The morning sun shines through the woods and shines on the nine people who are rushing all the way.
Since it had just rained a little, there was still a little dew on the branches and leaves.
With the swing of several people passing by, the raindrops fell into the soil.
The intricate and narrow paths in the woods brought a little trouble for several people to move forward.
Sometimes they had to dismount and lead the horse forward with the bridle.
After two days of eating and sleeping in the open air, they lost a lot of weight visible to the naked eye.
Not only the issue of food, but also the source of water is also a problem for them to consider. Sometimes they have walked for a whole day without getting a drop of water.
Fortunately, after Kane and the others overcame all kinds of difficulties, they came to the vicinity of Rijit Territory.
Walking out of the woods, you can already vaguely see Maike Village in the distance.
"It's finally here." Sitz, who looked a little tired, sighed.
"Yes." Catherine echoed from the side.
Kane at the front encouraged several people: "Let's go, it's the last mile."
"Yes, my lord."
"drive!"
A group of nine people slapped the reins and ran towards Maike Village.
It didn't take much time before they arrived at the gate of Maike Village.
The villagers who were about to go to work in the wheat field looked at them in surprise. Just as he was about to inform the village chief, Kane said.
"It's me, Kane Gerrard."
Due to the continuous rush for two days, the faces of several people can be said to be dusty, so that the villagers can't even recognize their lord.
"Lord Kane." Hearing this, the villager hurriedly bowed to him.
The villagers didn't dare to ask too much, why the lord, who was fine a few days ago, has become like this now
Under the puzzled eyes of many villagers, several people passed through Maike Village and walked to Eagle Fort.
The soldiers guarding the gate dutifully asked about their identities, and when they learned that it was Kane and his party, they hurriedly opened the city gate.
After hearing the news, the butlers Jess and Marcus also came to the city gate to welcome Kane and others back.
The carriage he saw had long since disappeared, and there was even a gray-haired stranger in the team.
Marcus sensed something was wrong, but he didn't speak, but waited for Kane's next order.
Kane took the towel from the housekeeper Jess, wiped off the stains on his face, and said to several people first: "Come with me to the study."
Immediately, several people followed Kane to the study, and Marcus keenly noticed that the white-haired old man also walked in together.
Wait until Jess closes the door tightly.
Kane sighed and said, "The king's capital has fallen."
"What!?" Marcus said in surprise.
Looking at the terrified Marcus and the calm Jess, Kane continued, "I'm afraid the dark elves have already invaded the northern city-states while I'm on the way back."
Marcus asked: "My lord, you mean the dark elves?"
"That's right, these dark elves are trying to occupy and control the human kingdom."
"Why is it so sudden?" Marcus was a little puzzled.
Kane said: "It didn't happen suddenly. All the actions of the other party were planned, including inducing the king to hold a celebration, or attacking the orcs."
"This time, the celebration has basically wiped out all the nobles in the country. Even if the remaining few marquises are still there, I am afraid that they will not be able to compete with the opponent in terms of combat power."
Marcus asked: "My lord, Your Majesty the King."
"Hey, he has been buried with many nobles."
Marcus couldn't believe that such a major event happened in the human country in a few days.
It can be said that the current King Dylan is dead in name only, not only the king Andena Weiss, but even the dukes of the two royal families and several powerhouses of the fifth rank were all buried here.
As for whether the royal family can have survivors, it depends on the thoughts of the dark elf Ebercia. If she wants to support a vassal or a puppet king, she will definitely choose an obedient royal family from among them.
Catherine said worriedly: "My lord, what should we do?"
Kane said: "Wait and see. In the face of the powerful power of the dark elves, my mere baron can't make any splashes. First, observe the actions of the other party and the attitude of the other nobles in the country."
"In addition, we must immediately start militia training in Mai Ke Village, and at the same time strengthen the patrol forces inside and outside the territory. Perhaps within a month, news of the kingdom will leak to other ethnic groups."
"At that time, we will not only face the dark elves, but also many races who want to share the pie."
Listening to Kane's words, everyone felt that a storm was coming. If it was true, the orc empire closest to the territory would be the first to attack them.
Catherine, Sitz, and Marcus all nodded in understanding.
"Oh, by the way, Marcus, Jess, let me introduce you, this is Master Adeline."
At the same time, Kane said to Adeline: "Your Excellency, these two are my closest subordinates, and they will not reveal your secret."
Adeline nodded, it was Kane who wanted her to show her true colors in front of the two, in exchange for everyone's trust.
Immediately, she moved her hand to her face, and with a flash of white light, Adeline returned to her original elf appearance.
"Are you an elf?" Marcus asked in disbelief.
For the race of elves rarely appears on this continent, and they all live deep within their forest kingdom.
This is the first time that Marcus has seen a real elf besides the books. Sure enough, it is as beautiful, noble and holy as the ones depicted in the books.
"That's right." Adeline replied indifferently.
"As for the reason why I follow your lord Baron, you can ask him yourself."
After finishing speaking, Adeline used the spell again, turning her face into that old human appearance.
Seeing that Marcus and Jess have finished understanding the situation, they also know Adeline's true identity.
Kane said immediately: "Okay, let's go, Jess, go and arrange the room of Your Excellency Adeline."
"Yes, my lord."
"Catherine, Sitz, go and have a good rest. You must be very tired after such a long journey."
"Thank you, my lord."
Following Kane's order, everyone dispersed, leaving him alone in the study.
Although his body was a little tired, Kane still managed to open the map that was placed on the table.
This is a map that symbolizes the territory of the human kingdom. Kane looks to the north and the capital in the center.
He estimated that most of them had already fallen. A city-state that lost its lord would be like losing its leader, and its resistance would drop a lot.
In the south, east, and west of the map, there are still a few marquises. If they want to form an army against the dark elves, they will be the main force.
(end of this chapter)