When they suddenly heard about this incident, several people were a little surprised, but it was not completely unexpected. In fact, Barry felt a little bad before because the second batch of swordsmen who came to kill them came too fast, so he went back to ask for help.
The people contacted them almost immediately, indicating that they were nearby, so what were these assassins doing nearby?
According to Barry's guess, these assassins were originally divided into two teams. One team assassinated Baron Merloway, and the other team came to the forest to pursue Linton and the others. The target was originally the Merloway family, and the princess was implicated. After that.
Because the assassinations of Linton and Garserne failed, people from another team were called to help, so the second group of people came so quickly.
The five-star swordsman-level assassin is indeed too powerful. Not to mention monsters like Linton, it is impossible for ordinary people to escape his assassination. Barry had already had a premonition that something was going to happen before he came back, but he really heard
This news is still a bit surprising.
So who did the Meloway family offend? This force that can send out five-star swordsman-level assassins is definitely not a small force. Let alone the baron level, it is impossible for even the earl level to have an assassin team of this level.
In other words, a force at least at the Duke level wants to assassinate everyone in the Meloway family. What kind of trouble is this family in?
Of course, Baron Seders also introduced the situation in detail. The disappearance of the princess was really a big deal. Naturally, everyone from the Meloway family mobilized and led soldiers to search everywhere. While searching, something happened. People died.
There are three people in total, Baron Merloway himself, that is, Linton's eldest brother Jorab. Baron Merloway's eldest son, Todd Merloway. Baron's second son, Gross Merloway.
Among them, the Baron's second son, Gross Mellowe, was only 9 years old and still a child. It was obvious that the other party wanted to destroy their family and would not let the children go.
According to Baron Thredes, Jorab and Todd were discovered and assassinated one after another, and the soldiers who followed them to find people were basically killed. After learning that the matter was serious, they also imposed martial law.
However, I didn't expect that Gross would be killed in the Merrow family's castle later. The assassin was really a bit powerful.
Such an assassination also delayed the progress of their search for the princess, so they did not dare to act casually in the past few days. The people of the Meroway family basically did not dare to come out, and were heavily guarded and hiding in the city. Serdes
The baron led his troops outside to search for the princess. Although he was assassinated before, he decided to take the risk in order to find the princess.
Hearing this situation, Princess Yalan blamed herself very much. Although she was not the assassin she was looking for, after all, Baron Meroway was attacked by assassins because he was looking for her. She had a certain responsibility. However, Lena next to her was very
Happy, yes, now that Baron Meroway is dead, she doesn't need to get married, and she doesn't even need a special order from the king. This is of course great.
Linton and Garserne didn't have any big reaction. Linton didn't know his eldest brother well anyway, they only met him once. As for Garserne, he didn't like this uncle anyway.
Barry also briefly told Baron Serdes about the situation they encountered. Of course, he did not mention the fire-eating beast, but only talked about the assassins. Knowing that Linton and Garsain were also attacked by assassins, here
As an elder, Baron Thredes also thanked Barry. In his opinion, the one who solved the assassin was naturally the captain of the Maple Leaf Guard, Barry. Without him, Linton and Garsain would probably have died in the forest.
Although Baron Thredes knew that his would-be son-in-law Linton was not a waste, he did not think he was too powerful. And these assassins were definitely not ordinary people who could succeed in a heavily guarded castle. But after hearing his thanks
, Barry was also a little embarrassed. He had been saved by Linton several times, but he didn't explain much.
After the brief introduction of the matter, of course, the remaining issue was to be dealt with in this way. This time, it was Princess Yalan who spoke first: "Baron Seders, please rest assured. On behalf of the royal family, I assure you that this matter will be resolved."
I will give you an explanation."
This matter originally involved the princess, and Baron Meloway was also a baron of the empire. The empire must take care of the assassination. Princess Yalan herself also felt a little guilty, so she took over the matter directly.
It means that the empire will investigate these assassins in the future.
"This group of assassins should have gone back," Barry said. "Their captain was killed and they should not be able to continue the assassination mission for the time being. They should be safe for the time being, but you still need to be more vigilant. You, Baron Thredes, are also targets.
One, you must be careful. The empire already knows about this matter and will send people to investigate immediately, so please don’t go any further."
"Yes, Lord Barry, I understand." What Barry means is that you have no control over this matter. This assassin team is definitely sent by a big force. It is not something that you barons can control. Just leave it to the empire. Se
Of course, Baron Des also understood it and nodded in agreement.
