Chapter 1080 - 306: Strategy for Breaking the Deadlock (10,000 Words) (3)

Chapter 1080: Chapter 306: Strategy for Breaking the Deadlock (10,000 Words) (3)

"No, he wants to monopolize Boxi Town as the Lord!"

"Sigh... Yet I can’t give the Master any children, so he has to seek other women?"

"But at my age... it’s when I need companionship the most..."

Callum remained silent, simply listening quietly to Dalia’s lament.

In the dead of night.

Callum, donned in the Guard Captain’s robe, unlocked the door latch and gently opened the wooden double door slit.

After ensuring there was no sound outside, Callum quickly slipped out of the room, closing the door behind him.

With quick steps, he moved towards the stairs not far away.

Upon reaching the reception hall on the first floor, Callum felt a slight relief in his tense heart.

Perhaps because it was late at night.

The maids in the Manor Castle had already returned to their rooms to rest.

Only outside the Manor Castle.

There were still teams of Guards sitting around the bonfire, occasionally engaging in conversations.

Just as Callum intended to step towards the open square outside the Manor Castle.

The sound of galloping hooves and the rolling of carriage wheels rang out from beyond the Manor Castle.

Callum raised an eyebrow and quickly walked out of the Manor Castle.

Arriving at the entrance of the Manor Castle, Callum looked into the distance.

In the darkness afar.

Under the illumination of Guards holding torches, escorting the scene.

A carriage was traveling over the gravel and mud road, heading towards the Manor Castle.

Although still distant.

Callum already had a suspicion in his heart.

Indeed.

As the carriage procession drew nearer.

Callum finally saw clearly the emblem of crossed axes carved on the carriage’s compartment.

It was the family crest of Benitez Manor!

Callum felt relieved that he had left Lady Dalia’s room earlier.

If Master Devant had known, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Callum immediately stepped forward to greet them.

Addressing the lazy Guards sitting around the bonfire, he ordered.

"Quickly move the chevaux-de-frise and welcome the Master’s return to the Manor Castle!"

Upon hearing Callum’s words, the Guards dared not delay, quickly standing up.

They jogged to the front of a chevaux-de-frise and moved it aside to allow the carriage procession to enter.

A few minutes later.

The carriage entered the open square and stopped at the entrance of the Manor Castle.

Callum stepped forward, took down the wooden steps used for footing, and then reached out to open the carriage door.

Callum glanced inside the carriage compartment, seeing the middle-aged man with his right hand reaching into the maid’s robe beside him, quickly lowered his head, respectfully greeting.

"Master, you have returned."

Devant Benitez’s right hand did not cease its motion, yet he spoke to the maid.

"Go to the study first and wait for me!"

The two maids, their faces flushed from the handling, hurriedly bowed and responded.

"Yes, Master."

Devant Benitez looked at the young and bashful faces of the maids, feeling satisfied.

Withdrawed his right hand from the maid’s robe, Devant stepped out from the compartment.

After seeing the carriage move to the back of the Manor Castle.

Devant casually glanced at Callum, inquiring.

"While I was away, has anything happened in the Manor?"

Callum, with downcast eyes, quickly responded.

"Master, everything in the Manor is normal."

Devant acknowledged with a sound and intended to step into the Manor Castle.

He already saw the two young maids had entered through the side door of the Manor Castle.

They were swaying their hips, walking up the stairs towards his study.

Devant’s eyebrows lifted slightly, instructing in a perfunctory manner.

"Very well, continue to strengthen the guards, report anything to me immediately!"

With that said, Devant strode into the Manor Castle.

However, he hadn’t taken two steps.

Callum’s somewhat hesitant voice sounded behind him.

"Master, do I need to gather the Manor’s Guards and peasants tomorrow?"

Devant’s steps halted instantly, frowning at Callum.

"Why gather the Guards and peasants?"

Callum quickly clarified, "Master, it’s for Viscount Jon Zacks’ gathering."

"Have you forgotten..."

Devant’s expression darkened, he spoke.

"Of course, I haven’t forgotten."

"However, when did I ever give instructions for you to gather the Manor’s Guards and peasants?"

Callum’s mouth opened, intending to explain, only to realize Devant was staring straight at him.

Appalled, Callum quickly lowered his head, explaining.

"Master, you’ve misunderstood Callum. I only wish to seek your instructions on the next step."

"I wouldn’t dare make any decisions on my own..."

Observing Callum’s slightly trembling body, Devant snorted coldly.

"As long as you understand!"

Callum bowed his head even lower, not daring to meet Devant’s gaze.

Devant spoke in a deep voice: "Given the distance from Boxi Town to Kakasong City, even gathering Guards and peasants for a large marching operation, it would take at most four days to arrive."

"Not to mention, I’ve never even considered gathering all of the Manor’s Guards and peasants to send to Kakasong City!"

With his head lowered, Callum’s eyes displayed surprise, hesitantly reminding.

"Master, didn’t Viscount Jon Zack say he would allocate the resources of that Lord in Morgan Town according to the contribution size from each Manor Lord?"

Devant’s gaze crossed over Callum, looking through the open door of the Manor Castle, towards the distant night sky.