Ryan's adoptive father, Norman, picked up Ryan near a forest trail in Nordland when he was in his thirties. If you think about it carefully, Norman is almost 80 years old this year. This is a legend for this world.
It is already a miracle that a human being of this level, even a noble, can live to be over seventy or almost eighty.
Of course, this was due to White Wolf City's careful care. After all, with Ryan's rising status, Norman naturally gained the attention of the empire.
But actually from another perspective, the relationship between Ryan and Norman is that of an adoptive father and son, nothing more.
One very important point is that for Ryan and Norman, first of all, Ryan did not inherit Norman's title of Lord of Auternag, which means that the two parties did not form a family genealogy inheritance relationship. Secondly, Norman also did not inherit Norman's title.
Ryan is the adopted son or godson. He is only adopted as an adopted son. He is not trained according to the standards of an heir, but only according to the standards of a military noble. This kind of training is consistent with the regular training of the White Wolf Church every year from the orphanage and the Goddess of Mercy Church.
There is not much difference between obtaining a large number of male children and raising them according to the standards of the White Wolf monks.
For Ryan's previous life, the dynasty generally believed that nurturing kindness was greater than giving kindness, but for this world, everyone generally believed that giving kindness was greater than nurturing kindness. Therefore, the relationship between the adoptive father and son is just that.
, roughly equivalent to relatively close relatives, and even this relationship is not as strong as the godfather and godson relationship between Ryan and Griffin Duke Ivan. What is left between the two parties is some incest.
But Ryan is still grateful to Norman. He picked him up and raised him. He used his stern temper and old-fashioned character to help Ryan grow up, and provided him with the most important stepping stone, which is to become a white wolf.
Recommended by the knight, if Ryan does not have this status, then he will have to start as a civilian, then
But I really don’t know that it’s the year of the monkey and the month of the horse. In these years, Ryan has written and mailed some money regularly every year, but Norman said that he doesn’t need any money, just write letters. Britannia is far away from Middenheim. In this world
But there are no high-speed trains and airplanes, Ryan is busy with work, and Norman is old and frail, making it difficult for both parties to meet.
Looking at his old adoptive father, Ryan wanted to say something to him, but Norman just shook his head. When Ryan was still an earl, he dared to rely on his old age to show off his qualifications, but now the original three-year-old child has become
The King of Knights, with his countless victories, incomparable personal bravery and overwhelming power, Norman no longer dared to be like he was more than ten years ago. He opened his mouth and said behind him: "Harland, come out quickly.
Pay your respects to His Majesty the Knight King!"
A young Nord nobleman who was less than twenty years old and fully armed came out and bowed to Ryan. He had blond hair, deep-set bean eyes, a flat nose, a round nose, and thick lips. When he saw Ryan's hands trembling with excitement, he immediately
He stepped out of the queue and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty Ryan! It's a great, great honor. I am Harland! The Nord Ranger Knight!"
This man is Ryan's cousin - the son of the current Lord of Auternay, who is also a relative of Ryan's adoptive mother Sally. Ryan seems to have seen himself thirty years ago. The Knight King showed a warm smile, nodded, and patted
He patted Harland and encouraged him a few words. He wanted to talk to Norman again, but found that Norman had disappeared.
"He is very ill." Boris Todbringer walked to Ryan and said. The White Wolf Elector said sadly: "He has been muttering that he wants to see you for the last time. This time I heard that you
When you came, we took him out. He was very happy to know that you were back, but he felt sad at the same time. A real old wolf should not die in bed like this. He was ashamed of himself.
"
"I will hire the best doctor." Ryan said seriously.
"He went through too many battles when he was young, and probably lost a few fights of blood. He did not recover properly. In his later years, he suffered from many illnesses. We have helped him survive two serious illnesses. If not, we hope to see him again.
As far as you can tell, he has refused to take the medicine, do you understand what I mean?" Boris said with a touch of sadness in his voice: "This is not what he wants."
"Ah! Hey!" Ryan roared angrily, but didn't know what to say.
Adoptive mother Sally passed away five years ago.
Although there are thousands of things to say, the most important thing now is the military situation. As the commanders of both sides entered the big tent one after another, the war meeting was officially held.
The powerful Saints on Ryan's side include himself, the Lake God Witch Morgiana, the Red Dragon Duke Bohemond, the female Speaker Veronica, the Saint Witch Aurora and the newly promoted Tal Divine Chosen.
Bertrand, the wartime marshal of the Guards, was a man of many talents.
The powerful Saints of Middenheim's army include the Elector Boris Todbringer, the Pope of the White Wolf Church "Great Ulric" Emil Wagel, and the Grand Master of the White Wolf Knights Aker.
