Act 55 Preparations for the Mission I

The First Holy War generally refers to the War of the Saints that took place a thousand years ago, a war in which four Saints led the Black Iron people to resist the cruel rule of the Dark Dragon, a glorious and sacred war praised by countless songs.

The Second Holy War began at the end of the Year of Chaos. It was a holy war launched by the Faunzan people, the Cruz people, and the wind elves in order to open up the vast wilderness and black forest between the three countries. It belonged to the era of pioneering knights, and the wilderness The above magnificent and generous lament lasted until the establishment of Eruin. After that, the territories of the three empires were basically formed, with only long and narrow dark forests as buffer zones between the countries. This war was equally magnificent and lasted for nearly two years. century, the name jihad was established.

The Third Holy War began in the Year of Glory and lasted for nearly half a century - and then the facts proved that this war was neither glorious nor honorable, especially the November War in the last seven years, where bloodshed became The only memory people have of this war. The reason for the start of the war was due to the magic technology brought by the Hazel people after the rise. The introduction of new technologies brought various countries into the most prosperous era. However, the hidden dangers caused by population expansion also appeared one by one. When the population began to pour into the borders, , the empire's eyes had to turn to the remaining undeveloped areas.

Starting from the Year of Glory, the three empires followed the sacred covenant and jointly marched towards the borders of the Four Realms. The war started south of the Alkhash Mountains, but it eventually turned into a terrible mistake. Throughout the war, due to conflicts over the division of land, the growing conflict between the royal family and the temple's teachings, as well as the followers of the All-Union Church who were causing trouble and deceiving people, in the 320th year of the First Era ——In the year of the change, the Levoz local army of the Cruz people suddenly launched an attack on the flanks of the wind elves who were allies. This battle was apparently intended to retaliate for an earlier conflict, but there was also the unification of all things. A shadow that knows how to act. Subsequently, the human legion on the side of the wind elves also retaliated, completely intensifying the conflict. Humans and wind elves fought each other on a long and narrow battlefield. The high-level nobles of the Union of All Things, who had infiltrated into the ordered society, played an indispensable role in the battle. , but by the time most nobles woke up, the results were already irreversible.

But this actually reflects the human heart in a certain way. Runeberg scholar Ron Samilian wrote in his book, 'People put too much blame on some evil force without reflecting on it. It is my own fault. In fact, history has already proved that this kind of power only played a certain role in promoting the whole war, and it only exposed the ugly side of human nature even more -', this statement describes The scene of the war at that time, after June, the Faenzan people nakedly joined the war, and then the lions of Toquinin, large and small principalities and kingdoms were involved in the vortex, and the war dragged all the participants. into an endless battle, driven by hatred, greed, or some other reason, until they fight each other to exhaustion.

After the war, the Cruz people occupied the entire Four Realms and a small part of the Clover Plain, including a large area of ​​land that originally belonged to the wind elves. The Faenzan people were the biggest winners, benefiting from both sides. The lion people Solved their need for hatred, but many principalities, large and small, were enslaved in the war - because of the greed of the imperial nobles, or the needs of the war process - on the surface, it seems that the second holy war is between the cave beasts. It has come to an end before and after,

But in fact, the seeds of deeper hatred have already been sown. The last trust between the empire and the empire has been lost. Friction on the border is increasing day by day. Almost everyone understands that these three beasts just lost their strength and need a short recuperation. That's all, and each of them wants to jump up and bite the other to death immediately.

The Cruz people needed to make some kind of repayment for the blood of the nobles shed in the November War in the last seven years. Although they benefited from the war, they were more hurt, and this pain made the entire aristocratic class change. The people were impetuous and full of anger, which made them want to be freed from that dishonorable war and punish the Faenzan people and the wind elves. This trend has enabled the Cruz people to intensify their exploitation of small countries, and also allowed the penetration of Wanwuguiyihui to have a broader market. However, for the wind elves, there is also unforgettable hatred, whether it is for the Faenzan people or the Cruz people. They lost their territory in the war and naturally want to take it back. Faenzan, who only hoped to maintain the results of the last war, gradually became impatient due to the constant provocations of the Cruzes and Sylphs on the border.

