Chapter 156 Everything is ready

When Zack rushed to the Stone City, Leo and his party slowly recuperated by the pool. They were delayed here by Obix' injury and did not know that the Freedom Alliance was experiencing the biggest conspiracy in history.

Zark walked all the way along the road, forgetting that Leo and the others might cross the path - he just wanted to find Leo and discuss something about the Liberal Alliance. Although I have asked the elder to contact Larry, I am still worried because I don't know the result.

In the Archangel Fortress, every move of the imperial capital was sent back to the old prince. Although there was no solid evidence or anything he saw, Aslan still found something strange in it. He sent everything as soon as possible, and he continued to trace the news of the abandoned blade.

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There have been assassinations in the empire one after another, and the four deputy commanders of the city defense army are dead or injured, leaving evidence left by dark elves - not only did some people see the dark elves during the assassination, but these guys also threatened, "If you continue to maintain an alliance with the elves, then we will continue to assassinate each of you. A general!"

This is simply a nud threat! When has the kingdom been humiliated like this?

Igna the Great was furious. He not only sent the palace guards out to assist in the pursuit, but also asked the mercenary union to send personnel for assistance, and quickly found out the location of the dark elves - they actually set up a camp 30 miles outside the city and sent people to attack from there.

Facing the arrival of the celebration day, there is a need to go out to deal with the enemy, which is a little overstretched and there are no generals to send. Originally, they were going to deal with this matter after the holiday, but two days before the holiday, they attacked again and stabbed the commander of the imperial guard.

In the council hall, Igna the Great shouted angrily, "Can't you even send a general to send troops now?" He roared at the military minister, "What do you do now? The undead can't deal with it, and the dark elves can't deal with it? - You are just a group of things that eat and don't do anything!"

The military minister smiled bitterly and complained in his heart: the Kuroshio attack transferred the commanders of several legions of the kingdom to the Archangel Fortress, and only a few commanders, only Harek, the commander of the city defense army, can now lead troops, and even Shuladia, the commander of the Imperial Guards, were injured - how to send them out?

Suddenly, his deputy relieved him: "Try that I have a way to solve this problem," he saw Igna the Great nodding and signaled, so he said, "Your Highness Howard is co-organizing military affairs in the capital. It's better to let him lead troops to destroy the dark elves, you see..."

The military minister was slightly surprised: his deputy was placed beside him by the Second Highness, which should be regarded as his confidant. In the face of such a great opportunity to show his face in front of people to increase his prestige, why did he take the soldiers out?

The same problem was put in front of the emperor, and he frowned slightly, "This year's celebration day, there will always be a man of the two princes - I wanted to leave Howard here to participate in the celebration, so it's better not to let him lead the army!"

He couldn't help but miss the old Duke. In the past, as long as there were military problems, no matter how big or small, as long as he was around, it would be solved. Now he is far away from the Archangel Fortress, and he misses him a little.

He suddenly came up with an idea, "Otherwise, hand over the city defense forces to Howard for the time being and let Harrick take it out on an expedition. What do you think?"

"Wonderful," the Deputy Military Minister first praised: "In this way, it can not only solve the threat of the dark elves, but also leave the Second Highness to participate in the celebration - Your Majesty is wise!"

Several ministers also echoed and praised in unison.

"No," Harek, the commander of the city defense, suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this is not possible!"

"Eh? Why?" The emperor's strange way.

"Is it possible that you are afraid of the dark elves, so you dare not go?" The Deputy Minister of Military Affairs sarcastically.

There were voices of condemnation one after another, and many people expressed their contempt for him.

Harrek did not squint and ignored these condemnations. He explained, "Your Majesty, before leaving, the Duke told me that not going to the stone city is the root of the country. Your Majesty, you are the heart of the country, and our city defense force is the guardian of the foundation," he said loudly, "If I leave, I'm afraid that your majesty will have something Inconvenient!" He said that it was relatively obscure here, but said that it was inconvenient, and did not say the real meaning: if I leave, someone will be afraid that it will be uncontrollable.

"You mean someone will be against me?" Igna the Great was a little angry, and the anger that had calmed down broke out again, "Is that what you mean?"

Seeing your majesty angry, Harrick hurriedly knelt down: "That's not what I mean!"

"What do you mean?"

"This... minister is afraid that there will be many outsiders on the day of the ceremony, and some people will be unfavorable to your majesty!" Harrick changed his worries elsewhere.

