Verse 214 reveals

Ashrufat was not a sluggish man, but it took him a while to come to his senses after hearing the news from Rhodia's mouth.

"You...... Are you sure?"

"100% sure. I happened to meet a neighbor of their childhood. Rhodia said.

There are quite a few magic academies founded by the Church of the Gods in the Star Field, and there are many of them in all countries. The vast majority of the students who go to the academy do so with the goal of spending money to learn magic. However, there are very few colleges that have been selected by the church and sent to the academy because they have shown excellent talent. Nine out of nine of these people will become priests in the Star Field Church, and become the core and backbone of various institutions such as colleges, churches, temples, etc.

Ashruphat had seen how the two sisters had studied magic in the absence of external conditions, and knew that their research had actually reached a very high level. So he could understand that the Church's magic academy must have recruited them for the second reason.

"Anyway, it was like this, before the age of thirteen, they lived with their parents in our country, to be specific, in Eagle Falcon...... What is the name of a small city on the side...... In short, never left the country. Their parents died in an accident, and shortly thereafter, they were chosen by the church. ”

"It's impossible for even neighbors to monitor a family's every move at all times. Ashrufat said. "For example, maybe it's a little lie – they say they're going somewhere, but they're actually going somewhere else. Or although the original plan was to go to China, but changed his mind halfway. This kind of thing is always common. ”

"Ashrufat," Rhodia said. "This time Alexa went to Sivania for treatment, starting from Eagle City and following the shortest road. The purpose of the trip was clear, and there were no delays along the way...... I'm sure they can't be in the mood to wander around and enjoy the scenery. Even in this case, the road went back and forth for eight months. Of course, Sivania is indeed a little further away...... If you set your destination to Ryan South, you need to walk for at least six months. ”

She paused, chuckling. "After six months away from home, no matter how sluggish a person is, he will not be mistaken about this kind of long trip by his neighbor. ”

"However, it can also be halfway through...... I mean...... My father also traveled...... Then I met ...... halfway."

"Countess Marianne was a witness to this marriage contract. Why would a woman be a witness to the marriage covenant? No doubt it was because she was present. Since she was a witness, she undoubtedly saw with her own eyes the parents of both parties who made the marriage contract. Rhodia said. "That is, your Aunt Mary was among them on that long trip. And your Aunt Mary...... During that time, he was the man of the year in Eagle Falcon City, and he never left for a few months. Not to mention a few months, even if you leave for half a month, it will become a topic of conversation for a while. The problem is that this kind of topic does not arise. You can ask an elderly nobleman, the one who is seventy or eighty but still has a clear mind. There are not many such people, but there are not many of them. When you ask, you'll agree with my judgment. ”

"But there is another explanation for this......" Ashruphat paused halfway through his speech, for he found himself trying to find a possibility for the matter, a small possibility. He unconsciously defended the matter, not doubted.

"Whether or not there is a knight named Thomas in Ryan, at least we can be sure that Countess Marianne has little chance of getting to know that Thomas knight. Even if there were, the odds were negligible. ”

"Maybe it's really just such a coincidence that there is no book. Ashrufat replied.

Rhodia could clearly feel the loosening of Ashrufat's breath.

"That old woman is an expert liar. She was like this when she was young, using lies and her coquettish coquettish to deceive men. In Eagle City, there have been at least ten duels for her, several of which have resulted in the death of both sides. Although it is said that time can wash away the edges and corners of people, it is clear that this quote does not work for this aunt of yours...... During the time you weren't in Eagle City, she did a great show in the city, and you really should experience it for yourself. ”

"What lie did she tell?"

