Earl's Palace, secluded gardens.

The green meadows are filled with roses that are about to bloom like shy and charming maidens, pink lilies that symbolize purity and nobility, and violets that symbolize elegance and beauty.

The black dragon 'Nesario' lay quietly on the flat grass in the garden, its thick black head curled into a ball, its eyes closed and its snoring like thunder, this fierce and stupid lazy dragon was sleeping soundly.

A group of soldiers patrolling the castle happened to pass by the walkway outside the garden, and the loud sound of the soldiers' armor and the sound of 'tap, tap' footsteps drew the angry and disgruntled roar of the black dragon, and the panicked soldiers had to choose a detour in order not to disturb the ferocious and terrible dragon.

The knights' quarters were arranged in the castle, and they were all the guardian knights of Brant Tyrelll, and it was only natural that they should live in the Earl's Castle. The knights' horses were kept in the stables, and they were carefully cared for by the horse boys. Paul doesn't have to work part-time as a groom, and Jason doesn't have to play the role of a chef.

Glia and Blackface Wick are also placed in Earl's Castle by Brandt, but their rooms are not in the main castle. The knights were nobles and had the right to live in the main castle, while Gria and Wick were now nothing more than freemen, and they would live with the servants. It was a two-story stone brick house at the southern end of the castle courtyard wall.

The moment Brant led the knights into the city of Rocky Harbor, he publicly announced that he would forgive Wick and Grea for their crimes and grant them the status of freemen. Glia had already sworn allegiance to Branhae when she was in Salttown. Wick had not pledged allegiance to him then, and he was now free to come and go without any constraints.

The Earl's Castle, which had always been cold and quiet, has now become busy and lively. The cooks in the kitchen were preparing the food needed for the dinner, while the young maids were busy cleaning up the rooms for the knights. While tidying up the room, the girls gathered at the windowsill and whispered about which knight was more handsome and who looked braver. Every young girl who is just starting out dreams of meeting a prince charming, but a commoner girl rarely gets the affection of knights.

At this moment, Sir Colin, the Knight Quentin, and other knights were wandering around the castle, mainly to familiarize themselves with the structure and environment of the entire Earl's castle, so that they could protect Lord Tyrelll in the future.

In a simple and clean room, Glia and Blackface Wick are sitting together, arguing about something important.

"Wick, you are a free citizen now," asked Glia with a solemn face, "please tell me, do you choose to stay, or leave?" she wished her companion would stay, she feared to be alone in this castle surrounded by a high walled courtyard.

Loneliness and loneliness are like a cold double-edged sword that will sting deeply.

"Do I have a choice?" Blackface Wick's tone deepened. He could choose to leave, but he could only leave alone. In this strange country, he has no friends but Grea. Wick asked himself repeatedly, where could he go, and where should he go? Besides, the assassination organization would not spare him lightly, he needed a support, a strong backing.

"What do you mean... ," Glia's expression was a little excited, "You agreed?"

Blackface Wick nodded slowly, and said in a calm tone, "Like you said, he is a lord worthy of allegiance. "Although the nobleman was still very young, he had a forgiving and kind heart.

"Then we will go to Lord Tyrell now," said Glia, "and you must swear allegiance to him in person." ”

This was an aristocratic tradition in the feudal system, as well as a moral constraint, often used to kidnap the loyalty of knights. However, not all knights will keep the oath they once made, and a few knights will often choose to turn their allegiance to the lord for some reason. Such as the temptation of power, the safety of life, the incompetence of the lord and so on. Knights who break their oaths will be spurned and despised by their companions, while other noble lords will not take in such untrustworthy and moral knights. Most of them will become down-and-out wandering knights, wandering around and wandering their careers.

"Will he believe my oath?" Wick reminded sharply, "Don't forget, I'm an Assassin. He knew very well in his heart that it was impossible for any broad-minded noble lord to believe in the loyalty of a cold-blooded killer.

"He doesn't believe it, but he will choose to believe you. "It's like he chose to trust me." Gria still remembers every word the big boy had said to her that night in the dungeon.

