The blood of Pendragon, the heir of the empire, Princess Helena, arrived in Haringos as soon as the news spread throughout the town, and the townspeople were uneasy and didn't know what to do.

The reason is simple - the city is already Roman territory, but de jure Theodore received from Lord Malbert, not a capture but an inheritance, so it is theoretically an imperial territory, and the entangled citizens do not know whether to hold high the glorious cross banner of the empire or welcome the royal crown with the golden laurel banner of Rome.

What if His Royal Highness came to Xingshi to ask for guilt? Will the newly formed city guard be able to resist His Highness's royal division? Will it be tolerant and generous to forgive these ordinary citizens after the city is broken? Although the imperial family has always been known for its generosity, the north, which has paid high taxes for many years, has not enjoyed the virtues and generosity of the royal family. On the contrary, it was Rome's low tax policy and urban construction that benefited them.

These people are not very demanding, but a little favor can make them remember and make it easy for the monarch to gain their affection. But such a small favor does not allow them to last long in the face of the threat of death, after all, life is more precious than anything else.

But soon they were all relieved, and Tarot, the co-captain of the Haringos garrison wing, went around with people to put up leaflets and shouted from street to street with a loudspeaker -- in short, Her Highness Helena and Caesar had come together, and the two sides should be very friendly now, so please don't worry.

The news was all the more convincing by the army that entered through the gates - the First Legion of Rome, carrying the banner of the Eagle and the Golden Laurel Banner, entered Haringos with the Knights of the Dawn with the Glorious Cross, followed by the Black Falcon of the House of Brenus and the Golden Lion of the House of Urtok.

Some of the more attentive guys immediately saw something from it: this means that the two Grand Dukes located in the West have officially announced their support for Her Highness Helena! Counting the golden laurel crown, half of the north has been united and has become a new and powerful Liliang, which is enough to influence the situation in the north.

Rumors of this army began to appear in taverns and inns, and merchants from the West told the curious stories of the rendezvous of Fort Kenne, the alliance of Anduria, the south of the Iron Road, the fierce battle with the Tar tribes, the dwarves, and the recapture of New Gar.................. The stories of the mythical era made everyone excited, the brave and incomparable Salald, the swift Aaron, and Theodor who crossed the orc army, the rain of arrows that covered the sky, and the overwhelming knight army one by one, but the most attractive thing was Her Royal Highness Helena, who seemed to be a goddess!

Although the commanders of the army were Lord Terenus and the lords, they all believed that the army would win because of Princess Helena's presence on the battlefield and the protection of the Emperors.

This is the precipitation of history over the years, the rule of the empire has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the tragic story of an emperor who defended the imperial capital alone has spread, and the Harlingos living under the firmament of the Roman gods have not forgotten the glory of the Radiant Cross, and the glory and legend it represents.

When Theodore and Helena both appeared on the central avenue of Haringos, the whole city was in a state of flux, and the people standing on both sides of the road cheered loudly and held two flags in their hands to pay their respects to the two adults, after all, peace is what everyone wants, except for the war maniac and the madman.

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After the army officially entered Haringos, Helena and Theodore did not stay too long, but came directly to the main castle in the center of the town, which will also be Helena's "home" and "court" for a period of time in the future, although this "court" is really shabby, only about one-fifth of the size of the imperial capital palace, not even one-half of Caesarea Castle, after all, it is only a count's castle.

But it was enough for the Knights of Dawn to have such a place to rest, at least not to be left to rest and helpless. The location of Halem Goslyan Haode can become the center of the northern part of the empire, and it is also convenient for gathering lords large and small. In this respect, it is even better than Caesarea.

By the time Helena and Theodore entered the castle's gates, the castle's old butler and Abbot Edora had been waiting for them at the gate for a long time.

"Hail to you, Caesar. Idora, dressed in the black robe of a scholar and holding an oak cane in her hand, nodded slightly, and then looked at Helena, who was wearing silver armor on the side: "And you, Your Highness, the blood of the great Pendragon, congratulate you on your victory, and express my sincere condolences for the unfortunate death of the Emperor!"

