In late autumn, a team composed of Frost Witches, Kingdom Knights and Kislev Standing Army came to Blackhammer Castle after a long journey. They were not many in number, only about twenty people, but their specifications were of the highest quality.
As a trump card in the hands of the Snow Queen, the Frost Witch will not be sent out for events that are not particularly important. The Kingdom Knights are the middle-level officers of a country. Their servants and farmers may be able to organize a small army on their own.
A large-scale army. Therefore, although there are only a few dozen people, the size is comparable to an army of several hundred people.
The leading Frost Witch is named Marilyn, who comes from the city of Kislev. She has the same beautiful appearance and cold heart as other Frost Witches. Everything she does is to carry out the Queen's orders.
Behind her are two kingdom knights with bright armor. One of them, a young knight named Leo Porter, came here two years ago, and what Blackhammer Castle left for him at that time were some not-so-good things.
Memories. He remembered Rhodes' rough face and the giant bear that was four meters high... Even today, when he visited again, he felt some urge for revenge in his heart.
But the Rhodes of today is no longer the Rhodes of the past. The little lord that no one knew in the border town in the past has become a big shot in the north, the vampire nemesis, the white bear lord, the god of thunder, the bear god's chosen one...all kinds of things.
With his titles rolled into one, it seemed like overnight, he had become a household name. However, Blackhammer Castle was just a frontier town after all.
But soon, Potter's idea was shattered. Two years ago, when he rode his horse and arrived at Blackhammer Castle, it was just a dilapidated town. Without that mine, it would almost be a bankrupt town.
The fallen lord. However, when I came here again two years later, many things had undergone earth-shaking changes.
First of all, large tracts of farmland are undergoing the final autumn harvest. The farmers are busy and seem to be accustomed to outsiders. A pontoon bridge is now erected on the unknown river. The densely packed houses on both sides of the river are like chess pieces on a chessboard.
They are dotted all over the place and are close to each other. People are coming and going on the pontoon bridge.
Most people made way for the troops coming from the capital. However, they did not look up, but continued to be busy with their own affairs. It seemed that everyone had something to finish, and, for outsiders, they had already
Not used to it.
Several buildings in the southeast are particularly conspicuous, with thick black smoke constantly rising from the tall chimneys. Potter guessed that they were heavy industrial plants such as smelters or arsenals. However, in his impression, even the forging industry in Blackhammer Castle was in ruins.
When did a shabby little workshop turn into a large-scale factory?
The witch Marilyn frowned. In Kislev, she heard that Blackhammer Castle was just a small border town with a population of less than a thousand people, poor and backward. But now, wherever she could see, there was complete inability and poverty and backwardness.
Even in terms of town construction, it surpasses ordinary medium-sized castles. Take Grizzly Bear Castle as an example, there are no such large stadiums and libraries. But here, as long as you can think of it, a
Everything is available.
Marilyn led everyone through the long and narrow block and arrived at the gate of the castle. Lord Rhodes seemed to have been waiting at the gate for a long time.
"Welcome to the beautiful and distinguished witch."
Rhodes said with a smile. Behind him was the tall and majestic Black Hammer Castle, standing like a giant in the center of the town.
"Hello, Lord Rhodes, nice to meet you. I am the special investigator of the Snow Queen - Marilyn Haine. As you can see, I am a witch."
Frost Witch said very politely. In terms of title, she is not as high as Rhodes, but in terms of position, she has the power to investigate Rhodes. Basically everyone who comes out of the Winter Palace has the authority to investigate the territory.
The power of the lord. This was a characteristic of Catalina's reign. However, Marilyn still treated Rhodes with a very polite attitude until she had firm evidence.
Rhodes was well prepared for this. The scouts told him a few days ago that a group of troops was heading towards Blackhammer Castle. Through the description, Rhodes roughly guessed that this was a force from Kislev.
