Chapter Eighty-Seven: Kordak's Worries
"Mother-in-law?!" Kordak shouted in the barracks, he was now the commander of the 5,000 soldiers, but his behavior was no different from the ruffian mercenary at the beginning.
But fortunately, because of the outstanding achievements of the original independent brigade, after the battle of Haichao City, not only was he promoted to Kordak, but also the people who followed him, such as Kuroko, Rondo and Alberton, were also promoted to a higher level, from the captain to the captain.
In fact, it is also a coincidence, if it were replaced by someone from the orthodox military background of the Hawke Empire to serve as Kordak's subordinate, I am afraid that they would have been full of complaints about this top boss who has been flowing all day long.
That is, Kuroko and Rondo, these rogue-born ruffians not only feel that Kordak's style is their appetite, but he is also the most shameless and rogue of the group. So Rondo and the others are calling Kordak "captain" and "corps commander" and other military ranks. But privately, this group of guys has long regarded Kordak as their boss. These days, it's as if you're not fighting with him, but you're fighting with another gang for the protection of which street.
"What are you yelling about early in the morning?!" Vera said with an impatient face, although Vera, as an adjutant, carried out Kordak's orders meticulously and without the slightest hint of mud and water during the march to battle. But when she's not fighting, Vera transforms into a woman at the top of the food chain.
"Come in with me. Kordak said with two dark circles under his eyes.
"What are you going to do?" Vera's eyes flashed with a wary light. Although the relationship between the two of them can be said to be inseparable now, if Cordak wants to do something to himself in the early morning of the barracks, Vera still can't stand it.
At this time, Vera found that Kuroko, who had also just woken up, was looking at her with a somewhat obscene smile. It made her face burn even more.
"Hey, what else can I do in broad daylight?!" Kordak looked wronged: "Come in with Lao Tzu! β
"Kordak, how dare you fool the old lady if she doesn't screw your ears off!" Vera said through gritted teeth, scaring the sunspots away with her gaze.
After entering the tent in Kordak, Vera impatiently slapped the ground with the soles of her feet and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"I thought about it all night last night and I always felt that something was wrong. Kordak hurriedly handed Vera a cup of hot tea and said.
"What's wrong?" Vera raised an eyebrow.
"Did you hear about the Costa Fortress?" asked Kordak.
"That's right, but isn't Erin in danger?" Vera nodded, thinking that she was also in a hurry when she heard about the fall of Costa Fortress, and if it wasn't for Kordak's death, she would have to take a few people to the west to find Erin's whereabouts.
And thanks to Lisanna's cleverness, she understands that there are several people who may be particularly worried about Erin's safety. So after she saved Erin, Lisana sent several letters to these people, saying that Erin was safe and sound.
Naturally, Kordak and the others got the news through the military, while Annelot received it on the behalf of Master Mel. Mel felt that since it was just a matter of reporting safety, it would be better not to let Annelot know about it, so as not to interfere with her research, so she didn't tell Annelot.
The letter seemed urgent, and Mel thought about it for a moment, but decided that it would be better for Annelot to quit her research on the magic cannon and then make a trip south. Because of the relationship between Irene and Anne Lot, who doesn't eat much, if something bad happens because of the interference of this old fellow. Mel thought it would be nice to see Anne Lott again.
"That's what I said. Kordak smiled bitterly, and then said, "I ask you, do you think that Xiao Lei's military intelligence department can not be aware of the military operation of 15,000 people?"
"No way. Vera thought for a moment, then shook her head.
"That's it. Kordaq nodded and said, "I thought about it last night and thought that this matter might be due to internal reasons within the MIA. β
"You mean......" Vera asked hesitantly, "is there a ghost inside MIA?"
"I think it's more likely that Alex and they deliberately tricked Xiaolei. Kordak added.
"How can this be?" Vera frowned and expressed her confusion: "Xiao Lei, he is a member of the Moon Shadow Thieves Guild, why did Alex cheat him?"
"Don't they do much of this kind of thing?" said Kordaq with a sneer, "Don't forget, from the end of the first volume...... Ah no, since we went to the Snow Mountain to find the thousand-year-old snow lotus, when did he the Moon Shadow Thieves Guild do something that treated us sincerely? It can be said that every time our lives hang by a thread, there are ghosts in the back of the Moon Shadow Thieves Guild. I don't trust them!"
"Then ......," Vera frowned and asked, "What do you think we should do now?"
"How do I know?" Kordaq shrugged with a wry smile, "I can't see the intentions of the fox in Vellais until now, and we don't know how to defend against them." β
"Then what did you call me for?" Vera rolled her eyes, since she didn't have a solution herself, what did you tell me to do?
