Chapter 289 Aftermath. Searching III

"Your Excellency, are you alright?"

Dean, who was standing in the corridor, looked at Mott who came out and asked.

"It's nothing serious, it's just out of breath. After taking the medicine, I've woken up at this time; but... the spirit is not very good! Those damned guys!"

At the end of Mort's words, he frowned again.

"It will take time to recover, what are you going to do with those mercenaries?"

Dean asked.

"Torture them well, and then hang them all on the top of the wall!"

Mott replied very seriously, obviously, this is not a joke.

In fact, this kind of anger that seems to be betrayed, for anyone, is eager to kill the betrayer; Mott is no exception, and of course the Earl of Horsh is the same.

"Okay! However, I think the previous Kasted may be innocent!"

Dean shrugged and said slightly reminded.

"I will never kill innocent people!"

Mott thought for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Strength accompanies killing, but it's definitely not based on killing—don't worry, the accomplices of the 'slaughterer', I will continue to search for the rest of my time in Horsh City! Of course, you have to give me some manpower!"

Dean said with a smile.

The previous sentence was not hypocritical, at least half of it came from Dean's true inner feelings.

"That's really grateful! But that guy should really thank you!"

Mott obviously thought that Dean had given him corresponding help because he let go of Kasted's promise.

Naturally, Dean would not explain this.

...

Due to consecutive events, breakfast was about two and a half hours later than usual.

Moreover, except for Dean and his party from outside, as well as Mott and Bossa who accompanied him, Earl Horsh, including the Earl's family, did not show up.

In this regard, Dean and his party expressed their understanding.

After all, what Lorsid did did was obviously a big blow to the earl.

"Afterwards, I will lead people to torture those guys. Dean promised to help us find the fish that slipped through the net, and the Earl's comfort is up to you!"

After the meal, Mott talked about the previous arrangement, and finally looked at Bosa and the archduke's swordsman.

Of course, the latter's eyes were obviously different.

However, both Dean and Bosa could see that the Archduke's swordsman was completely indifferent to Mott's affectionate eyes.

Beneath the soft and weak appearance, there is a firm heart.

For such an evaluation, Dean has a new understanding.

Glancing at Bosa, the two shrugged at the same time, and then, each acted according to the previous arrangement——

About twenty soldiers were sent by Mott. After a simple question, Dean knew that these soldiers were clever people who knew everything about Hosh City.

It can be seen that Mott is very worried about the fish that slipped through the net.

However, Dean can only apologize again from the bottom of his heart.

After all, the other party does not exist at all.

Everything is his arrangement.

And his search was not to find the fish that slipped through the net, but to find the whereabouts of the demon blood dagger.

Horshshire, MA...

This is the clue left by the other party.

Although the other party's last words were the entire Horsh County, including a city and four small towns, but according to the grammatical customs of the Jade North, the name of the city was also the name of a county.

Therefore, Horsh County also represents Horsh City.

"Who can find me a map of Huosh City, the most detailed one. Of course, if I can mark the names of every household, I would really like it!"

Dean spoke softly.

Facing these 'borrowed' subordinates, Dean didn't think that his sternness would have more effect. After all, after what happened last night, he killed the 'slaughterer', such a reputation for these soldiers For him, it was enough; looking at the reverent eyes of these soldiers, Dean knew it well.

Under such reverence, strictness may play a certain role, but it will definitely not be more effective than kindness.

As if to confirm such a guess.

A moment later, an extremely detailed map of Horsh City appeared in front of Dean.

At the same time, there was also a middle-aged man.

"This is Lauder, the tax officer in the lower city, and also the assistant of the tax officer in the upper city. He can know the names of most people in Horsh City!"

A soldier introduced.

"Laud, I have met Lord Zelgon!"

The middle-aged man bowed to the end, greeting with a respectful tone and expression.

"Well, Lauder, I need to ask you for the next two days!"

Dean nodded.

"It's my honor!"

The tax official who had just straightened his waist hastily bowed again.

