Lying was an exceedingly exciting game.
Gambling, war, politics … these were all things that people flocked to, and all of them required excellent lying skills.
A good liar would be able to come up with a flawless lie without batting an eyelid. It would be so easy to come up with a perfect lie that people would be confused and feel as if they had been deceived for a lifetime. They might even become addicted to it and want to do it again after falling for it once. This kind of liar was usually respectfully called a master, or even an even more prestigious title …
But those who were not skilled would be full of flaws and make people laugh.
Actually, compared to lying, exposing a lie was also a very interesting thing.
Especially when the liar was still trying to put up a final struggle.
Colin now experienced this kind of joy.
Although he had already seen through it, he was still willing to provide a stage for Charles to perform.
Pretend, continue pretending!
"Colin, what do you mean by this? What did I reveal? Are you suspecting that I conspired with the Great Demons to scheme against you? "
Charles' expression and tone were just right. In a simple sentence, he conveyed astonishment, shock, grievance … and all kinds of complicated emotions.
Colin smiled as he leaned against the fence and enjoyed Charles' performance. He said leisurely, "You said before that this operation has already received the approval of the Duke Of St. Hilde. The Duke even promised that as long as I send troops to attack the Great Demon City, he will marry Vera to me?"
"Yes." Charles immediately nodded.
"Haha." Colin laughed coldly. "Did you know? On the third day after we left Icestone City, the Duke Of St. Hilde publicly appeared. He first announced that Marquis Dawson, Earl Oman, and the others were traitors and ordered the Golden Lion Army to attack Ironforge City.
Then, he received the envoys sent by the various lords to Chilly Winter City.
Even that brat from the Lomba family was received, but he did not receive the envoy from Icestone City!
And this envoy is the one I sent to ask for the Duke's hand in marriage. He has been waiting in Chilly Winter City for more than two months. "
Charles' expression didn't change. In fact, he even revealed a similarly puzzled expression. After thinking for a moment, he explained, "Colin, I believe that Father isn't purposely targeting Icestone City. Instead, he wants to wait until you've successfully taken down the Giant Demon Royal City before rewarding you and marrying Vera to you."
"Is that so?" Colin actually nodded seriously. "That makes sense."
Just as Charles secretly heaved a sigh of relief, he heard Colin ask, "Then, how do you explain the timing of the troll's attack?"
"When will the trolls attack?" Charles looked confused, as if he didn't understand what Colin meant.
"Yes. If I remember correctly, you arrived at Icestone City on the 26th March. "
Seeing Charles nod, Colin chuckled and continued, "But the Great Demon City sent troops on the 23rd of March! Even if you received the news the moment the Great Demon City sent troops, how did you get to Icestone City from Howling Wind Castle in three short days?
Could it be that you can fly?
Or did you receive the news before the Great Demon City sent troops? "
Hearing this, Charles' heart suddenly sped up, but his expression did not change.
"Colin, did you make a mistake about the timing of the Trolls' attack?"
Seeing that Charles was still stubbornly resisting, Colin shook his head with a smile.
He had seen the Great Demon Army move 'with his own eyes' through the eyes of the blood slaves, but Charles had appeared in Icestone City in three short days and even brought news of the Great Demon City's attack.
At that time, he had concluded that there was something wrong with this Charles!
"Did I get it wrong? Then tell me, when exactly did the Great Demon City send troops? " Colin chuckled as he looked at Charles and reminded him, "However, you better think carefully before you speak. There are still many Great Demon captives in Howling Wind Castle. If your timing is different from what they said, then it will be difficult to deal with."
Since he had said this much, Charles did not argue anymore.
He slowly lowered his head and let the shadow cover his entire face. He did not speak anymore.
The cold wind whistled and blew snowflakes into the watchtower, causing the already cold atmosphere to seem to drop by a few degrees.
Colin looked at the silent Charles and suddenly sighed. He asked, "If my guess is correct, the Great Demon City should have already told you the truth about the terrible defeat at the Northern Frontier at the beginning of last year, right?"
Charles did not answer.
Just when Colin thought that the other party was not going to pay attention to him, Charles finally spoke, "Yes."
His voice became as cold as frost, and the cold air that came out was even lower than the temperature of the Sky Ice Field at this time.
"So, you have a grudge against the Duke Of St. Hilde and decided to take this opportunity to take revenge on the Northern Frontier?"
"Yes!" Charles raised his head again, and his eyes flashed with undisguised hatred. "My good father treats everyone as his tools, his chess pieces. In order to achieve his goal, he will not hesitate to abandon us!
200,000 Northern Frontier soldiers, hundreds of Northern Frontier Lords, and countless people who died in the Northern Frontier due to war and famine, are insignificant in his eyes.
As for me, Adams, Vera, Uncle García, and of course, you, Colin.
In his eyes, we are worthless!
Tell me, what qualifications does such a person have to become the Lord of the Northern Frontier? What qualifications does he have to obtain our loyalty? "
"This is the reason for your betrayal?" Colin looked at Charles coldly. "What is the difference between you now and the Duke Of St. Hilde? You colluded with the trolls, framed your own people, and plunged the Northern Frontier into greater chaos. You are nothing but an ambitious person who only cares about your own interests. Don't put on a face of justice. "
Charles laughed and did not care about Colin's sarcasm. Instead, he advised, "Colin, it is not too late to regret it now. I can help you put in a few good words in front of Mr. Kong. I think he will be willing to accept your loyalty. "
Colin laughed and mocked, "Do you really think that the schemer of the Saint Theon family will win?"
Charles shook his head. "Before the dust settles, no one dares to say that they will win. However, I do not want to live in the shadow of the Duke Of St. Hilde anymore. What about you? Colin, since you know what he has done, why do you continue to work for him? "
"I am not working for him."
"Then what is it for?"
Colin pointed below. Under the moonlight, a group of Black Cavalry soldiers could be seen patrolling.
"Black Cavalry? Oh, I understand. "Charles suddenly understood.
The Black Cavalry, which was established by Marquis García, grew up in bloody battles with the trolls. The hatred for the trolls had been completely integrated into the soul of this army.
If Colin chose to make peace with the trolls, then he would completely lose the morale of the Black Cavalry. Even if the Black Cavalry were willing to continue to fight for him under the oath, they would not be able to maintain their invincible combat power.
What's more, Colin wanted to marry Vera.
If the Saint Theon family ruled the Northern Frontier, then Vera would completely lose her detached status.
Moreover, an important helper of the Saint Theon family, the Oman family, had a grudge against Colin.
In short, unless it was a last resort, Colin would never seek refuge with the Saint Theon family.
Seeing that he could not persuade Colin, Charles said helplessly, "Well, then I hope you can survive the whirlpool of the Northern Frontier."
"The Northern Frontier? There is no hurry. Let them fight for a while. Let me taste the feast that the trolls have prepared for me first! "
Charles was stunned, and then he said in disbelief, "Do you still want to continue to attack the trolls' city?"
Colin showed an inscrutable smile.
"Yes, I am already here."
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