Siegel waved his fingers, and the bottle on the table flew up on its own, pouring it into the glass in front of Manna and Kenji. The female knight smiled and nodded in thanks, but the one-eared knight looked a little cramped.

"I know how well the soldiers in the territory are trained, and it's already good in the south. Siegel said.

KKENKI was a little overwhelmed, didn't he reprimand everyone for this at the meeting just now, why do you want to say this now?

"Your opinion on the judging of the elves' combat power is very pertinent. Now is not the time to confront Naheim's army. Manna reported to me that there are many knights in the territory who are asking to take back their castles, not only our Heim territory, but also some knights who have taken refuge from outside, right?"

"Your Excellency, my lord, you are right," said Kenji, "they came with almost nothing, and after a few days of eating a full meal, they felt that they were already very powerful, and they were clamoring for the restoration of their homeland. But I think they just want to get noticed and make a name for themselves. They're gambling. When the elves are really repulsed, they will become the vanguard of the rebellion, so the title and territory are possible. ”

Manna glanced at Siegel and said, "Knight Knight is a very smart person, I'm right. ”

Siegel nodded and said to Kenji: "Although the land occupied by the Heim Territory is to be recovered, and the land in the south is also very valuable, the Heim Territory is not the place for a decisive battle, and the timing is not right at this time. I have an important task that can only be given to someone who is smart and loyal enough. So think about it, and then tell me if you understood what I just said. ”

A test, but also a good opportunity. Kenji thought to himself. He rubbed his ears, which were still intact. Tugging at the earlobe—this is his habit when he thinks.

The mage was not in a hurry. He took a sip from his cup, keeping a look at McGee's expression, waiting for him to respond. Siegel had a bold plan to find a smart and capable knight to take charge of, and for the sake of secrecy, Manna and Huck ruled it out at the first time. The Acting Lord recommended Kenji, so it's time to see if this person really has a long-term vision and the ability to improvise.

"My lord, that's how I understand it. Kenji said: "The elves outside the city have been besieging them. But now we are allowed to go out of the city and farm. Although this move is also meant to be coercive and regulated, I think they will keep it that way until Waterdeep decides the winner. ”

"Go on. Siegel nodded, not at all.

"It is reasonable to speculate that the lord and the elves have reached some kind of agreement to get such a situation. I think that as long as the general of the elves on the other side is always Leah, the agreement will be obeyed, and the Heim Territory will be safe. It is basic to take precautions, but there is no need to provoke a war. At least not on our own soil. He threw his head back and swallowed the wine from his glass. Then he said, "My lord, none of the lords of the south are our true opponents, especially after such a long siege. And the elves are more prepared, taking advantage of the field battle. If there is a large-scale battle in the south now and we are involved, then the advantage that has been established at present will be gone. ”

Siegel applauded, "Manna said you've been a mercenary for a long time?" he said, "I heard that the troubadour who sang at Encart Crags last time was actually a partner you knew earlier?"

Knights pay attention to their origins, and the career of a mercenary who pays for his life is obviously not a respectable past. Kenji looked up and looked at the two people in front of him. Manna has also been a mercenary, but she is still of a relatively low status. Lord Siegel used to be a seaman, and generally thought that he could be better than a mercenary, but who knows if he had ever done anything more disrespectful such as smuggling or piracy? Kenji judged for a moment, and felt that neither of them was the kind of person who cared about their origin and history, so he nodded and replied:

"I'm a knight and a lord now, and I can't forget my old friends. They are very well-behaved now, Lord Baron, and never cause trouble. ”

"It's good, at least you behaved honestly today and didn't forget about the partners you had been adventuring with in the past. Siegel said, "I think this task can be entrusted to you. ”

He glanced at Mana, who spoke out of his plan.

"I need you to secretly contact mercenaries from all stripes, perhaps even assassins, bandits, and bandits, to attack the elves. The knight said, "The purpose of all this is to keep the elves' forces at bay and make them overstretched in the south. But this matter must not be found out to be the Heim Collar behind it. ”

Kenji blinked his eyes and suddenly said, "Is it that we have to take other actions, so we want to divert the elven forces?"

Siegel nodded: "When the elves need troops, they will inevitably draw the soldiers who besiege us. Let them know about our training every day, just so that they have enough reason to divide their troops. Not only through their own eyes, but also by someone blowing wind in their ears. Once your operation begins, the fields of Heim Collar and the Misty Swamp will continue to be cultivated, and everything will be as before. I think the whole area that will decide the outcome is in the north. I predict that there is an important battle that must be fought, and it will affect the trend of the entire war. Therefore, the elves can only be busy, and have no time to pay attention to the city of Myr, so that we can mobilize the army. ”

Kenji thought for a moment and frowned: "After the war began, most of the mercenaries had no business and couldn't leave by boat, so many of them became robbers. Many of these people robbed the refugees who were hiding in the mountains, but few dared to argue with the elves. ”

"So you have to figure it out. In the New World, there are more than six times as many humans as elves, but they are nothing more than scattered sand, without any intimidation. In addition, the elves were indeed more prepared, so they were defeated. Siegel's gaze was sharp, and there was a cold gaze in it. "However, it will take quite a long time for the elves to occupy the walled mountains with such a small population. Even if you plant trees everywhere and let the forest be used as a magic watchtower, the trees still need to be nourished by the power of time, and they can't be done overnight!

