Come to another world and become a lord

In the dark dungeon, Aeron was placed alone in a small compartment enclosed by stone walls. It was originally a confinement room, but now it was turned into a small interrogation room by Carl. At this moment, Carl sat with a gloomy face, put his hands on a wooden table in front of him, and said in a low voice:

"Aeren~ I don't think I've introduced myself since the last time we met. Carl Flandal, the new Baron of Rickburg."

"Ah~ I know~" Yilen looked as if he was not surprised, then nodded and said in a slightly joking tone, "The beggar who was named a baron, no, he was a serf~"

"I heard that you were just a gangster before you were knighted. In that case, we are quite similar."

"Ah~ Those are all old stories." Iren sighed, "I was ignorant in my early years. Since I became a knight, I have changed my ways and abided by the knight's trade. Now that Miss Myrna is missing, you don't investigate the real suspects, but instead detain an innocent person like me. Is it because of my early background? If so, it's too disheartening~ Lord Baron is also a serf who has risen from the status quo, so I'm sure you can understand~"

Carl was not surprised by Iren's attitude. He nodded slightly and then said:

"Then let's put it another way. There is no clue in the kidnapping case right now. You also said that you were once a gangster. I even heard that you are a well-known figure in the underworld of the entire northern border. So I just want to borrow this relationship. I should be able to find some useful clues."

"It's true that I'm involved in gangs, but like I said just now, after meeting Lord Morton, I turned over a new leaf and no longer participated in these things. Time has passed, so naturally we are no longer familiar with each other. And as for the kidnapping of Miss Myrna, I have been working hard with Lord Morton to investigate it, and I have never dared to be negligent. But now you're detaining me here. Baron, what does this mean?" Iren's expression remained the same, with an unyielding attitude.

Carl tapped the table with his fingers, then smiled and said:

"Let's stop pretending. We already know that everything was planned by Morton. He planned this just to force me to death. But do you really think the Prime Minister will kill me and let the mastermind of the whole thing benefit? If anything happens to his daughter, not only will he not kill me, but he will also help me fight the mastermind to the death. By then, I won't die, and Morton may not be passive for the time being. I'm afraid you'll be the only one who will die."

Aeron laughed at this time. It was a sharp and slightly hoarse laugh, which made Carl feel a little creepy:

"My Lord Baron, I don't understand a word you said. I have already said that I have been helping Morton investigate the case. It was you who suddenly asked the Prime Minister to detain me, and now you want me to help you. Baito, I am detained here and can't do anything. How can I help you?"

Carl continued:

"I don't ask for much. Just give me a few names, friends in the underworld, and see if they have any clues."

Aeron smiled and said:

"Hmph~ Old friend, even if I tell you, they won't pay attention to you. They only trust their own people."

"You just need to tell me. As for whether they are willing to pay attention to me, that is my gang's business."

"Okay~" Iren smiled again, "Edin Black Claw from Blackwater Bay, Donnie from Rat Street, and Barry, Jerson...they are all."

Carl remembered the names that Ellen mentioned. They were all well-known gang leaders in Morgan County.

"Humph, these people you are talking about are all in Morgan County, and some even live directly in Fengzhu Castle." He replied.

"Of course, they are all well-known gang leaders in Morgan Territory, and I was also born in Morgan Territory, so naturally I know people from there. What's so strange about that?" Ellen continued to smile, seeming very satisfied with Carl's reaction.

At this time, Karl crossed his hands, held his chin, and said in an interrogator's posture:

"I'm asking who your friends are in Rickburg?"

"Rickburg?" He smiled again. "I'm so sorry. I don't have many friends in Rickburg. His Majesty the King spent four years building this city to resist the invasion of northern nomads. Before that, there was no place called Rickburg on the map of the North. As for Rickburg's friends, well, are there any gangs here? I doubt it."

"By the way, Baron Karl, you have to hurry up on this case. You said you will not die but I will. That is not certain. If the case does not progress, this may be the last time we meet."

Then he laughed again.

