Chapter 358
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Anfey lay on a tree branch with his eyes closed, listening to the clamor of the town below . Suzanna sat on a nearby tree, watching the dwarves and the gnomes at work, her hair billowing in the soft breeze . She turned to Anfey, who was grinning, and said, "You look happy today . "
Anfey shrugged and sat up . "How can I not be? It’s finally our time to shine . "
Entos was a sly person, but he still gave away a considerable amount of secrets when pressed . Of course, he could have done so on purpose . Band of Brother mercenary group had long been a partner of Maho Empire . When Entos first arrived in the Country of Mercenaries, many mercenary groups wanted him to join them . He rejected all the other invitations and joined Band of Brothers mercenary group . This was largely due to the good relations between Band of Brothers mercenary group and Maho Empire .
However, the situation was different for Marino . Marino’s wife had been killed by an assassin as she was trying to protect him, leaving a three-year-old son . Marino couldn’t bring himself to remarry and did not have another child . When his son was thirteen, the child fell off a tree and hurt his head, causing his development to delay .
The four super mercenary groups had never known real peace . Marino worried that his son won’t be able to survive once he was gone . Yolanthe understood Marino’s sentiments and was using it to his advantage . Yolanthe promised Marino that he would be made a duke if he could assist Yolanthe in taking over Country of Mercenaries .
A duke has much more powerful than the head of a mercenary group . Marino didn’t care about fighting for freedom . He needed to secure his power to ensure safety for his son .
As king of one of the three most powerful empires, Yolanthe was much more approachable and much more likable than Ellisen Empire’s Edward and Shansa Empire’s Philly . Marino knew that as long as he did what he was told, Yolanthe would reward him .
Marino’s attitude and his relation to Entos secured Marino’s loyalty to Maho Empire . Anfey knew he had to find a way to place Christian in charge of the Shield of Light legion .
Anfey knew that Yolanthe wouldn’t rush the decision of appointing an heir . Wester had his opportunity to shine, and Grandon got an important military apopointment when he was sixteen . Christian cared only for magic and told Yolanthe long ago that he did not want the throne . It was hardly up to Christian, however, as the nation would come first .
Suzanna ran her fingers through her hair and sighed . She was very conflicted . She had hoped that she would be able to find a peaceful life after she was married . She didn’t care about power or revenge . She wasn’t like Alice .
She knew she had to protect her friends, however, and she would not abandon them . The only way she could be useful was to keep fighting .
Suzanna was not every good at communicating with others . She enjoyed being alone much more than being with other people . She was used to keeping her emotions to herself .
"Lady Suzanna, Lord Anfey!" Ozzic called as he jogged over to the tree . "Long and Ling are back . " Anfey and Suzanna jumped out of the tree . "They said they needed to report to you directly . "
"Directly?" Anfey asked . "Interesting . " He turned and saw Ling and Long walking towards him . He smiled and waved them over .
"We gave the letter to General Augustus," Long said quietly once he made sure other people were out of earshot .
"And there’s no reply?" Anfey asked, surprised . The last time he saw Augustus, he was friendly . They had no conflicts and it would be polite to give a reply .
"General Augustus told us it was inconvenient to send a reply with us," Ling said . "We were searched when we left the city . "
"Augustus is in charge of Blackania City," Anfey said, curiously . "If he wanted to protect you, who would search you? What’s General Baery doing?"
"General Baery was in the city, but we didn’t see him," Long said . "My lord, what is your history with Marquis Djoser of Violet City?"
"Marquis Djoser?" Anfey repeated, shocked . "He’s the one who searched you?" He was very confused . Marquis Djoser hardly had any power, especially in a city governed by August and Baery .
"He had a dozen priests with him and he insisted on searching us," Long said . "He said he didn’t want any spies leaving the city . We resisted, of course, but there were only two of us . " Long sighed and shook his head . "We thought General Augustus would help us, but his people never intervened . It was just easier to let them search us . "
"General Augustus wanted us to tell you that the Marquis had joined the Shield of Light legion," Ling said . "We heard that he is close with Fernando . "
Anfey pursed his lips . Prince Wester must know that Yolanthe planned on taking over control of Shield of Light legion and casting out Fernando . Marquis Djoser was working for Prince Wester, but he must have not yet told the prince about his relationship with Fernando . If Fernando fell, the Marquis might fall with him . If it really came to that, it would be unlikely that Prince Wester would try to save Marquis Djoser .
"When is the backup arriving?" Anfey asked .
"In a few days," Long said .
"The backup is the Shield of Light legion, isn’t it?" Suzanna asked quietly .
"Yes, my lady . "
"What else did you find out?" Anfey asked . "Did you find out how many Knights of Light there are?"
"Four hundred, at least," Long said . "That’s just part of it . "
"That many?" Anfey asked, surprised .
Long nodded . "My sources are as accurate as they come . "
"I didn’t know you have sources in Blackania City," Anfey said .
"There are still a lot of things you do not know about us, my lord," Long said . "This information was given to me by a member of the Roaring Death legion . As you should know, my lord, those soldiers are famous for their bravery and their loyalty . I trust this information . "
Anfey nodded . "How is the relationship between the two legions?"
"Precarious," Long said . "There’s tension between the two, but there has not been any outright conflict . "
"Because they don’t want to make it look like Yolanthe is making things more difficult for the priests and the knights, I wager," Ling said . "The situation is too tense right now for there to be infighting . "
Anfey nodded . "I think you’re right," he said . "What else did you hear?"
"Scarlet was heading north with her army," Long said . "But they disappeared soon after leaving . No one knows where they are . We must keep our guard up . The world is in chaos right now, and no one knows whether she will take advantage of that . " Long paused, then added, "Violet City is a commercial city . Fernando does not have the right to decide what happens there . "
Anfey nodded . "You did well," he said . "Who told you this?"
"I cannot reveal my source’s name," Long said, shaking his head .
Anfey nodded . "Go get some rest," he said . Long and Ling nodded, then turned and disappeared into the town .
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