It is still a dilapidated street, and the tower that is so abrupt and beautiful that it is not decent; The soil under my feet is still soaked with a little red, which is the color of blood left a few days ago.
Even though he was already familiar with the location, it was incredible when Loren came to the place where he met Edward again.
The former headquarters of the great night watchman is just like the houses of some dilapidated nobles... Not to mention the trap, there is not even the most basic mechanism.
Of course, maybe, just hiding in a place you can''t see
Sitting in the familiar living room, the black haired wizard gently snapped his fingers and lit the fireplace. He casually touched a bottle of East Saxony dry red from the wine rack and a plate of blueberry pudding that had not been touched.
The pudding in East Saxony is not the same thing as the jelly in Loren''s previous life. It is closer to a baked cake filled with blueberries and various dried fruits. It is both dessert and dinner.
Skillfully open the cork and pour a full glass for yourself; Compared with dry red, Loren actually prefers semi sweet white grapes, but... Anyway, it doesn''t matter what to drink.
He doesn''t worry about being poisoned... It''s better to say that any guy who has evil gods in his mind and is spied on his body all day doesn''t have to worry about this "small" problem.
The blood red wine swayed gently and was very charming under the fire light of the fireplace. Loren enjoyed the pudding without asking so slowly; Pick up the glass and drink it.
The cool touch penetrates into the throat, but it is a smooth comfort from the chest down.
When he drank it all at once, there was one more person on the opposite side.
The two looked at each other and put down their wine glasses and stabbing swords at the same time.
"Is it time?"
The indifferent night watchman asked a rhetorical question, but there was no meaning of inquiry in his tone.
Now that Loren has come here, the answer is self-evident.
"It''s time."
The dark haired wizard nodded slightly:
"Brandon hopes to win the support of red blood castle. It''s best to get married... But this kind of thing is not up to him alone. We are ready to find a way to reach an alliance with the Turin family first, and then convince his majesty Eckhart."
"So it''s very appropriate for you to be the middleman between the two sides." Edward was not surprised by the result by associating the other party''s surname: "but generally speaking, this kind of marriage doesn''t need to win your Majesty''s approval first?"
Hearing this, Loren slowly raised the corners of his mouth with a very subtle expression: "you also said... That''s the general situation."
"You mean..."
"The Turin family is not an ordinary imperial aristocrat, but a rich family that has been handed down for thousands of years and is equal to the desalian royal family. If you use your Majesty''s will to oppress such a large family, it will only backfire in the end." Loren shrugged:
"In any case, we should give them enough face so that both sides will not be unhappy; even if the marriage fails in the end, it will not be too stiff."
"As a wizard consultant and messenger of Brandon de sallion, I have a legitimate reason to leave the imperial capital."
These words are well founded and leak proof, but the night watchman still has some questions:
"I heard that the countess Charlotte Turin has arrived in the imperial capital and once appeared in the court of the imperial trial... Is it necessary to go to the red blood Castle again?"
"If it''s just a marriage, of course it''s not necessary." Loren calmly replied, "but the key is to make the Turin family a supporter of his highness Brandon... This is not what the countess says alone."
The indifferent night watchman nodded slightly and his eyes twinkled on his expressionless face.
Indeed... Even the prestigious Turin family, or because it is "Turin", it is certainly impossible not to seek the opinions of the vassal and the family.
Once the decision is made, it is tantamount to standing directly on the opposite side of crown prince connord - it is a big bet for the Turin family, whose time has fallen
But it is also understandable that they will make such a decision... Although the title has been deprived, the Turin family still has an extremely high position in Byrne and is still respected by many lords in the past two generations.
Until the 12th generation, or the day when crown prince Conrad officially stepped into the core of imperial power... The establishment of the imperial governor and the implementation of the governor system completely deprived the Turin family of its final prestige and real power in Bain!
Those who stand behind the Royal cabinet and the house of Lords and vigorously promote the governor system; Officially, the crown prince of the Empire, the prince of East Saxony!
Today''s imperial governor still has only the financial power of the principality and important resources such as minerals and war horses; But it is conceivable that once Conrad succeeds to the throne, he will never be limited to this... Military power, land and even hereditary privileges and status will be deprived by him sooner or later.
I see. Are they finally ready to let go... Edward couldn''t help thinking.
"When is the time?"
"After three days, it will take some time to prepare and report." the black haired wizard said, "anyway, she is the count of the red blood castle, the vassal of the Empire, the leader of the Turin family... She can''t leave quietly like ordinary people."
"At that time, everyone''s eyes will focus on the countess returning to the fiefdom. I will try to find an excuse not to leave with them. If I want to do it, that day is the best time."
Lauren''s expression gradually dignified: "how''s your preparation?"
"Soon... Even if you don''t leave, they should do it in the near future." the night watchman nodded slightly and exchanged eyes with the black haired wizard.
He knew that Loren was not referring to himself, but the night watchman behind him.
"I don''t know the exact plan, but as long as you send the information about going to red blood castle, they must change the plan if they don''t like it... So I have a chance to intervene."
"Can it really go so smoothly?" the dark haired wizard frowned slightly:
"Didn''t you say that they have begun to be wary of you... When they suddenly bring a key intelligence at this time, no one is worried about fraud?"
"This is certain..." Edward nodded, still with a cold expression: "so I won''t give this information directly to them, but let them find it by themselves."
"How?"
"It''s very simple. Just let them know that I''ve been in private contact with you." the night watchman didn''t change his face. "Someone was following me on the way, and more than one."
Lauren was stunned and immediately understood Edward''s plan.
Since the night watchman in the imperial capital had long suspected that Edward had private contact with him, he simply exposed himself and let the other party mistakenly think that he had received a major information, but could win the other party''s trust.
"Then... That''s the second step," Edward continued. "When they ''dig'' information out of my mouth, I''ll tell them everything about it, except the first thing."
"In this way... They will believe that I have betrayed you, but you are still in the dark and mistakenly think that I will carry out the original plan - they will not intervene too much in order not to expose the fact of my betrayal, but will try their best to get the chance for me to assassinate you!"
As the voice fell, Lauren couldn''t help raising her eyebrows.
Cheat with the truth... This guy, what a deep routine!
"At this point, the plan has been formed... What''s left is how you can escape." said the night watchman, and the night watchman stuffed a scroll the size of a pen into the black haired wizard''s hand:
"This is the map of the emperor''s sewer. There is also a part of the secret road that connects the sky dome palace... Burn it after reading it. It''s a capital crime to be found out!"
"Worthy of being a night watchman, this can also be obtained..." hearing his words, Loren smiled and came over: "is there a recommended escape route?"
"No."
"Huh?"
"You can only know such things by yourself... If you can, you''d better not escape from the tunnel."
Edward''s voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge in his words:
"Remember... Never have the slightest mercy, Loren, never!"
"When you walk out of this door, you will be the former Edward has died. Now he..."
"It''s your enemy!"