"Tap Tat Tat..."
As Knight Bliss led the cavalry to leave the river bend, the entire camp suddenly fell into panic.
The news that the troll wolf cavalry was about to catch up had already spread, and everyone was already terrified, but now they thought that Bliss and the others had fled before the battle, which made the hornet's nest even worse.
Many people have quietly gathered together, packing up their things and preparing to run away.
At this moment, Vera and Colin appeared in front of the crowd, letting them settle down temporarily.
Seeing that the two nobles with the highest status in the entire camp hadn't left yet, everyone felt that there was still hope and that they hadn't been abandoned.
However, the departure of Bliss Knight and the news of the approaching troll soldiers still made everyone's faces full of uneasiness and anxiety. Everyone's nerves were stretched to the extreme, and they could no longer withstand any stimulation.
They stared closely at the figures of Vera and Colin, hoping to get some good news from them.
Most of the common people in this era are a group of confused lambs, they are ignorant, ignorant, and timid, they are unable to control their own destiny, and even dare not control their own destiny.
Therefore, they put their fate in the hands of the nobles, longing for the nobles to guide them to prosperity and glory.
But what they don't know is that the guidance of nobles often comes at the price of servitude.
At this moment, Vera could see the confusion and desire in everyone's eyes. Of course, she would not let them down.
She didn't speak.
Just one movement completely calmed down everyone in the camp.
She lifted her veil.
The shimmering light of the morning sun swayed down, outlining the beautiful face under the veil.
Time seemed to stand still.
Everyone who was originally restless held their breath at this moment.
It seemed that he was afraid of disturbing that beautiful, determined, but also slightly shy girl.
But before everyone could appreciate the beautiful picture enough, Vera spoke.
Even the sound of rushing water in the rushing river could not conceal her soft but steady voice:
"My name is Vera St. Hilde, the Lord of the North, the adopted daughter of the Duke of St. Hilde."
Adopt a daughter!
It turns out that she is the adopted daughter of the Duke of the North!
Colin's eyes widened, and there was a huge wave in his heart.
You know, in this world, adopted children (female) have the right to inherit!
Completely different from the illegitimate children (female) who were spurned by the nobles, the adopted son (female) is the legal heir approved by the Imperial Senate.
Its right of inheritance is second only to direct descendants.
Therefore, to become an adopted son (female) of an aristocrat, the blood must first be pure and noble.
If either parent is a commoner, then he or she can never be legally adopted by nobles.
Secondly, if you want to adopt an heir, you must pay an adoption tax to the Imperial Senate in exchange for the Senate's recognition of the adopted son (daughter).
In order to prevent the aristocrats from abusing their adoption rights and disturbing the normal succession order of titles, the adoption tax was extremely high.
Ordinary small nobles would not be able to pay this money even if they went bankrupt, and even for a big noble like the St. Hilde family, it would take a long time to pay an adoption tax.
Therefore, the nobles are extremely cautious about adoption.
Generally speaking, only those aristocrats with rich net worth and no direct descendants will choose a favorite junior as an adopted son (daughter) in the collateral line of the family, so as to prevent their titles from falling into the hands of people they don't like.
Although Colin didn't understand why the Duke of St. Hilde, who had three sons, adopted Vera, and sent Vera to Yeville to train him as a mage.
However, this does not affect Vera's becoming the fourth heir to the Duke of the North!
That's why she won the death-defying allegiance of Knight Bliss.
Therefore, she is qualified to say such words as "my people".
That's why when she revealed her true identity at the bend of the running river, the panicked soldiers were so shocked and so excited.
Even the vast majority of people have already clenched the hilts in their hands, ready to die for her on the spot!
Just wait for her to say that.
"I know, you are all scared and panicked." Vera's eyes slowly swept across the crowd, looking at them one by one:
"Me too. Scared, panicked.
However, I am not desperate, even if there is no way out now!
Because I know that you will not abandon me.
Just like I didn't abandon you in the first place.
No matter how critical the situation is, I always keep in mind my mission and my responsibilities to you.
As the adopted daughter of the Duke of St. Hilde, I swore to protect the people of the North forever!
As a citizen of the northern border, I also hope that you all have the courage to take up arms and join me in defending the northern border and fighting against the invading enemies!
I promise, I will fight with you to the last moment! "
"For Ms. Vera!" Colin saw the timing, stood up and shouted.
Originally, he had prepared a long speech, hoping to use his status as the son of the baron to win people's hearts, but now it seems that it is no longer necessary.
He didn't even need to emphasize his identity anymore, Vera's identity was enough to arouse the fighting spirit of these soldiers.
The St. Hilde family's rule in the northern border of the empire has lasted for a thousand years, and its prestige is unmatched.
And Vera's noble status, her stunning beauty, and the kindness she has shown along the way have made her the goddess in the hearts of these soldiers.
They will never allow those dirty and ugly trolls to blaspheme this goddess!
Even if it costs you your life.
"For Ms. Vera!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
…
"Boom!"
A bolt of lightning tore through the sky, followed by a roar of thunder.
Before the rising sun had time to wake up the sleeping earth, it was covered by dark clouds.
At the bend of the Running River, the human soldiers were already in full battle.
They held their breath, looked ahead, and let the slightest raindrops fall on their bodies, motionless like sculptures.
The rain is getting heavier.
The wind is also getting faster.
A gray thread appeared on the horizon, and spread rapidly, like a raging tide, sweeping towards the human position at the river bend!
"Aww—"
Troll Wolf Rider, here we come!
"kill!!!!!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
…
Facing the terrifying troll wolf cavalry, these human miscellaneous soldiers showed courage no less than that of the elite regular army at this moment.
Because they know that they have no way out.
Since there is no way out, let's fight to the death!
Moreover, the existence of Vera gave these confused soldiers endless fighting spirit and firm belief.
They believed that even if they died here, their stories would still be told in the north.
All will know that they swore to protect Vera St. Hilde!
Even if the worst happens, they will have the honor to return to the embrace of the Lord of Radiance together with the goddess in their hearts.
"kill!!!!"
Colin took the lead and stood at the forefront of the position.
At this time, he must not back down.
Oncoming are hundreds of sharp spears, like a suffocating death forest.
"Boom!"
Colin collided with the leader of the wolf cavalry without fancy.
Then, he just felt as if he had hit a tank.
"Hey!"
Colin only felt his eyes go dark, and the great pain almost made him lose his mind.
He could even clearly hear the crackling sound of his bones shattering, and the sound of the spear tearing his chest.
For a while, he didn't know how far he was knocked and flew. After landing, he spurted out a mouthful of old blood, and at the same time felt depressed:
I wanted to pretend to be a hero, but I didn't expect...
When I first came up, I met a high-level troll warrior!
Grass! It's not 'dying' a little too fast!
(end of this chapter)