This is the western edge of the Empire, the border between the Silent Forest of the Noldor Elves and the human Shijie. Two hundred years ago, a lord who came to this place built the Fort of Kainie here, asserting the undisputed human Shijie's ownership of the area, and paving the way for the expansion of the empire - since then, the empire has not increased in size by an inch.

Because of its connection to the Forest of Silence, there is also a strong tradition of the Nadodo, and there are large tracts of plantations near Fort Kengie - all kinds of fruit trees and building timber, making it an important source of timber in the north, cheap fruit wood into the fireplaces and kitchens of decent homes - this is the fine barbecue wood, especially the specially planted oak is a must-have for furniture, and the fine elm and basil wood are used to make the longbow as a very lethal weapon.

The lords of Fort Kengie made a fortune on such natural advantages. After Salion's call, he took refuge in the Ultok family, retained most of his wealth, and offered an excellent army of six hundred longbowmen - these were all well-known hunters in the area, especially for Salion, who had always lacked long-range liliang.

And now, more than 10,000 troops from the two Grand Dukes of the North and the South are stationed in this castle. Although they didn't all stationed in the castle, and most of the troops set up temporary barracks outside (after all, this is only a small castle and can't accommodate too many troops), but it still makes the business here a little lively. While the citizens are making money, they also feel something different, and the war is coming.

"It's such a nice place, I can almost smell it from the Forest of Silence. ”

Standing on the edge of the platform at the top of the castle, Salald leaned against the parapet and smiled lightly: "I really can't wait, maybe we shouldn't wait for someone who is late, with such a large army, we can go find those pointy ears ourselves." ”

"At least in the eyes of the foreigners, we should maintain absolute unity, or else we will make them despise. Aaron, who came up from the stairs, heard the whining words before he saw the other party, and couldn't help but smile slightly, and walked forward quickly: "And isn't he already rushing this way?"

"My messenger told me that the fellow, Theodore, was on his way only in the morning and afternoon, and that they began to build a barracks in the evening—the standard barracks with a parapet!" Salad rolled his eyes at Aaron, "Should I say that he was cautious, or should I say that this guy was simply trying to stall for time?"

"It's true that the Romans' barracks were also part of their jishu, and I think that's worth learning. Aaron shook his head: "The Lianghaode barracks can allow soldiers to rest, eat and work in peace. Although I have done it in the army, it has had little effect...... It's not something you can learn in a day or two. ”

"You're always towards that guy, always. Salald gave him a sloppy look and shut his mouth.

"I'm just talking about things, and it's nothing. Aaron retorted, "You are all my friends, and I don't want to see any rift between us because of some small problem." ”

"Do you think I'm going to hate him for this little thing?!"

"Big problems are always made up of small details. Aaron smiled: "Of course, most of it is me who is cranky, at least so far, it is still cranky." ”

The knight chuckled twice, refocused his gaze into the distance, and slowly focused on that point.

"Here, Golden Laurel Flag, that guy is here. Pointing somewhere on the horizon, Urtok said, "The army of the Romans, here." ”

Aaron followed the direction that Salald was pointing and looked into the distance, a bright red came into his field of vision, the Roman legions with their bags on their backs, slowly advancing with neat steps, a long red dragon meandered through the earth, the sound of a loud horn accompanied by the golden sunlight, and the leisurely long song gently echoed.

"Now, the entire western part of the human race, all the brave knights, have been gathered......" Salald sighed, "What will greet us?"

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"Sarand, Aaron, my friends, I'm so glad to see you!" Theodore whipped his horse, and almost in a short moment, he rushed in front of the two of them, and excitedly gave Salald and Aaron a warm hug: "I'm so happy!

"We've only been seeing each other for a few months, haven't we? you're so welcoming?" Salald smiled, grinning, "Welcome, Salion welcomes you, Theodore!"

"I thought you would say welcome, Romans!" said Theodore, smiling, "Didn't you become a duke?"

