"Yes, sir. I was also surprised by their progress, but I didn't know much about fighting spirit and swordsmanship, how did I know that the trial would improve them so much, maybe they were the one in ten thousand martial arts wizards. ”

Alan put down the food in his hand and said with an innocent expression.

After a few more questions, Hollanster knew that he could not ask anything from Alan's mouth, so he let Eren leave after the meal. But he didn't give up, Alan refused to say that there were others, Harvey and Stanny must know the reason, but these two people are Allen's diehards, Alan doesn't say it, they may not be willing to open up either. The same goes for several other people, all of whom are Allen's men, with one exception, and that is Bloom. Bloom has been a mercenary for many years, and he should be loyal to the Ogu family, and he himself once promoted him to become the deputy head of the mercenary group, which is considered a favor to him.

A day later, Hollanster had Bloom called to the castle, but Bloom was just as ignorant, even angry, because it was two young men who had broken through, not him, and he was still the same high-ranking swordsman after the journey to the Cullen Mountains, and God knows why such an unfair thing had happened.

"Then this operation, did you find any unusual actions on the part of Allen, and would he have made any small moves behind your back?"

Holland's words are no longer simply inquiring, but secretly provoking the relationship between Bloom and Allen.

"My lord, I remember when you say that, we did be separated for a while, when we were trapped in the Dragon God Mountain, I took people to the bottom to find a way out, and Alan stayed on top and waited for the dragon to appear, and we were separated for about ten days. ”

Bloom pretended to be abruptly indignant, if he didn't know the whole thing, he was afraid that he would really be provoked to anger, but now he only had contempt in his heart, contempt for Holance's small actions.

"Oh, tell me more about what's going on?"

Holland thought that he had finally found the crux of the problem, but when Bloom finished describing what had happened, he was disappointed, and Harvey, who stayed with Bloom, had also improved significantly, so the problem was definitely not in this time. So where is it? Is it really like Alan said, you can have such a huge improvement just by training? Harvey is good to say, he was promoted from an intermediate swordsman to a senior swordsman, but Stanny was promoted from a junior swordsman to a senior swordsman, and even promoted two levels, it is unreasonable to think about this.

"Lord Lord, I remembered something when I mentioned Longshen Mountain, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Just as Horranst was still puzzled, Bloom asked in a somewhat serious tone.

"Just say anything. ”

Hollanster nodded, looking generous.

"At the entrance of Longshen Mountain, there is a mechanism that has no entry and no return. ”

"I know that. ”

Hollanster was slightly surprised when he saw Bloom mention the mechanism.

"Every year, our brothers who escort tributes die in Ryujin Mountain because of this mechanism. ”

"I know this, but what can I do? ”

As if aware of what Bloom was trying to say, Holland grimaced and his tone became serious.

"Allen said that the entrance mechanism of Longshen Mountain can be cracked, so I would like to ask your lord to allow us to crack it, so that my brother will not be trapped by the mechanism when he enters the mountain in the future, and his life will be wasted. ”

"That mechanism is included in the agreement with the dragon, and no one can destroy him without the dragon's permission, otherwise the dragon will retaliate. ”

Hollanster refused in a cold tone.

"My lord, we have asked the dragons, and they say that as long as they can get the tribute, they don't care about anything else. ”

"That mechanism is used to ensure that the dragon gets the tribute. ”

Hollander's face darkened.

"My lord, there are many other ways we can guarantee the tribute, for example, we can send two teams of men, one of which will be used to keep an eye on them. ”

"Institutions are dead, people are alive, how can people's hearts be monitored?"

"My lord, don't you believe in our mercenaries' loyalty to the Ogu family?"

"Bloom, you are so bold that you should even doubt me?"

Horanster was furious and pointed at Bloom's nose and scolded.

"The villain doesn't dare! Adults can pretend that they have never heard the words of the villain, but always think about those mercenary brothers, the feeling of hunger and cold waiting for death in the dark world is too cruel for them. ”

Bloom got down on one knee and took Hollander's hand in pleading.

"That mechanism can't be cracked, and the tradition that has lasted for more than three hundred years can't be changed, this is related to the fate of the entire Ogu family, don't mention this matter again, hurry down the mountain." ”

Hollanster shook off Bloom with a wave of his sleeve and turned around, being stirred up by Bloom like this, he didn't even bother to ask why Harvey and Stanny had improved their strength so quickly.

"My lord, Alan said he could do it, you just give us one time..."

Bloom took two steps on his knees and continued to plead, but before he could finish his sentence, Herbert forcibly helped him up, dragged him out of the door, and then ordered several guards to send Bloom down the mountain.

"It's a shame that this Bloom is still cultivated by adults, and it is all Alan who opens and closes his mouth, as if Alan is his master, and he doesn't want to share his worries and solve problems for adults all day long, he only thinks about causing trouble for adults, I think I am afraid that none of what he said just now is the truth, it is all deliberately arranged by that Alan Kanter. ”

After Bloom left, "Demon Sword" House was so angry that his eyes were about to burst into flames, and he seemed to be eager to teach Bloom a lesson.

"Don't jump to conclusions, I don't think Bloom is lying, and he mentioned that Alan has a way to crack the mechanism, so I think adults might as well consider it. ”

While Bloom pleaded with Holland, Herbert stood by without saying a word until he saw Bloom out and the three of them were the only ones left in the room.

"Old friend, you won't be as naïve as the reckless man just now, will you?"

Holland turned his head, looked at Herbert in surprise, and said in a displeased tone.

"Although the ancestors of the adults had some concerns back then, there is nothing in this world that cannot be changed, if in this way we can win the support and trust of more clansmen, so that they are willing to serve the hegemony of the adults, wouldn't it be better?"

Herbert didn't give up, when Alan talked to him about it, he had already thought about how to convince Holancest, but he never had the opportunity, and today he just used Bloom's introduction to say his thoughts.

"Old friend, you have some truth in thinking about it, but this matter has a great impact, and I need to think about it. ”

Holland's tone was much softener, but his attitude remained resolute. Seeing that Holland still refused to let go, Herbert could only keep silent, but the look of disappointment was palpable.