When the old man spoke, Renard always paid attention to the other party's eyes, which didn't look like a fake, so he continued to ask: "Later, how did you survive until now, and who are those people outside?"

The old man tried to calm his emotions and said: "Later, I fled back to the city overnight, because I had no relatives and no reason, and I didn't have much money with me, so I wanted to come back after a few days to see the situation. ”

After speaking, he looked back at the few people outside the door: "They are all villagers of this village, and their experience is similar to mine, everyone usually lives by eating wild vegetables, and occasionally a caravan passing by can also earn some food by selling coolies." ”

Renard thought for a moment, then asked, "Why don't you go to the Earl of Meredith?"

The old man was stunned when he heard this, and then asked with some embarrassment: "I haven't heard of this place, why, are there no demons there?"

He stopped Lei Ye by asking, and then he reacted, the communication channels in this world are not developed, and many people have never traveled far in their lives, and it is normal to not know the situation in other places.

Even if you put it in your previous life, if you don't have road signs or navigation maps, I'm afraid you'll have to get lost when you leave the county.

Renard sighed and asked again, "Which lord is under the jurisdiction of this place?"

The old man knew this very well, and he hurriedly replied: "This is the territory of the Gaskell family, and the current owner is Baron Taut. ”

Baron Taut Renard thought about it for a long time, but had no impression of it, apparently he had never come into contact with it.

He nodded, then took out a few pieces of white bread, gave him a few strips of dried meat, pointed to the western wall, and said, "Follow the main road to the west for about thirty kilometers to reach the county of Meredith, where there are no demons. ”

The old man was skeptical of Lei Ye's words, and after being grateful, he went out of the house.

Renard didn't tell him too much, it was the other party's choice whether to go or not, and he had no right to interfere.

The old man went out and gave the white bread to the others, and the jerky was handed to the two children with eager faces, and he licked his dirty hands that had the smell of jerky with a kind and relieved expression.

Renard's heart seemed to be stung by something, and the human brilliance of the last days hit him directly into the depths of his weak heart.

After the villagers left, Lei Ye quickly gathered his mind, took out a searchlight, spread the map on the bed and looked at it carefully, and finally found his location in the southwest of Nanhuang County.

This place happens to be on the outskirts of the Anti-Demon Alliance, and it is still hundreds of miles away from the ultimate goal, Hammer City.

While Renard was studying the map, Arka found a broken iron basin out of nowhere and put firewood in it to light it to keep warm.

When the kettle on the brazier was heated, he handed the kettle to Lei Ye and said, "Young Master, drink some water to warm up." ”

Renard nodded, took two sips of water, and then fell into deep thought at the light of the fire jumping in the brazier.

Seeing this, Arka sighed and asked, "Are you still having a headache with that news from the Intelligence Department?"

Lei Ye tilted his head undeniably: "If the matter is true, it will be an extremely heavy blow to the morale of the entire south." ”

What caused great trouble to Renard was the terrifying news that the Intelligence Department had obtained: Earl Shelley had defected to the Alliance and thrown himself into the arms of demons.

Lei Ye didn't believe the authenticity of this news at first, but the other party's recent strange behavior was really suspicious.

For example, taking alliance supplies for yourself, cutting off the supply lines of the county of Meredith, attacking allies under clumsy excuses, and so on.

In the past, his actions might have been summed up as greed, but now, it is no different from defecting to the enemy.

So the intelligence department, which had just been established for a short time, focused its attention on Earl Shelley, and it was best if the other party did not defect, so it was better to let the spies conduct actual combat drills.

However, it doesn't matter if you don't check, you really found out that there was a big problem.

According to the intelligence department, Earl Shelley did have contact with a stranger some time ago, and the other party's origin is very mysterious.

Lei Ye initially thought that King Ferdinand was playing tricks and intended to divide the Anti-Demon Alliance, but after careful investigation by the intelligence department, it was found that the person who approached the other party looked like a demon worshipper.

Demon worshipper!Renard sighed secretly, and suddenly remembered the black-robed man he had killed in the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts a few years ago.

If it's really them making small moves behind their backs, I'm afraid things will be in trouble.

The appearance of demons is easy to distinguish and cannot penetrate into the human body, while the demon worshippers are human beings who will do anything for the sake of power, and if they do not identify themselves, it is difficult to know that the other party is a spy of the demon who has penetrated into the human race.

In order to determine the authenticity of the news and make a timely and accurate response, Renard had to go to Hammer City to conduct a secret investigation.

And this is exactly what Arka is puzzled about: "Young Master, if the other party really has contact with the demon, it is very dangerous for you to go to Hammer City now. ”

Renard smiled and said, "I know, that's why we're going to disguise ourselves." ”

Seeing that he didn't care about his own safety, Arka couldn't help but ask, "Just leave these things to the Ministry of Intelligence, why should you risk your life?"

Lei Ye was silent for a moment, he didn't know how to answer, did he tell the other party that he was going to play a trick to lure the snake out of the hole, and he was using himself as bait?

It is estimated that if you dare to speak, the other party will dare to tie yourself back to the city of plenty.

After thinking about it, he lied and said: "The intelligence department has just been established, and it is not very proficient in all aspects, so it is inevitable that there will be omissions. ”

This argument is far-fetched, but it is not unacceptable.

Others may not know the important role of the intelligence department, but Arka, as a former intelligence officer of the Rowling Kingdom, knows it.

A good intelligence system is enough to have a vital impact on the economy, military, politics, and other aspects, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the lifeblood of national security.

And intelligence personnel are mixed in the hostile sphere of influence all year round, it is inevitable that they will not have different intentions, even a little slack may cause extremely heavy losses, and it is normal for Lei Ye to attach so much importance to it.

Arka knew what was going on, and said in agreement: "What the young master said is that intelligence work is very important and really needs to be taken seriously, but Miss Regana is very smart and should not make a mistake. ”

Renard nodded and looked at this loyal servant, the other party has been with him for several years, and he has done his best, and many secret things can also be discussed with the other party in detail.

After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Arka, have you heard or heard of a sentence: the general trend of the world, if you join for a long time, you must divide it, and if you divide it for a long time, you must join it." ”

Arka hesitated for a moment, and then replied honestly: "I have heard that this story is from the Eastern Soil, it talks about the rise and fall of dynasties, and it is also very practical in our northern continent. ”

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