"That happened three hundred years ago." Mr. Deputy Envoy said calmly.
"At that time, Midir Brightstar was one of the many princes in the stars," Putilai sighed slightly: "It is said that he was very similar to Tormund I who founded the country. When he was young, he was an impulsive, lively, restless prince."
"Shortly after he reached adulthood at the age of sixteen, he sneaked out of the royal capital to pursue the adventures in those stories and poems, until he met Sarah and Kai Peng in the Dragon's Kiss..."
Thales raised his eyebrows and said in shock: "Sneaking out of the royal capital?"
It turns out...those princes and princesses who go on patrol incognito and sneak out of the palace really exist?
"Hey! Don't just talk about the prince of your country," Marquis Shles protested. He then turned his head and smiled at the second prince: "Kai Peng Nehra is a Kangmasi, and he is also good at flowing.
The pride of the city, he comes from a famous business family of fishing tycoons. It is said that he has quick thinking, maturity and stability since childhood, and is called a genius... just like you, His Highness Thales."
Thales showed an ugly smile.
"What about you?" Putilai glanced at Nikolai with his arms folded: "Don't the people from the North have anything to say?"
The meteorite raised his eyes and looked around at everyone.
"Sara is a well-deserved hero, a typical Northlander, a fearless Exeter," Nicolai shook his head expressionlessly: "He has no surname, and future generations do not need to remember his surname -
—Because he doesn’t have to use his origin and bloodline to prove his greatness—it’s enough to just look at what he does.”
Marquis Shless blinked helplessly at Putilai.
"No surname? Really?" A sinister voice came from behind: "But Sara married a noble daughter of the Walton family after the war, and merged her blood into the blood of the Dragonlance family."
Everyone turned around, and Thales was surprised to find that it was Ada who had spoken. She was sitting on the snow hugging her legs, and disdainful words came from under her cloak.
Speaking of which, this reckless elf guard has been talking a lot lately.
"His son took Walton's surname and became the Grand Duke of Longxiao City, and was elected as the co-elected king of Exeter with the help of his father's reputation."
"And Sarah sat as regent behind her son and king for thirty years, until his death."
"Is it enough to see what he has done? Ha," Ada chuckled: "In my opinion, the so-called hero Sara is nothing more than this when facing power."
Nicolai frowned.
Thales looked curious.
Putilai coughed: "Anyway, Your Highness, the three of them gathered together at Dragon Kiss, formed a team, and began a legendary adventure... In the past ten years, as mercenaries, brigades, merchants, adventurers and even expedition teams,
Their footprints are all over the Western Continent and even the west coast of the Eastern Continent. The friendship between the three is unbreakable, and the stories they experienced have long become legends composed by the bards - especially after the Battle of Dawn."
"For example, "A Dragon Hunt in the Desert", "A Thousand Miles of Demon Hunt", "The Shark Chaos in the Devil's Sea", "The Establishment of the Principality of Anrenzo", "Wanted Criminals in the Forest Forest", "The Sunset and Rebirth of the Holy Tree", "The Mystery of the Castle of Heroes", and many more
There are "The Sacrifice of the Evil God in Cima City" and so on, which are all famous poems and describe their experiences in the past ten years."
"At least Sarah's fearless bravery, Midir's steadfastness and reliability, and Kaipeng's wit and prudence are vividly sung in these poems."
As Thales listened to the names of these poems, his curiosity grew more and more: Dragon hunting, demon hunting, evil gods... This is what he remembers, isn't it the life of team running in those fantasy worlds?
Why is my life completely different? He sighed secretly in his heart.
Putilai took a deep breath of tobacco and whispered: "The Third Continental War broke out at that time."
No one spoke.
"Xilu is waiting for the most terrifying nightmare."
"The three of them have met the most terrifying enemy."
Under Thales' questioning gaze, Putilai cleared his throat and whispered a name:
"Lenly Corleone."
"The King of the Nightwings."
Putilai raised his eyes and stared at Thales thoughtfully.
Thales put his hands in his fur cloak to keep out the cold, and unconsciously touched the fang bracelet in his arms.
Corleone.
Is it.
"He is the owner of the Blood Sea Throne, the head of the Corleone family of the Blood Fang, the founder and eternal ruler of the Kingdom of Night."
"It is said that he is also one of the oldest and most terrifying vampires. Rumor has it that when he spreads his giant wings, even the dazzling sun will be shrouded in a bloody endless night." Putilai adjusted his
The tone sounded like everyone gathered around the fire telling ghost stories.
