Chapter 147, Part 146, Ladi's Analysis

After finishing his inspection of the shipyard and staying in Fulan Port for a few days, Paul planned to return to Lake Town.

Before returning, he held an award ceremony and gave major material rewards to the officers and soldiers who had made great contributions in the battle to eliminate the pirates and the previous battle against the wizards. Based on the assessment of their merits, the rewards for the officers and soldiers ranged from 10 silver coins to Prices range from 25 silver coins.

In fact, even if this ceremony is not carried out, these rewards have already been prepared to be distributed to officers and soldiers who have made meritorious service. Now the Arda army has established a sound military merit system. How to evaluate merit and how much should be rewarded are all in accordance with the regulations, not Depending on the whims of superiors or personal likes and dislikes.

But holding an award ceremony can improve the morale and sense of honor of the army, so why not do it.

For a time, the whole army was enthusiastic.

Preparations for the voyage of the Southern are also in full swing and are scheduled to depart in two weeks. The female consultant planned to return to Huxin Town with Paul first, and then come to Port Fulan the day before the Southern Ship departed.

Soon, Paul said goodbye to the mayor Theodore and others, and embarked on the road back to Lake Town. In view of the attack he encountered on his arrival, Austin sent a team of sailors equipped with muskets to escort him back.

Along with Paul, in addition to the sailors and the internal guards of the second team, there were 18 coffins. In the battle on the road to Port Fulan, 15 people died on the spot, and the wounded were transported to Port Fulan. Later, three people died of serious injuries, and half of the members of the first squad of the Internal Guards were sacrificed.

The remaining half of the wounded are still recuperating in Port Fulan, and many may even become disabled. The captain of the guard, Victor, who was kicked and broke his ribs, is still lying in bed.

As soon as Paul saw these coffins, his heart became extremely heavy, and the excitement that the new route was about to be opened suddenly disappeared.

These sacrificed guards were all from Huxin Town, and they were not required to keep their trip to Fulan Port confidential. When they returned to the town, there would be family members standing on the roadside to take a look at their son or husband who had returned from the mission. It's a sad scene.

Ladi, who was riding a horse and walking aside, saw Paul's appearance, and she said very guiltily: "I'm sorry, Lord Graiman, I should have reminded you to make more preparations at that time, or directly stopped you from traveling. If you stayed in the town, The situation may be much better.”

Paul shook his head and said: "No, you have already reminded me. It is my responsibility for not being prepared. I'm sorry, I didn't really believe in your 'divination' before."

"If he stays in the town, with that wizard's madness and ability, he may cause many civilian casualties. It is best to deal with him in the wilderness."

Ladi frowned as if she was remembering something. After a few minutes of silence, she suddenly said:

"Lord Grayman, when I checked the wizard's body, I found a slightly familiar pattern tattooed on his body, but I didn't remember where I had seen it before, and then I stopped thinking about it."

Paul suddenly turned his head to the female consultant and asked anxiously: "Did you remember anything now?"

La Di was secretly surprised at Paul's impatience and immediately replied: "Yes, I just remembered that this pattern belongs to a mage organization - the Secret Order, but I don't know if they still call it that name."

"The Secret Law Society?" Paul frowned, "Do mages still have an organization?"

The female consultant nodded and responded: "Yes, for various purposes, such as exchanging magic experiences, helping each other, etc., mages will form secret societies. However, most mages' organizations are very loose, and members will gather occasionally from time to time. "

"What about this secret society?"

"The Secret Order is a unique mage association. Compared with other similar groups, it is very tightly organized and seems to have a lot of members. However, its ideas are quite normal. It is nothing more than preaching that mages should unite and help each other. There are many groups of mages who hold similar views, such as jointly resisting the threat of the church, although they are not popular. "

Paul asked: "Have you been in contact with them?"

"Well, when I was still in the South, the Arcanum once invited me to join them."

"It looks like you disappointed them."

"Yes, a group like the Secret Law Society usually has a lot of rules and regulations, otherwise it would not have grown so big. This means responsibilities and obligations. At that time, I just wanted to be a scholar and adventurer who traveled around the world. "

Paul said thankfully: "Thank you for your decision, otherwise I wouldn't have such a capable consultant."

Ladi's face turned slightly red and she continued: "Lord Graiman, what I want to say is that the wizard who attacked us directly called me a traitor and was very upset about the fact that I fought against him with you. He said this repeatedly. insult."

"Generally speaking, mages will respect each other's positions. Therefore, I have a bad guess that the opinions of the secret society to which he belongs may have changed in some way. It is difficult for mages with different views to get together. together."

"Some changes?"

"Becoming more radical and hostile to groups other than mages, just like the mages who attacked us."

Having said this, a dignified look appeared on La Di's face.

"I have an even worse guess. The wizard said that the Garden Pirates were his subordinates, and the Garden Pirates' recent sudden and rapid rise also proves that someone is supporting them, and the support is very strong. But generally speaking, wizards rarely interact with ordinary people, let alone spend so much effort to support a pirate group. So based on the following two points-"

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The female consultant listed them one by one:

"1. No matter how powerful a wizard is, he cannot replace an army."

"2. In view of the paramilitary nature of the pirate group..."

Hearing this, Paul gradually understood what the female consultant meant.

"You mean, the secret society might want to make trouble in the Northwest Bay?"

Ladi nodded, "The influence of the church that is most hostile to mages here is relatively not as strong as in other places. If they really have any ideas, the Northwest Bay is a perfect place."

After listening to the female consultant's analysis, Paul cursed the secret society in his heart: Why don't you find another place to make trouble? I finally made my territory a little better, and I'm so unlucky to attract you, a group of disaster stars.

Ladi saw that Paul's face was getting uglier and uglier, and comforted him: "Lord Graman, the above are just some of my guesses, and the facts may not be so."

"No, when a bad thing may happen, it will definitely happen. I believe this sentence."

Paul flicked his whip, "That wizard, or that secret society, I will investigate it clearly sooner or later."

He hated the enemies who hid in the dark and secretly made things happen the most. If you have the guts, come and play a line-up shooting with his brother's army face to face!