Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 110 109. Earl of Stessa

Count Prinslav Stesa.

How should we evaluate this noble gentleman?

He is King of Temeria, Foltest's cousin.

Possesses a handsome appearance brought by good blood.

However, ninety-nine out of ten women in Temeria wanted to climb into his bed, and among the reasons why they were pregnant with his child, the fact that their face was true accounted for less than one percent of the reasons.

Face is inferior to power and money.

far less.

And in these two items, the earl can be said to be in the limelight.

This is related to his blood relationship with Foltest, but it's not that big.

It is an open secret in the king's administration that Count Stessa is a representative of the pro-Nifgaardian faction.

In this regard, it can be said that it is incompatible with the "warning of the southern imperial faction" advocated by King Foltest.

Maybe it's because of the experience of traveling when I was young, maybe it's because of the various books I brought back from the south when I was traveling.

In short, as long as the earl talked about the strange empire in the south of the continent, it was as if he was talking about his long-lost hometown.

"Advanced system", "national inventions and creativity", "good moral character of the people", and "huge potential". These are all words he often mentions.

Although according to insiders, his trip to the south was only half a year full of plans.

But as far as political orientation is concerned, let alone half a year, even if you haven't been there for a day, as long as you say the above words, it is enough to serve as a banner.

It is impossible for all the people in a country to have the same heart and mind.

Foltest gathered a group of people who recognized him.

Then Count Stessa's repeated remarks will naturally gather people in the country who are inclined to be good to Nilfgaard.

If it was more than ten years ago, this is of course useless.

However, with the strength of the Nilfgaardian Empire in international trade and economy in recent times, it also has the military power to annex the coastal country-Ebin into a province.

The number of businessmen, manor owners and officials who are friendly to the Nilfgaardian Empire is naturally growing.

So far, it has become a force that cannot be underestimated in Temeria.

To what extent can it not be ignored?

At least our Temerian royal advisor, the powerful Triss.After hearing this name, he took a deep breath and couldn't speak for a long time.

She was supposed to be someone who played with power in this country, but in front of this name, she didn't act like a player, but like a pawn.

".Go back to Arethusa and take refuge, Lane."

Back in the tavern in the Dark Water, Lann held a glass of Kaedwen stout and communicated with Triss through the conical crystal.

Although they haven't met for a long time, Triss already knows Lan En's character and determination very well.

But even so, in the stammering sentences, she still persuaded Lan En to let go.

"Kayla and I are still terrified by the investigation, the enormous influence the opponent has shown, and the control over intelligence. But if all this happened to Prinslav Steza, then I and Kayla had no doubts about the predicament we were in."

"Lan En, the opponent's power is very strong!"

Triss once again solemnly emphasized.

"It's the kind of strong who can even command the city defense army in Vizima as long as the direction of transfer is not the palace, but is only reprimanded by the king afterwards! Can you understand?!"

"Since ancient times, the king has been the most suspicious and ruthless human being! Foltest faced a cousin who could exert influence on the city defense army, and only 'reprimanded' it was not because he cared about family affection, but because he knew , once the opponent is really moved, the impact on Temeria is absolutely unbearable!"

Triss tried hard to explain to Lan En that the character they brought up was by no means a guy who could be easily convicted.

Even if Foltest came back from playing at this moment and sat on the chair in the Vizima Palace again, he couldn't!
Law is powerless in the face of this level of power.

There is a high probability that the guillotine cut by the law will not fall on these people.

Unlike Triss' anxious, frightened and maddened mood, Lan En's tone was the same as the Kaedwen stout he was holding in his hand.

It was the cold calm that seemed to come from the basement.

"So, you're suggesting that I save myself and watch that bastard continue his disgusting business?"

"." Triss's words froze, and after a long time, she lowered her voice.

"Even a king can't do a lot of things, Lane."

"Even Arethusa Academy was established on the land of Temeria."

"In this world, no one can live as he pleases."

"Understood." Lan En took a sip of the cool dark beer calmly.

"You and Kaila, just stay in the palace for the time being."

"What?" Triss didn't react at first, but when she figured it out, she suddenly turned pale with shock.

"Lan, what do you want to do!?"

"Keep doing my job, collecting debts for Margarita and Arethusa. After all, I got paid, didn't I?"

"Don't be kidding! No normal person would do a deadly job for money! No!"

"That's what makes me happy."

"What did you say?"

Triss couldn't believe her ears.

Until Lan En repeated it lightly again.

"I'm happy. When I cut off that Lord Earl's head, I think I must be very happy. I feel good. It's like drinking a glass of iced rye vodka on a hot day."

"you you"

Triss was at a loss under these words.

She has seen assassins for money, assassins for fame, and even assassins who have to work for the safety of their families.

But I have never seen an assassin who is going to die just to make himself comfortable!
Yes, wanting to kill Earl Stessa was defined by Triss as "sending death".

"That's it, Triss. I feel very happy in contact with you these few days. My actions will not involve you and Keira, and it has nothing to do with Arethusa. To be honest, I originally did this It’s not for these things. Now it’s a return to the original? Haha.”

After speaking, Lan En's hand left the cone-shaped crystal.

He drank the cold beer in one gulp, and the wooden big wine glass slammed on the table with a "bang".

"Phew - it's comfortable!"

Starting from Waylon, Lan En saw the difficulty of survival there, although he also saw the bad customs and rampant discrimination there.

But he still got a village friendship there and met many kind families.

He also witnessed those innocent and helpless children in the camp. He rescued most of them, but a small number were still taken away.

Now, let him turn back because of the strength of the enemy?
Let's be honest.

no way.

I don't know if it's because Lan En is such a person, or because of the influence of gene seeds, anyway, among the mixed emotions of anger, fearlessness, and determination, there is still a kind of high-spirited emotion bursting out.
He was very excited.

He started to feel the stimulation.

"Dude, how fast is it from here to Vizima?"

Standing up from his seat, he handed over the wine glass and popped out a silver coin at the same time, Lan En greeted the bartender.

"By boat, half a day is enough."

"Really, it's really fast." The slender lips under the hood curled up in satisfaction.

Now, I have your name, my lord
The second round of your open and dark, let's play and see.

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(End of this chapter)