I, who was eager to retire, became an Imperial General.

Chapter 59 A sudden bad feeling

Pursuit?

Chasing after an egg? Are you rushing to your death?

So what exactly is John Maslow up on?

Why didn't he accept his surrender?

Instead, they led the Imperial Army in retreat?
Why do I find it increasingly difficult to understand the current situation?
At this moment, Baron Micah was lost in deep thought and confusion.

It took a long time for him to come to his senses.

He glanced quickly at the guards who had come in neat and orderly ranks, but now most of them were dead or wounded.

The thought that all of this was his family's wealth caused him such heartache that he could hardly breathe.

Especially when considering all the losses he had suffered, and in the end, he hadn't even managed to get that damned John Maslow to actually show up.

He was so angry that he saw stars, and he didn't even have the energy to scold Tom for being stupid. Instead, he waved his hand dejectedly.

"We're retreating too. Oh, and send a few people over later to deal with the bodies and stuff. Remember to retrieve all the armor."

"Yes, sir. What about the Imperial Army? Should we send someone to scout them out?"

"What's the point of spying? Just arrange for a few people to stand guard here. If they come again, notify me immediately. I... never mind, you can handle the negotiations with them regarding the surrender!"

Baron Micah had intended to negotiate personally, but after recalling how he had almost been shot dead in a single encounter earlier that day, he abandoned the foolish idea.

That Imperial Commander named John Maslow was a complete lawless demon.

If the other party suddenly gets upset and wants to target him, wouldn't he be sent to meet his maker before Serbia even gets rid of him?
Although he had lived long enough, Baron Micah felt he could prolong his life a little longer.

After all, he was the only smart man in the Hardman family, and he had to think about the future of the family.

"Ah? Me? My lord, I can't do it!"

Upon hearing that he had been assigned by Baron Micah as a negotiator with the Empire, Secretary Tom felt dizzy. After regaining his senses, he immediately turned pale and tried to shake his head to refuse.

But Baron Micah didn't give him that chance, instead glaring at him and scolding him:

"Stop talking nonsense. It has to be done, you idiot. Do you want to betray the Hartman family? Believe me or not, I'll have you shot right now."

Looking at the trembling Tom, he realized that after Pino's death, this was the only man he could barely manage.

If you push too hard, it's easy for the other party to defect out of fear.

So Baron Micah softened his stance and instead began to paint a rosy picture for this foolish peasant:

"Tom, you know me. While I may not be a brilliant lord, I'm at least decent at recognizing and utilizing talent, right?"

“Now that Pinault has lost his life because of his stupidity, the position of butler in the Baron’s mansion is vacant, and I have been struggling to find the right person to fill the vacancy.”

"After all, there are quite a few people in the Longyan territory who want to take this position, but I still haven't made a decision immediately. Don't you understand why?"

“Since our Hardman family took over as lords of Dragon Eye Territory, your ancestors have followed us for hundreds of years. You yourself, needless to say, are the most loyal to me besides Pino.”

"It was precisely because of your loyalty that I promoted you to my secretary three years ago, making an exception for others."

“I know that negotiating with the Imperial Army is an extremely dangerous task, but just imagine what would happen if you could complete this task I’ve given you so well, after I’m incorporated into the Empire and become the new Lord of Dragon Eye Territory.”

"At that time, would I treat you unfairly, given the immense effort and sacrifices you made for this peace negotiation?"

"In short, I won't say more. Go and think about it for yourself!"

Finally, Micah gave Tom, who seemed lost in thought, a meaningful look before decisively turning away.

Of course, this statement was just a lie he made up to appease the other party.

As for whether Tom, that foolish peasant, would be hanged by the enraged Imperial Army after he completed that damned Allied sniping mission, that was completely outside his consideration.

For an ordinary citizen to die for the esteemed Baron Micah would be a great honor for him.

After all, that's the difference between nobles and commoners!
"However, that monster named John Maslow is really quite unusual. I can't see through his thoughts at all. I can only say that he is indeed someone that that damned blonde girl Roxie is willing to deal with."

Baron Micah couldn't help but frown and fall into deep thought. Having served as a nobleman for many years and witnessed far too many despicable traps and unexpected events, he suddenly had a premonition.

He had a vague feeling that if he continued to let the other party lead him by the nose, this assassination plan might run into big trouble!
However, if the plan is discovered by the other party and leads to its failure...

Then, whether it's him personally or the direct descendants of the Hartman family who are heading to the Kingdom of Victoria, they will probably all meet their end.

All his visions will also be completely dashed.

This is definitely not what he wanted to see.

"Therefore, the original assassination plan must be changed!"

The Imperial Army's unusual behavior tonight is enough to prove that John Maslow is an extremely cautious fellow.

Such a person will never obediently walk into the trap they have set in advance, as they expect.

To accomplish the Allied plan, he had to take the initiative!

For example, when the empire decides to negotiate, use the negotiation as a pretext.

Then, we'll just push that monster orc named Serbia out and let him negotiate with John Maslow in person. During the negotiations, we'll complete the assassination mission that he and the Allies had planned beforehand.

After all, hadn't that monster already disguised itself as his daughter?
So, as Baron Micah's daughter, with the Baron himself forced to stay in bed due to catching a cold at night, it's quite reasonable for her, as a noblewoman, to negotiate with the Imperial Army on behalf of her father, isn't it?
As for whether the opponent will be blasted to pieces by the enraged magic soldiers after killing John Maslow.

Micah didn't care; in fact, he'd prefer the opponent to be killed outright.

After all, if the other party doesn't die, then after being schemed against like this...

Even without thinking, Micah knew that that damned Serbian bastard would definitely try every means to get revenge on him.

"So, you monster had better die together with John Maslow. Only then can I travel to the Kingdom of Victoria in peace!"

On the carriage, I watched the night view slowly pass by outside the window, and the brightly lit Baron's mansion in the distance.

As if he had already foreseen his successful retirement, a chilling glint flashed in Baron Micah's eyes.

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"Wow!"

The next day, early in the morning, accompanied by the sound of the tent tarpaulin being torn open.

The handsome and dashing Warrant Officer John slowly emerged from the tent. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and couldn't help but yawn.

Then, with a sullen face, he squatted down outside the tent and started smoking, under the astonished gazes of the army soldiers.

His dark eyes stared unfocused at the newly sprouting green grass in front of him. Despite having slept for eight hours, he was in a very unhappy mood.

From the moment he woke up and opened his eyes, he felt his right eyelid twitching uncontrollably.

The last time he experienced something like this was when Wendy, that idiot, ruined his plans and forced him to make up lies.

This almost prophetic perception gave the exceptionally intelligent Warrant Officer John a sudden, ominous premonition:

No way, is Wendy, that idiot, going to cause some trouble for herself again?

Wasn't the instruction to just send her to eliminate the Allied forces in the other three locations?
She can't just capture Anna Splinter and then suddenly turn on him, the prison warden, with a boss-like ambush, right?

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

John's fingers began to tremble uncontrollably as he thought about it more and more, and he kept trying to reassure himself.

However, just as he was wondering whether he should quickly wash his face to get rid of his bad luck,

As he heard the familiar magical aura emanating from the distant sky, he instantly realized that it was too late.

"Captain, we're back!"

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The latter half of Chapter 54 has been revised, and Chapter 55 has been rewritten with significant changes from the initial version. Additional plot points and development paths concerning Major Will have been added. Interested readers can review the previous version; it should be better than the original version's interpretation. That's all~
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