Act 90: The Gathering of the Storm (Part 2)
"He's courting us. Makaro replied succinctly.
"It's kind of interesting." The Count Violet smiled, and it was indeed interesting that the young man, though he acted impulsively, was not reckless: and that the letter had been sent at this ingenious time, and that it seemed to him to be very good.
This is obviously no coincidence.
Baal looked up at Macaro on the side, thinking that the old fox must have seen this too. But what exactly does the other person want? If you want actual support, "a piece of paper that doesn't even count as a letter of approval is a bit naΓ―ve." The person who can send such a letter must not be so naΓ―ve. But if it is only a promise from the royal party and the princess's forces, then how is he going to resolve the actual crisis in the future?
The empty mouth and white teeth could not resist the thousands of troops, and the Earl Violet suddenly became extremely curious, this young man's move was like walking a tightrope, dangerous and exciting. But what made him even more interesting was that it was the first time he couldn't see through the results.
Interesting.
"It's just that he wants us to shelter him from the wind and rain", Lean Woods frowned: "That's such a good thing" Your Royal Highness Princess, if we agree to him, it will greatly offend Count Jean Denel. Princess Griffiin frowned, making the name Count Denel less of a reliable ally to her, more like a knife hanging behind her back.
But this old fellow hadn't shown his attitude after all, as her teacher said, it would be too unwise to force him to the side of the eldest son of the king instead.
βγ Lo, an old fox. The half-elf girl rubbed her forehead with some irritation.
"I don't think the young man will be unaware of this," Macaro interjected, after a moment's thought, "he and Count Jean Denel are more important to us, and he doesn't know what is more important to us." β
"Makaroqing, what do you mean one" Princess Griffiin groaned slightly, her silver eyes lit up slightly. She looked at the letter on her desk.
"In that case, why did he send this letter?" Macaro asked rhetorically: "I don't think it's going to be used to mock the intelligence of all of us~"
This playful remark made the Count Violet on the side smile slightly. Princess Griffyne's expression softened a little.
Only Leo Woods snorted softly.
"Well, the so-called shelter from the wind and rain also has two meanings," the Count of Baal agreed, agreeing with Macarro, "I think this young man has shown us favor now, but he does not want to join us, he knows who he is." β
"And what does he want to do?" Master Woods's snow-white eyebrows were slightly raised, a little puzzled. Although he was the chief court magician of Eruin, he devoted his life to learning more advanced magical techniques, "and still had no understanding of the battles between the nobles."
"What does he want to do?" wasn't he already clearly written? The Violet Count smiled slightly. Although Master Lewoods is not good at reading people's hearts, he is a wise man who has been able to come this far on the wizard's path, and he realizes after a little reminder: "You mean" He wants us to admit his words? β
He frowned, although he didn't have a good impression of the young man today, but he had to say that if he could gain the kindness of the other party in this way, then this investment was still very cost-effective.
The old man understood his identity, first of all, he was the court mage of Eruin, the mentor of the half-elf princess in front of him, and then the wizard Leigh Woods, and his personal likes and dislikes must be put before the interests of this group.
"Don't have to admit it" is fine by default. Macaro was the clearest of all to see Brando's intentions: "The young man's goal is clear, which is to target the Count Jean Denel, but he wants to avoid drawing all the crowd to attack him. β
"But his behavior is already challenging all the nobles" No one has ever dared to forcibly occupy the territory of a legitimate nobleman, this precedent" The old man shook his head with some concern.
"This young man is not forcibly occupied." The Count of Baal shook his head and said with some amusement.
Macaro glanced at him, wondering why the Count Violet, who had never had any preferences, would favor the young man. However, he still replied: "It depends on how other people understand, and the most important thing is how we understand" Sometimes an excuse is completely different from a naked tearing of the skin", Makaro replied: "The letter said" The magic stone that recorded the information, has Her Royal Highness the princess seen it? β
"I've seen it." Griffiin nodded: "There is indeed an army of Madara, and there is more than a little bit", the half-elf girl snorted softly: "I don't want to ask too much about the dirt between Count Denel and Madara, but." She didn't finish the plain text, but the meaning of the dissatisfaction in her words was already very obvious.
"Very well prepared." Count Jili was speaking of Brando, who had grown to admire the young man.
"Then let's see what benefits we can get," Macaro's expression sternly furled, "We can't give up on Count Denel, and the young man knows that very well." But there was one thing that surprised me. β
Everyone looked at him, waiting for the next step from the cunning fox.
