The wizard starts by trimming the donkey's hooves

Earl Habbs's residence, in the study.

A thin middle-aged man wearing a gray wizard's robe sat at the desk and said, "My lord, are you really not going to remind Alonso?"

"Didn't I remind him before?" Earl Habs stood up and said with a sullen look on his face.

"Everyone must be responsible for what they do! In addition, once I remind you, it is likely that he will not be the only one who will be notified."

As Earl Habs spoke, he walked to the desk and stood next to the man in gray robe. He turned his head and asked:

"By the way, old friend, you are here today when you are free. You are probably not just here to visit me. Is it because the higher-ups are already preparing to take action?"

The middle-aged man in gray robe did not directly answer Earl Habs's question. He only heard him say: "Your Majesty, Earl, do you still remember the great knight of the Zalal resistance who died of poison in prison last time? "

Earl Habs was startled when he heard this, then nodded immediately and said: "That incident was my negligence. I didn't expect that even the prison in Meiste was infiltrated by the rebels."

Recalling the scene at that time, although after he rushed back from Rosby City, he launched a large-scale investigation operation and eliminated the rebel spy in the prison, but he missed taking out the rebel spy from the mouth of the rebel knight. Opportunities for important intelligence.

By the way, not long after the incident, even the body of the resistance knight disappeared. Thinking of the several functional departments that were like sieves, Earl Habs couldn't help but tremble with anger.

But this situation is not unique to Meist County, it is almost the same throughout the entire empire, and what he can do is very limited.

"Not only the people were poisoned, but the corpses were also poisoned." Earl Habs shook his head, looking a little helpless.

"Actually, this is not a bad thing." The middle-aged man in gray robe smiled and continued: "Actually, I put something on that corpse. I am very sure that this corpse is still in the county. "

"Oh? After the body was stolen, you actually knew the specific location all along?" Earl Habs raised his eyebrows and looked at the other party in surprise.

As the empire's observer in Meist County, the other party has no right to require an observer to cooperate in actions. However, as the governor of Meist, facing those people and things beyond his control within the county, It's always a bit unpleasant.

The middle-aged man in gray robe nodded and said: "Yes, the shadow of the Black Flame cult is behind this matter. I understand that a banquet will be held there tonight, and many nobles will attend."

"That...Alonso is also there at this time."

After hearing what the other party said, Earl Habs's face sank.

Obviously, these nobles are related to the cult, and there are quite a few of them. In addition, Alonso is also there, which makes him even more passive.

"According to the practice of collecting tributes during cult sacrifices, the body of a high knight is very precious, and the other party must be reluctant to give it up. Since the body of the high knight of the resistance army disappeared last time, I guessed that there is a high probability that it is It fell into the hands of a cult."

"According to reliable information, there should be a grand cult sacrifice ceremony there tonight."

"My lord, if you don't send someone over, it will be too late if you wait for the sword holder to arrive. After all, they don't know Alonso."

After a while, Earl Habbs let out a long sigh, feeling a little disinterested.

"Yes, they don't know Alonso, and they won't pay attention to me as a count. Then send someone to inform him and tell him that I have something urgent to come to him."

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And about the same time.

In the sky, still some distance away from Meist County City.

A ferocious creature four to five meters long with a griffin body and a head, strong muscles, and wide wings was flying at a high speed.

But what is surprising is that there are actually two people sitting on the monster's back. The airflow generated by the high-speed flight bypasses a circular cover that emits cyan light and rushes backwards.

Sitting on the saddle in front is a strong man carrying a shield. At this moment, he is holding the reins and controlling the flight.

Just listen to the man holding a short staff behind say: "Captain, today we are so anxious to ride the griffin and rush to Meist County. What is the mission? Why do we need you to go out in person?"

"A relatively important mission." Since the operation has already begun, there is naturally no need to keep it secret. The burly man spoke directly without much hesitation.

"According to reports from local observers, there is a cult in Meist County that will hold sacrificial rituals tonight."

"Does this kind of thing still require us sword-wielders to dispatch? Could it be that the local goddess church can't handle it?" The man with the short staff couldn't help but ask doubtfully.

"Of course it won't be used in ordinary cult sacrifices. But this cult is likely to communicate with a certain evil god during the ceremony. Maybe we can successfully obtain a trace of divinity from the evil god."

"The divinity of the evil god? Why do we need that thing?" As if he knew the function of the evil god's divinity, the man with the short staff showed surprise and a hint of fear.

"It's not us who wants it, it's the higher ups who want it!" The strong man pointed upward and said.

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And the other side.

At this time, Renne had arrived in front of the mansion of Baron Elliot.

As soon as we arrived here, there was a faint noise, and there was a lot of traffic at the entrance of the mansion.

With a quick glance, Ren saw many luxury carriages parked outside the mansion, and most of the carriage carriages had various noble crests on them. At the same time, there were a few without emblems, which should be the carriages of some wealthy businessmen.

And many people dressed as capable cavalry or guards were guarding the carriages.

Seeing Wren's carriage approaching, an old man in a tuxedo stepped forward to greet him with a smile: "Are you Baron Wren?"

"It's me!" Renn nodded as he got off the carriage.

"Baron Renne, Mr. Alonso has been waiting for you in the banquet hall for a long time. Please come with me." The old man bowed slightly and extended his hand to indicate.

Ren nodded, expressionless.

When he walked into the mansion and came to the door of the banquet hall, Renne saw Alonso with a smile on his face. He was wearing gorgeous noble clothes, and the Cali bird emblem sewn with exquisite gold thread on his chest was particularly eye-catching.

"Baron Rennes, welcome to your arrival. I hope you can spend a happy night here." Alonso said with a smile.

However, if it were Alonso's thoughts at the moment, it would be the exact opposite - 'Cherish the last night you spend in this world! '

Rennes has already seen Alonso's fake smile.

In fact, just after he walked into the mansion and arrived at the door of the banquet hall, Renn felt the silver conch medal lining his chest vibrate slightly.

What this represents is self-evident!

Although Renn does not assume the worst about others, in fact, the other person may be much more vicious than he imagined.

Fortunately, he had already made some necessary preparations!