Chapter 387

A single suitor might not wield much influence, but when dozens of suitors joined forces to investigate, the power they could bring to bear was astonishing.

Even the most down-and-out suitor would have at least three to five subordinates—if they did not even have that much capital, yet still dreamed of marrying a baroness with her own fief, they should go wash up, sleep, and have a nice dream at night. Powerful suitors like Connor and Duruk had dozens of men under them. Altogether, the dozens of suitors had at least three or four hundred subordinates. Many of them were mediocre and could only run errands, but quite a few were capable. If they truly worked together as one, let alone a mere barony, even an ordinary but powerful count might be unable to withstand them if caught off guard.

In the past, they had been natural rivals and enemies, so cooperation had been impossible. But now, at least for the purpose of "investigating," they had joined forces.

Once this group all sprang into action, the force they generated was terrifying. A little over an hour later, Duruk's side was the first to obtain definite information. Then, according to the plan, he spread the news far and wide. In less than half an hour, every suitor knew the time and place of the reception.

Without a doubt, when the reception began, there would be plenty of uninvited "guests."

"These people really are quite capable!" In the baronial manor's study, Crick listened to Lavor's report and smiled faintly as he said to Lomon, "We had intended to leak the news in the first place, but they moved much faster than we expected."

"Anyone confident enough to seize the magpie's nest must have some ability," Lomon sneered. "Unfortunately, they're too greedy! Those