Serge Weisenberg, and the godson of Boris Todbringer, the flag-bearer of the Midden Army and the captain of the Teutonic Guard, the White Wolf Paladin von Tugenheim.
Such a luxurious lineup and an army of up to 75,000 people gave humans strong confidence in this war. Ryan even noticed that not only the White Wolf Knights of Middenheim were almost in full force, but even the entire army was mobilized.
Suddenly all the guards arrived.
The Teutonic Guards are Great Ulric's personal bodyguards and the most elite army in White Wolf City. The White Wolf Knights were established in the 2nd year of the Imperial Calendar, but the existence of the Teutonic Guards can be traced back to three thousand years ago.
The Thuringians set out from darkness and traveled across the world
When the Jiewuji Mountains came to the old world, someone got the oracle from the white wolf god Ulric and asked them to come to the current location of Middenheim. Then the wolf god cut out an area of nearly three square kilometers from the mountain with an axe.
With a smooth plane, White Wolf City was built on a high mountain.
Since then, the brave and powerful Thuringian warriors, who were considered the chosen ones of the White Wolf God, have been called the "Teutonic Guards".
The Teutonic Guard renews its members every year. Its members are personally selected by Grand Ulric and the leader of the White Wolf Knights. Basically, they come from the core layer of the Knights. Although the selection is usually only based on personal merit,
In fact, most of the white wolf knights are chosen to be the most capable ones, and the minimum requirement is to be above the legendary level.
Being selected as a Teutonic Guard is the highest honor among the White Wolf Knights. These originally fearless warriors have become more determined and powerful after accepting this glorious duty and honor. It is also the reason why Middenheim continues to challenge Braunschweig.
’s greatest reliance.
The map was placed on the table. Ryan and Boris Todbringer sat on each side. On the left were dozens of Holy Grail Knights and the glorious Old Guards, and on the right were the Teutonic Guards and the famous Midden Territory.
Elite legion - the Sword of Ulric. This legion has a very high threshold for recruiting recruits. It is required that they must participate in the Drakwald expedition and survive the expedition before they can be qualified to join. It was founded by Emperor Mandred, the Rat Exterminator.
During this period, countless great stories have been left for a thousand years.
"Our army will move southward, crossing Middenstanger from the south, then passing through the capital Herzig along the south of the Hawk Territory, and finally going north to support the Oster Territory." Boris pointed his hand.
On the map: "Now, the Chaos army is continuously gathering near the Von-Zhukov Castle in the Oster Territory, and continues to besiege the castle."
"On the other side, the situation in Ostermark is not optimistic. It is said that Nurgle's chosen champion, Plague Doctor Festus, and Tzeentch's chosen champion, Cha-Zan'ek, led an army to besiege Bekafen, Hertwig
Promise us that as long as he's alive, Becca
Fen will not fall." Boris continued: "And Tsarina Katalin and her court are also staying in Bekafen to assist Hertwig in defending the city. Katalin and her Ice Witch Sisters are here.
, Bekafen should not fall so easily."
"But we must consider the consequences of the fall of Bekafen." Ryan looked at the map: "Bekafen is located in the upper reaches of the Talabek River. As long as Chaos captures it, you can go straight down the Talabek River and take it directly.
Taraberheim, time is urgent."
"Yes, time is urgent. Why don't we go directly east and take the trail south of the Central Mountains, but first go south to Middenstanger, and then make a big circle to support Oster and Ostermark?" Lake God
The witch Morgiana said incomprehensively: "Isn't it faster to walk in a straight line?"
"Your Highness the Lake God Witch, you have to clarify a question." Great Ulrich Emil Wagel mocked unceremoniously: "You also know that there is a trail to the south of the Central Mountains? Then there is no need to ask this question.
?”
The deep hostility between the two religious leaders immediately gave rise to a smell of gunpowder in the meeting. Upon seeing this, Ryan immediately turned to Morgiana, who had limited understanding of the matter, and said: "We must go south because the Talabek River links Rui.
Ke River, only along the river can we get a steady stream of logistical supplies from the empire."
"That's right, Your Highness Morgiana, we have more than 70,000 people and more than 70,000 soldiers here. Whether it is the Midden Territory or the Hawke Territory, no towns or villages on the road have the ability to provide us with sufficient logistics. We can only rely on
Only by walking along the river can we get assistance from Karl Franz, Marius and Emmanuel with food and weapons and equipment!" Boris also added: "Of course, it would be even better if their army could come.
alright."
