Riding and Slashing

Chapter 99 The Earl's Cause of Death

The lord himself did not delay in Qicha Fortress.

The purpose of entering Qicha Fortress was not to find evidence, and the garrison of Qicha Fortress would not let him wander around.

He wanted to see Eldred's reaction in order to confirm his analysis.

Now, seeing that Eldred went to Sarleon City, Li Ang was sure that Eldred was the real culprit who murdered Oden.

This is not because of Rainier's hatred. Rainier's incident can only be regarded as a reminder to the lord, and the key lies in the analysis based on Eldred's performance.

Baron Eldred is actually very strong, and his situation is very special.

His fiefdom is Qicha Fortress, which is the gateway to guard Sarleon City, and it can even be said to be the military hub of the entire continent. The geographical location is very important.

There are thousands of troops garrisoned in the fortress, all of them are Eldred's subordinates—in terms of military strength alone, he is comparable to Earl Alden.

However, due to the frequent wars between the two countries for decades, the residents near Qicha Fortress fled one after another, and it gradually became a purely military fortress.

Not many people live in it, making this territory unable to generate income for Eldred.With income from the territory alone, he might not even be able to support the castle he lives in.

He can feed thousands of troops, in fact, relying on the supply of Sarleon City.

It is obvious that Qicha Fortress needs to have enough garrisons to resist the attack of the Bacchus Empire.

Therefore, it is Sarleon City that has been providing food and pay for Eldred's Seven Forks to ensure that there are enough garrisons to ensure the safety of Sarleon City.

This is also why King Ulrik would not easily think that Eldred would rebel. The money, food and lifeblood were in the hands of the king. After he rebelled, he would not be able to support the troops.

But in the same way, no one, including the king, would easily provoke Eldred. After all, he has an army of thousands of people...

This situation is very common, and it is the case in the frontlines of many countries. It has been normal until modern times.

But there's something to turn around -- what if Sarleon gets Eldred?

Even if he didn't get Sarleon City, but only got the rich villages and towns around Sarleon City, Eldred would be self-sufficient.

——In Li Ang's eyes, this is the motive.

is enough motivation for Eldred to do anything.

Coupled with the behavior of the Bacchus Empire to hide a large number of cavalry corps in the mist, this is naturally for a greater purpose - the strategic intention of the Bacchus Empire is to take down Sarleon City.

Earl Oden is the most famous general who is good at dealing with cavalry. In this strategic intention, Oden will be the biggest opponent of the Bacchus Empire, and it is best to get rid of it first.

At the same time, Auden's death can just create the conditions for this strategic goal.

Moreover, Oden will pass here just at this time.

The combination of so many conditions must not be a coincidence.

And if Eldred wants to cooperate with the Bacchus Empire, he must also submit a nomination certificate-it just so happens that Oden is going to the Qicha Fortress to hand over military affairs, and the troops are also stationed in the Qicha Fortress...

Then, send the whereabouts of Oden to the army of the Bacchus Empire, and use a "rescue" method to stab and murder Oden from behind.

This is probably Eldred's vote.

Only Eldred of Seven Forks Fortress can attack and kill Oden suddenly, and no one else has this condition or ability.

If he was just defeated by the army of the Bacchus Empire, Oden could have surrendered to save his life and was just captured, and he could be redeemed in the future.

Only the traitor will definitely kill Oden—this is not a war of extermination. If Oden is only captured and redeemed by the Sarleon Kingdom, Eldred will face Oden's revenge.

And the reaction of Eldred immediately rushing to Sarleon City has confirmed all the analysis-if he didn't do it, then he wouldn't explain it at all.

However, despite knowing all this, it is still a difficult problem to kill Eldred.

In fact, even if Eldred did not treason, the lord would not let him live—since he killed his son, how could he let his father live?

Cutting weeds is rooting out.

However, even if everyone agrees with Li Ang's reasoning and judgment, there is really nothing to do about him without any evidence—in fact, even if there is evidence, he may not necessarily die.

In Pendor Continent, and even in medieval Europe, if you are convicted of heresy, there is a high probability that you will be burned at the stake, but the traitorous nobles may not be sentenced to death...

Therefore, Li Ang was not in a hurry to go to Sarleon City to intervene in the accusation against Eldred. Baron Hereward and Sarah were enough to fight this kind of wrangling lawsuit.

Li Ang has never liked to argue with others and reason...

Things in this world don't make much sense.

The lord left Amy to temporarily stay in Qicha Fortress, and asked Amy to arrange lion servants to act as scouts, expanding the range of scouts.

This is actually tantamount to telling the Bacchus Empire that the Lion Knights have taken over the Qicha Fortress, and you'd better withdraw as soon as possible.

Of course, the lion knights are willing to let their subordinates help Amy explore the surrounding situation-this is to protect Miss Amy's safety.

Li Ang didn't leave Qicha Fortress until it was confirmed that the range of the scouts covered a hundred miles around.

However, although everything was expected, the lord still encountered a small accident.

