Leaving the dungeon, Weiner hurried to the council chamber, where Lavalren sent someone to inform him early in the morning that there was an important meeting in the afternoon. When the guards waiting at the door pushed open the door of the chamber for Weiner, the long table was already full of people.www.biquge.info Dressed in tight black leather armor with golden silk patterns that add to his mystique and domineering presence, the young Lavalen sat at the top of the bench, with the empty seat reserved for Weiner to the left. To the left are Osfried the Shipbreaker from the Frozen Earth and his brother Olawald the Anchor Thrower, Bernie the Bloody Axe of the Dragon Marauders, Titch, the notorious pirate leader of Whistling Wind Bay, and Cynthia, a robber who wreaks havoc south of the Boundary Forest under the name of Grey Shrike.

"I'm so sorry I'm late. Weiner politely bowed slightly and apologized, and sat down immediately.

"Alright, our infantry commander has arrived, and I hope you will take back your gaze from Miss Edney. Lavalen muttered, holding his face with his right hand on the armrest of the high-backed chair, and only Weiner, who was sitting on his left, could see a small throwing knife pressed under his left hand in the chair. "First of all, beautiful and wise Lady Edney, I would like to thank you for your active cooperation with our army. As promised, as long as you and your supporters swear allegiance to Euan, you will retain your titles, territories, and dominions. ”

"Lord Lavalen," Idney retorted softly, "I have to clarify to you that none of the lords sitting on my side have given up on fighting back because they have supported me, and they have agreed to open their doors to welcome you only because they and Frey have some... Well... Personal vendettas. ”

"It doesn't matter, I'm happy to patiently ask each lord's opinion. Let's start with the one beside you—" Lavalen looked at the young man seated to Idney's right, his body tightly wrapped in a thick gray cloak, and the crest of a silver arrow pinned to his chest.

"Benson, Benson Blackmore. The young man saw Lavalen's embarrassment and took the initiative to break the siege.

"Thank you, Lord Benson. Will you swear allegiance to Euann? You don't need to send a single soldier in the war, just wait for Euan to take the throne. Accordingly, on behalf of Youan, I assure you that Fort Uyu and its territory will never be harassed by us. ”

Benson replied almost without hesitation, "Frey cut off my father's hand and pierced his heart, so I don't want to see Frey sit in your current position anyway." As for the feud you mentioned between Lord Ewen and the Empire, my father only swore to the old Eskud of Ice's Breath to guard his fireplace, and never said anything to do with the Empire. ”

"Very good. Ravallen nodded in satisfaction, looked at the next person and asked, "What about you?"

"Dear Lord Lavalen, my brother Cassilian also died of Frey's pride, and in this very room I can even hear his ghost whispering in my ear. He would love to see wiser young men sit on the throne and defend the frontier for the new king. But he also has some difficulties......"

Lavalen smiled, a smile that was false and eerie. Weiner, who had been sitting quietly next to him, knew that it was a precursor to his murder, so he quietly pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to turn his face.

But Ravallen was much calmer than he had been four years ago, and he said with a smile: "I personally promised to help expand the Bloodclaw Fortress soon after the war, not limited to human and financial support. Don't be suspicious, Lord Elijah, when the meeting is over, go to the tavern for a drink and talk to the bard, and you'll understand how much a top Assassin can earn in the blink of an eye. In addition, I believe that Euan will also actively support the construction of Bloodclaw Keep, after all, it is the northernmost 'strategic location' of the Empire. When the new castle is completed, adventurers trying to cross the ice bridge will no longer have to huddle in the small 'unquenchable fire' to make final preparations for their death-seeking behavior. ”