Chapter 31: Defection
Laheim is not a fool, there has been no accident in this waterway since it was opened, it is the route of the ship set by Rhodes himself, in the past two years, how many ships have come and gone without incident, why is it that this time, such a large sheet, full of vodka and logs, has been robbed? This is not a coincidence at all! This is a ghost deliberately made trouble behind someone's back!
Raheim knew it was too late. Yes, he was fooled again. Alves is cunning as a mouse, and everything he says is so logical and well-organized. However, behind this is a conspiracy. A dwarf...... He was deceived by a dwarf! No, he was not alone, there were other people behind him...... Rod, Rhodes is the mastermind of this conspiracy, without Rhodes' permission, with a single Alves, he would not dare to do this.
Laheim was annoyed. He could have walked out of the house, but now he is in debt, a thousand barrels of vodka and three hundred tons of wood were originally nothing to him, but after all kinds of competition during this time, he lost too much, and even sold his taverns and brothels in exchange for the capital of the game. At this moment, the loss of this thousand barrels of wine was the last straw that crushed him.
He hated, hated everyone in this castle, especially Alves and Rod. The thought of the dwarf's face made Laheim grit his teeth in anger. Now, I have nothing left, only revenge, to vent my inner mania and anger.
He smashed everything in the room that could. Including mirrors, portraits, artwork and much more. Despite the wife's efforts to control her daughter's emotions, the little girl couldn't help but cry.
Raheim slammed the door open and rushed downstairs.
"Cry, cry what? Your father is bankrupt. Laheim angrily pushed his daughter, and his wife hurriedly protected her, "Victoria, I have nothing left, everything I once had, now I don't have it." Are you in pain, are you angry?"
Raheim laughed wildly. He took his wife's hand and pressed her against the wall.
"Now, I'm going to kill that dwarf, and then I'm going to kill that high up Rhodes. What is he arrogant? What is his arrogant capital? It's just that he has more strength, and a bunch of dogs are working for him. I should have left a long time ago......."
Raheim was a little incoherent.
The wife stretched out her hands, held his face, and said seriouslyβ
"No, you don't have nothing, you at least have us. Me, and your daughter, and you, and us......" Victoria knelt down, pleading. "Go and confess your mistakes, go and confess your mistakes to Lord Rhodes, he is not a barbaric, unreasonable person. Tell him you're wrong, he'll let you go, and we can live a civilian life. That's how we live, isn't it? I can read, I can read, I can be a teacher here......"
"Enough!"
Laheim interrupted his wife with a loud yell.
"When did you become so cowardly? That person hurt me, hurt our whole family, and you, even want to teach him? No, I will never allow it!"
Laheim roared angrily.
"Get up, before I change my mind. Get up......" he said again in a commanding tone. "Adonis, take them with you, get out of here. Go to Bekafen City and find Moss, and he will take them in. β
"What about you? Aren't you coming with us?"
His wife, Victoria, asked.
"No, I have something to do. That's the most important thing......"
With that, a terrible smile appeared on Laheim's face. It was a weird smile Victoria had never seen before......
......
"So, he hired you to kill people, and the targets were me and Alves. Right?"
Rhodes sat in his darkened office, questioning the Assassin who had come to tell him. Those who know the times are handsome, and this principle is applicable in any world. According to the Assassins, Raheim paid a deposit in advance, and then paid the rest after the target had been removed. However, the Assassins knew that the down-and-out nobleman simply could not afford to pay the rest of the bounty. At the same time, it is almost impossible to sneak into the castle and get rid of this white bear lord, and you have to lie down and go out. So, knowing the current situation, he surrendered, and told Rhodes about Laheim's assassination plan.
"Yes, the commission is three hundred gold crowns. He advanced fifty in advance. "E-book shop
The Assassin said, handing over the deposit Laheim had given him......
"It seems that my life is really worthless, only worth three hundred gold coins. Rod joked. "Did he ask you to kill Alves first, or kill me first?" Rod continued to joke......
"It's you, sir...... Laheim knows that Alves is your subordinate, and you are the point. β
After the Assassin finished speaking, Rhodes burst out laughing. By the way, he glanced at Alves on the side. The little dwarf was sitting on a special stone bench and was silent.
"One thing I'm curious about, as a mercenary assassin, you should know that mercenaries are most taboo about confessing their employers. In this way, you will not be able to gain a foothold in this industry in the future. β
Rhodes turned to the sturdy mercenary assassin and asked. His expression suddenly became serious.
"I have heard of the deeds of the Lord, and I know that you will not treat the defectors badly. In fact, I don't plan to continue in my old industry anymore. I only asked for my fair share, and then I went into hiding, never to be seen again. β
"Your part?"
Rod asked deliberately.
"Yes, my fair part. β
"And how much do you think it should be?"
"That's enough for the rest of my life. β
The Assassin confessed.
"You're such an upright person. Rod raised the corners of his mouth and smiled lightly, "But I like upright people." β
"A thousand gold crowns are enough for you to live a prosperous life for the rest of your life. My man will take you to get the money later. β
Rhodes said.
"Thank you, Lord. β
The man lowered his head and said seriously.
"But I have one condition. Rod continued, "Before you get the money, you have to stand up and point out Laheim. I have physical evidence, but I need a witness. You're the witness. You know, I'm not going to convict a person of guilt without hard evidence. Because only when the evidence is conclusive can a person be truly convicted, which is the requirement of the law. β
The Assassin wanted to resist, but he nodded at the thought of the funds......
"Alas, another nail was pulled out. Hopefully, cases like Laheim's won't happen again next time. β
After the Assassin left, Alves sat down on his stone bench and let out this exclamation.
"That's for sure. With a brain like yours, I believe that such a tragedy will not be repeated. β
Rod stared at Alves with anticipation and recognition in his eyes.