I Will Be The Crowned King

After Anson's speech, the banquet lasted for more than an hour; the enthusiastic Mrs. Weizler directed the servants to serve her carefully prepared egg and hash browns to the guests, while showing the guests that Beckland Weizler was present. Zeller's "new work" - "March to Grey Dove Castle".

On a small canvas, the Confederate regiments and storm divisions are drawn in neat queues leaving the gate of Black Reef Harbor, which is illuminated by the rising sun. The dense queues, cannons and carriages fill the roads. Everyone is full of vigor and vitality. corpses, flags and weapons of Imperial soldiers littered the roads on both sides.

In the distance, the small tower symbolizing Grey Dove Castle was shrouded in overcast clouds and torrential rain, but the lead-grey dome had several beams of light that broke through the heavy clouds, and the faint gleam just formed the beacon for the march of the army.

Although in name Beckland is still an apprentice of David Jacques, in fact, the difference between the two may really only be vision and experience, and the actual skills should be different.

Even people like Anson who don't understand art can decipher many images from this oil painting: the justice of the colonial independence cause, the precariousness of the empire's rule in the new world, the victorious army and the doomed lackey Bernard. Germany, the storm division and the Confederacy are thriving, and Grey Dove Castle is about to break away from the clutches of the empire...

Although it is somewhat deliberate and touted, it does not prevent it from being a very good work - of course, the evaluation has nothing to do with Anson himself being the patron of this painting.

It's a pity that none of the guests present were in the mood to appreciate such an excellent painting; the whole dinner party came to an hastily end after the guests left eagerly one by one.

Not to mention the guests, even Mason Weizler, the host, was not in the mood to continue the banquet after receiving the information announced by Anson.

A group of people want to confirm the authenticity of this information as soon as possible, a group of people want to know when the investment of the Roland family will arrive as soon as possible, and a group of people want to take advantage of the fact that the Roland family has not yet arrived, as much as possible in the bank that is about to be born. a piece of cake……

Around the upcoming "Coal Mine Bank", various classes and interest groups in Beluga Port started their own performances; in order not to be the one who can only get leftovers or even have nothing, they must do their best to cooperate with the people around them. Allies and enemies battle wits.

Anson and Talia can enjoy their own unique skills and prepare delicious cakes to share with them as they please.

If they want to profit from it, these people must curry favor with the Storm Division Headquarters and the Rune family—it won't take long for them to figure this out.

This is also the reason why he chooses to announce news at this kind of "gathering". As we all know, the more privately published news, the higher the credibility, and the faster and wider the secrets in the small circle are.

Anson and Talia aren't even going to make a direct profit like they did in Han soil, what they want is the right to "divide the cake" - direct control of the bank.

Controlling this authority in his hands is the core key for the storm division to control Beluga Harbor and even the entire Free Confederation, and the Rune family rules the entire new world from behind the scenes.

Beluga Port, Changhu Town, Red Hand Bay, Black Reef Port...even Yangfan City, they may be able to block the infiltration of the Faithful Alliance, block the newspaper's manipulation of public opinion, and even refuse the public services provided by the New World, but they can't stop it. Banks that give them prosperity.

………………

As the hall gradually became deserted, Anson also said goodbye with a satisfied Lisa and returned to the Rune Mansion in the city center.

The carriage, which was slowly parked outside the gate, happened to meet a group of Storm Division line infantrymen who had just finished patrolling and were standing guard on both sides of the street.

Since the beginning of the Colonial War of Independence, the patrol and security work of Beluga Harbor has been completely handed over to the militia organized by the Faithful Alliance; but the Storm Division did not return to the barracks after entering the city, but immediately took the city from the opponent. Control of the community near the center and port.

The obvious reason is, of course, to show the citizens of Beluga Port the heroic appearance of the "Triumph of Triumph", so that everyone can be proud of the war in Yangfan City. Bringing it under control is impossible without force deterrence.

In charge of the patrol tonight is Lieutenant Colonel Norton Crosell of the 3rd Infantry Regiment. Although Anson is somewhat dissatisfied with this deeply hidden member of the Truth Society, it does not prevent him from trusting the other party's business ability and extremely serious work. Attitude——After all, even Fabien can be absolutely assured of the candidate to hand over the job.

