Section 172: Remorse

"General!" Robin's eyes widened. "You mean...... Refuse the Duke Byron's request?"

"Yes, that's how it is to reply to our King. Béral put down the pen in his hand and looked at the letter he had written. "Give this letter to His Majesty, here is my opinion. ”

Because it is very rude to spy on someone writing letters, Robin is standing in a distant position at this time.

"Are you really not mistaken? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity......

"Yes, it's a good opportunity. Beller replied casually as he folded the letter. "But it's not the best chance yet. ”

"Why do you say that?"

"Because our Duke Byron has not yet reached the point where the oil runs out. Negotiating with a strong man who still has the confidence and capital, where can you trade with a gambler who is losing to the point of losing to his death?" Beller replied nonchalantly. "That Count Ashrufat undoubtedly intends to persist in siege tactics...... This means that Byron has three months left. A person like him, who doesn't cry when he doesn't see a coffin, he will definitely bargain now. ”

"Robin," Beller sealed the envelope. "We want land, wealth, and even an army, not the back-and-forth Duke Byron. If we send troops, we will fight for the interests of our country, not for Byron's survival. To be honest, I don't feel bad at all when he dies. Do you see what I mean?"

"General, ...... in this letter?"

"Oh, I wrote some of the building yì that I gave to His Majesty the King. You can't just say no, you can't agree to it right away. Rather, we should make our demands and be prepared to bargain. Rest assured, our Foreign Secretary is all too familiar with these tricks. He can help the king prepare the draft of the negotiations. ”

When Byron was at the end of his rope and had no choice, he would agree to anything...... It's as simple as that. Baylor handed the letter to Robin. "Give it to our majesty, don't keep him waiting. ”

As the latter took the letter, Beller suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Robin, it seems...... It's been a long time since a letter from Eagle Falcon City has arrived?"

In addition to the palace news, Beller would receive letters from time to time, a large part of which were from the city of Falcon. Then again, it's been a long time since I received such letters.

"Ah...... Indeed it is. As soon as Baylor said, Robin realized it.

"Well, it's really...... Tricky stuff. Bayral asked suddenly. "Our diplomat stationed in Eagle City, there's no news coming, is there?"

"Your Excellency, no. Robin is well aware that this "diplomat" is anything but literal.

"Well, then, the source was cut off? Was it secretly disposed of? The corpse was probably thrown directly into the river to feed the fish......" Beller said to himself, holding his chin in his hand. "I really didn't expect their eyeliner to become ...... It's so powerful. It's funny...... Can a twelve-year-old queen do such a thing? or...... It's a lot more complicated than expected?

Robin knew very well that Baylor was lost in thought, and although he was talking, he was not speaking to Robin, let alone listening to Robin's opinion. So he quietly withdrew through the door.

It's actually a pretty fast journey. It didn't take much time for Robin to complete the task of delivering the letter and return to Bayer. It must be noted that he went out calmly, but now he came back with a look of anger - although Robin had tried his best to hide it, he was still too young after all, and many things came straight to his face.

Béral noticed Robin's expression.

"Robin, what's wrong with you?"

"General, I met a few guys over there at the palace...... They actually ...... ......"

"What is it?" Beller asked curiously.

"They're slandering you!" said this, Robin's whole body trembled. "They slander you and say you have any special flavors...... Specifically like boys......"

It's hard to describe the change in Bayral's expression at this moment. It took him a while to regain his normal state.

"I don't know who is there spreading the rumors, if I knew...... General," Robin stepped forward, his expression serious. "You can't turn a blind eye to such vicious rumors. It's going to ruin your reputation!"

"Fame or something, I don't care about it for a long time. Béral waved his hand with ease, like a fly that had no zài in it.

"But, General, why don't you go find a suitable ...... Where's who to marry?" asked Robin, a little excited. "In this way, rumors ...... anything"

"Who would marry me at my age?" said Beller with a smile. "It's all old men. ”

"What's the matter, General, as long as you speak, don't talk about Wang Cheng...... I don't know how many women in the whole country are willing to marry you! As long as you are willing, I believe that it will not be a problem to form a legion. ”

"Those are all the official positions and the properties in my name. Bayral replied lightly. "Don't talk about this type...... This kind of wife, marrying it is a lot of trouble. ”

Robin opened his mouth to speak, but in the end he didn't say anything.

