lizard lord

Chapter 191 The Earl's Thoughts

The communication with Earl Sterling went smoothly, because he knew Nymph himself, and the relationship between the mermaid and their family was quite good. After seeing Nymph, Erwin quickly calmed down.

Taking a few deep breaths to adjust his mood, he stretched out his hand and caressed the bedside table, and then there was a mysterious wave of magic from inside the bedside table, covering the entire courtyard in an instant. This kind of magic circle is used to conceal breath and voice, and is used for secret conversations. Many wealthy merchants and nobles will install similar things in their homes.

"My house is being watched all the time, but they haven't gone too far. Talking in this room, I promise I won't be heard by those guys."

【You should already be very clear about what to say. Let me explain it for you. I just need to add an explanation. 】

Tang Zhao gave some instructions to Ning Fu, who nodded in understanding, took two steps closer to Erwin, and began to chat with her.

"We are here to help. Your situation is very bad now, and your life may be in danger."

Ningfu's language organization ability is not bad, and she probably thought about what to say before she came. She explained to Erwin concisely, and the other party could roughly understand the situation.

With the help of the two sides chatting, Tang Zhao was able to take a closer look at the middle-aged man in front of him.

He looks about 50 to [-] years old, with a friendly face, no pajamas, and goes to bed without taking off his clothes. Although he is well dressed, he is very simple by the standards of a wealthy earl. There is no luxurious and exquisite decoration in the entire bedroom, only some necessary items—— —The bookcase, desk, wardrobe, and a not-so-big bed don’t fit the positioning of a “noble residence” from various angles, but rather like a small businessman’s residence.

The other party's expression was quite tired, his complexion was gray, and he had heavy bags and dark circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he hadn't rested for a while.
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"So, you want to take my power and strangle those demons underground?"

After Nymph explained her reason for coming, Erwin himself made a brief summary.

[It can be understood in this way. After all, our high-level combat power is very small, and I can't deal with more than a dozen Berserkers by myself. 】

The magic circle can also isolate the leakage of psychic energy, and Tang Zhao can communicate with the other party confidently and boldly.

Erwin was not surprised that Tang Zhao could speak, but he just took a look at Tang Zhao. He was able to make friends with mermaids, and he had some knowledge. He regarded Tang Zhao as a familiar who spoke for others.

Erwin showed a wry smile: "I want to help you too, but now I don't have the command of the guards. I can only command about a quarter of the troops, and I am closely watched by others. I can't do anything." Only with the consent of others."

In other words, it was impossible to expect Erwin to help in any secret operations. Tang Zhao was still a little surprised, he didn't expect things to have developed to this point.

[It's a little presumptuous to say it, but I still want to ask, what is the current situation within the Sterling family? 】

"I'm not a direct descendant of the marquis, I can only be regarded as their distant relative, and I don't have aristocratic prestige, so I'm not a good earl who can convince everyone. It's not my original intention, but it's just a last resort. In my current situation, Probably a marionette with a false name."

Tang Zhao had scanned around the yard several times before, but he didn't smell any devil's breath, and the various alarm devices carried by the elf ranger didn't work. There is a high probability that the other party is not a devil believer. As the pastor said, this Mr. Erwin should be trustworthy.

Tang Zhao patted Ning Fu twice with his tail, signaling for her to ask the next question, and the other party nodded very politely.

"According to reliable sources from various sources, they all believe that there are demon believers in the Earl of Stirling's mansion. I came with this Mr. Carlos. He has also done a lot of investigations on demons. We currently believe that this The reasoning makes sense, seeing how frightened you are, Erwin, you should know something, can you tell us?"

The matter has come to this point, the Earl did not shirk, and told Tang Zhao and others about the situation in every detail.

Everyone's guess is correct, he himself thinks that there are demon believers lurking in the mansion, otherwise he would not be so cautious, and indeed found some relevant evidence, but he dare not tell outsiders, afraid that they will I and my family will be in danger, and I am afraid that outsiders will be unreliable and cause disasters, so I have been reluctantly maintaining the status quo.

Now that Ning Fu asked such a question, he naturally said everything like pouring beans—except for him, the current Earl's Mansion is divided into two forces, and the two sides maintain harmony on the surface while fighting in the interior. No matter which side wins, after the situation stabilizes, they will definitely kick out the Irwin family and ascend to the position of earl.

This is also a normal situation. When the royal family of Oran settled the remnants of the Sterling family, they did not consider their internal problems. The position of the head of the family is the good old Irwin, but he has no strength, no blood, and only relies on his own character It is very difficult to make a group of angry aristocrats obedient.

Erwin is single and weak, and is almost completely emptied. The two forces only leave him some symbolic power. Looking at the situation, if there is a mascot that wins the hearts of the people and stabilizes the situation, they also have to be willing to spend money. Although the house was ransacked, the Sterling family has a strong foundation after all, and there is still a lot left in the family. enough for a long time.

Erwin doesn't participate in the decision-making of many things, and he doesn't know much, but he can be sure that there are demon believers lurking among the two parties who are fighting now, and both sides even use the power of demons in private to fight against each other. There was bloodshed.

While talking, Erwin took out a pen and paper, and wrote down a large list of names for Nymph, most of whom had the suffix "Sterling".

"I really don't know much. All I can provide are these names. Most of these people have problems. I don't guarantee that other people are all right. It's just that I can see these people."

Tang Zhao carefully observed Erwin's expression. His face was sincere and did not seem to be fake. He chose to believe it for the time being and asked Andre to keep this note away, which would become a key evidence.

