Thousands of troops intertwined fiercely, and brutal assassinations broke out.
Different from the entanglements in the past, today's Theodore Sotos immediately started a fierce attack after discovering that the enemy had really begun to retreat.
And, remarkable results were achieved.
The sun was setting, the battlefield was covered with blood, and the broken flags were falling sideways, like the end of an era.
"In this war, my Sotos family won the victory after all!"
Theodore was riding on his horse, patrolling the battlefield, feeling very proud of himself.
"And Aaron, his information is very useful. Well... he also deserves credit for guarding Widow's Bay."
Theodore said to himself, and soon saw the eldest son's slightly gloomy face.
But he didn't say anything.
At this time, a ranger brought an envoy from the Davis family.
"Dear Lord Theodore, I have brought the goodwill of my master, hoping to shake hands and make peace. We will admit defeat and be willing to cede part of our territory."
The messenger was a fat man with a flattering face, and he knelt on the ground and said.
"Seek peace?"
Theodore hesitated for a moment.
Although I really want to destroy the Davis family, it won't happen overnight. If the opponent is stubborn and resists, with the help of the castle, even hundreds of people can resist for a long time.
At this moment, a raven flew down and was caught by Knight Turner, who took away the letter above.
He looked at it, his expression suddenly changed, he found Theodore, and handed the letter over: "Lord, this is an urgent letter from Master Aaron."
"What?"
Theodore took the letter and his eyes widened immediately. He immediately looked at the kneeling fat man and stepped forward and whipped him hard: "Are you lying to me?"
"My lord, I don't dare, my lord!"
The fat man rolled around on the ground, his gorgeous robes stained with filth, and begged loudly for mercy.
"My son has captured your castle, destroyed the drawbridge and gates, and set fire to your grain stores!"
Theodore laughed and said: "That guy Andrew sent you here to sue for peace. Is it just to buy time to rebuild the castle?"
"What?"
Colin was shocked: "Aaron, he actually... captured a castle?"
There was a battle report before, and when it was said that Aaron killed a knight, he was very surprised. Is this his younger brother who has always been low-key and has no sense of presence?
'Could it be...'
A sense of urgency was immediately buried deep in Colin's heart.
"Give the order, attack! Attack! Attack!"
Theodore roared loudly: "I will take down the castle of the Davis family and unify the Green Forest! I will make there be only one voice in the northern forest of Kargash!"
…
Ten days later, Aaron received the news.
Theodore Sotos captured Davis Castle, beheaded the Davis family patriarch Andrew and the heir Andrew Jr., and completely occupied the territory of the Upper Green Forest.
From now on, the entire green forest territory will fly with the green banyan flag of the Sotos family!
"The war...is finally over."
Aaron sighed: "Fortunately... I completed the minimum goal and finally survived."
…
After one month.
Inside the Green Banyan Tree Cave.
Because he won the war, Theodore believed that this was a gift from [Grandma Green Banyan Tree], and a grand ceremony was bound to be held.
During this ceremony, Aaron saw the heads of Andrew and his son, as well as more bloody and cruel human sacrifices.
When the sacrificial stone platform was filled with flesh, blood and internal organs, and the flag representing the Davis family was burned, Theodore finally announced that the sacrifice was over.
The group of people walked out of the cave, and Aaron took a deep breath to suppress his slight nausea.
Killing during war and killing after war are two completely different things.
"My son, you did a great job."
After taking off the sacrificial robe, Theodore threw the robe to Colin and showed a rare smile to Aaron: "Tell me, what reward do you want?"
"How about a fief?"
Aaron and Theodore looked at each other and said without hesitation.
In the past, it was almost impossible for the Lower Green Forest to be divided up again. However, after acquiring the Upper Green Forest, it is very possible to set aside several knightly fiefdoms and reward those who have meritorious services.
Moreover, this was also his way of expressing to Theodore that he had no intention of being the heir.
Anyway, no matter how good his performance is, he may not be able to win Theodore's favor and let him replace the original heir.
Maybe, this time is a test?
After hearing Aaron's answer, Theodore's expression condensed, and then his smile did not change: "Yes, you will be a very good vassal."
"It is a matter of course that the lord gives land to his vassals, and the vassals respond with loyalty."
Aaron showed a hint of excitement.
The feudal nobles of this era were completely different from those of China.
Although the Chinese title of duke, bozi, male, etc. was also called this name, it actually had no real fiefdom and no private soldiers. Of course, it was taken by the emperor life and death.
In the West, even a king cannot hang a baron with a decree.
In Aaron's view, Western kingdoms are like companies, and the king is at best a weak chairman who may be dismissed by the board of directors in minutes...
In the Green Forest, once he became a knight, even if Colin took the position, it would be difficult to do anything to him.
Theodore said a few more words and looked at Colin: "The Upper Green Forest has been under the rule of the Davis family for generations. Now that a ruler has been changed rashly, the people will inevitably be somewhat resistant. What should we do?"
"Father, I am willing to be your sword and remove all obstacles for you." Colin answered without hesitation.
Theodore was a little disappointed and looked at Aaron.
"At this time, the Shanglu Forest should focus on appeasement and recognize that the territories of the surrendered knights are legal. In addition...Although the direct line of the Davis family is dead, Sylvie is still there..."
Aaron had a playful smile in his heart: "How about continuing the previous engagement, letting Colin marry Sylvie of the Davis family, and announcing that their child will become the future heir of the Green Forest?"
"A good method, with the wisdom to rule!"
A happy smile appeared on Theodore's face: "Did you hear that? Colin... prepare to marry Sylvie immediately. The celebration must be grand!"
Colin suddenly felt as if he had been punched.
He didn't want to marry the woman who brought him shame at all, not to mention...that woman was in Aaron's hands, and she didn't know what happened to her!
However, this is a political marriage. Even if Sylvie is a sow, he still has to marry her!
What's more, this is also to consolidate his position as heir.
As long as they marry Sylvie and have children, Aaron Sotos and Sean Sotos will never be able to compare with him!