"Hey, Robin, I actually knew it when I was younger...... I'm really not good-looking, so I can't attract the attention of beautiful girls. But if it's a girl who isn't young and beautiful, I don't like it. So you see, that's the irresolvable contradiction between how I look and how much I appreciate. From this point of view, I am a person...... It's probably the life of a single person for the rest of your life!" Beller noticed Robin's expression. "You don't believe it?"

"General!" Robin didn't want to say that, but for some reason he couldn't control his mouth. "If it is as you say, then why don't you find a suitable maid or concubine?

Bayer's expression froze for a moment, as if he wanted to explain, but in the end, he changed the subject entirely.

"Robin, has the letter been delivered to His Majesty, and what did he say?"

......

It was pouring rain outside the window.

The dense sound of rain mixed with gusts of wind blew into the conference room, sending a touch of coolness to everyone present.

"Regarding the situation of the city defense...... Our situation has ......"

Byron sat in his seat, listening to the reports of his men. Although the speaker spoke in a serious manner, everyone could see that the Duke was absent-minded. His eyes were not looking at his subordinates for most of the time, but looking out the window, at the heavy rain that covered the world.

This statement has finally come to an end. Byron turned his gaze back to the conference table and whispered. "Is there anything else I need to report?"

Byron was visibly old.

It's not just about his physical appearance, it's also about his spirit. Byron had always been arrogant, even if he was frustrated, but now, his body seemed to collapse all of a sudden. The arrogance that had been firmly engraved on his face, the domineering, seemed to have been ripped off his face by someone, revealing the weak, haggard nature behind it. According to an accepted view, Byron's original spirit disappeared at once, and the whole person became sluggish.

However, this change does not make people suspicious. This is because Byron has suffered a series of defeats during this time, especially the son he has always valued, who was executed in public by the little queen.

This is a terrible blow to any father, and Byron will be no exception.

"In terms of the enemy situation, do you have any new reports?" the subordinates did not speak for a long time, and Byron had to take the initiative to ask.

"Lord Duke, the situation in the city is still the same. "Finally a subordinate spoke. "They didn't have any siege equipment in place, and they looked determined to fight a protracted siege. ”

To attack a city, if there is no cooperation of the moles, it is necessary to rely on heavy siege equipment, such as siege towers, city breakers, etc. These things are too large to hide. So you only need to take a look at the city to know that the little queen's troops have no intention of attacking the city at all.

There was really no need for them to risk attacking the city - the city's grain warehouses were burned down. Rather than taking a huge risk to attack such a well-defended and well-armed city, it is better to keep waiting. With so many mouths to eat and drink in the city, after the food ran out, hunger was the most terrible weapon, enough to destroy a qiē resistance.

In fact, it must also be said that Byron was very popular in the city of Fornoros. Although the situation is difficult at the moment, there is no uncontrollable commotion and rebellion. But this continues...... No one can guarantee anything.

"What about the rest?" Byron asked, seemingly inadvertently.

"Essien...... That traitor...... He had already led his army to capture Duran's ...... Castle. Someone cautiously reported. Essien can be said to be the source of the current calamity, and no one knows how Byron will react when he hears the name.

"That...... Traitor ......" Byron gritted his teeth again for a moment. He burned down the grain warehouse and killed Byerheim......

A sickly blush appeared on Byron's pale face. He clenched his fists hard, but in the end he could only say a word. "The battle situation...... How?"

"This ...... Earl of Duran...... Betrayed by his subordinates. It is said to be one of his officers...... During the battle, he assassinated the Count and surrendered the city. Essien quickly captured the castle and immediately beheaded the Count. The Count's wife and several children...... It's all the same...... The other relatives were immediately put to death by the males, and the females were reduced to slavery...... Children are not immune. ”

Although Byron didn't make a sound, looking at his vicious expression and the slight movement of his mouth, you could guess that he let out a silent curse.

"It is said that this was the Queen's behest, and she dared to use her sword to fight against the Queen's betrayer...... If the family is killed, no pardon will be given. When the subordinate said these words, his voice couldn't help but tremble a little. Once the city of Fornoros is captured, what will happen to the people in the city?

"It's so ruthless," Byron whispered...... He couldn't help but recall the silly and naïve little girl he once knew. It was the little girl who ordered Bairheim to be executed on a stake, and it is said that she watched from the sidelines, listened to the screams of the tortured, and talked and laughed with those who were close by.

That's not what a twelve-year-old girl could do...... It was a demon who had taken the form of a little girl.