"how is the situation?"

"We tracked the three members of the Faithless Knights, and found a few guys who were deliberately whereabouts at a grocery store in Xicheng District." Norton Reports: "The prisoners caught by the guard company said they were so-called 'Blood' - hunted by Adelaine's Inquisitors and fled to Moby-Dick Harbor."

"Then what are their goals?"

"you."

Norton's answer was concise and clear.

Um? Anson was stunned.

"There is a rumor in Beluga Harbor right now that there are diamonds and gold worth at least 300,000 gold coins buried under the Rune family's mansion." Norton glanced at the Rune mansion beside him, with a rather subtle expression:

"These people were hunted down by the Inquisitor, penniless and on the verge of breaking up. They are going to attack you at night while the storm division has just returned to Beluga Harbor and are not familiar with them - of course, they don't care if you live or die. , mainly gold.”

The diamonds and gold are still buried under the mansion... Anson still looked incredulous: "Is this rumor spreading widely in Beluga Port? When did it happen?"

"It can't be said that it is widely circulated, but according to the prisoners, this is already a well-known secret." Norton said solemnly:

"They weren't even the only ones who paid attention to these golds, so they didn't dare to do it; and now that you're back in Beluga, you're worried that the gold might be transferred, so you're taking the risk."

"If there is no such gold, why did the commander-in-chief not return to the headquarters as soon as possible, but immediately moved into the Rune Mansion? It must be because he also realized that Beluga Harbor is not safe enough at the moment, so he decided to transfer the gold as soon as possible. - These are the original words of the prisoner."

Anson Bach: "..."

"After the 'Blood Alliance' was discovered, the three Faithless Knights were nowhere to be seen; the reporting guard said they walked into an alley and were lost."

Norton didn't seem to notice the change in the commander-in-chief's expression at all, and said without any fluctuation: "I guess it is probably some kind of special blood power that can hide whereabouts and voices."

There is no doubt that Ian's concealment skills can deceive even Lisa, and it is certainly impossible for ordinary soldiers to find out... Anson nodded slightly:

"Do you think they found out?"

"There is no evidence to infer, but I think they should have known from the beginning, so they deliberately gave us information about the blood alliance." Norton thought for a while:

"Of course, it is not ruled out that they want to use the blood alliance to prevent us from continuing to follow - the untrustworthy knights have been rooted in the new world for hundreds of years, and they have a deep relationship with the old world. This small group of wanderings has no secrets to them. "

Anson nodded slightly, this is also one of the most difficult places for the Faithless Knights.

"So, what are you going to do with it - in two hours, those people will rush over to assassinate you and dig gold under Miss Talia's house."

Norton took out his pocket watch from his jacket pocket and whispered in a low voice.

How to deal with it... Looking at Norton who was quietly waiting for an order, An Sen frowned slightly.

Having had a conversation with Ian in the study of Weizler's Mansion, he could probably guess that the other party was reminding himself in this way that this organization was mostly related to the black mage who was responsible for controlling the curse of the Knights; kill them or put a long line Follow the vine, and you will definitely find some clues.

If it was the former Anson, he would probably really choose this way of avoiding influence and conflict, and try to lure the black mage out silently or ambush the opponent directly.

But having been deceived by Phil Cressey - although I knew from the beginning that this guy was not well-intentioned - I can't be sure that Ian didn't have the same idea; Sturdy, Anson also does not want to destroy the next bank occupancy and the work of the New World Company because of the Knights of Untrustworthy.

So...you might as well do the exact opposite, to achieve the same effect.

Anson raised his head, thought for a moment, and then asked:

"How many of us are around that grocery store now?"

"Half a platoon of guard companies, and a few skirmishers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment... Less than thirty people, about the same number as the opponent." Norton said without hesitation:

"In addition to the grocery store, there are also nearby taverns and hardware workshops, which are also their strongholds; the former is a place where they often go to spend, and the latter seems to be used to hide weapons - all on the same street."

