"The war is over," said Viscount Kira Stadt in a tired voice, writing the letter. The only person who heard this was Morgan Clark, the Knight of Oaths, his most loyal subordinate and friend. He needed to prick up his ears to hear every word, and the rustle of writing in the room seemed louder than the words of the owner of Fort Hub.

The Hub Fort is far from the battlefields in the north, and it is impossible to reach the walls of the Hub Fort unless the orcs successively break through Waterdeep City and the Elven Kingdom. Life is still quiet here, and busy caravans still weave back and forth on Cloak Avenue. The orc war, which seems to take place in a very distant place, still attracts the attention of Viscount Zira.

"What do you think of this war?" said the viscount, putting down the quill pen in his hand, and stopped writing. He looked up at the Knight of Oath, "You've read all my letters, what do you think about the result?"

Morgan Clarke's expression was very calm, as always. Except for the Viscount's life and death, he didn't care about anything else - or didn't bother to care. That's why the viscount showed him the documents and sought an impartial and objective opinion from him.

"The orcs have won this time. The knight said, "Waterdeep just didn't lose. ”

The Viscount nodded, that was the answer he wanted to hear. He is no longer young, and I am afraid that there will be no new heirs except for his two sons and three daughters. He tried his best to educate his descendants, but none of them had the vision of a Knight Morgan. Located in the heart of the New World, Fort Hub is geographically important, as it means by the word "hub". Although it is a treasure trove, it has also attracted too much attention. Only politically astute people can keep the territory. Don't fall into disadvantage in a fight.

Marriage can help one's eldest son to sit in the position of lord. The second son was also able to gain another fiefdom of the family by virtue of marriage. But the viscount was worried after his death. Will the nobles who marry covet it? He is looking for new allies and trying to strike a balance between the various forces. Therefore, he has always been concerned about the situation in the north, buying the most detailed information at a high price, and judging the situation accordingly.

"The orcs will make a comeback soon, and the interval will be much shorter than in the past. "The knight listens, says the viscount, and then the viscount will ask his opinion, which has become a habit. "Within three years. There will be a big war. Waterdeep is definitely in big trouble. ”

"Perhaps it will be another Great River Battle, where multiple races unite against the orc armies. The knight said.

Hearing this, Viscount Zira closed his eyes, carefully calculated in his mind, and then nodded: "It is very likely that it will develop to that point, we should prepare early." What do you think of the few people who came out of this war?"

"Who?, His Royal Highness Prince Aaron?" the knight shook his head, he didn't want to speak ill of the royal family, so he only made the simplest comment: "His health is too bad, maybe he can't affect the next battle." ”

"You've saved him face. Viscount Zira said with a smile: "In the final analysis, this matter was not done by Deep Water City, which made His Royal Highness the prince ugly. I know he's not in good health. He was also asked to speak at the ceremony. But on the flip side, maybe that's the true purpose of the Council of Lords (of Waterdeep). Let everyone see the royal family of the Star Kingdom who can't even stand up, so as to build up the confidence to continue self-government!"

The knight snorted, "It's been almost more than ten years since Deep Water City announced its departure from the Star Kingdom. Even though there were some cracks during the Battle of the Great River, it was really undignified to bully a sick man. ”

Viscount Zira coughed twice, turned around with difficulty, and looked at Knight Morgan: "Should the sick be treated preferentially? Am I also holding on to the Fort of the Hub? Prince Aaron is actually too self-aware, don't be reluctant if he is not in good health, doesn't he know that silence can bring majesty? Originally, the strength of the Star Kingdom in the New World was insufficient, and the current situation is becoming more and more unfavorable for them. ”

"The Hub can't declare autonomy like Waterdeep," the knight reminded.

"I know that," said the Viscount's voice full of helplessness, "I know it can't be. The result of declaring autonomy is to fall apart, not to mention that when someone else does it, our own vassals will rise up and attack us. What reasons do you think they will use to eliminate the traitors or to fight injustice?"

