West of Greycastle, north of Longsong Fortress.
Sir Sylt was sitting by the fire with a serious expression.
Yesterday evening, Miso Sylt left the mansion and disappeared, and he didn't come back until the next morning.
He had a bad feeling in his heart.
Recently, Misuo and several major families in the Western Region have come very close, and the Honeysuckle Family, who is in charge of the fortress, has also released rumors, saying that His Royal Highness intends to integrate the Western Region. At that time, all territories will adopt the same law, and at the same time take back the power of the great nobles. It means that they cannot expand their lower-level nobles, nor can they recruit knights to fight for themselves.
As for small nobles like Sylt, it doesn't have much impact, and there are even many benefits. After all, in the rumors released, as long as they are loyal to His Royal Highness, they can get rich rewards. Therefore, at such a time, the minor nobles became the most stable group. No matter whether His Highness's reform plan succeeded or failed, they could all accept it.
So it's the smartest thing to do.
But Miso Sylt doesn't think so.
"Master, the attendant who went out to find the second young master is back," the butler said as he pushed open the door of Sir's study.
"How is it, have you found him?"
"No," the butler shook his head, "I have searched the taverns, casinos, theaters, and brothels of the fortress, but I still haven't found any trace of the young master."
Sir Sylt became a little anxious, and the people who sent out to find Misso were divided into two groups. The first group went to the nearby small noble territory. Most of them were knights entrusted by Duke Ryan, and their status was equivalent to their own, so Misso often met. Go to these territories for some party dinners or something.
The second batch is the entertainment place in the fortress city, which is also the place that young nobles love to go.
Seeing the two groups of people returning empty-handed, Jazz's bad premonition became stronger and stronger.
He got up and walked to the window, looking towards the east of the territory. After crossing the two knight lands in this direction, it was the territory of the Elk family and the largest earl territory in the west. Since the fall of Duke Ryan and Pei Luo of the Honeysuckle family completely fell to the fourth prince, the Elk family has vaguely become the leader of the fight against the prince's forces.
Heck, Miso didn't go there...
"Master, the second young master is back!" Suddenly a servant ran into the study, "He is changing clothes in the hall, and he seems to be planning to go out again soon."
"What!" Sir immediately picked up the crutches beside him, and hurried downstairs despite the housekeeper's dissuasion.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, Sylt suddenly felt a buzzing sound in his head, and saw Misuo take off his thick coat and put on a thin soft leather jacket. In front of him, there was a set of shining knight armor. . The two squires were busy before and after, preparing for the final wear of the armor.
"Where did you go yesterday!" the old sergeant couldn't help yelling, "what are you going to do now?"
"Father, our chance has come," Misuo said excitedly, "a chance to be promoted from the lowest knight to a baron... or even a viscount!"
Sylt felt his blood surge, "Who told you that?"
"Lord Jacques Med, he brought the secret order of His Majesty the King!"
When it was over, Sylt couldn't help but take two steps back, and his heart sank to the bottom. Jacques Med was the eldest son of the Elk family, not to mention the involvement of the new king, Tifeco. Everyone knew that the enemy that the latter wanted to eliminate the most was probably Roland Wimbledon, who was in charge of the Western Territory.
The last thing he wanted to happen still happened, and it seemed more serious than he had imagined.
"What the hell did you hear?"
"Lord Mede summoned most of the nobles in the Western Region to his castle, and published his majesty's handwritten document, which states that as long as the Longsong Fortress is captured for him, everyone's titles and territories will be promoted to one level!" Misuo still seemed to be immersed in the grand scene at that time, "Ms. Miriel of the Briar House, Lord Calvin of the Maple Leaf House, and Lord Reminoa of the Benwolf House, all pressed their handprints without hesitation and swore an oath. Serve for Your Majesty. The rest of the nobles and knights are also determined to follow the four major families and lift the rule of the Honeysuckle family from the fortress!"
It's just stupid, how could the four major families make a decision on the spot because of a piece of paper? Sir lamented secretly, have you forgotten that when Duke Ryan was still the guardian of the West, these people were perfunctory to the will of Wimbledon III? When did they change their tempers and become so loyal
There is only one answer, this is a complete drama, in order to convince the little nobles who participated in the rally to be convinced of the good situation, and encourage them to become the vanguard of this undercurrent. And the specific plan is likely to have started a few months ago. Speaking of the current four, I am afraid that even the division of interests after the victory has been determined properly.
Sylt opened his mouth, but failed to express his thoughts. Miso Sylt was not the eldest son, Ferrin, and some dissuasion did not work for him at all.
"Where are you going with this armor on?" The old Sir was silent for a moment before speaking.
"Go and win honor and status," Misuo put on his steel breastplate. "Even if Dawn Morning Light becomes the first knight in the Western Region, he is the only one who will be honored, and I will honor the entire family, father. When the dust settles, you will find that I am no worse than my brother."
If Tifeko can completely defeat Roland, you are right, but the new king's army is still far away in the capital, but His Royal Highness Roland is close at hand.
"Have you forgotten how Duke Ryan was destroyed?" Sylt said solemnly.
"This time is different. His Majesty the King delivered a batch of snow powder weapons, which are the same as those used by the fourth prince before. According to Lord Medd, the more powerful ones are still to come... Without the advantage in weapons, Roland can still do it again. Can't we retake Changge Fortress?" Misuo pinned his long sword to his waist and nodded to his father, "The battle will start soon, please wait here for my good news."
Looking at the back of his second son leaving, Sylt slammed his cane to the ground.
"Master, you... won't you stop him?" the butler came up to support the trembling old Sir and asked worriedly.
"It's easy to stop him, but in this way, the family may be wiped out." He shook his head slowly. An aristocrat who attended the "rebellion" meeting did not go to the attack location to gather as agreed. What does this mean to the four great families? Whether it is the crime of escaping or defecting, the Sylt family can be killed.
"On the bright side, what if the four major families win?" the butler comforted, "After all, the month of the devil won't end so soon, and it will probably be two or three months before the snow melts. When the fourth prince When the army of the king arrives, it may be that the king's army has already surrounded the Western Territory."
If it was before, maybe he would have thought so, but since he went to Border Town, the sergeant had completely different views on His Royal Highness Roland, not to mention his eldest son Ferrin Sylt and family benefactor Agatha The adults all live in Border Town.
He looked at the housekeeper and instructed sternly, "You go to Border Town immediately and tell His Highness Roland the news. If the city gate is closed, you can go to the suburban pier to find a ferryman or fisherman. It's fine to hire a lot of money, or intimidate. I don’t care what method you use, I must bring the news to His Royal Highness’s ears!” (.)