The defeated King's army returned to Port Tavu, where they obviously wouldn't win flowers, accolades, and kisses, but no one dared to throw mud, dung, and stones at them. Andrew sent the palace guards to block the road and prevent these situations from happening. Feige was glad he did, because when Earl Hall was "incapable of being a councilor", he was naturally the commander of the defeated army, the one who should be spit on first.

Praise in victory, scolding in defeat, a custom that has existed since the days of the Duchy of Aria, and which Fitch considers to be a vice. The higher you hold it, the harder you fall, and the deeper you step on it, the slower you climb out, and the slower you will only weaken rather than strengthen the combat effectiveness of the army. The morale of the army should be the business of the army, and if it is controlled by public opinion in the streets and alleys, what is it?

"What are you thinking? I see you've been wandering. Shani touched Feige lightly with her elbow, "Are you worried that he will reprimand Andrew after seeing you?"

Fitch came back to his senses, and it was only then that he realized that he had made his way through the city and walked up the steps in front of the palace. "Reprimanding is the right thing to do, and I don't bother about it. He was the king, and the generals he sent out led his army in a failed battle, and if he didn't even reprimand, he couldn't explain it to the other lords who also sent soldiers. However, no amount of reprimands can change the current situation, and how to get along with the church and the elves, and how to stabilize the situation in the country is troublesome. All these troubles were brought to him by my failures. ”

"Don't blame yourself, any army will fail if it encounters a surprise attack by two red dragons and a five-headed snake lizard, but you have the ability to turn the tide of battle and destroy all enemies. Feige, you're not a loser, you're a hero. ”

"That's right, I'm in a better mood. If someone wants to criticize me instead of Andrew, I'll use this to slap him back!"

In Feige's eyes, Andrew is more of a slightly "paladin-pedant" older brother than a king. It's just a matter of being taught a lesson by his brother, and other people want to achieve some kind of goal by criticizing him, but there is no way.

Walking up the steps, down the corridor, and avoiding the area where construction was still underway, Feige felt like he had taken a long detour, but finally made it to the throne room. It was the first part of the palace to be completed, and it was prioritized above the bedrooms and kitchens. As he stepped on the slightly stiff carpet of wool, the soldiers on either side opened the heavy wooden door, revealing the throne and the king above.

It is a hall more than thirty meters deep, and the highest ceiling is twenty meters above the ground, all supported by the strength of the walls. However, the hall is not without columns, and around the throne, four bronze pillars carved with angels, saints, and clouds of sunlight support a pavilion-like structure, with a statue of the goddess of truth and thunder at the top, and the coat of arms of the United Kingdom below. Feige once joked that this was a refuge, and if the ceiling fell, it would never hit His Majesty, which shows that the minister's head has always been stronger than the king's. However, this design also has advantages, as Feige can easily set up protective circles on these pillars, and ordinary assassins don't want to approach the king at will.

Andrew sent his men to greet him early, took over the King's guards, and summoned Feige, so he arrived at the throne room much earlier than expected. Through the narrow windows of the throne room, the setting sun fills the floor, casting dark red stripes on the walls. Such colours were never considered a good omen, and some tapestries of cheerful tones should be arranged on the walls, which could be suggested to Viscount Conscuff in a moment.

The dark red light and shadow bring bad luck, and this superstition is also right. When Feige entered the hall, Andrew did not get up, his face was as gloomy as the light and shadow of the setting sun, but the ministers standing on either side were slightly better. Feige sighed, reached out and grabbed Shani's hand, and walked forward with her very firmly. He heard a muffled gasp and was satisfied.

Walking to the front without squinting, Feiqi lifted his robe and knelt down on one knee with Xia Ni: "Your Majesty, the general of the defeated army is here to restore his life......"

"It's good that you know you've failed!" Andrew glared as he swung his fist vigorously and looked very excited. Feige was very cooperative and quickly shut up, and immediately lowered his head. His Majesty's movements are too pompous, more like a theatrical performance, or a bit lame. Feige knew that Andrew wasn't really angry, but just made a proper gesture of anger to give all the nobles a proper step. Requiring superb acting skills, it is indeed a little more difficult for him, a paladin.

