Since the red mist poured down from the top of the desperate mountain, everything in the world seemed to be covered with a veil. Marvin Pike thought that he would feel as uncomfortable as being in a dusty mine, but unexpectedly, his body did not feel any discomfort.
If you inhale hard, you can even feel a touch of moisture and coolness. According to the commander of the devil, these mists contain the essence of life, which not only will not cause any harm to human beings, but also have nourishing benefits. Only witches who specifically oppose them will be fatally attacked.
There is a bit of credibility in this statement, but at present, there is no other disadvantage except that it slightly affects the line of sight. After a month, he has basically gotten used to the life in the red mist.
"Lord Duke, the Lord of the Vault of Heaven has sent someone." At this moment, a personal guard walked into the study, "Now waiting for you in the courtyard."
Marvin nodded calmly, "Please stay where you are, and I'll go right over."
"Yes."
After the guard closed the door, Marvin couldn't help but smile.
That's right, Duke. No matter how many times he hears it, it can make him elated. A month ago, when the devil crossed the ice abyss and entered Xue Yingbao, he thought it was the rumored doomsday, but he did not expect that the other party would let him go in the end.
And after "abandoning" the inherent prejudice, Marvin found that the devil who called himself the Lord of the Vault of Heaven is not as difficult to communicate as he imagined. To a certain extent, it is even better to deal with than the people of Greycastle, at least the former can't help but say It will turn the territory of the nobles into nothingness.
The devil does not collect taxes, rob land, or seize power. As long as they swear their allegiance, they can keep everything they have, and have a chance to get more, except that the means are a little rough, but there is no other harm. Especially after the Lord of the Vault of Heaven handed over the three cities around Xue Yingbao to him to manage, he felt that this might not be bad.
Snow Shadow Castle is like an island, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is difficult for others to threaten his territory, and it is also difficult for him to open up. I thought that the title of Earl would be worn for a lifetime, but I didn't expect that when the end came, I took a big step forward.
Governing the entire northern region of the Kingdom of Eternal Winter, he is already a well-deserved Duke of the North.
Marvin held the corner of his mouth with his hand, and finally managed to calm the smile. He closed the window, turned and walked downstairs.
Yes, when the devil invaded the city, he did kill dozens of guards and hundreds of subjects, but how could there be no reason to kill people in war? Isn't the territorial boundary between nobles also decided by war? Now that he holds the Four Cities in his hand, the bodyguards have not only not shrunk, but have doubled, not to mention the subjects. As long as there is land and food for them to live, they can always make up for it in a few years.
As for those who talk behind his back that he chose to submit to the devil because of fear, they should all be hanged.
Entering the courtyard, Marvin saw the messenger sent by the Vault of Heaven Lord and the huge monster lying beside it at first sight. To be honest, he can't tell the difference between these guys and Hykezord from their appearance at all. They are ugly and rough, and they don't know what politeness and upbringing are. If it wasn't for the commander's sake, he wouldn't want to deal with these beasts at all.
"I don't know what the Lord of the Vault of Heaven has ordered?"
The other party took out a stone from the riding bag and handed it to him, then opened his mouth wide and said in a lame tone, "You. Listen!"
Is it magic sound transmission again...
Feeling the fishy smell coming from the messenger's mouth, Ma Weien couldn't help but lean back slightly, trying to suppress the disgust in his heart, "I'm listening."
The stone flickered twice, and soon a familiar voice sounded out of thin air.
"How does it feel to be Lord of a Realm? I hope you haven't forgotten your promise, Mr. Lord."
"Of course not, Your Excellency," Marvin replied quickly, "I have always been preparing to serve you."
"Very good, I believe that a month has passed for your people to get used to our existence. Now is the time. I need you to assemble a team to help us build a camp, not in Eternal Winter, but in the Kingdom of Wolfheart. Number of people. At least two thousand, of course... the more the better."
Is this a coolie that needs work? Ma Weien estimated that it was not difficult to gather so many people from four cities, "Wrap it on me, Your Excellency."
"I didn't choose the wrong person." There was more satisfaction in the voice of the Vault of Heaven Lord. "In addition, how are the weapons I gave you before? Can your people imitate them?"
"This..." Ma Weien said with a look of embarrassment, "There is no problem in using it, but if you want to imitate it, it may take time... I assembled the best blacksmiths in the north and let them build a part by themselves, but the progress is not ideal. .I think it has something to do with witches, after all, the blacksmith told me that those parts didn't look like ordinary human work."
"I think so too." Fortunately, there was no blame in the words of the Vault of Heaven Lord, "but even so, you should be able to use it against the people of Greycastle. This is the second one I gave you. Order, send someone to stop Greycastle from plundering the people of Wolfheart, and I will give you the other captured weapons as well."
"But I don't have enough knights anymore"
"Then go to recruit!" The Vault of Heaven Lord interrupted, "Don't you humans like to use this set to expand your subordinates the most? Seal out your own territory and attract those who are capable to do things for you. Don't be reluctant to ask for a price. , If this matter can be done well, it will not be a problem for you to be the King of Eternal Winter."
Ma Weien shuddered... The King of Eternal Winter, this name that he only dared to touch in his dreams, has now come to him in this way? He suppressed his suddenly accelerated heartbeat, and tried his best to control his voice and replied, "Yes, Your Excellency, I will do my best to complete it."
"Hurry up, I want to see results as soon as possible."
"I won't let you down."
The light of the stone disappeared.
"I, a week, come again."
After the messenger finished speaking, he climbed directly onto the flesh-winged monster, raised his hands, and immediately rose into the air. The latter made a strange cry, flapped its wings and flew out of the city, and soon disappeared from sight.
And Marvin was covered in flying dust.
damn it! He coughed and thought to himself, if these devils act and speak like the Lord of the Sky, they probably won't be widely spread as monsters from hell.
Back at the castle, he immediately called the old scholar. Although the other party's performance was quite unbearable last time, he directly urinated his pants on the top of the city wall, but he would not have a more reliable person to advise him for a while.
After repeating the request of the Vault of Heaven Lord, Marvin asked, "What do you think?"
"My lord, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" The old scholar held his hand excitedly, "Since your father's generation, I have served the Pike family, and he has always talked about expanding the power out of Xue Yingbao. Bian's wish, now you have not only achieved the first step, but also have the opportunity to win the eternal winter, you must seize it no matter what!"
"I think so too, but... Do you think that we can really beat the people of Greycastle if we find some knights?" Marvin expressed his doubts in his heart, "You have also seen the sophistication of those snow powder crossbows, the imitation is basically basic. There is no possibility. And the number of demons seized must be limited, what should I do after the fight is over?"
"No, my lord, we don't need to fight against Greycastle's army," the old scholar shook his head, "Your Excellency Lord of the Vault of Heaven has no such plan. Its original words are "stop plundering." As far as I know, the people of Greycastle The team is very scattered, as long as the weapons are equal, we can take the initiative with strategy! If they can successfully defeat a few looting squads, they will surely be tied. In fact, as soon as I listened to you, I came up with a brilliant strategy. "
"Oh? Let's hear it."
The old scholar attached to the duke's ear and spoke his thoughts in detail.
A look of joy appeared on Marvin's face.
"It should be possible!" He nodded heavily. "In this way, our disadvantage turns into an advantage. Just do as you say!"
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