Chapter 920

Outside the city of red blood castle, continuous swallowtail flags and armored, fully armed horses are converging to the castle along the square Avenue like a torrent.

Thanks to the road renovation plan of Yoder chamber of Commerce and United Chamber of Commerce, as well as the investment almost regardless of cost, Loren can finally connect the roads of Byrne's 13th collar; The complete road system not only makes trade prosperous, but also makes the military of the whole principality have a more rigorous system and system.

No longer rush to the battlefield or the king's castle in a given few days or weeks according to their own ideas; But in a limited time, according to the limited distance, go to the predetermined place to complete the assembly.

Such a system is rigid and rigid, but it is very efficient, and can quickly turn scattered knights and conscripts into an army rather than wandering soldiers.

Among the various "new policies" implemented by Loren in the past three years, this may be the least controversial one - the reason is very simple, because the imperial army did the same.

Even if the Byrne people are unwilling to admit it, they still have the idea that "the practice of the strong is correct and worthy of reference" in their subconscious mind, and regard saklan as a strong person... Although they will never admit this one.

Byrne's knighthood, the imperial Legion system, the light infantry tactics of Elman, Boye's machete offensive... Loren learned from the characteristics of the principality's armies as much as possible and gradually implemented them into Byrne's army.

Of course, all systems in the world have their advantages and disadvantages, and there is no perfect existence; For example, this new system of conscription and assembly has indeed accelerated the assembly of the army, but the cost has also increased - because it is necessary to provide three times more heralds than originally, and to build a large number of military stations and supply points in the country.

The cause of the feudal system was to reduce the cost of rule; If Loren and Charlotte want to centralize power and fully tap the war potential of the whole principality, they must pay more to maintain this war machine.

But compared with the strength gained, these efforts are worth it.

Looking at the "trickle" passing under the city gate, the black haired wizard standing behind the curtain frowned at the top of the wizard tower.

He convinced Brandon and was confident in persuading the thirteen earls... In fact, at least half of the Earls had secretly expressed their ideas to themselves.

They believe in loyalty and glory, but they also know which Royal Highness is more in Bain's interests to be crowned emperor.

But what can I do to better fit my plan?

He can do his best to strive for the advantage for Brandon in the confrontation with Conrad, but it is still not easy to win - the crown prince is not an opponent who can be easily defeated. Even if he just keeps the advantage, he has to spend a lot of energy.

How can we resolve the current split situation so that the Empire will not be divided into two because of the dispute over the throne?

No, the information is incomplete. There are too many things I haven't figured out... The real cause of death of akhat II, why Peter FASA left the sky palace alive, and the meaning behind the "life and death" of the Azores

What is missing, and what is there that you already know, but you are always unwilling to admit?

"You're nervous."

The cold voice woke up the dark haired wizard. Subconsciously, he looked back and saw the more indifferent face of mentor Dalton.

"Ah." pulling the corners of his mouth, Lauren looked a little embarrassed: "is it... So obvious?"

Dalton Kander was expressionless: "it's obvious that I can't ignore your existence... You block the only source of light in this room."

The dark haired wizard quickly stepped aside and the faint sunlight that had fallen through the gap in the curtain was reflected on the table. Dalton's expression was finally softer.

Since you don't want to tear the curtains open, why don't you turn on the light? And you are a wizard. There are no alchemy creations or magic spells and runes in your room. You don't even want to install a fluorite lamp... What's the quirk?

Of course, Lauren didn't dare to say these words.

"Tutor, I hesitate now." after a moment of hesitation, Loren moved a chair and sat down next to Dalton - deliberately avoiding the light from the gap in the curtain: "I found..."

"I know you hesitate... I have eyes." Dalton interrupted him coldly. "There are some things you can do, some things you want to do, some things others want you to do... But not much. You have to do."

"The common fault of rulers is nothing more than this - losing your goal and falling into confusion... Besides, you are not an excellent ruler, and you are qualified at most."

The low and magnetic voice, with sharp eyes that can dissect people, pierced the heart of the black haired wizard.

"I haven't lost my goal! My goal has been clear for the past three years!" shook his head and Lauren retorted.

Only this one, he is still very confident.

"Set up the demon hunter corps of the wings of the sky, expand Bain's strength, establish a principality level wizard organization, rebuild Bain Church... All for the same goal..."

"Serliol... Black cross."

Dalton raised his hand and interrupted him.

"Loren Turin, you have a strong opponent that is likely to be invincible, an enemy that can tear the world up anytime, anywhere, an invasion that will drag the whole empire into war, a family and state waiting for your revival..."

"Now, you tell me... You hesitate, but you don't lose your goal?"

The dark haired wizard subconsciously turned his eyes elsewhere.

"Everything... Is because of Peter FASA and the news he brought." Dalton also lowered his head, stopped looking at his apprentice, and waved his quill gracefully:

"The news he brought not only disrupted your plan, but also made you lose a very urgent and clear goal."

Lauren, who was silent, nodded slightly and held the armrest of the chair harder.

"... the death of akhat II disrupted Loren's plan..."

This is Charlotte's worry.

"... his highness Brandon's desire will become an important factor perplexing the Duke..."

This is Halin van ashamay's point of view.

Is that true?

Of course, some of it must be true, but as Lauren told Charlotte, it was never something that would bother him if the plan was destroyed or disrupted, because it had always been so, and he had long been immune.

