Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Roddy seemed to be gazing into the distance, but he was actually looking at the [City Map].
Sodelor did not notice it. He was just a little surprised by Roddy's question. What was he doing a year ago?
Come to think of it, at this time last year, he was still an unsuccessful Second Lieutenant in Fenkes Village. Because he was demoted in Fort Conseton, he was full of fear for his future. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life in such a remote village, and he would never be able to avenge his father's death. He would never be able to revive his family.
Sodelor was the last descendant of the Baron's family, but he had never told anyone about his background. Even Roddy did not know his noble surname.
"I remember … I was patrolling the grassland every day. I was always sulking. I wanted to train my men into regular cavalrymen or something. I don't know what I was thinking. I always thought that I could move the Dukes Of Angmar, and I believed that as long as I worked hard, I might be able to become the captain of the guards."
He was a little lost in thought as he recalled the scene back then, but he was also a little curious. He asked, "To be honest, I don't understand. Why did you dare to bring a dozen people to fight against the orcs when you were also a scout?"
Rody turned around and pointed to the chair beside him for Sodelor to sit down. He then sat on the other side and casually glanced at the closed door. He then replied, "Sally had once asked a similar question to you. How do I say this? A lot of things need a reason. My reason sounds very silly. Many people would even think that I am joking."
"But if you want me to answer seriously, it's still the same …"
"I just don't want this country to be destroyed by a bunch of animals."
He said this as if he was joking. There was a mocking smile on his face, but no one knew whether he was laughing at himself or at those who wanted to see him make a fool of himself.
"Country … What country does Cullen have now? The nobles only care about their own interests. In the past three months when you were not here, I have always been thinking — we are facing these dangers at the borders of the kingdom, but the parasites in the kingdom are still living in a drunken stupor. Is it worth it to do this? "
It had been a long time since Sodelor and Roddy had talked like this. Although they cooperated well in battle, things like values and outlook on life were ultimately different. After a stage victory, such an exchange was necessary. A warrior who had lost his fighting spirit was no different from a farmer. This team would have to undergo even harsher trials and battles, and Roddy did not want to lead a group of passive soldiers into battle.
"Is it worth it?" Roddy seemed to be muttering to himself as he said in a low voice, "If we don't do this, do you know what the kingdom will become in five years?"
"The orc tribes will gradually reorganize and come from the other side of the grassland like locusts, sweeping everything, plundering everything, and killing everything …"
"The undead will cross the Gondola Mountains. They want to increase the population and occupy more resources … So it is inevitable that they will invade the Kingdom of Cullen. The undead will run amok. Our friends and relatives, civilians and nobles will become puppets in the hands of these undead in the disaster, or awaken as strange undead …"
"The villages will be turned into ashes, the cities will be turned into nothingness. The survivors will move to the south of the kingdom, but the royal family will not be able to accept it. The power of the 'Rose Cross' is limited. Thousands of people can only face death in the end …"
"And what I want to do is to prevent all this from happening."
Countless images flashed through Roddy's mind. They were historical events that had indeed happened in the game. In 590, the orcs invaded, and the kingdom lost part of its territory. Then, fortresses and cities began to fall.
Until 597, the country was torn apart by the war. The various forces in the country were scattered everywhere. But when facing foreign enemies, the nobles, the rebels, and the royal family were suspicious of each other and held each other back. This caused the whole kingdom to be on the verge of collapse.
Sodelor frowned slightly and looked out of the window without any focus. Roddy's words could be considered "alarmist" in the ears of ordinary people, but he would not treat them as a joke.
His mind was much smarter than most people. More importantly, he had been in close contact with these enemies, so he knew better how strong they were … and the hidden ambitions.
The conversation fell into silence. The three months of peaceful rest almost made Sodelor ignore these threats. But Roddy made him realize … the pressure hidden under the comfort had long exceeded his imagination.
He sighed and said in a low voice, "I always feel a little breathless when I think of facing such enemies. Because the more I come into contact with them, the more I understand them, and the less confident I am …"
Sodelor's mood was a little gloomy, and there was a little more hesitation in his eyes.
This was not a matter of being cowardly or not. Just like how Rody would not fight to the death with Augustine, when the road in front of him was a dead end, not many people would be willing to grit their teeth and walk on for an unseen hope.
Roddy thought for a while and raised his hand. He began to calmly narrate all the battles he had participated in this year.
