PS: The previous V group exploded, so I created a new leader group.
A middle-aged man, who had participated in both the Eight Peaks Mountain Expedition and this one, and was now a senior sergeant in Genoese Harbor, stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, are you here for Duke Taubert?"
"Of course," Laing said calmly.
"Then can I invite you to my house to have a rest, taste my wife's cooking, and wait for your army to arrive?" The veteran asked sincerely and proudly, "My wife's fish soup has always been praised by everyone."
"They're already here." Laing smiled and pointed behind him. Less than a hundred Old Guard soldiers were lined up in a straight line on the coast, led by Sir Raymond, the commander of the Old Guard Halberd Battalion.
"Just … just these people?" The veteran was very surprised, "Your Majesty, there are less than a hundred people!"
"Enough." Laing raised his head. The king's face was full of confidence.
"For me, it's enough."
"I'll 'convince' Duke Taubot to take back his words." Laing and Suria looked at each other. Suria's eyes were cunning and smart, while Laing's eyes were full of affirmation and gratitude, "This time, no Brittany will shed a single drop of blood."
"Then please let us follow you, Your Majesty!"
"My weapon is at home, I'll go get it now!"
"We'll follow you forever, even if it's hell in front of us!"
"Your Majesty, my son will join your army with me!"
The fanatical civilians and serfs squeezed Laing in the middle. No matter how hard Raymond tried to maintain order, he could not stop these loyal civilians from surging forward like an ocean.
However, when Raymond was very anxious, Laing only used one movement to make everyone quiet down. The king gently stretched out his hand and raised it to the sky.
The crowd was silent for a moment, and then there was even louder cheering.
"Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!"
"Long live the king! Long live the King! "
The tricolor flag, which symbolized the Old Guard, was placed above Genoa Harbor. Throughout the entire process, the Old Guard did not encounter any obstacles. When Laing stayed at the farm near Genoa Harbor, all the civilians came. They carried their homebrewed ale and white flour that they cherished so much that they would only take out during the most important festival. The women enthusiastically put on their festive dresses. The serfs carried their livestock and the freshly harvested fish. There were even freedmen who brought their own cattle to slaughter for their beloved Knight King and Knight King to taste!
Songs, dances, and praises, the commoners shared the best things with Laing and the rest, all so that the king could feel their loyalty and strength!
The head maid, Sylvia, could not believe what she was seeing. She had never thought that Laing could conquer all the peasants and serfs with his prestige alone. She had never thought that the great Knight King would have such a high position in the hearts of the peasants and peasants.
In this age of darkness, it was Laing who brought the light of hope to the commoners. In this age of ignorance, it was Laing who brought the commoners a better life and lower prices. In this age of decay, it was Laing who stood up to limit the privileges of the nobles and set up a circuit court to uphold justice and fairness for the commoners. In this age of holiness, it was Laing who stood up to make the Fairy in the Lake Church change the 10% tax to 15% tax, allowing the commoners to truly benefit. In this age of glory and magnificence, it was Laing's great expeditions that allowed the commoners to win their own wealth and glory and return home in glory!
Knight King Laing, forever a god!
Under the setting sun, Knight King peacefully entered the port of Genoa amidst the cheers.
At night, the farm was brightly lit. Outside the farm, there were several large pots cooking very delicious food. Inside the farm, thirty Old Guard were on duty, and the rest of the Old Guard were sitting together, enjoying the corn and soybean stewed pork and barley bread offered by the people of Genoa.
This was where Laing would be staying tonight.
"Raymond, come here, let's eat together." Laing, Suria, Olica, and Sylvia were sitting around a large square table. The Knight King and the queen were sitting together, while Olica and Sylvia were sitting on the left and right sides of Laing and Suria respectively. Seeing Raymond eating with a bowl, spoon, and fork, Laing waved at the Old Guard, "Sit down, this is an order."
"Yes." Raymond had no choice but to sit down, feeling a little embarrassed. He was already in his thirties this year. Unknowingly, he had become the commander of the Old Guard, a legendary figure who was quite famous even in the old world. He had a lot of feelings along the way. He had never met a noble who could be so loved and respected by the serfs.
