Back in the palace.

After settling down, the crowd took a hot bath.

Lothar immersed herself in warm water for a long time before she surfaced.

"Prajna, do you want to wash together?"

There was a hint of teasing in his tone.

Pranya put down the book in his hand and said calmly: "You are in danger right now, and it is really inconvenient to take off your clothes to perform the duties of a heavy guard, although I don't care much, but if it is not necessary, I do not want to fight the enemy naked." ”

Lothar said: "Indeed, those two vampire assassins are not weak, at least I am not sure that I can solve either of them." Thanks to the abilities of Furgingilla and Jeanne, they just happened to restrain them. Otherwise, even if they can't be beaten, it will be very easy for them to escape. ”

"Fringira has already subdued one of them, as a subordinate bloodline under your control, are you going to meet her?"

"Forget it, don't rush yet."

Lothar sighed lightly, "I know it's scary for a mother to lose her son, but I didn't expect this Stephanie Lady to move so quickly. ”

There is no right or wrong in this matter.

Lothar was right to kill Humphrey in order to protect herself.

It is not untrue that Lady Stephanie wants to kill Lothar in order to avenge her son.

Even Humphrey is not wrong, listening to the knights of Montreal, this Sir Humphrey was originally a very decent person, but he was gradually brainwashed by the crocodile god, manipulated, and lost himself.

But that's right, it doesn't mean that Lothar will be magnanimous and slaughtered.

Prajna said calmly, "Do you want to get rid of this Stephanie Lady as soon as possible?" We are not afraid to stop the magic gold to deal with her, it is not difficult. ”

Lothar nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course, since she has already done something to me, it is only natural for me to use the same means to retaliate back." ”

Prajna asked again, "Do you want to get rid of Renard?" ”

Lothar furrowed her brow.

After a while, he still shook his head and said: "As the lord who guards the gate of Transjordan, Renard, as the lord guarding the gateway to Transjordan, must have been shocked to deal with Stephanie, and he should not dare to go against me easily." ”

Assassination is the most inferior means in the political struggle.

If Renard had just been stripped of his earl title and died violently, it would have been a great blow to him, as well as to Baldwin IV's political credibility.

In the eyes of the southern nobles of the kingdom, the reputation he had accumulated was probably all ruined at once.

As for Stephanie's death, Renard should also know that this is a retaliation to their assassination attempt, and not only will he not publicize it, but he will hide it for Lothar.

Lothar lay in the bath, tiredness rising again.

He narrowed his eyes and drifted into a deep sleep.

Although Praruo follows him no matter what the scene is, which sometimes bothers him very much, he has to admit that it is really reassuring to have her by his side.

When he opened his eyes again, it was completely dark.

The water in the bath, I don't know how many times I have added, is still warm.

"Prajna?"

"I'm here."

Prajna got up and walked in.

"Your Majesty's valet has come to summon you to an audience."

Lothar laughed to herself, "I woke up quite coincidentally. ”

"No, I stopped him."

Prajna's tone was calm.

Lothar smiled bitterly: "I see, you turn around quickly, I'm going to change my clothes, Your Majesty summoned me, there must be something to discuss with me." ”

He quickly changed into a silk dress and walked outside the hall.

The Heraldic Officer was very productive, or rather, the extra bounty offered by Lothar, which was tempting enough, along with the gown, and the gold ring with the new coat of arms.

This ring also serves as a seal, which can be used to stamp the wax seal on the letter, dipped in ink, and can also be used to stamp various documents.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Baldwin IV's valet smiled and said, "It's okay, Your Majesty has instructed me to summon you when you are well rested." ”

He looked at Pranya behind Lothar again and said, "This lady, Your Majesty has also invited you, please come along." ”

Walk through deep corridors.

Lothar and Prajna went to Baldwin IV's chamber together.

He didn't wear a mask, the disability and distortion on his face had almost completely disappeared, and on the surface, he was no different from a normal person.

"Sit down."

Baldwin IV pointed to the chair opposite: "Leave me and you should go to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre for vigil." ”

"Lothar, you have become an earl, one of the most powerful nobles in all of Jerusalem, what are your plans next? Will you stay in Jerusalem and lead the Royal Knights, or will you focus on the affairs of the realm? ”

Lothar hesitated, and said, "I want to focus on my territory, and as you know, I have developed Jogrusburg well, and, in the war, I captured Prince Zahir, and through him and his Mamluk cavalry, I received a large amount of honorarium, and I hope to use this money to build a good territory." ”

Baldwin IV looked approvingly: "Yes, I advise you as well, when Count Raymond returns to Jerusalem, it will inevitably become the center of the power struggle again, Hebron is very close to Jerusalem, and if you can train an army here as soon as possible, it will be a great support for me." ”

"Your Majesty, since I have decided to focus on developing my own territory, what about the position of Grand Master of the Royal Knights?"

Baldwin IV said without hesitation: "It is still up to you, you can send the knights of Hans to rule over the order for you in your absence." ”

Lothar hesitated, but informed Baldwin IV of the assassination.

He was silent for a moment and asked, "How are you going to respond?" ”

Lothar was a little apprehensive in her heart, but she was still very honest: "In the same way, I plan to send someone to assassinate Countess Stephanie." ”

Baldwin IV nodded: "Yes, a mother who has lost her son will not care about anything anymore, the destructive power is too great, but I hope you can stop there, although Renard is aware, he is not involved, so..."

"I understand, I'm not going to do anything to Renard."

Baldwin IV inquired about Lothar's next course of action, and he was somewhat concerned about the "proselytism" he had decided to proceed slowly.

Lothar said seriously: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I only intend to use means such as 'tax cuts' and 'rewarding wealth and land' to encourage and guide, rather than taking tough measures. ”

His confidence is that he has advanced to the statue of an angel, otherwise, he would not dare to implement the idea of encouraging proselytism in the holy place of the two religions with a strong religious atmosphere.

After all, most of the pilgrims who could make the pilgrimage were devout pagans.

"That's good."

Baldwin IV let out a sigh of relief: "Lothar, do you know why I am so fond of you? ”

Lothar knew it, but shook her head anyway.

You can't boast about yourself, can you?

Baldwin IV praised: "Except for your father's sake, your personal abilities, your ideas, and your character are worthy of my respect for you." ”

"That day, I was actually very touched when you brought the potion that can transform mortals into werewolves, and later, you invited Uldin..."

"Lothar, as a friend, I thank you."

The truth of reciprocating the peach is not understood by everyone.

After soaking in the great dye vat of power, mercenary and short-sighted mediocre aristocrats simply abound.

Lothar smiled, "Your Majesty, I thank you very much. ”

"I hope that the friendship between you and me will not fade because of the difference between kings and ministers."

Baldwin IV raised his hand and said goodbye to Lothar.