Blood Dragon

Chapter 150 Conspiracy

"Besides, his information is true," Byron said. "I have news from other sources, which is basically consistent with what he said."

Belheim fell silent.

"It's the acquaintance he mentioned just now..." Byron pondered. "There may be an opportunity here."

"what chance?"

"I'm... in the north, and I still have some connections. Now that the little queen is leading the main force here, the defense of Falcon City must be very empty. If we can properly connect a group of forces... we don't even need to do it directly, just If you need to bluff, the little queen must withdraw to Falcon City. At that time, things will change fundamentally."

He clenched his fists.His power has been swallowed by a big mouth in the past month, but as long as he is given a chance, he will turn around again.

Looking back now, the way of evacuating Falcon City back then was a bit too hasty.If he left enough power in Falcon City, he could move it at will now, making the little queen obediently turn back.

"But... this..."

"To do this, I'm afraid we need a suitable special envoy. But the problem is that the city of Fornoros is now surrounded, and entering and exiting requires a huge risk," Byron said. "But this old acquaintance of Essien gave us a chance."

"But this matter..." Byerheim realized the true meaning of his father's words. "If that old acquaintance finds out... how could those scumbags let go of such an opportunity, what's the point of saving face?"

"Yes, if he knew, he would definitely not miss this opportunity." Byron admitted. "But what if he doesn't know?" Byron said.

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Of course Essien did not return to his residence to rest.He just wandered the streets, and after confirming that no one was following him, he immediately walked towards Cleo's house.

It must be said that although Essien said that he went to Byron's mansion non-stop as soon as he came back when he met Byron just now, this is not the case.Because when he walked into Cleo's residence, there were already three people waiting for him inside.

"Essien, you're back? So fast?" Cleo was surprised. "Meet the Duke of Byron?"

"Of course soon," Essien exhaled a long breath. "I went empty-handed and came back empty-handed." He smiled. "Fortunately, if he rewards me heavily, I will hesitate instead."

"Is there a way to turn back now?" Cleo asked.

"Of course not." Essien replied.He closed the door, took his seat at the table (here was a seat reserved for him), and took a swig of his beer. "What's this?"

"Dwarf beer," Cleo replied. "It is said to be from the 'Mountain' brand, a famous brand among the dwarves. I have to find a reason for all of us to gather here, and drinking is a good excuse."

Essien looked at the other two.One of them was a middle-aged man with beards, and he was the warden of Fornoros City.Another thin young man is an officer of the Fornoros City Garrison (of course, he is not on duty today).These two were quick-witted men who would not hang themselves from a tree.So Cleo used the stakes to convince them to help.Having said that, if it weren't for the assistance of the two of them, Essien would not have been able to send an old man out of the city in such a smooth manner.

"Okay, Essien, we are all here now." Cleo took the initiative to speak. "Give me the details. Have you seen the Queen?"

"I see." Essien replied. "My prediction was very accurate. I was almost finished...Fortunately, our Lord Skadra was there. I should praise him, because without him, I would definitely not be able to drink here." He said, drinking again Take a swig of mountain beer. "I must have spent the night on the gallows yesterday."

"The little queen's first reaction was to kill you?"

"Who told me that I used to be his personal bodyguard." Essien replied. "And I personally took people to arrest her. I guess our little queen must have cursed me countless times that night when she hid." He laughed self-deprecatingly. "Fortunately, with our Lord Skadra present, she finally reluctantly forgave me. Well, everyone, now our problem is no longer a problem of danger, but a problem of future. What do you think?"

"To tell the truth," said Cleo thoughtfully. "I don't think there is any future in going back with bare hands."

Everyone, including Essien, nodded.

Although the little queen forgave them for their previous betrayal, she would definitely not be able to add officials to them.According to the usual logic, the credit for rescuing Skadra is just to offset the crimes they committed in the past.Essien's "knight" status will never be reissued (before Essien and Byron were declared rebels and deprived of all titles).

Since ancient times, traitors who change camps have had a hard time.Maybe they will be given high officials and honors because of some needs, but they must be destined to be discriminated against and guarded against.

Most monarchs use words such as "a good bird chooses a tree to rest" to deceive people, but unless they can really show a strong ability, otherwise these "good birds" will mostly end up depressed.

