The cold wind of early winter made the panes rattle uncontrollably.

Ronald only stayed in the room for a short moment before re-exiting. He walked to the stable, turned over his horse, and galloped away in the direction of Fort Orleans.

After the ceremony, he was taken into the castle by the guards.

"Come in. Hearing the guard's knock on the door, Victoria, who was dealing with government affairs at the desk, raised her beautiful face and quipped: "Your Excellency Ronald, aren't you practicing swords?

Ronald leaned over and saluted, "I beg your pardon for taking the liberty of discovering an awakened red dragon when Kerry and I were investigating in the Ecles Mountains. According to Kerry, this is most likely the Red Dragon --- Moriel, who once made a pact with your ancestor Ronan. ”

Hearing this, the princess's smiling expression suddenly dissipated. She leaned over the table with her hands to look at Ronald with a serious expression, and shouted: "What? Red Dragon?" Before the words came out, she realized that she was very out of shape, Victoria quickly stood up straight, and slowed down her tone: "I will trouble you to repeat it in detail later, be sure not to hide anything, please tell me what happened." ”

Without waiting for Ronald to speak, she waved the guard away: "You go and get Blair, quick!" She paced back and forth a few steps, then pressed back and forth, and silently sat back in her chair and waited for Blair's arrival.

Noticing Victoria's rare anxious expression, Ronald observed with great interest.

It was the first time he had observed it when he had recovered all his memories, so he was observing it very carefully. He patiently stood by and looked at the pearl of Falken, trying to figure out why he had a secret affection for her when he lost his memory.

In his line of sight, Victoria, dressed in military uniform, looked heroic. The delicate goose egg face perfectly combines the small facial features. She has beautiful long pale curly light blonde hair, draped over her back like waves. On the emerald eyes, there are long eyelashes. The gooseneck is as white as snow, with a light red color in the crystal.

Even in this anxious state now, the slightly fluttering nose still looks cute.

What a heroic beauty, no wonder I was ...... at that time

But his unscrupulous observation just now was caught by the princess.

Victoria raised her face and scolded softly: "Your Excellency Ronald, you are a little rude. ”

Ronald hurriedly withdrew his admiring gaze and smiled awkwardly: "I beg your pardon, I don't mean to be offended." ”

"Forget it. Although it is strange that Ronald seems to have changed some indescribable changes to her today, the princess has no time to pursue these things now: "Please pay a little attention, I don't want you to become like those noble boys who are good at flattery, and do not seek to improve." ”

Ronald was stunned, then the corners of his mouth lifted lightly and stopped talking.

Tuk tuk.

Blair's inquiry voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, are you looking for me?"

"Come in, Uncle Blair. The princess motioned for her men to go out for the time being, and told Blair to close the door by the way. When there were only three people in the room, she looked at Ronald seriously: "So, let's continue the previous topic." ”

Ronald nodded, repeating the lie he had made up to Kerry before he came. Knowing the princess's mood now, he spoke slowly and carefully.

Victoria and Blair listened patiently without saying a word.

It wasn't until Ronald finished speaking that Victoria asked for a few details. When Ronald finished explaining, she didn't rush to speak, but shifted her gaze to Blair's side.

Blair shook his head, signaling that he had nothing to add.

After discovering this, the princess slowly spoke: "Your Excellency Torreon is right, my ancestor Ronan Falken once signed a dragon contract with a red dragon named Morel when he was a mercenary. As a child, I heard my father mention it, but soon after the founding of the Patriarchs, the red dragon Morriel went to sleep. ”

After a moment of silence, she continued: "However, this is not 100% sure that this red dragon awakened by the demon is the red dragon Moriel, who once signed a contract with the ancestors. ”

"In any case, Your Highness, as a descendant of the Falken royal family, you should know some of the family's secrets. Ronald put forward his opinion: "I think you should return to the royal city and discuss this matter with His Majesty, perhaps he will have information on his side that you do not know." ”

Blair tilted his head, a little surprised in his eyes.

And Victoria finally realized why she had just given her an indescribable feeling.

This guy ......

The princess frowned slightly, and couldn't help but be curious in her heart: "Ronald, when did you become like this?"

"Huh?" Ronald pretended to be dumbfounded, "What did you say?"

The princess just wanted to break it, but suddenly remembered that it was the red dragon that was more important than asking about it. She shifted her gaze to Blair's side and asked for his advice: "Uncle Blair, what do you think about this?"

Blair stroked his mustache and affirmed Ronald's suggestion: "Ronald is right, Your Highness, you should leave for the royal city as soon as possible to report this matter to His Majesty Granddon." If that red dragon were really Moriel, it might be able to help us defend against the Turings. ”

"Okay. The princess nodded, and then stood up: "Then I will leave now, Uncle Blair, and the affairs of the castle will trouble you for the time being." ”

Blair bowed: "Yes, Your Highness the Princess." ”

"As for you. Victoria looked at the black-haired young man who had helped her several times: "Thank you for your report, Lord Ronald. ”

Ronald waved his hand repeatedly: "It's my honor." ”

"Well, I'm welcome, I'll talk about the reward when I get back. With that, the princess picked up the eagle feather helmet from the armor rack and turned and walked out quickly.