"But there's something that can be done. Kordaq sneered and said.
"What?" asked Vera.
"I want you to make a run to Erin's side. Kordak thought for a moment and said.
"Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Vera's face turned serious.
"First of all, I want you to determine the specific situation of Irene. Kordak pointed at a finger and said, "Although Lishana has already sent a letter, but her relationship with Erin is not particularly familiar after all, Erin must have been a little frightened this time, if no one is around her, I am afraid that she will collapse." β
"What else?"
"Second, I want you to stop Xiao Lei. Kordak was on the second finger.
"I will. Vera nodded. She understood what Kordak meant, and with Regner's character, she would be furious if she saw Erin in such danger. And once this guy starts a fire, the ghost knows what he will do.
"I just hope it's still too late......" Cordak said with some concern. Although he had heard that Regner had gone to the Ice and Snow Plateau, he did not know if he had returned to Kordaq. If Regner had already run to the Costa Fortress with red eyes at this time, it would be useless for him to let Vera go now.
"Third ......" Kordaq held out his third finger.
"Third, I'll go back to Melindell myself, and then find Anne and have a good talk with her?" Vera asked faintly.
"Girl. Kordaq grinned, "I see you're really getting smarter!"
"That's!" Vera triumphed, after all, she had guessed Kordak's train of thought. She understood what Kordak meant, although Regner was the head of military intelligence, but with his arrogant and somewhat naΓ―ve personality, he was really not suitable for mixing in a place like Melindell's.
And if there is anyone who can be Regna's brains, then the first person that comes to mind for Cordak and Vera is Anne Lot. It's just that considering that Annelot grew up in the Moon Shadow Thieves Guild since she was a child, that strong sense of identity may affect Annelot's analysis and judgment of things.
As for why Vera went in person, the reason is simple: letters are very unreliable. And nine times out of ten, these domestic letters will be filtered by the military intelligence department. If someone from the Lunaris Thieves Guild were to see it, who could guarantee that they wouldn't withhold the letter or do something else?
"Mother-in-law......" Cordak hesitated for a moment, then asked, "You said Anne couldn't ...... her"
"Impossible!" Cordak could finish before Vera roared like an angry she-leopard. She stared at Kordak with anger and disbelief in her eyes.
"But she's ...... after all," Cordak added cautiously.
"Impossible!" Vera repeated, her tone getting even worse. She pointed to Kordak's nose, and although her voice was not loud, she said very seriously: "Kordak, I warn you! I don't allow you to suspect Annie! Absolutely not! Annie can never be the person planted by the guild next to Xiao Lei! He can't do it! He can't control Annie!"
"Why do you think that?" Cordak raised an eyebrow, and he was also a little angry by Vera's fierce tone.
"Why?" Vera looked at Cordak and smiled coldly, "Just because she's Annelot Radith, because she's the daughter of the Wind Blademaster, and because she's the woman I admire the most in Vera's life!"
"Don't be so presumptuous, can you? Kordak said with a frown.
"Don't look down on willfulness!" Vera suddenly screamed, she patted her plump breasts, and said, "I tell you, if it weren't for Anne's willfulness, I would have died under Hradik's finger of death!
"......" Cordak didn't know what to say, he also knew that Annelot had saved Vera, but because he only saw Annelot's cold "corpse" at that time, it didn't really touch him.
But Vera was different, she watched Heradic cast the spell, and she watched Annelot rush desperately. Kordaq saved her several times, and that was because Kordaq loved her. But what about Annelot, she's so desperate to stand up because she thinks she's her most important friend!
So, if Vera has the most respect and gratitude in this world, it is undoubtedly Anne Lot.
It is precisely because of this that Vera is so resistant to Cordak's suspicion of Annelot. She calmed her emotions for a moment, then continued, "You didn't see it at the time...... Anne didn't have any magic protection on her at the time, she ...... She definitely rushed up with the mentality that she would rather die herself than me. So...... She's never the kind of person you say she is. Even if I die, I won't believe it. β
"......" Cordak was silent for a moment, then suddenly bowed to Vera, "I'm sorry. β
"Huh?" Vera was stunned.
"I shouldn't have doubted her. Kordaq raised his head, and then said, "But please forgive me, it may be that I care too much about Xiao Lei......"
"I just hope you don't treat Anne like that. Vera sighed, then forced a smile.
"It won't happen again, I promise. Kordak said seriously.
"That's fine. Vera nodded, "Anything else?"
"No more. β
"Then, I'll leave now, go over early, and I'll be relieved sooner. Vera waved at Kordak, then turned and walked out of the tent.