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The people who had just been shocked by the way Anne Knight entered the city were immediately bombarded with news one after another. [No pop-up novel website]
The most powerful Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate, Antar Silvershield, is still alive! After hearing the news, many people fainted on the spot. They've done so much these days and now it seems it's time to be reckoned with? Thinking of the Grand Duke's iron-blooded wrists, these people became restless and had trouble sleeping and eating.
Then the second news came, Anta Silver Shield was about to die!
Is he dead? Countless people are anxiously asking if he is dead or not. Hurry up! Can you still give me some accurate information? We still want to have a good Midwinter Festival!
Whether it is the thieves guild or the informants of various countries, all intelligence organizations are turning rapidly, waiting to confirm the life or death of the Grand Duke. The power that Anta Silver Shield has accumulated over the past few decades is too great. If he were alive, almost everyone would believe that he was the final winner, as he himself said, "I always win."
After the high priest of Heim hurried away, the castle where Anta Silver Shield was hiding was finally exposed. Attracting the attention of countless people here.
Antar Silvershield, the most powerful man in Baldur's Gate, is he alive or dead?
To whom will his power be passed?
"Anta Silver Shield" was lying on the bed with a pale face, and his chest was rising and falling rapidly, as if he was burning the last power of his life.
His heart was severely damaged, and even the best priest could not save his life - even if he used the magic of resurrection, he would die again due to a damaged heart. He now completely relies on the secret method of the Silver Shield family to maintain his existence.
After the high priest of Heim arrived, he only made a brief inspection and declared that he was also powerless. Whether it's true or not doesn't really matter. This man has been powerful for so long that no one wants him to continue to live. Even his allies were almost choked by his oppression.
The high priest bent down. I whispered a few words to him and confirmed Anta Silver Shield's identity through his reaction. In fact, there is no need to pretend, Anta has never trusted the chief priest, and most of the contacts are done through stand-ins...
After going out. Seeing everyone's eager eyes. The high priest simply shook his head. The scene was full of angry voices, and it was so neat and loud! Anta's daughter Ke'er looked around angrily, then opened the door to the ward and prepared to walk in. But she was held back by her mother.
"We want to go in, let's go in together!" Looking at the suspicious eyes of his mother and sisters behind him, Ke'er became irritated, "Don't be stupid, my father won't leave you a single copper!" She turned her head and cast an affectionate look at Harold, her father's most capable assistant. The most important thing at this time was to win over this man.
After receiving the signal, Harold walked to the side of the chief priest and bowed, and asked in a voice that everyone could hear, "I wonder if the Grand Duke can...leave...some instructions."
"Of course," the chief priest nodded, then walked to the middle of the crowd and said loudly: "I need all the relatives and friends of my old friend to gather here. After everyone arrives, I will use magic to help my old friend. He stated his wishes clearly and accurately! Time is running out, old friend, so please hurry up."
Anta's wife looked around hurriedly, counting in her mouth, and suddenly shouted: "Shi Ji! Where is Shi Ji?!"
"Miss Shiji seems to be with a bard... ah no, she accepted an invitation from a bard to participate in an adventure trip. She may no longer be in the city." Harold still said in a voice that everyone could hear. It seemed like he said it without any comment, but everyone knew it was a profound sarcasm.
"Then what are you waiting for? Leave her alone." Anta's wife doesn't care about her daughter's whereabouts. Now these are all competitors for property and stumbling blocks!
"Who said I couldn't participate! Who said I left Baldur's Gate! Don't think of leaving me behind, I'm also a member of the Silver Shield family!" At this time, the door was kicked open, and Shi Ji was wearing a An adventurer's costume rushed in. Behind her was the bard, and then William Gast, who seemed to be very leisurely.
Harold glanced at William with gloomy eyes and sneered at his little plan. He had long known Anta Yindun's intention - to leave all the property to Ke'er and leave all the remaining people to Ke'er! The Grand Duke's ruthlessness is evident. William's plan was doomed to fail.
"You still have the nerve to come back?! Look at what you look like now! You should be kicked out!" Her mother yelled.
