212: Chapter 212 Calvin's Suffering! A Crucial Moment in the Red Moon's Revival!

Inside the tavern room.

Upon hearing this, Cecilia smiled faintly and said, "Brother, when you first took on this mission, did you not anticipate this outcome?"

Calvin listened and stammered, "I... I..."

He wanted to say something, but found he couldn't speak at all.

He could have figured out with his eyes closed what would happen if he sent a young, beautiful woman into the Beauty Pageant of a Count.

But... he had never imagined his sister would get pregnant!

And he was completely unprepared for his sister to stand before him with a six-month-old baby bump.

After all, there were so many maids in the noble castle; he thought his sister would at most... but now...

He felt his mind was in chaos.

Cecilia watched her brother's stammering appearance and said nothing more.

She scanned the room.

The mercenary elders who had watched her grow up were now looking at her with complex expressions.

Some felt guilty, while others hung their heads...

She withdrew her gaze and said straightforwardly, "Just say it, brother. Why did you ask to see me this time?"

Calvin snapped out of it. Seeing his sister like this made him feel distressed, but he still whispered,

"It's... about that mission. The employer now wants us to provide some interim results."

"They want to know the situation inside Golden Flame Castle, especially whether any strange young women have moved into the castle recently."

Cecilia was not surprised after listening.

She was silent for a moment, as if recalling something, and then began to describe the situation inside the castle, following the briefing Rowan had prepared for her.

It was mainly about: how lax The Count's daily routine was, how little he cared about governing the territory, and how he paid almost no attention to external affairs...

Her tone was flat, carrying a natural sense of weariness as she spoke slowly and softly.

Finally, she added, "No strange young women have moved into the castle recently."

Calvin felt even more distressed after hearing his sister's description.

But according to his sister's description, that man was clearly a muddled fool obsessed with wine and women!

His sister was pregnant, yet she had to live in such an environment and serve such a man...

The more he thought about it, the tighter his chest felt.

Just then, Cecilia suddenly asked, "Brother, the contact code between us is still only known to the two of us, right?"

Upon hearing this, Calvin raised his head sharply to look at his sister, his face flushing red: "Of course! How could I possibly tell anyone else about something like that?! What do you take me for?!"

Cecilia looked deeply at her brother, as if confirming something.

A moment later, she nodded and said calmly, "That's good. I've been out long enough this time; I need to return to the castle."

"Sister, you..." Calvin said urgently, as if wanting to say something.

But when the words reached his lips, he ultimately didn't know what to say.

What could he even say?

Cecilia heard her brother's words and paused.

She waited for a moment.

Seeing that her brother did not speak again, she did not linger.

She opened the door and walked out.

The door closed gently behind her.

Returning to the carriage, Rowan was watching her quietly.

For some reason, Cecilia suddenly felt an unprecedented and strange palpitation.

She sat down beside Rowan and leaned against him gently.

Seeing this, Rowan chuckled and pulled her close.

The carriage started and headed toward Golden Flame Castle.

...

The next day. Will Province, Aksai City. Duke Weiduns Estate, the study.

Duke Witton sat behind his desk, holding the intelligence report sent overnight from Gino City, and read it carefully from beginning to end.

After he finished reading, he smiled.

Then he looked up at the advisor who had been standing quietly by his side, his tone carrying a hint of amusement: "How credible do you think this intelligence is?"

The advisor pondered for a moment, then answered cautiously, "According to our analysis, this intelligence has a certain degree of credibility."

"This Count Golden Flame is indeed as described in the intelligence, somewhat obsessed with lust, which can be seen from his spending millions of gold coins to hold a Beauty Pageant."

"But on the other hand, the battle at Black Mountain City also shows that this person is not simple."

"He was able to kill all his opponents while surrounded by the Lord of Frost Howl, Viscount Willis, and the Red Butcher Knight. A person like that is absolutely impossible to be completely drowned in lust as described in the intelligence."

"Therefore, your subordinate believes that the part of the intelligence regarding the lax defense inside the castle may need to be taken with a grain of salt."

"However, the claim that no strange women have moved in recently has a certain degree of credibility."

"After all, if the Blood Rose Knight had really entered Golden Flame Castle, the captain of the guard would have known more or less."

"Of course, everything at the moment is based on the assumption that the intelligence description is true..."

Duke Witton nodded, indicating his approval.

He leaned back in his chair, was silent for a moment, and then asked, "So, what is your suggestion?"

The advisor had clearly thought about this question long ago and immediately answered, "Currently, Master Wizard Harrison is researching that bloodline tributary node in the Cangyuan Territory and has begun to proceed with the construction of the Red Moon Ritual."

"According to his estimates, the winter six months from now will be the critical node for the full revival of the Red Moon."

"At that time, the celestial phenomenon of the Three Moons Shining Together will appear, and the bloodline main pulse node hidden underground in Gino County will truly manifest. That will be the most suitable time for a large-scale sacrifice."

He paused and continued, "Therefore, my opinion is that we do not need to make a big move against Golden Flame Territory right now. The cost is too high, and the return is unclear."

"The Blood Barbarian Tribe is still waiting for the implementation of the trade agreement and is unwilling to move south to exhaust their strength at this time."

"The existence deep in the Mess Mountains is also extremely cautious now, just guarding that blood pool, unwilling to make a rash move at this time and attract attention."

"So, at this time node, we only need to take advantage of the situation to push the chaos inside and around Golden Flame Territory, and wear them down slowly with soft tactics."

He finally added, "As for the Blood Rose Knight... we can put that aside for now."

"She can no longer pose much interference to the plan. The Cangyuan Territory is already in hand, and as a lone fugitive, she cannot stir up any trouble."

Duke Witton listened quietly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Then let it be so for now."

He stood up, walked to the coat rack, took down the military uniform with the General's badge hanging on it, and put it on: "Tomorrow, that guy Zane is holding a military council at the Ice Peak Fortress to deal with the recent offensive of the Snowfield Kingdom, and I must attend. I don't have time to keep an eye on things here for the near future, so you all handle it."

The advisor heard this and immediately bowed, responding, "Yes, My Lord. Please rest assured, your subordinate will make proper arrangements."

Duke Witton straightened his collar and cuffs, said nothing more, and strode out of the study.