"Your last reliance is gone. Benedict took two steps forward and said to Tegman without hesitation, "You've lost completely. ”

Ignoring Benedict, Tigerman looked at Reese, who was struggling to get up from the ground.

"Loyal dog, even so, do you want to keep fighting?"

The injured Reese struggled to get up from the ground again, and now his prosthetic limbs were almost completely broken and falling, but even at this point, his expression was still so rigid, facing Tiger Man with a natural attitude.

"I just...... It's just doing things for the Duke. ”

"Hmph, what a dog. ”

Tiger Man withdrew his gaze and glanced out of the corner of his eye on the other side.

"However, it is really an enviable thing to have such a loyal dog......

Tagman stuck his sword in the loess with his backhand and walked towards Benedict.

"This is not the end, bald donkey, your plot will not succeed so easily. Wait and see, the shadow of Fegraf will come upon your bare head again sooner or later!"

He tugged at his collar hard, roughly untied his cloak, and then raised it backwards, letting his bright red cloak be blown into the air by the wind and sand of the Fortagan collar.

"Rest assured, there will be no more war between Tamska and Feglaf, and this is the end. Benedict looked ahead without squinting, and the focus of his gaze was not on Tegman, "From now on, the two families will be the closest relatives, and nothing can affect the friendship between the two families." ”

"Friendship, dearest, hum-" Tegman snorted coldly, raised his head, and looked at Louis standing in front of Snowlon's army, "Don't forget, before this, Fegraf and Tamska had the same relationship. ”

"Of course, I have not forgotten, and it is precisely because of this friendship that the Duke of Louis will specially want to invite you to stay in Cheval White, and he will prepare a comfortable and livable estate for you, so that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the seaside. You like it very much, the sea should be a very rare sight for you. ”

"But I want to have it rather than look at it. Tegman stopped, his hot eyes as if a fire was burning, "The world is getting smaller and smaller, and even the ocean can't hold so much ambition. ”

"Nope. Benedict shook his head, "The world is still that big, it's just that people's ambitions have grown. You'll feel small, just because it doesn't leave enough space for your overzealous ambitions. ”

"Excessive ambition?" Tiger sneered, not knowing whether he was laughing at Benedict or himself, "There is no end to ambition, watch it, watch it swell little by little to the point that even you, the heartless archbishop, can't accommodate it." ”

Tigerman straightened up, his mind drifting completely towards Fort Lionheart, as he faced the direction of Snowlon's army.

"Listen, Arnold!"

The rough voice resounded through the sky above the battlefield.

"I still don't like you, but since you've made it this far, I should throw in the towel to you. Now, you are the Duke of Cold Mountain, Lionheart Castle and Cold Mountain Lord, those lands and property on the land, and the group of capricious and sinister vassals, are all yours now!"

Listening to Tagman's recognition of Arnold's status, Titus's heart was mixed, and at this moment, he finally couldn't help it, and fell to his knees and cried bitterly.

"Inherit my will. Tygman grabbed his chest and lowered his head, his voice soft, as if to say to himself, "My son, Arnold Svan Feglaf." ”

"I still don't like you, though. ”

Although Tegman's last words were so soft that it was impossible to hear them from 500 meters away, Arnold subconsciously grasped the placket of his chest as if he had sensed it.

"I will. His eyes were deep, but there was no expression of sadness or joy.

"My father. ”

Benedict rolled his eyes and glanced at Tegman, who was standing beside him.

"I thought you'd fight to the end. ”

Tigerman was silent for a moment with his head down, then suddenly raised his head and laughed at the sky.

"Hahaha—I, the dignified Tiger Figlaf, will be banished by my own heirs...... Hmph, such a gaffe has already lost face. However, Snowren, do not forget that the cause and effect benefit are mutually retributive, and what kind of results will you get from the cause you plant today another day...... I'm looking forward to it!"

With that, Tegman walked straight ahead, without looking back or pausing in his footsteps.

"And what about your family in Lionheart?" continued Benedict, who had not looked at Tigerman either, and his voice was calm and not as if he were asking, "do you want us to inform Lord Arnold, or that Duke Arnold has sent your wife and children here?" and that Baron William of Hotuburg, of course, he will soon be out of this baron. But even so, Baron William deserves proper care and protection, he is your son after all, isn't he?"

"I told you. Tegman didn't look back, he didn't stop, it seemed that once he made up his mind, he wouldn't hesitate at all, "The land and the property on Lionheart now belong to Arnold, and what he wants to do with it is his business." ”

Benedict furrowed his gray brow as he listened to the sound of footsteps fading away in his ears.

"What a hard-hearted man, but it's also a blessing to be able to get rid of such a big problem now. ”

The sun slowly crept to the highest point in the sky, and the hottest noon of the Vortagan Territory arrived. And Tiger Man Fegraf, Duke of Cold Mountain, was exiled by his own son in the prime of his life, and never set foot in his hometown again until his death.

Arnold watched as his father, surrounded by the Knights of Snowlen, walked into the array opposite, and then disappeared into the vast sea of soldiers.

"We withdraw our troops and return to the cold mountain territory. He ordered with a blank face, and the indifferent face, as if a mask had melted into it, looked so unreal.

