Chapter 103: New Ideas
By now, Isabel had heard her be called that way more than once, and she wanted to know why Ferguson's Broken Knight brothers called her so. However, when each of the Broken Knights who survived the battle generously shared the spoils with their companions, she could not bear to disturb their feelings.
She didn't respond to Ferguson's explanation, just a glance at Jazz. When the two came to the side, Isabel smiled and said, "Sir, why does everyone call me 'Lord Brunhilde' when they see me, do you know why?" ”
Ferguson grinned happily and said, "Well, you know that the Vikings, and later the Danes, after converting to Christianity, sometimes worshipped Odin as a god. So, ma'am, do not misunderstand the heartfelt respect that my brothers have for you. ”
"Oh, uh, thank you. So, the name Brunhilde, I guess it must come from a story in European mythology? ”
"That's right. The name means that victory is given to God. ”
"Victory?! Well, I like the meaning of it, is there any other meaning? ”
"Absolutely. Because there are many Valkyries, each of them will have a different meaning. ”
As she walked back, Isabel immediately linked this European mythological female name to some of the common conventions of later armies. For example, an exercise or an operation should be given a righteous name to show its "righteousness." Or, it is a means of claiming secrecy.
Thinking of this, she said to Ferguson, "Sir, I intend to use this name in future operations." You and your brothers may also consider replacing your real name with a name from European mythology. ”
"Good idea. But perhaps it is a blasphemy against the gods that we plunder in the name of the gods? ”
"Blasphemy? No, it's certainly not blasphemy. Sir, we're just borrowing the name of the god instead of the original name, in order to keep it a secret. ”
"Ma'am, I'm afraid even the gods won't accept such an explanation."
"Well, sir, you can use some other names as well, like some ferocious animal names. Did you know that ferocious animals always represent strength and strength, don't they? ”
"Well, that's a good suggestion, at least let the gods bless us before plundering."
As the two chatted and returned to the captured thief, Francis Swift looked curiously at the man standing in front of him, and he wondered what kind of face was hidden under the mask that looked a little strange.
Isabel found that he was looking at her, and after a moment of thought, said calmly, "Francis, the chief told me that you are the second son of Lord Darlington?" Or have you been using this excuse to tell people that you are different from others? ”
Only then did Francis realize that it was a young woman hiding behind the mask. Although there have been precedents in the history of England and continental Europe for women to go into battle, fighting the infidels on the battlefield is something to boast about.
"Perhaps, the mask was put on to protect her delicate face?"
However, since she wanted to protect her body from harm, why did she wear a monk's uniform that was dirty, smelly, and smelled of blood? Wouldn't wearing the armor of a knight better protect yourself? ”
"Well, it seems that she, like me, is also a thief?"
While Francis was speculating, Ferguson, who was standing in front of him, slapped him on the head with the side of the tomahawk he was holding, and said sharply: "Hey, Lord Brunhilde is asking you, do you want to keep him waiting?" ”
After his head was slapped on the head by the tomahawk that had just killed the heads or bodies of many people, Francis quickly came to his senses. Looking at Isabel solemnly she said, "No, I haven't borrowed someone else's name in any of the plunder. My lord, if you don't believe who I am, you can ask each and every one of them. ”
When Isabel turned her attention to the other thieves, Benjamin hurriedly exclaimed, "My lord, he is indeed the second son of Lord Darlington, and I can swear to God!" ”
Now it seems that Francis was not lying. It's just that his thief behavior seems to be inconsistent with the identity of a noble son. Isabel looked at him and said, "Let me tell you, since you are the second son of Lord Darlington, why do you rob the gratuity of your father's army?" ”
"Father?! Many times I wonder the same question, why am I Lord Darlington's second son? Doesn't the second son prove that he has noble blood, knightly bravery and outstanding fighting ability? ”
"I guess you're talking about inheritance, aren't you?"
"Possibly. Even if I have nothing now, it doesn't mean that I don't have the ability to get everything I can have. ”
"You hate your father, and your brother Joseph, don't you?"
"No, on the contrary, I will make them bow their noble, graceful heads before the glory and wealth of my knights."
"What are you going to do to achieve your goals?" Isabel was thinking about something else as she spoke.
She had already quietly checked the time on her watch, and it was now 87 minutes before the Sunday Mass presided over by Father Thomas. She needed to rush back to her father's estate during this time to clear out any evidence that might arise from the looting, and then hurry back to Nottingham Castle for Sunday Mass.
Francis looked up at the night sky and thought for a long time before saying, "I don't know." Perhaps, plundering is the only option I have at the moment. ”
Isabel was not interested in Francis's words, she just said "with a blank face": "Well, if you regard the wealth gained from plunder as the only option, you may be free to plunder this enchanting land." ”
After speaking, he looked sideways at Ferguson who was standing beside him and said, "Chief, it seems that there is not enough time." These people...... It's better to release them and get them out of here. ”
Ferguson said without hesitation: "My lord, if you let them go like this, if they want to go..."
As the words came to her lips, Isabel took the knight's words without a trace and said, "If they go where they shouldn't go, and take away something that doesn't belong to them, I won't let them go easily." ”
Except for Richard, who was still in hostility with Isabel by an arrow in the leg, everyone else said in unison: "Thank you, my lord, for your kindness!" God will bless you! ”
At this time, Francis Swift had a new idea: he planned to join the other party's leader's trusted Lord Brunhilde, namely Isabel Walton. If the thieves didn't trust him, he could have sworn allegiance to the leader or Lord Brunhilde.