Vol 6 Chapter 104: Choose it

"Ha! Haha ... Hahahaha, Lord Duke, you are so interesting, really interesting!"
In the atmosphere of death and silence, echoed with the embarrassing dry laugh of the "venomous snake", but also the pretended calm expression and rich body language: "I can even think of using me as a target to provoke the relationship between the three of us; Great, really great! "
"Tree target, provoking relationship ... what are you talking about?" The inexplicable dark-haired wizard, frowning more severely: "Don't we just get in touch last month? Or is Locke's killer of the Thousand Knife Tavern? The thread we pull. "
"You promised it well, why did you suddenly regret it ?!"
Almost as soon as Loren said the name "Rock", the expressions of the three people became a little different.
The silver blood, which was still unmoved, finally turned away from Loren's body and shot at the face of the serpent like a sword; and the original black blade of the fierce was shocked and angry, desperately pressing the squeeze. Fist.
really……
"Oh oh, more and more like it; interesting, too interesting!" The viper that interrupted quickly smiled more, but his face also paled, shrugging his shoulders, staring at Loren:
"Looking at your unreasonable expression, uninformed outsiders may really think there is an unspeakable conspiracy between us; but it is a pity that these are lies that you have compiled, and they are thin. Not even the core content! "
"For example ... what did we plan?"
The dark-haired wizard raised his eyebrows and deliberately glanced at Corona and the other two mercenary commanders next to him: "Really? This occasion ... not suitable?"
"No! It's appropriate, it's perfect!" The snake's mouth sneered, and the playful expression clearly showed some disdainful expression: "I like to be open and honest in everything, even a conspiracy!"
"Really want me to say it?"
"Of course it is true! Really, come on!"
"Well, since you have said so," the dark-haired wizard sighed and said in embarrassment: "When I knew that His Majesty the Emperor appointed me to be Commander-in-Chief of Eboden, I knew the opportunity was coming."
"As you know, I once had a bad memory in Ebden; but that opportunity made me know a lot of people, such as an intelligence vendor who was good at wearing a green hat for the nobility and running a tavern. "
"He gave me a wonderful plan and the best person to execute it perfectly-ah, that person said you, Your Excellency, the head of the Viper Mercenary Corps."
"Guide the rebellion of the three major mercenary regiments in Eboden, take advantage of the opportunity to exploit the nobles and civilians who fled Eboden, and then pluck a layer of skin from the Liberty Council;"
"Then ... waiting for the other two fooled fools to be fooled, we can throw 20,000 mercenaries to death in Ebden, and there will be a Bayern knight escorting you and me away-I seven, you two, and the Rock guy will take one The commission of success. "
"As for Ebden ... Oh, although it is not good to speak in front of Master Corona, except for the wizards and the Corona family here, who cares about the life and death of those civilians ..."
"boom--!"
A moment before the words fell, the indifferent blood of silver had already taken the lead, holding the head of the poisonous snake and patting it directly on the table!
Half of the head of the unexpected snake was stuck on the table, and the red liquid spread on the edge of his head.
"Thank you." The dark-haired wizard's smile faded, and he said lightly: "I thought I would continue to pull on with him. I really helped."
"No thanks."
The blood of silver coldly said, staring at Loren with a pair of eyes, so that the "black blade" beside him was stunned.
"If you want to make a joke, please stop here, Lord Duke; as far as I know, you should not have so much free time."
He squeezed the corner of his mouth tightly, and the blue muscles on his right hand holding the viper's head were clearly visible, so nervous that he didn't dare to relax.
"Yes, but there is still time to clean up yours." A dark-haired black wizard who smiled indifferently and stared at him also: "Since you came here, you have only one choice, that is to accept my agreement."
"What is your" agreement "?"
"It ’s very simple, according to the commissions you said at the beginning-and because of your uncooperative attitude, the money will not be given to you immediately; the down payment is only half, and you will hold Ebden for one month and then take three-tenths; the last five One-half of the final payment will be sent to you when the siege is over. "
"This is impossible." Silver Blood vehemently repudiated: "Double the commission-now you need us, otherwise our 20,000 mercenaries can defend the city, and in turn can assist the Azores to seize the city. "
"Don't say anything to us, Lord Duke, we are just mercenaries; fighting and killing are our profession; as long as we can make money, we don't care who kills and fights for whom."
"Give money, we will sell our lives for you and the empire, and guard this city."
The quiet atmosphere finally seemed to be a bit of negotiation.
"Yes, you are right, I need mercenaries in your hands-of course, you also need fortresses and city defenses under your control." The black-haired wizard looked at him expressionlessly: "But relative, now Ebdon ca n’t pay the amount you want. "
"This has just been said by the viper." Silver Blood emphasized: "You can guarantee us that you will pay the rest after the war."
"I also said just now that I don't accept extortion from robbers and blackmailers." The black-haired wizard who straightened his waist looked at him and the black blade next to him in amazement.
The blood of silver snorted coldly: "So ... are you going to continue the negotiations and are ready to let us hand over the city to the elves?"
"No, no, the negotiations must continue."
Fingers tapped lightly on the table, the black-haired wizard holding his chin, his eyes flicked back and forth between the three mercenary leaders: "But the object of the negotiation ... this is not necessarily the case."
The silver blood frowned slightly, and the viper's "hands-on experience" caused every movement of the duke to make him nervous.
"How ... are you going to kill us, Lord Duke?" Black Blade poked his head, glaring at Loren's expression as if he wanted to eat people: "Then come, let's do it."
"Wait?"
Loren gave him a disgusted glance.
"Since you've helped the first time, shouldn't you mind helping the second time?" The black-haired wizard stared at Silver Blood: "Tell the respected 'Black Blade' leader to calm him down, otherwise I will satisfy his wish. "
"What did you say ..."
