Surprised, Cross couldn't help but have a respect for Reinhardt.

However, he was more concerned about the fact that there was still something left in the Crane Territory that had not been included in the sphere of influence of these people.

"What about the rest of the place?" Cross continued.

"Lord Cross, apart from the cities and fortresses I mentioned, there is only one big city left in Sunset City. ”

Sunset City is indeed the only city that has not participated in usurpation and rebellion, but there are still many small towns in Klein that are not attached to the city, and the ownership of these towns is what Cross really wants to know, with his current strength, he can only use small towns and villages as expansion points.

"Of course I know that, but what I want to know is that Klein leads the towns that are under the management of the barons. ”

"I'm sorry, but I don't know much about that. They shouldn't choose neutrality, the overall strength of the town is too poor. ”

Cresia's speculation shouldn't be too far off. In troubled times, the weaker side will always seek help from the stronger side.

However, they are not so faithful, and when they encounter something stronger, they will make new choices.

"And what about Sunset City?" Cross had deliberately asked this question, he knew from the time he entered Sunset City that the city was neutral, and he just wanted to extract more information from Cressia.

"Sunset City is neutral for now. ”

"Why?" Cross's question was the point.

"This was the direction of the leader of the organization, and I fully agree with his decision. ”

"Wise decision. ”

"Lord Cross thinks so too, right?"

"I'd like to hear your analysis, Cresia. ”

"If you can stay in Sunset City for a few more days, you might be able to hear my analysis. ”

Cross was puzzled.

Cresia added, "Viscount Reinhardt's army is heading towards Sunset City, and if I'm guessing correctly, the purpose of his trip is to win Sunset City over. ”

Cross sat up straight in an instant, this information was by far the most valuable.

Cresia gently pushed his elbow against Cross beside him, "How is it, Lord Cross, do you want to consider staying in Sunset City for a few more days?"

Of course, Cross wanted to stay, he wanted to see with his own eyes the genius that the military academy called a once-in-a-century genius - Reinhardt. Moreover, he had a hunch that this Reinhardt was likely to become his future rival.

What's more, even if he didn't know the information, he would be in Sunset City for a few days, where he would search for some information about magic and wizards.

"It turned out that Reinhardt was coming. To be able to hear your analysis, I would stay here for a few more days. ”

"Lord Cross, you can stay in Dragon's Castle. ”

"No, it's good here. By the way, Cresia, have you heard about the Empire's sending troops to Klein?"

"No, it is said that the Empire is at war with the Church in the north, and they should not send troops to Klein Lead.

However, Reinhardt seized the opportunity and became the Grand Lord of the Klein Lords appointed by the Empire. ”

"So that's ......" Cross thought for a moment, if the empire didn't send an army to Klein to lead, then Cross's chances would be much greater, otherwise, with the combat power of the imperial army and the military level of Reinhardt, the earl of Klein would undoubtedly be Reinhardt.

The communication between the two did not end until the early hours of the morning, and both of them drank a lot of wine, but they were not drunk.

"See you tomorrow, then, Lord Cross. ”

"Goodbye. ”

......

Carrying Nia to bed, Cross went back to his bed and began to think about it.

Regarding the chaos in Klein, he speculated that it would continue. Although Tongshan Town is backward, it has a very good geographical advantage, that is, it is remote.

Such a geographical location can allow Tongshan Town to stay away from the war, develop with peace of mind, and expand outward when it has enough strength.

Cross had a general direction, which was very close to what he had thought at the beginning.

However, there is a premise for this plan, and that is to stay away from the flames of war.

The remote location alone is not enough for Copperhill to stay out of the war in Klein Territory, and Cross also needs diplomacy.

Of course, diplomacy has been going on since Blackwater. William, Blackwater, Creek, Sunset, and even Reinhardt are all forces that Cross must maintain good relations with.

As for Joey and the Kingdom of Seatta, Cross may also take some diplomatic actions, but the diplomatic actions of these two forces need to change according to the changes in the situation of the war.

Thinking of this, Cross had a headache, and it was quite exhausting to deal with all this, so he went to bed.

......

When Cross woke up, it was past noon. Nia cleaned up the room and gave Cross a new dress.

Seeing Cross get up, Nia asked, "My lord, are you up?"

"Huh, this dress?"

"This was given to you by the tavern keeper Hart. ”

"Oh......"

"Pretty good for you, Lord Cross. ”

In fact, the so-called new clothes are just ordinary silk underwear, such clothes that Cross wore every day when he was a child.

"My lord, this is the lunch that Boss Hart has prepared for you, come and eat. ”

"No wonder it smells so good. ”

Cross stretched and walked towards the table.

Toast, roast beef, roast corn, of course, wine, this time, wine.

Seeing these foods, Cross's saliva flowed, he hadn't eaten anything like this for too long, he thought to himself, this Hart must have made a lot of money yesterday, so he would invite himself to such a sumptuous meal.

Cross prefers toasted bread to beef, and the buttered bread is baked to make the outer layer more crispy. And today's beef is fattier than last night's.

And the wine, which is also a few notches higher than last night's barley wine.

Just as Cross was enjoying his meal, there was a sudden earth-shattering cry outside the house.