Finally, after finishing the dressing, Princess Louise felt that her heart was beating so fast that she was about to suffocate, so she quickly took two steps back, bowed her head, and did not dare to say anything.
After a while, Hussein whispered: "...Thank you."
The princess trembled in her heart, but she heard Hussein whisper again: "Remember, this is already the third "thank you" I said to you after waking up, Your Highness."
Princess Louise's face changed slightly: "You, you call me "Your Highness"? Do you know who I am?"
At this moment, the princess suddenly remembered what Delly said to herself in the carriage when she was just arrested: These people definitely don't look like ordinary horse thieves!
Thinking of this, Louise became nervous again, and she took two steps back: "Who the hell are you?"
Seeing that Hussein didn't answer, Louise suddenly turned around and wanted to run, but after only two steps, she felt a tightness in her body and a pain in the back of her calf and knee, and she sat down on the ground immediately.
Hussein sighed, threw away the two remaining stones in his hand, looked at the tired Princess Louise, and smiled wryly: "I'm sorry, Your Highness."
Louise felt so wronged in her heart and turned her head to look at Hussein: "You, you are not a horse thief! You are not a horse thief! I am stupid... I should have thought that you would not show up sooner or later, but you came to ambush Us. It must be directed at me! Also... I heard that the territory of the Desa province has been wiped out by the Duke of Tulip, how could there be horse thieves! What's more, you... a holy rank powerhouse, how could you stoop to be a Horse thief! Tell me. Who are you!"
Hussein didn't answer. His face was serious. But he supported himself to sit up with all his strength, and casually climbed up a tree next to him. So I broke off two branches that were as thick as an arm. Tried it and it was the right length. Hold it in your hand as a crutch. Staggering to the side of the princess, he said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry, Your Highness. I can't answer your question right now. However, I promise I won't hurt you. Now, please come with me. "
Louise was terrified. Tears fell drop by drop. Looking up at Hussein: "You... can you let me go? I will definitely not say it... If you want to be paid. After returning to the imperial capital. No matter what you ask, my brother can satisfy you. Moreover, you are still a strong man of the holy rank. My brother is now vigorously rectifying the imperial army. There is an urgent need for talents, and with your ability, he will definitely use you... Can you let me go back?"
She begged loudly. With pathos. Let the paladins listen. He couldn't help but soften in his heart, but then he suppressed the distracting thoughts in his heart. Seriously said: "Your Highness, I said that I will not hurt you. This is not a lie. I have no malice towards you. On the contrary. The guy who chased and killed us last night is really coming for you!" I think he probably wants to kill you. So. I can't let you go now! You have to follow me, only follow me. I can protect you!"
Although his voice is indifferent. But involuntarily. His tone softened a bit. After hearing this, Princess Louise stared blankly at Hussein's face. She could tell that this man must be extremely proud by nature—a proud man like this. Generally disdain to lie.
Think here. The princess felt a little more at ease, but she asked again: "Then... you can at least tell me your name!"
The paladin hesitated for a while, and finally dropped a short sentence in a low voice: "Hussein!"
"Hussein?" The princess froze for a moment. He couldn't help saying: "Yi, is your name also? In the temple of the imperial capital, there was a genius knight. He was recognized as the number one knight in the mainland. His name was Hussein. Unfortunately, he... ah
Said half. The princess finally woke up suddenly. After an exclamation. Staring at the man in front of him in surprise, he covered his mouth with one hand, and pointed at the paladin with the other hand!
"You are right. I am that Hussein." Hussein said with a cold face, talking about the past of the temple. This is a secret pain in his heart.
"Yes, yes, but..."
"Hmph. But what!" Hussein felt a little irritable when the sad thing was mentioned, and his tone became stiff.
"But..." the princess said softly. very light. But she heard her whisper: "But. I don't think you seem to be a bad person, why. You want to betray the temple. Why do they want to hunt you down?"
Hussein froze.
"I... am I not a bad person?"
The princess hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Seriously said: "When that winged man was about to kill me, I saw you blocked the shot with your back! Moreover, you said "thank you" to me. A truly vicious man would not be right People say "thank you". I don't understand... Knight Hussein, why is the temple going after the good guys?"
"Because the temple itself is not a good person." Hussein said coldly, and the following sentence made the princess exclaim again: "The guy with wings last night was sent by the temple to kill you! And those All the enemies who fight with my subordinates are holy knights in the temple!"
"Ah, after the exhausted Lord exclaimed, he shook his body: "Impossible! Temple…”
"You have too many questions." Hussein looked around impatiently.
The forest was still very quiet. After taking a breath, Hussein recognized the direction: "Let's go east."
"East?" Princess Louise's eyes lit up.
"That's right." Hussein nodded and frowned, "Although I managed to escape in the end, that guy will definitely not let me go easily. We are not too far away now. I am worried that he will Come after me! However, he will definitely think that I am running west... "
That's right! That angel sphinx will definitely believe that Hussein will flee westward, towards the city of Loulan.
