Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Laurist, Anna, and Yali tangled with each other until late at night. Finally, he fell into a deep sleep, and when he was woken up by the noise outside the castle the next morning, he found himself alone in bed. Anna and Yali were nowhere to be found.
It was a refreshing sleep. When Laurist got out of bed, he felt his whole body relax. Even the hostility between his brows had been swept away. His body was in an unprecedented state. Laurist found everything pleasing to the eye. He put on some clothes and knocked on the door of the room next door, telling Schwald to take his things to the well below to take a bath.
Schwald came out with two dark circles under his eyes, complaining, "My lord, you were too noisy last night. I couldn't sleep at all. I only woke up when it was almost daybreak, and you came knocking on the door not long after …"
Laurist was in a good mood and did not want to argue with this idiot. He knocked on Schwald's head and said, "Go back to sleep. I'll wash myself."
Schwald groaned in a daze and closed the door to go back to sleep.
Laurist carried a copper basin and a towel to the well in the courtyard behind the castle. He began to draw water from the well to rinse his body. The weather in July was already very hot, but the water in the well was cool, causing goosebumps to rise all over his body.
On the other side of the well was a trough for the animals to drink. Laurist had brought two four-wheeled carriages, and the four northern horses were being taken care of by two servants. They were drinking, brushing, and wiping themselves. Laurist was about to go closer to take a look when he heard shouts, "My lord, my lord …" A maid rushed over and said, "My lord, the young lady invites you to breakfast."
When he reached the dining hall, he was surprised to find Schwald there as well. Laurist found it strange, "Hmm, didn't you say you were going to sleep?"
Schwald smiled bitterly, "My lord, it's not that easy to fall asleep! The walls of this castle are single walls, and the echoes are very strong. Anything below can be heard clearly from above. It's too noisy with people shouting and horses neighing. I'll go to the camp outside and sleep later. "
What Schwald said was the truth. Baron Dina's castle was laid out like a bell, just like a bronze bell covering the ground. Its advantage was that it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. The downside was that the echo was very heavy. After all, it was like a bronze bell. If there was any movement below, the louder the sound would be heard from above.
Anna directed a few maidservants to bring Lollister and Schwald a sumptuous breakfast of honey croissants, cheese, bacon, fresh fruit, honey milk, and homemade fruit wine.
She was wearing leather armor and holding a two-handed greatsword. Behind her were her little brother and the family's Silver Knight, Massa. Looking at their sweaty faces, it was obvious that they had just finished their morning exercise.
She took off her leather gloves and washed her hands in the copper basin beside her. After that, she dried them on the linen cloth handed to her by the maidservant and sat in front of Lollister.
Lollister chuckled at her, and Aridoli rolled her eyes at him in annoyance. Just then, Miss Fina walked into the dining hall with a yawn and sat beside Alice. "Big sister, where did you go last night? I don't know where a stray cat came from, but it kept crying the whole night. I wanted to ask you to take a look, but you weren't in your room. It only quieted down in the morning …"
"Pfft!" Schwald immediately choked. "Sorry, I'm full. I'll leave first. You guys enjoy yourselves …"
Schwald ran away.
Alice blushed, "Jali, I didn't hear a stray cat …"
"Hmm, of course you can't hear a stray cat," Lollister interrupted. Last night, Anna and Alice were entangled with him with all their might. Anna didn't make much noise, and even at the climax, she only made a few soft sounds. On the other hand, Aridoli was different. From the beginning to the end, it was like she was singing an opera. She cried and complained, and when she reached the climax, her cries became intermittent screams. No wonder her sister thought she was a wild cat … Aridoli's face turned red, and she clenched her teeth. She tried to kick Lollister's leg under the table, but Lollister clamped her leg.
"Alice, have you decided? Are you coming with me or not?" Lollister asked as he tore a croissant with honey.
Aridoli glared at Lollister until Lollister let go of the foot he had clamped. Only then did she reveal a proud smile and shake her head, "I don't want to leave. This is Baron Dina's territory, my family's territory. I won't give it up."
