Mount and Blade

However, there are still preparations for Schickel’s wedding, right? At this time, what else is there to do?

Edward immediately asked the servant who knew more about the matter, "Do you know who gave Hickel the task?"

The servant replied respectfully: "Master Edward, I don't know. But judging from the badge, it seems that it is someone under the Grand Duke. After he talked to the lady alone for a while, the lady immediately started to prepare for departure."

Edward's eyes widened, and he suddenly felt something bad. The Archduke's action seemed to have been carried out shortly after he left.

"...I understand, you go down first."

...What exactly is the Grand Duke trying to do? Don't you want to use Hickel's hand to attack Gulenberudo?

With doubts in mind, Edward decided to go to the "Fire Dragon's Lair" first, where he might be able to get more information about this incident. So he stepped onto his horse and prepared to gallop towards the "Fire Dragon's Lair".

However, at this moment, the sound of rapid horse hooves suddenly came from outside the door, and Edward couldn't help but become alert.

The door to the Yohansen family was slammed open, and it was Edward's henchmen who broke in. "My lord, it's not good. The Grand Duke seems to have noticed our plan and has sent guards to surround the Halvorsen house."

Upon hearing this, Edward's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. The letter eagle he actually sent to the Fire Dragon's Lair should also have arrived. He hoped that Gulumberudo would not act too rashly.

He should immediately search the city for the old nobles who could support him before the Grand Duke found him.

At this moment, there was another noisy sound outside, and the Earl and Countess of the Yohansen family were also startled by the commotion.

Edward drew out his sword vigilantly, thinking that the Archduke had found his footprints, but he never expected that it was Sickle's fiancé who came with a group of people.

In the marriage contract granted by the Grand Duke, Schickel's fiancé was Dick, the eldest son of the Olsen family.

Seeing Edward, who had been at odds with each other since childhood, Dick suddenly looked angry. Seeing Edward drawing his sword made him even more angry. "You despicable guy, how dare you kidnap my fiancée!" he roared.

Edward was secretly annoyed, but he had to explain: "I never abducted her, there is another hidden reason for this matter." But the other party obviously didn't believe it, and he drew out the sword from his waist and was about to stab Edward.

Edward sidestepped and shouted: "If you act impulsively, you will only harm Hickel!" This sentence made Dick Olson pause.

"What do you mean?" he asked.

"Hikel was taken on a dangerous mission by the Archduke's people. Now his life or death is uncertain. The right way is for you and I to cooperate against the Archduke." Edward said sincerely.

Dick hesitated and put away his sword. "Then what are you going to do?"

"I am about to unite the old nobles in the city to resist the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke is now acting recklessly and has threatened many family interests. If you are willing, you can help me." Edward's eyes were firm.

Dick thought for a moment and then sneered: "Don't you, a despicable bastard, always long for the recognition of the Grand Duke? How can you go against the Grand Duke?"

A trace of pain flashed in Edward's eyes, and then he hardened: "I did long for his approval, but what he did made me see clearly that he is just a greedy and cruel person. He hurt innocent people, including Hickel, Just to satisfy his own selfish desires, if he continues to act recklessly, he will betray the country sooner or later. "

Dick was slightly startled and didn't pay attention to what was said behind him. Thinking of the danger that Hickel might encounter, his hand holding the sword tightened. Although Sikel is already an imperfect woman, the joy he has had since childhood makes him not want to give up easily.

After all, the girls in the brothel and Xiaojiabiyu's women had eaten too much, and he was really curious about the taste of this wild horse.

...Especially watching the wild horse gradually being conquered and then becoming docile under his crotch.

"Then how do you ensure that those old nobles are reliable? What if they defect in battle?"

"I have some ulterior secret evidence of the Grand Duke in my hand, which is enough to incite them. And they are fed up with the Grand Duke's oppression. As long as we plan well, we have a great chance of success." Edward said confidently.