"Enough!" Suddenly, Ke'er, who had been silent all this time, screamed, "Now that everyone is here, let's start quickly! I've had enough!" Anyway, those of you who betrayed your father have no blood relationship with him. Anyone who has a relationship will be kicked out. What difference does it make whether he comes or not? !
"Anta Silver Shield" sat on the bed, looking with a rosy face at his daughter and wife, who stood in two rows in front of him, and the housekeeper and staff in the third row. He had half an hour, but he was very satisfied. This was a simple transaction. When he fell from upstairs onto the cold street, at the last moment of confusion, a dagger gently took away his soul.
The person sitting here is not the real Anta Silver Shield. The real Grand Duke has been wiped out. He is a substitute who looks similar on the surface but is not strong-hearted enough. But he is a smart man, so he knows where to start if he wants to overturn Anta's determination.
"housekeeper."
"Sir," the butler came out. After bowing, I stood behind him and listened to him explain something in a low voice. The butler's expression became a little surprised for a moment, but in the end he completely agreed. He gave orders step by step, and this kind of private behavior made everyone feel uneasy. Just as everyone was looking around, the old housekeeper who was walking outside and passing by Harold suddenly slapped Harold on the abdomen. Harold's face was full of shock. Several defensive auras erupted from his body, but there was no time to stop the sneak attack.
When he knelt on the ground in pain and vomited. The two guards who rushed over from behind tied him up neatly.
"What are you doing?! Father! What's going on?" Ke'er screamed in shock. Harold is her biggest help now. She looked back and forth, and finally had to ask Anta for help.
Harold was also confused, otherwise he, a mage, would not have been captured without the ability to fight back. There was a flash of lightning in his mind. Suddenly several things were connected. He couldn't help shouting. "You are not the Grand Duke! Miss Kerr, he is not your father! His... there is something wrong with him!" Although he felt something was wrong, he could not explain what was wrong.
Ke'er was shocked. I couldn't help but look at Anta Silver Shield and then at Harold, not knowing who to believe. Then her heart sank and she secretly said "fuck it", because this kind of hesitation is the most fatal!
Sure enough, before she could choose to leave again, Anta Yindun's face suddenly burst into a contemptuous smile. Many people at the scene who were familiar with Anta's heart trembled - this expression was too familiar, it was the smile when they saw the prey struggling. Everyone immediately moved a long distance away from Harold. At this moment, no one doubted that the person sitting on the bed was not Anta. Because this kind of game is a typical Anta Silver Shield style.
"You spent fourteen years getting close to me for revenge... I also gave you the opportunity to be loyal for fourteen years. How does it feel to work hard for the enemy for fourteen years? It's a pity, I can't continue to appreciate it." Anta Silver Shield clapped his hands regretfully and made a simple gesture, "Kill him, right here."
"No! You are not the Grand Duke! We have no grudges! It's all lies!" Harold shouted, and then his mouth was gagged and a knife was stabbed under his ribs.
The onlookers in the room watched with fear as Anta turned her hands around and turned her hands around. No one doubted that Harold was actually wronged...including the old housekeeper, his daughter and the people who knew him best. Both ladies are.
In their hearts, Anta Silver Shield should be such a person. He takes pleasure in teasing and torturing his opponents, keeping an enemy's child around for more than ten years, and then destroying him in despair. This is exactly Anta's trick. How could he feel at ease if he didn't pull a few people on his back before he died?
With a smile on her face, Ke'er deliberately took a few steps in Anta's direction. She didn't stop until the madam and good sisters all glared at her.
What follows is a lot of property classification, which surprises both the wife and the daughters. Without other exceptions, everyone is allocated a large amount of assets and a large amount of real estate, almost completely in accordance with the pattern of equal distribution, and Kerr previously thought Yes, the situation when she is alone is completely different.
But what could she say? She could only listen with a forced smile, be grateful with everyone, and wait for the most important distribution - the Silver Shield family's fleet and the title of Grand Duke.
Anta Yindun looked at the "relatives" around him, and suddenly a strange smile appeared on his lips, "William Gast, I need you to marry Shi Ji. As long as you guarantee that she will be safe and happy throughout her life, I can I entrust my fleet and title to your management.”
This decision immediately shocked the entire audience into silence.
