The transcript provided by Viscount Roman Forge came from a violet underground black market merchant.
They attacked the enemy's merchant ships, looted their cargo holds, captured them and interrogated them before obtaining this information.
Pure pirate approach.
The content of the transcript is also very rich, involving some underground transactions between the Violet Principality and the Bold Principality, and the content of the transactions is almost all war supplies such as food supplies, extraordinary materials, and weapons and equipment.
In addition, the transaction also involves the distribution of some industries in the Castel Territory, including the Castel Mithril Mine.
In the second half of the transcript, the provider of the transcript even confessed the cooperation plan between the Violet Principality and the Bold Principality. The two principalities will join forces to cooperate with the rebels to deal with the Castel Territory and divide the entire North.
Not only that, even the Earl of Castel, Lord Charlotte, was dealt with accordingly.
The request from the Bolder side was to capture her alive if possible, and if she fell into Violet's hands, they must send her to the third prince Philip.
It would be fine if the person who provided the transcript was just an ordinary black market businessman, but the content would just seem outrageous.
But the person who provided the transcript was not just a black market businessman, but also a direct descendant of the current ruling family of the Violet Principality, who was specifically responsible for the communication of underground trade between the two principalities.
In addition, at the end of the transcript, Viscount Roman Forge attached a lot of Roman Forge family investigation data, including information about the recent fleet deployment of the Violet Duchy and price changes of war materials in the coastal ports of the two duchies.
All the information shows that the two principalities are indeed preparing for something big.
"Your Excellency Viscount Roman Forge, this transcript is so detailed, the source should not be as simple as you said, right?"
Charlotte asked as she picked up the scroll and started reading it again.
Viscount Roman-Folt bowed respectfully:
"My Lord Earl, you can rest assured. We are very professional in this kind of thing. When we attacked, we did not use the flag of Castel, but the privateering flag of the Falling Star Kingdom. We did not leave any handle."
Charlotte: …
"That's not what I want to ask, but where did you get your initial information?"
She asked, resisting the urge to complain.
The old Viscount replied:
"My Lord Earl, the reason why we were able to get the news and ambush the enemy's merchant ships in advance was because of the intelligence within the Kingdom Navy..."
"I have a long history with Earl Weir, the commander of the Kingdom Navy's Star-Moon Strait Fleet. He told me all this information."
Charlotte's heart moved slightly:
"Count Vere?"
"The earl of the royal court and also the former court tutor of the royal family."
Viscount Roman Forge said.
"Palace tutor? The Second Prince's man?"
Charlotte paused slightly with the teacup half-raised in her hand.
Viscount Roman Forge bowed his head slightly to show his agreement.
Charlotte suddenly felt a headache.
As a small earl, she currently has no interest or intention to get involved in royal disputes.
However, the man is innocent until he is found guilty of possessing a treasure. Castel's position in Boulder and even in Crescent is too special.
Now it seems that perhaps from the moment she inherited the wealthy territory, she was destined to step into the vortex of conflict.
"No wonder Viscount Remigio told me to be careful of the Third Prince. Perhaps... he had also received some intelligence a long time ago."
Charlotte thought to herself.
After a brief thought, she looked at Viscount Roman Forge, and a faint light flashed in her azure eyes:
"Sir Roman Forge, the information you brought is very important. Next, the Roman Forge family please cooperate with me, Castel, to deal with the rebellion and possible invasion."
Viscount Roman Forge knelt on one knee tremblingly and performed an ancient Northern submission ceremony:
"Of course, the Roman-Fol family will always stand with you and obey your orders."
Looking at Viscount Roman Forge's surrender, which was clearly in the style of Falling Star and seemed to have a meaningful meaning, Charlotte was thoughtful.
…
Viscount Roman Forge left behind the tied-up Bold envoy and the transcript and left.
Before leaving, the old viscount said that he would stay in North Port until the rebellion was quelled, waiting for orders at any time, while the privateering fleet of the Roman Forge family would continue to cruise in the strait and collect various intelligence as usual.
The envoy from Bold was terrified.
This unfortunate fellow obviously didn't know the secret information and really just thought he was doing good on behalf of Bold.
Charlotte didn't even look at him and just left him aside.
Sebastian released a magic barrier to block out sound, isolating himself from Charlotte, and then said in a deep voice:
"Master, if the Violet Principality also joins the war, we will be in real trouble. Although the Violet Principality is poor, decades of Star-Moon War have cultivated a powerful army... As far as I know, they have at least an elite standing force of more than 5,000 people. Even if they are not mobilized, they are still a huge threat."
"In the north, there are rebels lurking around, in the center, there are the Boulder garrisons that could launch a surprise attack at any time, and in the south, there is the Violet Principality that is ready to make a move. Our current situation can no longer be simply described as being attacked from both sides."
"In addition, the participation of duchy-level lords in the war will almost certainly be accompanied by Chiyang's participation. Even if they are restricted and cannot directly participate in the frontal battlefield, there are still many loopholes that can be exploited, which will inevitably bring pressure to us."
"If we still have to deal with it using conventional means within the scope of secular rules, we... I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Charlotte's heart moved slightly and she looked at him:
"You want to suggest that I use super-sized powers?"
Sebastian bowed his head slightly in agreement.
Charlotte thought for a moment and said:
"This is an era that values rules. Even for me, before I have an absolute advantage, I must be cautious and careful in dealing with those who make the rules..."
"The same goes for the rules of war. After thousands of years of development, the world of Miriah has long formed its own set of war rules."
"Below the myth level, each level of power has its own position and restrictions. For example, Blazing Sun cannot actively intervene in low-level battlefields; for example, Transcendent cannot slaughter mortals; for example, many magics of the dark, undead, and spiritual types are listed as taboos..."
At this point, Charlotte chuckled again:
"However, you are right. When someone is ready to break the rules, I don't need to continue using conventional means within the rules. Not to mention... the other party is a destined enemy."
After saying this, Charlotte walked out of the sound barrier and came in front of the trembling messenger.
After a flash of scarlet light flashed in Tong Kong, she said calmly:
"Your Excellency the Envoy, I have a question to ask you. What will happen if I agree to your proposal?"
"No... I know nothing! I'm just a messenger... just a messenger..."
The messenger trembled, obviously frightened.
Charlotte frowned slightly.
She smiled slightly, released spiritual comfort, and said gently with charming words:
"Tell me, will you?"
Under the effect of magic, the messenger gradually calmed down. He looked a little dazed, and then he answered in an obsessed manner:
"Mr. Earl, Lord Gaston said that if you agree to the proposal, he will invite you to choose a place between Tulip Earldom and North Harbor to meet and discuss the matter of suppressing the rebellion."
"Gaston? Count Gaston?"
Charlotte's heart moved slightly, and an old face that she had seen at the Duke of Bold's birthday dinner appeared in her mind.
She had a deep impression of him because his son Jordan died at the hands of the undead she awakened after attending a drunken salon.
Thinking of this, Charlotte turned around, smiled at Sebastian, and said:
"Sebastian, it seems that the commander of the Boulder garrison is an old acquaintance of ours."
After saying that, she turned and looked at the dazed messenger, her azure eyes turning completely crimson:
"Go back and tell Mr. Gaston that I accept his proposal and his invitation... I will participate."