Chapter 39: The Wild Wolf's Plan

  The First Watch

  "Congratulations, Count, on defeating Earl Darras and washing away the shame of your father," said Einig respectfully.

  The Earl of Raiseth was extremely pleased. He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing out at the castle of Tabor City. Being able to defeat the strongest lord in this region was absolutely an achievement worth recording in the family history for generations to come. Even the high walls and even higher castle of Tabor City couldn't stop him from leading his troops to fulfill his glorious mission. This money was really well spent!

  "Baron, Baronet?" Ainig suddenly shouted in terror, "What are you going to do?"

  Count Ratzisber looked puzzled upon hearing this. He turned around and stared at Einihg, unsure of what he was saying.

  "This is it! This isn't... You're actually a follower of the evil god!" Ainiel continued to shout loudly. At this time, his expression was no longer the terror from earlier, but instead had a hint of cold smile.

  "What are you talking about?!" The earl was somewhat angry. This kind of talk can't be spoken casually.

  Ainig muttered something about evil gods in his mouth, took out an old and worn-out sheepskin book from his bosom, and threw it at the feet of Laicis. Then he smiled and pulled out a short sword from his waist, saying: "Since you've done such things, I think you're ready to accept the consequences?"

  Count Ratzisber became aware of the gravity of the situation. He took two steps back, drew his own sword: "What are you doing? Are you going to murder a nobleman?"

  "No, Count, the one I'm going to kill is a follower of an evil god, someone who has wantonly killed under his hand, including the Earl of Dalaran, and is now a fallen, disgraced man, despised by all. Of course, he was once a noble."

  "You killed Dalras!" Count Raisis's eyes widened. "Don't you know that's against the law of nobility?"

  "I don't know what 'noble law' is," Eanraig shrugged. "But the respected Count Darras was killed by your subordinate, and just now you told me it was done under your orders. The reason, I suppose, is to eliminate the devout followers of the Sun God for the sake of the Evil God?"

  "You!"

  "Alright, no more nonsense." Einig looked at Reizis, blew a loud whistle, and a group of black-armored warriors rushed up. "You can rest assured on your journey. If you're really that devoted, go tell the Sun God about me."

  The Earl and Einig were standing near the castle gate. The residents of the city, of course, had no leisure to come out and watch the excitement, so there were no witnesses. People in the castle might have seen this scene, but they also had no chance to speak out. The miscellaneous soldiers and Raisis' soldiers were searching for valuable spoils everywhere in the castle, while the mercenary wolves guarded the two main gates of the castle. In military terms, the wild wolf had an absolute advantage.

  Lord Ratzig died with more than twenty wounds on his body, finally being beheaded by a single sword. After indulging for a while, Aini began to implement the next plan.

  First is military planning.

  The fifty wild wolves led by Dacia were unscathed. At this time, they all had a sorrowful and indignant expression, driving the scattered miscellaneous soldiers to the front yard of the castle, using the name "Lord Aynig's order". Although everyone in their hearts was resentful, but these two days have been enough to get rid of the unruly ones, and the remaining ones have already learned to obey in blood. The chaotic castle gradually quieted down, and everyone came out to wait in the front yard.

  This time the city was attacked, and the army of Laissez suffered heavy losses. Those who were killed by falling, those who were shot dead by arrows, those who were shot dead by crossbows, those who were cut down by swords, those who were stabbed to death by spears, those who were trampled to death by their companions... The original 1,600-strong army, after two attacks on the city, was reduced to less than 600 people, including the wounded. They crowded together in the front yard, which had been used as a training ground before, looking at the wild wolves holding crossbows in front of and behind them, bewildered.

  "Soldiers!" Darcia said, standing on a makeshift platform. "I have some bad news to share with everyone."

  A buzz of discussion erupted from below.

  "Silence!" Darcia bellowed, and the murmurs from below ceased. She continued, "Count Raiseth, who worshipped the evil god, murdered Count Delras and attempted to lure our Wolf Mercenary Group, but was killed by the great and wise Lord Einig when he tried to attack us!"

  The humming noise started again, this time louder than before.

  "I said, be quiet!" Dacia yelled again. The wild wolves behind and beside him also shouted in unison: "Quiet!"

  Go on with your work.

  "You are now faced with a choice: to join us, or not. As expected, we will become the new masters of Tabriz city. You will all receive considerable rewards and benefits."

  While the mercenaries were discussing, Aini brought ten people to the Temple of the Sun God. Here, he will make a political attempt.

  "Your Eminence." Einer bowed respectfully, "I am Einer Wolf of the Mercenary Corps, Wild Wolves. I have come to report a matter to you."

  Although the church in Tabriz had become a lucrative institution many years after successful missionary work, some framework and attitude still need to be put up, including humility and pride.

  "May the great sun god bless you. What is it that you want to say?" The bishop said with a dignified expression, leaning on a wooden staff.

  "It's like this..." Eynick presented the parchment he had thrown at the Earl's feet, telling in detail a story about the ugly crimes of Count Raisis.

  "Is that so?" The bishop was slightly shocked, "Wait a minute."

  He left Aynig and the others in the main hall, and returned to his own room. Aynig smiled, standing in the somewhat grand temple's main hall, looking at the statue of the sun god Darenis, looking at the rows of seats, looking at the podium on the high platform... Isn't this just like those churches on Earth? He thought silently.

  With my own strength, I will soon be a powerful force! My dominance begins here!

  Before long, the bishop returned with four holy warriors by his side: "Young man, repeat what you just said."

  Ainig glanced at the four Holy Warriors and felt a bit puzzled. However, he still maintained his composure and retold his story once again.

  The bishop's face gradually turned solemn, and finally he shouted: "You are telling a lie!"

  "What?!" Einig stared at the bishop with a look of surprise, seeming quite innocent.

  "You've been lying from the very first sentence, don't try to challenge my Lord's wisdom, he can see through all the lies in the world! God's warriors, take this poisonous murderer away!"

  The priest's divine art, Detect Lie, can detect intentional lies.

  When Aini came in, he had already left the ten subordinates outside the door. At this time, facing a group of Saint Warriors rushing up, he did not make any resistance. This former **Xiangyong was still amazed at the fact that he had been recognized.

  "Wait, Your Eminence! I can offer you a great deal of money, I can express my devotion!" Enrig shouted, struggling.

  Money is something that the church has always liked. There's nothing in this world that can't be settled with money, provided...

  "Hah? Money? Are you insulting me? If you were a noble gentleman, perhaps the master could forgive your occasional mistakes. As for piety..." The bishop looked at Ennis's face carefully, his tone growing even colder. "Piety? You, an unbeliever, dare to speak of piety? Take him away!"

  "Halt!" Eynik shouted, but the holy warrior continued to drag him towards the dungeons in the back, and he could only shout on, "I have four hundred brothers within the city walls, don't you fear that I will raze this tiny temple of yours?!"

  "Halt." Under the bishop's command, the holy warrior stopped in his tracks. "Are you threatening me?"

  Ainier's face was ferocious: "Alright, let me go immediately. I'll take the Wild Wolf Mercenaries and never come back. Otherwise... Heh heh."

  "Or what? Ha! Take him away!" The old priest sneered as he watched Enrico's retreating figure.

  Threatening the Temple of the Sun God? This kid really is ignorant.

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