The Lion King of Middenland, Warhammer

() "Miss Grisha, thank you for the good news you brought me! However, this issue should still require the consent of the Tubalo warriors, because I have not been awake for a long time, and I may not have the ability to command them. "

Hyde suppressed the excitement in his heart, and answered the surprising news in as calm a voice as possible.Being able to meet the warriors from his mother's hometown made the young knight excited, but these days, he also understands that his strength is still limited, and there are too many things to learn, so he should be humble when he should be humble.

"I don't think Tubalo's warriors would refuse to fight under the banner and spear of the heroic gods of Mirmidia, because the great temple of Mirmidia, the goddess of wisdom, is located in Tubalo, and most of them are Devout disciples of the Valkyrie. Not to mention that your grandfather was the prince of Tubaro. I believe they will fall in love with you and serve under your banner."

With full confidence, the ice mage Grisha announced her prophecy in a spirited manner, ending this brief conversation.

When the sun in the north reached the sky, the luncheon at Kharkov Castle began grandly.As the main logistics gathering place of the imperial coalition forces, this place is rich in supplies, and the banquet is naturally rich.Under the towering castle tower and synagogue, hundreds of long pine tables were set up on the spot, and the imperial cavalry, infantry, and Kislev's Ugols were crowded together, happily feasting on barbecue, Wind geese, dried fish and sausages, barrels of barley wine and baked potatoes are piled up on the table, but there is no vodka. Considering the reason for departure tomorrow morning, Your Excellency the Purse Officer ordered all the spirits to be stored. It is used for medicine, which makes the Ugoers a little dissatisfied.

Hyde was not with them, though he enjoyed the excitement.This was because Kislev's general set up an exquisite banquet in the living room on the fourth floor of the main tower of the castle to entertain the more important guests.The army was leaving tomorrow, and Mrs. Kisly wanted to show the guests Kislev's generosity.

In the past few days, the important figures who have rushed to Kharkov one after another include an illegitimate son of the Elector of the Principality of Avalan. Knights, and twenty distinctive dwarf mercenaries.They are quite well equipped, have a clear banner, and look like a regular army.This army was armed for him by his mother, a favored dame, and he desperately wanted to gain the right to claim the territory in the war.There is also a member of the High Technician of the Halfling Dominion. This short halfling dwarf is an outstanding sharpshooter. He was appointed by the territory council to lead 160 people in a donkey boxcar, carrying the dwarf's unique steam hot water. Pot, elite gunmen with long-barreled elite sniper muskets on their shoulders come to participate in the holy war.

The third group of guests were several Hussite combat priests from the Sigma Church in the Imperial Maria Fort. They led more than 200 fanatical and brave pilgrims to join in the great holy war, of which cavalry accounted for one-third. Lead the guest with the most troops.These bald-headed and heavily armored warriors were full of pious aura. Every time they took a sip of wine, they would shout "Sigma is up", so loud that they almost lifted the roof of the house.The fourth group of guests was a Baron of Stillland and his guards, including [-] heavy armored cavalry and [-] armored longbowmen, which were rarely seen in the empire.The Stillands are famous for their bows and arrows in the empire. Their yew longbows can shoot through a bison at a distance of [-] meters, so they don't pay much attention to muskets.

The last group of distinguished guests who arrived was the assistant mentor of a small knight order and his nine knight disciples. This small knight order located in the mountainous area of ​​the border principality is called the Mountain Lion Knight Order, and it is a member of the famous Golden Lion Knight Order in the empire. Southern branch.For this holy war, they sent a third of their knights to the north from thousands of miles away. When they set off, they had forty knights and two hundred servants, which could be regarded as a decent team.However, due to an unfortunate ambush by an army of chaotic beasts on the road, most of the soldiers were lost, and the Grand Master himself was seriously injured, so now only the assistant mentor and nine lonely knights can perform the vocation of this holy war.

Hyde and Fleur were placed in the upper seat, next to the big baggage officer of the imperial court, which made Hyde feel a little restrained.Sitting next to old Loren was Ms. Grisha. This old bronze-handed knight faced similar problems to Hyde, but Ms. Grisha was blushing.

Sitting on the left hand of the chief baggage officer is the Baron named Fischer. This Baron Stillland is a high-ranking knight of the Raven Knights, and he is also the god of Moore. He has long and powerful arms. Arms with eagle-like eyes.After the polite greeting, the stern Raven Knight buried his head in the food without saying a word, ignoring anyone, only when Ms. Grisha toasted everyone, he made a symbolic sound.The illegitimate son of the Elector of the Principality of Avalan is a warm and cheerful young man, and he took the initiative to chat with Hyde a lot.

This brown-haired illegitimate son of the elector is six years older than Hyde, and his name is Herbert.He served in the royal court's Musketeer Cavalry Regiment, and also participated in the battles of the southern duchies going south to crusade against the orcs. He has been to di du Altdorf and Fort Maria, as well as Karak Mountain City, the capital of the dwarves, and other places. Quite broad, and quite witty and talkative.Soon, Hyde and him became friends, and Fleur was also amused by him, which made the atmosphere of the banquet quite active.

"I already have four or five lovely daughters, but I don't have any sons yet. Of course, that's fine, because I hope my son will no longer be an illegitimate son, but an eldest son who can actually inherit the position of lord. Father has already made a promise , if I achieve meritorious service in this holy war, the city of Tranberg will be officially given to me, and I will apply to the royal court for the title of Sir Tranberg. Although it is not a very big place, it is important for For an illegitimate child, this is not a bad achievement. If His Highness Hyde has a son, my daughters can be chosen by you."

Herbert laughed and drank a glass of ice wine, winking at Hyde and Fleur.This bastard with a beautiful moustache and a cheerful personality is a merciful person, with lovers in several duchies, including six more formal ones.There are wandering female hunters in the mountains of the border principality, and noble ladies from di du Altdorf. According to Herbert, he is unanimously fraternal to all lovers, and there is no distinction between superior and inferior.These lovers bore him several beautiful daughters, the oldest of which was eight years old. Herbert made their portraits into copper cards and carried them with him, proudly showing them to Hyde and others.

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Hyde smiled and put down the knife and fork in his hand, and answered Herbert calmly.Hyde also has a sense of humor when needed.

"If you say this, I think the beautiful Miss Fleur might be sad. Couldn't she bring an heir to her beloved Highness? When I was two years younger than His Highness Hyde, I already had my first daughter. Time is precious, Your Highness, you should cherish it."

Herbert sighed gracefully and successfully pushed the ball back to Hyde.His voice deliberately showed a sad expression, which made Fleur lower her brows, and Hyde was a little at a loss.

"My lords, I want to report a piece of good news. Our long-awaited guest, the expeditionary force from Tyril, has arrived at our city gate!"

A Kislev officer rushed into the small living room, took off his fur cap, and announced the good news earlier than expected. In a sense, this relieved Hyde.So the banquet was temporarily suspended. Everyone packed up and set off one after another to meet the guests who had come from thousands of miles away.