Summoning the Holy Sword

Rhodes takes the Black Blade Guard very seriously, even more so than his mercenary guild. Although Rhodes' current power base is still a mercenary of the guild, but to really play an important role on the battlefield, and it has attracted much attention, it is still a cavalry unit. Moreover, for Rhodes, the cavalry is also a very important part of his tactics. Of course, he would not deliberately think of these sixty cavalry to fight against the overwhelming undead army, but as long as John is with these cavalry, he can train more cavalry very well. This is what Rhodes needs. In any case, John is also a regular soldier, and the mercenaries are mostly wild. Maybe they will cooperate with each other in a team, but to make those mercenaries and soldiers the same It is almost impossible to order to forbid Mo dare to abide and face the danger and abandon his life. This is determined by the values ​​and identities of both parties, and Rhodes can't change it.

After the Black Blade Guard was officially established, Rhodes finally had his first private soldier in the name of a nobleman. Although he is still very small at the moment, Rhodes can be sure that they will surely become his powerful confidants in the future And subordinates. Moreover, Rhodes authorized John to choose among the young labors and mercenaries of the Atonement to expand his army. Of course, Rhodes also knew that rice should be eaten in one mouthful, and the road must be taken step by step. So in the beginning he only allowed John to recruit up to three hundred cavalrymen, and after they passed the test and were able to reach the level of regular cavalry, they expanded the enrollment again.

From this point of view, in fact, the outside world's rumors and views of the guild of Rhodes will become the largest mercenary guild of the Principality of Muen are not too exaggerated. Because no matter how other mercenary guilds develop, they have restrictions on power. But Rhodes is different. He is both the chairman of the mercenary guild and the identity of a nobleman, although Rhodes's aristocratic status does not help much when performing tasks. However, if there is any conflict, Rhodes can freely mobilize more than several other guilds or groups. And his dual identity can be said to be the best cover. If there is any conflict between Rhodes ’guild and other mercenary guilds, Rhodes can wave his hand and then hundreds of cavalry go there. Regardless of the number or momentum, it is certainly not comparable to those mercenary guilds. If you accuse him of breaking the mercenary's rules, the other party can also bite back and say that you have insulted his dignity as a nobleman, and they are now "discussing issues" with you as a nobleman and not a mercenary president. If things really turn out like this, then there is really no reason to ......... In fact, many mercenaries have noticed the loopholes in this rule, and they have also done this within the mercenary association. After all, there has never been a precedent for the mercenary guild president who is also a nobleman of the country at the same time. Because the mercenaries are mostly grassroots, they may cooperate with the power class and make alliances, but most of them will not choose to submit to the ruling class. However, Rhode's special status also made the mercenary association quite helpless and embarrassed, so in the end, Rhode's matter could only be ignored. In any case, it is impossible for them to specialize and restrict Rhodes because of his special status. Not to mention that this will definitely cause Rhodes to be dissatisfied, I am afraid that even inside the mercenary, there will be some turmoil. In the end, the Mercenary Association was not a person inside or outside, and offended that Rhodes was not able to appease his mercenaries. He claimed to have amnesia, as if this had never happened. So far, Rhodes ’s The subordinates are still within acceptable limits, and he does not plan to expand on a large scale. If this is the case, the mercenary association will be happy to be an ostrich, and it will be invisible to do anything with the head in the sand.

Rhodes was buried in the construction of his guild and fortress, but there were no other places left idle. Within the Principality of Muen, the civil war between the north and the south continued. At the beginning, Callenst, who had received reinforcements, began to swing. Put on a stance to stand against the siege of Wang Dang. But soon, the seeds of the fire that Rhodes had buried began to appear under heavy pressure, and Karenst's rations began to decrease, and the supplies from the rear were not enough to consume 70,000 people. Although the commander has connected several times to reduce the number of rations, it still does not help. After all, there are too many people.

The front line is tight, and the rear is equally chaotic. Around the south, food prices have started to rise sharply, and many large chambers of commerce have started hoarding goods to first ensure their own demand and supply. This has also led to rising and rising food prices, even though this is in short supply. In the big cities, the citizens complained. And in those villages and towns, people are increasingly dissatisfied because they can't buy enough food to support their lives. Not only that, but even within the Southern Parliament, there is a headache at the moment about the immediate problem. The main component of the Southern Parliament was the Southern Chamber of Commerce and wealthy businessmen and nobles. The Chamber of Commerce has the channels and ability to hoard food, but the nobility does not have this ability. So above the Southern Parliament, many aristocrats demand that chambers of commerce open warehouses and buy and sell grain. The Chamber of Commerce naturally rejects this directly. Their reason is that trade is free. How much we sell and how we sell it is up to us. No one can intervene and interfere without authorization. But the aristocrats obviously will not obey the views of these unscrupulous businessmen, and the conservative ones are just yelling. A little more aggressive even began to gather private soldiers to collide with the Chamber of Commerce to openly grab food.

