On the fourth day after the Black Sword Knights left, a strange atmosphere spread in the town.
It seemed that no one had given any order to block the news, or there might be some people who were adding fuel to the fire. In short, some rumors quickly spread from mouth to mouth, and the mayor's wife regarded the news she heard as talk at the dance.
, the maids at the ball told the cook and servants what they heard, and the cook and servants took the news outside the mansion, and eventually let it spread in the streets.
There are some things that no one dares to talk about publicly, but this does not prevent people from hinting and exchanging information in private. When the rumors spread completely, it will inevitably have some impact on everyone's daily life in the town.
The price of food is rising, caravans are beginning to receive closer inspections, and there are more people in a hurry on the street. The wealthy people who are usually busy at parties have closed the doors of their mansions and openly and loudly
The grand banquet also turned into a secret conversation deep in the mansion. Some people said that they saw Baron Will, the only nobleman in the town who is also the mayor of the town, sending his butler and hurriedly carrying letters to a nearby airship under the cover of night.
Port, but no one can confirm this news.
Hao Ren and his party were supposed to leave this place two days ago and go to the nearby large city "Grey Mountain City", but some rumors heard by the guards made them stay here for two more days in order to observe changes in the situation.
, to prevent rushing into a crisis.
In the inn where the caravan temporarily rested, a soldier dressed as a caravan guard had just returned. Looking at his flashing eyes with surprise, Charlemagne knew that the other party had obtained accurate and shocking information.
"Have you confirmed the situation?" Charlemagne first asked the soldier to take a drink of water and take a few breaths, and then asked quickly, "Is it true?"
The soldier subconsciously glanced around and confirmed that in addition to the prince and princess, there were four "special allies" including Hao Ren. In fact, he didn't need to be so cautious, but the news was so shocking that he couldn't help but be so careful:
"Yes, Your Highness, it has been confirmed that Princess Constance, the only royal heir of the Dragon Empire, launched a rebellion. The Knights of the Broken Sword defeated a reorganized army stationed near the imperial capital and then broke out to the north under the order of the princess.
At present, a stronghold has been established in Frost Snow City, and the entire northern territory of the empire has declared its allegiance to Princess Constance. At the same time, sporadic battles have occurred in the southern and western territories. The elusive Broken Sword Knight is attacking the Black Sword Knights everywhere. The closest one is here.
The largest and largest battle occurred five days ago when the Knights of the Broken Sword and the Knights of the Black Sword fought near the Cobolus River, and a village was destroyed in the war."
In the past four days, all kinds of unreliable rumors have been flying everywhere, and wild news has flooded the wine shops and markets. Even things like ancient gods of destruction and doomsday prophecies have jumped out to sway their existence.
Feelings, but only now these pieces of information can be coherent and self-explanatory, but it is also unbelievable.
Charlemagne suddenly stood up and walked around the room, frowning. After walking twice, he suddenly stood still and said in a low voice: "The situation is completely beyond expectations. We cannot go to Gray Mountain City."
Noticing the questioning look on Hao Ren's face, Evana explained: "Grey Mountain City used to be the direct territory of Princess Constance, and even the lord there was cultivated by Princess Constance, but now the Knights of the Broken Sword
We have established a base in the north, but this is the southern border that is loyal to His Majesty Berrentine... That city will soon turn into a whirlpool, and it is definitely not a wise move to plunge into it at this moment."
Hao Ren nodded to express his understanding, and then planned to lighten the atmosphere: "At least there is good news. Now we can be sure that the few black sword knights who ran into the town a few days ago are not here for you..."
Charlemagne sighed: "Consider this good news, but the situation has become even more chaotic. We are not here to watch the civil strife in the empire."
"Still can't you tell us the purpose of your secret mission this time?" Lily looked at the royal brothers and sisters with great curiosity, her eyes almost shining, "You see the situation has become such a mess, maybe if we talk openly and honestly, we can still
Please help me think of a solution!"
This time, Evana did not refuse immediately: "... When the time is right, we will tell each other frankly, but to be honest, it is really not the time now."
Hao Ren handed Lily a small snack and said, "Okay, if they don't want to tell us, let's not ask further. It has nothing to do with our mission anyway."
If a husky's curiosity is not satisfied for a long time, she will quickly switch from laziness to house-breaking mode, but usually a snack will completely appease her until the next time she thinks about it.
"Anyway, we have to plan our next trip," Vivian said at this time. "There is civil strife in this country. In fact, it is unsafe anywhere. We must continue on the road. We cannot go to Ash Mountain City.
Yes, do you have any other destinations?"
Charlemagne had obviously thought about this problem before, and without much hesitation at this moment he named a place: "Grinway further north, we can take the road from there through the black pine forest, avoiding the Knights of the Broken Sword and the Empire. Legion."
The disputes between the two countries. But the black pine forest has certain dangers, I don’t know..."
"It's not a problem for us," Hao Ren waved his hand, "You just need to plan the route. There is no need to worry about combat effectiveness."
Lily immediately bumped her fist and showed a fierce expression, showing that she was super capable of hitting.
Charlemagne glanced at Lily in confusion, and finally decided to believe in the confidence of the people in front of him: After all, they were elite personnel who came out from the mysterious "World Tree Temple" to perform tasks, so their personal strength should still be guaranteed, right?
By the way, are these people really elites...
Since they still needed to arrange their itinerary, they summoned their subordinates. Charlemagne and Evana quickly left the room. Only when there was no one else in the room did Hao Ren put away the smile on his face: "This matter... is a bit sudden."
Vivian glanced at him: "Do you think there's something fishy?"
"There is definitely something fishy. According to Charlemagne and Evanna, Princess Constance has been a staunch protector of this empire for more than two hundred years. She has won the trust of her adoptive father and has great respect for the dragon soul.
