Heart of the Castle

Chapter 406 Lord Cedric's Lament

The Knights of the Young Masters is the contemptuous name many northern lords have for the Royal Guard Knights. Reminiscent of the flashy guard knights of the Kingdom Mission, Li Wei suddenly felt that this title really fit their image.Although such knights possess fighting spirit power, their combat power may not be comparable to that of a battle-hardened elite cavalry, so it can be said that it is not worth mentioning.But what they represent is the will of those high-level figures in the kingdom, and even His Majesty Arthur XII himself, and no one can take it lightly.

Li Wei frowned. The Kingdom Mission had hundreds of guard knights. Although most of them were "young masters" who were ostentatious, there were also a few very powerful high-ranking knights, especially one named Will. The knights of Germany have reached the rank of Grand Knight Commander.To annihilate such a team, the manpower and material resources used are definitely not a small number, and it is in the Dusk Forest...

A chill rose from Li Wei's heart, and lightning passed through his whole body. "Dusk Forest! That terrifying group of thieves!" He blurted out in surprise. When he returned from the Rotten Swamp, he still remembered the fierce battle he encountered.Those mysterious thieves who were crazy and bloodthirsty and fought to the death, and the terrifying knights who held black long swords and were invincible, all left an indelible impression on him.

"Twilight Forest? What happened there?" Lord Cedric asked curiously, and Levi quickly concealed his surprised expression, "When I passed by there a few weeks ago, I was attacked by thieves, so I heard that the mission It also happened there, and I feel a little surprised."

"Thieves? There are indeed more and more people during this time." Lord Cedric said with a cold snort, "The coming of the evil disaster has caused many problems. Farms in many places have been burned because of small groups of evil spirits roaming around. In places that have not been attacked by demons, a large number of farmers have fled for refuge, seriously affecting the agricultural harvest. Therefore, the situation in the northern border this year is more severe than in previous years, but the high-level officials of the kingdom have not made any relief. It is normal for people to have more thieves...but the Kingdom Mission has so many guards, so it should have nothing to do with thieves, right?"

Although Lord Cedric used an inquiring tone, he actually didn't intend to get a negative answer at all.Li Wei tapped the crenel of the city wall with his fingers, and decided to keep the truth in his heart, because it would involve too many things, many of which were difficult for him to explain.

"Many high-ranking figures in the kingdom advocated a strict investigation of this matter, especially wanting to take the opportunity to target the leaders in the northern border. However, His Majesty Arthur XII, who has never cared much about state affairs, rarely expressed his opposition. I think that the attack on the Kingdom Mission has nothing to do with the northern territories." Lord Cedric spread his hands strangely when he said this, "I don't know why His Majesty would say that, because His Majesty did not show There is no evidence to convince the important ministers of the kingdom, but the tone is as if they witnessed the attack with their own eyes."

Li Wei sighed. His Majesty Arthur XII had indeed personally experienced the attack, and the knight, the leader of the mysterious band of thieves, was personally killed by him and defeated by the famous sword of victory and oath.But he couldn't explain these words to Lord Cedric. After all, if the whereabouts of Arthur XII were revealed casually, His Majesty the King would definitely not be happy.

"Lord Cedric, so the attack on the Kingdom's mission has been settled under the intervention of His Majesty the King?"

"It's over? That's impossible." Lord Cedric shook his head and said, "At best, it's a reprieve. After all, the demon army has changed again. Although those important ministers of the kingdom are better at fighting for power, they are not fools. At such a critical moment, no one is willing to risk the collapse of the whole line to investigate the northern territories."

"Now that the threat of the demon disaster is gone again, does it mean that trouble is coming?" Li Wei showed a mocking smile on his face, "Don't we still have to maintain a considerable demon army at the border to be able to Let those important ministers of the kingdom stop making trouble behind?"

"It's a good idea if those demons can be obedient." Lord Cedric grinned and replied with a grin.He took Li Wei's words completely as a complaint, but he didn't know that if Li Wei really wanted to do this, it would not be a difficult thing. "But Mr. Li Wei, you don't have to worry at all. With this thing, it is enough to block the mouths of any important ministers of the kingdom."

As Lord Cedric said, he pointed to the heads that had been poked on the iron spear. The heads belonging to the demon general grinned in the light of the fire, as if they were smiling ferociously. "In the history of the Kingdom of Arthur, there has never been a border lord who has made such great achievements. Even if the important ministers of the kingdom want to extend their hands into the northern border, they have to consider whether they can offend you, the griffin lord. .”

