85_85536 That's it, William finally convinced Freya. The latter, having wholeheartedly approved of his plan, immediately sent his henchmen back to the Gothic Empire with his own letter, which William had ghostwritten, and a letter that William had already prepared. Give these two letters, along with William's full set of plans, to the current Grand Master of the Gothic Knights in order to enlist the support of the other party.

At the top of the castle's fourth-story tower, William was silent as he looked at the messenger who was rushing towards his destination.

"Why don't you speak?" asked Charlumie, beside William, "our purpose has been accomplished." Aunt Freya promised to help. But looking at you, it doesn't seem like you're too satisfied. ”

“...... Well, a little. William nodded, then turned to look at Charlumie, "What do you think?"

"What do I think?" asked Charlumie.

"Of course it is. William replied, "Even if everything is going in the best direction." We succeeded in moving the Gothic Knights. And the whole Gothic Order was very enthusiastic about the re-establishment of the Knights' country on another expedition. So what are the odds of our success?"

"I ...... I do not know. Xia Lumi was a little flustered: "I never thought of such a thing. ”

After saying this, Xia Lumi looked a little lost and embarrassed. This made William feel a little sorry for her:

"I'm sorry. William came back to his senses, and then said to Charlumie, "I was a little distracted when I was thinking about things just now. I just said it in passing, and I didn't mean anything else. ”

Yes, indeed. Recently, Shalumi could feel that there was something wrong with William's mental state. He often falls into this frenzied state and enters the world of his ego. Think, ponder, and then say something inexplicable, or rather inappropriate.

This made Charlumi feel a little pitiful for William.

He's so old and so young. But the situation in the world has developed to such a bad situation. And now it seems that he is the only one who has the wisdom and ability to stop the Tartariya Khanate in the whole of Mazovia, and even in the whole of Wende, in the entire Great Frontier Region.

Freya has felt this way too. It's just that Freya is more admired and surprised. And for Xia Lumi, she is more distressed. I feel sorry for William. After that, it was useless to himself, and the guilt of not being able to help William solve problems and not being able to help with anything.

"I'm so sorry...... I can't help at all. Charlumi lowered her head and whispered.

"Don't say that. William gently hugged her in his arms: "You can be by my side, it is the greatest help to me." ”

Although he is not satisfied with being by William's side, he simply plays the role of a vase. But at this moment, hearing him say this, Xia Lumi still smiled and nodded. The feeling of joy is still greater than the feeling of unhappiness.

Especially William's initiative to hold her in his arms, Charlumi expressed great satisfaction with this. Although next, the feeling of William caressing her hair made her a little shy. Because I have the impression that only elders do that to children. But soon, the feeling of "very comfortable" from her body made Charlumi give up protesting.

The two of them stayed like this for a while before they reluctantly parted. Then William spoke again:

"So, can you listen to me, Charlumie?"

"Hmm. Charlumi nodded, and made up her mind to be a qualified listener.

"I have mixed feelings, Shalumi. After making up his mind to say something to Charlumie, William paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts and words a little before speaking:

"I have mixed feelings right now. He repeated what he had just said: "After all, we are facing one of the most dangerous, powerful, and terrible enemies in the world, right?"

"Hmm. Charlumi nodded in agreement.

Or the rest of the human world, the countries that are deep inland, or the peninsular country of Lombardy in the blue seas, and the Moravians in the south of Mazovia, will disagree, but for Mazovia, and even Wende, and the Slavians in the northeast. Tartaria is indeed the most powerful, the most fearsome and the most dangerous enemy.

"Do you think we're going to win? I've asked a lot of people as well. At the same time, I asked myself countless times that although this would probably lower morale, I couldn't help but do it. Charlumie.

I've done everything I could. I mobilize my people, I form new armies. My father and I corresponded every day, and he did a very good job in Krakow. Now, the Hereford family has become the representative of the main battle faction among the Mazovian nobility.

At the same time, there is intelligence that Ruthenia has also reached an alliance with Pirm. To the north, Holmgard and Novgorod have also said they will help the two Slavic brotherhood countries. If this succeeds, the remnants of Slavi will form a coalition. Under pressure from the Tartariya Khanate, this alliance will remain solid for the time being. They were able to contain a lot of the Tartarian forces and energy.

At the same time, with the removal of Livonia's interference, the other three Grand Dukes in Wende were able to form at least a more stable alliance. Although there are certain variables in this alliance, it is better to have it than not to have it.

Let's talk about the human world. In a situation where the vast majority of people cannot count on it, we are prepared for the worst, and even then, with the efforts of the Holy See and the Gothic Knights, I estimate that we will be able to obtain at least an expeditionary force of about 5,000 men. At the same time, the donations raised by the kings, royal families and nobles should be enough for us to get a mercenary force of about 10,000 people.

Although we can't grasp this support army, it will help us somewhat.

Mazovia is bounded to the east by the Vistula River and to the south by the Carpathian mountains. Although the time is not on our side, the location is favorable, there are still people, and we barely have it. ”

Listen to William analyze so many factors in their favor. Xia Lumi's love xù also became stable. Then she became hopeful: "So William, you mean we can defeat Tartaria?"

"How is that possible?" William suddenly laughed. The face was full of sarcastic pleasure: "A rabble leads a rabble." Thinking that with a patchwork of allies and a patchwork of numbers, one of the world's most powerful military empires could be defeated with a casual fight? How could there be such a simple, so easy good thing in this world?

If it were that easy, there wouldn't be such a thing as a lottery -- oh, yes, there's no such thing as an interesting thing in the world right now, right? Remember, -- where did I just go?

Yes, yes, we don't seem to be at a disadvantage by the strength on paper. But that's just the numbers on paper. Only the layman thinks that war is a game of numbers!

I know Sarida Khan. As soon as I knew that there was going to be a war between me and him, I desperately gathered information about the centaur - he was a formidable adversary, a very good monarch, a very rational politician, and a very difficult commander to deal with. Under normal circumstances, the centaur army under his command would easily execute all his opponents like an ant.

A lot of times I even despair, Charlumie. I was very pessimistic, and even once complained that fate was not fair.

Why was I born in this era? Why did I face such a terrible opponent? Why did I suffer such a fate?

Many times I feel like an idiot who is desperately piecing together these troops, accumulating and demanding, and even begging for power. I worked hard and desperately, using diplomatic means, and even using deception to find someone to help. Do all you can to defeat the other person - does it really make sense?

Could it be that what I'm doing is actually in vain? The strength I've amassed, the allies I've wooed, the troops I've trained. Could it be like a man facing a raging sea, desperately trying to build a dam made of sand? The other party can destroy it if they are a little more serious? Can you answer me, can you give me an answer, Charlumi?"

Looking at William's appearance, Charlumi was very, very worried. But at the same time, she couldn't say a word. Or rather, she didn't know what she should say now.

"William......" She could only call William's name weakly, hoping that he would be able to calm down again.

“...... I'm sorry. I lost my temper again. ”

I don't know if it was Charlumie's call, or for some other reason, William calmed down again. Shaking his head, he smiled at Xia Lumi: "It seems to be not bad." After saying something to you like this, I feel much better. ”

"Hmm. Hearing William say this, Xia Lumi also smiled reluctantly and nodded. But her mood was not at all calm—she was frightened by what William had said. William's negative emotions such as chagrin, fear, hatred, and resentment unconsciously affected her and made her feel very uncomfortable.

"So, after I have said my concerns, let's talk about my expectations. ”

It was when Charlumi felt uncomfortable in her heart that William spoke again and talked about something else