In half of the words, a fierce black blade was stopped by the blood of silver, and his face was as ugly as multiple layers of haze.
"Sir Duke, please explain what you just said." The blood of silver looked dark: "The object of the negotiation is not necessarily ... what does it mean?"
"literal meaning."
With two pairs of increasingly cold and vicious eyes, Loren's expression became more and more indifferent, more and more casual: "I have two thousand Bain knights, a thousand soldiers of the Imperial Legion; plus nearly ten thousand Human patrols and city defense forces. "
"Think about it, I don't actually need your 20,000 mercenaries ... just another 10,000 people are enough to hold the city."
At that moment, the expression of silver blood froze.
"Yes, if the number of hired mercenary regiments is reduced from three to two, then the price is much more reasonable ... Well, a 1/3 reduction should barely be able to come together." Said, smiling Loren also deliberately turned his eyes to Corona:
"My Excellency Corona, if you cut it by a third, will the Free Council make up the rest?"
"It's no problem at all." The old man who understood the idea nodded, and the slyness in the corner of his eyes flashed: "It would be better to say that the agreement was delayed until now because of a third of the money."
"Since this is the case, then the problem is solved." Loren turned his attention to the blood of silver and solemnly said: "We will select two hires from the three mercenary groups and pay you according to your requirements. Double the pay, and the full amount. "
"Stop the rest-you can leave or stay in the fortress, but the price of the latter is to become a traitor to the empire; I will definitely rob him of the Azores before they come. . "
The blood of silver forced to endure no attacks, calmed himself down, and was not irritated by Loren.
"This is not possible! Eboden will either hire us three at the same time, otherwise we will not accept the conditions of you and the Free Council ..."
"Yes, but this seems to be just your own idea." Loren smiled contemptuously and shook his head: "If you don't accept it, it's light; then I will make a concession to the snake and the head of the 'Black Blade' They accept the price and hire them. "
"And it's the full amount, cash-also includes not limited to wartime weapons supplies, logistics supplies; ample drinks and at least two hot meals a day."
"And ... an additional compensation from the mercenary commander himself; I do n’t know the market for Ebden, but ... what do you think of the figure of half a million silver coins?"
At the moment when the voice fell, the fierce "black blade" next to him had a bright expression.
The treatment of the mercenary regiment is only one aspect, and the last "additional compensation" is a heavy blow.
After all, the commission is to be distributed to everyone in the group. After the more money is distributed to everyone, the group leader instinctively can only get a small amount; but the "additional compensation" is different.
The head of the money can be swallowed privately.
The blood of the silver blood clenched by his teeth became more and more rapid, and he could no longer maintain his composure; looking at the expression of the black-haired wizard, there was finally a trace of fear.
But Loren is still as calm as ever.
Bewitching, trickery, pretending to be foolish, and bullying ... From just now to now, the Duke Byrne has been splitting the three of them in various ways and fighting inside.
Viper first, then myself.
This young-looking duke, but the negotiation skills are like a veteran hunter, luring them three into the trap step by step!
"Isn't it clear, two heads of lords?" At the quiet long table, I could only hear the "curious" inquiry of the dark-haired wizard: "Whether you want to accept my terms, but the chips in your hands are Decrease little by little. "
Chips? !
The expressions of Black Blade and Silver Blood froze at the same time, and suddenly thought of something they didn't want to happen.
"Ah, it seems that you have guessed it." Loren smiled a little "disappointed", like a storyteller who was revealed in advance the end of the story:
"Right now, my lieutenant, Lord Eckert, Earl of Wrathforth, is leading the army of Byrne and Ebden to capture the other two gates under your control, which should have almost been defeated by this time."
"In this way, the reinforcements and supplies of the empire can enter Ebden unimpeded; the nearest one, Lotel's cavalry and light infantry, only takes about a week; five thousand people, a week, I can afford it."
"Well, as for the few remaining fortresses ..."
Having finished speaking, he did not go to see the two mercenary commanders whose faces were so ugly, the dark-haired wizard turned his head and rushed behind, Lusien snapped his fingers.
When he came back, he brought an extra pale, trembling guy.
The night watchman's outer line in Ebden, the famous intelligence dealer plus green hat messenger, tavern owner Locke.
"Under my" remind ", this kind old friend and I talked about your respective deployments, and also helped me introduce a few mercenaries who are willing to" disrupt anyway "to become justice partners."
"I don't know whether it is only the viper, or the three of you have colluded with him; but since Locke can help you, it can help me, as long as the price is right or the arrangement is in place." Loren shrugged, plainly Opening:
"So it's only a matter of time before the remaining city fortresses are taken."
The blood of silver squeezed his lips tightly, motionless.
The black blade next to him twitched his body, trying to say something but daring to speak, completely stunned by the situation in front of him.
"So I give you the deadline-I repeat it again, I can give you everything you want, I can meet all your wishes; but must follow my orders and follow my methods." Loren Leng Cold Road: "And my way is that only two of you three can leave from here ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Dang!"
When the words fell, Loren threw a dagger on the table, and it was stuck next to the snake's neck.
Meaning ... what is already obvious cannot be more obvious.
The two mercenary commanders were shocked, and their hearts began to become less firm.
"The last question ..." Silver Blood, who was sitting calmly, looked up and stared at Loren: "How do we know that you are telling the truth, rather than deliberately defrauding us?"
It was Loren's sneer that answered them.
"You don't need to know, really ... because the result is nothing more than two." The black-haired wizard expressed sincerely: "I lied to you, I didn't deceive you-but no matter which one, if I don't accept this agreement, I will kill it You guys, sooner or later. "
"It's a gamble, or the actual benefits in front of you are all yours, I can afford it anyway; so ..."
"Choose it."