Chapter 27: Planning
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A sumptuous dinner was prepared before they returned, so that Augustus would know that he still valued his Alfred siblings, and when they happened to lie on top of a woman when they returned, he told Augustus that he had no ambitions, and that he was basically content as long as he lived well and had women to sleep with, and that his previous attempt to betray Alfred was a last resort before his demise. Augustus must have seen these hints, and was very willing to express his appreciation and admiration, but unfortunately, appreciation is one thing, whether or not he can forgive is another, even if Augustus appreciates the ability that his Uncle Obilla's uncle has shown during the years of sorting out information for Alfred, he definitely cannot allow such a potential traitor to be placed in such an important position as Alfred.
Of course, apparent forgiveness is still necessary.
This kind of so-called hypocritical mask of aristocrats is not unfamiliar to Augustus, who was in the shopping mall in his previous life and was no more sinister than the simple and relaxed circle of nobles.
It can be described as a sumptuous dinner that satisfies both the host and the guest.
After dinner, according to Baron Obilla's meticulous arrangement, Augustus and Elizabeth were originally two rooms, but they couldn't stand Elizabeth's little entanglement, Augustus finally agreed that Elizabeth would sleep in his room, he would not have any embarrassment, since he accepted his current identity as Alfred's helmsman, then Elizabeth was his only relative, his only sister.
Back in the room, the servants had prepared hot water and a stove, although it was cold outside, but the room was warm, Elizabeth first took off the velvet coat on Augustus, and then brought the boiled water to Augustus, insisting on washing his hands and face for Augustus, Augustus definitely refused, but Elizabeth looked at his legs with resentment, and easily defeated all of Augustus's insistence with a sentence You are a patient. Then, in the process of washing her hands, Elizabeth asked curiously, "Brother, why did you just hint that you didn't let me tell Uncle Obila about the attack on the road?"
Augustus hesitated, as if he didn't want Elizabeth to bother with these dirty and shady things, but then he explained: " First of all, we have to consider who the people who attacked us may be, this is very wide, after all, I am the empire that attracted all the attention of the wasteland, and my every move will be under the watchful eye of the wasteland, then everyone in the wasteland may be behind the attack, although they may not know whether I have reached an agreement with the bishop of Mass, but they all have their own reasons for doing so; I wouldn't be surprised that the assassination was his arrangement, and finally the men who attacked Alfred's Castle, I don't know who they might be, but since I'm not dead, they'll try it anyway. ā
Elizabeth put down the soft towel that Obilla had specially prepared in her hand, looked up and wondered, "You don't seem to care about this attack?"
"Of course I'm worried if it's useful, but it's useless. Augustus smiled: "Besides, I am very willing to believe that the manipulators behind the scenes will eventually jump out. ā
Elizabeth, who had washed Augustus' hands and face, did not get up, and squatted in front of Augustus, thoughtful.
Augustus couldn't help but rub her long golden hair, and said with a smile: "Okay, you don't need to think about these dark things, everything is with me." ā
Elizabeth raised her head and narrowed her crescent-like eyes: "Brother, did I tell you that it is my greatest satisfaction that you can wake up." ā
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Finally coaxed Elizabeth to go to bed first, Augustus drove a wheelchair to sit in front of the desk, this is indeed a guest bedroom, but the layout is not simple, not only the spacious bed is cushioned with expensive velvet supplies, even this room has everything, and even the only lighting is the magic stone that is not common in the wasteland, it can be seen that Baron Obella's life is indeed good.
Augustus put on his desk the materials about the wasteland that he deliberately brought from the carriage, although he didn't have to struggle for Alfred's survival in the next short time, but once the lich invaded, he still had to do his best to minimize Alfred's attrition, Alfred's current reserve of food is not to consider, how much, he will not hesitate to invest in the civilians, but what about after the reserves are exhausted?
Yes, Augustus will definitely borrow from other families as he said to Bishop Mass, but how to borrow it, to be honest, Augustus still can't make up his mind, considering his current weak strength of Alfred, and he can't make Alfred strong instantly during this time, there are only 3 plans that he can do at present but don't hope to survive: one is to borrow with the power of the Holy See, but the Bishop of Mass may not support him in this matter, after all, this is completely an infighting in the wasteland, and the Holy See has no reason to intervene; In fact, this is also the one that Augustus feels the most hopeful, in the end, Christopher should know that this matter will not be bad for him, but will have a lot of benefits.
He had a good personal friendship with Count Alfred in the past, and it didn't seem to be a conflict to help Alfred become strong again.
As for the final plan, it was to cooperate with Earl Donald, who was unusually goodwill at the meeting...... Augustus shook his head subconsciously, still thinking that it was more reliable to convince Christopher.
He rediscovered the Christopher family's information, and his mind quickly recalled what he had known about the Christopher family when he first read it.
Speaking of which, Christopher may be the only family in the wasteland who was banished to the wasteland by the Empire as the Holy See who ultimately caused Christopher's sad end, and Augustus can clearly recall the absurd sins committed by the Christopher family at the helm hundreds of years ago without having to look through the materials.
At that time, it was the last period when the mainland entered civilization from barbarism, and under the resolute initiative of the Holy See, the empire had to abolish the much-criticized decree of 'nobility-nobility', so at that time, all the nobles restrained their despicable behavior, at least on the surface, and no longer touched any marrying girl.
Augustus flipped through the information, put his finger on the first sentence on the title page of the information, and fell into deep thought.
Written there are family mottos left by the first person at the helm of the Christopher family when they were banished to the wasteland.
"Instead of looking up at the brilliant sun and praising with everyone, it is better to bow your head and walk cautiously in the dark night alone. ā