In the small study outside the dormitory, Theodore sat on a soft couch and looked with some nostalgia at the Roman sword in his hand, which had belonged to him but had been given to the little boy of Severcro. He had also promised him that if the orcs attacked again, as long as he took the sword to Rome, he would take the legion to Severcro and repel the enemy.

A broken sword, but the sword that Theodore had used to cut off the head of an orc for the first time, also contained an oath. It was quite heavy for Theodore.

"Brenus told me that the fortress of Severcro was one of the least likely places on the Shijie to be captured, with its high and deep pools, abundant resources, and well-equipped soldiers. Theodore slowly raised his head, looked at the military minister in front of him, as well as Herodotus, and the foreign minister Virgil, and asked softly, "Can you tell me what happened?"

"There is no unconquerable city or fortress on this shijie, Caesar. Mehemus coughed lightly and replied with a heavy face: "Perhaps a strong wall can allow the soldiers to defend themselves against a hundred, but the outcome of the war also depends on the level of morale and the proper strategy. ”

"From the boy's mouth, we know at least two things: first, it was a surprise attack, and the defenders were caught off guard, or even unaware of it. Mehemoth said in a deep voice: "Secondly, the lord of Severcro used more than half of his elite troops to escort the refugees north, and Liliang weakened. ”

"The terrible offensive and numbers of the enemy have left them so demoralized that they ...... Slaughtered!" Virgil's voice was low: "This is a disaster, there is no place in the north to force the orcs into the wilderness, we have to fight the enemy in the plains, that means that there will be huge losses, and the enemy can calmly choose the direction of attack." We just have to deal with it!"

"The only way to avoid this is to recapture the fortress of Severcro. "But it is hard to imagine how many northern lords are willing to throw their armies into such a war which is bound to result in numerous casualties," replied Mehemus. ”

"How many troops would it take to take a castle guarded by 10,000 orcs?" Herodotus asked, "Is 20,000 men enough?"

"You don't understand military affairs, Lord Herodotus. "Even if a castle is guarded by a thousand men, if it is well defended, the soldiers are united and the position is precarious. It's normal to hold back 10,000 men, let alone a large fortress like Severcro, which would inevitably cost tens of thousands of people - if attacked from the front, that's the bare minimum. ”

"I got the news from the South, Caesar. The army left behind by Severcro, led by the Knight Commander of El Heading north, was met by the light cavalry under the command of the Captain of the United Janus. Virgil whispered, "They want to go to Haringos, they want to meet Her Highness Helena." They want revenge!"

"It may be a bit disrespectful to say this, but it would be an excellent excuse for war!" Virgil gestured to Theodore, "Her Highness Helena will take this opportunity to summon the lords of the north—after all, Severcro can make the lords feel more in danger than the imperial capital Issos, and test whether they are still loyal." She'll be emperor in the north! and the army will go south. ”

"If she declares war, then Rome will join them as well. Theodore put his sword on the soft couch and stood up gently: "The Roman legions will also go to the southern frontier to fight, but this time in our name!"

"But we only have one legion now, the reserve army is still being built, and we don't have enough Liliang to participate in this war. Herodotus shook his head: "Do you think that a legion can level the orc army?"

Helena wasn't going south right away, she guess she wanted to, but Terenus would stop him from doing so. Theodore pursed the corners of his lips: "For her, what needs to be done now is to get the northern lords to recognize her rights and status at once, let Laria stop the turmoil, Marions offer their loyalty, and then order Salion and Mithmael in the west to start preparing for war immediately." ”

"The war belonging to Rome is almost over, gentlemen. We've made promises and we've got what we deserve. Theodore said, "But it's still far from what I expected." If you want more, that's not enough!"

"But Rome is not very capable of expansion, the West and the South are our stable allies, and Marions of the East is the titular vassal of Her Highness Helena, and there is no room for progress unless we march on the northern ice fields--but I don't see anything in those ice and snow. Herodotus said, "Why are you so anxious to gain greater power?

