"My lord, our Rangers have detected something unusual in Sosk." Inside the Rheinberg, Clausewitz hurried into Heyna's office.

"Anomalies?" Haiyuna stood up from her seat and frowned at the old werewolf.

"The Church of Light's troops are dispatched."

"In which direction did you go? How many people? ”

"Judging by the route of the march, the target is the territory of Salk; There were four mixed infantry brigades and one cavalry company, which were pouring out. Clausewitz pointed to the map of Kent on the wall and marked the location.

"Dispatched all the main forces? Did those people want to attack Windsor Castle? Haiyana also looked at the map, a little hesitant.

Even if the Salk family's army is out on a campaign, relying on the strong defense system of Windsor Castle is not something that ordinary four or five hundred foot soldiers can break through, unless...

"Is there a Priest of Light with the army?" Hayyna turned her head to look at the old werewolf.

"It is true that several wagons have been spotted following the procession, but it is difficult to tell if it is the Priest of Light." Clausewitz shook his head.

"So many people are pouring into Salk, it's not just about harassing or destroying territory. Old Crow, what is your judgment? ”

"Windsor Castle, it can only be Windsor Castle." The old werewolf slowly took off his small round hat and stroked it slowly: "There is no matching strategic goal other than this." ”

"You're right." Haiyuna looked at the map again, nodded, and said directly: "Immediately convene an emergency military meeting to discuss the strategy of supporting Windsor Castle." ”

"My lord, you want to send troops to support Salk?" No specific name was mentioned. Replacing only the last name, Clausewitz looked at each other with some strange eyes.

"Not for her, but for the child." Haiyuna bit her lip: "... He hasn't come back yet. There are some things I have to do. ”

"There's already your lord's pet there, so it shouldn't be a big problem." Looking at Haiyuna's seemingly calm gaze, the old werewolf sighed secretly, and said a few more words tendentiously.

"Thanks, old Crow." Looking at the old werewolf who had put on his small round hat again, Hayura smiled faintly: "Go and call a meeting." ”

"Yes."

Clausewitz nodded, saluted, and strode away.

Hayuna turned around. Continuing to look at the map, my gaze went all the way north, and finally stopped at a blank wall. Stunned.

A few hours later, the heavy, sturdy steel gates were slowly lifted by the winches, and then the drawbridge was lowered and the main entrance to Rheinberg was wide open.

With the "Bloody Mary" wolf cavalry brigade as the main body. Cooperate with the three Naga brothers, two mid-level knights Hyluk and Veran, the three-flower elf Bruno and the staff officer Clausewitz and other powerhouses. Form an Olympist Assault Brigade and set off to aid Windsor Castle immediately.

"Why!? Why did you leave me alone!? I'm going to war, too! ”

At the head of the city, looking at the special attack team rolling away, Guderian was full of resentment, but he only dared to hold back his voice and roar in his stomach. Especially when he looked at the white carriage that was firmly guarded by the three Naga brothers, the silverbearded dwarf couldn't help but worry again and again, and even swallowed his complaint for a while.

"Lord Heyyuna has entrusted you with carte blanche for the defense of the Rhineberg, which is not a light weight."

Side. Seeing that the dwarf was still silent, the goblin mage Henry couldn't help but persuade him.

No one expected it. At the emergency military meeting that had just ended, Haiyuna insisted that she must personally lead the team to Windsor Castle. No matter how much Guderian and Clausewitz tried to persuade them, they could not dispel a woman's insistence.

Eventually, Clausewitz, as the actual battlefield commander, and Tchaikov, the number one bodyguard, had to go with the army, and Guderian, the only remaining follower, had to stay behind to take on the role of "housekeeper".

"I know." Retracting his gaze, the dwarf gathered all his emotions, turned his head and shouted at those middle- and lower-ranking officers in the city: "From now on, martial law will be implemented in the whole city, all combat units will maintain actual combat-level vigilance, and the magic sand table will be constantly detected twenty-four hours a day. In addition, the Sword and Shield Infantry and the 'Fist of War' are all ready for me, and as soon as I give the order, I will immediately attack to support Kaiyna-sama. Did you hear it all!? ”

"Yes!"

Although they didn't know what was going on, all the officers immediately responded in unison when they looked at the dwarf's face full of flesh and eyes that were almost murderous.

"White... You can't afford to mess around anymore... Otherwise... I can't have you as a brother..."

After roaring, the depression in his chest did not seem to have diminished, Guderian looked back at the sky in a certain direction, and whispered to himself.

Almost at the same time, at Windsor Castle, the news that a large number of Church of Light forces had entered Salk's territory had reached Martiel's hands in the shortest possible time.

"These bastards, we've got the news so quickly."

After a while, Matiel's stomach was so bright that she could only wear loose velvet robes, and her favorite necklaces and jewels had been removed for fear of stabbing her body.

