Chapter 688: Attack 686 (Part 2)_1

“What’s going on outside?”

Count Lloyd, the Minister of Finance, was awakened by the noise. He immediately rolled out of bed and asked loudly.

At this time, there was also some chaos in the manor. The Butler rushed over and explained:

“Sir, I just heard the sound of the Imperial Guard’s war horn. It seems Dragon City has been attacked.”

“Attacked?” Count Lloyd frowned, “Could it be those orcs who have infiltrated our lines?”

“It’s possible, I have sent someone to find out, we should have a definite answer soon.”

“Good, notify me as soon as there’s news.”

Count Lloyd ordered, then went back to lie down.

But he could not sleep. Seeing that his wife was also awake, he asked:

“Do you think the orcs are attacking the city?”

Lady Keshia, the Countess, retorted: “If it’s not orcs, what else could it be?”

Count Lloyd was silent for a moment, then said:

“Could it possibly be Colin Angler?”

Keshia raised an eyebrow, “Colin Angler? What could he do? A military coup?”

Count Lloyd turned his head, and in the darkness found his wife’s eyes reflecting faint light, he said:

“Why not? He now effectively controls the most powerful army in the empire and has just become a Holy Knight. If he actually staged a military coup, who in the empire could resist him?”

But Keshia shook her head, her tone firm.

“No, I have been observing this Northern Earl for some time now. He is a man who abides by the rules, likes to play by the game’s rules . And right now Princess Judy does not completely lack the hope of inheriting the throne, he would not gamble it all.”

“Maybe he indeed won’t gamble, but he might not tolerate our provocation. You know, Holy Knights are known to be extremely domineering, and this man who has just directed the victory in a key battle, it’s his moment of self-importance…”

“What’s the rush!” Keshia hit her husband in annoyance, discontented, “You simply did not meet him, you didn’t directly refuse him. Even if the situation turns out unfavorable in the future, we have room to maneuver.

What’s more, Colin’s first target should be Pamela, right? This guy is Prince Lexie’s biological brother, and he also controls the Imperial Guards.

We can wait and watch for now.”

Count Lloyd said no more, it seems that he was convinced by his wife.

After all, what they are plotting now, once successful, will reap massive rewards, but even if unsuccessful, there isn’t much risk–

At least in their view, there isn’t much risk.

Knock, Knock!

Hearing the knock, Count Lloyd temporarily pushed aside all thoughts and said,

“So? Did you find out what’s going on?”

“Yes, sir” The Butler said from outside the door, “Indeed, the orcs are attacking Dragon City.”

Count Lloyd sat up straight, inquiring further,

“How many are there?”

“Not too many. The attack is only concentrated at the West City Gate. However, according to the news I just received, the orcs have already breached into the city….”

“What? How could they get in so fast? Didn’t you just say the number of orcs wasn’t too high?”

“Well… it seems that the chains on the city’s drawbridge were cut, which allowed the orcs to charge in….”

“The chains were cut?” Count Lloyd couldn’t sit still, he immediately got off the bed, casually put on a coat, opened the door, gazed at the Butler standing outside and asked, “You mean, the orcs have insiders?”

The Butler hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said,

“At present, it looks like there’s this possibility….”

The frown on Count Lloyd’s face deepened, he was about to speak when his wife also came to the door, asking eagerly:

“The Orcs have broken through the West City Gate? Is Darren safe?”

It was then Count Lloyd remembered his son Darren was the defense officer of the Western City District, hurriedly instructing:

“Immediately have Knight Theodore lead three hundred guards to West City to assist Darren!”

“Yes, sir.”

Just as the butler intended to leave to carry out the order, he heard Keshia say from behind:

“Also, have Ryan fetched.”

The butler looked at Count Lloyd, seeing that he made no objections, then nodded and said:

“Yes, madam.”

After the butler left, Count Lloyd somewhat hesitantly asked:

“What do you need Ryan for?”

Keshia of course knew that her husband was a little uncomfortable, after all Ryan was the illegitimate son she had with another man, but she still explained:

“I know you don’t like Ryan, but now, he is the most important card in our hand that must be kept safe.”

“Are you worried that someone would use this chaos to target Ryan?”

Keshia nodded, whispering:

“Exactly, don’t forget when Prince Lexie died, it was also during an Orc siege.”

Count Lloyd’s complexion changed, saying:

“You are not suspecting Colin Angler is working with the Orcs, are you?”

Keshia rolled her eyes, saying: “What are you thinking? Colin was the major contributing force that caused the disintegration of the Orc Empire. How could he possibly be collaborating with the Orcs?

I’m just thinking about last time in Springs Town, Colin seized the opportunity of the Orcs’ attack to murder Prince Lexie and shift the blame onto the Orcs. Now the Orcs are here again; wouldn’t he try to use the same method on Ryan?”

Hearing this, Count Lloyd didn’t argue any further. Once Ryan was summoned, he arranged the family’s elite Knights and Guards in layers of protection nearby.

If that was the case, unless Colin was ruthless enough to annihilate the Lloyd Family, he absolutely couldn’t touch the illegitimate son, Ryan.

As time passed, the light of dawn gradually tore through the heavy night, and the noise of the fight at the West City Gate slowly died down.

Count Lloyd had just finished his breakfast when he saw his butler running in joyously, reporting:

“Sir, the Orcs have been pushed back. The crisis is over!”

Count Lloyd sighed with relief, asking:

“That’s a relief, what about Darren?”

Before the butler could respond, a young man with a valiant appearance strode in. His armor was soaked in blood, having clearly just survived a fierce combat.

Keshia hurriedly went up, asking eagerly:

“Darren, are you hurt?”

“I’m fine, mother.” Darren answered emotionlessly, his voice mechanical and hoarse.

“What happened to your voice? Are you too thirsty? Come drink some milk right away.”

She said, leading her son to the dining table.

“Good morning, father.” Darren first bowed to Count Lloyd, then turned to look at Ryan who was sitting at the side.

Seeing the unpleasant expression and rigid face of Darren, Count Lloyd thought he was displeased by the presence of Ryan. Just as he was about to soothe the atmosphere, he saw Darren suddenly reaching for his waist and swiftly pointing the long sword towards Ryan!

Swish!

Ryan clearly didn’t expect this and stood frozen in shock, watching Darren piercing the sword into his chest.

“Darren! Have you lost your mind!”

Along with the roar from Count Lloyd, the entire manor was thrown into chaos