"So if a conflict breaks out, our people can control the situation as soon as possible?"

"No problem."

"Very well, then I will give you three orders." An Sen immediately raised the three fingers of his right hand: "First, let the prisoner go back in peace; second, block the streets and make sure not to let any A bandit escapes, but it is also not allowed to scare the snake."

"What about the third?" Norton asked subconsciously.

"Third, get in touch with the newspaper office of the "Beautiful People of Beluga Port" as soon as possible, and let them send them to rush over with you, but remember, it will be after an hour."

"Yes!"

The commander of the 3rd Infantry said in a deep voice, and immediately turned to go, not realizing what was wrong until he was about halfway out of the street:

"……reporter?!"

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Xicheng District, Plate Street.

"Um?"

A member of the Blood Alliance who was hiding behind a grocery store sign smoking a pipe turned his head and stared blankly at the four-wheeled carriage that suddenly appeared at the end of the street, with a surprised expression.

At this time, it is impossible for a carriage to come to a remote urban area such as the west of the city - especially, it is so delicate and beautiful that it looks like a four-wheeled carriage that rich people can afford.

He subconsciously wanted to issue a warning to the grocery store. He turned his head and saw the high-level executives in the room were still arguing about whether to act. He silently picked up the Leiden rifle hidden under the signboard, wrapped it in linen and hugged it in his arms, facing the carriage. go in the direction.

Just as he turned around, there were more figures at the end of the dark street, staggering towards him.

"Marston?!"

The blood alliance members holding the rifle exclaimed, and subconsciously stepped forward: "What are you doing, so that we are looking for you everywhere - I thought it was an action exposed!"

"Feel sorry……"

The guy called "Marston" waved at him as he approached, with a smile on his cold sweaty face: "I just heard that the commander-in-chief might be going to the Speaker's house for a dinner tonight, so I couldn't bear it. Stay there and do some reconnaissance."

"What, Anson Bach is not at the Rune Mansion tonight?!"

The member was stunned in place, and he couldn't help but say in shock, "Are you sure?!"

"I... I don't know, that's why I went to see it!" When Marston saw him stop, there was more cold sweat on his face, and his walking posture became more and more strange:

"He...they are...all inside?"

"Everything is there, including the lone wolves. After all, it's such a big move..."

The member said subconsciously, and immediately realized something: "Why are you asking this?"

"Just, just to confirm!" Marston's entire face was almost soaked:

"With such important information, wouldn't it be very dangerous for someone to act without the information?"

"Yes, yes, what you said makes a lot of sense..."

The man nodded and said yes, but his eyes were a little more defensive. While feigning sideways, his right hand was quietly approaching the trigger of the rifle under the linen.

At the moment when he was out of the way, he finally discovered the secret of Marston's strange walking posture-behind him, there was a petite figure wearing a three-cornered hat and a coat, pushing him forward.

And he was holding a strangely shaped rifle in his arms!

"boom--"

A crisp and subtle sound broke the calm of the street; almost at the same time, the door of the grocery store was slammed open, and a strong man shouted vigilantly and drew his gun:

"who?!"

He looked out the pitch-dark door, and the eyes that took half a second to get used to~www.readwn.com~ suddenly shrank when he saw the corpse on the ground.

Marston, who had a big hole in his chest, and another corpse with no head, were lying quietly in a pool of blood!

The frightened strong man immediately wanted to turn his head and shout, but it was still a step too late - the petite figure hiding in front of him had already pulled out two bayonets like lightning and sent them into his throat and mouth.

"Pfft!"

The heavy sound of falling to the ground immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the room, and instantly focused on the petite figure wearing a three-cornered hat, a black long-sleeved trench coat and these large leather boots:

"In the name of the Sheriff of Moby Dick, Lisa hereby announces—you, you, and you!"

"All of you, all of you have been arrested!"

The shocked crowd stared at the girl, and no one noticed the cylindrical objects that were rolling on the floor...

"boom--!!!!"

In the distance from the Rune Mansion, An Sen, who was standing on the balcony on the second floor, was smoking a pipe while admiring the sky-high fireworks, the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously.