"Viscounts Auston, why are you only here now? I thought that the Eastern Territory didn't want to redeem Marquis Vincent? "
Colin lazily leaned against the recliner and narrowed his eyes at the Viscounts Auston in front of him.
Whitey was curled up on his leg like a blue sea cucumber, sleeping soundly.
"My apologies, Lord Viscounts, I … had some matters to attend to, so I was delayed."
The Viscounts Auston's expression was a bit awkward, but he didn't have the nerve to say the reason he was delayed until now.
The reason he had only arrived at Icestone City now was because he had underestimated the chaotic situation at the Northern Frontier and overestimated the combat strength of his own guards.
Before the Winter Festival, the Viscounts Auston had already set out for Icestone City under the orders of the Duke of the Eastern Territory, but after entering the Northern Frontier, he realized that he had brought too few guards with him …
After bracing himself and advancing for a few days, the hundred or so guards that the Viscounts Auston had brought with him suffered heavy losses. Those starving slave mobs attacked his troops without any regard for their lives.
Adding on the fact that he was unfamiliar with the place, the Viscounts Auston hadn't even seen the shadow of Icestone City before he realized that his guards were on the verge of collapse under the endless attacks of the rebel army.
Helpless, he could only lead his troops back.
When he returned, he was naturally scolded by the Duke of the Eastern Territory and even had one of his ribs broken.
After resting at home for a while, the Viscounts Auston brought enough guards and set out on his second trip to Icestone City.
This time, he finally arrived without a hitch.
Of course, there were many dangers along the way, but the Viscounts Auston definitely wouldn't tell Colin. After all, it would really damage the reputation of the nobles of the Eastern Territory.
"Then, what does the Duke of Saint Prospero think of my suggestion?"
"The Duke agrees with your suggestion and is willing to exchange Marquis García for Marquis Vincent."
"When and where?"
"If you don't have any objections, we will exchange the prisoners of war in a month at the Raging River."
The Viscounts Auston took out a simple map with markings and handed it to Colin.
"I have no problem with the location." Colin looked at the mark on the map and said, "But as for the time … change it to three months later."
"Alright, the Northern Frontier isn't very peaceful right now. Let's do it in three months. I'll go back and report to the Duke. If he doesn't have any objections, then it's settled."
"Yes."
From the beginning to the end, the two of them didn't mention any prisoners other than the two marquises because they knew that there were no other prisoners.
In the battle of Shadow Canyon, other than the eight thousand remnants of the army that managed to escape under the leadership of Knight Roger and the captured Marquis García, the rest of the Black Cavalry soldiers had all died in battle.
Similarly, after the battle at Silvermoon City, Colin had 'returned the favor' by executing all the prisoners of war in the Sky Horse Army.
The first confrontation between the Northern Frontier and the Eastern Region after a hundred years could be said to be a lose-lose situation.
Perhaps, this was the result that the St. Theon family, who was hiding in the shadows and manipulating the situation, wanted to see the most.
Not long after the Viscounts Auston left, Steward Eamon came to report, "Master, the reinforcements from the half-elf kingdom are about to arrive."
Colin excitedly stood up from his seat and smiled, "Oh? Come with me to welcome them! "
In order to deal with the impending storm on the Northern Frontier, Colin had written a letter to Queen Aisha last month, asking her to send the Silvermoon Guard to Icestone City to provide support.
Queen Aisha naturally wouldn't refuse Colin's request and sent out the order the day she received the letter.
When Colin led the Knight of Rego and the others to the top of the city wall, they saw a thin silver-gray line on the horizon to the east of Icestone City.
As time passed, this thin line gradually spread out and finally covered the wilderness to the east of Icestone City.
The bright red Thorn flag rustled in the cold wind. That was the insignia of the Miller family and also the new symbol of the half-elf royal family.
Colin frowned slightly and thought — Queen Aisha couldn't have come personally, could she?
Although if Aisha came, she would definitely be a great help to Colin, he hoped that she could stay in Silvermoon City and take care of her baby.
Under Colin's gaze, a small group of cavalry broke out from the Silvermoon Guard's formation and quickly rushed towards Icestone City.
When they arrived at Icestone City, the city gates just happened to open and a group of Black Cavalry soldiers came out to welcome them.
The half-elf general in the lead immediately dismounted and knelt on one knee, loudly saying,
"Honorable Viscount Angley, under the orders of Her Majesty the Queen, the thirty thousand warriors of the Silvermoon Guard are gathered here and are at your command!"
"Duke Modewin, welcome to Icestone City!"
When Colin first saw William Modewin, he was a little surprised, but he quickly understood the intentions of Queen Aisha's arrangements.
Letting this former half-elf prince become the commander of the Silvermoon Guard was indeed a good idea.
The current mid-level generals of the Silvermoon Guard were all members of the Miller family. Under the circumstances where Queen Aisha was pregnant and couldn't come, if another member of the Miller family was sent to be the commander, then he might not wholeheartedly follow Colin's orders.
Especially when Colin needed the Silvermoon Guard to make a certain sacrifice.
Duke Modewin was different.
He was an honest man and was easy to control.
Moreover, under the circumstances where the mid-level generals of the Silvermoon Guard were all members of the Miller family, if Duke Modewin didn't want to be a mere figurehead, then he had to obtain Colin's support.
In this way, the Silvermoon Guard would be more convenient for Colin to completely control.
Duke Modewin followed Colin into the city and walked all the way to the Red Fort. At the same time, he reported the situation of the reinforcements, "Sir Viscounts, this time I brought a total of thirty thousand Silvermoon Guard, ten thousand archers, seven thousand spearmen, eight thousand sword-and-shield soldiers, two thousand shield soldiers, and three thousand light cavalry soldiers.
In addition, there are thirty-eight knights and fifteen rangers accompanying the army. "
"Well, very good." Colin nodded in satisfaction. With the support of the Silvermoon Guard, he was now more confident.
"The three thousand light cavalry soldiers will be incorporated into the Black Cavalry and be under the command of Knight Roger."
"Yes, Sir!" In the face of Colin's first order, Duke Modewin didn't hesitate to agree.
Even if this order was obviously to take over the cavalry troops of the Silvermoon Guard.
"Are Her Majesty the Queen and Miss Vera doing well?"
"Her Majesty is in good health. As for Miss Vera …" Duke Modewin suddenly turned his head to look at one of the attendants behind him.
Colin also turned his head in confusion, but he saw that the attendant slowly took off her helmet, revealing a beautiful smile —
It was Vera!
"Vera, why did you run …"
Before Colin could finish his words, Vera threw herself into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
Feeling the warm and soft touch and the familiar fragrance, Colin smiled and said, "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming to Icestone City?"
Vera buried her head in Colin's arms and said in a muffled voice, "Don't you welcome me?"
"Of course not." Colin laughed and said, "The door of the Red Fort will always be open to you!"
When Duke Modewin and the others saw this, they all quietly stepped back to a distance, allowing the two lovers who had not seen each other for a long time to say goodbye.
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