Chapter 804 The Soldier Going Home 5200 Words Big Chapter Duck!
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Old World, Imperial Calendar Year 2513, early February.
The snow in the town of Zeon is still there, but the whole city is caught up in the craze of carnival. After waiting for more than a year, the citizens of Zeon City finally waited for the expedition soldiers to return, and they gave the most enthusiastic
Applause and cheers were dedicated to the returning expeditionary army, and the highest honors were given to them. Everyone inside and outside the town, especially the civil class, gathered things and food on both sides of the road, and flowers and ribbons were floating in the air.
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In recent years, a series of military victories and economic development have led to the emergence of a large citizen class, and with it, people's sense of national pride and identity. Jean Town, as the first place where Lane arrived and developed
The town has now formed a large city with an area that has doubled several times and a permanent population of 50,000.
Don't look at a city with a permanent population of 50,000 from the perspective of some previous lives. The permanent population of Curona, the capital of Britannia, is only 150,000. Among the several big cities in the old world, Braunschweig is almost the same now.
It has a permanent population of 300,000 (the actual population is 800,000), Nuer varies from 300,000 to 400,000, Middenheim has a population of 150,000, and the entire city of Talabheim plus surrounding suburban villages is about 250,000.
Most provincial capitals only have a permanent population of 30,000 to 50,000 people.
Ryan stood on the balcony of his Duke's castle. The king looked at the land that belonged to him and his city. As the first place he came to Britannia, he always had a different feeling for Jean.
emotion.
What appeared in front of the king was a magnificent sight. The city wall of Jean Town was now ten meters high. Different from the previous low buildings, there were large double-story wooden houses, workshops, and bars rising from the ground.
The temple and the higher-end noble residences, as well as the new guild buildings and larger military camps, he saw that the whole city was full of life, and smoke curled up into the sky.
Further away, he saw dots of villages outside the city, he saw the shadow of Chalon Forest in the distance, he saw the newly thawed Chinon River, he looked at the rivers and mountains that belonged to him, he looked at the sky, and the king smiled slightly.
Nod, the years of hard work and struggle are worth it.
"Ryan, what are you doing? Why don't you take a rest?" A gentle female voice came from behind Ryan, and the Lake God Witch Morgiana, wearing a transparent glass and purple jade gauze dress, slowly approached from behind.
, Morgiana's face still looked a little sleepy and couldn't stop flushing, and her walking posture was a little unnatural. When she wore this gauze skirt,
She never leaves the room. She wears a pair of translucent white crystal unicorn velvet suspender stockings and a pair of crystal sandals on her slender legs under her skirt, which completely brings out the pure and cold temperament of the Lake God Witch. Morgiana slowly
He walked to Ryan's side, took the initiative to lean into his arms, leaned against him, and whispered: "It's cold outside, go back inside."
Only in front of Ryan will the Lake God Witch show her gentle and pleasant side.
"Haha~" Ryan picked up Morgiana by the waist, and the Lake God Witch obeyed him, without even a decent struggle. Ryan closed the balcony door, and there was a thick carpet on the ground. Olica was already there
Breakfast was delivered. The dark elf was wearing a full maid suit, white suspender stockings and black strappy high heels. She looked at Morgiana's appearance, with a flash of ridicule and playfulness in her eyes. She put the breakfast down: "Master, breakfast is good."
Already."
This room is the prayer room on the third floor of the castle. No one is allowed to enter here except Ryan, Surya, Orika and Morgiana (perhaps including the Fairy of the Lake). Usually, Ryan uses this room to worship and pray.
Of course, whenever Morgiana appears in the Duke's Castle, she will basically stay here, especially on Sundays. The two of them often pray together. Although most of the time it is in the Fairy Tower in the Lake, but occasionally they will pray together.
Inside the prayer room, outsiders are strictly prohibited from approaching the prayer room at this time.
The king's piety has been affirmed by nobles and common people more than once. His Majesty Lane is really a pious king! He is worthy of being called the "devout" King Lane!
