~： analytical analysis

After finishing his inspection of the shipyard and staying in Fulan Port for a few days, Paul plans to return to Huxin Town.

Before returning, he organized an award ceremony, and gave major material rewards to the officers and soldiers who made great contributions in the battle against pirates and the previous battle against wizards. 25 silver coins vary.

In fact, even if this ceremony is not held, these rewards have already been prepared to be distributed to officers and soldiers who have done meritorious service. A sound military merit system has been established in the Arda army. Depending on the whim of the superior or personal likes and dislikes.

But holding an award ceremony can improve the morale and sense of honor of the army, so why not do it.

For a time, the enthusiasm of the whole army was high.

Preparations for the departure of Nanfang are also in full swing, and it is scheduled to depart in two weeks. And the female consultant planned to return to Huxin Town with Paul first, and then come to Fulan Port the day before the departure of the Nanfang.

Soon, Paul bid farewell to mayor Theodore and others, and embarked on the road back to Huxin Town. In view of the attack upon his arrival, Austin sent a detachment of sailors armed with muskets to **** him back.

Along with Paul, in addition to the sailors and the inner guard soldiers of the second squad, there were 18 coffins. In the battle on the road to Fulan Port, 15 people died on the spot, and the wounded were transported to Fulan Port In the end, three people died of serious injuries, and half of the members of the first team of the inner guard sacrificed.

The remaining half of the wounded are still recuperating in Fulan Port, and many people may even become disabled. Victor, the head of the guard who was kicked with broken ribs, is still lying on the bed.

As soon as Paul saw these coffins, his heart was extremely heavy, and the excitement about the new route to be opened suddenly disappeared.

These sacrificed guards were all from Huxin Town, and they did not ask for secrecy when they went to Fulan Port. When they returned to the town, there would inevitably be family members standing by the roadside to take a look at the son or husband who had returned from the mission. It was a sad scene.

Ladi, who was walking by on horseback, saw Paul's appearance, and she said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Lord Graeman, I should have reminded you to make more preparations at that time, or directly prevented you from traveling, if you stay in the town Things could be a lot better.”

Paul shook his head and said, "No, you've already reminded me that it's my responsibility for not being prepared. I'm sorry, I didn't really believe in your 'divination' before."

"If he stays in the town, with that wizard's madness and ability, he might cause many civilian casualties. It's best to deal with him in the wilderness."

Ladi frowned as if recalling something, and after a few minutes of silence, she suddenly said:

"Master Gryman, when I checked the wizard's body, I found a tattoo on his body that I felt a little familiar to, but I didn't remember where I saw it, and then I didn't continue to think about it."

Paul suddenly turned his head to the female consultant, and he asked anxiously, "Do you remember anything now?"

Ladi was secretly surprised by Paul's impatience now, and immediately replied: "Yes, I just remembered that this pattern belongs to a mage organization—secret fǎhuì, but I don't know if they still have this name."

"Secret?" Paul frowned, "Does the mage still have an organization?"

The female consultant nodded and replied: "Yes, for various purposes, such as exchanging magic experience and helping each other, mages will form secret associations, but most mage organizations are very loose, and members also meet occasionally from time to time. "

"Then this secret?"

"Secret fǎhuì is a unique mage association. Compared with other similar groups, its organization is very strict and it seems to have a lot of members. However, its proposition is quite normal. It is nothing more than advocating that mages should unite and help each other. Together to resist the threat of the church and so on. There are many mage groups with similar propositions, although none of them have achieved much."

Paul asked, "Have you had contact with them?"

"Well, when I was still in the south, the secretary once invited me to join them."

"It looks like you've let them down."

"Yes, a group like secret fǎhuì usually has a lot of rules and regulations, otherwise it would not grow to such a large size, which means responsibility and obligation. At that time, I just wanted to be a scholar and adventurer who traveled all over the world. .”

Paul thankfully said: "Thank you for your decision, otherwise I would not have such a capable consultant."

Ladi blushed slightly, and continued: "Master Greiman, what I want to say is that the wizard who attacked us directly called me a traitor, and he was very concerned about the fact that I was with you against him, and repeatedly spoke out. insult."

"Generally speaking, mages will respect each other's position. Therefore, I have a bad guess. The secret ǎhuì he belongs to may have some changes in its views. It is difficult for mages with different opinions to gather together. together."

"Some changes?"

"Become more radical, hostile to groups other than mages, just like the mages who attacked us showed."

Having said this, a serious look appeared on Ladi's face.

"I have an even worse guess. The mage said that the Garden Pirates are his subordinates, and the recent sudden and rapid rise of the Garden Pirates also proves that there are people behind them, and the support is still strong. But generally speaking, mages rarely interact with ordinary people, let alone spend so much effort to support a pirate group. Then based on the following two points—”

The female consultant listed one by one:

"1. No matter how powerful a mage is, he cannot replace an army."

"2. Given the paramilitary nature of the Pirate Corps..."

Hearing this, Paul gradually understood what the female consultant meant.

"You mean, that secret secretary might want to do something in the Northwest Gulf?"

Ladi nodded The church, which is most hostile to mages, has relatively less influence here than in other places. If they really have any ideas, the Northwest Bay is an excellent location. "

After listening to the female consultant's analysis, Paul scolded the secret in his heart: You guys are looking for other places to make troubles. star.

Seeing that Paul's face was getting more and more ugly, Ladi comforted him and said, "Master Greiman, the above are all my guesses, which may not be true."

"No, when a bad thing can happen, it will happen, I believe in that saying."

Paul flicked his horsewhip, "That wizard, or that secret huì, sooner or later I have to investigate clearly."

He hates enemies who are hiding in the dark and doing things secretly. If he has the ability to play face to face with his brother's army, he will line up and shoot him!