C143 Ambush Failed

"Looks like your troubles have just begun!" A faint smile appeared on Shaun's face.

Lee Xiang smiled bitterly. Of course, he knew what trouble Shaun was referring to.

"I don't have many troubles? It doesn't matter if I have one more trouble!"

Shaun nodded and turned his eyes away from Barut. "Sophie is a smart and decisive woman. She is more experienced than anyone in this field. But I am curious. Why hasn't the good news arrived yet? "

Shaun changed the topic. There was a trace of anxiety on his face.

"Rest assured, Your Highness. When Kerry returns, good news will come. According to my guess, they should be on their way back now. " Lee Xiang smiled faintly. The reason why he was so confident was that they had been preparing for this for the past ten days. Today should be the day of harvest.

"Everyone. . . " Ronton Barut sat beside Sophie and stood up first to pick up the wine cup. "Today is a very special day. There are many reasons for us to remember him. Because we will solve a few problems that have been bothering me for a long time today. There is also another thing that I think everyone knows. For the recent events in Silo Province, our great and wise Majesty. . . For this reason, we have made many wise decisions and sent two princes to help us. Such an honor is truly rare. . . So I suggest that for our great empire, wise Your Majesty. . . At the same time, we welcome Fourth Prince's arrival. Let's toast together. . . "

Everyone stood up at the same time, including Shaun and Barut. They raised their glasses at the same time.

Just as Ronton was about to say 'cheers', hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

Kerry's figure appeared in front of everyone. Behind him were De Cloning and the other two chairmen of Magic And Martial Academy. Behind them were two strangers. And their level should not be lower than level eight.

Lee Xiang knew these two strangers were probably from the Church.

When everyone saw these people come in, they were slightly stunned. Lee Xiang noticed that Smith was still slightly happy before, but in an instant, his expression changed.

This was because they had all noticed that these six people were in a sorry state when they came in. In fact, their footsteps seemed to be in a panic. The most important thing was that the six of them seemed to be injured in different situations. The most serious ones were the last two people from the Church who came in. Blood had already dyed his chest red. Moreover, they were supporting each other as they came in.

Lee Xiang and Shaun looked at each other. At the same time, they saw the fleeting smile on each other's face.

"What's going on?" The first to speak was Smith. Ronton and the others looked concerned.

"Master, we were ambushed while we were carrying out our mission!" Kerry's voice was low, and his expression was full of helplessness.

"What?" Smith was shocked, "Yes, master! We were going to ambush someone, but we were ambushed instead!" The expression on the clone's face was extremely ugly.

"What exactly is going on?" Ronton's expression darkened, and he stretched out his hand to stop Smith from asking any further questions. It seemed like he did not know about this.

Lee Xiang and Shaun looked at each other strangely at the same time, and a doubtful expression appeared on their faces. It seemed like they had missed something.

"Duke, we are under Smith's orders today. We want to. . . "

Halfway through Kerry's words, hurried footsteps came from outside the door again. At the same time, Ao Bing and his brother, led by Bill, walked quickly into the hall.

The three of them bowed slightly to Ronton, then came to Lee Xiang, the leader of the group, and bowed. "Master. . . "

"Didn't we ask you to surround them? Why did he leave his post? "Lee Xiang frowned slightly. He waved his hand and interrupted Bill.

" Sir, don't worry. All of the Lower Race are currently under our control. After Mrs. Sophie has arranged for the people to discuss with Ling Tian, we will send all of them back. However, there is a problem with this. . . "Lee Xiang was well aware of this.

"Originally, these Lower Race were all waiting obediently. Just as they were about to put down their weapons. . . However, for some reason, everyone suddenly became restless and refused to put down their weapons. Didn't we agree that after we give them the people, they will put down their weapons and surrender? How could this be? "Shaun interjected and asked in a very suitable manner. He was fully in charge of this matter. Lee Xiang was just cooperating with him, so he had the absolute right to ask questions. Even as the landlord, Ronton had no choice but to temporarily put down the doubts in his heart.

"Because. . . " Bill glanced at Kerry and the others on the other side and stopped talking.

"Speak! "Shaun's tone suddenly became stern.

"Because they accused us of not following the conditions that we had agreed upon earlier and secretly attacked Ling Tian, they refused to take off their weapons, afraid that we will punish them for their rebellion. "

"What exactly is going on?" Shaun's face was gloomy as he turned to look at Ronton. "Duke, are you going to tell me that these people just went to ambush Ling Tian and didn't succeed?" Ronton's face was also filled with anger. He glared at Smith before replying, "Your Highness, please tell me if you are dissatisfied with this matter. I just found out that I want to know the exact result as well as you. . . " He turned to look at Smith again at the end of his sentence. He said angrily, "What exactly is going on? Why haven't you explained it to me?!"

