Relying solely on Baron Harun, the probability of failure is very high.

If those two barons have a firm attitude, then Baron Harun should surrender as soon as possible.

Third, beware of external forces.

Luo De listed several counts and viscounts for Baron Harun that might affect the situation in Eagle Ridge, warning him to be cautious.

Of course, Baron Rod would not slander the reputation of Marquis Cold Blade out of thin air; it was just a mild reminder.

Finally, Luo De advised Baron Harun to prepare a way out for himself.

If Baron Harun fails, Luo De is willing, for the sake of gold coins, to take in Baron Harun.

Black Pine Ridge is in great need of educated talents like Baron Harun.

"Baron Rod is truly considerate."

Olaya smiled wryly, "He even prepared a way out for you."

Baron Harun nodded, earnestly saying, "Baron Rod indeed genuinely planned for me, saying what needed and didn't need to be said."

Baron Harun also understood that turmoil in Eagle Ridge was beneficial for Luo De.

Yet Baron Rod did not hide anything, clearly explaining the pros and cons.

Baron Harun felt somewhat moved in his heart.

"And you? What are your thoughts?"

Olaya put down the letter and hugged Baron Harun, "Don't feel pressured; whatever you choose, I'll follow you."

"You married a baron, yet you've never enjoyed a leisurely life."

Baron Harun sighed, gently caressing Olaya's face,

"The face of a baroness is supposed to be delicate, but yours is indeed weather-beaten, all because you've been running around for me."

"I like this kind of life."

Olaya stood up straight, firmly pounding her chest with her fist,

"Compared to those pretty clothes, I prefer the hard iron armor."

"Then... shall we take a gamble?"

Baron Harun asked tentatively.

Olaya nodded, "When I become a countess, I want you to give me a brand new suit of armor!"

"No problem!"

Baron Harun embraced his wife, "Ten suits!"

...

...

After Count Hawk's death, Eagle Ridge was in turmoil.

Everyone with some status was reacting and making decisions, and various forces were stirring; groups entered Eagle Town, and even the beggars by the roadside knew a change was coming.

According to imperial law, the eldest son inherits, and other offspring follow in succession.

But in reality, the Empire would not interfere much in these remote places.

As long as no one opposes, as long as it's the bloodline of the Hawk family, as long as they don't trample the Empire's laws with an overbearing attitude, the Emperor wouldn't intervene.

Therefore, even though the eldest son, Zane, had the most legitimate power, he could not relax until everything calmed down.

Twenty-nine-year-old Zane, his sister twenty-six, and his brother twenty-four, were not children without foundations.

The cautious Zane had already started to be proactive.

He must quickly consolidate his position and establish authority during this power vacuum.

And the first thing Zane had to do was to hunt for the murderer.

Only then could he prove to everyone that he had the ability to take over his father's position and uphold the honor of the Hawk family.

Especially those knights and soldiers under Count Hawk.

As the saying goes, "With a new ruler comes new ministers."

Though this wasn't Blue Star, the principle was the same.

Many of these former subordinates were loyal to Count Hawk himself, not the Hawk family.

Therefore, Zane must show a firm attitude in this matter, seeking revenge for his father at any cost.

All the knights of Eagle Ridge went searching for the hideous assassin, while Zane's trusted followers could not leave his side.

To the extent that Zane had no strength left to manage incidents like the border villages being attacked.

This was unfortunate for the Blood Concealment Association's assassin—Amir.

He was currently hiding in an abandoned mine, curled up in a corner, close to a fire pile made of broken stones, occasionally spitting out black blood.

In fact, if it were merely little pursuers, Amir wouldn't be afraid at all.

With his abilities, neither ordinary soldiers nor knights could inflict much harm on him.

The key was the spell released by the crystal stone that Count Hawk crushed before dying, which severely injured Amir.

Amir's ability allowed him to transform—into black mist, enabling immunity to some blunt and sharp weapon damage.

But the drawback of this ability was his particular sensitivity to magical damage, suffering multiplied damage.

The "Breath of Frost" spell had consumed most of Amir's energy.

And later forcibly possessing other soldiers had further damaged him, depleting his energy and harming both body and mind.

At this moment, he found it difficult to vaporize his body, let alone possess others.

"That foolish arrogant Count Hawk!"

Amir cursed in the darkness, his voice filled with anger.

And with a hint of regret.

In fact, Amir had not originally wanted to kill Count Hawk—this was the worst choice.

He only wanted to talk to Count Hawk, to ask what exactly was going on.

But the arrogance of both parties intensified the conflict.

Count Hawk could not accept Amir sneaking into his bedroom, seeing it as a trampling of noble dignity.

And Amir could not accept Count Hawk's insult to his beliefs.

Neither side could accept such arrogance, leading to such an intense conflict.

This conflict could have been avoided.

More importantly, killing Count Hawk, Amir still didn't understand everything.

The only deduction he could make was that Count Hawk's words and insults before his death seemed to prove that all this had no direct connection to Count Hawk himself.

Upon careful consideration, it might be that Count Hawk was wronged, which is why he said those offensive words.

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