"Yes, let's put it another way. As I said just now, my brother Aubrey is a very good-faced person. His good wine and meat banquet for you is also a sign of his good-face. He will not agree to it.
It's no use even talking about it. If he objects at first and is persuaded by you later, he will feel very embarrassed. Therefore, even if he is aware of the threat of beastmen, he will not agree to you. However, it is precisely
Because he has a good reputation and will never break his promise, we can take advantage of this and let him help you."
"Why? How to take advantage of this?"
Rod was deceived by the little dwarf. He didn't even have time to ask Alves why he didn't help his family but helped outsiders.
"You know, my brother Aubrey has two biggest hobbies in his life. The first is food, and the second is watching competitive games. He likes the feeling of bleeding, especially watching other people bleed. In the center of the Iron Ring City, there is an Order
Arena, my brother goes there every month to watch a game. You came at a good time. In two days, the Order Arena will hold a monthly competitive game. By then, my brother will go to watch the game.
, you can also go together."
"Two days? No, we can't wait. In two days, the blood moon will come. By then, the first wave of werewolf offensive will arrive at Blackhammer Castle."
Rod returns.
His face didn't look good, but the little man was unmoved. He still had something to say.
"In order to achieve the purpose of your trip, you have to wait. Brutal force is useless. Don't worry, the walls of Blackhammer Castle are made of obsidian. The werewolves have no siege weapons and will only wander outside the city for a day or two.
If we retreat on our own, the second wave of beastmen's offensive will usually arrive in three days. We still have nearly four days to go from Iron Ring City to Blackhammer Castle, and we can reach both ends with a quick march. There is still hope."
Alves said. Rhodes was surprised that this inconspicuous little dwarf was so familiar with his own situation, the blood moon, and the situations of werewolves and beastmen. Just when Rhodes was puzzled, Alvis
Si continued to speak——
"Where did I just say? Oh, yes! Order Arena. In two days, the Order Arena will hold a competitive match. My brother will go to watch the game, and you can go too. If nothing else, the ever-winning champion—
—Savage Mao Tou will continue to fight and accept the challenges of gladiators from all walks of life. Rather than calling it a competitive match, it is better to say it is a massacre. Mao Tou will kill all living creatures and smear the blood of the gladiators on his face.
, to vent his wildness. He will be praised by Aubrey. The taste of blood, this is the favorite taste of the Ironborn (1). You can take this opportunity to challenge him, everyone will think you are crazy, Aubrey
Li will think so too. At that time, you need to clarify your conditions - if you defeat Mao Tou, Iron Ring City must send troops to support Blackhammer Castle."
Alves pursed his lips and continued——
"There is an unwritten rule in the arena. Once someone comes forward to challenge the champion, then the champion must fight. Even my brother cannot change this rule. The people are used to such an atmosphere. They long for the taste of blood and the sight of it.
to the most exciting game. Your challenge will ignite the audience, and my brother Aubrey will be unable to stop the enthusiasm of the people. In order to maintain his prestige among the people, he will definitely agree to your request. That way, you can let go
It’s time to challenge Maotou.”
"Wait, how do you know I can definitely defeat that savage?"
Rhodes asked back. His eyes were filled with suspicion. All this was so delicately arranged, as if it was a trap deliberately set by the dwarf. However, Alves was neither humble nor overbearing in response to the doubts. He smiled and said——
"On the way here, you killed seven beastmen with one person. With such power, are you still afraid of a wildman?"
"How do you know this?"
Rhodes frowned.
"Your little lover said it."
The dwarf answered. Rhodes instantly understood that Caroline...that scammer, who spoke so freely, must have been angry when she saw the arrogant attitude of the lord of Iron Ring City, so she told this dwarf the "legendary stories" she had experienced on the road.
.But this dwarf is also a very powerful character. He investigated his own strength before meeting him. So this plan sounds so seamless. It is almost a carrot and a pit, formulated according to each person's personality and strength.
policy plan.
But when did Caroline become his lover? Rod was about to explain, but was interrupted again by Alves.
"The more they laugh at you for not overestimating your capabilities, the better it is for you, which will make your opponent relax their vigilance. You can first watch the game in the stands, observe his approach, and become familiar with his strength and agility. etc.
Mao Tou has played brilliantly and tried his best. You go on to challenge again. I know what you want to say, chivalry. That does not exist. Living is the most important thing. When a person dies, there is nothing. There is no such thing as leaving a famous name in vain.
After a hundred years, the hero will be forgotten, but the ruler will still be alive."
Alves' words made Rhodes feel the same. At the same time, the brief conversation made him admire this short dwarf. But why, why did he want to help him? That was his brother...
"It's a very good plan, but there is a question. My friend, why are you helping me like this? You and I are strangers to each other. We have only met once at a banquet."
Rhodes asked rhetorically.
"Your Excellency, Great Lord, you misunderstood. I am not helping you, I am helping the entire Northern Territory and the entire Northern Territory people. To tell you the truth, I am also a knowledge officer. Although I am not a bachelor,
I have studied basic history and astronomical phenomena. What you said at the banquet is correct. With the coming of the blood moon, natural disasters are increasing. I also observed these at my observatory a month ago."
Alves' words temporarily dispelled Rhode's concerns.
"Also, as I said just now, my brother is a very respectable person. After you defeat the savage Mao Tou, he will have no reason to say 'no' again. In that case, Iron Ring City will definitely send troops. In two days
, in two days, if the weather is not too bad, the troops will be enough to reach Black Hammer Fort. If we hold Black Hammer Fort, the northern border will be safe. At least it will be safe for a while."
There was a hint of melancholy on the dwarf's face. Rhodes felt that there was something else he hadn't told him, but if he didn't want to tell him, no matter how much he asked, it would be useless. This was the first time he had encountered such a smart person.
Not all are idiots in the world of swords and blood. There are many wise people in the world of sword and blood.
(1) Ironborn: the abbreviation for the residents of Iron Ring City