Section 84 Conspiracy

While Ash Rufate and the little girl were discussing the issue of canonization, in the aristocratic area not too far from the palace, Essin brought relevant information to the Regent in the mansion of Duke Byron.

When Duke Byron heard the news, he was working, and to be more specific, he was looking through a thick document seriously. It must be noted that according to an unwritten custom, the regent should usually work in the palace. However, Duke Byron is obviously a more cautious person. He knew that the real manager in the palace was the chief supervisor Scadra, so his office was in his own mansion.

"What, the arrest failed?"

"Yes, according to what they said... the Queen suddenly appeared and claimed that she had conferred Ash Rufate as a knight. In this way, the charges would not be established. They really had no choice but to return temporarily." Essin replied.

"The Queen suddenly appeared... and then announced that Ashu Rufate had been canonized as a knight? But... the personal guard should have been... he was named a knight after serving for a year, right?"

"Sir, this is not quite the norm, but it is reasonable. That Ash Rufate..." Essin looked around and confirmed that there was no one else. "He can accompany the queen to visit privately."

"To be honest, I don't believe it." Byron replied. "If it is true, then it will definitely be mentioned in the proof of the duel."

"But this is what the queen said in person...even if it is a lie, it becomes true."

"That's true." Duke Byron sneered. "I originally thought everything was pretty sure, but I really didn't expect that the little girl could jump out and add some trouble to me... No, I would rather believe that this was Scadra's idea. That old thing is indeed a cunning person. If Ashu Rufate told him the details of the duel... it would be normal that he could see the loopholes and make up for it in time."

Although his expression did not change significantly, his voice became ferocious. "Okay, I'll let them live for a few more days! There are three days left...three days later..."

"Duke," said Essin suddenly. "I don't know if there are some things to say."

"What are you talking about?"

"To be honest, this Ashu Rufate is a rare talent," said Essin. "It is very rare to have a warrior of his level even in the army."

"You mean... let me forgive him?"

"Sir, you have to know that in this matter... well, please allow me to use this word... he is involuntarily. Talents are rare. If he can turn to serve you... then a brave talent like him will definitely be very useful. Please don't forget, Lord Duke, no matter what... we will have the opportunity to need such talents in the future."

"It makes sense to hear you say this." Duke Byron's voice calmed down, and his anger just now disappeared without a trace. "Indeed, he actually did nothing wrong. In addition, he is also the son-in-law of the Griffin family... Although that old guy Scadra must have fought with me to the end, the influence of the Griffin family should not be underestimated after all... You are right! If he dies like this... he will be more useful than death. Well, as long as he surrenders, I can leave it alone..."

"I believe that Ashu Rufat will understand the Duke's intentions." Essin replied.

"Well, Essin, how are you preparing there?"

"Well, it's basically ready. As you ordered before, the two thousand people you have already transferred were organized into the Royal City Guard... With the cover of that... murder case, I don't think anyone noticed the problem. According to the information I found out, everyone thought that you had found so many people to expand the Royal City Guard completely for the sake of investigating this murder case." Essin carefully raised the words. "Additional arrangements in the palace... I think we have enough power. As long as you give orders... there will be no problem in suppressing the Imperial Guard."

"As for other key points," Essin continued. "It's much simpler. No one will leave too many guards in the royal city, and the most one will not exceed fifty people, let alone heavy equipment. It's a piece of cake to capture those mansions."

"Very good, Essin, you did a good job," said Duke Byron. "I know that you have always been the queen's personal guard... It's completely indecent for you." He looked at his subordinate's face and said slowly. "But I can't do anything about it. This position is a key position connecting inside and outside the palace in a sense... one must have the ability and trustworthy people to bear this responsibility."

"Duke, you are so serious!" Essin said immediately, while lowering his head respectfully.

"When this matter is over... how about you be the commander of the Hawks City Guard?" Byron asked.

"This... I have only a little knowledge of it..."

"Haha, don't be humble. Too modest is also a kind of pride. During this period... I have been observing you seriously. You are meticulous and have a good eye for your work. Cleo also praised you. I know that your friendship is good. At that time, Cleo can be the new palace chief, and you will command the guard team of Eagle City... It can be said that this city may be entrusted to you two in the future."

"If this... If the Duke really loves it so well, he will definitely devote himself to it!"

"Very good, then it's decided. I look forward to your performance." Byron said with a smile.

