Path of The Dragonborn

Duke Helmut, things seem to be wrong recently.

Rufas-after that quarrel, it seemed that no useful news came back. Although I did say a bit too much that time, Rufas was not the kind of person who would give up the interests of the overall situation for his own personal enmity.

Several times of his own contact were blocked by the other party's people with various excuses; and no matter how thick-skinned he was, Helmut Elbarea couldn't help picking up the communicator to question the gaffe. It seems that I don't know why, I will be given to the academy by Rufas for a while.

However, what happened next was the second problem. After that, the Alliance of Nobles seemed to have broken the most basic of their own people, the mutual intelligence sharing between the Alliance of Nobles. This incident seems to have happened three days ago, but it has been delayed until today, and some people feel that something is wrong, and they are reported layer by layer. Of course, it is also possible that the management system of the Kruchin State Noble Army, which was originally very backward and inefficient, made this news dragged on for three days before it was delivered to the Duke.

Looking at the data on this list, the Duke of El Barrea felt very strange as the date progressed. Rarely, he took out paper and pen, picked up his calculation power that had been wasted for many years, and listed these data one by one on paper.

Later, he discovered the problem-although he is now dim-eyed, extremely conservative, and no longer a general style, but the Duke of El Barrea was not completely waste when he was young, otherwise such a large duchy, despite being in His governance is going downhill, but it is impossible to maintain the most basic stability for so long. At least, when he followed his father, the previous generation of El Barrea, he did not do this kind of family financial affairs less.

Therefore, he discovered that this problem was accidental and inevitable-the noble alliance's material scheduling was gradually reduced in terms of targeting himself, and it has now fallen to an incredible level. This level of supply is enough for the soldiers of one squadron to calculate, and he has tens of thousands of soldiers under him. According to the establishment of the regular army, there may be two mecha divisions reorganized and left. ——What's more, there are nearly a hundred mechas of various types distributed at the checkpoints on the main traffic roads in Kruchen State, which also requires high costs for repair, maintenance and maintenance.

The last unusual place lies in his hometown, which is the "Emerald Prince" where the El Barrea family's centuries of glory and historical accumulation are located. The news that has been sent recently is also a little strange.

Juss, the bastard—even though he didn't want to admit it, it seemed that he still had some talent. After he uneasyly handed over the Duke's affairs to him temporarily, he didn't expect that besides his own work in public security, the work that he wanted to try on a whim was also pretty good. If it weren't for him to be a child born to a commoner-alas.

However, these worries should be put aside for now. The point is that the report he gave recently also reflected a very strange situation. A few days ago, when he had just ordered his soldiers to deal with the trading town that had defected, the rumors in the city of Bariahat mentioned in the report were completely in line with Helmut's expectations. He understands very well that Keldic is an important transit point for those nobles who are used to the fur and gem business. His previous move to increase taxes there has already affected the trade quota there and triggered this group of people. The dissatisfaction of the idiots, this time even their old nest was served together, it is strange that they have no opinion.

However, as long as Earl Gotti is still there-although he has a lot of business in gemstones and furs, his main business has already been transferred to finance and finance, and he has no ties to these messy industries-as long as He was still there, and with his prestige, he could suppress these discordant voices. He had told these when he left, and Juss seemed to understand that if he could help and use the reputation of the duke's family to fuel the flames from behind, it would be even better.

However, what he didn't expect was that in the report that came from the Duke's mansion the next day, it had already stated that "the rumors in the city had been suppressed"-even if the two cooperated in a tacit understanding, it would not be possible within a day. Stop the mouths of dozens of nobles, right?

This incident did not attract his attention at the time. However, the situation has changed very clearly now. Under this circumstance, it is difficult for him to believe that nothing special is happening around him.

Helmut thought, tapping the table top with his knuckles. People who are familiar with him know that this is when he is really thinking hard, and in most cases, he will only take action when he is facing a bad situation.

Rufas and the Alliance of Nobles are too far away, and the information from there reaches him, which has already been processed by layers. If you can't ask Rufas in person, the efficiency of this connection will be reduced-maybe something really went wrong with them? Perhaps it was the sixth, seventh, and eighth Mecha Division that started a joint counterattack, and they caught them off guard for a while. Even the famous "Knight of Blue" was finally caught by the "Red Wing"?

As for the regular army that is standing still, it can be imagined with its heels. They are digesting the land and materials they have taken back from the Battle of Shuanglong Bridge, and are carrying out a long-lost redistribution and large-scale celebration. It's really disgusting-Albarrea thought so, but for the moment, it is true that their advantages are more obvious, and they can't be arrogant, otherwise the consequences of rushing to war at this juncture will naturally be bad.

Therefore, I need to care about it, and considering the reality, the place I can care the most is my hometown, the Duke of El Barrea — God knows what happened there. Is Euses too complacent about the praise he has rarely given him these days, and careless for a while? Or is there something else that is beyond his control and makes Juss, the Duke's agent, not aware of it?

Helmut thought this way, and finally made up his mind.

"You want to go out?" The captain of the squadron who was called by the ring bell, looked at the middle-aged man in front of him with some surprise, "under this situation?"

"Of course I know it's more dangerous outside now. I just want to go back to the city temporarily... Isn't it always a problem?" In most cases, Helmut, who is always impatient with opposition, is unprecedented this time. Said in a more patient way.