The emperor's loyalty can even be said to be unparalleled in the world. She has been in charge of the Knights of the Broken Sword for two hundred years. She has had countless opportunities to raise a rebellion, but there has never been the slightest sign of such a thing. But she suddenly rebelled? There was no foreshadowing for her.
Inverted?"
"And the entire Northern Territory immediately announced its side," Vivian shrugged. "It's a shame to say that there was no advance plan."
"Anyway, we don't know the details of this world. Whether it's the situation of the princess or the entire Dragon Empire, we all heard about it from Charlemagne and Alvina, and the Charlemagne brothers and sisters themselves are not part of the empire.
"People, the intelligence is actually not accurate," Lily waved her hands. After eating the snacks, she was temporarily in an online IQ state and started to discuss, "Actually, the matter of Princess Constance's rebellion is not important in itself. The key is that it seems that there is something going on here.
There is a big battle going on... Landlord, can we intervene?"
The husky's instinct to join in the fun is about to kick in. Even if a war is about to break out here, Lily feels her paws are itching.
This state will probably last until a super powerful enemy pops out: she will definitely be scared first then...
Hao Ren cannot think as simply as the Husky girl. He knows that his drone army can immediately suppress all armed conflicts on the planet as long as it enters the scene, but this cannot be used as a pre-selected idea: "This is an internal struggle within civilization.
And it is far from intensifying to the point of endangering the survival of civilization, so the censor has no right to intervene in the war itself."
Lily puffed up her face: "Then let's watch all the way?"
"I just said that you cannot directly interfere with the direction of the war as a prosecutor," Hao Ren glanced at the girl, "but there is no problem in participating in local battles as an individual. If nothing else, we still have to act on this planet.
, it’s always okay to let the local indigenous people throw fireballs into their faces and then put them back.”
At the same moment, in Gray Mountain City.
Earl Nahum stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window wearing his favorite golden-red robe. Watching the clouds and mist rising in the distance, the expression on the old earl's face gradually became relaxed.
Gray Mountain is not a mountain, but a cloud and mist landscape formed by the unique environment here. The clouds and mist rising due to geothermal heat gather in the sky, layer upon layer, forming clouds that look like mountains. Half of the year they are
It floats over the plains for a long time, hence the name Gray Mountain.
Ever since he inherited his father's title and became the lord of this city when he was young, Nahum has loved standing in front of this floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the clouds and mists in the sky outside through the clear crystal glass.
The lingering clouds made him couldn't help but think of how he was once a playboy and wanton, but in the end he still couldn't escape this land. Looking back when he woke up, all the wanton publicity was just ups and downs in the limited framework of life.
That's all.
Just like those clouds and mists, they are ever-changing, but they are still gray mountains.
The cold gaze of Her Royal Highness the Princess seemed to pierce from behind the clouds, causing Nahum to narrow his eyes.
Although the framework of life is limited, dancing to your heart's content within this limited framework of life is probably the fun of mortals.
The sound of footsteps came from behind.
The old count turned around. His figure, which had become bloated with age, and his wrinkled face made him look particularly weak. This weak appearance probably amplified the contempt in the hearts of the people who walked into the room.
Feelings.
There were only five people standing in front of Nahum, but just five people were enough to make most people in this country feel frightened. They were wearing black full-body armor, and their black steel helmets and visors were made to imitate dragon heads.
His appearance was completely hidden, and a black mechanical sword was slung around his waist. There was a faint flicker of fire in the magic mechanism exposed between the blade and the hilt, and three gold stars could be seen prominently embedded in the black on the blade.
A sword knight, and a high-level knight.
"Your Excellency, it seems that you are ready to express your position," a black sword knight spoke, and a low and low voice came from under the visor, "We are very happy to see that you still maintain your consistent attitude.
Wisely, this rebellion is destined to be short-lived and it is not too late for you to take a stand."
Although he spoke with all the proper honorifics, there was no trace of respect in the tone of this black sword knight.
Nahum's already old and fat body seemed to be even more rickety, and his head was slightly lowered: "Yes, I have something to tell His Majesty the Emperor's loyal guards."
The eyes of the Black Sword Knight's visor flashed a little red light.
Nahum's figure disappeared in front of them at this moment.
"Buzz"
The five black mechanical swords buzzed with the activation of the magic device almost at the same time. The powerful magic power caused the blades to be instantly heated to thousands of degrees and began to vibrate violently. A black sword knight pressed his hand on the hilt of the sword, but
Before he drew his sword, his head had slowly slipped from his shoulders.
The second knight and the third knight successfully drew their swords, but the arm that drew the sword flew far away to the corner, and then their bodies fell heavily to the ground after splattering a large amount of black and red blood.
"Bold!" the fourth knight roared, and complex golden-red lines appeared on the black armor on his body. The power of the dragon seal made him feel that time around him seemed to slow down, and he finally captured the "old earl"
figure.
He saw a tall young man wearing Earl Nahum's golden-red cloak, walking as if dancing among the blood spattering in the room, while a thin sword condensed with magic was cutting through the man's hands.
The air stabbed towards the center of his eyebrows.
In the gradually tilting field of vision, the black sword knight saw his last companion being decapitated by the magic sword, without any resistance.
The figure of Earl Nahum reappeared in the room. His body quickly changed back to that bloated and clumsy appearance, wrinkles appeared on his face again, and his clothes automatically adjusted their size as his body shape changed. He looked down at the fallen figure.
Several corpses on the ground, slightly bent:
"I'm done."
The door to the room was pushed open, and a middle-aged man who looked like a butler walked into the room: "Master."
"Take these monsters away and burn them, and throw their swords into the furnace," Nahum nodded slightly, "They didn't send a signal, we still have some time."