Only Shi Ji seemed to want to say something. But when Anta Silver Shield's cold eyes glanced at the neck of the bard Ados Kelong, Ados Kelong was so frightened that he held Shi Ji's hand tightly and kept begging her in a low voice. Don't object... He is really afraid that Anta will drag him out and kill him next moment! William didn't seem to think about it at all, he was so stupid that he didn't seem to know what to do.
But when he leaned towards Shi Ji, he whispered quickly, "What I like is men."
Shi Ji breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in agreement. William then made a declaration of gratitude and immediately agreed. William, he may not like men, but he must like power! For the sake of the position of Grand Duke, what is a mere wife in name? !
Everyone ignored that the High Priest Heim, who was supposed to play an important role, was standing in the corner of the room with a pale face and saw someone watching over him. He gestured with a stiff fake smile.
When he heard that William Gast had inherited the title, he was so frightened that his hair almost stood up! There must be something wrong with Anta! But is there any point in revealing it now? It can only create a powerful enemy for itself and the temple, making it impossible for the temple to gain a foothold in the city... Thinking about the connection between William, Anne and Ska, it makes me shudder. When did such a big conspiracy begin? ?
Everyone was thinking about their own things, no one cared about Ke'er who was making a fuss, she was dragged out directly.
After hearing Nini's report, Lu Yuan should have felt happy, but for a moment he felt a little depressed. Can't cheer up.
"Master Habaser. Come with me to a place. Let's settle these things as soon as possible and let the city resume operation. Look at these," he pointed at the city gates and ports that were closed again, "what a mess they are in!" This Baldur's Gate has no value at all."
Habaser Delin has received the news from his own channels. Has been silent. He seemed to be digesting the information. After hearing Lu Yuan's proposal. That frozen face actually showed an unpretentious smile, "Of course, the invitation from the ally. I am happy to accompany you."
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Iron Throne Business Alliance.
"What's going on?!" When Angelo Duson walked into the Iron Throne, he was completely shocked by the sight in front of him! There were many corpses lying scattered in the hall, many of them were people with status and status in the Iron Throne, and now they were turned into cold corpses. "Is it an enemy attack?" He pulled out his sword and walked inside full of doubts.
There are more and more corpses, and this is the rhythm that almost all the top brass of the Iron Throne, except those who go to Candlekeep, will be caught.
how so?
As he approached the hall, he saw another image that shocked him.
In the mountain of corpses and sea of blood, Savrok, Ding Mumu and several other young staff were drinking and talking! They sat around the highest throne. No one sat on it, they just gathered around each other. They ignored the corpses lying around them, drank unbridled, ignored the blood flowing down the stairs, and talked loudly.
Angelo Toussaint felt a rush of blood filling his chest, and tears gradually filled his eyes, yes! We lost! But we are still very proud! This is our Iron Throne! This is my big brother Savrok!
Savrok was sitting on the steps of the throne, stroking his bald head and laughing. When he saw Angelo Dusen coming in, he immediately waved and shouted, "Xiao An, come on, come on! I finally killed all these annoying guys today, I must celebrate!"
"Brother! I...I couldn't..." Angelo Dusen choked and cried.
With a "pop", a big hand patted his back, "I'm sorry! Come and have a drink! You did a good job, thank you for your hard work!"
Then he gave him a large glass of strong wine, "If you lose, you lose! Let's respect the losers together!"
"Here's to the loser!" Several young staff raised their glasses in response, and Ding Mumu smiled and took a sip.
"Brother, let's fight out! As long as brother is here, we still have a chance to come back!"
"No," Savrok stroked his bald head and said with a smile, "There may be a chance to compete for Baldur's Gate, but the chance to become a god is gone! Then what's the point of continuing to fight! I'm here just to see who is the winner. If you lose, you can't lose in such a confused way!"
"Yes, yes." Several young staff members nodded. Anta Silver Shield is dead. This is a sure thing. Grand Duchess Lila Janus is dead. Grand Duke Iltan suffered a stroke. The Iron Throne It also failed, so who succeeded? In this messy situation now, there are no winners at all!
