The 1st of November.
Viscount Tranka's incident had spread like wildfire in Eiferta's territory. Although the "hanging" had yet to be carried out, and even the crime had yet to be verified, the banquets in various nobles' territories had become much more frequent because of this topic.
The reason was naturally because the nobles were coveting the "Town of Gigha" and the nearby territories.
According to the conventions of the kingdom's nobles, there were actually many ways to obtain territory: the most common way was through "inheritance", followed by "marriage". The rest was obtained through trading, and for the "newly promoted nobles" like Sodelor, they were "enfeoffed" by a lord of a higher rank.
These were the more peaceful ways. The most "direct" way was to directly invade by force.
However, the nobles of the Kingdom of Karen were not like the uncivilized barbarians in the northeast of the mainland. Most of the time, they were still reasonable. Therefore, the situation of nobles fighting each other was not frequent. If they could negotiate, they would do so. If they could not reach an agreement, they would only resort to force. This was the consensus of the nobles.
Therefore, even if they coveted Tranka's territory and wealth, the nobles at the same banquet would still maintain a smile and test each other subtly before falling out with each other.
"The Dukes Of Angmar seems to be making stupid moves since he woke up. After this incident, he still hasn't given a definite attitude."
At the banquet hosted by Count Durant, the seemingly harmonious nobles were whispering to each other.
"Maybe he's scared of the undead? The battle in Hollier City had caused quite a commotion, but ever since then, he's been focusing his resources on the northern defensive line. Could it be that he's worried that the orcs will come from the plains of Nehemia? Hehe … "
There was a burst of laughter at the table. Obviously, they did not accept Angmar's "thinking". Speaking of which, as the largest lord of Eiffta, Angmar only needed to care about taxes. Why would he send so many people to the fortress for no reason? Did he think that there were not enough soldiers to eat without doing anything?
"His indifferent attitude really makes people's hearts itch … Speaking of which, the tax revenue of Gigha Town is really comparable to that of thirty villages. It would be a lie to say that I'm not tempted."
"Why? Baron Moria, are you interested in that place? "
"Hehe … Who's not interested? But I know my own weight. I'm afraid Count Durant is the most qualified to fight for that place. "
As the nobles talked, everyone turned their eyes to the main seat at the table. Count Durant sat there with a straight face, maintaining a calm smile.
He was the most powerful seigneur among the nobles present. He had the most knights under his command, and he was also the one who disrespected Angmar the most. The fact that he had mocked Angmar in Francis's banquet was enough to show his attitude. Therefore, he could be regarded as the leader among the nobles.
At this moment, Earl Durante was cutting his steak with an exquisite silver knife and fork. When he heard the conversation around him, he smiled and raised his head. After swallowing a piece of meat, he said, "This incident is related to the Undead. Obviously, we can't treat it as an ordinary matter. Since Angma has his own plans, I can't say anything about it. I can only advise everyone not to be impulsive.
What he said sounded reasonable, but when one thought about it, it was as good as saying nothing.
"Count Durant is far-sighted. The Kingdom of Karen can't tolerate the existence of traitors. In my opinion, all those who betray the Kingdom of Karen should be hanged immediately. Come, this glass of wine. I wish all the traitors go to hell as soon as possible!"
"Cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses, but no one noticed that Count Durant's smile was a little stiff. The nobles drank their wine in one gulp and then continued with their hypocritical conversation. This situation lasted until late at night, when the guests gradually dispersed.
When the last noble left the hall, Count Durant's smiling face quickly turned gloomy.
"Damn Angmar … How could this happen …"
He cursed in a low voice. His eyes were full of malice. As a human noble who knew the true identity of Teranka and had several transactions with Ansadin, the current situation was definitely a "life and death situation" for him!
He was very clear that once the transaction between him and Ansadin was exposed, his fate would be the same as Teranka's — death without any suspense!
Because in name, he was also a traitor.
Earl Durante was afraid. He had already sent out a large number of spies to investigate everything that happened in Kiger Town, but this didn't make him feel at ease. After today's conversation, this Earl finally decided … to send out his most capable men to remove all the evidence!
"Gigg Town may not be mine, but no one can know about the undead!"
The assassin in black knelt on one knee and nodded heavily after Durant's decisive order. Then, he got up and disappeared outside the door …
*****
At the same time, in the Ducal Palace of Hollier City, the Dukes Of Angmar who was regarded as an idiot by the nobles was talking to two guardian knights in a low voice.
"So you're saying … he turned the situation around in just a few seconds and forced Magda into a desperate situation?"
Angmar sighed softly. His expression was a little complicated. "He had shown his control of the battle, but when he faced Magda head-on, could it be that … he was injured too badly?"
Without witnessing the battle, Angmar would naturally ask such a question. In fact, most people would blame Magda's defeat on the injury of his left arm.
However, the two people standing beside Ankama did not think so at this moment.
"Magda's injury was not as serious as we thought. His attacks were still sharp, and he even completely suppressed us at the beginning of the battle. Most importantly, he maintained the aura he had in Hollier City …"
After Wellington finished speaking, Titus nodded and said in agreement, "At his level, although ordinary injuries will affect him, as long as his aura is there, he still has the combat power to crush everything. If we were to fight him head-on, the outcome … is also hard to say. Maybe the possibility of losing is higher. "
"Then how did Roddy … do it?"
Angmar had a lot of doubts about Roddy. But when he asked this question, he found that the two knights in front of him had a strange look in their eyes. There was even a hint of … respect.
"I can't say. Roddy gave us a very strange feeling. It was as if he changed into a different person at that moment."
"His strength did not increase, but his aura directly suppressed his opponent. Now that I think about it … I also feel that it is a little unbelievable."
In the end, there was no conclusion to this topic. But Angmar's impression of Roddy had obviously changed. Thinking about the news this guy sent from Keg Town, he could not help but sigh that this young man's thoughts were really amazing.
As they were talking, Butler John came over and handed over a piece of information. Angmar flipped through it and smiled. "Roddy has really hidden himself well. This group of nobles have been fooled by him. Until now … I guess no one knows that he is the mastermind behind all this."
"Master, he is like this …"
Wellington asked hesitantly, "Although I know he has good intentions, Roddy is using your power …"
"This is the difference between me and those guys." Angmar didn't seem to care at all. He smiled and picked up the teacup. He took a sip of the warm milk tea. "Being used? In fact, I can't wait for him to use my power to do these things. I have always wanted to deal with some people but couldn't. I was wondering why he was so low-key that he didn't even want a title. Now that I think about it … Tsk tsk. "
"This kid's ambition … is really not small."
*****
"Ah-choo!"
Walking on the streets of Keg Town, Roddy, who was thinking of changing into a new set of equipment, rubbed his nose. He wondered if he should ask Akasha to change a thicker quilt for him. But then he realized that this beautiful Priestess was not a "maid" at all …
"I'm really spoiled …"
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