"It can't be a bandit, if it wasn't done by the Gantt Empire, it was done by the Federation, or it was simply two joined forces......"

In the council hall of Bern, the third prince, Flanagan said calmly.

"Reason. Flomien spat out two words calmly.

"Based on the aggregation of intelligence, it is now possible to deduce the detailed course of the battle. The battle took place in an open area in the Pushiro wilderness. Flanagan took a thin stick of wood and pointed it on the large map that slammed on the table.

"This is it. At that time, the eldest sister's knights were in the east, and the bandit troops were arrayed in the west, and the knights carried out a surprise offensive according to normal procedures, but they were unexpectedly held up by the opponent, and then fell into a fierce battle. ”

Flanagan manipulated the thin wooden strips to draw a circle on the map. "Just as the Knights were about to break away from the entanglement of battle and reorganize their assault offensive, an extremely elite cavalry suddenly inserted from the side, causing the formation of the Knights to be cut apart, and then another elite cavalry appeared from behind the frontal opponent's position, breaking in from the front, causing complete chaos in the Knights. ”

Continue to draw a few footprints on the map, representing the attack routes of the two cavalry and the direction of movement on the battlefield. "The first half of the Order was completely chaotic and could not be withdrawn, only the second half of the troops were out of the battle, and finally half of the personnel were saved, but they had been crippled and were no longer capable of fighting in a short time.

According to the information of the surrounding bandits, they do not have this kind of combat power at all, even those gangs that receive funding from the Gantt Empire or the Klufee Federation cannot do it. And according to some of the people who came back, although the two cavalrymen did not carry any signs to indicate their status, their style bears obvious traces of the border armies of the two countries. So it is likely that their troops were directly involved in this battle, and ......"

Flanagan glanced at Flomien, whose face was calm. continued: "The connection between the eldest sister and Konatas's side is no longer a secret, as Konatas's biggest partner in our Haisting. The eldest sister is, to some extent, Konatas's representative of Haysting's interests. According to the latest information, there has been a skirmish between the fleets of the Gantt Empire and the Cylufe Federation in the Strait of Femerio, and the situation is very tense......"

"Third brother, wait, you said that the relationship between the two of them is very tense, so they will still cooperate?" Estud, who listened intently, interjected.

That's why they cooperate. Flanagan looked at the Seven Princes meaningfully. "The confrontation in the Strait will inevitably distract them from our main focus on Haysting, after all, the Strait of Fermurio is the lifeblood of the two countries, although Konatas is also eyeing the Strait. But after all, the territory cannot be extended to that area, and it will not affect the general situation of the strait for the time being. But if the two countries can't do anything in Haything because they are held back by the time of the strait, it will be the only Konatas who can spare the most benefits here, so it is very likely that they will cooperate to disable the troops to which the eldest sister of the Konatas Alliance belongs first, and weaken her strength, which has nothing to do with the position. ”

"Then I don't think the two sides will work together. Estud frowned, not entirely agreeing with Flanagán's judgment.

"It's enough to have a common goal......"

"How's going on with Moosa?" Flomien tapped on the table, interrupting the two younger brothers from a more in-depth discussion of the movements of the two powers.

"The bandits are cunning and have been playing hide-and-seek with Moosa. Although Haihuasha is safe, it will take some time to completely eradicate and restore the safety of the trade routes. Flanagan replied.

"What about the other directions?"

"It's also mainly harassment, and our people are also being dragged along. ”

"We can't put it off any longer, let's get ready to start according to the plan. As long as Bern is decided, then the rest of the regions are not to be worried!" Flomien decided.

"But we may not have enough manpower, after all, they don't need to take care of the defense of the four cities in the borderlands. The elite force is all around them. Flanagan points out the problems he faces.

"Let the people of the Roving Council come over. Flomien replied without hesitation, and it was clear that this option had already been considered by him.

"But the eldest sister's influence on the Parade Council ......" Flanagan was still very uneasy about Flomien's choice.

"No problem. Now that this is out, those guys should be able to see the wind clearly. If they don't choose, they don't deserve to sit in this position. Flomien's words were full of confidence.

"Okay, I'll arrange it. Flanagan nodded, "What day did you choose to launch it?"

"Lao Jiu will have a birthday party in a week, and everyone will go to ......," Estud interjected.

"Birthday Party...... Then the decision is that day!" Flomien thought about it for a moment and made a decision.

For Flomien's decision, the two younger brothers should be at the same time.

......

"Birthday party, how can you send us an invitation?" asked Ghr, holding a gilded invitation, and didn't need to read the same content, to Lucarin, who was beside him.

"It was sent by Carmerita's men, and I heard that all the middle and upper echelons of Bern will be going to participate this time. Lucarin took the same invitation as Gehr's hand and waved it at Gehr. "Actually, in addition to you and me, Iona, Clemi, and Date also have them, so don't think too much about it. ”

"What do you mean?" Gell was a little stunned.

"Humph!" Lucarin replied to Ger with a heavy grunt, turning and swaying away from Ger.

"It's getting weirder. Geer looked at the back of his adjutant Mei Lang and sighed a little helplessly.

After putting away the invitation, Geer left the Silver Hall with a few Silver Radiance Iron Guards and began his routine patrol.

