ps: My eyes are getting blurry. The last chapter may be uploaded later, or the typos may be serious. In short, Xiaolong will try his best to fix it, but it is best for everyone to read it tomorrow morning...
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"Are you really one of that old guy Straci? It's a joke that you brought so many troops and harassed my territory all the way. This is also called an audience? Then why don't you go to meet His Majesty the King like this?
Stop talking nonsense~ Where is that old bastard Straci? Let him come out and talk to me."
"Lord Strachey Dalford entrusted me to inform you of a very important matter, saying that it is closely related to Sir Sinrag's reputation over the past decades. Please be sure to listen to what I have to say~
As for Lord Strachey Dalford, he has more important things to do, and it is difficult to get away for the time being. However, after completing the matter, he will rush over as soon as possible to meet you, Sir. When the time comes, he said that he will
I will apologize to you."
"Hmph~ That old guy never keeps his promises. Also, don't always talk about my reputation.
Does that old hunk Straci think I'm an idiot? Just say a few words and I'll go out of the city to interview you? If there is any arrangement in this, wouldn't I die unjustly?
Little devil, I advise you to go find me that old bastard Straci. I will give you a glorious hour (a small hour), if he hasn’t shown up by then...
.Xiǎo guy, you and your troops don’t have to leave today.”
With Sir Sinrag's last threatening snort, this extremely unsuccessful pre-battle conversation came to an end, and Neville frowned and had no choice but to retreat to the center of the military camp, looking for those who were huddled there to "observe the enemy's situation."
Liu Yifei discusses the next steps.
Originally, Liu Yifei, the "coach" should be the one to do the shouting before the battle, but his identity is very embarrassing. Although he looks like a human priest, he is actually a ghost wizard.
The description of the king's robe also makes it very clear that people at the level of legend and above can see through his disguise.
As the lord of a big city, even if it is not a legend, it must be the pinnacle of legend
Although according to Straci Dolfford, this Sinrag is a knight, God knows whether human knights will also learn some light spells or divine spells such as detecting evil.
If his identity was exposed before the battle, then Liu Yifei would really rush to the other side of the street this time~ I'm afraid that without Sir Sinrag's action, Neville next to him would look good to him...
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Therefore, regardless of Neville's previous objections, Liu Yifei insisted on letting her shout in front of the battle, while he hid in the rear to "observe the enemy's situation" to see if Sir Sinrag had any signs of being controlled~
In fact, Liu Yifei could only see ghosts from a distance of hundreds of meters...
Regarding the issue of mentioning Sir Sinrag's reputation, this was the method Straci told them.
According to Straci, this Sinrag is an out-and-out deadbeat, who has adhered to the Knight's Creed throughout his life and has never betrayed it.
Even in life-and-death situations, he never hesitated~
It is precisely for this reason that Sir Sinrag is one of His Majesty the King's most trusted loyal ministers, and regardless of whether they have the same political views as him or not, almost all the city lords in the big cities in the Kingdom of Dickwell have unanimously expressed their respect for Sir Sinrag.
Especially the older generation of lords who have experienced war together. Although they will always curse this old guy for being stubborn, not knowing how to adapt, and not being able to adapt to the past, but in fact everyone has a special trust in this old knight with a hot hedgehog-style short hair.
It was precisely for this reason that Straci Dalford had previously asked Liu Yifei to find a way to deceive Sir Sinlag, tell him about the incident, and ensure that the old man would not be assassinated.
Because once something goes wrong with Sir Sinrag, it will trigger a political turmoil no less than a serious earthquake in the Kingdom of Dickwell. For the interests and stability of the country, Sir Sinrag must not have anything happen to him~
It was also in order to lure this stubborn old man down that Straci Dolfford taught Liu Yifei how to use his reputation to make matters worse. Generally speaking, this trick is always tried and true, but for some reason this time
It doesn't seem to work that well...
"By the way, Neville, have you known Sir Sinrag before? What is his approximate strength?" Liu Yifei said with a headache as he looked at the heavily guarded city ahead.
"I can't say I know him well, but I've certainly heard of Sir Sinrag's name~
He is a very popular guy among the older generation of lords, and he has brought out many apprentices. Many of them have even begun to hold important powers and responsibilities as city lords in China. It can be said that he is a real great knight respected by many people.
