In the evening, the soldiers and civilians of Half Horn City were working hard to repair the city wall. At this moment, on the road far away from the city, a cloud of dust was raised!
Amidst the dust, a group of cavalry galloped towards Half Horn City.
These cavalry were wearing the standard armor of the Empire's local garrison. After arriving at the city, they immediately went straight in.
"I want to see your highest ranking officer!" The leader of the cavalry was a level 5 imperial knight. He was riding on his horse and shouted with a sullen face.
Soon, Sir Spann, who had half of his body wrapped in bandages, was brought out.
The cavalry captain looked at Span and slightly bowed: "Respected Knight, I am Goron, the deputy commander of the second cavalry regiment under the direct command of the governor of Lille province. According to the governor's order, from now on, with Half Horn City as the center, the area within three hundred miles will be temporarily designated as a military area! I will take over the highest command here. "
After that, the Knight named Goron threw a document: "This is the document signed by the governor himself!"
Span was a little surprised: "Governor … Governor is also nearby?"
"No, the governor is in the capital." Goron Knight's face was very ugly. Looking at the wounded Span Knight, he sighed: "Sir Knight, I need to remind you that you have made a big mistake! The eldest son of the Vice President of the Imperial High Command, Earl Raymond, was attacked and disappeared in your jurisdiction. After the governor heard about it, he was very shocked. For your serious negligence, I think you need to prepare yourself. This urgent appointment document was directly sent by the governor through the transmission magic circle of the Magician's Guild to the army in the spring drill. According to the governor's appointment, the thirty thousand local garrison troops of Lille province will stop the spring drill and immediately use Half Horn City as the center to search for the whereabouts of the young master of the Rollin family. And this time, you reported that there was a magician openly attacking the local military camp, I think … you also need to prepare yourself. It is very likely that His Excellency the Governor has asked you to go to the capital in person. He wants you to be a witness at the trial. You have to know that your report may cause tension between the Empire's military and the Magician's Guild! "
Spann Knight's face was ashen. He knew that his future in the army was probably over. The garrison that he was in charge of guarding had been attacked by a magician, and the young master of the Rowling family had also been lost.
Although it was hard to say that he was responsible for this matter, since he was just a mere level-4 Knight who was powerless in the face of such a powerful mage.
However, someone had to be the scapegoat and take responsibility for such a big thing, right?
Span Knight saluted and tried to straighten his back. His body was still injured, and he was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat. But he still said proudly, "Thank you for your reminder, sir. I will obey every order of the governor. Now, I will hand over the command of this place to you. Also … the Governor has ordered me to head to the capital. When do I set off? "
"Now." Goron Knight looked at Spann, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes. He said loudly, "By the second order of the Governor! Half Horn City Garrison Cavalry Vice-Captain Spann Knight, because of serious dereliction of duty, he will be temporarily stripped of his vice-captain position. All officers of the Half Horn City Garrison Army will be demoted by half a level! I look forward to all of you to atone for your crimes and use your merits to wash away your dereliction of duty! Spann Knight, you must go immediately. The Governor wants you to arrive at the capital before sunset tomorrow night! "
Looking at Spann Knight's injuries, Goron Knight's heart suddenly moved. He whispered, "Spann Knight, I know that the responsibility of this matter is not on you. Seeing your injuries, I think you have done your best. I will report everything that I have seen. I also think that you did not neglect your duty, but the matter is far beyond your ability to control. "
"… … Thank you." Spann Knight sighed and shook his head, "I did neglect my duty … … Well, sir, Rollin Knight Robert is in the garrison barracks outside the city. I think you need to see him. Other than that … … nothing else. "
Looking at the injured Spann Knight being taken off his helmet and badge by the soldiers, Goron Knight could not help but sigh in his heart.
Spann, Spann … … Do you know how big the consequences of your report are!!
On the surface, it seemed that the young master of the Rollin family was kidnapped by a female magician … … But in fact, even if it was the young master of the Rollin family, with his noble status, how could the 30,000 garrison troops stop the spring drill to look for him?
The root of this matter was the conflict between the military and the Magician's Guild!!
Even though the magicians were recognized as a transcendent group that could be above the law, but this time, a magician dared to openly attack the garrison of the Empire! The nature of this behavior was extremely bad in the eyes of the Empire's military!
This was a provocation from the Empire's military! It was also a provocation to the Empire's rule!! Furthermore, it could even be regarded as a rebellious behavior, an act of treason!!
Because of this matter, now in the capital of Lille province, the Governor's subordinates and staff were arguing! It could be foreseen that after this report was reported to the military, how big of a response would it cause?
