"That's right." "So don't worry, I have enough self-protection to protect myself in this cold snap defense line, and I will also try my best to ensure the safety of my subordinates," Leiter said. ”

Then, he added: "However, the battlefield is not a greenhouse, and there is no such thing as absolute safety in the face of cruel life and death. We must face this storm fearlessly, and I believe that across this cruel sea, the Green family will usher in an unprecedented transformation. ”

"Unprecedented transformation...... Ruilai muttered to himself, chewing on these words repeatedly, and suddenly said, "Could it be that my father intends to fight for the title of Grand Duke?" ”

Leiter glanced at Relai, chuckling and shaking his head, "Yes and no." The Grand Duke is a sign of our strength, but our strength does not depend on the Grand Duke ......"

Looking at the smile on the corner of his father's mouth and his calm tone, Ruilai couldn't help but be rendered by this confidence and smiled. In addition, when he learned that his father was now the Great Magus, the pressure in his heart was also reduced a lot, but he seemed to think of other aspects, and he still said with a trace of worry:

"I believe that my father's strength will definitely be able to survive this difficulty, but the knights under his command will have to sacrifice a lot of ......"

"Always cross the ravine and meet the rain." Leiter was silent for a moment and said, "If everyone wants to escape, how can there be stability and peace. ”

Ruilai was silent for a moment, and said with emotion: "It is also said that ending the war with war is the most correct and effective way. ”

"Well, but this war, I don't need you to follow me."

"Why?"

"Because Dark Eagle City needs you more, after I leave, there is no one more suitable to manage the territory than you."

"No, Father, I'll follow you too!" Ruilai's face changed slightly, and he said hurriedly.

"Child, be obedient." Leiter patted Ruilai on the shoulder, his tone was gentle, and said, "You have grown into a goshawk in your own right, you have your own sky, and you don't need to follow me every time." After I'm gone, you can still play a role in stabilizing everything in the family. ”

"After all, Dark Eagle City today is no better than Eagle Town when the war broke out in the Canyon Defense Line five years ago, and both the scope of our territory and the number of transcendents in our territory are far inferior to now. Different environments require different strategies, and in today's situation, if we walk away, the internal risk control will be too poor. ”

"This ......" Ruilai's face was quite unwilling, but he knew very well in his heart that what his father said was right, and he couldn't speak for a while.

And Reiter continued: "I will also let the White Hat stay, as a sixth-level magister, enough to suppress all unstable factors!" ”

"Whew." Ruilai took a deep breath, "Understood, then do as my father said, if you have any needs, you must give me instructions in time." ”

"Well, you will help me draw up some letters later, and pass them on to all the nobles and nobles in the southwest frontier, so that they can prepare their military forces in advance according to the kingdom's decrees, and when the kingdom's conscription order is issued, they will gather in the grassland east of the Jacques jungle." Reiter said contemplatively. Jacques Jungle is not far from Deep Rock Village, and the terrain is open, which is convenient for gathering people and providing supplies, so it is a good place for him to think of.

Ruilai nodded and said, "Understood, I guess they have already started to prepare for the force, after all, this matter is important, and no one will slack off." ”

With such a big event, the two of them were in no mood to continue hanging out, and after a brief chat about some details, they went back to Darkrock Fort for breakfast.

Today is the weekend, Thales and Mina are both in Darkrock Fort, the two of them came down the stairs, just in time to see their father and Rylai coming in together, Thales greeted him energetically: "Good morning, father, Rylai." ”

Raylai squeezed out a smile: "Good morning, Thales." ”

"Huh? Ruilai, you don't seem to be in a good mood, why do you have a sad face? Thales looked at Relai's gloomy face, and a hint of curiosity appeared in his heart. In his impression, Ruilai is very calm, can deal with anything calmly, and rarely shows a sad face, which is really rare today.

"Did you run into something tricky? Mina, who was wearing a long off-white dress, asked from the side.

Ruilai glanced at the two of them with complicated eyes and nodded: "Sort of." ”

Mina pursed her lips and said, "Why don't you share it with us?" We can also help you with advice. ”

"That's right, it's the first time I've heard about something that makes Ruilai feel a headache, so share it with us." Thales didn't realize the seriousness of the matter at this time, but asked with interest.

