A sumptuous carriage drove into the church of the city of Edin.

The papal knights and black-clad clergy, who were guarding, reined in their horses and scattered in all directions, guarding every corner of the gates, corridors, and courtyards.

The door opened, Wallace stretched out his hand, and with the support of Joseph, who greeted him, he stepped out of the carriage, looked around, and said, "I haven't been to Medin City for many years, and this place is still the same as it used to be." ”

"Your Excellency," said Joseph, saluting respectfully, "your presence has bathed the entire city of Medin in the splendor of the Holy Emperor. ”

"Joseph, you're not as wooden as others say," Wallace laughed and pointed at Joseph, "Aren't you quite comfortable with this kind of compliment?"

Joseph was sincere. Joseph's expression became more and more respectful.

"Let's go," Wallace laughed, "and have a look at the chapel." ”

Wallace was obviously familiar with the church in Medin City, and he didn't need Joseph or other priests to lead the way. The group walked through the corridors depicting the deeds of the Holy Emperor and various legends, and followed the sunlight cast by the rows of slender windows into the spacious and silent chapel.

On the altar, the sculpture of the Holy Emperor is tall and solemn. Behind it, is a huge white cross.

On the pulpit in the center of the choir is a heavy book of the Covenants. The book cover is a magic sheepskin inlaid with gold edges, and the production zuò is exquisite. Any clergyman would dream of such a covenant. Just touching that hard and warm cover is enough to produce a great sense of satisfaction.

Wallace walked through rows of black wooden benches to the podium, stroked the Covenants on the stage, and walked around the altar before stopping and waving his hand beside Joseph. Motioning for everyone else to leave.

The clergy left the church in an orderly manner. Wallace's most trusted Friar, Brooke, walked last, closing the door for Wallace and Joseph.

The heavy doors of the chapel closed, and in the empty room, there was a reminiscence.

Wallace turned to look at Joseph with a smile on his face. Faded away: "You should know my intentions, right?"

Joseph leaned over and did not speak.

Wallace paced two steps with his hands behind his back. The brow is deeply locked. After a long time, he let out a long sigh and said, "Recently, I have been paying attention to the situation on the front line. To be honest, judging from the current situation, the chances of Archduke Adolf surviving are extremely slim. ”

Joseph listened respectfully. There was not the slightest fluctuation on the face.

"You know how awkward the situation is for the Holy See now," Wallace said, "and of all the archbishops of the provinces of the Empire, mine is the most awkward. Once Lulian fell, I, the archbishop of the province, became an ornament. ”

"Your Excellency is too worried. Joseph said.

"I have to think about it. Wallace stopped and looked up at the leaves outside the window. "The situation I am in now is the situation in the future of His Holiness the Pope. The three imperial popes, the only one of the saint-Soran empires, has never been able to sit on the papal throne. Why?"

Without waiting for Joseph to reply, he spoke to himself. "Among them, of course, there are reasons for the relationship between the imperial family and the Vaticanburg, and there are also the reasons for the past hundred years, I, the Holy See, in all aspects. are incompatible with the growing distance between Vatican and Tinburg. After all, I, the Holy See, have not been all the way to Vendinberg. ”

"That's what my lord said. Joseph said.

"So, when this war broke out, I didn't want to have anything to do with the Lanrith family," Wallace said, "and although this family has been favored by the Holy See Hill for more than two hundred years, it seems to me that they were them and we were us until they really came to Saint Solan."

We also need to maintain a smooth relationship with the Solan royal family and the noble lords, and there is no need to be so eager to show our attitude and get caught up in this political struggle. ”

Wallace stopped, turned his head to look at Joseph, and said, "That's why, I strictly forbid the people below to have contact with the Lanrith family in private. It's a pity that only you and a few people around me can really understand this. Someone like Saki simply ignored my words. ”

At the mention of Saki, Wallace's face became extremely cold.