"This master's name was Idora, and he was known in places like Haringos and Larria, and even in Caesarea, and he had a great reputation among the commoners, and was a very good scholar. Theodore praised his dean a little "excessively": "I am now serving here as the dean of Haringath Academy. ”

"Do you know my brother?" Helena looked at the black-robed old man with some surprise, "Mr. Edora, are you from the imperial capital of Isos?"

"When the emperor was stricken with a natural disaster, he summoned many scholars from the imperial capital, and fortunately he was among them. Idora bent down: "I'm sorry, I don't have any achievements in medical skills, so I didn't go, but when I left, I saw Emperor Bixia, who was also Zuihou." ”

"So, the first time I met you, Caesar, it always reminded me of a lot of things that I had forgotten, and gave me, a deserter, another chance at allegiance. Adora suddenly lowered her voice: "You and the emperor look exactly the same, Caesar." ”

"Xiexie, tell me this. Helena smiled indifferently, and then strolled away from the place, and Theodore, who noticed something, did not linger too long, but left with Helena.

"If I don't say it, how can I be at ease?" Idora lowered her head in disbelief: "This land can't withstand another war, no matter what name it is!"

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"How's it going? Do you still like it here? Helena. "In the hall of the castle, the guards and knights were barricaded at the door, and there were only Theodore and Helena in front of the empty long table. Theodore leaned against the pillar with a little ease, his purple helmet casually placed in the corner of the table, and looked at the beautiful figure: "Although it is not luxurious, it is quite comfortable, the food is good, and there is a special hot water supply." ”

"It seems like that was the case last time. As if she hadn't heard Theodore, Helena went to the corner of the table and picked up the purple horsehair helmet: "The last time you were going to Severcro, you forgot your helmet on the table and asked me to deliver it to you. ”

"I will not forget, Helena, my friend. Theodore nodded calmly: "I will never forget those, those beautiful and unforgettable things." ”

"You knew there was going to be this day, didn't you? Theodore. Helena didn't look back, her back to him: "You already knew, but you never said it!"

I don't want to hurt you, I want to see you happy because............ You're my best friend, and I don't want you to be sad. Theodore argued: "But I can't cut you off forever, you are a descendant of Pendragon, you are born to inherit that responsibility, to be the king you were destined to be, all this is fate!"

"Yes, it was meant to be. Helena said with a lonely laugh: "It is fate." ”

"Theodore, you once promised me that if one day you met someone you loved, you would tell me at the first time. Helena turned and looked at the young Caesar with a hopeful gaze: "So now you tell me, who is the person you love?!"

“............ Can we leave this out of the way?" Theodore sat down in his chair and bit his lip tightly, "Maybe you can give me some time to think about it!"

"Nope. A simple word interrupted his thoughts, and Helena pressed step by step: "Tell me now, Theodore, who do you love?"

"Terenus told me, let me not trust you too much, he said you are ambitious, the gods of Rome are replacing the Radiant Cross, I don't know if what he said is true, I want to believe you. Helena said, "But I want you to give me a reason to believe you!"

"How can you be so reckless?Helena, don't you know what the result will be if you tell me the advice of the humerus ministers around you so straightforwardly?" Theodore was angry and amused: "It will make you lose their loyalty, Helena my dear friend!"

"If you really think like that, I'll tell you Helena, I'll tell you what I love. Theodore stood up and gently stroked the girl's face, his obsidian eyes staring at the sapphire: "At the most opportune moment, but that's not now, just because I don't want to hurt you." ”

"Or is it because you're Caesar?" said Helena, with a tone of distrust.

"Not this time. Theodore laughed, leaving the bold girl a little ashamed of what she had done: "This time it's because I want to." ”

"I will put my sincerity in front of you at the most appropriate moment, without concealing or concealing it, everything from the heart. Trust me, it won't be long!"

(Believe me, the emptiness is still so pure and innocent~.) Well, that's it.

zuihou, it's still the rhythm of asking for collections, recommending, and rewarding~, empty muttering to himself)