The site where Count Olgas placed the pneumatic cannon was a warehouse located on the lower level of the city walls. The storehouse was inside the city walls, and it was empty except for these two cannons. Still, the Count prepared food and bedding for the guards so that they could rest inside.

After Xiao Chen thanked the earl, he told him to instruct the people who stayed, so the earl's people withdrew from the room.

Xiao Chen cast a soundproof spell. Then Zhang Hong couldn't wait to ask: "What are you doing? How did the baron make sense in a few words? Didn't we plan to leave after the bombing? Why did he graciously keep you?"

Xiao Chen said, "Don't you think the earl's behavior is very strange?"

Zhang Hong said: "Of course it's strange! He tried his best to keep us to rest for the night. Although it is not too much to say that he is the host to keep guests, he is too insistent. ”

"Yes. His insistence was the reason why I wanted to stay. Xiao Chen said.

Zhang Hong glared and said, "Aren't you looking for trouble, why do we wait here and take risks in vain?"

"Don't forget what we're here for. Xiao Chen said, "We want to persuade these people to be co-opted, so naturally we have to find out what their ideas are." This can't be regarded as a tiger's den. Besides, I don't think Olgas is going to do anything bad to us, he really wants to do it, there are many opportunities today, there is no need to wait until the evening to act. ”

Huang Zheng also said: "Even if we step into the trap, it is better than stepping into the trap after the army is stationed." We have all prepared the means of teleportation and evacuation, and even these two cannons can be taken away together, so what is there to panic about. Moreover, the cannons are equipped with self-detonation formations, who really wants to fight their ideas, then they will die ugly. ”

"Olgas repeatedly stressed that most of us should go to the dinner. It's a strange move, and I think he's hinting at something. Xiao Chen involuntarily glanced out of the door and said, "Let's go down the river and see what happens." Well, Roger and Evelyn stayed, and the others followed me to the feast. But I'm going to leave you three helpers. As he spoke, a cloud of mist appeared in the room, and after a while the fog cleared, and the figures of the three mages appeared in the room.

"I'm going to trouble you again. Xiao Chen said.

"No, it's only at times like this that I feel the meaning of my existence. Master Kona said with a smile.

Tasia said, "You can go and talk to the Count in peace." Olgas was not an easy man to deal with, and few people could take advantage of him, both for the Empire and for the Kingdom. Here we will be ready. ”

"Be careful. Xiao Chen said.

"We know it. Elaina said. "Sometimes that's the case, whether the acting comes or not, we have to set the stage first. ”

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Olgas's dinner was not held in his home, but in a hall under the city walls. The style of the interior of this hall is simple, with drab stone bricks and concise columns everywhere. The situation of the banquet was a buffet style that was rare in aristocratic banquets. Several long wooden tables sit in the center of the room and are filled with a variety of grilled meats, game, grilled fish, and fruits and nuts from the nearby mountains. Some tables and chairs are scattered around the room, allowing guests to sit down and enjoy a meal or have a more intimate conversation.

"We, the soldiers, prefer to eat and drink freely like this, rather than being trapped in chairs by rows of good seats. I hope you can get used to this style as well. "Count Olgas was clearly not a supporter of the new fashion of royal elegance, and he and his men were typical of eating meat and drinking in large gulps.

"We also have this way of eating in our hometown. Xiao Chen picked up a piece of barbecue and stuffed it into his mouth, "I don't know how His Excellency Olgas thinks about it, are you willing to join us here?"

"Ahh The Count put down a leg of mutton in his hand, picked up a cloth and wiped his hands, "With all due respect, anyone who sees the fortress that is still on fire and can't make up his mind is an idiot." I am willing to join you, but not to surrender, but to join on my own initiative. ”

"In our place we call this an uprising. Xiao Chen said.

"Whatever, but what kind of status will you give me and them if I lead these people in? I have heard that you don't have any noble titles there, and in terms of money, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to satisfy the appetite of an old nobleman. The Count asked.

Xiao Chen said: "I can only say that everyone will be treated differently according to their ability. As the leader of the uprising, you will naturally have your own share of merit. ”

Orgas couldn't help but laugh: "Hmm, merit? ”

"That should be an honor. I thought the noble warriors would care a lot about their honor?"

"Hmm. Sort of. Olgas nodded in agreement, "What else?"

"Other than that, what do you want?" Xiao Chen asked rhetorically.

"I'm a person who doesn't have any other specialties than fighting. So I also want to stay in the army and lead a team. Olgas patted the long sword at his waist and said, "Only with this old friend will I feel at ease." ”

"I think it's entirely possible. However, as you can see, our army is completely different from yours, and the soldiers of any kingdom must join our system and be sufficiently trained and learned. Xiao Chen said.

"Of course, of course. Actually, I'm looking forward to that. "Tomorrow I will open the level," said the Count, "and you are welcome to come and work out the details with me." Before that, tonight in Kuroki Pass, I, as the prefect here, have one last thing to do. ”

"The last thing?" Xiao Chen felt that the next words were the real theme of the evening.

At this time, the count's face showed a little coldness: "Since the Imperial Black Guard has penetrated Suero, will it not penetrate into the Black Wood Pass?" In the past, I had a little feeling for their small movements, but there were not many handles that could be caught by me.

But today I saw an opportunity. Your cannons are too powerful for the Imperials to be indifferent to them.

On the other hand, now that I have already let out the rumors that all the members have joined your army, there is no point in many ambushed spies staying any longer. So I think, while your people and our elite are having dinner here. Maybe someone will jump out and do something about those two cannons. ”