"When can the emperor and his army set off?" Ryan asked Boris.
"If nothing else happens, we should be ready to leave." Axel, the grand leader of the White Wolf Knights, pointed his finger at the capital of the empire: "If they can still catch up."
"Then without further ado, let's set off as soon as possible to Middenstanger." Ryan nodded.
On the way south, the advance of the army was a very spectacular scene. The White Wolf Knights wore heavy wolf skin armor and held giant hammers. The Holy Grail Knights' robes were decorated with flowers and glittering gold. The Old Guards marched in neat and solemn formation.
Gave everyone incomparable
Bi's morale is strengthened and majestic, while the Ulric Swordsmen exude pure wildness and strength. Their team is not neat and disciplined, but these warriors of the White Wolf God will use their pure wildness to
Come and unleash the power that belongs to Ulric.
Along the way, a large number of Imperial refugees and Kislev refugees crowded the road. They brought their families with them, some were pushing carts, some were pulling carriages, and some simply had several members of the family wearing thin clothes.
Fleeing in the cold winter of Dengling, countless refugees died of starvation and freezing along the way.
To make matters worse, they had to make way for the army. Many Kislev refugees were so hungry that they knelt down and begged the army for some food. However, both Elector Boris and Knight King Ryan knew that they must harden their hearts at this time.
They must not be slowed down by refugees, and vital military rations must not be given away for charity. To put it simply, if Ryan and Boris's army is defeated, the empire can immediately prepare for the defense of Middenheim.
We fought to defend Talabheim.
That is the real disaster, when half the population of the empire will become refugees.
"So many Mrs. Keesler." Ryan said towards Boris: "What a disaster. Katalin doesn't know what she thinks."
"She just wanted to preserve her strength and find an opportunity to regain her country in the future." Boris scolded: "Her decision can allow as many Mrs. Keesler to survive as possible, but she may not have thought of this at all.
How much trouble it has caused to our empire, the number of refugees far exceeds the upper limit of what we can accept and accommodate, which will only starve and freeze to death."
"It's nothing more than passing the blame." Ryan said humorously: "Throwing this big pot to the empire will solve the problem."
"But what about the meat in the pot?" Boris turned his head and stared at Ryan with his one eye: "Don't think we don't know what you have been doing in Kislev, Shiravi of Erengrad
The Croat Group has almost controlled the last fighting force in Kislev! You just collected them all like this? Forget about the meat and bones, and don’t even give us any soup for our empire?"
"I sent an entire Northern Front Army to support Erlengrad." Ryan also knew about this. He couldn't help but sigh that Beria is indeed a very capable bureaucrat. He can always get things done.
Well, and he knows Kislev too well. This is the most important factor in Ryan's ability to acquire the Shilavik Group, and his identity as a Ugor person also allows Luo Shuai and others to form a relationship with Ryan.
A bridge of communication, don’t forget that Luo Shuai himself is also a descendant of Ugor.
"Aren't you afraid that our Majesty the Czarina will hold you accountable?" Boris was helpless about this. He only got the news after everything had already happened. Now the Poseidon Fleet should have replenished supplies in Nord and is preparing to withdraw to Brittany.
Awesome.
"She can come if she has the ability." Ryan said casually: "Our Kingdom of Knights only has ordinary diplomatic relations and trade agreements with Kislev, and there is no alliance. She ordered all her citizens to flee south, and she also hunted south, and
, Marshal Rokossovsky is still a death row prisoner.”
"You want to provide political asylum to Rokossovsky and the others?" Boris thought about it.
"Why not? The last bear cavalry, wing cavalry, and the Red Navy are all there, plus the soldiers who have experienced the siege of Oerengrad. With a little training, they will be a terrifying ready-to-combat capability." Boris
He muttered dissatisfiedly: "Your Majesty Yurik, I really want to give you a hammer."
"Speaking of which, didn't the Czarina form a new army in Bekafen?" Ryan immediately changed the subject. The Knight King only wanted to get benefits, and if he comes out to show off, he will attract hatred.
"It is said that a new army has been organized, but when the equipment and food are completely supplied by the empire, that's all." Boris scolded: "Really, we have the nerve to support everything from our empire.
Called Kislev’s Army?”
In this way, the army moved south along the Middenland Road.
At the same time, deep in the central mountain range, in front of the tomb of Gotwal the Cruel, the greatest beast king in the history of the beastmen.
A Chaos Talisman was activated by Hal, the Eye of Eternity, Chosen of Tzeentch.
Terrible chaotic energy runs through the sky.
"Resurrection, Gotwo, the greatest beast king of the beastmen, come to life!"