The room was silent, Wick was silent, and he hesitated and lingered on his decision. After being silent for a long time, he said categorically, "I will let him believe in me, not choose to believe me." Wick made up his mind. He will put all his qi on Count Brant Tyrellle.

"Wick, you don't need to do that," said Glia, "and time can 'tell' a qiē." She remembered what Roy had said: Time can 'change'. Glia told herself that she didn't need to change and wouldn't change, she just needed time to prove herself.

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Spacious and ornate castle hall.

"Lord Tyrrell," Ser Witton bowed, "the herald has reached Sir Roger's ears. ”

Brandt blurted out, "How did Sir Roger reply?" ”

He said he did. These were the harald's exact words to him, and Sir Witton told him truthfully.

What kind of answer is that? He didn't take my words seriously. "What about the Rock Harbor fleet?" Brandt asked urgently, "did he lead the fleet back to Lane Island?"

"Sir Roger has kept his entire Rocky Harbor fleet on the surface of the sea for the time being, no more than five nautical miles from the harbor docks. He vaguely felt that the shape had become more severe, and that the struggle for power could play out in the Tyrells at any time.

"Sir Witton, command the soldiers to close the western gates, and send additional soldiers to patrol the walls, so that no one is allowed to approach," Brandt ordered, "and report to me any movement on the side of the Rocky Harbor fleet. "Words are like the wind, and gossip is pervasive. He had to block the news, not let people speculate, and not let these gossips cause more panic and commotion in the city.

"Yes, sir. Witton turned away with a heavy heart.

Sir Witton Redwyn and Knight Rich Redwin owe allegiance to different Tyrells. Whether it was Count Brant Tyrell or Sir Roger Tyrell, whoever won the victory, one of Witton and Richie would have to pay the price in blood. And for the sake of the adults who are loyal to each other, the scene of fratricide is a life that no one wants to face.

After Sir Witton's figure disappeared, Sheriff Davon Pike, who had been waiting for a long time, spoke, "Lord Tyrrell, it was the dereliction of duty of his subordinates that led the riots in the church square. I beg your lord to punish her. ”

"Lord Davon, you don't have to blame yourself for this," said Brandt, "and the immediate delay is to settle the thousands of victims in the city, and to consult with Lord Karl if there are any difficulties. Between tolerance and punishment, he chose to be tolerant. Proper tolerance is the lord's trust in his subordinates, and harsh punishment often creates a gap between the lord and his subordinates, and may even cause rifts.

"Yes, sir. Dai Feng assured, "The subordinates will do their duty." ”

The sound of Tata''s footsteps faded away, leaving Brant alone in the living room.

"Brother, brother. Fanny, the little girl, ran down the stairs with brisk steps.

Brant grinned at the little girl, "Fanny, is there something wrong?"

Fanny tugged at the corner of the other party's clothes and said coquettishly, "Brother Brant, I want you to play with me." ”

"Didn't my brother promise you to play with you tomorrow?"

"I want my brother to play with me right now. ”

"My sister is good, my brother still has a lot of official work to do. The tedious tasks waiting for Brant to deal with were already too much for him to worry about, and he didn't have the heart to play with the little girl right now.

Just as Brant was frowning, Roy staggered in from outside the hall door, "Brant, your castle is really magnificent!" He suddenly noticed a little girl opposite, "Who is this cute little sister?"

Brant hesitated for a moment, then said, "My sister. ”

"Brant, why didn't you tell me you had a sister?"

"You didn't ask me. "Brandt didn't expect him to have a sister either, but it feels good to have relatives.

"Brother, brother," Fanny asked, "who is he?"

"I'm your brother's friend," Roy said as he crouched down and grinned, "and you can call me brother too." ”

"Will you play with me, then?"

"You're so small, it's not appropriate for me to play with you!" Roy reached out and touched the little girl's head, "You should find a child your age to play with." ”

"But there were no other children in the castle. Fanny pouted, looking pitiful.

"Roy," Brandt persuaded, "you're fine anyway, why don't you take my sister to the garden for a while." ”

"Let's go, little sister," said Roy, standing up and taking the little girl's hand, "big brother will take you to play." ”