"Roro, he’s actually with Hels?!"
Miss Rabbit let out another naive exclamation. Judging from Golden Finger’s previous actions and behavior, the girl had always thought he was a staunch supporter of David.
In previous declarations, he had always stood on David’s side. Ireya had never expected that the Finance Officer would privately be closer to Hels.
Moreover, this was not a case of political speculation by hedging bets. Given Hels’s current situation, harboring him secretly entailed enormous risk. Similarly, for Hels to hide in Roro’s mansion also indicated his trust in Roro.
The relationship between the two was clearly extraordinary.
One could only say that these political figures always wore masks, making it impossible to see through their true thoughts.
However, even the tightest disguise would slip under modern technology.
If Ireya were to divulge this information to David at this ti, then the war between the latter and Hels would also be decisively settled.
However, the Lady only wanted to avenge her father and did not care who would beco the ruler of the Westerlands in the future, so she still planned to et with Hels first, to give him a chance to explain.
...
On the other side, soone who should have perished under the Black Dragon’s flas had already untied the note from the crossbow arrow.
But the content inside made him frown involuntarily.
The Lady from Green Field had not refused to et with him, yet she had appointed another ti and place for the eting.
After reading it, Hels didn’t speak; he just handed the note to Roro, who stood beside him.
Golden Finger quickly skimd it and said in surprise, "She actually wants to et you at the Grizzly Bear Tavern? Is she tired of living? Doesn’t she know that David has spies there?"
"She couldn’t find a better eting place." Hels wasn’t particularly surprised and snorted, "She doesn’t want to go to the location I’ve arranged, worried about what traps might lie there.
"But this isn’t her Green Field. She’s not familiar with Rock Snow City, the Arias family doesn’t have property here, nor allies. Rather than choosing another unfamiliar place to et, it’s better to choose near the inn where she’s staying, at least she knows the surroundings sowhat, and it’s also close enough to her guards."
"But this is too reckless," Roro shook his head. "If you really et there, wouldn’t that be exactly what your brother wants, capturing you all in one swoop?"
"That’s not necessarily the case," Hels said, touching his chin.
He had been in hiding, with no ti to shave, and now a great patch of stubble had grown out, making him look much older than his actual age.
Golden Finger was taken aback, "You wouldn’t really be planning to et her there, would you? Isn’t that just like walking into death?"
"It’s a bit different. Her previous move was rather elegant, causing David to miss his mark, and forcing David to withdraw all the guards he had placed outside the inn.
"There are still lookouts my brother left, but it takes ti for those lookouts to spot and confirm my identity, and they would have to run two streets away to inform my brother’s guards."
"Those guards will still take ti to rush over, maybe within that ti, I can manage to et with Ireya."
"That’s too risky!" Roro disagreed, "If you get caught, everything is over."
"I know, that’s why I need your help to watch the cavalry’s movents for , and arrange for backup. If anything changes, I will escape imdiately," Hels said.
Golden Finger frowned deeply.
"Although I captured Caroman before my brother did, Caroman alone is not enough—I must see Ireya. She still has the voice left by Gabriel."
"Roro," Hels looked towards the Finance Officer, "I wasn’t in Rock Snow City a few months ago when the Arias family was electing their Family Head, but you were there and witnessed the Foreigner nad rlin performing the miracle. I am asking you again, does he truly possess a ans to record others’ voices?"
Although sowhat reluctant, Golden Finger had to admit, "It’s true, that guy is really impressive. It is said that the Arias family’s success in slaying the Dragon this ti is also his credit."
"Then I have no reason not to go. I’m hiding here, and even if my brother can’t find for now, the n I have outside are quickly being cleaned up by him. If I wait any longer, I will have no one left to use."
"Alright," Roro finally relented, "but rember, the mont you sense danger, leave imdiately, whether the threat cos from David or that girl Ireya. I’ll also arrange for people in the tavern to secretly protect you."
"With your word, I feel reassured. Even though the Arias family can slay dragons, here in Rock Snow City they are after all just guests; this is our turf. I believe if necessary, you’ll make them realize this," Hels stated confidently.
The Finance Officer didn’t show any pride upon hearing this but simply nodded faintly.
After all, for him, it was a matter of course.
The Campos family had put down roots in this city even before the Figrola family; they knew every blade of grass and had countless allies within the city walls.
Otherwise, they couldn’t have hidden Hels right under David’s nose.
Against newcors like Ireya, they held an overwhelming advantage.
In Roro’s view, Lady Green Field was creating problems for herself. Had she t at the ti and place originally arranged by Hels, she could have reduced the danger.
Instead, out of concern that it might be a trap, she changed the location on her own, which not only still failed to give her control over the situation but also placed her in an even more perilous position.
Thinking of this, Golden Finger couldn’t help shaking his head.
After all, Arias was just a small family on the frontier, far from the center of power. Both the forr Family Head and the current one lacked extensive experience in power struggles. For them, the best option would have been to avoid being caught in such a vortex from the beginning.
Because the fate that awaited them was almost certain: they would forever remain pawns to be used by others, with the only difference being by whom.
However, Roro did admire Ireya’s resolve to avenge her father, especially how the young lady dared to offend the ruling Figrola family of the western lands in search of the truth. Such courage had long been absent among the nobility of this city, Roro mused.
Perhaps because those who once had it, now lie eternally here.
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