People in this chapter: (Barron de Grana), (Iris Harengoth), (Gyloronwell), (Exsa).

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Chapter 001: (The Knight's Homecoming)

The warm spring-like 'Dolphin Bay' is located at the western end of the Calradia continent. With a mild climate, fertile land, and beautiful landscapes, the Harengus family built a large harbor town near the strait, Albel.

In the middle of the Dolphin Bay Strait is a long and winding 'Umeya River', which gradually flows along the arc of the fjord into the northern sea. In this wide river, you can occasionally see a few leisurely fishing boats casting their nets in the gentle waters.

The wide Umeya River not only enriched the land on both sides, but also became the boundary between the Duchy of Rhodok and the Kingdom of Svadia. The vast fertile plains to the north of the river are inhabited by the Swadians, and the mountainous terrain to the south is home to the Rhodoks.

On June 21, 1257 in the Calradian calendar, the Rhodoks of the south fought a battle with the Swadians on the wide Umeya River.

Count Rezisen of the Duchy of Rhodoc ordered his soldiers to erect pontoon bridges and ships on the south bank of Nimeca, and to make a frontal feint with a large number of fires and flags. And he personally led the main force to die down and carry out a round of forced crossing from [Elbel] in the north.

Nimecar is a trading town located on the west side of the Rochester Bridge, and is also a domain under the jurisdiction of the Harongoth family. In fact, as early as the tenth year of the independence of the Duchy of Rhodoc, the size and population of this town had already surpassed that of a medium-sized city.

During the war, the Rochester Bridge was an important military bridge for the Swadian army to the Rhodok region, but in peacetime, most of the goods produced by the Rhodoks were transported through the bridge to be traded in Nimeca or to other towns further afield.

In order to be able to cross the river quickly and launch a surprise attack, Count Tully Richsen ordered his soldiers to remove their heavy armor. The soldiers made rough rafts out of rolling logs and used spears as poles to cross the wide Umeya River as fast as possible to reach the north bank.

As more than 1,000 Rhodok soldiers crossed into the center of the river, countless Swadia soldiers armed with crossbows suddenly poured out of the woods on the north bank.

Just listened, an order, row after row of flying arrows, so that the Rhodok soldiers with only the Gebu armor fell like wheat under the sickle. Even though the Umeya River was wide and fast, and even though these mountain people were not familiar with the nature of the water, many Rhodok soldiers still sacrificed their lives to jump into the river.

The rafts, which were very poorly balanced, capsized one by one in the chaos, and in an instant, countless people were killed and drowned by arrows. The few remaining Rhodok soldiers on the south bank used their crossbows to shoot at the crossbowmen on the north bank, and when they saw that there was no hope for help, they could only quickly retreat to the south.

The Swadians on the north bank pushed boats out of the woods and captured the Rhodoks who were still struggling in the river. The bend south of Elbel was stained with blood, and the corpses of the Rhodok army were scattered all over the field, and the Svadians won the victory.

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June 28, 1257 Calradia calendar, Heath.

The rising sun showed a small corner, reflecting the morning glow, like molten steel just poured out of the blast furnace, shining brightly, making people dare not open their eyes and look directly.

Intense white light danced in the air like the microwave of the sea, and the fields of wheat swayed with plump ears like rippling red water, while the yellowed leaves gave the fields a withered color.

The rushing Umeya River washed the corpses of the battlefield a week ago into the lower reaches of the Umeya River, and some peasant children went out to fetch water and scavenge.

From time to time, some corpses rushed up from the banks of the river downstream, and the calm and fresh banks were filled with a faint and dead air.

A cavalry was slowly moving west from the east, and they followed the wide and clear road on the south bank of the Umeya River to the Harengosburg on the 'Hekos Heights', passing through here.

The leading knight rode on a tall and sturdy black warhorse, and a long halberd hung from the side of the saddle, which was dragged to the ground because it was too long, and stood out.

The knight's body was like the horse on which he sitted, tall and strong, and imposing. Dressed in a new chain armor and wearing a cross-faced barrel helmet common in the kingdom of Swadia, it seems that this knight has a wealthy family.

Behind him was a young rider on his horse and his head lower, counting the scattered trophies he had picked up on the riverbank. Luckily, the rider found a few dirhams and some copper fairs in a damp and bright red leather bag.

The leading horseman's stout and powerful hand carried a flag more than eight feet long, which he held high in the wind, and the purple flag was tattooed with a white unicorn with its forelimbs soaring high.

