Jude led the people to chase along the river bank for a while, but could not find any trace of Hui, so they had to return the same way.
Thomas happened to be patrolling nearby when the incident happened, and he was the one who shot the arrow in Hui's left shoulder, the guard captain said.
"He must have been seriously injured and was swept away by the river. Is it because you didn't find him because he was already dead?"
"Don't underestimate the survival instinct of a beast, especially when it is dying." Jude said.
"But even if he survives, he probably won't be able to reach Rune City before us."
This little incident that happened halfway did not cause much disturbance. With the death of Black Hand, the winner of the war taking place on this land has been decided.
Miss Rabbit sent a cavalry of 2,000 people to Rune City first. She originally planned to scare the people inside so that they would not dare to leave the city easily, and then wait for the army to arrive and then capture the place in one fell swoop.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the cavalry arrived, the gates of this famous fortified city in the northern part of the Golden Valley were opened. The nobles in the city did not resist at all and just handed it over.
It is said that this was because of the decision of Blackhand's wife Tamara. Just the night before the cavalry arrived, the nobles in the city were still quarreling. Some wanted to resist again, so that they could gain more chips even if they surrendered in the end.
.
Others advocated escaping Rune City and going to Allister to ask him to avenge the Black Hand.
Tamara sat behind the long table holding her little son who was only three months old, listening to everyone's arguments expressionlessly.
Her father was a small lord in the north, but he did not receive much attention from the Duke. Until Allister came to the north and discovered the thin blood of the Vespasian family flowing in her body, so he took her
Recognized as my sister.
Later, under Allister's arrangement, Tamara married Blackhand, who was 140 years older than her.
This political marriage can strengthen the trust between the Black Hand and Allister.
Tamara had no complaints about this. Children of aristocratic families rarely had the ability to decide their own marriages. Although Edela was a little older, she was an important member of the Campbell family.
In Allister's territory, Black Hand will become the master of the Golden Valley in the future, and Tamara, whose father is just a knight, is more likely to be the one who takes advantage of this marriage.
After the marriage, Tamara followed her husband back to the Golden Valley and lived a good life.
With the help of the prestige of the Vespasian and Campbell families, coupled with his own military talents, Black Hand successfully established a foothold in this land. His territory is getting larger and larger, and he seems to be getting closer and closer to his ultimate ambition.
Already.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, and what Tamara received during this expedition was the news that her husband had been defeated and died.
But she wasn't too sad, not only because she didn't spend a long time with Black Hand, but also because there were more important things at the moment and there was no time left for her to cry.
Tamara looked down at the awakened child in her arms, patted his back and hummed a lullaby to him, until the child fell asleep again. Tamara raised her head and found that all the nobles in the hall were
Looking at her.
"Although Lord Blackhand is gone, his widow is still here, and we should obey her orders." An elderly noble said.
His name was Wood, and he was one of the people who had previously strongly advocated abandoning Rune City and taking the remaining troops to the Crescent to join Allister. At this time, he suddenly mentioned Tamara not because of how much he felt about Tamara.
Respect, just because Tamara has the blood of the Vespasian family.
Wood thought that Tamara would be on his side, but what he didn't expect was that Tamara said, "Master Wood, if you want to go to the Crescent, you can go by yourself. My son and I will stay here.
"
Wood was stunned when he heard this, "With all due respect, Madam, you may not fully understand our current situation. With the existing forces we have, it will be difficult to defend Rune City."
"I know." Tamara said, "But on the way to the Crescent Land from here, you have to pass through Elk Valley and Red Plains. That is the territory of Conley and the Wing Tribe people. It is too dangerous."
"We can protect you and your children." Wood Surong said.
"You are so considerate, but Thor and I will not leave. As for the others," Tamara glanced at the nobles in the room, "I said, those who want to leave can leave."
Wood still refused to give up, "I know you are immersed in the grief of losing your husband, but it is not the time to give up now. Your Majesty will definitely seek justice for you and your son."
"How much do you know about Allister, Sir Wood?" Tamara asked suddenly.
Wood was a little embarrassed, "I...I saw His Majesty from a distance before in a martial arts tournament, although I couldn't speak to him at the time."
"So I should have more say than you about Allister. Believe me, he attaches great importance to Duke Schroeder's opinions, especially in politics and military matters.
"And Duke Schroeder has no interest in upholding justice for us. He used to care about my husband just because my husband might offer him the Golden Valley, but now that Aedla has failed, how much do you think we have for him?"
Use value?”
Wood was speechless.
"Let me tell you what will happen if we really escape to the Crescent Land. Schroeder will most likely detain my son and use him as a hostage, forcing us to continue returning to the Golden Valley and Yi Lei.
Ya fight.
"And my husband has personally proven how foolish it is to be an enemy of the Chosen King."
All the nobles in the hall were dumbfounded, as if they had met Tamara on the first day. In their eyes, Blackhand's newly married wife had nothing but youth and the thin blood of the Vespasian family.
Advantages.
Since giving birth to a child, she has only been around her son and knows nothing about politics or military affairs.
It wasn't until today that they discovered they were wrong.
Tamara ignored the men's surprised looks and continued, "I plan to surrender to Ilea. I heard that she is a kind person.
"Furthermore, Sol still has the blood of the Campbell family flowing through his body, and Lilania and Lord Pipo don't have a child yet. I believe... they will definitely treat this child well.
"A lot of blood has been shed on this land, and it's time to restore peace."
Tamara's words made the nobles in the city completely give up their thoughts of continuing to resist.
It also allowed Miss Rabbit to peacefully regain Rune City, and with the help of the nobles in the city, she also found Hui's mysterious companion hiding in the city.
This chapter has been completed!