You and me under the world tree

Hearing Etzel's teasing words, Hermod could not help but feel a tightness in his chest.

Because at this moment, he suddenly felt that he couldn't speak anything.

dereliction of duty?

Fart, I was clearly there last night!

If it wasn't for his well-bred self-cultivation, he probably would have scolded all the words in his heart at this time.

However, he didn't do that after all, because he knew what would happen if he talked nonsense in front of Etzel.

"I know, but I thought you would have a more clever plan."

In the end, he restrained the useless anger in his heart.

However, even if he restrained his emotions, it didn't mean that his attitude would become much better.

And at this moment, there was even a faint questioning intention in the words of the War God Envoy.

Facing such a question, Etzel narrowed his eyes.

"Great? I think this is already the most brilliant method, at least I can minimize the losses of my Hungary."

"but……"

"There is nothing but, you must know that the person who destroyed my overall strategy is yourself. You are stupid, so you gave the Netherlands a chance to tear up the covenant that could have been concluded."

As they talked, these words seemed to return to the time when they confronted each other a few days ago.

Once Etzel disagreed, he pinned the source of the failure on him again, and didn't even give him room to refute.

"In the final analysis, in fact, my kingdom is not stable. What I need now is not territory, but a lot of supplies and manpower. Why should I let my sons and sons wipe their butts for the stupid actions committed by other kings? "

"but……"

"Nothing but, I traveled all over Midgard a long time ago, and I have seen the king of Denmark, not stupid, but ruthless, and his son has the same fault: see Lili And forget your life, do great things and cherish your life."

Having said that, Etzel couldn't help laughing.

"If I were the prince of Denmark, when the Gothic Kingdom split, I would have expressed my attitude and position immediately. No matter how bad it was, I should have withdrawn in time instead of fighting with people like Elmrich. Forming an alliance... To put it bluntly, without considering how much you are, who was the Gothic Kingdom able to maintain its strength in the first place."

Facing what the King of Hungary said, Hermod couldn't find any words to refute.

Because it is.

Now whether it is the Netherlands or the Goths, these two behemoths obviously have good reasons for aggressively attacking the surrounding kingdoms.

And these either come from a moment of anger, or from their own greed.

"This kind of thing is hard to clean up. If I want to help, I have to hurt my muscles and bones, so why should I do it for these stupid guys?"

Putting aside those selfish interests that cannot be put on the table, the most critical issue now is actually the position and perspective.

Hermod undoubtedly stands in the perspective of the gods, and for the benefit of the aloof gods, it is necessary for the Kingdom of Denmark to continue to exist.

That's why he hoped that Etzel could speed up his attack and immediately occupy Elmrich's territory, so that he could act as a deterrent after bordering Dietrich's forces.

However, Etzel clearly did not think so much.

In other words, he has already considered it, but his every move reveals a strong self-confidence.

Because he is definitely not afraid of the Gothic princess like everyone else, and he is not even afraid of the Lord of Armies in the Netherlands.

But the only problem is the weapon in hand.

"Considering these messy things, why don't you ask that bad old man for me and ask him to prepare a better weapon for me that allows me to exert my strength, so that I at least have the capital to fight against those guys. "

"..."

After hearing Etzel's incomparably casual tone, Hermod's entire face couldn't help but darken.

But he didn't just refute it.

"I will," he said.

"Well, then let's talk about something serious... Two days later, the duel between me and Wittig will be decided. According to this speed, I can make Elmrich the fourth day." If the lords under him surrender, it will take a week to rule, but if Denmark holds on, I can find a way to help."

Having said that, Etzel suddenly laughed.

"Of course, there is another way. You should understand, Hermod, do you think the king of Denmark would like to ask me for help?"

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Chapter 63: He had to beg me

help...

When Etzel's voice fell lightly in his ears, there was indeed a moment of anticipation deep in Hermod's heart.

Because just as the great king of Hunlan said, he knows this so-called solution.

It would be better to say that as long as an individual understands this kind of thing.

Because once Denmark starts asking for help from Hungary and promises enough benefits, then Hungary will definitely be able to march directly from the border.

And with the help of Hungarian warriors, Denmark may really be able to keep its kingdom, and Elf can keep his throne.

However, this kind of thing is just a theory after all.

As far as the kingdom's diplomacy, disputes, and interests are concerned, it is this so-called theory that is most feared.

Because there is really too much room for maneuverability.

In the final analysis, there is one reason: there is no real contact between Denmark and Hungary.

Goths have had many small-scale conflicts with Hungary, and sometimes they will regularly purchase some supplies or some handicrafts and specialties of the giant kingdom Jotunheim that is unique to Hungary.