"When... of course not." On the one hand, I was a little flattered because of this special treatment. On the other hand, after careful consideration, the captain of the guard who felt that there should be no danger in the Duke’s return to the Duke’s capital, still nodded. agreed. Subsequently, he began to prepare for this matter.

A few hours later, the luxury sedan with the Elbarea family crest printed on the front of the car slowly drove out of the Oloklos Fortress.

"Ah... I really made the guy "Abyss" right. "In a certain room on the second floor of the fortress, a man with green hair and a ponytail dyed light red, looked at the direction of departure of the guided car with a sloppy tone as always, "Our Lord, will be in this period of time. Back to the capital or something. "

"The Lord Abyss also said that he will go back this time, and he will never come back again." Duvali on the side looked complicated, "And we just need to watch this fall."

"Yeah...probably that's what it meant." He scratched his head casually, and when his closed eyes opened again, there was a burning fighting spirit. "But, anyway, since I have seen that Guy, I'm with that funny kid in the intelligence, how can I not fight them?"

"Well... Besides, apart from helping the Duke of El Barrea to block several assassinations that were considered weak and weak, we didn't do anything here." Duvali's sense of responsibility is much stronger than that of Macbon. "Although Having done that kind of thing, he has already deviated from the chivalry pursued by his master, and we have no reason to follow and protect him..."

"Ha...for the so-called little kindness. You really have your style...but forget it, it means you won't leave alone, right."

"Yeah... unlike you, a militant, I just want things to have a beginning and an end." Du Bali sighed, as if expressing dissatisfaction with Macbon's lazy attitude, "Then, what shall we do next? ?"

"Just wait here." Macbon continued to say lazily, "Vita said, the regular army will come soon. Although it is good to face steel weapons on the battlefield, it is still a strong presence. Let me burn."

"Oh... this is not bad. If his head really gets hot and pulls me on the battlefield of modern weapons, then I'll be over." Du Bali rejoiced.

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"It's a compliment again... it's been three days in a row." Juses put aside the letter his father had sent from Oloclos Fortress, and said in disbelief, "How did you do it?"

"Euses, although you are the Duke's agent, you have no corresponding skills in many things...In other words, you are too immature. Your father has a prejudice against you. We will leave it alone for the time being. Right or wrong, but it exists objectively. If you want to change your perspective in his mind, you naturally have to make changes in these things."

"But... I just want to tell him the facts..."

"For people like him, facts are not important, but so-called "facts" that are in his interests are important. This is the difference between you and him. Heliga shook his head, "Therefore, it is naturally easy to deal with him...Of course, what you did with the previous book and financial issues was really bad. "

"About this, I am actually quite surprised. How did you write such a clear financial report? I suspect that even the squad leader and that guy can't do that."

"You said this... Actually, it's pretty fascinating." Heliga smiled. When in Libel, he had known the Mayor of Maybel, who was in charge of the Perth area, and had done a lot under her command. Similar work. As the saying goes, listening to a king is better than reading ten years. Working with people like Maybel who can be regarded as wizards in administration and business planning, Heliga has naturally learned a lot, like Biusis. People who have never dealt with family affairs and only know how to talk about war are much better. Of course, compared to Rufas, who in the true sense often solves problems for the Duke of El Barrea, Heliga still has a certain gap in this matter.

"Master Heliga...Master Euses." The voice of the old butler, Arnold, sounded accompanied by a knock on the door.

"Come in. What's wrong." After the two looked at each other, Euses asked.

"Actually... I just received the contact from the Oloklos Fortress. Just a few minutes ago, His Royal Highness, the limousine called El Barrea left, and the target seems to be in the city of Bariahat." Butler Arnold said, "Look at..."

"I see." The two looked at each other seriously, "You should step back first."

"Yes." Arnold replied, and then retired respectfully, leaving Juss in thought, and Heliga with a calm expression on the side.

"It really made you right... Within a few days, my father will definitely leave the fortress of Orlox and return to Bariahat once." Juses' tone was very complicated and indescribable.

"Why? Scared? It's too late to stop now." Heliga said, "Now, you can disguise many things, and then use some of the previous alternatives to attract his attention. However, if you don't catch it this time Hold the opportunity. If you want to catch him next time, it will be a confrontation on the frontal battlefield. The two major mecha divisions will besiege Orolos fortress. But, do you think the regular army will give you this opportunity? ."

"Um...I won't hesitate anymore. Although I am a little sorry to my father, but it is also for the El Barrea family..." Juss said in a guilty and firm tone, "It's just... I don't know when Butler Arnold will come. Can you accept this reality?"

"He is a good man... a loyal man who is dedicated to you and the Duke's family. However, it is indeed a bit too cruel if he sees this kind of thing." Heliga sighed-Arnold The butler still doesn’t know about Euses and Heliga. He has already conspired to take advantage of the Duke’s return. This will directly cause the leaderless situation in the fortress of Oloklos, which will facilitate the regular army’s offensive. Both thought that Heilija and Juss just wanted to know the itinerary of the Duke in advance, so as to make full preparations.

"When father arrives in a while... let's stage this play according to the negotiated script." Juss gritted his teeth and clapped.