"Some Bestowers have similar powers, but not everyone has them."
It is impossible for Jenkins to slap the skull sword on the table now, and the cane was taken away by Alexia. He really has no weapons to support Alexia, so the above is the truth.
"Then it's my turn. Since Dolores has also noticed that the palace is besieged, of course she must listen to her elder brother's intentions first. Dolores will not surrender, but it is clear that Sarlot will What choice. Now that the troops are much smaller than the opponent, Dolores and her sisters decided to use the unique terrain of the royal palace complex to launch a defense and counterattack... "
He reached into his pocket and produced a candle. The other four people in the room saw the flame jumping when the candle was taken out of the pocket. Salhi II smiled, thinking that Jenkins was lying just now.
"The deep night veils rebellion and murder, but the coming light must illuminate all that veils our eyes. This candle will work for the whole field, and while it lasts, all with Dolores S. People in Tuart's camp will automatically gain the ability equivalent to [weakened dark vision]; at the same time, the clean light will give life, and everyone in Dolores' camp will be able to Possess the passive ability of [Accelerated Regeneration]."
The candle was placed firmly on the table by him, and Salhi II stared at it until the candle was assimilated by the chessboard and became a prop recognized by the chessboard:
"What exactly is this? Why can it be given such a powerful function?"
"It's just a candle."
Jenkins replied.
This candle is [Purification Candle] and [Endless Flame], a gift obtained after Jenkins personally fused it. Although it looks ordinary, even if it is taken out, it will not be found to be connected with the God of Lies. But the power of this first gift that Jenkins possessed is definitely not as ordinary as its appearance.
"You see, although Dolores has fewer people than Sarlot now, with the blessing of candles and the effect of the glasses I just gave, I think even if Sarlot calls in the steam cannon in the next round, she will still be able to do so. Don't think of easily breaking into the palace—unless he actually razes the complex on the hill to the ground."
Salhi II did not express any opinion on this, but looked at the chessboard.
The arrival of midnight did not make Loen under the night more peaceful. On the contrary, the steps and shouts on the street woke up most of the city's citizens. The army in Salot's hands guaranteed martial law throughout the city, and just as Salhi II said, after receiving the letter sent back by the envoy from the army outside the city, Salot Stuart ordered his city defense to The troops gave up their defense and entered the city to surround the royal palace.
Salot Stuart also thought of the possibility that the Northern Legion had a symbol of power. After the legion entered the city, he deliberately used "cooperation" as an excuse to meet with the legion leader, the Duke of Rwanda. The old duke, who was quite trusted by Sarkhi II, was very surprised that His Royal Highness appeared in Loen, but he categorically denied that Sarkhi II had entrusted him with any items for safekeeping.
Now Salot also has a coin that can be used for bribes, and of course he can use this coin to bribe the Duke now. But if the duke really told the truth just now, once the bribe is made, the coin will not be returned. After thinking twice, Salote chose to believe the words of the Duke of Rwanda.
"Jenkins, do you think Uncle Rwanda has artifacts left by his father?"
Yani at the table asked Jenkins, and Jenkins shook his head:
"of course not."
What the Duke said just now is true.
"It seems you know me well."
Salhi II said.
Because of the effect of the props used by the king in the previous two rounds, Salot's side also tried to persuade the northern army to pledge their allegiance to them. But even with the bonus of props, their words are still not enough to convince the vicissitudes of the army leader.
He has only one purpose tonight, to cleanse the disloyal people in the city according to Sarhi II's list.
In the palace, Dolores and her two younger sisters actively organized the army to deploy defenses. There are many followers of Dolores, and some of them hide outside to wait for the opportunity, while most of those who enter the palace have combat power and can join the battle.
At the stroke of midnight, Dolores organized a speech of her own. She announced to her followers and those soldiers who trusted her that she would fight for the crown.
Dolores herself has a strong appeal, and her abilities have been demonstrated before meeting Jenkins. Although all she showed in front of Jenkins was an elegant princess posture, she never lost her skills.
With the help of her sister and many followers on this hot summer night, she stood at the center of power in the country and spoke out about her ambitions for the throne. Although she was young, Princess Dolores Stuart successfully gathered people's hearts. Her loud speech, under the influence of extraordinary power, was transmitted to the ears of thousands of people with the night wind.
