Chapter 520: Jialete's Scheme

In the Aoduoyin Dadian, Bruno, having finished the day's government affairs, received Jialete, who had returned from the battlefield at Grego Heights.

"I heard from Feilunsi that in the war that just ended, you led heroic knights and captured the enemy commander, Count Alongsi?"

Jialete bowed slightly, "Yes, Father. In this battle, we captured a total of six professional knights of Meteor level or higher from the enemy army. I have had them all escorted back to Golden Feather City to await your judgment!"

Bruno was very gratified and in a very good mood.

"In these last two wars, we have captured many important figures from the other side. Now they are all locked in prison, waiting for the ransom letter from King Tailuo of the Telixiya Kingdom."

"It is just a pity that this young king does not seem to care about these losers; until now, no information has been conveyed."

Count Wulaer of Miwu City holds a high and powerful position in the Telixiya Kingdom. Logically, if such a person were captured, the other side should have sent someone to negotiate.

It is just unclear why, even though two months have passed, the other side has remained completely silent.

And as the victorious side, the Aoduyin Kingdom naturally would not lower its status to ask the other side if they intend to pay the ransom.

Given that Wulaer and his group cannot simply be killed, they have been kept in prison all this time.

Jialete gave a cold smile, "I think that Tailuo must have treated this group as abandoned pawns. If possible, I would like to persuade these prisoners to see if any are willing to abandon the object of their loyalty and be used by me."

"That should be very difficult."

Bruno stood up and slowly walked down from the throne, "The roots of these people are all in the Telixiya Kingdom; it is unlikely they would abandon everything to pledge loyalty to us. Moreover, although Tailuo has just ascended the throne and is still young, he would not go so far as to ignore the capture of a Border Count."

If Tailuo truly disregarded the life and death of Wulaer and the others, then as a king, he would inevitably be despised by his followers and lose their hearts.

This would be even more favorable for the Auduin Kingdom!

"I am still willing to try."

Jialete insisted on his own idea, "The trend of us unifying this continent has already formed. If they can see the situation clearly, they can make the right choice. Once we take down Telixiya, are they afraid they won't be able to get their things back?"

As he spoke, he bowed slightly: "Father, please approve me doing this!"

A look of gratification flashed in Bruno's eyes; compared to before, Jialete was now much more humble.

"I feel you have changed, Jialete. You seem much more steady now than you were a while ago. It seems the teachers I arranged for you have been effective."

Jialete laughed: "The teachers are indeed very good, and I have learned many things from them. However, because the conditions at the battlefield camp were arduous recently and the back-and-forth travel made them very exhausted, they wanted to spend the New Year celebration in Feilunsibao, so I agreed that they would not follow me back."

"Hmm, they are ordinary people. Coming back and having to rush back in two days would indeed be too much for them. It is very rare that you can be considerate of their hardships!"

Bruno came before him and reached out to pat his shoulder: "Go ahead and handle the negotiations with the prisoners; Father supports you!"

It just so happened that during the battle of Miwu City, Youge and several of Jialete's confidants had died in battle. If a few among these captives were willing to defect to his command, it would just happen to make up for his lack of manpower.

"Many thanks for Father's support!"

Jialete bowed in salute, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly with a hint of mockery in his smile.

Bruno could never have imagined that the teachers he arranged for Jialete were not staying in Feilunsibao, but had died by the latter's sword, sleeping forever at Grego Heights.

For Jialete, he had long been tired of those old men who nagged him every day; seeing them even once more was a pain.

As for winning over the nobles of the Telixiya Kingdom.

Honestly, Alongsi and the others he had escorted back to Golden Feather City had already become his followers, and he believed that once he revealed his identity, Count Wulaer and his subordinates would also defect to his command.

"Alright, it is almost time for the evening banquet, come with me."

Bruno said as he walked: "Relax properly during these two days of the New Year celebration; don't keep your nerves so tense. Oh, by the way, I heard that you broke through to become a Blazing Sun Knight not long ago?"

Jialete followed closely behind, "Yes, Father. Although my relationship with Luoning is not very good, I have to say that the Enhancement Potion produced by Wubei Territory is of great use to me. With its assistance, I successfully broke through the bottleneck and promoted to Blazing Sun!"

"Haha, this is a joyous event for our Aoduyin family!"

Bruno was very happy. Although he was happy when he saw the Sun-level Luoning before, he had always hoped that his own family could also produce a Sun-level.

Now, it could be considered a wish fulfilled.

"Our cooperation with Luoning is now even closer. Many Magicians have joined his territory recently, so the production of potions will surely increase significantly. When I have the chance, I will contact him again to get more potions to sell to us."

To this, Jialete shook his head: "That kind of potion is already of no use to the Sun-level."

"If it's useless to you, you can use it to reward others."

Bruno said with a smile: "Who would complain that their followers' strength is too high?"

"That is true."

Jialete pondered for a moment, hesitation flashing in his eyes, but he finally spoke: "Father, if we have the ability to deal with Luoning and his followers in the future, should we still maintain the relationship between us and the Wushan Family?"

Bruno did not answer immediately, but looked at Jialete, then turned his head to look ahead.

Does Luoning threaten the royal power?

In all fairness, the answer is yes.

It is impossible for a young Blazing Sun Knight to have no ambition; Bruno knew this.

He also wanted to restrict Luoning, but unfortunately, he could not do so now.

Therefore, through the exchanges at Miwu Castle, he had already stabilized the relationship between the two sides. At least for Along time to come, Luoning would fight for him and for the Kingdom.

As for what the relationship between the two families will be like in the future, we will take it one step at a time.

Now his son has also become a Blazing Sun Knight. As time passes, there will surely be a second and a third Sun-level on the vast territory of the Kingdom.

A Duke's territory cannot compare its foundation to a Kingdom.

However, Bruno did not speak his true thoughts; he understood his son's personality.

If Jialete knew that his father was also guarding against Luoning in his heart, he might bring the confrontation out into the open, which would be detrimental to the current situation.

"This time at Miwu Castle, I talked with Luoning for Along time. I can see that he is a person who values kindness and face. Therefore, as long as we have shown him kindness, he will not betray the Kingdom as you think."

Bruno paused and walked forward, "Jialete, put away your thoughts. Our next goal is to eliminate Telixiya and become the king of this continent. Before that, dwelling on guard and infighting is meaningless."

Jialete looked at his father's back, a flash of reluctance and determination in his eyes, "I understand!"

He took a deep breath and walked up, only adding in his heart: "I have already given you the chance, Father; you can only blame yourself for not seizing it!"

After a luxurious evening banquet, Jialete left the Golden Feather Palace.

He rode the Jinyu Griffin and flew through the snowy night to Niujiao Bay, entering the prison where the Miwu City captives were held.

As important captives, there were professional and powerful knights guarding the place, and the captives were also fitted with special shackles, so that even a Silver Moon Knight would be restricted and unable to escape.

"Count Wulaer, it has been Along time."

The Magic lamps illuminated the pitch-black cell, and Jialete wore a faint smile on his face as he looked at the Silver Moon Knight before him, who was wearing heavy shackles and struggling even to move.

"Heh, to think that the noble Crown Prince would actually come to this filthy cell in person?"

Wulaer sneered as he sat on the ground opposite him.

The noble aristocrat was now disheveled and in a wretched state.

"If it were any other time, I would feel like vomiting just from smelling the stench here."

Jialete stepped forward and crouched down in front of Count Wulaer, "However, I have come today with the greatest goodwill, wanting to have a talk with you." (End of chapter)