Huff [other world]

Chapter 57

The Ryder Empire held a celebration banquet for Renault. The scene was huge, but Renault himself was not present.But this does not affect the continuation of the banquet. Politicians, soldiers, and businessmen are the real protagonists.

Politicians just need a gimmick to invite rich merchants of the empire to gather here, to convince them that the empire has a chance to win, to persuade them to invest more money in the war, and to describe various preferential policies after the war subsides in the future.

Wars are a waste of money, and the government is more willing to dig money out of the pockets of the rich than out of their own pockets.

The capital of the empire danced and danced, and the officials and businessmen talked and laughed happily, but the surrounding cities were shrouded in the darkness and panic brought about by the war. Everyone was in danger, and maybe the war would affect them in a short time.

Reynolds was under house arrest, in a beautiful little estate, which was the property of Baird's men.

Baird gave such an explanation for his behavior of placing students under house arrest, allowing Renault to calm down and readjust his state to ensure that he can perform at his best on the battlefield.

Holding the hole card of Shan Jiu in his hand, Baird didn't even send many soldiers to guard him. He was confident that Renault would not dare to resist.

Although this card is likely to exist in name only.

Baird has always been worried about staying alone in the Anti-Alliance Army for a long time. Even if it does not have an impact now, it will definitely become a hidden danger in the future.I don't know if the person arranged beside Shan Jiu has found a chance to deal with him.

Baird sat in front of the small garden of the manor, staring at the weeds on the ground as if distracted.

Renault's room was on the second floor. He stood by the window, staring down at Baird's bloated figure from above. After a long time, he looked away.

……

Baird did not expect that Renault would take the initiative to talk to him. The sunlight above his head was blocked by Renault's large body. Baird raised his eyelids and looked at him, "What? Do you really want to strangle your teacher?"

"I want to talk to you."

Baird raised his eyebrows, stared at Renault's haggard face for a long time, then nodded, pointing to the chair beside him with his chin, "Sit down."

Raynor dragged a chair and sat across from Baird.

Picking up the black tea, he took a sip unhurriedly, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Shan Jiu."

Baird lowered his eyelids and blew tea, "He's fine for now."

Renault reached out and snatched the teacup from Baird's hand, and put it aside, "I agree to work hard for you."

Baird finally turned his attention to Renault, "What is the condition?"

"Bring Shan Jiu to my side."

Baird seemed to have heard something extremely ridiculous, and said with a smirk, "After I give you Shan Jiu, wouldn't you kill me, the old man, in the next second to take revenge?"

"I don't have to be with him all the time. I just need to see him once. In the future, Shan Jiu can be under your care." Lei Nuo said in a low voice, "As long as I see others are fine, I promise to devote myself to the battle."

Baird stared down at the green grass at his feet, as if thinking.

"This is not harmful to you." Renault looked at him, his dark golden eyes caught Baird's sight, and he held on tightly, "This request is not too much."

Baird whispered, "You asked me to think about it."

Renault stood up and looked down at Baird, "You'd better make a decision quickly." Renault's eyes dimmed for a moment, and he said lightly, "What's more, teacher, are you overestimating Shan Jiu's position in my heart? You Think, can I really endure your endless oppression for an orc?"

Baird's pupils shrank, and for a moment, he shrugged indifferently, "Reynolds, I understand your character, but you don't."

"Teacher, I also thought I understood your character, but the fact is," Reynolds paused, "Trusting you is the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life."

"Don't try to provoke me, your little lover's life is still in my hands, Renault!" Baird slammed the table, obviously, Renault's indifferent attitude made him uneasy.

"Don't try to provoke me. Before threatening me with Shan Jiu's life, please think about how much I can bear for a weak orc I haven't known for a year."

Renault took two steps with his long legs, stopped, and looked back at Baird, "Before I lose patience, think carefully about the conditions I proposed."

The breeze passed between the two of them, Baird stared at the back of Renault leaving, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, and after a while, he suddenly smiled.His students actually started to threaten people and engage in psychological tactics. Shouldn't he be happy that he made the teacher happy?

Baird sighed, picked up the tea, held it in his hand, waited until the tea was completely cool, and put it aside again.

When Dylan came back, he found Baird sitting in front of the garden in a daze.

"Your Excellency, Admiral." Dylan stepped forward and found that the tea was cold. He lowered his head and refilled a cup of black tea for him. The dark red color swayed round and round in the cup, and handed the cup to Baird, " How are you?"

Baird nodded, took the tea, but didn't drink it.

Dylan frowned, "Admiral? What's wrong with you?"

Baird waved his hand, indicating that it was all right. He thought for a while and said, "Is there any news from Sartre? Go and inform him, don't do anything to Shan Jiu, let him find a chance to bring Shan Jiu over."

Dylan's face darkened, and he straightened up, "I'm just telling you about this."

"what happened?"

Dylan lowered his head, "Since the day before yesterday, we have been unable to contact him, and he has not actively contacted us."