The Fourth Holy War - or the third. Because of the disgraceful influence of the Third Holy War, more and more people in the world are unwilling to connect the subsequent Holy War with the War of the Saints, especially scholars, many of whom People do not regard the War of the Saints as the same type of war to expand territory, but take it out from history and put it aside - therefore, the pain caused by the second war is destined to be lost in the third war. It was something that all countries had expected, but when it actually started, it happened earlier than everyone expected.

At the end of July, the Deathfrost Forest exploded.

On the same day, areas such as Toquining, Volez and Okins were bombarded by the fourteenth-level spell God's Judgment. There were countless casualties and the three cities were almost reduced to ashes.

Within the next two months, the golden-maned lions began to gather a large army. Their attack shifted away from the Gray Mountains and Yanilasu area in the south, crossed the Holy White Plains, and began to march towards Cruz. Frost Moon At the beginning of the war, the lions left the warm plains and arrived at the gate of the Lion Fortress. The news of the coming war spread throughout the Cruz Empire within half a month. In the same month, the vengeful army of the wind elves set out from the ruins of Orkins and attacked the crimson army of the Cruz people on the Clover Plain. The wind elves quickly regained several towns and cities on the Clover Plain. The fortress started a stalemate with the Cruz people on the border of the Four Realms.

As for the Faenzan people, although they have not yet taken action on the surface, their troops have already begun to assemble from White City and Gracius——

When Constance and the High Priest Vala summoned envoys and nobles from various countries under the Temple of Fire to Rushta, Brando understood that the second chapter of the game - the story of war and chaos The time has come early.

Her Royal Highness the Princess confirmed the candidates for the envoy in the shortest possible time.

First of all, the leader of the envoy is naturally Brando. Although there are many objections in the royal party, Griffith suppressed all the objections. She understands the true purpose of Brando's trip and supports it. The Earl went to do this. Most of the opponents of the royal party thought that this was an act that indulged childishness and impulsiveness, but she did not think so. Brando's words, "This is the backbone and pride of a nation" finally moved her. The kingdom indeed needs to have Some of her own pride, Griffith understood that such a flag would allow her to get some people who truly supported her, rather than those timid nobles.

They had parted ways with her as early as Ampelsel, and the princess had no luck with this.

If the nobles of a kingdom do not stand with her, then she must at least stand with its citizens. Brando's words seem to light up a beacon for her in the darkness.

Next, regarding the candidates for the royal family, Her Royal Highness the Princess still stubbornly chose Haruze - which made Brando a little flattered. He knew the rules among the Warnd nobles very well, so he also knew the princess very well. The reason for His Highness's choice - because Haruze is the future crown prince of Eruin, it is impossible for the Cruz people to detain him in the empire for any purpose. Otherwise, the Silver Queen will not only offend all her subjects. , and even leave an extremely bad reputation among the imperial nobility.

But doing so still requires taking some risks. The Crown Prince's trip itself is full of unstable factors. Prince Lenaret, who is still living in seclusion in Tonigel, is a ready example. But Griffith made up her mind, willing to let her beloved brother take risks, and to protect Brando, the head of the mission, because she knew very well what Brando meant to Eruin at the moment, if he If she died in Cruz, then her and Haruze's future would be equally bleak. She knew very well what she was going to do, and in her opinion: Haruze, as the future king of Eruin, should also serve for this kingdom. It’s time for the future to take responsibility.

These are her original words to her only brother: "Haruze, the experience you and your teacher have on this mission is likely to become the most valuable asset in your life; Haruze, this may be I tell you for the last time, you must be strong alone, for you are the King of Eruin.”

The little prince didn't have any objections, but he was frightened by his sister's sternness and almost cried. However, Princess Griffith glared hard at him, and he swallowed his tears back in his stomach, and then He nodded honestly.

Brando, with some gratitude to Her Royal Highness the Princess, returned to Tonigel and began to select the 'attendants and deputies' who would accompany him. He knew clearly in his heart that this so-called mission was just a pretense. Everyone around him knew exactly what he was really going to do. Therefore, what this so-called mission needed was not a protocol officer full of aristocratic etiquette, but a ceremony officer. An army that could turn Cruz upside down.

This 'army' was small in number, and he already had suitable candidates in mind.

