Chapter 234: Cooperation
Look at Anta. The silver shield was covered with bloodshot eyes, and Henry pulled out a map of Baldur's Gate and placed it on the table. "It's simple. Fueling the flames has thrown the whole region into chaos. As long as the number of nobles and merchants fell to a certain level, the Union Council was useless. When the time comes, the southern region will be mine, and the northern region will be yours, and we will be able to establish two principalities. ”
The Duke was taken aback by Henry's great appetite. Originally, he just wanted to divide a piece of land so that the Silver Shield family could be hereditary. However, it seems to be somewhat conservative now, and if the power of the upper echelons is greatly weakened, this plan is completely feasible.
"Why did you choose the South? You know, we don't have a good relationship with Amm right now. The iron ore crisis caused a stir, and the Nasikai mine lost its value. ”
Henry pointed to a black dot in the south on the map. "Because here, Durag's Tower. You know that I am a mage, and I am very interested in this kind of ancient ruins. And as far as I know, something is still working here, and there should be a lot of valuable magical items and books in it. ”
Anta. Silver Shield nodded in acceptance. For him, this ancient relic is worthless, and it is better to fight for a few more trade routes. After some haggling, the two men split the map in two with a knife. The land on the top Zhang belongs to the Yindun family, and the bottom half belongs to the Angome family. The main city of Baldur's Gate was also divided into two halves, east and west, which were run by two families.
A partition agreement was reached, and they continued to talk in secret for hours. In the end, it was decided that Henry would be in charge of the specific actions, and the Duke of Silver Shield would be in charge of solving all the political problems. When the two of them walked out of the basement, they found that the sky was already a little dark. And so the night passed.
Anta. Silver Shield put on a look of excessive sadness. Wake up your own wife. He then left with his son's body. Robert, who had been waiting for a long time, came over and asked, "Master, is the negotiation still going well?" Do we kill the shapeshifters next, or do we launch a raid on the Duke's mansion? ”
Henry rubbed his forehead and replied with a smile, "It went very well." Now the Duke is our ally. By the way, did you find the bard I asked you to find? ”
"Of course. I have to say that this guy named Atos is really bad. He's currently on his way to Baldur's Gate, and it will probably take another week to get there. As he spoke, Robert pulled out a detailed sheet of information about Ados.
Looking at the various criminal records on it, Henry couldn't help but laugh. He returned this information to the leader of the thieves and instructed, "Keep an eye on it! Don't let him get close to Shi Ji until we're done. This would not only distract the duke, but could also cause unnecessary trouble. It's still dark yet. Let's go and get rid of the shapeshifters within the Seven Suns Business Alliance. ”
With Shantil in tow, the three of them quickly came to the door of the Seven Suns Business Alliance. The Dark Elf Assassins, who had been waiting for them for a long time, immediately went into action. Henry directly blasted the door open with a spell, and then let the Terminator rush in and slash and slash. He knew that all the people who lived in it were shapeshifters, and that the humans had already been killed by them.
The battle did not last long, and it was all over in just ten minutes. Lying all over the ground were the corpses of shapeshifters, which reverted to their original form once they died. Looking at these alien-looking guys on the ground, the corners of Henry's mouth turned up slightly. Now that the Seven Suns Business Alliance has arrived, the next step is to watch the performances of Shalovok and Apodell.
The sound of battle soon attracted a large group of Flame Fist mercenaries. After all, this is the city's busiest business district, and there are people patrolling day and night. The Dark Elf Assassins had already evacuated with Robert, leaving only Henry and Shantil behind. The two of them stood at the door in the open. Soldiers who are not surrounded by layers of accidents at all.
Henry knew that these guards must have sent someone to the Flame Fist headquarters to report the news, and their authority was simply not enough to deal with the matter in front of them. He had no intention of leaving. This operation was meant to set an example, and now is a good opportunity to show a tough attitude. If nothing else, the matter will be put to parliament for a vote.
With the political backing of Duke Silver Shield and Jarsyl's widow, Henry could easily win this encounter. After all, no one likes their power range to be infiltrated by monsters, let alone this kind of tragedy. I believe that most of the nobles and merchants will be on his side, and it is only natural to annex the Seven Suns Business Alliance.
Soon, the soldiers outside got out of the way. One of the high-ranking officers of the Flame Fist, Scar, walked in with a wry smile. He glanced at the corpses of the shapeshifters all over the ground, then saluted.
