Chapter 940 (1/2)

The viper is dead.

And he was cut his throat in a coma in front of his two ”allies”.

The reason is very aboveboard - the head of the poisonous snake mercenary regiment is suspected of coerced its mercenary regiment members into a rebellion with two other mercenary regiments in an attempt to betray the Empire and his principality when foreign enemies invade.

Fortunately, ”Duke Byrne and Consul eboden joined hands to stop it in time”. The two heads of the mercenary regiment involved also set things right in time, joined the side of justice and became an indispensable force in eboden's defensive war

This event is recorded in the parliamentary archives of the eboden free Parliament.

For Loren and corona, it was the disaster caused by ”salary arrears” and ”malicious salary demands”, which finally reduced the impact and danger to the lowest level.

The serpent mercenary regiment that lost its leader was also forcibly dissolved, and about half of the professional mercenaries were gathered into eboden's urban defense army and became a force directly controlled by the consul; At the same time, the remaining urban defense forces were also directly or indirectly controlled by corona through the wizard tower and family.

After the war, the elders of the wizard tower finally understood how important it was to have an army in their hands; The escape of a large number of nobles gave them a very good opportunity.

The other half who was dismissed was secretly recruited by the two mercenary regiments of silver blood and black blade to expand their strength.

Loren chose to turn a blind eye to this matter and still paid a full commission to the two mercenaries at the originally agreed price; In addition, I did not forget to promise to give each of the two regiments 500000 silver coins ”compensation”.

In fact, it's better to say that this was Loren's original purpose - to keep the defenseless eboden, of course, it's impossible to leave more than 3000 professional soldiers at this time; Even if the other two mercenaries did not act in the end, he would certainly find a way to get count Eckert to detain them.

At this time, it would be great if someone were willing to bear the extra expenses of thousands of soldiers for him.

As for the ”compensation” of 500000 silver coins... The regiment leader of heiren was excited and naturally accepted it, but the head of silver blood directly pushed it off and made it clear that he had received a commission and would fight side by side with eboden's defenders to the last minute.

Obviously... The experience at the negotiating table left a very bad impression on Lauren; I'd rather not have 500000 silver coins than keep a certain distance from Lauren.

A little out of group, but will stick to their commitments, very principled guy.

Lauren likes such a guy.

At the same time, in order to boost morale (invite people) - with the help of corona, Loren found a large number of local sweet wine and good quality malt wine from the manor and warehouse of the fugitive nobles, and distributed them to the mercenaries and urban defense forces in the name of ”commander eboden”, which was the last celebration and Carnival before the war.

They don't know what kind of enemy they are going to face. They think it's just the fight against water thieves or bandits in the past. A few elite who have fought with ice werewolves in East saklan are also very confident in the coming battle.

So they drank cheap, sweet to greasy wine; He cheered and thanked his commander all night. He was a knight from the hometown of wine.

Completely unaware of their lives, it is only worth this cup of wine.

”You didn't kill him?”

Pushing away the red blood wine on the table, corona smiled and turned his eyes to the black haired wizard across the table: ”at the moment you pulled out the knife, I really thought you would kill him and force the two men to obey.”

There was a constant noise and footsteps outside the door. The Byrne Knight carrying boxes of good wine was integrated with the urban defense army of eboden, and the rude mercenaries were mixed with the regiment soldiers with strict military discipline.

”Of course he can't die - not only can't, but also he should live safely until the Azores really appear.” Loren took up the glass and swayed the red blood like wine in the glass:

”The silver blood should have been found; he thought I would force him to kill the poisonous snake to prove the 'sincerity' of cooperation, but in fact, on the contrary, the living poisonous snake is more useful to me than the dead one.”

”I am not the one who betrayed the viper and divided up his mercenary regiment, but his two good partners; as long as he is still alive, as long as there are people in the Viper mercenary regiment... These two can't sleep well and are in fear of being found by their former partners all the time.”

”As for the poisonous snake, he has been accused of 'treason' and is already a dark 'dead man'. If he wants revenge, the only thing he can rely on is me... So if he doesn't kill him, he is to leave the last card to ensure that he is safe.”

Caution may not be enough to fill all mistakes, but at least it won't make mistakes again.

Corona pondered for a long time. He silently looked at the dull black haired wizard. His leisurely expression was no longer like the child who asked for advice from himself in the carriage on the street of eboden.

Strategize in the red blood castle to advance by retreat; At the meeting of the imperial sword knights, the tacit understanding with connord broke down the three mercenary regiment leaders one by one

”It's amazing.” the glowing corona's solemn voice stunned Loren: ”although I have high expectations for you, your growth rate is really beyond what I can expect.”

”No, no, no, you're exaggerating.” the black haired wizard smiled, shook his head and sipped the red blood wine: ”all I know is from you.”

Well, there are Dalton Kande, LUT infinette, the benini family, Brandon and connord de sallion, Francis, Charlotte Turin

Plus two evil gods of ”Asriel” and the haunting black cross.

Thank these friends and opponents (those who kill thousands of knives) for pushing themselves to the edge of life and death on the cliff again and again, and let themselves have the experience of ”immersive” with their wonderful performances and layout again and again; When facing others, today's self can be as comfortable and calm as now.

Well, if you have the opportunity, you must thank them face to face one by one. Thank them for not forgetting to give themselves such ”considerate” guidance and training in various ways for so many years.

certain!

Loren's mouth was a little unnatural.

Corona, who was aware of the change of the black haired wizard's expression, smiled and didn't say much, but shifted the topic: ”now the war in eboden has been solved, do you have confidence in the next urban defense war?”

As the old man spoke, Loren's expression became dignified again.

”To tell you the truth, No.” Lauren sighed, stood up, looked at the closed door and whispered, ”this should be the first time... I fought a war that was almost doomed to win without any certainty.”

Loren hates accidents, surprises and any unpredictable sudden events.

Yes, I collected all the information about the Azores, dug out all the information that could be dug out, and even used several night watchmen under Conrad as chess pieces to find out the specific situation of the assassination night in the sky palace... But it didn't help.

I don't know when the enemy will come, when they will attack, in what way, and how fierce the momentum of the attack will be;

Eboden's weak defense line seems to have enough urban defense forces... Whether it can really block the enemy for a month.

Everything is still unknown.

Put down the glass, the black haired wizard's eyes narrowed slightly.

For a moment, he suddenly began to understand connord's feelings.