This room is perfectly square and as deep as a cave.

Huge single green granite columns support the dome more than 100 meters high. The room is surrounded by a circle of dark handmade pigskin chairs made of walnut, surrounded by a kaleidoscope painted with ancient characters.

Today, the warmth of sunlight fills every corner of the room, surrounding the jewel of the room, a huge altar made of polished and polished Belgian black marble, which dominates the northernmost part of the square hall.

"The hour has come." A deep voice whispered.

The oathtake's gaze gradually moved upwards to see the figure standing in front of him in a white robe.

This man was the highest priest, nearly sixty years old, and he was highly respected and energetic. His once dark hair had turned silver gray, his white beard hung lightly down from his chest, and his life's power and wisdom were engraved on his famous countenance.

"Take the oath," said the priest, his tone as soft as snow, "complete your ritual." ”

He placed a ceremonial dagger in the hands of the oath-taker, and said in his majestic and inviolable tone: "Will you swear in your own honor** that you will pledge to dedicate your life's precious strength and stratagem against the enemies who covet our country, and to defend your beloved mother country of Eriva to the death, and to become a glorious warrior beloved by all the people?" ”

"I swear." His eyes were unwavering.

At that time, there was not a trace of fear in the hearts of those who took the oath.

The sharp dagger sliced through the palm of the hand, and the bright blood dripped onto the dragon-shaped crest of the jade seat, slowly filling the shallow grooves.

At the last step, he took the goblet filled with dark red wine handed by the priest and drank it without hesitation......

The distant scene was still vividly imprinted in Ovinado's mind, and he did not dare to forget it as he thought about it over and over again, because he had to remember his transformation from a commoner to a hero, so that he would be proud.

But now, he had to admit that the next second he had taken the oath he regretted it.

"Come, my beloved Ovinado, our Royal Highness has an urgent matter to summon you." An old man in a cross robe said in his gentle tone.

"Is there anything urgent that can't be said on the spot here? Didn't you have an invitation or anything? Ovinado's expression was displeased, and he was trying to control his unruly nature.

He has his own principles to adhere to.

"Oh, that's not going to work, the queen said she would collegiate with you." The old man put his mouth and hands close to his ear and whispered, "She values your opinion very much. ”

The old man in front of him used to be his friend, why was he? That's because his position in Ovinado's mind is shaky, let's not talk about anything else, let's just say that he has always done business since he came to power, which makes it difficult for Ovinado. Almost everyone now calls him a dove, which is more of his nickname than his name.

"Don't go! I won't go until you make it clear what it is! "Ovinado shook his hand, he had the right to stand up for his principles.

Unexpectedly, the usually gentle dove's face changed, and he raised his hand and waved: "Since this is the case, don't blame me for being rude!" Come! ”

It turned out that he had been prepared, and two ironclad soldiers suddenly came up behind him, and one of them stood aside and quickly stopped Ovinado. He couldn't break free for a while, and even if he did, it was useless, so he could only obey his fate like a heinous criminal.

A carpet of crimson gold rim stretched to the gleaming emerald green platform, flanked by aide-de-camps who were waiting for battle. The young and noble queen was dressed in a scarlet silk feather robe, and no garment could hide her coveted devilish figure, and her simple face captivated all living beings, while her two piercing eyes were looking away. In a short time, she saw a blond man approaching him from a distance, and she couldn't help but smile.

The man knelt down silently in front of her.

"Oh, Mr. Ovinado, I am really flattered by your generous gifts." Her eyes were snickering.

The sapphire-trimmed crown on top of her head seemed to be out of proportion to her figure, tilted slightly to the side, and Ovinado genuinely suspected that she would be a little shorter if she wore it for another year.

Ovinado stood up with his right hand on the ground, put his hand on his left chest, and bent down slightly, "I'm smiling, Your Royal Highness, if it weren't for the two soldiers who escorted me around a few times outside, I almost thought they were lost." ”

Several generals were still trying their best to remain serious, but the corners of their mouths still secretly showed a smile that made people hurt their stomachs.

"I'm sorry, your jokes aren't funny at all, Ovinado." Her heart blossomed.

"No, Your Highness, I have come here to tell you a joke, not to tell you a joke."

"Well, I do have something to discuss with you." The queen nodded, and suddenly became serious, and sat down on her throne, "Have you ever seen a gray-black, red-eyed madman?" ”

"No, I haven't seen it," Ovinado said, brushing his thick blonde hair, and said with a hint of humor in his tone, "but Mad Dog has seen a lot, what's wrong?" ”

"That's nerve-wracking." The queen held her forehead, which was as white as porcelain tiles, "In recent times, there have been many such people in the suburbs, attacking people on the road at every turn, and they are indeed very much like mad dogs." ”

Hearing this, Ovenado was deeply moved, and he immediately bowed meaningfully and replied, "Of course I am happy to serve your Royal Highness my Queen, and it is my duty as a knight. ”

"Great! You have not forgotten the oath you made, and I can trust you with this trouble. ”

What oath? Thank you for your special attention, but I've long since repented, Ovinado smiled slyly.

"I obey."

Ovinado, who had left the main hall, did not go back to prepare, and walked through the congested flow of people towards the north gate with a majestic posture.

Hum! Carry everything on me, are all your guards eating rice? It's just a few little robbers who don't want to die, and I want to see how many I can kill with my bare hands.

In the distance, two chainmail guards were concentrating on guarding the door of the thick stone slab nearly eight meters high, and when they saw him coming, their slightly slackened waists immediately straightened, making people mistakenly think that they were still full of energy.

"I've heard that this area has been plagued by unidentified mad dogs lately, is there such a thing?"

"Yes, Lord Ovinado, I wonder if you mean the robbers who robbed houses," said one of the older guards, his beard swinging up and down under his nose showing his personality, "but I am referring to madmen in the veritable sense of the word, and I do not see the slightest hint of humanity in them, nor do they resemble the people of my country. ”

Ovinado stroked his hair impatiently, waved his other hand in the air, and said, "Come on, open the door and let me pass, the queen has ordered me to settle the matter." ”

"Of course it's best if the knight takes it personally," the guard stole a glance at his civilian clothes, "but you don't seem to be prepared for anything, and people who don't know think you're in a bad mood to go out for a walk." Hearing him say this, the corners of the other young guard's mouth curled with a hint of sarcasm.

Oh huh? He really let him say it right, but unfortunately Ovenado not only needs to go out for a walk, but also teach a few little minions to vent.

In order to let the little guard, who knew the height of the sky, know how capable he was, Ovinado showed his arms in front of them, and the ruddy muscles on them trembled exaggeratedly, and the eyes of the two guards widened and their mouths curved into a straight oval.

"How? Is my little mouse enough for you to play for a year? Ovinado folded his arms and smiled with a pompous expression.

The Bazi Hu guard swallowed his saliva, did not dare to be the slightest slack, and ran away to open the door.

"Slow down, sir."

There was a thud, and the door closed behind Ovinado, and he walked away without looking back.