Chapter 76: Jagged Children (Part 2)

"Exactly." Rufas nodded in agreement, "I think this is also the result of the positive influence of the "Swordsmith of Light". "
"It's the "Yarside Flow"... so it is. "Osborn felt clear, "It turned out to be that close friend, no wonder he acted so openly. But I heard that the El Barrea family used all kinds of bad methods to such local aristocrats who were unwilling to compromise on taxes? "
"...Exactly, I am very ashamed." Although these actions were ordered by his father, Helmut El Barrea, he was pointed out to the face that as a member of the El Barrea family, Rufas was still a little ashamed, "As early as five years ago, Earl Gotti and his father did a lot of things to put pressure on the local nobles."
"You don't have to be like that. You and your pedantic father are not the same, as many people know." Osborne said, not knowing whether he was mocking or comforting, "But the Earl of Goty... "Emerald City", a famous financial family..."
"Exactly. Count Gotti is good at manipulating the stock market, and his family is rich in the enemy's country." Rufas nodded and confirmed, "The Mira he earned through financial means is not inferior to the El Barrea family from the entire Kruchen State. Local taxes received."
"It's really..." Osborne smacked his tongue slightly, although he didn't seem surprised at all. "Such aristocrats are also very difficult to deal with. They have modern business acumen, unlike those who only know how to stand still. ..."
"Exactly. So although his father valued him, he never gave him too much command of the leader." Although Helmut was pedantic and hopeless, after all, he has been in charge of Kruchen State for decades. The head of one of the "Four Famous Sects" responsible to the emperor, if he didn't even understand this point, he would have stepped down a long time ago. "Therefore, he is not a particularly big threat... at least he belongs to the "Big Four". The Rogner house of the famous door is far beyond what Earl Goti can shake. "
"It's the house in Luray City, Nautia Prefecture, the house of the Marquis that has close cooperation with the "Ryanforte Society", right? After all, he is a veteran aristocratic capitalist, and comparison is normal. "Osborn felt clear, "When you go back, you should still pay more attention to the actions of Earl Goti, and remember to send me reports regularly. "
"Yes, sir." Rufas saluted again.
"Next, let's talk about the topic we were interrupted by Miriam just now..." After a slight start, he found that Prime Minister Osborne, who had unknowingly deviated from the topic, brought the topic back. The son of the Holzwell family is now at Libel?"
"Yes." Rufas confirmed, "After the death of the "God of Fighting" and "The Hunter King", the "West Wind" troops left him and the "West Wind Fairy". The two are currently moving together, and they were seen entering Libel territory last week. "
"After that?" Osborne closed his eyes slightly.
"The intelligence personnel have lost them." Rufas said with a slight regret. "The boy seems to have some special strange skill, using a technology similar to optical refraction to fool our intelligence personnel."
"Technology?" Osborn paid attention to Rufas's words, "Did it flow from places like "Thirteen Workshops"? "
"No, this is not certain." Rufas said immediately, "No one has seen similar conduction magic and martial arts combat skills. Therefore, we can only consider the technology we have not yet mastered... But if it is not The function of this type of technology may also be a strange magic that we have never known."
"From the report, this possibility is not without it." Osborne thought, "His behavior is too strange for a warrior from an imperial noble family...because he does not act according to common sense. People, we cannot infer from common sense."
"You said, sir."
"Rufas, guess what, where did he get the assistance?"
"...I think, maybe it comes from some strange ancient relic? In that case, it has something to do with the Qi Yao Church. It shouldn't be any other hunter group, and it's unlikely it's a guerrilla association."
"Then, what about "snakes"? "Osborn smiled but didn't.
"...Don't tease me, sir." Rufas was taken aback, then smiled bitterly: "Speaking of "snakes", don't you know much more than me? "
"Hehe, that's what I said." Osborn smiled slightly, and then said solemnly: "Your inference has some truth, but I don't think it is the truth. Also, from my point of view, he and "Snake "It doesn't matter at all. "
"Then, this is..."
"The specific situation, you don't need to go into it." Osborn interrupted Rufas' thoughts, "Anyway, the reason for telling you about this topic is-I need you, Rufas, "The Emerald City General." , Responsible for tracking and reporting all signs of the child’s actions. "
"...Yes." Although he was still a bit tangled, Rufas quickly adjusted his state and responded.
"Very good. So that's the end of today's discussion. Next, on behalf of your father, you have to meet your Majesty, right?"
"...You still know everything like a god." Rufas smiled bitterly. "Father still doesn't give up. This is the first time he wants me to ask your majesty to give him the royal order for tax adjustment."
"But no matter how many times it is, your Majesty will never agree to it." Osborne smiled confidently: "Go, do what you should do."
"Yes, sir, please take care." For the last time he bowed and saluted, Rufas slowly withdrew from the prime minister's office.
"Ha ha ha..." In the huge room, the man with the highest peak of power in the country smiled. "This sudden change, the new chess piece, how can I use it..."
His thoughts turned again, and he thought of the blond man who had just left, thought of the petite girl who hadn’t been serious in the face of him a few times, and the two capable men he always trusted
""Children"... the stage to show you your talents is almost ready. You have to play well, but don't let me down..."
"Children of Iron and Blood", it is rumored among the people that Prime Minister Osborne privately cultivated young and young girls with unique skills. The true existence of them may not be as vast and omnipotent as the rumors, but they are definitely amazing in energy. For the "iron-blooded prime ministers" who are at the peak of power in this country and can't overcome the cold, their existence is more or less a relief of pressure and expansion of room for maneuver.
Only he himself knew what kind of pressure he was under his seemingly glamorous appearance before he took up this country.
He took out the pocket watch hidden in the hidden compartment of the desk, and he skillfully pressed the protruding piece on the back. The picture of the young boy with black hair sleeping in the popped case was clearly visible.
"Li En..." also sent out, only he could hear the inaudible whisper.

PS: At the end of this chapter, the plot of the next volume will enter the FC plot. From now on, the plot of the old part will be formally separated from the trajectory~ I will open separate volumes and separate volumes. Let me explain in detail the meaning of each and the correct view of this book~ Stay tuned~
P.S2: I will leave for Germany right away, excited~