Chapter 18: The Rabble
Viscount Muya's manor welcomed a dusty guest.
Arthur hurried all the way to his sweetheart as fast as he could.
He explained his purpose to Viscount Muya, and at the same time took out Tsepes's letter.
Of course, Arthur did not tell the truth, his identity in front of Viscount Muya, was a messenger from Cepes.
After a brief explanation, Viscount Muya forwarded the letter to Gina with mixed feelings.
After much consideration, in the end, Viscount Muya left Arthur behind and let him spend the night at the manor.
In the dead of night, a figure crept into Miss Gina's boudoir, and was so nervous that her forehead hit the bedpost.
"Who?"
Miss Gina's voice rang out, and she didn't sound flustered.
Because Viscount Muya, when he handed over the letter to her, said that the person who sent the letter was Arthur.
"Gina is me, Arthur."
"Ahh You're finally here! I've got everything ready, let's go to a place where no one knows us now. โ
Gina's voice trembled, and the elopement made her feel nervous and excited.
"Gina, we don't need to elope, actually, ......"
"What? Are you cowardly at this point!? โ
"No, I ......"
"Don't say it, since you don't have the guts, then let's end it completely.
In the afternoon, I read the love letters written by Master Cepes, and there was a lot of love between the lines, and maybe he was the best choice for me. โ
Gina, who is not very emotionally stable, does not give Arthur a chance to explain clearly.
What made Arthur even more depressed was that it seemed that Cepesh's letter touched Miss Gina's heart.
He can't say beautiful words that make a difference, he just gets straight to the point.
He stepped forward and gagged Gina with one hand so that Gina couldn't interrupt him.
"Gina, I love you and I want to be with you for the rest of my life.
Cepes was with me, and he challenged Ferko to deliver the letter, all to help the two of us.
So, we don't have to elope, wait a year or two, and then I will have my own fiefdom and can officially marry you as my wife. โ
Through the moonlight that poured into the house, Arthur looked into Gina's eyes and said all the words that were on his mind.
The next moment, the two hugged each other tightly, but because of their devotion to the faith, they could not make any further movements. (The Harmony Beast is too fierce)
In those days, devout Orthodox Christians could only give their bodies to their husbands or wives after the priest had officiated the wedding.
The feudal ideology was once deeply rooted in both the East and the West, and it was not until the Reformation in the 16th century that the feudal ideology of Westerners began to be liberated.
Because he was too tired to run around, Arthur fell asleep like a baby in Gina's soft arms.
It wasn't until the sun was about to rise that Gina woke Arthur up.
Although there was a lot of reluctance in his heart, after a kiss, Arthur left the room.
After getting dressed, packing up, and saying goodbye to Viscount Muya, Arthur continued his journey.
At this time, Tepesz and his party had already left Nightingale Castle and lived in a manor forty kilometers away.
Tsepeลก was still very weak, and bathing in the river seemed to have really brought him a terrible ill.
For the sake of his health, Bulray decided to take another day off to delay his goal, which was successfully achieved.
And when he went to the stable to release the water, Tsepes saw a small symbol, one seven.
In the four days before and after, Davar gathered eight more people, thinking about his strong future, and the corners of Cepesh's mouth hung a smug smile.
Arthur, who traveled all the way, inquired about where Cepes was now staying, and then inquired about Davar's whereabouts in the surrounding villages and towns.
It is not difficult to find someone, whether it is to buy flour or vegetables, you have to deal with the people of the village, and the raw face will be immediately recognized.
After paying the price of five deniers, Arthur successfully inquired about the place where a group of outsiders had settled.
The owner of the abandoned farmhouse yard has long since disappeared, and a dozen strangers passing by the village have temporarily become the owners of the place.
In the middle of nowhere, a bonfire is lit, on which a rabbit is roasted, and a few pieces of rye bread are placed on the side.
The people in the courtyard were gathering for dinner, and they saw someone peeking through the broken courtyard wall outside.
"Who's out there?"
Because it was passing through a strange village, the people in the courtyard didn't dare to react too excitedly, so they just asked in a flat tone.
"I'm looking for Davar. Agapia. โ
The people outside the wall reported their intentions, and at the same time, the people who came had an urge to turn around and leave.
The man outside the wall was Arthur, who had just seen a dozen people in the courtyard, including several old men with full white hair.
It also includes several immature-looking children, as well as several women dressed in shabby clothes.
The only man in the prime of life, with half of his left arm missing.
At this moment, Arthur hoped that he had found the wrong place and never told him that this was the so-called secret force.
Such a group of people, who go to the almshouse of the church to receive alms, are almost the same, and have nothing to do with the fighters at all.
However, the last thing Arthur wanted happened when the courtyard door opened from the inside and a middle-aged woman walked out.
"Hello sir, I am Davar's mother, what are you looking for him?"
Arthur was tempted to say that he had found the wrong person, but he eventually told the truth.
"Cepes asked me to come, if there is anything, go to the courtyard and tell me."
As soon as she heard Cepesh's name, the woman quickly looked to both sides to make sure that there was no one else, and then let Arthur enter the courtyard.
Looking at this rabble up close, Arthur was even more speechless.
The youngest child was still eating his fingers, and the oldest old man was coughing non-stop.
Tsepes, who had just been in the aristocratic manor, fantasized about the scene of strong soldiers and horses, if he saw a scene in the courtyard, I don't know if he would be able to smile.
In the dilapidated courtyard, Arthur kept restraining his emotions and asked the woman who opened the door, "What about Davar?" โ
"Davar went to the village to find someone, and whenever we went to a village or town, Davar would go out and ask around."
Just as the woman was about to continue talking, footsteps came from outside the courtyard.
"Brother, are you really a noble knight?" An immature voice sounded outside the courtyard.
"I am a true knight, the great lord Grand Duke of Cepes, who has personally canonized me."
"Young man, although you gave me half a loaf of bread, I still have to say that your words are too hard to believe."
An old voice sounded outside the courtyard, and the footsteps stopped at the gate of the courtyard.
Davar's mother opened the courtyard door again, and a young man was the first to enter the courtyard.
Behind the young man stood a thin old man and a little girl.
The young man who came in front of him was Davar, and he developed two members for the secret force.
Arthur, who witnessed the whole process, silently prayed to God in his heart.
He wasn't questioning Davar now, because there was no need to question it, and it was already certain that the little groom in front of him was a fool.
What he doubts now is Cepes's judgment, and at the same time, he feels extremely confused about the future.
Arthur can't be blamed, he has this kind of thought, it doesn't match expectations, and the psychological gap is too big, and it's hard for people to accept reality.
However, it will soon become clear to him that he was completely wrong.
These old people, children and women in the courtyard are by no means a rabble.