"What?" Baird glared at Dylan, "What do you mean?"

"Since Brigadier General Renault ended that battle, Sutter has lost news. We suspect that he may be in the war..."

"Wait." Baird interrupted Dylan, "Sartre is in Davis' army, and it's obviously not him who is fighting Raynor."

Dylan bowed his head, "Yes, but, according to the informant lurking in De Weiss army, he and Shan Jiu were temporarily dispatched to the front line together." Dylan noticed Baird's expression was wrong, and whispered, " Are you all right?"

Baird shook his head and waved his hands, "You step back first."

"……Yes."

After Renault returned to the room, he stood stiffly in the middle of the room for a while, and finally, he sat weakly on the edge of the bed.

The sun shines through the windows, and the wind lifts the curtains and flutters in the air.

It is obviously a quiet and elegant delicacy, but Lei Nuo's heart is only irritable and bored.

Suddenly, the door was knocked.

"Mr. Renault."

squeak-

Before Renault could answer, the door was pushed open.

Renault was used to it. Since he was under house arrest by Baird, as long as he stayed in the house for too long, someone would come in to check if he was still there.

He didn't even look back to see who it was.

"Mr. Renault."

The visitor did not leave, but walked into the house instead.

Only then did Renault cast his gaze on the opponent, who was one of the soldiers Baird sent to guard him.

The soldier breathed out lightly, the corners of his lips curled up, as if he was smiling, "I finally found a chance to be alone with you."

Renault's golden eyes narrowed, and a ray of exploration flashed, "Who are you?"

The soldier had no intention of hiding it from him at all, and said bluntly, "I am an undercover agent arranged by the Anti-Alliance Army around Baird."

Renault grabbed his arm instantly, and pressed his face against the wall firmly, "Why should I trust you?"

"Shh!" The soldier's arms were twisted, and his facial features wrinkled in pain, "Hush your voice, don't draw others over."

"Who are you and what are you going to do?"

The soldier's eyes dimmed, "Let me go first."

Renault: "..."

"Let go of me, I have something very important to give you."

The strength in Renault's hand did not relax.

"About Shan Jiu."

……

The soldier who had been treated roughly frowned and moved his sore arm.After a while, he looked at Lei Nuo, "I was going to tell you... Shan Jiu was dispatched to your enemy."

Renault's pupils shrank, "What did you say!"

"Unfortunately it's too late."

Renault: "..."

"What's your expression? Are you about to cry?" The soldier shrugged, "To be honest, I don't know Shan Jiu, and I don't know what grievances he has with you." The soldier touched his pocket and took out a The crumpled envelope, "I was sent because De Weiss asked me to give this to you." He stuffed the envelope into Renault's hand, "General De Weiss said, this is the last thing Shan Jiu left for you .”

"..." Renault held the envelope in his hand, the gold in his eyes was covered with scarlet, his voice was extremely hoarse, "What do you mean?"

"Literally." The soldiers backed away, and the next wave of patrols was about to arrive, so he had to hurry up and leave, "Finally, General De Weiss asked me to tell you that if you want to join the Anti-Alliance Army, we are always waiting for you big drive."

Renault yanked the letter tightly in his hand, his attention was completely focused on the rustling sound of the letter paper being crumpled, and he didn't even notice that the soldier slipped away from under his nose.

Renault was severely hypoxic, his chest heaved up and down, and his hands were shaking violently.

After a long time, Lei Nuo slowly lowered his head, flattened the crumpled envelope with trembling fingers, gently tore open the envelope, and took out the letter paper inside.

The letter paper is densely packed with Shan Jiu's unfamiliar and serious handwriting.

After Renault barely read the first typesetting, he raised his head abruptly, his eyes seemed to be stinging and scarlet, and he turned to stare at the wall, as if he wanted to stare through the pale wall.Renault folded the letter paper with trembling hands, stuffed it into his jacket pocket, and stuck it to his chest.

After completing this series of actions, Renault seemed to have turned into a sculpture, standing motionless in place.The tall body exudes a decadent atmosphere of despair and fear.

long time.

Renault's fingers moved slightly.Then the arms, the head, and finally, Renault walked slowly to the bed, closed the window, and closed the curtains.

Renault stood beside the bed for a while.

No one could see his expression, this tall and burly man kept his head down from the beginning to the end.

Renault seemed to lose his sense of direction and wandered in the dark room for a long time.

At last.

Renault squatted down, bent over, got under the bed, and lay quietly.

Shan Jiu's suicide note was stuck to his chest, and every beat of Lei Nuo's heart was accompanied by heart-piercing pain.He was silent, looking at the dark bottom of the bed.

His eyes, which he hadn't blinked for a long time, ached to the limit, and Renault closed them abruptly.

Single for a long time.

I'm wrong.

I was wrong, so don't make such jokes on me.

I will accompany you back to the cabin to plant fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

……

Shan Jiu, take me back.