Chapter 196: The Arrogant Aristocrat
"Although I don't know you...... But since you can be here alive, then at least it means that you are not a wanted or hostile enemy in Noxus, but obviously, no one here dares to stand in front of me in such a way, so let me take the liberty of asking you, who are you? β
"Didn't you listen to what I just said? He's the one my father wants to see, you ......"
"Of course I knew it was the man who wanted to see him, but what made me wonder what this man was to be there, and had he forgotten what the guy had said? Or has he decided to change his old stupid strategy? β
It was just a few words, and the smell of gunpowder between the two sides was already strong, and Jade didn't seem to want to remove his greatsword, and Clarence didn't have the idea either, so the two of them just kept this posture, and they didn't want to let each other stand still.
"I don't know what the relationship between you is, but the General has ordered me to keep Miss Claire safe no matter what, even if you are a general, or have some kind of blood relationship with her, I will not let you do such a thing."
Clarence carefully paid attention to Jed's every move, which is related to his profession, after all, the target of the assassin is not only the enemy, but also the necessary moment will be changed according to the orders of the superiors, although Jed is far inferior to other generals in strategy, but in terms of force, he is absolutely + one + book + read + novel + ybdu is not idle, if he fights head-on, Clarence also has to be careful.
"Really...... Well, I probably understand, it seems that your identity doesn't need to be kept secret anymore, since it's the general's order, it's my fault to stop you again, I wish you all the best, but by the way, help me tell that person a word: he will regret his previous bad decision, and my judgment is correct, goodbye. β
Without any hesitation, Jade withdrew his broadsword and walked into the council hall without heading, leaving Claire standing in place with Clarence, who was still holding a short knife, until his figure completely disappeared into the corridor, Clarence withdrew his weapon, turned to Claire and whispered, "I'm really sorry just now, ...... you"
"I'm fine...... Let's go, and since it was my father's command, let us go and see him now. β
Claire shook her head slightly, and took Clarence into the waiting car and drove towards the Ortore family's mansion.
He seemed very silent along the way, in fact, Clarence himself also wanted to know, according to his understanding, the Ortore family has not recognized Burnham's true rulership, so he has always kept a certain distance from the Noxian military, but Jade, a member of the Ortorre family, has been following Burnham's side, what is this......
"Do you want to know why he followed Lord Burnham?"
"Of course...... Belch...... No, I'm not curious about this kind of thing at all, hahaha......"
Looking at Clarence's slightly complicated expression, Claire had already guessed what he was thinking, and after getting such an answer, she didn't want to hide anything, but before he could speak, Clarence stopped her first: "You really don't have to tell me this kind of thing, it's your own housework, I ......"
"It doesn't matter" Claire's face flushed again, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly raised her head and said with great seriousness, "Before I tell you, you have to promise that I won't tell anyone else about this, can you do it?" β
"This ...... Of course, but if it's really such an important thing, it's better not to tell me......"
"No, you'll know about it one day, and in that case, of course I choose to tell you personally." Claire shook her head lightly and began to speak.
It is not in vain that the Ortore family is known as the last nobleman of Noxus, if it is said that the nobles need to send troops in the event of war, the Ortore family is the only nobleman with combat effectiveness, and it is the only nobleman with terrible combat effectiveness, the private soldiers mentioned by the Ortore family are not like ordinary noble private soldiers who only know laziness and flattery, these soldiers receive training even more rigorously than the regular Noxian army, and the head of the Ortore family is himself a strong warrior, The reason why the aristocratic power and traditions of Noxus have not been completely destroyed is that the merits of the Ortore family cannot be buried.
So what were the Ortores thinking? Obviously, Burnham used a coup d'Γ©tat to overthrow the last king of Noxus, so in this sense, Burnham is not really a recognized king, but just a thief who has appropriated the name "Noxus", and as a nobleman named by the previous king, the Ortorre family has no reason to bow to such a usurper, although they have the responsibility to declare war on Burnham for the glory of the previous king, but because of the weakened aristocratic power of Noxus, The strength of the Ortore family alone was simply not enough to defeat Burnham's army, and it was for this reason that the Ortore family kept a delicate distance from Burnham and his army, and became one of the greatest power holders in Noxus.
So why didn't Burnham just get rid of it? It's not that he doesn't want to do this, it's just because after overthrowing the emperor's ** team, the remaining troops are no longer enough to eliminate the remaining noble troops, it is for this reason that Burnham chose to sign a peace agreement with the nobles at that time, and the next thing goes without saying, Burnham used this hundred years of peace to successfully turn most of the nobles into wastes who only know how to enjoy a luxurious life, even if they don't eliminate them, it doesn't matter, the only thing that worries him is still the Ortore family, This is the only nobleman who still maintains the same combat effectiveness as back then, not to mention that as the nobleman with the highest title, the remaining nobles will still obey their arrangements to some extent, you must know that in the hands of these nobles they hold assets far beyond the military, and if there is a real war, the military may not be able to take any advantage.
Neither the Noxian military nor the Ortore family had any intention of changing the situation, but just a few years ago, Jade suddenly decided to serve Burnham, and as a price for his stubbornness, the head of the family stripped him of his title of nobility and swept him out of the Ortore family.