"You came back alive, but Lord Rhodes' life or death was uncertain, so you went down the mountain early! Is this what you call your best effort?"
At Watchfort, when Lord Jigur and Bertner returned to the castle with two hundred remaining soldiers, there were no cheers, no celebrations, only indifference and doubt. They watched this team of brave men leave the city, but now, only Jigel
Geer and Bertner came back on their own, and the others? As the most loyal knight under Rhodes, Virgil questioned the Lord of Midwinter Castle on the spot regardless of the difference in status.
His accountability beyond his status should have been scolded by others, and even driven out of the hall. But at this moment, I didn't feel that there was anything wrong with what Virgil did. What he said was what everyone wanted to say. Go north and take the green
It was originally Rhodes' plan to lead Pi to the Troll King's territory. Now, there is no news from the backbone. These people who set out together returned early. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are deserters.
"You have no idea what the situation was, knight."
Lord Burtner of Hearth Castle retorted loudly.
"We fought against several times the number of orcs on the top of the snow-capped mountains, and helped Rhodes lure away a large number of greenskins. The scars on my body are the best evidence!"
Bertner said, rolling up his sleeves. Everyone saw the tear-like wounds, which were caused by the orcs' machetes. Some wounds have not healed yet. His forehead was also wrapped with gauze.
.The naked wounds told everyone the cruelty of that battle.
"So, where is Lord Rhodes?"
Virgil refused to give up.
"have no idea."
Giger replied.
"Is it okay to just say a word of ignorance?!"
Virgil rushed forward and grabbed Jiger by the collar, as if he wanted to eat him alive.
"Watch your words and deeds, knight! You are not the true lord of Blackhammer Castle."
Bertner reminded and pushed Virgil down. They glared at each other and refused to give in.
"There was a strong wind on the snow-capped mountains, and we couldn't reach the Troll King's lair at all. If we went any further, everyone would be buried there. Only Rhodes and a few warriors could go there. So, we separated on the last stretch of the road. I
and Jigel were responsible for diverting other greenskins away and reducing the pressure on Rhodes. Later, we met the greenskins who went up the mountain and fought with them. Tell me, how can 300 warriors fight against 30,000 orcs? We only
We were able to retreat, and there was no chance of going up the mountain again because there was an avalanche."
It wasn't until they heard the word avalanche that everyone became quiet. An avalanche in an ordinary snow mountain would be enough to drown an entire army, let alone an avalanche in the Troll Mountains... If what they said was true, it would be understandable.
…
【Lord White Bear is dead.】
[He died in the duel with the Troll King. We should remember him as the greatest hero in the history of the North. However, he died. 】
[The orc, the cave, the troll king, where the bones of the White Bear Lord are buried...]
On the third day after Jigur returned to Watchfort, various rumors spread in Watchfort. People rushed to pass on the news first. When they heard the news of the death of Lord White Bear, many people shed tears. That was once the northern border.
Hope and pride, but now, are buried forever on the top of the snow-capped mountains. He has saved Watch Castle and everyone. But now, he has truly become a hero, a dead hero.
The dark room was filled with the smell of corruption, blood, and conspiracy. Virgil walked in from the outside angrily. He threw the sword on the table. The news of Lord Rhodes's death in battle must have been caused by someone deliberately.
Creating rumors. When the great lord, the savior of the North, is fighting and killing thousands of green-skinned orcs outside, there are people behind the scenes who are causing trouble and fighting for power. What an abomination.
This man should be found and killed with a thousand swords. But Virgil is only a knight of Black Hammer Castle, and he has no right to interfere in the internal affairs of Watch Castle. Although the army of Black Hammer Castle is in his own hands, he must not compete with the lords from all over the world.
After all, there is no evidence that the distant rumors are related to them.
Lord Rhodes entrusted the army of Blackhammer Castle to him before setting off. It was an act of absolute trust. He not only had to manage this army well, but also couldn't let anything happen to it. At least, nothing could go wrong before Lord Rhodes returned. But Lord Rhodes
De... Virgil thought of the lord he swore to. Could it be... what if... he really died?... No, it's impossible! Virgil said to himself.
He found an empty cup, filled it with strong liquor, and then took a swig. He thought of the worst case scenario... The worst case scenario might be that Rhodes really died... There were strong winds and blizzards all year round in the Troll Mountains.
It often happened. Even Jigur and the others went down the mountain in such a mess... Virgil's mind was very confused. On the one hand, he told himself that the lord could not die. On the other hand, his own thoughts always appeared in his mind.
screen.
Dong dong dong...
Just as the knight was deep in thought, there was a crisp knock on the door.
"who?"
Virgil asked loudly.
"I, Trani, am the guardian of Lord Bradley of Nethergarde Keep. I am his mother."
The person outside the door answered.
Virgil was a little confused, what did the guardian of the Lord of Watchfort want to do with him? Bradley, after getting along with Virgil for this period of time, he knew that many times he was just a child, and many things needed guidance from someone, and the person who was guiding him behind the scenes
The person would not be his uncle, but his mother. That is, the Mrs. Trani who came to find him now.
The knight opened the door. Although he was unhappy, he still showed due courtesy to this noble lady.
"Please take a seat, ma'am."
Virgil said. He bent slightly and made an elegant gesture.
"You came to me at this time just to chat, right?" Virgil asked straight to the point. He really was not in the mood to chat with a woman here.
"I think it's about Lord Rhodes?"
he asked next.
"Isn't that right? Apart from this matter, what else do you and I care about now?"
Telani stared at the handsome man in front of her and answered softly.
"So, do you think this was done on purpose? Or did some people actually hear something?"
Virgil said, turned around and poured a glass of wine for Trani. Beer, spirits, these are wines between men. Wine is used to entertain nobles and ladies. Virgil has it in his room.
Although rarely used.
"What did you really hear? Haha, do you think it's possible? Even Jigel and the others don't know whether Rhodes is alive or dead, how can anyone else know?"
Terani took the wine, shook it twice, and then spoke calmly.
"Then you also think that someone is deliberately spreading rumors?"
Virgil sat down, his eyes sad and heavy.
"Of course. Moreover, this person may have a very sinister purpose."
Trani said.
"Who is he? What is his purpose?"
Virgil leaned forward and asked.
"I have no evidence, but Trevor is very suspicious. When Cyril died, he had the opportunity to inherit the position of lord. But Rhodes acquiesced in this position to my son, Bradley.
"
"Trevor?"
Virgil frowned. He recalled the appearance of this person, and finally remembered that he was an insignificant little person who often hid in the corner during meetings. Although his identity should not be a small person, his posture,
That look in his eyes always makes people unable to associate him with a big shot.
"Well... to be precise, I should call him 'brother-in-law'."
Trani whispered.
"In other words, this is an internal matter within your family, to compete for the dominance of Watch Castle?"
Virgil narrowed his eyes and asked.
"Why do you need to make it so clear?"
Trani returns.
"Lord Rhodes once acquiesced in Bradley's rise to power, so... okay... So, if Lord Rhodes is gone, he can slowly squeeze out the status of you mother and son?"
Virgil said. However, in his heart, the knight despised this family. Watching Castle was already like this, and they were still fighting for its dominance. What is left of this castle? A town with less than a thousand people, nobles
It has long been gone. The towns are withered and the farmland is abandoned. There are people who are so happy to fight for such a ruined city and never tire of it.
"You can understand it this way." Trani changed her posture, "However, we must reach an alliance, for the return of Lord Rhodes, and for the long-term stability of Watchburg. We must reach an agreement."
"Okay. Can you first tell me how to quell these rumors?"
Virgil asked with a straight face. However, he saw the lady in front of him looking at him with a pair of ambiguous eyes.