Wizard From Afar

Outside the Scarlet Blood Castle, endless swallow-tailed flags and armored, fully armed war horses are walking along the Sifang Avenue, gathering like a torrent of torrents towards the castle. Come.

Thanks to the road refurbishment plan of the Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Chamber of Commerce, as well as the investment at almost no cost, Loren was finally able to connect the roads of Byrne Thirteen Leadership; a complete road The system not only makes trade prosper, but also allows the entire Duchy's army to have a more rigorous system and system.

It is no longer to rush to the battlefield or the monarch’s castle within a given few days or weeks according to their own ideas; instead, within a limited time, follow a limited distance and go to a predetermined location to complete the assembly. .

Such a system is very rigid and rigid, but very efficient, and can quickly turn scattered Knights and conscripts into an army, rather than guerrillas.

Of the various "new policies" that Loren has implemented in the past three years, this may be the least controversial one — the reason is simple, because the imperial army did the same.

Even if the Byrnes are unwilling to admit it, they still have the idea of ​​"powerhouse's approach is correct and worth learning from" in their subconscious, and they regard Sackland as a powerhouse...Although they even this one I would never admit it.

Byrne’s Knight system, the Empire’s Legion system, Ileman’s light infantry tactics, Boye’s scimitar offensive... Loren borrowed as much as possible from the characteristics of the Duchy army and gradually implemented it to Byrne In the army.

Of course, all systems in this world have their advantages and disadvantages, and there is no perfect existence; for example, this brand new system of conscription and assembly has indeed accelerated the assembly of the army, but the cost has also increased— —Because of the need to support three times more messengers than the original, a large number of military depots and supply points have to be built in Duchy.

The cause of the feudal system was originally to reduce the cost of governance; Loren and Charlotte wanted to centralize power and fully tap the war potential of Duchy, they must pay more to maintain this station. war machine.

But compared with the power gained, these efforts are worth it.

Looking at the "little stream" passing under the city gate, at the top of the wizard tower, the black hair wizard standing behind the curtain frowned.

He persuaded Brandon, and he was confident to persuade the counts of the thirteen collars... In fact, at least half of the counts had secretly expressed their thoughts to himself.

They believe in loyalty and glory, but they also know which Highness to be crowned emperor is more in the interests of Byrne.

But what should I do to be more in line with my plan?

I can do my best to gain as much advantage as possible for Brandon in the confrontation with Connold, but it is still not easy to win—His Royal Highness is not something that can be easily defeated Opponents, even if they just maintain an advantage, have to spend a lot of energy.

What should be done to resolve the current split situation so that the empire will not be divided into two due to the dispute for the throne?

No, the information is incomplete, there are too many things that I have not figured out... The true cause of Eckhart II’s death, why Peter Fasha could leave the sky palace alive, the Azores "live and die "The meaning behind...

What is missing? What is it that I already know, but still don't want to admit it in my heart?

"You are nervous."

The black hair wizard was awakened by the indifferent voice, and when he turned his head subconsciously, he saw the more indifferent face of Teacher Dalton.

"Ah." Pulling the corner of his mouth, Loren's expression was a little awkward: "Is it... so obvious?"

Dalton · Kander's expressionless face: "It's so obvious that I can't ignore you Existence... You blocked the only source of light in this room."

The black hair wizard quickly turned away, and Dalton's expression finally softened as the faint sunlight cast through the gap between the curtains was reflected on the table.

Since you don’t want to pull the curtains open, why not turn on the lights? And you dignified a wizard, there is no alchemy creation or curse rune in the room, and you don’t even want to install a fluorite lamp...what is this quirk?

Of course, Loren did not dare to say these words.

"Teacher, I am very hesitant now." After hesitating for a moment, Loren moved a chair and sat down beside Dalton-and deliberately avoided the light from the curtain gap: "I found..."

"I know you are hesitant...I have eyes." Dalton interrupted him coldly: "There are some things you can do, some things you want to do, and some things others want you to do... but not much , Is what you have to do."

"The common problem of a ruler is this-lose your goal, get confused... Besides, you are not an excellent ruler, at most you are qualified."

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The deep and magnetic voice pierced the heart of the black hair wizard with eyes sharp enough to dissection.

"I didn't lose my goal! My goals have been clear for the past three years until now!" Shaking his head, Loren retorted vigorously.

Only this one, he is still very confident.

"Form the hunter Fiend Legion of the wings of the sky, strengthen Byrne's strength, establish a Duchy-level wizard organization, rebuild Byrne Church... Everything is for the same goal..."

"Serel...Black Cross."

Dalton raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Loren Torino, you have an opponent that is too strong to be defeated, an enemy that can shred the world anytime, anywhere, an invasion that will drag the entire empire into the flames of war, one waiting Your rejuvenated family and Zhou State......"

"Now, you tell me...you are hesitant, but you have not lost your goal?"

The black hair wizard subconsciously turned his eyes elsewhere .

"Everything... is because of Peter Fashar and the news he brought." Dalton also lowered his head, no longer looking at his apprentice, waving the quill in his hand elegantly:

"The news he brought not only disrupted your plan, but also made you lose a very urgent and very clear goal."

Loren slightly nodded without saying a word, hold it The fingers on the armrest of the chair are harder.

"...The death of Eckhardt II disrupted Loren's plan..."

This is Charlotte's worries.

"...His Royal Highness Brandon's desire will become the key factor that bothers the Lord Duke..."

This is the view of Harimvan Ashamai.

Is this really the case?

Of course, part of it must be true, but as Loren said to Charlotte, it’s never something that will bother him if a plan is broken or disrupted, because it’s always been the case. I'm already immune.

No, the real reason is not these.