The two of them sat down to have breakfast. Morgiana lazily leaned on Ryan and refused to get off. She took the initiative to pick up a fork and forked a piece of maple syrup croissant: "Ah~ Ryan, don't move, open your mouth, I'll feed it."
you."
"...I'll do it myself, Morgiana." Ryan hugged Morgiana's waist from behind. The king was really not used to this.
"You've been gone for more than a year, and this is how you compensate me? Ryan?" Morgiana was unhappy. The Lake God Witch held a maple sugar croissant and insisted: "Just so that Sulia and I can help you solve the problem at the rear.
There are so many things, Ryan, come on, ah~"
"Okay, ah~" Ryan could only open his mouth.
Then Morgiana carefully sliced the croissants, spread them with jam, and continued to feed Ryan. She leaned back in Ryan's arms and felt that the resentment and dissatisfaction of more than a year had disappeared.
Moreover, the Lake God Witch just received the oracle from the Lake Fairy two days ago. Thinking of the goddess's arrangement, Morgiana couldn't help but feel sweet. Now there is only one idea left in her mind, which is to accompany Ryan like this.
Keep going.
Breakfast was Arabica coffee, jam, fried eggs, croissants, maple croissants and sausages. Ryan and Morgiana were eating one bite at a time while discussing recent events. Morgiana's voice was relaxed.
Said: "Ryan, is there going to be civil strife in the empire? Do you want us to make some preparations in advance?"
"No, I know Karl Franz and Boris Todbringer. The relationship between these two people is... very strange." Ryan shook his head. The king tightened the Lake God Witch in his arms and used
He said in a reminiscing tone: "It is no longer news in Middenheim that Boris Todbringer wants to proclaim himself the Wolf Emperor. Even when I returned to White Wolf City to report on my duties, those White Wolf Knights and Bars
The Dun guards are openly discussing the possibility of the Wolf Emperor."
"Ah? Then why do you think they won't fight?" Morgiana was surprised now, and she asked: "Isn't this the easiest situation to fight? Just like you and Lawn? After you leave
, I have tested twice and confirmed that Raun really has no idea about the throne. If he has ideas, just like Boris, then how can you live in peace with each other? "
"No, the relationship between Boris and Karl... is very strange. They usually oppose each other, hate each other, sarcastically ridicule each other, and ridicule each other to the best of their ability. The Rick Guards called Boris a coward, and the White Wolf Knight
People think Carl is a puppy, but that's normal, and the real thing is
, there is actually a strange feeling of sympathy between Boris and Karl. To put it simply, it is the feeling of being called 'worthy of being my old enemy' or 'worthy of being my biggest rival'. When encountering a serious situation,
Under such circumstances, they can safely leave their backs to each other."
"An opponent, a teammate, a confidant, and an enemy?" Morgiana understood a little bit, but the Lake God Witch's attention was not on this matter. Since Ryan said there is no need to worry, then there is no need to worry.
, she just wants to enjoy some time alone with Ryan.
It's also quite interesting to say that that night in Bordeaux, Lane originally wanted to meet with his chief steward Katzenberg and his two courtiers Steve and Geffen, but he had just eaten
After dinner, the impatient Teresa immediately slipped over. Ryan couldn't laugh or cry when he saw this, but considering that the sorceress had indeed been separated from him for a long time, he met the sorceress first.
In the end, only ten minutes later, Morgiana also appeared. After confirming that Sulia was settling accounts with Francois outside, the Lake God Witch immediately changed into a set of "decisive clothes" and slipped into Ryan's bedroom.
What happened next... It's hard to describe. Anyway, Teresa just felt that she was too embarrassed to see Ryan now, so she hid in her wizard tower as soon as she returned to the territory. Morgiana took this opportunity to occupy more of Ryan's time.
Olika looked at Morgiana's little woman and contentment, and she felt very unhappy for some reason. She was very unhappy. The dark elf deliberately walked up to Morgiana and started cleaning. She took the mopping tool and zoomed in.
Voice: "Your Highness Morgiana, can you clean your room by yourself on Sundays from now on?"
