Whispers of the Gods

Chapter 107 Vigrich IV (3)

"The Holy Palacis Empire has maintained a stable relationship with us for hundreds of years. As long as we maintain the defense of Dry Castle at all times, they will have no way to push westward." Wigrich said, "The apostates you speak of Most of them are unarmed civilians, what threat can they pose?"

"Civilians don't kill innocent people in secret, and then gouge out their eyeballs." Bechar straightened the sleeves of his robe, and said in a trembling tone: "During your absence, there have been more people were murdered.”

"What happened?" Vigrich asked, frowning.

"Five identical horrific incidents have occurred in the city of Madkalin," Bechar replied sullenly. "The victim's eyes were gouged out, and the eyeballs were nowhere to be found. The worst thing is that we can't find the murderer." , They must have disguised themselves as civilians, this group of apostates condemned by God."

Vigrich looked at Hagen Elhazer who had been silent all this time: "Hagen, have you and Gozolon found any clues?"

"My shadows and I have caught several people who are inseparable from eye-gouging murders, but they all refused to give any useful information." Hagen looked up at him, "There is a murderer named Hadgar Grayman , he is a blood-licking mercenary who used to hang out in the arenas and taverns in the city.

I'm sure he knew something, but just as he was about to pry his mouth open for a confession, someone broke into the dungeon of Steel Castle in the night and rescued him, missing. "

"The dungeon was broken into? In this steel castle?" Wigrich asked with wide-eyed disbelief, "And you didn't notice anything? How is that possible?"

How could it be possible for a fortress as heavily guarded as the Iron Fort to let people break into the dungeon and rescue the prisoners locked inside?
"I can't believe it, but it is indeed the truth." Alowin affirmed, "All the guards guarding the dungeon were killed, but the others didn't hear anything. After that, Gozoron Klotar will guard the dungeon. Double the number of guards in the castle."

"They also lost their eyes," Bavor Grayhaven added, "so no matter who rescued that Hadgar Grayman, they are not only the same gang, but also the murderer behind the eye-gouging incident."

"It's too obvious. They are assassins. They must have been sent by Imnachar." Bechar said, "These apostates have already started their actions. We must fight back, Your Majesty."

Vigrich held the armrests with both hands, leaned against the Double Dragon Throne, looked at the high priest who was full of assertions, wanted to refute but did not speak for a long time.

It didn't sound like it could have been done by outsiders alone. Whoever did it must have been helped by people in the Iron Fort.

Not only Madkalin City, but even the Steel Fort is in danger. What if his cousin is right?The entire Hastza Empire is full of believers who believe in the so-called holy days, and the number of believers increases as they go east. What if this is the harbinger of the second "Apostasy Rebellion"?
"Send more people to observe the movement of the Holy Palacis Empire," he said to Hagen, "and report to me immediately if there is any suspicious action."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hagen bowed his head and accepted the order. "According to the information I have received so far, many of their knights have rushed to the east, and there is no movement in the west for the time being."

"They are still dealing with the slave army," Arrowin said. "I heard that some knights even hired mercenaries from the Republic of Drax. It seems that the trouble caused by those rebels is not small."

"For the past hundred years, they have been consolidating their rule in the East and slowly accumulating strength." Bechar shook his head, "Wait for Imnacha the 'Sword Breaker' and his fanatic knights to end the East When he found the right moment to attack us, he never hesitated for a moment."

"That's why we need to solve Vivalia's problem even more," said Gosfried Master. "If the north can be pacified, the Holy Palacis Empire cannot act rashly."

"Of course the Vivalia problem needs to be resolved," Vigrich said, "otherwise what would I call you today? You are my cabinet, give me more advice. Gosfried you Except, I already know what you think."

After a while of silence, Arlowin took the lead to suggest: "Your Majesty, I believe that the most urgent task is to find and bring back His Royal Highness Zhuoke and Allen Highness first. Only after the safety of the two princes are confirmed can we start any action."

"Master Allowin is right," Bavor Grayhaven agreed, "We can send messengers to the Korva family to find the whereabouts of the two princes and escort them back to Madkalin safely, otherwise We don't give them any help in their war."

Wigrich nodded, "Immediately after the meeting is over, send a messenger and give them the fastest horse."

"As for His Royal Highness Mengdi, we can first send someone to inquire about his and Mostek's movements, as well as where he is being held." Arrowin continued, "Maybe Master Hagen has a way to rescue him."

"My people are shadows, not ghosts, Lord Allowin," Hagen said coldly. "They can't break into a castle and bring out a big living person without sound. But we can find Mo The Duke of the Stirkers, and ask him what is the condition of his release."

"Their duke is dead. I saw with my own eyes that Lek Mostek was poisoned." Wigrich said, "The duke should be his eldest son, Simon."

"I see, Your Majesty." Hagen replied with his head bowed.

"If the two princes return to the empire safely, you can give up your alliance with the Kingdom of Vivalia." Arrowin said, "condemn their actions, and then watch the Korva family consume in the civil war with other dukes, Then we will unify the North."

"The empire has a sacred marriage relationship with the Korva family, which is protected by the gods, especially Yexia." Bechar flatly shook his head and denied, "As long as His Royal Highness Diya is still the queen, we cannot just give up like this our allies."

"It's harmless to be flexible at this time, my lord High Priest." A gleam of displeasure flashed in Alovin's eyes, "King Izdor of Vivalia is dead, and His Royal Highness Dia is now the sister of Queen Lozaria , not a daughter. I don’t think His Majesty has any intention of continuing to let His Highness Zhuo Ke marry Lozaria, does he?”

"Of course not." Wigrich said decisively, "She played tricks on me, and I will not allow her to happen again."

(End of this chapter)