The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

Chapter 17

"Maybe it's accumulated over time?"

Sauron chuckled lightly, and said, "I entered the Shenghui Academy in the same batch as you, and I have also practiced this army-breaking swordsmanship for several years."

"Nowadays, when I become a knight, I naturally have different perceptions!"

Hearing Sauron's words, Goliath also nodded slightly.

The same swordsmanship is used at different levels, and the perception is indeed different. Perhaps Sauron, who was unknown before, is making rapid progress now, precisely because he was promoted to a knight.

"Now that you have been promoted to knight, what are your plans next?"

Goliath put away the cross sword and said, "According to the law of the principality, after becoming a knight, you are already eligible to inherit Night Crow City."

"Haven't you considered going back to the Western Territory?"

"Western Territory?"

Sauron chuckled lightly, and said quietly: "Even if I return to the western region, I may not be able to successfully inherit Night Crow City, right?"

"When my father was still there, he offended many enemies."

"Nowadays, how many people covet the western region, I'm afraid I can't count them all. I was almost poisoned to death in the capital. If I go back to the western region, the situation will only be more dangerous!"

"You think it through quite thoroughly."

Goliath's eyes flickered, and he pointedly said: "The current western region is indeed too dangerous for you. If you want to successfully inherit Night Crow City, you must find a backer!"

"For example?" Sauron frowned.

"Second Princess, Your Highness Histor!"

Goliath did not hide it, and said calmly: "After the Spring Hunting Trial happened, you must be able to guess a thing or two about Evelyn's life experience.

"What's more, last time you were summoned by His Royal Highness."

"What the blood of gold represents is known to everyone in the Duchy of Tar, and only members of the royal family can use it as a reward!"

Goliath's words did not arouse Sauron's surprise.

He had known Evelyn's identity for a long time, and at the same time, he also guessed that the person who summoned him in the carriage that day was the most powerful woman in the Duchy of Tar.

Second princess, Hester!
And Goliath was able to protect Evelyn desperately in the birch forest back then, and he has proved that he is the second princess Hester's person.

Recently, Goliath deliberately made friends, probably because of the meaning of the second princess Hester.

"Second Highness wants to recruit me?"

A trace of thought appeared on Sauron's face, and he said, "Or are you planning to use me as a pawn to extend your influence to the western region?"

"It's a bit inappropriate to say it's a chess piece."

Goliath shook his head and said, "However, besides admiring you, Second Highness does have the idea of ​​entering the Western Region!"

"But that's not the point."

"The point is your choice. In today's Duchy of Tal, His Majesty's body is declining day by day. Sooner or later, the battle for the throne will lead to a bloody storm."

"You are also a child of a nobleman, so you should know what this means."

"Whether it's the Western Territory or Night Crow City, when this chaos is coming, no one wants to stay out of it, so it's better to stand in line as soon as possible!"

Goliath spread out his palms and said without hesitation.

Faced with such a candid attitude, Sauron fell into silence instead. It has been a while since he came to this world, and he has gradually understood the affairs of the Duchy of Tar.

Since that incident a few years ago, the old king's body has become weaker and weaker.

However, the position of the crown prince has not yet been settled. All the kings have some ideas about the position, which has led to the current undercurrent of the Duchy of Tal.

Everyone knows that once the old king dies, the Duchy of Tal will surely usher in a bloody storm.

In order to compete for the throne, all the kings are secretly accumulating strength. Among them, the second princess, Hester, is considered a strong candidate in the battle for the throne.

Although she is a woman, her strength should never be underestimated!
"It's an honor to be favored by His Highness the Second Highness."

After a long while, Sauron raised his head and said with a light smile, "However, I haven't thought about these things yet. I just want to practice martial arts in Shenghui Academy."

Goliath was not surprised to see Sauron not making a decision.

"Anyway, I have conveyed the meaning of His Highness the Second Highness to you. As for how to choose, it is something you need to consider."

Goliath shook his head and said, "I'm going to the southern border soon, and if there are no accidents, I may not come back within half a year."

"Southern territory? Why?" Sauron frowned.

"It's not because of the Cross Gang!"

Goliath's eyes flickered, and he said: "A bandit gang that has risen recently, it is said that it has gathered nearly [-] people, and is now burning, killing and looting everywhere in the southern border."

"I heard that not long ago, even Greystone City was occupied by them."

"When this matter spread to the capital, His Majesty was furious, and ordered His Highness the Second Highness to send people to the southern border to crusade, and the Cross Gang must be completely eradicated!"

"And I will also go to the southern border to fight against the Crusaders."

Sauron nodded thoughtfully. Even in the capital, he had heard about the Cross Gang.

It was the rise of that gang that caused the price of house potions to rise.

The intensified Crusaders have attracted the attention of the old king, so he ordered the second princess, Hester, to send troops to the southern border to crusade.

Although Goliath joined the Kingsguard, he has not yet been granted the status of nobleman.

Therefore, the crusade against the Crusaders is undoubtedly an opportunity for him. As long as he makes meritorious deeds on the battlefield, becoming a noble or even being granted a fiefdom is a matter of course.

"Going to the southern border, I wish you smooth sailing!" Sauron said.

"Thank you."

Goliath nodded, patted Sauron on the shoulder, and said with a light smile, "You can think about what I just said."

"Based on your current situation, only by finding a backer can you have a chance to inherit the family territory."

"I don't dare to say anything else, but the Second Highness has always given clear rewards and punishments to his subordinates, and it is never wrong to be loyal to her!"

After saying that, Goliath turned and left.

Sauron stood where he was, with a hint of thought on his face. Facing the olive branch offered by the second princess Histor, he was indeed a little moved.

After all, since his father Orens disappeared, Sauron has lost his backer.

The nobles of the western region are eyeing Night Crow City. With Sauron's current strength, it is almost impossible for him to inherit the family territory surrounded by wolves.

Therefore, Hister's recruitment is very important for Sauron.

However, once he pledged allegiance to the second princess Hester, it meant that Sauron chose to stand in line and would be involved in the battle for the throne in the future.

(End of this chapter)