No matter what their intentions were, Rhodes acted with caution. Because he had indeed done some things that were illegal in the Queen's eyes. Rhodes guessed that this group of people came for this. Therefore, he was worried about the arrival of the Frost Witch.
, Rod and Alves were already ready to welcome them.
"Let's go in and talk."
Rhodes said and made a polite gesture of invitation. The guards quickly led the knight's horse to the stable to feed water and rest, while the others stood in two rows, waiting for these big guys from the south to enter the city.
"Lord Rhodes, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I'm here this time to ask you something."
As soon as Marilyn stepped into the hall, she spoke straight to the point of the purpose of her trip. Of course, she could guess this purpose even if she didn't mention Rhodes. She was definitely not here to ask for help. If she guessed correctly, there was only one purpose -
—Capture the Moorish followers.
Rhode's conjecture was soon confirmed.
"According to reports, some traitors have fled to your territory. Have you heard about it?"
Marilyn said coldly. She is not afraid of offending people at all, because she does not need to be afraid of offending people, and she does not need to rely on anyone. The Ice Queen is her backing, and she is not a person in this circle, she is just
She was temporarily transferred from the Ice and Snow Winter Palace. After the mission was over, she was still a subordinate of the queen, and she still had no interaction with other noble lords in the kingdom.
"Traitors? Do you mean the rebels in Erengrad?"
Rhodes asked "seriously".
"No, it's not the rebels of Erengrad. What Her Majesty the Queen is chasing this time is the Moorish sect."
Frost Witch Marilyn said.
"Moors? Sorry... I didn't quite understand. When did the Moors become rebels?"
Rhodes pretended to be stupid and continued to ask questions seriously. Marilyn's face looked cold at first, and then gradually became a little impatient.
"This doesn't seem to be an issue you should be concerned about."
Marilyn said coldly.
"Okay, maybe it's because I'm in this border town and don't have much information. I don't even know about such a big thing. Did you just say that the Morals are wanted?"
Rhodes frowned and asked with concern.
"Yes, not only are you wanted, but no one is allowed to accept Moors. However, some people say that they saw a group of Moors heading to your territory."
Marilyn brought the topic back again. Her eyes were not so friendly. On the contrary, there was a hint of cold hostility. The queen's enemies were her lifelong enemies, and the lord who protected her enemies was what she wanted.
The target of a thorough investigation. Even if a hundred are killed by mistake, no one will be let go. This is the order of the Snow Queen.
"Come to take refuge in my territory?" Rhodes took a sip of wine, "Blackhammer Castle is not a village with only a few hundred people, it is a town with thousands of people. There are so many people coming and going every day. I
How is it possible to know who is coming to the city? If these people deliberately hide their whereabouts, there is nothing I can do against them."
"Of course, if you want to investigate, I will definitely cooperate. And I will do everything I can to find those Moors. I know the orders of the Snow Queen. As a lord of this country, I must fulfill my oath and be loyal to Her Majesty the Queen.
."
Rhodes lied so repeatedly that Marilyn couldn't even tell whether what this man said was true or false? According to other people's opinions of the Lord of Blackhammer Castle, he was by no means a person who broke his word, but...
Marilyn always felt that something was wrong. When she was in Kislev, she heard that the Black Hammer Castle on the northern border was just a small castle with only a few hundred people. However, when she came in person this time, she found that this was not the case.
Yes, this place has become the fastest growing place in the North. Facts and rumors, which one is true and which one is false?
"Okay, I hope you can cooperate. In the next few days, these two knights and I will stay in your castle to investigate this matter. If it is a rumor, then please entertain us these days. If it is
Really, you know what the consequences will be."
Marilyn said coldly. Alves sat next to Rhodes, staring straight at the seemingly beautiful witch, but he had already gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart. What kind of world is this? The dog raised by the tsar,
She actually lied on the head of a nobleman and acted wildly, and this nobleman had shed blood and been injured for the country. Marilyn was just an affairs officer under the queen, but she actually threatened the local lord... However, this is what Kislev is doing at this moment