Behind verse 261

"What is this?"

"In the place where I found you unconscious, there are these things around. Aunt Mary said. "It's just one of them, pretty much the biggest one. I've asked a lot of blacksmiths, scholars, and the like, but they all say that this metal is unheard of. A scholar told me that this thing could be a ...... Magic metal. It is not smelted by ordinary methods, but made with some kind of magic. ”

"This ......," Ashrufat looked at over and over again. As he looked closely, he realized that he had seen this thing before—because he felt a sense of familiarity. He subconsciously understood that what he saw was not this fragment, but some kind of instrument made of this metal. The problem is that he can't remember the details.

Moreover, it is impossible to speculate on the prototype if you rely on this fragment. Because it's so small, you can only know that it's part of the object, but you can't tell what the object is.

After a few minutes, Ashruphat gave up. There was some kind of barrier in his head that prevented him from remembering the past.

"This should help you regain your memory. Aunt said.

"Thank you, auntie. Ashrufat put the piece away. Maybe he could ask one of the dwarves, all of whom were masters of metal smelting, what they should know?

He carefully put away the metal fragment. Although Aunt Mary said it was the largest of all the pieces, it was actually easy to fit into his pouch and put it along with several of his other precious personal belongings. The elasticity of the piece of metal is good, and the corners are blunted rather than sharp, which does not affect his movements in the slightest.

After putting away the metal, Ashrufat tried to go upstairs again, but Aunt Mary stopped him again.

"What do you want to do with the Queen, anyway, she's the Queen!"

"There's no way around it yet. Ashrufat replied. "But I think when I get back from the front, there will be a way. ”

......

"How's Beller doing?" said Prime Minister Ellene, standing in his office, in front of a stocky, middle-aged man. This man is none other than the current Governor of Eagle Falcon. Since that attempted assassination attempt by the Chaos Cultists, the officials of Eagle Falcon City have strengthened the protection of Bayral.

Of course, there is also a synonym for this "protection", which is called "surveillance".

However, this time has also come to an end. Because Beller will soon leave the city of Eagle Falcon (tomorrow, to be specific), and rush to the front.

"I didn't ...... No surprises. The Governor replied in a low voice. However, in Ellen's opinion, the other party's expression has an obvious lack of confidence. "One qiē is normal. ”

"It's normal, so tell me, who did Bayrell see today?"

"Ah, he had a morning with some of the priests of the church. ”

"How many priests? Just a few priests?"

"Ah, this...... In fact, there are several people in the middle, and according to reliable intelligence, they are all engineers in the manufacture of weapons. It should be a very normal meeting, nothing to doubt about it. ”

"Nothing to doubt? So, how did Beller do after meeting the guests in the morning?"

"General Bayrell is in ...... Rest at your accommodation. Probably for tomorrow...... Tomorrow's Journey...... Recharge your batteries......" said the Governor, a little trembling. As the situation in the country became more and more consolidated, Irene grew in power and was said to be very trusted by the Queen. He knew very well that if the Prime Minister made a report to the Queen, he would be removed from office immediately.

"Hmph, recharge, recharge...... Why did I get intelligence on other aspects. I was told that our General Beller had entered a shop on Flower Street in the afternoon and never came out again. Since you say that Baylor has been recuperating in his lodgings, then I should have understood that someone happened to resemble General Baylor, right?"

"I'm sorry, Prime Minister," beads of sweat broke out of the Governor's head. "I'll go check it right away......"

"Lord Governor, I know you're busy, and it looks like someone has given you a great gift worth 10,000 gold today...... I don't really care about this, I only care about my subordinates being able to perform their duties smoothly. I, now I want to know what Bayrell is up to, and who ...... with" Eryn's expression became unusually stern. "My dear Governor, many people say that I am too harsh, rigid, and old-fashioned. Actually, that's not how I see myself. Because I think I'm a very tolerant person, and no matter who makes a mistake, I'm willing to give him a chance...... Of course, there is only one chance. I'm sure you'll understand what I mean!"

The content of his words is more tactful, but the kind of voice between the words is definitely not misunderstood. The Governor couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Tonight, I have to know a qiē!"

"Prime Minister, I'll do my best......"

"I don't need to do my best, I need to finish it! If you can't finish it, then I'll find someone who can do it!"

"Yes, Prime Minister!"

Watching the other party leave the office, Irene picked up the cup on the table and took a sip of water, and immediately pulled a rope on the side. A bell could be faintly heard in the distance. After a short while, one of his messengers brought in a strange man. The man was in his thirties, muscular and muscular, his gold-embroidered gown almost stretched out. There was a distinctly military air to him—his back straight, his eyes level, his steps steady and powerful.

