As the Grand Duchy of Sapphire, which started from the serf trade, in addition to the original group of followers, most of the civilians and knights born from commoners in the country now actually originated from the serfs who were plundered and purchased at the beginning.

After generations of life, the descendants of these serfs have come to identify with the identity of the Grand Duchy of Sapphire.

But in order to continue to strengthen their sense of identity, successive Grand Dukes refused to accept prisoners of war - captured knights, and loyalty and identity were obstacles. Moreover, there is a lack of knights in the domestic aristocracy, and once they open their mouths, a large number of prisoners of war will pour into the country, resulting in a loss of national identity.

Without a sense of identity, the country will not be a country, and the rebellion of the nobility will occur at any time.

Just like the coral island where Liszt grew up, the Earth Knights are estimated to have just over a thousand people, and every time the Earth Knights are mobilized for the development order, there are only five or six hundred.

The battle of encircling and suppressing Iron Hoof Island and mobilizing the earth knights to reach 700 people is already the limit. The battle damage of the Earth Knights reached two hundred, especially the Gray Knights led by Viscount Younas, who lost more than half of the battle - fortunately, the Earth Knights were tenacious and could survive serious injuries, otherwise the battle damage would have been even more.

Once the prisoners are released, one can imagine how many foreign earth knights the Earl will recruit in order to replenish the army.

The treatment of foreign earth knights will definitely be far weaker than that of local earth knights, as long as they can ensure that they will not rebel and recruit foreign earth knights, they will soon become the mainstream. When Coral Island is flooded with foreign knights, it is conceivable that thoughts can change quickly.

The knights may remain loyal to the Tulip family, but they have no affection for the Sapphire family, who are waging war.

National identity will quickly fall.

As one of the great nobles, William Li did not see this situation, and he still accepted it gladly. The reason is simple, no matter how much his national identity is lost, as long as his power as a nobleman is not lost. What has really been shaken is only the authority of the Sapphire family.

Liszt couldn't help but ask, "Why did the Grand Duke make such a decision?"

"Because the Grand Duke didn't care, he was sure that he could suppress everything, and the dragon power that overflowed from him could judge this...... In fact, I have a guess that the Grand Duke may have completed the most important dragon riding process by taking advantage of the Marquis Bull's assassination of the dragon. ”

The Earl paused: "He may have become a dragon knight, and he is not satisfied with the state of being in a corner of the country. ”

Speaking of the dragon knight, the Count looked out of the cabin, a little distracted.

Levi said: "In addition, the internal turmoil also needs the Grand Duchy to use the method of war to boost morale, and warn all countries not to think that the Grand Duchy of Sapphire has fallen." ”

The father and elder brother made sense in their analysis.

Liszt said no more, but he always felt that the Grand Duke of Sapphire was drinking to quench his thirst.

After returning to his room, he pondered silently for a moment: "If the Grand Duke wants to boost his morale, it will not be harmful to me, on the contrary, he can take the opportunity to get more military exploits and strengthen himself; ”

Even, he thought.

If the country is not in chaos, how can it take advantage of the situation to rise?

How did you get the "Dragon Knight Fighting Spirit Cheats"?

......

On the morning of July 21.

After four days of drifting, the fleet returned to Coral Island without incident.

Upon learning of the return of the Knights, Tulip Castle became lively for the first time in a long time.

Lady Mary took Lytton and the castle's butlers and servants to meet her on the road on the hillside of the castle. Mrs. Penelope and Livira also set out from the small castle of Coral City and came to the road to wait. There are also nobles in Coral City, who are just as crazy as they hear the news.

As soon as the rain had passed, there was still a little water on the stone-paved road, but this could not stop the enthusiasm of the team.

Cheers could be heard from afar.

Liszt rode on the back of a chocobo, dressed in a simple undershirt and leather armor, with a large sword hanging from his waist and a swift shadow bow on his back. It seems that it is difficult to find the right words to describe him except handsome and chic - he always pays attention to his appearance, even on the ship, he will take care of his appearance.

Keeping it dry and clean every day not only makes outsiders look energetic, but most importantly, they will be confident because of it.

Shake Sen's wounds have healed, and he returned to the familiar coral island, which was in good spirits, and circled around the knight squad for a while.

But Loki is in good spirits, and he may be a little seasick, but fortunately, the strong resilience of the low-level drake allows it to maintain its basic riding ability.

"It's a treat that only comes when a hero returns, I used to be in the middle of the greeting procession, and now I love the feeling of triumph. Levi's was also in good spirits, riding side by side with Liszt, "Seeing that the homeland is stable and the sense of accomplishment overflows the chest, this may be the knight's mission." ”

He said from the bottom of his heart, the knights fought for the territory, and the people supported the knights, each with their own life and path, complementing each other.

Liszt nodded: "Hopefully we can see the cheering greeting procession again and again." ”

"Yes!"

The knights walked to the road where Fort Tulip branched off from Coral City, and most of them continued to walk towards Coral City, disbanding in place and returning to their respective homes. Liszt and other nobles with titles walked to the Tulip Castle, where they would enjoy their first banquet after returning.

The Count walked at the head of the procession, and when he saw Madame Penelope, he immediately dismounted, walked briskly and bowed deeply to Madame Penelope: "Mother, you are worried!"

"My son, William Tulip, I know you will triumph every time!"

Levi and Liszt also dismounted, and walked quickly to Mrs. Penelope: "Grandmother." ”

"Strong young men of the Tulip family, seeing you return safely, my worried heart is back in my stomach. Mrs. Penelope hugged the two of them with relief, "Despite the hardships of eating and sleeping outside, you can obviously take care of yourself, and your body is still so strong." ”

Fellow relatives greet and care for each other.

Even if he has integrated into this world and into the Tulip family, Liszt still feels uncomfortable, but he restrains his emotions well and devotes himself to this moment.

At the end of the greeting, the team converges and continues walking towards the tulips.

Liszt sent a knight to the town of flowers to deliver a message to the town of flowers, and planned to return in the afternoon, not to spend the night in tulips - he really missed the town of flowers, and he wanted to rush back immediately and return to the land that really belonged to him.

"Lord Baron, I want to go back to Flower Town first, I miss my sister very much. Paris rode the dragon horse and said to Liszt.

Liszt did not refuse: "Yes." ”

Back on Coral Island, he no longer needs Paris's personal protection.

......

Luncheon.

After mourning the fallen knights, they quickly entered a warm atmosphere, and every time they went out, people died, and the knights had already adapted to parting, and they would inevitably choose to celebrate when they returned alive.

The atmosphere of the banquet was high, and Levi suddenly stood up and clapped his hands: "Everyone, I need to announce this news - the Battle of Iron Hoof Island, we have achieved a brilliant victory, and on Coral Island, a new viscount will also be born - my younger brother, Liszt Tulip!"

There was a roar and thunderous applause.

Liszt nodded to the surroundings.

Levi waited for the applause to stop, and said with a smile: "Three days later, the knighthood ceremony will be held at Tulip Castle, let us witness Liszt's glorious moment together!"

Everyone raised their glasses: "Cheers to Viscount Liszt!"

"Cheers to Liszt!"

"Cheers to Lord Viscount!"

"My glory will be shared with you. Raising his glass, seeing all the nobles around him raising his glass to him, Liszt smiled and shook the glass in front of him.

Then raise your head and drink the spicy flower stuffed in your glass.

The wine enters the throat and is hearty.