Funner returned to Arnold's side, and although there were still many knights loyal to Tegman who could not accept this fact, most of the soldiers were coerced by the counts and Funnar and others, and they were ignorantly admitted this fact.

"Yes. Fonnar bowed his head and saluted Arnold with a very respectful demeanor, "Lord Duke. ”

However, his face was the same as Arnold's, with almost no expression.

Tagman's cloak was still fluttering in the sand, as if he were silently telling a sad ballad.

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The firewood in the campfire crackled, and the blazing light reflected on Arnold's face, staining his cheeks orange, and his pale face was now hidden in the firelight.

Every time he saw such a bonfire, Arnold couldn't help but think of the forest by Lake Yelena, and Judson, and the warriors who sang country songs and ate their rations.

Even Payne's face flashed before his eyes.

"You're alright. Funner walked over to him and sat down sideways, "Your heart is heavy, it's all on your face. ”

"It's me who asks this question, John. Arnold stared at the campfire, and said to him, "Why can you act like nothing? Don't you hate me? Banishing your biological father and severely injuring your nephew, I wouldn't be surprised at all if you chose to betray me suddenly today." ”

"I'm relieved to know that you have pain in your heart. Fonnar turned his face away, his eyes fixed on the campfire, "At least, your heart will be touched by such a thing, and it will reveal the sad appearance of a person." ”

"You didn't answer my question, John. ”

"Titus was in pain, I saw him always staring at his dagger, and that look scared me, and I was afraid that he would kill himself. Funner continued to speak to himself, as if he had not heard Arnold's voice at all, "If it weren't for the Archangel's teachings that don't allow believers to commit suicide, I think he would have used death to relieve the pain in his heart." ”

Arnold didn't continue to speak, he understood that Funner was not without pain and struggle, but that the sorrow was hidden in his heart, trying not to show it.

"The Gallup knights and the young boys are still not convinced by you, and although I have had their weapons confiscated, you should be careful, as these men may not know what to do. ”

And what about you? Arnold asked inwardly. What will you do, will you seek relief from death like Titus, or will you be in cahoots with the likes of Gallup and Pildenor in preparing to overthrow your lord once again "for the sake of the cold mountain lord"?

"There's still a long road ahead and it's tough. He raised his head and looked at the darkness between the cliffs with a little distraction, "I hope you can go on well, this will be a difficult and arduous journey than now." ”

"I was prepared for this the day I left Gloomy Castle. ”

Arnold stood up and walked out of the camp.

"Where are you going?" asked Fonnard as he saw that Arnold was about to leave the range of the campfire's light.

"Go to the place where you are buried, and pay a little tribute to the underworld. ”

Fonnard watched Arnold's figure disappear into the darkness and sat down silently.

"In Honor of the Netherworld...... "In the darkness, Lily's unsmiling face was facing Arnold, "what a poetic statement. ”

"It's just a lie. Arnold approached Lily and suddenly took her in his arms, "The so-called poetry is just a lie disguised and a worst lying skill. ”

Lily did not resist Arnold's embrace, but she also did not show excitement and pride, her eyes always hid a faint sadness, but those beautiful eyes were hidden by the darkness at the moment, so that Arnold could not see the moving eye waves.

"When I return to the Cold Mountain Collar, I will reward you for helping me this month, no matter which way you want......"

Arnold lowered his head and kissed Lily's slender neck.

"But I am afraid I will not be blessed. Lily didn't move, didn't resist, didn't greet, "I'm leaving." ”

Arnold stopped his movements.

"Why?"

"There is no why. Lily broke free from Arnold's arms and turned her back to him, "I'm sorry, I haven't tracked down either Rodney or Kelsusa, and I didn't do the last thing you gave me." ”

"That kind of thing doesn't matter at all, and now it's up to Vortagan to understand what has become of it. Arnold grabbed Lily's arm, "More than that kind of thing, I want to know why you're leaving." ”

"You have just banished your father, and now you have set your mind on a woman like me, and others will call you mediocre, Duke Arnold. Lily turned her face slightly and chuckled faintly, "I'm a changeable woman, I'm tired of being around one place or one person, so I want to leave now, isn't that normal?"

Arnold looked at Lily silently and didn't speak for a moment. He knew that he couldn't keep Lily, and the regrets in his heart were pinned on a sigh and poured out to the wind.

"Well, then, please accept my gift. Arnold pulled his collar open, revealing his neck, "Daredevil—Miss Lily. ”

Lily stared at Arnold's white neck, unlike Arnold, she could see it clearly even in the dark night.

"Arnold, you know what......"

She snuggled up to Arnold.

"The Night Demon is a creature that is inherently incomplete. ”

The fangs pierced into the skin, and at that moment, Arnold inexplicably felt that his body was excited.

"We are born with a missing part, so there is only 'night' in the life of the night demon, not 'day'. We are not complete until we have filled in the missing parts. ”

Feeling the blood being pulled out of his body, Arnold imprinted this feeling on his body, so that he could remember it and remember the woman named Lily.

"So I can't go to the cold mountain collar, if I have the chance...... Maybe there will be this opportunity, and if there is, then let's meet again. ”

The moment Lily's fangs were withdrawn from her body, Arnold felt empty instead.

But the changeable and strange girl had disappeared into the night wind.