People like Grand Duke Ian are not easy to deal with.

On the one hand, they are mercenary, and they can sell anything for their own selfish interests. On the other hand, they are cowardly and cowardly, for fear that they will get out of the basket, so they are capricious and can easily break their promises.

And this kind of betrayal is like a common thing for them, and there is no psychological burden at all.

"You're Allegri?" asked Grand Duke Ian in the banquet hall, yawning as he half-leaned back on the couch. Jubiano had been out of town for some time, and it was estimated that Snowton's reply would come soon, so every night when Viscount Reims was on duty, he would wait in the Grand Duke's palace.

Of course, the waiting time does not prevent Grand Duke Ian from carrying out some wholesome entertainment projects. In the world of bed racing, he is a well-deserved athlete.

After the victorious sprint, there was an indescribable emptiness, which made His Royal Highness the Grand Duke's expression languid, and he even ignored the etiquette of getting up to greet him.

Or maybe he didn't think it was necessary for him to treat a little count as an equal?

"Your Highness, the Archduke, here is the returning Snowton envoy, Allegri. Although he had received some hints from Lance on the way, Allegri was still a little surprised. The attitude of the other party is too frivolous, as if he has no intention of surrendering at all. In contrast, King Nacini's appearance when he received Yubiano was much more personable.

"Hmm, hmm, I know. Grand Duke Ian sat up, grabbed a piece of dried venison from his plate and stuffed it into his mouth. Wine and meat must be prepared anytime and anywhere, this is one of the rules of the Grand Duke's Mansion, and lust and appetite are the main meaning of His Royal Highness's life.

"The Lord of Snowton, the High of the Northlands, is willing to accept your allegiance. and send me to sign a pact with you," Allegri said as formally as he could, though the scene was not solemn at all, "Is His Royal Highness willing to become the Duke Lord of the Snowton Empire?"

"Uh...... Yes, it is. Grand Duke Ian's mouth was stuffed with meat, so his voice was indistinct, he wiped the grease from his hands, and opened his mouth to invite, "Sit, Mr. Envoy, you must be hungry at such a late hour." ”

Allegri was tempted to say, "I'm not here to eat." But seeing the other party's appearance, he still smiled helplessly and sat at the other end of the table.

The embarrassed Viscount Lance first bent down to appease Allegri for a few words, and then walked up to Grand Duke Ian and reminded in a low voice, "Your Highness, the other party is an envoy of Snowton after all. It represents the will of King Nachina......"

"Oh?" said Grand Duke Ian, snorting from his nose and disgruntling. "I don't think Nacini has any sincerity, what is the use of sending such an insignificant little person, signing a contract, when the time comes, it is not that it will be torn up. ”

"Your Highness. It was Allegri who took the initiative to find Allegri, and without his mediation, Jubiano would not even be able to enter the Snowton camp," Lance persuaded in a low voice, "King Nacini sent him to Severa. Maybe that's why. ”

Grand Duke Ian took a sip of wine, and reluctantly accepted the explanation. He put down the golden cup, looked up and asked, "Mr. Envoy, has King Nacini agreed to my request?"

"You will continue to rule this land, including the city of Severa, and the entire Northwest Theater," Mordschic had taught him, so Allegri took it in stride, "The king will not interfere with the dukedom of Ian, all he needs is your oath of allegiance." ”

"Duke Ian......" Grand Duke Ian muttered, without making a statement.

After this tossing, it was close to four o'clock in the morning, Allegri was anxious, and urged, "Your Highness, I don't know when we will sign the contract?"

"Let me think, let me think......" Grand Duke Ian muttered. Asking Snowton to surrender was a decision he had just made when he had just been humiliated by Bishop Noens and was furious. The so-called good scar forgets the pain, after this period of recuperation, Grand Duke Ian is satisfied with the current life of eating and waiting for death. If the crisis is not yet here, why risk pursuing anything.

Anyway, whether it's Innedil or Nacini on top of his head, he's just a marionette.

"The two of you will use some dishes at will first, and Your Highness has just woken up from sleep, and he is still a little delirious. Seeing that he was still hesitating, and Allegri's face was obviously a little suspicious, Viscount Reims hurried to the rescue.

He leaned against Grand Duke Ian's ear and persuaded in a firm tone, "Your Highness, there is no turning back now, but to surrender and sacrifice the city in exchange for the glory and wealth of the second half of the world...... Otherwise, once Severa is defeated, the Lion King's anger will inevitably be vented on us who have teased him. ”

"I know," said Grand Duke Ian, waving his hand impatiently, "but Innedir is not easy to mess with, you don't know his ruthless methods, if you betray the Holy See, maybe one day, I will die in bed." ”

According to your method, sooner or later you will die on a woman's belly. Viscount Lance sneered, and tried to redeem himself, "Your Highness, please think twice." ”

Allegri, who had been observing their reactions, also asked at this time, "Your Highness, is there a decision?"

"Mr. Envoy," Archduke Ian blinked and changed his expression to a stern expression, "King Nacini means that I should sign a contract with you?"

"That's right. Allegri nodded. He subconsciously stretched his five fingers, and tiny crumbs of fire silently appeared and annihilated.

"Don't you think that's not appropriate?" said Grand Duke Ian coldly, "Is it true that in the Snowton Empire, the earl and the duke are equal?"

"What does His Highness think?" asked Allegri, tilting his head.

"Please, King Nachinani, send a more weighty envoy. Grand Duke Ian said matter-of-factly, he actually wanted to stall for time and think about it carefully. Of course, if the other party is willing to promise more benefits, then his intention to surrender may be more firm.

"May I ask Grand Duke Ian, who should I send to be weighty?" At this moment, the guard beside Allegri suddenly stood up and asked loudly.

"At the very least, you must be the commander of an army, or have the title of duke. After Archduke Ian answered, he felt that something was wrong, what a cat or a dog, he dared to question himself.

"Do you think I'm weighty, then?" he was about to attack, when the guard raised his hand and removed his hood, and his long hair was thrown out, shining as gold in the bright candlelight.

... (To be continued......)

PS: (Second update.) ）