Brando and Freya walked forward under the moonlight in the forest. The shadows of the pine trees were like a long narrow tunnel, with gentle footsteps rustling, and there was a full moon above the pine needles, and the night owl howled sharply in the silent night. The cry of pierced the woodland far and near. Brando walked very fast, and Freya could barely keep up. She held the hem of her dress with one hand to prevent it from being caught by the jagged bushes, but she was full of thoughts on the hands connected by the hands. The inside is also turbulent. She vaguely remembered that since the separation in Braggs, she had never had the opportunity to be alone with Brando. The last time we walked side by side with him in the dark of night, she was still in the stag forest—and here. In the forest.
"Brando, where are we going?"
"Wait you will understand."
Freya stopped speaking, although she was a little shy, she still let Brando clenched her hand. The two moved forward in the forest one after another. It was a long and short journey. Gradually, the branches separated in front, the woodland became sparse, and the light was faintly revealed before Freya realized it. They had already passed through the forest from the other side, but she was full of doubts about where they were in front of her.
When he arrived, he was still here, but Brando thought in his heart.
The forest opened a gate in front of the two of them. Behind the gate, there seemed to be a lively and prosperous market. The market was located on the edge of the forest. At the feast, a cluster of torches was lit and gathered here. But Freya saw the crooked sheds and wooden houses in the market from a distance, but suddenly pressed her heart with her left hand, she opened her mouth slightly and realized what this place was.
Since the Black Rose War, refugees from Ridenburg and Buči regions have gathered near Braggs. Some of them left this area sadly and brought their families to Manoville or the areas of Kurk and Magitan in the north. However, there are always people who are attached to their homeland and old and weak women and children who are unable to act. They are unable to compete with the locals for land. They can only build scattered settlements along the edge of the forest and reclaim wasteland in the forest. Part of the refugees who escaped with Brando from Ridenberg were grateful for Brando’s favor. Under his arrangement, they went to Tonigel with Reto’s mercenary group, but the people who were willing to leave their hometown were after all A few, more people still choose to stay, and this is especially true for refugees in Buchi or the northern region.
"Look, Freya, these are the people who have placed their hopes on you. They are not in a good situation. Go and ask them. Ask everyone who Buche survived that catastrophe. They Is it because of your origin that I respect you and take care of you." Brando said with some feeling. In his previous life, he knew these places and the establishment of these settlements throughout his novice era. He knew very well. , What kind of people live in these sheds.
Freya has completely lost her own feelings at this moment. She held Brando's hand tightly and couldn't help but shed tears. This is her hometown, neighbors, the root of her ideals and beliefs. .
Aunt Hill, Uncle, Captain Madden, Little Phoenix, and everyone. Does the trust of all these people in her stem from her origin
This is a question that does not need to be answered.
"Remember the vow you made, Freya."
"Brando... Brando..." Freya murmured to herself, as if torturing herself.
"Freya, you are the daughter of Everton, but you are also the daughter of Buche, no matter what you achieve in the future, this will not change." Brando stood in the night breeze and replied quietly. .
"I understand... I should have understood..." Freya closed her eyes and shook her head vigorously: "I was wrong, Brando, I'm sorry."
Brando patted her on the shoulder lightly, and brought Freya back to see the villagers left behind by Buche. This was originally his purpose, but he didn't expect it to be so much in advance. "Would you like to go in and have a look?" he asked softly. Freya took a deep breath, she glanced at Brando apologetically, and then nodded vigorously.
Since the years of blooming flowers and summer leaves, the constant influx of refugees has become the biggest headache for the nobles of Braggs. They are powerless and unwilling to relocate these homeless people. The locals and the army are arguing each other. , The livelihoods of the refugees went down day by day, and after the kingdom finally chose to succumb to Madara, they never had any hope of returning to their hometown. And in that gray-white castle, the nobles are busy fighting for power and gaining each other, as if the defeat of the kingdom in the war has turned into the sharpest spear and sword in their hands, which are used to pierce the opponent's chest. A group of unlucky people fell after the war and went on the gallows, but the other group of people singing triumphant songs may not really do it for this ancient kingdom.
