Chapter 940

The viper is dead.

And he was cut his throat in a coma in front of his two "allies".

The reason is very aboveboard - the head of the poisonous snake mercenary regiment is suspected of coerced its mercenary regiment members into a rebellion with two other mercenary regiments in an attempt to betray the Empire and his principality when foreign enemies invade.

Fortunately, "Duke Byrne and Consul eboden joined hands to stop it in time". The two heads of the mercenary regiment involved also set things right in time, joined the side of justice and became an indispensable force in eboden's defensive war

This event is recorded in the parliamentary archives of the eboden free Parliament.

For Loren and corona, it was the disaster caused by "salary arrears" and "malicious salary demands", which finally reduced the impact and danger to the lowest level.

The serpent mercenary regiment that lost its leader was also forcibly dissolved, and about half of the professional mercenaries were gathered into eboden's urban defense army and became a force directly controlled by the consul; At the same time, the remaining urban defense forces were also directly or indirectly controlled by corona through the wizard tower and family.

After the war, the elders of the wizard tower finally understood how important it was to have an army in their hands; The escape of a large number of nobles gave them a very good opportunity.

The other half who was dismissed was secretly recruited by the two mercenary regiments of silver blood and black blade to expand their strength.

Loren chose to turn a blind eye to this matter and still paid a full commission to the two mercenaries at the originally agreed price; In addition, I did not forget to promise to give each of the two regiments 500000 silver coins "compensation".

In fact, it's better to say that this was Loren's original purpose - to keep the defenseless eboden, of course, it's impossible to leave more than 3000 professional soldiers at this time; Even if the other two mercenaries did not act in the end, he would certainly find a way to get count Eckert to detain them.

At this time, it would be great if someone were willing to bear the extra expenses of thousands of soldiers for him.

As for the "compensation" of 500000 silver coins... The regiment leader of heiren was excited and naturally accepted it, but the head of silver blood directly pushed it off and made it clear that he had received a commission and would fight side by side with eboden's defenders to the last minute.

Obviously... The experience at the negotiating table left a very bad impression on Lauren; I'd rather not have 500000 silver coins than keep a certain distance from Lauren.

A little out of group, but will stick to their commitments, very principled guy.

Lauren likes such a guy.

At the same time, in order to boost morale (invite people) - with the help of corona, Loren found a large number of local sweet wine and good quality malt wine from the manor and warehouse of the fugitive nobles, and distributed them to the mercenaries and urban defense forces in the name of "commander eboden", which was the last celebration and Carnival before the war.

They don't know what kind of enemy they are going to face. They think it's just the fight against water thieves or bandits in the past. A few elite who have fought with ice werewolves in East saklan are also very confident in the coming battle.

So they drank cheap, sweet to greasy wine; He cheered and thanked his commander all night. He was a knight from the hometown of wine.

Completely unaware of their lives, it is only worth this cup of wine.

"You didn't kill him?"

Pushing away the red blood wine on the table, corona smiled and turned his eyes to the black haired wizard across the table: "at the moment you pulled out the knife, I really thought you would kill him and force the two men to obey."

There was a constant noise and footsteps outside the door. The Byrne Knight carrying boxes of good wine was integrated with the urban defense army of eboden, and the rude mercenaries were mixed with the regiment soldiers with strict military discipline.

"Of course he can't die - not only can't, but also he should live safely until the Azores really appear." Loren took up the glass and swayed the red blood like wine in the glass:

"The silver blood should have been found; he thought I would force him to kill the poisonous snake to prove the 'sincerity' of cooperation, but in fact, on the contrary, the living poisonous snake is more useful to me than the dead one."

"I am not the one who betrayed the viper and divided up his mercenary regiment, but his two good partners; as long as he is still alive, as long as there are people in the Viper mercenary regiment... These two can't sleep well and are in fear of being found by their former partners all the time."

"As for the poisonous snake, he has been accused of 'treason' and is already a dark 'dead man'. If he wants revenge, the only thing he can rely on is me... So if he doesn't kill him, he is to leave the last card to ensure that he is safe."

Caution may not be enough to fill all mistakes, but at least it won't make mistakes again.

Corona pondered for a long time. He silently looked at the dull black haired wizard. His leisurely expression was no longer like the child who asked for advice from himself in the carriage on the street of eboden.

Strategize in the red blood castle to advance by retreat; At the meeting of the imperial sword knights, the tacit understanding with connord broke down the three mercenary regiment leaders one by one

"It's amazing." the glowing corona's solemn voice stunned Loren: "although I have high expectations for you, your growth rate is really beyond what I can expect."

"No, no, no, you're exaggerating." the black haired wizard smiled, shook his head and sipped the red blood wine: "all I know is from you."

Well, there are Dalton Kande, LUT infinette, the benini family, Brandon and connord de sallion, Francis, Charlotte Turin

Plus two evil gods of "Asriel" and the haunting black cross.

Thank these friends and opponents (those who kill thousands of knives) for pushing themselves to the edge of life and death on the cliff again and again, and let themselves have the experience of "immersive" with their wonderful performances and layout again and again; When facing others, today's self can be as comfortable and calm as now.

Well, if you have the opportunity, you must thank them face to face one by one. Thank them for not forgetting to give themselves such "considerate" guidance and training in various ways for so many years.

certain!

Loren's mouth was a little unnatural.