As soon as he left the west gate of Qicha Fortress, he met a group of guys in rags and rags carrying all kinds of rags.

There were not many people, only sixty or seventy. They seemed to be walking towards Qicha Fortress, but they rushed towards Li Ang immediately after seeing Li Ang's flag.

This is a group of bandits.

But the problem is, this is next to the frontline fortress... There is no one living within tens of miles, and there are thousands of defenders in the fortress, and there are constant scouts coming and going!

There are bandits in this kind of place?

It is probably because those lion servants expanded the scope of scouting, and as a result, some people who were originally ambushing here were alarmed...

However, even though he was facing sixty or seventy bandits, it was obviously true that the lord was surrounded by more than a dozen strong men armed to the gums. No.

But just as the two sides were gradually approaching each other, when Li Ang was about to give the order to charge, his raised hand suddenly froze.

The leader of the gang of bandits opposite was a woman.

A strong woman, not tall, with a big nose and small eyes, wearing leather armor and holding an iron sword, with big arms and round waist.

This is an acquaintance.

Taking another serious look at the bandits rushing across, Li Ang put his hands around his mouth and started to shout.

"Riva! Stop!"

That was Riva, Riva Fletcher, the illegitimate daughter of Earl Auden, who once looted the lord in Holden Village under the jurisdiction of Lion Lake City.

The bandit on the opposite side obviously heard his voice, and slowed down a little suspiciously, as if hesitating for a moment.

But then, the woman resolutely began to charge.

"Grab him! Grab him and rush in!"

The woman's voice is quite loud, but it seems to have a crying tone.

"Damn! Klose, don't move, I know that woman!"

Seeing the bandits rushing over, the lord had no choice but to confess, and then took the lead and rushed straight to Liwa.

Liwa rushed over with her sword in hand, this woman is quite skilled, it seems that she can become the leader of the bandits not by cheating.

Although the sword in his hand was wielding haphazardly, probably self-taught, but the pace and strength were good - at least able to hit three Ansons.

However, Li Ang still failed to make a move.

Li Ang only used one sword, and the weapon in her hand was chopped off, and she fell to the ground.

It was an iron braze, cut in two by a griffin sword.

"Riva, tell your people to stop! I am Earl Auden's friend!"

The lord put away his sword, looked at the sharp iron drill bit on the ground, and shouted loudly.

Liwa looked suspiciously at Li Ang, then at the heavy armored men from Mettenheim behind Li Ang, and raised her hand: "Stop!"

Those bandits stopped obediently, but the hostility in Liwa's eyes did not disappear.

"Liva, Earl Alden told me about you, and you should know me..."

Li Ang spoke directly, showing his relationship with Auden - Auden's ability to tell Li Ang about this was enough to prove that Li Ang was indeed Auden's friend.

He could vaguely guess Riva's purpose, but he didn't expect that Riva would plan to catch him.

Sure enough, Liwa no longer showed hostility, but directly knelt down.

"Master Li Ang, I remember you... I know we are not your opponents, but you are a nobleman, I can only enter Qicha Fortress if I capture you..."

Riva lost her vicious look, tears streaming down her face: "Please help me! I want to see Eldred! I want to kill him!"

This time, she didn't pretend to be any noble woman anymore, she acted and spoke like a bandit.

"Eldred is not in Seven Forks now... tell me the specifics first!"

The lord let out a sigh of relief, fortunately Eldred was bluffed away, otherwise Riva would have died if she did this.

I really didn't expect that this matter would have something to do with Liwa, and Li Ang also wanted to know what was going on.

"Eldred lied to me..."

"Master Li Ang, I have always hated Auden, he is an irresponsible man..."

"He forgot my mother...caused my mother to die in poverty, and I didn't know about him until my mother died!"

"However, he rose step by step, became a baron, an earl, became a hero in people's mouth, and became the world-renowned King Yongdun!"

"But the more this happens...the more I hate him! I want him to fail! I want him to lose!..."

"Eldred asked me to go to the valley to attract his attention, saying that this would cause him to be captured by the Bacchus Empire... I really want him to be captured!"

"He saw me, he probably wanted to bring troops to protect me..."

"The army of the Bacchus Empire used this to block his troops, but I didn't want to be caught by the Bacchus, so I ran away..."

"But I didn't expect him to die! I didn't want to kill him!"

"Eldred lied to me!"

Liwa was already in tears, knelt on the ground and cried into a ball.

I see……

That's it!

Perhaps, without Liva, with Auden's abilities, he might be able to escape smoothly.

The lord sighed, perhaps, this world does have a destiny.

"How did you know Eldred?"

"I did business with Eldred, and he asked me to help his son Rainier find some men, saying that he would let them serve as soldiers, which would give those brothers in the mountains a proper identity... Later he knew about me She is the daughter of an earl, so she said to help me take revenge on that irresponsible man... Lord Li Ang, please help me, I will kill him!"

"Of course, Liva, I also want to kill Eldred. I wasn't sure about it, but since I met you, I can definitely kill him."

　From now on, it will not be so complicated to write later~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)