After the two watched the princess go out, Ronald was about to go back, but was stopped by Blair.

"I didn't expect you to be able to escape the dragon's wrath. ”

Ronald quickly cleared up the matter: "No, no, I was far away from that cave at that time, and I just saw a vague shadow in the sky, and there was a fire in the sky. I ran back after just a glance from afar, and I didn't come to my senses until now......"

Blair patted him on the shoulder: "Ronald, warriors are no better than knights, and it is not a shame to choose to retreat at the right time." ”

Ronald smiled: "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine." ”

"Well, I won't talk much. ”

After leaving the door, the two chatted casually about the construction of the laboratory in the corridor.

After declining Blair's invitation to dinner, Ronald rode out of town and headed for the manor.

At the same time, in the newly completed Dawn Cathedral in St. John's City, one of the Twin Cities --- the capital of the Falcon Empire, the new king in the prime of life looked around at the half-kneeling lords below him with an oppressive gaze. Standing on either side were rows of magic knights in demonic armor and priests in cross-robes.

The 18th day of October in the 419th year of the Falcon Empire calendar.

This is a special story.

This day marks the inauguration of the Dawning Cathedral and the 400th anniversary of the Church's presence in the Empire. And under the divine apocalypse, His Majesty the King, who has been preparing for nearly ten years, will show his ambition and **--- annex all the small countries around him and expand the territory of the empire!

The Falcon Empire's borders are all mountains and forests, and barely borders other empires. With the unconditional support of the Holy See, King Arthur had no worries about diplomatic condemnation from other empires.

All he needs to do now is advance!

"Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to the grace of the Supreme God, our Falcon Empire has reached unprecedented strength over the years! More importantly, the divine grace of the Most High God has helped us to tide over difficulties and expand our territory more than once. ”

The lords below who received the lecture were half-kneeling on the ground, their expressions pious and serious.

With a satisfied gaze, the new king turned his head to the listener who stood tall on one side--- the pope in the golden robe of the Holy Cross. After making eye contact, the new king continued.

"The Most High God has given the latest prophecy!"

With a bang, he suddenly drew the sword at his waist!

"When the light of the Silver Moon dims, the demons will once again be freed from the shackles of restraint! And I, Arthur --- the Falcon King, will uphold the revelation of the Most High God and swear to use the sword in my hand to conquer all recalcitrant enemies!

His gaze swept in all directions: "Everyone, do you dare to fight?"

The half-kneeling lords shouted in unison and roared: "I am willing to cut through all obstacles for Your Majesty, and I am willing to sacrifice my life for the supreme god!"

Seeing this situation, King Arthur bowed slightly: "Very good." ”

The next moment, the sword pointed to the sky!

King Arthur, with proud self-confidence, exclaimed: "Go, Elect of the Most High God, my loyal knights, let us remove all obstacles in the thorny path with blood and fire!"

The lords' heads were held high, and they burst out with earth-shattering momentum: "Glory is my life!"

"Go, Crusader, in the name of the Most High God, in the name of the Falcon Empire!"

There was another earth-shattering roar: "Yes, my majesty!"

The sound of light touches and friction at the junction of the armor sounded one after another, and the lords who had been lectured stood up straight proudly with neat postures. After performing the cross prayer reverently on their chests, they all turned around at the same time and walked in unison towards the outside of the church, towards the borders of the Empire!

Qiang, Qiang, the crisp sound of the magic steel boots touching the ground lasted for a long time in the auditorium.

With a variety of different thoughts, the lords slowly came out. They did not squint, clenched the blades in their hands, ready to open up territory for the empire, ready to set off a new round of war!

On October 21, the third day after King Arthur's speech, the elite Imperial soldiers who had been assembled at the border of the Empire were ready to go.

This elite force includes more than 1,000 high-level magic knights, more than 3,000 low-level magic knights, 5,000 griffon knights, 5,000 earth dragon knights, 30,000 hoplite cavalry, and 100,000 elite infantry phalanxes.

In addition, there is the Knights of the Holy Sword of the Four Templars affiliated with the Church, and a mixed legion of more than 20,000 Crusader Knights, Clergy, Swordsmen, etc.

Finally, there are the troops subordinate to the various lords, including the troops of the vassal states such as Turing that are attached to the Falcon Empire.

With a total of more than 300,000 troops, this is the largest and best-equipped expeditionary force in the history of the Falcon Empire.

This expeditionary force was led by King Arthur, the self-proclaimed emperor. The troops will be divided into five routes, and they will fight and conquer all the enemies who resist. And the ultimate goal is to bring the grace of the supreme god to the next generation!

Under the peeping of this vast sea of troops, the southeast of the continent was trembling slightly, as if it would fall into the quagmire of war in the next moment.