With the melodious sound of trumpets, the Roman legions began to assemble as soon as the sun rose. They were to arrive at Talboa in one day, where they would rest for a while, and then enter the region of Laria from the area of the Kwyn River, where they would wait for the knights from Salion, who would join them in putting an end to the rebellion that had lasted in the region for nearly four years.

Even if no one urged them, all the centurions found that the recruits under their command had suddenly become diligent, and their movements were so fast that no one needed to shout anymore -- the influence of the Radiant Cross on this shijie would definitely make everyone fall for it.

Even the knights of the Knights of the Dawn began to pack up under the urging of Adjutant Will. More than two hundred elite knights will be the second only protection liliang by Theodore's side (because they are significantly more loyal).

Also struck by the news of the Radiant Cross were the citizens of Haringos, who had been preached in Rome on all sides, but it was clear that the Radiant Cross still carried a lot of weight in their hearts - and titles such as Lord of the Chosen One, Emperor of Men, and so on were placed on Theodore's body. The citizens rushed to shout and spread this earth-shattering news to the entire northern Shijie!

Once again, the legends of the past are brought up, and new stories are beginning to circulate. What happened in the central square of Haringos was compiled by the bards into a bewildering but brilliant poem, from the appearance of the Radiant Cross to the countless knights presenting their swords to the new Emperor, the popular poetry would raise Theodore's prestige to a point where there was no addition.

Maybe it's an unintentional move, maybe it's intentional. In all the poems, the old prophet Malcius is omitted, and the Noldor Elf brings the sword of the former human emperor, and is willing to help humanity, defeat the evil orcs, and "maintain the peace of Shijie" together.

Theodore's solo pull out of the Cross of Radiance is also changed to the fact that he succeeded only after receiving Helena's blessing - as if Helena had suddenly received an oracle. Gave him the same as the Radiant Cross. Then the two of them raised their swords together, and all the knights in the audience immediately knelt down and bowed.

Legends and myths are always involuntarily contaminated with the atmosphere of the times and humanity, and the reason why this situation occurs is also due to the social background. Humanity, who had coexisted peacefully with the Noldor elves for hundreds of years, no longer had the unforgettable hatred for these "children of the forest" in the past.

On the contrary, the retreat of the Noldor elves has led people to see them as an extremely mysterious race, and curiosity naturally arises. Coupled with ancient legends, in various knight stories, the protagonist will always be in distress. With the help of the elves, it is natural that they are not exempt from vulgarity now.

The Romans, who had just arrived in the north, had already been recognized by the native population, and the powerful Rome already had hundreds of thousands of indigenous populations, but the remnants of the empire still inevitably affected them. Her Royal Highness Princess Helena, the heir to the Zuihou family of Pendragon, still has a powerful influence in the hearts of northerners that cannot be described in words.

Even if he didn't think so, Theodore knew very well that if Helena really refused, it was absolutely unknown whether he would be able to gain the allegiance of those knights. At the very least, Aaron, Salald, and Bran were loyal to him because of Helena's choice - friendship and loyalty were two different things.

In any case, Theodore already had nominally the undisputed "dominion" of the north - just like the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages, and the supreme imperial power had fallen into his hands. But if you want to make the unruly nobles under your command sincerely submit, you have to rely on yourself!

Inside Haringos Castle, busy figures are constantly shuttling through the corridors. The captain of Belisarius, dressed in military uniform, stepped forward with a serious face. The sharp Spada sword was on his waist, the blood-red stub was covered his body, and the thick soles of his boots kept making a "popping" sound on the floor.

Gently push the door open. The young cavalry captain straightened his back at the door and saluted Theodore, who was sitting behind his desk, with a Roman military salute: "Your cavalry commander is here to wait, Caesar!"

"Is the cavalry wing already assembled?" Diodore looked up with a smile and took a thick scroll from the side shelf, "I don't seem to have given you orders. ”

"But you gave orders to the entire First Legion. Belisarius emphatically said: "The Roman legions went to Laria to fight and put an end to the long-standing turmoil in the region. ”

"The cavalry wing will not participate in this mission, and attacking fortified positions is not where heavy cavalry will come in. Theodore smiled, "This is your task!" said him, handing the scroll to Belisarius.

"Let the trebuchets smash open the gates, and the cavalry will take those castles with a single charge!" Belisarius was still unwilling to give up, clutching the scroll tightly and staring at Theodore: "You need us!"