"Sorry to trouble you, Raymond." Sulia was still dressed in a white military uniform shirt and a dark blue pleated skirt. Her gorgeous long legs were wrapped in black translucent velvet pantyhose, but she had changed her high heels for a pair of boots that made it easier for her to move around. The Sword of Lyonassai was hanging on her waist, shining with a holy light. She looked like a graceful and valiant knight, the queen that belonged only to Leon. She gestured for Raymond to sit across from Leon and said with a smile, "It's been hard on you to bring your men here in the middle of the night."
"Not at all, my lady." Raymond was a little shy but proud. He was really an "old" Old Guard. He was already a soldier for Laing when he was still an earl. The battalion commander touched his thick goatee and said honestly, "It's just that everyone is very surprised. Your Majesty, my lady, in my opinion, this is too risky. Even if you have disbanded the army, you should at least lead the whole Old Guard army. We only have eighty people here, and you asked all of us to come here. You didn't even inform Sir Bertrand and Sir Davu."
"You're oversimplifying the problem, Raymond." Laing put down his bread and butter. Under the light of the large group of candles and dwarven oil lamps, the Knight King smiled and said, "The whole Old Guard army? Then why don't you ask the Brotherhood of Red Dragon Knights and the Brotherhood of Champion Knights of Quinalis to come here? Isn't it easier to solve the problem? "
"… If that's the case, of course, it's safer." Raymond was stunned for a moment and quickly said, "It's not impossible."
"You're mistaken, Raymond." Laing shook his head slightly. The Knight King picked up the stewed beef with potatoes and his face gradually became serious. "Do you think Duke Taubot is really a bad person?"
"Duke Taubot's character is one of the best among the dukes. He's not only modest, but also kind." Suria took over the conversation and said with a smile, "Duke Taubot has twice ordered the serfs to be exempted from corvee labor, and also ordered the abolition of many excessive taxes, such as the fishing tax. He also asked all the nobles under his command to swear to give up their virginity. He's also loyal to Laing. Even if there are disagreements, as long as he has never disobeyed or sabotaged things in private, his voice is open and in accordance with the procedures. If Laing sends out the army just because there are voices of opposition, what do you think people will think?"
"Then why does he oppose Your Majesty?" Raymond asked subconsciously.
"This doesn't contradict him opposing me." Laing took the wine offered by the serfs. The Knight King nodded slightly. "Duke Taubot opposes me not because of his moral character, but because of his political stance."
To put it simply, Duke Taubot was not without talent. His moral character was not perfect, but he was still much better than a normal knight. He opposed Laing purely because he was on the conservative side of the old nobles.
"Politics is like everyone sitting at this table to eat." Laing used the long table as an example. "Things can be solved by talking, dividing food, and removing plates. I can't just flip the table as soon as I arrive, or everyone will think that I'm too domineering. I can appear here with a team of Old Guard because the king needs some guards. But if I appear here with the whole Old Guard army, then I'll be flipping the table, which will cause a civil war, Raymond."
"I was stupid!" Raymond lowered his head in embarrassment. The commander of the halberd battalion thought for a moment and still could not help but be curious. "But if that's the case, what are you going to do? Your Majesty? "
"Raymond, look." Laing gestured for everyone to stand up. The Knight King pointed at the long wooden table. "Look, all the food is placed on this table. Are the bowls under the tablecloth?"
"What I'm going to do is …" Laing reached out and grabbed the tablecloth. He pulled it gently, and in a flash, the tablecloth was completely pulled out from under the bowls, spoons, and plates. However, none of the bowls, spoons, or plates were moved at all.
"This is my plan!"
After dinner, there was actually nothing much for them to do. The best room in the manor had been vacated for Laing and the others, but there was only one double bed. Olica and Sylvia both insisted on staying with their master. In the end, Laing decided to let Olica and Sylvia sleep on the floor in the room.
Looking at Sylvia, who was in a brownish-red military jacket, a white lady's blouse underneath, a brown pleated skirt, a brown translucent pantyhose, and a pair of leather shoes, Olica, who was wearing a black-and-white maid's dress and a pair of white unicorn silk stockings, couldn't help but throw herself into Ryan's arms. The dark elf simply ignored the old guards in the manor, as well as the peasant women who came in to help, as well as the well-dressed little girls and the shy little boys who revered heroes. She simply rubbed her delicate face against Ryan's face. "Master ~ Look, that head maid seems to really think that she can help you!"