Although Anne led the Temple Armed Forces to defeat the Iron Throne, she was an outsider. If she wanted to integrate the Temple Armed Forces, just relying on the support of the Forest Church would definitely not be enough. As for Bodean's authority, I can only guess at that. What is noble in the eyes of ordinary citizens is worthless in the eyes of the powerful, it is just a reputation.
Flame Fist's Sika has the same problem. Now is the time of crisis. He has successfully integrated Flame Fist, but this kind of rule is still very fragile. As long as a huge force intervenes, Flame Fist is likely to fall apart again.
There is also William Gast, who has a shallow foundation but hastily took over the power of the Anta Silver Shield family...
Listening to the discussion among his staff, Savrok stroked his bald head and said thoughtfully, "Let's put it this way. The old forces in Baldur's Gate have almost been wiped out. This is really strange! It's like there is a big hand controlling it. Same……"
"Haha", Ding Mumu smiled softly while holding the wine glass.
"What a pity, the foundation is too shallow! Baldur's Gate will be in chaos again," Angelo Duson also put aside everything and drank heavily. At this time, he was a little drunk, and he spoke casually, "If you ask me, they should unite, wouldn't they be invulnerable?"
"Eh?!" Savrok and several staff members put down their wine glasses at the same time. There is a feeling of enlightenment. "Fuck! So that's what happened!" "That's it!" "There must be a connection!" "A big deal! A real big deal!"
"It's so insidious, it can't be compared." Savrok touched his bald head and shook his head, "Who are we busy with!"
"Haha", Ding Mumu still laughed softly while holding the wine glass.
"hehe". Someone was laughing next to me. Attracted everyone's attention.
Lu Yuan. He was holding a glass of wine and laughing next to him. When he saw everyone looking at him, he raised his glass to signal.
"Winner?" Savrok picked up the tankard.
"Didn't lose". Lu Yuan is very humble.
"Savrok."
"Lu Yuan."
"We've met before."
"I have admired my name for a long time."
The two people toasted each other sympathetically, and everyone around them became quiet, looking at these two people, one rough and the other gentle. Lu Yuan was wearing a very ordinary mage robe, and he was squatting there drinking with Lao Sha casually. It was not obvious at all that he was a figure who was involved in a big conspiracy. Lu Yuan doesn't think he is a person who is involved in a big conspiracy. He hates trouble, but he hates being used as a chess piece by others. Therefore, if he loses, he will be depressed for a few days at most, but if he wins, he won't feel particularly happy.
"How do you feel now?" Savrok asked reluctantly.
"I have a lot of trouble, so I might as well drink with you and feel comfortable."
"Tell me, what will you do if we swarm you?" Lao Sha touched his bald head, and several people moved their hands to the hilts of their swords. They are not rule-abiding people.
"Haha", Lu Yuan still smiled and continued drinking with the wine glass in hand.
"I'm sorry, Boss Sha," Ding Mumu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. She pointed a strange crossbow at Savrok's head, "I'm an undercover agent."
"Kata, kata", following the sound of footsteps, a woman suddenly walked out of the shadows from behind the pillar that was empty just now.
"Annie!" Angelo Toussaint was so shocked that he woke up from the wine and yelled through gritted teeth.
Annie, still wearing her silver armor, walked over and stood behind Lu Yuan without saying a word. Lao Sha saw the ducal ring on Anne's hand, shook his head, and sat down again in frustration. Anne was able to gain recognition from most temples in a short period of time after entering the city, and inherited the ring of Grand Duchess Lila Janus, which just shows that her ability is beyond imagination.
Such people will not leave any chance to others.
Angelo Duson ran out, and after a while, he came back with a gloomy face, "Flame Fist and Helm Temple took the lead in surrounding this place. The guards of the Silver Shield family and the guards of the Witchcraft Grocery Store are all here. I also saw It's Ska and William who are directing..."
"I know." Savrok nodded. He took a sip of wine, then put it down, carefully arranged his clothes and appearance, walked up to Lu Yuan, and asked sincerely, "Can we still trade? ?”
Lu Yuan touched his chin in embarrassment to cover up his embarrassment, and Lao Sha would give in. This was something he never thought about. "You know, someone needs to be responsible for this turmoil, and now it seems that the Iron Throne is the best choice. So..."
