People in this chapter: (Haraus Hera), (Henrifo Michod), (O'Neill Te Sweden), (Akron Brandz) (Lomis University Fellow).

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Chapter 032: (Black Message)

The light of midnight is like a transparent veil, gently stretching on the earth.

Duke Michod, naked, was awakened from his sleep by the sound of a knock on the door. The room was pitch black, and he got up and fumbled in the darkness, then used two flints and steels to light the candles that were placed on the table in front of the bed.

"Mistress Michod. Someone shouted outside the door.

He put on a thin pajamas, walked to the door, and opened it. He saw Sir Joey, dressed in full armor, and Sir Kane, holding a candlestick. And between the two is the king's prefect.

"Michaud Michod," said the Lord Steward in a respectful tone, "His Majesty the King has announced that you will appear before you at once. ”

Although the steward was wearing a loose red robe, Duke Michod could still make out the bulging belly of the other man. "Please wait," he said, "give me a moment, I need a change of clothes." ”

"Of course, sir. "The steward's body was fat and round, with a fox face, a pointed and narrow nose, and dark brown eyes that shone with a sinister and cunning light. "We're waiting for you just outside the house. ”

Duke Michord closed the door again and turned back into the room. He donned a silver linen tunic and a dazzling golden cloak embroidered with his family crest, and then fastened a heavy silver chain belt around his waist, and at last fastened the king's royal sword to his belt.

When the well-dressed Duke Michod appeared in front of him again, the fat chief flattered softly, "My lord, I didn't disturb your rest!"

"Your Majesty summoned him, how can he be said to be disturbed. Duke Michod did not like this sharp-tongued, sinister and cunning Western European, but he had to admit that this foreigner was deeply trusted and reused by His Majesty.

"That's what my lord said. The chief steward echoed, "Being able to serve His Majesty is an honor at any time." ”

Gorgeous silver white, a waning moon, hanging above the spire of the tower, sprinkled a few meters of pure and mysterious white light, dotted the sleeping earth with patches, several figures under this moonlight towards the castle in front of them.

The structure of the castle is decorated with round towers, narrow windows, semicircular arches, low cupolas, and doorframes protruding from each other. A large number of columns and vaults of various shapes are used to achieve an aesthetic effect of being solid and heavy, balanced and stable, and saturated with strength.

The ancient Carade castle is particularly lonely against the backdrop of the huge full moon, and the castle is dark and silent. By the time Sir Joy and Sir Kane escorted him through the inner city, the moon had hung low over the walls. On the rampart, a golden-cloaked guard patrolled back and forth.

They ascended a narrow spiral staircase to the third floor of the Inner Fort, where two guards in lion helmets stood in front of a large doorway. This is where the king held the royal council.

Two tall golden-armored guards slowly pushed open the heavy door, and Duke Michod passed through with the Steward, and then the door was closed by the guards. Sir Joy and Sir Kane stopped outside the door and stood aside and waited until the end of the council.

At the conference table, the Duke of Michod saw the Counts of Sweden and Earls of Berlands, who were sitting upright, and the scholars of Lomis, who had a white beard on their thin chins. Duke Michod thought to himself, how old is he? 103 years old, right? This group of bachelors has lived longer than anyone else.

After he sat down at the conference table, the slightly tired Earl of Sweden asked, "I wonder what important thing Your Majesty summoned us to late at night?"

"A bird flew from Dehrim. "The 100-year-old scholar wore a black bachelor's robe and a badge of honor on his chest that symbolized his status as a scholar. This badge is made of extraterrestrial meteorite, and even fire can't melt it easily.

Hearing that the birds were coming from his castle, Duke Michod said with some concern, "I'm afraid it won't be good news!"

"Yes," Lomis replied. "The bird that flew in was not a carrier pigeon with white feathers, but a crow with black wings. The old man's head was gray, his yellow-brown face was like a dead tree, and his eyes were like a line, and it took almost a great deal of effort to open them.

"Black wings, bring black news. The Count of Sweden commented. "Only the white dove can bring us good news, but I'm afraid that no one remembers it anymore. ”

The scholars also trained two clever birds, the white dove and the crow, to deliver messages to the princes and nobles of the kingdom in place of the horseback attendants. This way of delivering messages not only saves manpower, but also saves the lords more valuable time.

In times of war, birds are especially important. They are able to relay the battle situation that the lords desperately need to know in the shortest possible time, and when a castle is surrounded by enemies, the hope of asking allies for help can only be pinned on these clever birds.

At the beginning of a certain month and year, the lords decided to designate the white dove as an auspicious messenger responsible for delivering good news to them, and the crow became a dark messenger to deliver bad news. Since then, there has been a proverb on the mainland: black wings, black news.

These stories of the crow and the white dove had nothing to do with him, he just wanted to know what had happened to the road!Duke Michod then asked, "Tell me, Scholar of Lomis!"

