"Lutz!"

Baster screamed and threw herself on Luz's corpse and cried.

At the beginning, she and Ruz were the only ones who followed Raymond out of the Orc Empire, and their personalities were diametrically opposed, and the calm and steady Luz had always taken care of and tolerated Baste like a brother.

In Headington, there are only two orcs, Luz and Bath, and for Catwoman, Lutz's presence makes her feel like she's not alone.

However, Lutz died. His body lay there quietly, as if he had been silent in his life, and remained proud of Beamon until his death.

Bryce, Harlot, Hilneth and the others stood aside, all with sad faces.

Although the enemy was completely annihilated this time, the cost was too great. Not only the loss of 2000 good soldiers, but also the sacrifice of Rutz.

The war was so cruel that there was no trace of emotion.

"How's the battle going?" Raymond asked Bryce.

Bryce said: "The enemy launched many attacks, but we were all repulsed. It's time for the battle, but they'll be here again soon. ”

"I think they should also know the news of the destruction of the middle lane force of the road by now. Hillnes said.

Raymond said: "Well, I don't know how Reynard will react. If he is desperate to destroy us, things will be bad. ”

"Don't worry, no matter how many Dirks come, we'll send them to hell. Tavent said.

That being said, let's not forget that although Renard suffered a defeat, Canton still had 25,000 men left unused. If all his troops were pressed, even with the help of reinforcements from the grasslands, Raymond and the others would have no chance of winning.

"I wonder how Chip is going?" Raymond thought.

If we don't hurry up, we won't be able to hold on.

At the same time, the town of Canton.

"What do you mean that the 5,000 men attacking the center have been wiped out?" said Belen in disbelief.

He stepped forward. grabbed the scout's collar: "Are you mistaken, how can the enemy have the ability to destroy so many of us." ”

The scout's face was flushed, and he had to say with all his might, "Yes, it's true, we've confirmed it." Because Raymond brought in the troops of Godan Steppe as reinforcements, we were defeated. ”

"Godan Meadows?" Belen let go of the suffocating scout, surprised, "How could those barbarians cooperate with Headington. And. How did they get there?"

At this time, Emma spoke: "According to intelligence, before the destruction of Manas Island, the headquarters of the Loville Chamber of Commerce, a large number of ships set sail, and it was rumored that their destination was the coast of Godan steppe. ”

"The relationship between the Lowville Chamber of Commerce and the Hydington side is very close, so it is possible that this matter was facilitated by the Lowville Chamber of Commerce, and with their fleet, they can easily send the troops of the steppe to Beddington. ”

"If those barbarians land from Headington, then Farak's..."

Then. Renard, who had not spoken, said: "There has been no news for so long, it seems that Farak's side has failed." ”

"Damn, it's been in vain that we've worked so hard. Belen said regretfully: "Those guys are really lucky. ”

"It's not luck. Renard shook his finger with a sigh: "It would be naïve to try to defeat Raymond by luck." ”

"Do you remember that Raymond took the initiative to capture these three towns and delay us? I didn't understand why he did this, but now the answer has come. ”

Belen clapped his hands: "So, he is waiting for reinforcements from the Godan steppe?"

Emma nodded, "That's right. This shows that Raymond had premeditated. It seems that he and Godan steppe joined forces at the time. Much sooner than we expected. ”

"Now our two most troublesome enemies have joined forces, and they must not be allowed to sit on the throne. Belen said to Renard: "Your Highness, don't keep it anymore, send all the troops." ”

"No, Your Highness's army is very valuable, and we have already lost 5,000 men. There must be no more mistakes. Emma disagreed: "You have to be careful." ”

"We have finally cut off all trade in the Gordan steppes, and sooner or later we will starve to death the barbarians. Belen retorted, "What if they resurrect by Haydington?"

Emma snorted, "Don't forget, our most important battlefield is not here. ”

His words made Belen speechless, and he had to look at Renard: "Your Highness." How this battle should be fought, please show me. ”

Reynard didn't answer, he sat down in his chair and tapped his forehead with his knuckles.