As the archbishop of the province and the bishop of the four regions, he should have been his confidants. But Wallace's most blatant betrayal over the years is none other than Saki.

This guy, in order to rob Wenger, did not hesitate to go against his will, and even pretended to be a bandit! If it weren't for the sudden appearance of the real bandits, I am afraid that even Joseph would have become a ghost under the knife.

For Sachi, Wallace hated it to the core. If it weren't for the fact that this person had died at the hands of the bandits, he would have been eager to cut him with a thousand knives!

"Your Excellency," Joseph reassured, "it is not a pity to die for a man like Saki. If it weren't for the favor of the adults, how could he sit on the throne of the bishop of the West District? The death of such a person at the hands of bandits can be regarded as retribution. ”

"Don't talk about him," Wallace said to Joseph with a wave of his hand, "and you've done a good job with Wenger." If it weren't for you, I'd be very passive this time. ”

"My lord has won the award," Joseph said excitedly, "It is my honor to be able to do my little bit for my lordship." ”

Wallace looked at Joseph approvingly. He grew fond of the little bishop of the former church in the city of Medin. Not to mention being knowledgeable, he is also a member of his own blessing.

When Wenger committed the crime, it was this fat white guy who had just been promoted to become the bishop of the county who took Wenger from the hands of the Red Leaf Knights, not only making a fortune for himself, but also making himself the right to judge Wenger, so that he could be left and right between the Lulian nobles, the imperial royal family, the Solan Holy See and the Lanris family.

And last time, if it wasn't for his luck, I'm afraid Wenger would have fallen into the hands of the Lanrith people long ago. The situation was not as bad as it is now, and the nobles of Lulian did not turn to the Lanris family as they do now. If Sacchi was allowed to take away Wenger, not only would he not get the slightest benefit from the Lanris family, but he would be forced to tie up the ship and stand in opposition to the secular aristocracy first.

Wallace's brow furrowed slightly.

Just before he set off for Medin City, Schilling, the second-level butler of the Lanris family. Visit again.

It's also about Arsene Wenger. And this time, Schilling hopes that Wallace will be able to bring Wenger to Money City tomorrow and hand him over to the Lanrith family.

I have to say that the current Schilling is very arrogant.

Maybe. After Lady Joyce and other Lulian nobles took refuge in the past, he had enough capital for arrogance, or perhaps, for the Lanris family, who were favored by Nicholas II, the Holy See of the entire continent was just their servants, and there was no need to speak too politely......

In short, it took a lot of effort for Wallace to suppress his anger.

Wallace knew better than anyone that tomorrow would be the day of the departure of Fano's rear army. Clearer. In the current city of Muni, there are many observers of the top families of Solan. Under such circumstances, Schilling's request was almost naked for Wallace to swear allegiance to the Lanrith family.

Wallace is not a fool who doesn't know how to live or die. But the provincial archbishop would never bow his head openly in such a way.

He's Schilling, what's that?!

Therefore, Wallace flatly rejected Schilling's request. Just promised, somehow with them.

And this way. Naturally, it was Joseph's previous plan to create an opportunity for Wenger to escape from his own hands and join the Crusade Army.

I came to Medin City today because of this incident.

"How is Arsene Wenger now?" asked Wallace, who was silent for a moment.

"Same as before. Joseph said, "Do you want to see him?"

Wallace shook his head, "This kind of guy, if he hadn't taken refuge in the Lanris family, would have been hung on the gallows a long time ago." Nothing to look at. It's a pity. After all, it is still the Lanreis family who is powerful, and the situation has developed so far that we have to hand over Wenger. ”

"When?" asked Joseph.

"Tomorrow," Wallace patted Joseph on the shoulder, "take him to the city of Muni, and come as you planned." Once this is done, you should prepare to take over the position of bishop of the West Side. The position of a regional bishop is always so empty. ”

"Yes, my lord. Joseph excitedly and gratefully shook Wallace's hand and kissed the back of his hand.

