blogombal Chapter 538 Mastering the Timing
Chapter 538 Mastering the Timing
Chapter 538 Mastering the Timing
"How are you?"
After Alain Barlow returned to the castle in a disheveled state, Caroline questioned Diego.
The soldiers behind her had already surrounded her, but Caroline gestured for them not to make any rash moves.
Although Caroline was only a heraldic squire and a woman.
But at this moment, everyone obeyed her orders.
These people were all very cunning; they understood that this job was not simple and that it involved them in the vortex of power.
Nobody wants to be associated with it, let alone take responsibility.
Therefore, they would rather kneel at a woman's feet than act on their own and give others a handle against them.
Diego removed his helmet, revealing his blood-soaked face.
He reached up to his forehead, and even Caroline could see that there was a noticeable dent there.
Caroline was horrified and quickly said, "Diego! Come on, I'll take you to find a doctor right away!"
However, Diego raised his hand, signaling Caroline not to be nervous, and closed his eyes.
After a while, he slowly said, "My skull is dented, but it doesn't seem to have caused any more serious damage."
"This is a serious injury," Caroline exclaimed.
"It's not a fatal injury," Diego said. "Bone breaks can heal, but it's undeniable that old injuries can leave lasting health problems."
"However, as a warrior, I'm glad it was my forehead that was shattered, not my limbs. Don't worry, Master Annie, I know how to set bones, I can handle this injury myself."
"On the contrary, I don't believe in any doctors! Ha! Most doctors in this world are quacks; they kill far more people than they save!"
Hearing this, Caroline stopped pressuring him: "Don't push yourself, Sir."
"I will," Diego nodded.
Caroline then turned her horse around and ordered everyone, "Retreat one league and set up camp in the open."
The action was swift; in less than an hour, Caroline already had her own little tent.
But she still chose to leave immediately to inquire about Diego's condition.
Diego was washing his face with a basin of clean water.
Caroline did not disturb them, and stood silently by the tent flap.
After a while, Diego said, "That's enough, Aunt Annie, I'm done."
Sure enough, he knew I was coming from the very beginning—Caroline thought.
Caroline approached Diego from behind: "How are your injuries?"
"Oh! I've restored my bones—at least most of them. You've seen my fights, so you should know that what I'm good at is allowing me to adjust the position of my bones even through my skin."
"How long will the recovery take?" Caroline asked.
"It might take a year, you know, the skull is very thick."
Diego turned around, the buzz-cut knight giving Caroline a friendly smile. "The good news is, it won't affect my combat prowess, provided I get a comfortable helmet."
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Caroline couldn't help but laugh: "You're much more humorous than before, Sir."
"After all, I've bothered Sir Jonas quite a bit; you become like those you associate with."
"You are indeed witty," Caroline chuckled again, "but, Sir, please forgive my rudeness, I have called you here to discuss serious matters."
"If you have any instructions, please speak freely. You and Master Jonas have treated me well. Although a Guardian Knight is required to set aside personal feelings, this is indeed a mission assigned to me by the Royal Family, so I will obey all your arrangements. Therefore, this is also my duty."
Caroline nodded: "I wanted to ask you about the strength of that Ballow family descendant named Alan?"
"You've seen my injuries, Master Anne," Diego said. "But I'm a commoner knight, a graduate of the Tundra Knights Academy. I didn't rise to this rank through connections. I earned this platinum robe with my own blood and sweat."
"So, you acknowledge his abilities?"
"Judging from his voice, he seems to be young, no more than twenty years old, and at least a promising talent."
"I understand," Caroline nodded.
"To elaborate further, even though heralds are the most learned people in the world, no one can understand everything in the world. Therefore, the teaching at the Herald Academy also has its own focus, just as the Knight School also has cultural courses, mainly on the history of war, and introductions to some famous warriors."
"Among them is Stefan, the ancestor of the Barlow family. Judging from the weapon that kid is wielding, he must have inherited the family's secret techniques. You should know, Master Annie, that the Barlow family was once glorious, producing top warriors. The secret techniques passed down in their family must be extraordinary."
Caroline was well aware of this, but she also knew perfectly well: "But Oliver, with his wine belly, lost the family's most prized possession."
"A good weapon can indeed enhance strength, but what a warrior forges is always his own will and body. Master Annie, please believe me, that kid has a bright future. If he trains diligently, he may be able to reach the level of a Guardian Knight."
Caroline smiled: "I know what to do after hearing your answer."
Diego nodded: "That's good. But, Miss Caroline, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about the tax collection."
Caroline shrugged. "We've been talking about these things all along."
Seeing Diego's puzzled expression, Caroline added, "Don't worry, Sir, this is all over."
"You clever people really love to make things complicated."
Diego frowned, then shook his head and smiled knowingly. "Alright, Master Annie, since you've made up your mind, I won't ask any more questions."
Thank you for your understanding.
In fact, Caroline did not do this on purpose.
However, she was afraid that the walls might be listening.
Her plan must be kept absolutely secret from everyone before it is carried out.
She was accompanied not only by her temporary subordinates, but also by her monitors.
Once someone learns of her plan, they will inform those in the palace in advance.
Therefore, if the higher-ups give a negative opinion, the entire plan will end in failure.
Therefore, Caroline is now in a race against time.
She had to time it so perfectly that those in power had no choice but to accept the results she presented.
Night fell quickly, and after finishing her meal, Caroline returned to her tent.
Caroline took out a birdcage containing her pet, a black and white parrot named "Tai Chi".
As Caroline placed the special birdseed into the food box, Tai Chi flapped its wings: "Annie! Annie—"
"Shut up!" Caroline said.
Then she said something to Tai Chi and released it.
This parrot is tethered to Caroline and can travel to any location Caroline specifies.
Caroline narrowed her eyes—this was the Barlow family's last chance to salvage the situation.
Alan Barlow, heir to the Barlow family — Caroline thought — I know you will obey my orders!
The next day.
The Barlow family opened the city gates wide to Caroline's party.