"It is said that he has lived for countless years. Before disappearing, he was once known as a being above the extreme realm."
The missing Nightwing King, Renley Corleone... Thales silently recalled the struggle between the two Miss Corleone - or ladies.
Is that their "father"?
"It's ridiculous, above the extreme?" Nikolai sneered: "Things that don't exist at all are just rumors spread by bards."
Putilai ignored him and said to himself:
"The Third Continental War happened to be when the Kingdom of Night was at its peak. The Eastern Continent Alliance Army was led by Lanley Corleone - it was the first time they appointed a vampire as the commander of the alliance army. With a small number of elites
A sudden landing and night attack from the eastern sea cliff of Exeter, which is the most dangerous and the least likely place to land."
"Based on the experience of the first two wars, everyone thought that the Eastern Continent people would land in the stars, and expected that the Western Continent Shield would once again tenaciously hold back the Eastern Continent's attack, defending against Exeter's brave heavy troops and other
The country’s reinforcements are coming.”
Thales was fascinated by what he heard.
"As you can imagine, the result was that Exeter, who was unprepared, was caught off guard, and Elk City was the first to be breached."
Marquis Shless smiled and said: "After that, Grand Duke Gadlo of Elk City purchased a large number of city defense equipment from the City of Steel every year to defend the eastern sea - our Zenliu City is responsible for the transportation."
Putilai continued: "The enemy's army poured in continuously from this opening on the sea cliff, overwhelming the empty interior of Exeter, and marched to the foot of Longxiao City."
"Your Highness, you can find specific battle records in major historical records." Putilai sighed: "In short, after several tragic battles, King Nightwing's reputation has once again been recognized - then
This is the most disastrous series of defeats that Exeter, who is proud of his warriors and army, has experienced since the founding of the country."
"As for the reinforcements from other countries going north, even the expeditionary army of Xingchen was defeated without warning, and the armies of other small countries were unable to resist."
"It is said that not one out of ten survivors survives."
"Even King Exeter at that time died in battle under Longxiao City."
Thales was startled and turned to look at the current commander of the White Blade Guards.
"That is also an important page recorded in the "Book of Hand-Blades"," Nikolai said suddenly, with complicated eyes: "Since the empire era, the tenth destruction of the Hand-Blade Guards, the third 'Hand-Blade Humiliation'
'——Let the Lord die under our heavy protection."
Since the Empire?
Thales thought to himself: Does the White Blade Guard have such a long history? Even before the founding of Exeter?
Putilai shook his head: "No one can withstand King Nightwing's invincible army and his bizarre and unpredictable military tactics."
"The entire Western Continent - this is what is recorded in the Supreme History Book - was unable to gather even a capable expeditionary force in a short period of time to attack the Eastern Continent people."
"Just like this, Lord Nightwing's army stretches across the North, and is almost invincible."
"Longxiao City fell into a hopeless defense," Putilai said calmly: "After the king's death, Exeter was in chaos, and only a few grand dukes were still resisting."
"At this time, the people of the Eastern Continent also sent a letter asking for peace talks on the current situation. Faced with heavy casualties and huge costs, Xingchen and other small countries have begun to consider the proposal of the Eastern Continent."
"At this moment, three people stood at the forefront of history and saved the precarious Western Continent."
Thales took a deep breath: "The Three Heroes of Dawn?"
Putilai nodded: "Sarah, Midir and Kaipeng gathered the remaining armies, and their battle inspired the stars and countries..."
Fallen Star interrupted him.
"Stop bragging about yourself," Nicolai taunted, crossing his arms and raising his eyes: "Sara... Hero Sara, he is the only one who stands up first."
"Sarah returned to the battlefield of Exeter carrying a black flag alone."
“He called on the Exeter people who were determined to resist to gather together and fight against the Eastern Continent people in the deep mountains, in the countryside, in the Great Needle Forest, in every inch of the territory, in every piece of territory, regardless of bloodshed or sacrifice.
"
"He was isolated and helpless, outnumbered, and even suffered defeats in the beginning, but he-Sara never gave up. This is how heroes are made by pouring courage and perseverance with blood."
"That was an agreement between the three of them," Putilai retorted coldly: "Midir returned to the stars, and Kaipeng returned to Camas, trying to persuade his country to make a last ditch effort - this is not
It means the other two are cowards."
"I'm not talking about Midir, but you, the reinforcements of the stars," Nicolai said sarcastically: "Midir brought reinforcements of twenty people - the bards remember this number clearly.
!”
Twenty people?
