"Not only Wadenhof, but every castle captured in the Sylvanian War should belong to Lord Marius of the Ivey Territory."
Rhodes said loudly.
This sudden change of style made the envoy froze on the spot, a little at a loss, and even didn't know how to proceed. He originally thought of many kinds of excuses to deal with the other party's excuse. But now, the Kislev leader is uncharacteristically,
Not only did he not refuse, but he enthusiastically handed over the city. This made the envoy puzzled. At the same time, he also looked confused and didn't know how to answer.
"But there's a problem..."
Rhodes was pacing back and forth and suddenly stopped in front of the imperial envoy.
"What?"
The turning word made the messenger immediately alert. He should have known that it would not be that easy. This seemingly kind-hearted Yankee must have a lot of evil intentions in his belly. Now it seems that the focus of the words is in the second half of the sentence.
The messenger stretched his neck and listened carefully to every word of the Kislev lord in front of him.
"But there is a question, when does Lord Marius plan to take over this city?"
"I mean, when can the security forces from Aiwei land come here?"
Rhodes' question made the imperial envoy in front of him confused. Obviously, military arrangements were not something he, a diplomatic envoy, could decide. When the Yankees asked this question, the envoy began to feel that something was wrong.
"Does this conflict with the ownership of the castle?"
The messenger calmed down and asked.
"There is no conflict. As I said, Waldenhof and every castle conquered in the future should belong to Lord Marius and the Ivey Territory. However, before the security forces from the Ivey Territory arrive, I think
, I have an obligation to keep this hard-won victory for Lord Marius and for ourselves."
Rhodes walked forward, stared into the messenger's eyes, and spoke seriously and solemnly.
"Where to start?"
The messenger asked again.
"It's very simple, Your Excellency. You just saw it on the way to the castle hall. There are still many old vampire forces in this city. Although Kislev's army has invaded, it does not mean that we have completely eliminated the enemy.
There are still many undead and vampires lurking in this city. We don’t know their number, strength, and hiding places, in the cellars of taverns, in the sewers of towns, in the compartments of residential buildings, or even in the castle
, right at our feet.”
When he said the last word, Rhodes deliberately lowered his tone. This made the imperial envoy sitting on the stool turn pale for a moment.
So much so that the messenger moved his butt unconsciously, as if there were really vampires watching under his feet.
"These undead are everywhere. Kislev's army has taken over the city, but once the legions withdraw, the dark old forces will resurrect and quickly occupy the castle."
"By then, the fruits of victory gained by the soldiers' bloody sacrifices will be gone forever."
"So, it's not that I don't want to return the castle, it's just that the environment here makes me uneasy."
Rhodes turned his head and sighed. He looked helpless. However, in the eyes of the imperial envoy, there was no difference between the Kislev lord in front of him and a scoundrel.
Even though he has no right to interfere in military decisions, it is obviously unrealistic for the troops of Aiwei to come all the way from the west to garrison the castle.
Wadenhof is located at the northern end of Sylvania, and the imperial coalition is now in the west of Sylvania. There is an entire province between them. It is impossible for the troops of Iveyland to pass through the large undead territory alone. In that case,
The risk is too great.
Besides, even if you take great risks and pass through the Land of Death and arrive at this castle, how will the logistics be solved?
The death wind in Sylvania is still strong, and food cannot be stored for a long time. The residents here are used to such an environment, and most of them have some mutations, so they can adapt to the local food, and they can even eat some rotten food. However,
Outsiders will not be able to adapt. Long-term consumption of food from the Land of the Dead will only cause originally healthy soldiers to become sick or gradually mutate.
Therefore, during the entire Sylvanian War, supplies of food and grass could only be transported from the home country to the front line, which made it impossible for the legion to stay away from the supply line.
Mrs. Kislev fought steadily all the way, and logistical supplies were continuously shipped from the north. They could naturally hold on to every castle they built. However, if it were a force from the Ivey Territory that had to go deep into the enemy territory to station, there would be no logistical problems.
