Thunder God Fortress, military command post,
Orlando and others are seriously discussing the war at this moment. In the past period of time, the human defenders have achieved quite good results. The attacking orcs have lost almost 300,000 soldiers, and their offensive is getting weaker day by day. The morale of the human defenders became stronger and stronger as they fought, and the war developed in a direction beneficial to mankind.
"General Orlando, this is the situation of today's battle." General Clark stood on the military map hanging on the wall and said loudly: "In addition, according to our observations in recent days, the orcs seem to have suffered a great loss of troops. It seems that they only come out to plunder every day. The 100,000 people in the formation still maintain their establishment."
Orlando nodded, and Kyenst interjected: "According to our previous analysis, the orcs have launched a massive attack this year. It is likely that their rulers have come to weaken the strength of other lords. Those 100,000 elite warriors are probably ruled by the orcs. The goal of the orcs is about to be achieved. There are only about 500,000 of them, and there may be less than 200,000 left now. If the manpower continues to be depleted, it may not even be enough for herding and hunting. I suggest strengthening the control of the beasts. If the orcs retreat, they will immediately send out cavalry to follow and pursue them. Maybe we can establish peace in the northern defense line of the empire for the next 20 years in one fell swoop.”
Orlando still nodded and said nothing, but in his heart, he did not agree with Keenst's optimistic mood. However, everything was beneficial to the human defenders. In the past two days, the orcs even used catapults and siege vehicles. There was nothing left, and he rushed up directly carrying the wooden ladder. Orlando could only put his doubts in his heart.
Orlando said: "The situation has gradually become favorable to our side recently, but everyone must not take it lightly. After all, the orcs have not retreated. Especially when defending at night, you must be cautious."
"Please rest assured, general." Kyenst said loudly: "My adjutant Hans is fully responsible for this matter. He has my most elite troops under his command, as well as the assistance of thousands of mercenaries from the south. There is absolutely nothing wrong."
Seeing that Kyenst was too optimistic, Orlando tried to persuade him, but before he could speak, he heard a voice coming from outside the door: "Report, urgent message from the imperial capital messenger."
Everyone in the military command post was stunned, wondering what was going on. Orlando raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Let him in."
The door was pushed open, and three holy knights strode in. The leader saw Orlando at a glance, raised his right fist and lightly beat his chest, performed a knightly salute, and then said: "Captain Orlando, Urgent dispatch from the imperial capital, please read it alone."
Orlando remembered that this knight's name was Arnold. He had only become a Holy Knight three years ago. He should be a squad leader now. Now he actually delivered the letter in person. When Orlando saw the look on the knight's face, he suddenly felt an unknown feeling in his heart. With a premonition, he waved his hand and said, "You guys go out first."
Kyenst and others walked out with curiosity, and even the two men who followed the leading knight also retreated. When only the knight who delivered the message was left in the command post, Orlando asked: "Arnold, what on earth are you doing?" what happened."
Arnold didn't answer Orlando's words. He just took out a sealed letter from his body and handed it to Orlando with both hands. Orlando took out the letter paper inside in a few times and opened it. He saw that it read: "Year 202 of the Bright Calendar." On the evening of August 4, Chad rebelled and His Majesty Fernando XIII was martyred."
Orlando looked at the letter in his hand in disbelief, feeling that it weighed a thousand pounds. His eyes were straight, his lips were dry, and he said in a dry voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been martyred."
Arnold whispered: "Yes, Captain."
Orlando felt a sudden heat in his chest, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, staining the letter in his hand red, and the letter slowly fell to the ground.
"Ah, Captain!" Arnold was startled. He quickly stepped forward to help Orlando. The latter pushed him away and sat directly on the chair. "I'm fine, Arnold." Orlando said calmly: "After all, What's going on? Tell me the whole story in detail."
Arnold heard the pain and sadness in Orlando's calm tone. He knew that Orlando was in a very bad mood at the moment, so he lowered his voice and told the story of what happened that night. Although many situations, as Arnold, It is impossible to know the details, but he was also personally leading his subordinates to fight on the front line of countering the rebellion, so Catherine selected him to deliver the message.
Orlando listened silently to Arnold's account of what happened that night, and suddenly asked: "What about the motive? If Chad really wants to rebel, and I leave the imperial capital, and Luke is dismissed, it will be a good opportunity, but what can he do?" The good thing is that he is already inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. Does he want to be your Majesty? He can stop my Royal Knights."
"This" Arnold hesitated for a moment, and he said cautiously: "This is not clear, but Queen Catherine and Lord Luke both said so, and at that time, many people in the Royal Banquet Hall saw His Majesty's death. In Chad's arms, Grand Magister De Silva later brought people here, and he was responsible for guarding the palace that night. I don't know what he and Chad said, and Chad began to mobilize the army."
