C83 Choose from the King(part I)

The next morning.

"Are you ready?" Arthur asked.

The group nodded their heads, then walked together to the gate of Rome.

"Stop!" Who are you? Take out your clearing documents! the guard shouted.

Arthur quietly took out his documents.

"Oh, a Knight of the Pantolacken?" Your case has been announced. Wait a moment, the carriage that will take you to the capital will arrive soon. the guard said.

"We can find a way to get to the capital ourselves." Arthur said without emotion.

"I'm sorry that's impossible, knight." "You know what's going on in Rome." We cannot allow foreign knights to strut along the streets of Rome. Please cooperate. "

Kai and Arthur looked at each other, and had no choice but to compromise in the end.

The approaching carriage was pulled by two armored and anti-gravity thrusters. The carriage was extremely luxurious. It was indeed worthy of being the standard ceremonial vehicle for receiving guests. In comparison, Arthur and the rest were dressed like country bumpkins. Anyone who saw them sitting on such a luxurious horse carriage would feel that they were not suitable.

"Oh, put the Reflector on the horseshoe to generate propulsion?" Luckily, they were able to think of such a thing. Bedivere curiously measured the carriage, excited like a child.

"Sit down and don't be rude." Arthur shouted angrily.

"Heh heh, what a lively child." the Roman, who had just stepped into the carriage, laughed. This person was tall and sturdy with an imposing aura. He wore luxurious but extremely practical armor, which showed that he was a soldier of high status.

"And you are?" Arthur asked.

"Belisaere is just a military man." the knight said.

"So you are the famous General Belisaere." It is a great fright to ask you, General, to escort us. Arthur replied.

"No." His Majesty the Emperor thought that even in this troubled season, basic etiquette was still necessary. "Besides, I am only the lowest ranked of the ten generals, and I have no real power. I have been so idle that I have to take charge of the diplomatic reception." "

The others looked at each other, not knowing what to say. "Actually, you don't have to be so nervous. I'm on your side." "

"What do you mean?" Arthur asked tentatively.

The His Majesty the Emperor's attitude was truly shaky. For Rome, no matter which side it was allied with in the war, it was bound to be in the most unfavorable position on the front lines. Therefore, the first priority of the His Majesty the Emperor was not to see who was the most righteous and benevolent, but to see which side would win the most, and which would benefit the most. "

"Wait a minute." Does Your Excellency mean that the Huns also intend to discuss an alliance with the His Majesty the Emperor? Kay asked.

"They've been sending envoys to talk about alliances since the beginning." "Do you know how much trouble it took the His Majesty the Emperor to delay the situation until you arrived?" "

"In other words, His Majesty does not wish to form an alliance with the Huns?" Arthur was even more confused.

"Your Majesty only wishes to form an alliance with the strongest experts." "What he means is that you should come and fight the Huns and let His Majesty know who will win the war the most." Eastern Rome had just been founded, and it was a period of disuse. Losing a war was the worst that could ever be allowed. As humans, of course, we want to help humans, but we also have to see a hope of victory for humans to help. Rome must continue to exist, I hope you can understand... "

"I understand." Rome had its difficulties, especially the fact that its geographical location was right between the human world and that of the Huns. "So the civilians of Rome were allowed to take refuge in the Pantolacken during the war, and all the goods lost in the war were borne by the Allies." These are listed in the treaty. "

"I know." His Majesty would definitely be happy to see such generous conditions. The only question now is whether you have the strength to win this war. said the general.

"What does His Majesty the Emperor want to see to make his satisfied?" Simply military strength statistics were clearly listed in the document. Arthur said.

"It's a pity that His Majesty the Emperor was born a military man. He had no interest in documents or data at all, and never believed in military matters." All he believed in was what he had seen with his own eyes. "That's why I ask you to be prepared. Most of the tactics the His Majesty the Emperor uses to make your choice are duels." "

"Duel?" "

"Though it's just my guess." "But according to the ancient Roman tradition, it is the intention of the His Majesty the Emperor to have the envoys of both sides fight in Arena, and Rome only helps the victors." "

"You can tell who is stronger, and you don't have to offend any of the envoys." "Very cunning, but it's a smart thing to do." "

"I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about it." "Rome has only fought certain battles, and has done so since ancient times." But as I said, I'm on your side. I don't have any good feelings for beasts who only know how to rob. It would be better to take my life if I wanted to ally with them. I cannot help you in any way, but I can provide you with information that will make it easier for you to defeat the Huns' envoys. "

"Wait a minute." Bedivere couldn't help but ask, "Since the other party knew that their alliance would decide by duel, then wouldn't that mean that they have already sent the strongest warriors out?" Why can't they send the Heavenly Stage Knight to fight? Isn't it much easier to send out Heavenly Stage Knight here? "

"The Heavenly Stage Knight did not permit entry into Rome, just as the Huns did not permit entry into Rome. Such a strong warrior entering the borders of Rome would only make the situation more tense, which was the last thing the His Majesty the Emperor wanted to see. "I do not know if you are second only to the knights of the Heavenly Stage Knight, but you are here at the choice of your Council. I only hope that your Council is right." "

Or maybe the Stupid Council hadn't thought about the duel at all. They just saw the alliance as a foregone conclusion. "They probably thought that no matter how ruthless Rome might be, it wouldn't actually go and ally itself with the orcs." "

"What is your council thinking?" Is this a joke? His Majesty the Emperor was serious. If humans were truly so disappointing, His Majesty would rather ally with the orcs to attack Europe! His Majesty could really do it! "

"Be at ease, General." Ignore Sir Kay's jokes. The council was serious, although we may not be the strongest Knights under Heavenly Stage Knight, but we still have the confidence to win against the enemy's warriors. Arthur said coldly.

"To be honest, I'm a little suspicious when I see you guys." It's not polite to say that, but aren't you just a bunch of kids? "The men they send are the best, the most battle-hardened warriors." Do you really have a chance of winning if you fight against them? "

"Just make a good plan for the fight, yes." Arthur said calmly.

The general hesitated for a while, but his expression when he looked at Arthur did not seem like he was joking. Since I've decided to help you, let me believe it to the end. I will send people to check on the Beastmen's envoys as much as possible to determine their strength. Prepare yourselves for the duel. "

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Arthur coldly and politely nodded his head in greeting.