Lollister panicked, "Stupid woman, did practicing the sword make your brain full of muscles? Leaving now isn't for you to give up on Baron Dina's territory, but to protect your family and bloodline. Are you going to fill up this broken valley with your entire family? If everyone dies, there won't be a Baron Dina's territory anymore. Your brother is still young. When he grows up and has the right to inherit the title and territory, he'll come back. I guarantee that your family's territory will be returned to your family in one piece … "
Alice was also angry. She threw the bread in her hand on the table and shouted at Lollister, "It's easy for us to leave now, but it'll be very difficult for us to get this territory when we come back. Just like you said, it will take at least seven to eight years for my brother to grow up. If we don't stay in our family's territory, who will remember that this territory belongs to Baron Dina after such a long time? "
"That's simple. Use our swords to give everyone a good memory." Lollister laughed, "With the Norton Family vouching for you, you don't have to worry about your family's territory. Alice, perhaps when your brother grows up, your Dina Family won't just have a Baron's territory, but a Viscount's territory."
Alice rolled her eyes at him, "You make it sound like it's true …"
Fina, who was at the side, asked curiously, "Count Lollister, is the Norton Family very powerful?"
Lollister nodded, "Your sister should know this very well. In the Andinak Kingdom, the Norton Family's power is second to none …"
"If that's the case, then why isn't the Norton Family helping the kingdom to save His Majesty from danger?" Miss Dina asked innocently.
"Uh …" Laurist smiled bitterly. "Second Miss, it's not that the Norton Family doesn't want to contribute to the kingdom. It's just that those in power in the capital have rejected our request to arm our forces. Not only did they not allow us to contribute to the frontlines, they even ordered us to obediently stay in our territory and not make any rash moves. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the time to come and take you away …"
"Have you heard about the glass war that ended last year? The Trade Union and the Telimbo Kingdom fought over the formula for the glass. In the end, the Telimbo Kingdom was destroyed. Now, it's a part of the Trade Union. After the war, it was discovered that 70% of the Telimbo Kingdom's nobles were either missing or had their entire families go missing.
After further investigation, it was discovered that these nobles were protecting their own family's territory during the war. In the end, they were attacked by the Trade Union's mercenaries and private forces that raided the countryside. They were either killed or hanged to death by the mercenaries and private forces. To the mercenaries of the Trade Union, the more nobles they kill, the more land they occupy, and the higher their chances of being conferred a title.
So, I want you to come with me and avoid these menacing enemies. Take away the proof of your family's land and title documents. When your brother grows up, no matter when he wants to take back his family's territory, the Norton Family will send troops to help. We won't let you down … "
Aridoli stood up in annoyance, "Don't say anymore, Count. Let me think about what to do …"
The girl had always thought that Laurist was exaggerating. She believed that the king wouldn't be defeated so easily. Even though he was trapped in the three provinces of the Redelis Kingdom, he still had 170,000 soldiers under his command. Aridoli believed that as long as the king's army was still around, the Trade Union wouldn't be able to send troops north.
Laurist spent half a month leisurely in Baron Dina's territory. His young aunt, Anna, took good care of Laurist. Aridoli, on the other hand, couldn't make up her mind. Sometimes, she would climb into Laurist's bed and meow for the whole night. However, she couldn't decide whether to give up her family's territory and follow Laurist.
It wasn't until the end of July that she received a military report from Moront City and an urgent letter from Port Qilin that she understood the severity of the situation in the kingdom.
The military report from Moront City was actually the Moront Daily. There was an article in it titled 'The End of the God of War'. The article reviewed the heroic feat of the second prince crossing the Broken Cloud Mountain Range and the Great Snowy Mountain to launch a surprise attack on the Redelis Kingdom's capital city in February last year. The second prince broke the enemy's strategic advantage in one fell swoop. At that time, the Galinthia Continent praised the second prince as the new God of War …
Unfortunately, the second prince fell seriously ill after occupying more than half of the Redelis Kingdom's territory. He missed the perfect opportunity to unify the two kingdoms. Not only did he give the enemy a chance to regroup and form alliances, but he also suffered a few defeats due to the arrogance and carelessness of his subordinates. This greatly damaged the morale of his army. By the time the second prince realized that something was wrong and went to the frontlines to command, it was already too late.