"I didn't say I didn't need my best cavalry wing. A sharp knife can only be you!" Theodore patted Belisarius on the shoulder, and a proud smile appeared on his face: "Always give the enemy a fatal blow!"

"But this time, I need you to help me scare someone. Theodore looked at Belisarius' face: "I want you to be my messenger to lobby the Duke of Alama in Marions." ”

"As a diplomat......? I beg your pardon for being ashamed, I have no skill in rhetoric, and you are much better than I am in sending Ustan to the past. Belisarius said embarrassedly: "I don't understand those nonsense diplomatic rhetoric, this kind of thing should be entrusted to your foreign minister." ”

"No, this time it can only be you. Theodore walked to the table, took the jug and filled it with two glasses of wine, and drank one from the other: "I will ask Virgil to find two competent clerks to help you, but the main person in charge can only be you, my dear cavalry commander." ”

"The Cato people, I should say, are the same people as the highlanders of the north - bold, simple, but also intelligent, and they know who is sincere and who is hypocritical. Theodore nodded and said, "They only trust those who can make them admire, and a well-mannered diplomat will definitely not be able to do this!"

"Take the best cavalrymen and convince the true Duke of Allama—at the very least, that he will be willing to send troops to our aid. Theodore smiled and brought another glass of wine to Belisarius: "Salad told me that the Cato were the most popular drinkers on horseback in this shijie, and I believe that the Romans had a similar hobby in this regard." ”

"I think I already know what you want me to do. Belisarius raised his eyebrows, took the glass humbly, and saluted Theodore: "I will be at your service, my Caesar!"

"I hope I, an old man, didn't disturb the conversation between the two. The old voice came from behind the door, and Maltheus was on crutches with a cane and a kind smile on his face: "Two adults. ”

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Ordered to belizarus, Belisarius turned and left, preparing to gather his men and head to Marions in the north, the emerald steppe that was said to be "impossible to cross alone." He's up against a nomadic leader, and for a cavalry commander, this may be his most interesting challenge yet.

"I think I should congratulate you, Honorable Lord Yurien, you are now the new Human Emperor!"

In the garden, Theodore and Malcius, who was on crutches, were strolling leisurely, and the old man said gently, "The Radiant Cross has chosen you, and this proves that I am not mistaken!"

"I'll keep my promise. Theodore nodded: "Rome will never be an enemy of the Noldor elves, as long as they do not show any hostility." ”

"Oh, there's no doubt about that, and I trust your promise. Maltheus nodded in response, "Although you were able to pull out the Radiance Cross, it was indeed beyond my expectations. But I still have a lot of faith in your character. ”

"Speaking of the Radiance Cross, I have always had a very tangled question, and I hope you can answer my confusion. Malcius stopped and looked at Theodore in front of him.

"But it doesn't hurt to say that. Theodore smiled and replied, "As long as I know, I can tell you." ”

"It is well known that the Radiant Cross has three kinds of liliang - courage, victory, and fearlessness. Maltheus said in a deep voice, "Correspondingly, those who want to be recognized by the Radiant Cross must also have the same faith. But everyone knows very well that it is easy to defeat the enemy, but it is very difficult to defeat oneself, not to mention the demanding requirements of having three beliefs at the same time. ”

"I would very much like to know, how did you do that?" Marcius stared at Theodore's eyes tightly, "What is it that gave you such liliang?"

Theodore was silent for a moment, as if in thought. Then he said to Malcius, "For me, the scabbard itself does not exist, and the so-called restraint is just an illusion in the minds of the knights, nothing more. ”

With that, Theodore quietly watched Malcius' expression. The old prophet first inadvertently twitched his right eyebrow, and then a smile appeared on his face again: "The ancient Liliang did not give me the Liliang to distinguish between the truth and the falsehood of what others said. But I'm willing to believe you. ”

"Did you know that a long time ago, there was a knight who said something similar to you? Maltheus said solemnly, "And it has been approved by everyone." ”

"Who is he?"

"Aragorn, the Emperor of Men. Maltheus replied calmly, his bright eyes glittering with strange colors. (To be continued......)

PS: First of all, thank you for the tip of Silvarin's children's shoes!

Then, I want to say to all readers and friends: "I'm so sorry!" From today onwards, "Banner of Glory" can only be changed every two days, Kongkong is still a student, a senior party (although he is an art student), but the pressure is still heavy, and most importantly, Kongkong still plans to take the exam to a more satisfactory school, so ...... It's helpless, but I really can't help it, and I sincerely apologize to all of you readers and friends who have silently supported me