When Essin retired, he continued his work that had been interrupted before, that is, to read the document. It must be said that the document is actually a plan, because it is drawn with a large picture, mixed with various numbers, and corresponding explanations.

"In this way... everything is perfect... Rafa, your biggest mistake is... You left most of your supporters in the Hawk City... You want to use your supporters to restrain me when you are away... but you give me a good opportunity to catch them all..." He murmured softly. "Do you think the Guards will always remain neutral? Do you think I am penniless and can't act at all? You have an army in your hands, yes, but when you can't pay on the one hand, and on the other hand, you have to fight with the Queen with the White Eagle's flag, how many of them will die to you?"

He put down the plan in his hand and picked up another document next to it. In fact, this was not an independent document, but an attachment to the plan just now and an alternative plan.

This plan is much simpler. Using the hunting activity every few years, through a deliberately created commotion, the queen was taken away by the queen's personal guard, so that the queen could be easily controlled in her hands.

"Scadra, this is your fault." He looked at the alternative. "Actually, I don't want to attack the palace, but unfortunately... you are a hard walnut that I can't bite or swallow... I guess you are trying your best to use your brain for the safety of hunting and arrange people. But just waste your energy... I don't even look down on this 'opportunity' that has no special value..."

...

Asu Ruffat has participated in a hunting event organized by Brassian City. It is actually a routine social activity. In fact, few participants really care about how much they have hunted. Even if they care, they care about showing off, such as showing off their excellent hunting dogs, excellent falcons, or noticeable famous horses. Of course, if they can catch a big prey alone, they can also be used as their bragging capital for a long time in the future.

The hunting of the royal family is the same in a sense. This is a system advocated and finally established by Garunas after the founding of King Markremiz a hundred years ago. It is an important activity to keep the king and the princes in a friendly relationship. Its social attribute is far greater than the "hunting" itself. Therefore, when the throne was sitting only a little girl who knew nothing, the hunting activity itself became a bit useless.

The hunting team was not particularly large, and there were not many people. The original main participants, namely the great lords from all over the world, did not come. Those who actually came to participate were the dignitaries who lived in Eagle Falcon City. The hunting place was a junction between grassland and forest, which was only half a day away from Eagle Falcon City - this was originally a royal hunting ground. The palace chief Scadra tried every means to select a team of 100-man guards as the guards of the hunting event, which was spent a lot of effort on the safety of this hunting event.

But these are all behind the scenes, and in fact the little queen is not satisfied with these arrangements.

"Ashu Rufat, why do we have to stay in this camp?" the little girl asked loudly. "Isn't this hunting? Everyone is leaving."

"This..." Ash Rufate replied. "It's not the time to hunt, and everyone is still driving the prey. When the prey gathers, the formal hunting will begin... By the way, this is not the first time you have participated in a hunting, right?"

The little girl turned her head and didn't look at Ash Rufate's face. "Does it take so long to catch a prey? Wouldn't it be alarmed by just a few screams?"

"Ah, this is not a simple job. It's easy if it's a small area, but if it's driving the scattered beasts together, it takes a lot of time." Ashu Rufate recalled the two hunting activities he participated in in Brassian. "It's normal to spend a day."

"What, are we just staying here for a day?"

"Ah, isn't there a saying? 'Happiness is always short'." Ash Rufate now knows the little girl quite well, or the little girl is not the age to hide her mood. Her impatient and excited mood is written on her face.

"Ashrufat, do you know how to use bows and arrows?"

"Sure a little bit." Ash Rufate replied. In fact, although a professional mercenary has a personal weapon preference, he can use almost all weapons, which can be regarded as a professional skill.

"Very good, then let's go." The little girl said excitedly. "Go out now."

“What are you going out for now?”

"Before starting the formal hunting, hunt something first." The little girl replied excitedly. "Don't have big prey, just a rabbit or something is enough. I have a bow and arrow here. Just give it a try, just like the appetizer before the meal."

"Hiking out for a walk?" Asu Rufat had already learned the key points of hunting from Scadra. The royal hunting was different from the festivals in those places. Participants usually rode horses and chased prey. It must be noted that the little girl actually came by a car all the way over. In other words, Scadra had no hope of her hunting on horseback, at least not alone. He even felt that the little girl could not participate in the actual hunting activities.
Chapter completed!