Characters in this chapter: (Alleyne), (Victor), (Momocha), (King Alex Graves).

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Chapter 004: (Pro-Soldier Agreement)

The moon poured down from the sky like water, and everything was soaked in a cold silver light.

It wasn't until night covered the sky that Victor and his companions stood in the halls of the lords of the Black Bear Castle. The mud on the black armor had been wiped away, and finally a trace of fineness was revealed.

The noble King Alex Graves sat in his chair in a splendid velvet gown, examining the mercenaries with interest across the table full of food, his gaze sweeping over a person.

Mo Mocha leaned over to Alleyne's side and teased in a low voice, "Do you think he likes men?"

"He doesn't look down on you. Alleyne replied in a low voice.

"Are you so sure? Then he must have a crush on you. Momocha continued to tease. "What would Jamila do if she knew what to do?

"If you don't want your tongue cut out by Sergeant Rhodok, shut your foul mouth. Alleyne glared at him and warned him.

Momocha was silent for a moment, for he glanced at the morning Sergeant Rhodok standing straight beside the king with his hand on the hilt of his sword, but there was no expression in his eyes. It seems to have forgotten the shame of being lightly slashed by a dagger on his face.

"Boys, I need loyal fighters. The king, who was sitting on a wooden chair, spoke suddenly.

"Your Majesty seems to understand that mercenaries are never loyal to anyone. With a smile on his lips, Victor replied softly to King Graves on the other side.

"Simply put, I need some soldiers who will serve me. King Griffois took a sip of the wine on the table. "The guys in the tavern are mostly oath-breakers in the military. Most of the Rhodok warriors under my command, except for the royal guards in the castle, are enthusiastic but incompetent. ”

King Greyfus's words were not all true. There was no shortage of good warriors and good marksmen in the Rhodoc region, but they were loyal only to their lords, not to their kings.

The same is true in the kingdom of Svadia, the kingdom of Nord, and all the nations of the continent of Calradia. The king had the right and supremacy over the country, but he was never loyal to the knights and soldiers under the command of his vassals.

In the early days, there was a saying circulating throughout the continent of Calradia: The vassals of my vassals are not my vassals. Then another sentence was born: The lord of my lord is not my lord.

The king on the wooden chair stood up and gently placed the silver-encrusted wooden wine glass on the wine table. At night, the hall of the lords is illuminated with torches and fireplaces. The light above Graves' head inadvertently evokes comical associations.

"And you are famous, well-trained, and brave. The king flicked his finger the golden bear claw on the shoulder of the sergeant behind him. "Put your sword on your left knee and swear allegiance, and you will be like them. ”

There was silence in the hall for a long time, and the mercenaries waited for their leader to reply to the king. But Alleyne knew that the promises the mercenaries were not exactly the same.

Alleyne told herself: At least I won't stay.

Mercenaries who are accustomed to freedom will not want to be restrained. Alleyne thought to himself. Jamila might like it, because it's her country, after all. Momo Tea will definitely be happy to stay.

Imagine if a lewd horse thief turned into a soldier of King Roctor, the bards would turn it into an inspirational tale and boast about it to the drinkers in the taverns of the country for a while.

Resarit, who had always focused on honor, had always wanted to serve in the regular army and use his command skills in warfare. Mathilde, however, does not like Rhodok, and wants to take us back to the far north of the continent of ice and snow to reclaim the territory that rightfully belongs to her.

"We should kneel down and accept the king's gift!" just as Alleyne had guessed, the sound of Momo Tea rang in his ears.

"Mercenaries never kneel to anyone. Alleyne pointed pointedly. It's like mercenaries are never loyal to anyone. They live only for themselves and fight for money.

"Stupid precepts!" Mo Mocha cursed in a low voice.

This sentence annoyed Ellene. "Shut your mouth," he yelled at Mocha with a sudden irritation. "You're going to stay, and no one is going to stop you. ”

"Oh, my dear fellow," Mo Mocha immediately showed an apologetic expression after seeing that the other party was angry. "I will not leave you behind. ”

"Is that really the case?" said Alleyne.

