417 The Plan of the Duke of York (2/2)
”Where? Where? Tell us, where are they?”
”Stop talking. Give us the location, I'll kill all of them!”
”I, I, I beg you to tell me!”
”I'm absolutely loyal to Winterfell. After discovering these traitors, I feel the pain. Believe me, if I make my move, all of their equipment will be gone!”
Cherry didn't expect the gamers to be so resolute and fearless even after hearing about the elite Winterfell guards. He felt a sense of admiration for them.
This must be the brotherhood between Eternal Kingdom and Winterfell. He was originally plotting against the citizens of Eternal Kingdom. However, they were trying hard to help Winterfell. He thought they were after the riches of Winterfell and wanted to obtain death compensation, but he was wrong.
Were they here for a tour? If they were to die, only Eternal Kingdom would pay them death compensation. Without any obvious benefits, why would they be so enthusiastic?
They were faithfully working for the honor of Winterfell!
Tears were welling up in Cherry's eyes.
”Apologies, I didn't get any information. But don't worry. I'll continue to investigate. If there is news, I'll tell you immediately!”
”Let us help you with the investigation!”
Sylvanas said solemnly, ”My nickname is Master Sleuth Sherlock.”
”I'm Holmes!”
”I'm Kindaichi!”
”I'm Conan Edogawa!”
”Gosh! There's a corpse in this house! The perpetrator must be within you!”
”Hahahaha! I'm cracking up!”
Cherry gazed at the group of noisy gamers. After serious thought, he nodded.
…
Cherry wanted to recruit an assistant.
A Garrison Guard couldn't be successful without a capable assistant. When TinyMeatball was the Winterfell Captain, he had the help of Cherry as his assistant. They cooperated and solved some big cases!
Cherry became nostalgic.
”Captain Cherry, what shall I do?” Arthur, who was standing beside Cherry, asked.
After a selection test, Cherry chose the strongest looking Orc, Arthur.
”According to intelligence, this letter is from the Post Office. Let's begin our investigation at the Post Office.”
Cherry nodded. He picked up a small notebook and was about to set off when an Orc shouted outside the office, ”Captain Cherry! I know about the Post Office. I've questioned them! The postman said that the letter was posted in the postbox without any posting details. Because of that, nobody claimed it, and it was placed in the Post Office.”
That Orc was Peasant. As the first gamer to discover the hidden Plot, Peasant went to the Post Office and spent Magic Stones to obtain intelligence. He was feeling heartache from paying the Magic Stones.
”Tsk!”
Cherry didn't compliment Peasant. Instead, he scoffed and said to Arthur, ”Remember, while we are investigating, we can't allow external interference. We have to obtain first-hand information. Let's go to the Post Office!”
Cherry led Arthur to the Post Office.
A large group of gamers followed at a distance. It was a rare Plot. Considering the generous rewards, the gamers weren't willing to miss it!
…
While the gamers of Eternal Kingdom were exploring the interior of the Black Volcano, the Knights that were attacked by the gamers of Victoria City found a passing Merchant Band after traveling for a day and a night. After showing their identities and offering generous rewards, they made the Merchant Band travel towards the Castle of the Duke of York.
After five days of travel, the pathetic Knights returned to the Castle of the Duke of York. They met the Duke of York as soon as they could.
”What? How dare they do such a thing!”
The Duke of York wasn't angry, but his advisor was in a rage.
”Duke of York, this is a great insult to you. We can't let them humiliate Lion's clan! We have to hit back!”
The Duke of York sat in his chair and looked at the Knights as he said, ”Did you see Hoodlum? And they were protecting Hoodlum? And the mayor of Victoria City didn't wish to communicate with you?”
”That's correct. They were brash and arrogant,” the Knight nodded and said.
”I see.” The Duke of York laughed. He had a perfect plan in his mind.
He was going to enslave them all!
Before the Knights returned, the Duke of York had finished interrogating the Slave Merchant and obtained important intelligence. The citizens of Victoria City were all like Hoodlum, having natural fighter instincts!
The Duke of York was going to enslave them all!