Almost at the same time, Kaeya and Leila took over the market.

They are led by the 50 elites that Zhaoming had asked Cooper to pick before.

The mighty procession marched into the bazaar, which was controlled by Haradin, and took control of all the warehouses and people present as fast as they could.

If anyone dared to resist or speak out against him, Kaeya would take him into custody, and those who moved out of Haradin to support him soon lost their arrogance.

On another battlefield, Kubo, who was secretly dealing with the remnants of Haradin on the orders of the lord, also completed his task in the past two days.

In a small alley at the moment, Cooper was carrying the head of the stocky man and preparing to hand over to the lord.

"On weekdays, he shows off his might, but he is just a third-rate commodity." Cooper said slowly to the head in his hand with fear written on his face.

In Haradin's manor, Trisda led Zhaoming to the vault.

According to the previous agreement, Trisda would give 5,000 silver coins as a reward, and she promised to use her resources and wisdom to serve Zhaoming in the future.

For the lord Zhaoming, although they have jointly eliminated the big trouble in their hearts, Trisda is still a person to be feared, and she can't let down her guard for the time being.

The two walked down the tunnel to the vault door, where Trisda pulled out a key and opened the heavy iron door.

Zhao Ming used elemental magic to ignite the torches on the wall, and when the shining metal reflection hit his eyes, both of them were shocked at the same time.

Mountains of copper coins filled the room, while silver coins of higher value were piled up in the center of the room.

Even Trisda herself didn't expect that her uncle would have such a terrifying wealth, and the five thousand silver coins that felt a little painful now seemed to be only a drop in the bucket.

Trisda was the first to come back to her senses, and said to the tall knight standing beside her, "Lord Zhaoming, we will be in the same boat from now on." ”

Zhaoming turned his head to look at the weak girl who looked pitiful and prayed for protection, and nodded slightly.

Although he was calm on the surface, he was worried in his heart.

This girl is so terrifying, Zhaoming can't imagine what happened to make Trisda have such a city and scheming.

However, Zhaoming is a person who has won the fruit of people's kindness for thousands of years, and Trisda helped him, and this kindness will always be remembered in his heart.

The two of them briefly counted the contents of the vault, and for them now, they didn't have to worry about the mountain of copper coins, just count the silver coins in the bag.

In the process of counting, the greedy and evil smile on Trisida's face uncontrollably appeared, which made Zhaoming's heart a little hairy.

Everyone has a love for money, but Trisda's performance is really scary.

After the inventory, Zhaoming felt very satisfied. Trisda suddenly and unreservedly revealed that Haradin had hidden the most precious five hundred gold coins in her bedroom, and that she was willing to give them all to the lord.

Although she had returned to her normal posture, Trisda's money-loving appearance just now was still deeply imprinted in Zhaoming's mind, and she was naturally very puzzled about the matter of offering the gold coin.

Trisda's explanation was, "Because you don't want to believe me, I can see that you are more wary of me than Haradin." ”

Zhaoming was shocked by this girl again, he didn't know when and which moment, which expression he showed was noticed by Trisda.

"So you want to exchange gold for my trust, don't you?" Zhaoming asked in a cold tone.

Trisda bowed her head in acquiescence.

After a moment of silence, Zhaoming burst out laughing.

"Trisda, I'm a scheming person, and I really can't hide anything from you."

Zhaoming decided to talk to her, and he said that he did have this idea, but since Trisda was so sincere, he was embarrassed to continue like this.

Zhaoming picked up a silver coin and shoved it into the dazed Trisda's hand, and drew his own sword.

"From now on, as you said, we are in the same boat."

As he spoke, Zhaoming placed the sword on his neck for two seconds, and then gently rested it on Trisda's shoulder.

It was a ritual of affection between knights, and only those who trusted it would make such a move.

"Trisda, now I promise you, in my capacity as the head of the Chenhui Knight and the Lord of Black Rock, that I will use all my power to protect your safety and wealth."

Trisda, who understood the meaning of this action, was stunned, she always thought that Zhaoming should be a person like herself, who knew how to forbear in times of adversity and would do whatever it took to achieve her goals.

The reason why she was willing to hand over the gold coins was only to be able to gain the trust of Zhao Ming for a while.

But she was wrong, Zhaoming is essentially a simple person. Although the city has been increased in these days because of the difficulties of reality, he hates intrigue very much.

As mentioned before, a weak woman like Trisda is indispensable for a rich fortune and the protection of a strong man if she wants to survive in the world.

Originally, it was just used to fool around, but now it has become a reality.

Now, the one who really can't let down her guard has become Trisda.

Although everything has settled, the influence that Haradin has brought to Black Rock City will need to be completely removed by scraping the bones and healing the poison.

When the two of them left the vault and came to the surface, Zhaoming happened to meet his subordinates who had come to report.

He reported to the lord that the market was now under control, and Grouch asked the lord to hurry back to the city to take charge of the situation.

Zhaoming nodded, turned to Cui Sida, who was a little dazed, and said, "I believe you can settle the matter here, I will go back to the city first, but I will leave someone to protect you." ”

Knowing that Trisda was insecure, Akira left 30 soldiers behind to protect her before riding back to the town hall.

"Thank you!" Trisda rarely expressed her sincere gratitude, an experience she hadn't had in a long time.

In the town hall, news came from all directions announcing the success of the operation. But Grouchy did not relax, he still sat in his place with a frown, and said nothing.

Finally, the familiar sound of horses' hooves reached their ears, and everyone rushed out of the gate of the town hall in excitement.

"Your Lord!"

Everyone flocked excitedly, and it was the first time that Zhaoming turned over and dismounted with such difficulty.

After reporting to everyone about his safety, Zhaoming said guiltily: "I'm sorry, I've worried everyone these days. ”

Immediately afterward, Zhaoming walked straight into the office, where his most trusted subordinate was waiting in front of the door.

Seeing the return of the lord, Gruchy, who had always been strong, almost couldn't hold back his tears.

Zhaoming patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother, why do you have to do this? ”

Yes! Grouchy couldn't believe that the lord was actually calling himself a brother?

But Zhaoming ignored his shock and hugged Groushi tightly.

"Thank you, Grouchy."

At such a moment, Grouchy is still thinking about Zhaoming.

He asked Clarion if now that Haradin had been removed, should he immediately announce it to the whole city and cancel the appointment of the governor tomorrow.

It stands to reason that now is a good time to liquidate Haradin, but Zhaoming demands that it be business as usual.

Zhao Ming said to the puzzled people, "I have always said the same, tomorrow's appointment ceremony will continue, and we will prepare something all night tonight." ”

As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Lucia arrived at the town hall with what the lord had given her before.

"Thank you Lucia!" Zhaoming took the scroll of paper and said in thanks, and Lucia's face flushed and said that she had done nothing and did not deserve the lord's thanks.

Perhaps carried away by the joy of victory, Zhaoming touched Lucia's head in full view of everyone.

This kind of intimate action is usually reasonable for two people to sneak around in the church, but now it's amazing to be seen by others!

Grouch and the others hurriedly turned their gaze to the side, not daring to look at this scene.

Zhao Ming didn't care, he announced something: "Tomorrow you are invited to dress up, and in addition, the local merchant Haradin has unfortunately passed away, and I will go to his funeral as a thank you for the help he has given me." ”