Section 156 Conspiracy

"Besides, his intelligence is true. Byron said. "I've got messages from other sources that are pretty much the same as what he said. ”

Bairheim was silent.

"But the acquaintance he just mentioned...... Byron muttered. "There could be an opportunity here. ”

"What chance?"

"I'm ...... In the north, there are still certain connections. Now that the little queen is leading the main force here, the defense on the side of Eagle Falcon City must be very empty. If a group of forces can be properly connected...... You don't even have to do it directly, just a bluff, and the little queen has to retreat to Eagle Falcon City. When the time comes, things will change radically. ”

He clenched his fists. His power has been swallowed up in the past month, but if he is given the opportunity, he will come back again.

In retrospect, the evacuation of Eagle Falcon City was still a little too hasty. If he left enough power in Eagle Falcon City, he could be mobilized at will now, so that the little queen had to turn back obediently.

"But...... This ......"

"To do this, I'm afraid a suitable envoy is needed. But the problem is that now the city of Fornoros is surrounded, and getting in and out requires a huge risk. Byron said. "But this old acquaintance of Essien gave us a chance. ”

"But it's ......," Bairheim realized, and what his father really meant. "If that old acquaintance knew...... How could those scum let go of such an opportunity, what is the point of face?"

"Yes, if he knew, he wouldn't have let this opportunity go. Byron admitted. "But what if he doesn't know?" said Byron.

......

Essien, of course, did not return to his home to rest. He just wandered the streets for a while, and after making sure no one was following him, he immediately headed for Clio's house.

It must be said that although Esin said that he went to Byron's mansion as soon as he returned, this was not the case. Because when he walked into Clio's residence, there were already three people waiting for him inside.

"Essien, you're back, so soon?" Cleo was surprised. "Have you seen Duke Byron?"

"Soon, of course," Essien let out a long breath. "I went empty-handed, and came back empty-handed. He smiled. "Thankfully, if he had rewarded me heavily, I would have hesitated. ”

"Is there any turning back?" asked Clio.

"Of course not. Essien replied. He closed the door, went to his seat at the table (there was one reserved for him), and took a long sip of his beer. "What is this?"

"Dwarf beer. Clio replied. "It is said to be the 'Mountain' brand, a famous brand among the dwarves. I'm going to have to find a reason for all of us to gather here, and drinking is a good excuse. ”

Essien looked at the other two. One of them was a middle-aged man with a full beard, who was none other than the warden of Fornoros. Another thin young man was an officer of the garrison of Fornoros (of course, he was not on duty today). Both of them were nimble-minded people who refused to hang themselves from a tree. So Cleo convinces them to help with his stakes. After all, if it weren't for the help of the two of them, Essien wouldn't have been able to send an old man out of the city so smoothly.

"Alright, Essien, now we're all here. Clio took the initiative to speak. "Tell me the details. Have you seen the Queen?"

"See. Essien replied. "My predictions were so accurate that I was almost done...... Thankfully, our Lord Skadera was there. I should praise him, because without him I would not have been able to drink here. With that, he took another long sip of mountain beer. "I would have spent the night on the gallows yesterday. ”

"The little queen's first instinct was to kill you?"

"Who told me to be his personal bodyguard? Essien replied. "And I personally led someone to arrest her. I guess the night our little queen hid must have cursed me countless times. He laughed self-deprecatingly. "Thankfully, with our Lord Skadra present, she reluctantly forgave me. Well, ladies and gentlemen, now our question is no longer a question of danger, but a question of the future. What do you think?"

"Tell me the truth," Cleo said in deep thought. "I don't think there's much to do if I go back with my bare hands. ”

Everyone, including Essien, nodded.

Although the little queen forgave them for their previous betrayal, she certainly couldn't give them a knighthood. According to the usual logic, the credit for saving Skadera is only an offset of their past crimes. Essien's "knight" status will never be reissued (Essien was previously declared a rebel along with Byron, stripped of all titles).

Since ancient times, traitors who change sides have mostly had an easy time. They may be given titles of high office for some need, but they must be destined for discrimination and vigilance.

Most monarchs deceive people with words like "good birds choose trees and rest", but unless they can really show strong ability, most of these "good birds" end up depressed.

