Blood Dragon

Section 190 five return

At dusk, Ashuruffat finally arrived in the town.

The so-called "watching the mountain and running the horse to run the dead horse" refers to this situation.Although it seems that the town is not very far away, in fact, it took a lot of time to reach the town.

A cavalry team of more than ten people did not cause any commotion in this small town at all.This is one of the ferry crossings in the river bend. Although it is not the largest one, it is also a very important ferry crossing.In fact, it is entirely because of this ferry that such a small town of considerable size can be formed here.

Although Ashurfat could travel day and night without getting tired, his subordinates could not do the same.Even if his men fought hard, the horses couldn't stand it.

However, it is easy for a dozen people to find a place to rest, because the tavern in the town has enough room to accommodate so many guests.On the one hand, this is because of the war period, and on the other hand, it is due to seasonal issues, and the number of business travel has been greatly reduced.

The lobby was quite lively during dinner time.Although it was not considered a full house, it happened to gather several teams that liked to be lively.On the left side of the tavern, a group of people were drinking and playing cards. The atmosphere was very lively. From their clothes, it could be seen that they were guys from a certain caravan.In the center of the tavern, another group of armed men were drinking and bragging. It was obvious that they were a group of mercenaries.In a corner on the side, several guests were quietly enjoying fruit wine and roast lamb.These guests were also carrying weapons. It was obvious at a glance that they were the type who had undergone long-term training and were very good at fighting. However, they did not have the rough feeling of the other two groups of people. On the contrary, they appeared quiet and cultivated.At the feet of these guests, there were several shields leaning against each other, all of which were painted with eye-catching patterns.

A well-informed person could tell at a glance that these were mercenaries—the kind who had not yet found an employer.

Since the lobby is not full, each group has formed a state of occupying one side, doing their own work, and not interfering with each other.At least when it comes to dining.

The tavern waiter brought up roast chicken and mutton and fresh bread.There is also a small amount of alcohol.Although Ashrufat no longer needs food, he can still feel the extraordinaryness of cooking.In terms of cooking skills, there have always been two views. One is that precious ingredients and superb craftsmanship are inseparable, and the other is that using ordinary ingredients to make extraordinary dishes is the real genius.This difference of opinion has not yet come to a conclusion, but with this culinary skills, there is definitely a reason why this tavern is the only tavern in the town.

Just as Ashurfat finished his dinner—although he just ate a little casually—a few more guests came in.These were also foreign guests, and more coincidentally, these few newcomers seemed to know the group of people who were bragging, and immediately greeted each other, and then joined the bragging table very enthusiastically.

"...Hey, have you heard that General Ashurfate who destroyed the city of Fonoros seems to be a Khorne cultist. Otherwise, how could he commit such a crime..."

"It's not that exaggerated, it's just a brutal and cruel person. Not to mention, he searched and searched and couldn't find Byron's grandson, so he was so angry..."

"...Gold belt for murder and arson..."

The lively discussion of a group of people raised the atmosphere of the entire lobby to a higher level.It turned out that the groups of people drinking and dining at this time were clearly separated from each other, but now the group of people in the center of the tavern attracted the attention of all diners.Even the few mercenaries in the corner who had been buried in their meals and didn't say much

"Hey," a man who looked like a caravan guy approached, "Excuse me, what about the Fornoros city you said...is it true?"

"Is it true or not? That's where I came from! It's really miserable. The whole city was driven to the wild for execution... Now there are no living people in that city!"

"It's impossible, that General Ashuruffat..."

"Mercenary background! Although I don't mean to look down on mercenaries, but you know, there are all kinds of people in mercenaries..."

Already notorious?Ashurfat chuckled inwardly.

A guard tried to stand up with a sword hilt in his hand, but Ashuruffat made a gesture to stop the guard from moving.

"After eating, everyone go back to rest, we may have a long day's journey tomorrow." Ashuruffat said lightly.

Now the news of Fonoros City must have reached Falcon City.

……

Eileen walked to his office along the path in the garden.The garden hadn't been pruned for a long time, but the weeds couldn't cover the path no matter how tall they were - because there were too many people coming and going.

It was undoubtedly a wise decision for the little queen to choose this "former regent's mansion" as her temporary palace at the beginning, because at that time, the number of people in the newly established court was limited.But as time went by, as the situation changed, although the palace became more and more complete, the number of people increased.Now this temporary palace has become a bit overcrowded.Among other things, Ai Linen just went to a bathroom, and on the way back, he would meet six waves of people who needed to say hello.