"What do you mean?!" Morgiana raised her head from Ryan's arms, and she said to Olica viciously and with a red face: "What on earth do you want to do?!"
"Look, you've done a good job. You've made it difficult for me to clean!" Orica squinted. After staying under Ryan's command for many years, her skin has basically returned to white, leaving only a faint trace of it.
The wheat-colored, amber-colored eyes of the personal maid were filled with ridicule: "From now on, I will simply push a cart of sheets in and put them away on Sundays. You can change them yourself. Do you need them?"
"...You!" Morgiana almost fainted on the spot. She was unable to refute Olica's words. Seeing Ryan's playful and reminiscence expression, she was so ashamed that she slapped Ryan's chest with her hands: "Forget it, forget it all!
"
"Hahahaha~" Ryan smiled quite proudly. The king didn't say much. After breakfast, he stood up: "First, I'm going to the old Guards camp to host the retirement ceremony, and then I'm going to find Theresa and Aurora.
By the way, do you want to go shopping along the way? Orica, Morgiana? "
"Us? How can we go shopping normally together?" Morgiana was very excited. When she knew that the Witch of the Lake and the King of Knights appeared on the street at the same time, it would cause a sensation. Although it was not a strange thing, going shopping was definitely not allowed.
It's possible.
"Let's go in the carriage." Ryan nodded: "We can stay in the carriage. It will take some time to go to the Ice Wizard Tower. We can have lunch at the Wizard Tower. I have something to do with Theresa and Aurora.
explain."
Stay in the carriage? Morgiana's eyes suddenly lit up, and the Lake God Witch immediately agreed: "Okay, wait a moment while I take a shower and change my clothes."
"Well, Olica, are you going?" Ryan asked casually.
"I won't go." The dark elf shook his head helplessly: "Master, I have to clean it quickly, otherwise it will smell after a long time. You don't want the prayer room to be filled with an unpleasant smell in the future.
Isn’t it smelly?”
"Okay then." Ryan was a little embarrassed, and the Lake God Witch even hid her face in Ryan's chest, not daring to look directly at Orica's playful eyes.
…………I am a dividing line that is difficult to clean…………
At the same time, Jean City, the Old Guards Barracks.
Just today, the Old Guards, who have survived hundreds of battles, can finally enjoy their vacation. This army, which originally had 1,500 people, was reduced to less than 1,000 people after the Battle of Walaya Gate. Later, it established a huge force by absorbing some
The number of serf infantrymen who have gained military exploits and been promoted to legendary level has reached 1,100.
There were many people, and in the subsequent battles, the Old Guards faced certain losses. Now after returning to Britannia, there are still 1,023 people left, of which 213 are due to varying degrees of disability.
They must be forced to retire, and the remaining 810 people continue to serve His Majesty Lane in the Old Guard.
Of course, in the future, the Old Guard will definitely soon be replenished to its original size of 1,500 people, but this has nothing to do with some of them. Those who are forced to retire and are willing to continue working will be
Those who don’t want to be incorporated into the public security force, militia captain, etc.
They can work and arrange accommodation in the city as free citizens. Each Old Guard who is forced to retire can receive a full one hundred gold crowns plus some supplies left over from the expedition, plus personal expenses during the Great Expedition.
A series of seizures were enough to ensure that they would have food and clothing for the rest of their lives.
Many Old Guards cried bitterly when they were forced to retire, unable to control themselves with sadness. They were once proud to wear this military uniform. Now, they are retiring. They must change their place and continue to contribute their strength to the lady and the king. At the same time,
Enjoy their highly respected status and supreme glory.
Most of these soldiers who came out of serfdom never imagined that they would have such a day.
There is no doubt that glory accompanies them. When they look back on the past, they will not regret for wasting their years by doing nothing, nor will they feel guilty for being despicable and living a mediocre life. When Hua grows old, they can proudly say that they
He has dedicated his life to the most precious cause of mankind - fighting for the survival and supreme glory of mankind.
