Chapter 70, The Imperial Reinforcement Arrives
In the wasteland of the Nord Kingdom, Emperor Karl Franz is leading his imperial army to advance rapidly. The reaction speed of the electors is very fast. After the food is allocated, the imperial army is advancing very fast. Mjordenhaven can be reached.
The emperor himself was riding on his own pegasus, thinking about what to do next. Not every battle would use his griffin mount—Deathclaw, the emperor usually rode a pegasus.
"Hurry up, knights, Mijodenhaven has been surrounded by barbarians and may fall at any time. We can't watch tens of thousands of people die in front of us." Karl Franz and his five hundred Ricks banned The guards laughed.
"Of course! Your Majesty, we are already advancing at full speed." The Rick Guards responded loudly to the emperor.
Karl Franz smiled slightly. He knew he was a little anxious. The Rick Guards were composed of the most elite knights in the territory under his direct control. It was the honor of the whole family to be the Rick Guards, except for the Griffin Knights of the Empire. In addition to the battle court guards with only forty members, the Rick Guards are already the most elite troops in the hands of the emperor.
The knights could not abandon the infantry and artillery to act alone, even in the empire, such action is very dangerous.
On the surface, the empire seems to cover a large area of land, but the number of uninhabited areas such as black forests, mountains, swamps and deserts is equally astonishing. The empire is really a federal system centered on cities and villages, with roads as its blood nation.
The Rickland directly under the emperor's jurisdiction is a vast and fertile plain. The troublesome bandits and beastmen have been greatly alleviated after the emperor's continuous dispatch of troops to suppress peace and rebellion. But other electors are different, such as Woerrich Land, although the elector's land is very large, except for White Wolf City and Kronborg in the south, this land is almost completely covered by the Black Forest. The land and population actually controlled by the elector are very limited.
The great alchemist Balshazer Gelt also rode beside the emperor on a Pegasus. Along the way, the leaders of the alchemy school of the Imperial Academy of Wizardry and the emperor had a lot of exchanges.
Compared with the fiery temper of the chief wizard of the empire, Senus Gehrman, and the strange features of breathing fire from time to time, the great alchemist Gelt is more liked by the emperor. Gelt's thinking logic is rigorous and meticulous. Often able to put forward constructive comments and suggestions.
"More than 4,000 barbarian troops have besieged Mijodenhaven. The bear tribe has always been famous for their high morale and good at attacking tough situations. It is said that they attacked the port without warning. What advice does our great alchemist have?" Knowing that he couldn't Anxious, Karl Franz turned to chat with Geert.
"There must be some kind of purpose in it, it may be an instruction from the evil god, or it may be some kind of strategic purpose. Generally speaking, the instructions of the evil god have no recruitment and logic, because they themselves are chaotic existences...so if It is said that Bireg has a certain purpose, then he may want to control that port, obtain the wealth in it, and return to the northern wasteland by ship." Gelt paused like a metal friction sound, and then continued: "But the former What happened in two days made me overthrow my assumption."
"What kind of thing? Can you explain it to me? My great alchemist?"
"Of course, my majesty... Well, let's describe it like this. Two days ago, I could feel a huge wave of magic power near Mijodenhaven. It is very likely that the wave of magic power there attracted the attention of the evil god. "Gelt's tone showed that he was very interested in this matter, but with the great alchemist wearing a mask, the emperor could only judge his emotions from his tone.
Karl Franz knew that these spellcasters were actually time bombs—but humans needed their power, and the unpredictable chaotic energy could be transformed into powerful magic under their guidance.
The emperor is just, benevolent, brave, and courageous. He is not hostile to these spellcasters, because everyone is struggling to survive under the threat of chaos, and no one can be spared.
So he continued: "If we can drive back Bireg and his barbarian soldiers, you should have time to check what happened."
"There is no doubt that we can defeat the bear tribe, my lord, the only difference is whether Mijodenhaven will fall." Gelt clearly pointed out what the emperor did not say clearly: "In my opinion, the defenders may It is only a matter of time before we arrive. The fall of the town is just a matter of time, but... the scouts say that the famous white wolf knight 'Sledgehammer' Ryan is also leading the soldiers to resist in Miljorden Haven. If he is really as legendary as he is If it is strong, then the city may still have a glimmer of life."
