Chapter 147: Ladi’s Analysis in Chapter 146
After finishing the inspection of the shipyard, after staying in Fulan Port for a few days, Paul planned to return to Lake Town.
Before returning, he held an award ceremony and gave major material rewards to the officers and soldiers who had made great contributions in the battle to eliminate the pirates and the previous battle against the wizards. According to the assessed merit, the officers and soldiers received Rewards range from 10 to 25 silver coins.
In fact, even if this ceremony is not held, these rewards have already been prepared to be distributed to officers and soldiers who have made meritorious service. Now the Arda army has established a sound military merit system. How to evaluate merit and how much should be rewarded are all in accordance with regulations. Good things come, not based on the whims of superiors or personal likes and dislikes.
But holding an award ceremony can improve the morale and sense of honor of the army, so why not do it.
For a time, the whole army was enthusiastic.
Preparations for the voyage of the Nanfang are also in full swing and are scheduled to depart in two weeks. The female consultant planned to return to Huxin Town with Paul first, and then come to Port Fulan the day before the Southern Ship departed.
Soon, Paul bid farewell to the mayor Theodore and others, and embarked on the road back to Lake Town. In view of the attack he encountered on his arrival, Austin sent a team of sailors equipped with muskets to escort him back.
With Paul back, in addition to the sailors and the internal guards of the second team, there were 18 coffins. In the battle on the road to Port Fulan, 15 people died on the spot and the wounded After being transported to Fulan Port, three people died of serious injuries, and half of the members of the first team of the Internal Guards were sacrificed.
The remaining half of the injured are still staying in Port Fulan to recuperate, and many may even become disabled. Victor, the captain of the guard, who was kicked and broke his ribs, is still lying in bed.
As soon as Paul saw these coffins, his heart became extremely heavy, and the excitement that the new route was about to be opened suddenly disappeared.
These sacrificed guards were all from Huxin Town. They were not required to keep this trip secret when they went to Fulan Port. When they returned to the town, there would be family members standing on the roadside to look at their son who had returned from a mission. Or husband, when the time comes it will be another sad scene.
Ladi, who was riding a horse and walking aside, saw Paul's appearance. She said very guiltily: "I'm sorry, Mr. Grayman, I should have reminded you to be more prepared at that time, or directly stopped you from traveling. , the situation may be much better if we stay in the town."
Paul shook his head and said: "No, you have already reminded me. It is my responsibility to not be prepared." I don't really believe it."
"If he stays in the town, with the madness and ability of the wizard, he may cause many civilian casualties. It is best to deal with him in the wilderness."
Ladi frowned as if she was recalling something, and after a few minutes of silence she suddenly said:
"Lord Graiman, when I checked the wizard's body, I found that there was a slightly familiar tattoo on his body. pattern, but he didn’t remember where he had seen it before, and then he stopped thinking about it. Paul suddenly turned his head to the female consultant, and asked anxiously: “Did you remember anything now?” >
La Di was secretly surprised by Paul's impatience, and immediately replied: "Yes, I just remembered that this pattern belongs to a mage organization-the Secret Law Society, but I don't know if they still call it that name. "
"Secret Law Society?" Paul frowned, "Does the Master still have an organization?"
The female consultant nodded and responded: "Yes, for various purposes, such as exchanging magic experiences, helping each other, etc., mages will form secret societies. However, most mages' organizations are very loose, and members will gather occasionally from time to time. "
"What about this secret society?"
"The secret society is a unique mage association. Compared with other similar groups, its organization is very strict and it seems to have a lot of members. . However, its ideas are quite normal, and they are nothing more than advocating that mages should unite and help each other to jointly resist the threat of the church. There are many magistrate groups with similar ideas, although they are not popular."
Paul asked: "Have you ever had contact with them?" "Well, when I was still in the south, the Mystic Order invited me to join them."
"It seems that you have let them down."
"Yes, groups like the Secret Law Society usually have a lot of rules and regulations, otherwise they would not have grown so big. This means responsibility and Duty, and I just wanted to be a traveling scholar and adventurer. "
Paul said thankfully: "Thank you for your original decision, otherwise I would not have such a capable advisor."
La Di's face turned slightly red and she continued: "Lord Graiman, what I want to say is that the wizard who attacked us directly called me a traitor and was resentful of the fact that I fought with you against him. Huai, repeatedly insulted me."
"Generally speaking, mages respect each other's positions, so I have a bad guess that the opinions of the secret society to which he belongs may have changed. , it is difficult for mages with different ideas to get together.”
"Some changes?"
"Becoming more radical and hostile to groups other than mages, just like the mages who attacked us."
Speaking of this, La Di A look of solemnity appeared on his face.
“I have a worse guess. The mage said that the Garden Pirates are his subordinates, and the recent sudden and rapid rise of the Garden Pirates also confirms that there are people behind them supporting them, and they support them. The strength is still very high. But generally speaking, mages rarely interact with ordinary people, let alone spend so much effort to support a pirate group. So based on the following two points-"
The female consultant listed them one by one:
"1. No matter how powerful a mage is, he cannot replace an army."
"2. In view of the quasi-military nature of the pirate group..."
Hearing this, Paul gradually understood The meaning of the female consultant.
“You are saying that the secret society might want to cause trouble in the Northwest Bay?”
Ladi nodded, “The church that is most hostile to mages has relatively less influence here. Other places are strong, and if they really have an idea, the Northwest Bay is an excellent location.”
After listening to the female consultant's analysis, Paul cursed the secret society in his heart: You should find another place to cause trouble. I finally made some progress in my territory. It's been eight lifetimes of bad luck that brought disaster to you guys. star.
Seeing that Paul's face was getting more and more ugly, La Di comforted and said: "Master Graiman, the above are some of my guesses. It may not be the case."
"No, be careful. When a bad thing can happen, it will happen. I have no doubts about this."
Paul flicked his riding crop, "Sooner or later, I will investigate that wizard or the secret society. You have to be clear about it.”
He hates enemies who hide in the dark and secretly do things. He has the ability to come face to face with his brother’s army and play queue to kill!
(End of this chapter)