The Earl of the Yohansen family, who had been listening for a long time, immediately returned to the mansion with a cold snort. The reason why his family has endured for a long time is because it will not take the initiative to participate in political disputes.

When the Countess heard that her daughter might be in danger, she immediately burst into tears and tried to persuade the Count to send troops.

The count gently stroked the lady's back and comforted him: "Don't panic, let's take a look at the situation first." But the countess couldn't help but worry, "Are we just going to stand by and watch? If the Grand Duke really does something crazy, who will Can you survive?"

At this time, Edward and Dick were also discussing their next move. "We have to recruit more forces as soon as possible. It is not safe enough to rely on the nobles who are dissatisfied with the Grand Duke. I sent a secret letter to General Kirsten earlier today. I believe that after the general heard about my matter, the people in the city will The Guards will also assist us," Edward said with a frown. In the current situation, he must use everything he has to win a reliable ally.

Dick played with the hilt of the sword in his hand, "Humph, did you know? The Grand Duke also sent me a secret letter just now, saying that you are going to elope with Hickel."

Edward's expression changed slightly. Could it be that the Grand Duke had already figured out his retreat?

"It's extremely ridiculous! Sikel and I are just comrades-in-arms. This must be the Grand Duke's slander. He wants to alienate us."

Dick narrowed his eyes slightly, "Humph, it's not impossible."

"Your suggestion is good, but it's a pity that it's too late..."

"I have sent someone to tell the Grand Duke that his unsatisfactory son is at Yohansen's house."

Edward's heart sank when he heard Dick's words. He didn't expect Dick to act like this. But he quickly calmed down and said: "You are pushing us all to the edge of danger. The Grand Duke is already suspicious, and your doing so will only make him more convinced that we have the intention to rebel. He will not let anyone go." Those involved with me include you and Hickel.”

Dick shrugged disapprovingly, "I don't care that much. I only know that Hickel is my fiancée. You are too close to her. I have to let the Grand Duke handle this matter. And I don't believe you really You can successfully resist the Grand Duke. His influence and influence are spread throughout the country. You are just trying to kill an egg with an egg."

Edward looked at Dick with firmness and determination in his eyes, "You are wrong. The Archduke's atrocities have already caused public outrage, and those old nobles were just waiting for a suitable opportunity. Now he has personally given Gulumberudo a chance to ascend to the throne. The excuse became the trigger for those diehards to take the opportunity to overthrow the Grand Duke."

"Even if you tell the Grand Duke now, you won't be able to stop the coming changes. When Gulumberudo secures his position as Grand Duke, your family will be liquidated sooner or later, causing all harm and no benefit!!"

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves and shouts came from the distance. It seemed that the Grand Duke's guards were rushing towards Yohansen's house. Edward clenched the sword in his hand and said to Dick: "Now we still have a chance to cooperate and fight against the Archduke, otherwise we will all become his prisoners."

Dick felt a little hesitant in his heart. He looked at Edward and thought about the dangers that Hickel might encounter and the interests related to the family's future. He was struggling in his heart, pondering over the pros and cons.

Edward took advantage of this gap, turned around and shouted to the earl of the Yohansen family: "My lord, if you don't help now, your family will not be able to survive alone when the Grand Duke liquidates him in the future."

The earl stood at the door of the mansion with a solemn expression. He knew that what Edward said was true, but he did not want to get involved in this dispute easily. However, the countess rushed out and cried to the earl: "Master, we can't just watch our daughter in danger, please save her."

The count looked at the lady, sighed, and finally made up his mind and walked out of the door of the mansion. "Edward, I can provide you with some material and manpower support, but I will not directly participate in the battle."

Edward glanced at the earl gratefully and said, "Thank you, Lord earl. With your support, our chances of winning are even better."

...The golden butterfly is entangled by the law of cause and effect, and is flapping its wings vigorously in an attempt to break free from the scarlet web woven by 'flesh and blood'.

And what fate awaits it...?

Just breaking out of the cocoon alone... jumping out of the water like a fish is already exhausting all your strength, right?