However, Hussein knew that his body was too far from here to Loulan City. I'm only afraid of using my own body. If you can't escape far, you will be caught by the opponent.
so. Hussein hugged the princess last night, after running a little distance. It was arranged immediately. Then turn around. Going around in a circle, all the way to the east! !
That angel must have never imagined that he would do this!
and. All the way to the east, then. It's not too far from the border of Desa Province. In order to deal with the Northwest Army. The Tulip family set up two military fortresses on the eastern border of the Desa province.
One of them is the military fortress that annihilated the tens of thousands of infantry of the Northwest Army brought by Gu Huaduoluo!
and. that place. away from where you are now. Not too far. It is much shorter than going back to Loulan City from here.
That military fortress is now also stationed with many families' troops. If you can escape there successfully. That's safe!
Although in front of the holy rank powerhouse. Ordinary soldiers are unstoppable. But after all, if the temple wants to assassinate the princess. Never dare to act openly. Unless they are determined to openly break with the royal family! The opponent is hindered by his identity. As long as he returns to the large army of the Tulip family. That's safe! !
Hussein's idea is undoubtedly correct. It was well planned.
but. When he said to the east. Princess Louise was stunned. She vaguely seemed to have guessed something.
But Hussein looked indifferent. The whole person is like a cold rock. Although the princess has doubts in her heart. But he didn't dare to ask.
"Let's go." Hussein pointed to the east: "I'm sorry, Your Highness. Now we are alone. There is no means of transportation. If there is a populated place ahead, I will find a way to find you a horse. "
talking. Hussein threw the princess a stick as a stick. Then take the lead. Go east to the woodland. Princess Louise hesitated behind. Finally he sighed helplessly. Also followed.
Just dozens of miles away from where Hussein and the princess left.
On the edge of the woods where the battle was fought last night. Du Wei stood there quietly. His face was gloomy. Looking at the surrounding battlefield...
above the ground. Many corpses lay dead in all directions. Look at the clothes. Du Wei recognized it immediately. Many of them are Longbottom's subordinates, and Hussein's subordinates! !
Damn it!
Du Wei looked at the bodies of those family fighters on the ground. There are also dead bodies when they fell down. Still maintaining a fighting posture. There were bloodstains that had solidified and turned black everywhere on the ground! One can imagine what a brutal fight they endured here last night!
But. Jean Duvic is off-site. Dead bodies on the ground. I saw the soldiers of my own family. But the enemy's body. But not a single one was left!
Du Wei immediately affirmed one point: the other party must have taken all the corpses away! Do it like this. Definitely in order not to leave any evidence behind! !
Around the woodland. Large areas of trees have been broken. The ground is still full of pits and cracks one by one! Obviously, there have been fierce battles before the masters here!
That large piece of broken trunk. Obviously it was caused by the impact air wave caused by the collision of the fighting spirit of the strong.
Du Wei quickly searched the battlefield. Hope to try to find clues.
finally. His patience paid off. On the edge of a broken tree trunk. He saw a shoe!
This is a typical court-style lady's leather boots. The shape is noble and elegant. It is made of the finest leather. And there are two precious pearls inlaid on the ankle.
Du Wei picked it up, looked at it twice, and recognized it immediately. This is definitely something that belongs to Princess Louise!
subsequently. Du Wei saw traces on the ground...
"Hmm. The traces of horseshoes. There seems to be a large group of people heading west. The traces of horseshoes are very messy. They should be fleeing... I think Longbottom and Hussein led people to escape... Then I came all the way. It must be in a hurry Flying on its way, and they missed."
Du Wei thought of this. But he frowned even tighter!
But what about the boots? The most troublesome thing is. How could this princess come to the battlefield! And lost a boot
What is impossible to judge is, did the princess escape with the Longbottom people
finally. Du Wei walked west along the woods for a while. I saw a line of footprints on the ground.
The footprints are deep and shallow. It also looks messy! Obviously it was the time when a master was injured and escaped. Unable to control their own body. The footprints are different in shades!
Du Wei immediately made up his mind. Followed this line of footsteps and ran down.
But. After a while. The footprints suddenly disappeared!
Du Wei thought for a while, his eyes lit up!
That's right! This footprint must be Hussain's land!
Because, obviously this is an injured master! If it is an injured enemy, then the opponent must run east if they want to escape. Impossible to go west! Because to the west is his base camp, Loulan City!
Since he ran west. It must be one of your own!
This is Du Weidi's first judgment.
But... why did the footprints disappear here
Could it be that he was overtaken by the enemy? killed? Captured
After thinking for a while, Du Wei suddenly punched his head hard. He blamed himself: "Why am I so stupid! This place is so far away from Loulan City, if Hussein was injured. With his experience of being hunted down by the temple, he has a lot of experience in escaping! He must know that with his own He looks injured. He can’t travel long distances back to Loulan City! He will definitely be caught up halfway! So instead of going west, it’s better to flee to the military fortress on the eastern border!”
Figured out this section. Du Wei no longer hesitated. Immediately sneered twice. The body is like a gust of wind. heading east...