Chapter Twenty-Six: The Family Crisis
When the communication ended, the rustle took the place of Byron's voice, and in a moment it died away completely, and the whole room was quiet.
"No wonder this guy doesn't sleep every night, it turns out that there is something really going on. Seeing that Robert didn't know what he was thinking, Leo took the initiative to speak: "Tell me about the situation." ”
Robert came back to his senses and didn't answer, but asked, "Do you know where the family's biggest reliance and weakness are now?"
If the other party brought up either of these two points alone, Leo might not be able to come up with an answer, but when the two points were combined, he immediately reacted: "It's a cooperation with the Church of the Sun." ”
Roberto nodded and said, "That's right, in fact, this matter can't be hidden from others at all, but as long as they don't have definite evidence, there is nothing we can do." After all, every family will have some negative rumors, and it is impossible for the Imperial Council of Nobles and the Imperial Family to take these rumors as evidence. ”
Hearing him say this, Leo suddenly said: "Is there any evidence that has fallen on ......?"
Robert smiled and waved his hand, "It's not that bad, otherwise we wouldn't have to be here." Now let me tell you the specifics. I haven't been at home for the past few years, and some of the situations may be biased, if you don't point it out directly, let's discuss it in detail. ”
After a foreshadowing, the young man continued: "You also know that if the matter of the United Sun Church is obtained by hostile forces and exposed, the family will definitely be hostile to all the nobles, and even the Imperial Noble Council and the royal family may directly intervene, not only is there no hope of being promoted to the marquis, but even the foundation of the family may be shaken." And when the family had just had an accident in the previous period, Uncle Kremund had a frequent correspondence with a certain Sunchurch bishop......"
Before he finished speaking, Leo was already puzzled: "This kind of thing is actually a letter, it's too imprudent, isn't that waiting for the evidence to be exposed?"
Robert shook his head and said, "Of course it won't be that easy. Soon it will be destroyed automatically. ”
Leo was slightly relieved, and then guessed: "Could it be that there is something wrong with the person who sent the letter?"
Robert was a little surprised by Leo's keen insight, and secretly said that he had asked him to be his helper, maybe he really found the right person. Glancing approvingly, Leo replied, "Indeed, a messenger who delivered a message suddenly disappeared in Castle Rock not long ago. Although the letter will be destroyed automatically and no physical evidence will be left, if the other party had predicted it in advance, it would have been possible to save it. And, according to Uncle Crimmond, the letter involved a number of specific joint action plans. Even if there is no physical evidence, it will still be very disadvantageous for the family to obtain this information. ”
"So, we're going to have to find the messenger first...... no matter what," Leo helped Robert out, and muttered for a moment, playing with taste: "I think you've got some eyebrows, you didn't sleep well the other night." ”
Robert was stunned for a moment, and then said with a dry smile: "I didn't expect you to be aware of it." Leo, are you really only sixteen?"
Such a question made Leo also stunned: "Otherwise?"
Robert looked at Leo seriously and said, "But why do I feel like you're older than me?"
"This guy's eyes are vicious enough...... "Leo muttered secretly. However, he didn't worry too much, unless Robert cast a soul-searching magic on himself, he would never find out that he was a traverser. Thinking of this, he casually said nonsense: "Children from poor families mature early. Isn't that a foregone conclusion? ”
"Uh...... You seem to have some truth in saying that......" Robert reluctantly accepted and returned to the topic: "I do have some eyebrows about the missing messenger. Remember Migal will. I went to them the other day to sign up for a search mission, and I've found out where the messenger might be. ”
Leo hurriedly asked, "Where is it?"
Robert gave the answer directly: "Municipal dungeons." ”
"The municipal dungeon, it's only been a few days, how did they find out, they can't lie to you, right? "Leo couldn't understand that it was not easy to find someone with a population of hundreds of thousands in Kaiyan City.
Robert said categorically: "No, the Migal Society has a very good reputation at this point, and they have just opened in Castle Rock City, so they will definitely not do anything to smash their own signs." As for how they found out, I don't know at all, but since they do this business, there will always be some unique ways. ”
Leo nodded, choosing to trust Robert's judgment, and then asked, "Then what are your plans?"
"Let's sneak in and investigate, if the Courier is inside, waiting for the opportunity to rescue him, you will shrink the spell, and I can be invisible, and the cooperation is absolutely seamless. Robert swore by it.
"It's a doable plan. Leo nodded, suddenly noticed something abnormal, and questioned: "No, when you asked me if I would shrink the technique, but I haven't contacted Migal yet, is it ......?"
Robert completely forgot about this, but he was not a person who twisted, and immediately raised his hands and said: "Okay, I confess to you, since I met you, I did have the intention of asking you to help, but it was only an idea, and I didn't tell anyone." If you weren't number one, I probably wouldn't have mentioned it at all, but you were able to beat so many great people and achieve such a result, so I thought you would definitely be able to help, so I just discussed this with the teacher. It's my fault, I didn't sue you in advance, how about I owe you a favor?"
Such sincere words made Leo feel a little better about Robert, and remembered that he also had a place to ask Robert for help, so he smiled and said: "Since you are so sincere, then I will accept it, and I believe that you will be able to repay this favor soon." ”
Robert pretended to be frightened and said, "You really make me worry when you say this, how do you want me to pay it back?"
"There's no rush for this, I'll talk about it later. Leo waved his hand, "Don't worry, I won't bankrupt you." ”
Seeing Leo selling off, Robert suddenly rolled his eyes: "I hope your character can be as perfect as your grades!"
"You'll know. Leo said with a smile, and then a little question arose: "Aren't there still some intelligence agents in the family?
"I'm lucky. Robert explained with a wry smile: "Over the years, the family's intelligence system has indeed played a great role and provided a lot of excellent information, but after the tragedy not long ago, Leo left, and the intelligence network did not have the person to coordinate the overall situation, and the overall activities could not be carried out at all, and even suppressed everywhere." At present, all the intelligence personnel of the family have already shrunk back to the territory, and if they are abnormally dispatched, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of other families. And I just came back, and I don't have the surname Joseph, so I was assigned to deal with this matter. ”
"So...... I'm not out of luck. Leo rubbed his chin, equally helpless. But for the sake of those he cares about, he must help Robert with this task no matter what.
"Well, it's not bad. Robert chimed in and said, "That's the way it is, let's get down to business." ”
Leo couldn't help but be surprised: "What else is going on?"
Robert's slight eyes, with a strange light, flashed strangely, and asked, "Can you have a bar?"
Leo suddenly felt a chill in his back, and replied hesitantly, "Yes...... I can drink a little ......."
Robert immediately smiled, clapped his hands heavily, and said, "Great, in order to celebrate your first place, I have decided to take you to a very famous restaurant - 'Dwarven's Lair'." The quality of beer there can be ranked among the best in the country, you must drink more with me in a while!"
"Wouldn't it, this guy is an alcoholic?" Leo hesitated, he hadn't drunk much since he came to this world, in case he drank too much, look at Robert's appearance...... Soon he remembered that he had the assistance of the professor, and he could completely control not to absorb alcohol, so he made up his mind: "No problem, if you drink too much, I will definitely not leave you alone." ”
Robert pursed his lips, and then laughed loudly: "Hahaha, I like a guy like you who is not ashamed, let's go, it's just the right time, I won't come back if I don't get drunk today!" (To be continued......)