"Hmm!" Igna the Great stood up: "Our country is facing a black tide now. Everyone knows that who dares to be unfavorable to me at this time? Isn't that going to be the target of public criticism? Besides, I have the sword god Pol around me. Even if someone has bad intentions, don't I have a guard against it?

He paused, "Are you really afraid that you haven't fought for many years?"

"Not..."

"Since it's not, that's it!" The emperor said, "I believe Howard will also do a good job in guarding this celebration! - Didn't he achieve a great victory at the Archangel Fortress not long ago?"

The military minister's lips squirmed a few times and wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.

"Okay, that's it." After solving this problem, the emperor seemed to be much more interested. "Come on, call Howard for me!"

"Yes!" The chambermaid took the order and left.

There was a sound of praise in the hall.

The military minister and Harrek exchanged eyes and knew that the matter was serious, but since Igna the Great announced the decision, no one else could change his mind. The only two people who could change his mind - one was far away from the Archangel Fortress, and the other never paid attention to it. These things.

Harrek slowly approached the military minister and whispered, "It seems that we must inform the Duke of this matter as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences are really unimaginable!"

"Ye, I'll do this in the evening!"

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Night.

Forens said coldly, "Now things are much better, and all the city guards have been captured - at that time, you just need to send your people around the square outside the palace and send all the others to guard the door!"

"What about the guards?" Howard said, "There are still 3,000 people - in case of a strong attack, we may not be enough. When the city guards outside come back, we will be defeated by the enemy!"

"This is a question - after the commander of the praetorian guard is injured, is there any possibility for him to take over?" Lawrence asked, "We killed the others too!"

"This... Lord Fulence, I have a way," Bacha said, "If we all kill these people, I'm afraid the traces will be too heavy and will be seen!"

"What do you want to do?" Volens asked.

"I think it's better. Tonight I'll send someone to get some dark elf cloaks or blood-stained weapons and put them into their homes. At that time, you will send someone to search and directly say that they are colluding... Ha ha... Martial Arts, don't be too careful..." He stammered his method.

"Well, what's wrong with me?" Lawrence still had no expression, but he agreed with this method in his words: "Just do it - then you can not only arrest these people, but also use the excuse that there is collusion between ministers and ask your emperor to strictly control the ministers' families and movements!" At that time, just send troops to protect them!"

"So good!" Howard said, "I can also ask the generals and lords who come back to participate in the celebration not to bring private soldiers into the city, only no one is allowed to bring a few guards - in this way, our manpower should be enough!"

Forens looked at him and said, "Is it enough? Humph, I'm afraid there are many of them!"

"What does the martial arts leader mean?"

"You're afraid I don't know," the Dark Elf said, "You have now contacted another ally and are ready to let him assist you at the same time, aren't you?"

"Another ally? Your Highness Howard, this is a good thing. Why don't you say it?" Baxia asked urgently.

Howard was a little embarrassed. "I just told him that I wanted to ask for help, but I didn't tell them that I was acting with the martial arts leader," he explained, "I'm afraid it's inconvenient!"

"I know!" Lawrence said, "So I didn't interfere with you - more people, but remember, you have to tell me what you plan to do in the future!"

"I know, martial arts leader!"

Basha turned her head, looked at Lawrence, and then looked at Howard, "I don't know who you're talking about, Your Highness!" He came up with a straight face.

"It's Leoport, the third prince of the Soros Empire. He has raised many gladiatores in our king's, and there are a large number of warriors who can help us!" Howard answered angrily. At this time, since Fulence has known, it doesn't matter if there is another Basha. At this critical moment, these people must be in their hands, and it is best to maintain the current relationship.

"Oh, oh," Baxia said, "I know the Third Highness Leoport. His warriors here are not ordinary, and many of them are still masters!"

He said to Lawrence, "Master of martial arts, you can draw more people to deal with the Sword God!"

"Don't worry about the Ball Sword God," Lawrence said gloomily, "He's mine!"

The two were shocked. Is Lawrence going to face the sword god alone?

The dark elf looked at the expressions of the two, "I'm going to make an appointment with him outside the city the night before!" He showed some impatient look: "You don't need to say more. Just do your own things. I'm sure of my business - remember, the day after tomorrow is the celebration day. Get ready!"

"Yes," the two responded together.