Orlando sighed. Based on this alone, he knew that there might be something behind this. It was a pity that he was no longer in the imperial capital that night, otherwise he would be responsible for the safety of the palace. In that case, who could harm His Majesty? As for Luke , Orlando doesn’t need to think too much to know that after Chad is eradicated, Luke will naturally take over and hold the power. Luke will not refuse no matter what, let alone investigate the truth of that night.
"Could it be Luke?" Orlando's heart moved, because all the benefits of the whole matter belonged to Luke. This suspicion was too great, but he thought about it again and gave up the idea, because he knew that Luke At the same time, Luke is also well aware of the power of the Royal Knights under his command. Even if Luke has 200,000 elite warriors, he cannot withstand the charge of 10,000 Holy Knights of the Royal Knights on the plains. Orlando will not He thought that Luke would take huge risks to do this, not to mention that Luke had been dismissed from his post. He really wanted to mobilize the army, how could he hide it from others
"Luke, it must not be you, otherwise, otherwise I will have to feel sorry for Sophia." Orlando shook his head gently. He couldn't figure out what was going on now, and the king he had always been loyal to was actually like this. If he dies inexplicably, once the news spreads, the empire will definitely be in chaos. Orlando's top priority now is to return to the imperial capital immediately. Only the powerful Royal Knights stationed in the imperial capital can truly intimidate all parties and allow the empire to smoothly survive the current difficulties.
Orlando closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said to Arnold: "This matter must be kept absolutely confidential, and no leakage can be allowed."
"I obey, Captain." Arnold said softly: "However, this incident already happened five days ago. No matter how hard we keep it a secret, as long as it lasts more than ten days, it will always be spread here. Please take action as soon as possible."
Orlando nodded and said, "I understand. You go down and rest first. I will send someone to protect you." Arnold did not speak. Orlando did this as he had expected. Although he did not know the content of the letter, what happened in the imperial capital Who was present at the time and didn't know about it? Arnold knew the importance of this news. Even in the Thor Fortress, he only vaguely said the urgent letter and never mentioned any content.
After sending Arnold away, Orlando made up his mind in a moment. He must rush back to the imperial capital immediately. The inheritance of the throne and the stability of the empire require his personal presence. Only in this way can problems be avoided. It's just about His Majesty's martyrdom. It is too important to be made public for the time being. What he needs most now is time.
Orlando immediately recruited Kyenst. After he left, Kyenst was naturally the biggest here. If he had anything to do, he could only tell him in private first.
"General Kyenst, this is what happened. Now that time is running out, I won't say anything more. I will take all the knights back to the imperial capital. This force is very important to the stability of the empire. After I leave, you must try to block it. The news must not cause turmoil in the entire army, and we must be more vigilant against the orcs, and we must not take it lightly."
"There is another very important thing, and that is Chad's son Bailey. You should arrest him immediately, keep him quiet for the time being, and imprison him secretly. Several of the 200 magicians are related to Chad. You can't let it go. You can ask Ryan for help on this matter. The relationship between Ryan and Faras is unusual and it is impossible to leak it. Moreover, Ryan easily defeated Bailey in the Royal Athletic Competition last year. In terms of strength, he can definitely subdue him. Although Magister Androkos has not been inclined towards either Luke or Chad before, he once asked Victor for magic and should be trustworthy."
After giving detailed instructions to Kyenst, Orlando mounted his war horse and led 500 of his men to leave first. 5,000 people leaving at the same time was too eye-catching. Orlando had already made arrangements for the remaining 4,500 people. They will leave in batches within the next three days.
After sending Orlando away, Kyenst immediately invited Ryan, Androkos, and Faras. In Kyenst's view, with Luke taking over, Faras's identity has become very special. Of course, something must be done at this time. , when Kyenst informed these three people about what happened in the imperial capital and Orlando's hurried departure, even Androkos, who had always been neutral, took a breath of air, not to mention Farasi and Ryan, who were closely related to Luke. Yes,
Under Kyenst's arrangement, he invited Bailey and several magicians who were inclined to Chad. Ryan and Androkos took action together to subdue them one by one. Bailey didn't know what this was for. What, it wasn't until he was firmly tied that he learned the news about his father's rebellion from Kyenst's mouth. Of course, he knew that his father could not do that, otherwise he would have sent someone to notify him or simply would not have done so. He was asked to come to the Thunder God Fortress, but who would listen to his explanation? Kyenst simply had his mouth stuffed with cloth strips, and then selected 40 personal guards to secretly imprison them. Each magic There are four long swords hanging on the teacher's neck. If there is any movement, he will kill him immediately.
After doing all this, Kyenst looked to the north with great ambition. The imperial capital was in chaos, and Orlando returned under the starry night. Then the merits of defeating the orcs would eventually belong to him. With these merits, his transfer back to the imperial capital to serve was basically unchangeable. Yes,
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