Chapter 1 is moving

The winter in Lille has been exceptionally cold, and there has been no warm sunshine for a whole month. Several heavy snowfalls since the beginning of winter would have pleased the peasants who depended on the land for their livelihood, and would have given the nobles a good reason to have a party, but it would have caused many inconveniences to the ordinary citizens living in the city.

Now the sky is just showing a little bit of fish belly white, and it is the coldest time of the winter night. The Preton district, the slum of the city of Lille, is still asleep. In Lille, the capital of the wealthy Duchy of Bavaria, even the poor people in the city can barely get enough food and clothing and have a place to live in this extraordinarily cold winter.

Just as people were sleeping deepest and deepest, the noise of horses' hooves, footsteps, and clanging armor pierced the pre-dawn silence. Bands of soldiers drove into Preton district. The well-trained soldiers quickly dispersed throughout the city, and each soldier was assigned to several households, and began to slam the door with all his might.

One after another, people put on their clothes and went out. In those who were still asleep and unwilling to crawl out of the warm bed, the soldiers smashed harder.

In a short period of time, at least one man came out of every household, and some were able-bodied women. Armed with shovels, brooms, and other tools in hand, they silently formed a haphazard procession and followed the soldiers towards all parts of the city.

Throughout the month of December, whenever snow falls in the city of Lille, the citizens of the entire Preton district are driven out of their beds by soldiers before dawn to sweep the snow from the streets. As for the snow on the roof, it was crystal white, and it was a nice sight, so it was preserved.

The people at the bottom of the social ladder were not completely day workers, and for each time they cleaned the snow, they received five copper coins, enough to buy a family's food for a day. So although the soldiers were rough and the bed was very warm, no one complained.

It's been an unquiet winter. All the tickling is just because of one person.

Because she is an extremely arrogant, noble and beautiful woman.

Because her last name is Rocherio.

Because she is Catherine Rocherio, who is known as the first beauty in the royal capital.

When Catherine came to the city of Lille, the ceremony was even grander than when Floya visited.

On that day, as her motorcade appeared on the horizon, the melodious bells rang through the city of Lille, and the heavy gates slowly opened. Countless knights in full costume galloped out of the city gates in a neat procession, shining golden armor, blood-red cloaks, and riding spears raised high like a moving steel forest. On the tip of each knight's lance fluttered a flag with the coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Bavaria: a majestic lion.

It wasn't until ten minutes later that all three thousand knights in full costume rushed out of the city! They spread out on both sides, forming a grand procession of knightly honor guards in three rows, front and rear, thousands of kilometers wide.

Under the fierce cold wind, thousands of knights were silent, and their horses did not neigh, only the flags fluttering at the tips of countless war spears and spears sounded fiercely in the wind.

Catherine's convoy came to a halt a mile away, and the knights of the Rocherio family, who were five hundred guards, formed a horizontal formation. Dressed in black knightly armor, these mighty hoplites carried a double-edged, one-handed battle axe on their backs, and their right hand spears were raised high and pointed at the sky. The spears used by these heavy knights were one meter longer and one circle thicker than the average heavy knight spear. The gun has three prismatic protrusions, covered with sharp serrations. The knights carried a huge black shield in their left hand, and the shield was painted with a terrifying spider, but the upper body of the spider was a bewitching naked woman.

Hundreds of horns sounded at the same time, and the majestic and desolate sound of the horns pierced the sky, startling countless birds.

The golden-armored knights in the center suddenly parted like a tide to the sides, and the Grand Duke of Bavaria, dressed in golden armor, galloped out of the center. His body was full of fighting energy, like a raging golden flame, and the tail of the flame soared several meters high.

Archduke Reinhardt of Bavaria rolled in like a flaming golden flame, leaving a long golden tail behind him.

The black-armored knights also parted to the sides, and a huge carriage with a jet-black body and elegant elegance slowly drove out, dragged by eight thoroughbred Orleans horses. The carriage is made entirely of precious black agarwood, decorated with redbud branches and the coat of arms of the Rocherio family, a winged unicorn.

