When the first ray of light shone on Silvermoon City in the early morning, Colin was still wide awake.
After listening to Knight Roger's detailed description of the Black Cavalry's situation, Colin was not in the mood to sleep at all.
Vera, who was worried about her uncle's safety, finally fell asleep after crying for a while.
Colin gently covered Vera with a blanket and then motioned for Knight Roger to follow him out.
When the two of them came to the corridor outside the hall, a half-elf maid carefully approached them and asked:
"Lord Viscounts, Lord Knight, would you like to have breakfast?"
Colin did not have much of an appetite at the moment, but looking at Knight Roger's appearance, it seemed that he had not had a good meal for a long time. So, he nodded and said: "Send two sets over."
Soon, the maid came over with two plates.
"Just put them on the ground." Colin did not want to disturb Vera's sleep, so he sat down on the stairs in the corridor.
Knight Roger obviously did not care about these things at this time, so he also sat down next to Colin.
When the maid saw this, she had no choice but to put the plates on the stairs and then quickly left.
After stuffing some food into his mouth, Colin asked again: "So, Marquis Dawson did not say who planned the ambush?"
"No."
"But Marquis García said that it was not the Duke Of St. Hilde's plan?"
"Yes."
Colin was suddenly confused again.
Originally, he was convinced that this was the Duke Of St. Hilde's plot from the beginning to the end, but he did not expect that Marquis García would deny this possibility.
So, why did Marquis García think that his brother would not plot against him?
The Black Cavalry in his hands had long been the biggest unstable factor in the Northern Frontier.
Colin had previously wondered why the Duke Of St. Hilde would plot against the half-elf kingdom and even the Eastern Region when the internal threat had not been eliminated.
If the half-elf kingdom was just a bait and the real target was the Black Cavalry, then everything would make sense.
But why did Marquis García believe that his brother wasn't the mastermind behind the ambush?
If it wasn't the Duke Of St. Hilde, then who instigated Marquis Dawson's rebellion?
As if noticing Colin's confusion, Roger asked, "Sir Viscounts, do you suspect that the Duke Of St. Hilde is behind this ambush?"
Colin was silent for a moment before he shook his head. "Now that I think about it, it seems unlikely that this ambush was planned by the Duke Of St. Hilde."
"Why?"
"I don't doubt that the Duke Of St. Hilde can make Marquis Dawson betray Marquis García. But how did he convince the Eastern Army to cooperate with him in setting up an ambush in the Shadow Canyon?
You must know that the Northern Frontier's plot against the half-elf kingdom has obviously touched the Eastern Army's sensitive nerves.
The House of Saint Prospero has probably been secretly guarding against the Duke Of St. Hilde, so why would they cooperate with his plan to eliminate the Black Cavalry?
Aren't they worried that the Shadow Canyon is actually a trap set up by the Duke Of St. Hilde and his brother? "
After listening to Colin's analysis, Roger nodded in agreement.
But then he rolled his eyes and asked in a seemingly casual tone, "But if it was really the Duke Of St. Hilde who planned this ambush against the Black Cavalry, then is your promise of revenge still valid?"
Colin was still thinking about who the mastermind behind the ambush could be, so he didn't pay too much attention to Roger's question.
"Of course it's still valid. If the Duke Of St. Hilde really did such an outrageous thing, then I will definitely seek justice for Marquis García! "
"Then will you kill the Duke for this?"
Colin raised his head and looked at Roger. He suddenly realized that this was actually a good opportunity to subdue the remnants of the Black Cavalry.
Eight thousand Black Cavalry!
They were definitely a military force that couldn't be ignored.
Therefore, he answered straightforwardly, "If Marquis García dies in this ambush, then I will definitely find a way to make the mastermind pay with his life, even if that person is the Duke Of St. Hilde!"
Roger's eyes flashed, as if he was excited, but also hesitant.
After a moment, he asked again, "Then after the Duke Of St. Hilde dies, who do you think is suitable to inherit the position of Lord of the Northern Frontier?"
Colin frowned, feeling that this Roger was a little strange.
Why would he care about this kind of issue?
According to Marquis García's judgment and Colin's reasoning, the Duke Of St. Hilde had basically been cleared of suspicion. So, why would Knight Roger suddenly care about what would happen after the Duke's death?
Looking at the serious expression on Knight Roger's face, Colin thought that Knight Roger was acting a little strange because he was too shocked.
"I think that Miss Vera is very suitable to inherit the position of Lord of the Northern Frontier." Colin directly spoke his mind this time.
Moreover, he also had the idea of testing Knight Roger.
When he heard Colin's answer, Knight Roger seemed to be relieved. He smiled and said, "I think so too."
Colin immediately realized that Knight Roger was also aware of the real relationship between Vera and Marquis García!
Otherwise, according to the rules of aristocratic succession, the third son of the Duke, Joyce, would be ranked before Vera.
Therefore, Knight Roger's reaction could only mean that he also knew about Vera's true identity.
And as a knight of Marquis García, of course, he would be more inclined to support Vera.
However, this was actually not too surprising.
Marquis García had asked Knight Roger to lead the rear army to break out of the encirclement. This obviously showed that Knight Roger was his trusted confidant. Therefore, it was normal for him to know about Vera's true identity.
Just as Colin was about to test whether Knight Roger knew who Vera's biological mother was, the Knight of Rego strode in and reported.
"Lord Viscounts, there is news from the Shadow Canyon."
"How is it?" Knight Roger could not help but ask anxiously.
"The Black Cavalry in the canyon has been completely wiped out and Marquis García has been captured by the Pegasus Legion."
Knight Roger's eyes instantly turned red when he heard the news.
The veins on his right hand that was holding the sword were bulging and the hilt of the sword was cracking.
Colin sighed and comforted him, "Although this is not good news, at least it is not the worst. After all, Marquis García is still alive and we still have a chance to redeem him."
"Yes!" Knight Roger raised his head and there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
The Knight of Rego touched his bald head and said, "My Lord, actually, there is another piece of bad news from the Shadow Canyon …"
"What other bad news is there?"
"The eastern army that wiped out the Black Cavalry is currently heading towards Silvermoon City. They are expected to arrive in about five days."
Colin's eyes widened and he quickly asked, "How many of them are there?"
"About 100,000."
"100,000?" Colin was a little worried.
However, looking at the eager Knight Roger beside him, and recalling the careful guidance that Marquis Garcia had given him back then, as well as the Half-elf Kingdom that he had painstakingly taken under his control, Colin took a deep breath and said firmly, "I'm sorry.
"What are you afraid of? Then let's fight! They actually dared to come to Silvermoon City. Isn't this an opportunity for revenge delivered to our doorstep? "
"Good!" Knight Roger responded loudly and without hesitation, he knelt on one knee and presented his sword to Colin with both hands.
"Respected Viscount Angley, I am willing to pledge my loyalty to you! As long as you are willing to avenge Marquis García, the eight thousand Black Cavalry will be at your disposal! "
Colin's eyes lit up and he immediately took Knight Roger's sword and nodded on his shoulder.
"I, Colin Angelo, accept your loyalty!"
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