Chapter 563
"This is really... breathtaking."
Standing under the tower, Loren looked up at the bustling, heavily guarded city gate and the hillside in the distance. At the castle, I couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
As the capital of Duchy of Byrne, Scarlet Blood Fort is naturally the most magnificent city in Byrne; the city wall was not enough for many years ago, which contributed to the rise of the lower city. , Within the strict barriers, it became the residence of the nobility and the upper class.
The lower city of the Scarlet Blood Castle is a settlement that surrounds the city wall. Markets, houses, commercial halls, taverns, Inns, and even various workshops. Most of the areas are civilians and some The home of the craftsmen; the large and small stalls are not even busier than Eboden.
In addition to the wines of different vintages from the vineyards of each count, there are even the wild treasures of Lotaire, the amber of the ancient wood forest, the metal products and slabs of the dwarves, and the Olives, the wool of Almans, the horses of Boye and the furs of Arles... and even the long swords of the elves of Yasul overseas can be seen here.
The Scarlet Blood Fortress built on the mountain and the palace located at the highest point of the hilltop castle is one of the oldest buildings in the entire Byrne and even the entire empire. According to rumors, the first Duke of Byrne During the construction of this castle, he had received the help of dwarves to build the entire city directly on the rock face of the hill.
Although this is basically just a legend in Byrne, nowadays Byrne Duchy has long been unable to find even a dwarf; especially the towers and city walls built directly on the mountain, It is indeed a fortification technology that only dwarves have.
The palace of the Scarlet Blood Castle is located on the top of the hill like a spire, while the church of Holy Cross Church, the Knight Barracks, the local wizard Academy, the strongholds of various trade unions and Chamber of Commerce, the courtyard of the rich and the nobles ......
Even the Governor’s Mansion of Governor Byrne is also located in this exquisite and magnificent, art-like "rock castle".
The towering city wall that looks like a mirror, magnificent towers and city gates, towering minarets and palaces... Besides, it’s really hard to see the Scarlet Blood Castle without making people sigh; This is a grandeur that is completely different from Golovin.
If you want to explain, it is more "three-dimensional" and "exquisite", and more beautiful, and the degree of prosperity is still even compared with that of Western Sacrament.
And if you underestimate this city because of its prosperity and exquisiteness, it would be a big mistake—compared to the flat giant city of Golovin, the historic Red Blood Fort is the real one It is a solid fortress that can face a hundred thousand army and besieged from all sides without fear!
At least in this era, there are no catapults and ballistas that can crush rock walls; the spells and alchemy weapons of the wizards are not enough to create an earthquake that can smash a mountain;
Faced with such a condescending city that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, with almost no weaknesses, there does not seem to be a good way to break the city apart from besieging and waiting for the enemy to be starved to death.
In the history of Byrne Duchy, the Scarlet Blood Castle has indeed experienced several sieges, including Eckhardt I, the second life leader of Byrne’s acknowledge allegiance; according to rumors, the Scarlet Blood The drag down of the castle for too long was also one of the important reasons why he chose to negotiate with Byrne.
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But it is not the magnificent castle and the bustling down town that really make black hair wizard feel at the moment. , But the "dazzling array" of "decorations" on the city gate.
The whole row of prisoners who were hanged alive, hung on a city wall with ropes, were as thin as a firewood and of various shapes.
Among them are old people, women, young craftsmen, and begging children...all stripped of their clothes, using plasma to write an unusually conspicuous word on the torso.
Traitor.
On both sides of the closed city gate are piles of bones that have been decapitated, or that have been decayed under the scorching sun for too long; their heads are stacked in piles, silent Warn every pedestrian passing by.
In another world, this thing is called "Jingguan".
It’s obviously a bustling street, but almost everyone’s expressions are very depressed, with their heads down and their feet in a hurry, acquaintances don’t say hello when they meet, and they are so frowned that they dare not say a word, even the yelling of businessmen. I can't hear the sound either;
It's clear to step into the midsummer, but the atmosphere is depressed, as if the winter has come, and it's freezing cold.
Even standing in the middle of the street, Loren can clearly feel the chaotic atmosphere, revealing a taste of fear, everyone is in danger, it is almost like the entire Scarlet Blood Castle Locked the same with shackles.
Feeling the tense atmosphere, and the guards fully armed patrolling the streets... The black hair wizard knew that the previous tavern boss did not exaggerate, and even "depreciated" a lot.
Being able to do this means that the control of the entire Scarlet Blood Castle and even the Xiacheng District no longer belongs to the Torino family, and has been completely taken away by Governor Byrne.
The vampire homicide incident occurred more than a month ago. Now the city gate is full of dead people. Everyone inside and outside the castle is in danger, and the whole case has not progressed until now... This shows that the other party from the very beginning is not to catch criminals, but to use this opportunity to seize control of the Scarlet Blood Castle!
So, has the situation deteriorated to this point?
Looking at the hanged bones on the city wall, Loren couldn't help but frown slightly...The Charlotte Torino he had in mind was still a decisive count, facing Brandon and even Ai If Kerhart II never backed down, how could he be disarmed by the opponent with no difficulty?
Does she really know that once the people’s hearts and control of the civilians outside the city are lost, how could the nobles in the city not if the rabbit dies, the fox grieves, and who would be willing? Loyal to the Torino family, who may abandon themselves at any time and are weak and deceptive? !
There are generally two explanations for this unreasonable situation-that is, Charlotte Torino just looks tough, or she has lost control of the Torino family and is just a puppet;
This probability is not high...If she has no real power, how can she visit Imperial Capital in person as a count to negotiate terms with Brandon and even the Emperor? Even if she really wanted to, as the person behind the puppet who really holds the real power, it is impossible to indulge her in doing so.
So it can only be second...Either Governor Byrne is holding her impossible rejection conditions in his hand to coerce her and the entire Torino family; or...Someone will give her an idea, try her best Don't confront the Governor's Mansion head-on.
Looking at the current situation of the Scarlet Blood Castle, it is really possible.
"Hi, what's your name?!"
Suddenly there was a voice behind him. He was young, and there was a little excitement and tension in his immature voice.
Loren glanced back, he found this child from the time he walked over-thin and small, with a pair of too savvy big eyes, which reminded him vaguely of the encounter when he met in Ancient Wood Town. Hat in Deep Limburg.
Well... he is a little smaller than a hat, and a little bolder.
"I have been staring at you for a long time, you are not a local!" The child suddenly shouted loudly, pointing to the face of the black hair wizard triumphantly: "I know all the people around here, you are sure It's foreign!"
"Now the master of the governor's mansion is checking you guys everywhere, if his people find out...the unlucky ones on the city wall are your role models!" like the fox which exploits the tiger's might, and shrugged with her waist in her waist:
"If you don't want to die too ugly, you can pay a small amount of money, and let me cover everyone in your neighborhood. I know that there is a hotel boss. His aunt’s father has a son who works as a guard at the Governor’s Mansion. No one dares to check him. As long as you pay the money, I will tell you where the hotel is."
Aunt's father's son... his father?
"How much do you want?" The familiar conversation made Loren's mouth curled up...it seemed like it was the same last time.
"Afraid right?" The little devil raised his chin triumphantly and wiped his dirty nose: "As long as I yell, the nearby patrol can hear you, you It's over!"
"Really?"
"en? Of course it is true..."
Just as the kid was preparing to ask for a price, The sharp edge of the dagger had been placed on his neck like a trick, and the whole person was dragged into the air by the collar.
The cold touch on the neck made the little devil shiver all over, looking at the smiling black hair wizard in horror.
"Well...you can now'call out your voice'!"