Perhaps it was the sun rising higher and higher that the knight had to free his head from the sweltering barrel helmet.

The knight showed a hideous and terrifying face. At least four narrow scars were carved crookedly across his face, one of which stretched from the center of his eyebrows to the bridge of his nose to the left side of his cheek, almost splitting the horrible face in two. So much so that no one can see what he was like anymore.

The Knight of Barron de Grana is a very famous "Knight of the Dead" in the domain of Duke Harongoth. As for why he has this nickname, it is all due to his undead face. But at least it could be seen that he was in high spirits at the moment, and seemed very happy.

The Undead Knight looked back at a boy riding a snow-white pony in the group, and shouted excitedly in his distinctive voice. "Hey, your father has just won the battle, my dear little Lord Harengoth, rejoice!"

What about the latter? It seems that it is not pleasant to ride on a horse, although the beautiful young horse is docile to sit on. But he still leaned down on his horse, and hugged the pony tightly, and it seemed that he was not very good at riding, and he was afraid that he would fall off the horse.

"Don't be reckless! Young master, come here. The Undead Knight gestured to the position in front of him, "Come to the loyal Barron! He laughed and twisted the scars on his entire face, making it look even more terrifying.

"Don't," the boy suddenly stood up in anger and anger, and shouted at the inviter, "I don't want to sit next to you, you terrible devil!"

Unfortunately, the boy got up so quickly that he forgot that he was still holding the pony's rope in his hand, and the tight rope strangled it violently. The pony leaped in panic and agitation, and the boy fell from his horse to the ground.

When the cavalrymen beside them saw this, they turned over and dismounted, and they hurriedly picked up the embarrassed boy and slapped the dust on the boy's body.

"Hey, Rogie, take off your iron gloves and shoot again, you're hurting him!" a young knight who came from behind reprimanded a cavalryman who was helping Master Harongoth tidy up.

The undead knight riding in front turned his horse's head, rode his horse to the young man, and said with a condescending smile, "Look! Your Excellency Iris Haringos, you lost your bet with me, please abide by the spirit of the knights' integrity, and come to my horse!"

The grizzled party stood there, angry and aggrieved, clenching his little fists and looking helplessly at the soldiers around him with a smile and a groan.

The undead knight urged the boy opposite, "Come here and let Barron hug you, don't suffer a second time!" As he spoke, he beckoned to his attendant, "Exa, help the young master get on my horse!"

The attendant quickly obeyed the commander's order, turned over and dismounted, and walked in front of the little master of the Harangos family, he leaned forward slightly, lowered his head and said respectfully: "Young Master Harungus, please." ”

At this moment, the boy's little face was dirty, and he could only see that his clear blue eyes were about to burst. There were so many tears, and they were so urgent, and in an instant, a few contrasting white tears rushed out of the boy's face. (It seems that the little guy does this a lot.) ）

The young knight, who had arrived from behind, hurriedly dismounted, and wiped the hem of his blouse with the hem of his blouse. He said helplessly to the undead knight, "That's enough, Barron, give me a little bit of moderation! The young master doesn't want to ride with you, and we can't help you." ”

At this time, the little guy was clean, and the delicate and clean face of the young man, who was less than four feet tall, could be clearly seen. The small, tall nose gave him some manliness, and the thin lips that lacked blood were indeed deflated.

He had chestnut and golden-colored ear-length hair, and his forehead was scattered and clinging to his delicate and neat eyebrows, especially the eyes, which could not be found to be purer than these eyes!

The boy's endearing expression defeated the terrifying Undead Knight on the other side, who felt guilty and unbearable.

But the valiant knight was proud and stubborn, and Barron Daygran turned his horse's head and put on his cross-helmet. This made him immediately heroic and imposing again. He snorted unwillingly, and walked away alone without looking back.

By this time, a large horseman had already brought back the snow-white pony that had thrown Iris to the ground, and handed his little master a sturdy whip. "Whip it a few times, sir, and it will make you feel better. ”

The young knight who had helped him wipe his face had arranged the boy's new robes, and said with a smile, "Go! ”

Iris took the whip and broke away from the people around him, walking towards the disobedient brute.

The young white pony apparently understood that there was no kindness in so many people enclosing it, and it moved uneasily, but the strength of the big soldier with the chewing head was so great that it could not break free.