No, that's not the real reason.

The real reason is

"LUT infinit, dead."

Dalton kand murmured.

The dark haired wizard with a trembling heart raised his eyes and just looked at the tutor who stopped writing.

"Everything started from that day... Not all, but the cause." Dalton narrowed his eyes bit by bit. "That day, it should be the first time you were threatened by others and had to do something you didn't want to do."

"All the time, you are not looking for ways to kill or avenge Ruth infinite - for this reason, you need not only strength, but also enough status, power, wealth and contacts to become your revenge power."

He closed his mouth tightly, and Lauren's expression was stiff.

"You are eager for revenge, but you don't want to become someone else's' chess piece 'again, and you don't want to become someone else's knife; if you say what LUT infinite brought you, it's the idea of being absolutely free from human constraints!"

"Compared with the 'black cross' serlior, the enemy of rut infinite is more practical and a clearer goal; I guess you even have a complete plan and have found a replacement for Rut infinite to ensure that the future night watchman will not pose a threat to you."

"But the death of Ruud infinite makes you lose this clear goal - you are not willing to consume your strength in the battle for the throne, because it will not be conducive to the next war against Azor and even the black cross; nor can you sit back and watch connord's coronation, because it will be more passive to Byrne and you."

"That's why you hesitate... The best option for you has disappeared with the death of the night watchman leader."

With that, Dalton looked at Lauren silently and beat the just written note on the table with his right hand.

The dark haired wizard who remained silent raised his eyes and breathed out a long breath.

"Mentor, today's you... Don't seem to be the same as usual." after hesitating for a while, Loren couldn't help but say, "you didn't say so much before."

Raising his eyebrows, Dalton's expression remained stiff: "of course."

"The one who hates him to the bone... You're not the only one."

With the sound of a wooden shaft turning, the door of the study was opened.

A very young boy in a black wizard's robe stopped behind Dalton kand and looked down as if he didn't see Lauren: "Lord kand, everything is ready. Can we start?"

"Give this to the person in charge and tell him that the plan remains unchanged and everything will be carried out according to the original plan." he picked up the note just written on the table and Dalton handed it to the young wizard behind him:

"There is only one request. I want to live."

"Yes!"

The same cold young wizard took the note and turned away from the study without looking back.

Stunned, Loren only saw the back of the boy leaving and the door of the house.

This... If Dalton hadn't sat in front of himself, he would almost think that his mentor had become smaller!

"Mentor Dalton, this..."

"I have more than one eyeliner in the wizard guild."

Dalton replied decisively, with an expression of impatience, explaining the context of the matter: "the most important thing is that they can help me catch rut infinite."

"Ruth infinit, you mean..."

"You really think he's dead, at least I don't think so; at least I won't think so until I see his body." Dalton's expression was slightly ferocious:

"The imperial night watchman is completely destroyed. Soon Brandon and connord will divide up the whole night watchman organization... Maybe you've started."

"This means that Ruud infinite has lost his status and is no longer important... No, both his Highnesses can't wait to confirm his death - this is the best time to start."

"No one wants him alive. Everyone wants to see him die... But few people can confirm his death."

"Fortunately, I am one of them."

Loren took a deep breath and recovered from his shock: "so, you..."

"I'll catch LUT infinite and let him pay the price he should pay... As long as he hasn't gone to hell." Dalton said coldly: "he may have been, but now he's not the opponent you should pay attention to."

"Connord, Azores, black cross, serliol... These should be the enemies you need to do your best to fight."

"As for the reason why you came to me today... It should be the night watchman's business to throw out an apprentice's shameless request for help from his mentor."

"In the face of it, you will find someone you trust with Brandon to control the situation, but in private, you hope that another force will infiltrate into this new night watchman's organization and become your eye liner and main source of intelligence."

"You don't want to be clamped down by connord, but you don't want to be clamped down by Brandon, do you?"

The indifferent Dalton's words are as sharp as ever and can cut open people's hearts.

The black haired wizard nodded. In front of his mentor, he really didn't have much to hide, and there was no need to hide: "that's right."

"Now he still needs you. It's really a great time to infiltrate and plot against the night watchman." Dalton's expression was not surprised:

"But I don't suggest you infiltrate Brandon's night watchman - first of all, it's difficult for you to hide it from him. Even if he asks you, he will be disgusted. The other party is a reasonable and legal heir to the Empire, which is bad for you."

"My suggestion is... Try to plot against connord's night watchman."

Huh?

Lauren was slightly stunned.

But the next second, he immediately reacted: "you mean, deliberately..."

"While deliberately closing down the intelligence network, we missed some; for example... The remnants of Aberdeen, Saxony and the imperial capital." Dalton continued: "break them up and reorganize, and then 'take refuge' under connord when necessary; so that we can control connord's every move!"

"Even if it is detected, the other party will regard the fish that has slipped through the net as a chess piece infiltrated by Brandon; if it is properly controlled, the risk can be minimized."

"More importantly, even if the local authorities are really aware of our plan, they have only two choices; either abandon their night watchmen so that they will become deaf and blind; or let us control their every move, but they can only watch, because they can't absolutely confirm their guess without evidence."

For a moment, Loren felt that the temperature in the room was a little cold.

Dalton provoked his eyes and looked at Lauren meaningfully: "sometimes, deliberately reserving some pieces for the enemy is far more advantageous than eliminating all the threats you know!"