It's just that no one saw it, and the moment he leaned down, a strange light flashed in Joseph's eyes.

Half a prayer hour later, when Wallace's motorcade drove out of the gate of the church in Edin City, a fellow in a shop opposite also received a note.

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A day passed, and the clashes between the rabble and the logistics convoy did not subside over time, under the watchful eye of the cadets and soldiers in the army. Although many people on both sides have been imprisoned by the Ministry of Military Justice, clashes between soldiers on both sides are still happening all the time, and even have a tendency to spread.

As soon as the soldiers in the uniforms of the rabble and the uniforms of the logistics convoy meet, it is bound to be a melee with fists and kicks. Because the two sides are in other battalions in the army, they also have their own friends. Sometimes when conflicts erupt, these people coincide and get involved.

The law enforcement officers of the Ministry of Military Justice are already busy with their feet on the ground. This kind of thing should have directly dragged the guards out to seal the camp and arrest people, at least to find the leaders of both sides to interrogate and pinch the source of the outbreak of the conflict. However, after asking for instructions several times, the reply I received was that it was not allowed to act rashly.

Neither the generals and commanders of Eugene's line nor the aristocratic private army department want to take any responsibility for this. As long as the conflict is within the safe sphere, they turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear.

By the afternoon of the next day, the Judge Advocate General's Office, which was exhausted, was already a little tired. The room where the fighting soldiers were held was already overcrowded. Even the other battalions in the army were not surprised by the fight between the rabble and the logistics convoy.

Anyway, in the crowd, as long as the two sides meet, there will always be a conflict. Then they will be taken away by the sheriffs. A qiē and a return to calm.

But about tomorrow, the departure of the rear army of Fano began to appear more and more in people's discussions.

This army was stationed just outside the city. It stands to reason that the journey will start tomorrow, and the logistical supplies and various preparations should have been completed long ago. Judging by the information coming from the sergeants in the battalion, these works have not yet been completed. Especially in terms of logistics and supply, it is particularly delayed.

This cannot but be reminiscent of the disagreement between the nobles and General Eugene. And then I worry that the conflict between the two sides will become more acute and eventually irreconcilable.

By six o'clock in the afternoon of that day, the atmosphere had become a little weird.

lurking undercurrents, and more and more brawls involving the rabble and logistical convoys. Let the officers of each battalion begin to restrain their own soldiers, and it is strictly forbidden to step out of the camp gate for half a step. The gates of the battalions were closed. The troops belonging to the aristocratic side and the troops belonging to Eugene's side were secretly on guard under the instructions of their respective high-ups.

"Your Excellency, you're all set. ”

Behind him, the voice of the guard came. Eugene waved his hand slightly, signaling that he understood.

Stand on the southern wall of the city and look out. Inside and outside the city, there are continuous military camps, farmlands, pastures and rows of houses.

The red sun on the horizon has gradually fallen into the thin clouds of the western mountains. The heat of the day gradually subsided, and the breeze blew, waving the majestic flag of the firebee on the city wall, which symbolized the Loulian family, and rose and fell. Streets in the middle of the city. It's still busy, lively and noisy. People coming and going. They are busy with their respective lives.

The peddlers were hawking, the coachmen were shouting at their horses, the well-dressed gentlemen were nodding their heads to each other, and the mercenaries were walking around with impatience on their faces. Merchants lead pack horses laden with goods, or chariots. In and out of the market. Gysai people, who perform tricks of throwing balls or throwing knives, attract customers. There are even some prostitutes who are wandering, scratching their heads and posing on the side of the alley, lifting their skirts. Expose the white thighs and seduce passers-by.

Although the situation is difficult, life must go on.

The ability to withstand disasters is the greatest cost for human beings to cross the Broken Sky Mountain Range and come to this barren and bitter cold continent full of demonic beasts to thrive. The Fireh are still thirty kilometers south of the city of Medin. There are still hundreds of kilometers away from Muni City. As long as they don't have soldiers in the city for a day, everyone will live like this for a day.

