Section 60 speculation

"You said Io was dead too?"

"I heard so. Ashrufat spread his hands. "As you all know, I happened to be nearby when they were buried by the landslide. In that case, I volunteered to help them transport the digging tools in a horse-drawn cart. ”

"So you've been helping over there, helping until now?" asked Xingkehu suspiciously.

"No, I went to the pigsty to feed the pigs. Ashrufat replied. "While transporting the vehicles in a horse-drawn carriage, I happened to pass by our pigsty...... Then I found that because the swineherd was lazy, the pigs inside were hungry for several days. So when I came back, I went to the pigsty once and fed the pigs. ”

Xingke glared at Ashruphat vigorously, while Hoshimi looked at Ashrufat with some uneasiness.

"You...... Sure Io is also ......"

"I don't dare to say 10 out of 10, but 9 out of 9 is always fine. Ashruphat replied solemnly. "Anyway, I helped them deliver the tools and got first-hand information. ”

"The body was dug up?"

"Nope. Only two bodies have been exhumed, one by Sheriff Farod and one by an out-of-towner. However, it was confirmed that the stranger was Io's entourage, and that they had followed him into the mountains to hunt. So from this, it can be basically concluded that Io is also pressed underneath," said Ashrufat. "However, it was too dark at night to continue digging. So we had to stop for a while - I think we'll have to dig for at least five days to clear the earth and find the bodies underneath. ”

Anyway, there was a happy expression on Xingke's face.

"Tomorrow afternoon we'll go into town and find Russell, the treasurer. Ashrufat said. "On the one hand, to receive the bonus, on the other hand, you can also take the opportunity to settle this inheritance dispute case. In the absence of the governor and the sheriff dies unexpectedly, then the person acting as the governor and sheriff is the treasurer. ”

"Isn't Io already dead? just dig up his body and I think it's over. Xingke replied.

"No, there is still the possibility of an inheritance dispute. Who knows. He's a bit old, too, and it's normal to say that a son suddenly comes up and asks to inherit this wealth. ”

"Hey, didn't you say you would have to dig up for three or five days?

"I think tomorrow morning, they'll dig up Io's body. Ashrufat replied. "Of course, that's my hunch. I'm going to rest first, I'm tired today. ”

With that, Ashruphat left the living room and walked towards his room.

"He ......" After Ashrufat left, Starmoment suddenly realized that something was wrong. Eshurufat shouldn't be like this...... However, if she wants to say what is wrong, she can't say.

"It's time for us to rest. Hoshimi suggested.

It wasn't until it was time to remove the makeup that Xingke realized what was wrong. The two of them waited in the living room for Eshurufat's return, and it was very natural for them to do so - the invisible wall called "Vigilance" between the two sisters and Ashrufat had been completely removed.

......

"Io is dead?" the woman asked.

"That's right, his body was dug up early this morning. Lyle reported dejectedly. Yesterday he could still face this woman with a disregard attitude, but now, she is not bold. Io is dead, and the dead can't stand up for him.

In the past, the woman used Lyle's personal debts to control him, but now it's a different way. During his time running errands by Io's side, Lyle has taken every opportunity to successfully eliminate almost all of his debts (in fact, he has made a small amount of money). Io is his old buddy, an old friend, and naturally turns a blind eye to this matter, pretending that he has not seen anything and letting him fish in private. Originally, this was nothing, but if the matter was done and Io left, everything would naturally be written off. But Io is now dead, and this is a stain on Lyle—in the hands of this woman.

She already knows everything about his fake public money and private money, if Lyle wants to resist, this woman only needs to complain to Lu Shang and tell him about the money he secretly made, then Lyle is afraid that he will have to face a situation that he does not want to see.

Therefore, although very unwilling, Lyle had to obey this woman again. It's the same as it used to be.

"In addition to that, at noon today, they went to visit the treasurer Russell again. Russell then annulled the previous judgment of Falaud on the grounds that 'the plaintiff in dispute over the estate is dead'. ”

"Damn it!" the woman said hatefully. "All the good things I've worked so hard to do are over. Stupid men know how to solve problems with violence! What are the things in their heads!"

"What do you say, Duke?" asked Lyle cautiously.

"I've reported to him as quickly as I can what happened to Io after he arrived. The woman, whose name was Shirley, said. "But there has been no response yet. ”

"What do we do now?"

"Is there a second way besides waiting?"

