Malcius's words caused Theodore's right eye to jump unnaturally, and then he consciously or unconsciously avoided the gaze of the other - at least for now, he did not intend to let others know the secrets of the Roman gods. Even the old prophet in front of him, who has lived for hundreds of years, is likely to have discovered some signs of it.

Theodore didn't know what the identity of the so-called "prophet" of Malcius represented, was it really just to wait for the prophecy and protect the Radiant Cross on the orders of the previous generation of Aragon?

According to the small number of words revealed by Malcius, Theodore could probably guess that hundreds of years ago, when the Holy Pander Empire was first established, the old prophet must have been very noble, and he was well known with the emperors and important ministers of the empire at that time. What made him choose to leave?

"I've been fond of memories for a long time. Maltheus smiled and said with his cane, "It's nothing, it's just some boring memories of old people, you don't have to care!"

"No, in fact I'd love to know. Theodore waved his hand and said with a smile, "You may be the one who knows the Human Emperor Aragorn best in this Shijie." If I could, I would like to know something, something about him - maybe it would give me a lot of warning. ”

"It's going to be a very long story. Maltheus had a complicated expression: "A story that is neither cheerful nor sad but unforgettable." ”

"In fact, as far as I know, Aragorn has the qualities of a great leader anywhere except his dreams that are too great to be accepted!" said Malcius, glaring a little playfully, as if complaining: "Lustful, rude, always following his temperament, rarely thinking about what the consequences are, and having a hard time listening to other people's opinions." ”

"But it's this man. became the object of allegiance of all knights. It was this man who led his knights to regain the dignity that humanity deserved, and the divided city-state was thus unified. Maltheus sighed slowly, "It may be hard for you to believe that this rude man is greater to mankind than all the wise men in the world - that is an indescribable spirit!"

"I can understand that. Theodore nodded calmly: "He won back the dignity of humanity and defeated the enemy." Mankind was unified Shijie, and the empire began with him. ”

"No, no, no, it's just not great. Maltheus shook his head: "In Aragon's time, the resentment of the Noldor elves was second only to the attitude towards the Orcs now—it was a resentment that was not respected. And the arrogance and stubbornness of the dwarves make human beings feel their dignity even more!"

"Aragorn used war to declare the independence and strength of mankind, but not once did it kill innocents, he led the coalition of city-states and the Noldor elves in three battles, losing once and winning twice. "But the war did not add more hatred to both sides," Malthews said. The Noldor elves have seen the growth of humanity. The knights, on the other hand, were impressed by Aragorn's kindness and courage. That's his liliang!"

That's why he was revered as the emperor. Theodore nodded, as if he understood something, and said to himself, "Victory is not perishable." Domination without humiliation. There was no conquest, but it conquered everyone. ”

"What a brilliant answer!" Malcius looked at Theodore with a little surprise: "Is this your own understanding? Maybe I still haven't really understood you!"

"No, it's another one...... What great leaders say. Theodore explained with some embarrassment: "I just quoted it, and it was not my own. ”

"Still. After all this time, you don't seem to have told me what that Aragorn's surname was. Theodore decided to change the subject: "Lord Malcius?"

"Aragorn's last name?" Malcius frowned, "Honestly. I already don't remember it so clearly, he rarely mentions this. In fact, even the name Aragorn was given to him by someone else, because he was always reckless and impatient ('Aragorn' originally meant 'impatient'), and he was rarely asked what his name was, and he himself liked to use the name Aragorn. ”

"If I'm not mistaken, it seems to be ...... 'Leo'?" Malcius scratched his head in annoyance: "No, no, it shouldn't be taken apart and read, it should be combined with two sounds, what is it?"

A distressed Malcius muttered to himself as he paced slowly through the castle's garden. I didn't notice that Theodore, who was beside him, had already quietly left, leaving only the old man himself still there slowly pondering, meditating, but he couldn't remember the once familiar surname.

Strolling through the little garden, the empty castle made Theodore a little sad - it was as if he had never been in one place for too long, always on the road.

