The sky in Dawn Fortress is always gray, as if it has been drenched with lead juice, suppressing everything very low. Regarding this, White once asked Centurion Lawrence for advice: The sky is so bad that it cannot be seen all year round.
Why is it still called the "Dawn Fortress" when the sun is shining? Lawrence's answer was very simple, but it will be remembered by White forever: "Dejia is the eternal night, and Erathia is the dawn of life. From the dark night to the light, it always takes
There is a transition. And our fortress is that 'before dawn'."
"Before Dawn", the darkest and cruelest moment, is called "dawn". It must be said that this is a highly romantic beautification and an extremely sharp irony. Anyone who is in
In the Dawn Fortress, you have to bear responsibilities and pains that are difficult for ordinary people to bear. It is as if you are really in the polar night, undergoing endless torture at all times.
Patience and sacrifice have long been the norm in this land, just like rain and air, but it is not meaningless. Because behind the fortress, thousands of Erathians can live peacefully in the warm sunshine without worrying about being
Devoured by the evil spirit from Dejia.
For this reason alone, countless young people like White willingly fought, suffered, and died here. Even in that narrow and simple sergeant cemetery, not even a named tombstone could be erected;
Even if there are rows of empty tombs, there are only boxes of ashes buried in them that cannot be distinguished from each other. This is because the sergeants are worried that one day after death, they will be awakened by the evil Master Dejia and become ignorant accomplices of the undead.
, so the only option is to be completely cremated into ashes after death.
There was a time when White would often come to the deserted cemetery at midnight and nervously wander among the graves that were close together, as if to choose an ideal final destination for himself.
And this "eccentricity" of his was accidentally discovered by Lawrence. Logically speaking, such behavior can be classified as a "show of demoralization" and can be punished by whipping or even hard labor under military regulations. But the centurion was not punished.
The "evil trace" was that after a moment of silence, White was taken to a remote corner of the cemetery and pointed to an old grave: "My commander sleeps here. He once promised to lend me a corner. Now I can also
I promise you and allow you to come in together."
Then, the centurion left alone, leaving White standing alone in the dilapidated tomb all night. From then on, he never returned to the sergeant's cemetery.
Many times, the reason why people can persist in living is actually because they have found a spiritual sustenance. Even if that sustenance seems small, insignificant, and bizarre to outsiders.
But the "unfortunate" thing is that White did not use the resting place borrowed by Lawrence after all.
Because of the frame-up by the despicable nobles, the perversion of the law by the vicious military judges, and the tragic deaths of more than a dozen innocent comrades, Centurion Lawrence had to use the sharp sword in his hand to fight in the dark "Dawn Fortress".
To uphold "fragile" justice. As a staunch supporter of Lawrence, White has firmly stood on the side of the commander from the beginning. Because in his view, aristocratic villains are actually just like undead monsters, they are all kind-hearted civilians.
The biggest enemy. The biggest difference between the two is that the former cannibalizes people, while the latter humiliates corpses.
It is a serious crime to kill a fellow soldier without permission, and it is an even higher crime to kill a nobleman.
Therefore, after taking the head of the imposter back to the cemetery to pay homage to their fallen comrades, Lawrence and White had to quickly escape from the Fortress of Dawn and begin a thousand-mile journey to escape.
It has to be said that the rule of the aristocratic class has long been deeply rooted in Erathia. Just a series of arrest warrants for Tuoying passed around, making it difficult for the two of them to move forward.
In the official propaganda, Lawrence and White were no longer loyal soldiers who eradicated traitors and resolutely upheld the military regulations of the country and France. Instead, they appeared in front of the public as a pair of bandit soldiers who did no evil, colluded with foreign enemies, and killed people for merit.
At first, White would feel aggrieved, and would take the initiative to explain to the civilian women and children who recognized him, in an attempt to defend his innocence. However, the result was that the others would be scared away quickly, and he would be reported repeatedly and receive harsh treatment.
Hunting. Until later, White gradually became indifferent, gradually numb, until he was completely heartbroken. As long as he didn't cause trouble, even if the children in the country threw stones at him, he would just ignore it, let alone try to explain anything. Of course, if it is
White would no longer be stingy with crossbows and "thoroughly persuade" some "activists" who hoped to help the nobles capture people to receive rewards.
As time goes by, the road to escape becomes more and more difficult, and injuries and fatigue attack people's bodies all the time. If they can't cultivate themselves, they may really be at the end of their rope.
As a last resort, White had no choice but to follow Lawrence and pick out a gang of thieves he met along the way, kill its leader and replace him.