The leaders of the Empire had always been dissatisfied with the behavior of the Magician's Guild that was above the law of the Empire. They had always thought that the Empire had given too many privileges to the magicians. And this incident would cause the relationship between the Empire's military and the Magician's Guild to be tense … … Even, it was said that His Majesty was also quite critical of the Magician's Guild in recent years. It was because in the last expedition of the Southern Navy, the Magician's Guild did not send enough magicians to support the army.
His Majesty the Emperor had the intention to reduce the preferential treatment given to the Magician's Guild every year. Even when this attack was just reported to the capital of Lille province, the news was revealed, and it caused great indignation in the military officers!!
Even before Goron Knight left, there were already thousands of officers of the Empire's local garrison signed a joint letter asking the Governor to order the Magician's Guild to severely punish the attacker!
But … … to judge a magician, moreover a senior magician?
This was unprecedented in the history of the Empire!!
Sir Spann, who was rushing to the capital of Lille Province, was sent off. Even though he was injured all over, and it was not suitable for him to take a carriage in such a hurry, under the strict orders of the governor, he could only try his best to support himself.
Goron Knight immediately took his own people to take over the city defense, and then divided some people to quickly speed up the repair of the city wall that collapsed in the earthquake last night. Then he went to the local garrison camp outside the city. He saw Robert Knight who was coming back to change his horse.
Robert was also injured, but this Knight was still trying hard to support himself. He had been running around for a day, his body was already exhausted, but his spirit was still strong. But the horse could not stand it, so he could only return to the camp to change horses.
Goron Knight immediately met with Robert Knight. Both sides talked for a while, and learned that the local garrison had already gathered here to carry out a large-scale search, Robert was slightly relieved.
"In addition … … I think the private army of the Rowling family should have also begun to gather. At the latest tomorrow afternoon, the light cavalry of the Rollin family should be able to enter the Lille province. The impact of this matter is very big … … I'm afraid … … "
Robert was indeed a retainer of the Rowling family. People in this kind of rich family, of course, he knew some things, and immediately said: "Is it … … the impact of the magician's attack on the military camp?"
"Yes." Goron Knight slowly said: "I brought a thousand cavalry, and the main force behind is still gathering. Now the command of the three hundred miles around here is mine. But to be honest, I don't have much confidence in my heart. But the governor gave a strict order, we must find Master Du Wei. Because … … "
Goron Knight looked left and right, and whispered: "Because, this matter, the governor personally gave me a secret letter saying: Although the impact is very fast, but presumably the higher-ups will not dare to fall out with the Magician's Guild. At most, they will take the opportunity to suppress it, and will not make too big of a move. Even His Majesty, I'm afraid, will not dare to rashly offend the Magician's Guild. But, the appearance still needs to be pretended, and some official letters will be sent to denounce. Then, most of the big things will be reduced to small things, and small things will be reduced to nothing. Although the military was attacked, but no one died. At least this point, there is still room for reconciliation. But … … that little noble, is the key! If … … to say something unpleasant, if Master Du Wei has an accident … … I'm afraid this matter will be very difficult to resolve! Robert Knight, you understand my words, right? "
Robert thought for a while, and nodded.
If … … if Master Du Wei has an accident, or even … …
Then, with the status of the Rowling family, the death of the Earl's eldest son, naturally, will not be let go! Even if the Earl did not like this son, but, the young master of the Rollin family died, even if the Earl did not like this son, but for the face of the Rollin family, he will definitely pursue this matter to the end! Or else, the hundreds of years of glory of the military family! The great Rowling family, how can they be so casually violated and humiliated?! If they can even tolerate the death of their own son, then in the eyes of outsiders, the dignity of the Rowling family, will be shaky!
Standing on the status of the head of the family, the Earl will definitely pursue this matter to the end!
And if the Earl does not relent … … with the status and connections of the Rowling family in the Empire's military. With the Rowling family as the leader, they will be able to mobilize the forces of the Empire's military!!
At that time, if it causes a direct confrontation between the Empire's military and the Magician's Guild, things will be very troublesome!
So, whether or not they can find young master Du Wei, is the key to whether or not this matter can be settled!
"What is the response of the Magician's Guild?" Robert asked.
"The Magician's Guild? Hmph! " Goron Knight's tone was also somewhat disdainful. It can be seen that, after this matter, Goron Knight was also quite dissatisfied with the Magician's Guild: "What else can they say? The response of the Magician's Guild in the capital of Lille province is: They will handle this matter internally. Did you hear that! Internal handling! Openly attacking the Empire's military! This is an act of rebellion and treason in public! They just said a simple 'internal handling', and it's over! The Magician's Guild has always been protective of the magicians, their so-called internal handling is often left unsettled. These fellows are full of arrogance, thinking that the Empire cannot do without the help of magicians! Hmph! "
Robert pondered for a moment, and suddenly said: "Sir Goron Knight, I think, if we only search within a radius of three hundred miles, I am afraid it is not enough. Because the strength of the female magician who attacked the barracks is far beyond our imagination, I think she has already run out of the range of three hundred miles, so I suggest … … "
"I know." Goron Knight nodded: "Although the order of the governor says three hundred miles, but Sir Knight also told me in a secret letter that the range can be appropriately expanded, even if it is out of Lille province, it doesn't matter, he has already contacted the local officials in the surrounding areas. Even, you know, three hundred miles is the sea, the governor has even asked for the support of the Empire's Navy. I think, the Rowling family is deeply rooted in the Navy, this time we will definitely have no problem getting the support of the Navy. "
Robert smiled bitterly: "I just don't know how Master Du Wei is now … …"
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How is Du Wei now?
