Earl Will reacted, Kieran was not surprised.
Under the premise that Mary had already made a move, it would be strange if Earl Will, known as the 'fox', did not respond.
However, the other party's 'assassination' surprised Qin Ran.
Pressing death is not a good way to deal with it, Qin Ran does not believe that the other party will give up power and status to become a 'dead person'.
Unless the other party has other plans.
As for plotting what
Everything is obvious.
"The other party is very clear that, in his own capacity, if he is assassinated and dies, Mary, who is Warren's successor and princess, must go to check and pay homage, and when this kind of war has just ended, even for safety reasons, I will certainly go along."
"So, besides Mary, am I also being targeted?"
"we can even say… "
"I'm the main one!"
Qin Ran narrowed his eyes.
Under normal circumstances, with the slippery style of the old earl in the past, it was hard to imagine that the other party would be so bold as to do such a thing.
Simply put, the other party must rely on something.
And this reliance must be so strong that the opponent thinks it can fight against him.
"Who is the one?"
Qin Ran looked at Mary while guessing who was hiding in the dark.
The underage princess was also looking at Qin Ran.
In the eyes of this princess, there is no worry or fear, only thinking.
Obviously, Mary also discovered that the old earl's "assassination" was not easy.
"I think we need to negotiate long term."
Earl Shirin on the side said this.
Kieran would never object to such a prudent proposal. If there was no main task of 'guaranteeing Mary's success as queen within 30 days', Kieran would have found a more appropriate way.
For example: rely on the crows to inquire about news.
In the camp of the prairie people, the Ya faction had spies, so in the southern reinforcements, Kieran believed that such spies also existed.
And now
But another, more adventurous way had to be used.
Because he didn't have more time to investigate what kind of arrangement the southern reinforcements had.
He could only use his body as bait to draw out those arrangements.
Or, some people.
However, before that, Kieran still consulted Mary's opinion.
"Mary?"
"Listen to you."
The princess said bluntly.
Her trust in Qin Ran has long been beyond the imagination of others.
"Too risky."
"At least one more cavalry should be transferred from the Thunder Fortress camp."
Earl Shirin dissuaded.
But such persuasion was of no use to Qin Ran and Mary.
"A cavalry?"
"Unless it directly overwhelms the southern reinforcements in number, it will have no effect at all."
"It will be more convenient for me to act alone."
Qin Ran shook his head.
"It's two people."
Mary emphasized.
In response, Qin Ran nodded with a smile.
"Count me in."
Earl Xilin also followed suit, but was rejected by Kieran.
"Laurdry needs someone who can guard."
"You are the most suitable candidate."
Qin Ran said so.
"Father, please leave it to you for the time being, Your Excellency the Earl."
Mary said the same.
"As you wish, Your Highness."
The young count immediately saluted.
Later, a convoy with only a few people drove out of Luldry's palace.
The young earl watched the convoy leave until it was completely out of sight, then turned and returned to the palace, and began to arrange guards and patrols.
The young Earl will not take the tasks entrusted by Qin Ran and Mary lightly.
Although there is no such thing as "tuning the tiger away from the mountain", there are many similar proverbs.
For the honor of the Xilin family, the young earl waited solemnly.
…
The southern reinforcements were stationed 20 kilometers south of Luldry. In clear weather, this huge camp was clearly seen by everyone after the convoy drove away from Luldry.
Mary stood in the car and glanced at the camp, then turned and returned to the car.
She hugged the [Sword of Thorns], which was almost as tall as her, and squinted her eyes slightly, which was somewhat similar to Qin Ran when he was thinking.
Not only at this time, but many times, Mary was imitating some of Qin Ran's small movements.
Talking, walking, sitting and lying are all like this.
Not exactly a cult of the strong.
There are also minors learning from their parents.
In the family, the reason why children are like their parents is mostly because of this kind of learning, the same living environment, similar food, and unconsciously, everything becomes very similar.
This is a kind of inheritance.
In fact, most family traditions are like this.
In the world before us, inheritance goes far beyond family.
Hearing Mary's extremely rhythmic breathing, Kieran couldn't help but cast a glance.
He could tell that it was a way of cultivation.
However, Qin Ran didn't ask too much, everyone has their own secrets.
Mary has.
He is also included.
And, far more than Mary imagined.
Without making a sound, Qin Ran walked out of the carriage and sat on the driver's side.
"grown ups."
Snake One who was driving, Fink and Tosta, who were faintly gathered beside the car, said very respectfully.
This kind of respect has long surpassed those of the soldiers before. After Qin Ran left, the sword-bearers and backbones of the Snake School controlled by the "Ring of Meisli" not only still protected the princess according to Qin Ran's orders, but also acted According to the information quietly passed by Fink and Tosta, the three of them solved at least four assassinations for Mary.
Where did the assassination come from? The three who couldn't leave Mary's side without Qin Ran's order didn't know.
"Assassination?"
Qin Ran muttered in a low voice, but his eyes turned to the side of the road ahead.
Luldry is the capital of Warren. Compared with the muddy dirt roads in the countryside, the roads here are not only smooth, but also wide enough to allow two carriages to drive side by side.
But at this moment, on the road ahead, a two-wheeled carriage dumped sideways there.
The overturned body made it clear that the axle was broken.
A naive horse pulling a cart was tied to a tree beside the road, and was eating the green grass beside the road with its head down.
There are also salutes scattered on the ground.
Some packed gold and silver utensils, and some clothes.
Obviously, this carriage should belong to the fugitives who returned after hearing of Warrens' victory after leaving Luldry.
only…
Only horses, carriages and salutes remained on the road.
But did not see any one.
Without Qin Ran's instructions, Fink who accompanied him immediately went to investigate.
While Fink was investigating, a scrutinizing gaze shot out from the forest on one side and fell directly on Qin Ran.