In an elegant room, the Marquis Franz sat alone at a round table, holding a cup of tea in his left hand, comfortably leaning back in his chair, and savoring it.

I saw that he moved briskly, behaved calmly and elegantly, and had a faint smile on his face.

The Marquis is waiting for someone.

In normal times, this would be almost impossible. The Marquis Franz was so honorable that there were a few people in Hanover who were qualified to keep the Marquis waiting.

But who made the Marquis feel good. Besides, the identity of the other party is barely worth his wait.

Recently, the Marquis Franz can be described as a spring breeze, and everything is going well. The things he planned were even smoother, like divine help, so that he could wake up with a smile in his sleep.

Grand Duke Smowa adopted a strategy of evasion, allowing him to find a good opportunity to calmly arrange and pocket almost all the nobles in the province.

Princess Arina's arrogant and uncompromising attitude towards Count Lev and other nobles angered these noble lords who were usually held by people.

Because of this, those nobles who were already quite in favor of the aristocratic alliance stepped up their pace to move closer to the marquis. Those who were hesitant and skeptical have now loosened their attitudes, and quite a few families have developed positive intentions.

The time and place are favorable, and the Marquis Franz has a full position. Now even opponents and enemies are indirectly helping him a lot. With such a good situation, the Marquis really couldn't think of any reason for his failure.

Seeing that the general trend has been achieved, how can the Marquis Franz not be happy? How can you be unexpected?

Tuk tuk!

There was a few knocks on the door, and after the Marquis Franz agreed, the door creaked open.

Count Lev strode into the room, turned and closed the door tightly.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm late, and I actually asked the Marquis to wait for me."

As soon as he entered the door, the Earl apologized repeatedly.

The Marquis de France stretched out his hand to give him a seat and reserved him tea. Count Lev thanked him repeatedly.

"You're not late, I'm early. If you have nothing to do left and right, I will come over and sit quietly while drinking tea while waiting for you. ”

Count Lev sat down beside him and said with a smile: "The noble alliance formed under the auspices of the Marquis is progressing rapidly, and now it seems that it should have achieved great results, and they all have time to enjoy a leisurely tea here."

The Marquis stretched out his finger and pointed at him, and said with a smile: "You don't have to test anymore, I mean what I said, where will I joke with you." Wait a minute, and you'll know if I'm lying to you. ”

"Really?"

A look of surprise immediately appeared on Count Lev's face, but he asked in confusion, "Since your Excellency is not joking with me, why did you choose such a place for such an important meeting?" It's too unsafe, isn't it? ”

The place where the two of them are located is just a decent restaurant. Not only are there many guests coming and going, but there are also people from all walks of life. In Count Lev's opinion, it was really not a good choice to negotiate secrets.

Marquis Franz smiled: "You don't understand this, sometimes you have to hide your whereabouts, you don't necessarily have to find a deserted place, this kind of crowded place is more suitable." Just dig into the crowd and who will be able to find you? ”

This is a simple reason, but Count Lev understood it at first hearing.

"Things are going well on my side, and I've kept my promise to arrange for you to meet there. However, your Charlton family has hidden so deeply, and quietly eaten several properties with quite good potential and value, which surprised me. ”

The Marquis Franz said as if jokingly, but his eyes were clear and sharp, and he did not mean to joke at all.

Count Lev seemed to have expected him to ask: "Luck, luck!"

Once is luck, two or three times cannot be explained by luck. The few properties that Charlton won were all worth a lot, and there were many coveted families around. Not to mention, one of them was taken from an earl. As far as the Marquis knew, the Count did not seem to be in a hurry to sell the estate.

For the affairs of Her Royal Highness the Princess, the Charlton family has been quite anxious recently, where is the manpower, financial resources and energy to deal with such a major matter?

However, seeing that the other party was reluctant to say more, the Marquis Franz did not continue to ask.

Who doesn't have their own secrets and hole cards, and this is just a small thing compared to the huge layout of the Marquis. However, for Count Lev, an "old friend", we should pay more attention in the future.

The two chatted casually, slowly waiting for another important visitor.

There was a knock on the door, and before the two adults could react, the door was opened. A plainly dressed young woman carrying a bamboo basket flashed into the room, then turned and closed the door.

Count Lev was stunned for a moment, then became furious, and shouted, "Who are you?" Who let you in! ”

The woman was in her twenties, with an ordinary appearance, not ugly, but also not as beautiful, and belonged to the type that she could not recognize in the heap. The bamboo basket in his hand contains peanuts, pastries and other snacks, and it seems that he makes a living by selling these things.

This is an ordinary commoner living at the bottom of society, and in the province of Hanover, there are thousands of such people.

However, Count Lev soon saw that the other party was different.

It's a demeanor. The woman's expression was calm, and her demeanor was very natural, as if she had returned to her room.

But unless the eyes are blind, anyone can see that the two people sitting in the room are either rich or expensive, and they are definitely the existence that women can only look up to, but cannot touch.

Count Lev's heart moved, and then he looked at the Marquis Franz who was sitting like a mountain, and he already had a guess: "You are?"

With the same question, the Earl's tone slowed down significantly, revealing a little caution.

The woman walked over with a complacent expression, pulled out a chair, and sat down across from them.

"Didn't Lord Earl always want to see me? Don't you know who I am? ”

Count Lev was shaken. Although there was a guess in my heart, I still felt a sense of disbelief when I heard the woman confirm it herself.

But looking at the unsurprised look of the Marquis Franz beside him, this woman is probably the one he wants to see.

"Lev? Charlton, I've seen the Envoy! ”

Count Lev quickly stood up and bowed to the woman.

