"We're finally able to have a good talk. Say yes, Farshidehou. Surrounded by the knights of the guard, the old duke proudly came to the middle-aged marquis, whose limbs and body were chained.

In the past, because the two families did not deal with each other, when the imperial prime minister met this 'young man' in the court, he would only get respect, but could not feel the heartfelt awe or fear from the other party's attitude. But there is no way, who calls this 'young man' is not in his own system, he still stays under the protection of the military department.

Separated from the front-line commander, he was transferred to the logistics supply officer, coordinating the regular corps' equipment procurement and daily needs. In the eyes of officials in the government affairs system, this is a fat shortage that everyone dreams of. Even though the internal supervision of the Gwana Empire is strict, officials cannot easily enrich themselves, but the 'convenience' that comes with some positions is a matter of money.

But such a fat shortage in the eyes of others is an idle position for front-line commanders who are keen on fighting and pursuing martial arts. If it weren't for the old man of his own family who hid back in the territory to retire, and the palace could not show his face without the people of the Kaveh family, the Marquis of Farshid would have left long ago. Instead of being in a group of old people in a paradise like now, watching them sing all kinds of high-pitched songs and hit high air.

It is precisely because of this indifferent attitude that the Marquis is unapologetic to the old duke, who is the prime minister of the empire. This, of course, would incur the old duke's disgust. Now that he has torn his face, he will inevitably be a little happy to capture this rude junior.

It's just that at this time, there are always people who pour cold water. The black cloak that accurately used the iron chain to restrain the weapon and made great achievements, then pulled down the hood to reveal the iron mask, and said loudly: "Grand Duke, I think this man should not be the Marquis of Farshid. ”

The old duke, who was originally proud, and the 'marquis' who was secretly trying to break free from the chains, all froze. The designated person did not make a sound, but compared the familiar voice from memory, remembering who was speaking. And the old duke asked in a calm tone: "How do you think he is not a marquis?" ”

"I found the clue in his behavior, Grand Duke. He didn't look like a nobleman at all. ”

"That's right." "Yes, yes, I feel the same way." …… As if gossiping, the last group of black cloaks to appear talked casually. This group of people is not only more skilled than the others, but also has a more casual attitude.

Grand Duke Risa is not an ordinary person, and after being reminded of it, he turned his mind and found out what his retainers were talking about.

It is true that one of the important missions of a nobleman is to protect his subjects. But most of the time, once faced with the critical matter of life and death, the first act of the nobles to flee was also ridiculed as greedy for life and fear of death. But in fact, such an act is necessary in a specific aristocratic group. That particular group is the head of the family and its heirs.

Rather than fighting on the front line where there is no hope, and finally turning into a dead corpse, and a few people who may not be able to protect, it is better to save the useful body. The true value of the nobility lies in its power, and in the lineage by which it is recognized.

Especially a big nobleman, as long as he is given time, with the appeal of the big noble, it is not a big problem to organize a 10,000-person army. Even a temporary tax can amass a large enough amount to do something unimaginable to ordinary people.

Which of these deeds is not better than fighting to the death on the front line alone?

In the case of being alone, even if you fight to the death, how many enemies can you kill? How many subjects were protected? But it may not be a problem to organize an army and kill the enemy with the call of nobility. Not to mention how many people it can protect. This is the big picture view unique to the aristocratic perspective, which is difficult for ordinary people to understand.

Because most people only care about how many people die because of the nobility, and don't think about how many people he can save by his subsequent actions. I'm only worried about whether I'm the one who gets abandoned in front of me? But I didn't think that in order to protect myself, how many people might be held back by themselves because of the only help they had, and they couldn't do anything, and finally they were abandoned.

Everyone's concerns, of course, are something that a nobleman must think about and take care of. But he needs to take care of not one or two, but thousands. Sometimes, due to circumstances and conditions, the choices made as a last resort can seem quite cruel. It is also the responsibility of the nobility to bear the consequences of all choices.

Perhaps the side branches of the family, some small nobles do not have such consciousness and requirements. They will flee, it is just a simple greed for life and fear of death. But as the first heir to the line of a grand duke's family, the Marquis of Farshid fought desperately on the front line, commanding his own escort team to save some uncaring subordinates, such a move is undoubtedly putting the cart before the horse.

Since I haven't thought about how to escape, I can save myself. The 'Marquis''s act of saving people and killing enemies looked like an act of delaying time in hindsight. It is not so incomprehensible to suspect that this person is not actually a 'noble'.

The old duke, who thought about all this clearly, also recognized the fact that the retainers said that the person in front of him was not the Marquis of Falcid. is like his stupid son, if he is faced with this mortal situation and doesn't know how to escape at the first time, then no matter whether he survives in the end or not, he should have to change an heir.

As for the person in front of you...... The old duke did not appear angry because he had caught the wrong person. Instead, he calmly came to the captured man, grabbed his face, and looked left and right. He said, "Like, it's like." You didn't say it, I can't see it's a stand-in. ”

Breaking that the marquis in front of him was a fake, he stepped forward, took off his iron mask and said, "I remember when I was still in the First Legion, I brought a pair of brothers. They are obedient, resolute, and courageous, better than most people I've ever seen. So I cultivated and taught them everything I knew. They didn't disappoint me, and one of them later became the captain of the 10th Brigade of the 1st Legion, and was even qualified to challenge for the position of Legion Commander. That's something I can't do. ”

The Marquis (pseudo) saw the familiar one-eyed old face of the visitor, and the blind eye had a distinct cross scar. Even if we hadn't seen each other for quite some time, that face was still as I remembered it, and it hadn't changed at all.

And the one-eyed dragon who showed his true face continued: "On the contrary, it is another one I admire more, who has never advanced in the military and has not made any dazzling achievements. I learned afterwards that the one who came out inherited the title of marquis, and the other one who was not unknown was an illegitimate child. Half-brother to that marquis, right, Joe? Ruolian. Speaking of, Is this name a real name? With your old man's status in the military at the time, there shouldn't be a big problem with getting a few real fake identities. ”