"Lyan? I remember that he is Ivan's godson and enjoys a high reputation in the northern part of the empire...but he is the master of the white wolf!" Karl Franz fell into hesitation: "At this sensitive point, I don't The side took the initiative to summon him."
"As you said, my lord." Gelt nodded.
There are also serious sectarian conflicts between the north and south of the empire. The objects of belief in the north of the empire are generally referred to as the northern gods system, especially the White Wolf Church headed by Urik and the Nature Church headed by the god of nature Tal. Although the belief in the northern gods has declined, they still have an irreplaceable position in the hearts of northerners.
The southern gods of the empire are the southern sects headed by the Church of Justice, the Church of Life, and the Church of Magic. The south of the empire has a better environment, a livable climate, and rich land. The emperor's direct leader is also located in the south of the empire, so the three major The church can get the right to choose the emperor, while the churches in the north are not qualified to choose the emperor, which further accelerates the confrontation between the north and the south of the empire.
After serving as Emperor of the Empire for fifty years, "Savior" Ludwig Friedrich took off the crown and announced his abdication and disappeared. Originally, his younger brother Heinz was very hopeful to take over as Emperor, but Heinz But Ci is a devout Ulrich believer. After learning that he is very likely to grant the White Wolf Church the right to choose the emperor if he succeeds, the three major churches clearly stand on the side of Karl Franz's grandfather Li. On Obold-Frantz-Friedrich's side, Heinz eventually lost the emperorship in a violent quarrel.
This deepened the contradiction between the northern sect and the southern sect. After Karl Franz was crowned, he used his political wisdom and diplomatic skills to carefully reconcile the delicate relationship between the northern and southern gods of the empire.
"This time may be an opportunity, my lord, your army happened to rescue this white wolf knight and received him logically. No one can have any objection to your noble behavior." Gelt immediately gave his own opinion. Suggestion, the emperor took it for granted that the great alchemist's perfect plan: "You are right."
At the end of the day's march, the well-trained imperial army quickly set up camp and deployed defenses. Hundreds of Rick guards quickly gathered in formation like swimming fish, and the constantly adjusted formation during the march was as dazzling as art .
The scouts soon brought new news: "Your Majesty, there is a new military situation!"
Karl Franz received the wax-sealed letter from Rick's guard. Even after a long march, the emperor's face did not show the slightest sign of fatigue, and only a small part of it was a gift from an extraordinary physique. More from the emperor's enthusiasm for mankind and love for the empire. Many people who have met the emperor said that this guardian of mankind is like the sun, burning himself and warming others. Not long after he took the throne, this army The emperor who was born was loved by the people of the empire.
After opening the envelope for a few glances, Karl Franz patted his thigh vigorously, and the treasure "Silver Seal" full body armor forged by dwarf craftsmen on his body made a crisp sound: "Beautiful!"
"What happened, my lord?" Gelt approached with a staff in his hand: "Am I honored to share your joy?"
The emperor sent the letter to Gelt: "It was Ryan, who killed Bireg through the championship duel! The bear tribe was defeated. I really didn't expect that Nord actually had such a brave man!"
"Then my lord, our plan can be slightly adjusted. The pressure within Nord is greatly reduced. We can rush to the northern coast faster and prepare to ambush the barbarian army." Gelt replied.
"Gert, have you heard the story of Arthur, the first knight king?" The success of the battle made the emperor very relieved. His army can rest assured to replenish supplies in Mijodenhaven, and then prepare to ambush the barbarians on the coastline. people.
"I have, Your Majesty." Gelt nodded, the emperor took out a few pieces of buttered bread and sipped Bagman beer, while Gelt only ate meat, and the Rick guards protected their beloved emperor , Gelt ate something casually, and the sound of metal friction in every movement of his made the emperor feel very uncomfortable: "You want to tell the story of Marcus, the first Duke of Poldero?"
"Let me hear the tale of King Arthur and his legend! After the ninth victory, Arthur and his knights rode north, and after a few days' journey through the shadows of the Ardennes forest, they arrived at The former elven city-state, now the forest city, and the seaport of Langquilly." Karl Franz did not answer Gelt's words, and he recited this magnificent epic like a poem: "Arthur left Some of the knights rested here for a while, and he led the army to meet the green-skinned army ahead..."