Thales looked at Putilai curiously, waiting for his reply.
Putilai frowned: "The stars at that time were indeed very worried about continuing to send troops - after all, King Nightwing's troops were at the forefront, and Midir was just a prince who had been away for many years, and he demanded military power as soon as he came back."
"Not only that, as a prince, Midir was ordered not to participate in Exeter's war anymore," Putilai's eyes burned: "But Midir did not give in. Faced with such an order, he did it in front of all the courtiers.
, threw away the nine-pointed star badge that symbolizes the shining star royal family."
"This means that he gives up his right to inherit the throne." Putilai said softly.
Thales slightly widened his eyes.
"'Don't forget, the stars established the country with an oath.' - He, Midir, said this to the entire angry star court."
Oath keepers.
I see.
"Just like that, the Oath Keeper walked out of the Renaissance Palace alone, taking twenty warriors who were still willing to follow him, and headed north to Exeter to help Sarah, who was fighting alone."
"This is why we only admire the Oath Keepers," Nicolai chuckled: "When the entire star has turned into a coward - he is one of the few decent Imperials."
"Even the Conmas people are better than you!"
Putilai said nothing.
"Regarding this issue, I have to say that the prophet Kai Peng actually..." Slais coughed slightly and interjected: "This is also why we, Conmas, admire him..."
"From proposing a bill to gathering consensus and passing a resolution, Kaipen Nehra was the only person in history who persuaded the Supreme United Council of Camas to send troops within eighty-six days. At that time, the fourteen city-states unanimously agreed to send all
The army, supplies, and money were handed over to Kai Peng, a thirty-year-old young man, and the last of his wealth was handed over to him to take him to the battlefield of Exeter."
"If you know something about the efficiency of the United Parliament and the greed and stinginess of the members of the city-states..." Marquis Slys sighed: "God knows how Kaipeng did it."
"That's your history," Putilai narrowed his eyes: "It's not ours. It's still the reinforcements from the stars that save the battlefield in the end, isn't it?"
Thales raised his head and looked at the three of them.
"But Kaipeng's move to lead the troops to help was obviously very effective. The Camus Alliance's international status has improved a lot," Shles spread his hands: "Just like that, the three of them reunited on the battlefield and fought with Dong Dong.
The army of the mainland is circling around."
"The three of them learned from the previous lessons, and this war lasted for more than a year."
"Until the end, in the Welland Territory, where we stand, on the Weyland Snowfield," Putilai said silently: "'Hero' Sarah, 'Prophet' Kaipen Nehra, 'Shou'
The Oath-sworn Midir Shining Star, with the last coalition force aiming to counterattack, intercepted the central main force of the Eastern Continent people."
"Here, they engage in the final decisive battle with the invincible and invincible "Nightwing King" Renley Corleone after the invasion of the Western Continent, and the countless fierce troops under his command."
Thales lowered his head and touched the cold snow under his feet.
Welland Snowfield.
Three hundred years ago, on this land...
"The brutal battle started in the early morning. It is said that the blood of that night covered the snowfield, and the reflection made the moon extremely scarlet." Putilai continued to use his bard's specialty: "Both sides paid heavy casualties, and the gathering
The blood that flows into the warm river even melts the snow in advance."
"Midier's armor was completely shattered by the killing, and coach Sara was once in danger. Even the prophet Kai Peng himself died in that heroic battle."
"Until dawn comes and the sun rises."
Mr. Deputy Ambassador paused, and Thales listened quietly.
No one interrupted him, even Nicolai bowed his head and remained silent.
In the silence where no one spoke, Putilai whispered:
"They won."
The cold wind howled across the fire, blowing the crackling flames even brighter.
"This is the Battle of Dawn."
"It, together with the Battle of Chasing the Saints in the King's Period, the Battle of Reversal Cold Wind in the Final Battle, and the Battle of Glory in the Fourth Continent War, are also called the four major reversal battles in history - of course it is what we call it in the Western Continent.
, the countries in the Eastern Continent obviously have completely different opinions on this."
Putilai concluded slowly: "Heroes, prophets and oath-keepers have since been known as the 'Three Heroes of the Dawn' in the West."
Thales took a deep breath.
Battle of Dawn.
The story of the Three Heroes.
And his special and casual ancestor who was willing to abandon the throne for the sake of friendship and trust.
In the corner where no one noticed, a figure in a cloak listened to the poems and stories from beginning to end, and stared at the fire quietly, motionless.