"Retirement is not the end! It is a new beginning!" Ryan stood in the middle of the military camp, his figure bathed in the winter sunshine, like a god of war descending into the mortal world, which is hard to look at: "The glory brought by service
Just like a big tree, its roots are deeply rooted into the soil. Even if the top of the tree is cut off, it will never wither!"
The King of Knights and the Lake God Witch were greeted by deafening, crying voices.
The remaining Old Guards also received personal commendations from Ryan and Morgiana. Each Old Guard who survived the war and will continue to serve in the future can receive a reward of fifty gold crowns, including the Great Expedition.
Through a series of seizures, each Old Guardsman earned at least more than a hundred gold crowns worth of wealth, which was an extremely generous income for them.
Ryan graciously granted all the Old Guards a month's leave, taking turns to take leave, and the king left in a hurry as he had other things to do.
The Old Guards came forward one after another to receive their rewards and their holidays.
Bertrand, the commander-in-chief of the old Guards, now looked like a general who had experienced real blood and fire. He had an amazing aura and was not angry. Bertrand personally handed over packages filled with dwarf gold coins to the old man.
Guardsmen.
"Commander of the Old Guards Halberdiers, Raymond!" Bertrand read out the next name.
Wearing the battalion commander's military uniform, with several new scars on his face and body, Raymond, who had begun to grow a beard, strode up to Bertrand, took the package, and felt the weight of it: "Thank you.
.”
"You haven't been home for a long time, haven't you?" Bertrand nodded slowly: "Get your things and go home. It will be a month's holiday and you will report back to the military camp on this day next month. Also,
That... is also up to you."
"Yes!" Raymond saluted, and his chest had been tied with the latest medal - the Eight Peaks Mountain Expedition Memorial Medal, and a golden fleur-de-lis medal, which commemorated his face against the green-skinned giants in the Iron Rock Surprise Battle.
The warlord showed no fear and severely wounded his opponent.
The battalion commander quickly left the old Guards camp.
Today, the streets outside are full of soldiers. Today is the day for soldiers to go home. There are many old people, children, and women on the street. They line up on both sides of the street and look forward to the return of their loved ones. They cheer and call with joy.
The cries of his name kept coming, but Raymond couldn't feel any joy.
Because more people were waiting, one army after another was disbanded, and groups of soldiers who had spent their remaining years in battle returned to their hometowns. But many people were just standing on the roadside. They waited and waited, and waited, but they never stopped.
He did not wait for his relatives.
Hope, disappointment, hope again, until...
Raymond couldn't bear to watch anymore. He left quickly and walked along the familiar streets towards his home.
In the distance, a clean and tidy street and a building named "Home" appeared in front of him. At this time, the old Guards battalion commander, who had no fear in the blood and fire, became a little unconfident. He took a few deep breaths and organized himself.
I took off my brand new military uniform and strode towards my home.
As expected, the door to the house was closed. Ever since Thomas went to study abroad in Noor, the old mother had the habit of closing the door.
So Raymond stood in front of the house and shouted towards the second floor.
"Mother!!!"
The old mother immediately stuck her head out of the window. She heard her son calling him. The old mother couldn't help but cover her nose with a handkerchief and sobbed: "Raymond!"
However, Raymond's old mother was not the only one who poked her head out of the window.
After that "Mom", at least four mothers on the street poked their heads out of the windows, wanting to see if their sons were back.
There was only one son standing downstairs.
When they saw it was Raymond, the expectations and smiles on their faces gradually disappeared, and they all slowly returned their heads to the window in disappointment.
The door opened, and the old mother rushed out of the house at an extremely fast speed, hugged her son, and kissed him on the face: "Raymond! You are back! Ah, Sallya is here! You
Really back!"
"Yes, Mom, I'm back." Tears fell from Raymond's eyes. The old Guards battalion commander soon began to sob softly: "I'm back! Oh~ I'm back! Mom, are you okay?
?”
"Okay! Okay! Just come back, just come back!"
Raymond's package contained seven death notices.
On this street, eight young men boarded the ship of the Bafeng Mountain Expedition.
Eight mothers only waited for one son to be returned.