"Lord Baron Serdes, although I really want to stay and deal with this matter, I must rush back to the imperial capital immediately." Princess Yalan said, "But don't worry, I will immediately report to my father and ask him to send someone
come over."
It's normal for Princess Yalan to rush back, and Linton probably knows what's going on. When chatting before, Princess Yalan said that she wanted the fire-eating beast's horn because it was a pharmaceutical material that should be used to save lives.
Someone important, so she had to send the things back immediately after getting them. This was also the reason why she had previously supported Linton to go back and not take a detour, because it was really urgent.
While everyone was talking, they had returned to the castle of the Melowei family. Seeing the princess back, the people in the Melowei family were relieved. After all, they were the first to hold the princess accountable for her disappearance, and now they are being targeted again.
No one dared to go out to look for the assassination, but fortunately the princess came back.
Princess Yalan also briefly explained the matter. Everyone felt relieved when they heard that the empire was going to investigate the matter. But Linton didn't attract anyone's attention. He was fine and everyone thought it was Barry.
As for the fire-eating beast, this thing is a phantom beast. No one has really seen it. They did notice that Linton came back with a strange deer, but no one thought it was the legendary phantom beast.
However, when they heard that the princess was about to leave, the people of the Meloway family became nervous again. Of course it would be the safest for the princess to stay here, and the empire would send heavy troops to protect her, but they had no reason to prevent the princess from returning.
At this time, Barry's people who had contacted his own bodyguard immediately prepared a carriage for Princess Yalan to go back to, and set off immediately to send the princess back safely first. Princess Yalan seemed to be in a hurry to go back to save people, so
They were soon ready to set off. Before going back, they repeatedly assured the people of the Meloway family that the empire would immediately send someone to investigate the matter.
At this time, the people of the Melowei family had calmed down a bit, and one of them stood up and said to Princess Yalan: "Your Highness, can I ask you a favor?"
"Who are you……"
"I am Lu Wen. Melowey, the second uncle of Baron Melowey." Yes, the person speaking is Linton's second uncle, currently the eldest member of the Melowey family, Luwen.
"Hello, Great Master Mero, what's going on?" Princess Yalan asked.
"Baron Meroway was assassinated. We want to send someone to make a formal report to the empire." Lu Wen said, "Secondly, when the new Baron Meroway takes office, according to tradition, he should also go to the imperial capital to accept the assassination."
Take office."
"Hmm." Princess Yalan nodded, "So what you are saying is... that you are going to let the new Baron Meloway set off with us to the imperial capital?"
"Yes, it is indeed exactly the same way." Lu Wen said.
Everyone immediately understood what Lu Wen meant. Isn't this just to let the Maple Leaf Guards protect the new Baron Meloway? Indeed, there is nothing wrong with what Lu Wen said. All reports and duties must be reported to the Imperial Capital.
But you don’t have to ask the baron himself to go. Generally, you can find someone to go. But the territory is very dangerous now. The enemies have already succeeded in their castle. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen to the new baron? In this way, follow Maple Leaf
It would be safer if the guards and other experts went to the imperial capital together.
But wouldn’t this drag the princess into trouble? Look, the assassins are mainly trying to kill the Merlot family. If you ask the princess to take the baron, won’t she be implicated again? Although Lu Wen wants to protect Xin
Baron, but he might offend the princess.
Of course, the guards of the Maple Leaf Guard also understood what was going on. One of the team members was about to step forward to scold Lu Wen, but was stopped by the captain Barry next to him: "Let the princess make her own decision."
The team members were a little strange, but they still retreated. Princess Yalan here thought about it and asked: "Who is the new Baron Meloway...?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then quickly, everyone looked in the same direction. Looking in this direction, the person being looked at by everyone was also stunned.
"Me?" The person who spoke was Gasein, who was pointing at himself in confusion.
Linton was also stunned, but after thinking about it, it seemed that it was indeed the case. The original Baron Meroway was his eldest brother Jorab. After his death, the heir was originally Jorab's son, but Jorab had two sons in total.
, have all been assassinated now. The next heir is Jorab's younger brother, but wasn't Linton's second brother also assassinated before? Then the next step down is the second brother's eldest son, which happens to be Gase.
kindness.
"Oh oh oh, congratulations, eldest nephew, you have really become a noble now." Linton patted Garsain on the shoulder and said with a smile.
This chapter has been completed!