I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 233 Railway Dispute

At that exciting moment, cheers rose one after another. With our incomparable courage and tenacity, we successfully defeated the powerful mutants and taught those arrogant robber knights a painful lesson. Although this restless night was full of dangers, we finally ensured our safety.

However, Alpha looked at the smoke all over the ground, and his heart was full of worries. Although we won tactically, from a strategic point of view, we actually failed. A large amount of goods were destroyed and the losses were heavy. This is a fact that cannot be ignored.

Darwin walked up to Alpha and comforted him, "Lord Alpha, you once told us that as long as people are still alive, there is hope." These words were like a beacon, lighting the fire of hope in Alpha's heart.

Alpha took a deep breath and pulled himself together. He knew that he could not be defeated by setbacks, and he could not show his depressed side in front of his subordinates. He had to lead everyone out of the predicament and start over.

"Yes, as long as we are still alive, there is hope to start over." Alpha's voice was firm and powerful. Alpha looked at his companions with a gleam of determination in his eyes. Everyone can learn lessons from failure, sum up experience, and move forward to the future more firmly.

Alpha will unite and work together to rebuild everyone's momentum and recover everything they have lost. Alpha will face challenges with greater wisdom and courage, and continue to grow and improve.

Victory belongs to those who don't give up, to those who can rise from failure. Alpha will take this failure as an opportunity to pursue the road to victory more firmly. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, Alpha will not retreat and will move forward courageously.

In the chaos of the battlefield, Alpha's voice was like a stream of clear water, firm and powerful: "Tony, Alice, clean up the battlefield quickly and count the casualties. Monkey, go scout the surrounding situation and don't allow anyone to intrude." There was no hesitation or fear in his words, only a firm belief in the future and deep trust in the team.

Everyone immediately took action, their movements were swift and orderly, like a precision-operated machine. Every member clearly understood their responsibilities, without a trace of panic or hesitation. This was a team that had experienced countless hardships, and their tacit understanding and tenacity could not be destroyed by any difficulty.

However, just as they were trying to clean up the mess, the Orff family's guards arrived late. Looking at the ruins on the ground, they not only did not lend a hand, but instead sneered: "Hey, isn't this our Lord Alpha? How did you get attacked and suffer such heavy losses!" Their words were full of sarcasm and gloating.

Guston roared angrily: "Where have you been? We were attacked, are you the ones behind it?" There was a flash of anger in his eyes, and he felt extremely indignant about this act of taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

The loss was indeed heavy, and only a quarter of the goods were recovered in the end. If we look at it purely from a profit and loss perspective, we didn't lose much. However, compared with the huge profits that could have been obtained, the gap is really heartbreaking.

Faced with such losses and ridicule, Alpha was not discouraged. He took a deep breath and said calmly: "Is it only when we are attacked like you that we can prove that we have no problems?" His words revealed a transcendent wisdom and calm temperament.

After leaving this sarcastic remark, the Orff family's guards began to set off one after another. They may never understand the pressure and difficulties that Alpha and his team have endured, and they may never understand the courage and determination to stick to their beliefs in adversity.

At noon, everyone finally cleaned up the battlefield. Although the casualties were not great, this experience undoubtedly left them with a profound lesson. Alpha led everyone to continue moving forward in the direction of victory, their steps became more determined, and their eyes became more resolute. They knew that as long as they had faith in their hearts, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

After a long and arduous journey, everyone finally stepped into Cross City in the dead of night. The tranquility and sense of security in the city seemed like a spring of fresh water, which washed away everyone's tense nerves along the way.

"Boss, the situation is terrible!" Henry complained with a sad face as soon as he saw Liv, "We were attacked on the way, and the cargo was severely damaged. Only a small part is left." At this time, the goods were placed together, waiting for tomorrow's distribution.

Liv's eyes quickly swept over Alpha, and she already understood the whole story. This must be Alpha's doing. There was a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"What is going on?" Liv asked with a hint of inquiry in her voice.

"Ah?" Henry was obviously confused by this sudden situation. He looked at Liv in confusion, trying to get more explanations from her.

"If we don't do this, this operation will be a complete failure." Alpha frankly admitted that everything was his plan.

"Lord Alpha, the night before yesterday you let all our people rest and then replaced them with your people, just to transport our goods out?" Henry finally understood.

"Yes, actually, when you entered the new city of Beth, I wanted to replace the goods. But the people of the Orff family kept a close eye on us, which prevented me from doing it. Later they left, which gave us an opportunity. We took the opportunity to replace most of the goods and rushed back to Cross in advance from another route." Alpha explained the entire plan process in detail.

"Lord Alpha, you scared me. I thought the operation had failed. You should have told me in advance so that I could cooperate with you better." Although Henry was a little dissatisfied, he did not dare to blame Alpha.

Behind the chaotic battlefield, Alpha's mind was clear. He knew that every subtle expression could reveal his inner thoughts, especially at this moment full of unknowns and possible betrayal. Alpha's sharp eyes swept through everyone in the team, and he was secretly alert in his heart: "Because I know that your expressions can't completely hide your inner thoughts, and there may be spies from the Orff family hidden in the team. Therefore, we must be cautious and act in secret."