At the frontlines of the Redelis Kingdom, the second prince didn't have to deal with just one enemy, but many. For example, the Commerce Alliance's Visia Chamber of Commerce had always advocated for the Redelis Kingdom to be under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Alliance. As for the four central duchies, they became enemies with the second prince because the second prince asked them to cancel the name of the kingdom and return to the territory of the former Krisen Empire. As for the former nobles of the Redelis Kingdom, because the second prince didn't agree to give them preferential treatment, they kept attacking the Royal Guards of the Andinac Kingdom. The two sides were entangled …
On the 13th of July, the allied forces of the four duchies gathered 140,000 soldiers and launched a counterattack against the 100,000 troops deployed by the second prince at the border of the Handa Duchy. They deliberately slaughtered cattle and sheep at the frontlines and held a feast for the soldiers. As a result, the 100,000 troops of the second prince collapsed on the battlefield due to a lack of food. The allied forces of the four duchies won a great victory without any effort and entered the province of Madjik.
On the 21st of July, the second prince retreated from the province of Andvov and gathered 20,000 soldiers who could still obey orders to besiege the capital city of Fedelis. Surrounding the capital city were 20,000 private soldiers of the Visia Chamber of Commerce and 30,000 other private soldiers of the Commerce Alliance. There were also 80,000 soldiers from the allied forces of the four duchies and 20,000 private soldiers of the nobles of the Redelis Kingdom. Nearly 150,000 people besieged the second prince, who was the current king of the Andinac Kingdom, in the capital city of the Redelis Kingdom. There were no provisions inside, and no reinforcements outside. Morrent Daily said that the former God of War had reached the end of his road, and the day the city was breached would be the day the second prince would die.
Morrent Daily reported that the second prince was besieged in the capital city of Fedelis on the 21st of July. It was now the 34th of July. Thirteen days had passed before the news reached Laurist. At this time, it was unknown whether the capital city of Fedelis had been conquered or not, and whether the second prince had died …
Laurist picked up the urgent letter from Port Qilin and was furious when he saw it. At this time, the 2nd Royal Guard Legion that was transferred from the border of the Madras Duchy was still dawdling towards the frontlines. They had just arrived in the capital, but 45,000 soldiers were already rushing towards Port Qilin, requesting to take over the defense of Port Qilin, requesting that the armed Monolith Army of the Norton Family return to Cilovas Island, requesting that the Norton Family not accept refugees, and requesting …
So many requests! Laurist rubbed his chin and thought, I have to teach those in power in the capital a lesson. There are only 75,000 soldiers in the Royal Guard Legion, but 45,000 soldiers were actually sent to guard against the Norton Family. Only 30,000 soldiers were sent to rescue the second prince. Those in power in the capital see the Norton Family as their number one enemy. I wonder if this was the intention of the second prince in advance.
Looking at the urgent letter from Port Qilin and the Morrent Daily, Aridoli was stunned.
"How could this be?" she muttered to herself.
Laurist laughed coldly. "Do you know, those people in the capital don't even know the situation of their king? They are still fighting for power within the kingdom. I finally understand. They think that I sent troops to serve the kingdom to increase the chances of showing my face in front of the second prince, so they want to prevent the Norton Family from winning the favor of the king. That's why they sent the Royal Guard Legion to chase our armed forces into the sea. They don't care if their king is surrounded … "
"There's not much time left, I should go. Aridoli, have you thought it through? Don't force me to send you on your way," Laurist said sternly to Aridoli.
"I'll go with you," the girl said. "But I don't want to be your concubine. If my aunt Anna wants to be, let her be. I can be your lover, but you have to help me become a female knight and train my brother to become a qualified knight and lord. "
"Alright," Laurist said. "Immediately send out the order. Bring the important things and leave tomorrow morning. Your people can also go with you. I won't separate you from your people. Your Dena Family can train these people to become your family's armed forces."
"Thank you, Loke …" the girl said.
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