The silver-haired Marshal Rocherio rode past the carriage and met the Grand Duke of Bavaria. The Grand Duke's blonde hair fluttered in the wind, and his beard was extremely neatly trimmed, revealing elegance in his majesty. However, the Archduke of Bavaria, who was already an old man, was as clear as jade at the moment, and there was a faint golden luster under the skin. His golden beard was extremely neatly trimmed, and an amber thumb-sized gem was embedded in the center of his eyebrows, full of majesty and contemplation.

Marshal Rocherio and the Grand Duke of Bavaria were originally people of similar age, but now the silver-haired Rocherio is in good spirits, and he can see that he is already an old man at a glance. But the Grand Duke of Bavaria looked like he was only about thirty, and in just half a year, he seemed to be twenty years younger.

These two powerful figures, who had held great power for many years, finally met in the center of the cavalry formation.

Rocherio and Archduke Reinhardt Wilhelm of Bavaria stared at each other for a long time, and his gaze finally rested on the jewel on the archduke's forehead: "My old friend, I have finally seen you again." ”

The Grand Duke nodded, although his appearance was still in the prime of life, but there was a desolation of endless years in his voice: "Yes, the last time we met in the royal capital was two years ago. ”

Rocherio sighed and said, "Yes, too much has happened in the past two years. Fortunately, we don't have to meet on the battlefield. ”

The Grand Duke laughed and said, "Old friend, I am very glad that you can make up your mind! The last thing I want is to have an enemy like you." Those people behind you are human-faced spider jockeys, right?

Rocherio smiled slightly and said, "At most, they are about the same as your Lionheart Knights, and they are also your well-known knights." The human-faced spider can't compare with your knights who are secretly training!Alas, when it comes to combat effectiveness, it is the Golden Lion Knights who are the real number one. ”

The Grand Duke's face darkened suddenly, and at this moment, he seemed to have suddenly regained his true age: "Alas, this child, this child, this child, ......"

Rocherio smiled bitterly and said, "I originally arranged everything, but who would have thought that he would know the news and travel thousands of miles to rush back to the royal capital?"

"Old friend, why blame yourself for this? Even I, the father, don't know his true strength, how do you know? Besides, that stupid Karajan has also paid the corresponding price for this, let it all pass. Alas, this is the arrangement of fate!"

Rocherio stared at the jewel on the archduke's brow and sighed, "Old friend, I really don't want to see you on this path. You and I both know the dangers on this road, and it is not by personal force that fights the world, so why do you bother? Although we are old and can no longer charge into battle, even if you and I only have a third-rate army in our hands, it will not be so easy to defeat us on the battlefield, right?"

A trace of sadness passed over the face of the Grand Duke of Bavaria, and he said: "Old friend, watching Aoye grow up day by day, I can be said to be the happiest father in the world." But...... Alas, I just want to charge like him now, as if he were alive and can start a new dynasty with me. This is a little compensation from my unqualified father! What does Russell say, and he still won't come and help me?"

"Alas, you also know that he was notorious for his loyalty to the Bourbons. I tried him, but he rebuked him. The three of us had created an era of prosperity for the Rhine League, but we didn't expect to meet on the battlefield when we were old. ”

The Grand Duke was silent for a moment before he said, "Old friend, you know me." The miracle came suddenly, and after that, I had no choice. ”

Rocherio smiled, "Okay, these are the troubles for the future." Today we should be happy, although you have lost a son, I hope Catherine can bring you some happiness. ”

The black luxury carriage had stopped behind Marshal Rocherio, and the windows slowly opened to reveal a beautiful woman hidden behind. Her long pale blonde hair was pulled up high, her eyebrows were soft and stiff, her pretty nose and small mouth were impeccable and perfect, and the deep blue of her eyes showed her noble blood. She wears a pearl necklace around her neck. The round pearls and soft sheen were in harmony with her ivory skin.

Aside from the pearl necklace, she didn't wear any jewelry. She doesn't need these ornaments to decorate herself, her beauty and nobility are already perfect, and she doesn't need any decoration, because she is Catherine.

The Grand Duke of Bavaria looked out the window and met Catherine's gaze. The two looked at each other, and the Grand Duke smiled faintly and saluted Catherine. She bowed her head gracefully and returned the salute.