Mo Mo Cha whispered categorically, "I swear, I will never stay alone." ”

This sentence of Alleyn knows that this sentence of Momo Tea is the truth from the bottom of his heart. Without this army of mercenaries, horse thieves are nothing, and King Griffos and his Sergeant Rhodoc do not look down on a horse thief.

King Griffois was also quietly waiting for the other party's reply, looking confident. Perhaps he saw no reason why a mercenary would refuse an honor from a king. But he didn't know what the mercenaries were really thinking.

Victor scratched his hair. "Your Majesty, forgive me, you should know that we are soldiers who have given up on ourselves. Honor is less than a loaf of bread to a mercenary, so please forgive me for my rudeness. Victor leaned slightly, a barely noticeable smile on his lips.

"My guards will not tolerate rudeness, and since you cannot be loyal, I will not be courteous. The ultimate purpose for which I hired you is the Shield of Rhodok. Gravos picked up the glass that had been filled by the maid and drank it down. "It's your business whether to go or not to do it. ”

Arenn looked up at King Rhodok across from him, who didn't look as noble as he had imagined a king. He had heard such a story from a bard.

King Graves was originally a merchant. As a young man, he quickly became a well-known merchant in the Rhodoc region and even on the continent of Calradia by virtue of the shipping business in the port of Aaron. Years of business experience have cultivated a keen sense of smell and judgment of opportunities.

With his wealth and eloquence, Griffos married the daughter of a minor nobleman and obtained the title of nobility, and later gradually became a well-known figure in the aristocratic circles of the Rhodoc region through accurate speculation, extravagant banquets and lavish gifts.

Titles, fiefs were nothing more than another form of dinar for him. At the same time, the investment in the aristocratic circle also quickly paid off handsomely.

The advent of war has overwhelmed many people, but it is also expected. Graves soon spotted an opportunity for speculation before anyone else could come to his senses. decisively stood on the side of the independence of the Rhodoc people.

Soon, his identity changed from a wealthy nobleman to a hero who fought for the nation. Recruit and train troops, unite the Kujits, and attack the armies of the Karad Empire. In Griffs' view, this is all a business ploy.

It's like another business, but it's a bit risky. That's how it should be. Unconsciously, Griffos went from being a businessman who only knew how to make money by speculation to a not very good but qualified leader.

The story about King Graves is long, and there are many different versions of it by different bards, and Alleyne has only heard one of them. As to which was true, he had no way of knowing. Unless the King of Rhodok in front of him told him personally.

Graves turned, Sergeant Rhodok behind him waiting for his order. "In a moment, I will return the broken copper and iron, and throw the written pro-soldier agreement into the furnace. ”

The king was slightly chubby and not tall, and his hairless bald head reflected the light of the fire. In Aren's opinion, this reduced his majesty.

"Rayland is waiting for you at Ameraburg, and after completing his mission, if you have the ability to come back to me alive, I will give you my mission. King Graves lowered his glass again, and at last he spat out two words. "Sending off!"

The Rhodok sergeants pressed their hands on the hilts of their swords and sent the mercenaries out of the Black Bear Castle in such a hostile manner. The mercenaries' weapons were piled up haphazardly in the doorway, and the gates of the Black Bear Fort were immediately closed behind them.

"Shall we go?" said Alleyne to Victor who had straightened his belt. Victor picked up the captured exquisite saber and fastened it to his waist, then picked up the opponent's scimitar and threw it to Aren.

It is very difficult to grope in the dark, but for mercenaries it is not impressed, and carpenters can identify tools just by touching the handle. The same goes for mercenaries, who can identify their weapons by their silhouettes alone.

After arranging his weapons, Victor looked at the mercenaries who were adjusting their belts. "What do you think?"

No one answered. Mercenaries don't care about the nobility of the mercenary, they only pay attention to the importance of the reward. Mercenaries have always disliked accepting employment without detailed conditions.

By the light of the torches burning on the stone walls of the Black Bear Castle, Alleyne saw Roman beside him look at Parker with a smile, then stepped forward and whispered, "Let's rest in the city for a few days! ”

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