The interrogation of Iren ended hastily, and it seemed that there was no result. However, Carl was not unhappy at all. Later, he met the porter named Paul, Aisha's husband. The man was extremely surprised and unbelieving that his wife was a spy and participated in the kidnapping. When he talked about marrying him just to create a false identity as a cover and he was just a tool to be used, the man showed a trace of loneliness for a moment, but firmly claimed that they were in love. He did not believe that he was just used from beginning to end. Carl felt pity and pity for this.

Before sending him out, the man named Paul suddenly asked:

"If you catch Aisha, what will happen to her?"

"Need I say more? She dared to kidnap the Prime Minister's daughter, so she must be executed." Carl replied without emotion.

He saw Paul again looking sad and melancholy:

"Well, if I die for her, can you let her go?"

"What?" Carl seemed a little bit unable to believe what he heard.

Paul seemed to think that Karl didn't hear clearly, so he said it again:

"I mean, if I died in her place..."

And Carl interrupted him:

"No, no, no, what I don't understand is, she deceived you from the beginning, but you still want to die for her?"

But Paul just nodded firmly:

"May I, my Lord?"

"Of course not. Do you take this as a joke?" Carl refused decisively.

Then he saw Paul's sad and gloomy expression again.

After interrogating the two men, he returned to the office a little tired, and saw Alia was already waiting there.

"So, he didn't say anything," the girl asked.

"Who? Paul or Ellen?" Carl asked.

"Of course it's Aeron!"

"As I expected, he said a lot, but not what we wanted to hear." Carl said with a happy expression on his face.

"So, why are you so happy?" Alia's face was full of question marks.

"Because he thought he said nothing, but in fact he said a lot," Carl replied.

"What do you mean?" Alia seemed even more confused at this time.

And Carl just smiled:

"In fact, if he really didn't say a word, I would have no way to deal with him. Unfortunately, he is not that kind of person. He is a gang leader. When facing interrogation, he likes to show off and mock. This is a habit engraved in his bones. This is not a good habit. He thinks he has not provided any information, but as long as a person opens his mouth, he will let it slip and there will be flaws. Especially for a person who likes to show off."

Alia's face was full of curiosity and anticipation at this time:

"How to say?"

Carl smiled again:

"I asked him to give me a few names. He mentioned a bunch of well-known gang leaders in Morgan County, and then told me that he didn't know any friends in Rickburg."

"Isn't this obviously a lie?" Alia's face showed a trace of indignation.

Carl replied:

"It's a lie, but it may not be a lie."

Alia asked again:

"What does this mean?"

Carl replied:

"In fact, most people rarely tell outright lies, but only exaggerate or tell half-truths."

"I'm telling you to stop keeping me in suspense~" At this point, Alia was already getting anxious and impatient.

Carl smiled helplessly and said:

"Well, I asked Henry once, and he said that Aeron was caught stealing the earl's property and was then knighted. That happened a year ago."

"What does this mean?" Alia was even more confused.

Carl explained at this time:

"This means that a year ago, Aeron was just a gangster boss. His power was mainly concentrated in Morgan Territory and other wealthy cities in the North. As for Rickburg, it is the territory of His Majesty the King. As a castle where the King occasionally lives, the local security is much better than other places. As a gangster, he had no reason or motivation to build up power here. Until..."

"It was not until Morton knighted him that he began to send spies to Rickburg as requested by Morton." Before Carl could finish his words, Alia shouted.

Carl nodded in agreement:

"That's right. Only Morton, who is politically motivated, needs to have his own spies in Rickburg. So, what Iren said about him having no friends in Rickburg is true, but only a year ago."

Hearing this, Alia held her chin with her hand and said to herself thoughtfully:

"So, Aisha has only been in Rickburg for half a year."

"Check immediately the list of people who moved to Rickburg this year. His remaining contacts are among this group of people!" Carl's face showed a confident expression at this time. He began to have confidence in finding Aisha again. The so-called "too much talk leads to mistakes" is just like this. Aeron has inadvertently exposed all his cards, and he will soon pay the price for it.

"Understood!" Alia was also very excited. She nodded vigorously, and after taking a few steps, she turned back and said to Carl:

"I say, you are quite amazing~"

Then, without waiting for Karl's response, he walked out quickly.