It cannot be solved. The agreement did not mention that Mrs. Kislev also wanted to help the legion in Aviland solve the logistics and food problems.
The envoy cursed in his heart, but was powerless. He really couldn't find a better reason to refute, and the terrible thing was that he knew that his lord would have no reason to refute after he returned, and could only continue to watch the Yankees occupy.
That big city. Unless they completely conquer all of Sylvania, this situation will only continue.
"well……"
In front of everyone, Rhodes sighed deeply, then turned around and looked at the imperial envoy with "an earnest expression."
"Once the Vampire War begins, there is no turning back. I really hope that we can end this bitter war quickly. Once the war is over, the agreement can be fulfilled. I also look forward to the supply convoy from the Great Wall of the North appearing in Ivey soon.
On the trade route with Kislev."
The northern lord's sincere words made the diplomatic envoy from Ivey unable to refute. He even had to pretend to be friendly and smile at Rhodes. But in his heart, he had already scolded the Yankee thoroughly. He could not complete the task.
, you will definitely be scolded when you go back, and you may even be revoked from your official position and thrown into a dungeon... After all, the name "Mad King" is not just taken randomly.
…
Ghoul Forest.
"We are really unlucky to enter Sylvania just when the empire is at war with the undead. If it were normal times, this journey would have been much smoother."
Walking on the uninhabited dense forest path, Talinnam used his iron sword to cut down the branches in front of him, complaining from time to time.
Essek walked behind without saying a word. He was already used to his little friend complaining from time to time.
But it's normal. After all, no normal person can bear to be with him until now, so it's reasonable to complain a few times.
"It would be boring to go too smoothly. Little brother Talinnam, you don't really think that I go to my family's old place just out of nostalgia and awe, do you?"
Essek finally spoke. He was riding on horseback, speaking slowly and holding a cigarette holder. At first glance, he looked similar to a street vendor. It was difficult to connect such an old man with the Knight of the Holy Grail.
Get up. Talinnam once wondered whether this guy had ever seen the Lady of the Lake, and whether he had ever drank holy water...
"In fact, going to the family's old place is just a goal, and on the way to this goal, you will encounter many novel things. This is what I yearn for."
"That's adventure."
Tarynham echoed.
"Yeah!"
"The meaning of life is to take risks. Taking risks makes the world full of hope and uncertainty. Only in this way can it be interesting."
The old knight said, licked his cigarette holder and laughed like a ghost.
"We should be thankful that we encountered a vampire war, which made our trip full of uncertainty, adventure and challenges. This is the meaning of life. From a higher and broader perspective, a country
Adventures are also needed. Some adventures may drag a kingdom into the abyss of destruction, but at the same time, it may also lead it into a new era."
"A world without adventure is mediocre and boring, and at the same time, it is doomed to perish and be destroyed."
The old knight became more and more excited as he talked, and gradually turned into a crazy state where he was talking to himself.
"My former lord Berto was also a knight who was keen on adventure, but he eventually died on the adventurous journey. If there was no adventure, he could have stayed in his castle and lived to the end of his life."
Talinnam sighed.
"His character and his values determine that he cannot stay in the castle for the rest of his life. Even if he does not meet the Blood Knight, he will encounter other dangers during his adventure. This is fate, Talinnam."
Essek turned his head and stared at Talinnam with a strange look.
This look made Talinnam feel uncomfortable all over. Essek was always like this, sometimes warm and kind, wise and righteous. Sometimes it was mysterious and weird.
"We all have our own destiny, it's just that most people can't see it."
He murmured to himself again.
"I've always had a question."
"explain."
"Berto has been taking risks all his life and practicing the doctrine of the Lady of the Lake. His firmness of faith has surpassed many knights and lords in Bretonnia. Why did such a person fail to become a Knight of the Holy Grail until his death?"
"On the contrary, some people..."
Tarynham was about to speak but stopped.
"Keep talking!"
The old knight suddenly gave an order in a low voice.
"On the contrary, there are some people who have never experienced the road of adventure and do not have much chivalry, but they have become the Holy Grail at a young age..."