Laheim is not a fool. There has been no incident since the opening of this waterway. It was the shipping route set by Rhodes himself. In the past two years, many ships have come and gone without incident. Why did such a big one happen this time?
A single bill, a ship full of vodka and logs, was robbed? This is not a coincidence at all! This is someone's deliberate mischief behind the scenes!
It was too late when Laheim knew it. Yes, he was fooled again. Alves was as cunning as a mouse, and everything he said was so logical and orderly. However, there was a conspiracy behind it. A dwarf...
He was actually deceived by a dwarf! No, he was not alone, there were other people behind him... Rhodes, Rhodes was the mastermind of this conspiracy. Without Rhodes' permission, he wouldn't be able to rely on Alvis alone.
Dare to do this.
Laheim became furious. He could have escaped unscathed, but now he was heavily in debt. A thousand barrels of vodka and three hundred tons of wood were originally nothing to him, but after all kinds of competition during this period
, he lost so much that he even sold the tavern and brothel under his name in exchange for capital for the game. At this moment, the loss of this thousand barrels of wine was the last straw that crushed him.
He hated, hated everyone in this castle, especially Alvis and Rhodes. When he thought of the dwarf's face, Laheim was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Now, he had nothing but revenge to vent his anger.
Inner mania and anger.
He smashed everything in the room that could be broken, including mirrors, pictures, artwork, etc. Although his wife tried to control her daughter's emotions, the little girl couldn't help crying.
Rahim pushed open the door and rushed downstairs.
"Cry! Why are you crying? Your father is bankrupt." Laheim pushed his daughter angrily, and his wife quickly protected her, "Victoria, I have nothing. Everything I once owned is gone now. You
Are you in pain? Are you angry?"
Laheim laughed wildly. He took his wife's hand and pushed her against the wall.
"Now, I want to kill that dwarf, and then kill that superior Rhodes. Why is he arrogant? What arrogance does he have? It's just that he is stronger and has a group of dogs working for him. I should have left long ago
…”
Rahim was a little incoherent.
The wife stretched out her hands, held his face, and said seriously——
"No, you don't have nothing, at least you still have us. Me, your daughter, you still have us..." Victoria knelt down and begged. "Go and admit your mistake to Lord Rhodes, he is not a
Savage, unreasonable person. Tell him you are wrong and he will let you go and we can still live a civilian life. This is how everyone lives, isn't it? I am literate and can read. I can be a teacher here.
…”
"enough!"
Rahim yelled, interrupting his wife.
"When did you become so cowardly? That person harmed me and our entire family, and you actually want to teach for him? No, I will never allow it!"
Laheim yelled angrily.
"Get up, before I change my mind. Get up..." He said in a commanding tone again. "Adunis, take them and leave here. Go to Bekafen City to find Moss, he will take them in.
"
"What about you? Won't you come with us?"
His wife Victoria asked in shock.
"No, I still have things to do. This is the most important thing..."
After saying that, a terrifying smile appeared on Laheim's face. It was a weird smile that Victoria had never seen before...
…
"So, he hired you to kill, and his targets were me and Alves. Right?"
Rhodes was sitting in a dark office, questioning the assassin who came to inform him. A wise man is a man who knows the current affairs. This principle applies no matter in which world. According to the assassin, Laheim paid a deposit in advance and waited to get rid of him.
After the target is reached, the remaining part will be paid. But the assassin knows that this down-and-out nobleman is simply unable to pay the remaining bounty. At the same time, it is almost impossible to sneak into the castle and get rid of the white bear lord, and he might even have to
He lay down and went out. So, he surrendered knowing the current situation, turned against him before the battle, and reported Laheim's assassination plan to Rhodes.
"Yes, the commission is three hundred gold crowns. He paid fifty in advance."
The assassin said, even handing over the deposit that Raheim gave him...
"It seems that my life is really worthless, only worth three hundred gold coins." Rhodes joked. "Did he ask you to kill Alves first, or me first?" Rhodes continued to joke...
"It's you, my lord... Laheim knows that Alves is your subordinate, and you are the focus."
After the assassin finished speaking, Rhodes laughed loudly. By the way, he glanced at Alves. The little dwarf was sitting on a special stone bench and said nothing.
"I have something I'm curious about. As a mercenary assassin, you should know that mercenaries are most taboo about revealing their employers. If you do this, you will not be able to gain a foothold in this industry in the future."
Rhodes turned to ask the sturdy mercenary assassin. His expression suddenly became serious.
"I have heard about your deeds and know that you will not treat those who surrender badly. In fact, I do not intend to continue to work in the original industry. I only ask for the part that I deserve, and then I will retire and never work again."
Appear again."
"What's your share?"
Rhodes asked deliberately.
"Yes, I deserve my share."
"So how much do you think it should be?"
"Enough to live on for the rest of my life."
The assassin said frankly.
"You are really an upright person." Rhodes raised the corner of his mouth and smiled slightly, "But I like upright people."
"A thousand gold crowns will be enough for you to live a prosperous life for the rest of your life. My people will take you to get the money later."
Rhodes said.
"Thank you Lord Lord."
The man lowered his head and spoke seriously.
"But I have a condition." Rhodes continued, "Before you get the money, you must stand up and correct Laheim. I have physical evidence, but I also need a witness. You are that witness.
.You know, I will not convict a person of a crime without conclusive evidence. Because only with conclusive evidence can a person be truly convicted. This is a requirement of the law."
The assassin wanted to resist, but then he thought of the funds and had no choice but to nod...
"Alas, another nail has been pulled out. I hope a case like Laheim will not happen again next time."
After the assassin left, Alves sat on his stone bench and sighed.
"That's for sure. With a think tank like you, I believe such a tragedy will never happen again."
Rhodes stared at Alves, with expectation and recognition in his eyes.