Under such circumstances, Goth has a lot of knowledge about the nomadic empire in the east.

Not so in Denmark.

Although they also border Hungary, compared to Goths, the border between Denmark and Hungary is only a small piece.

What's more, the lawless land in the eastern plain has always been demonized by various rumors, and it is also a place where all kinds of evil people are exiled.

In this case, it is even more impossible for Denmark to have further contact with the Hungarian Empire.

After all, it was the only place that even the messengers might not be able to reach.

Maybe in the process of delivering the letter, the messenger was eaten by a passing monster?

Another point is that the geographical location and environment of the eastern plains are also terrible.

Even because of this, Denmark never took Hungary to heart.

After all, a long time ago, it was not that no one wanted to establish some order on the eastern plain, but everyone saw what happened.

If you are lucky, it will probably last a generation, and if you are not lucky, it will be difficult even for ten years.

In short, after going back and forth, Denmark and Hungary have always had little contact.

No contact means no understanding, and for King Elf of Denmark, once there is no understanding, it may be very difficult for him to make up his mind.

"That man, he didn't really make many big decisions in his life."

After hesitating for a moment, Hermod still said the words.

"I know this. Most of what he does are trivial things, and they are not even trivial."

Facing the hesitant envoy, Etzel said lightly.

"But it has nothing to do with me after all. I don't want to cause trouble after sending troops to Denmark to help him repel the Goths."

Although what Etzel said was not unreasonable, it seemed a little strange to Helmold's ears.

Because he knows what the Danish king is most afraid of today.

Because there is no contact, and there is no favor at all, once Hungary helps Denmark, the whole kingdom may usher in a bottomless pit of treaties and debts.

And if it is the kind of decisive king, maybe in order to keep his throne, the so-called unequal treaty is signed.

But Elf is clearly not such a person.

Of course, this does not mean that he will definitely take care of the people in his kingdom.

It's just that he himself is more greedy than ordinary people's kings.

Ordinary people may choose the one they think is more important when faced with a choice.

For example, they are used to the various conveniences brought by the status of king, and they will be attached to the power in their hands, so they will try their best to keep their throne no matter what.

But the king of Denmark was thinking more.

Not only does he need his own throne, he doesn't even like being held back by others, let alone paying any price.

For example, in the recent period, the Lord of Armies ascended the throne as king. If he really pursues practical interests, Elf, as the king, should try his best to negotiate with Ned through the line of his wife Theotis. Lan catch up with the relationship.

But he didn't do that.

Even on the contrary, he has actually been trying to avoid his wife from meeting his former children.

Is this the kind of person who wants him to directly make up his mind to ask for help from a kingdom that he has never met before, and is even demonized in rumors and rumours?

impossible.

After thinking of this, Hermod shook his head involuntarily.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a hint of hesitation in his heart.

"Either you write him a letter?"

"?"

At the moment when this question came out of his mouth, he himself felt that something was wrong.

And soon, Etzel's sight became piercing.

"Why should I write to him? Offer to help him? I'm cheap." Etzel said, "Now that spring is coming, I care more about the farming work in the kingdom than those messy things, and Warcraft will also come out to move around during this time."

In front of Hermod, the King of Hunland snapped his fingers like this.

From the structure of the kingdom to the internal livelihood of the people, Etzel talked a lot like this.

These are obviously things that Hermod doesn't care about and don't know.

But the envoy at least understood one thing, that is, Etzel was very busy.

"My own strategy has been decided. Anyway, I will see the outcome in three days. If the Kingdom of Denmark can't last for a week, then it's meaningless to save it."

Looking at the contemptuous expression on the King of Hungary's face, Hermod obviously had something else to say.

But in the end, the words seemed to be completely blocked in his throat, and he finally shook his head.

"I will convey your intention to Father God."

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The day is bound to look calmer than usual.

The Hungarian soldiers drove the cattle and sheep into the line of defense, and handed over the list to the commander Wittig here.

There was no major conflict between the two sides, and everything went smoothly.

However, a small episode happened in the barracks of the frontier army.

Regarding the cattle and sheep sent by Hungary, although the Gothic warriors were somewhat yearning, they still maintained the most basic vigilance.

Moreover, they also have different views on how to eat food.

In the end, Wittig made the decision to process these cattle and sheep in batches.

Whether it is wool or cowhide, these things can be used to make many things, but the most important thing before them is still the processing of meat.

Under Wittig's order, the soldiers of the legion did not waste any extravagance.

They left about three to four days' worth of food at their regular eating levels, and the rest went all the way to making dry food.

All of a sudden, the entire barracks was in full swing.