I will be crowned king

It’s night in Qiusui Town.

A strange carriage with "Clemens Cannery" hanging on it was driving slowly on the empty street, heading straight towards the road where the militiamen were holding hands.

The Wild Hunt knight driving the carriage yawned and glanced lazily at the royal guards guarding both sides of the carriage. Although they were dressed like ordinary travelers, their unique way of walking was instantly recognizable. It's definitely an experienced soldier or bounty hunter.

As if aware of the gaze from the car, the other party subconsciously put his right hand on the weapon and cast a wary gaze.

After discovering that he was "one of his own", he snorted and looked forward again, covering the revolver around his waist with the hem of his clothes.

What the hell... Derek, who tugged at the corner of his mouth, also turned his head and twitched his nose in dissatisfaction.

The plan has been very successful so far: with a large amount of money "gifted" by the Queen Mother, Ian and Carno successfully bribed the mayor and militia commander of Qiu Sui Town; not only did they obtain the security clearance to leave, I also received a guarantee from the latter that Qiu Sui Town would send several cavalry to escort them to the next town. If they encountered cavalry sent by Clovis City on the way, or were interrogated by other strongholds, the accompanying militiamen would take the initiative to speak for them. and relief.

As for the specific number...Drake didn't know clearly. He only knew that when he saw the fluffy check, the mayor who was so fat that he filled the entire chair wiped his small glasses repeatedly, as if the dirt on them would produce The double image made him see many more zeros.

As a result, Ian and Sir Carno were the honored guests of the town mayor, enjoying the mayor's special hospitality at the most luxurious Clover Theater in the town, and discussing the next cooperation and investment between the two parties.

Well, yes, someone still hasn't forgotten his name as a "can merchant".

As the carriage gradually approached Luka, the lazy Wild Hunt knight finally cheered up and recalled someone's warning in his mind: "You only need to give the permission to the other party, and don't say a word about the rest. If there is any problem, I will do it myself." There is a way around it.”

There is a way...whatever way, it can't be just to kill him directly, right?

Soon, the militiamen next to Luka noticed this side. A dozen figures with weapons approached this side warily. The leader also waved twice with a lantern:

"Stop, it's curfew time, no passage is allowed here."

"We have the security clearance from the mayor and your chief!" Derek took out the piece of paper from his arms, stopped the carriage, and forced a smile on his face:

"Please be kind to me, we are really in a hurry, so please be accommodating."

"Security clearance?"

The soldier was slightly startled, looked at the carriage and the surrounding "guards" with surprise, and rudely snatched the piece of paper from Drake's hand.

The Wild Hunt Knight, who had never lowered his posture so lowly, gritted his teeth, and the smile on his face became more ferocious.

After a while, the man raised his head with a frown and looked at Drake on the carriage with complicated eyes: "Are you sure...this was signed by Captain Guy?"

"Ah, yes, that's right, it's Lord Guy. He told us that as long as we take this, we can leave at any time!" Drake nodded repeatedly, and then smiled quickly: "Master Guy also said that he would send cavalry to follow us. You see Do you want to inform me here?"

"notify?"

The militiaman suddenly raised his voice, raised the roll of parchment and opened it towards him, with a playful look in his eyes: "Is this what you are talking about...security clearance?"

Drake's eyes suddenly opened wide. There was a wanted notice on the parchment, and it was actually...his own? !

"Surround them." The militiaman holding the oil lamp retreated and said in a deep voice to the surrounding people: "This guy is a wanted criminal of the Circle of Order Church. We must not let him escape!"

Um? !

In an instant, the Wild Hunt Knight felt that not only the militiamen across the street, but also Clovis's royal guards were looking at him strangely.

Damn it, what the hell did that guy Ian Clemens do? !

Derek was in a panic, but he tried his best to control his emotions and inner panic, trying to stabilize the situation: "Wait, there must be some misunderstanding here, we are just ordinary people doing small business, and we are definitely not wanted. It’s a crime!”

