Kant has made up his mind to go to the East County Territory.
Rolf was slightly anxious beside him.
Although he has a rough personality.
But for his supreme lord, the great Lord Kant, he is extremely caring. Now that he is aware of the crisis facing the East County Territory, he really does not want Kant to continue to set foot here.
In case something goes wrong, Dongjun City, the capital of the Dongjun Territory, is a cage full of sharp knives.
It will be difficult to leave at that time!
Let alone continue planning.
The Dark Red Sect and the remnants of the Demon Sect have been able to penetrate to such an extent. Doesn't that mean that the entire Dongjun leader is completely rotten, and the penetration is like a sieve!
Even the Sarion Lion Knights who were guarding next to them changed their expressions slightly, their eyes full of caution.
They thought of the Snake Cult on Pendor Continent.
Heresy that was once suppressed.
The current state religion of the empire.
It is because the Snake Worship Cult has permeated the entire empire, both nobles and commoners believe in the Snake Worship Cult, so no matter how they are suppressed, they cannot be wiped out. On the contrary, they are still growing slowly when the empire is facing crisis.
In the end, even the king believed in the Snake Cult, and it completely became a religious force that influences the political situation!
Now, the same may be true of the East County Territory.
Although it hasn't reached that point yet.
But that's about it.
This is why Rolf prevented Kant from continuing to East County City.
He didn't know how many fallen knights like Viscount Gibran who were manipulated by demonic forces, or fallen people who believed in and surrendered to the Dark Red Sect, existed in the strange city of East County.
Even the demons of the abyss are willing to seek refuge and believe in them, so they are definitely not good people.
Even good people become madmen and lunatics.
The disadvantages of the abyss of belief are just like this.
Just madness and tyranny.
No wonder why, the belief in the gods is so hierarchical, so inviolable and rigid, it is much better than the belief in the abyss, at least there will be no trouble.
If the gods are shepherds who treat human believers as lambs.
That abyssal demon is a hungry wolf that treats human beings as lambs, food that they kill at will when they are hungry!
The difference between the two is huge.
Entering Dongjun City like this is undoubtedly equivalent to entering the mouth of a tiger.
There was a little silence in the tent. Although Kant planned to go to Dongjun City, he also knew that this matter must not be as simple as before. Instead, he must be prepared to prevent a series of troubles.
What happened tonight is estimated to spread throughout the entire East County within a short time.
It will even spread throughout the Lion Principality.
There are no impenetrable walls.
Kant who sneaked into the East County Territory will also be known. After all, Gibran did not hide Kant's identity when he left.
Including those villagers and militiamen in Nali Village, as well as the escaped knight servants.
"Some trouble."
Kant frowned slightly.
No matter how you think about it, the chances of getting into trouble will not be reduced when you go to the East County Territory this time.
If he was unlucky, he might have experienced a few extremely brutal fights. At least he believed that he and that Countess Agatha did not have a very good friendship, even with his own aunt.
The emperor's family has no family ties, and the interior of the small principalities in this world is basically the same.
"grown ups."
Rolf suggested: "It's better to go back and bring more troops."
"The target is too big."
Kant shook his head.
In fact, not to mention 500 desert robbers, but 30 Sarion Lion Knights and 5 Sarion Lion Attendants are conspicuous enough. After all, they are all plate armor and chain armor, and ordinary knight masters do not have this equipment!
It is said that it is a foreign mercenary group, but it can only deceive the uninformed villagers.
If it is a real noble.
It is estimated that he understands in his heart that this is a private soldier secretly cultivated by an unknown colleague.
Probing is indispensable. If it is a private soldier who is hostile to the nobles, he will even stumble secretly. If there is a chance, even the possibility of destroying this private soldier exists.
Just like the Gale Mercenary Group, it is equal to the direct force raised by Countess Agatha outside.
But think of it here.
Kant even felt a slight headache.
He destroyed the Storm Mercenary Group, and captured the other attacking troops at the Stone Pass.
Although it was not stated clearly, Countess Agatha has almost become a laughingstock in the entire Lion Principality, especially the loss of these two elite troops, a total of 4 great knights, may be enough to hurt the vitality of the East County leader.
You must know that in the Lion Principality on the bright side, the great knight is only ten fingers.
But if it is really like what Rolf said, leading the troops over, it is not infiltration.
but an invasion.
There will be a direct conflict.
Although Kant's current army strength is not afraid of the East County leader.
Even the Principality of Lions has no fear, and it can almost be taken away in a frontal field battle, but the next rule, or facing enemies who take advantage of the fire, will be even more troublesome.
You must know that his troops are not large, not enough to guard the three counties.
Not to mention there are foreign enemies watching.
Such as the silver plate kingdom.