"A change in identity isn't enough to make me change, although it makes me more anxious. Salad replied calmly: "Of course, for the time being, Salion and Rome should remain allies. ”

"It's the same with Mistermai. Aaron said, "It's time to come together." ”

"But there are still some people who don't see it that way. Theodore suddenly said: "Division, discord, and discord, these negative things still pervade the north." ”

"What the hell are you trying to say?" asked the young lord, "what happened?"

"Ah~~ It's nothing, I almost forgot!" Theodore smiled and beckoned to the two: "Come here, take you to meet a few people, who are also the ones who will go on the expedition with us this time!"

With that, Theodore led them to the flag and introduced them.

"Son of Megster, and rightful heir of Mistermael, Aaron Brennus. Theodore exclaimed, "And this one, the Duke of Ultok, the owner of Salion, Salald Ultok." ”

"It's been a long time, Lord Terenus. Salald looked at Terenus in front of him and said with a smile: "All the northern humans will not forget the exploits of the Knights of the Dawn and the Imperial soldiers in Tulgar, as well as the contribution made by the protection of the north, no one will forget!"

"That's all in the past, don't mention the past. Terenus smiled reluctantly, and waved his hand gently: "The current Terenus is just a sun that hasn't set yet. People love the rising sun more than the setting sun, and the gods are no different, and now it's the young people who take on the responsibilities that should be carried out by the old people!"

"Looks like you've all known each other, and I think so. Theodore smiled and continued, "As for this one, he came with Lord Terenus, Miss Helena. ”

"Nice to meet you, my name is Helena. Helena, dressed in bright silver armor and riding a tall white horse, caught the eyes of the two men almost as soon as she came out from behind Terenus, her smiling face shimmering with blue pearls, and her melodious tone was like the gentle neighing of a cuckoo.

"Nice to meet you, but ............" Aaron nodded, as if he agreed, and then frowned and looked at Theodore on the side: "But isn't that too ...... It's crazy to let a lady into the army? It's crazy, I think it's a bit counterintuitive. ”

"Let those damn stereotypes fall into the dustbin, aren't we making history now?" Salald grabbed Aaron beside him, and his eyes never took off Helena's body for a moment. He lowered his head slightly, probably wanting to kiss Helena's right hand, but found that the other party did not mean it, so he had to say in a deep voice: "It's a pleasure to meet you, your name is Sarard Urtok." ”

"I'm sorry for this honorable young lady, I didn't mean to offend!" Aaron pulled Salald's arm and motioned to himself, "But...... Sometimes we should respect the idea of most people, that a woman entering the military is a dangerous thing to do, and it is not so ...... Auspicious!"

"Is it true that our knights are so ungraceful to protect such a beautiful young lady?or such a beautiful lady, who does not kneel and pray when she stands before the soldiers like a god?" replied Salald with a smile, "I believe that all the soldiers will see it that way!, who can be sure that this beautiful Miss Helena will not be our goddess of victory?!"

"Maybe you're right?" Aaron nodded embarrassedly, "Let's keep our opinions." ”

"It's getting late, so let's get into the castle as soon as possible. Salaldelema turned around, gave way and made a gesture of invitation: "I have arranged a dinner party, I hope to be able to relax everyone tonight, we will leave tomorrow." ”

"You're welcome. Theodore smiled and waved his hand at the commander of the Pabrik legion behind him: "Let the trumpeter blow the assembly trumpet!"

With the sound of a long trumpet, the glorious First Roman Legion officially entered the Fort of Kainie.

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"So...... You already know, Helena. ”

Seeing the crowd leaving, Theodore slowly turned his head to Salald, who was still in place: "You really surprised me, my dear Salald. ”

"Don't take others for fools, I already guessed when you sent that letter. Salad smiled and waved his hand: "Otherwise, you really think that those spices make me hot-headed? Although wealth is good, if there is not enough return, how dare you get it?!"

"What exactly do you want?" Diodore asked softly, narrowing his eyes, "It seems that I asked the same question last time I was in Severcro." ”

"Therefore I answer you with what I said last time, Theodore. Salad smiled mysteriously: "What you want, is what I want." Of course, it looks like you're already one step ahead. ”

"So, you're going to catch up this time?"

"That's what I mean!"