After a while, a smile appeared on the corner of the mad prince's mouth.

"Raymond's threat has far exceeded expectations, and this is no longer an adversary to be taken lightly. I can't let him continue to grow stronger, send all the troops, and sweep them away for me at any cost. ”

Unexpectedly, Renard, who has always been arrogant, gave Raymond such a high evaluation, and Emma couldn't help but be surprised. She was about to be persuaded again, and Belen was already walking out with excitement on her face.

As soon as he reached the door, he bumped into a messenger who had hurried in.

"Bastard, don't you have eyes?" said Belen, angrily grabbing him.

"I'm sorry, Lord Belen. The messenger apologized again and again, and held up a letter in his hand: "Your Royal Highness, there is an urgent letter from China. ”

"That's—" When he saw the string of seven wax-sealed badges on the seal of the letter, Belen involuntarily let go of the messenger.

The seven wax badges represent the seven highest-ranking ministers in Dirk's country, which means that this letter contains extremely important information that must be delivered to the recipient as quickly as possible at all costs.

Belen snatched the letter from the messenger's hand and walked briskly to hand it to Renard.

Renard took the letter, and he stroked the seven uneven badges as if he had a premonition. Exhaling softly, Renard tore open the envelope and pulled out the letter to read it.

His eyes stayed on the letter for a full minute, and then Renard burst into a big laugh.

"Your Highness. You are—" Belen said cautiously.

Renard casually threw the letter to Belen, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes with laughter, and said, "Not long ago, Daddy was killed by an assassin of unknown origin. My younger brother accuses me of having summoned the nobles in the country and is ready to crusade against me. ”

Listen to Renard's tone. It's not so much about his father's obituary as it is about gossip on the streets, without the slightest respect.

At this time, Belen quickly read the letter and handed it to Emma. He snorted: "It's just nonsense, I think this must have been done by His Royal Highness Denard, they have always wanted to overthrow you, and now while you are leading the troops, they finally can't help but do it." ”

"Whether it's him. It doesn't matter anymore whether it's Your Highness or Your Highness. After reading the letter, Emma said coldly: "What matters now is who the next king is." ”

"That's right, whoever did it, I have to thank him. Renard waved his hand, and there was no trace of sadness on his face: "Moreover, this also proves another thing. ”

"What's the matter?" Belen wondered.

"Raymond's kid was really lucky. ”

Emma said, "Your Highness." It doesn't matter here anymore, we have to go home immediately. ”

Renard nodded, "You're right. I can't let that unruly brother toss around during my father's funeral. But..."

At this point, his gaze slowly fell on Emma: "I still need to be sure of one more thing. Emma, I don't need a person with an ambiguous attitude around me, now immediately indicate your attitude and who you will follow. Renard's tone was unmistakably majestic.

As Renard spoke, Belen drew his sword. First, he stabbed the courier in the throat with a backhand, who had been standing in the doorway, frightened. Then, with his back against the door, he stared at Emma like a falcon.

The air in the room sank, and there was a suffocating uneasiness wafting in the airflow.

Emma's expression didn't change at all. It's still the same cold look that rejects people thousands of miles away. After a while, she said lightly: "My attitude has been very clear since I met you on the first day. ”

As she spoke, she knelt down on one knee to Renard: "Only you are qualified to sit on the throne of the palace. ”

"Good. Renard smiled: "I'm not mistaken, you are the same kind of person as me." ”

He got up and helped Emma up, then took her into his arms, and put it to her ear in a very ambiguous gesture, "Go back to your uncle at once, and tell my brother and the fools around him through him that my troops have suffered heavy losses and are about to collapse in demoralization on this expedition." And I was chased by the enemy during the retreat and was seriously wounded. ”

As he spoke, he kissed Emma lightly on the lips: "Go, my angel." ”

Emma turned around and left without looking back.

"Belém, gather the troops. Then Renard said to Belen, "We're going home." ”

Belen nodded without saying a word, and went down as ordered.

