Section 84 Conspiracy

While Eshurufat and the little girl were discussing the issue of canonization, in the palace of the Duke of Byron, a noble district not too far from the palace, Essien brought relevant news to the regent.

Duke Byron was in his office when he heard the news, and to be more specific, he was carefully flipping through a thick document. It must be noted that, according to an unwritten custom, the Regent was usually supposed to work in the royal palace. It's just that Duke Byron is obviously a more cautious person, and he knows that the real manager of the royal palace is the big boss Skadra, so his office is in his own mansion.

"What, the arrest failed?"

"Yes, according to what they say...... The queen suddenly appears and declares that she has made Aeruphat a knight. In this way, the charges cannot be established, and they really have no choice but to return it temporarily. Essien replied.

"The queen appeared out of nowhere...... Then it was announced that Ashruphat had been canonized as a knight?but...... A personal guard should be ...... It took a year to be knighted, right?"

"My lord, this is unconventional, but it makes sense. That Ashrufat is ......" Essien looked left and right to make sure there was no one else. "Can accompany the queen on a private visit. ”

"To be honest, I don't believe it. Byron replied. "If it is true, then in the documents proving that the duel, it will definitely be mentioned. ”

"However, this is what the Queen herself said...... Even a lie becomes true. ”

"That's just as well. Duke Byron sneered. "I thought everything was safe, but I really didn't expect that little girl to jump out and add some trouble to me...... No, I'd rather believe it was Skadra's idea. That old thing is indeed a cunning man, if Ashrufat told him the details of the duel...... It is normal for him to be able to see the loopholes and fix them in time. ”

Although his expression did not change significantly, his voice became hideous. "Well, I'll just let them live a few more days! Three more days...... Three days later......"

"Lord Duke," Essien said suddenly. "I don't know what to say. ”

"Whatever you say, say it. ”

"Truth be told, this Ashrufat is a rare talent. Essien said. "It's rare to have a warrior of his calibre, even in the army. ”

"You mean...... Let me forgive him?"

"My lord, you have to know that in this matter...... Well, allow me to use that word...... He couldn't help himself. Talent is hard to come by, if you can turn him to work for you...... Then a brave talent like him will definitely be very useful. Don't forget, Lord Duke, no matter what...... What we have next is the opportunity to demand that kind of talent. ”

"Listening to you say that, there is some truth to it. Duke Byron's voice calmed down, and the anger he had just had just now disappeared. "It's true that he didn't do anything wrong. In addition to this, he is also the son-in-law of the Griffin family...... Although the old guy of Skadera must have been fighting with me to the end, the influence of the Griffin family should not be underestimated after all...... You're right! If he dies like this...... It is better for him to live than to die. Well, as long as he is willing to surrender, I can be blameless......"

"I'm sure Ashrufat will understand the Duke's mind. Essien replied.

"Well, Essien, how's the preparation going over there?"

"Well, it's basically ready. As you ordered before, the 2,000 people you have transferred have been incorporated into the garrison of the royal city...... By that ...... The murder case is a cover, and I don't think anyone is aware of the problem. From what I've heard, everyone thinks you've brought in so many men to expand the Intracity garrison solely to investigate this murder case. Essien carefully chosen. "Plus the furnishings of the palace...... I think we have enough power. As long as you give the order...... There must be no problem in suppressing the Janissaries. ”

"As for the other points. Essien continued. "It's a lot simpler. No one would have too many guards left in the royal city, and the maximum number of men would not exceed fifty, let alone any heavy equipment. Storming those mansions was a piece of cake. ”

"Very well, Essien, you are doing well. Duke Byron said. "I know that you have always served as the Queen's personal bodyguard...... It's a complete condescension for you. He looked at his subordinates' faces and said slowly. "But I can't help it, this position is in a sense a key position connecting the inside and outside of the palace...... Someone who is competent, trustworthy must be able to take on this responsibility. ”

"Lord Duke, you are serious!" said Esin immediately, bowing his head respectfully.

"Wait until this is over...... How about you being the commander of the Falcon City garrison?" Byron asked.

"This ...... I learned shallowly ...... below"

"Hehe, don't be modest. Being too modest is also a form of pride. This time...... I've been watching you carefully. You are meticulous and discerning, and you can be said to be a rare talent. Clio is full of praise for you, too. I know that you have a good relationship, and when the time comes, Cleo can be the new head of the court, and you will command the garrison of Eagle Falcon...... It can be said that the city may be entrusted to the two of you in the future. ”

"This ...... If the Duke is really so loving, he will definitely do his best!"