In addition to these, the displaced refugees on the Grosso Plain have finally exploded completely. With the rise in food prices, these homeless refugees have finally begun to face a crisis of indigestion. People always have to survive. At this step, they can no longer bear the delays and waits of the Southern Parliament, and start to "reliance on themselves". Many refugees began to steal, rob, and use all their means to get food and money. Especially the rich people who live in big cities have become the targets of their attacks, because in the eyes of many refugees, the reason they encounter this situation is precisely because these rich people are insensitive and treat them. Ignoring the pain and disaster of China has caused the situation now. Because of this, these refugees are even more ruthless when they attack the rich.

At this time, the entire South had completely lost the peace and tranquility of the past. In the past, the song and dance leveled up, and a wonderful scene no longer exists. The once bustling and bustling streets became deserted and deserted, with garbage and sewage flowing everywhere. In the dark alleys, you can see a lot of shabby clothes, like wandering like crazy people. The bare naked body that had been chopped so casually fell into the gully on both sides of the street, and the pubs and shops were closed for business. Residents remained behind closed doors, staying trembling at home. The Chamber of Commerce is also an enemy. To the outside of the major chambers of commerce, there are now heavily armed guards. They clenched their weapons and were always alert to the assaults that the noble private soldiers were likely to launch. The nobles had no longer held those happy dance parties, and each family had its doors closed, and women were forbidden to go out to avoid them becoming targets and tools of anger for the thugs.

People became frightened, trembling and shuddering. They never thought that things would be the way they are now. When they just got reading and left the Principality of Munn, everyone felt that the sky above them was unprecedentedly blue, and the air they breathed was unprecedented freedom. They can decide their own future by themselves, instead of leaving their fate at will with an invisible hand. And at the beginning, they did feel this. At that time, the entire southern region was free and upward, and everyone seemed to have changed their mental appearance. They spontaneously organized, maintained order, and restored and established new ones as much as possible. Of the people ’s authority, the people enthusiastically spoke and participated, and those lawmakers listened to their ideas and assured them that they would consider their opinions. This has made these people feel unprecedented satisfaction and expectations. They are looking forward to a better tomorrow. One will no longer be subordinate to **. Like the Dragon Kingdom of Light, the people will take the initiative and everyone will work together to build a better future. The future, together with the homeland, determines the future of the country's destiny.

But now, the beautiful soap bubbles have finally burst.

For the people of the South, everything that happened at that time, victory, flowers, cheers, hope, was like a deep dream, but the dream will end one day, let them open their eyes and wake up from the intoxicated dream When you came here, you saw the dark and hopeless darkness like a tomb, and the spreading, suppressed almost breathless fear.

wake up.

Faced with such a situation, the Southern Parliament could do nothing, because their internal divisions had begun to split. The Chamber of Commerce was unwilling to agree to the demands of the nobles, and after the nobles gathered private soldiers to attack the Chamber of Commerce, the two sides were completely opposed. Some weak aristocrats, however, did not see the opportunity and tried to escape. They abandoned the council and took all their property to the ship to the Dragon Kingdom of Light. The number of people participating in the parliament is decreasing day by day. Although some of the core figures are soberly aware that it will only be a disaster if they go on like this, they are powerless... The situation has been developing and changing fast. Completely beyond their expectations.

Although the Southern Parliament sent people several times to ask for assistance from the Council of Light, and even at the end it was about to take a picture of the table and stare, but the Council of Light is still an old god. They did send messengers to the Golden City, but the problem The reason is that Lydia is not in the Golden City, but runs to see the natural scenery of the Frozen Lake. Not only that, I heard that the grandfather who enjoyed the surname also planned to stop by and visit the Kramer area. The local customs and things ......... As long as it is not a fool, you know that the Grand Duke is now delaying the messenger of the Council of Light.

This, of course, caused another storm in the Dragon of Light. Many people accused Lydia of being a poisonous scorpion and indulging in luxury and enjoyment. When her country has reached such a crisis, she still has the mood to go out to swim in the mountains. Playing with water is simply not true!

