Generations of the Hyde family have lived here. The rout of that year left the adult male with all the casualties. However, they have suffered heavy losses and have not received the rewards and help they deserve. When they were at their weakest, what awaited them was even more brutal and bloody plunder. The Hyde family, where only women and children were left, had to retreat again and again until there was no way to retreat.

With no way out, they finally escaped to the bank of the Perpetual River, which no one dared to approach back then. Everyone thinks they are dead, and the family waits in despair for the final moment. However, a miracle happened, and the people of the Northland disdained the women and children and left them to fend for themselves. When they were horrified, they found that the hungry child had sneaked into the other side. The child received mercy from the Northlanders, who threw some food at the child's feet.

The people of Beidi have never crossed the river, and the castle by the Beigu Bridge has been empty. Under the persecution of hunger and cold, this group of women and children cautiously entered this castle, this former barracks, only to find that those frightened deserters had left all their military resources here, weapons, armor, food, etc. Although no one has maintained or cared for many years, causing more than half of the damage, it has at least alleviated their crisis. The armor that these Northlanders scorned had re-armed them and regained their confidence in the face of difficulties.

So, they settled here and lived. Gradually, some of the remaining families have also gathered here, and they help each other in this land, silently licking their wounds.

It's safe here, it's already part of the Northlands, and since the Northlanders have allowed them to stay, no one dares to kill here in a blatant manner. They used the remnants of the Northlanders to preserve themselves. In this cracked area, they survived and strengthened, and gradually recovered.

But what are they? They are protected by the Northlanders, but they are not accepted by the Northlands. Their former kingdom has completely forsaken them.

No one here knows what they are? They once held honorable and glorious titles, and their ancestors gave so much, too much, until they gave everything. In the end, it was betrayal. In their most needy moments, after the loyalty and lives of their ancestors, the royal family betrayed them, and their former partners betrayed them. Then, everything they had, including their final identity, was lost.

Generations have passed, and the new people have come to see this place as their hometown, their homeland. But the elders always reminded them that this was the land of the Northlanders, and they were not the masters here. They just lived here, and the Northlanders never promised anything.

Whenever the royal capital's envoys pass by, it is the most tense period for the people. They are afraid that something will happen, that disaster will befall them. This sense of crisis makes the people here united and xenophobic. They have never really relaxed, and they have been training themselves hard since they were young under the strict discipline of their elders. They don't have the luxury of fighting the Northlanders, but if one day, the Northlanders no longer shelter them, they can at least stand up to the betrayers they once were.

They have an excellent heritage, and their ancestors were experienced knights. Over the years, the people here are good knights. So they can form a knight order whenever they want. Only this time, they will not fight for glory and loyalty, like their ancestors, but for their homeland and revenge.

In the last year, a lot of news has been received from the mission, and there have been some subtle changes in attitudes towards them. All kinds of circumstances indicate that the Northlanders are coming, and this will be the inevitable first stop.

It's been a tough winter. Although this winter, they have plenty of food and warm houses, but the tension and depression, as well as the possible disaster, make everyone shudder.

This spring came a little early, the snow and ice melted early, and the roads went from muddy to dry and easy. The people here are busy and start wiping down their weapons and armor. The belongings at home are also neatly packed and can be quickly evacuated at any time.

On the south side of the Beigu Bridge, the castle still stands here. The people who live here call it Northland. Now a group of people gathered in the council chamber in the center of the castle. It's just a good discussion, but no one speaks. What should be discussed has already been discussed. One winter is enough to complete various plans. People just come here habitually for psychological comfort.

Lady Eir, the head of the Hyde family, said tiredly, "Let's all go back." ”

As the words fell, the people stood up mechanically and dispersed silently.

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In the midst of people's apprehension, what should have come has finally come.

First, a huge falcon fluttered over the Perpetual River, letting out a chirp that resounded through the clear sky. This caught everyone's attention, and the people outside the house put down what they were doing, and when they looked up, they were immediately stunned.

Those who live here are familiar with this call, and they are all familiar with the figure of the snow falcon. At this time of year, snow falcons fly over and make loud calls. It's a reminder of who is the owner here.

It's just that this year is different, and with this tweet, the sound starts to come and go. More and more figures began to appear, gradually obscuring the sky.

The disturbed people came out of their homes and looked at the sky. So, they also opened their mouths one by one, and they were stunned by the scene in the sky.

From time to time, shadows passed over their heads, making people's expressions darker and darker, and everyone began to tremble.

As the falcons grew, they gradually formed a storm and pressed down on the ground. When a snow falcon swooped over people's heads, the strong air currents woke up the stupid crowd, who appeared panicked and ducked into the house.

Ms. Ill and a few elders had already climbed the city walls. Several people looked at the chaotic scene below, looking helpless. Talking on paper is useless in the end, and when you really face it, all your plans come to naught. In fact, they were also very nervous, and their bodies had already been soaked in cold sweat.

A wolf howl came from afar, and several huge white wolves appeared in the field of vision of several people. As the white wolves kept approaching, the wolves then poured out. The howls began to be clear, they began to pierc, they began to boil.

A few tall figures appeared with the wolves. In the distance, a team followed behind them.

Ilr heard a frightened cry, "The Northlanders are coming!