Corona, who was aware of the change of the black haired wizard's expression, smiled and didn't say much, but shifted the topic: "now the war in eboden has been solved, do you have confidence in the next urban defense war?"

As the old man spoke, Loren's expression became dignified again.

"To tell you the truth, No." Lauren sighed, stood up, looked at the closed door and whispered, "this should be the first time... I fought a war that was almost doomed to win without any certainty."

Loren hates accidents, surprises and any unpredictable sudden events.

Yes, I collected all the information about the Azores, dug out all the information that could be dug out, and even used several night watchmen under Conrad as chess pieces to find out the specific situation of the assassination night in the sky palace... But it didn't help.

I don't know when the enemy will come, when they will attack, in what way, and how fierce the momentum of the attack will be;

Eboden's weak defense line seems to have enough urban defense forces... Whether it can really block the enemy for a month.

Everything is still unknown.

Put down the glass, the black haired wizard's eyes narrowed slightly.

For a moment, he suddenly began to understand connord's feelings.

He has been stationed in the fortress of duanjie mountain all the year round, waiting for the invasion of northern demons all the time. He can't give up every clue and possibility, otherwise he will lose everything and the city will be broken and people will die.

Even if we have found clues and made sufficient preparations, we still don't know whether we can hold it - in the history of the Empire, the fortress of duanjieshan is not an example that has never fallen.

Because of this, he was willing to compromise and understand his mood at the moment after garrisoning in duanjie mountain for more than ten years; Even if he doesn't want to, he will come... To fight a losing defensive battle.

Because as long as you hold the enemy... Not to mention a month, even if you hold the enemy for another week or a day, the empire can be strong.

"Oath Knight..." the contemplative black haired wizard suddenly remembered and looked at Corona: "since he will deliver the letter, he should still be in eboden right now... Where is he now?"

Corona looked at Lauren and shook his head.

"I specially sent someone to look for him, but I didn't have his whereabouts - eboden's Cathedral knew nothing about his current situation, and didn't even leave any clues." corona sighed and frowned slightly:

"If nothing happens, he may have left."

I am leaving?

At this time?

Lauren's expression was quite stunned.

"Could he still be in the city and just hide?" the black haired wizard refused to give up. After all, the oath knight was also a very important combat power: "it was like this before in the Centaur war, and I didn't show up until I arrived at the silver helmet mountain..."

"Should not, and with all due respect... Oath knight, he also has his mission." corona whispered: "since he didn't come forward, it proves that there is something more important to him than keeping eboden in his judgment, isn't it?"

More important than holding eboden?

The black haired wizard's expression was thoughtful.

There is only one thing in the world that is important enough for the oath knight.

Black cross, serliol.

That means

Looking at the thinking black haired wizard, corona's expression was very subtle.

Looking at his expression, it seems that he has been exposed to some of the truth... It's not surprising. How can people who have visited the Dragon King City and fought with evil gods know nothing about the world?

More importantly, Asriel... The evil god... Why are you so interested in him?

How much and to what extent does he know... This is a question.

Your majesty Eckhart, should I tell him?

I, Loren Turin... What role do we play in your plans and expectations?

You promised me the future of a wizard and asked me to abandon eboden; Are you really fulfilling your promise, or just taking me and the Wizards as victims of your plan?

But either way, I promise the wizard will never fall because of eboden. We are stronger than you and your rotten royal family.

Because... You are the past, we are the future.

We will use our own hands to strive for our future.

Corona closed her mouth and held the table subconsciously with her right hand.

"Master corona?"

The black haired wizard raised his eyebrows and vaguely noticed something wrong: "what?"

"No, nothing... It's just that an old man habitually began to recall." corona smiled calmly and said like a normal chat:

"Loren Turin, wait until the war is over... Wait until the war is over, there are some things I want to tell you, but not now."

Loren was stunned.

"Now, Duke Loren Turin, Lord of the thirteen barons of Byrne." corona raised his head and gently snapped his fingers at the gate:

"It's time for the soldiers guarding eboden to meet their commander."

The moment the voice fell, the door of the free parliament opened "automatically" to both sides.

In the dark evening, the scenery outside the door was very natural in Loren's sight.

Marble stairs, spacious eboden square, rows of houses and towers, fortresses and walls in the distance, bright red sun hanging over the fortress... Until the end, a peaceful and silent port and a blue coastline.

This is eboden, the city of wealth and wisdom, which is about to be soaked in blood and needs to do its best to keep it for a whole month.

The spacious eboden square has been turned into a wild camp by bonfires and torches of all sizes; The liberal Council even spared no effort to use thousands of fluorite lamps to illuminate the whole square as bright as day.

As the gate opened, the soldiers in the square naturally noticed the figure walking out of the gate.

Looking at the pair staring at their own eyes, stunned Loren raised the corner of his mouth, facing the whole square, and slowly raised his glass.

"Long live the Duke of Byrne -!!"

The endless crowd on the square, the figures beside the campfire also stood up excitedly, and raised the wine glasses in their hands together. The malt and blood red liquid shook with the wine glasses and splashed on everyone's head, and the atmosphere was also eager.

They ate delicious food, drank mellow wine, praised the generous Duke of Byrne, and hooked up with anyone around them.

As night fell, eboden, who became colder and darker, enjoyed his last joy before the war in this eager atmosphere.