"That's all for the future," said the warden. "I'm not too young anymore. As long as I can keep my family safe, I'm very satisfied, and I don't want more."

"Don't worry about that. The queen has agreed... otherwise, I wouldn't be able to come back."

The warden nodded. He knew that what Essien said was true, and the queen couldn't bear to break her promise to a small person like him.

"But we still have to do something before we leave," Cleo replied. "The opportunity is rare right now."

"Three days later, my team will be on duty on the city wall." The officer replied. "That's the chance to leave. But I guess once you leave...you won't be able to come back."

"I have an idea." Essien said. "I am now in charge of guarding the granary... My subordinates are now very loyal to me, in fact they have all agreed to follow me."

Everyone else laughed.Although the city of Fonoros is very strong, the atmosphere of constant panic in the city is quite obvious. Everyone thinks that Byron may not be able to survive this round.

"You mean...burning grain and grass?"

"This is a great credit." Essien replied. "But I can't do it alone. I only have a dozen people under my command, so I can't do too many things with such a small number of people. In addition, people will find out when the fire shines. We can only burn a small part of the grain and grass at most... This kind of The degree estimate is not credited...if only reliable fuel was available. That would set the entire grain storehouse ablaze."

"I have a lot of asphalt here." The city defense officer's eyes lit up. "Equipment for city defense. It must be suitable for burning food and grass."

"Can I have some?"

"I think it's all right."

"Very well, then it's settled..." The four began to discuss various details.

At dusk, Essien finally returned to his residence.As he walked, he carefully thought about the plan he made today, considering various details and possibilities.He thought too deeply, so he didn't react until someone tapped his shoulder.

Essien quickly pressed his hand on the hilt of the sword, and then he realized that he was surrounded by three people.The leading one was familiar to him, and that was Bellheim, the eldest son of the Duke of Byron.

"Essien!" Bayerheim greeted Essien with a half-smile.

Essien let out a long breath, and let go of the hilt.Calm down, calm down... If Byron knew this secret, it wouldn't be Baerheim with two followers who came now.It was just an accident, an accident, don't let the tension ruin you.

"You look nervous." Belheim stared at Essien, trying to find something on his face.

"Of course I'm nervous," Essien replied. "I just finished a dangerous mission. If I'm not nervous, I'm going to be a ghost."

"Oh, then why don't you go home and rest at once?"

"Resting doesn't mean going home to sleep. Going to drink some wine is also a good way to relax." Essien replied.

Belheim could already smell Essien's alcohol.These lowly scumbags, he couldn't help cursing in his heart.Of course, scum belongs to scum, and he still needs Essien's assistance for the time being.

"Essien, you said that your old friend would... let you pass through the camp?"

"Well, he owes me a great favor." Essien replied. "Repaying kindness and rewarding meritorious deeds are the basic moral principles of mercenaries. If you can't do these two things, don't complain when you are stabbed in the back. Everyone will do it."

Essien's words seemed to mean something else, but Belheim didn't have time to quarrel with him at this time.

"I'll give you a chance." Byerheim said. "Your Excellency the Duke asked me to leave the city of Fonoros and go to the north to perform an important mission. Your friendship will come in handy." He reached out and took out a money bag from his belt.

Essien took the purse and weighed it with his hands.There should be around two hundred Guiolis in the purse, which is not too big or too small.But he was not happy, on the contrary, a wave of anger rose from his heart.

Is that so?It turns out that I am always a mercenary in your eyes!Essien's fingers holding the purse twitched.But in the end, he still hid his heart very well, and didn't let the anger surface on his face.

"You want...to use my relationship to sneak out of Fornoros City?" Essien managed to control his tone.

"Yes, but you must conceal my identity," Bellheim said. "The credit of the mercenaries... I don't hold out hope."

"As you wish." Essien replied. "Three nights later...we'll be leaving."

"Three days?"

"I want to make some preparations for this matter." Essien replied. "It must take so much time."

Belheim nodded. "Just three days!" he said. "I will come to you in three days." After he finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Essien standing there alone with the money bag.

If someone looked carefully at Essien's face now, he would find that his expression had become very ferocious and frightening, full of resentment, hatred and viciousness, mixed with contempt and ridicule.