"Sir, what will we do in the future? Will we always be thieves?"
With a temporary shelter, the two of them could finally take a breather, treat their injuries, and regain their strength. However, White's mood became increasingly depressed. Especially when he saw the foolish faces around him, he even felt that he
They have all become the heinous criminals described in the official wanted notices.
"White, why do nobles not have to plead guilty when they break the law? But we are labeled as rebels when we uphold military discipline?" Lawrence did not answer White's question, but asked instead.
"Nobles always help nobles." He didn't understand why the officer asked this, but White didn't think much and answered directly.
"What about military law? Doesn't military law restrict all sergeants?" Lawrence asked again.
"There's nothing the nobles can do if they don't abide by military laws. They are all officers and generals."
"Yes, you are right. Military law only governs civilian soldiers, but it has no control over those 'noble lords'."
"It seems so." White became increasingly confused about what the officer wanted to say and just nodded.
"So, since this 'military law' only helps the nobles control us, harm us, and enslave us, then why should we obey it!?" Finally, Lawrence calmly expressed the question that had been stagnating in his heart for many days.
It is true that the law is just a tool of domination, and in essence it is extremely biased towards the ruling class. But since those in power have become so "rubbish" that they are not even willing to play according to the rules of the game they have set, and they still want to cheat.
, then it’s okay not to play this game.
"I...I don't know..."
The logical inference is so simple, but White has never thought so, and even most people in the world have never thought so. This has to be said to be the tragedy of "foolish people", or "foolish people's government"
"The great victory.
"Since it is not a good law, why can't it be overthrown? Otherwise, kind people will always live in disguised peace, but they may be maimed or even killed by nobles at any time."
After the difficult escape, Lawrence continued to mature in thinking and reflection, and then began to enter a field he had never thought of before. Once he entered this unfamiliar field, he would suddenly discover that he was actually entangled with too many and too heavy problems.
The shackles of the country need to be removed urgently.
"The nobles will not agree. They will not let ordinary people make laws." White was surprised by the officer's words, but instinctively knew that it was just "a fantasy."
"Yes, those ugly nobles will not agree. They cannot give up their 'power' to enslave us. Therefore, the only way is to kill them, as many as they can." Lawrence's declaration was categorical, as if he had once faced Germany.
The undead. And now, in his heart, the corrupt aristocratic class of Erathia are just like the undead, and are the biggest enemies of ordinary kind people.
"Kill them all? Can you do it?" White couldn't believe it for the first time.
"Go to the Hurricane Wasteland, which is a remote area beyond the jurisdiction of the evil nobles. We will accumulate strength there, and then find a way to come back and punish those evil nobles." Finally, Lawrence revealed his plan.
"Is this...possible?" At first, White's thought was just disbelief. How could it be possible for only two people to defeat the nobles of the kingdom who had countless armies and the Holy Spirit?
"I don't know, but I have to try. Otherwise, the nobles will always do whatever they want in this land!" Lawrence's eyes were firm and dignified, like a fearless warrior walking among the gallows.
"...Okay, I am willing to follow sir." There was not much hesitation. Although he was still shocked, White was still willing to follow Lawrence all the way to the end.
Next, the two men led the newly surrendered thieves all the way south...until...Kent County...
Lawrence died at the hands of the Knights of the Round Table. Although it was an acceptable ending, it was a huge blow to White. After all, civilian warriors still could not defeat aristocratic warriors. Is the path of the centurion true?
There's no possibility? White didn't know, couldn't think clearly, he just felt like his heart was filled with despair.
After an unknown number of days and nights, Viscount Salk, the former brigadier general of the Kingdom, met with him alone. The two talked for five minutes in the cell at Windsor Castle. Most of the time it was the old man talking, and White was just silent. The content of the conversation was also unknown.
Very simply, the old man stated that the centurion saved White's life with his own death. At the same time, the old man also arranged a funeral for Lawrence that was in line with the proud soldier of the kingdom. At least, on a sunny hill, Lawrence had
A "good home" that would never exist in the Dawn Fortress Cemetery. As a price, White will no longer be able to stay in Erathia. After all, he is still the number two fugitive on the kingdom's wanted list. In this regard, the Viscount "
"I hope" White can follow and protect Moriarty, the aristocratic son and mage apprentice who injured himself with a magic arrow in the "Battle of the Small Village", to Bracada. As for after reaching the magician's hometown, then follow White's wishes
, it’s fine to go anywhere.
White considered this for a night and finally agreed.
Because in exchange, the old man promised him that he would always take good care of the centurion's cemetery and never let idlers disturb his peace. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!
