Subsequently, the Second Swordsmen took over Alonso and his escort as well. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 After all, this gang has a combat power of more than 2,000 people. Then on the way to Mandolia City, in order not to alarm the enemy in advance, Leonard gathered troops around the imperial capital, ordered all the members of the Second Swordsman Regiment to change into merchant clothes, hide and rest during the day, and try to be unobtrusive at night, maintain a low-key rapid march, and arrived outside the capital of the Lars Empire in Mandoria a few days later.

Next, the Great Swordsman ordered his troops to set up a position outside the city of Mandoria, and began to swagger and curse the enemy wantonly. Based on the information that the Second Swordsmen had only attacked a civilian dock and a military dock and rescued three Wingman prisoners, the Lars Empire did not pay enough attention to the fact that this was just an enemy detachment that had infiltrated the empire to reconnoitre, harass, and rescue prisoners.

The Lars Empire also did not have any towns that suffered a large-scale attack from enemy forces. Therefore, the main task of the Imperial Army is still to garrison the towns and prevent the infiltration and sabotage activities of small enemy detachments. It is not surprising that Leonard did not encounter much resistance on their way to Mandolia.

When Cleos learned of this (the Second Swordsmen had arrived outside of Mandolia), he immediately ordered the propaganda machine of the Republic of Vosfitta to work at full speed and began to spread the word that he had sent an army of 50,000 under the command of the Marquis of Alonso to completely besiege the capital of the Lars Empire...

After the news spread. Lai was in Bagram, and rumors and panic spread in the barracks of the Lars Imperial Army. Sensing that the situation was not good, the crown prince immediately ordered the seizure of all letters sent from the country to prevent the bad news from spreading in the barracks.

But then, this guy was forced to hand over all the letters by the unanimous efforts of the officers and soldiers of the Lars Empire. In the face of unprecedented pressure from Frank's letter demanding that the Imperial Army withdraw from Bagram was completely exposed, the crown prince finally had to agree to the immediate withdrawal of the whole army to the north and quickly rescue Mandolia, the capital of the Lars Empire.

Around the same time period. The mansion of a nobleman somewhere in the Republic of Vosfitta.

I saw that the double swordsman who had appeared in front of Cleos was standing in the center of the living room of the mansion, and said to Crotty, who was sitting on the sofa: "Crotty, the Second Swordsman Regiment led by Leonard has gone deep into the hinterland of the Lars Empire alone and arrived outside the city of Mandoria. It seems that the coalition forces should be almost ready to move. ”

Hearing this, Crotty stood up and asked, "Tux." You didn't come to me just to say these two words, didn't His Majesty the Elven King assign us a task?" In the living room, an elven maid brought two cups of hot tea and placed them on the low table in front of the host and guests.

Tux slowly sat down on the sofa, brought the teacup close to his mouth in an extremely relaxed and elegant posture, took a sip of tea gently, and replied with a relaxed expression: "No." I'm only here as a person, don't you welcome it? Also, I heard that you spent some time in Bagram with Leonard. What kind of man is he? Is he reliable, can he accomplish the task of abandoning His Majesty?"

The Twin Swordsman refers to Taks.

The expression on Crotty's face was noticeably tighter than that of Tux. I saw her sit back on the sofa, and then asked, "Of course you are welcome." You can visit whenever you want. Also, what is the task of abandoning the pawn?".

Tuckers calmly stilted Erlang's legs and replied unhurriedly: "The abandoned pawn is the pawn who is about to be abandoned." As one of the Three Holy Generals, don't you even understand this word? And you haven't answered my question yet. Can this pawn really play its due role before it is destroyed by the enemy? ”

When Crotty heard this, he fidgeted anxiously and stood up again and replied: "Tux, as you say." It seems that we have to step in to solve this problem. Leonard is my friend. He was a very righteous man. I can't watch him be abandoned like a pawn. ”

When Taxus heard this, his face immediately became serious, he stood up, looked into Crotty's eyes and explained, "Crotty, since Leonard is such a person. Then I don't have much to say. However, we are all commanders of the Holy Swordsmen Regiment directly under His Majesty. His Majesty's will is to abandon Leonard and the others as pawns. And we were not instructed to save him. ”

Crotty stared into Tux's eyes expectantly and asked, "But we are not here to fulfill His Majesty's will. Rather, I would like to save Leonard and them on my own behalf. Would you like to go with me?"

