Under the silent night sky, the heavy sound of Crewe moat was particularly harsh.

The sound of the "bang" suspension bridge and the hard stone ground of the river was startled by the sound of insects and ants that kept chirping nearby.

Under the stars, a wide banner of a giant bear swayed back and forth in the light of the fire, and the knights in full suit entered the city on a steel-inlaid drawbridge with the neighing of their horses.

The officers on duty at the city walls were waiting on both sides of the wide main street before the procession entered the gates, but the knights on top did not even look at him. This is Pedi and his personal guards, and only Pedi can open the gates of Crewe City in the middle of the night.

After meeting with Ser Parma Nago in the town of Mogg, Pedi declined the invitation of the old knight to a dinner party and led his knights all the way to Crewe by two o'clock in the evening.

Beneath the banner of the Giant Bear was Pedi, who was at the forefront in loose leather armor, and when the team entered the city, he ordered Pedi to slow down to prevent disturbing the people. Half an hour later, the procession, which was slowly marching under the night sky, arrived in the inner city...

Sir Edwin, with the characteristic smile of a merchant, led the officials in the light of the gates, and waited here since he received the report of the fast horse.

However, Pedi frowned when he saw these people, and as he approached, he glanced indifferently at the many officials who were shivering in the cold wind of the spring night but kept a humble smile, and said, "I have seen your loyalty, and now we will all disperse." ”

With that, he led the knights over the gates.

The officials looked at each other, and Sir Edwin, who was the leader, was stunned for a moment and hurriedly followed, he actually planned to lead the way for Pedi himself!

"You go back too!" Petdy suppressed his impatience as he turned to the young knights around him and said, "You also disperse your own eyes—" his gaze quickly shifted to Collier, "Pass the order, I don't want to see anyone until ten o'clock tomorrow morning." ”

After saying this, the master of Castle Caval beat his horse and went on, and Lord Edwin stepped aside in embarrassment.

Collier deliberately controlled the speed of his mount to stop beside Sir Edwin, he looked condescendingly at his 'friend' and said, "Haha, what you do tonight will soon spread all over Crewe City, and the nobles of Crewe City will take you for a fool." ”

"When I was younger, everybody thought I was a fool. Sir Edwin said coldly, "Do you want to take me for a fool too?"

"No, I consider yours my friend. Cowlier grinned.

Sir Edwin's eyes narrowed slightly: "If you take me as a friend and come down to talk, it's uncomfortable for my neck to look at you like this." ”

"Haha!" the old mage skillfully turned over and dismounted, throwing the reins of his horse at will, "If you want to continue working in Kavalburg, you must get used to talking to people with your head up. ”

Sir Edwin asked, "Are you used to it?"

The old mage shrugged, "I've been used to talking to people with my head up since I was a child. ”

"I probably shouldn't have discussed this with you. Sir Edwin took two steps closer and patted the old mage on the shoulder with his broad palm, "Go to my villa, the prawns that have just been brought in from Balan in the afternoon, and the fine Feld Collar wine." ”

Sir Edwin's face changed faster than he could turn a book, and his stiff face was instantly filled with a smile.

"Haha, I'd love to go. "But I prefer to sleep," said Cowlier, "for the Baron has already said that he will summon us at ten o'clock tomorrow morning." ”

"You can pick the room in my villa. ”

"This—" The old man was a little moved.

"Fresh seafood is hard to eat in Crewe City, even in Kawalburg!"

"So what are you waiting for!"

...

Sir Edwin's villa is located at the corner of the street near the sixth block of Twilight Square.

It's a good location, and he wasn't eligible to buy a property in the 6th block until a month ago. So, he couldn't wait to buy the villa closest to Kaval Fort at a price of 20% above the market price.

Since this villa changed owners, she has been lit up almost every night.

Tonight, of course, is no exception.

In the villa's huge dining room, Cowlier and Edwin eat seafood at a small table. It was mainly Cowlier eating, and Edwin was constantly talking about trivial matters.

Cowlier's fondness for seafood was cultivated in the Mage's Tower, and during his years of exile, he did not miss a day without nostalgia for the taste of seafood.

Although he can now satisfy his cravings, the fine seafood feast is still tempting.

Moreover, he did have something to talk to Sir Edwin.

It was nearly four o'clock in the evening after the two old foxes had eaten their fill, and their patience with each other was exhausted in the endless cup and cup change.

"What did Master Pedi talk about with Ser Parmesan of Morg'stown?" Eventually, Ser Edwin didn't resist asking first.

"I thought you'd be able to endure it for a long time?" Cowlier smiled.

Sir Edwin said impatiently, "Don't talk nonsense, tell me!"

"Oh, do you think you'll be able to command me when you become Commissioner of Taxes?" Collier lay comfortably on the couch.

