Chapter 1089 - 307: A High-Stakes Gamble

Chapter 1089: Chapter 307: A High-Stakes Gamble

"Indeed, it is possible to maximize loss mitigation for the Benitez Manor!"

Callum nodded slightly in response to Devant’s praise.

Devant squinted slightly, then shifted the topic and said in a deep voice.

"However, I do not intend to deal with Lord Lynn’s cavalry in the way you suggested!"

Callum’s eyes widened instantly, looking at Devant with some confusion, he asked.

"Master, then you mean..."

Devant paused for a few seconds before continuing.

"I plan... to collaborate with Lord Lynn!"

Upon hearing Devant’s words, Callum’s mouth dropped open, and he exclaimed in surprise.

"Ah?"

The sound was so loud and sudden.

It directly woke up two figures lying on the bed in the distance.

A series of muttering sounds came from the noses and mouths of the two maids.

Callum couldn’t help but turn his head to look over.

When he saw the maids turning their bodies to sleep on their sides.

The sight of their rounded figures, completely unguarded, entered his view.

Callum quickly withdrew his gaze, feeling a tightness in his heart.

Devant, sitting on the wooden chair, naturally saw Callum’s small actions.

Devant seemed unbothered, continuing to speak.

"Lord Lynn dispatching armored cavalry to Bo Xi Town is a crisis for my Benitez Manor, but also an opportunity!"

"Currently in Bo Xi Town, there are only my Benitez Manor and McKinley Manor."

"Brown and I are both manor lords supporting Viscount Jon Zuck."

"Even if there were a merger between the manors, Viscount Jon Zuck wouldn’t interfere much."

Callum understood and nodded.

According to what he knows.

From previous generations of Benitez and McKinley manor lords, the relationship was always strained.

The two manors even often gathered people to fight over issues like water source irrigation.

Devant continued: "Moreover, the military strength of our two manors is not significantly different..."

"Which means, Benitez Manor can hardly rely on its own military strength to destroy McKinley Manor."

"Nor can it bring the entire Bo Xi Town under the control of Benitez Manor!"

Devant said in a deep voice: "Therefore, I need to leverage the power of Lord Lynn!"

"By using Lord Lynn’s armored cavalry to break through McKinley’s guard lines, and tear apart McKinley’s peasant forces!"

Callum could clearly feel it.

Devant’s calm words were filled with ambition and desire!

An ambition to annihilate McKinley Manor.

A desire to become the sole manor lord of Bo Xi Town!

Callum hesitated slightly and said: "If it is really as you say, Master, it is indeed the best."

"But... aren’t you worried that after Lord Lynn destroys McKinley Manor."

"He might then turn his armored cavalry against your manor and destroy it too?"

Devant’s expression darkened slightly and fell silent.

Callum continued: "Furthermore, if you unite with Lord Lynn to attack the supporter manors of Viscount Jon Zuck..."

"Isn’t that betraying Viscount Jon Zuck?

Devant said solemnly: "I’ve thought about the potential consequences for many years."

"Uniting with outsiders to attack Jon Zuck’s supporter, McKinley Manor, inherently violates Jon Zuck’s interests."

"It not only loses a supporter manor lord but also me, who annually contributes 50% of the manor’s total yield as tribute."

"Bo Xi Town would then be beyond Jon Zuck’s control, creating a rebellious manor lord who defies his will."

Devant paused in his speech.

"If Jon Zuck manages to lead the remaining five supporter manor lords to defeat Lord Lynn of Morgan Town."

"Then the next target to be annihilated would be my Benitez Manor."

"The Benitez Manor, which has been passed down through generations in Bo Xi Town, would end its legacy there!"

Callum nodded again.

Just as Master Devant said, he had long thought about all the consequences.

Devant’s voice gradually grew louder.

"Even so."

"I, Devant Benitez, still want to give it a try!"

"Do you know, each time I respond to Jon Zuck’s summons, where I sit in the meeting room?"

"At the very corner of the conference table!"

"Do you know what my experience is like in the meeting room each time?"

"Unless I speak first, Jon Zuck never mentions me!"

"Do you know how much benefit I get when it’s time to divide the joint interest of the supporter manor lords?"

"Always! Always! It’s the smallest portion."

"Or it’s the leftover nobody wants."

"Whenever Jon Zuck calls for support, Benitez Manor has never refused."

"The 50% tribute of the manor’s total yield required by Jon Zuck, Benitez Manor has never fallen short by a single pence!"

"I’ve also heard that only Benitez Manor pays 50% tribute!"

"Other supporter manors only need to pay 30%!"

"Even though Benitez Manor has been so dutiful and responsible."

"Why does Jon Zuck still suppress Benitez Manor?"

"Why does he still trample and humiliate the dignity of Benitez Manor?"

Bam!

Devant spoke the last sentence almost word by word.

His right hand clenched into a fist and slammed hard onto the desk in front of him.

The loud sound instantly woke the two maids on the bed.

The two maids sat up, their eyes filled with confusion and fear, scanning the room.

Upon seeing Callum standing still.

The two maids’ eyes widened, and they quickly grabbed the silk bedding that had slipped beside them to cover their bare bodies.

Sigh~ Sigh~ Sigh~

Looking at Devant’s massive fist on the desk.

Listening to Devant’s breathy panting out of anger.

Callum bent slightly, speaking respectfully.

"Callum obeys any orders given by Master."

"Whatever you say, Callum will do!"

Devant, calming his breath, slowly retracted his somewhat numb and swollen right hand, and said in a deep voice.

"Dispatch a messenger guard, find the commander of that armored cavalry."

"I need to meet him face to face for talks!"

"If he fears an ambush from my side, I can go to a location he designates!"

Callum, without any hesitation, bent down in response.

"Yes, Master, Callum will arrange it immediately."

Devant pondered for a moment: "You may withdraw."

Callum bent over in salute again, took a few steps back, then turned towards the wooden door of the study.

As he walked, Callum couldn’t help but tilt his head slightly.

The corner of his eye glanced at the right side of the bed.

Because the maids were startled awake, they were still using the bedding to cover themselves.

The whiteness that could be seen upon entering the study was now gone.

Callum felt a slight remorse, then withdrew his gaze, pushed open the wooden door in front of him, and left the study.

After closing the double wooden doors of the study for Devant, Callum walked towards the staircase not far away.

Callum’s mind was pondering over the words Devant had just said.

Callum was indeed a bit surprised.

As Devant’s Guard Captain.

He naturally knew about the suppression and exclusion Devant faced in front of Jon Zuck.

But he had never thought.

That Devant would want to use Lord Lynn’s power to attack McKinley Manor!

Callum even felt.

This was no longer just ambition and desire.

It was an outright gamble!

Because, regardless of whether McKinley Manor could be captured.

Benitez Manor had already betrayed Jon Zuck!