Chapter 22: Warmth
Somewhere near Grantelle, the capital of King Liberl, the guards were far more elite than the average soldier, because they were held by the highest-ranking prisoners. The masterminds of the previous coup d'Γ©tat, Colonel Richard Hara and Captain Kenona Hara, were also held here.
Perhaps it was the special care of the queen or Cassius, who were treated much better than those prisoners who needed to be kept under special surveillance, not only did they have a single room to live in, they had books to read, and sometimes the guards brought them newspapers or updates on the kingdom.
"Knock knock." There was a knock on the door, a familiar voice outside the door, "Mr. Richard, it's time to meet Miss Canona." β
"Thank you." Richard's voice was a little low, and he didn't have to deliberately put on a majestic appearance when he was no longer a soldier.
After hearing the sound of Soso's door opening, the young guard left the cell with Richard, who was dressed in prison clothes, and the people who worked here naturally knew too much more than the average person: "We always believe that Her Majesty and General Cassius will not leave a talent like you alone, and that your return to the army is just around the corner." β
"I'm not going back, it's a sin I have committed, and I need to pay for it." Richard shook his head, even if Her Majesty pardoned him, he would not have the face to go back.
The guard smiled and didn't speak, how much this loves this country The entire army knows that when the country really needs you, he will definitely charge faster than anyone else.
"Colonel." Pushing open the door of the meeting room, Kainona, who was also dressed in plain white prison clothes, reflexively got up and saluted, as if realizing that she was no longer a soldier, and hung her arms stupidly.
"I'm no longer in the army, so I don't need to be treated as a growth officer anymore." Richard waved his hand, looking at his subordinates who followed him as soon as he graduated from the military academy, his expression became softer and softer, "Just treat me as a friend and talk to each other on an equal footing." β
"No, in my heart, you have always been my commander." Kainona stood straight, "I'll follow you wherever you are." β
"I'm not worth it." Richard raised his hand, as if to pat Kainona on the shoulder, but the two of them stopped him through a glass curtain wall.
"Sir, you don't understand women." Kainona, who noticed Richard's movements, smiled softly, and it was hard to imagine that a female fox in the eyes of outsiders could show such an expression, "So I did all this willingly and enjoyed it." β
"I owe you so much that I may not be able to pay it off in my lifetime." Richard has been quiet and thinking a lot about it these days, especially what Rie said to him at the end. He was a little distracted before, but he was not a fool who didn't understand people's hearts, and with a little bit, he understood Kainona's heart. Recalling the bits and pieces of the two getting along, there are mixed tastes.
"Then let me follow you all the time, even if it's by the side of the goddess, or on the other side of hell." Kainona narrowed her signature peach blossom eyes, which really looked like a fox. Many people only know the fox's cunning, but they don't know its loyalty, and it will only have one lover in its life, unswerving.
"Kainona" Richard was a little overwhelmed in the face of these almost confessional words, and then smiled, "Then please follow me all the time, keep watching me, and always be by my side, not only as a subordinate, but also as a woman." β
"Huh?" Hearing these suddenly, Kainona was stunned, and then her delicate body trembled, tears overflowed unconsciously, she couldn't stop it, she tried her best to bloom the most beautiful smile, and nodded vigorously, "Hmm! β
I've been happy, really, if I have the next life, I will meet you and fall in love with you forever. (Finally put the man and woman together, it's a wish.) οΌ
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When Kainona was crying happily, another captain Yulia of the double wall who had become "Wen has Kainona, Wu has Yulia", now has a solemn face and raises her bayonet sword, staring intently at her opponent - Cassius Bright.
The venue was at the training ground of Reston Fortress, and the soldiers and members of the personal guard stood in two rows to watch the battle.
Between the two people facing each other stood a veteran who thought he was in good spirits, he was General Morgan who was gradually unburdening him, and saw his raised right hand wave down suddenly: "Both sides are ready to start!" β
Before the words fell, Yulia stabbed straight out with a sword, and the strength of her posture was impeccable, and she was sure to be fast, ruthless, and accurate.
