Chapter 443 Undercurrent
The western border of Graycastle, north of Longsong Fortress.
Sir Sirte sat by the fire, looking solemn.
There was no news from Miso Silt after leaving the mansion yesterday evening, and he did not come back until the next morning.
He had some bad premonitions in his heart.
Recently, Misuo has become very close to several major families in the Western Territory, and the Honeysuckle Family, which manages the fortress, has also spread rumors that His Highness plans to integrate the Western Territory. At that time, all territories will adopt the same law, and at the same time, the enfeoffment power of the great nobles will be taken back. This means that they cannot expand their lower-level nobles, nor can they recruit knights to fight for them.
As for small nobles like Sirt, it will not have much impact, and it will even have many benefits. After all, according to the rumors, anyone who is loyal to His Highness the Prince will be rewarded generously. Therefore, at this time, the small nobles have become the most stable group. No matter whether His Highness's reform plan succeeds or fails, they can accept it.
Therefore, watching the changes is the smartest thing to do.
But Miso Silt didn't think so.
"Master, the attendant who went out to look for the second young master has returned," the butler said, pushing open the door of Sir's study.
"How's it going? Did you find him?"
"No," the butler shook his head. "We have searched all the taverns, casinos, theaters and brothels in the fortress, but there is still no trace of the young master."
Sir Sirte became a little anxious, and the people he sent out to look for Miso were divided into two groups. The first group went to the nearby small aristocratic territory. Most of them were knights entrusted by Duke Lane, and their status was equivalent to his own, so Miso often met Go to these territories for some party dinners or something.
The second batch is the entertainment venues in the fortress city, which are also places where young nobles like to go.
Seeing both groups of people returning empty-handed, Jazz's bad premonition became stronger and stronger.
He stood up and walked to the window, looking to the east of the territory and crossing the two knight lands in this direction, which is the territory of the Elk family and the largest earl territory in the West. Ever since Duke Lane was destroyed and the Honeysuckle family's Perro completely turned to the fourth prince, the Elk family has become vaguely the leader in the fight against the prince's forces.
Damn it, Miso must have gone there...
"Master, the second young master is back!" Suddenly an attendant ran into the study, "He is changing clothes in the hall and seems to be planning to go out soon."
"What!" Jazz immediately picked up the crutch beside him, ignored the butler's dissuasion, and walked quickly downstairs.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, Sirte suddenly felt a buzz in his head. He saw Miso taking off his thick coat and putting on a thin soft leather coat. In front of him, there was a set of shining knight armor. . The two retinues were busy preparing for the final putting on of the armor.
"Where did you go yesterday!" Old Sir couldn't help shouting, "What are you going to do now?"
"Father, our opportunity has come," Miso said excitedly, "the opportunity to be promoted from the lowest knight to a baron... or even a viscount!"
Sirte felt his blood surge in his heart, "Who told you that?"
"Lord Jacques Meide, he has brought a secret order from His Majesty the King!"
When it was over, Sirte couldn't help but take two steps back, his heart sinking to the bottom. Jacques Mede is the eldest son of the Elk family, not to mention that the new king Tifeko is also involved. Everyone knows that the enemy that the latter wants to eradicate most is probably Roland Wimbledon, who is in charge of the Western Region.
The last thing he expected happened happened, and it seemed to be more serious than he imagined.
"What on earth did you hear?"
"Lord Mede summoned most of the nobles in the Western Region to his castle and published His Majesty's handwritten document, which stated that as long as the Longsong Fortress is captured for him, everyone's titles and territories will be promoted to one level!" Miso seemed to still be immersed in the grand scene at that time. "Ms. Miriel of the Wild Rose family, Lord Calvin of the Maple Leaf family, and Lord Reminoa of the Running Wolf family all pressed their fingerprints without hesitation and took the oath. Serve His Majesty. The other nobles and knights are also determined to follow the four major families and lift the Honeysuckle family's rule over the fortress!"
It's simply stupid. How could the four major families make a decision on the spot based on a piece of paper? Jazz secretly lamented, have you forgotten that when Duke Lane was still the Warden of the West, these people were all perfunctory about Wimbledon III's will? When did they change their tune and become so loyal?
There is only one answer. This is a complete drama, in order to make the small nobles participating in the rally convinced of the great situation and encourage them to become the vanguard of this undercurrent. The specific planning was probably started several months ago, and by now the four major families have even decided on the division of interests after victory.
Silt opened his mouth, but failed to express his thoughts. Miso Silt was not the eldest son Felin, so some dissuasion had no effect on him.
"Where are you going when you put on this armor?" The old knight was silent for a moment before speaking.
"To win honor and status," Misuo put on the breastplate made of fine steel, "Even if Dawn Dawn becomes the first knight in the West, he will be the only one honored, and I will be honored by the entire family, father. Wait until When things are settled, you will find that I am no worse than my brother."
If Tifeko can completely defeat Roland, you are right, but the new king's army is still far away in the royal capital, but His Highness Roland is very close at hand.
"Have you forgotten how Duke Lane was destroyed?" Sirte said in a deep voice.
"This time is different. His Majesty the King has shipped a batch of snow powder weapons, which are the same as those used by the Fourth Prince before. I heard from Lord Mede that the more powerful ones are yet to come... Without the advantage in weapons, Roland can still Can we recapture the Changsong Fortress again?" Misuo put the sword on his waist and nodded to his father, "The battle will begin soon, please wait here for my good news."
Looking at his second son's leaving figure, Sirte slammed the crutch to the ground.
"Master, won't you... stop him?" The housekeeper came up to support the trembling old knight and asked worriedly.
"It's easy to stop him, but if you do this, the family may be annihilated." He shook his head slowly. A nobleman who attended the "rebellion" meeting did not go to the attack location as agreed. What does this mean to the four families? Whether it was a crime of escaping or defecting, the Silt family could be killed.
"Think on the bright side, what if the four major families win?" the housekeeper comforted, "After all, the Demonic Moon will not end so soon. It will probably be two or three months before the snow melts. When the fourth prince When the army arrives, the king’s army may have surrounded the western region.”
If it were before, maybe he would really think so, but since his trip to Border Town, Jazz has a completely different view of His Highness Roland, not to mention his eldest son Philin Sirte and family benefactor Agatha The adults all live in Border Town.
He looked at the housekeeper and ordered sternly, "You should leave for Border Town immediately and tell His Highness Roland the news. If the city gate has been closed, go to the outskirts of the dock to find ferrymen or fishermen. It can be hired with a lot of money or intimidated. You can use inducements or inducements, I don’t care what method you use, you must bring the news to His Highness’s ears!” (To be continued.)