Chapter 153 Meeting at night

Before Derek met the king, the sights around the military camp were definitely unprecedented.

The addition of two provinces at once represented a substantial increase in the kingdom's national strength and the birth of a new noble.

It can be said that Derek's every move affected the political structure of the Locke Kingdom.

In this case, Derek dared to come to the capital, and he was naturally not afraid of the king's attack on him.

The Locke Kingdom under the feudal aristocracy system was different from the unified central dynasty in the previous life.

Louis II dared to take action against the world, and what awaited him was the collapse of the royal legal power.

At that time, let alone obtaining the Melgen Province, I am afraid that the kingdom would have to change its owner.

Even those southern nobles who hated Derek to the core would rise up and attack Louis II.

And... Derek was not really unprepared.

Even if there were so many spies outside the military camp, there was always a way to sneak in some people.

A guest who wrapped himself tightly in a hood entered the military camp at night.

Directly passed the outer tents and came to the semi-permanent building in the middle.

Derek waited outside the door to show his respect.

"Duke Leopold!"

"Viscount Adam!"

The two saluted each other, and the latter took off his outer robe after entering the house.

"Thank you for coming late at night. I should be the one to visit you." Derek expressed his gratitude again.

"We don't have to be so polite. I came to see you because I have something to tell you. I have to go back later."

Viscount Adam Caprione, deputy commander of the Royal Guards Corps, secret representative of the Northland Knights in the Royal Capital.

This position, this identity, is actually a member of the Northern nobles. Isn't it strange?

On the surface, the officials of the Royal Capital are inevitably related to the nobles of various places, but they will never let such a key position be held by outsiders.

In fact, few people know the true identity of Viscount Adam.

"The atmosphere in the capital has been a little weird recently. I'm worried about accidents. If anything happens, go through the east gate. My people are in charge there.

Outside the capital, these places are also the power of our northern nobles and can provide help."

Viscount Adam quickly reported some places and names, and emphasized: "Remember, they don't know my identity, you'd better not reveal it."

"No problem, thank you." Derek expressed his gratitude again.

As a private representative of the northern nobles, Viscount Adam absolutely guarantees his neutral position.

Unlike those representatives on the table, he only guarantees the safety of the two northern earls in the capital, and now he has to add Derek.

As for other small fish, he will not show up at all.

Then he quickly told the recent situation in the capital again, and emphasized again: "Duke, I'm not kidding you, the atmosphere in the capital is really wrong recently, you need to pay attention."

A reminder may be a routine, but Viscount Adam repeatedly emphasized that there must be a problem.

Derek also became serious and asked, "Has anything big happened recently?"

"No, your arrival is the biggest thing, but my premonition is never wrong. I always feel nervous recently."

If they set up a battle, even ten Adams tied together would not be Derek's opponent.

But when it comes to the ability to mix in the capital, it's the other way around.

He can step by step from the identity of a down-and-out noble to the position of deputy commander of the Royal Guards. He is definitely not a waste.

Derek solemnly said to him: "I know, Viscount Adam, please remember that if you have anything, you can come to me. The Northland Knights have no other skills, but they are definitely not worse than anyone else in swinging a knife to cut people.

Also, you will always be a member of the Northland Knights."

Viscount Adam was a little moved. He climbed to this position without the help of the Northland nobles, and he couldn't get rid of his background.

But doing this kind of counter-espionage work always lacks a sense of security. Derek's statement made him feel a little warm.

He quickly discarded his extra emotions, repeatedly explained some of the information he knew, and then stood up and put on his robe: "I'm leaving. Some people will come to visit you later. They have more information."

Viscount Adam made very careful arrangements. As one of the leaders of the Northern nobles, it would be strange if no one came to visit the capital.

These open Northern factions are the targets that attract other people's attention.

Derrick said he understood, sent him out the door, and said regretfully: "Be careful, I can only send you here, I hope one day I can ask you to return to the North openly."

Viscount Adam nodded to show his understanding.

Then he sank into the darkness, found a fence and climbed out, and soon disappeared into the darkness.

Not long after, representatives of the Northern nobles arrived in two waves.

One wave came directly in with carriages and horses, and the other wave came in through the gate in a veiled manner.

Derrick still received them warmly and obtained more detailed information.

From their reactions, they did not know the existence of Viscount Adam, and there was no abnormality in the information.

The capital of Locke Kingdom has been peaceful for a long time and is far from the border, so there is no danger at all.

Most of the stories are about family matters, gossips among nobles, and conflicts among playboys.

Of course, some hostile nobles are ready to give Derek a hard time.

Don't be surprised, many of these old men who have lived in the capital for a long time can't see themselves clearly.

After all, the North is too far away. Any battle record and current events that are passed here are almost like stories.

In addition, there is no direct comparison, which will naturally lead to misjudgment.

Only things like what Count Perez did will make some people clearly realize the gap.

And Count Perez has not come to the capital in recent years, but there are many rumors that the combat effectiveness of the knights in the north has declined.

"After all, they haven't been beaten for a few years. These guys have forgotten what pain feels like." Derek commented.

Want to look good? Then wait.

This time, I brought all the good knights. If there is a chance, I can see how good Louis II's swordsmanship is.

After all, it is rumored that Louis II is a master of swordsmanship, but I don't know how true it is.

With expectation, Derek spent his first night in the capital.

When the sun rose on a new day, the knights from the north entered the capital.

The request for an audience had been sent in advance.

A person might have to wait in line, but the earl of the north doesn't need to wait and can always meet the king at the first opportunity.

According to the rules, the earl can bring 50 followers into the city.

Derek was no exception and led 50 riders straight to the palace.