Vol 6 Chapter 228

"... and the war on the east, although Faenzan and the Elves of Elranta have always been good friends, but with a single prophecy, the barrier to the east of the kingdom was removed, and the army went to the great glacier. Is it too hasty? "

"The situation in the Ten-City region has also begun to deteriorate. The barbarians invaded the Golden Anchor Port from the north. The two dukes of the Tynor and Hazod family have expressed concerns about the military situation in the north. The commerce and trade will want to expand the mercenary army The strength of this proposal has been shelved to this day ... "

The buzzing voices in the hall rose again for a while. Although the courtiers did not stand up and argue this time, the whispering discussion in private fell into Petian's eyes, which frowned the Supreme Empire. head.

He looked at Bishop Gaugusti, who stood up first, and replied:

"It is His Excellency Asebantu's idea to send the Knights of the Silver Horse south to support the Cruzites."

This sentence seemed to have any curse, which made the entire hall calm down in an instant. This sudden silence was even more weird than before, as if a lingering north wind whistled past the palace and crowded everyone. His breath froze.

As we all know, Petian III was the pope. In Faenza, the pope was in charge of both the divine and royal powers of the empire, and it can be said to be the supreme figure. But before he was crowned and crowned, his teacher Asebantu XI became even more prestigious, under the majestic crown of today, but in the presence of the previous pope, he was just a child with a scepter.

Asebantu XI was a pope who had experienced jihad. Most of his contemporary politicians, emperors, and even the famous emperor of the Cruz generation have been returned to the dust as blood and fire. Out of the king. There is enough reason under the pope's crown to scare anyone.

Even if you add a prefix before the title, it's the same.

Petian III seemed to have anticipated the response of his courtiers, so he added: "Moreover, the Knights of the Silver Horse are not to support or rescue the Cruz ’s eldest son, but to support the Cruz.”

"Support the Cruzites?" The courtiers looked at each other, thinking that this might be a sounding excuse to intervene in Cruz's internal affairs?

Petrian III stood up from his throne. His tall and burly figure felt a little breathless for everyone present. He looked at everyone present and said, "Cruz's war is far more complicated than you think. My subjects, this war relationship To each of us, the movement of the Knights of the Silver Horse is just the beginning, and I must explain this to you, because next, I need each of you to be sincere and united. Come with me to meet what will happen next everything of."

As he said, his face sank at the same time: "For the empire and the church, the next time will be the most difficult. I hope you can let go of your hatred and pick up the share that was a thousand years ago. A holy vow, if anyone is unwilling to do so, or even stalk it, then wait for you. It's not just my anger. "

Petian III's voice whispered around the hall. The sense of sensation contained in it made everyone shudder, and the ministers could not help but look at each other for a while.

"Your Majesty ..." Bishop Gaugusty froze and asked, "Are all these things you said true?"

Petrian III nodded.

"This is a shrine."

Suddenly, there was a big noise in the Winter Solstice Palace.

...

In the dark mountains to the west of Mayorthoven. At this moment a little bit of bonfire is rising, looking into the distance, with the glimmer of the Moon of the Golden Sea, you can see that there are winding teams on the plains, and they are entering the forest.

Since the defeat of East Metz. Cruz's retired soldiers fled from the Port of Fattan and north of Ludwig, and partly entered the Evergreen Walkway south, and partly passed through the Mehotophen Basin and westward into the mountains.

After the army of crystal clusters swept the entire Metz, there was no further pursuit, so that the alliance between the fortunate escape of the Black Army and the local nobles in Metz had a chance to breathe, but it did not last long. According to the return of the scouts down the front line, it seemed After a short stay, the crystal cluster army showed signs of continuing to move east.

Click, click

The heavy footsteps of the knight did not make Veronica's mind recover from the military map spread on her legs. The burning light of the bonfire reflected the former Cruz's former regiment's face red, and his eyes shone around. Many people were patrolling back and forth, but one of the cluttered footsteps was particularly clear and kept coming to her to stop.

"Teacher, the scouts have returned information. Those terrible monsters have passed the Port of Fattan. It is not clear whether they have moved south, but at least part of them came to Mehotolfin."

A somewhat tired voice sounded.

