Sun Knight (4)
The Knights of the Sun are said to have risen in the darkest of times, and their members fearlessly fought against the darkness with the teachings of the sun, the armor of the Middle Ages, and the spears and shields raised. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info In the name of the sun, they call themselves knights, which means to pick up the declining chivalry and bring warmth to the people like the sun.
"They also said: The sun is blazing and hurting. The high-ranking knight leader Lidi pinched his eyebrows and marked them with black ink. He was reading a book of his own invented history of the Knights, which recorded various major events and evaluations since the establishment of the Knights of the Sun. However, this is full of praise for the Knights, and there is no mention of the decline of the Knights.
Liddy had always hated this, and when he joined the Knights of the Sun, he longed for a sun-like knighthood, but the reality made him see the decay and decline within the Knights. The paladins are vying for power, the Senate is cowardly and timid, and the soldiers are content with the status quo and do not want to make progress. If it weren't for the fresh breeze brought by the new head of the regiment, Roderick and the paladin Phoenix, he would have been gone long ago.
Now, he is leading a team with Phoenix, who is several years younger than him, and is bent on rebuilding the Order's reputation. This will not only help the regimental commander Roderick establish his authority, but also fight against the forces of the Senate.
However, the reality is often not what one would like.
The case of Lu Wen's disappearance has reached the ears of the elders of the Senate, and if they do not solve it soon, they may be forced to return to the city, to the gloomy underground city, even though it is called "the sun". Thankfully, the gossip of the fog chasers opened another door for them, maybe small, maybe a wall behind it, but Phoenix still wanted to take the opportunity and check it out.
Thinking of Phoenix, the Paladin was probably face-to-face with the beauty right now, looking at the moon and talking about the stars - it seemed very funny, the moonlit night was just right, and the two of them were just talking, dancing, and nothing else. This is indeed Phoenix's style, he led his troops to fight bravely and resolutely, and fought with the Senate with the Knight Captain Roderick. But Liddy had to admit that his friend was very affectionate, like a teenage boy.
"Emilia is probably going to be distressed. Liddy smiled wryly, he could barely imagine the two kissing.
He glanced up at the clock on the wall, and saw that it was early in the morning, and that the materials in his hand were almost in order, and that he could give Phoenix an answer to-morrow—a vague one, but he could always go to rest.
"High Knight, there's a woman who wants to see you. However, before he could clean up the table, the guards outside the door discouraged him from resting. She said there was information about the disappearance. ”
Well, it looks like the rest will have to wait. Liddy convinced herself and let the guards pass the man in. As a former intelligence officer, Liddy's views on intelligence have always been one of incoming.
"Hello, sir. May I come in?" was the woman's feeble inquiry after the sound of light footsteps.
"Yes, of course. Liddy habitually brewed two cups of black tea and handed them to the visitor, whether he was friend or foe.
The visitor "squeaked" open the old mahogany door, and she was dressed in a brown robe with a hood of the same color, looking timid and cautious.
"Ma'am?" the hood aroused Liddy's vigilance, and he subconsciously touched the dagger stuck in the back of his waist. "Please do it over there, what's your name?"
"Aredia. The other party gently took off his hood, revealing a face with a few freckles.
"Ah, I want to ask, where have we met?" asked Liddy, who felt the face familiar. But perhaps because he felt that what he had just said was too much like a conversation, he changed his words and said, "I mean, I know someone who is very similar to you." But it still doesn't seem to have expressed his original intention.
"If that's the case, you must know Emilia, right?" said Eridia as she put the tea back on her knees, revealing a shallow smile. "She's my sister, we imagine it, right?"
"Sister?" said something unexpected, after all, Emilia had never mentioned that she had a sister.
"Looks like Amy didn't tell you. Aredia read Lyddy's mind and explained to him with a smile, "We've been separated sisters for a while, and Amy said she wanted to go out for a walk on her own, and I thought it was too dangerous, so I should stay home and do my own thing. There's some conflict over this, she's probably still mad at me, right?" Aredia had a weak aura, completely different from the slightly stronger Amilia. Liddy seemed to be able to imagine the two arguing.
"Strange, I always thought Emilia was Luvin. The High Knight spoke his mind, doubt still written on his face.
"No, of course not. But she may have arrived a little earlier than you. ”
"And where did you live?"
"...... Holy City"
The words spoken by Aredia caught Liddy by surprise. Holy City, Liddy hadn't heard that word in a long time. For him and the other wastelanders, the city was long on the edge of their memories. It is not a wasteland, there are no disasters and fog, only incomparably advanced civilization and technology. It's secluded, high up, like heaven, carefree.