"It's not that I'm bothered by it, it's that I can't do anything about it."

Ruilai was silent for a moment, then suddenly said something meaningful, and then sat down in his seat.

"What, inexplicable......" Thales blinked, looking at Raylai's back, confused.

Seeing that Thales' face was still curious, and he wanted to ask, Leiter waved his hand on the side, "Okay, Thales, I will announce it when we get there, let's sit down first." ”

"All right, Father." Thales shrugged and took Mina's hand back into place.

Soon after, Tucker, Vanessa, and Dick also came down, and began to sit down with a few greetings, and when they saw that everyone was gathered, Cook Maru began to push the food cart through the passageway, and brought the plates of delicious dishes to the table with the kitchen maid.

Dishes prepared this morning include steamed blueback crayfish, scallops with garlic and giant tooth, barbecue with crab roe with frosty shell, seafood soup, fruit and vegetable salad, purple sweet potato puree, braised rabbit meat, cured deer legs, and ......

The table was filled with the smell of steam, and Tucker already had a knife and fork in his hand, fully armed, waiting for the order to open the meal, and then moved his mouth to destroy the food in front of him.

"Children, don't rush to eat yet, there is an important matter to announce to everyone."

Reiter's voice broke the silence, and he glanced around everyone's faces, and then said:

"Just now we received a summons that the fighting on the side of the Cold Snap Line has escalated, and we have been attacked by orcs who broke the rules, and we have suffered heavy losses. The royal family is already preparing a major attack, and it is estimated that it will not be long before the conscription order will come down. ”

"Ahh Mina covered her surprise and gasped.

In a panic, the cutlery in her hand accidentally fell off and fell on the white plate, making a crisp clanging sound, which was particularly harsh in the silent hall.

Ding dong

"Father, Father, how could the news come so suddenly? Is it really reliable? Will someone make up rumors. Vanessa asked with a hint of sadness, and when she heard the news, she felt her heart beat faster, and an invisible pressure pressed down on her heart like a heavy stone.

"It won't be a rumor, I can guarantee that the news is absolutely true, and many people on the southwest border already know about it." LETT's index finger taps lightly on the dining table.

Tucker's mouth opened wide and exclaimed, "Huh? In this way, after going to the battlefield, you will not be able to eat exquisite food! ”

When Vanessa heard this, she glanced at Tucker and said angrily: "You know how dangerous it is to eat, the cold current defense line, don't you know it?" It's good to be able to save my life, and I'm still thinking about the food......"

"Haha, as long as my father goes, I will follow, and there will definitely be no danger with my father's presence!" Tucker touched the back of his head and smiled innocently.

"I'm going too, I'm going too, I'm going to fight the orcs!"

Suddenly, a childish child's voice came from Vanessa's left, it was Dick waving his little fist, shouting excitedly, his little face full of fighting spirit.

These two shouts eased the solemn atmosphere of the scene a little, and several maids around the table were relieved to hear Dick's voice, and smiled again.

"Little Dick, your courage is commendable, when you grow up, I'll take you again!" Rett smiled gently.

Then he looked at everyone again and said, "Having said that, when the conscription order comes down, I, as the Marquis of the Southwest Border, must not sit idly by, and must respond to the conscription of this Cold Snap Defense Line." ”

"But...... What if the canyon defense line is turbulent again? ”

At this time, Klina rolled her eyes and asked, "My father is the marquis of the southwest border, so he should pay more attention to the situation of the canyon defense line, right?" ”

Rett turned his head and said, "Isn't there still the Bryne family and the Kim family, in fact, this time the conscription of the cold current defense line, my arrangement for the nobles on the southwest border, is that these two earl families will stay in one, and the rest of the minor nobles will have to draw strength." ”

"And the situation in the canyon defense line is very stable now, the orc side has no intention of increasing the offensive, their forces against our Jinlun Kingdom are currently all concentrated in the cold current defense line, and it is impossible to disperse to other fronts."

Leiter explained a few words, then looked at everyone again, and said, "I have already discussed with Ruilai just now, this time we will go to the Cold Wave Defense Line, Ruilai will stay in the territory, and Tucker and Thales will follow me to the battlefield." ”

The words fell, and the scene was briefly quiet, and Svetta, the butler in the back, sighed in a low voice, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes.

