Chapter 10: A Difficult Task
"Honey, do you think Dean and the purple-robed girl reacted a little strangely tonight?"
In the evening, the banquet ended and the crowd dispersed. In the highest room of Blackhammer Castle, Rod put his arm around Caroline and whispered about his new wife. Caroline snuggled up in Rod's arms like a bird, looking happy.
"Strange, what do you say?"
Caroline asked softly as she rested her head on Rod's chest.
"He can't wait to talk to you...... It seemed that there was something that even he couldn't control. Also, how did Ring Castle fall out in just two years? What the hell did Dean do in there? And more importantly, did you find out? Alves wasn't present at our wedding reception tonight. β
With Caroline in his arms, Rhodes threw out a series of questions. Caroline, on the other hand, was at a loss, she didn't think about it that much, after all, at tonight's banquet, Dean was stopped by Rhodes, and she didn't have a chance to talk to Caroline at all, and Caroline didn't notice anything strange about him. Besides, Alves, that's Rhodes knows him well, and he doesn't have much intersection with that dwarf. So, while Rhodes was thinking about it at the head of the bed, Caroline looked at him blankly.
"Didn't you say that he was corrupted by Chaos? Sooner or later, those tainted by Chaos will do something mad. Caroline thought for a moment, "Didn't you let the guards keep an eye on him?" but we can't do anything with him without hard evidence, he's a distinguished guest. β
"I know, so I just let them stare and didn't let them do it. Attacking guests in his own castle is not what a lord should do. Importantly, we have no evidence that he was corrupted by Chaos. If there is, you can do it. I'm sure others will support it as well. β
Rhodes held Caroline in one hand and sighed quietly.
"Okay, don't think about it so much. This matter needs to be considered in the long run, Dean doesn't have many people, and they all seem to be a bunch of sissies, since you have sent someone to keep an eye on them, it will be fine. At the moment, Dean's identity is still under wraps, and as you said, you can't surprise the snake, right?"
Caroline said, rubbing herself into Rod's arms. A hand also reached into Rod's pajamas......
"Hmm...... Also...... I'm just worried about Alves......"
Rod said, grabbing Caroline's restless little hand.
"Okay, I'll worry about it tomorrow. β
Caroline coquettishly rolled over and lay on top of Rod......
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The next morning, the guests were leaving. They were just here for the wedding, and there was nothing important to talk about. So, after a good night's sleep, it's time to go. At the same time, there is nothing worth visiting at the Black Hammer Fort at this moment, at most, the population is larger than before, the city is larger than before, and the Winter Spring River has begun to have a wharf. However, these changes are nothing to the lords, and the same is true in their realms. In particular, the Lord of the Overwatch, Count Cyril, was even more scornful of the current situation at Blackhammer Castle. He just glanced at it, and then got into his carriage. The expression was arrogant and high, as if it was enough to say that it was enough to come to this wedding.
Rhodes ignored them. The real development of Black Hammer Fort is still to come, there was no money and no one before, but now, there are money and people. Many things can be done. After sending off waves of crowds, Rod found Diego.
It's something he's always wanted to do, but he's not determined to do. Now, he finally made up his mind. Because it looks like it can't be delayed any longer.
"Brother, do you see that carriage?"
Rhodes put one hand on Diego's shoulder and pointed at the departing convoy with the other. Dean Aubrey's carriage bumped along the road, but the emblem of the double-headed eagle was still prominent.
"Hmm. β
"That's Lord Dean's convoy. Remember what I told you, Kislev is full of chaotic forces everywhere. At that time, I advised you to stay and fight side by side with me. Now, here's your chance. It is highly likely that the young lord Dean is a follower of Slaanesh. You can track him down and find evidence of his belief in Chaos. As long as I have the evidence, I can take him down with my troops. β
"You should have told me sooner......"
Diego complained that he had been so drunk last night that he had known that the Chaos Cultists were among them, so he had squatted down to arrest them. Love you eBook
"Tell you early that you're going to do something stupid. β
Rhodes said.
"Well, well, it's not too late to tell. I'll catch up with him. β
Diego's words were filled with anger, and the witch hunter was immediately energized when he heard the Chaos Cultists.
"Catch up with him, but don't act rashly. Chaos' corrosion of the Ring is more than you can imagine. There, you can't beat them alone. So, I want you to gather evidence, and once there is evidence that Dean is a Chaos believer, then I can take someone to encircle it. β
Rod explained.
"I understand. β
"I'm not done yet. Rhodes narrowed his eyes and continuedβ"The situation at Hoop is terrible, and I guess you'll have a lot of problems when you get in. You have to keep your emotions in check and don't go it alone. Also, I want you to help me find someone. β
"Who?"
The witch hunter asked, turning his head.
"Alves, a dwarf. You've seen him, I met him once after the Battle of Erlengrad, and you were there. β
"I remember, it's him ......"
Diego said thoughtfully.
"Well, help me find him. He was a key figure. In the entire upper echelons of the Iron Ring Castle, perhaps only he was unpolluted by Chaos. At the same time, he may be able to help us find evidence that Dean is a believer in Chaos. As for where he is now, I don't know, that's why I asked you to look for him. Be careful, Dean is disgusted with him as an uncle, and I'm afraid that Alves may have been hacked. β
Rod said worriedly.
"Understood, I'll find him. Besides, you care so much about that dwarf?"
Diego asked.
"It's a long story, he's not your average dwarf...... Without him, Blackhammer would have been gone a long time ago. I'll tell you the story when you come back. β
Rhodes said.
"Well, it looks like I have a lot of work to do. Go solo into the Lair of Chaos, collect evidence, and rescue your fellow gnomes......"
Diego joked.
"Hmm...... So I hesitated for a long time to tell you about it. After thinking about it for a long time, it seems that only you can do it. β
"Of course, you can find a second hunter in your territory who is better than me?"
Diego replied confidently.