"Of course not. []" Massa also relaxed a lot without anyone else around. He glanced at Roger and said, "Do you think I look like someone who talks like this?"
"I have guessed that you are not here for fun." Roger looked at Massa and said calmly: "Say, what does His Majesty the King want you to come for?"
Although Massa felt that Alonso III's approach was inappropriate, he still said after hesitating for a while: "His Majesty the King orders you to set off to Mandos City to meet with him today and report to him in detail the process of concluding the agreement with the barbarians.
."
Hey... Do you want to trick your buddy into going to the capital? Who came up with this good idea? As soon as Roger heard Massa's words, he knew what Alonso III's wishful thinking was. He couldn't help but smile at the captain of the palace guard.
Said: "Massa, when you were in the spirit
Dunguan Pass helped me, I have never forgotten this feeling, and I have always regarded you as a good friend. Please tell me from the perspective of a good friend, do you think His Majesty the King really just wants to know how to communicate with the barbarians when he recruits me to the capital?
Is the process of signing an agreement that simple?”
Roger's problem made Massa very embarrassed. In his current status, it is obviously wrong to accuse Alonso III. But Roger regarded Massa as a friend both in words and in words. For him who always pays attention to reputation,
It is said that deceiving a friend is obviously a dishonorable thing, and the dilemma really makes Massa not sure what to do.
Seeing Massa's embarrassed expression, Roger was even more sure that his prediction was correct. He smiled gently at Massa, and then said in a very lonely tone: "You don't need to say anything, I already understand..."
Roger's sigh made Massa even more embarrassed. What a good man. In order not to embarrass his friends, he would rather bear the king's suspicion. Especially the last sigh made Massa deeply ashamed of his behavior.
.
"Roger..." Massa hesitated for a while and finally said: "Actually, His Majesty already knows the whole situation very well. It doesn't matter if you go later. If you feel uncomfortable or there is an emergency in the territory, please delay for a while.
It’s understandable if we go to His Majesty the King again.”
Massa's words were of course a subtle reminder to Roger that it was better not to go to Mandos City because of the recent rumors. Roger had better find some excuse to delay the situation for a while.
Of course Roger understood what Massa meant and showed him a grateful smile. With his current status as the captain of the palace guard, it was already very difficult for him to say this. If it had been someone else, he might have been able to say the same thing.
He persuaded Roger to go to the capital quickly so that he could show how capable he was in front of the king.
"Thank you, my friend." Roger raised his glass of wine towards Massa and said sincerely: "No matter what happens in the future, I will always remember your words today. Don't worry, I will ensure the safety of you and your family.
"
Although Roger didn't understand what he said, Massa still understood what he meant. Even if Roger really encounters Alonso III in the future, he will let Massa go and will not treat him or his family.
The whole family was exterminated.
In fact, this sounds a bit funny at first. He, Roger, is just an earl, and his territory is also the most barren area of the kingdom. Although Kent Town is prosperous in business, it cannot be compared with the entire Kingdom of Thorne. Where did Roger get his confidence?
, actually dared to say to the captain of the palace guard, "I will ensure your safety in the future", as if he already had a chance to win?
If any other noble dared to speak to Massa like this, he would definitely sneer at it to express his disdain. But it was Roger who said this that made Massa feel a strong sense of confidence, feeling that the other party was not
He was not talking big words, but looked very confident about defeating Alonso III.
Driven by this feeling, Massa even solemnly expressed his gratitude to Roger: "Then I would like to thank you first for showing mercy."
"It's easy to talk, we are all friends." Roger waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Don't let political struggles destroy our friendship."
After listening to Roger's words, Massa couldn't help but laugh. At this time, neither of them thought that this joke-like conversation would really become a guarantee for Massa and his family's survival in the future.
After laughing a few times, Roger poured wine for Massa and asked: "What can you do about what happened to Duke Hamilton?"
When it comes to the Duke's question, Massa's smile quickly disappears. Although Massa is not a member of Alonso's think tank, and he doesn't know what the king's conspiracy is against the Hamilton family, he is the captain of the palace guard after all.
I still heard some rumors and learned that the king's dissatisfaction with the duke has been very serious recently. Under such circumstances, the Hamiltons were sent to the Lunde Peninsula to perform such a dangerous mission, which really makes people think a lot.
At this time, Roger took the initiative to mention Hamilton, and Massa didn't know what to say. He could only let out a long sigh to express his regret over the matter.
Of course, Roger would not give up. He tapped the table with his fingers and said, "You and I are both smart people. We can understand some things without saying them out loud. The Duke can be said to be loyal to Alonso III. If you want to
Without his full support, the king is still being restrained by the Wattle and Barton families? It would be better now... Humph, there is a saying in my hometown, 'Kill and eat the hounds after catching all the hares', that's what it says
kind of thing"
Although Roger's tone was extremely rude, Massa couldn't even say a word to refute. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Alonso III sent Hamilton to the Rende Peninsula as a conspiracy specifically against him.
No matter how Massa defends himself, he cannot deny it.
Thinking of this, Massa couldn't help but worry about himself. Will Alonso III turn to him one day because he no longer needs the original captain of the palace guard?
Massa thought about it and didn't know what he should do then. He shook his head to drive this terrible thought out of his mind, and asked Roger seriously: "Let's not talk about the Duke's affairs. Let's talk about your plans.
what to do?"
Massa originally thought that after he made it so obvious and Roger himself began to doubt Alonso III, he would definitely take his advice and delay his arrival on the grounds of illness or an emergency in the territory that needed to be dealt with.
Mandos City itinerary.
However, Roger has always been a person who does not follow common sense, and his answer this time also surprised Massa. Roger showed a bright smile to Massa, and then said matter-of-factly: "Since it is summoned by His Majesty the King, of course I will immediately
Let’s set off for Mandos City, leaving early the day after tomorrow.”