Chapter 553: The orcs have entered the pass

After settling the matter with Valenciunas, as soon as Ethan returned to the manor, he saw a group of people standing at the door of the manor to greet him.

The leader was neither Angelina nor Sofia, but Papalia. Everyone had serious expressions, as if they were crying in mourning.

As soon as he saw this scene, Ethan knew something was wrong.

Sure enough, as soon as Papalia helped open the door, he said with a stern expression: "Master! The orcs have entered the gate!"

Ethan's movement of getting off the carriage was frozen instantly.

Although I had long expected that such a day might happen, when it actually happened, I still couldn't accept it. Because this means that many people, millions and millions of people, will die next.

Ethan exhaled heavily to calm down.

"Tell me the specific situation!"

"The Orcs have been lingering near the Barren Fortress for several months. The Northern Territory deployed a large number of defensive forces there, leaving other defenses empty. As a result, an Orc force made a large circle, launched an attack from the Ontario Fortress, and successfully broke through. close!"

Hearing this, Ethan paused.

How is this possible?

Although the relationship with the Northland has been somewhat tense recently, he has always asked Vol'jin to monitor the movements of the orcs.

If the orcs were attacking somewhere else, why didn't Vol'jin have any news beforehand?

Woking?

Upon hearing Ethan's call, Vol'jin replied: "Master! I can no longer monitor the direction of Barron Fortress due to the all-round sweep by the orcs.

However, I still have surveillance points in other directions, and I can say with absolute certainty that no orcs will break through from other directions. If so, there's no way I wouldn't notify the owner! "

Ethan believed what Vol'jin said, but if the orcs didn't break through from other places, then this news...

"Where did the news about the orcs breaking through pass come from?"

"It came from Archduke Postaman that their territory has been attacked by orcs. This news has also been confirmed by Northland. They said they are trying to fill the gap."

"Is there any factual evidence that proves that the orc army has already invaded?"

"Yes, they attacked Grand Duke Postaman's territory two days ago. Grand Duke Postaman's entire family fled. A magician from their family fled to us this morning.

At present, magicians are fleeing to us one after another, and they have witnessed the orc army with their own eyes. And one of them fought against an orc and was seriously injured.

According to him, he was accidentally bitten by a small insect that would corrode the body. Fortunately, he cut out a large piece of flesh in time to save his life. "

"Okay! I understand." Ethan nodded: "Go to the parliament and prepare for mobilization before the war according to the previous schedule!

In addition, I would like to add a few points: First, do a good job in publicity to appease everyone's emotions. Next, implement a curfew, prohibit crowds from gathering, and have guards and urban management patrols 24 hours a day. This time, no one will be allowed to take advantage of panic to cause chaos. If so, If caught, they will be executed in the street.

Second, be prepared to receive them. If you guessed it correctly, a large number of refugees and nobles will come soon. You go to Lyon and give them a plot of land in Port Velen. They will never be allowed to come to Maro City.

three,……"

"Daddy!" Just as Ethan ordered, Nicole ran out of the house in a hurry, holding a small toy in her hand.

When Ethan was doing business, he didn't like to be disturbed, but facing Nicole, he was really helpless. I could only force out a smile, pick her up, and then walk away while continuing to say:

"Third, let banks issue war bonds with a scale of no less than 1 billion Malaysian dollars. The main target of raising funds is those foreign nobles. We must drag them all down no matter what and drive them away if they don't buy them. As for how to use the money, I shouldn't need to teach you. You got it.

Also, I want to see the commander of Nanyue. You can arrange it. The sooner the better. "

"Yes! Master, I will make arrangements right away. In addition, Commander Paul is already on his way." Papalia responded and left with all his staff.

However, one official stood still and did not leave.

He is the senior lieutenant in charge of security in Maro City. He is considered the second-in-command in the security team. He seems to have been promoted by Papalia.

When Ethan saw him standing there, too nervous to speak, he knew there must be trouble.

"Mobley, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Mobley looked at Nicole, and then at Lili who came out with Nicole. He lowered his head and hesitated, unable to speak.

Seeing this scene, Ethan sighed: "Come to the study with me."

After saying that, Ethan walked forward holding Nicole.

After entering the study, Mobley gently closed the door. Now only Ethan, him, and Nicole were left in the room.

"Okay! There's no one left! What can you say?"

Mobley took a deep breath and said slowly: "Lord, our Public Security Bureau recently discovered that someone was behind the last riot."

Hearing this, Ethan frowned and said coldly: "Who?"

"Recently, we accidentally captured a small leader who organized a riot last time. Based on the clues he provided, we traced it all the way, and finally found an aristocratic organization called [First Lady].

But as soon as we found this, someone came forward to rescue the little leader, and we didn't dare to continue the investigation. "

"Huh?" Ethan's brows furrowed even more tightly: "Who came forward? And why didn't they pursue it?"

"Knight Papalia came forward!" Mobley said cautiously: "We found out that Mrs. Angelina is an important member of that organization, so we didn't dare..."

"Haha!" Ethan sneered: "What do you mean? Are you trying to say that Angelina led the riot?"

Hearing this, Mobley's forehead was sweating coldly, and he waved his hands repeatedly and said: "No, no! That's not what I mean!

It's just that this organization has been promoting equality, freedom and other treasonous remarks. Many people are bewitched by them and often rebel.

The most obvious among them are those students. In the past one or two months, they have made trouble in front of the parliamentary executive hall several times. They said that they want to recruit civil servants equally, so that civilian students, especially women, can also enjoy the right to enter the government.

Because they often make trouble, it has caused a lot of pressure on the security of Maro City."

"Huh?" Ethan's voice suddenly became louder: "Why has no one ever told me about this?"

"Knight Papalia thought it was a small matter and didn't dare to disturb you, so he suppressed it."

"Then why didn't you tell me before, but now..." Ethan suddenly understood halfway through the words.

They didn't say anything before because they could suppress the riots. Now that the orcs are here, once the panic spreads, there might be chaos. If this group of people mess up, they probably won't be able to suppress it.

"So... Papalia was suppressing this matter before, but now he's afraid of something going wrong, so he asked you to come forward, right?"

Mobley nodded with difficulty, sweating on his forehead.

Seeing this, Ethan couldn't help but smile bitterly: "So, before, Papalia chose to remain silent and even indulged that organization for fear of offending Angelina. Now he can't hold it anymore, so he asked you to take the responsibility, right?"

Mobley lowered his head and didn't dare to answer.

"Haha! Papalia is really my good knight. He came forward himself for the honorable matter of loyalty, and let his men take the blame for the matter!"

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