Tuckers clearly rejected the other party with a resolute expression and a serious tone: "Impossible." We have all sworn allegiance to His Majesty the Elven King and assisted His Majesty in fulfilling his long-cherished wish to unify the entire continent of Farusion, but we must not be half-hearted. ”

Crotty continued to look at Tux's face affectionately, pleading with the other party: "Tuckers, there is no contradiction between rescuing Leonard and His Majesty's grand wish?..., right?

Tuckers finally relented and agreed to part of Crotty's request: "Okay. But I'm definitely not going. You can only lead one detachment of your own. ”

When Crotty heard this, he was very happy, and walked out the door as he spoke: "Thank you very much." I knew you'd agree. Bye. ”

Tuckers finally instructed with great concern: "Also, you must be cautious. When it's time to retreat, retreat must be made. ”

When Crotty heard this, he immediately turned around and stubbornly asked, "I've already performed so many missions." Do you still need to teach this kind of thing?" Seeing this, Tuckers had to curl the corners of his mouth, shook his head and smiled, indicating that he was completely powerless against Crotty's willfulness, and could only let her go.

At the same time, on the border of the Lars Empire, in the largest tent in the camp of the Jiluo army, which was constantly gathering.

I saw an orc with red hair and brown hair and a lion-like face sitting in the commander-in-chief's seat, slapping the board in front of him and saying loudly: "No." Before the coalition was formed. We, the Jiluo Army, must not act alone. "Smack!

The howl standing in the center of the tent also shouted at the orc: "There are only so many troops in the territory of the Lars Empire. Our army has basically been assembled, are you still afraid that they will not succeed?"

The red-haired orc continued to retort loudly, "We're not here to fight. ”

Puzzled, he asked further, "What are you here for?"

The red-haired orc is the third son of the Jiluo Emperor and the commander-in-chief of this Jiluo army. This man is good at business, not war. Then he explained the reason why he was so cautious: "We were appointed by our father to assist the Elven King Cleos in stopping the atrocities of the Lars Empire. This in itself is only a political task to enhance the prestige of our country. Militarily, it is necessary to ensure maximum security and to keep casualties to a minimum. ”

Howl immediately retorted loudly: "I haven't heard His Majesty the Emperor say that you should passively avoid war. ”

As he spoke, the third prince turned his face away and ignored the howl: "It doesn't matter if you've heard of it or not." You want me to send troops - no way!"

After howling, he turned around and left: "Okay." In that case, then I will take my own tribe with me. ”

Seeing this, the third prince stretched out his hand and pointed directly at the back of the howl and threatened: "Then I will tell you: once you and the people of your tribe leave this military camp, you will not want to have anything to do with the Jiluo army." When the time comes, there will be no one to save you. ”

He replied without replying: "Since we have made up our minds to step out of this barracks, we will never come back, let alone ask for any rescue from you." With that, he strode out of the tent of the three princes.

Then go to the royal palace of the city of Mandolia, the capital of the Lars Empire. After dinner, Frank, dressed in civilian clothes, walked into Tina's bedroom and asked his daughter with a pleasant face: "Tina, a mercenary unit from Bagram has appeared outside the city of Mandoria under the banner of the Republic of Vosfitta, the First Army, and the Second Swordsmen. Father heard that you had been with them for a while. What kind of people are they?"