"It can't be. Liddy shook her head, trying to expose this lame lie. "The inhabitants of the Holy City cannot leave the city, and the high royal families and councils do not allow their noble people to mingle with the dregs of the wasteland, unless they ......"
"Banished. Aredia smiled as if self-deprecatingly, her eyes full of sadness. "We were nobles in the city, but our parents died in an accident...... They say that there are always people who want to work against us. So when Emilia escaped from the city alone, the magnates banished me for snooping on our wealthy property. ”
"Sounds like a third-rate novel on the street. Liddy looked suspicious, he still didn't believe the black-haired woman in front of him.
"Perhaps, but the priests always say that fate makes man. Aredia didn't refute, just smiled helplessly. "I found out where Amy was...... Anyway, I know a few of the people who helped her escape. Plus as a former aristocratic lady, there are still some ways, so it's not difficult to ......"
"Wait, miss. Liddy interrupted, "Maybe let's get down to business instead, about your intelligence ......"
"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm a little too egoistic. To put it simply, two days ago, I chased Amy here, but I got into some trouble. It was night, the moon had just been hung up, and I met three drunkards. They wanted to do something that was in line with their hooliganism, so they cornered me. I cried helplessly, watching my clothes be torn apart. But then a dark shadow flew by, I think it was a woman, and in an instant knocked down the three hooligans and saved my innocence......"
"Sorry ma'am, your story is getting more and more outrageous. Liddy took off his glasses and rubbed his temples, exhausted from a day's work.
"Trust me, that's the point. Aredia asked, those eyes didn't look like they were lying. So Liddy gritted his teeth and chose to continue listening.
Then I thanked the shadow and ran out of the alley..... I looked back unconsciously, wondering if I could see the face of my savior. However, the man did not come out, but two peasant-like men walked into the alley. I could vaguely hear their conversations, words like rituals, orders, and so on. A moment later, the two men came out of the alley and walked into the forest with the three fallen men.
Nonsense.
Liddy wanted to say this, but had to admit that the statement of the woman who called herself Aredia had a striking resemblance to the information given by the Mist Chaser. "Wait a minute, Miss Aridia. He got up and walked over to the desk, which was piled high with books and papers, and pulled out a crumpled map of Louvin from it.
"Well, if what you're saying is true, then we might as well look into it....... Over here. His fingers traced up the forest path in the middle of the neighborhood until they came to a stop.
Abandoned factory, that's what the knights call it. It was deserted, the room was overgrown with weeds, and the Sun Knights had investigated it once, but found nothing...... But that was during the day.
Looks like I'm going to have to wait until a while to sleep. Liddy lifted his glasses, and secretly complained in his heart.
"Well, Miss Aridia, although there are still many doubts in your words, I have to say that they give us a new possibility. ”
"That's good, I'm glad to help. Aredia gave him a smile that was enough to fall for him. In this respect, Aredia is somewhat similar to her sister.
"Anyway, thank you again. Liddy bowed politely, "It's dark at night, I can send someone to take you back." Of course, if you don't dislike it, you can also spend the night here. We have many vacant rooms. If so, you'll probably be able to see your dear sister and her handsome male companion tomorrow. ”
"You mean, Amy, she has a lover?" said Aredia, looking surprised.
"Of course, your sister is just as charismatic as you are. Liddy said flatteringly, and his heart was at ease. At least she didn't want to run away. Liddy thought, still on guard. Next, he told the guards in front of Aredia to assemble the knights urgently, and everything seemed to be ready to go.
"Take good care of this lady. Liddy instructed the guard at the door, and then rushed down the stairs with his sword. Instead of looking for the assembled knights, however, he went straight to the stables and rode to a well in the central market. He tapped the barrel rhythmically, and a moment later dozens of civilian-like people gathered around him, the men he had privately arranged to mingle in the tavern market for information. They didn't wear badges or gold armor, but they were true knights of the sun. There is always darkness under the light, and the sun is no different. This is the motto of Lyddy, who was born in intelligence, and he did not tell Phoenix that these people have worked hard for Luvin's reconstruction, but have not received a single award, which is the fate of the Shadow.
Now, when the Knights of the Sun need them, these people have once again stepped forward without hesitation, and they will follow the equally selfless high-ranking knights into the depths of darkness.
"Let's go. Liddy had changed into a peasant's outfit, carrying only his beloved dagger. He tied his horse to his side, marched on foot with his companions, and disappeared into the jungle at moonlight.