Iris approached it with the characteristic sobbing sound of just crying. The foal looked at him with his head sideways, with big beautiful eyes, and let out a slight hiss from time to time, and the person who was dragging the head chewed it hurt too much.

"How scared it is! isn't it just like me?" Iris thought. So he returned the whip to the big man, and took the rope from the other's hand. He touched the young horse's mane, which stood up slightly in fear, and whispered, "It's so scared, but you still want to hit it." ”

The pony soon quieted down, stared sideways at its master for a moment, stretched out its soft, moist tongue, and licked the boy's little hand on its neck.

Even the surrounding group of soldiers who had been baptized by blood and gunpowder smoke couldn't help but be moved by this scene and laughed at each other.

"Gylorenville. ”

"At your command. The knight who had helped Iris arrange his new robes responded gently and courteously.

"If allowed," Iris's voice lowered, but it was exceptionally clear. "Can you help me lead the horse?"

"As you wish. The young knight leaned sideways to take the rope from the boy's hand. Behind his back was a two-handed sword that was nearly five feet long, the hilt of which took up at least a third of its length.

It's all a heavy sword to swing. The tip of the sword is slightly rounded rather than the usual knight's sword, and the broad, thin blade has the texture of high-quality steel, a bit like a modified weapon from the Serezk Slasher.

In the entire continent of Calradia, the Svadia Kingdom has the most sophisticated and expensive weaponry. Soldiers often can't afford these expensive armaments, so they choose a suitable substitute from the spoils of war.

Iris looked at the sword behind the horse leader with interest on his horse, eager to try it. "He won't object. The boy thought. "Gylornville," he said aloud, "can you let me try your sword?"

"No!" Gylorneville did not hesitate to reject the other party's suggestion. The sword was a foot taller than the boy, and it was impossible to fiddle with it twice.

Iris lowered his head in silence, the expression on his face a little lost.

Gylronville turned his face sideways and gave the boy a modest smile, "I'll give it to you when you're older." "The young knight has a gentle and calm countenance, and he is the temporary guardian appointed by Duke Ed Harungus for his son Iris.

The boy looked up, a smile gradually emerging from his lost face, and the next moment, he felt that he could no longer control the extent of his grin, but he was willing to keep smirking like this. It was as if there was a sweet and cool breeze that swept through his heart!

When Iris Harungus was eight years old, he was sent by his father to his uncle, Baron Reis, to learn the Seven Arts of Knighthood at Fort St. Ruz Godda, where he spent three years in his uncle's domain.

Two months ago, the Duke of Harongoth sent his confidant, Knight Gyllenville, with a troop of cavalry to Fort St. Ruz Godda, located in the southwest corner of the 'Dehrim Heights', to take his son Iris back to his own territory [Harongosburg].

On their way back to Harongosburg along the river, Gylorrowell and Iris happened to meet a group of cavalry patrolling the lower reaches of the Umeya Canal. The leader of this elite cavalry was the Knight Barron de Grana, known as the Knight of the Undead.

The undead knight was overjoyed when he saw the little master, and he was committed to hugging the little master, who was not as beautiful as a boy. But for some reason, Iris vehemently refused his request.

Gylornville said in the most respectful tone, "Little master." ”

"I'm listening, Gyloronwell. Iris looked at each other cheerfully. With the experienced knight to tow him, Iris felt very safe, at least not to see him holding his horse's neck comically again.

"Barron is a brave knight who has done a lot of good work for your father. "Gylornville had a pair of bright eyes in his broad sockets, and a slightly hooked nose, but he did not appear to be gloomy, and he had a gentle and good temper, and he was a man of good manners and decency.

"That's not a reason for me to sit until he's going right away, Lord Gylrenville. "When Iris addressed the other side, it shows that he is a little angry.

"It would damage his self-esteem," Gylrenville reminded softly, "little master, Barron is on the battlefield and fears the enemy......

Iris asked with wide eyes and curiosity, "So, the enemy is just as afraid of his face as I am?"

The soldiers who followed him erupted in an exaggerated laugh, and even Gylrenville couldn't help but laugh. "Well, I won't insist any more," he said with a light smile, "and it's unseemly for your refusal anyway, so please apologize to him later!"

"There's no problem with this, I'll do it. Iris said happily.

As they pass the riverbank, Iris is distracted by a few scavengers in the distance. "What are they doing? ”

Gylornville followed the boy's line of sight, and several children by the river were pulling crossbow arrows from the corpses that had washed up on the shore and placing them in their special cloth bags.