Veronica raised her head, and her eyes reflected Faina's figure. Her student had caused her headaches in the past. Although her opponent was very talented, she possessed people both in magic and swordsmanship. Understanding, but the bad temper is really embarrassing, she knew in private that she was a famous female demon in Didu.

But at this moment, the little Qianjin on the flower-leaf collar can rarely find the waywardness and arrogance of the past, and is replaced by mature and resolute Faina wearing a knight armor that she rarely sees on weekdays. With a sabre hanging around her waist, her fair face was covered with a layer of gray, and there were one or two abrasions on her forehead.

But the biggest change is the eyes of the other person. At the moment, those pale blue eyes like the sea are all calm and calm.

Sometimes Veronica couldn't help thinking, if this nightmare didn't happen now, how gratifying she would be to her students.

Unfortunately, assumptions can only be hypotheses.

The battle at East Metz has long been the biggest nightmare in the minds of all who have experienced it, even for her who has experienced that jihad sixty years ago. She sometimes compares her experience in jihad with everything she has encountered these days, but every time, she can't help but think of the scene where Cruz's army collapsed under the impact of the sea of ​​crystals.

In that battle, the Cruzians watched the powerful and suffocating dragons fall in front of themselves, and then they suffered a terrible defeat until they finally lost all relevant memories.

But Cruz was defeated, but not yet dead. The dead have fallen asleep, but the living still struggles for survival and hope.

To Faina, Veronica nodded silently, and she frowned, drawing a line on the military map with a charcoal pen to mark the latest movement of the crystal clusters.

It can be seen that, at least in the Bankel area and the entire Metz area, the army of crystal clusters has been overwhelming. Although they have not yet descended south, the south of the Evergreen Walkway has just experienced the raging of Georgendagan and Golden Mane Toquinine The only power of the empire is the Red Legion, which is still in the wilderness of the Four Realms.

She didn't think of going south to join the Red Army, but the journey was too far away. The key is that the noble army of East Metz has lost its morale. If this time the enemy of the empire would not give them a chance to surrender, I am afraid these people Has long since broken down.

She can go south with the remnants of the Black Legion and the Blue Legion, but the power of the empire is so weak that these noble legions can no longer be abandoned.

As for the Cape Bay area and Azeruta, there is still no contact at this time. Although Veronica did not know that the plague of the moon had torn the southern part of the lofty inland sea and permanently changed the terrain there, but she wanted to come Those places are probably not immune.

The crystal cluster army can go west from the Bankel area and naturally can go south. Although the cape bay area still has the imperial navy, it is difficult to resist those terrible monsters.

In other words, the remaining power in her hands and the Red Army of the Four Realms may be the only power left in this empire.

When did the kingdom left by the gilt king Gilt, one of the most powerful empires in the human world, have fallen to this point?

Linarette, who was sitting next to Veronica, also looked a little darkened, but the eldest son soon calmed down, the frustration of his body was swept away, and he turned back and asked:

"What shall we do now, Ms. Veronica?"

Faina also stared at her teacher.

Veronica frowned slightly, the crystal cluster army had crossed the Port of Fattan, and now it is no longer possible to return and cross the Evergreen Walkway south, there are only two roads in front of them.

One is to enter Faenzan north and ask for help from the Templars. However, the Enigans are the cruel hatred of the Cruzs. The hatred between the two is even deeper than the conflict between the Cruzs and the wind elves. What's more, it is necessary to go north through the steepest section of the Alkash Mountains, where it is close to the large glaciers, and it is difficult for the army to pass through.

In contrast, both Faina and Linaret are willing to choose the second way, that is, to the southern foot of the Alkash Mountains, where the low mountainous hilly areas are steeper than the edge of the large glacier. The ridges and roads are much better, and after passing through the golden forest, they can enter the wilderness of the Four Realms. Maybe they can have a chance to join the Red Army.

But this road is facing the possible pursuit of the crystal cluster army. When thinking of the defeat of East Metz and the terrible enemies to face, even the most brave and cruel Cruz knight, it must be silent. Silent.

Several people were hesitating. Suddenly there was a commotion in the crowd. Veronica had just thought about what the young Earl from Eruin would choose in the face of this situation. Then he looked up and saw that the group had separated from the crowd. Before coming to the campfire.

"Bugat?"

Faina stood aside for a moment.

... (to be continued ...)