Chapter Ninety-Six: Confrontation

Before his father's stunned expression had subsided, footsteps could be heard in the distance. ()

The flickering of fires and the low sound of trumpets were the sound of the army marching in unison along the streets.

The guard who came out to inform his father felt a little strange, "My lord, is there something wrong?" ”

The atmosphere that was originally very peaceful, because of the sudden change in my father's face, became a little nervous and gloomy. His father's soldiers all looked at him suspiciously, and even the guard who came out to give the order frowned.

The father asked the guard, "How is it that the Chief of Staff of Sdelant has come to greet His Majesty?" It doesn't seem to fit in with his position, does it? ”

"It's on an ad hoc basis. His Majesty will also go to the north of the city tonight to meet with several overseas envoys. ”

My father's heart calmed down a little, "It's a pioneer." ”

"Yes, pioneers. Their envoys have arrived. ”

My father had heard about it. The next move of the Frost Castle forces was to continue their attack on Uxhall in the south. At present, Emperor Fiderick, although he seems to occupy the vital points of the mainland, can advance and retreat freely. But the fact is that His Majesty Fidelik is very isolated, and he only allies himself with a few countries on land, which everyone knows not to be good.

Fiderick's staunchest supporters were left alone, and every group of the pioneers' envoys had to travel through the North Sea, which was very inconvenient. As for the support of weapons and the entry of volunteers, it is even more distant. Emperor Frederick needed a pier, a pier upstream, through which the Emperor could freely establish direct contact with the pioneers.

Uxhall is also important in that it will be able to connect Emperor Fiderick's forces with Rhodok. In addition to the pioneers, the Rhodoks were undoubtedly another group of staunch supporters of Prince Fidrich, and although there were divisions within the Rhodoc, any Rhodok would have made their position clear with emotion: an enlightened emperor who was committed to restoring the ancient faith, and a frenzied lord who was protecting the traditions of the lords. The attitude of most Rhodoks is clear.

During the Rhodoc War of Resistance Against Taxes, a large number of Swadians, sympathetic to the South, remained in the South. Many of these people were in high positions in the Southern regime. For these people, the traditional brutality of Svadia is disappointing, but a new Svadia ready to change the world is expected.

When Emperor Fiderick signed an edict to the whole continent at the Frost Castle, calling on the righteous to come to his aid, a large number of the former northerners in Rhodoc immediately went into action. Some of the artisan guilds in Aaron had formed special committees to sort out the goods donated by the Rhodocs and send them to the north. Although this huge rush of help may seem exciting, in fact, not much material aid actually reached Frost Castle, because it was a clear fact that it was impossible for the Rhodoks to bypass Haraus and deliver supplies on a large scale.

But if Uxhall is occupied by Emperor Fiedred, this situation will come to an end. At that time, Rhodoc's boxes and boxes of supplies will be loaded directly onto the ship, and a steady stream will cross the blue water river to Uxhall. The volunteers in the Rhodoc army can also go north directly after Veruga is assembled, and then join their 'Frost Castle Brothers'.

So, the attack on Uxhall is not so much a secret as it is a matter known to passers-by. Uxhall was not a strategic location for the Western Army, on the contrary, after the loss of the Dehrim Heights, Emperor Fieder's forces could already oppress Uxhall from two directions; For the Swadians in the east, Uxhall is a battleground, and owning Uxhall is a huge turning point in changing the balance of power between Frost Fort and Paraven.

Now it's the determination of Harauth and Fiedre, and it's up to who cares more about Uxhall in the hearts of these two people.

"Why are you going so late? Whose idea was it all about the unscheduled night patrol? Father asked in a low voice.

The guard was very shrewd, and he heard something else in his father's words, "My lord. Is there anything wrong with this night watch? As far as I know, the Emperor has visited many times at night''', but your reaction is clearly hinting at something. ”

The father looked at the soldiers around him, and the young men looked at him with indifferent faces, ready to carry out his orders. And the footsteps in the distance are getting closer.

"Does Earl William know about this night watch?" The father lowered his voice and asked, "Count William?" ”

"My lord, the Count should not know. After going out to inspect tonight, we received a report from the messenger on the way that the messenger of the pioneers had ascended the high ground and arrived in the north of the city. ”

"Hmph, the Count doesn't know" ''So, did the Emperor order Stellant to come and greet him?'' I mean lead the troops to meet you? ”

"Unbeknownst to the subordinates, it seems that the news that Chief of Staff Sdurant has led his troops to greet him soon came. After His Majesty the Emperor made a temporary decision to go to the north of the city, it was not against the system for Lord Sdurant to make such a decision. ”

"Where's the soldier in Dispatch Stellant?"

"I don't know, sir."

"Why don't you know anything, is it the Guards?"

"My lord, Stellant can't mobilize the Guards. He should have transferred the garrison soldiers of the northern battalion of the city, that is, the soldiers of the third and second regiments. ”

The father's expression became more confused, and countless strange thoughts clashed in the father's mind. The soldiers of the Third Regiment 'My father can't figure out what William is doing.

My father came from the Third Regiment, and he was far from getting along with William, and now in this case, William almost entrusted himself to his father, either William was stupid and committed the most important mistake, or William had some other arrangements'''Is it really as William said, making careful arrangements?''

