It's night.

Outside Storm City, Reg's camp was brightly lit, far opposite the rows of torches on the city walls. At this time, the city gates opened, and ten soldiers escorted Brie to the outskirts of the barracks. In the main account, the director of the association met Reg with a tired face. Seeing Brie, Regg's eyes were half-narrowed, and he said with a glint in his eyes, "Tell me honestly, did you betray Storm City early in the morning?" ”

Brie smiled wryly, "In fact, the only one we turned our backs on was Sir Maud. ”

"Why?"

"Doesn't Captain Reg know? Do you expect us to die for you like that to us adventurers? Brie sneered and shook his head: "But this qiē has passed after all." As you can see, Sur is no longer what it used to be. Now that Alan Knight in the city, I want me to bring you a message. To avoid more casualties, he wants you to surrender. After surrendering, you remain in your current position. So you see, Captain Regg, you don't have anything to lose, it's just a change of allegiance. ”

"That's a nice thing to say, isn't he afraid that if I surrender today, I will rebel tomorrow?" Reg sneered.

Brie laughed, "Believe it or not, that Sir Edward of Sur City, or this Knight of Allen. I have a gut feeling that they don't want this city or place. Do you think their ambitions will take the city, or you? ”

"By my command, you'd better not try to rebel. On the contrary, follow them, and maybe the future achievements are far above the present. Captain Regg, there's only one chance, so think about it. With that, Brie went out of the tent.

"Wait."

"Why, Captain Reg doesn't want to keep me as a lobbyist, does he?" Brie said half-jokingly.

Reg looked him up and down, and after a moment he said, "Sue Sù Allen Knight, I can surrender, but I must ensure the safety of me and the soldiers' families." ”

"Of course."

"Then I won't send it." Saying this, Reg waved his hand tiredly as if he had grown old for a moment.

When Brie exited the camp, the night breeze blew and he realized that his clothes were already wet with cold sweat. The guards stepped forward to protect him from his departure. After leaving the camp, Brie said to a person next to him, "Are you really relieved to hand over the army to him?" ”

The man looked up, but it was Allen, who had gathered his striking silver hair in his helmet. He smiled and said, "If Reg surrenders, what do you think the people of Storm City will think of him in the future." At that time, he had to be loyal even if he didn't want to, because he didn't have a choice. If he does not throw himself on me, who will protect him, who will continue to give him the power he has now. And I also need someone like him to stabilize the morale of the army, which is called taking what he needs. ”

Alan patted Brie on the shoulder and said, "The Ranger Regiment you provided this time is really good, Mr. Brie, there are still many opportunities for us to cooperate with the Adventurers Guild in the future, I hope you can continue to recruit this kind of experienced warrior group for us." ”

Brie smiled and said, "That's natural, maybe with the light of His Excellency Allen, the two old guys and I have a chance to get a place in the headquarters of the association." ”

Alan laughed, and said nothing.

The next day, Reg came to the city with a small team and said in a loud voice, "Please tell Your Excellency Sù Allen, we are willing to surrender." ”

This news is undoubtedly a bombshell, and some people who are interested in hearing the news are all heartbroken. Once even Reg surrenders, then Storm City will completely fall into the hands of the other party, and there will be no room for resistance. While these people secretly scolded Reg, they also hurried to see Alan and express their loyalty. saved Alan from taking them under the knife, so this morning, Alan was very busy.

But finally the dust settled.

Alan was also very generous, after Reg indicated his surrender. In the afternoon of the same day, the seized recruits were handed over to Regg. Reg really hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't understand Allen's thoughts, and completely gave up his plan to regret it. As a result, Storm City was completely taken by Allen. According to the rules of the game among the nobles of the Empire, it is now owned by the city of Sur, a territory under Edward's jurisdiction, and a formal document is needed.

Of course, with the officials of Storm City having already chosen to surrender, it won't be long before this document is officially submitted to Edward. Surprisingly, however, three days later, Sir Edward of Sur City visited Storm City and decided to leave Storm City in the care of Allen.

As far as an ordained knight is concerned, such an approach is undoubtedly laying the groundwork for Allen's promotion to the Jazz. No city lord would be willing to do this, and the knights under the city lord often had to lay down several territories for the city lord before he had the opportunity to grant a relatively barren piece of land. Coupled with some military exploits, he can be exchanged for the lowest quasi-baron in the empire.

