Chapter 239 So fast?
Chapter 239 So fast?
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Gaimour grabbed the soldier's clothes and pulled him in front of him.
"Since you saw it, why didn't you say so sooner?!"
The soldier was startled.
"I saw it when I was fetching water. I saw movement in the woods to the west..."
"Gaimur, go back."
A calm voice interrupted their conversation.
Gaymur looked over instinctively.
It was a middle-aged man much taller than him, with brown-gold hair and a full beard.
He was dressed in simple but neat clothes.
It is the butler "Bokla".
"it is good."
Gaimur casually pushed the soldier aside and walked back to the front of the ranks.
Bokla looked at the captains.
"Next, you will go and check on the other manors. You and your soldiers will head west to see what's happening there. You..."
He quickly assigned specific tasks to several soldier captains.
"Yes, sir."
The soldiers breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing his composed demeanor.
Everyone knows that the butler never shows any expression when giving rewards or punishments, but he also rarely puts pressure on them.
And there are real rewards for doing well.
Gaymuller likes to yell and shout all the time, and his promised rewards are nothing but empty promises.
They either nitpick or find various excuses to avoid it.
How did this guy end up with Miss Kora?
"Bokla, have you found out?"
The soldiers were just one last order away from setting off.
Baron Talis emerged from the main house.
"I'm not entirely sure, sir."
Bokra waited for Baron Talis to approach before speaking respectfully.
"According to them, it seems to have been done by goblins. But their abilities are not sufficient for them to see the western woodland at dawn."
"I plan to have them check out the other manors first. If they're goblins, the situation at those manors must be terrible."
This kind of thing will be figured out quickly.
Baron Talis nodded slightly.
"Your arrangement is correct, let them go."
He began monitoring the situation as soon as the soldiers started shouting.
The fire was started from outside.
There is no doubt about that.
The question is, who started this fire?
If it really is a goblin...
Baron Talis added.
"If there's nothing unusual about those manors, have them summon the manor leaders and the soldiers from those manors."
Bokla remained silent for a moment.
He nodded.
"Yes, sir."
After returning to Baron Talis, the butler looked at the soldiers again.
"You heard what the Baron said. Prepare your weapons and equipment, and proceed according to plan!"
"yes!"
All the soldiers left the town.
Gaymur was among them.
Bokla looked at the silent Baron Talis.
"My lord, should I order my people to repair the wall now?"
Baron Talis looked at him.
"My Pokhara, do you remember how we met?"
"I will never forget."
Bokla's calm, still face finally showed a change.
He spoke with a look of reminiscence.
"My former master was condemned by the Church for his involvement with heretics, and his family was expelled. My master, you redeemed me because I refused to betray him."
He always believed that loyalty was rewarded.
Lord Talis must be the reward bestowed upon him by God.
"Yes. The downfall of the Gale family is indeed heartbreaking."
Baron Taliss uttered the surname that Bokla dared not say.
He looked intently at Bokla.
"But what if I said my family might also disappear?"
Upon hearing this, Bokla fell silent.
"I will obey your orders with all my might."
Baron Talis saw resolve in his eyes.
"Don't be too nervous. However, if my family also disappears, people might see you as a cursed person."
He tried to lighten the mood with a joke, but just like he had done many times before when he tried to have some lighthearted interaction with Bokla.
Not at all.
Seeing this, Baron Taliss got down to business.
"I'm leaving now. You take all the able-bodied men and move enough food for the winter into the fortress."
"Since this year is a year of blazing sunshine, I may go to see my lord."
This was the method he came up with to save his family.
Although he was a nobleman recognized by the church.
Yet, the number of barons conferred by the church is as numerous as wool.
Not to mention he is now facing punishment.
Instead of going directly to the Papacy, it would be better to bring this message to the lord.
His lord was a duke, a title far more prestigious than his own.
The news about the saintess was also useful to the duke.
If the Duke negotiates with the Papacy, he will likely get a share of the benefits, but he shouldn't have to bear all the losses either.
It can't get any worse than it is now.
As for the goblins...
Although the soldier seemed to be just casually mentioning someone to shift the blame, Baron Talis had no reason not to believe him.
Because apart from those goblins, he couldn't think of anyone else who could have done such a thing!
Who cares if they're refugees, thieves, or mercenaries? Who wouldn't take advantage of the fire's intensity to launch an attack after setting it on fire?
It seems like only that group of weird goblins could do something like that.
But it's not available right now!
They act as if they know this territory inside and out.
If he could connect anyone to this matter, it would only be Ziwang, who just returned yesterday.
No sooner had Zwan returned than the town's walls and fortress gates were burned down.
It's impossible not to have doubts.
Baron Talis was well aware of Zwan's abilities.
Given Ziwang's abilities, this task is still too much of a stretch.
"I understand, sir."
Bokla nodded seriously.
"I promise you that the territory will be safe here when you return."
"very good."
Baron Taliss was always satisfied with this butler.
"Now go and prepare the carriages, horses, and necessary supplies..."
……
At this moment, Li Moss and his party had already returned to Baron Stern's territory.
There wasn't enough time for them to run back to Lakeside Manor.
But this also allows Li Moss to travel around the various manors and help the people to fence off the foundation pits.
"Master, how are those guys doing?"
Zi Yi watched as the people finished breakfast and started digging, and couldn't help but ask Li Mosi about the results.
After all, they ran for half the night and then rushed back, doing nothing but setting a fire.
It's impossible not to be curious.
Zi'an also leaned closer with a curious expression.
The saintess, with dark circles under her eyes, watched her approach.
Li Mosi glanced at the three people around her, then looked at the [Leshan Water] map.
"The soldiers are furious. They just came out of town looking for something. They're probably searching for us."
"Baron Talis and a strong man stayed in town, making plans for something."
"Are you out?"
Zi'an blinked.
"We should have stayed there."
She just felt a little regretful.
How wonderful would it be to seize Baron Talis's territory while we have this opportunity?
"Staying there would allow us to attack them, but that's not a good idea."
Li Moss shook his head.
"Most of the soldiers who did not go on the campaign with Baron Talis have families in the local area. Killing them will cause difficulties in subsequent management."
"Moreover, we brought too few people with us in order to travel faster at night."
No matter how anxious you are, you must not put yourself in danger.
"Safety is the top priority. Hmm?"
As he was speaking, he suddenly uttered a sound of doubt.
The saintess frowned.
"What's wrong?"
Li Mosi spoke casually.
"Zwan encountered soldiers who came out of the town."
……
Hearing from his former companions that the town had been burned down, Zivan was completely bewildered.
Why did the adults start so quickly?
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