When both were gone, Renard returned to the map hanging in the house. Above, a detailed map of Headington and its surroundings is clearly drawn.

Renard's finger pressed on Hairington, then moved to Auston, then to the left to the Giant's Seal Pass, then to the area on the right next to the Feredon Town Alliance, and then to the town of Vilai, Karedin, and Tails.

Then, after a moment's hesitation, he moved his finger to the territory of Gaspard, which was currently controlled by Duke Charlie, and slapped it with his palm.

"It's only a matter of time before Anyway..."

If someone from Raymond's side is present at this moment, they will find that the area where Raymond's finger moves is exactly the order of Raymond's expansion after he came to Headington, and the area that will be expanded in the future.

"In just a few years, an insignificant small town has developed such a big momentum. Heck, I really shouldn't have sent the Praetorian Guard to Headington in the first place. ”

"So, Raymond, the next time we meet, how far will you go?"

A day later, the city of Tars.

Standing on the city walls, Raymond and the others watched as Dirk's army receded like a tide, gradually disappearing from their field of vision.

"Dirk is out!"

The news spread like the wind throughout the city in an instant, and the soldiers and residents alike cheered loudly. Celebrate the departure of the enemy.

It seems that Chip did it. Raymond knew that the only reason to get Renard to retire was to get him out.

"Damn, I finally beat those guys away. Harlot leaned on the battlement.

Hilnis, however, sighed: "It's just that the price is too heavy." ”

Everyone knew that he was referring to Lutz's death, and the atmosphere immediately became heavy.

"Meow. Don't do that, everybody. For us orcs, it is the highest honor to die on the battlefield and fall into the arms of the god of war, so when Luz dies, he must be very happy. At this time, it was Baster who came to comfort everyone.

"If Luz saw you like this in the sky, he would die of laughter. However, tears welled up in her eyes.

Raymond patted Barste comfortingly, and Catwoman hugged Raymond's waist with attachment. Sobbling in his arms.

For her, Raymond is now her only relative.

"Lord Raymond, Renard has withdrawn, what are we going to do next?" Bryce asked.

During this time, Renard's army was like a mountain, overwhelming everyone. Now that they have finally defeated this strong enemy, everyone doesn't know what to do for a while.

"What to do?" Raymond muttered, "That's too much." Don't forget. Renard's return to China will be the most difficult period of time we can take advantage of. ”

Raymond is well aware. During this period of time that has been won at a huge cost, I have to make a conclusion for many things, such as the necromancer, such as the sea dragon, such as Gru...

And the most important of these is the promise made to Sophia.

Come to think of it. He said lightly to Bryce: "After you go back, you can tell Sophia that the time to return to the country is not far away." ”

Hearing this, Bryce and Lorna's eyes lit up instantly. Now Renard has returned to China to fight for power, and Duke Charles has no backer. It's the perfect time to regain your homeland.

Bryce said excitedly, "That's great, so, what should we do first?"

"First of all, I'm going back to Headington to give Lutz a hero's funeral. Also, bury all the warriors who died in this battle. ”

The joy on Bryce's face faded, and he lowered his head: "I'm sorry. ”

"There's nothing to apologize for, as Bathster said, Luz deserved to die, and we should be happy for him. Raymond tapped him on the shoulder.

Then, Raymond's gaze drifted into the distance, which was the direction of the Dirk Kingdom.

The next time we meet, it's time to split the winners with Renard. Until then, I have to make good use of this time and build up.

If you were in your current state, you would never be able to win against that guy.

After collecting the bones of the 7,000 Beddington and Dirk soldiers in the wilderness, Raymond and his party set off for Headington, officially ending this important decisive battle that would determine the fate of Headington.

The night before the departure, the soldiers held a grand celebration and reveled all night, both for themselves and for their dead companions.

Next, they will take the place of their dead companions and take on new challenges one after another.

Half a month later, Headington.

Lutz's funeral with the dead soldier was held on a beautiful seaside hill.