A quasi-baron is the first knight to be promoted, and this title cannot be hereditary. He will only be promoted to baron if he has made a greater contribution to the empire, or if he has occupied more other knights' domains.

Under such a promotion mechanism, naturally no lord would be willing to cultivate an enemy on his own. So when he heard that Edward had decided to let Alan manage Storm City on his behalf, it naturally attracted a lot of discussion. Then someone began to inquire about the origin of these two people, and when it was learned that Edward was originally only one of Allen's subordinates, the relationship between them was naturally clear.

When it comes to understanding how Edward became the city lord of Sur City step by step, anyone with a little bit of brains can sort out a general context. There is no doubt that among the two, the real master is actually a knight named Allen. He had his subordinates marry the daughter of the former lord of Sur, thus propelling Edward to the position of lord of the city.

With Edward, the lord of the city, he had enough power to make the nameless Alan a knight. After that, he conquered Storm City and was given the position of custodian. Next, Allen, a knight, only needs one or two more great merits to be promoted to a quasi-baron. After the baron-to-be, whether it is to integrate the city of Sur, or continue to expand its power. In the near future, it is a predictable fact that a powerful knight will rise to power in this frontier land.

As they continued to dig into the deeds of Alan and others, some people found that they had already set up the Lily Chamber of Commerce in Violet Harbor in advance, and even influenced the position of Roger, a big slave merchant. So in the eyes of people, Allen is already a potential new star who is expected to sprint to the Viscount.

In the border lands, there has never been a viscount.

So even Alan didn't know that people's attitudes towards him were quietly changing. The smart people will not interfere with this situation that can no longer be changed, while the stupid people will retire from the stage early. People who can't even see clearly will naturally be eliminated by the times.

On the second night of Edward's arrival in Storm City, Alan was asleep when he suddenly heard gunshots and cries. He sat up, opened the curtains, and the direction of the barracks was bright. He frowned and stepped out.

Riding a war horse came to the barracks, which was surrounded by soldiers. Alan burrowed into the crowd and came to the barracks clearing, only to see that the camp was already red with blood. On the other side, there were nearly a hundred corpses. In it, even women and children are not immune. And Mogu's corpse is also among them.

These people are all members of the Maude family, and hundreds of people, large and small, are now being punished. Allen's heart sank, and he whispered, "Who told me what was going on?" ”

"I ordered it." Edward walked out of the crowd and said lightly.

"I don't remember asking you to do anything like that." Alan said in a deep voice, "Should you ask my opinion before you shoot them?" ”

Edward smiled casually and said, "Let's discuss it privately." ”

In the camp's office, Alan looked out the window. Soldiers are carrying away the bodies one by one, and the bodies will be carried outside the city for mass cremation. Alan sighed and turned back, "Edward, why didn't you kill them without asking for my opinion?" ”

"Because of this, this atrocious charge will only be on my head." Edward said indifferently: "Maude's family should not continue to stay, even if it is a child. You should be clear that hatred is a seed, and sooner or later it will take root and sprout. And even if it doesn't grow, it will be used by people with intentions. ”

"Rather than regretting it later, it's better to do it cleaner now. And this order, I will give it, it is more appropriate than you. ”

"Why? Are you afraid that I don't have the consciousness to bear the charge? Alan shook his head and said, "War is never just, and what we did was even more unrighteous at the beginning. Invade, colonize, and strengthen oneself through this. What we did was bloody in the first place. ”

"Of course I know that since you have decided to go on an expedition to the Outlands, you are ready to bear your sins. However, as a superior person, one cannot be completely the embodiment of evil. So some of the darker things need to be done by people like me. Alan, you and I are light and darkness. Your flame will illuminate others, and the light in the eyes of people will not tolerate half darkness. So, leave the dark part to me. Edward looked Allen in the eye, "I think it would be better." ”

Alan shook his head and said, "Actually, you don't have to do it, after all, I'm the ......"

"It's okay, Alan. In the days of displacement, I have long since abandoned all light. Because only by embracing the darkness can I live, and I will live until now. So, I'm willing to do it. Edward smiled and said, "You go back first, and I'll take care of the matter here." ”

After saying that, Alan shook his head: "Edward, why do you want to let yourself sink into the darkness?" ”

Of course, no one will tell him for this answer. R1058