"Hahaha!" Laing was amused by Olica. Knight King certainly knew that Olica could set up a magic barrier to cut off any visitors. She could even hide the entire manor in her magic domain. In Olica's eyes, Sylvia's efforts were all useless. Laing hugged Olica and enjoyed the fragrance of the rose on the dark elf's body. "Sylvia is just a little serious and serious. She's not a bad person."
"Ah, I didn't know that master likes that." Olica raised her eyebrows. The dark elf maid said maliciously, "Do you like the serious and serious kind?"
"I didn't say that." Laing hurriedly added, "You said it, Olica."
"Olica, did you do something to Sylvia again?" Suria sharply saw that Olica took out a strange black magic button device from her sleeve. Knight King immediately had a bad feeling.
"Let's play a game, master." Olica licked her lips. Her amber eyes were full of evil fun and pleasure. "This game is called Magic Marbles!"
"Magic Marbles?" Before Laing realized what was going on, Olica had already pressed the first button with a wicked smile.
"Ugh!" Sylvia, who was talking not far away, suddenly trembled as if she had been electrocuted. Then, she immediately squatted down and pressed her hands on her skirt. She closed her eyes and pursed her lips. "Ugh … That's … That's too despicable!"
"What's wrong with you, Ms. Sylvia?" Someone immediately noticed Sylvia's abnormality. The head maid hurriedly emphasized, "I'm … fine … I'm just … a little tired."
Then, Sylvia subconsciously looked at Olica, who was acting like a spoiled child in Laing's arms, with a warning and a bit of pleading on her face. Seeing that, Olica let go of the button with a wicked smile. Sylvia was finally relieved and slowly tried to stand up.
However, as soon as the head maid stood up, Olica pressed the button again.
"Ugh …" The poor head maid did look tired. Everyone thought so. She was so tired that she could only squat and could not stand up at all. Her face was suspiciously flushed.
To prevent his head maid from losing her composure, Laing quickly put down Olica and took the initiative to carry the "exhausted" Sylvia into the room where they were going to stay for the night.
"Olica!" Suria was a little unhappy that Olica was bullying her maid. The queen said to Olica unhappily, "Don't do such things in the future. Also, give that thing to me!"
"Oh, is that so? My wife. "Olica's face was full of sarcasm. She curled the corner of her mouth and looked at Suria, directly pressing the second button.
"Ugh!" This time, it was Suria's turn to squat down as if she had been electrocuted. Knight King pressed his skirt with his hands in embarrassment and clamped his perfect long legs in black stockings. His face was full of disbelief. "No … Impossible … How can I …"
"Ouch! My lady, why are you so tired too? " Olica's face was full of "surprise". The dark elf hurriedly "sincerely" supported Suria. "Let me help you in, my lady. You need to rest!"
"Ugh …" Suria's mouth was covered by Olica's hand. Knight King was then helped into the room by Olica. Soon, Suria was handed over to Laing by the dark elf.
Just like that, the Knight Queen and the Head Maid, who were exhausted from the long and arduous journey, decided to rest early. The Dark Elf Maid came out again and gave some simple instructions to the old guards about their shifts and things to take note of. Then, she chanted a magic spell to protect the farm, followed by another magic barrier that enveloped the room.
Today, it was another quiet and peaceful night in the farm in Renée Port. Olica made a "V" gesture with her hand and giggled, "There are two audiences tonight."
"It's a pity that the sow didn't come. Otherwise, there would be three."
After that, the dark elf opened the door, flashed into the room, and closed the door.
Complete victory!
… I'm the dividing line between two audience …
On the afternoon of the third day, an urgent message was sent to the Duke's desk in the castle of Le-Angouland. Duke Taubert took the envelope, opened it, and glanced at the message on it. His face changed dramatically.
"He's here!" The Duke put down the parchment, his face turning pale and blue.
"Who?"
"Our king, Knight King, has appeared in my duchy with his queen and a small group of Old Guard!"
"He's approaching the eastern town of Frey, Lesa!"
"Call everyone here! Immediately! "
"Discuss what to do!"
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