Chapter 57: Eliminating Bandits
Castellan Leonard, terrified, clung to this lifeline and quickly asked, "Milord, what should I do?"
Lothar questioned him in detail: "First, tell me, how exactly did these desert bandits target you? Whom did you encounter on the way to Montreal? And who all knew you were carrying a large sum of Solidi?"
Leonard stammered, "It was like this... yes, ah, when I set out, only the five soldiers I took with me knew about it. They have been stationed at Jorgklusburg for a very long time and are absolutely loyal and reliable. Because when I used to deliver taxes, I was never robbed..."
"That village where half the inhabitants are infidels is called Antoga. It's the closest to Montreal, so we passed through there and requested water."
"I don't know if anyone among them discovered I was carrying many Solidi, because I kept the money on my person at all times. But the crisp jingling sound from the coin pouch was something I couldn't hide."