In this world full of conspiracy and betrayal, the human heart is the most difficult to guess. Alpha knows this very well, and he must always be vigilant to prevent any possible threats. There is a deep and firm light in his eyes, as if he can penetrate all appearances and get to the essence of things.

However, at this tense and alert moment, Livra's voice was like a ray of warm sunshine, penetrating the haze in Alpha's heart. She held Alpha's arm, her eyes flashing with a happy smile like a little girl, and said excitedly: "Okay, it's good that people are back, let's celebrate together tonight." Her laughter was so sincere and pure that people couldn't help but forget all their troubles and worries.

Alpha looked at Liv's smile, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He felt Liv's innocence and kindness, and also felt her deep affection for the team. He nodded and responded with a smile: "Yes, let's celebrate this reunion together." His voice was full of anticipation and happiness, as if all the difficulties and challenges had disappeared.

The celebration that night was filled with laughter and joy. Everyone sat together, sharing stories and experiences, as if all the dangers and difficulties were a thing of the past. At this special moment, they were no longer just team members, but a group of partners who had experienced the ups and downs together, and the bond between them was even deeper and stronger.

Alpha sat there, looking at everything in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude and satisfaction. He knew that with the support of such a team and family, he would be able to face any challenges and difficulties. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt this rare tranquility and warmth.

However, even at this time, he still maintained a trace of vigilance in his heart. He knew that the complexity and danger of this world was far beyond his imagination, and he must always be vigilant to protect everything he cherished. But, at least on this night, he allowed himself to relax and enjoy this hard-earned joy and reunion.

……

The morning sun had not yet completely spread across the ground, but a tense and hurried atmosphere had already filled Alpha's room. Liv hurried into the room, her voice filled with anxiety: "Lord Alpha, the Orff family has now formally filed a claim for compensation with the Free Alliance. Their goods were destroyed by bandits during transportation."

Alpha sat up on the bed, his brows slightly furrowed, his voice still with a hint of fatigue: "Uh, is this all right? This is what the Alliance said." As he spoke, he pulled Liv over and let her sit on the edge of the bed. He gently held her hands with both hands, giving her silent support and comfort.

Liv's eyes flashed with determination. After she found out the truth, she reported everything to Alpha: "Of course the Free Alliance will not compensate. The alliance stipulates that the transported goods must comply with regulations and apply in advance. The Free Alliance can freely inspect the goods that need to be preserved. The escort process must follow the route stipulated by the alliance and must not leave the sight of the alliance's transport personnel. The goods escorted by the Orff family this time were not allowed to be freely inspected by the alliance, so the value of the goods could not be determined. The Orff family left the escort team halfway, which was considered to be out of the route stipulated by the alliance, so the alliance will not compensate for any losses."

Listening to Liv's report, Alpha's eyes flashed with a thoughtful gleam. He knew that there was a deeper conspiracy and struggle behind this compensation storm, and he had to deal with it carefully to protect the interests of the Free Alliance and himself.

Just when the atmosphere was a little tense, Liv's face suddenly flushed, and she shyly got into Alpha's bed, letting him caress her. Her voice became soft and charming: "Lord Alpha, the Free Alliance is planning to build a railway from Cross to Beth."

Alpha's heart moved. He knew that the construction of this railway was crucial to the development of the Free Alliance. He gently stroked Liv's hair and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Let the Ministry of Commerce handle this. Forget it. I will go to the Free Alliance to discuss it with them in person later." He already had a plan and strategy in mind. He decided to come forward in person to ensure that this key project could proceed smoothly.

After a while, ambiguous voices were heard in the room, accompanied by the dim light of morning light, as if drawing a perfect end to this morning full of strategy and warmth.

……

In the meeting hall of the Free Alliance, the atmosphere was tense and solemn. The loss of the Orff family's goods had attracted widespread attention and discussion. As the representative of the Alliance, Xiu Li finally announced the final verdict.

Xiu Li's voice was firm and powerful: "After in-depth discussion and research, we finally decided not to compensate the Orff family for the loss of their goods. From now on, alliance members and other business activities must strictly abide by the alliance regulations. The alliance will no longer be responsible for any losses caused by violation of the alliance regulations."

This ruling immediately triggered a strong reaction from the Orff family. Sakata Gintoki, the representative of the Orff family, stood up angrily, his voice full of protest and dissatisfaction: "This is unfair! We were attacked in the Free Alliance area, and the Free Alliance should bear the losses. We will never accept this ruling!"

Xiu Li remained calm and firm in the face of such protests. He responded: "All commercial activities should be carried out according to the prescribed routes and arrangements. Only in this way can we bear the corresponding losses. However, the value of your goods has not been certified, and your route of action has deviated from the regulations. This is an obvious violation." His tone was firm, indicating that he would not make concessions to such unreasonable troubles.