After Byron left Scorched Ridge with Joshua, he quickly marched towards Flamechase City. Because he was afraid that the Mountain Hunters would repent, and then find a helper to retaliate against them. Soon they arrived at the north gate of Flame City. Joshua found that the gates of Flamechase City were intact at this time, and there were no traces of any battles at all. Thinking of the bandit Kidd brothers in this world, who have become official members of the Knights, he understands. The Burning Flame Kingdom is still under the rule of the Aika family.

As they were about to enter Flamechase City through the city gates, a pair of centaurs were slowly walking towards them. Apparently these were all members of the Eka family's infantry, and they seemed to be returning to Flamechase City after some battle.

Soldiers in the tropics each wore plate or chain mail. Their armor was covered with dents and scars from battle, but it still glittered brightly in the setting sun. Despite being faded, stained, scratched and patched by washing, the Ekka family's banner and cloak still look clear in the winter rocks of the Burning Province, the violet color that is characteristic of the Ekka family. Looming in the monotonous reddish-brown earth, soldiers, and soot.

The whole army was accompanied by blacksmiths, cooks, grooms, whole teams of spearmen, axes, and even archers, both experienced and gray-haired veterans and newcomers to battle. The tall, silver-armoured, bearded man at the head was all too familiar to Joshua. He is the commander of the Eka family's infantry unit, General Patton.

The army was followed by baggage caravans: mules, horses, and oxen, and the wagons and carts of the brigades were loaded with dry rations, fodder, tents, and other provisions. Apparently these people had gone through a large-scale war outside, and now they must have returned home.

And Byron was surprised to find that among the baggage troops was a huge wagon with two iron hoops, and a man in handcuffs and shackles, and four soldiers were watching over him. It seems that this prisoner of war is very important to them, and Barton does not want to give him any chance to escape. He was going to take him back to Flame Chase City and hand him over to Frem.

As Patton entered the gates of Flamechase City, a trumpet sounded throughout the entire army. The tip of Rulin's spear shimmered in the glow of the setting sun, and some quartz sand on the side of the road refracted the sunlight.

"Haha, General Patton has returned victorious. "A few sentry posts at the gates of the city were in a great uproar. When Joshua saw this, he rushed forward even more impatiently. Before the soldiers could figure out what was going on, they noticed a small child standing in Patton's way. In normal times, they would have treated Joshua as an Assassin. "Uncle Barton, it's me...... I'm Joshua!"

"Well, Joshua?" Barton was stunned, "I think I've heard your name somewhere." ”

At this time, Byron also walked in front of him. "General Patton, don't you know an old friend?"

"You...... Are you ...... Lord Byron," Barton recognized Byron at a glance. "You...... Why did you come to Flamechase City?No, I remember you weren't wanted by Parsa for plotting to murder the Holy King Roy and coerce the current king to abscond?" It was clear that the events that had taken place in the Floating City had finally reached the borderlands, and Barton, including the Eka family, had already heard many versions, and at this moment, the central figure of the event that had set off the storm appeared in front of them without warning.

Patton had an incredulous look on his face, and rubbed his eyes with his hand, confirming that the man in tattered clothes in front of him was Byron, the head of the Golden Dragon Knights. "Lord Byron, if you are really Lord Byron as I know him, and have come to Flame City. Wouldn't that kid be ......" Barton's expression changed from surprise to trepidation. After all, His Majesty the King had personally arrived in Flame Chasing City, and it was still under the knowledge of Lord Frem.

"That's right, he is the current king, His Majesty. Byron replied sternly. Although Byron had always been strict in his dealings, he chose to inform the king of his existence in public. After all, if the Aika family couldn't stand up to protect themselves and His Majesty the King, then he wouldn't be able to find any trustworthy power in the interior of the Gaia continent. Either way, he felt that there was no better time than to take a gamble now. Hearing that Byron confirmed that the child in front of him was the current king, Joshua, Barton hurriedly dismounted and knelt down on one knee to greet him. But the crowd behind Barton began to get noisy.

"How is it possible that the current king has come to our Flame City?"

"It's impossible, it's ridiculous that there is a king dressed in such rags!"

"I don't think it's going to be fake, General Patton has already knelt down in front of him......"

"What are you all talking about?" suddenly Barton turned his head and yelled at his soldiers. "Why don't you come and meet the king together!"

After hearing Patton's order, the soldiers dropped their weapons and bowed to Joshua together. Bowing down to himself in front of the black crowd as if the waves were coming against him, Joshua felt very uncomfortable. He didn't want to make everyone fear him at all times, but he knew that the people of the Aika family would help him and Uncle Geraint. They are now in Flamechase City, which means that Byron's layout is basically complete. The entire southwestern side of the Gaia continent is already full of forces opposing Parsa. From Mallory Island to Puerto Banis to Izaro, Parsa is bound to get a headache right now. Perhaps for the Five Dragon Knights, although such an opponent is powerful, it is still within the scope of their control. But now, two of the two knights of the Five Dragons Knights have erected anti-flags. Roger's Blue Dragon Knights plus Byron's Golden Dragon Knights. Although the Golden Dragon Knights are still nominally used by Parsa, except for Bolton, all the other elites of the Golden Dragon Knights are on Byron's side, which undoubtedly makes the Golden Dragon Knights in the floating city exist in name only.

After returning to Flamechase City with his soldiers, Barton beckoned his lieutenant to let the troops go to the garrison to make corrections, and he took Byron to the council hall to meet the fire-demon Frem. "General Patton, do you really believe I'm innocent?" Byron confessed as he walked, after all, he was still the most wanted felonist in the Kingdom of Reims. "Although His Majesty the King is by my side, if you choose to side with me, the entire kingdom of Reims will surely fall into a new war. And you, the Aika family, will also be branded as traitors by Parsa. ”

"I'm not stupid enough to believe you're going to murder your own brother. Barton laughed. "And when the news came from Floating City, Lord Firedemon scoffed at it. He said that if Parsa had done such a thing, he would have chosen to believe it. With the title of Lord, Lord Byron, the wall of your kingdom, how can it be as they say. ”

"Hehe, I think so, too. Joshua said with a smile. "Uncle Geraint chose to trust his mentor, and I, as a king, must trust my mentor's choice. ”

When everyone arrived at the council hall, Frem was already waiting there with the core members of the entire family. Patton's heralds informed Frem of the news early on.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, welcome to Flame City. With all his children and important members of the family in mind, Frem knelt down on one knee before Joshua. Joshua glanced at Brand, Ian, Betty, and Tim. Especially after meeting Tim, Joshua's heart was very happy.

"Rise up, Lord Frem. I'm sure you already know what we're here for, right?" said Byron.

"Well, I get that. But before I do that, I want to know how you got to us. The area east of Linxia City must have been blocked by Parsa, right? Even Lord Roger's Blue Dragon Knights were broken into pieces before returning to Barnesport. ”

"We chose to cross the northern grasslands to the eastern mountains of Coke Ridge. Then I came here over the mountains. Byron couldn't help but sigh.

"Then you and His Majesty the King must have suffered a lot. Come...... I'd better take you to a hot shower and have a good dinner at Isoro!" Frem smiled and patted Byron on the shoulder.