The image of an Imperial Count standing and saluting a seated commoner woman is as bizarre as it gets. But in the woman's capacity, not to mention that she was only dressed in civilian clothes, even if she was wearing a beggar's outfit and was full of sour smell, Count Lev treated her with the same respect.

The woman raised her left hand and spoke indifferently.

"Count Lev doesn't have to be polite."

Then he said to the Marquis Franz, who was about to get up: "The Marquis is an old friend, and there is no need to be polite."

Count Lev sat down again, and the Marquis Franz was only in arrears.

He is completely thrown into the Riga Empire, and in terms of power and position, he must be better than now. Compared with a person in charge of the dark line who ambushed the enemy, it is only high, not low. It's just that the two belong to different systems, and they are descendants in the end, so the Marquis's shelf is not suitable for being brought out. Show enough respect in exchange for the kindness of the other party, and you will not suffer.

"First of all, on behalf of Your Majesty and on behalf of the Riga Empire, I welcome the Charlton family to join!"

The woman seemed to be a neat and resolute person. The change of the court of a count's family, such a major event as surrendering to Chengcheng, made her explain it in one sentence.

Of course, Count Lev thanked him repeatedly, expressing his loyalty and determination. The identities of the two are different, and they can't downplay this major event like a woman.

The woman continued: "The current development of the situation between the two countries is favorable for my Riga Empire. The successive raising of the banner of rebellion in the two major provinces of Taranto and Brussels into our country was a heavy blow to the glorious empire. In the confrontation between the two countries at the Huaishui Pass, China also has the initiative and advantage. And on the territory of our country, powerful reinforcements will also go to the front. It's just that the siege of the city is more damaged after all, especially the Xiongguan Pass, which has been in operation for many years like Huaishui Pass, and it takes the lives of many heroic Riga warriors to fill it. Therefore, if possible, it is better to lay down the victory within the borders of the enemy. ”

The two countries have been at war for months now, but in fact, the secret contest began many years ago. Threaten with strong national power, take advantage of the weakness of the upper echelons of the glorious empire to fear the enemy's cowardice, and secretly invade in a more moderate way. Although it did not acquire any substantial land for the Riga Empire, many people within the Brilliant Empire have been co-opted by the corrosion of coercion and temptation.

In this war, the backing of people's hearts is more useful than the city and land that can be seen and touched.

The secret agent system where the woman is located can be said to have made a great contribution in this battle. Although it is inconspicuous, it plays a greater role than that of famous generals such as French and Dino who led the battle.

Now, there is another great credit, waiting for her to harvest.

"The Marquis Franz is doing a good job, and the nobles of Hanover are moving closer to the superleague that is gradually being built, and the sense of identity with our Riga Empire is also increasing little by little. If this continues, maybe we don't need to wait for Smowa to make a statement, and we can control the entire provincial capital. ”

Count Lev was stunned when he heard this, but Marquis Franz was overjoyed. This is the first time that the other party has mentioned the words of kicking open the Grand Duke's Palace. It seems that the woman is quite satisfied with her performance, impatient with the indecision of the Grand Duke's Palace, and is already considering the possibility of obliterating the Grand Duke of Smowa.

Subsequently, the woman made a detailed arrangement and discussion of the next series of work steps.

In the Riga Empire, a woman may not be able to command a count and a marquis. But after all, the two of them here have defected to the past, and she is in charge of the entire plan to rebel and subvert the province of Hanover, and she is also more trusted by the king of the Riga Empire. Therefore, it is most appropriate for her to be in charge of the overall situation and dispatch coordination.

Originally, this secret meeting was nominally to formally accept Count Lev's surrender. But in the end, it is on the enemy's territory, and it is impossible to carry out any solemn ceremony. In addition, the situation in the province is very good, and it is the time to strike while the iron is hot and increase the pace to lay the foundation for victory. So, everything was put together.

What the woman said was a secret among secrets. Not shying away from suspicion in front of Count Lev shows that she and the Marquis Franz recognize and trust him, and it is also another form of showing the importance of him

"Do you have any questions?"

The woman finally asked.

The Marquis Franz shook his head and said he had no opinion.

Count Lev, who had been listening in silence almost the whole time just now, seemed to hesitate for a moment, and finally asked: "After talking for a long time, I still don't know what to call the envoy?"

The woman was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "I was negligent." But I have forgotten my original name. You can call me by my code name: Full Moon. ”

"If there is a full moon, then there should also be a half moon, a crescent moon and so on?"

Count Lev seemed to be talking to himself, and like a joke. The woman's gaze sharpened for no reason.

"Then if we have an emergency and need to report to the Full Moon Envoy, how can we find you?"

Marquis Franz saw that the atmosphere was not quite right, and while glancing at Count Lev, he hurriedly interjected: "Your Excellency Count will come to me."

Count Lev didn't seem to see the Marquis's signal, and continued to ask: "I don't know if according to the scope of the duties of the Full Moon Envoy, is it the province of Hanover, or the entire glorious empire?"

The woman named Full Moon stared coldly at Count Lev, and her voice was equally cold and emotionless.

"What do you mean, Count Lev?"

Count Lev waved his hand, as if he had just realized that his question was inappropriate.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. These are not my questions, they are just asked on behalf of others. ”

"What?"

No matter how sluggish the other two were, they also found that the Count Lev's behavior was very strange and abnormal. Full Moon even put her hand into the bamboo basket she had been carrying, holding the short knife hidden inside.

"Squeak"

When the sword was in the room, the door was suddenly pushed open. A young man walked in calmly, and even had time to close the door gently.

"Anthony!?"

Full Moon and Marquis Franz exclaimed in unison, and their faces changed instantly.

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