"But Arthur's wish was in vain. The great port was attacked by the northern barbarians. The knights who stayed behind had to launch a stormy blow. Day after day and night after night, thousands of barbarians fought Killed or driven into the sea, these ferocious foes were unmoved, and they fought crazily and cold-bloodedly, for they sought only the gaze of their blood-god. In despondency, Marcus the Lord of Boldro Standing up, he pointed to the champion of chaos, Svengar, the fallen lord of Scalins, and challenged him." Gelt was also familiar with that epic, and he continued: "Win me to win, or now Get out of here!"
Karl Franz nodded, and the emperor took up the conversation: "For the sake of honor, Svengar cannot refuse this challenge. Many brave warriors died under Svengar's blood-soaked hands, but Marcus didn't have a trace of fear in his heart. He knew the lady was with him. Warriors met on the towers of the lighthouse, Bretons fought on foot. The clouds roared, the storm roared, and heaven and earth seemed to cheer for the duel. And the elements seemed to Assisting secretly, they displayed a strange light on Svengar's double hammers. The two fought in the dark, and everyone's ears were filled with the sound of the collision of gold and iron, and the sound could be heard clearly even under the tower. At last Marcus broke through the enemy's defenses, and he struck so hard that they both fell on the rocks below. Svengar fell, and the Norscans had to ride The ships return to their cold lairs. This is the tenth great victory."
"It's so similar to that magnificent epic back then. I have a hunch that this is the beginning of a series of legendary stories about this young man." Finally, the emperor made a conclusion: "If we are lucky, we can see that man tomorrow." Young people."
"Yes, my lord."
The next day, the elite imperial army came to Miljorden Haven. What they saw were people full of pride and hope, as well as Earl Albert who went out of the city to meet the imperial army. The earl's army suffered heavy losses. Hurt, but they are full of glory and faith.
The emperor did not see Ryan in the crowd: "Where is the Nord hero who won the championship match? Ask him to come out, I want to see him."
"Unfortunately, His Majesty the Emperor, Ryan is not here." Albert shook his head.
"he got hurt?"
"No, he was only slightly injured. It's not a problem. It's just that after the celebration dinner last night, Mr. Ryan still had tasks to do. He boarded the passenger ship to Marienburg at night." Albert explained. for a moment.
"Fort Marien...is that so?" Karl Franz thought that Fort Marien was not very far from the capital of the empire, and he could reach Fort Marien very quickly down the river from the Riker: "It seems that I Bad luck."
Imperial troops are stationed in the city today after several days of marching.
It was night, the sky was full of stars, the great alchemist Geert wore a golden cloak and walked into the depths of the manor with his staff. Fearing that the emperor would be injured by magical energy, Geert politely declined the emperor's visit ask.
"Your Majesty, your personal safety is about the fate of the world, and you are the empire." This was what the great alchemist said to persuade the emperor, and Karl Franz had no choice but to give up.
There were new sojourners in the manor, and the arrival of Gelt made them very "enthusiastic". Facing the ghouls rushing towards him, the great alchemist lightly moved his staff, and all three ghouls turned into stone statue.
Exactly the same, Gelt quickly found the hidden basement entrance.
Feeling the huge energy that appeared in the air, Gelt became more and more curious. The great alchemist wanted to know what happened in this basement.
All he could find was a ruined Old One.
Is there something wrong with the masterpiece of the old saints?
"who?!"
At this moment, Gelt suddenly felt an extremely dangerous aura appearing behind him. Without thinking, the great alchemist took out a scroll from his arms and tore it open. A golden retriever with the height of a normal person and a length of four to five meters came out of the scroll. He rushed out of the scroll and rushed towards the person who came.
Six-ring magic, summon the golden retriever!
A golden light flashed on the person who came, and the hound turned into dust before it could scream. A tall figure appeared in the basement, and the whole basement was illuminated by the cold golden light.
"You are?!"
The second update that was agreed today, I’m exhausted, I also sympathize with Xiao Jinren, this guy ran back and forth for the empire, and then was suspected and expelled, and finally had to join the undead camp Curve loyalty, and finally got stabbed in the back And death is too miserable.