The streets are still in ruins, and the towers are so abrupt and beautiful that they don't speak to themselves, and the dirt under their feet is still soaked in red, which was left behind a few days ago... The color of the blood.

Even though he was already familiar with the location, it was still a little hard to believe that Loren had come to the place where he had met Edward again.

The former headquarters of the Night's Watch is like the mansions of some dilapidated nobles... Not to mention traps, there are not even the most basic mechanisms.

Of course, there may be, but it's hidden out of sight......

Sitting in the familiar living room, the black-haired wizard snapped his fingers and lit the fireplace, grabbing a bottle of East Sackland's home-brewed dry red from the wine shelf, and a plate of blueberry pudding that had not been touched.

The pudding in East Sackland is not the same thing as Loren's jelly from his previous life, but is closer to a baked cake stuffed with blueberries and various dried fruits, both for dessert and meal.

Expertly uncorked and poured himself a full glass, Loren actually preferred semi-sweet white grapes to dry reds, but... Anyway, it's just waiting for someone, and it doesn't matter what you drink.

He wasn't worried about being poisoned...... It's better to say that any guy who has an evil god in his head and is still watching the possession of his body all day long doesn't have to worry about this "small" problem.

The blood-red liquor swayed gently, unusually bewitching in the glow of the fireplace. Loren just unhurriedly enjoyed the pudding without asking, and drank it down from his glass.

The cool touch seeps into the throat, but it is a silky comfort from the chest down.

By the time he had drunk it all, there was already one more person on the other side.

The two looked at each other, and at the same time put down the wine glass and the bayonet sword in their hands.

"Is it time?"

The indifferent night watchman used a rhetorical question, but there was no hint of inquiry in his tone.

Now that Loren has arrived, the answer is self-evident.

"It's time. ”

The black-haired wizard bowed slightly:

"Brandon wants to enlist the support of the Red Blood Castle, preferably by marrying...... But this kind of thing is not up to him alone, and we are going to find a way to form an alliance with the Turin family first, and then convince His Majesty Eckhart to approve it. ”

"So you're going to be the middleman between the two sides... It's a good fit. Thinking of the other party's surname, Edward was not surprised by this result: "But generally speaking, doesn't this kind of marriage always need to seek His Majesty's approval first?"

Hearing this, Loren slowly hooked the corners of his mouth, and his expression was very subtle: "You also said... That's the general situation. ”

"What do you mean......"

"The Turin family is not an ordinary imperial noble, but a wealthy family that has been on a par with the royal family of de Salion for thousands of years, and if you use Your Majesty's will to force them to oppress such a big family, it will only backfire in the end. Loren shrugged:

"In any case, give them enough face, so that neither party will be unhappy, and even if the marriage fails in the end, it will not be too stiff. ”

"And I, as Brandon de Salion's wizarding advisor and messenger, have a legitimate reason to leave the Imperial Capital. ”

These words are well-founded and leaky, but the night watchman still has some doubts:

"I have heard that the Countess Charlotte Turin has arrived in the Imperial Capital, and has appeared before the Imperial Trial... Is it necessary to go to the Red Blood Castle again?"

"If it's just a marriage, of course it's not necessary. Loren replied calmly, "But the key is that the Turin family needs to be the supporters of His Highness Brandon... This is no longer a matter for the countess to say alone. ”

The indifferent night watchman bowed slightly, his gaze flickering on his expressionless face.

That's true... Even for the prestigious Turin family, or because it is "Turin", it is of course impossible to consult the vassals and families on such an important matter.

Once the decision is made, it is tantamount to standing directly on the opposite side of Crown Prince Connad - it is not a big gamble for the Turin family, which is now in the decline of time

But it's just as understandable that they'll make such a decision... Although stripped of their titles, the House of Turin has held an extremely high position within Byrne for the past two generations, and is still respected by many lords.

Until the twelfth generation, or the day when Crown Prince Connad officially stepped into the core of imperial power... The establishment of the imperial governor and the implementation of the governor system completely deprived the Turin family of the last prestige and real power in Byrne!

And the one who stood behind the Imperial Cabinet and the House of Nobles, vigorously promoting the system of governorship, officially the Imperial Crown Prince, Prince of East Sakland!

Today, the Imperial Governor still has only the financial power of the principality and important resources such as minerals and war horses, but it is conceivable that once Conod succeeds to the throne, he will definitely not be limited to this... Sooner or later, military power, land, and even hereditary privileges and status will be stripped away by him.

I see, are they finally ready to give it a go...... Edward couldn't help but think.

"What time is it?"

"After three days, it takes a little time to prepare and get through. The black-haired wizard spoke, "No matter what, she is the Count of the Red Blood Castle, a vassal of the Empire, and the leader of the House of Turin... It's impossible to leave quietly like ordinary people. ”

"All eyes will be on the countess who have returned to the fiefdom, and I will find an excuse not to leave with them, and if I want to do so, that day will be the best time. ”

Loren's expression gradually became solemn: "How are you preparing over there?"

"It's almost there... Even if you don't leave, they should be doing it in the near future. The Night's Watch bowed slightly, exchanging glances with the black-haired wizard.

He knew that Loren was not referring to himself, but to the Night's Watch behind him.

"I don't know the exact plan, but as long as you are about to send the information to the Red Blood Castle, they will have to change the plan no matter how unhappy they are... That would give me a chance to intervene. ”

"Can it really go so well?" the black-haired wizard frowned slightly:

"Didn't you say they were already on the lookout for you... At such a time, if a key piece of information is suddenly obtained, no one is worried about fraud in it?"

"It's a certain ......" Edward nodded, still with an indifferent expression, "So I won't give this information to them directly, but let them find out for themselves." ”

"How?"

"It's simple, just let them know that I've been in private contact with you. The night watchman's face did not change: "On the way here, there were people following me, and there was more than one. ”

Loren was slightly stunned, and immediately understood Edward's plan.

Since the night watchman in the imperial capital had long suspected that Edward had a private connection with him, it was better to expose himself and make the other party mistakenly think that he had obtained a major piece of information, but he could win the trust of the other party.

"And then... That's the second step. Edward continued: "When they 'dig' the information out of my mouth, I will tell them all about it, except for the very beginning. ”

"So... They will think that I have betrayed you, and you will still be kept in the dark and mistakenly think that I will carry out the original plan - they will not interfere too much in order not to expose the fact of my 'betrayal', but will try to get me the opportunity to assassinate you!"

As the words fell, Loren couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Fake the truth... This guy is such a deep routine!

"At this point, the plan is already formed... The rest is a question of how you escape. As he spoke, the Night's Watch shoved a pen-sized scroll into the black-haired wizard's hand:

"This is a map of the sewers of the imperial capital, and there is also a part of the secret passage that connects to the Heavenly Dome Palace... If you read it, you will burn it, and it is a capital crime to be found out!"

"It's worthy of being a night watchman, you can get this ......" Hearing his words, Loren smiled and took it: "Is there a recommended escape route?"

"Nope. ”

"Huh?"

"You just need to know about this kind of thing... If you can, it's best not to run through the tunnels either. ”

Edward's voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge in his words:

"Remember... Don't show the slightest mercy to your subordinates, Loren, don't!"

"When you walk out of this door, you will assume that the former Edward is dead, and now he ......"

"It's your enemy!"