"Someone must be held accountable for this defeat, but that person is not you, and your position in the King's Army is nothing more than building camps, cooking, arranging vigils, and digging sewers. Andrew said: "In view of the major failure of the Earl of Kanter Hall, and his physical condition is no longer suitable for his current responsibilities, the title of Royal Earl is to be succeeded by Fitch St Hall with immediate effect. The King's Army was disbanded with immediate effect, and the remaining nobles, knights, and soldiers returned to their respective territories, except for those who wanted to stay to treat their wounds. This time the command was ineffective, and the cost of treatment for all the soldiers was borne by the Hall family. Do you have any objections, Count Fitch St. Hall?"

"Well, a little. ”

These words, like a big stone thrown into a lake, immediately let out a huge pop. Some of the ministers on both sides whispered, some raised their eyebrows, some sneered, and some waited to see what happened. Feige raised his head, took in the expressions of these people, and then said to Andrew: "Your Majesty, if the cost of treatment this time is borne by my family because of failure, then can I sell the loot this time to raise funds?"

"What's the loot?" Andrew asked immediately.

"On the battlefield, we fought bravely through our concerted efforts, killing two red dragons and five flame snake lizards. After a simple treatment, the faucet can be made into ornaments, and many parts of its body have medicinal uses to strengthen the body. Although the Flame Snake Lizard is not as good as the Dragon, its regeneration ability is still above that of the Dragon. Through augmentation rituals, a portion of this ability can be transferred to the person, which can increase the ability to resist disease and greatly prolong life. There should be interest in this, so that the cost of treatment will be easier to finance. ”

"This is the king's army, the army of all the nobles and lords in the United Kingdom, not your Hall family's private army, the spoils of war are the king's, how can you bargain?" A minister who Feige didn't know jumped out to object, but this played into Feige's hands.

"The king's army is naturally the king's, but I killed the dragon. To be precise, one was killed by me, and the other was killed by Cook, who was a retainer of my Hall family. And, even if you take the snake lizard, will you deal with it? Will you use the augmentation ritual?"

"Okay, there's no need to argue. Count Hall, decorate a dragon head, the throne room is a bit empty, put it in the corner to decorate. At least this dragon head can let some people know that if they want to be hostile to the United Kingdom of Hoya, even a giant dragon will be decapitated. ”

At this time, the legal adviser, Count Matt, stood up and said to Andrew: "Your Majesty, it is better to place the dragon head in the throne hall than to place it in the square in front of the palace, so that more people can see it." In the future, if the valiant knights of the kingdom have similar trophies, they can put them away, which is also an honor. ”

"That's right. Although he didn't complete the previous mission this time, it was not easy to destroy all the enemies in the face of a sudden attack by the dragon and the flame snake lizard. If these monsters attack the Thunder Army's side, they will not have a good time!" Andrew dismounted from the donkey, turning the topic of losing the battle away. At this time, his movements and expressions are much more relaxed and more realistic. "It's not early today, if there's anything else to talk about tomorrow. The birth of a prince is a great thing, and you should think about how to celebrate it. Also, tomorrow I will meet with the petitioners, make arrangements for them, and do not neglect them. Tomorrow will be very busy, so let's go back and rest!"

The ministers had no choice but to retreat, and soon only the attendants, guards, and members of the Hall family were left in the throne hall. Andrew left the throne, beckoned, and sat down on the steps in front of the throne. He reached out and unfastened the button around his neck that fastened his cloak, and then shouted to the waiter, "Go, move a chair for Shani!

"The throne room has always been the only one sitting for the king, and the others, even the duchess, have to stand. Feige stepped forward, reached out and wiped the steps, then sat down on the steps below Andrew. "You brought a chair for Shani, and the news will get through these people. You're not worried?"

