After two days of sailing, villages and farmlands appeared on the desolate green field, and the city wall of Redwater City gradually appeared in front of the advance army.
As the largest city on the Redwater River, it had a population and resources comparable to the old king's city. If it were not for the fact that Silver City had so many minerals, perhaps the ancestors of Wimbledon would have chosen Redwater City as the king's city instead of the current City of Dawn.
Brian raised the telescope and observed for a while. "What should we do when we arrive at the dock? Should we use the warship's cannons to intimidate them? "
"That may arouse the hostility of their lord. Our primary target is the church. Everything else can be put aside." Iron Axe shook his head. "According to your diplomatic process, we should first submit the document."
After the fleet docked at the suburban dock, it immediately caused a commotion. As the soldiers lined up outside the dock, the city gate was quickly closed, and even the moat's drawbridge was pulled up.
After Brian sent someone to deliver the document, he soon got a reply.
"The other side said that His Excellency welcomes the arrival of His Majesty's army, but needs to first send an envoy to the city to explain the situation. After understanding the situation, he will open the city gate and let us in," the soldier reported.
"What situation? Didn't the document make it very clear? " Brian said unhappily. "We are only targeting the church. Does he want to let those swindlers escape?"
"Is this also your rule?" Iron Axe turned his head and looked at the accompanying staff members.
"Uh... for nobles, it should be so," Pérot's chief bodyguard Trav replied. "After all, His Majesty is not here in person, and Redwater City is not under his jurisdiction. It is normal for the other side to have a suspicious attitude. As long as we send an envoy of suitable status to explain in detail, it will be fine. "
"Suitable status?"
"A big family that can be trusted by the lord," Trav explained. "For example, Honeysuckle in the Western Region."
Iron Axe, Brian, and Van'er looked at each other. Before becoming the commander of the First Army, one of them was a Sand Nation, and the other two were civilians. Not only did they know nothing about noble communication, but they also did not have the status to talk to the lord of the city.
"If you ask me, it would be easier to just blast open the city gate," Brian said angrily. "As long as they take two shots, they will know what is the right thing to do."
"Let me do it," Edith said. "The Kant family is an aristocratic family in the Northern Region. My father is also a duke. It won't be a problem for him to be the messenger."
"What if this is a scam?" Van'er said hesitantly, "For example, the Lord of Redwater City has long colluded with the church. He will catch you after you go in and force us to retreat."
"That won't do him any good, and you won't do it either, right?" Edith smiled and said, "Any noble with a normal brain wouldn't think of attacking the messenger. It would only arouse the resentment of other nobles, and it wouldn't affect the overall situation. If he was really in cahoots with the Church, he would have sealed the city and started a war. In fact, up until now, they have not set up a bonfire or heated oil at the top of the city walls. "
"I'll go with her," Sir Schilt said. "At least I used to be a Knight. If there is any danger, I can take care of her."
"Although I appreciate your concern, the Pearl of the Northern Region doesn't need anyone to take care of her," Edith said confidently.
"Let's take a team of soldiers," Iron Axe finally decided. "Once we hear the gunshots, we will attack."
...
An hour later, the city gate slowly opened and the drawbridge was lowered.
A group of people was stunned to see Miss Edith, who was escorted by a squad of the First Army and a row of Silver-Armored Knight Knights. Then, a chubby middle-aged man walked out. Although the man was dressed luxuriously, his manner and manner seemed to be flattering her. At first glance, he looked like a servant.
"This is Earl Delta, the Lord of Redwater City." Edith came to the front of the crowd and introduced him. "I also asked him to send a patrol to surround the church, so that the priests and believers won't have a chance to escape." Then she tilted her head and said, "They are the Commander of His Majesty's First Army, Sir Iron Axe, and Mr. Brian and Mr. Van'er."
"Iron Axe... what?" It was probably the first time that the Earl had heard such an introduction. He could not help but be stunned.
"Don't worry about it," she said with a smile. "This is what His Majesty is used to calling them."
"I see." Delta cleared his throat. "I've long heard that Prince Roland... no, His Majesty's maverick way of doing things is indeed different. Well... Redwater City welcomes you. May I ask, does His Majesty really just want to eliminate the church rebels? "
"This man is the Lord of Redwater City?" Brian thought in surprise. "This is so different from what I expected."
"Yes," Iron Axe nodded seriously. "I think His Majesty's document has already written very clearly that the church is trying to annex the Four Kingdoms. The rebellion has become a fact, and you should have heard about the tragedies in the Kingdom of Everwinter and the Kingdom of Wolfheart. Once the church resisters are eliminated, we will leave. "
"Actually... there is no need to be so anxious." Delta rubbed his hands. "I will hold a grand banquet in the castle tonight. I hope everyone can attend."
Although he was inviting everyone, his eyes were fixed on the Pearl of the Northern Region.
Brian was about to refuse, but Edith readily agreed. "Thank you for your kind invitation. It is our honor, but we have to first complete the task given by His Majesty."
"Of course." The Earl smiled so widely that his eyes narrowed.
...
Under the guidance of the Knight, the First Army began to enter the city in an orderly manner. While the Earl was not paying attention, Brian walked to Edith and asked in a low voice, "Why did you agree to his invitation? He seems to have bad intentions! "
"This is a common communication between nobles. It would be too rude to refuse," she said disapprovingly. "Although I don't know why His Majesty completely excluded the nobles from the army, you are now representing His Majesty, so it is naturally impossible for you to completely refuse these things. And now that you have a good relationship with him, it will be much easier to recover Redwater City in the future. As for his bad intentions... "She curled her lips and said," Can a male noble show any other expression? "
"Uh..." Brian was speechless for a moment. After a long time, he sighed and said, "Do you usually live like this?"
"Apart from being a little boring, there is nothing bad about it," Edith said with a hint of sarcasm in her tone. "Why, have you never envied the life of a noble?"
"I..." He opened his mouth, but could not answer.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in front of them. It seemed that someone was shouting something, and at the same time, there was the sound of gravel hitting the ground.
"What happened?" the Earl asked loudly.
Iron Axe had already raised his right hand and clenched it into a fist. "All troops, listen up. Be on guard!"
The troops immediately stopped moving. The soldiers uniformly took down the rifles on their backs and quickly changed from a column to several horizontal lines.
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