"Your Excellency," said the visitor, bowing deeply as he stepped back.

"Viscount Minas......" Erynn picked up a name note from the table and read the name on it - it was the stranger's name and title. The coat of arms on the name tag gave him a sense of familiarity, and he then remembered that this person was a descendant of a national dignitary. Well, not the eldest son, but also mixed up a title of nobility according to an unwritten custom.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Prime Minister. "The stranger was very respectful.

"Well, then, my dear Lord Viscount, I wonder what I can do for you?"

"Prime Minister, I know that you have a lot of opportunities, but this time I am not here for a personal matter, but for an important matter. ”

Irene made a "please speak" gesture.

"I'm sure you know about the rebels!"

"Rebels?oh, I haven't paid much attention to General Essien's situation lately. However, I can be sure that our General Essien is going well. Whether it was the military intelligence report he sent or the subordinates I sent to take over the territory of the rebel party, this is all proof of this. What, you've brought me new news? I hope it's good news. ”

"That's right, Prime Minister, don't you think...... Someone like Essien, who holds the post of general...... Isn't that a bit out of place? What he's done in the past says one thing unmistakably: he's not a reliable person. ”

"Personally, I agree with you. But what can I do? This is appointed by Her Majesty our Queen herself. Besides, the facts have also proved that he has considerable ability and talent. ”

"I have heard of an incident in which Her Majesty the Queen is rumored to have promised that if General Esin accomplishes his mission, he will ......"

"Being canonized as a duke, he can even choose a rebel territory as a fief at will. This is not a rumor, Your Excellency, it is true. Allyn replied. "I admit that this is not traditional, but after all, it is a time of war, and there are a few things that violate tradition...... We have to accept it too, don't we?"

"I don't question the wisdom of Her Majesty, but this situation ...... You should know that ten years ago, Essien was a mercenary who didn't know where to roll. He even served as a gladiator in the Colosseum of Eagle Falcon. I swear, at least half of the people in the city have seen his savage performance in the ring!" Viscount's expression was a little agitated. "Such a person was actually canonized as a nobleman...... And a duke with an actual domain, perhaps even a hereditary one! a man of humble origin, a despicable man, and a disgraceful experience...... It only takes one year to become a great nobleman of the kingdom, do you think that this is an insult to a real nobleman like us?"

"Hmm, this one...... You know, it's not just Essien, it's ......"

"I know there's also an Earl of Ashrufat. But let us not forget, Prime Minister, that the Count of Ashrufat, though of a humble background, proved his noble nature at a critical moment! At least we can be sure that his loyalty and bravery are beyond doubt. Although it was abrupt that he was canonized as a nobleman, it was finally justified. As for this Essien...... He first betrayed the queen and defected to Byron to fight for the tiger, and then turned to the queen on the eve of Byron's defeat. This capricious villain is now ...... by a promise"

"I know what you think, Lord Viscount. Allyn nodded, interrupting the other. "I don't know about you...... What do you think is going to do with this?"

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have only one thought at the moment. I build yì...... Perhaps we can ask Her Majesty the Queen to recall General Essien, and replace him with a more suitable person to complete the task of defeating the rebels. ”

Allyn nodded. Of course, he didn't live in vain at such an age, and he had a clear understanding of the purpose of this Viscount. But this Jian yì is actually not bad, at least in Elenn's heart, he is very unhappy to see Essien come back after completing the combat mission to ask for a reward. The guy just had a chance - a little vision, a bit of luck, and a good talk. If I had known that it would be so easy to clean up those rebellions, then how could that task be Essien's turn?

By now Arynne knew that Essien had relied on rhetoric to recruit an army from Byron's command, and then used this army as a capital to start his rebellion. During the whole process, Essien didn't fight hard at all. Every time a fort or city was attacked, some of the queen's loyal subjects made a great deal of effort at a critical time (Essien made it clear in his military report, because he had to ask for a reward for his loyalty at those critical moments). His duke's reward is almost the same as that of a white pick-up. Essien is a little clever, well, but only a little clever. This kind of Cheng dù is really a bit inappropriate to reward a duke.

However, because this is the Queen's personal promise, Irene used to just think about it, and at most sighed in her stomach. Now he's found an opportunity.

Maybe cooperating with this viscount to go to the movement and advocate may affect the decision of Her Majesty the Queen.

"I'd like to try, but I don't think I'm going to be enough. As far as I know, Her Majesty did intend to entrust the rebellion entirely to General Essin. ”

That's the end of the key words. Here are some scenes that don't make much sense, and soon, the viscount took his leave and left.

"Essien...... Skadera should be able to convince His Majesty that Essien had been his subordinate......"