Chapter 311: The Real Puppet Master Behind the Scenes
Selfish individuals like Ashby probably never dreamt that Sean would risk his life for a mere Black Rhino Tiger, a creature he considered a mutant and a menace. He ventured alone into the savage tribe’s lair!
Ashby subconsciously believed that Sean had gone to secretly negotiate with one or several of the tiger generals among the savages. This thought made Ashby’s heart sink.
Damn!
He had just decided to join forces with the savages to kill Sean. But before he could act, Sean had already taken the initiative to seek out the savages. Wasn’t this a slap in his face in front of everyone?
More importantly!
Among the five tiger generals, if any were aligned with Sean, it could cause unexpected complications once action was taken. He must find and eliminate Sean’s accomplices as soon as possible!
“General Lyons!” After a moment of hesitation, Ashby gritted his teeth and ordered, “Lock down the city immediately!”
“Tonight!”
“While that dog thief Sean is absent, conduct a strict inspection of the ten thousand soldiers of Fort South. Anyone suspicious, arrest them all!”
A city lockdown? Maclean Lyons was taken aback. “Your Highness, are you planning to…”
“Search!”
“Search thoroughly!” Ashby ordered coldly. “This is a matter of great importance, there’s no room for error. Sean was once the king of the northern wolves and has deep connections within the military. It’s possible he has accomplices here in Fort South.”
“Better to arrest the wrong person than let one go!”
Ashby, always meticulous in thought, was especially cautious given the life-or-death nature of his current situation. He trusted the eleven elders he had brought with him implicitly.
However!
Among the ten thousand soldiers of Fort South and the five tiger generals of the savages, there might be accomplices of Sean. They must be investigated!
At that time!
If any one of the three sides faltered during the joint attack to kill Sean, it could affect the success or failure of the entire plan!
“Yes!” Maclean Lyons did not dare to disobey Ashby’s command. He nodded, then signaled to the dozen or so generals, “You go now, each check your own soldiers!”
“Anyone suspicious, arrest them first!”
“Wait for further orders!”
The generals exchanged glances. They clearly resented Ashby’s approach. They trusted their own soldiers!
But!
Ashby didn’t trust them!
However!
They had no choice!
Who made Ashby the crown prince? Who made him the holder of the Padishah’s token?
They couldn’t afford to provoke him, so they had to obey.
“Fine!”
“We’ll go right away!” The dozen generals, filled with resentment, turned and left the loft. Then Maclean Lyons asked, “Your Highness, about the savages…”
“Tomorrow!”
“Should we still send people to discuss cooperation?” Ashby didn’t hesitate to nod.
“Yes!”
“Of course!” Ashby said, “You are the guard of Fort South; just take care of things here.”
“As for the savages…”
“I have my own arrangements!” Sean’s accomplices amongst the savages were obviously not something Maclean Lyons could handle.
“I understand!” Maclean Lyons didn’t ask any more questions, “If Your Highness has no other orders, I will take my leave and supervise their search.”
“Uh-huh!” Ashby nodded, “Go ahead!”
Maclean Lyons bowed and left the loft. Just as he reached the door, he let out a deep sigh of relief. When he reached a dark corner opposite, he quietly took out his phone and sent a message to the King of Night.
The message was simple, just eight words: “Master, everything is going smoothly!”
On the other side!
In the loft, only Ashby and the eleven elders remained. Watching Maclean Lyons walk away, Ashby also took out his phone and dialed a number, calling one of the five tiger generals, Gloydius!
Among the five tiger generals, Ashby had been in contact with all of them!
He had tried to win them over!
On the surface!
They all agreed to cooperate with Ashby!
But!
Out of the five, the one Ashby trusted the most was this tiger general named Gloydius. So, if he wanted to find Sean’s accomplices, it was natural to do it through Gloydius!
After a moment!
The call connected and a low voice came from the other end of the phone, “What is it?”
“Of course!” Ashby asked, “Is it convenient to talk now?”
