Chapter 144 Prisoner's Dilemma

When Prince Radek saw the famous Count Augusta in the North, his first impression was... he was indeed a knight in the North.

In the capital, you can see noble knights showing off their skills on horseback. You can also see pretentious sissies. Even sword lovers like Louis II.

But it is rare to see knights like Derek.

How special is he?

He is sharp, young and full of vigor.

Forget all these.

The most important thing is, what are you doing here, and why are you wearing knight armor?

The knights of the Guards have already gripped the hilts nervously. They have heard many legends from their colleagues who have been to the North.

Although they have not met him yet, facing this Count Augusta, their calves suddenly trembled a little.

But due to their duties, they had to stand in front of Prince Radek.

"Your Excellency, please dismount. The person in front of you is His Royal Highness Radek."

Derek pulled off his mask and did not expect to meet His Royal Highness the prince halfway.

But it happened, it happened by chance.

The castle in the distance reminded him of some bad memories, especially when he saw Harvey's ugly face.

So he was a little slow, and when he saw the knight on the opposite side sweating coldly, he smiled and said: "There are no princes in the North.

Earl Radek, do you want to walk with me?"

In terms of title, the little prince is still just an earl, and this is because he is deeply favored by the king.

Otherwise, when he lives alone, he can only have a similar court title at most.

Putting aside the prince's identity, he really has no capital to boast in front of Derek.

Prince Radek was just stunned for a moment, and soon smiled and walked down from the carriage.

"Earl Augusta invites me, of course I will accompany you."

"Take my horse."

The latter sentence was said to his guard.

However, Derek stopped the guard's action, waved his hand, and the attendant loosened the reins in his hand.

"Your Highness, come and ride our northern warhorse. This is what a man rides."

After several years of cultivation, the warhorse in Derek's hand is of perfect quality.

This is almost the limit of northern warhorses. It is one head taller than other warhorses in terms of height, with shiny fur and full of energy.

Radek has been riding horses for many years and his martial arts are not bad. His eyes light up when he sees the warhorse.

He jumped on the horse generously, so fast that no one else could react.

"I'll take your Highness for a run."

With Derek's words, the squire knight stopped Radek's men outside.

The guard knight exclaimed: "Your Highness."

But the knights of the Augusta family looked down at them from a high position, making it impossible for them to resist.

"It's okay. We have all heard of the Earl's reputation. Are you afraid that something will happen to me here?" Radek was very free and easy. He turned back and said to Derek, "Earl, it's okay in your territory, right?"

"Don't worry, if you get into trouble, I will definitely avenge you."

Derek laughed and rode out first.

Radek was not willing to lag behind and rode to catch up.

The knights of the Augusta family dispersed tacitly, and several knights on the left and right accelerated to eliminate the danger in advance.

But if the guards knights wanted to get close, they would be intercepted at any time and had no chance to get close.

After a while, Derek and Prince Radek were lost.

Derek ran for a while and stopped by the water. He let go of the warhorse and let him drink water and eat grass by himself.

After a while, Radek caught up.

"Good riding skills."

Radek dismounted and said this sincerely.

He thought he was a good rider, but after running with Derek, he found the gap.

As expected, there is no false reputation under a great reputation, and the reputation of the Knights of the North is well-deserved.

Of course, he was more looking forward to the next conversation. His situation was very bad. Whether he could break the situation or not, perhaps this Count Augusta could give him a chance.

Of course, it was very stupid to reveal the truth directly. He found a topic: "Count, the Garcia family has some misunderstandings with you. They came to me to apologize to you. What do you think?"

"To be honest, I forgot about this. If they came to me to apologize, it would be fine.

Now... I really have to teach them a lesson." Derek was very frank and did not give face to Prince Radek.

The latter did not insist. He had done his best to the Garcia family by mentioning it. No one really took them seriously.

"The count is not like the rumors say," the little prince Radek deliberately said, "I thought it was your instruction."

"They are not worthy," Derek commented disdainfully, and then stated his purpose: "Don't beat around the bush with me, just speak directly, the king's checks and balances, don't tell me you don't understand."

Whenever the little prince said he didn't understand, Derek turned and left. Whether he couldn't see the situation clearly or didn't even have this little trust, there was no need to talk.

Fortunately, Radek knew the stakes. Now there were only two of them, so it was better to be frank.

He smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "Of course I know my father's methods, but if he doesn't play checks and balances, I have no chance at all."

This is a trap, and those who are willing to take the bait will take the bait.

As long as Radek has ideas about that position, he will pretend not to know and become a sharp weapon in the hands of Louis II.

After all, fake things may become true. If you are not qualified, then you have no chance at all.

"That's good, since you have this ambition, you can cooperate with me.

The order His Majesty gave you was to stabilize the situation, right? "

"Yes, it's not a secret."

"What do you think if I ask you to add fire to the North?"

"Then I have no chance at all. My father will not give me a second chance."

"Anyway, His Majesty is not prepared to give you a chance. It is better to win in the chaos and let the Northland become chaotic, so you will have a chance."

Radek looked at Derek like he was a fool, Do you think I'm so easy to fool?

Derek sneered, knowing that he wouldn't be able to convince the other party without giving him something practical to say.

"I heard a saying - King, he who has strong soldiers and horses shall be the king. Do you agree?"

"You mean...?" Radek showed a thoughtful expression.

"Anyway, you don't have much chance, so why not cooperate with me? How many troops you can raise will mean how big a noble you can become.

If you can't be a king, you can be a duke or earl. "

"But the Northland is in chaos, and my father will not give me a chance."

"Your Majesty thinks so too. He knows that you will not let chaos break out in the North. If it does happen... then it will be an accident and it will give you a chance.

I will cooperate with you and give you some opportunities to make meritorious deeds. I dare not say anything else. There is definitely no problem in letting you have some military power. "

"How can I trust you?" Radek asked a fatal question. When the two met for the first time, there was no reason to trust him.

Derek suddenly grinned, a smile that made Radek shudder: "If you don't agree, the eldest prince will definitely agree. I'm just changing my collaborator."

Needless to say, the eldest prince who was picked off did not need any inducement. It was enough to cause Radek some trouble.

In the prisoner's dilemma, the eldest prince and Radek are a pair of prisoners. They do not require any trust at all. If you disagree, the other party will definitely agree.

Or, believe that the other party is showing favor to others out of brotherly love.

But Radek, can you believe it?