"Then, I want to know some of the more hidden places in the city of Horsh - rest assured, this is our private conversation, there will be no problems, even if it is Mott or Earl Horsh, I can guarantee you! "

Seeing the tax officials and soldiers whose expressions changed slightly, Dean immediately added.

Ramoz is a thief.

And the place where a thief can hide and the person entrusted to him are unlikely to be aboveboard.

Therefore, starting from some hidden and obscure places, even if there are some errors, the mistakes will not be too outrageous.

"My lord, my lord..."

Even with Dean's guarantee, the tax official still smiled wryly. On the contrary, the soldiers were much calmer.

Tax officials, wherever they are placed, have the position of "big oil and water".

And where does this 'oil and water' come from?

If it's just for civilians, it's definitely an 'incompetent' tax official.

As for the tax officials who shot at the businessmen, they only slightly touched the qualifying line.

A truly qualified tax official can only be a truly qualified tax official if he unites with some shady locals to maximize his profits—of course, some bad things will inevitably happen.

Therefore, facing Dean's guarantee, the tax official still hesitated and smiled wryly.

And this is also because Dean is famous in Horsh County at this moment.

If it was yesterday, even if Dean had a knighthood, the tax official would definitely refuse without pretense. Of course, it may be "righteous speech".

"Not saying something doesn't mean you don't know—Earl Hosh is a benevolent person, he acquiesced to many things within the rules, including what you are doing now... Then, when Earl Hosh encounters a problem At this time, should you make some return?"

Dean looked at the other party and said slowly.

Of course, such statements are half-truths and half-truths.

It is basically impossible for Earl Hosh to know, but those who are close to Earl Hosh are well aware of these things, and even these are their areas of interest.

"Of course I am willing to repay the Earl, but Sir, can you, can you write down your guarantee in your own handwriting?"

The middle-aged tax official stammered.

"It seems that you are afraid of someone!"

Dean said like this, but he asked the soldiers on the side to bring a pen and paper, and re-wrote the previous guarantee. At the same time, he took off the value of his own family crest, dipped it in red ink pad, and wrote it down. Printed at the end of the parchment.

"Thank you for your kindness!"

The tax collector let out a sigh of relief.

Then, impatiently, he took the map, dipped it in ink with the quill pen Dean had just used, and began to draw on the map.

About five minutes later, the tax official handed the map to Dean again.

At this time, the map has changed a lot.

There are about ten marked places on it, seven in the lower city and three in the upper city. Moreover, the symbols of these marks are different.

Obviously, these hidden forces are not alone.

Or, to be precise, it was not the family that protected them.

"Can you explain it to me?"

After checking it over, Dean pointed to the marks and symbols on it.

"Of course, my lord! This is Mr. Delin, this is Your Excellency Xizhier, and here is Ms. Matt..."

The tax officer started introducing them one by one.

Among them, there are Dean's noteworthy characters.

Matt!

Horsh County, MA - This incomplete information seems to be on point.

Of course, it could also be a coincidence.

Still, it's a pretty good start, isn't it?

"You change your clothes and stare at these ten places. I need to know all their actions starting today! Lauder, come with me. Our actions need the permission of a lord! "

Dean ordered, and then waved to the tax official.

Twenty soldiers immediately acted according to Dean's instructions.

And Dean returned to the small courtyard with the tax officer.

"Dean, huh, Lauder?"

Bosa, the silver knight, looked curiously at Dean who had gone and returned, especially after Lauder appeared behind Dean, which made the silver knight even more curious.

"Lord Bossa!"

The tax officer saluted respectfully, the gesture was exactly the same as when he saw Dean.

"There are some things that need to be notified to Earl Hosh, but I don't think the current Earl is suitable to know these things, so... I came to you!"

Dean shrugged his shoulders, spread out the map in front of Bosa, and explained them one by one.

"If I investigate these places, I will definitely offend these gentlemen and ladies. After all, they have a deep or shallow relationship with Earl Horsh. I think it's better for me to say something in advance!"

"Most of them are fine, but I still need to discuss with Mott - two of them should be the Karl family..."

Bosa said so.

And Dean, who already knew it, made a gesture of invitation.

Immediately, a guard went to look for Mott.

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