It used to be Caesar, but now it has the Radiant Cross, a rightful ruler over the North. Theodore had heard many people say that power is wine and temptation. But he still saw no wine or temptation, only emptiness and loneliness, and a great deal of entanglement.

When did he like Shanghai Lenna?, Theodore thought silently. Maybe it was that night, maybe I was touched by Helena's smile -- or maybe I was simply in the so-called "estrus period"?

"What are you doing?" a capable voice came from behind him, causing Theodore to retract his senses. The female ranger was dressed in a pale ink-colored ranger costume, with a longbow on her back, and looked at Theodore with a smile: "Emperor Theodore Julian, should I call you that?"

"Whatever you want. Theodore shrugged his shoulders helplessly: "Although I didn't hear the slightest deference in your tone, it is also in line with your character." ”

"Where's your Radiant Cross Holy Sword? The smile on Sibeya's face became even stronger, and her eyes narrowed into two crescents: "Could it be that you just got it and lost it?"

"I gave it to Helena for safekeeping—to me, it was a symbol. Theodore unleashed the howl from his waist and shook it before Sibea's eyes: "The knife that Bodø gave me is actually quite useful, sharp and light, and most importantly - it carries a promise. ”

"I thought you human knights only knew how good swords worked. Sibea curled the corners of her mouth, "Noldor's long knife is the best weapon on this shijie - second only to the bow and arrow." ”

"I guess we'd better keep our minds to it. Theodore reluctantly stopped Sibea from continuing: "This thing still depends on habit. ”

Sibeia stopped talking, and didn't know what to say, and Theodore fell into silence, and the atmosphere suddenly became extremely awkward. After a while, as if remembering something, Sibea asked Theodore, "I saw the Roman army begin to assemble, are you going to war?"

"That's right, although it is a secret operation, it is actually a semi-public matter, and I think it will not be long before the princes of the Kwyn River will receive the news. Theodore nodded: "I will go to Laria and work with the Duke of Elfwan to pacify this area and strengthen the Liliang of the coalition army." ”

"Jihua is to end all the battles in five days. But there is not much confidence. Theodore smiled a little self-deprecatingly: "If they resist to the death, we will have to take at least seven castles." ”

"Seven castles?" said Sibea, nodding her temples with some botheringness, and then asked Theodore, "are they like this castle?"

"No, no, unlike Harlingos, this castle is technically town-level. Theodore shook his head: "Probably a little smaller than Kaigneburg, after all, not all lords are so rich that they can build such strong walls and towers." ”

"Do you need my help?" Sibea asked, with a slight hope in her eyes, "There are three hundred excellent hunters who have come with us this time, and we can serve as archers." ”

"Thank you to the Noldor elves for their generosity, but this time it's an internal dispute among humans. Theodore politely declined: "I don't think the Noldor elves must not want that humans will interfere in the affairs between your settlements, right?"

"I see. Sibea nodded, puffed up her chest and stretched out her right hand towards Theodore, and looked at him with her lips pursed: "Well, then, I wish you success, Theodore Julian." ”

"Huh?" Theodore was stunned by the female ranger's movements, and then stretched out his right hand and gently pinched the front half of her slender right hand - fortunately, Theodore, who had learned a little about this in his previous life, did not do anything stupid.

"I'll take the warriors of Noldor and wait for you in Severcro, Julian. The Ranger withdrew her right hand and turned away in a dashing manner, her pale golden ponytail swaying at the back of her head.

"Also. Sibea suddenly stopped again, and did not turn her face but left Theodore with her back, her hands crossed on her waist, and her shoulders kept shaking: "I wish you happiness!"

With that, Sibea ran nimbly in three or two steps, and kicked a few steps from the castle wall, and easily climbed over it, leaving Theodore alone standing there.

Theodore frowned tightly, touched the small stubble that began to emerge from his upper lips, folded his arms on his chest, and muttered to himself.

"What the hell is she trying to do here?" said Theodore, shaking his head, pacing towards the barracks. (To be continued......)