Wizard From Afar

Red Blood Fort.

The cold morning dew drops on the bright blood petals, reflecting the light from the study window; Charles has no time to appreciate the pre-dawn beauty, walking hurriedly across the courtyard towards the light source Walk around.

Before he walked to the door of the study, I saw someone’s silhouette waiting for him there for a long time; a little Yod who was not asleep turned his face sideways, bloodshot Eyeballs glanced at him, with meaningful gazes.

"Xia...When did the lights in the count room turn on?" Charles asked worriedly, ignoring the other person's eyes.

"You should ask, when did her lamp go out." Little Yod's tone was flat: "A whole night... After almost leaving from the messenger of the Dwarf Kingdom, the female count never closed her eyes. , I spent the whole night looking through the files left by the previous dukes negotiating with the dwarves."

"Oh...yes, I was called in once in the middle, drinking a cup of mint tea, and asking a few words I was kicked out again."

Looking at the sigh of Steward of the Scarlet Blood Castle, the expression on Jr. Yod's expression became even more interesting.

After the meeting called "giving tit for tat" that day, the atmosphere on both sides became extremely stiff, even to the point of triggering.

Because of trade relations, Jr. can't understand the character of dwarves better; this is a race that doesn't know what "apology" and "head down" are, and has extremely strong self-esteem—or glass Heart-and has an unimaginable stubbornness to vows and hatred.

In the face of such an opponent, Charlotte has adopted such a tough hand... it is not surprising that it will break.

Since that day, he has been busy with the next business-whether it is full preparation for war or the trade blockade against the dwarves, it is not a word to prepare, and a lot of work is needed. Only by coordinating work can this order be implemented from a "ruthless word".

More importantly, the Duke is not in Byrne at the moment. Although he has appointed the regent of the Round Table Council, how much prestige a duke who has just succeeded to the throne can have? Will the thirteen regions of Byrne agree with the Round Table Council? The authority of is unknown.

If local lords are unwilling to impose sanctions on them, send troops or trade blockades, at which stage of sanctions can they understand "the preciousness of life", but not rebellion... this is all a question.

Looking at the light in the window, Charles, who hesitated for a moment, sighed and walked forward quickly.

"Before you meet with your host, can you hear me say a few words?"

The voice without any emotion came from behind, making the blood Fort Steward took back the steps he had just taken, and looked slightly sideways, looking at Jr. Yod coldly:

"Excuse me...any advice?"

"I just A humble businessman and servant, there is nothing I can teach you...Master Steward." Little Yod smiled at the corner of his mouth: "What I can tell you is nothing but objective facts."

"Please tell me. "Charles turned around, straightened his chest, and put his hands behind him.

"As you know, the dwarves are an extremely proud race. In the past, even when Byrne had the absolute advantage over them, he never took any means that would provoke them." Jr. Jordan opened the mouth and said:

"And as far as I can see right now, the way that Charlotte female counts is radicalized and even surpasses the black duke of the year; now Duchy Xinli, The archduke is fighting with the Centaur in Poy again. At this time, it is time to stimulate a potential enemy... Is it really appropriate?"

Charles was at a loss for a while, hesitating for a while: "This...this is not count alone." It’s the whole round table council..."

"The whole round table council?"

Jade chuckled softly: "Excuse me, is it Loren Torino’s round table council, or Charlotte Torino's round table council?"

In a word, Charles's expression chilled again.

"Yord, what on earth do you want to say?"

"It's not what I want to say, but what the Charlotte female count is doing?" Jr. Shaking his head: "Order a full-scale preparation for the Byrne thirteenth leader to take a trade blockade against the dwarves—these all are a regent council, what should they do?"

"What will others think, Loren ·What would the Duke of Torino think?"

"This is just a necessary measure against the threats and non-cooperation of the dwarves." Charles's expression was serious: "And I repeat, this is the entire round table. Council, not count alone!"

"Whatever you say, Charlotte Torino count has become the core of the round table council. The other two counts, apart from occasional advice, can Have you ever made any decisions?" Jr. Yod grinned laughed:

"She may not have noticed this by herself... But in fact, the Charlotte female count has increasingly regarded herself as an agent The Duke of Byrne is here!"

Charles stared at Jr. Yod with scorching eyes, with an unprecedented serious expression: "Are you doubting count's loyalty?"

"Female count's loyalty Impeccable...This is for sure." Little Yod slowly said: "But...if even I started to notice, what do you think other people would think?"

"Dang Quanbai When the lords of En received a request for full preparation, they would regard it as'which' Torino's order?"

The Steward of the Scarlet Blood Castle was silent.

"...These are just your speculations, nonsense." After a long time, Charles opened the mouth and said in a low voice: "Duke Loren...he would never doubt count's loyalty to him. !"

"I don’t deny this, but some things have nothing to do with what he thinks." Little Yod slowly said: "When things get to the point of irreversibility, do you think our Lord will What kind of behavior do you make?"

"Let me remind you first, he is not as'harmless to human and animals' as he seems-he is a wizard, with reason instead of emotion Act; as long as it is necessary, he can do the cruelest thing in the world without the slightest touch!"

At that moment, the little Yod who suddenly remembered something suddenly had one's hair stand on end, his body The uncontrollable trembling, it took a long time before it faded.

He still remembers clearly how Loren Torino... used to make himself loyal to him.

The dead ship, the red that soaks the deck, the hideous face of the tragic dead, the dagger that runs through the heart, the weird magic Talisman text, the debris floating in the cabin, and the sun The black hair wizard, covered in blood, smiling at himself while wiping the sword edge......

That kind of scene is really... unforgettable in a lifetime.

"This is a...warning. It seems that you have never warned me of any embarrassment after the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce." Young Jod with complicated eyes stared at Charles and twitched fiercely. Throat:

"Loren Torino is someone you can believe in, but it's best not to have too much fantasies about him, otherwise...you will definitely die ugly, very ugly!"

Throwing down this sentence, Jr. Yod turned and left.

After a moment of silence, Charles gently knocked on the door of the study.

"Charles, is that you...Come in."

His voice is a little hoarse, and Steward who pushes the door to enter the Scarlet Blood Castle sees the elegant back in front of the desk; it seems to be He looked a little fragile because he hadn't slept all night, and there was hardly much blood on his pale cheeks.

For an instant, his eyes showed unbearable unbearableness.

"count." Charles frowned slightly: "forgive me to speak bluntly, negotiating with the dwarves is very important, but the health of your body is..."

"Body I know the situation better than you. It’s okay to stay up late once or twice." Charlotte chuckled, her hoarse voice looked a little weak:

"I compiled the files of the negotiations between all the dukes and dwarves in the past. …Ayton Grenwell is right. In our negotiations with dwarves, there has never been a precedent for them to make concessions first; but I have discovered some very critical issues. The instability of the dwarf system has led to them. ......"

"count." Charles spoke silently, interrupting Charlotte, who was excited: "Some things...you may need to know about it."

Charlotte’s There was a curious expression on his face.

Charles hesitated.

After talking with Jr. Yod, he didn't know whether he should tell her directly or whether he should announce the news in the round table council.

But in the end, Steward of the Scarlet Blood Castle sighed:

"The dwarves...they let go."