On the way to the Butcher family's mansion in Banshee Castle, Inissa remembered the scene when she was young and played outside the prince's palace. The same high-walled courtyard, the same stone pillars on the porch, and the same guards and attendants.
No..., there are still some differences.
The palace of the Principality of Aos is larger, the buildings are grander, and the colors are more gorgeous. The principality is richer and more cultured, and the servants are better dressed than the nobles of the North, and their manners are more polite and decent.
But in the bitter cold Northland there are only country bumpkins. They are rude, boring, stupid, but always self-righteous.
When she learned that Bishop's grain and grass warehouse had been burned down and the supply convoy was raided, Inisa wanted to laugh wildly.
Without thinking too much, she determined that the one who did it was definitely Victor, the guy who dared to break into Silver Leaf City at just the third or fourth level.
When others were talking about how to punish the secret attackers, Ynessa talked to Knight Naser - Victor would never give up easily, and he would definitely disturb Banshee Castle.
The reason is simple. Victor is impatient and impatient. He does everything very quickly and is a man who wants to wind up all his subordinates.
When we were in Harmony Village, the villagers complained endlessly about the precise timing of the clocks.
Sure enough, the day after the transport team was attacked, at the same time and at the same place, Victor ambushed Exon and more than a hundred knights who went to pursue it.
Who would have thought the attacker could be so bold?
Exxon thought he was a hunter, but he didn't know he was just prey.
After learning the result of the battle, Inisa shouted in her heart, "Beautiful". She didn't know how Victor did it, but she knew that the nobles of Banshee Castle did not take the current war seriously at all.
The carelessness of these guys will make Victor succeed again and again, and he will not change until he pays a heavy price. Cold Wind City will definitely be safe.
It's a pity, why can't such a wise and decisive man be used by me?
Inisa's eyes were out of focus and her mind wandered.
Further south from the Banshee Castle is the territory of the Principality of Os. The rebellion that overthrew the duchy's royal family has become more and more fierce recently, and is sweeping many cities in the duchy.
More and more fugitive nobles are coming to Inisa's command, and many of them are idiots who can only flatter themselves or talk empty talk every day.
There are only a handful of people who can stand alone.
If she could win over Victor Hugo by getting married, Inisa would not hesitate to send someone to contact him at this moment, such as Knight Nasser.
But now there are no ifs, and the two have taken completely different paths.
Inisa sat in the carriage and felt the slight vibration coming from under the seat cushion. This was the carriage of the city lord Friedman, with extremely gorgeous interior and exterior decorations. Apart from himself, it was only used to pick up and drop off the most distinguished guests.
The flower windows, gauze curtains, mats, seats, and the interior and exterior of the car all reflect the craftsmanship of Banshee Castle, which cost thousands of gold coins. But in essence, they were stolen from the Harmony Chamber of Commerce's transportation team at a high price.
"Bumpkin, do such a shameless thing." Inisa cursed in her heart again.
The heavy-duty carriages of Cold Wind City triggered a trend of imitation by the powerful people of Banshee Castle. However, they only wasted a lot of money and cursed their own craftsmen for being too stupid - they could not imitate even the samples.
But if you can't make it, you can't make it. Even if you invite craftsmen and priests of the God of Forging, the difference between materials and industry is too far.
Inisa didn't know how to describe her mood. She was actually very happy to see the 'country bumpkins' in the city busy for a long time but getting nothing done.
But as long as they have experienced the convenience of four-wheeled heavy-duty carriages, no one can ignore the revolutionary breakthroughs it brings. This is not only the benefit of pulling more goods, but also the management convenience brought by reducing the size of the fleet.
Thinking of 'management', Inisa felt a headache again. She had not been in Harmony Village for a long time but had learned a lot. Now she can always gain something by recalling and collecting various examples from Victor.
Victor relies on krypton gold for fighting, working by letting go, and bragging by talking, but he always has something unique in management. Otherwise, not to mention Hanfeng City, Harmony Village, a small place, will fall apart.
With random thoughts, the carriage arrived outside the Bucci family's mansion. After asking Tias, who had escaped, about Victor's latest situation, Inisa stepped into the mansion under the spotlight.
The guards stood at attention, the servants gave way, and the steward came out to greet him and called out in a loud voice, "Her Royal Highness Princess Inisha of the Principality of Os has arrived."
Dozens of dignitaries from the Banshee Castle gathered in the mansion, and the top ten or so were sitting in the city lord's private reception room. When the servant opened the door, everyone's eyes fell on Inisha.
Even Friedman stood up slowly to show respect, "Your Royal Highness, I take the liberty of inviting you over so late. But we do encounter some problems and need your explanation."
Hearing the word 'explanation', Inissa felt an attitude of launching an attack. All the dignitaries in the Banshee Castle knew that she came from the north as a subjugated princess and had a good personal relationship with Victor Hugo.
"I have heard what happened today, and I know very well what you are thinking? But I can swear to my lord Tempus that I remain neutral and do not act as a helper to anyone."
Making an oath to the gods you believe in is a very serious matter.
Tempus, the god of war, is a powerful god, but is known for his neutrality. He is rude and frank, advocates honor and victory, and does not like intrigues, deceit, and betrayal. Both sides of the duel can pray to him for help.
Except for Zhou Qingfeng, anyone who calls the name of a god will be sensed by the god. Inisha is the God of War priest, which is tantamount to asking the god to make a ruling on her words.
Only Inisa herself could hear a cold voice mocking secretly. Because she could no longer establish contact with the God of War, Tempus would not react to her words.
The dignitaries in the drawing room felt relieved when they heard Inisha swearing in the name of Tempus.
Friedman asked in a deep voice: "Your Royal Highness, when you were in crisis, I generously extended a helping hand to help you. Now I hope to receive corresponding rewards."
Inisa frowned slightly. There was no free help or gift among the nobles. She lived in the Banshee Castle, so she naturally owed a huge favor. Now the other party wanted her to repay it.
"Your Majesty the City Lord, what kind of reward do you want? I must explain in advance that I am neutral."
"Of course I will not destroy the neutrality of the Ares believers, so I will not ask you to directly intervene in the war between Banshee Castle and Cold Wind City. But I want to hire your subordinates, is that okay?"
Friedman couldn't stop laughing happily. This was a brilliant idea he came up with after discussing with the nobles in the city.
After all, the Principality of Os is a 'country', with more than a dozen big cities and a population of millions, and its power is much stronger than that of the Butchi family. Recently, there have been thousands of principals' descendants who have come to Banshee Castle to defect to Inisha.
The strength of the outsiders and the large number of outsiders made it difficult for the Butchi family to sleep and eat. If the other party came to occupy the magpie's nest, it would be a big joke.
After much thought, Friedman decided to spend some money himself and invite people from the Principality of Os to fight the Cold Wind City. No matter who wins, he will not lose.
The 'monster of the black forest' seems to be very ferocious, cunning and very powerful. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the disaster could be moved eastwards and both sides would suffer?
The remnants of the Principality of Os are currently very poor, and it is much more cost-effective to pay them to do it than to hire adventurers.
Friedman's idea is good, but it must be approved by Inisa. Otherwise, Her Highness the Princess's vassals will not be able to come and fight for the Banshee Castle.
Inisa frowned immediately. This was really a difficult problem for her. Whether she agreed or refused, it would bring adverse consequences.