The Grand Duke of Bavaria suddenly realized and looked into the ranks of human-faced spider knights, where there were several knights in bright armor. He recognized two of them as David and Gonzalez. There was also a middle-aged man among the two. This is a man with a strange charm, his face is clumsy, strange, and handsome. A pair of long phoenix eyes are bottomless, faintly shining with a hint of blue light. When the Grand Duke's gaze fell on him, an incomparably strong murderous aura suddenly erupted from this man's body, stirring up a small tornado around him! David and Gonzalez were both pushed away from each other, and several human-faced spider riders who were close were actually thrown away!

The golden flames on the Grand Duke of Bavaria suddenly burst into flames, spewing several meters high. The horse he stepped on neighed and involuntarily took a few steps back. The Grand Duke let out a low cry, and the golden flames retracted, condensing into a translucent golden armor on him. Only then did the war horse quiet down and no longer retreat.

The man's murderous aura relented, and the tornado gradually dissipated. He immediately bowed to the Grand Duke and apologized.

The Grand Duke of Bavaria smiled bitterly and said, "This guy is still the same!"

Rocherio smiled: "Yes! We have changed a lot in more than ten years, but he hasn't changed at all! Now that your strength has increased greatly, of course he can't help but test it." ”

David and Gonzalez crushed the frightened steed and came to the man's side. David smiled and asked, "Mr. Prosis, you have to inform us first of the next time." Big brother's human-faced spider jockey, no matter how strong he is, he can't withstand your murderous aura!How is it, what do you think of the Grand Duke's strength?"

Prosis snorted and said slowly: "This power was not originally his, although it is powerful, it is not to be worried. But if he absorbs the power again, it's hard to say. The Grand Duke is already the commander of all armies and the king of a country, is it necessary to take such a risk and forcibly absorb power again? What is the use of him wanting such a powerful force?"

Looking at the Grand Duke with golden flames flying in the distance, David sighed: "The Grand Duke can't let go of Ophilok's death!"

Hearing the name of Ophorok, Prosis showed great regret on his face: "Alas, I knew that he had also entered the Holy Realm, so I really should have a good fight with him...... Damn, the guy who can defeat the Blood Angel Augustus, Lao Tzu...... Damn! Lao Tzu is no opponent. Alas!"

Escorted by a huge guard of honour of knights, the splendid carriage slowly drove into the city of Lille. The straight and wide Champs-Élysées leads to the Grand Duke's Palace. The scarlet carpet stretched from the city gate to the four-meter-high bronze gate of the Grand Duke's Palace. Every few meters on both sides of the road stood a knight in costume.

Countless residents of Lille stood behind the knights, silently watching Catherine's convoy. They all wanted to see the first beauty of the royal capital. However, the atmosphere at this moment was surprisingly solemn, and everyone unconsciously closed their mouths. There was no sound on the whole avenue except the sound of horses' hooves, the wind, and the fluttering of flags.

The curtains opened. Catherine's appearance immediately caused a stirring in the crowd, and exclamations came one after another.

The windows of the carriage were very large, and Catherine's entire upper body was exposed. Her face is full of classical beauty. She looked down proudly over the city, these subjects.

The Grand Duke of Bavaria rode his horse and followed the carriage. He leaned over slightly, smiled, and said, "Dear Catherine, are you still satisfied with this city?"

Catherine raised her head, looked deeply at the Grand Duke, and said lightly, "Is this our future royal capital?"

The Grand Duke laughed and said, "Not only this Lille city, but also the entire Duchy, the entire Rhine League, and the wider land, countless mountains, rivers, forests, and grasslands, will all be our territory! These mighty knights and these loyal subjects are our richest wealth! This kingdom and this country are my gift to you! Are you still satisfied?"

Catherine smiled, and she gracefully saluted the Grand Duke, and said, "How could I not like such a gift?" Dear Lord Reinhardt, I only hope that you will take care of your health and safety when preparing the gift. I can feel that your martial prowess is no weaker than any strong man. But charging into battle isn't what someone of your stature should do. ”

The Grand Duke looked up at the gloomy clouds in the sky and sighed secretly. The clouds kept changing, and the handsome face of Opherok, full of sunshine, seemed to be conjured in the clouds. The Grand Duke felt a throbbing pain in his heart, and he almost fell off his horse. He suddenly felt extremely remorseful, for the so-called power, hegemony, and the so-called thousand-year-old dynasty, is it really worth the heavy price he paid?

