"Charl Send these my letters of Extortio- oh I mean . Little financial help to barons"I Handed over the letter to Charl.
"Yes my lord Charl "Replied and quickly left
By my side Colton Sighed "My Lord you are looting them."
"Blasphemy How can you say that Colton hiw can a Noble Marquis like me Loot anyone". I looked at Colton with disbelief.
But looks like Acting did Not work. Colton just ignored my antics and said "My Lord I have Spread out our Cavalry on the trade routes."
"And many bandits have been caught. But one Particular group is still not caught". Colton handed over the peice of paper to me.
As I was reading the letter I felt Cringe What is these 'We are followers Of Lord Abrog we own these trade routes if anyone wants to trade or pass through these roads They need our permission. '
"Oohh so these is Abrog Huh "
"You know about him my Lord" Colton was
Confused
"Oh I know about him after getting myself comfortable in Veroda I have read various Reports and Dealings conducted by drafuni ".
"And apparently these guy has Formed various Bands Of Bandits and spread them around territory the job of these bandits was to harass and Attack Rich merchanta after looting them they can take half of the Profit other half would be sent to drafuni".
Colton was Shocked but George who was reading Document spoke. "What Can you expect from the dude who tied his own territory farmers on Scarecrow. And Tortured them. And the reason well he wanted more money and grains for His Expedition. "
"Colton take care of that dumb bandits I heard they were used by drafuni to beat up the citizens so Tie them to Scarecrow across the territory and let the people decid there fate" Victor ordered Colton.
"My lord What About Balthazar what is he upto"
Colton Had these Question in his mind from last 2 days after all. After all That arrogant Balthazar moved his Army quickly and invaded Riverland.
"Oh our mighty Duke Balthazar is Building a statue of him in the territory of Riverland"When Victor said these Both Colton and George looked confused.
"After invading Riverland duke and his army streamrollwd the territory. That fool Evander could not even put up a good defense against. Balthazar. He is trying to use our tactics such as hut and run but here is a problem".
"That tactic only works if the territory has Dense forest and hilly Terrain" Colton Spoke
"Exactly You are correct Colton now that Balthazar is about to reach the capital city of Riverland he Decided to build statue of himself with gold So that After conquering Riverland he can install it in the capital."
Colton was surprised " That Guy is really weird".
"Yes but can you blame him after all every general wants To conquer new territories and To spread there name. And increase there power and influence" .George spoke.
"But still he is quite arrogant after all now that duke Hemud is Marching towards him he should atleast Prepare himself or he will just be Defeated". Colton said.
"I mean you are right Now that he has Started to gain momentum I think he should build a proper foothold in that region but I guess the hunger For Glory and the easy Victory is making him Overconfident" .Victor Replied
Just then a messenger knocked in the door. And entered the room" My lord news from the Riverland."
"Finally" Colton and George both looked happy.
"Speak" I commanded to Messenger .
"Duke Hemud Forces have entered Riverland my Lord Duke Hemud Has started to march towards Oakhaven capital of Riverland as well. "
"Duke Hemud's Cavalry is Attacking Balthazar Scouts from the recent reports Can be said that both the Duke's will face each other. Soon on the battlefield."
"And What about Balthazar what is he upto"Victor asked the messenger.
"His army has stopped not far from The Capital of Riverland I think My lord I think he is Resting his soldiers so that he can Duke Hemud with his Army. But it's Also said He is overseeing his statue which is being prepared."
"These Guy will be ambushed at these point "
Colton just Facepalmed himself
Meanwhile George laughed "Imagine being Caught Off guard while he is admiring his statue. "
"This could be turning point after Hemud is Seasoned Commander known for his strategic brilliance and leadership if Balthazar
Has indeed become overconfident that would be end of him. But I don't want there war to end soon Tsk. "Victor was annoyed.
"My Lord I think we should also start preparing our soldiers we can't let our guard down after all if Balthazar really gets defeated by hemud than I believe we will facing Fuke hemud and my lord I want remind you that hemud is not an easy opponent."
"Hmmm even I heard he has calm and strategic mind so we won't have advantage that we previously had after the previous enemies we all faced thought of me as nothing but a brat."Just as Victor finished speaking Messenger spoke Again.
"My lord I have another news "
"Sure What is it" Victor Colton and George looked towards The messenger.
"My lord before Hemud Invaded Riverland he had tried to form an alliance with Balthazar."
"Hmm and Who did He tried to form it against". Victor already knew it in his heart but he wanted to confirm it.
"My lord it was against you". When messenger finished speaking Everyone in that room knew they Can't Fool that old Fox .
Colton and George looked at Victor " Looks like We really Can't underestimate him "
"Colton I want you to Recruit the cavalry which was used by Drafuni against us I think they are really good But don't force try to give them More money and also start training them. With our soldiers so they can Adapt."
"Yes my lord "Colton Replied
George I hope you can help Colton in raising these new Unit of soldiers and Take Care Finances as well.
"Yes my lord"
I can't underestimate my opponents from now on Serious expression can be seen on Victor's Face.