"Wait! Lu Yuan, you promised to help me! I want you to let Savrok go!" Lu Yuan heard a familiar voice. Another group of people rushed in. It turned out to be Chanem with Jaheira, Khalid and Aimeng. Behind them were Shiji, Yados Kron, Danahei and Minsk. What the hell? Everyone is here, do you think this is the finale? !
"I remember, the Yindun family was guarding that place, right?" Lu Yuan shook his head helplessly. In addition to his ambition, William's ability in all aspects was poor. The Yindun family was now a colander. Shi Ji, Ke'er and even the bard can have a certain degree of influence in the Silver Shield family, and the integration will not take a day or two. All Lu Yuan wanted was the fleet and the Duke's ring, nothing else mattered.
After they rushed in. People started coming in here too.
Ska sat on a floating chair and flew in slowly. Behind him were the Wei military officer, the marshal Habatha Delin who was manipulating the chair, the somewhat angry William Gast, the high priest of the Helm Temple and Knight Commander Smith.
Everyone seems to be here. Behind William Gast stood the old butler of the Silver Shield family and the former deputy captain of the guard. It seemed that William's harvest was not bad. Probably because of Shi Ji's unreliable character, most people pushed towards William, allowing William to gain a little more confidence in his position.
"Lao Sha," Lu Yuan shouted in a slightly louder voice, "Just wait a moment, let's divide the spoils first!"
Everyone else smiled indifferently. Only Ska's face darkened. Too bad it's not just him. Everyone knows that they are not Anta Silver Shield, nor are they Grand Duke Iltan. They have no absolute advantage and control. At present, only relying on each other can stabilize the situation. Get through it.
Although I don’t know how Lu Yuan did it. But now he has indeed become the link that connects everyone, the key among the keys.
There is no need to say much about the specific process, it was the compromise of a few smart people. An agreement was reached quickly. In the end, Sika wore the ring of the Duke of Flame Fist, Habaser wore the ring of the Duke of the Merchant Alliance, William wore the ring of the Duke of the Ocean, and Anne wore the ring of the Duke of the Temple. The four rings were tightly stuck together. Lu Yuan wore the "Bodean Ring" for the fifth time. With a faint light flashing, the new "Four Dukes Agreement" was officially reached. Ska and William were no longer temporarily appointed. Became the official fourth duke.
Lu Yuan will leave Baldur's Gate soon, not only him, but also Annie and Ding Mumu.
The rights here actually mean nothing to them. But through the "Four Dukes Agreement", Lu Yuan gave up his "rights" in exchange for nearly unlimited resource support! Just like Bodean back then, as long as he had enough money to support his expedition to the sea, he would completely hand over the power of city management to the fourth duke. Lu Yuan's agreement is more specific. The value of the magic materials and metals he requested this year accounts for one-half of the total market value. In other words, every grand duke will have to pay for him and plunder the Iron Throne. Most of the floating wealth will also belong to him.
After that, it was halved every year until ten years later, when Lu Yuan officially gave up any rights and interests in Baldur's Gate and handed back the Baldur's Gate ring and knife.
Such an agreement satisfies everyone. Ska felt that he had safeguarded the sovereignty of Baldur's Gate and prevented her from falling into the hands of some people, and he was very happy to sell it. After confirming that the Forest Church would not enter Baldur's Gate in large numbers, the temple also agreed to produce a large amount of materials. With such an agreement, Habaser Delin confirmed that he would become the number one Duke. He was now less interested in upgrading and began to think about how to expand trade routes and satisfy Lu Yuan's appetite as soon as possible. As for William, he had the support of the other three dukes, escaped from Lu Yuan's shadow, and had a dukedom and a fleet. What else could he be dissatisfied about?
Lu Yuan thought Lao Sha was a good person, so he helped Chanem make a request.
At Lu Yuan's request, the four Dukes left one after another, and the surrounding soldiers also evacuated one after another.
They have no interest in Savrok now. The assets of the Iron Throne are their goal, and Anne will also participate in this carve-up feast.
When he brought Ding Mumu into the hall, there was a lot of noise inside. On one side were Chanem and Amoun, on the other side were Jahira and Khalid. Lu Yuan happened to hear Jaheira shouting loudly, "Savrok once assassinated your adoptive father! He is very evil!"
