Riding and Slashing

Chapter 86
Li Ang approached Justus while talking: "As for me, of course I want to see the battle situation and see when the empire can fulfill its promise...in case the battle situation here is unfavorable..."

Justus smiled mockingly: "In case the situation is unfavorable and White Hart Castle is not captured, you can follow our army back to the mainland of the empire, right, Your Excellency Rainier?"

The scorn of the Radiant Crusader next to him became even more obvious.

Moreover, many knights and crossbowmen approached Justus, seemingly uneasy about this 'Rainier'.

Li Ang raised his eyebrows: "Of course! After I'm done, I must find a safer place first!...I don't want to face Godric, nor do I want to be surrounded by the kingdom... Besides, the empire promised me The status should be fulfilled now!"

Li Ang pretended to be like that.

This is also in line with Rainier's way of thinking - for his own safety, first hide in the army of the Bacchus Empire.

If White Hart Castle fails to be defeated, the matter will be exposed. He will not be besieged by the kingdom by hiding here, and he can run away with the army.

But regardless of whether the White Hart Castle was defeated or not, the empire should 'fulfill its promise', after all, he's 'done' with capturing Elderge.

Justus laughed even harder: "We are still at war right now, and only His Majesty the Emperor can fulfill the promise I made to you. I can't do it..."

Li Ang shook his head and approached Justus, seeming a little annoyed: "So, will His Majesty the Emperor come here? The empire must keep its promise, otherwise... I still have thousands of people in Eldage, they don't know us deal..."

This means that Justus can understand it - the Bacchus Empire should not think about crossing the river and demolishing bridges to kill Rainier, otherwise the "thousands of subordinates" of Alderge didn't know that Rainier was treasonous, they But the people of Sarleon Kingdom.

This is to protect Mai Xiangling, and also to protect himself.

In this way, if the spies and scouts sent by the Bacchus Empire did not come back, it could be regarded as a "misunderstanding" - Rainier was not there, and the "thousands" defenders "didn't know" and killed the scouts.

That statement should allay Justus' suspicions.

The smile of Governor Justus disappeared, and he grinned: "What are you thinking... How could His Majesty come here! When the war is over, I will naturally take you to Siyuan City to meet His Majesty! Don't worry, Your Excellency Rainier, as long as Ai With Le Daige in your hands, the promise of the empire will surely be fulfilled!"

Attitudes change quickly...

"Then I'll wait here, I don't want to be betrayed...Your Excellency, we will soon be colleagues, do you mind if I take a rest in your tent?"

Li Ang stretched out his hand towards Governor Justus, as if he regarded himself as "the Governor who is about to be honored".

Don't treat yourself as an outsider at all...

Governor Justus frowned, but still dismissed the guards with a professional smile, and stepped forward to hold Li Ang's hand: "Please...huh?"

"Okay, okay, Governor, you are too polite...hahaha..."

Li Ang laughed heartily, and entered the military tent with one hand on the shoulder of Governor Justus.

Hidden in his hand was a small knife no bigger than a palm, the tip of the knife stuck to the side of Justus' neck, and the guards who had just been dispersed had been blocked by Justus' body.

The two subordinates behind him looked at each other, and quickly followed in with the dead-face spy.

As soon as they entered the camp, the Glorious Crusader Knights who were guarding Justus whispered again: "Tch...the traitor is still so arrogant..."

"The only ones that poisonous snakes can fool are this kind of garbage nobles, who have no sense of honor..."

"Hey, these poisonous snakes can be regarded as the heroes of the empire...It's always good if we can kill fewer soldiers..."

The sound of their whispering was very small, but it still reached Li Ang's ears.

This is not because the lord has any special abilities such as wind ears...

The main reason was that after Li Ang entered the military tent, he immediately lay down on a corner of the tent, watching the knights who were whispering from the gap.

And put your hands together and listen attentively to their conversation.

In fact, Li Ang was just observing the guards, assessing how to take the hostages away, and eavesdropping was just incidental.

Governor Justus had already been covered by two 'squires', with a curved knife on his neck—this was the knife that Li Ang had hidden in his hand when he held Justus's shoulder just now.