[In other words, everyone other than your family is suspected? 】

"That's not really it," he shook his head, "The Chris family, the Anna family, the Claude family, the Adal family...these people should be all right, but they are like me, weak and have no right to speak. "

The Sterling family is very big, not all of them are conspirator and careerists, normal people are still the majority after all.

[I told you in advance that Ning Fu asked me to help you. Specifically, I am sure that I can keep your family, and it is not impossible to even bring a few more family members. However, it may be difficult to keep your current title. It can guarantee that you can live without worrying about food and drink when you are self-reliant. Whether you are rich or not is not sure. 】

"Of course it's no problem. Anyway, I don't want the so-called title now. I'm like a canary in a cage. I'm satisfied with the situation you described."

Originally, Erwin’s family didn’t have any ambitions, otherwise those people behind the scenes wouldn’t let him stay until now, and they even felt relieved to give him a little military power. He is really suitable as a mascot: easy to control, easy to talk, capable Weaker, kind and famous, if Tang Zhao was a demon believer, he probably wouldn't be willing to touch him, and it would be difficult to find another similar puppet.

After thinking about it in his heart, Tang Zhao probably made a decision.

[I have discussed with Nymph before, you have three options now, the first is to go to the village of Oran to hide your identity, and the second is to follow us to Karak Solma, a city at the foot of the Everlook Mountains, where Settle down or go to the west of the mainland from there, and the third is to leave with Ningfu and the others, and live in seclusion on the island.

Of course, there is still the possibility of things turning around, but I think this kind of situation is not too big. You should prepare for the worst first. You can think about it carefully. Maybe you can call your family to discuss it. Anyway, we are not in a hurry . 】

"If possible, I think so. After all, this is not a trivial matter. Everyone has the right to know and the right to vote."
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The Barnard family is not huge, including himself, there are only six people, and the remaining five people don't live in the other rooms in the other courtyard, but in a cellar, which is very secret.

According to Erwin, this is something he built before he came, and it is not marked on the drawings. It should not be used to avoid disasters during military disasters, but to store things, but it is also very suitable for Tibetans now.

It's not that their current situation is really that dangerous, but that the Barnard family's spirits are now in a state of tension, and they need to use similar methods to find a sense of security.

Similar to Erwin himself, his wife and children are not in a good state of mind, their faces are full of sorrow, but there are no injuries on their bodies. Tang Zhao tested various things and found no traces of magic on them. It's safe for now.

When to leave and where to go, the family naturally debated, but in the end Erwin's point of view prevailed, and they chose to go to the west of Oran under the protection of Tang Zhao, and then make other plans .

According to what they said, Erwin was also a sailor when he was young, and he had been to the western part of the mainland, where he met some friends. In addition, Oran was beyond the reach of the country there, and they were not serious offenders. After arriving there will be safer.

[After you have discussed it yourself, when will you leave? 】

"The sooner the better, as fast as possible without affecting the actions of the few of you. But I'm sorry, I have limited funds on hand, and I can't use family money at will, so I'm afraid I can't pay you a lot of money." remuneration."

[It doesn't matter, I'm not short of those tens or hundreds of gold coins, so feel free to listen to my arrangement.While we are launching an attack on the demons in the sewer, we will also surround the entire Earl's mansion. You have arranged things and come out through the chaos at the beginning, and you are willing to bring a few other families with you, anyway, absolutely don't leak the secrets.

I only target those demon believers. If others want to harm innocent people, I will stop them. At worst, they will be sent to my territory. We can still accommodate dozens of humans.The demons are the main problem now, you keep that in mind and nothing else can be said. 】

Erwin nodded very solemnly: "I understand, according to what you mean, I just obey the arrangement."

Although the mayor meant that he did not want the current Earl Sterling's family to leave their posts, it was for the sake of Yintao City and the common people, but Tang Zhao felt that this idea was not safe, he himself received a letter a few days ago, This gave him some other ideas.

Erwin was unexpectedly easy-going, Tang Zhao didn't ask for any benefits from the other party, anyway, he was the only one who was willing to spend a lot of money.

What's more, some things can't only be measured by money. Erwin's family is recognized as good people. Tang Zhao can't do more for them. He is still willing to help him a little. I believe that other people in the settlement will not There will be opinions.
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After getting the timetable and specific locations of guard patrols from Erwin, everyone successfully evacuated the mansion.

After leaving the mansion, Tang Zhao and Ning Fu returned to the courtyard, while Andre and the others went to deliver a letter to report what they found in the mansion.

By the way, after returning to the courtyard, Andrea gave him a well-prepared gift - a set of armor made by dwarf blacksmiths.

Different from the previous armors, this set of armor has rather complicated decorations. According to Andrea herself, this is to gain popularity.

Tang Zhao had informed the other party in advance that he was going to make a big noise in Yintao City. There is no doubt that this is a great opportunity to express himself. In layman's terms, this is an advertisement. Staring at Yintao City.

This armor has used a lot of advanced technologies, including very complicated etching techniques, exquisite three-dimensional sculpture techniques, and the use of precious metals and special metals imported from Dragon's Blood Pass regardless of cost. The quality and aesthetics are very high.

Yellow gold is the main tone, with some blue or red lines, and Tang Zhao's black scales, it looks majestic. He is wearing this luxurious armor, like those strange beasts that were sacrificed in ancient times.

Turning around in front of the mirror formed by the water surface, Tang Zhao was very satisfied with this thing, after all, few men could refuse such a thing.

In addition, Andrea also brought a lot of muskets, and even an experimental cannon. These weapons can come in handy when dealing with demons.

Having prepared all kinds of weapons and equipment, Tang Zhao patiently waited for the notification, and soon it was time to officially launch the attack.

(End of this chapter)