As you head south, the more you get south on the road, the more you feel the approach of summer, and when you enter Byrne, you can still feel a little warm and cold in early spring, but now you are surrounded by green trees, birds and flowers, and even the variety of flowers and leaves along the road has become numerous.

If it weren't for the flat avenue that stretched to the horizon under your feet and the street sign outside the door of the tavern just now, anyone would have gotten lost.

In addition, the number of pedestrians on the road is gradually decreasing, and there is no trace of caravans passing by for a day and a night... It is already the hinterland of the Duchy of Byrne, the most prosperous and fertile land, and the desolate one is slightly inferior to the border.

If the tavernkeeper hadn't lied, it wouldn't be long before he saw the patrols and roadcars of Crimson Castle.

"So... What do you think?"

The black-haired wizard's gaze glanced at Asrael beside him, and the young man's head shook and shook all the way, and he followed as if he were dancing in small steps, but he was always within three steps of Loren, and his self-absorbed expression seemed to be completely unheard of his voice.

This guy ...... Since leaving the imperial capital of Golovin, he has become more and more unscrupulous, as long as there is no one around, he will come out on his own, and even if he is bumped into, he will deliberately pretend to be stupid, not worried that his identity will be exposed.

"Huh?"

Shaking the bangs in front of his forehead, the boy tilted his head in confusion.

"I mean vampires. Loren's expression was natural, but it was better to say that he was completely numb: "You should be familiar with this kind of monster." ”

"Hmm... I don't know, after all, Asriel is just a vampire in his infancy. With his little hands behind his back, the young man shook his head helplessly:

"Although it is a rare high-level monster, it is not uncommon, or it is not like ghouls, ogres, or trolls in specific areas, as long as there are warm-blooded creatures, it is normal to appear anywhere. ”

"That's... What are the blood requirements of vampires in different regions?" Loren raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked meaningfully, "Are there any specific targets, or must you suck blood regularly?"

"Maybe there are a lot of vampires who are picky!"

"That's... Are there any vampires who specialize in picking their mouths and only target the rich and powerful nobles?" the corners of the black-haired wizard's mouth curled slightly.

"Anyone has their own preferences......" The boy laughed slyly as well, "what do you think, dear Loren?"

"I couldn't agree more. Loren bowed his head slightly and sneered.

Except for the vampires who sucked away human blood and left no traces, and only targeted the rich and powerful magnates in the Red Blood Castle, leaving no trace except for the corpses at the scene......

Do you dare to make it a little more obvious?

The fact that the murder plot has reached such a blatant point is enough to prove how unscrupulous the perpetrators are, and have almost brought such back-the-scenes things as the eradication of dissidents and assassination to the table!

Obviously, the so-called "vampire" is just a gimmick, a cover to shirk responsibility, and the murderer does not even expect this cover to deceive anyone, but only to make it impossible for outsiders to accuse themselves justifiably, and at the same time take advantage of the opportunity to seize power!

"So... Is it Governor Byrne?" Asriel asked with a smile on his eyebrows.

"Otherwise, who else could it be?" Loren asked rhetorically, but more like he was asking himself:

"The Red Blood Castle is the domain of the House of Turin, and they won't do such a foolish thing that will damage their reputation—if it weren't for them, it would only be the Governor of Byrne!"

"And, there's one thing I'm concerned about. The black-haired wizard said indifferently, "Since the Governor's Mansion is already vigorously suppressing the rumors spreading, blocking the roads and strictly prohibiting outsiders who travel alone, why does the tavern owner know so much about it?"

"Hmm......" Asriel looked up at the sky, revealing a contemplative expression, "So... Is there someone from the Governor's Mansion who is secretly spreading rumors?"

That's the only explanation. Loren nodded:

"On the one hand, it is a desperate blockade, making a business appearance so that the countess has nothing to say, and on the other hand, secretly spreading the news so that the vampire riots and massacres are known to the whole of Byrne - I really can't think of anyone else who benefits from this except the Governor of Byrne!"

"Whether the vampires are real or not, they are just a means they use to suppress and destroy the prestige of the Turin family, so that the powerful nobles of the Red Blood Castle can see the powerlessness of the Turin family when they are facing problems, and their weakness in front of the Doge's Palace!"

"If Charlotte Turin can't come up with a solution soon, or if she simply takes a chance and confronts the Doge's Palace... It won't be long before the Turin family will completely disappoint all the nobles of the Red Blood Castle, and in order to save their lives, they can only turn to the Doge's Palace, which represents the authority of the Empire!"

"How, exactly?"

It depends on how far she is willing to go and how many people she can support. The black-haired wizard raised an eyebrow: "But no matter what, vampires are the top priority right now, and they must be solved as soon as possible." ”

"Ah......" Asrael looked at him, as if he understood something, "Loren is ready to help her, right?"

The black-haired wizard sighed, his tone a little solemn: "This is also something that can't be helped. ”

The current turmoil in the Red Blood Castle and even the entire Duchy of Byrne is obviously a sign that the Governor of Byrne is ready to attack the Turin family, and even seize power - if the Turin family can't survive this difficulty, it will be an unacceptable consequence for Loren himself and Brandon in the imperial capital!

Brandon de Salion sent the black-haired wizard to Byrne because he could not afford to lose the important help and support of the Turin family;

And the little Yood who went to Eberden may have already met Master Corona, and Loren must not sit back and wait for Ebolden to go south to confront the Yord Chamber of Commerce, but he also has to face the monolithic Byrne Governor's Palace!

Of course, there are more important ones, but they can't be said explicitly... That's the right to speak.

Although he is a newcomer to the Turin family, I am afraid that not many people take themselves seriously, but they will be more wary of being the messenger of His Royal Highness, and before taking power, they need to prove their importance to the Turin family and even the entire Red Blood Castle.

If you don't have the right to speak, you will definitely get nothing in the next series of events, even making wedding dresses for others... It may not have mattered before, but now Loren definitely can't accept such a thing.

The plan that begins in one's own hands is, of course, under one's own control, and ends according to one's own wishes.

So, no matter whether the countess, who always had no good face for herself, could solve the problem at hand, Loren had to find a way to intervene in this matter and end it in the shortest possible time!

Asriel on the side remained silent, watching the black-haired wizard's gradually changing expression and slightly twitching lips, and an indescribable smile rose on his immature face......

While Loren was still pondering what to do next, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar, raising a cloud of smoke and dust in the open field.

Cavalry?

In the bright midday sun, Loren, who was standing in the middle of the road, raised his head and looked into the distance with his dark pupils.

On the horizon at the end of the horizon, among the greenery, a group of knights in full armor and cloaks galloped on horseback, their spears held high with brightly colored swallow-tailed flags, and their two-handed swords a full height hung from the saddle of Takahashi.

Tall horses, chain mail, spears, swords, and neatly lined hoplites gallop through the fields—a rare sight to see elsewhere, but one of the most accustomed sights of the Duchy of Byrne.

Only in the Duchy of Byrne, every adult noble youth must swear allegiance to the lord as a Ranger Knight, and be tasked with defending the territory - as a rule, the sight of a Ranger Knight patrolling is a sign that the castle is close.

Really... Not far away, on the hillside, a flag of a golden lion on a black background hangs at the top of the minaret, fluttering in the warm summer breeze, and the shadow of the city gate can already be seen under the minaret.

"Red Blood Castle, I'm coming!"