In stark contrast to the noisy and bustling streets, is the barracks at the moment.

Standing on the city wall and looking down, the battalions in the army were silent. There is no usual bustle. The soldiers were ordered to stay in their barracks, with only a small number of patrols, walking through the empty training grounds and the passages of the barracks. Occasionally, one or two knightly officers passed by, also in a hurry.

Eugene's heart was heavy.

Although they are in the same military camp, the nobles' private army and the Muni City Guards are inseparable. This disagreement comes from the selfish desires of the noble lords and from the darkest side of the human heart. But often such things will emerge in the face of a looming disaster.

In the face of profit, loyalty and trust are too luxurious.

If Archduke Adolf had been there, Lulian might have been able to hold on. The Lanrithians can't afford to stir up any trouble. But now......

Tonight's meeting with Mrs. Joyce may be my last chance!

"My lord," said Avery Captain, the Captain of the Fifth Brigade of the Knights, who was next to Eugene, "are you really going?"

Seeing that Eugene was silent, he hurriedly said, "Mrs. Joyce has taken refuge with the Lanriths. According to me, they should immediately make their charges public, order their arrest, and crack down with an iron fist. Sir, make up your mind. With our Fifth Brigade here, in Muni City, they can't turn the sky!"

"No," Eugene shook his head, and said lightly, "at least they haven't betrayed until now, and it stands to reason that we don't have a reason to do it first." Besides, once we take this step first, there is no way to get it back. ”

"Then wait for tomorrow!" Avery said, "and if the army doesn't leave on time, we'll be able to hold Joyce accountable." ”

"At that point, it's too late. Eugene smiled wryly.

He stared at the sunset in the distance and said slowly: "In everyone's eyes, this empire is already setting sunset. In order to save their lives, to soar, and to the interests of their families, they forgot their former glory, their promises, and their trust in each other. ”

Avery and several knights of the Mooney City Guard stood solemnly, listening to the voice of the deputy commander who had never been conspicuous in the guard.

"But they forgot, we haven't forgotten," Eugene said with a look of iron, "There are some things that as a knight, you must stick to in this life." For example, loyalty, such as bravery, such as integrity, such as glory. From the day we aspire to become knights, the eight virtues of knighthood accompany us throughout our lives. If we discard these virtues halfway. Then we don't deserve to be knights. ”

"The glory of a knight is not just obtained on the battlefield. It's not just about charging and killing. It exists in every corner of our lives, every action, every word, every choice, determines whether we are worthy of this glory or not. this title. ”

Eugene's voice was low, and he turned his head to look at the knights beside him: "The situation on the front line has become more and more urgent. Tomorrow is the day when the rear army will go on the march. General Fano handed over this qiē to me, and I failed to complete the task he gave me, which is my dereliction of duty!"

"Your Excellency!" cried the knights in unison.

Everyone understands that the fact that things are developing to this point today is not a dereliction of duty on the part of Eugene. In fact, after the Archduke Adolf was under siege. If anyone else comes, I am afraid that I will not be able to reverse this situation.

The aristocracy had to think about their interests. The internal discord, coupled with the Lanrithians fiddling with it, is not surprising. Moreover, Eugene did not have enough troops in his hands, and he relied on the major lords for supplies. As the saying goes, no matter how good a chef is. You can't make a feast without ingredients.

On weekdays, Eugene is so exhausted. How to work all night, everyone sees. At this moment, seeing that he took all the responsibility on himself, many people only felt that the bridge of their nose was sour.

Eugene waved his hand slightly: "Knights have knightly guidelines. Over the years, I have stayed in the city of Muni for so long that I have forgotten the days when the golden iron horse galloped. I have a home. I have my own manor, I like to drink some wine on weekdays and bask in the sun in my spare time......"

