Zahir replied simply: "I am just doing what I am told." ”

Hamid asked, "Do you know what the letter says?" ”

Zahir shook his head.

Hamid clapped his hands and laughed, "Yes, I forgot, you are a knight of virtue and glory. Let me change the question: Guess what Bibith wrote to me to do? ”

Zahir hesitated for a moment, then replied cautiously, "When I left, I only heard that a group of people known as the 'Red Pavilion' were coming to attack Blue Rock City. Do you think that perhaps Sir Bebith is asking you to send troops to the rescue? ”

She deliberately did not mention Bibith's so-called theory of "sending troops on both sides at the same time", on the one hand, naturally because Blue Rock City had been broken, and on the other hand, she was worried that if she knew too much, she might be regarded as Bibith's person.

"No, no," Hamid said, shaking his finger, "the letter was sent by the emperor's brother Shannu, who usurped the throne, and the great general who occupied the imperial city, and sent the assassin to assassinate the emperor. Bibith sent you to the net to prove his loyalty to me. ”

This unloading and killing of donkeys is indeed in line with Bibith's consistent style. Hamid's story is very well written, but it's a pity that he doesn't know that Zahir has defected to the general, let alone supported the fifth prince Shannu. She is actually under the orders of the Grand Master of the Protector and the second prince Babu.

Zahir deliberately pretended to be fooled, and swore earnestly to Hamid: "I am only loyal to the Emperor of the Wild Sand, and I have never participated in the usurpation of power!" ”

"I believe in your loyalty." Hamid laughed, "No matter how ridiculous the letter is, no matter how stupid the person who wrote it - this messenger has done his job with all his heart." Naturally, the reward for you is indispensable......"

Achilla, beside him, snorted, and one of his attendants took a handful of gold coins and placed them in Zahir's palm.

Hamid waved his hand and motioned for the attendants to stand down, "I heard that you have passed the test of the eighteen tribes, and Heru and Craigie have a great appreciation for you. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zahir does not intend to hide his achievements.

Hamid smiled and nodded, "Very well, I am impressed by your courage and wisdom. In today's Wild Sand Empire, there are few brave people like you. ”

In the face of Hamid's praise, Zahir struggled to control his displeasure.

It's just an ornate tent, but for Hamid and Zahir, it's the royal palace of the Wild Sand Empire. In the face of the king of a country in front of him, Zahir must be extremely careful with every word.

Hamid picked up his glass and took a sip, "You said, you've been sent out. Have you heard the news of your father's death? ”

Zahir said: "I've heard of it. ”

Hamid continued to speak, his gaze unfathomable, "My father is here, but my two brothers are trying to rebel, have you ever heard the news?" ”

"I ...... I don't know. Zahir replied calmly, already thinking about how to deal with Hamid's questioning next.

Hamid let out a long breath: "My brother Babu, who has always colluded with the demons, fled to the south after being defeated by me. Just as I was about to capture him, Shannu and Darius, the 'Generalissimo of Soldiers and Horses', mutinied in the imperial city, killing a large number of loyal ministers, and I was also in danger of being poisoned. ”

Knowing that Hamid was farting the whole time, Zahir stubbornly resisted the thought of retorting and made a look of righteous indignation.

"There are many rebels in the imperial city, but the people of the 'eighteen tribes' are still loyal. Now with their support, I can gain a foothold in this desert. Hamid looked around the tent and suddenly asked, "Guess what I want to do next?" ”

Zahir didn't expect Hamid to have such a question, and was silent for a moment, then replied softly: "Purge the rebels and return to the imperial capital." ”

Hamid laughed, "Sure enough, he's still a young man, and his ideas are simple and clear. ”

Probably laughing too loudly, he coughed again. Akira, who was on the side, hurriedly took an aroma made of herbs and let the prince smell it for a while, and then stopped coughing.

Hamid cleared his throat and said patiently, "The emperor is now a major general, Darius is holding the power of the Wild Sand, and their 'Five Gods of War of the Wild Sand' are all extraordinary, and rushing to fight with them is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg." ”

Seeing that Zahir didn't speak, Hamid had a murderous intent in his eyes, and he still had an indifferent smile on his face: "You are still young, if you return to the imperial city, under Darius, you may be able to mix up an official position." If you want to leave now, the emperor will never harm you. ”

Zahir had already seen this kind of smile behind the knife and axeman. It's just that she has been pretending to be an upright and dull knight, and at this moment she continues to put on an expression that is ready to die at any time, "As an imperial knight, I only owe allegiance to the Emperor of the Wild Sand, how can I submit to the rebels." ”

"Really?" There was a hint of smugness in Hamid's voice, "Are you sure you're willing to be loyal to a disadvantaged Sand Emperor?" ”

Without hesitation, Zahir replied: "The Great Emperor is the Great Emperor, and whenever you are a knight, you will always be loyal to the Great Emperor." ”

Hamid smiled, and became more and more satisfied with the young knight: "Since you have sworn allegiance to me, then the emperor will tell you what I should do next." ”

He coughed lightly twice, "There are many warriors in the eighteen tribes, but the population is less than twenty thousand, and the land owned is only this desert. With such strength, if you want to compete with Shannu for hegemony, you have no chance of winning. But not far to the north from here is the territory of the bandits of the Red Pavilion. ”

Zahir's heart moved: Could it be that Hamid would really attack the Red Pavilion? So maybe Linton still has a chance to live?