"Midir, even though he lost the royal emblem of the Bright Star," the second prince raised his head and asked: "But he still inherited the throne and became the 'King of Oath Keepers', right?"
Putilai nodded: "Yes, after the Battle of Dawn, his prestige is unparalleled - he is also the best successor to the throne, His Majesty Midir IV."
"As for Sarah, she married the daughter of the Walton family, and their blood descendants became the new King of Exeter."
"As for Kaipen Nehra," Shless said with a smile, "A huge bronze statue was built for him in Shanliu City, standing in the city center... to commemorate this prophet who shone with the light of wisdom.
To commemorate his sacrifice and his contribution to Shanliu City and the status of the entire Kangmas in the Western Continent."
wrong.
Thales thought to himself.
In the portraits of the Three Kings of the Stars, the portraits of the three kings should be based on their respective representative achievements. For example, Tormund I is based on the Battle of the End, but Thales clearly remembers: Midir IV
The background of Shi holding the shield and sword is a towering tree.
But if you put it this way, shouldn’t the greatest achievement of Midir IV be the Battle of Dawn?
Thales frowned.
"You didn't mention the last part," Nicolai said slowly at this moment: "The post-war part."
Putilai sighed.
Thales looked confused: "What happened after the war?"
Putilai was silent for a long time before silently speaking:
"The saddest thing is here," Mr. Deputy Envoy said lightly: "Sara and Midir, these two close friends who should have been together in life and death, after the war..."
"Turn against each other and become enemies."
"Even the relationship between the Kingdom of Stars and Exeter, which had improved slightly, has taken a turn for the worse."
Nicolai's voice sounded:
"Dragon Broken Fortress was built by Midir while Exeter was weak. It has since become our biggest threat - a stronghold that can withstand the severe cold and stand on the border, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
There are countless troops stationed there, monitoring our every move, and it is a huge fortress that can be used as an outpost to march north at any time!"
Nicolai stared directly at Thales and said: "If it weren't for the fact that Sara, who severely damaged the Nightwing King not long after the Battle of Dawn, was too famous, I have no doubt that Xingchen would directly go north to attack Egypt at that time.
Buster!”
"Little prince, why do you think we care so much about your ruined fortress?"
Thales was stunned for a moment.
Broken Dragon Fortress...
The meritorious fortress that guards the northern border of the stars, the iron curtain city wall, the fortress that resists the dragon's march south...
So what is this status in the eyes of the Exeter people?
A bridgehead for the stars to invade the north?
And...he lowered his head.
Sara and Midir?
A pair of comrades who have been on adventure for ten years, entrusted with life and death...
Turn against each other?
"Why?" Thales gritted his teeth, raised his head and asked, "Sara and Midir, why did they turn against each other?"
Putilai sighed and shook his head: "I don't know."
"Don't know?" Nicolai said with a dissatisfied expression: "I do know an explanation..."
"That's just an unconfirmed rumor..." Putilai said disdainfully.
"At least that's an explanation!" Nicolai interrupted him rudely.
Marquis Slys watched the dispute between the two with interest.
Only the voice of the Fallen Star was heard over the deputy envoy of the stars:
"There is nothing to hide," Nikolai ignored Putilai's expression and sneered slightly: "The two most outstanding people in the Battle of Dawn broke up because of a woman."
What?
Thales opened his mouth in surprise.
woman?
Putilai breathed out, his expression unwavering: "If you insist on saying this, you are despising the friendship between heroes and oath keepers, tarnishing their former glory and common legend..."
"And you have also insulted the honor of Queen Esola, and at the same time offended the Bright Star Family of the Star Kingdom and the Ye Luo Family of the Holy Tree Kingdom!"
Queen Esola? Thales heard a strange name.
And... the Holy Tree Kingdom, the Yeluo Family?
"So what?" Nicolai said coldly without any shame: "Everyone knows! When Sara insisted on fighting independently in the North, the Oath Keeper of the Stars - Midir Bright Star
…”
"Stealed Sara's lover!"
"Even marry her as his queen after that!"
Thales was stunned.
Under Putilai's unhappy eyes, the Fallen Star shook his head and said: "An elf queen."
Elf...
queen?
Sarah's beloved...
Queen of Midir IV?
The second prince's heart was beating fast.
Another gust of cold wind blew through.
Thales suddenly noticed that Ada behind him had disappeared at some point.
Note: Regarding the Three Heroes of Dawn in the West, I will update the fifth extra chapter in an article related to the work in the near future (it seems that you can’t read it on QQ, you can only read it on the PC website), mentioning their stories.