"In the middle of April last year, Norland Village fought for the first time. I led 14 scouts to raid the temporary camp of the orcs … and killed 13 of them.
"The night I met you, I went to save Sally … and killed 10 Wolf Riders.
"In August, we raided the Orc Kingdom and killed 500 of them.
"In September … Francis was killed."
"Then, we lured the snake out of its hole and surrounded Magda in Hollier City …
"In the Forest of Silent Words, I single-handedly killed a group of heathens …
"In the battle with the undead puppets, we killed Ansadin and Magda, and then we defeated the nobles …
"Now, we've defeated the Orcs, killed Belom, and destroyed Turing."
He looked up and asked in a low voice, "Were the enemies strong? Were they dangerous? "
Roddy's tone rose slightly, and then, as if he had made the final decision, he suddenly clenched his hand into a fist.
"But did we ever retreat?"
There were no impassioned slogans, no uplifting words, but Sodelor felt his blood boiling at this moment!
Any of the battles Roddy mentioned was enough for bards to weave into popular stories or songs. Even if they were viewed separately, they could all be called "soul-stirring" and "soul-stirring" …
But he used the calmest tone and the most rational numbers to list out the results of each battle. This accumulated feeling made Sodelor think of only one word: glory.
It was an emotion that needed no more words: strong pride and arrogance filled his body, making Sodelor no longer deny his own "value"!
"So, it's true that the enemies are strong, but do we … need to be afraid?"
Roddy quietly looked at the rebel leader in front of him in his memory and asked this question softly.
Sodelor took a deep breath, his originally tense emotions suddenly disappeared, replaced by strong confidence. He stood up, stood at attention, and gave an incomparably solemn military salute.
That was his answer.
"Next, we may have to go to the south of the kingdom. I'll leave Paar and Kiger Town to you. Whether this city can become the kingdom's barrier depends on whether Efta can maintain its stability."
Rody said a few more words to him, and Sodelor regained his usual calm. He then left the bedroom with his orders. However, the moment he opened the wooden door, he saw Camilla, dressed in a red robe, standing outside.
Sodelor politely greeted her and left without saying anything. Camilla, on the other hand, stared at the open door. She tried her best to calm down the complicated expression on her face before taking a deep breath and walking in.
"Didn't sleep well?"
Seeing the dark circles under Camilla's eyes, Roddy, who was still sitting on the chair, was a little surprised. He naturally did not know that Camilla had not slept the whole night because of Natha's words.
Camilla did not reply because her current emotions were indescribable. She did not even know what expression to use to face Roddy.
She had wanted to put on a serious "showdown" with Roddy, but after hearing the conversation between him and Sodelor outside the door, she felt that … she had already been infected by his calm but hot-blooded emotions …
Bold words were not worth anything because anyone could say them. But when she calmly described what she had done, Camilla felt her heartbeat inexplicably quicken. What was the so-called "hero" in this world? Perhaps it was the person in front of her who had always been chasing after his ideals …
He did not have the greed of the nobles above everything else, nor did he have the blind stupidity of a fanatic. In this chaotic and dark era, Roddy was different but also admirable.
"Is there something you need from me?"
Seeing that she lowered her head and did not speak, Roddy was a little unsure of what she was thinking. But he was sure that … Camilla was definitely here to have a showdown with him.
Half of the reason for the conversation with Sodelor just now was to "take care" of Camilla. Roddy knew that this "mother-in-law" was "forceful" and was too embarrassed to ask directly, so he deliberately used this method to satisfy her desire for knowledge …
But it seemed like it did not have any effect?
Camilla's fingertips pinched the edge of her robe. She was not bashful, but was using this action to strengthen her confidence. Raising her head, she met Roddy's gaze and said, "If I really can't leave this place, then … I want to ask you to do something for me."
Of course, Roddy understood what she wanted to say, but he did not say much and only quietly waited for her to continue.
Having made up her mind, Camilla did not delay any further and said bluntly, "I told you about the 'Principles of Making Recharged Crystal', and it is now in Naifei's hands."
She originally had many reasons to ask Roddy for help, and also many excuses that she had to say so. But all the words that were at the tip of her tongue were swallowed back by Camilla …
The image of Roddy in her heart had changed again and again. After listening to his experiences, Camilla understood that Roddy's determination could not be deceived by words. So she saved all the nonsense and chose to be frank, "I am willing to protect this city for you, but I only need one condition."
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