"Father. . . " Smith's expression changed, and he hurriedly explained, "I'm just afraid that this matter will fuel the Lower Race's flames of anger. That's why I arranged for them to set up an ambush at the place where Kyle was given to Ling Tian. . . As you know, Ling Tian is merely a level 9 Knight. The six people I arranged are all level 8 experts, and there are also a few high level guards following him. This is something that is almost certain, even if Ling Tian manages to escape by luck. Those Lower Race are tightly surrounded, there is no way for them to communicate with each other. . . "

"However, the problem now is that not only did Ling Tian escape, but the Lower Race in the outskirts of the farm also refused to put down their weapons. . . " Shaun gave a muffled groan, and his expression became extremely ugly. "Smith, do you know? You've ruined my plans!"

Smith paused for a moment before hurriedly explaining, "Your Highness, you've misunderstood. The reason I did this was because I was thinking for the empire, and didn't I say that I had surrounded the Lower Race? Why did they get the news? "

"Enough!" Shaun waved his hand vigorously. "Now, the problem we should consider isn't how these Lower Race found out about us breaking the bridge after crossing the river. Instead, what kind of reaction would the Lower Race in the entire Silo Province have when they found out about this? Will there be a large-scale turmoil? If that's the case, who will be responsible for this? "

Everyone's expression changed at the same time. Shaun turned to look at Ronton. " I think everyone should know about the current situation of the empire. No accidents are allowed. . . Even if it's a temporary compromise with Ling Tian, it's for the sake of the overall situation. Not to mention that we didn't compromise, because all of my plans. . . Actually, the most crucial part is this round. Once it succeeds. . . However, you guys are causing trouble for me at this critical moment, so Duke Ronton, you should give me a reasonable explanation. Why didn't I know about this beforehand?" Ronton had a solemn expression on his face. Of course, he knew the weight of these words. So at this moment, he was also very angry and hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, please calm down first. This matter is indeed not known by me, let me first understand the situation. . . "

Shaun gave a muffled groan, and just as he was about to speak again, Barut stood up and loudly said, "Imperial Brother, don't be anxious, the archduke really didn't know about the sneak attack on Ling Tian, it was completely me who ordered Smith to do this, and this was also Royal Father's idea!"

Barut's words shocked everyone, including Lee Xiang and Shaun. Ronton felt a little disheartened. How could he not know about such a big matter? It could be imagined that the empire seemed to want to support his son, Smith.

When people were angry, sometimes their thoughts would go to the extreme. Ronton was like this at this moment. Although this was what the empire meant, But don't forget. The empire didn't say that they shouldn't tell Ronton about this matter, because the entire matter was ordered by Barut from the beginning to the end. Strictly speaking, Rather than saying that the empire wanted to give up Ronton to support Smith, it would be more accurate to say that Barut was nurturing his own direct line of descent to support Smith. Therefore, the one who should be the most sorrowful about this matter was actually Shaun, because he was the highest commander in dealing with the Lower Race riot. Yet, this highest commander was excluded. Shouldn't he feel sad?

That was why Shaun's expression was extremely ugly at this moment. However, since it was the intention of the empire. . . He had no choice but to look at Lee Xiang helplessly in the end. He said with an expression on his face, "Since it is Royal Father's intention. . . Then from now on, leave this matter to my brother. After tomorrow, I will go back to the Imperial Capital and ask Royal Father for a reply!"

" Brother has misunderstood. Actually, this matter was decided by Royal Father at the last minute. That's why I didn't have the time to inform you. Don't think too much about it. You should be the one in charge of this matter. Otherwise, once Royal Father finds out that I have returned in such a manner, he will blame me. . . " Barut smiled faintly. Although he had placed the responsibility on himself, Wasn't he using Wales to pressure Shaun?

Shaun grunted. He did not know whether it was because he was dissatisfied with his Royal Father. Or was it because he was dissatisfied with Barut?

At this moment, when the outsider saw that there was a small misunderstanding between the two princes, he naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to take the initiative to interrupt. Neither of them was a fool.

On the other hand, Ronton was obviously thinking more. Given his shrewdness, he would naturally be able to figure out the crux of the problem very quickly. In the end, he helplessly glanced at his son, Smith.