At first glance, the Castle of Secrets looks like the ancient twin towers. Although it is called a castle, it is actually not very large. Standing at the gate of the castle and looking up, it looks like the Notre Dame de Paris that I saw in my previous life. The two towering towers are separated from the main building.
It poked out, towering under the gray sky. Different from the church, it was just its color. The fortress made of black stone looked a bit eerie under the dark sky. Some crows flew over and left a mark above the castle.
The miserable cry flew towards the distant sky.
After showing their identification, the guard politely asked Rhodes and his party to wait for a moment while he went to notify Lord James Warren.
"Hello, Lord Rhodes, our lord welcomes you to the Secret Word Castle as a guest. Please come with me."
After a while, the guard captain came out and politely wanted to bring Rhodes into the castle. However, he soon discovered something was wrong, "Sir, who is this?" The guard captain asked the hunter who was following Rhodes.
The witch stopped and looked at him warily. However, no one in the castle knew that he was a witch hunter at this moment. Black leather jacket, this is not the exclusive equipment of witch hunters. There are many secret police, assassins and so on.
I also like dressing up like this.
"He's my friend. What's the problem? Captain?"
Rhodes stopped and turned around to ask. His tone was a little serious, and at the same time there was a slight sullen look on his face. The guard captain did not dare to ask more questions. After all, the baron in front of him was sent by the Snow Queen Katarina.
, and no one dares to touch Queen Catalina’s people...
"Oh, it's nothing. Please come in."
The guard captain said politely. Of course, Rhodes didn't think this guy would be so polite in normal times.
When we arrived at the hall, the owner of the castle, Baron James Warren, was already dressed and waiting. He looked like a very ordinary person, so ordinary that you could hardly find any outstanding features. First of all, he was neither tall nor short.
, neither fat nor thin, and is considered to be of medium height in the human world. Secondly, he is also well-dressed, and a slight smile always stays on his lips, which makes people a little unpredictable. He is in his forties, which is right.
In the prime of life, he has neither baldness nor gray hair. Instead, he has short brown hair, which looks simple and energetic.
"Welcome, Queen's envoy, Kislev's Chosen One, Lord of Blackhammer Castle—Rod Lawn."
James Warren read it respectfully and personally brought Rhodes into his hall.
This place is like an ancient tower, very plain and simple inside. A complete brown bearskin hangs above the lord's throne, and you can walk up a few steps to the stone chair that symbolizes the dominance of the castle. Some kerosene lamps are nailed
On the stone pillars, a faint firelight was released, which was used as lighting in the castle hall. There was nothing special about the rest. This reminded Rhodes of his own Black Hammer Castle, which also had such a simple interior layout.
There wasn't even a carpet. Not to mention crystal chandeliers, ivory chairs and plaster statues.
"Lord James."
Rhodes returned humbly. Then he sat in the seat closest to the lord's seat in the hall.
Several servants immediately brought drinks. Except for the dwarf Bogur, everyone else put their glasses on the table and smiled politely.
"Lord Rhodes, when did you arrive at Dark Whisper Castle?"
James asked. His eyes scanned the crowd and finally stopped on Rhodes.
"Two days ago, to be precise, one day ago, because we just arrived here the night before yesterday."
Rhodes replied.
"Why didn't you tell me in advance before you came over so that I could make arrangements to entertain you all?"
Lord James said warmly and friendly. Of course, Rhodes didn't know how real this friendship was.
"I came in a hurry and made a last-minute decision, so I didn't tell you." Rhodes returned with a smile.
"Then where did you stay last night?" City Lord James asked.
"Raven's Journey."
"How can you stay in a place like that? Oh, I'm sorry, my territory is not like Kislev City. The Raven Tour Inn is mostly a temporary accommodation place for homeless people and small traders. The environment there is really not good. Sigh.
, I should have known earlier that you were coming."
The Lord of Darkwhisper Castle pretended to blame himself.
"It's okay, it's okay, it doesn't matter. I've been used to it all the way."
Rhodes responded perfunctorily.
"By the way, who is this?"
Lord James noticed the woman next to Rhodes. She was the only one in the group who seemed to have status.
"Caroline, the Frost Witch, is the daughter of Lord Varrel of Heidelberg."
Rhodes introduced.
After saying that, Caroline smiled politely, but her mind was in other corners of the castle.
"Bogur. Iron Wall."
Rhodes then introduced the others, who were sitting on a chair, closing one eye and looking at the empty wine glass, "Give me another glass, thank you." The dwarf said, winking and smiling at the servant beside him.
arrive.
"This rebellion is a disaster. You may not be able to imagine that even my remote castle has received refugees from Ellengrad. Alas, this country was already very barren. Now, a rebellion is coming soon.
Empty Kislev."
After the ceremonial introduction, James and Rhodes began to chat about the current situation. Diego had already left the hall on the excuse of going to the bathroom. As a witch hunter, he had his own method of detecting chaos and darkness.
"Indeed, in Blackhammer Castle, there has been no foreign population inflow for ten years, but now, because of this disaster, there has been a population backflow. Speaking selfishly, I really don't know how this will affect small lords like us.
Say it’s good or bad.”
Rhodes answered with a smile.
"Well, it's actually useless. These are just penniless refugees. Coming to the territory will only cause more security problems. After all, people who have nothing are the most terrifying people. Isn't it? However,
If there are enough job opportunities in your castle, that would be okay." James lowered his head and said. He shook the wine glass in his hand and continued. "The Ice Queen, the Ice Queen has specific instructions on this matter.
And make arrangements?”
"What's up?"
"Vampire hunting."
There was a hint of worry in James' brown eyes. Although it was only a momentary expression, Rhodes caught it keenly.
"There are no specific instructions... that's not the case. She just sent some people to help me complete this task. Also, before leaving, the queen said, find them and kill them all, leaving no one behind..."
Rhodes weaved a lie, the first half of which was true, but the second half of which was not necessarily true. Just to test the reaction of the Lord of Dark Word Castle.
And he had almost no reaction. He just swallowed slightly, with an awkward smile on his face, "It should be like this. These vampires are so hateful. They are executioners who harm the living. In my opinion, killing them with one knife
They're pretty cheap," James read.
"It is indeed an advantage for them. By the way, the night before yesterday, when I just arrived here, there was an incident of vampires hurting people in the small town. And I heard that the vampire was chased by two hunters and finally escaped into
I entered the sewer, and the sewer is connected to this castle. I wonder if you have received any information about vampires?"
Rhodes asked immediately.
A look of panic appeared on James' face, "I've also heard about this... If a vampire wants to enter this castle from the sewers, it is absolutely impossible. When my grandfather was alive, the sewers were always
It is in a closed state, and no one can enter the castle through there. As for the vampire that haunts the town, I have sent people to conduct a thorough investigation." James replied calmly...