"Miss, I have informed Lord Jill and Lord Joey, and the battle readiness mobilization has also begun in the castle."

The old butler glanced at Salk Pearl worriedly, not only worried about the imminent start of the war, but also worried about the other party's body.

"Good." With the support of her personal maid, Martiel slowly stood up from the rocking chair and smiled coldly: "Father's army is about to return, and the Salk family will be officially promoted soon." Those people of the Church of Light wanted to come to attack Windsor Castle in their death and struggle, and they really didn't know whether they were alive or dead. ”

"Yes." The old butler was also angry.

"The defense of the city will be left to Lord Jill and Lord Joy. They were their father's old subordinates, and they were all mid-level knights, and they were the most reliable and capable. Mathil stabilized his mood and said, "In addition, it is announced that as long as the enemy attack can be repelled, the Salk family will reward the brave warriors with a thousand gold." ”

"Yes."

"Also, remember to tell the Lord and Sir that there will inevitably be some changes in the 'inside and outside' of the family after they are promoted to the rank of Lord. For the sake of each other, please all unite and get through this together. The Salk family never forgets their friends. ”

"Yes, Miss!"

In the past, the pearl of Salk was delicate and bright, like a treasure like no other in the world. But the expectant mother in front of her was sharp-tongued, resolute, and decisive.

Looking at Matil like this, the old butler couldn't help but feel strange and happy, and nodded again and again.

"Yes. My father is out on the battlefield, and the affairs of Windsor Castle rely on old Ivan to support you. When things settle down, I'll ask my father to get a knighthood for your family. Although it is only the smallest vassal, it can be passed down from generation to generation, and it can be regarded as a foundation. After a pause, Martiel said suddenly.

"Miss!?" I didn't expect the other party to say such a thing at all, and the old housekeeper couldn't help but turn red, and even breathed rapidly, trembling slightly

"Well, it doesn't have to be this way, this is the reward you deserve for your decades of diligent service to the family. If you want to thank you, wait until your father returns. Matiel smiled as she helped the old butler's trembling hand.

In this way, the latter could only nod his head again and again, his eyes hazy.

"That's how the aristocracy of the human race acts? It seems that there are still many differences with our blood nobles. When everyone else in the room retreated, the little maid beside Matiel suddenly smiled in a low voice, a little playful.

"Isn't that how your master is?" Mattier glanced at Claudia, slowly sat down in the rocking chair, and sighed lightly: "According to the urgent letter sent back by my father, it will take at least half a month for the return of the Kent County coalition army. But I didn't expect the people of the Church of Light to move so quickly, and they would send troops to attack us at this time. ”

"With me, no one can hurt you." The Blood Earl stroked the delicate "Flower Armband" on his arm and smiled indifferently.

"You're that strong?" Matiel glanced at each other: "Or, can you compare to Uncle Charlie?" ”

"The Sanctuary can't be compared. But as long as it's below the extreme, I'm still a little sure. Claudia patted one of the pockets in her arms and made a soft "snap" sound: "Before I came back, Your Excellency gave me a few good things, enough to protect you." ”

"Hehe, it seems that your demon pet is really moist, and the master spoils you so much." Looking at the loli-like Blood Count, Matiel couldn't help but joke.

"Hey, no matter how favored you are, it's not like you've been sent here as a bodyguard upside down." Claudia sighed helplessly, but quickly laughed: "However, when Your Excellency returns, maybe there will be more powerful guys to come and escort you." As for me, I probably won't be in the stream. ”

"Oh, when the hell is Moddy coming back..."Turning her head to look out the window, Matiel stroked her stomach and sighed faintly.

About three hours later, several scouts sped out of the distant horizon and retreated desperately towards Windsor Castle.

Behind them, there was also a small squad of Bright Church cavalry. It wasn't until they were almost within three kilometers of the castle that the cavalry behind stopped their pursuit, and the enemy scouts fled back to Windsor Castle.

"Spot the enemy! Spot the enemy! ”

With the shouts of the guards on the city walls, the bell on the inner fort began to ring rapidly, signaling that the war was about to begin.

"Miss, it's too dangerous outside, so you'd better stay in the room." Stopping in front of Matiel, the old butler persuaded him.

"Not necessarily. I was going to stand on the top of the Inner Fort and see for myself how the warriors of Kent defeated their wicked enemies. Martiel's head was firm.

"Miss—" The old butler was about to say more, but was stopped directly.

"This is Windsor Castle, the heart of the Salk family. And I am the only daughter of the Viscount of Salk, the future Earl of Salk, and my children will be the worthy ruler of Kent. So, even if I can't be at the front, I have to stand at the top of the castle for everyone to see! See me, and my children! ”

Hand in hand the family scepter left behind by Viscount Salk, Martiel's strode onto the platform of the Inner Castle, facing the approaching army of the Church of Light outside the castle. (To be continued......)