"He is showing us goodwill." Macaro replied simply.
"It's interesting." Earl Violet smiled. Although the young man acted cunningly, he was not reckless, which was indeed very interesting. And the fact that the other party sent this letter at this clever time seemed to him to be extremely wonderful.
.
This is obviously no coincidence.
Baal raised his head and glanced at Macaro, thinking that the old fox must have seen this too. But what did the other party want?
If you want actual support - just relying on a piece of letter that is not even a certificate of nomination would be a bit naive. People who can send such a letter must not be so naive.
But if all he wants is a promise from the royal party and the princess's forces, then how is he going to resolve the actual crisis in the future?
Empty words and white teeth cannot withstand thousands of troops——
Earl Violet suddenly became extremely curious. This young man's move was like walking on a tightrope, dangerous and exciting. But what made him even more interesting was that it was the first time that he could not see through the outcome of something.
interesting.
"It's just that he wants us to protect him from wind and rain," Lewolds frowned: "That's such a good thing, Your Highness, Princess, but if we agree to him, we will greatly offend Earl Jean Denel."
Princess Griffith frowned. The name Earl Denel was not a reliable ally to her, but more like a knife hanging at her back.
But this old guy hasn't expressed his attitude after all. As her teacher said, it would be unwise if she forced him to side with the eldest son of the king.
"Hmph, an old fox." The half-elf girl rubbed her forehead in annoyance.
"I don't think that young man doesn't know this," Macaro thought for a moment, then interjected: "He and Count Jeandenelle are more important in our hearts - he doesn't understand."
"Mr. Macaro, what do you mean-" Princess Griffin pondered for a moment, and her silver eyes lit up slightly. She looked at the letter on the desk.
"In that case, why did he send this letter?" Macaro asked: "I don't think it is to mock our intelligence -"
This playful remark made Earl Violet smile slightly.
Princess Griffin's expression also softened a bit.
Only Leigh Woods snorted softly.
"That's right. The so-called shelter from wind and rain has two meanings." Earl Baal agreed with Macaro's point of view. "I think this young man showed his kindness to us, but he didn't want to take refuge with us. He knew his identity very well.
.”
"Then what does he want to do?" Master Lee Woods raised his snow-white eyebrows slightly, a little confused. Although he is the chief court magician of Eruin, he has devoted his life to learning more advanced magic skills. For nobles,
There is still a lack of understanding of the struggle.
"What he wants to do, hasn't he already written it clearly?" The Earl of Violet smiled slightly.
Although Master Lee Woods is not good at understanding people's hearts, he is a wise person who has reached this point on the wizard's road. After a little reminder, he came to his senses: "You mean, he wants us to admit these words of his?"
He frowned. Although he didn't have a good impression of the young man, he had to say that if he could gain the other party's goodwill, then the investment was still very cost-effective.
The old man understands his identity - he is first the court mage of Eruin, the mentor of the half-elf princess in front of him, and then the wizard Lee Woods. Personal likes and dislikes must be placed behind the interests of this group.
"You don't have to admit it, just acquiesce." Macaro is the one who sees Brando's intentions most clearly: "This young man's goal is very clear, which is to target Count Jeandenelle, but he wants to avoid it.
It caused all the people to attack."
"But his behavior has already challenged all nobles. No one has ever dared to occupy the territory of a legal noble. This precedent-" The old man shook his head worriedly.
"This young man didn't take it by force." Earl Baal shook his head and said with some humor.
Macaro glanced at him, wondering why Count Violet, who had always had no preference, would prefer that young man. However, he still replied: "It depends on how other people understand it. The most important thing is how we understand it. Sometimes
An excuse and a naked betrayal are two completely different things," Macaro replied: "He said in the letter, has Her Royal Highness the Princess seen the magic stone that records the information?"
"I've seen it." Griffin nodded: "There is indeed Madara's army, and it's more than just a little bit." The half-elf girl snorted softly: "The battle between Earl Denel and Madara
Dirty, I don’t want to ask too many questions, but——”
She didn't finish what she said, but the dissatisfaction in her words was already very obvious.
"Very well prepared." Earl Baal was talking about Brando, and he admired the young man more and more.
"Then let's see what benefits we can get," Macaro's expression became serious: "We can't give up on Count Jean Denel. The young man knows this very well. But there is one thing that surprises me."
Everyone looked at him, waiting for what this cunning fox would say.
"He seems to have seen the relationship between us and Count Gendenel. His intention is to make himself a pawn."