The Grand Duke only felt dizzy, countless ribbons of light flashed in front of him, and the pain in his heart became even worse. Having been in power for a long time, he has become accustomed to dealing with the affairs of the principality without emotion. As a result of decades of iron-willedness, he had never expected that Opie Rock would care so much about his relationship with Elesis.

Just for the moment of the last embrace, he can run thousands of miles and rush back to the royal capital, he can fight the long street and challenge the entire Church of Light alone, he can give up the glory of the heavenly realm and bear the pain of his soul falling into the demon realm for eternity......

On that day, the Grand Duke of Bavaria was on the square, watching the Pope's earth-shattering prophecy peel off the last shred of Ophilok's life, and on that day, he watched the black-winged Opirok struggle into the flames of the sky. On that day, he thought about swinging his sword at the Pope, but in the end he didn't have that courage.

If he could go back in time and do it all over again, he would not hesitate to wield that sword, even though he knew that nothing would change. But there is only one chance for bravery, and when it passes, it will not come again.

On that day, Reinhardt was ten years old.

"Ophorok, my child, are you still holding a grudge against me in hell?"

There was a sudden coolness in the Grand Duke's hand. The cool and slippery comfort gradually calmed the Archduke's physical discomfort. He turned his head to see one of Catherine's little hands sticking out of the window, gently holding his hand. Her dark blue eyes had the wisdom to see everything in the world.

"You're reminded of Lord Ophorok again, aren't you?"

"Do you even see that? Ophilok, that kid, I'm sorry for him......"

Catherine smiled, took the Grand Duke's hand tightly, and said softly, "Although you have lost a son, you also have me as compensation. I'm not as good as Lord Ofirok, but I want to be able to share some of your sorrows. You have given me thousands of miles as a gift, and our descendants will take good care of this gift until a thousand years. ”

The Grand Duke finally recovered from his painful memories. He looked at the perfect and noble Catherine and said, "Although I look young now, I am old enough to be your father. Don't you regret your choice?"

Catherine smiled, her eyes shining with a scorching light, and said, "Your charm lies in your wisdom, your vision, your courage, and the magnanimity that time has given you. How could a young man have the courage to open up a thousand-year-old dynasty? This is what I Catherine dreamed of. You are a great monarch, and time will tell that I, Catherine, will be the most suitable wife for you. ”

The Grand Duke laughed heroically and said, "A miracle does not guarantee that I will succeed. If I had ignored this miracle, we would have at least had this rich and powerful principality, but there was no going back. Catherine, have you ever thought that we may fail, and failure would mean the destruction of the entire Bavarian family. ”

"What if you fail, if you were only the Grand Duke of Bavaria, you would never have my respect. The fire in Catherine's eyes grew stronger. "If we can't let the coat of arms of the Lionheart Dynasty last for a thousand years, then let us destroy it together! When the day of defeat comes, you will not be alone, I, Catherine, am willing to accompany you to hell!"

The grand and heroic laughter of the Grand Duke of Bavaria rang out, echoing over the city of Lille for a long time......

The clouds in the sky grew thicker and thicker, and the goose-feathered snow suddenly began to fall. The sudden snow did not extinguish the enthusiasm of the citizens of Lille, and many people rushed to the next junction just to see the first beauty of the Rhine royal capital again.

A cold wind suddenly blew and carried a snowflake into Catherine's carriage window. Cool snowflakes clung to her bare neck, turning into a few sparkling droplets. Catherine remained seated in the most elegant position, as if she had no sense of the cold snow at all. The maid in the carriage hurriedly took out a piece of soft satin, wiped the snow from her neck, and wrapped a burgundy foxtail shawl around her.

"Dear Catherine, the winter in Lille is very cold, can you still get used to it?"

"Dear Lord Reinhardt, I am not afraid of cold and snow, I am not a weak woman. On the contrary, I love snow, it is holy, noble and crystalline. When the snow is on the roofs of every house after a heavy snowfall, the whole city looks so clean. What I can't tolerate is just messiness, like the snow on the streets, the sight of being trampled...... That's unimaginable!"

The Grand Duke smiled faintly and said, "Dear Catherine, this is your city, and from the day you set foot in the city of Lille, it will become what you like." ”

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