Rubbing the badge of the round shield with two spears handed over by Prince Okamoto, Colin suddenly smiled.
Because he has already realized what this guy Okamoto wants to do.
"It turns out that you hope that the northern border can successfully control the half-elf kingdom, and it would be best if you can cross the Nushui River and fight the eastern border with blood.
In this way, the Duke of St. Hilde will naturally look north flawlessly, and your troll empire will also be able to win a period of recuperation. "
Prince Okamoto smiled, neither acknowledging Colin's guess, nor denying it: "Since our troll empire has concluded a peace agreement with the northern border, then we are all friends.
Friends need help, of course I am obliged. "
"Really?" Colin looked at Prince Okamoto playfully, and asked again, "Then who is this Sith friend? What is his status in Silvermoon City? What kind of help can he provide me?" ?”
Prince Okamoto spread his hands: "Don't think too much about it. This Sith is just a half-elf businessman I once knew, so it shouldn't be of much help to you.
I see that you are not very familiar with the half-elf kingdom, so I will introduce a local to you. "
Colin rolled his eyes, apparently not believing that this Sith was just an ordinary half-elf businessman.
But since Okamoto refused to say, it is not easy for him to ask.
Perhaps in Okamoto's view, Colin's mission to the Half-Elf Kingdom this time must have shouldered the important mission of the Duke, to win over the top half-elves.
But in fact, Colin did not receive any instructions from the Duke at all.
Moreover, he still couldn't understand why the Duke insisted on sending him to be the ambassador to see off his relatives.
But whatever the duke's plans were, Colin's own were very clear.
That is, he must prevent Vera from marrying Prince Tupe!
Even if Silvermoon City is turned upside down, even if the half-elven kingdom completely falls to the east, even if the north loses the opportunity to cross the Nushui River and move eastward, it will not hesitate.
As for the plans of the Duke of St. Hilde...
That's none of his business.
Now the Duke of St. Hilde's image in Colin's heart has completely collapsed.
A politician who is full of intrigue and unscrupulous means for the benefit cannot win Colin's respect, let alone his loyalty.
It seemed that the task was completed, and after that, Prince Okamoto's interest in talking decreased significantly, and he chatted with Colin for a while before leaving.
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It was dark.
Everyone in the camp had already fallen asleep, and only a few guard posts on duty were patrolling the surrounding area.
Prince Okamoto hasn't slept yet, but is thinking hard facing a chessboard in front of him.
There are black and white chess pieces scattered on the chessboard.
This is a game called Othello. By flipping each other's pieces, the winner is judged by who has more pieces on the board.
Therefore, it is also called Reverse Chess, and it is quite popular among the nobles of the Glorious Empire.
At this time, Prince Okamoto was playing Othello, but there was no one else in the camp, and he was playing against himself.
Seeming to have encountered some difficulty, Prince Okamoto rested his chin on one hand, stared at the chessboard in front of him, and made no next move for a long time.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a flash of light and shadow in the tent, and there was an extra person in front of Prince Okamoto.
He wore a baggy black robe, as if he had always been there.
"Snapped!"
The man in black reached out and turned over a black chess piece in the lower left corner of the chessboard, revealing the white on the opposite side.
Prince Okamoto didn't mind the other party interrupting his game, instead he laughed out loud when he saw the instant reversal of the situation on the chessboard: "That's amazing, Mr. Yu!"
"It's just a trick." Mr. Xi said indifferently.
Prince Okamoto sprinkled the pieces in his hand on the chessboard, counting it as admitting defeat: "Hey, you humans can still play this Othello chess, so I'll forget it."
Mr. Zhe smiled and didn't answer, but asked, "Did you introduce Sith to that Viscount Angelet?"
"Yes." Prince Okamoto nodded, and then looked puzzled, "But I didn't find anything from Viscount Angelet, as if that kid really knew nothing about Duke St. Hilde's plan Know."
"Normal. Viscount Angelet can be valued by the Marquis Garcia and the Duke of St. Hilde at the same time. Naturally, he has his own merits. It is impossible for you to find out the truth so easily."
"If we don't understand the Duke of St. Hilde's plan, how should we deal with it? And Sith...is it a bit inappropriate to expose him so soon?"
Looking at the hesitant Prince Okamoto, Mr. Yu stretched out his hand and tapped the chessboard twice.
Then he said: "Your Highness, just like Othello, if you don't dare to play because you don't know your opponent's intentions, you will definitely lose."
"That makes sense." Prince Okamoto nodded, but the doubts on his face have not completely subsided.
He cleaned up the mess on the chessboard, and invited: "Mr. Yu, would you like to play another game with me?"
Mr. Ji nodded slightly: "It's an honor!"
The tent was quiet, only the slight sound of chess pieces falling on the board.
After a long time, Prince Okamoto stared at the chessboard and fell into hesitation again, as if he had encountered a problem again.
"Mr. Xie, tell me, why did the Duke of St. Hilde send Viscount Angelet as the ambassador? I think the viscount seems unwilling to accept Vera. Isn't the Duke worried that he will ruin his marriage plan?"
Mr. Ji looked down at the chessboard, and asked back, "Your Highness, how do you know that Viscount Angelet is not a fog deliberately set by Duke St. Hilde?"
"Mist?" Prince Okamoto thought thoughtfully, "Could it be that someone else actually carried out the Duke's plan?"
Mr. Yu nodded, then shook his head again.
Upon seeing this, Prince Okamoto became even more puzzled.
Just as he was about to ask, he heard Mr. Ji say: "Your Highness, do you know what is the best strategy to deal with when you don't know the opponent's intention?"
"What is it?"
"No response."
"No response?"
"Yes." Mr. Yu raised his head, and looked directly into Prince Okamoto's eyes with deep eyes, "You play yours, and I play mine. Don't guess what the opponent wants to do, just concentrate on perfecting your own layout.
Until the two sides meet hand in hand, goodbye moves. "
Prince Okamoto stroked the chess piece in his hand, and seemed to finally understand something.
After a while, he smiled, placed the chess pieces on the board, and praised: "Mr. Yu, you are really a master of the game! With you, the game of Half-Elf Kingdom will definitely be very exciting!"
But Mr. Zhe gave a wry smile: "Your Highness, the world is like chess, but people are not chess pieces. They have thoughts, desires, and ambitions... they will not be at your mercy like chess pieces.
My previous layout in the northern border fell short because of this, but instead helped the Duke of St. Hilde a lot... "
Prince Okamoto quickly comforted him: "Mr. You don't have to blame yourself. Besides the gods, who else can really count everything?"
Mr. Ji smiled: "Don't worry, Your Highness, a small setback will not make me discouraged. Moreover, as I said, people are not pawns, and they will not be manipulated around. I am afraid that the game of half-elf kingdoms It will exceed everyone's expectations!"
Prince Okamoto raised his head and looked at Mr. Yu thoughtfully.
It seemed to think of a viscount who was unwilling.
Then, he showed a smile of approval.
(end of this chapter)