Chapter Twenty-Six: Triumph
At night, the city of Pakabe is lit up and everyone celebrates today's victory.
In the castle lord's mansion, there was also a huge celebration party. All the generals ate and drank, and when they saw Leon come out, they all greeted him with wine.
"Young master, you're here!" said Cherisbourne as he raised his glass to the two of them.
"You can just drink, I can't drink. Leon excused himself, he had never drunk, and he didn't know what would happen if he did.
"Young master, don't worry so much today, come on, come on!" Yuri also began to persuade.
"No, no, no, not really. Leon walked out of the crowd and ate the barbecue at his seat.
"Young master, you can really do it. He was able to defend Pakabe City in this situation, and also recaptured Soma City. "Kazakh began to pat himself on the back.
"This time it was pure luck, with the help of a magician. Without her, we'd be on another world now. ”
Lyon is not modest, it is true.
"Why didn't you see that magician?" "As soon as Harris returned, he heard the guards say how powerful the magician was, and the Imperial army of 3,000 men was defeated, but the magician was never seen.
"Oh, she's not used to this kind of occasion, so she didn't come. ”
"Eh, what's going to happen then?" the crowd began to protest.
Because of the problem of mana consumption, Xue Tiya is meditating in the room at this time to recover. But even if there were no problems, it is estimated that she would not come to this kind of occasion.
After a full meal, everyone began to care about Lyon's next steps. This would have been impossible a few days ago, and everyone thought he was a fantasy. But after getting a real victory, he has become an idol in everyone's hearts.
"Young Master, what should I do next?" the retainers began to surround them.
"How?" Leon wiped his oil-stained mouth.
"Battle, the next battle plan!" everyone couldn't wait.
"Oh, no. ”
"Ahh ”
"Yes, yes, young master, are you secretly planning something again? Tell us it's okay!"
Looking at the expectant crowd, Leon really couldn't bear to say that the battle was over.
"What's next, uh, pack up and get ready to go home. ”
"Huh?"
Looking at the surprised crowd, Leon couldn't help but sigh, no wonder these guys couldn't win.
"Don't worry, the Imperial army will retreat in a few days, and we'll just send some people to take over Vervirg City. ”
"Won't it?"
Leon didn't say much, and was ready to get up and go back to rest.
This time the Empire's attack not only failed to defeat the city of Pakabe, but also lost the city of Soma. With the help of the Magician in the Kingdom, the Empire no longer has the confidence to fight again. It won't be long before the snow starts to fall, and they'll definitely be back to the Empire before then.
"Eh, young master, don't go!"
Leon didn't look back, leaving a bunch of generals staring at him.
"What should I do?" asked somebody.
"Do it!" Kazakh didn't want to think too much anyway, anyway, he did it last time and took Soma City in a daze.
For the next two days, a retainer secretly followed Leon, thinking that Leon must have some other plans. But I'm afraid to disappoint them, Leon has either checked the guards or comforted the wounded soldiers for the past two days, and has taken a completely disregarding attitude towards the Empire. The retainers are as anxious as ants on a hot pot, and if the empire eases up and gathers to attack again, it will really not be able to hold it.
Two days later, the scouts returned to report that the Carson Imperial Army had secretly evacuated during the night, leaving only an empty city of Vervirg.
The city of Pakabe is revelrying. This time, it was a real victory.
This battle made Leon Frank's name resound throughout the continent of Adriath. This was the first time in the history of the Warwick Kingdom that he defeated the Carson Empire, and Leon Frank became synonymous with the god of war, and the cavalry siege was talked about by various countries.
The streets of Rafael, the capital of the Warwick Kingdom, have long been filled with people.
Today is the day of the triumph of the Frank family's army.
From the moment the Frank army entered the city gates, cheers rang out one after another.
Bill and Leon, along with the retainers, rode their horses at the front of the procession and waved to the people on both sides of the street.
In the central square, the king has already put on a solemn robe and a crown on his head, waiting for the triumph of the Frank family.
All the nobles were smiling and talking, but Greppy was smiling as he dealt with the people around him.
Originally, his plan was to borrow the hands of the Carson Empire to kill Frank's current leader, Bill Frank. Now not only did he not kill him, but he also came back alive. And the status of the Frank family in the hearts of the people of the kingdom has skyrocketed, and it has become an existence second only to the royal family. Looking at Leon with a smile on his face, Gray couldn't help but be furious: "It's this damn half-elf again!"