"All the same," replied the knight, "they will all die." ”

"Good. Every time the viscount heard this, he was relieved. At all times, Knight Morgan is like his own brother to give full support, using his sword to kill all enemies. Even in the face of the high-level sacrifices of the Elven Kingdom, knowing that the starlight they summoned casually had the power to destroy lives, Knight Morgan did not retreat in the slightest, and firmly stood in front of the Viscount. When did he come to Fort Hub, I'm afraid I've seen him since I could remember, right? Memories of the past are a little blurry, and many scenes are no longer remembered, except for distorted shadows and strange noises. Each time he fell into a memory like this, the viscount was tired, so he immediately turned his attention back to the matter at hand. "Aaron's affairs are not discussed, anyway, he is going home, and he will not have much influence in the New World. I'm now focusing on the man named Siegel, who has a very strange identity, a royal baron, a mage of the Federation, and a pioneer knight in Waterdeep. The Council of Lords has made up its mind to fight against the Star Kingdom this time, which is also too abnormal, after all, they have just relied on the other party's navy to ensure the safety of the sea area. You say, is there some conspiracy in this?"

"I can't think of it. The knight shook his head, his armor rattling as he moved.

"That Siegel is really courageous, and he dares to take over the triple identity at the same time, he really wants to die in the fiefdom. By the way, you have seen this man's knightly mentor, Baron Bill Tiger, and now he has become a field knight, which is incredible. ”

"I have to say that Baron Bill is still very level. ”

"What do you think?" the viscount snorted, his voice full of ridicule: "What is the ability of a stupid mercenary who can't tell the difference between a human and an elf, and would rather help outsiders than obey orders?"

The Morgan Knight kept his mouth shut and made no comment—but that was probably his point.

In the end, the greatest victor of the war was a little-known young man, who was said to have been a lowly sailor a year ago. The world is changing so fast, we have one more neighbor. ”

"Heim Hill on the west side of the Ghost Swamp, what's the use of that place?" Knight Morgan snorted lightly and said, "There are only a few wastelands in the town, and there is no production, so it is difficult to build a castle. The only good thing is that it's far enough away from Waterdeep City and even farther away from His Royal Highness the Prince. ”

"But it's close to the legendary dragon, and maybe that's what he relies on. I really didn't expect that there was a dragon living on the peak of St. Thur all the time. It is said that the dragon will protect Siegel's life and provide him with ultimate protection, but it is not known if it is true. Even if that is aside, a mage is dangerous enough. The Viscount rose from his chair, moved his stiff shoulders and arms, and left the study in his fluffy slippers. His energy has been declining lately, and it is likely that the magic tower under construction outside the castle has affected him. He could hear the tinkling sound every day, and he knew he shouldn't have agreed to the Knox Commons' claim to land. But why did you agree at the time, I can't remember the details, maybe Morgan Knight can remember.

He asked aloud, but received no answer, and when he turned his head, he saw that there was no one around. The surprise in Viscount Zira's mind had faded before it had even surfaced. He seemed to be in a trance for a moment, and then he calmly opened the bedroom door, his mind full of thoughts of a good night's sleep.

In addition to Makabuda and Fort Hub, Creek Town also has a red magic tower rising from the ground. The Knox Guild has invested a great deal of wealth and has shown its prowess in the New World. The magic tower they built not only did not drive away the surrounding residents, but instead provided a large number of employment opportunities, so that the population of the place increased to a certain extent. Moreover, since the merger with the Mage Federation, the bald wizards of the Knox Guild have gradually begun to appear in public. They always attract everyone's attention with their warm attitude and charming language, and then slowly win their favor.

This emotional identification also spreads within the Mage Federation. The Knox Guild turned in some of their unique spells, and the sparks of thought flashed in them amazed the mages of the Federation. They asked for a deeper discussion and explored the limits of mind control spells together. There was even a voice calling for the addition of a "Heart Tower" belonging to the Knox Guild next to the Three-Peak Tower. Such a voice was quickly suppressed, and the magical protection of the Three Peaks Pagoda and its surroundings was the guarantee for the mages of the Federation, and it could not be easily changed. So someone proposed to build another Red Heart Tower in Deep Water City, which could be far away from the Three Peaks Tower. There were many mages in favor of this proposal, but the Council of Lords of Waterdeep did not pass it, at least for the time being.

In this restless atmosphere, Siegel appears very calm. During the day, he practiced martial arts for a while, and then continued to learn spells. As long as he's not doing magic experiments or spell practice, Janet is always around him, and the two finally have a quiet time without being disturbed. The mage waited for His Royal Highness the Prince to leave Waterdeep City while preparing to go to his own territory. (To be continued......)