Chapter 147 Inner Ghost
With Zhan's help, the subsequent interrogation of these cultists went extremely smoothly. However, these guys couldn't tell anything of value. After all, they were just errands. They only knew that they were here this time.
Searching for ritual sacrifices, and the caravans on the gold trade route were previously attacked to plunder supplies and sacrifices. Not only that, according to the confessions of these three cultists, in addition to the ogres, the frost giants and
The kobolds also joined their alliance. The total number was six to seven hundred. What made Zhan dumbfounded was that the home base of these cultists was not somewhere else, but in the Starfall Fang that he had just captured.
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This is really...
After the interrogation, Delly had a livid look on her face and ordered the three tied guys to be taken away. No wonder she was so angry. Six to seven hundred monsters were wandering on the territory of the Parwood family. If word of this got out,
, I’m afraid no one will come to the Parwood family’s territory soon. Not only will no one come, but many people may leave here in a hurry. After all, those monsters are more terrifying than bandits and bandits. If you don’t find a way to deal with it,
If this is the case, the trouble will be huge!
But now, there is another trouble in front of Delly.
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Zhan, I can assure you that we had absolutely no idea that there were cultists hiding in the Fang of Starfall."
Looking at the smiling Zhan, Delly didn't even dare to take a breath and hurriedly apologized. Are you kidding me? There are so many monsters and cultists hidden in the Fang of Starfall. She didn't say a word.
Throwing the land over. If Zhan En thinks that she is quietly trying to harm him, it will be troublesome. Delly is not a fool, she has also seen with her own eyes the strength of the girls who follow Zhan En.
Seventy-five master levels of dual cultivation of cursed swords! These powers alone are enough to sweep all the noble armies on the Eagle Plains!
Now Delly is more and more convinced that her judgment is correct. This young man is definitely not a down-and-out noble. He is most likely the heir of an ancient family that cannot be hidden. She has also seen the true faces of those girls, and every one of them is beautiful.
No less than himself, to put it bluntly, regardless of strength. To be able to find so many such beautiful girls to work for him, I am afraid that not even the royal families of some countries can do it. Not to mention that they have master-level swordsmanship and skills.
Magic strength, and Delly also saw the magic armor and long swords hidden under their robes. They were not ordinary goods, but real high-level magic equipment. These things can't even be obtained with money, even if they are
For the Parwood family, it's okay to get one or two high-end magic equipment, but if you want to get dozens of pieces, it's just a daydream.
In front of Zhan En, the Parwood family is just like a small insect that can be crushed to death casually. Delly can be sure that even at this moment Zhan brings girls like herself to kill the Parwood family and directly destroy the Parwood family
Absolutely no one would dare to say "no" to take over their own territory.
"No need to apologize to me, Miss Delly."
Facing Delly's apology, Zhan waved his hand, as if he didn't take it to heart.
"I believe you are unaware of this matter."
"...Mr. Zhan, what do you mean..."
Hearing this, Delly's expression changed slightly. As a very smart noble lady, she immediately realized the meaning of Zhan's words. He said that he had no knowledge of this matter, but he did not say that the Parwood family was aware of it.
Without knowing anything, could it be said that the Parwood family really colluded with these cultists? Thinking of this, Delly suddenly got cold all over. Are you kidding me? If the Parwood family really colluded with the cultists, then they
He is dead! She has not forgotten that the noble status of the young man in front of her was awarded by the Holy Church, and he is a decorated noble!
What would a decorated noble do if he discovered that someone was colluding with a cultist?
Isn't the answer to this question obvious?
"Sir, are you sure?!"
"certainly."
Facing Delly's somewhat anxious and uneasy inquiry, Zhan nodded, then he narrowed his eyes and showed a weird smile.
"In fact, the cultist just now proved this."
"The cultist?"
Delly thought about it carefully and then shook her head.
"But I don't know him?"
"You don't know him, but he knows you, Miss Delly. A noble and pure sacrifice... You don't think there is anything noble and pure about those traveling merchants who walk on the trade routes, right?"
"ah!"
Hearing this, Delly reacted immediately.
Indeed, as Zhan En said, none of those merchants have anything dirty in their hands. It is the duty of merchants walking on the golden business road not to provoke evil spirits and heretics. The words noble and pure are not the same as those of merchants.
It's definitely not related, and because of the ogres' continuous attacks on the caravans during this period, the merchants have chosen to take long detours. The only people who are qualified to walk here are armed merchants - these guys are not good birds.
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But now, these cultists are running into the wild, looking eagerly for some "noble and pure" sacrifices. Their purpose is actually very clear. Someone told them that they would come here to investigate, so these cultists sent
The ogre is waiting here...
The more Delly thought about it, the more likely she felt that this was a possibility. When she left the Parwood family, she only brought a hundred soldiers with her. At that time, the Parwood family also knew that they only brought so many people. Later, when she saw Zhan
Inviting him to join the team was entirely Delly's impromptu idea, and she did not report the matter to the family after that. After all, she also knew that the Parwood family had very complicated feelings about Zhan, a nobleman who suddenly appeared. If she invited him again,
If he joins it, he will definitely attract complaints, so he simply waits until everything is over before reporting back. Because of this, the family does not actually know that they have a lot of helpers. If this is the case, they will notify the evil spirits.
The believers, and then let them arrest her... Delly couldn't help but tremble all over when she thought of this.
