Chapter 339: Even Without a Crown, He Is a King!
"So, in a week's time, Moriarty will lead the Olympian Legion to Fort Arte to relieve the siege?" Sighing again, putting away his laughter, the baron said.
"Yes. Windsor to the west, Olympus to the east, and at the same time to break through the siege of the demons on two fronts, and then completely recover the whole of Kent. Hamilton was also present at last night's new strategy meeting and laid out the details of the talks.
"Alas, it seems that the 'sky' of Kent is really about to change."
What a clever man the Baron is, and after a little thought, he already knows the intentions of Viscount Salk. Although the Ensberg family does not have the heart of "competition", the thought of a series of changes and reorganizations after the original political balance has been broken cannot help but make people feel a headache.
"Hamilton, do you think it's possible, without waiting for Morty to come, we will send troops ourselves to break the demonic siege outside the castle?" Suddenly, the baron turned to look at the "Lionheart" and asked.
"My lord, although the morale of the demons is very low at the moment. But I have to say that if you are not completely sure, I will not give up the strong city defense and risk a field battle with the demon army. Some wondered why the Lord had suddenly asked such a radical question, but Hamilton replied anyway.
"And what are you talking about?" The baron asked with some reluctance.
"If we have the Extreme Dao in charge, or at least the realm of the realm, we can deal with the attacks of the possible powerhouses among the demons."
Having experienced the Battle of Windsor firsthand, Hamilton naturally knows it well. Even though he has now been promoted to the "round table", he is more cautious. Don't talk about a big demon. Even if they were besieged by two or three high-level demons at the same time in a field battle, then Fort Etate's army would have no way to defeat it.
"yes... Extreme... field..."
Hamilton's words were like a basin of cold water that completely woke up the baron, and there was no longer the luck and rashness just now.
To be honest, if it weren't for his helplessness, in the bottom of his heart, the baron would not want to sit back and wait for his eldest son's legion to save him. Man, after all, good face. It was a bit shameful to "kick Moriarty" out of his house that day, but he had to rely on him to "survive" in less than a few years. On the other hand, the Baron's situation is somewhat similar to that of Viscount Maclelan. If Olympus is rescued by Olympus alone today, then the favor is too much. Plus Moriarty's sensitive identity. Perhaps it could shake up the existing priorities of the Ensberg family.
But alas. Ensberg, who has always been good at business, can't get any Templar or Grand Arcanist, and even the current "Round Table" Hamilton has just "smashed" the baron's head like pie in the sky. Therefore, as soon as the "lion's heart" opinion came out, the baron also cut off the inappropriate "greed".
"Yes. I know. Let's go and see the city defense first. Although Windsor Castle won by a big shot. But we can't afford to let up here, lest the demon dog jump off the wall. "Gather your mind," said the baron.
"Yes. My lord. β
Hamilton then quit and left the study.
"Go and get Madame."
Another pondered for a long time, and Baron Ensberg instructed the steward, who was waiting outside the door.
After a while, the Baroness walked in.
"Honey, I heard that Hamilton has returned, how is it going?"
A few years later, the Baroness is still beautiful. But perhaps it was the impact of the brutal war of the past year, and there were a few faint fine lines under the corners of his originally charming eyes. When she saw the baron sitting at his desk, she smiled and came behind him, gently rubbing his shoulders for him.
"We won."
There was no longer any sign of excitement, and the baron sighed lightly, and informed Madame of the battle of Windsor Castle.
"Honey, you said Morty he... Will you bring the power of victory and make some inappropriate demands? β
As soon as the baroness heard the news, her face suddenly became ugly, and then she looked at her husband with some suspicion. After all, for the sake of that heavy dowry, the baron simply canceled the inheritance of his eldest son. Now, if you are faced with greater temptation or pressure, it is difficult to guarantee that you will not do the same.
"No, Morty... I don't like this seat. β
There was no need to even look back, the baron had already heard his intentions from Madame's slightly trembling voice, and the reason why he had summoned her was to appease her in the first step and avoid unnecessary complications.
"You should know that Morty is already in possession of Rhineberg, and if nothing else, once the war is over, he will be elected a baron of the kingdom by the three of them, Viscount Salk, Viscount Maclelen, and me. And with all the merit he's received so far, I don't think there's any reason why the royal family would veto the recommendation. So, Morty is already a de facto baron, just like me. β
Speaking of which, Baron Ensberg had another meal, as if savoring something that was both astringent and sweet.
And the baroness could only be silent.