But the militiamen on the opposite side obviously didn't intend to talk nonsense with him. They lined up in two rows and pointed their guns at the carriage and the royal guards guarding the surroundings. The latter also pulled out their sharp blades with their right hands. Holding the handle of the gun at his waist, he was obviously ready to pounce at any time.

Obviously, the Wild Hunt Knight, who thought the situation was under control, has been completely ignored by both parties.

Anne Herred in the car also noticed something unusual outside. She hugged the sleeping Nicholas Osteria tightly and stared worriedly at the outside of the car that was blocked by the curtains.

In a tense atmosphere, the two sides faced each other with a distance of less than ten steps. At the same time, the militiamen in the direction of Luka had also noticed the anomaly here, and more reinforcements began to arrive from the light one after another.

Drake's heart felt cold... He was not worried about whether he and his people could break through the blockade of Qiu Sui Town. After all, let alone the royal guards, it was not difficult to break out of the siege on their own.

The problem is that if they really force their way out, the identities of these people will be completely exposed, and it will be almost impossible to gain the trust of the Queen Mother of Clovis; if they attract people from the church again, then their previous plan is afraid Instead of completely failing, the "reputation" that was finally accumulated with Anson Bach will be completely wiped out. That heartless bastard will definitely throw a few of his people out and never have a chance to cooperate again.

at this time……

"Wait a moment!"

The sound of rapid horse hooves sounded from outside the street, and everyone looked back almost at the same time. They saw a middle-aged man dressed as a tax collector and several cavalrymen rushing to the scene, holding high a stamped letter. Letterhead.

The cavalry suddenly stopped in front of the militiamen. The leading "tax collector" dismounted and hurriedly ran up and handed the letter to the militiaman holding the oil lamp: "I have an order just issued by the mayor. You immediately lift the blockade and let the carriages of these distinguished guests pass!"

"Lord Mayor?"

The militiaman received the letter in surprise. After opening it and reading it carefully, he was even more surprised: "It's... it's actually true?!"

"Why, you still dare to doubt the mayor's order?" The tax collector seemed very angry: "Do you want me to report it again, and would you like the mayor to come over and explain it to you in person?"

"Ah...then, that's not necessary."

The militiaman quickly shook his head: "The letter is true, there is no doubt about it."

Derek breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could recover, he heard the other party mention the thing he didn't want to be mentioned again: "But among these people are wanted criminals from the church. They must tell this matter." Mayor!"

In an instant, the Wild Hunt Knight felt the almost murderous gaze of the royal guards again.

"Oh, I did hear something about this matter." The tax collector's tone and tone made Derek feel that it sounded a bit familiar:

"That incident seemed to be just a misunderstanding. There was a murderer suspected of being from the Old Gods who was targeted by the church. He happened to look somewhat similar to Mr. Drake. As a result, they were thought to be the same person."

"Ah, is that what happened?"

"That's indeed what happened. Didn't I just go to Clovis City for business last week? I happened to hear the inquisitor of the Truth Seeking Order mention this matter." The tax collector continued to explain: "The new wanted order will be issued next week. After sending it out, Mr. Drake probably happened to get the old one and mistakenly took the permit for a wanted warrant."

"So that's it?"

"That's right."

The tax collector nodded: "Of course, just in case, and to clear up everyone's misunderstanding, the mayor invited Mr. Drake to the theater to attend a banquet he specially prepared; then I will escort you all out of Qiu Sui Town."

While speaking, he walked straight towards the carriage and showed a friendly smile towards the Wild Hunt Knight.

Derek's eyes widened again - this, isn't this Joseph? !

Why is he here and so familiar with the militiamen in Qiu Sui Town? !

The Wild Hunt Knight still clearly remembers that the three of them relied on Fabian's uncle and the traitor of the Faithless Knights who colluded with the Holy See to board the ship of the Holy War Legion. They originally planned to dig out the inside of the Holy See from him. He came with contacts and information, but as soon as he got off the ship, this guy disappeared from the world... How did he end up in Qiu Sui Town?