"This king has already found out that the crown mausoleum is simply the fortress of the demon queen 'Thousand Faces Demon Queen' according to the deployment." Hamid sat up and waved his hand, "Drive out the bandits of the Red Pavilion who occupy it, it will be the first castle for us to regain the Imperial City." ”

With that said, Zahir naturally needs to express it.

She hurriedly performed chivalric etiquette and shouted the slogan of allegiance to the emperor.

"Zahir, although you are young, you are honest and courageous, and I admire you." Hamid praised, "The progress of the eighteen tribes attacking the imperial tomb is too slow, and I plan to take the expedition myself." Would you like to be the captain of my bodyguard? ”

If you can be the captain of the guard in the palace, it is a special position and power. Although he is only a junior official, even if the generalissimo meets, he has to salute respectfully before leaving.

Desire flashed in Zahir's eyes, but she groaned for a moment, and said ashamedly: "I'm just an unruly knight in the next place, I'm afraid it will be difficult to obey my fate." ”

Hamid smiled and nodded, not surprised by her answer. "In this way, the emperor will give you three days to think about it, and you will come back to me in three days." A smile appeared on his face, "Young people remember: when it's time to reach out, don't back down. ”

Zahir saluted Hamid and respectfully exited the ornate tent. The uneasiness in her heart made her a little overwhelmed, and she almost hit a solid chest as soon as she turned around.

"Heru Chief! I'm so sorry! Zahir suddenly recognized the open-minded man with an open neckline in front of him, and behind him stood a smiling Craigie.

Heru's thick palm patted Zahir's shoulder a few times, "Good young man, are you interested in making friends?" ”

"You rude crunch." Craigie laughed and said, "She's almost bruised by you." ”

Zahir only felt that his arm was almost broken by him, and grinned with bared teeth, "It's okay, I'm a knight......"

"Let's go, go to my camp. Wash the dust for this brave knight. Heru laughed and strode with them.

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Heru's camp was as bold as he was, and his tent was filled with all sorts of fine trophies and sturdy weapons. A huge woolen carpet is laid on the floor, on which are a variety of delicacies and wines, with an enticing aroma.

The tent door was opened, and there were young soldiers outside with weapons to practice fighting.

Heru warmly invited Zahir to sit down, personally poured her a glass of spirits, and said with a smile: "Taste, this is the special wine of our tribe." ”

Zahir took the glass and smelled the rich aroma of the wine, and he already felt a little drunk. Completely forgot about the experience of "pouring a cup" in front of Craigie, and drank it all in one gulp.

In addition to Heru and Craigie, there is also a seemingly honest but wise elder who has bright eyes and seems to be able to see everything.

Zahir wondered, "May I ask who this is ......?"

Craigie smiled: "Have you ever heard the story of a 'Idiot Sir' who scattered his wealth in order to fight the demons?" ”

Zahir was in awe: "You are Sir Cabal who is righteous and squandering money? ”

Kabal smiled and shook his head, "I'm just the leader of a clan now. ”

Most of the people in the Wild Sand Empire had heard of Kabar's name, but at this time, he could sit face to face with such a legendary person, Zahir couldn't help but feel a little awe, and hurriedly raised his glass and said, "Greetings to you......"

Before she could finish her sentence, a young voice came from outside the tent, "Good fellow, the leader of Heru is really quick enough, I heard that he has tricked the newly arrived warriors into drinking?" ”

Zahir could hear the wildness in his tone. Sure enough, Dennis rushed into Heru's camp with a big grin, and without waiting for anyone to greet him, he picked up the flask and said loudly: "I'm late today, I'll punish you with three glasses of wine first." ”

As he spoke, he took the flask and poured it into his mouth.

Heru had long been accustomed to this free and easy guy, and scolded with a smile: "You little rabbit cub, I'm afraid you're just here to trick me into drinking!" ”

Craigie shook his head and said, "If you say that you will be fined three glasses of wine, you can also bring a glass." You're running out of this pot. ”

Cabal and Zahir exchanged a toast and reassured: "Leader Dennis is young and vigorous, and he is used to being casual, so don't be surprised by the warriors." ”

Zahir also raised his glass to Dennis and said, "Thanks to the mercy of Dennis' men in the trial......"

Dennis raised the pot and touched a glass with her, "The warrior's sword technique is unusual, admire!" Let's do one! ”

With Dennis, the atmosphere in the tent instantly warmed up. The people talked and laughed and told many stories and legends about the tribe. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zahir quickly integrated into the circle, and inquired about the movements of the tribe.