The real reason is...

"Rout Infinit, dead."

Dalton · Kander said solemnly.

The black hair wizard with a trembling heart, raised his eyes and met the instructor who stopped writing.

"Everything started from that day...not all, but the cause." Dalton little by little squinted his eyes: "That day, it should be the first time you were threatened by others, so you had to do it. One thing you didn’t really want to do."

"You are always looking for ways to kill or avenge Rout Infinite—for this you need not only strength, but also You need enough status, power, wealth and connections to become your revenge force."

Pushing the corners of his mouth tightly, Loren's expression is stiff.

"You yearn for revenge, but you don’t want to be someone else’s pawn again, and you don’t want to become someone else’s knife because of this; if you say what Rut Infinit has brought you , That is the idea of ​​absolutely not being constrained by anyone!"

"Compared with the'Black Cross' Seror, Rut Infinit, the enemy, is more practical and a clearer goal; I guess you even have a complete plan and have found a replacement for Root Infinite to ensure that the future night watchman will not pose a threat to you."

"But Root ·Because of Finite’s death, you have lost this clear goal-you are neither willing to consume strength in the battle for the throne, because it will not be conducive to the next war against Azores and even the Black Cross; nor can you sit back and watch. Connold was crowned because it was more passive to Byrne and you."

"That's why you hesitate...The option that is most beneficial to you has disappeared with the death of the leader of the night watch. "

After speaking, Dalton looked at Loren silently, his right hand tapping on the note just written on the table.

The always silent black hair wizard raised his eyes and let out a long breath.

"Teacher, you today... don't seem to be the same as usual." After hesitating, Loren couldn't help opening the mouth and said: "You didn't say so much before."

Raising his eyebrows, Dalton's expression is still stiff: "Of course."

"The one who hates him...you are not the only one."

With a sound of wood With the sound of the shaft turning, the door of the study room was opened.

A very young boy in a black wizard robe stopped behind Dalton ·Kander, bowing his head as if he hadn't seen Loren: "Master Kander, everything is ready, can I start? "

"Give this to Chief-In-Charge and tell him that the plan will remain unchanged and everything will be implemented according to the original plan." Picking up the note that was just written on the table, Dalton handed it to the young wizard behind him. :

"There is only one request, I want to live."

"As you bid!"

The same indifferent young wizard took the note and headed Turning around and leaving the study without turning back.

Loren was stunned, only to see the back of the boy leaving, and the door to the room.

This...if Dalton weren't sitting in front of him, he would almost think that the mentor had become smaller!

"Teacher Dalton, this..."

"I inserted more than one eyeliner in the wizard's guild."

Dalton replied decisively, his expression seemed I am impatient to explain the whole sequence of events: "The most important thing is that they can help me catch Root Infinit."

"Root Infinit , You mean..."

"You really thought he was dead, at least I don't think so; at least until I saw his body, I will not think so." Dalton's expression, Weiwei has a trace of hideousness:

"The Imperial Capital night watchman is annihilated, and soon Brandon and Connold will carve up the entire night watch organization...maybe you have already started."

"This also means that Root Infinite's status is lost, and it is no longer important... No, it should be that the two Highnesses can't wait to confirm his death-this is the perfect time to do it ."

"No one wants him to be alive. Everyone wants to see him die...but very few people can confirm his death."

"Lucky Yes, I am one of them."

Loren took a deep breath to recover from the shock just now: "So, you..."

"I will catch Root Infinit, let him pay the price he deserves... as long as he hasn't gone to hell." Dalton coldly said: "He may have been, but now is not the opponent you should pay attention to."

"Connold, the Azores, the'Black Cross' Serel... these should be the enemies you need to do your best to fight against."

"As for you today The reason for coming to me specially...it should be the night watchman’s thing besides throwing out an apprentice to ask for help from the mentor without prejudice."

"on the surface, you will find you and Brandon People who you can trust will control the situation; but privately, you hope that another force can penetrate into this'new' night watchman organization and become your eyeliner and main source of intelligence."

"You don't want to be restrained by Connold, but you don't want to be restrained by Brandon, right?"

The indifferent Dalton's words are as sharp as ever and can cut people's hearts.

black hair wizard nodded, he really doesn’t have much to hide in front of the mentor, and there is no need to hide it: "Yes."

"He still asks you for it right now. It’s a great time to infiltrate and rebel against the night watchman.” Dalton’s expression is not surprising:

“However, I don’t recommend that you infiltrate the night watchman under Brandon-first of all, it’s hard for you If you hide this from him, even if he asks you, he will be disgusted. The other party is a reasonable and legal heir to the empire, which is not good for you."

"My suggestion is...you might as well try to instigate rebellion.' Connold's night watchman."

Huh?

Loren slightly startled.

But in the next second, he immediately reacted: "You mean, deliberately..."

"Intentionally, while gathering the intelligence network, he missed a part; for example, Say... Abden, Sackland and the remnants of Imperial Capital." Dalton continued: "Smash them up and reorganize them, and then, if necessary, "take refuge" under Connold; in this way, we can control Connold. Every move!"

"Even if it is detected, the opponent will treat a fish that escaped the net as a pawn infiltrated by Brandon; properly controlled, the risk can be minimized."

"More importantly, even if the place is really aware of our plan, they have only two choices; either abandon their night watchman, so they will become deaf and blind; or let us control their every move They move, but they can only watch, because they can't absolutely confirm their guess without evidence."

In an instant, Loren felt that the temperature in the room was a bit cold.

Dalton raised his gaze and looked towards Loren meaningfully: "Sometimes, deliberately setting aside some chess pieces for the enemy is far more advantageous than eliminating all threats you know!"