Once it is discovered that there is civil strife in the Lion Principality, the kingdom will not hesitate at all.
At that time, it is estimated that they will take advantage of the civil strife to launch an offensive brazenly, attack the Principality of Lions across the board, win the final victory, and completely set the result at this time for what they did not do ten years ago.
Ten years ago, the Principality of Lions was united like an iron plate.
Now it's broken pieces.
South County has a battle between the Grand Duke and the top nobles.
North County holds the battle between Viscount Wayne and Viscount Kevin.
The East County Territory is not only independent, but also has internal barriers between Countess Agatha and Viscount Gibran.
If there is a new round of invasion, facing the troops of the Silver Pan Kingdom, the nobles in the Lion Principality are unlikely to unite and resist, but will wait for the price to see if they can join the Silver Pan Kingdom. get something.
Anyway, if the country is destroyed, the nobles will still be those nobles, only the country has changed.
Oh, right.
And the royal family that rules the country has changed.
But it doesn't matter to the nobles, it's all the same, they are just vassals.
But no matter what, Kant went to the East County Territory, and the consequences would be troublesome. If he really led the troops to the East County Territory, it is estimated that the entire Lion Principality would be boiling, not to mention the Countess Agatha.
Although the aristocrats kept making trouble behind the scenes, they still abided by the rules of the aristocratic court on the surface.
If Kant led troops into the East County Territory.
That is to tear the face completely.
If things go wrong, there will be wars among the nobles, and even internal strife among the nobles of the entire Lion Principality.
The noble court represents the authority of the top nobles and the royal family. If the authority of the noble court is weakened, then the nobles at the bottom will have no scruples and start fighting with each other, regardless of friend or enemy.
After all, even aristocrats have grievances and grudges, even if they don't, they are willing to make trouble for the sake of profit.
Kant, who has lived here for more than ten years, is very clear about this.
He was, after all, a member of the nobility.
"Baron Kant."
However, Bertram, who was kneeling in front of him, spoke.
Seeing Kant's frown slightly, he also said dejectedly: "Perhaps it doesn't matter if you go to see Countess Agatha, the current leader of the East County is no longer in her hands."
"I don't understand." Kant frowned even more, and what he said was very general.
"Countess Agatha's authority has been weakened."
Bertram shrugged.
He sighed calmly, "It's not a secret that the Storm Mercenary Corps was destroyed. It's also not a secret that they went to the Jianshi Pass and were completely wiped out. The current Countess Agatha can only control the East County City."
Kant said: "Because the strength is damaged, the authority is reduced."
"Yes."
Bertram nodded: "It's very low now." After a pause, he continued: "Even Viscount Gibran was very rude to Countess Agatha in his previous words, and at the same time revealed some ambitions."
"It's just that I was frustrated before it was implemented." Kant's mouth curled up: "He may be very disappointed."
"That's right."
Bertram had nothing to say.
But thinking about what I heard at the beginning, I hesitated a bit and reminded: "Baron Kant, you are powerful now, but the strength of the Dark Red Sect should not be underestimated either. I have heard that this sect has the ability to destroy the Principality of Lions. , it is only because of the fear of the Yinpan Kingdom that it temporarily hibernates in the East County Territory."
"I'm more curious about the fear of the Silver Plate Kingdom." Kant frowned, but the state religion of the Silver Plate Kingdom appeared in his mind instantly, and he said thoughtfully, "Could it be...the reason for the Holy See of Light?"
"I am not sure."
Bertram's collection of intelligence has not reached a high level.
But Kant has been given a lot of useful information, especially the situation of the Lion Principality and the complicated situation of the East County Territory, and has a deep understanding.
"You are very good."
Kant nodded.
Sitting on a low stool, looking at Bertram, his eyes were slightly bright, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "I still lack a friend in East County to help convey the voice, maybe you can help, I don't know if you Do you want to?"
"Of course, I would love to!"
Bertram hardly hesitated, and answered instantly.
A fool would not agree.
There were heavy casualties outside, but it was all done by Baron Kant.
If they didn't agree, they would probably have their necks smeared with a knife, and it would be no surprise to throw them directly into the pile of corpses outside. After all, they were indeed the first to attack at that time, and there was no reason at all.
As for things like human rights, they are really too vain.
Useless at all!
"very good."
Kant also nodded in satisfaction.
Dongjun leader has two dark chess pieces, but there are also bright chess pieces.
This young man who was shocked by Viscount Gibran's fall, doubted the strength of Countess Agatha, and was a new knight was his best pawn. As long as he could manipulate it well, it might not be unable to have a great impact.
At the very least, this Bertram's father was still a court baron, and the contacts he created could also help maintain stability.
The East County Territory is an important dumping ground for Kant in the future.
Nothing can be lost.
(end of this chapter)