On a hill facing the sea, a tall tomb was erected, and in the grave was buried Luz's body. Born in the northern wastelands, this Beamon warrior ended up resting on another continent.

According to the tradition of the orcs, a sword was inserted into the tomb, and a bunch of white feathers hung from the sword. The warrior who represents the dead will ride these feathers to the palace of the god of war.

Buried with Lutz were the ashes of the 7,000 soldiers.

All the important people of Headington came to the funeral, even the people on Thor's side.

There was no mournful music, no hoarse cries, and no impassioned speeches, Raymond recited the prayer of the god of war for Luz in the manner of the orcs, and finally sprinkled a handful of soil on the tombstone, even if the ritual was completed, it was full of orc-like simplicity and simplicity.

Sophia once wanted to posthumously knight Luz according to the royal custom, but Raymond refused.

"Ruz died heroically as a warrior, and that's enough, there's no need to do more," he said. ”

After the funeral, everyone left the hill.

Sophia walked side by side with Raymond, and she asked, "Don't worry about Renard's side for the time being, what are your plans next?"

Raymond said: "I have thought about it, first of all, I must solve the matter of that sea dragon first, the threat of that thing is too great." ”

Raymond still remembers that the sea dragon was just a tsunami that destroyed the entire island of Manas, and that scene is like a nightmare when he thinks about it now.

The existence of the sea dragon is like a sharp sword hanging over people's heads, and Raymond really can't bear the same fate that Haydington will suffer one day. Therefore, this threat must be dismantled first.

Besides, it's been a long time since Netherres asked herself, and Toussaint came to the door in person last time, and if he didn't give them an explanation, God knows what would happen.

"I've heard how powerful that sea dragon is, do you really have anything to do with it?" said Sophia worriedly.

"Don't worry, I have my own plans. Raymond laughed.

As he spoke, he added, "In addition, there is something to be happy about. ”

"What is it?" said Sophia curiously.

Raymond said: "I have already told Bryce and Lorna, after Renard returned home, Duke Charles completely lost his backer, and Gaspard's internal grievances are boiling, it is the best time for you to return to the country." ”

"So, I believe it won't be long before you can return to Orat City. I can fulfill my promise to you and to General Kellan. ”

Sophia listened, but she didn't express any joy, she just hummed lightly: "I heard about it from Bryce." ”

"Why, aren't you glad you can reclaim the throne that belongs to you?" Raymond wondered.

Sophia smiled to herself and shook her head: "No, of course I'm happy. I've been waiting for this day since I escaped. ”

As she spoke, she suddenly said, "Raymond, do you remember the first time we met? ”

Brought back the good memories of the past by her, Raymond Ha Luha smiled: "Why don't you remember, Baster also took you hostage, who would know that the girl who wandered outside in the middle of the night was a princess?"

Sophia also giggled: "You're no better." I knew that you were such a powerful person, so I hired you to be my personal bodyguard, not just a bodyguard. ”

"I really miss the past, and when I recapture Orat City in the future, I must revisit the old place and remember it well. Raymond sighed.

"yes. Sophia also nodded, and she said softly suddenly: "When I ascend to the throne, there will probably never be such an opportunity again, where will you be then?"

"What?" Raymond didn't hear.

"No, nothing. Sophia smiled sweetly.

She suddenly threw herself on Raymond's back: "Bodyguard, carry me." ”

This is a bold and intimate move that Sophia has never done, Raymond was stunned for a moment, and then naturally stretched out his hands and held Sophia up.

"Where do you want to go, Your Highness Princess? ”

"I'm going to see the sea. ”

"No problem, let's go. ”

Amid Sophia's unbridled cheers, Raymond picked her up and rushed towards the beach, ignoring the stunned expressions of the people he saw along the way.

At this moment, the two of them will not care about anyone's gaze.

"Raymond, will you come to help me when I'm in trouble?"

"Of course. ”

"What is the deadline?"

"Forever. (To be continued......)

PS: Volume 126 is also over, and Raymond finally won a little respite at the last moment.

Please continue to look forward to the twenty-seven volumes.