"This ...... It's about my credibility. Theodore's answer puzzled several people: "I once promised someone that I would give her a promise, and if I don't have enough power, I'm afraid I'll ............"

"Caesar!" Elendil walked out from behind the door, his footsteps very subtle, but he looked a little delighted: "The boy has woken up." He said he wanted to see you. ”

"Anytime. Theodore nodded, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "I also want to know what he will say to me and what he wants to do." ”

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"Here...... Where is it? Is it Caesarea? I've arrived............ Rome?"

Gendry was vague, and he only felt as if he were flying in the sky, with white clouds floating below him—warm and comfortable. There was a nice smell in the air, like a floral scent but not quite the same. A gentle breeze blows gently from your side, bringing a touch of comfort.

"You have fulfilled your mission, this is the city of Rome, Caesarea. A gentle voice came over with a steady stride and walked gently to his side: "This is my castle, and you are in my bedroom, brave Severcro boy!"

"You are Caesar!" the young man who heard the voice suddenly got up in surprise and saw Theodore Julian, who was sitting opposite him smiling and looking at him. Only then did he realize that he was not sleeping on the clouds, but a large bed that he had never seen before, remembering what Theodore had just said, the young man was a little panicked: "I'm sorry, I didn't know this was your room, and it's ............"

"No, no, no, I asked them to carry you to my room, thinking that you might be more comfortable. Theodore waved his hand, looked at the boy and said, "How do you feel now, are you feeling a little more refreshed?"

"It's a great pleasure...... Lord Lord...... Your ............ Entertain. Gendry didn't know what to say, and fiddled incoherently, but his face gradually changed from joy to heaviness: "But if you can, can you let me go back to Severcro? ”

“............ It seems that Virgil has already told you. Theodore let out a long sigh: "This guy always says things that are out of place and does things that are out of place. ”

"The man in the white robe told me that Severcro ...... Savincro ...... It's been ......" Gendry's voice was a little sneering: "It's fallen, relatives, friends, and Lord Best, who likes to wear robes, are all dead!

"I know that asking this might anger you, but...... At least please listen to me before you decide, my lord. Gendry looked at Theodore with a little expectation: "You told me that...... Does that still count? Would you like to admit it?"

Theodore laughed softly, took out his broken long sword from behind him, and solemnly placed it in Gendry's palm: "I am Caesar, so I do what I say." ”

"Woo, woo...... Whith!" Gendry twitched his nose and tried not to let the tears slip down his face: "Xiexie......! Thank you very much, thank you for your great kindness!!"

"What's your name?" asked Theodore softly, "tell me, what's your name." ”

"Gendry, my name is Gendry!" the boy sobbed, wiped his tears with his sleeve, and craned his neck to look at Theodore: "Severcro, my father was an infantryman, and he had no surname. ”

"Tell me, Gendry, son of the guard. Theodore asked, "Do you want to avenge your relatives and all the Severcores?" and make the beasts that killed your relatives pay the price!"

"You can choose to stay with me, and I will let my best knights train you! Theodore patted him on the shoulder: "Let you have the ability to slash your enemies, and not rely only on the help and charity of others." ”

"But...... Caesar!" Gendry almost bit his tongue in surprise and looked at Theodore in front of him: "I'm just an ordinary person, I don't even have a surname, how can I be an attendant?"

"You want a surname?" said Theodore, rising from his bed, holding his chin and thinking, "what kind of surname should a son of a guard have?"

"Oh, yes. Roman sword!" Theodore snapped his fingers when he saw the long sword in Gendry's hand, "Spada, yes, this is it!"

"So, Severcro comes Gendry. I will give you the surname Spada and knighthood of Rome, and reward you for sending information to Caesarea against all odds. And from now on, your descendants will worship the gods of Rome and pay allegiance to Rome!" Theodore looked at Gendry solemnly: "Are you willing to accept this honor?"

(First of all, thank you for the reward of the children's shoes of the demon dream glass (I know it is a soft girl ~) when I hear it!The story continues, the prophecy is coming true, the sword is about to come out, don't go away, the big collision has just begun!)