Chapter 24: The Gathering of Demon Stars (I)
The carriage, in the midst of the celebratory crowd, moved slowly.
All sorts of people, with smiles on their faces, poured past the carriage. They laughed and laughed, and from time to time they burst into laughter as cheers erupted in front of them.
Eretia pursed her lips and hid behind the curtains with a pretty face, watching excitedly through the cracks as she watched the celebratory crowd. It felt like a dream.
With Atlanta flying to the Falcon in all directions of the Empire, the news of Lurian's victory, like a hurricane, swept through the entire Empire. From the countryside to the city, from the south to the north, from the imperial capital plain to the frontier outposts, everywhere you can see is a sea of joy.
In the remote villages, the laborers put down their work, put on the beautiful clothes they wore for the holidays, drove the horse-drawn and ox-carts, and went to the town church to pray and thank God for His providence. The town is lit up with lights, food and drink, and juggling shows.
Children dressed up like dolls are as happy as the New Year. Iron the neat clothes, comb the hair neatly, and it will be completely messed up in a while. One by one, they crawled through the crowd, running and chasing happily, and before the night they were as dirty as mud monkeys.
The adults didn't care about the children at this time, so they just talked excitedly. Talking about this victory of Lulian over and over again, listening to every reliable and unreliable gossip with relish, and never getting tired of it.
And in the city, it's a complete carnival.
Crowds of celebratory people are surging in the streets, densely packed. Various floats were also pulled out. Originally, the performances that only existed during the festival were also organized as much as possible. People followed behind the floats, singing and dancing, handsome young people, girls with fluttering skirts, every time attracting a round of applause.
Such an event. Theresia couldn't be involved. As soon as she shows up, I'm afraid that it will immediately cause chaos. can only sit honestly in the carriage, looking at the happy people outside the carriage with envious eyes, and a smile unconsciously appears on the corner of his mouth from time to time.
After yesterday's meeting, Erethia didn't have time to worry about the price of food. It's already been solved.
When Susan ran into the room to tell her, she didn't believe it until she saw the incredible battle report, and it wasn't until the almost crazy cheers rushed from the Imperial Capital Square to the Imperial Power Mountain that she jumped up and ran out barefoot, through the corridors, all the way up the walls of the palace.
Standing on the city wall and looking down, it looks like a recumbent giant beast in the imperial capital. At this moment, I was completely awakened. Dense crowds, cheering, surging, gathered from the streets and alleys, looking down from the air, there is really a dazzling spectacle.
"Duff's gang is miserable," Susan laughed at the city wall. "Miss Mo Ya used the entire Ministry of Supervision to block the news, although it was only for seven or eight prayer hours. But it's enough. Several chaebols shot together, but Duf's gang didn't know about it, and they ate a lot. Now it's all in your hands. ”
"Really?" said Elethea's eyes widened in surprise, and she leaned back with a smile, "You deserve it!"
The most difficult problem was suddenly gone, and Eretia was relieved. Leave Duff and the others behind. She pulled Susan and ran, "Quick, let's celebrate." Oh my God, a lot of people. ”
The carriage, unmarked, silently joined the crowd under the escort of royal knights in civilian clothes. This time. Ellethia hid behind the curtains and watched secretly, but she couldn't get enough of it.
In the carriage, Susan reported the news she had received from time to time.
About the meeting in Atlanta, about the agreement reached between Edward and the nobles of the empire after the meeting, and the strategic deployment that followed, etc. In general, Lulian's victory has completely won the support of most of the noble lords of the empire for the royal family.
Unlike the previous battle for the three legions, this time, the nobles were more resolute and the agreements reached were more solid. It can be said that the royal family has really grasped the initiative.
Of course, there are still threats.
The Philip Empire will not give up their aggression, on the contrary, the offensive may become more and more fierce. And internally, Donald has already torn his face, and then there is a game in the cabinet, in the military, in all aspects.
Of course, it is somewhat unpleasant to say this at this joyous time. Just selected some important information and briefly talked about it, and Susan put the text aside. Look at Eretia, who is as happy as a little girl. It hadn't been a long time since she had seen the carefree smile on Elethea's face.
"It's amazing," Elethia said, holding her chin and looking out the window with a smile, "I thought we would lose this battle." The news that came back a few days ago was really terrifying. It felt like we'd all been on the edge of a cliff, and the next step was definitely to fall. ”
She turned her head with a smile, and her eyes widened, happy and surprised: "How come the situation is reversed as soon as you wake up." Oh my God, this is just ...... Susan, you must be able to relate to this feeling, so proud, so proud. Our warriors are so powerful!"
"Hmm!" Susan nodded vigorously. The first time she heard the news, she jumped up and jumped and screamed in the room with her fist, but even so, she couldn't vent the joy in her heart as if she had been suddenly stuffed with something.
Thinking of the soldiers who fought bravely in the south, and thinking that they had turned the tables in such a precipitous shape, Susan was sincerely proud of them.
"Susan, ...... you say" Theresia's clear eyes danced a little translucent, "We can win, will it be Roy's ......"
Susan was stunned for a moment, then laughed.
