After leaving Skylark City, Colin finally met up with the main force of the Blood Cavalry after traveling for another two days.
Since he had already "personally" participated in the operation in White Dew City through the blood slaves, Colin had a general understanding of the situation, but he still patiently listened to Knight Roger's report.
But at the end of the report, Knight Roger gave Colin a small surprise.
"The messenger of the royal family?"
"Yes, Count. We met him after we evacuated from White Dew City. He claimed that he was going to deliver the war order signed by His Majesty to the House of Saint Prospero, so I brought him along … Do you want to see him?"
Colin was a bit speechless, he said angrily: "You are getting bolder and bolder! You even dare to kidnap the messenger of the royal family! "
Knight Roger shrunk his head and didn't dare to say anything.
"Forget it, bring him to see me."
"Yes!"
Knight Roger hurriedly turned around and left. Not long after, he came back with a young and handsome knight.
This person was wearing a gorgeous armor with the badge of [Scarlet Flame of Purification]. Obviously, this person was not only the messenger of the royal family, but also a member of the San Lorenzo family.
"Count Angele, you dare to allow your subordinates to kidnap the messenger of the royal family, aren't you afraid of His Majesty's punishment?"
The young knight shouted at Colin with his head held high, his face full of arrogance as if he had not experienced the harsh beating of society.
Colin smiled and said: "You said that you are the messenger of the royal family, do you have any evidence?"
The young knight snorted and took out a scroll from his pocket. He opened it in front of Colin and said:
"This is the war order signed by His Majesty Reinhardt himself, there is also the symbol of the royal family on it. Count Angele, don't tell me you don't recognize it?"
Colin took a closer look, then he immediately showed a look of realization: "Ah, I see! Ah, Mr. Messenger, I'm really sorry, my stupid knights don't know anything, so they didn't recognize your identity.
Roger, quickly come and apologize to Mr. Messenger! "
Knight Roger lowered his head and bowed: "I'm sorry, Mr. Messenger."
The messenger rolled his eyes and said in a disdainful tone, "Count Angele, are you trying to fool us with a simple apology?"
"Cousin Andy, I didn't expect to see you here!" Prince Harrison ran out at the right time.
"Your Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness." Andy hurriedly saluted. Seeing that Princess Judy was also there, he had no choice but to salute again.
Only then did he realize that the young count in front of him was the teacher of the prince and princess. He immediately put away his arrogance and didn't dare to pursue the matter any further.
"Count Angele, His Majesty has entrusted me with the task. I must hand this War Order to Duke St. Pross as soon as possible. I can let bygones be bygones, but now, I must rush to White Dew City immediately. Please don't stop me."
"Of course I won't stop the emissary of the royal family." Colin chuckled. "However, if you want to hand over the War Order to the Duke of Saint Prospero, there's no need to go to White Dew City."
Knight Andy immediately frowned. "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that the Duke of Saint Prospero is here."
Knight Andy was stunned. "Count Angele, are you kidding me?"
Knight Roger, who had his head lowered, smiled and said, "Mr. Messenger, the Duke of Saint Prospero was indeed 'invited' by us."
Knight Andy looked at the two in shock. After a while, he said, "Alright, please take me to meet the Duke of Saint Prospero."
"This way please!"
Knight Roger led the group to a huge tent. He opened the curtain and made an inviting gesture.
Knight Andy took the lead and walked in.
He then found that the tent was empty. There was only a black coffin in the middle of the tent.
"Count Angele, are you kidding me?" Knight Andy turned around and stared at Colin angrily.
Colin ignored Knight Andy. He walked to the coffin and opened the lid.
Bang!
The coffin lid hit the ground and dust flew everywhere.
Colin turned around and said to Knight Andy with an expressionless face.
"Knight Andy, come and greet the Duke of Saint Prospero!"
"You …" The Knight of Andy suddenly had an ominous premonition. A terrible thought appeared in his mind, but he immediately rejected it.
Impossible!
Knight Andy slowly walked to the coffin and looked inside.
After that, he felt like he was struck by lightning. His whole body froze on the spot.
"No … This is impossible … This is impossible!"
Knight Andy felt a chill down his spine. He couldn't help but tremble.
Colin patted Andy's shoulder and said, "Knight Andy, now you understand. The Blood Cavalry brought you here out of kindness. They didn't want you to go to White Dew City for nothing. "
Knight Andy only felt like he was being stared at by a horrible monster. Although Count Angele was gentle and didn't do anything hostile, he still felt that his life was seriously threatened.
Knight Andy swallowed hard. He no longer had the arrogance he had before. He tried to put on a brave front and said, "
"Count … Count Angele, you … How dare you kill … the Duke of Saint Prospero …"
Colin shrugged and said, "The Duke of Saint Prospero was killed by the Blood Cavalry on the battlefield. What's wrong with that?"
The Empire of Light had restrictions on the fighting among the nobles. Despicable acts such as assassination, poisoning, backstabbing, and so on were obviously not tolerated.
However, under these two circumstances, it was fine for the nobles to kill each other.
One was a duel.
The other was to kill them openly on the battlefield.
"So … the Blood Cavalry broke into White Dew City?"
"Yes, just three days ago. At that time, the Duke of Saint Prospero fought bravely to the last moment. I also admired him very much. "Colin pretended to exclaim.
Knight Andy trembled and asked, "But … but … the Orcs' invasion was imminent. How could you …"
Colin spread out his hands and said without fear, "But at that time, His Majesty's war order hadn't been sent to White Dew City yet."
Knight Andy was speechless.
In fact, the news that His Majesty was about to start a war had already spread. However, the war order signed by His Majesty with legal effect needed to be delivered by people. It was definitely much slower than carrier pigeons.
This time difference became Colin's excuse.
The key was that no one could punish Colin for this, because he really didn't see the war order.
Knight Andy's expression changed, and finally he had to say, "Since the Duke of Saint Prospero is dead, then I will go to White Dew Castle and send the war order to the next Duke of the Eastern Region."
"That's just right. We can go together." Colin said with a smile.
Knight Andy suddenly became alert. "Why are you going to White Dew City?"
"Of course, to congratulate the new Duke of the Eastern Region." Colin's face was natural. ,
Knight Andy didn't say anything.
He didn't seem to want to stay in this gloomy place any longer. He then half-heartedly cupped his hands and turned to leave in a hurry.
The curtain hung down, blocking the sunlight outside.
Only the flickering candlelight was left in the tent, reflecting on Colin's expressionless face.
He stood alone beside the coffin and quietly looked at the body of the Duke of Saint Prospero for a long time. Finally, he revealed an excited smile.
Then, he opened his mouth and revealed his ferocious fangs —
He bit down.
"Gulp … gulp …"
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