However, the Aosha clan was defeated in the duel by the Iron Whip clan who used insidious means behind their backs. Not only that, but the clan leader was killed and the clan was exiled to the Endless Cape. As the daughter of the patriarch, Drow Yinyue, also known as Echo, was sold as a first-class slave to a slave trader in Clear Water Port because of her outstanding appearance.
Although Iron Axe was adopted by the Osha clan due to his mixed-race status, no sand people regarded him as a real Mojin, so he was not sentenced to exile. On the contrary, because of his high martial skills, he was favored by other clans and wanted to reach out to recruit him. Tie Axe was grateful for the care of the patriarch for many years, and he was determined to save the echo, so he refused other clans without hesitation. After a series of arduous journeys, he finally arrived at Clear Water Port, but he didn't know that Echo had been sold to the Royal Capital of Greycastle at this time.
Later, one person was rescued by the witch and became a member of the mutual aid society; the other person went to the west of Greycastle in despair. Until today, the two unexpectedly meet again in Border Town.
"Then what are you going to do," Roland pondered for a moment, "return to the extreme south with Echo to revive the Aosha clan?"
"No, Your Highness!" Tie Axe knelt down on one knee and said, "I have sworn to the three gods that I will always serve you for the rest of my life. I was just... At that time, I was too excited to see Lord Yinyue and couldn't control myself. Your emotions, please punish!"
"What about you?" The prince looked at the echo, "Do you want to avenge your clan?"
Echo also knelt down and said, "I once thought of revenge when I woke up to be a witch, but now I have no such thought." She bit her lip, "Please let me stay here... I have nowhere to go. ."
"I understand, let's all stand up," Roland said calmly, "You don't have to be like this, I haven't said anything yet." He paused for a moment, then changed his words, "Actually, avenge you all. It's not impossible."
"What?" Tie Axe's eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe his ears. Echo didn't react much, and it could be seen that she really had no hope of returning to Iron Sand City.
"Of course not now." Roland waved his hand. This was not on his whim. In Iron Axe's description of the extreme south, he heard something extremely interesting - the land was hot and dry, and the environment was strange and varied. In particular, the orange fire erupted from the ground can burn for decades without going out. Ground faults with huge drops are often seen near the Orange Fire. At the bottom of the fault, the black Styx River flows endlessly.
Whether it's Orange Fire or Styx, Roland can't help but think, isn't this oil? And it's oil flowing in the open air! How important this black liquid is to industry is simply unnecessary. Half of modern wars start because of it. The rise and fall of oil prices can affect the rise and fall of a group of countries, and even change the pattern of the world. If he can intervene in the extreme south through the affairs of the Aosha clan, maybe he will be able to obtain a stable source of oil.
However, Roland has no time to take care of disputes in remote places now, so he has to leave an introduction first, and then go on to stage a set of "since ancient times" drama.
"When I ascend the throne, I will consider getting justice for you." Roland stopped the iron axe who wanted to kneel again, "but today your behavior violated the discipline of the First Army, and you will be locked up for two days. Think about it."
"Yes, Your Highness," Iron Axe replied excitedly.
"Then the training continues," Roland said to the chief knight. "You will also be responsible for the next parade."
Carter nodded.
Brian thought that today's training session would end here, but everyone was still sitting on the practice ground, and no one left alone.
Because before Carter left with the prince, the order given was to rest on the spot, not to dissolve.
If it was the patrol team he was in before, such a scene would be unimaginable.
"Master Knight, do you think Master Iron Axe will come?" Nails from the same group approached and asked, "His behavior just now really shocked me."
"How many times have I said that, don't call me your lord," Brian corrected. "In the First Army, you should call me the leader. Your Highness said that you should be commensurate with your rank." After being canonized as a knight by the Fourth Prince , his status in the team has suddenly increased a lot, and other people are afraid to talk to him, only Nail - this little guy who has been transferred from the mine to the army, often comes up to chat with him. According to Nails, let alone knights, even His Royal Highness Roland himself, he had a close conversation.
"This kind of thing... Your Highness shouldn't blame him too much, right?" Although he said so, Brian didn't know what to do. He had seen the tragedy of a civilian who accidentally ran into the car of the previous lord and was stabbed to death on the spot by the guards. Iron Axe was an alien, and he bowed down to a woman in front of the prince and called her "the patriarch", which was considered disrespectful.
"I guess so," Nail nodded again and again, "I also talked to His Royal Highness personally, he and those nobles, um..." He scratched his head, as if thinking about how to express it, "It looks similar, but it feels completely Different."
Brian didn't want anything to happen to Iron Axe. After more than a month of collective training, he had already admired this alien. In particular, he taught everyone how to set up tents during the field training. His superb skills and tireless teaching benefited everyone a lot. In the eyes of the knights, Iron Axe was even more suitable to be the commander of the First Army than Carter Lannis.
"They're here!" Nail pushed Brian's arm, "Hey, I don't seem to see Lord Iron Axe."
Before he could think about it, Carter ordered everyone to form the team and stand in order according to the previously divided groups. Then His Royal Highness Roland stepped forward and said: "The woman next to me is a witch, her name is Echo, and she is also a long-lost relative of Iron Axe. Iron Axe violated military discipline by disturbing the formation and has been sentenced by me according to the regulations. Two days of confinement. I repeat again, you are a regular army, and the most important thing for soldiers is to obey orders and obey discipline! Understand?"
"Yes! Your Highness!" Brian shouted along with the others. Hearing the result of Iron Axe's treatment, he also breathed a sigh of relief. Nail beside him secretly made a face at him.
"The next training will be assisted by Echo. Her ability is to simulate various sounds, including musical instruments, horns and drums. The marching song she plays next is the command to direct your actions! Everyone will step according to the drum beat, Keep the team on the same line as much as possible." Having said this, His Royal Highness paused, "On the battlefield, Echo will stand behind you, she is the flag of the First Army, and the soul of the Musket Team! You must do everything. Maybe protect her! Then... everyone should be familiar with the next tune first."
What is marching song? Brian's face was confused. Is it a piece of music occasionally played and sung in the tavern? Is that soft tune suitable for directing everyone to move forward
However, when a melody he had never heard before sounded from the echoes, he almost instantly understood what His Highness meant—the rhythmic drum beat made him want to step his feet, and the light melody aroused his desire to fight .
—The so-called marching song is an inspirational "battle song" that inspires everyone on the battlefield.
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