"Your Excellency, the Duke of Saint Prospero will never agree to the warships you requested."
"Then what is the Duke of Saint Prospero willing to give to redeem his son?"
The Viscounts took out a scroll from his bosom, took a few steps forward, and slowly unfolded it in front of Colin.
It was a map.
Colin leaned forward slightly and focused his gaze on the map.
He wasn't worried that the Viscounts would play a trick. After all, the Viscounts' strength wasn't as good as his. Even if the Viscounts had the ability to stab a dagger into Colin's chest, well, he wouldn't be able to kill a vampire.
"Your Excellency, please take a look. This city on the east bank of the Nu Shui River is called Monolith City. It covers an area of about 150 square miles. There are 180,000 people living in it. The annual tax income is more than 200,000 gold coins. It can be considered a quite prosperous city.
The Duke of Saint Prospero promises that if you are willing to release Marquis Vincent, then this Monolith City will be under your rule! "
Colin looked expressionlessly at the point circled by the Viscounts on the map and couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
A city for a person.
It seemed like a good deal.
But to Colin, it didn't mean anything.
Although Monolith City was good, it was an enclave.
As long as the Nu Shui River was still in the hands of the Eastern Region, Colin couldn't transport a large number of troops to guard Monolith City.
Without a large number of troops to guard it, how could he maintain law and order? How could he manage it? How could he collect taxes?
At that time, the city would only belong to Colin in name, but in reality, it would still be under the control of the Eastern Region.
It was equivalent to the Eastern Region not paying anything in exchange for Marquis Vincent.
Wishful thinking!
Therefore, Colin curled his lips impatiently and said, "I don't want your Eastern Region's city. Let's talk about the warships."
The Viscounts shook his head firmly and said, "I'm sorry, Your Excellency. The Duke of Saint Prospero won't exchange the warships with you."
"Then he's using the Eastern Region's city to fool me?" Colin was no longer polite. The other party was simply deliberately playing him for a fool.
"Your Excellency, if you're not satisfied with Monolith City, we can change to a bigger city …"
"No need! Even if you give me the White Dew City, I won't exchange it! "
Colin suddenly stood up from the throne and strode down the stairs. He walked down the stairs and stared into the Viscounts's eyes coldly. from a close distance and said in a deep voice.
"It seems like Duke St. Pross doesn't want to exchange his son. Since that's the case, there's no need for us to waste our breath.
Let Marquis Vincent follow me back to the North as a guest. "
Seeing Colin's firm attitude, the Viscounts could no longer maintain his previous calmness and restraint. He hurriedly urged him to stay, "Your Excellency, we can always discuss the conditions of redemption. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Colin smiled coldly and said, "I just don't want to waste time with people who aren't sincere. Go back and tell the Duke of Saint Prospero that other than the warships, don't even think about exchanging his son with any other nonsense!"
Seeing the Viscounts' troubled expression, Colin spoke again with a slightly gentler tone, "Of course, we can slowly discuss the number and tonnage of the warships."
Seeing this, the Viscounts could only nod and say, "Yes, Your Excellency. I will definitely convey your intentions to the Duke of Saint Prospero."
After saying that, he bowed and left.
After leaving the palace, the Viscounts got into a gorgeous carriage.
The carriage went all the way south out of Silvermoon City and stopped in front of an inconspicuous villa on the outskirts of the city.
The Viscounts got out of the carriage and was welcomed into the villa by a butler.
Seeing the Viscounts walk into the hall, Javier hurriedly stood up from behind the table with a fawning expression. He bowed and said, "Your Excellency, the conditions here are simple and crude. I hope you don't mind."
The Viscounts waved his hand casually, indicating that he did not mind. At the same time, he came to the table and sat down.
Javier, the legendary half-elf merchant, was like a hardworking servant at this moment, eagerly pouring tea for the Viscounts.
The Viscounts enjoyed all of this as if it was a matter of course. He asked, "Javier, is your information really accurate? Why does Colin Angelo seem to be very confident? "
Javier stood at the side with his hands folded and replied respectfully, "Your Excellency, of course I won't lie to you! As for the accuracy of the information … please allow me to ask, you didn't see Marquis Vincent in the palace just now, right? "
"Indeed, I didn't."
"That's right!" Javier clapped his hands and said, "If Marquis Vincent is really safe and sound, why wouldn't Colin Angelo agree to let you see him? As for the attitude of this Count of the Northern Frontier, it must be deliberately pretending! If he shows any weakness at this time, wouldn't you see through the truth? "
The Viscounts smiled noncommittally and said, "Then what's the point of him doing this? Even if we have negotiated the terms of redemption, if we don't see Marquis Vincent safe and sound, it's impossible for us to give anything to Colin Angelo. "
Javier thought for a moment and said thoughtfully, "Maybe he wants to stall for time. After all, if the Duke of Saint Prospero knows that his eldest son died in the Half-Elven Palace, I'm afraid that the warships of the Pegasus Navy would have already sailed along the Crystal River to Silvermoon City.
And Silvermoon City has just experienced a great chaos. The Silvermoon Guard has suffered heavy casualties. Even the Blood Cavalry of the Northern Frontier has suffered heavy losses. Colin Angelo definitely doesn't want to face the army of the Eastern Frontier at this time.
That's why he blocked the news and deliberately showed his toughness in front of you. He put forward extremely harsh redemption terms to stall for time as much as possible.
I'm guessing that the army of the Northern Frontier has already begun to mobilize and is ready to reinforce Silvermoon City at any time.
When the army of the Northern Frontier arrives at Silvermoon City, Colin Angelo will probably no longer block the news of Marquis Vincent's death. "
Viscounts Fiin's expression changed when he heard this and he fell into deep thought.
When Javier saw this, he lowered his voice and advised again, "Lord Viscounts, now is a golden opportunity! If you miss it … "
"Are you telling me what to do?" Viscounts Fiin glanced at Javier coldly.
Javier's heart tightened and he waved his hand repeatedly, "Lord, I definitely didn't mean that. Definitely not …"
Viscounts Fiin snorted coldly and said, "Javier, war is a big matter. It's not something a small merchant like you can discuss. Be careful with your words in the future. Otherwise, hmph!"
Javier cried and kept apologizing. At the same time, he explained, "Lord Viscounts, I was too anxious and said the wrong thing! That Colin Angelo wants to bring the entire half-elven business into his control and make us all his puppets!
We can't bear such humiliation!
That's why I said the wrong thing. Please forgive me! "
Viscounts Fiin waved his hand and said, "Alright, be careful with your words in the future. As for how the Eastern Frontier will decide on this matter, it's not something you can talk about. Now, there's only one thing you need to do. "
Javier's spirit was lifted and he quickly asked, "Viscounts, please instruct me!"
Viscounts Fiin's eyes flashed and he said in a deep voice,
"At all costs, find out whether Marquis Vincent is dead or alive!"
"Yes, Lord!"
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