However, the accusation is accused, and they have no way to treat Lidia, not to mention, Lidia's reputation has not been good in the kingdom of light for a day or two. Anyway, she has been used to being called a tyrant, executioner, poison. Woman, she naturally would n’t care about the insults and accusations of the people of the country of light now — no matter what they did, even if they blew their lungs and broke their mouths, Lydia should still eat. It's time to play, time to sleep, and the position of the Archangel and the position of the principal of the Principality of Muen are still as stable as Tarzan.

Perhaps this is what hates and angers the people of the Dragon Kingdom most.

Although it is said that Lydia's whereabouts are uncertain, and that the King ’s army's inactivity should be a good thing for the reformists, but this is not what the reformists expect. What they most hope is that the Light Council can intervene in mediation, and then under the leadership of the Light Council, they can sign a formal truce with Lydia and recognize the reading contract. In this way, Lydia cannot tear up the contract, and they can formally gain recognized status.

But now, Lydia's whereabouts are unknown. Although the King ’s army is not moving, but without a formal truce agreement, it means that there is still a danger of war between the two sides at any time. Even though the special envoy of the Council of Light is now in Golden City, Lydia has never appeared, and even if they really start fighting, they will have nowhere to reason.

The southern harbour has always been the most important commercial and trade center of the Dragon Soul mainland, and the circulation of information is naturally fast. Now, this once prosperous place has turned into a **** and is sliding down the infinite abyss. This naturally attracted the dragon The attention of many countries and forces in the soul continent.

However, they did not notice that on the other side of the Dragon Soul continent, shrouded by infinite darkness, a change was quietly appearing.

Under the dark night sky, the bright red full moon was suspended in the air, reflecting the lonely tower above the wilderness. The man wrapped up in a black cape all over his body stared at the desolate landscape in front of him until a ghostly figure emerged from behind him and gradually turned into a human form.

"Hello, Lord Duke."

"You are three seconds behind Ping Yue."

Hearing the answer from the shadow, the man turned around. On the surface, he was in his early thirties. His handsome face was full of man's masculinity and charming beauty, but his pale complexion and those bright red eyes The eye, however, completely betrayed his identity-it was a blood-sucking species. In the face of men's blame, Hei Ying just smiled.

"I'm sorry, Lord Duke, because some small things have been delayed. Now, there is a little chaos in our eastern neighbors, so I don't know more about the news."

"Humph."

Hearing Heiying's answer, the man grunted coldly, raised his head arrogantly, and looked at the sky.

"The humble human beings are so ignorant of life and death, and their lowly lives are so fragile and short-lived that this group of captive pigs has completely forgotten their responsibilities and due obligations. Now they are in such a situation, It's totally self-blame and not worthy of sympathy. It's ridiculous to be a livestock animal and want to disobey the owner. "

Speaking of which, the man reached out and didn't know how he moved, but only a moment, a glass of bright red wine appeared in the palm of his hand.

"How is your condition there?"

"There is no change, sir, the four demon generals have not received an order for transfer, but His Majesty has recently been very interested in our neighbors. I don't know if it is because of this little entertainment or because ......... This is not something I can interrupt, sir. "" The four demon generals have no action now, which does not mean that they will not have action in the future. Don't underestimate the knowledge and ability of your Majesty, he is the most outstanding existence of the dragon souls of all ages. , Even comparing the twins, not to mention that let alone the light dragon that has been abolished minions ... hum, it seems that this time, the battle between the dragon kingdom of the night and the dragon kingdom of the light Grudges, it's time to make a decision. "Speaking here, the man took the wine glass in his hand and tapped the fine wine in the glass.

"However, we ca n’t just watch here, Dee, you should be very clear, Your Majesty hates those who are not aggressive. Since our neighbors in the East are in trouble, then I think it is time to bring them Here are some small surprises. By the way, I heard ......... Not long ago, it seemed that the subordinate of Nefarian's old guy liked to die there? This is really interesting, but we are in the dark night The dignity of the Dragon Kingdom cannot be tarnished, Dee, you should know how to do it. "

"This is of course, sir."

Hearing here, Di raised his head, and the vampire's smiling face revealed a sloppy, cruel and excited smile.

"In fact, I already have a goal. My lord, I think you must have heard about what happened in the Solagang Mountains."

"Solagang Mountains? I did hear some rumors ......... but, that's just rumors, isn't it? So? What do you think?"

Upon hearing Di's answer, the man raised his eyebrows, then turned around. And seeing his movement, Di bowed his head deeply again.

"Honestly, my lord, there is a very interesting existence in the atonement of the Principality of Muen and our country ... ... I think maybe he can help us."

(To be continued)