Chapter 263: The Surging Dark Tide
The lunch was a little light, mostly vegetarian dishes, and there was also Sophia's favorite elf fruit wine, which Modrian tasted curiously, the taste was very unique, like wine not like wine, with a light fruity aroma.
After lunch, after chatting for a while, Sophia saw that the atmosphere in the living room was a little strange, and immediately got up and wanted to go out to visit the mansion, accompanied by the housekeeper Dodd, and the two left the living room together.
"You shouldn't have come to Edalas."
The inexplicable atmosphere was broken, and Baron Benny gently stroked his two sparse and soft beards, looked at Modrian with a solemn expression and said.
"The situation in the kingdom is changing now, there are too many unknowns mixed in, and what you are doing in Limotenlu is a bit sensitive."
"Sensitive? How sensitive to the law? Modrian picked up the after-dinner tea in front of him, took a sip, and said indifferently. Am I a king? ”
The royal party is a general term for the aristocratic identity that naturally stands in the royal camp, and unlike the camp of blood nobles, meritorious nobles and court nobles, there are many nobles in the royal party who are three very different camp identities.
"Yes." Baron Benny's pale green eyes rippled, and he immediately responded. "His Majesty Guy's actions are so drastic that he has already been condemned by many nobles, and some members of the royal party have even been assassinated."
"It is rumored that the Duke of Dacama was assassinated and injured when he mobilized the Violet Guards!"
"This is the rebellion of those nobles who are not willing to be cleansed, and although the assassination fails, some of the fights are also put on the bright side."
"If, I mean, my status as a king is forcibly put on, will anyone listen to my explanation?" Modrian shrugged his shoulders and chuckled.
Recalling the scene of the banquet at Harriman Castle, he still believed in Count Raphael and the Harriman family at that time, until he met His Royal Highness Guy in the elegant hall on the second floor (his identity has not changed, he is His Royal Highness the Grand Prince of the Kingdom), and then his identity, including the territory, was stamped as an ally of Guy and the Raphael family.
Even though Modrian is no longer in contact with them, to outsiders, he is far from the case, he is still the Baron of the Northlands, the conspicuous flag planted by His Majesty Guy in the Northlands of the kingdom.
"So, do you think anyone will believe it?" Baron Benny turned his head to look at the little guy in front of him and said in a quiet tone.
"No!" Modrian replied decisively, there is also a difference between nobles and nobles, and he has already penetrated the face of that group of hypocritical nobles, and the current situation in the kingdom is unknown, and the internal tide does not know who will drown it.
"Uncle Benny, I know you're well-informed in Edalas, so I'm here to get some information."
"Regarding the military movement of Edalas City, and the situation at the Gate of Sorrow!"
The indigo teacup rippled, a little tea splashed on his hand, Baron Benny gently brushed it, the subtle energy fluctuations wiped away the water stains, and then turned to look at Modrian, who was looking at him at this time, with a hesitant expression.
It is undeniable that he has a deep connection with the Perris family, and he is a life-and-death comrade with Viscount Brooke, but he has also heard about Limontanlu, and Modrian made a big fuss about the engagement banquet of the Perris family and the Arnold family, and left the royal capital with Sophia.
So he wanted to refuse, but after thinking of Modrian's current power, coupled with the booming Valoran Territory, he saw a glimmer of hope in his once extinguished thoughts, which led to some hesitation in his heart.
"Fate makes people!" Baron Benny sighed helplessly, lowered his eyes, and immersed himself in the world he had created, his slender and graceful fingers weaving spell fluctuations like clouds, and the emerald green glow like vines covering the living room.
"There are quite a few elite soldiers stationed in the city of Edalas, and it is likely that all passages will be completely blocked in a week or so, and trade in the entire Northland will be forcibly interrupted until the storm passes."
"The situation of the Gate of Sorrow in the northern barrier is unknown, but the southern legions of the Eleanfaro Empire have begun to hoard soldiers in the border area, eyeing the Gate of Sorrow, in order to force the king to make a choice."
Hearing this, Modrian's face suddenly became solemn, which meant that the Stoke Kingdom had made a choice and wanted to completely give up, except for the city of Edalas and the Gate of Sorrows, all the Northlands.
Correspondingly, the Jeffrey family will also make a choice, hundreds of years of family history, and the reputation of the [Grand Duke of the North] that has been painstakingly forged by countless generations, will not be allowed to be destroyed in this imminent storm.
"There's one more thing you need to pay attention to." Baron Benny glanced at the silent Modrian, and reminded him.
"There are some gossips, about Valoran's territory, someone may make a move on you!"
"Shoot at me?" Modrian was a little stunned, he didn't seem to have offended the nobles of the Northlands, and the aristocratic forces that once robbed the refined iron veins no longer existed in that war of blood and fire.
The Jeffrey family has some possibilities, but if the guess is correct, they are now hooking up with the Grand Duchy of Tambefasa, and the attention will not be on this side for the time being.
"The Harriman family?" Modrian shook his head slightly, Count Raphael is one of the most determined royal parties, and he is on Guy's side, so he should be well aware of the hidden terrifying strength of Valoran.
Immediately he set his eyes on the north, the gate of sorrow, the military barrier guarding the north, did someone privately move the heart of interests? Deceiving Guy who is far away in the royal capital? (Note: Prior to his ascension to the throne, Guy served as the commander of the Gate of Mourning.) )
Greed, will kill!
"Uncle Benny, excuse me, I'll leave Edalas City today!" Modrian stood up and bowed slightly in thanks.
He didn't think that anyone in the northern part of the kingdom could threaten him, and Valoran was not far from here, and the warm green wind was always blowing in the sky.
But just in case, I think I have already gotten it, and as for the news of those business partners, I guess Tiana has already got it, so it is better for him to return to Valoran as soon as possible.
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The deep darkness obscured the chamber, except for the burning candle in the center, which emitted a dim glow, illuminating two shadows in black cloaks.
"First of all, I'm sorry, there are some errors in the information you provided, which has caused His Majesty the Sect Leader to be very dissatisfied and doubt your sincerity." The figure on the left made a hoarse and unpleasant sound, rubbing and piercing like glass.
"So, the conditions that I promised you before will be somewhat modified!"
"Impossible, how could there be a mistake in the intelligence, it was the secret agent we placed, plus the information collected by the head of the family himself." The chubby figure on the right let out a low roar, and the light of the candle shook slightly.
"Therefore, His Majesty the Sect Leader is a little dissatisfied with your strength and intelligence, and has questioned us." The figure on the left continued. "If you don't accept it, then cancel all agreements and struggle in the Northland quagmire yourself."
"Wait............ I need time to contact the next head of the house. The chubby figure gritted his teeth and said. Sometimes the appetite is too big and it will reach the stomach. ”
"Don't bother you, our Temple of Fortune will definitely be able to eat everything!"