"Very well, then it is decided. I look forward to your performance. Byron said with a smile.

Essien stepped back, and he resumed his interrupted work, which was to read the paper. It must be said that in fact, this document is a plan book, because it is drawn with sketches, mixed with various figures, and corresponding explanations.

"That's ...... Everything is perfect...... Rafa, your biggest mistake is ...... You left most of your supporters in Eagle City...... You want to use your supporters to pin me in your absence...... But it gave me a good chance to catch them all......" he muttered softly. "Do you think the Guards will remain neutral forever? Do you think I'm too penniless to move? You have an army, yes, but how many of them will be loyal to you when you can't pay your salaries on the one hand, and you have to fight the queen under the banner of the White Eagle on the other?"

He put down the plan book in his hand and picked up another document on the side. In fact, this is not a stand-alone document, but an annex to the plan just now, an alternative.

It's a much simpler plan. Using the hunting activities once every few years, through a deliberate commotion, the queen's personal guards took the little queen away, so that the little queen could be easily controlled in his hands.

"Skadra, it's your fault. He looked at the alternatives. "Actually, I don't want to do anything to the palace, but it's a pity...... You're a hard walnut that I can't bite or swallow...... Presumably, now you are doing your best to use your brains for the safety of the hunt, and arrange manpower. But you just have to waste your efforts...... I don't really like this kind of 'opportunity' that doesn't have any special value......"

......

Ashrufat took part in a hunt organized by the city of Brasian. It's actually a routine social event, and very few participants really care about how much they're hunting. Even if you care, you still care about showing off, such as showing off your fine hound, a good falcon, or a famous horse that attracts attention. Of course, if you can catch a big prey alone, you can also use it as a bragging capital for a long time in the future.

The hunting of the royal family is also the same in a sense. It was an important activity to maintain friendly relations between the king and the princes of all walks of life, as advocated and finalized by Garunas after the founding of the kingdom by King Macrémiz the Great a hundred years ago. Its social nature is far greater than the "hunting" itself. Therefore, when only a little girl who doesn't know anything is sitting on the throne at this time, the hunt itself has become a bit chicken.

The hunting team is not particularly large, and the number of people is not particularly large. The main participants, that is, the great lords of various places, almost did not come. The people who really came to participate were the dignitaries who had already lived in Eagle Falcon City. The place where the hunt took place was a meadow and a forest just half a day away from Eagle City, which was originally the hunting ground of the royal family. Skaderra, the chief of the court, managed to select a team of 100 Praetorian Guards as the escort of the hunt, and made great efforts to ensure the safety of the hunt.

However, these are all behind the scenes, and in fact, the little queen is not happy with these arrangements.

"Ashrufat, why do we have to stay in this camp?" the little girl asked aloud. "Isn't this hunting? ”

"This ......," replied Ashrufat. "It's not hunting time yet, and everyone is still chasing their prey. Wait until the prey gathers before the formal hunt begins...... By the way, this isn't your first time hunting, is it?"

The little girl turned her head away from Ashrufat's face. "Does it take so long to catch a prey?

"Ah, it's not easy work. It's easy to drive the beasts together in a small area, but it takes a lot of time. Ashrufar recalls the two hunts he had participated in in Brasian. "It's normal to spend a day. ”

"What, are we just going to stay here for a day?"

"Ah, isn't there a saying, 'Happiness is always short-lived'. "Ashrufat now knows the little girl quite well, or the little girl is not the age to hide her feelings. Her eagerness was written on her face.

"Ashrufat, do you know how to use a bow and arrow?"

"A little. Ashrufat replied. The fact that a professional mercenary can use almost all weapons, despite his personal weapon preference, is also considered a professional skill.

"Very well, then let's go. The little girl said excitedly. "Get out of the way now. ”

"What are you doing now?"

"Before you start the hunt, let's hunt something. The little girl replied excitedly. "You don't need any big prey, just a rabbit or something. I've got a bow and arrows here. Just give it a try, like an appetizer before a meal. ”

"Going out on foot?" Ashruphat had learned from Skadra the essentials of hunting, and that royal hunts were different from those local festivals, and that the participants usually chased their prey on horseback. It must be explained that in fact, the little girl came all the way by car. In other words, Skadra didn't want her to hunt on horseback at all, at least not alone. He even felt that the little girl probably couldn't participate in the actual hunting activities.