"Since almost all the funds in the territory have been invested in preparations for war - mainly the recruitment and training of the White Lion Guard, the creation of weapons and armor, as well as the expenditure of magic crystals, daily maintenance, the acquisition of rare materials, etc. Wait - in short, the construction in the Black Forest has basically come to a standstill. This situation can last for about three to four months, and within half a year at the latest, our previous achievements will be shaken."

The carriage was bumping, and Lin Ying passed through the window. As the wheels moved forward, they left mottled patterns on the black dress. Brando's face was bright and dark under the interplay of light and shadow. He supported his chin with one hand and listened to the businessman. It was rare for the young lady to read the report to herself - this was a very boring thing in Roman's opinion, so her little eyebrows were knitted together. As part of her interest as a businessman, she didn't mind reading the mountains of reports. Account books or similar documents, but when she had to read them out one by one and turn them into audio books, she began to feel a little thirsty.

But this was what Brando wanted her to do. She used this reason to convince herself for about five minutes or ten seconds, but she immediately found a new excuse - Brando always liked to see her in trouble. It looked like this made her very unhappy. Master Roman was unhappy, and Roman began to realize this. She raised her feather-like eyebrows, and quickly moved her mouth and said: "The White Lion Guard suffered almost a hundred casualties in the previous war..."

Brando stared at this guy: "Wait, what was the second half of what you said, I didn't hear it clearly at all."

"That's the content of the second half, isn't it? It's just that I read it very fast and you didn't hear it clearly, but I've already finished reading it." The business lady began to play off as usual.

"You are lying. Didn't you agree that you would read the report to me this afternoon? I have to understand what happened in the territory during this period." Brando replied angrily.

"But I've already finished reading. I used what my aunt taught me - the 'witch's method of reading quickly'. Brando didn't hear clearly, which means Brando is not a witch. That has nothing to do with Roman," she said with dark eyes. He turned around and stuffed a stack of reports into Fuluo's hand next to him: "But you can ask Fuluo to read it for you. She doesn't know how to read quickly like a witch, so Brando doesn't have to worry about not being able to hear clearly. "

Brando was convinced that her 'witch's method of reading quickly' must have suddenly popped up from some unknown corner of her little mind, but the imagination of this business lady was so rich that the same name There was a difference between before and after. He rolled his eyes and didn't bother to expose it, because the young lady would be able to justify it in the end anyway. This was Lord Roman's stunt, rolling around on the ground, which ordinary people couldn't learn.

He looked at Fro, who was sitting across from the two of them, turning a blind eye to the two living treasures in front of her, including her Lord. She silently sorted out the manuscript and continued reading: "The casualties of the White Lion Guard have been reduced from Tony." The new recruits drawn from the Garr and Mintai regional garrison were supplemented, and an additional 500 people were added. Together with the previously expanded part, the total number was 1,500 people. However, these recruits were still being trained in Toni Geer and Gendenel. It cannot be used in a short period of time."

"Caglis did a good job." Brando praised.

The scenery outside the car window had long been replaced by a peaceful mountain forest. It was already the second day after returning to Tonigel. He stretched out in the car and found that he felt more relaxed after returning to the territory. In Prague Although Si's home is very warm, he is still very awkward when facing his father - after all, this is his own territory that he has built hand in hand. He originally wanted his parents to move to Tonigel, but old Scott stubbornly refused to accept it. Although his mother Windsor seemed a little moved, she still couldn't make the trip in the end. Fortunately, Bunid promised to send someone to take care of his family. , with the protection of the Highland Knights, he did not worry about Madara's possible revenge.

Her Royal Highness the Princess failed to bid farewell in the end. Princess Griffith wanted to arrange for him to be the leader of the envoy to Cruz. Naturally, she had to go to Tonigel in person to review the team he had selected to go to the Empire - beware. The count actually led an army to Cruz. Of course, this is just an excuse on the surface. It is actually against the rules for the princess to go to the territory of a subordinate in private, and it will also have a negative impact on her reputation. However, everyone knows that the territories of Toniguere and Jean Denel are close to each other. Looking at Vlada, it is not unreasonable that she insists on detouring from Tonigel.

