Chapter 96 The storm is coming, the situation is pressing (5k)
Job led Lomo to the living room, where his father, Viscount Sarri Alex, was sitting on the chair, looking at Lomo with a smile.
Luo Mo quickly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Greetings to the camp officer."
After saying that, he took the gift from the attendant, presented it to Viscount Alex with both hands, and said, "A small gift is not a sign of respect. I would like to take this gift. Say hello to the Viscount."
Viscount Alex motioned for Job to take the gift, then immediately stood up, held Romo's hands cordially, and led him to sit down at the table.
"Lomo, you don't need so many etiquette." Viscount Alex said: "You destroyed four gnoll gangs in a row, and provided so many combat medicines to other brother troops at a low price, which indirectly supported the plan to clear out the gnolls. , which can be regarded as a great contribution to my preparation camp. I have signed several nobles and reported to the royal family, hoping to restore your status as Lord of the Saldin family." When Romo heard this, he subconsciously wanted to ask the
Lord Is there any preferential treatment based on status?
Viscount Alex seemed to understand Luo Mo very well. Before he could ask, he explained: "After becoming a lord, you can pay less or no taxes."
Luo Mo suddenly felt happy. As expected, nobles are the most valuable people in the world. What a popular group. Even taxes are exempted.
But if you think about it, you can understand that the laws of the kingdom were originally made by the nobles, and they could not trick anyone else to trick themselves.
Speaking of which, Luomo has actually not paid much tax in the past two years. The reason is that he was once robbed by jackals, and according to the law, he can have a two-year tax holiday.
Now two years are about to pass. Luo Mo owns such a large area and has so many people under his command. If he really wants to start paying taxes, it will be a big expense.
If Viscount Alex really could promote himself to a lord, even if it was a baron, it would be of real help to him.
"Well, thank you very much, Lord Viscount!" Luo Mo stood up and bowed to thank him.
This boss didn't say anything, it was really interesting, and he really helped me when I needed something.
"As I said before, Luo Mo, you must not be polite. These are the rewards you deserve. Just because of your alchemy talent, you deserve to be promoted to Lord." Viscount Alex praised.
The two complimented each other for a while, and Luo Mo finally got to the point and said, "Sir, I wonder what the situation in the North is like now?" Before he came, he was curious about the outcome of the confrontation between the
evil orcs and the Northern Army.
Since the Grizzly Bear Fortress was breached, the kingdom has established a checkpoint defense line in the north. The two sides focus on daily confrontations at certain strategic points.
This kind of confrontation is full of gunpowder, and a war will break out if you are not careful. Then it affects the pattern of the entire northern border.
Luo Mo was very concerned about this information, but unfortunately he stayed in the countryside of the territory and received very limited information. Now that I'm here with Viscount Alex, I have to ask him something.
When Viscount Alex heard Romo's question, he sighed slightly and said softly: "I was about to say this. I just received the military report that the Battle of Lionheart Castle is over." "Has the city been destroyed?" George looked anxious
, Seems to be very concerned about the Battle of Lionheart Castle.
"No." Viscount Alex said softly.
George suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, but he was a little confused. Since the city was saved, why did my father still look gloomy?
Seeing the puzzled expression on Lomo's face, George explained to Lomo: "That's it. The Battle of Lionheart Castle started more than a month ago and was an attack on Lionheart Castle by the First Legion of Evil Orcs. These From now on, all the military affairs will revolve around this battle."
Luo Mo suddenly felt a chill in his heart. There were five legions of evil orcs in total. The First Legion of the Evil Orcs, also known as the Invincible Beast Legion, is the core and main force of the Evil Orcs. The Battle of Qiutang was exactly what they achieved as the main force.
Their performance was extremely powerful, and when people in the north heard about the Invincible Beast Group, they were all frightened. Such a force's comprehensive attack on Lionheart Castle can basically be regarded as a major battle that can be recorded in history.
Just listen to Viscount Alex saying: "This battle started on the 7th of last month and has been fought for more than a month now. The cabinet minister Duke Granham went to the front line to supervise the battle. The evil orc army was led by their Chief, Lundahl, known as the Green Devil, personally led it."
Lomo listened silently. Faced with such a bloody army, Lionheart Castle could hold on for more than a month, and one can imagine how tragic it was.