It seems that the children have had a good harvest, and two slightly older boys are playing in the shallows with a smile on their own, each wearing Sergeant Rhodok's hat and helmet (2).

"They're sweeping the battlefield, Your Excellency. The big cavalry got ahead of Gylornville and replied, "Pick up some broken equipment from some of the hapless guys, and if you're lucky, you can get a few dirhams." ”

When Iris turned his head to look at Gyllenwell, Gylrenwell smiled and nodded slightly in affirmation.

"What do they want all this tattered armor for, are they going to war?" the questioner began to get to the bottom of it. "Ah, they're so small, it's cruel. The boy let out another sigh. He looked compassionate, as if he didn't know that he was younger than these children.

The beautiful and noble appearance, the kind and kind childlike innocence, made the cavalrymen who greeted him very fond of this young master who did not look like a boy. From this, it can be understood that the undead knight loves Iris in this way, so much.

The cavalry replied in a rambling manner ahead of Gylrenville.

"The helmet was sold to old Lemon, who threatened to recycle the iron hats of the hillmen for six dirhams. ”

"If you don't need it, give the blacksmith a little money to make some farm tools and iron pots or something. ”

"The mountain guys have money, and they always want to cross the Umeya River to send us something. ”

Soon, the lively procession passed by the scavenging children on the embankment. Iris completely forgot that his riding skills were not up to standard, and boldly stood up on horseback, waving his hand and shouting to them, "Good luck!"

The latter saw the cavalry holding the lord's emblem and flag, and bowed down one after another. A freckled young man in a hat and helmet was bold and waved his booty and replied: "Kind young lady, we are indeed lucky!"

As a result, when the kind-hearted young lady heard this, she fell off the horse again in embarrassment. Once again, the surrounding cavalry couldn't help but look at their little master and laugh heartily.

At this moment, Barron, who was riding alone at the head of the group, stopped, rested the emblem on his shoulder, and fiddled with a halberd captured from the Rhodocs. The halberd was long, more than a foot taller than his nearly seven-foot-tall man.

Barron tapped the halberd head with the hilt of his sword, which made a thick, dull sound, indicating that it was a well-made infantry halberd. The Rhodoks used these long weapons so that they could dismount the Swadia cavalry.

Behind him finally appeared the team he had been waiting for, Barron pulled the horse's head, waved the halberd in his hand a few times, and shouted, "Axa, come here!"

A group of more than thirty horsemen quickly split up, and Exa kicked his legs, then clamped his horse's belly and quickly galloped to the undead knight who summoned him from the opposite side.

Soon, a knightly squire, dressed like an infantryman, stopped four horses away from the undead knight, appearing to be a skilled horseman. Exa leaned down slightly and stroked his chest with his left hand, listening to the undead knight's reply. "At your command. ”

"Your rifle broke in battle last week? ”

"Yes. The attendant smiled embarrassedly at the chief.

"Then," the undead knight tossed him the halberd, "and give it to Lemon in the castle to change it for you, better than your old clothes pole with a dagger strapped to it." "Remember! Don't give that black-hearted bastard money!" he asked me for four more last time!"

Exa caught the halberd, shook his numb hands, and looked at the undead knight gratefully.

"How's that little fellow?" asked Barentzer in a whisper as he approached his squire.

"Uh! not good. Exa shrugged her shoulders helplessly and told the Barron Knight what had just happened.

"Hahaha...... It's funny!" Barron grinned as he urned in his helmet, like a leaky tin can.

"The little master is indeed like a girl. ”

"Ha Luha, yes, when I met them in Gyloronville, I thought it was some young lady who came out to play. ”

"What are you laughing at. Gylornville asked, approaching the two.

The two big men named Tongue Chew looked at Iris, who was sitting in Gylrenwell's arms with a gloomy expression, spread their hands with each other, and closed their mouths sensibly.

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Note (1): After entering the feudal society, there were two famous talent systems, one was the church talent, and the other was the knight, and the training content of knights at that time was: horseback riding, swimming, fencing, hunting, spear throwing, chess, and poetry. These seven became the seven arts of knights, and they were essential skills for knights at that time.

Note (2): The Humble House is a very popular wrestling game. Three steps apart, hands raised at ear level, palms clasped together, and the winner needs to push his opponent to show his good arm strength.

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