in the end, it will not be too stiff."
" As the wizard advisor and messenger of Brandon Desalion, I have a legitimate reason to leave Imperial Capital."
This remark is justified, not one drop of water can Leak out, but the night watchman still has some questions:
"I heard that Charlotte Torino female count has arrived at Imperial Capital, and she has appeared in the court of the imperial trial... and it is necessary to go again A visit to the Scarlet Blood Castle?"
"If it's just a marriage, of course it is not necessary." Loren replied calmly: "But the key is to make the Torino family a supporter of His Royal Highness Brandon...this is no longer Female count is what she said alone."
The indifferent night watchman was slightly nodded, and his eyes flickered on his face with no expression.
That’s true...Even for the prestigious Torino family, or just because it’s "Torino", of course it is impossible not to ask for opinions from vassals and family members on such important matters.
Once a decision is made, it is tantamount to standing directly on the opposite side of the Connaught crown prince-for the Torino family, which is now dying for time, it is not a big gamble
But it is also understandable that they will make this kind of decision...Although the title is deprived, the Torino family still holds an extremely high status in Bayern and is still respected by many lords in the past two generations. .
Until the Twelfth generation, or the day when the Crown Prince of Connaught officially entered the core of the power of the empire... Completely deprived!
Standing behind the imperial cabinet and the House of Nobility, the person who vigorously promotes the governor system; officially this imperial prince, the prince of East Sackland!
Today’s imperial governor still only governs the financial power in Duchy and important resources such as minerals and war horses; but it is conceivable that once Connold succeeds to the throne, he will definitely not be limited to this... The privileges and status of, land and even hereditary will be deprived by him sooner or later.
so that's how it is, are they finally ready to give it a go... Edward couldn't help thinking.
"When is the time?"
"After three days, it will take a little time to prepare for the information." The black hair wizard said, "In any case, she is The count of the Scarlet Blood Castle, the vassal of the Empire, the leader of the Torino family...Impossible left quietly like an ordinary person."
"At that time, everyone's eyes will be on the female who returned to Fiefdom. With count, I will find an excuse not to leave with them. If I want to do it, that day is the best time."
Loren's expression gradually became solemn: "How are your preparations?"
"Also soon...Even if you don't leave, they should do it in the near future." The night watchman was slightly nodded, and exchanged glances with the black hair wizard.
He knew that Loren was not referring to himself, but the night watchman behind him.
"I don't know the exact plan, but as long as you are about to send the information about the Scarlet Blood Castle, they will no longer be happy and have to change the plan... so that I have a chance to intervene."
"Can it really go so smoothly?" The black hair wizard frowned slightly:
"Didn't you say that they have begun to watch out for you... At this time, a key piece of information is suddenly brought in , No one is worried about fraud?"
"This is a certain..." Edward nodded, still with an indifferent expression: "So I won't give this information to them directly, but let They found out by themselves."
"How to do it?"
"It's very simple, just let them know that I have contacted you privately." The night watchman face doesn't change: "Someone was following me on the way here, and there was more than one."
Loren slightly startled, and immediately understood Edward's plan.
Since the night watchman of Imperial Capital has long suspected that Edward is in contact with him privately, he can simply expose himself and let the other party mistakenly think that he has obtained a major piece of information, which can win the other party's trust instead.
"Then...the Second Step." Edward continued: "When they'dig out' the information from my mouth, I will tell them all about it, except for the first There is no reservation outside of the matter."
"In this way...they will believe that I have betrayed you, but you are still in the dark and mistaken that I will carry out the original plan—— In order not to expose my betrayal, they will not interfere too much, but will try their best to get me to assassinate you!"
When the voice fell, Loren couldn't help but eyebrows raised.
Fake the truth...this guy, what a deep routine!
"At this step, the plan has been formed...The rest is the question of how you escape." With that, the night watchman stuffed a pen-sized scroll into the hands of the black hair wizard:
"This is the map of the Imperial Capital sewers, and part of the secret tunnel that connects to the Vault of Heaven... It burns after reading it, and it is a capital crime to be found out!"
"Ashamed It’s the night watchman, this can also be obtained..." Hearing his words, Loren smiled and took it: "Is there a recommended escape route?"
"No."
"En?"
"You can know this kind of thing by yourself...If you can, it's better not to escape from the tunnel."
Edward's voice is calm, but he is talking about it. There is a blade-like spirit of showing off one's ability:
"Remember...Never have the slightest hint of show mercy, Loren, don't!"
"When you walk out of this door, you will assume that the former Edward is dead, now he..."
"It's your enemy!"