"Your Excellency Justus, send your people away first, otherwise we won't be able to chat."

Li Ang leaned close to the governor's ear, his voice very soft.

He didn't have any means of threatening. A person who can become a governor should at least have the advantage of 'knowing current affairs'.

"Knights, go and help Lord Rainier set up a tent!"

Obviously, Justus is not only aware of current affairs, but also reacts very quickly. In the blink of an eye, he gave a reasonable way of dismissing...

Li Ang looked around again and saw that the knights were indeed far away, so he sat down in front of Justus in peace.

Justus raised his head and looked at Li Ang carefully: "Young man, you are not Rainier..."

Li Ang smiled, shaking the dagger in his hand: "I ask, you answer, don't talk nonsense."

Justus sensibly kept his mouth shut.

"You are probably the marshal of this war, let your subordinates suspend the attack first!"

"I'm not, the Marshal is Governor Kailos."

Li Ang and the two lion knights looked at each other: "You're lying to me... Your tent is the largest here!"

"Your Excellency... I just like a bigger tent, isn't that okay?"

Justus was a little wronged, but the tent was more luxurious, and he actually got kidnapped because of this!

Li Ang shook his head and still didn't believe it: "Then why didn't I see the flag of Kairos? There are only two Governor's flags here, you and Levius!"

"Really, the troops are divided into two groups. After Governor Kairos arranged the siege troops yesterday, he led the cavalry to Seren Meath. In fact, even if it is this route, the current leader is Livius, isn't it? I……"

Justus seemed cooperative and emotionally stable.

Hearing this news, Li Ang was indeed a little surprised. Is the whole army of the empire dispatched?
Li Ang has a little understanding of the overall plan of the Bacchus Empire...

This was a full-scale attack, leaving the infantry and crossbowmen to capture White Hart Castle, and the cavalry who were of little use in the mountains made a detour to Seren Meath first, probably intending to attack Changhe Town on both sides immediately after the capture of White Hart Castle.

Compared with King Ulrik, the Bacchus Empire had more schemes. They sent secret spies to fool the traitors, reduced the kingdom's reinforcements, and lured away famous generals who were good at fighting. It seemed that they were bound to win.

Their minimum goal should be to capture White Hart Castle.

And the highest...probably not capped.

After all, Governor Kairos took the other half of his troops to Seren Meath, which meant that the Bacchus Empire was probably planning to swallow up the entire eastern region of the Sarleon Kingdom in one fell swoop.

"You guys are so generous, yet you still spend so much on White Hart Castle?"

Li Ang felt that the planning of the Bacchus Empire was too complicated.

"Troubleshooting? We just sent a few spies to try it out. What's the trouble... Besides, if you don't capture White Hart Castle, no matter how big you are, it's meaningless..."

On the contrary, Justus was a little puzzled.

This is true, as far as the Bacchus Empire is concerned, it is just sending a few intelligence personnel out.

The main reason is that this guy Rainier made this matter very troublesome.

By the way, Rainier would be treasonous, but what about his father?
"Baron Eldred of the Seven Forks Fortress, did you use the same plan?"

Justus shook his head: "Governor Kairos may be in contact with him, but I don't know the details..."

So there is also a problem?

Well, it seems that there are not many loyal ministers in the Lion Kingdom.

"Young man, it's not very useful for you to threaten me...I'm just here to cooperate with the battle. The large army is commanded by Levius, and they will still attack the city. If you want a ransom, that's no problem."

Justus said suddenly.

Li Ang smiled: "Ha, could it be that your Governor Levius has a grudge against you?"

Justus smiled bitterly: "Every governor wants other governors to die quickly, isn't it the same in your Sarleon Kingdom? You kidnapped me just to rescue White Hart Castle, right? But this will make Levy Us attacked harder!"

Li Ang knew that what he said might be the truth—this kind of simple and convenient way to kill political opponents is not often encountered.

So the lord sighed: "This matter is very easy to solve, isn't it just that you are unbalanced... Don't worry, I'm a bowl of water! You can 'recommend' me to Governor Levius—two With all the governors in my hands, I don't believe anyone dares to attack the city!"

(End of this chapter)