Bill and Lyon, along with the retainers, dismounted and walked into the square before entering the central square. Step on the red carpet and go straight to the center of the square. The soldiers also entered the square in turn and lined up in array.
After all the Frank troops entered the square, the residents of the city surrounded the square three floors inside and three layers outside, and they all came to witness this historic scene.
Bill and the others bowed on one knee before the king.
"O my brave warriors, you defend your honor with your lives, you win back the victory with your blood, you are the heroes of the kingdom of Warwick!" the king raised his scepter and shouted praises to the warriors who had returned victoriously. The audience cheered.
"This battle was the first victory over the Carson Empire in the Kingdom's history, and it was an incomparable honor and pride. Here, I ask all returning warriors to accept the Kingdom's reward!"
The audience was boiling again.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" shouted the crowd kneeling in the middle of the square.
"Bill Frank!"
The king drew his sword, studded with gems.
Bill got up, walked slowly to the king, and bowed again and knelt on one knee.
"In the presence of all, the reward of five thousand gold coins and five hundred slaves to Bill Frank, the Supreme Commander of this battle, is now granted!" the king placed his sword flat on Bill's shoulder.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The square erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
"Leon Frank!"
"In!"
"The title of Viscount Leon Frank for victory at the Battle of Drake Canyon is hereby granted!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As for why Bill did not confer the title, it was because Bill was already a marquis and would have to inherit the title of Duke of Will sooner or later, so only material rewards were made.
"Then, choose one of the two places of Iscano and Diogen as your territory!"
"Diogen!" Bill whispered to Leon.
Although it is a choice between two people, in fact, there is no choice among discerning people.
Iscano is a very remote place in the south-west of the kingdom. Close to the largest primeval forest in the continent of Eldras, all kinds of ferocious magical beasts are often infested. To the north is the nomadic tribes, and to the south is the perennial war-torn kingdom of Cowell, which is a very backward and chaotic place. The kingdom is also very troubled by this place, but for the sake of face, it can't just give it up, so it can only come up with a lot of money every year to maintain the existence of Iscano. So every time Icanor is knighted, Icanno will appear in the options, but no one chooses this place every time. Although Diogen is very small, it is located in the middle of the kingdom, and it is very rich and peaceful.
"Your Majesty, may I ask a question?" Leon did not choose directly.
"Absolutely!"
"Which of these two places is bigger?"
"Iscano, of course, it's three times Diogen's!"
"Then I'll choose Iscano!" Leon decided, and asked for Iscano.
"Oh!" exclaimed from the scene.
Bill's expression became a little subtle, and all the retainers also looked at each other: Why is the young master stupid again at this time?
The others also snickered to themselves. Especially Gray, I originally thought that this half-elf was an extremely smart person, but I didn't expect it to be just a little hairy child who hadn't grown up.
"Well! From now on Iscano is the domain of Viscount Leon Frank!" the king began to think that he had misheard, and after confirming it again, he hastened to announce that he had finally sent out the potato, which had been burning his hands for an unknown number of years.
The king didn't wait for anyone else to speak, and went straight to the next reward: "Frank's retainers!"
"In!"
"Now give each of Frank's retainers a reward of five hundred gold coins and fifty slaves!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The retainers couldn't hide their joy on their faces, after all, this reward was the richest reward ever.
"The kingdom has set up a feast in the royal palace to entertain all the returning warriors, so please join the returning warriors!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" all the soldiers shouted in unison.
At the end of the ceremony, everyone gradually dispersed.
Bill was looking left and right, as if looking for something in the receding crowd.
By this time, Ophelia had already burst into tears. With the help of Leah, he bucked the trend from the crowd and slowly walked in front of Bill and Leon.
"Bill! Lyon!"
Ophelia couldn't control herself anymore and ran over and hugged them tightly.
Yes, they are back! Her beloved husband and son are finally back safely!
Bill excitedly hugged Ophelia and Leon upside down.
Leon felt like he couldn't breathe, and Bill let go of his strong hands.
Liya also walked up to Leon with tears in her eyes, and the two looked at each other for a long time.
"I'm back!"
"Hmm!"