"If you spread it, you will spread it, that is, let them spread it. What's wrong with my family? I want them to take care of it!" Andrew patted Feige on the shoulder and said, "They all say failure, but I don't think so, and you don't think so." The Thunder Army didn't kill any of us, and we didn't really fight with the Thunder Army, isn't this the plan when the troops were dispatched at the beginning? Whether it's the Red Dragon, the Flame Snake Lizard, or the enemy behind them, as long as they come out, they lose the advantage of hiding in the shadows. Let's work together to kill them all, so that Delmond will be safer in the future. ”

"Do you know the name his father gave him?" Feige was a little surprised, he had come all the way and hadn't said anything about it.

"Didn't you take your grandfather's name? I just wanted to make sure, but it looks like you forgot. Andrew said: "After the little guy was born, I suddenly had a sense of responsibility and wanted to give him the best, so I had to work hard. You promised me that you would destroy any enemy you would. And what are your plans for the enemy who pops up this time?"

"Before I talk about the plan, I want to hear what to do with the church and the elves. ”

"Oh, that......" Andrew hesitated for a moment before he said, "I didn't consult with you, I made my own decision." I wrote a letter to Archbishop Don de Miep, telling him that I would leave the Lighthouse Leader to Dalemond, and that he would be Lord there until he took over as king, so that he could learn from the experience of administering his realm and his subjects. However, the church can send a teacher after he is six years old to teach him knowledge, grow with him, and then automatically become the deputy of the territory and manage specific affairs. In the future, if there are any children in Delmond, they will be dealt with in this way, and the Lighthouse Leader will be the place where the future king will study, and the church will only have this way of participating in management. ”

"What if Don de Mipp doesn't say yes?" Feige asked.

"Then let's fight. I don't have any troops to send, and I don't want to be reckless or defeated, so I'll have to send you alone. Andrew smiled and said, "I listened to the messenger's report, and one of Maxes's opinions is still right, that is, although there are heavy losses this time, it also allows the Thunder Army to see our strength." As long as you are still a thug of the kingdom, then the cardinal still does not dare to do anything. ”

"At most, I am only a thug of the king, not of the kingdom. Feige said to Andrew, "The messenger sent can only give a general idea, not too specific, so there are some details that you may not know." Two dragons attacked, one by me and the other by Cook. He shot with a magic gun and fired only one shot. There was a bit of luck with this shot, but the dragon really couldn't bear it and died directly. ”

"I see, I've been thinking about Cook, who is loyal and resolute, but he doesn't seem to be able to slay dragons. Magic Spear ...... You mean the Hell Knights, and even if the King's army fails, the Hell Knights will be far more powerful in the future, so don't worry?"

"Cook is the best model for the Knights of Hell: loyalty, perseverance, the right weapons, and adequate training. Feige said to Andrew: "The Sect of Destruction and Rebirth has begun to speed up its actions, although I am not afraid of them, but I am only one person, and I cannot be separated, so the Hell Knights will be the backbone of the kingdom in the future." You ask me what I think, but I apologize to you first. ”

"When I take over the Hale family, it's likely that the family won't be able to help you as much as it has in the past. Of course I'm still your thug, and that's not going to change. But I want to use all my family's resources to build the magic tower, to prevent the destruction of the Reborn Sect, and to fight the threat of the Second World. To put it simply, the more enemies we have to deal with, the more pressure we have. The nobles in the country, the pressure on the cardinal's side and the elves may attack at any time, unless I will intervene when there is a need for war, and you will only be responsible for the rest of the matter. It's going to be a hard time until the Knights of Hell are in army and until the number of apprentices at the School of Magic quadruples. ”

Andrew thought for a moment and nodded slowly: "It's okay to arrange it this way, I'm not familiar with the Sect of Destruction and Rebirth, but I can rest assured that you can deal with them." But then, will I be able to see you often?"

"I'm in Tawu Harbor City, and if I build a magic tower, it's only here. If you want, I can teleport to you at any time, and you see me more often than Carol, but then do you want to?"

"Xia Ni wants me to have no problem. Andrew retorted, and then smiled relaxedly.

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