"Wait, but the Duke is not in a hurry......

"What can I do now?" Io, that bastard used up almost all of his money, and buried all the people here!, that Ashrufat...... "The woman turned her back to Lyle in her chair, but her voice was mixed with a snort. "I've sent the manpower and funding requirements for the next move to Duke Byron, and we can't do anything until these things are in place. You say, what can we do?"

"That...... Ashrufat killed so many people alone...... There must be something wrong with him!, you know, Brother Io, they all carry muskets......"

That's where his stupidity lies. He thought that he was the only one in this world who calculated others...... How could it be? After receiving that verdict, even Ashrufat, no matter how stupid he was, understood that this was not an accidental accident. Io, that idiot, who calculates others all day long, but forgets the calculations of others! I guess Ashrufat has been eyeing him for a long time. He thought he had set up a trap to get Ashrufat to take the bait, but he didn't expect that mercenaries were no strangers to murder! I guess Ashrufat had already started killing since he received the verdict. His first thought was to kill people to solve the problem. ”

"Ah...... But ......"

"Actually, if you think about it a little bit, you can know it. Ashrufat had quietly gathered his men—my old friends, I suppose. During the three days of the Jockey Club, a large number of outsiders arrived in Brasian, and the ten and eight outer ground holes did not attract anyone's attention at all...... Io thought he was attacking Ashrufat, but unexpectedly, it was Ashrufat attacking him! The musket is a good weapon, but first, it must be removed from its body before it can be used. Second, it can only fire one bullet and can only be used as a stick. To put it bluntly, it's all an assault weapon, so when they encounter a surprise attack, they don't have a chance to use the musket at all. ”

Lyle imagined the killing in the mountains and forests. Io led his men all the way towards the predetermined ambush site, and suddenly the killers jumped out of the dense forest on both sides. If the attack was not prepared, Io and his party would not have the opportunity to use the musket at all...... Swiftly all perished by the sword.

"But I bribed a few servants of his house and watched his every move......"

"Hmph, that's probably what your mind thinks about. Ashrufat did indeed take care of the horses at home all day. But he could have asked someone to deliver the letter. I guess he's known about these bribed servants for a long time—the reason why he pretends to be at home is to paralyze a fool like Io. And so it came to pass: Ashruphat found an opportunity to send the letter out of the city and gather his men into the city. On the first day of the Jockey Club, he met with his helpers, set up a task, and prepared to attack Io - this is called insurance, regardless of the victory or defeat of the race, as long as Io dies, his trouble will be solved. Then came the third day...... Then we all knew the truth. ”

"I've long said that this must not be done in a violent or radical way...... Shirley said bitterly. "Io is killing himself. Although I don't know how to fight, I also know that I am always prepared to fight, and I am not prepared to defeat the unprepared. On the one hand, Io intends to use violence to solve the problem, and on the other hand, he wishfully expects that the other party does not intend to use violence...... Think about it for yourself, is this asking yourself to die?"

Lyle touched his neck hard, and his hands were covered in cold sweat. It was only after Shirley analyzed things like this that he realized what a mistake he had made. Ashrufat had been a mercenary, but the most crucial factor had been overlooked by both him and Io. If Lyle had been there, he would have been lying in the dirt with Io by now.

"Wait a minute," Lyle's mind flashed, and a key came to mind. "I remember they said that Ashrufat had amnesia. ”

"It's just a deception. Shirley replied. "A man who has nothing but a marriage contract is doing a lowly profession like a mercenary...... In this case, the door-to-door request for the fulfillment of the marriage contract will inevitably be disregarded. For the sake of saving face, he just told this lie. 'Amnesia' is really a lie that cannot be debunked. ”

Lyle was dejected and wanted to say goodbye, but stopped when he was out of the door.

"Miss Shirley. He said. "Do you know that the knight of Dale is selling the castle and the attached land? he has cut the price down a little more, to fifteen thousand. If Duke Byron just wanted a piece of land here, then I think this castle would be more suitable...... Good value for money and no hassle at all. ”

"Why does Duke Byron want such a country where birds don't? ”

"But what's so good about this site? it's only worth ......."

"It's not really good, but it's critical. Shirley's voice seemed to be laughing. "Do you want to know the reason behind this?"

"If you can. ”

"Actually, it's very simple. Shirley replied. "But you'd better not know it. For this matter must not be spread out...... Otherwise, all our plans will be in vain. ”

"Simple?"