Lord Saren: I have a proficiency panel

Chapter 12 Distribution to the Enclave
  ‘Justice? ’

Hearing Zemo's conclusion, Rody was stunned for a moment.

He originally thought that Zemo had found out his crime, and even if he didn't hand him over to the Mages Association or the Holy Light Church, he would at least punish him or give him a warning.

After all, Jack's bloodline is closer to Zemo's than his own. The two of them are serious cousins ​​and peers.

And because of some personal grudges and disputes over interests, he kills his descendants at will, which makes people feel that there is no family affection in his eyes at all. This is a very taboo thing in a social structure based on family blood.

However, such an act, which can be called crazy, actually received Zemo's unabashed praise.

But Roddy can understand Zemo's mood. Jack has always followed George's lead, while Zemo has always been incompatible with his brother.

Recalling Zemo's angry curses at George when he first asked to see him. Lodi felt that the Baron might also have murderous intentions towards his brother.

Barron and Ram also looked shocked after hearing Zemo's words.

On the contrary, Zemo seemed very calm and continued: "Ever since my body was damaged due to practicing breathing methods, George has been grabbing my power. In order to replace me, he did not hesitate to harm the interests of the entire territory. In the past two years, , most of the tax revenue went into their private pockets, making it difficult for the escorts to survive; more and more casinos and brothels were opened, the slaves and free people were constantly being squeezed, and then fled, and a large amount of farmland began to be abandoned."

"The most important thing is that they also tried their best to win over and corrupt the knights under our territory. The formal knights who did not submit to them were crazily suppressed, and the training of apprentices and trainee knights was gradually abandoned. Originally, there were nine formal knights in our manor. The number of Lun's injuries reduced to eight. Now three have chosen to leave, one remains neutral, three have fallen to his command, and only Lao Ram is still following me unswervingly. If it weren't for the fact that I was in Black Rock City I still have some old friends with Wang Cheng, and he would have killed me long ago and replaced me.”

There was a strong murderous intent in Zemo's eyes, and he said coldly: "George and his collusive accomplices are all sinners of the Salen family. They have turned the territory into this state, and they should have been accepted. Punishment and trial of the Saren family!”

Then, he smiled bitterly in a self-deprecating tone: "The sad thing is. Although I am still a baron, I am no longer his opponent in this territory. I don't even know that my family's breathing method has been completely stolen by them - —This is the foundation of our family!”

"Even this matter, it was only after you reminded me, Luo Di, that I realized it." He looked at Luo Di, with a look of appreciation on his face and said, "So, Luo Di, my dear friend Harley's son, you have done a good job. . Your mind and courage are outstanding. As Baron Saren, I am proud of you! Now, as the family patriarch and the chief judge of the Territory Tribunal, I will determine that what you did to Jack is completely legal!"

Having said this, he turned to look at Ram and Barron, and said in a deep voice: "As formal knights of the jury, do you two have any objections to this?"

Barron and Ram looked at each other and immediately replied loudly: "Master Qi, there is no objection!"

Luo Di did not expect that his crime would be exonerated all of a sudden, and it would be quite ceremonial. But now that people from the French Association and the Church have intervened, the baron's pardon is not enough to exonerate himself.

Zemo seemed to have read through Lodi's thoughts and smiled: "You don't have to worry about the Fa Association and the Church. They are just afraid of the emergence of necromancy magic near Black Rock City. Now that it has been found that there is no necromancy magic, we should be held accountable for spreading rumors. Or this kind of thing is not particularly important to them.”

"As for the families of George and Jack, they should continue to investigate. Although you are an honest nephew in their impression, you will not be listed as a suspect for the time being. But as long as they investigate deeply in the village, they can always find you Some clues.”

"But compared to catching the murderer, George is more concerned about the control of Xilin Village. He will definitely care more about your identity as the village chief and treat you with courtesy. Regardless of whether you are the murderer or not, he will seduce you and even force you to do so. You join his side.”

When he said this, he paused deliberately, looked at Lodi and said: "In other words, as I have just acquitted you. Regarding Jack's death, whether it is from a human or legal perspective, you may You don’t have to bear the consequences anymore.” Hearing Zemo’s analysis, Luo Di secretly admired him. It seems that this Lord Baron is actually a man of great knowledge and sharp mind. It was only because of injuries that George took over the power.

And since George, who looked full of flesh and belly, could force a smart man like the Baron to look like this, he was certainly no ordinary person.

Thinking of this, Luo Di's heart suddenly froze, and he immediately put away his sense of superiority as a time traveler, and secretly warned himself: "Lo Di, Luo Di, although you have been born in two lives, no matter which world you are in, as long as you are in a high position, Everyone definitely has their own merits! In the future, you must never think of others too simply!"

He calmed down and said in a deep voice: "So, the problem I face now is actually how to deal with George's solicitation. If I choose to be loyal to him, then he won't mind even if he knows that I killed Jack. On the contrary, if I If you refuse him, then even if I don't kill Jack, he will put the blame on me."

Zemo nodded, looked at Luo Di with admiration, and said with a smile: "You see clearly, and this is exactly the truth. So, how do you choose?"

Seeing Zemo's expectant look, Lodi knew that he was letting himself choose his side. In this situation, he could no longer remain neutral.

It's not a hard choice, though. Zemo is obviously more helpful to him, and he has legal advantages.

So he quickly replied: "Since I can't avoid him in Xilin Village. I hope Lord Zemo can give me a better choice."

Although he knew that Rody would most likely choose him, Zemo still seemed very happy to hear him say it without hesitation.

He had already made a plan for this matter, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that you can't stay in Xilin Village anymore. If you let me decide, I want you to go to Talon Territory."

Talon territory?

Lodi's memory suddenly came back to him.

Talon Territory is located in the northeastern corner of Tyree Province, more than 300 kilometers away from here. It is an enclave of the Baron Territory. This area is located on the border. Although it is large, it is surrounded by powerful enemies. It belongs to the land of the Fourth War and the environment is very harsh.

It was in this land that the ancestors of Saren accumulated military exploits and completed their class jump.

After becoming a Border Baron, Saren's ancestors made great efforts to move to the interior of Tyrell Province and became a free baron. But the Talon territory was still retained as the territory of Baron Saren.

Over the past hundred years, the Talon Territory has been nicknamed the place of exile by the Saren family, and only heirs who have made mistakes will be sent there.

Therefore, after hearing this place name, Barron and Ram looked at the Baron with doubtful eyes.

Didn't you agree to be innocent? Why did you still send Lodi to that bitter and cold place?

(End of this chapter)