The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

Chapter 94 Return to the Western Territory
Seven days later, the Duchy of Tar.

Western Territory, Night Crow City.

The blue sky stretches as far as the eye can see, as pure as the sea, and the bright sun shines down, illuminating the surrounding world.

"It's finally back!"

In the distance, a carriage stopped slowly. Looking at the outline of Night Crow City in front of him, Sauron heaved a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his pale face.

Sauron spent five days traveling from Night Crow City to Old Lington.

But it took him seven full days to return from Old Lington.

Entering Night Crow City, Sauron immediately returned to the castle.

"Sauron, you are finally back!"

Seeing Sauron's return, Maester Frost seemed relieved for a while.

"While I'm away, is Night Crow City okay?"

Sauron looked around and asked, "Where is Knight Konrad?"

"Knight Connard is leading a cavalry to patrol the territory. If there is no accident, he will be back before the sun goes down."

Frost entered the castle to meet Sauron.

The two came to the study, and Frost told Sauron what had happened in Night Crow City in the past month, basically trivial matters.

For the past month, Night Crow City has been very peaceful.

"Fortunately."

Sauron breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that during the time he left Night Crow City, White Valley City or the Duke of the West Territory would take action.

Now it seems that I think too much.

"How is the situation in Stormwind City?" Sauron asked.

"You mean the Duke of Ferrs?"

Frost pondered, and said: "Stormwind City has not taken any action recently, but it has very frequent contact with the Royal Capital."

"There are rumors from the outside world that the Duke of Fels intends to marry his daughter to the third prince Ander, and use the position of queen as a condition for supporting Ander!"

Sauron's heart moved.

After the death of the old king, the third prince, Ander, took the lead and occupied the capital, but due to his lack of strength, his position was not recognized.

Under such a premise, Ander naturally hopes to get the support of the dukes.

However, among the four Dukes of the Duchy of Tal, neither the Duke of the North nor the Duke of the East could support Ander as king. Therefore, he could only focus on the South and West.

Especially Fels, the Duke of the West.

As long as he gets his approval, Ander can gain the support of the army in the western region, thus launching a war against the traitor Histor.

"The Duke of the Western Territory wants to support the third prince Ander?"

Surprise flashed in Sauron's eyes. Among the three who are qualified to compete for the throne, Ander, although he seized the first opportunity to seize the king's capital, is still not the strongest.

Fiers, the Duke of the West, has always been an old fox.

He will stand in line so easily.

"It seems... so."

Frost was also not sure, nodded and said: "Someone saw Earl Lane going to Stormwind City and was received by Duke Fels. The two sides had a good talk at the banquet."

"Afterwards, Rocas the Blood Lion, the number one knight under the Duke of Ferrs, personally escorted him out of the Western Territory!"

"Blood Lion Knight Rocas?"

Sauron's heart moved, recalling the Lion Knight Rotaire who died in his hands before, the two seemed to be brothers.

"That's right, it's the blood lion knight."

Frost nodded and said, "The Lansney family in the western region was the most loyal supporter of the Duke of the western region 200 years ago."

"Every generation of the Lansney family will produce high-level knights."

"Especially in this generation, there are three high-level knights, especially the blood lion knight Rokas, who is one of the most promising people in the entire western region to be promoted to a great knight."

"At the same time, he is also the adopted son and son-in-law of Duke Fiers."

As a scholar of Night Crow City, Frost knows the western region like the back of his hand, and the hundreds of families and the distribution of power in the entire western region are like a few treasures.

Sauron's eyes flickered slightly.

"So, Duke Fels, has decided to side with the third prince Ander?" After a long while, he asked.

"It seems so."

Frost sighed, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Today's Night Crow City, although superficially independent, has long belonged to the camp of the second princess Hester. The Duke of the West Territory married his daughter to Ander, which means that he will no longer have any worries, and he can completely follow the orders of the king. Banner crusade against Night Crow City.

"What does Riverrun say?" Sauron asked again.

"Lord Welch has sent people here several times."

Frost whispered: "He has already contacted the lords of Chishui City and Yueshan City. Both cities are willing to form an alliance with us."

"Lord Welch also said that he would like to find an opportunity to hold a four-city meeting to discuss specific alliance matters."

Sauron nodded slightly.

It seems that the lords of Chishui City and Yueshan City are not fools either. Knowing Duke Fels' ambition to unify the western region, they decided to unite.

"Sauron, should we contact Lord Welch now?" Frost asked.

"Not urgent."

Sauron's eyes flickered, and he said, "I have more important things to do. It won't be too late to contact Riverrun after I'm done."

After that, Sauron turned and walked in one direction.

Frost was taken aback for a moment, but after seeing Sauron's direction clearly, a hint of excitement appeared on his face, and he hurriedly followed.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The Duchy of Tar, the capital of the king.

In the luxurious palace, Ander was wearing a crown and was sitting on a black throne. His fingers kept tapping on the handle next to him. He had a stern expression on his face, but there was a bit of impatience in his eyes. He looked ahead as if he was waiting wearing something.

Not long after, Earl Ryan walked into the hall.

"How about the western border? Did the Duke of Ferrs agree?" Seeing Earl Lane walk in, Andel asked quickly.

"As you wish, Your Majesty."

Earl Lane raised the corners of his lips, and with a smile on his face, he nodded and said, "Duke Firth has agreed to give you Miss Malice's house."

"You can marry the queen soon!"

Hearing Earl Lane's words, Ander's eyes lit up, and he couldn't hide the joy in his heart. Duke Fels agreed to marry his daughter to him, which naturally meant supporting him to become the new king.

This also means that in this battle for the throne, the West Territory will be on Andel's side.

"Very well, I am very honored to be able to marry the beautiful daughter of the Duke of Phils."

Ander sat on the throne, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and pretended to be calm: "Then, where is Miss Manlis now?"

"It has been arranged in a manor outside the palace."

Earl Ryan said: "Blood Lion Knight Rocas will serve as Miss Malice's guardian until she marries you."

Ander nodded slightly, feeling a burst of heat in his heart.

Next, he only needs to marry Manliss, and he will be able to gain the support of the army of the Western Territory, so as to crusade against the second princess Hester and the fourth prince Galen.

Only by defeating these two enemies can Ander become the true King of Taal.

(End of this chapter)