"I have no intention of ordering you. Edwin's eyelids drooped slightly, and he squinted, "But I have to warn you that Sir Parma was recommended by Sir Bowenley." ”

"I have no conflict with Sir Bowenwright. The old mage spread his hands.

"Are you serious?" said Sir Edwin, tugging at his glass, staring at the old mage who seemed to be sleepwalking.

"Haha. Collier chuckled dryly and changed the subject, "You want to know that?"

"I'm a greedy person, I want to know everything. Sir Edwin said, "But you shouldn't tell me everything..."

"Hiccup" Collier seemed to be much more sober after a wine burp, and he straightened up and stared at the wine in the wine glass for a long time before saying, "Sir Parma-Nago will be the tax commissioner of the Southern Territory of Crewe." ”

Sir Edwin had such a look on his face, "I thought it wouldn't be unexpected. ”

"No, you didn't think of it at all. The old mage's back suddenly straightened, "Sir Parma-Nago is not your subordinate, he does not belong to the tax office of Kavalburg..."

The old mage's words came to an abrupt end, and Sir Edwin furrowed his eyebrows.

After taking a sip of wine, Cowlier continued, "The southern territories of Crewe are basically the personal fiefdoms of the Reagan family, and the tax commissioner is to put it bluntly, Lord Peddy's personal advisor... In other words, Sir Parma could make any decision on behalf of the Reagan family within the scope of his power. ”

"Is that good news?" said Sir Edwin, sitting sideways, to relieve the fatigue he felt after drinking.

After taking a sip of wine, Cowlier suddenly looked up at Sir Edwin, and looked at the concerned look on the other man's face, and suddenly felt a little pleasure in his heart.

"Haha!"

The old mage suddenly laughed inexplicably.

Sir Edwin was stunned, "Is the question I asked funny?"

"No, no, no..." Collier tugged at the wine glass with one hand and waved it again and again, but the smile on his face could not be contained.

He's laughing at himself,

is also laughing at the rich man with endless wealth on the other side.

In fact, six years ago, when Collier wandered to Crewe, he had met Sir Edwin when he was just a wandering mage, and he had wanted to apply for a battle mage at Ocean House. But Sir Edwin thought he was too old, and even more so he smelled too much, so he dropped two coppers and sent him away.

Tears burst into laughter from the corners of his eyes,

"Ahem"

The old man coughed violently.

"You're alright. Sir Edwin was hesitant to call the servant.

"I'm fine!" the old mage managed to suppress his smile, "I just thought of something that was happier... Wine always reminds you of the past, doesn't it?"

Sir Edwin would have believed in the good past of the wandering mage, but he chimed in: "Every time I drink, I can't help but think back to the love of my youth... Her name seems to be Tracey, and I can't help but think of her. ”

"Cheers to your Tracey. The old mage raised his glass and yelled.

"Cheers. ”

"Gollum"

After a glass of wine, the old master asked, "Where did we just go?"

Sir Edwin immediately swallowed the wine he was still tasting and replied, "Sir Parma-Nago will be Lord Pedi's personal advisor." ”

"Oh, yes!" Collier's smile grew stronger as he looked at Sir Edwin's appearance at the moment, and he said after a few seconds of deliberate silence, "Our chance to make a fortune has come... Lord Pedi intends to open a new trade route in the town of Seka to drive tax revenue from the Southern Territories!"

"That's good news!"

"Yes, great news!" Cowlier already owns a 10% stake in Ocean House, he has been poor in his wandering life, and now he has a way to make money whenever he has the opportunity. He told Sir Edwin: "The news will spread soon, you need to act quickly!"

"Every member of the Chamber of Commerce at Ocean House is ready!"

Sir Edwin was so excited that he couldn't help but stand up and walk back and forth in place. But suddenly, his excitement vanished and he turned to look at Collier and said, "I have bad news here." ”

"What kind of bad news?" Cowlier didn't take the bad news from Sir Edwin's mouth to heart, after all, he was in control of the police department, and if it was really a big deal, he would definitely know before Sir Edwin.

"The nobles of Crewe City are in caustenance, and they simply ignore Lord Pedi's order to 'prohibit gatherings'. Sir Edwin lowered his voice, "They intend to put joint pressure on Lord Pedy to undo the reform of the business tax program when Lord Pedy returns to Kawar Castle!"

"I receive at least a dozen reports like this every day, and Master Pedi's order is to continue to monitor... Is that bad news?" Collier disagreed, "Master Pedi's decision has been made, and no one can change it. ”

"But this time is different, during the time you left, someone united nearly seventy percent of the nobles of Crewe City. Sir Edwin looked at Cowlier with some anxiety, "The reports you receive every day are the best proof of this. He stared at Cowlil, "After daybreak, as is customary, Lord Pedi should gather all the nobles in the city to the main hall of Fort Kaval... They're going to put pressure on Master Pedi then!" (https:)

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