Thinking of this, Romo suddenly became confused and asked: "Since Lionheart Castle has been besieged for more than a month, why didn't we in the Volo River Valley get an order from the kingdom to go to support?" Viscount Alex explained: "It's Graham
. The Duke stopped everyone's support. He judged that this was the encirclement and reinforcement plan formulated by the Evil Orc Legion, so he strictly ordered everyone to stick to the city and not act rashly. The Evil Orc Legion is so powerful that currently in the Kingdom of Clay, no one can fight with it. Troops. Rushing to support, if they are intercepted and killed, it will undoubtedly be a fueling tactic, which will not only cause heavy losses, but also have no effect." Hearing this, Lomo suddenly sighed in his heart,
this Duke of Granham actually decided to use Gu Cheng came to fight against the invincible beast group, and he seemed to be a warrior.
As a cabinet minister, not only can he go to the front line in person, but he can also carefully judge the enemy's intentions in dangerous situations and prevent friendly forces from going to rescue him.
I have to admire this kind of wisdom and courage.
It seems that the Kingdom of Clay still has ministers who are both wise and brave.
Just listen to Viscount Alex continue to say: "Duke Graham's original idea was that this evil orc army came from the far north. Even if they rob the grizzly bear fortress, they may not be able to sustain it for long. . But I didn’t expect that they could attack for a month.”
“The siege battle was very fierce. Both sides used various siege equipment, magic bombs, battle scrolls, and battle potions. The northern wall of the Light Lion Heart Castle It collapsed three times. The guards of Lionheart Castle rescued it."
Viscount Alex said while introducing the magic weapons used by both sides. And the specific process of the battle between the two sides.
Luo Mo listened, feeling very shocked. There were some high-end weapons that he had never even heard of. And the cost of these magic products completely exceeded his common sense.
War is indeed a game of fighting for supplies and resources.
More importantly, in addition to resources. As far as combatants are concerned, our own people are far behind. If you put your troops on that battlefield, they may not even be considered elites, but only ordinary fresh troops.
In the past, he actually had no idea about evil orcs. But today, after hearing Viscount Alex's description of the battlefield, he suddenly had a deep understanding of the evil orcs.
They are definitely not just a group of barbaric bandits, but a typical military group with clear organization, profound foundation and powerful strength.
Looting and massacre are just the hobbies and characteristics of this army.
"Later, the defenders of Guadalcanal on the west side of Lionheart Castle finally couldn't sit still. As subordinates of Duke Granham, they couldn't bear to see him fighting alone and went out to the island for rescue without authorization. However, the evil orc army seized the opportunity and Counterattack into the island, kill all the defenders and civilians inside, and then leave with food and all kinds of luggage. More than 7,000 people on Guanggua Island died."
"According to the information in the military newspaper, in this battle, although Duke Granham barely defended the castle, the losses were extremely heavy. The battle damage was as high as 1:15. The Duke was also shocked to find that the evil orc army not only had sufficient food and grass , there are magic weapons that are only available in the Kingdom of Clay."
At this point, Viscount Alex said in a deep voice: "Duke Graham judged from this that there are people who are enemies. From food to magic products and resources, there are people secretly supplying them. To the evil orcs. Moreover, the size is definitely not small."
Job saw his father's indignant expression and said with relief: "Father, this is also a reasonable thing. There is no one else in our Kingdom of Clay. We can catch a lot of traitors and traitors. No. In all the previous falls of the cities, there was no trace of traitors." "That's true." Viscount Alex nodded and said, "The reason why Lionheart Castle was successfully defended this time was probably because of Duke Granham's anti-traitor work. Well done, leaving no opportunity for the enemy to take advantage of."
"Father, now that the defense has been successful, I see that you are not very happy." Job asked softly.
Viscount Alex shook his head slightly and said: "It is true that the city was defended, but Duke Graham was also seriously injured and was rushed back to the royal city. Although the evil orcs have temporarily retreated, they will come back again. When the time comes, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist."
After hearing this, both of them fell silent.
To be honest, this is a siege, and the evil orc army is still fighting from a distance. It was originally extremely beneficial to the defender.
But even though they occupied a favorable terrain, they still fought like this.
The first legion of evil beasts is truly worthy of its reputation as an invincible beast group.
"If we could find out who was feeding the enemy and cut off their food supply, wouldn't they have no choice but to return to Grizzly Bear Fortress Maodong? After all, it's freezing cold now, and Grizzly Bear Fortress doesn't produce much food." Qiao Boo said.
"Yes." Viscount Alex nodded and said, "So, the kingdom has sent another cabinet minister this time. This time, it is crucial to detect traitors." Luo Mo took a sip after hearing this
. Mouth, said: "As for the traitor, I have some information here."
