Chapter 84: Hostages of Knowing Current Affairs
Leon approached Justus as he spoke: "As for me, of course I'm here to see how the battle is going and see when the empire can fulfill its promise...... In case the battle situation on this side is unfavorable......"
Justus smiled mockingly: "In case the battle is unfavorable and the White Hart Fort is not captured, you will retreat to the mainland of the empire with our army, right, Lord Rainier?" ”
The disdain of the Radiant Cross Knight next to him became even more obvious.
Moreover, many knights and crossbowmen approached Justus, and it seemed that they were not at ease with this 'Rainier'.
Li Ang raised his eyebrows: "Of course! I'm done, I've got to find a safe place first! …… I don't want to face Godric, and I don't want to be encircled by the kingdom...... Besides, it's time for the Empire to fulfill the status it promised me! ”
Leon disguised himself like that.
This is also in line with Rainier's way of thinking - for his own safety, he first hides in the army of the Bacchus Empire.
If White Deer Fort fails to be defeated, then the matter will be exposed, and he will hide here so as not to be surrounded and suppressed by the kingdom, and he will be able to run away with the army.
But whether the White Hart Fort is defeated or not, the Empire should 'fulfill its promise', after all, he has 'done' the capture of Al Deig.
Justes laughed even harder: "There is still a war at the moment, and only His Majesty the Emperor can fulfill the promise you made, and I can't do it......"
Leon shook his head and approached Justes, seeming to be a little angry: "So, will His Majesty the Emperor come here?" The Empire must keep its promises, or else...... I have a thousand more people in Al Deig, and they don't know the ...... of our deal."
This means that Justus understands - the Bacchus Empire should not think about crossing the river and tearing down the bridge to kill 'Rainier', otherwise the 'thousands of subordinates' of Ellerdeg will not know that Rainier is treasonous, they are from the Lion Kingdom.
This is to protect Mai Xiangling, but also to protect himself.
In this way, if the scouts sent by the Bacchus Empire did not come back, it can be considered a 'misunderstanding' - Rainier was not there, and the defenders of the "thousands" were "unaware" and killed the scouts.
This statement should lower Justes' suspicions.
Governor Justes' smile disappeared and he grinned, "What do you think...... How could His Majesty come here! When the war is over, I will naturally take you to Siyuan City to meet Your Majesty!" Lord Rainier, rest assured, as long as Elledeg is in your hands, the promise of the Empire will be fulfilled! ”
The attitude changed quite quickly......
"Then I'll just wait here, I don't want to be sold...... Your Excellency the Governor, we're about to be colleagues, don't you mind if I take a break in your tent? ”
Leon stretched out his hand to Governor Justus, as if he had thought of himself as 'Lord Doge about to be cashed'.
Don't treat yourself as an outsider at all......
Governor Justes frowned, but still dispersed the guards with a professional smile, and stepped forward to shake Leon's hand: "Please...... Well? ”
"Good, good, Your Excellency, you are so kind...... Hahaha......"
Leon let out a hearty laugh, and entered the tent with one hand 'on the shoulder' of Governor Justus.
Hidden in his hand was a small knife no larger than a palm, the tip of which was on the side of Justes' neck, and the guards who had just been dispersed had been blocked from view by Justes' body.
The two servants behind him glanced at each other, and quickly followed in with the dead-faced secret agent.
As soon as they entered the tent, the Knights of the Radiant Cross, who had been guarding Justus just now, whispered again: "Huh...... The traitor is still so angry......"
"Those poisonous snakes can only deceive this kind of garbage aristocrats, and they have no sense of honor......
"Alas, these vipers are also heroes of the Empire...... It's always good that we can die fewer soldiers......"
The sound of their exchange of ears was small, but it still reached Leon's ears.
It's not because Lord Lords have any abilities like tailwind......
The main reason is that after Leon entered the military tent, he immediately lay down in the corner of the tent and observed the knights who were whispering before through the cracks.
And with his hands on his ears, he listened intently to their conversation.
In fact, Leon was just observing the guards, assessing how to take the hostages, and eavesdropping was only incidental.