It is said that he was a paladin of light who had mastered the legendary power in the past. I don’t know what has become of him in recent years~”
"Damn it, the Paladin of Light? That's a very tough thing to say...it seems like you have to be careful~" After hearing what Neville said, Liu Yifei knew that he would not be able to show up in front of the opponent even if he died.
Otherwise, if something goes wrong, I might have to go back to the city for free today.
It's just that there's no way to remain in a stalemate like this. Is it really possible to wait for an hour?
"Hey, by the way, Neville, do you think that with the power we have at hand, can we break through their suspension bridge gate? As long as we escape here, Sir Sinrag will have to show up, right? Don't we have the power by then?
Did you get the chance to contact him?"
"It's unrealistic. We didn't bring any equipment that could be used to attack the city this time. From this point of view, Lord Strachey Dalford obviously doesn't want you to really fight with Sir Sinrag.
If there is a direct conflict, otherwise Lord Strachey Dalford will not send such an army to you, and will at least bring a mechanical regiment with him.
If we want to attack the city, catapults and crossbows are all indispensable. Otherwise, we can only attack the large city with dozens of times the local military strength. But the problem is that without the help of siege equipment, we can only rely on manpower.
It is extremely difficult to destroy the suspension bridge and the large gate.
To be honest, such a plan may not work~" Neville replied respectfully, and then she paused for a moment, as if to sort out her thoughts, and then suggested softly:
"Actually, the young man has also thought about the issue about Sir Sinrag.
We don’t actually have to trick Sir Sinrag out and then explain. At this distance, I can still ensure that my voice is heard by the other party.
If I tell you what happened, I'm not afraid that Sir Sinrag will not come out to see us."
"Actually, I have had this idea of yours, but the problem is, we are not sure who is around Sir Sinrag at the moment~
If there is a traitor lurking around him, and we expose the other side's conspiracy at will to anger the other side, or make the other side jump over the wall, I'm afraid Sir Sinrag is in danger on the spot.
He was surrounded by enemies and did not know it. It was very likely that he would be directly assassinated by the enemies. It is also true that we, Chen Bing, are here at the moment. What if the other party comes back and accuses us of murdering Sir Xinrag.
..... Neville, not only you and I are in trouble, but Mr. Strachey Dalford will also be in trouble this time," Liu Yifei said helplessly...
At the same time, just when the four people on Liu Yifei's side were a little worried and helpless, a small dispute was also taking place in the small city.
"Sir Sir~~~Sir Sir~~~ Sir Sinrag, what are you doing?"
Seeing that Xinrag was dressed neatly and was about to get on his horse and start driving, Bishop Bolt, who came with him, was unusually excited. He actually stopped the already mounted Xinlag's horse without hesitation.
He asked with an aura that was not even going to give way:
"Sir Sir Sinrag, what exactly are you doing? Are you planning to accept the other party's words and go out to meet them?"
Bolt looked angry and said in disbelief.
"Dear Bishop Bolt, this is a matter between me and that old bastard Straci. He has implicated my reputation. This is a challenge to me.
Anyway, my only choice is to accept the challenge, otherwise, I will be laughed at by all the old guys~
We old knights and old priests have been fighting for our whole lives. We have always been dissatisfied with each other. Could it be that at such an important moment, can I discredit my fellow knights?
That is naturally impossible.”
"What? Sir Sinrag, please listen to what you said. Is this what a responsible commander should say?
Regardless of the critical situation and the life and death of the soldiers, he only cares about his own reputation and some inexplicable competition?
Dear Sir Sinrag, please think carefully.
What if the opponent has arranged secret troops around the suspension bridge? After you pass the suspension bridge, they only need to delay for a moment and a half, and the cavalry can drive straight in and rush directly into the city.
Think about it again, what if the other party sets a trap and takes the opportunity to kill you?" Bishop Bolt said with sincerity, which really made Xin Lage shaken.
As for the more critical question, these questions raised by Bolt may not be nonsense.
Strachey Dalford and his new Lage have known each other for decades. They are both partners who fight side by side and competitors who compare themselves with each other. With each other's understanding of themselves, it may be possible to set up a plan.
Play such a game
It's just that it's okay if Bolt doesn't say this, but when he says it, it irritates Xin Lage and wants to go out~
"The relationship between Bishop Bolt and Straci Dalford is not something you can understand~ I absolutely believe in his character. Although he is an out-and-out old hunk, he also breaks his promises.