Li Wei nodded silently. He had never thought about confronting the important ministers of the Kingdom of Arthur. Even if they used a piece of paper to divide the territory that originally belonged to Viscount Lane into two, Li Wei never considered doing so.The changes brought about by the heart of the castle are too fast, and his thinking is at most only from the perspective of a knight, and he has not had time to adapt to his position.It wasn't until the well-known Lord Cedric in the northern border said these words that Li Wei realized for the first time that the power in his hands was so great!Building the miraculous Great Wall of Ice along the Black River, and then repelling the demon army, these two things have made the Griffon Lord's reputation even higher, and he has been in every castle, every tavern, every Psalms among pastoral farmhouses!
The current Baron Leviston is no longer the unknown little attendant, but a dazzling new star rising in the north.Regardless of the strength or the territory in his hands, the Griffin Lord is second to none north of the Dusk Forest. Even if the important ministers of the kingdom want to deal with him, they have to weigh it and consider the stakes!
After seeing the battlefield outside the Great Wall of Ice, and handing over the commanding scepter bestowed by the kingdom, Lord Cedric immediately felt relieved. This scepter may be precious to many people, but Lord White Wolf, as a An outstanding knight is far more competent than he is the commander of the North, and now he feels that he can unload his burden and take a good rest.

"Lord Li Wei, now that the threat of demons has disappeared, you should be ready to deal with the important ministers of the kingdom. According to my judgment, those important ministers are likely to ask His Majesty the King to summon you to question you in the palace of Philmeyer .”

"So I must be prepared." Li Wei nodded and said, "Master Cedric, if I have to leave here for the capital, can I ask you to guard the Great Wall of Ice to prevent possible threats on the extreme northern ice sheet? "

Lord White Wolf was very surprised by this request. He turned his head and studied Li Wei's expression carefully.Compared with the prestige of the Griffon Lord, that face looked very young, and there was enthusiasm and vitality unique to young people in his eyes.Lord Cedric has dealt with all kinds of people in his career. Although he is not a cunning person, he has extraordinary acumen like a wolf. Do not open his eyes.

However, in Li Wei's expression, what he saw was honesty and trust.Lord Cedric found himself deeply moved, "I will use my life to protect the Great Wall of Ice from threats." He said with a serious expression, then grinned, and slapped the crenels of the Great Wall with his hands.

"Trust a noble lord who has only seen two sides, Mr. Li Wei, you are really..." Lord White Wolf felt an uncontrollable smile surge up, causing him to suddenly burst into wild laughter. Hot air evaporated into white mist in the air.

"...It's really stupid and hopeless, isn't it? But agree to my fool's request, Lord White Wolf, don't you do the same?" Li Wei continued, and then laughed.

"Only fools can trust fools, and only fools can gather fools," concluded Lord Cedric, panting.

In the next few minutes, the two "fools" discussed their judgment on the future situation in the cold and windy city.Levi was amazed by the rich experience of Lord White Wolf Cedric, and Cedric was secretly surprised by Levi's keen judgment.Many things can be judged by him, an elder who has gone through storms, and needs more information, but Li Wei often makes very appropriate conclusions when he just said a few words.It doesn't look like an ordinary person who has not received aristocratic education at all.

"It seems that I have nothing to remind you, Lord Li Wei." At the end of the discussion, Lord White Wolf sighed deeply. "That Knight Ston is really an amazing teacher to enable you to have such sharp thinking and high strength."

Li Wei rubbed his cheeks that were a little numb from the cold wind. Knight Ston was his benefactor and first teacher, and the knight he was loyal to when he was an apprentice squire, so he carried a lot of weight in Li Wei's heart.But only a small part of his sources of knowledge belong to the old knight, most of them come from the mysterious heart of the castle, and the even more mysterious alchemist Mr. Disch.

Of course, these words cannot be explained to Lord Cedric, so Levi replied with a smile.

This expression made Lord Cedric feel that what he said was the truth. He walked away from the cold crenel and rubbed his numb hands. "It's really terribly cold here, Lord Li Wei, shall we go back to the camp?"

"Lord Cedric, you can go back by yourself first, tents have been prepared for you in the camp. I will stay here for a while, your news made me feel a little confused, I don't feel sleepy at all, I think it's best Still be alone and calm down."

Lord White Wolf nodded in understanding.No matter how brave and wise he behaves, Li Wei is just a half-grown kid who has just passed his 16th birthday. After hearing the news, if he can remain calm and composed, Lord Cedric will wonder if he is facing a alchemist. A puppet crafted by a master.

It took more courage to descend the steep, slippery steps of the Great Wall of Ice than to ascend it, but it seemed much easier to Lord Cedric.Lord White Wolf didn't even think about walking down the ice stairs step by step. He walked directly to the inner side of the Great Wall, his pale grudge burst out suddenly, and then he just jumped down.

Jumping down from a height of about ten meters is nothing to a Lord with a sword like him, especially when he is prepared.Lord White Wolf felt his body floating in the void, surrounded by thick night, and then he felt a heavy and hard touch under his feet.

Lord Cedric stood up and looked back towards the Great Wall. He saw Levi still standing behind the crenels of the city wall, with a resolute and dignified expression, and his eyes seemed to be shining with fire.

"Perhaps, this is the reason why the Griffon Lord can become a hero?" He smiled half admiringly and half disappointedly, and then walked towards the depths of the camp where the flames were flickering.

　If all goes well, there will be another update after midnight...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)