People cheered and applauded Her Royal Highness's determination. At that moment, the sixteen-year-old princess seemed to be the brightest star in this unusual night.
"Look, this is my daughter."
Salhi II of Nolan smiled at Jenkins.
"Yes, but she'll be mine soon."
Jenkins laughed too.
Yani, who was behind Salhi II, tried hard to control her smile. Because she was behind her father, it was all she needed not to laugh out loud, but it was much more difficult for the other two princesses at the table not to laugh out loud.
This was the first round after midnight. Although the night was dark, no matter whether it was Ruen or Nolan, the people who participated in this duel had no desire to fall asleep.
By the end of the round, all the Northern Guards had appeared on the chessboard, and the elite part had already entered the city. On the other hand, Salot completely gave up on the defense of Loen, and after reaching an agreement with the army commander who entered the city, they mobilized their forces around the palace.
The people of Nolan can see the flames appearing in the city of Loen from the chessboard. The purpose of the northern army entering the city today is to kill people and destroy families, so they don't care about the means used.
From the perspective of looking down on Loen on the largest screen, dots of fire have lit up in the city, and Loen tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.
On the small hill under the royal palace, the original Loen city defense force and a small number of soldiers from the northern garrison had already launched a siege. The first exchange of fire started because of a firearm, but the exchange of fire did not last long, and Salot's side fully realized the significance of their ancestors building the palace on the hill in the city.
Without a weapon of the size of a steam cannon, the number of soldiers on their side is not enough to use their lives to open the way to the main gate of the palace.
"Obviously they should split up to find the clues you left behind, and then each use their bravery and wisdom to prove their abilities, and race against time to achieve the victory before dawn, but now it has become a confrontation between the two armies."
Jenkins at the table sarcastically said, "Isn't this the picture you want to see?"
"I really don't want to see this, but I also understand their personalities, and it's within my expectation that things will turn out like this."
The king said softly, and then pointed to the side of the chessboard, away from the palace:
"You see, in addition to trapping Dolores on the hill, Salote didn't forget to ask his younger brothers and sisters to look for possible clues."
Not all the Stuarts gathered near the palace. Some pieces in the hands of Salhi II were far away from the "battlefield" and are now scattered in the city.
"Yeah, but once they do find the power symbol artifact you left behind, will they really give it to Salot? If I remember correctly, the way to win is for one camp to get three pieces, not one person Get three things. I think His Royal Highness can also think of the things I can think of, it is impossible for him not to be wary of his younger brothers and sisters, after all, there is a certain degree of competition between them."
"Then let's wait and see."
said the king.
The second round began after midnight, and Salhi II knew that Jenkins was unwilling to speak first, so he was ready to speak as before. But he was taken aback for a moment, and then looked at the edge of the chessboard, which was the outskirts of the city.
An ice blue snowflake pattern without any pattern suddenly appeared there, and quickly approached the city from the outskirts of the city under the gaze of Nolan's people. According to the appearance of the Northern Guard Corps just now, this means that another army has appeared around Loen and joined tonight's duel.
But this army is obviously different. Where the icy blue snowflakes pass by, the original normal land color is all dyed white. Several people overlooking Loen can clearly see that there is actually snow floating under the night sky without dark clouds. .
Salhi II suddenly seemed to be scalded, let go of the hand holding the chessboard and stood up abruptly. Jenkins picked up the cat that was trying to get on the table, and slightly lowered his head to look at the metal on the edge of the board. With the rustling sound, a thin layer of frost covered the surface, even covering the props that had been placed in the blank space on the edge of the board. Living.
The cold air poured from the chessboard into Nolan's small room like a gushing spring, making everyone tremble. This was the first time since the start of the duel that Ruen was actually influencing Nolan through the chessboard.
"what have you done?"
Salhi II looked at his almost frostbitten hand, then suddenly raised his head and asked Jenkins, his tone a bit harsh.
"I didn't do anything, it looks like something went wrong with your plan. Now it's time for me to ask you, what did you do? Things don't seem right... So, should our duel stop?"