"That's it," the warden began. "I'm not too young, as long as I can keep my family safe, I'm very satisfied, and I don't want more. ”

"Don't worry. The Queen has agreed...... Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to come back. ”

The warden nodded, he knew that what Esin said was true, and that the queen could not break his word against a little man like him.

"But we still have to do something before we leave. Clio replied. "It's a rare opportunity right now. ”

"Three days later it was my team on duty on the city walls. The officer replied. "That's the chance to leave. But it is estimated that as soon as you leave...... There's no way back. ”

"I have an idea. Essien said. "I'm in charge of guarding the granary now...... My men are loyal to me now, and in fact they have all agreed to follow me. ”

Everyone else laughed. Although Fornoros City was strong, the atmosphere of panic in the city was already quite palpable, and everyone felt that Byron might not be able to survive this round.

"What do you mean...... Burn grain and grass?"

"That's a big credit. Essien replied. "But I can't do it alone. I only have a dozen people under me, so I can't do much with that little manpower. In addition, the fire will be discovered together. At most, we can burn a small portion of the grain and grass...... This kind of Cheng dù is not considered to be a credit...... It would be nice if there was reliable fuel. In this way, the entire grain warehouse can be burned to the ground. ”

"I have a lot of asphalt on my side. The city defense officer's eyes lit up. "The equipment of the city defense. That thing must be suitable for burning grain and grass. ”

"Can you give me some?"

"I think it's fine. ”

"Very well, then it's settled......" The four of them began to discuss the details.

At dusk, Essien finally returned to his residence. As he walked, he carefully thought about the plan he had made today, considering all kinds of details and possibilities. He thought too deeply, so he didn't react until someone tapped him on the shoulder.

Essien's hand quickly pressed against the hilt of his sword, and then he realized that he had been surrounded by three men. The one in the lead he was familiar with, it was none other than Byrheim, the eldest son of the Duke of Byron.

"Essien!" Bairheimpi greeted Essien with a smile.

Essien let out a long exhale, his hand releasing the hilt of his sword. Be calm, be calm...... If Byron had known the secret, it would not have been Byrheim with two retinues who would have come now. It's just an accident, an accident, don't let tension ruin you.

"You look nervous. Byerheim's eyes were fixed on Essien, trying to spot something in his face.

"Of course I was nervous. Essien replied. "I've just finished a dangerous mission, and I don't have to be nervous to have a ghost. ”

"Oh, then why don't you go home and rest immediately?"

"Resting doesn't mean going home to sleep, and having a drink is also a great way to relax. Essien replied.

Baierheim could already smell Essien's wine. These lowly scumbags, he couldn't help but scold in his heart. Of course, scum is scum, and he still needs Essien's assistance for the time being.

"Essien, you said that old friend of yours was willing...... Put you to the camp of Tong Guò?"

"Well, he owes me a big favor. Essien replied. "Rewarding mercenaries is the basic moral code among mercenaries. If you can't do these two things, don't complain when you get a knife in the back. Everybody will do it. ”

Essien's words seemed to mean something else, but at this time, Bairheim did not have time to talk to him.

"Give you a chance. Bairheim said. "The Duke has asked me to leave the city of Fornoros on an important mission to the north. Your friendship can come in handy. He reached for a money bag from his belt.

Essien took the money bag and weighed it with his hand. There should be about two hundred quiolis in the money bag, which is not a small amount of money. But instead of being happy, a wave of anger rose from his heart.

I see, I have always been a mercenary in your eyes!!, Esin gripped the purse, and his fingers spasmed. But in the end, he still hid his heart very well, and did not let the anger appear on his face.

"Do you want to ...... Use my connections to secretly leave Fornoros City?" Essin managed to control his tone.

"Well, but be sure to hide my identity. Bairheim said. "The credit of mercenaries...... I don't have hope. ”

"As you wish. Essien replied. "Three days later in the evening...... Let's go. ”

"Three days?"

"I'm going to do something to prepare for this. Essien replied. "It has to take so much time. ”

Barheim nodded. "Just three days!" he said. "I'll come to you in three days. With that, he turned to leave, leaving Esin alone with his money bag in his hand.

If one looked closely at Essien's face now, one would see that his expression had become very hideous and fearful, full of resentment, hatred, and viciousness, mixed with contempt and ridicule.