He is not good! Very bad!
Du Wei's shoes were already broken. The noble's lambskin boots on his feet were not suitable for walking in the forest, and his pants were also torn by some thorns.
He used his strength to support himself with a wooden stick, one end of the stick was sharpened, so that it could not only be used as a crutch, but also as a weapon.
Now that the powerful magician beside him had no magic, and he was just a teenager, the two of them had to be careful whether there were any beasts in the forest.
Although staying by the dragon's side was the safest, the two of them still had to look around … … at least to find something to eat! And fresh water!!
After walking around the island, Du Wei could basically confirm that most of the terrain of the island … … it was all forest!
His mouth was so dry that it was about to burn, but what made Du Wei anxious was that they did not find a drop of fresh water! There did not seem to be any spring water or small fresh water lakes.
There was no other way, this island was not big, the overall terrain seemed to be a slightly flat circle, from the east to the west, it was only about half a day of walking. According to Du Wei's estimation, the diameter of this island was about five miles.
It was a small island. On such an island, if there was no fresh water … …
Du Wei shook his head and could only sigh.
The problem now was that they could no longer count on the dragon, there was no way they could ride the dragon and leave here. And this silly girl had also lost her magic, her flying spell could only last for a dozen seconds at most, and then she would fall down … … and they were surrounded by the vast sea!
The two of them could not leave this island!
If they could not find food and water, then at most two days, the two of them would die here.
Vivian followed behind Du Wei with a pitiful look, the female magician was terrified, she fell on this strange island, the magic that she had always relied on was also lost, and now her heart was extremely confused and uneasy.
And at this moment, it was as if following this small noble who always bullied her in front, only by following him, could Vivian feel a strange sense of security.
So, when Du Wei proposed to explore the terrain, Vivian insisted on following Du Wei … … even though, staying by the side of the Megalosaurus was the safest.
Even if there were some terrible beasts on the island … … but in this world, there was no beast that would dare to go near the Megalosaurus!
Without her magic, Vivian's feet began to hurt after walking for half a day. She suspected that the soles of her feet might even have blisters. But when she saw the gloomy expression on the noble's face, Vivian didn't dare to say anything. She just frowned and followed behind.
Although Duwei's heart was somewhat irritated, but he still saw the silly girl's frowning face behind him. After walking for such a long distance, it must be a bit too much for a delicate girl like her to bear.
"Let's rest for a while." Du Wei sighed, he used a wooden stick to hit the surrounding to make sure that there were no snakes in the grass, and then helped Vivian to sit down.
Vivian's feet hurt so much that she was about to cry, she never thought that the feeling of sitting down would be so good!
Du Wei thought for a while, took off his coat, quickly tore it into a few pieces, and handed it to Vivian, "Here! The soles of your boots are very hard, of course your feet will hurt when you walk too far. Then wrap these cloth around your feet, it will feel a little softer. "
"Thank … … Thank you." After thinking for a while, Vivian was a little embarrassed, "I, we can, can there be a way to leave here?"
"Leave … …" Du Wei smiled bitterly, he could not bear to hurt this little girl anymore, "We have to find food and water first, other things, we can slowly plan."
Du Wei pondered for a while, and said seriously, "After walking for a day, I can confirm that the situation is: First, according to the wind direction, I can confirm that this is the spring monsoon on the sea. Based on this, I can confirm that we are on an island in the Empire's East Sea. Then, according to the vegetation here, we should still be in the Empire's South, maybe even on the sea east of the Lille province. Also … … "
Speaking up to here, Du Wei's face was a little strange, "I am very worried about a problem."
"Wh … … What?"
"Did you notice, we have walked for so long, we have walked through half of this island … … But, we have not found a single animal! Don't talk about big beasts, there is not even a snake, or a mouse!! This is like a lifeless island! There is not even a single animal here, and, listen … … "
Du Wei raised his hand to his ear and made a listening posture, his tone was very strange, "Did you notice … … such a big island, such a dense forest … … But, there is not even the sound of birds chirping! Not only are there no animals on land … … there is not even a bird! This is too strange! "
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