“Wait a minute!” Gloydius was silent for a while, seemingly looking for a safer place. Then Gloydius’s voice came again, “Your Highness, how are the preparations?”
“Tomorrow!” Ashby said, “I will send people over to discuss the joint attack onSean with you. Everything will proceed as planned!”
“However!”
“Before that, there’s something we need to clarify…” Ashby told Gloydius about his suspicions: Sean heading towards the mountains, and the possibility of Sean’s accomplices among the five tiger generals.
After listening!
Gloydius asked solemnly, “Your Highness, what do you want me to do?”
“Don’t startle the snake in the grass!” Ashby pondered and then said, “Among the savages, I only trust you. So, you must personally monitor Sean’s every move to see what he’s going to do and who he’s going to meet after he goes to the mountains.”
“Once the identity of his accomplices is confirmed, we can jointly attack them during the formal negotiations and eliminate them all!”
According to Ashby’s plan!
Tomorrow!
Ashby would send people to the mountains under the pretense of “negotiation” to meet with the savages. In reality, it was just a formality to set a time for formal negotiations.
By then!
The hundred thousand soldiers of Fort South and the fifty thousand soldiers of the savages would all set out legitimately. They would conduct formal negotiations in the area between Fort South and the mountains, with both armies confronting each other!
Sean, as the General of South and the chief commander of the army, would naturally have to negotiate, and be trapped between the two armies of 150, 000 soldiers and countless beasts, with no chance of escape!
Certain death!
The massive encirclement of 150, 000 soldiers and countless beasts, stretching for several miles, would be a complete trap. Surrounded on all sides, even if Sean could fly, he absolutely could not escape!!!
“Okay!” Gloydius said coldly, “I’m also curious to see who these internal traitors are. Who dares to collude with the murderer of the Beast King.”
Meanwhile!
While Ashby was privately contacting Gloydius, Fort South had descended into chaos, initiating a grand root-out operation!
Tonight!
It was destined to be a sleepless night…
…
Meanwhile!
At the edge of the Fort South Mountains, in the area where the fifty thousand savage soldiers were assembled, it was a bustling scene with various kinds of pets everywhere!
And in one of the tents!
Four people were seated!
Gloydius was among them, and the other three included two tiger generals under Fergus Archer, just like Gloydius!
The last one!
It was none other than the King of Night, dressed in a black robe!
Unbeknownst to them!
King Ron had previously told Sean that among the five remaining tiger generals of Fort South, three had already pledged allegiance to him. Coincidentally, these were the three people present!
Including Gloydius, whom Ashby trusted the most, all of them were King Ron’s undercover agents!!!
So!
When Ashby called Gloydius just now, the King of Night was standing next to Gloydius, listening quietly to the entire conversation between the two!!!
“As expected by the King of Night!”
Gloydius put down his phone and sneered, “The prince suspects that among the five of us, someone is colluding with Sean in secret and is not sincerely cooperating with him!”
“So!”
“He wants me to investigate!”
Through the Prajna mask, one couldn’t see the King of Night’s expression!
But!
Similarly, a chilling sneer came from behind the Prajna mask. The King of Night nodded and said in a deep voice, “Our prince has always been good at manipulating people’s hearts and taking advantage of situations!”This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.
“In that case!”
“If he wants to find some traitors, then we will fulfill his wish and give him some traitors!”
“Otherwise!”
“How could he appear intelligent?”
“Hehehe…”
The low and hoarse laughter gave people a chilling feeling!
“Good!”
Gloydius stood up, “Let’s go prepare the big gift the prince wants!”
Having said that!
He signaled to the other two tiger generals, who understood his hint, stood up and followed Gloydius out of the military tent…
…
At this moment!
Sean, riding the Black Rhino Tiger, traveled under the cover of night, silently entering the gloomy mountains under the faint light of the cold moon in the night sky!
However!
The direction of the Black Rhino Tiger was not towards the barbarian army where Gloydius and King of Night were stationed, but bypassing that area and heading straight into the depths of the mountains!
Lilies Archer!
She lived deep in the mountains!!!