Chapter 400 Return to Coral Island

As the Grand Duchy of Sapphire, which started from the serf trade, apart from the group of followers at the beginning, most of the civilians in the country and the knights born to the commoners are actually derived from the serfs that were plundered and purchased at the beginning.

After generations of life, these descendants of serfs have recognized the identity of the Grand Duchy of Sapphire.

However, in order to continue to consolidate the sense of identity, the grand dukes of the past dynasties refused to accept knights who were captured by prisoners of war. Loyalty and identity were obstacles. Moreover, the domestic nobles lack knights. Once they let go, a large number of prisoners of war will flood into the country, resulting in the loss of national identity.

Without a sense of identity, the country will not be a country, and the nobles will rebel at any time.

Just like the coral island where Liszt grew up, the Earth Knights are estimated to have just over a thousand people, and every time the Land Knights are mobilized for a development order, there are only five or six hundred.

In the campaign to encircle and suppress Ironshoe Island, mobilizing 700 Earth Knights was already the limit. The damage to the Earth Knights reached 200, especially the Gray Knights led by Viscount Jonas, who lost more than half of them in the battle. Fortunately, the Earth Knights had tenacious vitality and could survive serious injuries, otherwise the battle damage would be even greater.

Once the prisoner's mouth is released, one can imagine how many foreign land knights the earl will recruit in order to replenish troops.

The treatment of foreign land knights will definitely be far weaker than that of local land knights. As long as they can ensure that they will not rebel, recruiting foreign land knights will soon become the mainstream. When the coral islands are flooded with foreign knights, it is conceivable that minds will change quickly.

The knights may continue to be loyal to the Tulip family, but they have absolutely no favor with the Sapphire family who started the war.

A sense of national identity would quickly collapse.

As one of the great nobles, Li William didn't fail to see this situation, and he still readily accepted it. The reason is simple, no matter how the sense of national identity is lost, as long as his power as an aristocrat is not lost. What is really shaken is only the authority of the Sapphire family.

Liszt couldn't help asking: "Why did the Grand Duke make such a decision?"

"Because the Grand Duke doesn't care, he is sure that he can suppress all situations, and the dragon power overflowing from him can judge this... In fact, I have guessed that the Grand Duke may have completed the most important ride through the incident of the Bull Marquis assassinating the dragon." Dragon process."

The earl paused: "He may have become a dragon knight, and he is not satisfied with the country's peaceful state."

Speaking of the dragon knight, the count looked out of the cabin, a little dazed.

Levi's said: "Furthermore, domestic turmoil,

It is also necessary for the Grand Duke to use the method of war to boost morale and warn all countries not to think that the Grand Duchy of Sapphire has fallen. "

The father and brother's analysis made sense.

Liszt said no more, but he always felt that Grand Duke Sapphire seemed to be drinking poison to quench his thirst.

After returning to my room, I thought for a moment silently: "If the Grand Duke is doing me no harm in order to boost morale, on the contrary, he can take the opportunity to gain more military exploits and strengthen himself; if the Grand Duke drinks poison to quench his thirst, when the country collapses, I probably already have my own strength." The power of protection is still unaffected."

Even, he thought.

If the country is not in chaos, how can you take advantage of the situation to rise?

How to snatch the "Dragon Knight Fighting Qi Cheats"?

...

The morning of July 21.

After four days of wandering, the fleet returned to Coral Island smoothly.

Knowing the return of the knights from the expedition, Tulip Fort became lively after a long absence.

Madam Mary took Lytton and the castle's steward and servants to greet them on the road on the hillside of the castle. Mrs. Penelope also set off from the small castle in Coral City with Rivera and waited on the road. There are also nobles in Coral City who flocked frantically when they heard the news.

It was just sunny after the rain, and there was still a little water on the stone-paved road, but this did not stop the enthusiasm for welcoming the team in the slightest.

Cheers can be heard from far away.

Liszt rode on the back of the chocobo, wearing a simple inner lining and leather armor on the outside, with a great sword hanging from his waist, and a swift shadow bow on his back. It seems that besides being handsome, it is difficult to find suitable words to describe him who always pays attention to his appearance. Even on the boat, he will take good care of his appearance.

Keep dry and clean every day, not only will outsiders look energetic, but the most important thing is that you will be confident in yourself.

Dou Sen's wounds have been healed, and he returned to the familiar coral island. He is in good spirits, running around the knight team for a while and going around for a while.

But Loki was mentally weak, he might be a little seasick, but thanks to the strong resilience of low-level dragon beasts, he maintained his basic riding ability.

"This is the treatment only when a hero returns. I used to always stand in the welcoming line, and now I like this feeling of triumph." Levi's is also full of energy, riding side by side with Liszt, "Seeing the stability of the homeland, A sense of accomplishment overflows my chest, and this may be the mission of the Cavaliers."

This is what he said from the bottom of his heart. The knights fought for the territory, and the people supported the knights. Each had its own life and road, which complemented each other.

Liszt nodded: "I hope we can see the cheering welcome team again and again."

"Will do!"

The knights walked on the road that diverged from Tulip Fort and Coral City, and most of them would continue to walk to Coral City, and disbanded on the spot, returning to their respective homes. Liszt and other nobles with titles walked towards Tulip Castle, where they would enjoy their first banquet after returning.

The count walked at the head of the team, and when he saw Mrs. Penelope, he dismounted immediately, walked quickly and bowed deeply to Mrs. Penelope: "Mother, I made you worry!"

"My son, William Lee Tulip, I know you will triumph every time!"

Levi's and Liszt also got off their horses and walked quickly to Mrs. Penelope: "Grandmother."

"Strong boys of the Tulip family, seeing you have returned safely, I feel anxious again." Mrs. Penelope hugged the two of them with relief, "Although you are eating and sleeping outside, you obviously If you can take care of yourself, your body is still so strong.”

Relatives greet and care for each other.

Even though he has integrated into this world and the Tulip family, Liszt still feels uncomfortable, but he restrained his emotions very well and devoted himself to this moment.

Greetings are over, the teams converge and continue to walk towards the tulips.

Liszt sent knights to send a message to Huahua Town to report safety, and planned to go back in the afternoon. He really missed Huahua Town if he didn't spend the night in Tulip, and wished he could go back immediately and return to the land that truly belonged to him.

"Lord Baron, I want to go back to Huahua Town first, I miss my sister very much." Paris said to Liszt riding a Lilong horse.

Liszt did not refuse: "Yes."

Back on Coral Island, he no longer needed Paris' personal protection.

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luncheon.

After mourning the fallen knights, they quickly entered into a warm atmosphere. Every time they go out, they will die. The knights have already adapted to parting, and they must choose to celebrate when they come back alive.

The atmosphere of the banquet was high, and Levi stood up suddenly and clapped his hands: "Everyone, I need to announce this news. We have achieved a brilliant victory in the Battle of Iron Hoof Island, and a new Viscount will be born on Coral Island. My younger brother, Liszt. tulip!"

Crash, thunderous applause.

Liszt nodded around.

Levi's waited for the applause to stop, and said with a smile: "Three days later, the knighting ceremony will be held at Tulip Castle, let us witness Liszt's glorious moment together!"

Everyone toasted: "Cheers to Viscount Liszt!"

"Cheers to Liszt!"

"Cheers to Lord Viscount!"

"I would like to share my glory with you." Picking up the wine glass, Liszt waved the wine glass in front of him with a smile on his face when he saw all the nobles around him toasting to him.

Then raise your head and drink the spicy flower brew in the cup.

The wine entered the throat, dripping heartily.