Also, how did he know that people like him were here?

The confused Drake resisted the urge to be curious. The other person's smiling face seemed so hateful to him - this guy was here to cut off his beard!

But the problem is that I can't refuse, otherwise what if this bastard changes the subject and says that he is a wanted criminal because of his eyesight? But if he agrees to it, Queen Clovis and the young king will fall into Joseph's hands.

What should I do? !

Just when he was in a dilemma, the royal guard who had always been silent suddenly stepped forward and stood in front of Joseph.

Joseph, with a fake smile on his face, obviously knew the identity of the other party, and quickly took a half step back politely: "This is..."

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid Mr. Drake can't leave with you." The royal guard said coldly:

"Lord Clemens specially appointed Mr. Drake as the general manager of the caravan. Before Lord Clemens comes back, Mr. Drake will be our only person in charge; if he is gone, this caravan will We can only stay in Qiu Sui Town."

"By then, the business negotiation between Clemens Factory and your mayor will probably come to nothing; not only that, we may also have to get back the upfront investment from you."

"This..." Joseph looked a little confused: "Aren't you afraid of making things worse by doing this?"

"We are small businessmen, so of course we are afraid."

The Wang family guard's face was expressionless: "But if we are destined to pay, then it is better to let those who want us to be unlucky also lose everything."

After saying that, he glanced back at Derek, then stepped aside again and said nothing.

Is this...is this what the Queen Mother means? The Wild Hunt Knight who didn't understand the situation didn't dare to show it, so he could only bravely nod at Joseph: "Yes, that's what happened."

Joseph was stunned on the spot: What kind of trick did these remnants of the Faithless Knights play to make the Queen Mother believe in them so much?

But the other party has already expressed its position, and he must not take any action, otherwise he may be exposed on the spot... So Joseph coughed lightly and looked at the militiamen holding oil lamps behind him: "Well, in that case we will... …”

Before he finished speaking, he saw the other party was talking to a guy dressed as a priest with his back to him, and he looked extremely serious.

"I see, that's what happened." The guy in the priest's robe nodded seriously, walked through the queue of militiamen and walked towards the carriage:

"Now that I understand the situation, let me introduce myself. I am the special envoy from Clovis Cathedral. I happen to have some friendship with the local militia commander. I heard that there are wanted criminals from the church here, so I came here to take a look."

"Well, but judging from the current situation, it seems that there is a mistake, right?" As he said this, he showed an extremely pious smile.

At this moment, the expressions of Derek and Joseph were surprisingly similar. The embarrassed expressions were frozen on their faces, and their eyes were bulging and about to fall off: Karin Jacques, why are you such a bastard? !

But the trainee priest and senior member of the Truth Society obviously didn't intend to talk nonsense with these two people. After thinking about it seriously, he gave his proposal: "Since the two sides can't argue, then I might as well do this; please be kind. Mr. Lake will go to the theater to meet Sir Ian Clemens, and please ask Sir Joseph to report the whole matter to the Mayor."

"As for the others, please go to the local church with me and wait for a while. No matter what happens, we'll find out tomorrow morning. How about that?"

No, absolutely not!

The two of them almost shouted in unison: By tomorrow morning, wouldn't the credit for catching the Queen Mother and the King be cut off by the other party?

Both of them knew very well how extensive the truth society's news network and various channels were; this bastard was obviously planning to delay time; if it was really like what he said, the Southern Legion would not have killed him from Clovis City overnight. Come here and surround Qiu Sui Town so that no one can escape!

Looking at the two people who were silent, Karin Jacques, who was as calm as water, was extremely panicked... Damn it, who said that the Queen Mother was no longer armed? Didn't there still be more than a dozen royal guards? If they force their way through, whether I stop them or not, I don’t want to die.

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Clovis City, Franz Residence.

Ludwig Franz placed the wine glass on the dining table, and his surprised eyes were reflected in the glass:

"It's exactly what you said, Anne Herred...she hasn't left Autumn Sui Town yet."