"Perhaps, I've lost a lot of things. But what I do know for sure is that at least I haven't lost my loyalty. and my bravery. I am still a knight of glory!" said Eugene, looking around the crowd, "I must go to see Mrs. Joyce today, for three reasons. ”

He cocked up his finger: "First, Mrs. Joyce, I still understand. She is a very shrewd aristocrat, and it is difficult for anyone to take advantage of her. However, the pursuit of profit does not mean that in her heart, she has completely abandoned the quality of nobility. The fact that she is willing to meet with me in secret shows that there is still a glimmer of hope for us. ”

"But......," Avery said urgently.

His words were interrupted by Eugene.

"Listen to me," Eugene said, "and second, our contradictions have not yet been made public. And once it waits until tomorrow and the rear army cannot go out on time, everyone will know. At that point, there will be no room for redemption between us and Mrs. Joyce. So, tonight, it's ours, and it's her last chance. ”

As he spoke, he patted Avery on the shoulder, "Third, I think, that's exactly what you're trying to say." In case Mrs. Joyce has already betrayed her, I may be throwing myself into the net. But as a knight, as the commander of this coalition, this is what I have to do. ”

"If they dare to do something to me, it means that they have openly rebelled. In that case, we don't have any worries. Eugene said calmly, "Now, I appoint Avery as the acting commander of the coalition forces. Full responsibility for command in my absence. If I don't come back tonight, I hope you will inform General Fano in time, and at the same time, defend the city of Muni for them. The city must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the mutineers. This is the only way for the front-line soldiers to survive......"

Avery and the knights stared blankly at Eugene.

Among the many generals of the Muni City Guard, Eugene was the most inconspicuous. His personal strength is just a knight of glory. It's not as good as Fano, who is a knight of the Great Light. The personal charm is far less than that of other generals with distinct personalities.

He is ordinary and silent, like an old scalper, who only knows how to bury his head in his own business. On weekdays, except for official business, everyone rarely has any personal relationship with him. Coupled with the fact that he was square, strict, and in charge of soldier training was almost harsh, therefore, not many people liked him.

When Fano appointed Eugene as the commander of the coalition forces, everyone didn't quite understand. Especially in recent times, everyone thinks that it is his indecision that leads him to fall behind in this battle with the nobles.

But at this moment, standing on this city wall, looking at the ordinary face of the middle-aged man in front of them, everyone realized how far they were from a real knight.

Knights were never afraid to charge.

On the battlefield, it is the duty of a knight to ride a horse into the enemy line.

However, knowing that it is a death, how many people can still launch a charge without hesitation?

When there is another choice, when there is no need to put one's life into it, how many people can do it?

And at this moment, there are no sonorous war drums, no blood-boiling declarations, no hot brain impulses.

Eugene was so calm, in the manner of a true knight, launched the bravest, most loyal, and most resolute charge of his life.

The evening breeze is light. When Eugene hugged and said goodbye to everyone one by one, everyone was already in tears.

Looking at the back of Eugene's departure, the knights stood for a long time.

In this world, there are too many betrayals, too many conspiracies, too many deceptions, and too many deceits. Everyone seems to have forgotten a lot of things in their daily lives. It seems that they are all used to thinking in a way that is not normal in the first place.

It wasn't until this moment, seeing the back of this middle-aged man who seemed a little pedantic and even a little stupid, that they realized how precious those things they forgot were.

"Captain Avery. ”

As Eugene's figure disappeared into the setting sun, the knights turned to look at Avery.

"What are we going to do?"

Avery gritted his teeth and turned his head to look at the silent barracks, his eyes flickering.

"Let's go, follow me to the rabble! If you can't come back and take control of Muni City, we'll have to pull these guys together!"

When the knights heard this, they were all excited.

"yes, these guys are working with the logistics guards. ”

"Today, let's support them!"

"Let's go!"

(To be continued......)