"It seems that Keane's words are correct. The Lord of Blackhammer Castle is indeed a general. In just one month, many people have already begun to pursue him. He has never lost in this sport, right? And below
The relationship between soldiers is also very good."
"Indeed, but it is too early to draw a conclusion about him now. Blackhammer Castle is too small and too poor, and he alone cannot accomplish anything big."
The life in the military camp over the past few days has allowed Rhodes to gradually gain everyone's welcome and recognition. More and more people know that there are more and more people in Black Hammer Castle, and also paying attention to this local little lord is the boss of the Ugor Cavalry——
Palenberg.
A few months ago, he received his old friends, the Lost Wall Sentinels. These greatest warriors of Kislev told him that in the northwest corner of the north, there was a wise lord who was leading a pitifully small army.
Resist the invasion of the beastmen. His character is worthy of trust, his courage is worthy of admiration, and he is a lord who can be followed.
However, adhering to the principle of neutrality towards all lords and dukes, Pallenberg did not immediately agree to the Great Wall Sentinel's invitation. Instead, he sought information about the northern lord named "Rhode" through various channels.
Finally, more than a month ago, they met the Lord of Blackhammer Castle himself.
“The size of the territory is not what determines the leader.”
"Indeed, but having nothing and being a leader is the reality."
Pallenberg said. He looked at Rhodes mingling with the soldiers on the school field, and kept looking at the northern lord mentioned by the sentry. It has to be said that sometimes it is more difficult to get along with the soldiers than with the nobles.
.Those rude and vulgar words, talking about fighting or women every day... It is almost impossible for noble lords to mingle with them.
"I hope he can grow stronger soon."
"I hope...but our Duke General doesn't seem to be very satisfied with Rhodes."
Pallenberg said. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Cohen wanted to punish Rhodes but was unable to succeed. Instead, he allowed Rhodes to establish his prestige. This was simply an insult to the Grand Duke.
"We can help this new partner if necessary."
"It depends on the situation. Sometimes too obvious a help can actually harm him."
Pallenberg returned worried...
…
"Did you have a good time last night? Ms. Daphne from Kislev City. I heard that a night of sex with her is expensive."
In the early morning, while walking in the camp surrounded by smoke, Rhodes came across Alves who was reading outside the tent. The little dwarf looked sleepy, but he had already had breakfast and was sitting alone on a stone pier and looking at his hands seriously.
Manuscripts in.
Seeing Rhodes arriving, Alves just looked up and continued to look at the things in his hands.
"The fee is quite high, but it's worth it." Alves bowed his head and returned, "You really should experience it. I guarantee that after such an experience, you will no longer be interested in women."
"I'm afraid it won't work."
Rhodes laughed.
"Oh, that's...your little lover is always watching you, and your pet white bear seems to be helping her in this matter."
Alves put away the manuscript and teased with a slight smile.
Rhodes laughed loudly and patted the little dwarf on the shoulder, but I have to say that Alves was really careful and observed every detail.
"Hey, there's something I need to tell you."
Alves suddenly became serious. He stared at Rhodes, and his eyes seemed to have lost the relaxation and joy before.
"What's up?"
Seeing Alves's face, Rhodes instinctively felt that this was definitely not a good thing.
"Come on, come in and talk."
Alves looked around and then brought Rhodes into his tent.
"These are the incidents of vampires hurting people that have happened across Kislev in the past ten years. Have you found anything?"
Entering the tent, Alves first poured a glass of water for Rhodes, and then handed the manuscript he was studying just now into Rhodes' hands.
It can be seen that in the dense pile of words, Alves marked the special incidents of vampires hurting people in clear red handwriting. But there were so many that Rhodes was dazzled.
"I didn't find anything... I just saw a bunch of words."
Rhodes shrugged and put the manuscript back on the table. He was not a top student in his previous life, and it was a headache to see the dense text. "Just tell me, what exactly did you find?"
"Well, let's put it this way, I looked through the public safety reports from various places in Kislev in the past ten years, marked the incidents of vampire injuries separately, and then conducted statistical calculations, so I discovered a terrible phenomenon.
"
Alves stared at Rhodes and whispered, "I discovered that in the past ten years, the number of vampire injury cases in Kislev has been increasing, with an average annual increase of 10 to 20 percent. Not only
Appeared in Erengrad, and also appeared in various cities and castles in this kingdom. In addition, vampires are not always discovered and recorded, so the actual data may be much scarier than this."
"Then what? What does this prove?"
Rhodes asked. Although he already knew the general facts, what was missing was just evidence.
"Hey, don't you think it's strange? Since the Snow Queen implemented the New Deal, the number of vampires has been increasing, and the Queen seems to be deliberately shielding and condoning vampires. Every time such an incident occurs, it is simply handled by local officials.
, the case was hastily closed; and she herself seemed to have a problem. It is impossible for a woman to have no change in her body for more than ten years. Don't tell me that magic can delay aging. There is a limit. It is just delaying, not stopping.
.It has been more than ten years, and our queen’s appearance is no different from that of more than ten years ago. What does this prove?”
Alves' voice became even lower, and the surrounding air was almost still. There was silence in the tent, and the only sound seemed to be the movement of soldiers and noisy conversations outside the tent.
"The Snow Queen is a vampire?"
Rhodes said calmly.
"You already knew that, didn't you?"
Seeing Rhodes being so calm, Alves looked a little surprised, and he frowned and asked.
"Hmm... But just like you, it's just speculation. There is no complete evidence."
Rod answered.
"Maybe we won't be able to collect direct evidence in this life. Catalina is not a fool. If she wants to hide this matter, she must have her own way. She is the queen, and she has too much power at her disposal."
Alves was disappointed.
"Indeed...she has too much power at her disposal..." Rhodes sighed, "Friend, since you don't treat me as an outsider, there is something I must tell you."
"Do you have something to tell me too? It seems we are going to exchange information."
Alves joked.
"This matter is very serious. My old friend, you'd better be mentally prepared and keep quiet. Because I know that with your power, nothing can be changed in a short time."
"What's going on?"
Alves asked while holding a wine glass and sipping.
"Your nephew, Dean Aubrey, is probably a follower of Slaanesh...half of the nobles in Iron Ring City may have been bewitched."
After Rhodes finished speaking, Alves's eyes widened, shock written on his face.
He glared at Rhodes, "You can't talk nonsense."
"I'm not kidding. Do you remember the purple-robed girl who appeared at Dean's wedding dinner that day?" Rhodes said, "She later seduced me into sleeping with her. But I believe she seduced more than just
I'm alone. There's Dean, and the other people at the dinner that day. You know how they looked at the girl in purple robe..."
"This does not prove that she is a follower of Slaanesh."
Alves argued.
"I'm not saying it must be, but it's very likely that the dinner party turned into a hotbed of rot, and your handsome little nephew Dean himself enjoyed it, but left his newly married wife aside. For the Purple Robe
The goddess is infatuated, haven't you noticed? The entire Iron Ring City is immersed in a corrupting wind of enjoyment. You must not take it seriously, but it is just because you were born a dwarf. To be honest, the followers of Slaanesh look down upon you."
Rhodes said bluntly. You could see that Alves's face was ashen. Bad news came one after another. It seemed that in an instant, the world became extremely dark and surrounded by crises.
"Alves, I know you don't want to believe that you have keen observation skills in other matters, but maybe you have neglected this matter. You can carefully observe Dean's behavior after you go back. I dare you to
Bet the parties he threw while you and Aubrey were away could wipe out an entire year's savings in the Iron Ring."