Tina, dressed in a gorgeous nightgown, stood up from her chair and replied thoughtfully, "They... They are a group of mercenaries from Bagram. Among them, President Andy's son, Bran, is proficient in archery. I don't know any of the other 3,000 or so strange mercenaries. And they don't seem to be very good at it. As for why these people came under the banner of the Republic of Vosfita, the First Army, and the Second Swordsmen. The daughter was completely unaware. ”

Frank continued to ask, "You know all these fathers and emperors. The question for my father is: Do you recognize Leonard, the leader of the Second Swordsman Regiment?"

When Tina heard this, she couldn't help but be taken aback, and her emotions were a little out of control, and she asked in a loud voice: "Leonard! Didn't he return to the Republic of Vosfita and come here? He is not a mercenary of Bagram, why would he do such a stupid thing?"

Seeing this, Frank looked at his daughter's eyes with great concern, and asked further: "Of course." Otherwise, why would your father ask you? Your relationship with him seems unusual. ”

Hearing this, Tina lowered her head in embarrassment, stared at the carpet under her feet and explained, "Actually... Actually, it's nothing. Just spent some time with him. found that he was a very righteous person, and he was quite a good person. ”

When Frank saw this, he refused to stop there, and asked more and more deeply: "Is it not only that? What is the daughter thinking, can't the father still see it?"

Seeing that the paper couldn't contain the fire, Tina had to tell the truth: "Actually, I lied to him that you want to arrest me and return to the Lars Empire to be your princess." That's why he swore to protect me, saying that he wouldn't let you succeed as long as he had one breath left. I think he must have come to the Lars Empire for this reason. ”

Frank shook his head and said, "Tina, this is your fault. It can be seen that that kid has a deep affection for you. If you want to reject him, you should have made it clear to your face earlier. ”

Tina wanted to say that it wasn't like that, but she didn't know how to say it: "No, it's not..."

Seeing this, Frank immediately said the words from the bottom of his heart for Tina: "That's not the case. Actually, you admire him very much, don't you?" the princess nodded her head hurriedly.

As he spoke, Frank raised his head, looked out the window at the bright starry sky, and sighed: "The father wants to see if that kid has the ability." ”

Tina suddenly thought of something, and stood behind Frank and begged, "Father, please let your daughter go out of the city." Just tell Leonard the truth. I think they're going to quit. ”

When Frank heard this, he retorted with an extremely serious expression and an unusually resolute tone: "No! things are not as simple as you think." Clios would grant Leonard the rank of head of the Second Swordsman's Order, and he definitely didn't send them to save you. Even if you convince Leonard. And Bran, and so many mercenaries who hated the Lars Empire, and a force of more than 2,000 men under the command of Marquis Alonso of the Republic of Vosfitta. Have you been persuaded of all these people? Father will never allow you to go into danger alone!"

When Tina heard this, she stepped forward, grabbed Frank's sleeve and begged with tears in her eyes: "If you don't give it a try, how will you know? Please let your daughter go out of the city! Father, please..."

Frank resolutely refused Tina's request, removed his daughter's palm, stepped out of the door in two big steps, and turned back with a fierce voice: "Tina, the father can only promise that he will not take Leonard's life. But you are not allowed to take a single step out of the palace. ”

As soon as Frank stepped out of the bedroom, he took the key from his coat pocket, locked the door, and said to himself, "If this were God's arrangement." If the father is destined to pay for the sins he has committed. Died under his sword, for his father without regret. Then the emperor ordered the servants around him not to let the princess out of the room for the time being.

When Tina heard this, she suddenly fell into a state of almost uncontrollability with emotion, slammed the door with tears streaming down her face, and kept sobbing hoarsely: "Father, my daughter can't lose you! Father!--"Bang...

Eventually, Frank ordered all the servants and guards in the palace in the most stern tone: "After I leave. Unless the enemy army has invaded the city of Mandolia. Otherwise, you must not allow the princess to take half a step out of this palace. Violators will be punished severely. "After the emperor left, he never returned.