Even at the local level, the locals are squeezed out of these outsiders under the leadership of the manor gentry. Although the people at the bottom are naturally compassionate, this sympathy is only based on their own interests and human nature. It seems that natural selfishness has pushed these poor people’s situation to an even worse situation; they are powerless to compete with the locals for the resources of life, they can only enter the forest and hug each other to keep warm, but even so, they have to face the discrimination and discrimination of the locals. Suspicious eyes, in this situation, the situation of these refugees from the Buchi area can be imagined.
In fact, refugees have to face anxiety about the future, because even the last place where they depend for a living is nominally the territory of a certain Count Lord in Braggs. In order not to force a riot, the nobles had to pretend that they did not see the actions of these poor people, but the Lord Earl may not be satisfied with this treatment. He doesn't care about the loss, but he can't be alone. People lose, otherwise would he become a fool in the eyes of others? In fact, the Lord Earl had already made a request to the Council of the Nobles, demanding that these'robbers' who had taken his land be driven away.
This kind of thing sounds incredible to ordinary people, but the noble council had to carefully consider the request of the Lord Earl to protect the legal property of the nobleman. This is a serious proposition.
Old Madden was sitting on the edge of a bonfire. He was wearing a garrison uniform. It was just that the corners were washed and it was already a little white. This uniform seemed to symbolize his honor. Although he was still meticulous, it was past tense. NS. Things about the noble council have more or less spread to his ears. He looked at the deep night and sighed for a long time. Sadness seemed to seep into every wrinkle on the old man's forehead. He did not choose to leave with Brando and Freya that day, because Buche was his duty, and for those young people, the young people should let them go. As for him, he has already experienced this old bone. Too much wind and frost, let him bury his bones here.
He couldn't let go of his feelings with this land, and couldn't let go of the familiar smell in Butcher's soil. Everyone is still here, so how can he be able to leave.
But nowadays, the situation has been worsening day by day. There is no yield on the poor land. The Lord Earl prohibits refugees from hunting in the forest. Although they can still chop wood for warmth, many people can no longer open the pot. The key is that everyone lacks hope for tomorrow. It seems that one day is counted as a day, like a walking dead, already numb, losing the ability to think, hope and look forward to, when did this day begin? Every time Old Madden remembered those past seasons, his heart became heavier and heavier.
The only thing that comforted him was another rumor he had heard these days.
There was a loud noise in the distance.
Madden frowned, and the group of young people in Phoenix really didn't stop at all.
"Essen, Markmi, go and block their way!"
"Nibeto, you go and call your old brother Vlad and Ike over, hurry up, don't dare!"
Pedestrians on the street retreated one after another, as if they were accustomed to this scene. In the open space they gave up, two groups of young people were standing in a row and confronting each other. They wore all kinds of military uniforms from the militia and the garrison, but most of the uniforms looked a bit old and some were full of patches. Only the sword in their hands was gleaming, but most of them were numb with a rope wrapped around the hilt. Without the guard, there is no counterweight. On the other side, they are all dressed in the uniforms of the Braggs Inspection Cavalry. They are well-equipped and high-pitched. Even the riding boots under their feet are shining. Children in the city.
At this time, it was the little Phoenix who was commanding and dispatching the Butcher militia. He was at least one head taller than a year and a half ago, and he was wearing the uniform of the garrison. After the Black Rose War, he was elected by Madden to become a cloth. Qi’s garrison reserve member, but not long after that, the Buche garrison became a historical establishment, completely losing its sense of existence.
"Phoenix!" The young people who inspected the cavalry clamored: "Earl Nagin is about to take back this land. You illegal refugees, don't you want to catch them quickly?"