He spoke this time without any hesitation. To be honest, he is not a troublemaker.
But this time the grain trade is of great importance. If the evil orc army really recovers through these profiteers, then the northern border will really fall into a catastrophe.
Publicly and privately, Luo Mo must announce this matter.
When Viscount Alex heard what Lomo said, he was stunned and said, "Lomo, what information can you provide?"
Lomo took a deep breath, took out the northern transaction list from his arms, and placed it in front of the two of them. , and then told them everything he knew.
Including what was learned through torture in the Eastern Demonized Jungle, as well as the information Vader provided to Lomo.
However, he did not clarify Vader's identity to Viscount Alex. It was only said that they were a ranger who had known their father since childhood and found out by chance while passing through the Volo River Valley.
This information pointed to two people, one was Earl Bled, who had a profound background in the Volo River Valley, and the other was the respected Lord Mayor Malcolm.
When Job heard these two names, he stood up immediately. He gasped, a shocked look on his face.
Although Viscount Alex was very calm, he frowned deeply at this time and silently looked at the trade list given by Luo Mo.
"I've known for a long time that Earl Brad is not a good person, but I didn't expect that the mayor is also such a person. Father, what should we do?" Job asked.
Viscount Alex pondered and said: "Although I have always wanted to make some real political achievements in the Volo River Valley, I have always avoided making enemies of others. However, the current situation cannot allow us to fall in love with each other."
" Father, even if you have this idea, we are not their opponent." A worried look appeared on Job's face: "Besides, it is just some intelligence now, and there is not even a decent evidence." One is a count, and the other
is mayor. No matter in terms of title or position, he is the one who can crush Viscount Alex.
"So, we need foreign aid to find evidence." Viscount Alex said solemnly: "I decided to visit Marquis Arnold."
Romo and Job were stunned when they heard this.
Marquis Arnold, the leader of the five lords, the most powerful man in the Woro Valley, and the owner of Black Rock City, the most prosperous place in the Woro Valley.
Although he does not serve in the city hall, he has his confidants in the first and second battalions of the Knights. And the strength of the Arnold Legion he owns is much stronger than the Knights of the City Hall.
Such a person is indeed qualified to investigate Earl Brad and Mayor McCann.
But will he accept Viscount Alex's request to investigate?
Or is he himself one of the beneficiaries of the northern trade?
None of this is certain, and Viscount Alex may have put himself in a dangerous situation if he went to visit rashly.
Luo Mo pondered and persuaded: "Lord Viscount Alex, although I have provided information, I never hope that this information will bring any negative consequences to you personally." Viscount Alex waved his hand and interrupted Luo
Mo. With an expression of appreciation on his face, he said: "Luo Mo, I'm very grateful that you can tell me the information. But don't worry, I won't do anything that I'm not sure about. I won't put us in danger easily. I After many years in the Volo Valley, I can still see some things clearly."
After he finished speaking, Lomo could no longer persuade him.
Job looked uneasy and felt deeply worried.
Romo chose to tell the matter, and Viscount Alex chose to investigate. To put it bluntly, it is all because of the sense of responsibility of the two people. Job had no reason to stop.
Viscount Alex put his hand into his pocket, took out a letter, handed it to Romo, and said: "This is the letter sent to you by Teacher Martin. This old man has been thinking about you." As he said
, Viscount Alex laughed, as if thinking of those years with his teacher.
Luo Mo took the envelope, with an expression of joy on his face and said with a smile: "I just asked him a few questions. I didn't expect to finally get a reply from him. Thank you, sir." Seeing Viscount Alex use this letter to
transfer When the topic came up, Luomo knew that he didn't want him to get involved in the investigation. So he said: "Sir, if you can be of any use to me in the future, feel free to speak up. Nowadays, the situation is getting more and more turbulent, and there are really few people who can rely on each other. You must take care of yourself." "Lomo,
I Subordinates, you should also take care."
Viscount Alex was a little moved, and like a kind elder, he patted Luo Mo's shoulder gently.
On the way back, Romo kept analyzing the situation in the north, recalling Viscount Alex's description of the attack on Lionheart Castle in his ears.
He was fully aware that a storm was coming, but his own strength was actually much weaker.
Some time ago, there was still some laziness and complacency.
But from now on, we must train harder.
Starting from tomorrow, stop drinking and sex! Return to the state when you first became a Dharma Knight!
(End of chapter)