Chapter 86: The Wolf Brothers
When Lisa's mother spoke ill of His Royal Highness William, Lord of Alençon, all the people who followed William were indignant and angry.
William, however, didn't mind, he wanted to see what the townspeople thought of him.
"Oh? So the edicts of the lord of Alençon are very harsh and the tax burden is heavy? William asked curiously.
"No, we just think it's more profitable to do business on the black market. This lord is still good, I heard that he is a noble highness from Rouen, and in just a few days, about one-third of the tax burden has been reduced, he is really a benevolent and kind highness. Lisa's mother said with emotion.
"Oh? The lord is a benevolent man, so why should he submit to the rule of the gang instead of seeking the help of the lord to reduce the rent and merchant tax? William asked.
"This..."Lisa's mother looked at William and the others with a hesitant expression, looking frightened, looking like she wanted to say something.
While he was talking about the Wolf Brotherhood, a dozen gangsters dressed in tight cotton cloths walked in at the gate of the black market, led by two leaders.
The two leaders had fierce faces, terrifying scars on their faces, and they were very similar in both clothing and appearance.
"Brother Wolfe!"
"It's the brothers Rowan and Roy!"
I don't know who shouted, and the originally lively black market instantly became deserted, and many merchants who set up stalls on the edge chose to evacuate, while more merchants chose to hide cash and precious goods.
However, the actions of these merchants were in vain, and no one could escape the clutches of the Wolf brothers.
After a while, several merchants who tried to escape were caught by four or five gangs and dragged to the middle of the black market, apparently trying to give the new traders a prestige.
Bang...
Rowan, the older brother of the Wolf brothers, walked up to the three vendors who tried to escape, kicked them all to the ground one by one, turned around and showed a fierce expression, and said in a hateful voice: "What our Wolf brothers hate most is cowards who don't pay protection money, and these three traders who intend to escape will receive an unforgettable lesson." This time we took one of their left hands and let them increase their memory. ”
Just as Rowan pulled out the short axe on his waist and raised it high to slash down, William stood up with a roar and stopped: "Stop! ”
"Who is it? Who dared to disturb Uncle Ben's handling of criminals? Rowan withdrew the short axe he was about to swing, turned around, looked down at William, who looked like a child, and said with a laugh: "I said who is this!" It turned out to be a little kid who hadn't been weaned yet.
Little ones! If you don't catch him yet, I'm going to open his ass and turn it into a red monkey ass with my own hands. ”
More than a dozen gangsters present drew out their short axes on their waists one after another, ready to pounce, looking fierce and vicious.
"I see who dares!" Sir Hubert took off his cloak and exposed his plate armor, drew the Norman sword at his waist with his right hand, and shouted loudly.
Sir Hubert's voice seemed to be a signal, and the twelve cavalrymen of William's personal guard who followed him took off their cloaks, revealing their shiny ring armor and chain armor, and drew their weapons at their waists and prepared for battle.
"This is the lord's personal guard! And this kid is—" Rowan and Roy, who had some knowledge, were both startled, and both jumped up in surprise, not daring to move.
"That's right." William stepped forward, took off his cloak, revealed his luxurious clothes, drew the short sword at his waist, and said loudly: "I am the lord of the Barony of Alençon, the heir of the Duchy of Normandy, William. Morality. Normandy. You wait for a few people to offend me, and you won't be arrested before you tie your hands! ”
Looking at the crowd who didn't dare to move and tremble with their legs, William nodded with satisfaction, a little proud of his majesty.
"Big brother, this kid might really be—" Brother Roy. Wolf leaned into his brother Rowan's ear and whispered.
"Humph! Just in time we were able to slay this demon and avenge the death of our brethren! Brother Wolf woke up from his shock, looked at his cowering and unsuccessful brother, snorted coldly, and said to the gang around him: "Brothers, these guys who don't know what to say and pretend to be lords want to rob us of our territory and take away our jobs, and we will not agree!" ”
"No! Don't say yes! The gang responded with hatchets in hand.
"Kill them as I want, kill one and give five Triss coins, especially that kid I'll give you a hundred Triss coins." Rowan. With a wave of the short axe in his right hand, Wolf said loudly: "Kill me!" ”
"Kill!"
With this shout, more than a dozen gangsters with short axes led by the two Wolf leaders slaughtered William.
"Meet the enemy!"
With Sir Hubert's command, everyone clenched their swords and shields and followed Sir Hubert's charge, including William.
As soon as the two sides came into contact, the Wolf Brotherhood gang was like melting ice and snow, and they quickly dispersed after being killed by a few people, while the Wolf brothers and several of their cronies who were struggling to hold on were gradually surrounded by Sir Hubert and others.
On the battlefield, William, despite being protected by his fellow cavalry, bravely tried to use his dagger to slap the cold, and luckily killed one of the Wolf gangers.
As the encirclement gets smaller and smaller, the only enemies left on the field are the Wolf brothers, and judging by the skillful combat skills they showed against William's side, they are likely to be the mercenaries who survived the battlefield.
"Brother Wolfe, if you don't surrender quickly, I will consider forgiving you." William, who was in the crowd, shouted at the Wolf brothers who were surrounded.
"Hmph, don't be delusional, my brother, my mercenary group was destroyed by you, the demon. I'm going to kill you, bastard William! "Rowan. Wolf and Roy. Wolf shouted.
"It turned out to be the remnants of the rebels, very good! Send them on their way! William snorted coldly and waved his hand to order.
Receiving the order, Sir Hubert and twelve of his fellow guards swarmed forward, and thirteen Norman swords were plunged into the hearts and lungs of the Wolf brothers.
Although the Wolf brothers were also excellent in martial arts, they were invincible with two fists and four hands, and within a few moments, the two were killed on the spot by Sir Hubert and his guards.
"Hooray! Banzai! ”
"Hooray! Banzai! Banzai! ”
Seeing the brutal Wolf brothers being wiped out, everyone cheered excitedly.
After the cheers gradually subsided, William walked up to the high platform and said loudly to the crowd in the audience: "This black market will be transformed into a bazaar, where anyone can set up a stall and sell it, and there is no need to pay a booth fee, and the business tax is only half of the value of the goods." ”
Before William could finish speaking, everyone present let out a deafening cheer again.
After a while, the Knight Nelson, who was in charge of the security of Alençon City, arrived belatedly with the defense troops and came to the stage to confess to William.
It seems that no matter what country or era, the people in charge of policing and police affairs will always arrive late after the event has ended, rather than just in time.