Governor Justes had been covered by two 'servants', and a crooked knife was resting around his neck—the same knife that Leon had hidden in his hand when he had taken Justus by the shoulder.
"Your Excellency Justes, send your people away first, or we won't be able to talk."
Leon leaned into the governor's ear, and his voice was very soft.
He did not have any means of threat attached, and the person who could become a governor should at least have the advantage of 'knowing the times'.
"Knights, go and set up a tent for Lord Rainier!"
Justes is obviously not only aware of current affairs, but also reacts quickly, and in the blink of an eye, he gives a reasonable way to deal with it......
Leon looked left and right again, and saw that the knights were indeed far away, so he sat down in front of Justus with confidence.
Justes raised his head and looked at Leon carefully: "Young man, you are not Rainier......"
Li Ang smiled, and the dagger in his hand shook: "I ask, you answer, don't talk nonsense." ”
Justes wisely kept his mouth shut.
"You're probably the marshal of this war, let your men pause the attack first!"
"I'm not, the marshal is the Governor of Keros."
Leon and the two lion knights looked at each other: "Are you lying to me...... This is the biggest tent for you! ”
"Your Excellency...... I just like the bigger tents, isn't that okay? ”
Justes was a little aggrieved, but the tent was a little more luxurious, and he actually attracted a kidnapping ticket because of this!
Leon shook his head and still didn't believe it: "Then why didn't I see the banner of Kairos?" It's just you and Levius, the two Governor's Flags! ”
"Really, the troops are divided into two routes, and after the Governor of Kairos arranged the siege troops yesterday, he led the cavalry to Serenmis. In fact, even if it is this way, the current main general is Livius, not me......"
Justes seems to be cooperative and emotionally stable.
Hearing this news, Li Ang was indeed a little surprised, the empire is the whole army dispatched?
Leon somewhat understood the overall plan of the Bacchus Empire......
This was an all-out attack, leaving the infantry and crossbowmen to capture Fort White Deer, and the cavalry, which had little effect in the mountains, made a detour to Serenmis, probably intending to attack Changhe Town on both sides immediately after the capture of Fort Whitedeer.
Compared with King Ulrik, the Bacchus Empire has significantly more schemes, sending spies to fool the traitors, and also luring away famous generals who are good at war, reducing the reinforcements of the kingdom.
Their minimum goal should be to capture White Deer Fort.
And the highest ...... Probably not capped.
After all, Governor Kairos went to Serenmis with the other half of his troops, which means that the Bacchus Empire is likely planning to swallow the entire eastern region of the Lion Kingdom in one fell swoop.
"You are so generous, why do you still spend so much time for White Deer Castle?"
Leon felt that the Bacchus Empire's plan was too complicated.
"Troublesome? We're just sending a few spies to try it out, what's the trouble...... Besides, if you don't capture White Deer Fort, no matter how big it is, it's meaningless......"
Justes, on the other hand, was a little confused.
This is also true, for the Bacchus Empire, it is just a few intelligence officers sent out.
The main thing is that Rainier is making this matter very troublesome.
By the way, Rainier would be treasonous, but what about his father?
"Baron Kedren of Talon Castle, did you use the same plan?"
Justus shook his head: "Governor Kairos may be in contact with him, I don't know the specifics......"
Is there a problem too?
Okay, look at the fact that there are few loyal ministers in the Lion Kingdom.
"Young man, it's really not much for you to coerce me...... I'm just here to cooperate, the big army is under the command of Livius, and they will still attack the city. If you want a ransom, that's fine. ”
Justes said suddenly.
Leon smiled: "Ha, could it be that your governor of Livius has a grudge against you?" ”
Justus suddenly smiled bitterly: "Every governor wants the other governors to die quickly, isn't it the same for your lion kingdom?" You kidnapped me just to rescue Fort White Deer, right? But this will make Livius attack harder! ”
Leon knew he might be telling the truth—a simple and convenient way to kill a political opponent, not something that is often encountered.
So the lord sighed: "This matter is very easy to solve, aren't you just unbalanced in your heart...... Rest assured, my bowl of water is flat! You can 'introduce' me to the Governor of Livius—both of them are in my hands, and I don't believe anyone would dare to attack the city!" ”