"And Morty has always been obsessed with the wizarding world, and he doesn't think he cares too much about some things in the secular world. Therefore, the existence of two family barons in Kent is good for both Ensberg and Joseph. The baron finally concluded.
"Yes, sir."
When she heard that her husband had clearly guaranteed that his son's inheritance would not waver, the Baroness's expression finally softened again, and at the same time her mind returned to her spirit.
"My dear, since Morty has such a powerful legion, is it possible to ask him to send troops to Ruhr County? I think my father's situation must be critical! "She hadn't been in contact with her family for more than a year, and the Baroness was equally worried about her homeland.
"I'm afraid it's impossible." Ignoring the begging eyes of his wife, the baron said directly: "Once the war in the county is over, we and the four-party alliance will jointly send troops to Auger County, and occupy as much territory as possible before the arrival of the royal legions, so as to make up for the war losses of each family." This is the established overarching strategy and cannot be changed. β
"Yes." Hearing the baron say this, the baroness could only nod helplessly.
And almost at the same moment, hundreds of kilometers away, in the Rhineberg, there was still a scene of jubilation.
When they woke up this morning to hear the news of the victory at Windsor Castle from the goblin airship, the people who remained behind in Rhineberg, both soldiers and civilians, were ecstatic and celebrated the crucial victory over the demonic invaders. Even a childish woman understands that the battle at Windsor Castle is decided, and the tide of war in Kent is completely on the side of humanity, and the day is not far off when the demons will be completely driven out of their homeland, and the hope of peace is just around the corner.
"Hooray!"
"Long live Lord Moriarty!"
"Long live the Olympus Legion!"
Throughout the day, almost frantic cheers echoed over the Rheinberg.
"Sure enough, I won..."
Compared with the excited soldiers, although White was also sincerely happy about the victory of the battle, he could not devote himself to it.
Just the day before, when he learned that White had quietly sent the "atonement of Camont Tellanworth" to South, Hadro suddenly became furious and immediately questioned him severely. As for the other party's questioning, White just kept silent and responded to it with silence. In the end, the conflict ended in no end. However, before leaving, Hadro once again issued a solemn warning to White, and demanded that he must obey the command in his future actions, otherwise he will be punished as an "apostate"!
However, when he saw each other again this morning, Hadro was just like the others, with a smile of joy and relief.
Seeing this, White felt like he had eaten a fly in a dung pit, and he only felt extremely disgusted.
"Could it be that this hypocrisy is also for the sake of light?" Standing alone at the head of the city, White pondered for a long time.
A day later, Olympus returned to Sosk in its entirety.
In the town, the internal affairs officer, Lord Senbo, was already preparing a warm welcome ceremony and a sumptuous feast, and Haiyana also came out to welcome her fiancΓ©'s return in person.
As Moriarty stepped off the Great Cloud, cheers and shouts erupted in and around Sosk. Men and women, men and women, humans, goblins, and orcs all offer their respect and gratitude to their sovereigns with the utmost enthusiasm and sincerity. This meant that the rule of the new group led by Moriarty in the land of Kent had been solidified, and it was also recognized and supported by the broadest masses of the people at the bottom of society.
After all, whoever can bring safety, warmth, and hope to people in fear and darkness is the undisputed and legitimate leader.
Even though he has no crown, he is also a king!
After a simple but enthusiastic celebration ceremony, Moriarty convened a military meeting of mid- and high-ranking officers. As usual, he summoned White in advance to Rhineberg, but the response was a refusal.
"Your Excellency, you said that in five days we will send troops alone to relieve the siege of Fort Arte?" The staff officer first informed him of the strategic plan agreed upon with Salk, and Guderian's eyes widened when he heard it.
"Yes, do you have any comments?" Moriarty looked at the dwarf.
"Of course no comment!" Guderian jumped up directly: "Great! I was thinking that I could find an opportunity to leave the other two and 'kill' you alone. Hehe, we were kicked out a few years ago, and now we have to go back and show our majesty. β
It turned out that the dwarf still remembered the unhappy scene when he accompanied Moriarty back, and was finally revoked by the baron and "kicked out of the house". And the last time he came to Fort Art, he was too rushed to have a seizure, and now that "the environment is very good", Guderian naturally wants to think about revenge and revenge.
"Don't be too troublesome." Without White's suppression, the dwarves are like wild asses on the loose, and only Moriarty can discipline them.
"I know, I know, I'll show a little." Guderian smiled slyly again.
"Your Excellency, if we attack alone, is our strength a little weaker?" At this moment, Gustav on the side suddenly stood up and said. (To be continued......)