"Objectively, like all smart people, she didn't tell that kind of explicit lie. But she hinted at a lot of things in words! Yes, hints, even though they were explicit, but you can't accuse her of lying. That's what a real expert is. ”

"I see, I'll find a way to ask when I have the chance. ”

"I'm glad you've finally got your head open. Rhodia let out an unintentional snort, "Okay, I won't disturb your rest." By the way, I wonder if that little girl told you...... General Bayrell wanted to have an informal meeting with several key figures in Eagle City before the formal consultations, supposedly to reach agreement on a number of issues. Because your business is likely to have already been told, ...... General Bayrell will most likely meet you once first. ”

"I got it. Ashrufat ended the conversation with these words. Rhodia left, but Ashrufat sat still, unmoved.

......

Everything was as Robin expected.

The officials of Eagle Falcon City held a simple but decent welcome ceremony. Gruny's current Prime Minister, the Marquis of Ellene, personally came to receive Bayer and his party. After some red tape and polite words, Béral enjoyed a perfect feast and was taken to a residence not far from the makeshift palace.

Beller had been the commander of the coalition forces for many years, defeating the invading barbarian army. So he still has some prestige and face in this country. In Robin's opinion, perhaps it is for this reason that Gruney officially fulfilled Beller's request for a not very formal, but it didn't seem particularly rude. After the midday break, it was announced that Prime Minister Arynne could already have an informal meeting with Bayor.

"Robin, you're waiting here. Bayrell dressed up in his full outfit and said to Robin. "I'm sure this meeting won't take much time. ”

"General, you don't want to take me?"

"Not this time. Bayral replied. "I'm going to have a private ...... Well, it looks like a private meeting, and bringing an entourage with you in this case is likely to make someone like Erynne feel very unpleasant. And an unpleasant meeting...... I don't think it will bring any good, but it will also make a mistake. ”

"......"

"Direction, Robin, only this once. Allyn was the only exception, and in fact it would have been hard enough to get him to agree to such a meeting, let alone what I wanted to know from him. "Bayrell seems to be relaxed on the surface, but Robin has been with his general for so long, and he knows that Baylor is very good at disguising himself.

"What do you want to learn from him?"

"It's a lot, but there's no guarantee that you'll get the news. Bayral replied. "Ellen is a typical conservative, old aristocrat. His weaknesses are as obvious as his strengths. No one wants him to do anything that violates his principles, and no amount of bribery or threats can shake him. It is wishful thinking to get comprehensive and detailed specific information from him. But on the other hand, if you are careful enough and cunning enough, you can detect many clues in his words. Robin, to be honest, I'm not good at this, but at the moment, this situation can only catch ducks on the shelves. ”

With that, Beller left. Robin waited patiently in the room for a long time—almost the limit of time for a young man—until Bayral returned.

To tell the truth, Beller's expression was not so much like a private meeting, but on horseback for three days and three nights. For as soon as he entered the room, he sat down and gasped for half a day.

"General, what's wrong with you. ”

"I'm very tired of doing things that I'm not good at. Bayral replied. "But Robin, I've finally confirmed several of my suspicions. ”

"What kind of guess?" asked Robin.

......

"Ah Jin, this person we want to meet ......"

"A high-level local Pierce Chamber of Commerce. Ah Jin said. "His name is ...... Called...... Seuss?"

General Bayrell had arrived at the Falcon City in the morning. As is known, the public's attention is drawn to only one thing at a time. The news that "the invincible General Bellell is here and is about to lead reinforcements north" temporarily overshadowed the "evil and terrifying Count of Essourofat" and became a hot topic of discussion now. Of course, after Beller is gone, they will once again turn their attention back to Ashrufat—there is no doubt about it. But during the few days that Beller was in Eagle City, he would be the focus of everyone's attention, and with this cover, Ashrufat could move freely without worrying about being discovered.

When he left the retreat that Rhodia had arranged for him, the first person he sought out was Ah Jin.

Having said that, although Ah Jin is a businessman through and through, he is definitely the kind of businessman who has faith and principles. After Ashrufat made a request, Ah Jin immediately agreed without saying a word. After agreeing, Ah Jin used the respectable spirit of a businessman to race against time and arranged this meeting in half a day.

"Akin, this Souss...... What kind of person is it?"