Path of The Dragonborn

"So... I understand everything." After Heliga told Levi the whole story from beginning to end, the latter immediately understood what Heliga meant-even though the horizon was slightly wide at this moment. There was a white light, but the two who had been busy all night did not show any tiredness. After returning to the Viscount’s Mansion, assuring the frightened Alfin and Elysé that there is no danger, and coaxing them to go back to rest, Heliga and Levi, and the Filip who no longer wants to go back to sleep together, continue. Discuss the next thing.

"But... it's a bit strange. Depending on the situation, he also knows that there is no possibility of justified actions in his actions, so the method he chose is to sneak attack on the predicament-but considering the actual performance, it is even more It's like a headless fly crashing, and it seems that they can't figure out their actual purpose at all." Levi raised his doubts.

"Well... if they really confirm the position of the princess, they will definitely set it as the main target, encircle it in layers, set up various inspections and transit points, instead of sending a small group of troops to investigate, and put a large force Stay outside the city on standby. This is not in line with the practice of hunting soldiers." The Philippines also gave his own judgment.

"Unless...their purpose was not the princess from the beginning. In other words, they may be told that there is an important person hiding in it, but they do not know the specific identity, and the order they received is probably not "to bring "Return" or "execute" orders. "Heliga is very meaningful, "So, the original intention of their actions is actually..."

"Hmm...Combining with the things that the hunter mentioned, I'm afraid the purpose of this action itself is to make the lord here, that is, you-think this is what the "Duke of El Barrea" did. "Levy made the final word." Originally, it was no secret that the El Barrea family wanted to strive for a higher position in the noble alliance. In addition to the lack of resources and manpower, there is also a very important point. The Albarea family did not have a position that could intervene in the war with a higher posture, or it was a symbol. "

"Yes... the emperor himself is currently under house arrest in the imperial palace near the imperial capital. The external statement is that he is unwell. In fact, he has been controlled by Duke Kane and cannot move further. Of course, Duke Kane will not be so stupid to move out of the emperor himself. As a shield-compared to the emperor who is an adult and is considered quite prestigious among aristocrats everywhere, of course, he has had enough chances to appear before the public and was loved by the empire. His Royal Highness Derek is a better choice. Moreover, His Royal Highness Cedric's personality is naturally introverted, and even some sense of inferiority is not known why. This is what Olibat once told me when chatting... Therefore, from the character , His Royal Highness Cedric is also more obedient."

"Well...Although it is not entirely believed, according to the statements of the merchants in the town recently, the aristocratic coalition seems to often arrange for His Royal Highness Prince to participate in the front line of the battlefield to carry out some work such as pre-war mobilization... and this way. , Those regular army units that originally wanted to adopt radical tactics have become constrained because of the presence of the crown prince." Fei curled her lips, "It's really cunning."

"Well... the result is naturally that the presence of His Royal Highness Cedric has brought great benefits to the Duke of Kane, who is the nominal leader of the noble alliance-this is also seen by other great nobles. But. The Marquis Rogner originally had a large amount of industrial resources in the North. Iron mines and military pillars such as the "Ryanforte Society" would naturally not be too greedy for such a situation, and the Marquis of Haynes was another The well-known conservatives will certainly not show their edge in such matters. Helija nodded, and the analysis of Fei and Levi helped him to clear his mind more quickly. "So, the final result is that there is only a shortage of soldiers, the resources are gradually reduced due to the long-term adverse situation, and he is ambitious. The Duke of El Barrea has this position and reason to do so. "

"If the Duke of El Barrea really knew about the fact that the princess was hiding here, then he would definitely plan to do so—and he might mobilize him in diplomacy and in the aristocracy. The natural advantage here is to use soft methods to try to communicate first, instead of sending out hunting soldiers. Although the Duke of El Barrea is narrow-minded and stubborn, he is not a complete stupid, just casually. Even if he does this kind of thing against the nobles in his own territory, he will not easily do it... However, it is a different matter for civilians?" Heliga's last sentence is a guess-he and his father are nobles anyway. Therefore, no matter how bad the relationship between the Duke of El Barrea and them is, he has to take this face into consideration and will not easily meet each other. However, if he was a civilian who was nothing in the eyes of the Duke of El Barrea, would he really send a hunting regiment to do this?

"I also think he has this reason to do it. However, in any case, the action just now was too hasty, and the traces of deliberateness were too obvious. Whether it is a surprise attack or as a detective intelligence, it is serious. A qualified move, I think it would be difficult to happen to a hunting regiment like "Ned Hogg". "Fei said, "So I still feel that this matter is just a mere blaming - it's just that the person who sent them didn't expect that Heliga directly saw through their tricks. "

"Really..." Heliga patted Fei on the head with a wry smile, and then said, "I'm actually not sure how long their lies will last with the Count of Omansia... Even if he can't tell, Rufas must From the information on his side, we can infer the fact that the purpose of this action has already been exposed. If he deliberately releases the information to cover up this point, and lure the Duke of El Barrea to really take the initiative-- Although I am not unprepared, I directly confronted the lord head here, and I want to avoid it if I can avoid it anyway. Moreover, since Levy has judged that he has fully exerted his full strength, "Jiyan" has the ability and complete body. As the capital of my World War I, if the Duke of El Barea sends him to haunt me, it will be difficult for you to resist the rest of his men. "

"Hehe... don't worry too much about this." A crisp female voice suddenly sounded.