The One-Eared Knight touched the old scar on his chin, which had been slashed with a knife and later burned again. Now it has been smoothed: "No wonder they keep planting trees. It turned out to be some sentinels. ”

"Fortunately, their trees have not yet grown. Otherwise, all actions will become difficult. Kenji, how much do you think it will cost the mercenaries and robbers to forget about the dangers of the elves and dare to try to attack?" Siegel asked.

"I think five gold coins will do. Kenji said.

"Add it to ten. Siegel said, "There is a magical object called the Hand of the Sage, which is worn around the neck to ward off evil. Its best ingredient is the elf's right hand. ”

KINK shuddered. An elf who lacks a right hand is naturally unable to draw a bow, let alone use a long sword, and completely loses its threat. And this also forces the mercenaries to come up with real combat examples, and it is impossible to cheat and cheat. If you want to cut off the elf's hand, you must fight the elf with a real knife and a real gun. It's much harder than a normal sneak attack.

For Heim Collar, collecting elven palms is a great way to avoid wasting money, but be careful to divert attention. Kenji didn't know what a magic item the Sage's Hand was, but it sounded tingling. The hand-made raw material of an elven corpse has to be hung around his neck all day long, and only an evil wizard would do that, right? No wonder the whole thing must be kept secret, and must not have anything to do with the Heim Collar.

"The most important part of this is to cause some trouble for the elves, but it must not make them angry. "According to the character and tradition of the elves, they will not do any harm to ordinary civilians, but if they are forced to hurry," Siegel said. Only God knows what they can do. ”

Manna continued, "So on the bright side, we also have to fight these robbers for the sake of maintaining order. Or even help the elves capture them. Only in this way can our cavalry be able to leave the city, and the lords of the south can have room to move among themselves. ”

The One-Eared Knight took a few deep breaths to calm down, and then nodded heavily: "This can be done, I can contact a few tight-mouthed intermediaries, and make this thing like a bounty from the Mage Federation." Then he clenched his fists and mustered up courage before asking: "Lord Baron, robbers do not obey orders like soldiers, and they are likely to bring disaster." Outside of the castle, there are villages where farmers hide elves, and are likely to take damage, more than elves. What will happen to these mercenaries when the war is over?"

"Regardless of the outcome of the war, they will be wanted for atrocities against civilians. "If they want to stay in the New World, the starting point outpost is a good choice for them. There, with vast lands and plenty of opportunities, there are countless treasures to the west of the walled mountains that are in need of the footsteps of human adventurers. ”

Manna blinked, and then said, "Mercenaries are just taking money to do things, and exchanging their skills for food. The bounty offered by the Baron is already very high, and it will not be in arrears, it depends on who can earn the money wiser and safely. If you can't even kill the enemies who invade your homeland, what kind of face do you have to be a mercenary in the New World? But if you don't know how to converge, a guy who has no brains will definitely not be able to get along for a long time. ”

"I see, Lord Baron, I'll take care of this. ”

"Good, I'm sure you can do it well. Siegel stood up, his right hand on his defensive staff, and cast a spell, and a map of the South of the Illusion appeared on the table. He pointed to a few spots, not too far from Heim's Territory, within five days of cavalry travel.

"These places are the key, to focus the eyes of the elves here. Siegel said, "Hasn't Uther always wanted to organize a coalition to resist the elves, let's see his sincerity." ”

Kenji looked at the map and took it to heart.

"I will give you fifty thousand gold coins at one time, all of which were minted by the southern lords, and the money is of different colors. There's a small amount of our gold in it, but that's to hide it. Siegel said, "I don't expect to buy five thousand elven hands, but I must put aside the suspicion of Heim Collar." This is not a glorious thing, contrary to chivalry, but it is difficult to win such a disadvantageous war with chivalry alone. ”

The One-Eared Knight hurriedly said respectfully, "Lord Baron, I'm not the kind of person who is rigid. I am loyal to you and can perform any task for you. ”

"Go ahead, you're the first crucial step in the Heim Lord's quest for victory. ”

The Knight of Kinky saluted again and exited the hall, leaving only Manna and Siegel in the room.

Siegel looked at the map in front of him without saying a word, thinking about the situation in the south, and Manna stood quietly beside him. The map clearly depicts the topography, castles, and roads and rivers, and Siegel uses different colors to divide the chunks to show the relationship between the elves and the various lords.

"There is nothing to fight in the south. Siegel sighed: "The forces are intricate, and it is easy to get bogged down in the quagmire and be dragged down by allies from all walks of life. And as long as he starts fighting, the situation faced by Heim Ling will be worse than it is now, which is really inappropriate. ”

With a wave of his hand, the illusion map expanded, marking the terrain to the north. The situation of the entire area surrounded by the walled mountains is all in plain sight.

Siegel's eyes fell on Waterdeep, and he didn't leave for a long time. (To be continued.) )

PS: Three hundred chapters, roar roar. Hand over all the monthly passes, keep them that won't increase in value, roar, roar.