However, this was not enough in front of Cassius, who had the title of "Sword Master", and the long stick turned lightly in his hand, easily blocking Yulia's good sword.
Yulia was not discouraged with a flick of her wrist, and a sword stabbed out again, a little more tricky than the previous sword. Cassius saw the move and flicked his sword away with the other end of his stick. With the long stick on the ground, the body rotates around the stick, and the third sword that Yulia grabbed is released, and a kick flies up to kick the opponent away.
"Goo!" Yulia covered her left abdomen and half-knelt on the ground.
"You're too straight! The Rapier is a weapon capable of making all sorts of flexible attacksβhow I taught you before. "Cassius, who is in a state of teaching, is like two people in peacetime.
"Ah, yes." Yulia slowly stood up and stepped forward again. Compared to just now, this time he did not rush to attack, but relied on the lightness of his stabbing sword and began to circle around Cassius. As soon as Cassius showed a little gap, she handed out a sword. After a sword, you can retreat and continue to look for fighters.
"That's right." Cassius was a little hot by these swords, nodded approvingly, and then moved forward with his left foot, pouring his anger all over his body, "Okay, then I'm going to make a move too." β
The long stick swings back in a "whirlwind wheel" starting position, and before Yulia can respond, he suddenly rises from the ground, jumps in front of Yulia, and knocks his opponent back two steps with a side kick. Then the long stick was pointed out, and the head of the stick shook with the wrist as the center of the circle, and the shadow of the stick appeared, making it impossible to distinguish whether it was virtual or real.
As the saying goes, an inch long is an inch strong, and the stick is much heavier than the stabbing sword, and relying on the advantage of the long weapon, a series of fierce attacks made Yulia embarrassed, taking advantage of the slight weakening of the power from the stick, he immediately exerted his strength with both legs, and jumped back to open the distance and reorganize the situation.
Cassius would give her this opportunity, jumped up, and kicked her away again. Being unforgiving is not only a good habit of Li En, but also a good tradition of eight leaves and a knife. You don't see a series of onslaughts when Yanielas beat Estiel, and Arios killed the terrorists with a single sword, all of which were taught well by the sword fairy.
"Ka!" Yulia still covered her abdomen, this time on the right side. Anyway, the old card is really, staring at the woman's stomach kick.
"As a basic, defense is also important! You have to hide your opponent's ideas while being both offensive and defensive! "Cassius taught conscientiousness.
"Yes!" Yulia's answer was crisp and clear, and the sword in her hand hummed and trembled as if it responded to her master's fighting intentions.
Yulia, who has suffered two losses, is no longer impatient this time, and she is steady with one move and one style, and the attack and defense are both offensive and defensive. Now even the old card who has comprehended the reason can't be as casual as just now, and the fierce battle between the teacher and the students is getting more and more hearty.
"Well, that's it." After an exchange of swords and sticks, General Morgan terminated the exercise.
"Ha-ha-ha-" Yulia supported her body with her sword, panting, and she learned a lot from this practice. And her resilience and wonderful performance also won warm applause from the audience.
"Well, that's good." On the other hand, Cassius, his face was not red, he was not panting, and he slowly put away the long stick, this is the terrible thing about cultivating internal strength to the fullest, "What I taught you before is just the basics, and it is quite rare for you to practice this step by your own efforts alone." β
"Where, where, I've not done enough," Yulia sheathed her sword.
"Don't be modest." Seeing the growth of young people, General Morgan was relieved, "I didn't expect you to be able to do this." Although he fought with Cassius, the sword was bounced off in a few moments. But now you can be said to be the strongest of the younger generation. β
"You, you've won the prize." Yulia looked at Cassius, "The younger generation is the strongest and dare not be ashamed, and I am not sure that your junior brother Li En Shu Huaze can win, let alone Miss Lixia, who is still above him." β
"Hahaha." General Morgan laughed heartily, "The empire and the republic are full of talents, and we are not bad at Liber, not to mention anything else, the sons and daughters of Cassius are inferior to them." β
"Estelle" Cassius looked at the blue sky, yes, her daughter is no longer the chick under the father's wings, she will fly high on her own!