But Brando knew in his heart that when Her Royal Highness the Princess came to Firland this time, she probably wouldn't leave easily. The fact that he left Eruin and went to Cruz had an unsettling effect on the situation in the kingdom, and at least on the surface, in the eyes of the world, there was still a Tonigel person standing behind Her Royal Highness the Princess. If he, the Earl of Tonigel, was short If she is no longer in the kingdom, she is likely to face the danger of being ignored by the royal party again.

She came to her territory this time not only with the intention of inspecting the rear, but also to show the outside world her close relationship with him, Count Tonigel. Brando didn't think too much about Her Highness the Princess's considerations at first. He just thought Her Highness the Princess was here to bid him farewell. However, he came to understand after being reminded by Antitina. In fact, Tony Geer and the royal family are also interdependent. When he is not in the country, his territory especially needs to be recognized by the royal family. This is related to the legitimacy of the territory and to avoid being taken advantage of by the royal party.

Therefore, after understanding the eldest princess's considerations, he began to cooperate tacitly.

For this reason, Princess Griffin gave him the title of Count Gendenel on the first day she arrived at Toniguer. This was actually a compensatory title, because Toniguer was never a count. collar. Originally, Brando had no ambitions for Denel. In his original plan, it was best for Denel and Anlek to be merged into the royal family's territory to further strengthen the power of the central government and to give it to other places. Serve as an example, not to mention that Anlek has the second best source of soldiers in the kingdom - the Highlanders (Eruin's main source of troops comes from the Gray Mountain area), and Jean Denel is the best soldier in the south besides Ampelsel. Prosperous territory, after owning these two territories, the royal family can be said to have a decisive say in Eruin.

As for himself, Count Tonigel is just a cover. The land of order opened up in the Ring of Trade Winds itself is nearly half the size of the Southern Territory, and when it fully grows, it will not be difficult to create another Eruin. The key is that it contains exciting mineral deposits and resources, so he has no interest in operating other territories.

But Princess Griffin dispelled his idea with just a few words. Her Royal Highness the Princess told him solemnly that the title of knighthood itself was not only a reward, but also a recognition. With his current status and relationship with her, The relationship between them, if he had not been given the title of Earl of Denel today, I am afraid that it would easily arouse suspicion from the outside world, which would make the situation in the kingdom turbulent. Not only could it not increase the royal family’s voice, but it would only discredit the Corcova family, and at the same time shake Tonigel’s legitimacy. After hearing this, Brando realized that his idea was a bit too naive, and had to Be kind and follow the flow.

After receiving the title of Jean Denel, he nominally obtained part of the command of the Southern Army, and this expansion was actually carried out in this name.

Princess Griffin just pretended not to see it and did not mention a word about the ownership of the former Southern Legion that was still recuperating in the Ampelsel area. Brando also seemed to pretend to have forgotten this, and the two maintained a tacit understanding to play this In a scene, outsiders just thought that the two young people had not yet understood the operation of the local forces in the kingdom. Almost no one, including the royal party, reminded them of this, as if they were waiting to see it with the mentality of watching a joke. They made a fool of themselves. But many people within Tonigel understood that their lord had obviously received some kind of instruction and was preparing to clean up the root of the mess in which the local nobles and legion forces in the south were holding each other back.

But this plan has just begun, and Brando has to put it away and hand it over to Caglis or Her Royal Highness, because the Cruz people are causing trouble for him. He interrupted the sister of the wild elf in front of him, skipped this paragraph and asked: "In terms of war preparations and material reserves, we can slow down a little. If we really want to go to war with the Cruz people, it cannot be just Her Royal Highness the Princess will find a way to help with matters in Tonigel. The focus of supplies and funds should be on Valhalla. Fro, if I need to use all the Valkyries, how long can the territory sustain it? "

"If we slow down the pace in other aspects, with the supply of the magic crystal mine in the black forest, there should be no problem in maintaining it for one year, Lord." The elf girl replied without changing her expression.

“What if we want to keep building within the Black Forest?”

"Three months to half a year."

Brando nodded: "Where are the acquired materials?"

"Currently, there are only Phoenix Wings and Singing Silver, both of which are very rare. As for the other materials that the Lord wants, we have no idea yet." Fuluo looked at him and said.

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