"Master Prime Minister," several people were already waiting at the door of the Prime Minister's office—this was because the place was too small and there was no waiting room, so those guests who were waiting for the Prime Minister's reception had to wait at the door.

Well, the small size of the temporary palace will lead to this kind of situation——this kind of situation that Elynn doesn't like very much.It just felt like he was being blocked at the door.

One of these people was a member of the court... an insignificant official or something, Alyn had the impression but couldn't name it.It seemed that he was leading the way, while the others were much more unfamiliar.However, from the dress, expression, temperament and other details of several people, it can be seen that these people are some small and medium-sized nobles.There are many such people in Falcon City, so Ailin doesn't have any memory of them.As an important minister of the kingdom, Alyn now has to meet many people every day.Especially this kind of aristocrat who has an inexplicable relationship, relies on those Yu Yin who can't do anything, and then finds a low-level official as an introducer.In fact, almost every day, such people come to see the Prime Minister, and then try their best to ask for an official position.In the beginning, Ailin barely managed a few, but now, he no longer has the slightest interest.

However, politeness is still necessary.So both sides greeted politely.

"What's the matter, everyone?" Alyn asked first.Because he couldn't remember the names of these people, he had to use the neutral address of "you".

"Her Majesty... still no news? I mean..."

"Her Majesty just went out," Alyn said a little displeased.The little queen just left in accordance with normal procedures-for the country, this is not a rare thing-why it caused so many people's uneasiness.Is this a different kind of distrust of the prime minister? "Everything was arranged by the court chief Skadra."

"But what about Chief Scaldera?"

"Of course he left with the Queen." Alyn asked. "Arranging the queen's itinerary and taking care of the queen's daily life, isn't it the responsibility and power of the chief executive of the palace? Is there any doubt about all this? Chief Scaldera is a very experienced veteran. For his arrangements , I have always trusted."

"Do you know where they... went?"

"I forgot to ask Skadra about this." Alyn replied. "But it should be Her Majesty the Queen who wants to do a small parade. Of course, maybe it's the church's opinion."

Alyn gave a small hint.News of the war on the northern frontier, that is, the great barbarian invasion, had already come.However, things are far from as bad as the church's magic sticks think—at least for ordinary people in Falcon City, the war against Byron in the south attracts people's attention even more.But at the top level, including Aileen and the little queen, the decision of the entire kingdom is to solve the confidants in the south first, and then deal with the barbarian invaders in the north.

So far, this resolution is correct.Because the barbarian army has never been able to break through the kingdom's well-arranged castle defenses.Although there were reports of some scattered small cities being captured, the main fulcrum of the defense line, several key cities, were still impenetrable, leaving the barbarians helpless.

"But...but..." The leader obviously hesitated to speak.

"During the Queen's absence, I will assume all the powers." Alyn finally changed to a more blunt tone. "Say something to me."

"Master Prime Minister, we are here... to verify one thing." The nobleman finally said. "I heard that Her Majesty's crusade army has captured the city of Fornoros?"

"Ah, this, I have already obtained the information." Ai Linen was not surprised.Unlike many people, ever since he came to Falcon City to assume the post of prime minister, he has always believed that the little queen defeated Byron, and crushing the rebellion was definitely only a matter of time.It is difficult to say exactly where this confidence came from, but the facts have proved this confidence to be correct. "It is said that Earl Ashurfate... dug a tunnel and blasted the walls of Fornoros City? I really want to see Byron again, but it is a pity that I will never have this chance."

His last sentence was slightly sarcastic.What will happen to the rebels, even a fool knows.No matter how lucky Byron was, he would not feel that he had the possibility of being pardoned.From this point of view, once the city is broken, suicide is Byron's best choice.

"No, it's not this one. We just... I just got the news from the chamber of commerce..." said the noble whose name Ailin forgot. "Prime Minister...I heard...General Aishuruffat ordered to kill all the residents in Fornoros City..."

"It's ridiculous!" Alyn snorted coldly. "Byron's family will definitely be executed - there is no doubt about it. Byron's rebellious cronies will also be killed - this is what they deserve. There must be civilian casualties in the siege battle - It's inevitable. Those mercenaries and whatnot will also take the opportunity to do some dirty things - that's conceivable. As for the rest, it's just rumors."