Eretia also blushed a little from her laughter, and looked at her with disgust: "Didn't you say this yesterday? ”
She solemnly wrenched her fingers and said, "You see, let's not say that he made such a great contribution in Medin City before, let's just say that this time, the rebellion in Muni City was put down by him, right? He also led the army to the fjord......"
Susan laughed even harder.
These words are indeed what she said yesterday, but. Ninety-nine percent of the reason is simply because there is really nothing else to say to comfort Elethea.
The suppression of the rebellion in the city of Muni has seen through Minai's plan, but it is not clear what the specific situation is mentioned by Edward. But. No matter how bold she was, she couldn't make a guess that a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy would lead a group of rookies about the same age as him to turn this battle around.
Although Eretia has turned eighteen years old, her eyebrows and eyes have become more and more youthful as a girl, showing the charm of a woman, and gradually blooming with the thrilling beauty of the first beauty in the mainland, but every day together, Susan knows the girlish heart of this highness better than anyone else.
I heard that Roy went to the fjord. A few times Eretia mentioned it, she was a little worried.
And at this moment, when she heard about the great victory in the south, the first thing she naturally thought of was her guardian knight. Because of this relationship, deep in her heart, I am afraid that she vaguely expects that Roy can do something great in it and make something that she is proud of.
This little girl's mind should have been hidden. Unexpectedly, Elesia couldn't hold back. I actually said it.
Susan also admits that Roy's kid is really good. To be able to personally choose such a guardian knight, Eretia is proud enough.
But war is war after all.
On the battlefield, how many veterans of a hundred battles, how many unruly knights, how many generals with outstanding wisdom and scheming? A seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy. How much of a difference can it make?
"I won't tell you. Eretia puffed up, "Anyway, I think Roy must have made a meritorious service." If it weren't for him, who would have known Minai would have attacked the fjord?"
Elethia turned her head away. Look out the window.
Susan didn't want to spoil her, so she just smiled and shook her head. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Susan opened the dark panel of the carriage door, and a royal knight handed in the latest text.
Susan flipped through it casually, and her eyes were immediately attracted by the third text.
"Lulian has a detailed battle report. ”
Quickly opening the specially stamped text with the seal of the royal machine, Susan began to read it. After a few minutes, her gaze froze and her mouth opened slightly.
"What's wrong?" asked in confusion as Eretia turned her head curiously to look at Susan, who looked shocked.
In the middle of her gaze, Susan looked up.
In the eyes of the young female knight, there was already a shock that could not be concealed.
"Roy's ......"
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The horn is loud.
The Firean army receded like a tidal wave. The vast plains are littered with the corpses of soldiers killed in battle, discarded weapons, flags and burning wreckage of all kinds.
Roy held his chin and stood on the lookout of the barracks, staring intently.
It is no longer known how many times Sophia has repelled the attacks of the Ferrets.
Over the course of a dozen prayers, the Firetes had left at least 7,000 bodies in this cramped area. Especially after receiving the news that Adolf's army had arrived at the Corona Slope and blocked their retreat, this army, like a trapped beast in an iron cage, attacked wildly.
However, Fiordland was originally in the middle of the mountains, and the terrain was rugged and narrow, even if Firet had an army of 100,000, it would not be able to move away. As long as the passage to the north of the town is guarded, it is equivalent to closing the floodgates.
Moreover, the five important places to the north of the fjord are in the hands of the Solan army, and the east and west lines are horns of each other. Whichever side the Firet army attacked, it would face flank attacks from the other side.
Despite Mina's fame, the use of troops is not only varied, but also interlocking and watertight. However, in such a place, even if he has great skills, he can't use them. What's more, although Sophia is not as scheming as him, her command ability is also excellent.
No matter how Mina lured her, Sophia just clung to a few key tactical points, repeatedly using the simplest horn defense, leaving Minai with no chance.
After watching it for a while, Roy walked down from the lookout with some interest.
The officers and men of the battalion, when they saw him, all saluted, with a respectful attitude, but also with a hint of curiosity and envy.
Everyone knew that Lulian was able to get to where he was now, and this dark-haired knight cadet was a great contribution. If it weren't for him to turn the tide, I'm afraid that everyone here would face a broken family at the moment. It's not just a feat, it's a favor.
Moreover, the officers and men in the army have always revered the strong.
Roy is just a freshman in the first training camp this year, and in this battle, he has killed four of the five Jerry of the Seven Colored Seas, and the last one is Zisen, and he simply surrendered.
Such a record is enough to win the approval of the most unruly knights.
I heard that Roy had been named by His Majesty Edward himself. Miss Sophia came back for most of the mission to ensure his safety.
Therefore, no matter how fierce the battle outside was at this moment, Roy was also ordered to stay in the barracks.
It is conceivable that after the end of this battle, this confused-looking civilian boy was knighted and promoted, and he rose to the top. See you in the future, it's the noble lord.
However, the envy of ordinary soldiers, Roy didn't feel it at all. On the contrary, being protected by Sophia as a fragile piece annoys him.
But the army has strict hierarchies and big rules, and a small captain of a long knight squad has no room for resistance in front of Sophia.
Back in the barracks, he was alone for a while, Roy suddenly remembered something, and took out the captured animal skin from the space ring - [Dragon Taboo]...... (To be continued......)