"But he's my brother! And he didn't succeed! Speaking of evil, I think it's even more evil to have brothers fighting each other!"
"We didn't let brothers kill each other! That was Baal's conspiracy! And what about the Candlekeep incident this time? He planned the whole conspiracy, and he framed Rita's death on us. Isn't that right? !”
"Ha! I didn't tell you at the time, how come it's so clear now?! The Harper has written to you again? Are you my companions, or are you the Harper's spies?!"
"This has nothing to do with the Harper! Xiaocha! We are your adoptive father's friends! We care about your growth!"
"Are you concerned about the growth of the Son of Baal! The conspiracy? I have known it for a long time! Savrok told me in the letter! Ever since I left Cloak Forest, I have established a relationship with Savrok!"
"Oh, when I first received your letter, I was really shocked by your stupidity! You actually told me that the sons of Baal can increase their strength by killing each other! But then... I am very happy to have a younger brother." This is Sha Flock's voice.
"By the way, you actually have a sister, Aemon is also the son of Baal." Chanem replied.
"What?!" This is the cry of many people.
…
Lu Yuan wiped his cold sweat, quietly exited the hall, quietly closed the door, and then quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
I won’t take part in it anymore, I really won’t take part in it anymore, that’s it, that’s fine, that’s it… it’s over.
Standing on the steps of the Iron Throne gate, looking at the empty streets, Lu Yuan stretched out comfortably and shouted loudly to the sky: "Come out! Everything is over, do you still want to How long are you following?!”
Lu Yuan is very tired now, but there is still a follower who needs to be dealt with. That legendary old man is always following behind like a follower, which is really annoying.
The Black Wolf hiding on the second floor of the Iron Throne was immediately shocked! Damn it, you must have done something to me! Otherwise, why would you know that I have been following you? ! How many vicious traps has this guy arranged!
Just when he was debating whether to go out or run away, a thin man appeared in front of Lu Yuan strangely out of thin air.
"I really didn't expect you to be able to discover me." The man said, "Although I am disappointed with Rita's failure, your approach is more to my liking. I have never understood that fleeting opportunity. , how did you catch it?"
What's happening here? Where did this person come from? Lu Yuan quickly closed his surprised mouth and acted like I knew it was you.
"Only by being prepared at any time," Lu Yuan spread his hands, "can we seize the opportunity! Are you... Cyric (Prince of Lies, powerful god?"
"Incarnation." The slender man with frightening black eyes and dead white skin replied, his fingers nervously fiddling with the buckles on the leather armor.
"I have always felt that there is a dark hand behind everything, from the mining machine crisis to the bandit camp, to Anta Silver Shield's unreasonable and risky behavior...it turns out that you are controlling all of this."
"Tsk tsk, you forgot about Tikara and its troll army. This is my proud work. It really took me a lot of time to inspire its revenge!" The man shook his finger, acting a little frivolously. "Of course, by your wife..." He shook his head and his expression turned fierce. "My plan was blocked. My church was blocked from the city wall. I originally wanted to take away your lives one by one. , now that you have discovered me...then let’s start with you.”
"Nana", Lu Yuan stood still, he was completely powerless - I want to summon a legendary scum, you give me an incarnation of a powerful god! I can't even see the figure clearly, so I can't beat him at all, okay? He just called Alona's name softly.
A huge, white hand passed through the space, passed through the sea of clouds, and fell straight from the sky with a "pop". No matter how agile Cyric was, no matter how fast he was, it was useless to be knocked to the ground by this little hand and firmly pinned to the ground!
The little hand shot several unceremonious "snaps" before lifting it up, and with another slight move in the air, the remains of Cyric's incarnation shrank inward and turned into a red bead, which then merged with Alona's. The little hands disappeared together.
"Who else?!" Lu Yuan shouted arrogantly in the middle of the road, "Come out! Who else is there?!"
At the other end of the street, the black wolf was running like crazy. Come out? Come out, Nima! That is the incarnation of Cyric! You let me come out after just one slap? ! I'll take a boat to Amn right now, and I'll never talk to you again! ! (To be continued...)
ps: ps: At this point, the official plot of the Book of Victory is all over.
There is also a short epilogue.