Her hundred soldiers alone would never be able to stop the ogre's attack. By that time, her subordinates would definitely be slaughtered, and she would also be captured as a sacrifice for some evil ritual.
.And if you just look at it from the outside, this is just a disaster caused by the willfulness of a noble girl. Even if my father becomes furious and wants to cause trouble for these cultists after that, if there are spies inside, I'm afraid
Not only will they return without success, they may even be completely wiped out by those cultists.
Who is it?!
Delly never believed that her father would hang out with these cultists, but she couldn't guarantee it for others. And to be honest, Delly also offended her family this time because of Zhan En and the ogre.
Many people. If I think about it now, there are actually quite a few people who are suspected. However, Delly doesn't think that there are so many people in the family who are connected with the cultists - or in other words, she would rather think so.
"What's next?"
At this time, Delly had no idea. Originally, according to the plan, she could go back after capturing these prisoners. As long as there was evidence, she could convince the family to send enough troops to completely clean up the area. But now she learned that
After realizing that there might be a mole in the family, Dai Li had no choice but to do so. She was certain that even if she brought these cultists back, if there really was a mole in the family, her efforts would be of no use.
.Maybe the other party will let these cultists run away - then the trouble will be even greater.
But soon, Delly discovered that her troubles were meaningless.
"Just kill them all."
The solution given by Zhan En is simple and direct, without any confusion.
"Now that we know the opponent's lair, how about we just go and kill them? It just happened that these guys were caught. The opponent probably doesn't know that their plan has failed yet, and they might be waiting eagerly at this moment.
The good news is, if that’s the case, why don’t we go to them immediately and give them an explanation?”
"this……………"
Hearing Zhan En's words, Delly was completely speechless. Although according to common sense, this is indeed a good idea, but... there are nearly 400 people on the other side. Let's not talk about the kobolds. Frost giants are such terrifying things.
, how can ordinary people be able to deal with it? But... thinking of this, Delly once again glanced at the girl knights not far away who were gathering together and whispering something.
Indeed, according to common sense, ordinary people cannot deal with it.
But if you are not an ordinary person, it is difficult to say...
"Okay, Master Zhan."
Delly gritted her teeth and nodded. The situation was now very simple. She could be sure that someone was definitely tipping off these cultists, and there was a strong suspicion of an insider within her family. In this case, she
The only thing that can be done is to cooperate with Zhan En on behalf of the family and make up for the crime. I hope that this gentleman can look at his own face and not do anything to the Parwood family. Although colluding with cultists is the default hidden secret in almost the entire continent's aristocratic circles.
Rules, but if the Templar Order finds out, it will be doomed.
"Then let's get ready and leave immediately."
Hearing Delly's answer, Zhan smiled slightly, then turned and left. But he did not get on the carriage immediately, but came to Ligeia and two maids who were standing not far away. This time Zhan invited them
Going out together is ostensibly to relax, but judging from the current situation, if this continues, it will probably become too exciting.
"...That's it, Mrs. Clayton. So next we plan to go to Starfall Fang to completely eliminate those cultists."
Zhan explained the ins and outs of the matter to Ligeia, and then Zhan looked at the noble young woman in front of him with a smile. Upon hearing his words, Ligeia blinked uneasily.
"Then Mr. Zhan, what do you mean..."
"The next journey may be a little dangerous. If Madam is willing, then I can send someone to take you to a small town not far ahead to rest. After we have eliminated those troubles, we will meet you again. Here
During this period, Mrs. Ligeia can go around with the two ladies and wait for our good news."
As he spoke, Zhan En lowered his head. His eyes stayed on the ring worn on the ring finger of Ligeia's left hand for a moment, and then quickly moved away. When he noticed Zhan En's gaze, Ligeia was stunned.
Then she instinctively stretched out her hand to hold her left hand, blocking the ring. Then Ligeia thought for a moment, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and then opened them, staring at Zhan En.
"Mr. Zhan, if possible, I hope to go together."
"Mrs. Black?"
Hearing this, Zhan En blinked, but for some reason, he didn't seem that surprised.
"I know the glory of the nobility, Mr. Zhan. But I have had enough of waiting without results. Even if I leave you now and go to a peaceful and peaceful town, away from danger, it will not stop the torment in my heart. I no longer want to
I am wasting my time in waiting, and if possible, I would rather witness it all with my own eyes. I hope to continue to follow you until I witness the arrival of victory with my own eyes."
Having said this, Ligeia raised her head and looked at the young man in front of her. At this moment, she did not seem to feel that there was anything inappropriate in her choice.
"This is my little willfulness, Mr. Zhan, and I hope you can fulfill it."
Hearing Ligeia's words, Zhan En was silent for a moment. Then he narrowed his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him with a smile. Then Zhan En reached out his hand and gently held Ligeia's hands. He just stared at her like this.
Looking into the eyes of the woman in front of him, he spoke quietly.
"Of course there is no problem, Mrs. Black, I can guarantee that I will lead you to witness this moment of victory."
Hearing these words, Ligeia's heart suddenly trembled with excitement. A hot emotion that she thought had disappeared long ago boiled again, flashing through Ligeia's body like lightning, bringing with it
A sweet and endless aftertaste. She felt that she had almost completely melted into Zhan's intoxicating eyes, unable to extricate herself. And the hands holding her tightly made Ligeia feel even more intoxicated.
Mysterious.
At this moment, Ligeia's mind completely disappeared from her husband's mind.
Chapter completed!