Little Phoenix snorted disdainfully: "It's better to put the big words in the noble council after the results are discussed. Don't you guys want to take advantage of this opportunity to get some benefits? I don't know who was beaten last time. My nose is bruised and my face is swollen. The scars are really healed. I forgot the pain."
"What did you say!?"
"Little bastard!"
The young patrol cavalry were immediately hit in the painful spot and yelled. They thought they had eaten up these hillbillies with their identities. The last time they came out to earn some extra money, they did not expect to be hit by the little Phoenix and caught. Stayed for a good meal, and got a bruised nose and a swollen face. Both of them are healthy young men, so they don't want to use any conspiracy or tricks for a fight, but this time they managed to recover from the injury, so naturally they have to call a colleague and make a decision to revenge.
Both parties deliberately did it, and they didn't agree with each other, and they suddenly became a ball. In theory, the patrol cavalry is well-equipped and well-trained and should have the upper hand, but these young people in Butcher are not easy to provoke. Almost all of them are students of Madden. What is Madden like? Exist, a veteran of the November War, and even received a candlelight medal, and none of the apprentices he taught were scams. Not to mention that old militia members such as Essen and Mammy are people who have been on the battlefield and fought head-on with Madara. In this degree of conflict, one person can serve as several people.
But the most powerful is the little Phoenix. He originally had a superhuman talent in swordsmanship, and he learned two tricks from Brando. Now he is taught by Madden himself. The swordsmanship level is the same in Braggs. The cavalry obviously also knew how good he was, so he selected three people to deal with him. After fighting with the three for a while, he suddenly released a sword and stabbed one of them in the thigh. The man yelled and hurriedly lost him. The sword surrendered. Although the two sides were in a group, they were still quite abiding. Little Phoenix saw that the man abandoned his sword, so he no longer troubled him, and concentrated on dealing with the other two.
After a few more swords, he fought another man's saber with his injured shoulder. The man looked at the sword he was flying out, shook his head helplessly, and raised his hand to surrender. The last one who knew that he was definitely not the opponent of Little Phoenix, hurriedly retreated and retreated to the side of a large number of boxes, suddenly lifted the box towards Little Phoenix, and yelled: "Hi, Ou Mr. Jin, this kid is too good, come and help me!"
Little Phoenix blocked those boxes with his hands and couldn't help but cursed in secret. At this moment, he suddenly saw a sword light stab from his side. He was shocked, and then he saw clearly that he shot his sword. The man had already handed over the sword to several people on his side, "Unlucky, this guy is at least a captain-level figure!" He quickly raised the sword to block it, and when there was a crisp sound, he almost couldn't hold his sword and let the sword get rid of it. When he flew out, he was taken aback and realized that he still underestimated the opponent: "This guy has the strength of the silver midstream!"
But at this time it was too late to regret. His sword was opened, and the empty door opened wide for a while. Little Phoenix watched the sword stab at him, but gritted his teeth and did not want to abandon the sword. There was only one thought in his heart: "It's over. , Big sister, Big Brother Brando, I don't know if I can see you in the next life!"
However, before he could close his eyes, he saw a gleaming sharp sword appearing from his side, slamming the man's sword. Then he saw a flower in front of him, and he saw the person coming back with two consecutive swords, and the speed of the sword made him fascinated. He had never thought that swordsmanship could be so clean and neat. Before this idea, the captain of the patrol cavalry had already been killed. The visitor handed in the sword, and then he was held down by his chest, pushed and flew out, and fell heavily into the clearing.
This skill shocked the audience, and both sides in the battle stopped by coincidence and looked in this direction.
At this time, little Phoenix finally saw who the person who suddenly appeared in front of him was. He still opened his eyes wide in surprise and opened his mouth: "Big... Big, big sister... Oh!" It's a pity that he hasn't finished speaking yet. , Freya's stern face came out of her ears, "It hurts, it hurts, big sister's head, let go!" Little Phoenix almost shed tears in pain, but did not dare to resist at all, and was not calm at all. He looked self-assured, as if he was a kid who had done something wrong.
