"I really didn't expect that one day I would be asked by you, and I would do something against the rules. ”

Smacking a cold beer, Tristan looked displeased.

I was supposed to be back in a week to enjoy my regular vacation in Alfheim, and I was working on my vacation schedule, but I was dragged into the inconspicuous corner of the third-rate tavern in Lüdes, and while enduring the murky air and high-decibel noise, I was asked a very tricky matter, and of course the lieutenant would be unhappy.

The duty of a soldier is obedience;

Iron discipline must be observed at all times and in all places;

Keep the confidentiality rule in mind at all times;

After being repeatedly and rigorously educated, turning the above words into instinct, and becoming a member of the glorious General Staff, Tristan, instead of forgetting it, demanded that he abide by military rules and discipline more strictly, and had a strong antipathy to violations of law and discipline. If he had changed the occasion and object, he would have greeted him with an old fist.

Roland is his best friend, and someone above him cares about him to "act cheaply" - with the above two foundations, he can drink beer and chat with Roland so leisurely, without worrying about being checked by the water meter and courier.

"I don't want to bother you with this kind of thing, if I can. ”

Roland sighed and said:

"But right now it's just you who can help. ”

Li Lin's attitude was there, and the support of the company and Stacy naturally did not have to be expected, and it was difficult for Diana to expect the full cooperation of the church. Although there are also spiders who privately say that they have intelligence lines to use, Roland does not plan to touch Arachnid lightly. No matter how you say it. Those people are also affiliated with Stasi, and they are easy to alarm Li Lin, and their business is not intelligence detective, but assassination and sabotage.

For the rest, only the sworn friends can try.

"The General Staff does have its own sources of intelligence, but it's for military-related intelligence and reconnaissance, and a mere lieutenant can't touch it. ”

It's almost like the weather has gone bad and he is taking the opportunity to send the guests home, Tristan shrugged leisurely, and he couldn't help it.

Although there is a suspicion of prevarication. But it's also impeccable.

The army is based on a high degree of discipline. Without a clear discipline of authority to criticize and clear rewards and punishments, and to implement them, it will be impossible to talk about the organization of the armed forces.

The risk behind getting Tristan to act beyond the limits of power and responsibility is court-martials and execution grounds, even if the client is a sworn friend who grew up together. In the face of such high-risk orders. Anyone who is sane will become very cautious.

"I know. So I just need you to help me find out what has nothing to do with the intelligence services. ”

"Tell me about it. ”

His expression didn't relax in the slightest, and Tristan continued to stare at the beer as the men around him screamed. The scantily clad dancer begins to make all sorts of provocative moves around the pole, and the lewd sound torments the nerves of the young elf every time her legs are split.

Only at this time will he feel that his long ears are too inconvenient, and even if he uses magic to change his appearance, his hearing has not decreased in the slightest. While hearing Roland's whispers in the midst of the noise, he also had to endure the stinging pain of the noise, coupled with the moaning that made the young man blush and his heart beat...... It's almost torture.

"Help me find out that the regular flights from Albion to the railway port in Lapland will take less than a week"

“......？”

This is not a problem, even Tristan can get a timetable between Albion and Lapland from the transport department, although it is not very precise due to the changing conditions at sea, but it is sufficient.

But, why this?

The theft of jewellery from the Duke of Buckingham's mansion was a week ago, and the convict may have traveled anywhere in the world, so why bother with the shipping route between Albion and Lapland?

"Can you explain why?"

The stinging pain of the ear nerve was temporarily buried by curiosity, and Tristan lowered his eyes slightly.

"The timing of the prisoner's move is so strange. ”

Roland replied in a deep voice.

"If it's to disrupt the situation, then there must be detailed arrangements to prepare. The routes of entry and exit, and the time consumed for this, must be in conjunction with the arrival of the church mission, and the time for the welcome meeting is held. Then it stands to reason that the opponent should not be left with room for reaction. ”

A week is enough time for an experienced investigation team to follow all kinds of clues to a certain extent, and if you are fast enough, you may be able to catch up with the culprit.

It's hard to imagine that the cunning cardinal had mistimed his hands, and there must have been something hidden in it.

"Could it be that they have time to make a fake piece of jewelry and then debunk it at the welcome ball to amplify the effect?"

Cheating, infidelity, and perjury—these are egregious acts that can bring the saint to ruin her reputation and disgrace the Church. Prime Minister Richelieu's ruthlessness is indeed possible.

What's more, gather the best alchemists and lapidaries to complete a series of processes from raw material selection, smelting, cutting, carving, setting, and finishing to make almost realistic replicas - in any case, it is impossible to complete this in a week. If you appear at a ball wearing a second-class replica made in a hurry, a sharp-eyed person can see through it at a glance, and when the real thing is taken out, the effect of hitting the Holy See and Albion will be even stronger.

"I thought so too, but in this way, the bottom line of 'not tearing your face' is difficult to maintain, and with that person's shrewdness, he will not do such things that have more advantages than disadvantages. ”

Roland shook his head firmly, Richelieu and Li Lin were very similar on the side of the political family, they had a broad vision, and they would not be moved by emotional impulses. It's hard to imagine the unbridled passion of the Cardinal Church, with its superhuman self-control, turning his good hand into a stink.

There is only one conclusion, and this time is based on some reason, after careful calculation. Although it is unclear what the specific reason is, the week set aside also gives Roland a chance.

"An hour after the theft, Albion blocked the port and the main transportation arteries, and it was not easy to get out. Even if there is an internal response, it will not be easy to get out of Londinheim, who has Walsingham in charge. Assuming that the prisoners remained in Albion, the best option for escape would probably be a relief ship bound for Lapland. ”

While ships from other directions were strictly forbidden to leave the port, only the transport ships bound for Lapland would not stop, and with Charlemagne in charge of the discourse on the northern front, Albion would not give up his aid to Lapland. Therefore, although the inventory is as rigorous, it will not delay the plan because of the suspension of sailings like ships in other directions. If the thief was shrewd enough, he would have seen the right time to board the cargo ship and take the train into Charlemagne's territory.

"It's just speculation, and more importantly, you don't know anything about the thief's name or appearance, even if you get the schedule—"

"That's my business. ”

The tone was a little sharper, and the toughness that didn't want Tristan to continue to be involved in the whirlpool of his own arbitrary behavior made the dead friend stunned for a moment, and then fell silent. Idling with apologetic thoughts, Roland closed his eyes and exhaled the hot smell of wine, feeling that Richelieu's plan had not yet revealed its true form, and his anxious instinct urged the boy to act as hard as he could. (To be continued......)

PS: Sorry, I typed the wrong chapter name yesterday, but it should actually be twelve. Originally, today was a double shift compensation.,After work, I went to my girlfriend's No. 1 house.,At half past 8, I went to another person.,I'll go home at this time.,I'll be free to make up tomorrow.。