"Good morning, Earl. I have to say that you have a problem for us. Although the dead are all monsters, it is easy to cause large-scale panic among the citizens by directly rushing into a very influential chamber of commerce like this and killing them. ”
Henry sneered in disguise, and then asked loudly: "You should know the relationship between me and Jia Suo, the master of the Shang Alliance. But yesterday I learned that he and his family had been killed by all these monsters, except for one daughter! Does that mean anything?! This is the bottom line that someone wants to challenge me! I don't care who's standing behind the shapeshifters, these people will pay for it! ”
Skar sighed. There is such a vicious case in the city, and as a responsible sheriff, he will definitely not be able to get out of it. He thought about it for a while, and immediately sent someone to inform the council. A few hours later, the entire upper level of Baldur's Gate was shaken. Horse-drawn carriages bearing the emblems of nobles or chambers of commerce whizz through the streets, and they have only one destination: the seat of the council.
By about ten o'clock in the morning, everyone had arrived. As a rule, a duke was required to step up and preside over the meeting. This time it was a woman with a mature charm who stood out, Lena. Archduchess Jenas. According to information obtained by Henry, this woman's military ability is average, but her social skills are very outstanding. With her beauty and seductive body, she climbed step by step from a small businessman to her current position.
Lena. Jenas walked to the presiding position, knocked on the table with a mallet and shouted, "Quiet! I declare in my capacity as Duke of Baldur's Gate! The meeting has officially begun! ”
The chaotic venue quickly fell silent, and everyone stared at Henry and Shantil, who were sitting in the middle. They had already obtained first-hand information through various means, that is, this pair of men and women, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, had killed nearly a hundred shapeshifters in the Seven Suns Business Alliance in a very short period of time.
"I believe everyone already knows what happened this morning. However, according to the procedure, it is still up to the Flame Fist Commander Shi Card to explain the situation. As she spoke, the Grand Duchess waved at the door.
Ska, with heavy steps, walked unhurriedly to the center of the venue. He first glanced at the Grand Duke of Iltan, who he had taken refuge in, then took a deep breath and began to state the case that had taken place in the morning. Everyone looked at the Flame Fist lieutenant with sympathetic eyes. They all knew that it was impossible for Lu Dao to punish Henry, because he not only had a valid reason, but also had a very strong strength.
But Skar is a different story. Although there is the Grand Duke of Iltan standing behind him, it is a little difficult to frame or frame him, but he can't get rid of a charge of dereliction of duty. What a perfect scapegoat. Not only can he give an explanation to the people, but he can also take the opportunity to cut off the right-hand man of Duke Iltan in the Flame Fist.
Skar recounted what had happened, and then stood in place and stood silently aside. From the eyes of the people around him, he knew that his political career was over. Lena. Jennath tapped the gavel again and shouted loudly, "Quiet! Next, let's invite the client, Earl Henry, to come forward and make a statement. ”
Henry stood up and nodded slightly to the people around him, then slowly walked up to the duchess and gave a kiss. "Very happy to see you again, beautiful Lena. Duke Jenas. ”
"Oh! It's so gracious. It makes me tremble with excitement to be complimented by a young man as handsome and wealthy as you. The grand duchess secretly tugged at her dress, revealing her plump breasts a little more.
Henry quietly stroked the woman's round (buttocks) with his hand. This action was very stealthy, and no one except the two parties noticed it. Lena. There was a flush on Jennas's face. It was the first time she had accepted such a (provocative) tease in front of everyone, and an indescribable stimulation and pleasure quickly swept through her body, and her lower body couldn't help but start wetting.
Looking at this woman with a peach blossom face, Henry knew that she would definitely support herself today. Now that two of the four dukes have fallen to this side, there is no suspense about the next victory. All that is needed now is to stir up the hatred of these merchants. Let them feel that if they condone such behavior, then the safety of life and property of all people will not be guaranteed.
The rest of the day was all Henry's one-man show. He recounts the Transfigurines' crimes in an angry tone, and brings Jarsyl's only orphan with him so that the priest of the god of guardianship can confirm his ancestry. Henry blames the monster for the girl's IQ deficiencies, saying that the guys tortured her inhumanely.
The emotions of most of the people present were aroused. The merchants said that it was a heinous crime, and that the masterminds behind it must be investigated, or they would stop all trade here. After a vote, the Seven Suns Business Alliance will be inherited by the girl named Sarah, and Henry will be in charge of it as her guardian.
The next meeting was to discuss how to find out who was behind the scenes. Soon the temple took the lead, and a team of paladins, priests, and ordinary soldiers was organized to take charge of the matter. Henry sneered as he looked at the guys jumping up and down. This team will definitely not live long, and Shalovok will personally kill them.
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