"Aren't you promising, why didn't you lose your sword just now?" Freya asked angrily.
"I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again next time," Little Phoenix grinned, but when he saw Brando from the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but cried out in surprise: "Brando. Brother Duo, you are back too, great!"
Freya snorted slightly and let go of this guy's ears. The latter hurriedly avoided, as if the female knight was a dragon that could choose and eat—Little Phoenix rubbed it. Looking at the two people who appeared suddenly, as if they were still dreaming. At this time, the two warring parties also separated and stood back to their previous positions. Most of the young people on Buche's side had already recognized Freya and Brando, and only a few people from the northern area had not seen these two people. And the inspection cavalry side is a little bit confused. Of course, they can see that Brando and Freya are obviously on the side of this group of hillbillies, but the swordsmanship of the other party is really terrible. Anyone who has seen Freya before. The person who shot the scene could not have the slightest idea of resistance in his heart at this moment. After listening to the descriptions of their companions, most of them will also be suspicious.
But the captain of the knight who was knocked to the ground by Freya noticed more details. The patrol cavalry who ran to help him still asked what to do next, but he glanced at Freya’s Epaulettes, couldn't help but glared at the latter.
Royal Knights, Knight Captain—
His face turned pale, and he couldn't even dream of it. How could there be royal people behind these Buche refugees? He thought that these foreigners have no roots and no peace in the local area. Even if they are bullied, it may not be possible. Find someone to give them some tips. But now not only are some people coming up, and the other party's backing is not small, the Knight Captain of the Royal Knights, Martha is here, this kind of remote place may not be able to see one in a lifetime.
Brando greeted Essen and Markmi from a distance, then glanced at the patrol cavalry before asking Phoenix, "What's the matter?"
"What the hell is going on?" Freya also asked at the same time, but she immediately realized that Brando was thinking of going together again, could not help blushing, and closed her mouth subconsciously. Of course, this scene gave Little Phoenix a panoramic view. He was a silly boy at the beginning, but now he has grown a lot, and he can’t help laughing in his heart, thinking that the big sister still likes Big Brother Brando, so he looks left and right. After seeing it, I was a little curious about where the lady witch went. Everyone in the militia knew about Brando and Roman, but the residents of Buche always called Roman and her aunt a witch.
"What are you looking at!" Freya saw this guy's thoughts at a glance, and scolded angrily.
Little Phoenix was taken aback, and hurriedly looked at her nose and her heart. Freya used to be the captain of the militia team. When she was still in Butcher, the little Phoenix was most afraid of this big sister, and she has never experienced it now. Brando looked at the relationship between the two of them with a little amusement in his heart, but he felt a little relieved that it seemed that Freya had forgotten her life experience at least temporarily, which actually did what he meant. For little Phoenix, he was also a little surprised. In the past when Buche fled, this young man showed only a little extraordinary talent in swordsmanship, but now this talent has been fully demonstrated in him, just now. He and Freya have a panoramic view from beginning to end. The strength shown by the little Phoenix has faintly touched the edge of the silver level. This growth rate is really terrible. You must know that little Phoenix has been here for more than a year and a half. I've been in Butcher all the time, accepting Madden's advice, but I don't have so many chances like Freya and Bresson.
In fact, Brando also noticed another point, that is, most of the strength of this group of young people is actually upstream of the Black Iron, and many of them have already touched the side of the Silver Step, which was unimaginable in the past. Regarding the matter, he understood after a little thought, it seemed that the influence of the Great Demon Tide had begun to show.
These thoughts circulated in his mind, and returned to the present matter. He smiled at Phoenix and said: "Little Phoenix, come on, tell me what is going on."
Unlike Freya, the little Phoenix dared not form in front of her, but he only admired Brando, the eldest brother. Seeing Brando speak, he hurriedly started from the beginning of the inspection of the cavalry from the beginning to the end. At the suggestion of Earl Nagin, he described the whole thing in detail.
Freya's face sank when she heard it.
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