Chapter 42: Shifting Speeds
The hall, which is much more spacious than the Hilton family meeting hall, is more noble and elegant, and the decoration style inadvertently reveals the historical solemnity unique to the old aristocracy.
In the center of the bright and spacious hall, there is only a small conference round table, and next to the round table, there are only three chairs.
This is the residence of the Marquis of Socrates, and there are only three core members of the Marquis's family. The other high-ranking family members who were qualified to enter this conference hall could only stand.
The nobles of the whole city of Edinburgh knew that the Marquis Socrates had three brothers and one mother, and their relationship was extremely deep. Any plans and intentions to divide and divide their relationship have ultimately proved to be futile.
In an environment where intrigue and deceit have become an indispensable part of the life of the great aristocratic families, such a situation is really rare.
However, this does not mean that the Marquis's family relationship is harmonious and everyone loves each other. On the contrary, the Marquis family is one of the largest families with the strongest smell of blood.
The old father of the Marquis of Socrates was **** by nature, with a large number of wives and concubines, and the number of descendants left behind was extremely large. But since several years ago, the Marquis family has only three brothers left. Moreover, there is an unconfirmed news circulating privately in aristocratic circles that the father of the three brothers, the old marquis, was also killed by the Marquis Socrates.
The biological mothers of the three brothers, their respective wives and children, all turned into wisps of ghosts in that dark and bloody upheaval.
There are more than 200 people in the entire family, and only the three of them survived in the end!
The same origin is the starting point of their relationship. The natural alliance in the bloody struggle, deepened this relationship. Only by complementing each other and combining with each other can we protect and develop ourselves in the past, present and future. This realization adds a stronger insurance to their blood relationship.
The boss's wrist, the second's head, the third's fist!
These are the three brothers of the Marquis Socrates.
At this time, the Marquis Socrates sat quietly in a high-backed armchair, looking at the note in his hand. The note was the information that had just been sent below, and the content was only a short sentence:
"Hilton intends to reopen the Krakow County Trade Road, led by Anthony? Bruce. ”
The marquis raised the note in his hand and said, "That Anthony is going to lead the team to reopen the Krakow County Trade Road, second brother and third brother, what do you think?" ”
The second brother, Juster, bowed his head and groaned.
The third Lothar said with a big grin: "That kid is looking for death!" Is the Krakow County Business Road so easy to get through? At that time, how many nobles and how many strong people failed to succeed, but lost their troops and suffered heavy casualties. What can he do as a hairy boy? Being praised as a 'genius' really thinks how great I am. ”
Zhu Si nodded and said, "I agree with the third brother. There were countless bandit groups along the way, and some of the largest bandit gangs even had silver-level fighters in charge. Even if you change the third brother, you may not be able to please it. Anthony is only a beginner in silver, and whether he can escape alive is a question, let alone open up a trade route. ”
The Marquis Socrates listened quietly.
Just continued: "This Anthony leaving the city of Edinburgh, and even the province, is a good opportunity for us to get rid of him. ”
Lothar slammed his fists together, making a crisp sound: "This is a good idea, I have seen that kid unpleasant for a long time." ”
The Marquis of Socrates raised his eyebrows, quite moved.
"Big brother, it's rare that Anthony has left the city of Edinburgh, out of the sight of the Grand Duke. Such a good opportunity, I don't know when I will have it again next time. I know you want to bring him in, but that's for later. After all, he is still the worship of the Hilton family, and we are a real enemy, if we don't take this opportunity to kill him and let him grow up, he will definitely become our henchman in the future. Just continued.
The Marquis couldn't help but nod. No matter how much we cherish talents, we cannot tolerate and connive at the growth of the enemy's talents. Only those who belong to their own command can be cultivated.
Just as he was about to speak, there was a knock on the door. After receiving permission, an old man who looked like a butler walked in and presented a letter to the Marquis of Socrates with both hands.
The Marquis opened the letter, glanced at it, and frowned. After reading the letter quickly, his face was already full of slaughter.
"Those people in the northwest are making trouble again, third brother, you take someone to get rid of them all. The means can be a little ruthless and bloody, otherwise they don't know how to be afraid. As for the matter of Shangdao and Anthony, for the time being, I just need to put it aside. ”
"Yes!" Lothar replied helplessly.
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At the same moment, in a courtyard in the city of Edinburgh, an ordinary-looking man was writing a book.
“…… The Hilton family wants to attack the Krakow County business road again ......"
“…… The team has a total of 10 carriages, including 61 coachmen, including one high-level bronze fighter, two middle-level bronze fighters, and a beginner bronze ......"
“…… Anthony the tour leader? Bruce, the Hilton's newly recruited offering. Male, 16 years old, bloodline inheritor, estimated strength between the first and middle levels of the Silver Fighter. Half a month ago, the top magic talent was measured by the magic measuring stone, and it is not ruled out that he has practiced magic, and the magic realm may be between magic apprentices and formal magicians......"
“…… According to the estimation of the speed of the convoy, it will enter the control of my village in about 3 days, please prepare as soon as possible......"
Soon after, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and flew into the air.
……
The Hilton family's motorcade is still on the move, and the conversation between Anthony and Owen continues. However, the topic has changed.
"I didn't participate in that operation a few years ago, but I heard from them that there are countless bandits on this road, and there are many strong ones. For the caravan, it is a real point of no return. How sure are you about this task? Owen asked apprehensively.
Anthony glanced at him obliquely and replied, "I haven't beaten yet, how do I know?" However, even if the mission fails, it is still certain that you will have to get out of the way. ”
Then he added, "I mean myself." ”
Owen, who was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he heard the first half of the sentence, almost choked to death: "Won't it?" What about me? ”
Anthony said nonchalantly, "You? Except for the coachman, you are the worst here in strength, what do you say? ”
The patriarch young master's face turned a little blue, and he changed the topic with a dry smile: "Then what are your plans for this operation?" ”
Anthony sat up straight and replied formally: "Of course, there are plans, and there is more than one set. However, whether it will be implemented or not, and which set of implementation, will depend on the specific situation at that time. ”
By this time, nearly 20 kilometers from the city of Edinburgh, the convoy had left the wide and smooth official road and drove into the path that made the city's nobles love and hate.
Anthony glanced back, and the towering city in the distance had disappeared from sight.
"Now, it is estimated that the bandit leaders in front have received the news of the installation of the eye in the middle of the city. Then the first thing we have to do is to disrupt their arrangement and not follow their rhythm. ”
He stood up abruptly and shouted loudly: "Pass the order, the whole team will speed up!" ”