Calamity Crown

Goethe walked over. He looked down at the little boy standing next to Maria. He was only one meter tall, holding a book of poetry in one hand. There was a bullet hole in it, which was already stained with blood.

The other hand, clenched into a fist, quietly hid behind him.

"you are?"

"I'm Little Tom, Dad's Old Tom, and here come the bad guys, they burn down our hotel, kill Dad and Mum, and my brother takes me to hide in the cellar, and then, come to Hesettines for refuge, and then ... my brother is dead too."

The little boy's face was pitch black, his whole body was filthy, his clothes were even more tattered, and there was only one shoe left.

When speaking, some slurred.

But the general meaning is still expressed.

old tom?

hostel?

Goethe carefully recognized the little boy's appearance, and the smile of the innkeeper who drove him to Hessetings appeared in his mind in a trance—honest and contented.

"What is in your hand?"

Goethe looked at the boy's tightly clenched fists.

The little boy hesitated for a moment, then looked at Maria beside him, and under Maria's encouraging gaze, the little boy opened his hand.

There is a grain of sugar in it.

"When Dad came back from Hestings last time, he brought me two candies - he said it was a gift from His Excellency Poirot Marple, let me thank that Lord! I ate one when I was hungry. One, one more."

The little boy answered honestly.

"Then why don't you eat both?"

Goethe asked.

"Father said that you should repay your kindness. I have already arrived in Hessetings, and I may meet Lord Poirot Marple. I want to give him this candy and say thank you to him."

The little boy said innocently.

"Well, I got it."

"Poirot Marple received it."

Goethe raised his hand and picked up the candy, saying this.

The little boy who was about to snatch it back was stunned, a little at a loss.

Finally, the little boy timidly asked——

"Sweet?"

"sweet."

Goethe replied seriously.

Suddenly, the trace of worry in his heart...

Gone.

Maybe it was washed away by the sweetness.

Perhaps a hidden adventurous side of his character emerged?

Goethe didn't know, he just smiled at Maria.

"Take care of him."

"Take care of yourself too."

After speaking, Goethe walked towards the conference room of the castle.

And at this moment, the discussion between Graz Jr. and the three staff members has come to the last moment——

The youngest staff officer proposed to gather the remnants, rely on Hestings' reserve and defense depth, and fight Wolfe to the end.

The middle-aged staff suggested that Graz Jr. continue to send diplomatic documents to the four countries of Beta, Dill, Chieg, and Yiger, requesting more reinforcements.

The elderly staff officer made supplements to the plan proposed by the middle-aged staff officer. Using Hestings as a bargaining chip, he asked for reinforcements from the Kingdom of Beta, gathered troops in his own direction, and then waited for an opportunity.

Regarding the suggestions of the three staff officers, Graz Jr. naturally tended to be the first one.

The latter two will not be considered by Graz Jr. at all.

Once the Beta Kingdom joins the war, the Ryan Kingdom will be finished.

Yes, there are merits in driving tigers and wolves away.

But the greater probability is that the boss and the second child fight, and the third child is gone.

Unfortunately, Ryan is now the third child.

Once the Kingdom of Beta joins the war, there is a high probability that when Ryan gathers its forces, it will cooperate with the Kingdom of Wolfe very tacitly, and let it kill all the royal family of Ryan before the two sides will fight again.

Of course, if he 'plays by the rules'.

It might end better.

Presumably, he will spend the rest of his life in a country house somewhere.

Or……

Simply die of illness a year or two later.

It will be recorded in the history books that Ryan X, the subjugated king of the Ryan Kingdom, died of depression three years after his subjugation.

Little Gratz didn't want that.

However, with a decision in his heart, Graz Jr. did not forget Goethe.

Just at this time, Goethe walked in.

"Father, what do you think?"

asked the young king respectfully.

Goethe didn't answer, and went straight to a corner of the meeting room - there was a huge map there, which marked the divisions of Wolfe's main force in detail.

Now that there is a decision.

Then stop hesitating.

"Father, you?"

The young king spoke again.

Goethe just said softly——

"I think Wolf's main force is an eyesore here!"

Chapter 76 Demon Wolf!

In the middle of the night, Steinkaman stood in front of the map in the military tent.

He has a serious face, sharp eyes, and the pencil in his hand keeps marking on the map, and the straight general uniform makes this middle-aged man look even more majestic.

"Lian, take it!"

After a moment, Steinkaman said to himself.

He has read all the news from the vanguard.

Everything was as planned by the combat staff, and Ryan did not have any decent resistance except for Hestings.

After all, the Grand Duke of Graz is dead.

Thinking of the death of the other party, Stan Kaman sighed slightly.

He originally wanted to defeat the opponent on the frontal battlefield.

However, for the prosperity of the Wolfe Kingdom, he had to choose to follow some 'extra' suggestions.

effect?

Nature is pretty good.

"Hestings won't last until sunrise."

"After all, Marshal Heine went with a secret weapon."

Thinking of the Marshal Heine, Stankaman frowned slightly.

He doesn't like the other party's great success.

But compared to Herman's high-sightedness and low-handedness...

Also worthy of respect!

And Hermann?

Annoyance appeared in Stan Carman's eyes.

Some of the actions of the other party made him feel unacceptable.

Especially that kind of aggressive look, really is not a qualified heir of Wolfe - the real heir of Wolfe should have a view of the overall situation, not the so-called generals in front of the battle.

But there was nothing he could do.

Herman comprehended the core secret technique of the Wolf royal family.

He is the only heir appointed by the old king.

He is not jealous.

Just a little unconvinced.

Why is he the one who does the dirty work?

But the flowers of glory belong to others?

However, it's coming soon!

"Heine is old."

"Next, I must inherit the position of Marshal."

"As for Hermann?"

Stankaman thought of the deal that a certain member of the royal family had made with him, and there was a look of sternness in his eyes.

But soon, it disappeared.

He looked at the map in the military tent again - this time it was no longer the Kingdom of Ryan, but... the Kingdom of Beta!

With the demise of the Snake Kingdom, the once most powerful Chieg Kingdom was also annexed by the Lane Royal Family, Wolfe Royal Family, and Beta Royal Family. Five-sixths of these lands are intertwined and complex.

Very suitable……

Tibetan soldiers!

What Stan Kaman can be sure of is that the Beta royal family will never let go of this opportunity.

There must be some places where soldiers are hidden.

Then?

It is natural to take advantage of the situation to seek more benefits.

"Where will it be?"

Steinkaman thought.

Sudden--

"report!"

"Urgent electricity ahead!"

The messenger appeared outside the military account with a telegram. Stan Kaman didn't look back, but said lightly: "Read."

"Tonight we launched the final decisive battle against Hestings. Poirot Marple unexpectedly appeared and killed His Highness Herman and Marshal Heine. The enemy launched an attack according to the trend, and our side was defeated."

The communications soldier finished reading the urgent message with a trembling voice.

And Stankaman no longer had the calmness and composure he had before. He grabbed the urgent message and examined it carefully, his face full of horror.