After the attack on the palace, the defense level of Sanssouci Palace was raised by another level, and Salorath did not show up for several days, if it weren't for the fact that she could still see the seventeen princesses running around often, Geer thought that something had happened to this noble highness.

"Boss, I'm taking a leave of absence tonight. ”

Just walked out of the main hall. Gehr saw Iona coming at her, and she looked like she was coming towards Gehr. And after several similar incidents, her purpose Geer can also guess eight or nine. Really. The first words she said were exactly the same as the opening lines of the same scene before.

"For the next three days, you'll be in charge of patrolling the whole day. Gehr also threw out the conditions. In addition to Gel, the person in charge of Saloras's hand-picking, only Iona is more suitable for women, Lukaline is completely unqualified in force, and the Brian brothers were sent to the Haksa camp outside the city, and they usually don't come to Sanssouci Palace, as for those silver iron guards, they can only be regarded as puppets, so this job is generally taken by Ger and Iona in turn.

"Deal. Iona nodded without hesitation. Gehr's conditions were agreed.

"Go ahead, stay safe. Gehr commanded as usual.

"Don't worry. Iona waved her hand, and quickly headed for the exit of Sanssouci Palace.

For this team's strange hobbies, Geer is also a little headache, some time ago she got along with a maid from Sanssouci Palace, and the most embarrassing thing provoked Salorath to come over to ask about the specific situation, but recently I heard that she and a red card courtesan at the Inbas Hotel had a hot fight, and today's leave is also because of this reason.

It's okay like this, lest she make trouble in Sanssouci Palace again.

......

A dark damp aura enveloped the room.

This house is located deep underground. It's not a dungeon, but the environment is not much different from a dungeon.

On the ground is where Sanssouci is located.

In the dim light, an old man dressed in a dark gray coat sat on a chair in the corner of the room, seemingly unoblivious to the constant screams coming from deeper.

The old man buried his entire upper body in an old chair. Keep your eyes closed, thoughtful. Suddenly, I opened my eyes. Rolling his eyeballs, the two shiny crystals of the same age faintly reflected the light.

"Are you coming?"

The old man's lips moved slightly. The voice was hoarse and low, like sand rubbing.

"Is what I want ready?" in the dark. A figure walked out, a black robe could not completely hide its delicate figure, and when the light crossed the barrier of the hood to outline its face, Huo Ran showed a beautiful face, which was none other than Salorasi, the owner of Sanssouci Palace above.

"Of course. The old man stood up, without all the twilight of a man of his age, but as nimble as a man in the prime of life.

He came to the scaffolding that was clinging to the wall and placed a lot of clutter, and took out two reagent tubes from it, one red and one green, which were still bubbling.

"This is the one for the transaction, this is what you asked for a few days ago, and the other trading items are in the stone prison below, I can take you down to check it. The old man introduced the reagent in his hand, and there was a slight rhythm in his dry voice. "You can rest assured of the effect, I have done experiments, and the experimental samples are also below. ”

"Take me to see it. Salorath took the reagent and said coldly, as if it were a cold wind from the polar regions.

"No problem. The old man didn't care about the attitude of the eldest princess, and came to the stone wall opposite the trellis, and pressed on the stone wall, and the stone wall quietly cracked an entrance for two people to enter side by side, and by the light of the oil lamp on one side of the wall, it could be seen that there was a stone staircase that descended into the darkness.

Salorath didn't hesitate and stepped into it first. The old man let out a creepy whisper and laughed, and followed Salorath inside.

After about an hour, the two reappeared in the stone chamber.

"Very good, I'm happy with these. Salorath nodded, her expression still cold.

"If you're satisfied, what about your sincerity?" said the old man with a groaning and smiling as if he had coughed too much.

"Take it. Salorath's left hand came out from under the black robe, with slender fingers and fair skin, but what was more attractive than this was the crystal dagger she held in her left hand, both the dagger itself and the scabbard were made of crystal, which looked transparent and clear, and shimmered with gorgeous luster in the light.

The old man took the dagger, and with a slight force, the dagger was separated from the scabbard, and no sound was made at all. The peculiar thing is that as soon as the dagger came out of the sheath, a strong smell of blood filled the stone chamber, and a thick blood line suddenly appeared in the middle of the dagger blade.

"That's right, Savras's bloody dinner, that's it. The old man's dry laughter floated in the humid air. "Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is really a believer, the transaction is complete, you put away this control charm, your temporary one can be destroyed, the usage is the same, I don't think it will stump you. The old man took out a palm-sized, triangular flat metal object from his gray robe and handed it to Salora.

"Good. Salorath took the metal object, looked at it carefully, closed her eyes and felt it for a while, and then nodded again. "Remember, we've never met, it's your pay. Salorath threw out a cloth bag and landed firmly on the wooden table beside it, and there was a metal crash.

"As you wish. The old man smiled and said.

Soon Salorath left the stone chamber.

The old man opened the cloth bag that Princess Celestia had placed on the table and counted the number of gold coins. The old man casually put the exposed gold coins into the pocket of his robe, and muttered words in his mouth, and his voice was inaudible, as if they had dissolved into the microparticles that made up the air.

Then the old man stood there wordlessly for a moment, an ominous smile in his eyes and at the corners of his mouth.

The lights dimmed, leaving only darkness. (To be continued......)