"He seems to see the relationship between us and Count Jean Denel, and he wants to make himself a pawn."
"Chess pieces?" Master Lewoods was puzzled: "Awesome! But the eyes of the Count of Baal lit up, and even he didn't see the meaning: "This is a good move to force Count Denel!" β
"Yes", Macaro nodded, unlike the surprise of the Count Violet, he was a little shocked, "Let's not say how Brando guessed the opinion of the surrounding forces within their royal party" is enough for him to secretly raise his vigilance: "This young man is showing favor to us at this moment, so that Count Denel will not know that there are no secrets between nobles"
"So", he continued, "what do you think the old fox will think?" If he were to go over to the side of Archduke Enlek at this time, what kind of situation would he face? β
"Enemy in the back and abdomen."
Count Violet listened to these words quietly on the side, and couldn't help but look seriously at the leader of the royal party beside him who had gray temples, but his demeanor had not diminished, and he couldn't help but think in his heart: Only this person can see it so thoroughly, and sure enough, Jiang is still old and spicy.
"But what's the benefit of him doing that?" After listening to Macarlo's words, Princess Griffiin nodded in approval: "He is willing to be a pawn of us, and if Count Denel is allowed to fall to us, we may abandon him at any time" He would not fail to understand this. Master Lewoods was stunned, and when he heard Macaro say this, he felt that the young man didn't seem to be so disgusting, but the old man still hesitated: "The young man seems to have a good impression of us, and he may not be willing to take refuge in us by doing this, and besides, at this time, only we can cover this matter for him."
The Count of Baal glanced at the old man and thought to himself that a scholar is a scholar, so he could never become a politician. He said: "What young people today want is very simple, just to play a balance game. He's taking sides, "and decided that Jean Denel won't go to our side"
"What a gambler." At this moment, a voice came from outside the door, "The knight outside the door, open the door", and a nobleman in a raccoon dog fur coat walked in.
The familiar face of Makaro was slightly startled, when he was still in the royal party, the other party was just a shrewd and capable young man. But at this moment, the impulse and sharpness on the originally young face have receded, and the temperament has become more and more calm and sharp.
Overwell glanced at Macaro and bowed slightly to the princess: "Your Highness", and then greeted Macaro: "Lord Macaro." β
To say that now Overwell's status in the royal party is faintly higher than that of Macaro, who has been in the opposition all the year round, "but the other party's modest posture has greatly benefited Macaro."
He nodded and smiled, "Lord Overwell." β
"You're welcome," Sir Wolf replied, looking up, "to continue with the previous topic." I think that Master Makaro and the Count of Baal were rightly analyzed, "But when asked what the young man wants, I have one thing to say."
There was silence in the room.
All eyes were on the uninvited guest, especially Princess Griffyin. For she was the only one who knew that Sir Wolf knew the young man named Brando best.
Beater looked around and smiled: "Some people don't have the value of being pawns" is mediocre. Some people unconsciously become pawns of others: "This is a fool." β
"But like this young man who has taken the initiative to become our pawn, this is a chess player."
"Chess player?"
"Yes, even if you only control one chess piece, but you can also call it a chess player. It's just that in this game, he is already on a high level with us. Overwell paused: "He's a pawn" We don't want to, it's just that we have more resources. β
The crowd was silent.
So Overwell, "You mean that he is also going to participate in this game", even the half-elf girl felt a little incredible, and she took a breath lightly: "Isn't this an empty glove white wolf, this is also too annoying." β
"Yes" Sir Wolf shook his head, and the cunning fox Macaro saw the helplessness in each other's eyes: "Helplessly, we still have to choose to accept" because his offer is the most beneficial choice for us. β
"Cunning fellow." Master Lewoods shook his head, "I suddenly felt like I shouldn't be part of this discussion. He rubbed his forehead.
"So what should we do?" The old man asked a little tiredly.
"And the mud will do." Sir Wolf made the final word: "The rest"
He smiled slightly: "Watch that little guy perform and leave." "Performance?
Everyone was incredulous, and even Eco, who had the most confidence in Brando, couldn't help but worry on the sidelines.
On one side is a young man who has nothing, and on the other side is the cunning and powerful Count Jean Denel.
Maybe Brando has the Silver Elf behind him," but the Silver Elf has made it clear that it will not meddle in Eruin's internal strife.
So where did his faith come from?
Of all the people, Princess Griffiin was the only one who looked thoughtfully at the other report on the table. There was only one simple sentence written on that report: Toniger, Sir Mintai was defeated.