My father settled down, and since the person who came was a soldier of the third or second regiment, my father's heart began to tilt towards Stellant. Based on his father's observation of Sdeland, and his father's faith in the Third Army, my father could say with certainty that Sdeland's would not do anything rebellious. But my father did not dare to take it lightly, and before entering the palace, my father was fully prepared. My father had heard countless stories since he was a child, and in the palace, anything bizarre could happen, and even more so around the emperor.

My father decided to follow his original idea and remain firmly committed to his duties.

"Sergeant," said my father, standing up straight, his armor pressed tightly against his body, "I have no news, and I have nothing to say. But I hope that you and your comrades-in-arms will be able to do one thing, no matter what happens, to be faithful to your duties and protect Your Majesty's safety. ”

The guard became a little anxious, he had been infected by his father's nervousness, but this time his qualities as a guard soldier were revealed, and he climbed the steps without saying a word, and returned to his ranks.

Several of the Emperor's personal attendants quickly exchanged a few words, and they looked out of the auditorium.

Soon, the emperor walked out of the auditorium with a normal face, accompanied by a group of people, and the soldiers gathered around the emperor and walked around the carriage.

Father's soldiers stood on the outermost periphery, waiting for further developments.

Soon, the trembling of the earth showed that the comer was near--- and in a matter of seconds, a large number of soldiers poured out from the side of the street, holding bright red battle flags, flames flying on them, and the torches in the hands of the soldiers reflected them, dappling the streets with light and shadow.

If someone took a closer look, they would find that the soldiers of the Guards who were in charge of the emperor's security were all leaning back to the carriage at this time, making a defensive posture towards the outside.

The emperor looked at his subordinates with some confusion as he got into the carriage--- and when he walked out of the auditorium, the faces of these young men changed significantly.

After everything was ready, the soldiers who came began to line up. Father squinted his eyes and carefully looked through the darkness at the insignia of the troops in front of him, and soon, he saw a storm trooper with the flag coat of arms --- he was familiar with.

There were Lagrange soldiers on the opposite side

This was an encouragement to my father.

A voice came, "Long live my Emperor Sdeland has come to greet His Majesty on his way to the north of the city." ”

The soldiers dodged a gap, and several heralds sang in high the air about the leader of their troops and the purpose of the march.

Several horsemen came out of it, and one of the officers at the head held a document in his hand, and he ordered loudly as he advanced: "From now on, the safety of Your Majesty is our responsibility, and the soldiers of the Guards please leave on their own." All protection tasks are carried out by our soldiers. Martial law in the auditorium is lifted'''"

This kind of defense handover used to be a common thing, but now it sounds very harsh to my father.

The driver of the carriage had already whipped his whip, climbed onto the roof of the carriage, and as soon as the order was given, he was about to drive the cattle past the soldiers around him.

The guards looked at his father, and the Emperor's attendants were ready to follow his father's instructions.

Father walked to the front and raised his hand to signal that the cavalry must not continue to approach, "We have been ordered to keep Your Majesty safe at night, and now that Your Majesty has decided to go to the north of the city, our orders will also be changed." The 3rd Squadron of the 1st Regiment of the Guards Army could not be disbanded yet. We will guard His Majesty until His Majesty returns to the Palace. ”

This answer reached the soldiers on the other side, some of whom had already recognized their father, 'Eh, isn't that Captain Arcadio?' "Yes, I was transferred a few days ago." 'It's the people of Suno, my countrymen.' ’

After these buzzing words came over, it seemed a little strange in this tense atmosphere, and only the people of the third regiment could say such things.

"The brothers of the Guards are not worried about our escort forces?" The officer on horseback said. His father recognized him as a herald of one of the regimental headquarters of the 3rd Regiment, and this herald had been carrying orders back and forth on the beach when his father first encountered Lagrange on the beach.

"There is absolutely no such intention, it's just that the safety of His Majesty the Emperor is too important to be taken lightly."

"Captain Arcadio has a precedent for this, during His Majesty's inspection, the troops in charge of security must change guards, I don't know why you are blocking it, but please don't hinder our mission."

The buzz among the soldiers grew louder. People waited for the officers on both sides to negotiate a plan of action.

"I'm sorry that the soldiers of the Guards have no reason to leave Your Majesty." My father did not give in, "Before Emperor Frederick returns to the palace tonight, the soldiers of the Guards will be with him. ”

An attendant stepped out of the emperor's carriage, walked up to his father, and whispered, "Captain, Your Majesty asks what you think?" ”

The father organized what he had to say in his head, and the soldiers on both sides quickly fell into a standoff because of the clash of orders. The atmosphere began to get eerie and tense.

At this moment of confusion, the distant shouts were heard again.

A secret sentry set up by a father came to report: "On both flanks of the Great Hall Square there are unidentified troops, with the Kugit troops on the left and the unknown on the right. Those people are not from the 3rd regiment. ”

My father was even more confused. "What's going on here?"

Soon, there was a commotion among the soldiers in front, and these men of the 3rd Regiment were also clearly informed of the arrival of troops.

The herald of Sdelant shouted out a startling news: "Unknown troops are approaching, keep Your Majesty safe"

A few seconds later, hundreds of soldiers poured in cascading.