Tucker grinned and said, "No problem, are you going to follow your father again?" Aha, I'm going to blow up the orcs' dogheads this time! ”

"You're still worried about yourself, don't talk big!" Vanessa was very helpless on the side, turned her head to look at Leitt, and said with hope in her eyes: "Father, this time to go to the battlefield, the bloodline of the Green family depends on your blessing, of course, you have to protect yourself." ”

"Don't worry, I will." Reitt nodded.

Mina's face next to her was even more worried, looking at Thales, and then at her father, she actually wanted to say if she could let Thales make potions in the Alchemy Tower, but this excuse was too cowardly, and she hesitated for a while without saying anything.

Thales scratched his head and said, "Father, this time... Do you want me to be an executioner? ”

"Well, your strength is the weakest, so it's better to be an executioner, I will apply to the above, this matter should be fine." Rett glanced at Thales and said.

Hearing this, Mina's beautiful eyes lit up, her heart was filled with surprise again, she looked at Thales and said, "Yes, you can be an executioner!" ”

"It's... Actually, I also want to follow my father to the battlefield. Thales said with some embarrassment: "I have been practicing spell casting training for a few months, and I just want to see the real war scene." ”

"No, you don't want to!" Mina, who was usually quiet, rarely showed an angry face, glared at Thales, and said, "If you want to go to war, then I will go with you!" ”

"Oh no, don't do that, Mina, how can you get there......" Thales looked embarrassed.

"Okay Thales, next time I have a chance to let you go to the front, this time I will do what I am told." Rett waved his hand and said in an unquestioning tone. Now that Thales is a second-level magician, if he is placed in the canyon defense line, he basically can't provide much fate value, but fortunately, it is the cold current defense line, and the strength of the orc captives is generally higher, so he can continue to provide some help!

Thales looked at Mina's resolute eyes and sighed helplessly, "Okay, Father! ”

After the simple arrangement, the family began to have breakfast together, but due to the upcoming battle, many people were heavy in their hearts and did not talk much, and the atmosphere of this breakfast was somewhat deserted.

After breakfast, Ray heads to Darkhawk City to deal with emergencies, while Ray takes Tucker to the training grounds.

After telling Tardell and Coors about the situation of the Cold Snap Defense Line, the two of them naturally looked extremely surprised, and after thinking deeply, their eyes were extremely solemn.

After a moment of silence, Tadr couldn't help but ask, "Lord Lord, how many people do you plan to bring this time?" ”

"What is the strength of the knights in the training ground now? Let's report first. Reiter said thoughtfully.

"No problem." Tadel nodded and said, "Now in the training ground, there are thirty apprentice knights, forty first-level knights, and twenty-three second-level knights. As for the third-level knights, they are all carrying out various patrol and security tasks. ”

"Then bring all the second-level knights and first-level knights, in addition, among the knights patrolling the territory, the second- and third-level knights will also be transferred nearly half." Reiter said in a resolute tone.

After listening to this, Kurs was greatly surprised, and said puzzledly: "Lord Lord, but in this way, is the standing strength of our territory somewhat insufficient?" ”

"No, it won't." Leiter waved his hand, pondered for a moment, and told the two of them about the strength of the white hat.

Because the white hat has not been joined for a long time, Leiter has not revealed his strength to everyone before, and only a few people know about it.

But now, the two of them were relieved when they heard this, and there was a hint of surprise in their eyes, they didn't expect that there was a sixth-level demon master under the lord? This is absolutely shocking news!

They were worried that the lord was gone, and the situation outside the kingdom was grim, and at the critical juncture, there would be chaos in the territory. But if there is a sixth-level magister in charge, it will be very different, even if the standing patrol force is a little lax, there will be no chaos.

"This time... It's hard work for the two of you, you have had an experience once, and this time you must be more adaptable. Leiter looked straight at the other party and said, "If it's still the canyon defense line, I can directly bring a group of newcomers, but the cold current defense line is different, I have to bring the old man and the newcomer together." ”

The two glanced at each other, and suddenly smiled, "Haha, what did the lord say, if it weren't for your help in the ice and snow, we would probably have died under the claws of the ice thorny bear, and we should have followed you on the journey." ”