"Chess pieces?" Master Lee Woods was puzzled.
"Awesome!" Earl Baal's eyes lit up, and even he didn't see the meaning: "This is a good move to force Earl Denel!"
"Yes," Macaro nodded. Different from the surprise of the Violet Earl, he was a little frightened. Let's not talk about how Brando guessed the views of the royal party on the surrounding forces. That's it.
His foresight about Eruin's general situation was enough for him to secretly be vigilant: "This young man is showing us goodwill at this moment, so that Earl Denel will not fail to know that there are no secrets among nobles -"
"So," he continued: "What do you think the old fox will think about? If he turns to the side of Grand Duke Anlek at this time, what kind of situation will he face?"
"Being attacked from the back and flank."
After listening to these words quietly, Earl Violet couldn't help but look at the man next to him who had turned gray at the temples, but still had the same elegant demeanor as the former leader of the royal party. He couldn't help but think to himself:
Only this person can see it so clearly. As expected, ginger is still hotter with age.
"But what are the benefits of doing this?" Princess Griffin nodded her head in approval after listening to Macaro's words: "You are willing to become one of our pawns. If Earl Denel turns to us, we will
You may abandon him at any time, and he will not fail to understand this."
Master Lee Woods was startled. Hearing Macaro's words, he felt that the young man didn't seem to be disgusting. However, the old man still hesitated and said: "That young man seems to have a good impression of us. Maybe he may not do this."
It’s not that he is willing to surrender to us, and besides, at this time, only we can cover this matter for him——"
Earl Baal glanced at the old man and thought that a scholar is a scholar, so he can never become a politician. He said: "This young man wants something very simple, just playing a balancing game. He is taking sides, and he believes that Jean Denel
They won’t turn to our side—”
"What a gambler." At this time, a voice came from outside the door. The knight outside opened the door and let in a nobleman wearing a mink coat.
Macaro was slightly startled by the familiar face - Overwell, when he was still in the royal party, the other person was just a shrewd and capable young man.
But at this moment, the excitement and vigor in the originally young face had faded, and the temperament had become calmer and sharper.
Overwell glanced at Macaro, bowed slightly to the princess: "Your Highness," and then said hello to Macaro: "Lord Macaro."
It should be said that Overwell's status in the royal party is now slightly higher than that of Macaro, who has been in opposition all year round, but the other party's humble gesture has greatly benefited Macaro.
He nodded and said with a smile: "Lord Overwell."
"You're welcome," Sir Wolf raised his head and replied: "Let's continue the previous topic. I think Lord Macaro and Earl Baal's analysis is reasonable, but when it comes to what the young man wants, I have one thing to say.
To say——"
The room fell silent.
Everyone's eyes turned to this uninvited guest, especially Princess Griffin. Because among everyone present, she was the only one who knew that Sir Wolf knew the young man named Brando best.
Overwell looked around and smiled: "Some people have no value in becoming chess pieces and are mediocre people. Some people become other people's chess pieces unconsciously and are fools."
"But a young man like this young man who takes the initiative to become our chess piece is a chess player."
"Chess player?"
"Yes, even if he only controls one chess piece, he can still be called a chess player. But in this chess game, he is already on the same level as us." Overwell paused:
"He is a chess piece, and so are we. We just have more resources."
Everyone was silent.
"So Mr. Overwell, you mean that he also wants to participate in this game." Now even the half-elf girl felt a little incredible. She took a breath and said, "Isn't this an empty glove?"
White Wolf, this is too irritating."
"Yes," Sir Wolf shook his head, and he and the cunning fox Macaro saw the helplessness in each other's eyes: "What is helpless is that we have no choice but to accept, because his proposal is the most beneficial option for us.
.”
"Cunning guy." Master Lee Woods shook his head, suddenly feeling that he should not participate in this discussion. He slapped his forehead.
"Then what should we do?" the old man asked tiredly.
"Just mix it with the mud." Sir Wolf made the final decision: "The rest——"
He smiled slightly: "Just watch that little guy perform."
Performance?
Everyone felt incredible. Even Eco, who had the most confidence in Brando, couldn't help but worry on the side. On one side was a young man with nothing, and on the other was the cunning and powerful Count Jeandenelle.
Perhaps there is a Silver Elf behind Brando, but the Silver Elf has already shown that it will not interfere in Eruin's internal disputes.
So where does his confidence come from?
Among all the people, only Princess Griffin looked thoughtfully at another report on the table. There was only one simple sentence written on that report:
