"Sir Leon, we are acting under Sir Leon's orders!"
"Leon Leo Cornwall?"
Talinnam frowned and asked.
"Yes Yes!"
The prisoner knelt on the ground, almost fainting from the pain.
And the old knight seemed to have no intention of stopping torturing him...
"I have no grudge against Sir Lyon, why would he kill me?"
"We don't know this..."
"Believe me, sir, we don't know why. We only know how to execute orders and get money to do things..."
"Believe me, I told you everything I know..."
The prisoner fell to his knees and struggled, blood covering his palms.
Before Tarynham could continue to ask questions, the Essek knight behind him had already wiped the prisoner's neck with a knife.
Under Talinnam's shocked gaze, the old knight slowly stood up from the prisoner's body.
"A lie, it's just a lie, Tarynham."
"There is someone else who really wants to kill you."
"how do you know?"
Talinnam frowned and asked.
"Don't ask so many questions. My experience tells me that this is not true. These assassins are not elites, but they are not cowards. Assassins of this level will not easily reveal their masterminds. Their answers convinced me
There are thousands of people who want to kill you, but they are definitely not members of the Leo Cornish family."
The old knight put away his dagger and wiped the blood stains on his sword with a rag.
"We have to get out of here as soon as possible."
"A murder has occurred here. The patrol will find out soon. If it's later, we won't be able to leave."
…
Thunder Castle.
"Let him go. From what I know about him, he will not be willing to stay in the laboratory in Kislev and engage in boring research."
"Gaert is still a high-spirited young man. He always wants to prove himself, especially after being defeated by Caroline last time. He wants to make a comeback. The Vampire War is an excellent opportunity for him. If he misses it, next time
I don’t know when the chance to prove myself will wait. You can’t let him challenge Caroline again, right?”
"You have to take care of his emotions. He is a person, not a tool."
"Forgive me for being direct, Rod."
Alves sat on a wooden chair and muttered.
He had repeated the same words many times. But Rhodes always felt that doing so was still risky. Others didn't know, only Rhodes knew how important Gelt was to Kislev's industrial revival. All heavy industries,
They all require high-strength metals. And Galt is extremely talented in this area. I'm afraid there won't be another such talent in the entire Old Continent.
However, as Alves said, Geert is also a human being, he is not a tool. His emotions and thoughts must also be taken into account.
"You are right, but we must consider a question, how to keep him safe while being able to contact the front line of combat?"
Rhodes thought of the Tsar Guards. They were the most powerful defense force in Kislev. But sending the elite guards who originally protected the queen to protect an alchemist was a bit tongue-in-cheek...Dennis and Caroline
I'm afraid I will also be dissatisfied.
"You can let him stay in the phalanx of long-range troops."
Alves rolled his eyes and gave another plan.
"As long as there is no close contact with the battle, there is not much danger. Let Galt stay in the artillery position and cast spells from a long distance to support the frontal battlefield. At the same time, send a team of shooting troops around him to protect the artillery position.
Also protect Gelt."
"This is a good suggestion."
Everything is going on in an orderly manner. Fort Thunder, this border fortress, has ushered in its busiest moment. A large amount of supplies and food are being continuously transported here from all over Kislev.
The line of sight extended into the distance, across the canyon, where Ice Queen Dennis and Magic Academy Dean Caroline were marching on the huge southern plain with a large number of Kislev troops and baggage convoys.
…
The fiery red sun slowly lit up from the mountains in the south, dispersing the early morning fog and illuminating the vast land. Standing on the high tower of Thunder Castle, looking into the distance. Rhodes knew that the countdown to the Sylvanian War had begun.
Already.
To the north, the Kislev and Ostermark armies gathered.
To the west, the imperial coalition forces are also constantly gathering, and new supplies and soldiers are arriving on the border every day.
The border fortress could no longer accommodate the huge imperial coalition forces, and the legions of each army built their camps directly outside the castle. Stretching for several kilometers, there were white tents and rising smoke.
Flags of various colors were fluttering in the wind, and the carriage trains crowded the roads inside the castle.
Nunn Artillery Corps, Reik Guards, Knights of the Sun and other elite imperial troops have stationed there. This small border town has suddenly become the most dazzling star position in the entire empire and even the entire Old Continent.
Coming with the army led by Rick, there were also Emperor Louis Bode himself and his young prince Karl Franz.
Simply sending out the army is not enough.
When this seemingly inevitable war came, every elector wanted a piece of the action, including the emperor himself.
Therefore, Louis Bode came with his only son Karl. This was a good opportunity to make a contribution. He was suffering from the problem of insufficient prestige as his heir. Now, the opportunity has come. If Karl can make achievements in this war, then,
The improvement of prestige can make the status of the royal family more stable, and it will also have more advantages and capital in future emperor elections.
However, looking at his unfulfilled son, Louis Bod still felt a little anxious. He wanted Karl to achieve military exploits, but he was worried that he would be in danger. According to Ludwig, Karl did not yet have the ability to fight in actual combat.
ability.
But there is always a way.
In the emperor's temporary office, the chief of the royal guard stood in front of the emperor and accepted the special order before the war——
"From now on, you will be Karl's personal bodyguard. Protect him until the end of this war."
Although reluctant, Ludwig accepted the emperor's order.
He knew that the vampire war might not be as easy as everyone thought. Even if a large number of Imperial Legions were assembled, the terrain of Sylvania meant that this war would not be easy.
The Baylokhov Swamp lies in front of you, and across the Luan River is the Ghoul Forest. After entering Sylvania, there are few plains, all forests, hills and mountains. This will make the empire's artillery units unable to
If it is launched normally, without the support of firearms troops, relying on infantry and knight troops to fight against the undead army, the chance of victory is not great.
In this complicated environment, Ludwig felt that the pressure on his shoulders doubled as he had to protect the little prince.