He has bad habits, but he is absolutely upright and his belief in the light is extremely firm. I believe that no matter what the situation is, he will never do those despicable things~"
"But Lord New Rag, please take a look clearly. The person who is outside Chen Bing right now is not Lord Strachey Dalford himself.
Maybe you know that gentleman well, but the question is, do you also know that general named Neville as well?
If she is going to do whatever it takes to achieve Lord Strachey Dalford's goal, then wouldn't you be putting the safety of the entire city and all the people in the entire territory at risk?
According to the laws of the kingdom, this is a very serious crime and will also be a huge stain on your reputation."
After Bishop Bolt said this, Sir New Rag immediately hesitated~
In fact, just like what Bolt said, although he knew Straci Dalford, he didn't know much about the people under him. If he fell into the trap, he would just
I'm afraid that not only will I lose face, but I'll put countless people in danger, and I'll also attract the laughter of my old friends.
They are all people who have experienced battles. If they are really fooled by this trick to deceive children, it may be a major news for the entire year.
Thinking of this, even Sir New Rag's violent temper did not dare to act rashly. He had to dismount again and asked Bolt seriously: "Then what should we do now, according to the Bishop's wishes? Completely
Ignore those people outside?"
"Of course not. I think it would be better if we directly ask each other about their true intentions at the top of the city.
If the other party really has something important to tell Sir New Rag, as he said, then let them say it directly, at least give a rough outline.
If there is really something important, it means that the other party is not malicious, but if the other party is coy and does not say anything, then it is very likely that this is a complete scam. The other party's true intention... is not so
It’s a good guess~”
"Well, that's a good idea. Bolt, come with me. We want to see what tricks this old Straci is up to this time."
With that said, Sir New Rag climbed towards the top of the wall very aggressively, and because he moved too fast, he was unable to see the very strange expression that flashed across Bolt's face.
And if Sir New Rag could have noticed this change earlier, I'm afraid all the weird and bizarre things that happened later might have stopped abruptly...
It's a pity that the fiery Sir Sinrag did not see this strange scene, but was completely deceived by Bolt's disguised justice~
The old knight climbed back to the top of the city, and once again blessed himself with a magic trick that could make his voice spread far away, and then shouted with all his strength:
"You little guy named Neville, come out here!" Sir Sinrag's powerful voice once again shocked the entire audience.
Liu Yifei thought that the old knight would most likely ignore them, but unexpectedly he spoke again. With the added surprise, he immediately asked Neville to step forward to see what was going on~
"Sir Sir Sinrag, do you have any other orders?"
"Neville, you just said that you have something important to talk to me about, so let's talk about it first. If I feel satisfied, I will naturally go down to see you, but what you said
If it's all nonsense, then I advise you to forget it and call that old bastard Straci over as soon as possible and let me have a good talk with him.
How's it going, little guy, you can see for yourself what to do~" After saying that, there was no sound from the top of the city again.
Sir Sinrag's voice was definitely loud enough, let alone Neville. Even Liu Yifei who was hiding behind could hear it clearly~
As the saying goes, what you are afraid of will come to you. Just now, Nivel said that he should reveal a little bit of the situation to the other party, but Liu Yifei immediately rejected the suggestion. However, unexpectedly, he himself proposed it now...
"What should we do now?" Lei Hanxin on the side asked speechlessly.
"What should I do? Let me think about it again. If there is really no way...it seems that we can only take one risk today..." Staring at the towering city walls and countless strongholds under the moat,
Crossbow arrow, Liu Yifei was in trouble...
During this period, Liu Yifei asked the fortune teller to come over and ask some questions. After getting a positive answer from the other party, Liu Yifei seemed to be relieved, and then he called Neville back and said: "There is no other way, look.
You can only get stuck once today. Of course, it's a very important matter, and I'm afraid you might make a mistake. I've already told my friend in detail about what to say..."
With that said, Liu Yifei pushed out Lei Hanyu, who was standing quietly aside: "Let her explain the specific negotiation process in a while. You can just introduce it to Sir Xinrag first~
Of course, we need to emphasize her identity as a 'true believer'. Since Sir Sinrag is an old knight who has adhered to the knight's creed for decades, I think it's better to believe the words of a true believer."
At this time, although Liu Yifei also had follow-up arrangements, he hoped not to use them if possible. He could only introduce Lei Hanyu's trump card first, hoping to add a little more convincing to his side...