In fact, he had vaguely guessed what would come out of the other party's mouth next, but he needed to make sure that his guess was accurate. At the same time, Duke Michod hopes that his guess is wrong, but the raven always brings bad news, or worse.

"This crow has brought two pieces of news," said the old bachelor with a solemn face, "one is related to the Brotherhood of the Forest, and the other is a Kugit ......"

At this moment, the heavy door was pushed open again, and the voice interrupted the old bachelor's next words.

When everyone heard the voice, they all got up and looked, and the person who came was tall, broad-shouldered, wearing a set of silk robes with gold trim on a red background, and a golden lion crown on his head.

"Your Majesty!" said the crowd with a respectful salute.

"I'm sure you've all already learned the way. "King Harauth had a bronzed face, brass bell-like eyes, and a wisp of goatee floating on his pointed chin. He didn't look at him as old and old, but when he spoke, his voice was as powerful as Hong Zhong.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Duke Michod replied.

"The wolves have a good nose and can't hear the slightest blow," said the king, taking his seat, "and a band of Kugit cavalry disguised themselves as ringing horses sacked the town of Uludana, and it is said that by the time the cavalry led by Earl William Dale arrived, the whole town had been sacked by these wolves. ”

"These damn wolves, what else can they do but rob while the fire is on. The Count of Brandz's face changed suddenly, as red as the sunset in a painting of Danbai, and his face was full of anger.

The King was not displeased by the Red Bull Knight's abrupt interruption, and continued, "Fort Rendei and the town of Eldeig have also been attacked by a group of Kugit cavalry, Lord Rochebas has led his troops, and the robbers who have entrenched themselves in the forests of Egdale have taken the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and burn and plunder the villages. ”

Duke Michod suppressed the anger burning in his heart and said calmly, "Your Majesty wants me to go back and stabilize the situation in the Dehrim region?"

"Yes," replied King Harlaus, in a deeper voice, "as much as I would have preferred you to join me in the southern expedition to Rhoddock, the situation in the region of Dehrium is grave at the moment, and you are more in command there, so ...... You have to go back. ”

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, my men and soldiers will stay behind to follow your Majesty on his expedition south," Duke Michod said in a firm tone, "and I assure you that they will be as loyal to you as I am." ”

"I have no doubt about your loyalty to me, to this country," declared the King, "and of course the Count of Bellands, the 'Red Bull Knight', and the Count of Sweden, the 'Axe and Shield General', sit before me. ”

"When are we going to send our troops?" asked the Earl of Berlands. He was big, with a high chest and broad shoulders, and he looked like a bull. And he is indeed as fierce as a bull when fighting.

"Once our hired army arrives at the port of Al Bel, we can send our troops south. King Harauth replied kindly.

"Your Majesty, with all due respect," said Count Berlands, "I don't think a group of mercenaries can make a difference on the battlefield, even if it's a large mercenary army. ”

"Yes," echoed the Count of Sweden, "the real battle can only be fought by the soldiers of Svadia. ”

King Haraus sat quietly, not answering Lord Berlands's question, and his countenance seemed mild, but mixed with a hint of majesty and anger.

Count Brandz resolutely said, "Your Majesty, you should order the Duke of Harungos and the Duke of Kragus to lead their troops to participate in the southern expedition, and with the addition of the two world-famous elite knights, the Knights of Sanction and the Royal Knights, even if they cannot wipe out all the Rhodoc rebels...... But at least they will be able to recover Agorlonburg, Gruenworburg, Serindil, Pegand, and Imer...... These towns on the plains, and even the capture of the bustling metropolis of Viruga. ”

"Lord Brands, the kingdom's decrees have lost their proper effect in the southern provinces and in the Suno region," the governor muttered, "but at least the Dukes of Harengoth and Craggs will ensure the delivery of food and the logistical placement of the wounded for this southern expedition." ”

"What about the Earl de Granna, and the Duke of Dirinard of Uxhall?" said Lord Berlands bitterly, "is it true that the king's decrees have no effect in these places?"

"Count de Grana only promised to send a fleet to harass the towns along the Rhodok coast when the war began, and as for Duke Dilinerd," said the fat chief after a pause in a strange low tone, "According to the news sent back by the secret agent, the Forest Brotherhood and Lord Dilynard are secretly dealing with each other. ”

"Do you have conclusive evidence, Lord Steward?" said the Count of Sweden.

"No," said the steward confidently, "but I'll get it if you need it." ”

"My lords, let us discuss this matter later, the most important thing now is the war in the southern Rhodok region. King Haraus, who had been silent for a long time, interjected, "As for the mercenaries, I don't expect them to win the war for us, but at least they can help us confuse our enemies and help us hold on to the towns we have taken from the Rhodocs...... Even at critical moments, it can help us contain an army of Rhodoks. ”

"Your Majesty is right! We need this strength. Duke Michod declared.

"It's almost dawn, and that's the end of today's council. ”

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