The Sun King's Evidence

The coast of the Sea of ​​Claws, about 6 kilometers from Clement.

Port Genet.

A newly disbanded Le-Angoulan army was following a powerful kingdom knight back to his hometown. Along the wide road, he looked at the barley, wheat and other food crops that were about to be harvested on the roadside, and at the coastline. On fishing boats, passenger ships and cargo ships, the soldiers were laughing and playing, making jokes, making witty remarks or making dirty jokes. Everyone was in a high mood, because everyone's packages were filled with food, loot and various coins. They all exude an emotion called happiness.

At the front of the team are several kingdom knights, a dozen knights errant, and dozens of knights' retinues. The expressions on their faces are much more serious. These knights are known as Sir Baldwin of Clement. The first is that he has a relatively high status among this group of knights. He is the fourth son of Earl Clement. The second and most important is that Sir Baldwin is the strongest. The legendary middle-level knight of the kingdom is here this time. He had the most merit in the Great Crusade and was awarded the Second Class Lion Medal. Knights and soldiers all admired him.

Compared to the soldiers who didn't need to think too much, most of the knights were frowning. Even the large amount of trophies, military exploits and honors couldn't make these knights show happy expressions.

They had just received news that the Duke of Le-Angoulant, Taubot, had made a public statement, fiercely opposing the decree of the Knight King Lane. Duke Taubot emphasized that if His Majesty the Knight King did not withdraw his order, then he would consider taking more drastic measures. Come to refuse to implement restrictions on noble privileges and the system of regional governors.

This made the Le-Angoulan knights, who had just returned from the Great Expedition, very confused. They didn't know which side they should stand on.

As knight nobles and Le-Angoulant people, Baldwin and the others should have naturally sided with Duke Taubot. However, as they were impressed by the numerous miraculous victories of Knight King Ryan and gained a lot of benefits and glory in the Great Crusade, they were deeply moved by the situation. For the knights surrounded by victory, they really felt that it was not a good idea to fight against the will of the King of Knights, and the spirit of chivalry also made them feel painful.

Baldwin's lieutenant, Sir Leonard, said to the hero of the principality: "What should we do next, Sir, please say something, and we will all listen to you."

"Do you all listen to me? I don't think so." Baldwin shook his head, frowning and looking at the ocean in the distance: "This issue is very troublesome. Please keep quiet."

"Keep quiet?" Sir Leonard and the knights were confused about this, and Leonard couldn't help laughing: "My Sir, you know, how can the Duke fight against His Majesty's army? On what basis? The castle of Le-Angouleme? Or his marines at Le-Angouleme?”

"Of course the Duke cannot withstand His Majesty's army, but His Majesty's army has just been disbanded just like ours." Baldwin continued to shake his head: "Furthermore, if His Majesty uses the army, then Your Majesty loses. Don't forget, Your Majesty the Duke is It is legal and procedural to publicly launch opposition in the form of a duke's status and the family alliance of the twelve first-generation Holy Grail Knights."

At this point, everyone couldn't help but nod, it was indeed true.

Duke Taubot is openly opposed, and he is well-founded. He is using legal and reasonable channels within the administrative framework of the entire Knight Kingdom. If Ryan sends out an army to suppress it, then he will have broken the original knightly covenant. You must know that Tabot Duke Te has been loyal to Ryan since he took office, and has never been associated with chaos, undead, treason, or blasphemy. This is a reasonable expression of appeal, and the King of Knights should not and cannot break the unspoken rules.

Everyone chatted, but there really was no better solution and they continued on their way home.

Soon, the originally huge team dispersed in twos and threes. Small groups of soldiers and knights returned to their hometowns loaded with loot and glory. At the entrance of villages and small towns, they stood to welcome their relatives. These people can now stand proudly with their chests raised. , declared themselves the victors, boasted about their glorious expedition history and the captures in the war, and enjoyed the admiration and envy of everyone.

In the end, only Baldwin and Leonard were left, with a small group of people.

What appears in front of you is Clement Castle, a medium-sized castle that is not very big, but has all the internal organs. It is also the family castle of Baldwin. The Clement family has spent thousands of years of history here, in the white elf-style castle. Between the dome of the wall and the rising smoke, Baldwin knew he was home.

However, at this time, there was a group of serfs standing at the city gate. They were negotiating with the guards angrily and desperately.

At this time, Sir Baldwin's appearance attracted the attention of the guards. The crossbowmen, sword and shield soldiers, and spearmen immediately saluted Baldwin. The castle gate with the blue sea monster family coat of arms on a yellow background shone brightly: " Welcome back, Jazz!"

"What happened?" Baldwin asked the guards. After experiencing several great expeditions (Araby, Obien, and Mortkin invasion), the majesty of this kingdom knight made the guards afraid to look directly at him. .

"This group of serfs said that their village was attacked by two water monsters and a group of water ghosts. They asked the count for help, but the count refused to meet them or provide help. This group of people stayed here and refused to leave." said the guard.

"Help us, Sir!" A village elder came out tremblingly and begged: "Our village is threatened by monsters. There are many enemies and they are very strong. We have sacrificed seventeen young men. If this continues, we will It’s over.”

An unknown fire surged out of Baldwin's chest, and the knight shouted at the guard: "Open the city gate, I want to go in to see my father!"

"Yes!" The guard opened the city gate, the loudspeaker turned, the suspension bridge was lowered, the gate was pulled up, and the heavy city gate opened. Baldwin and Leonard rode across the suspension bridge, leaving behind the group of people who continued Serfs blocked outside.

The attendants and servants in the castle did not welcome Baldwin's return as they had imagined, but Baldwin could not control that much. He was eager to find where his father, the old Earl Clement, was, and after getting the information from the servants, the old Earl was in the reception room. After hearing the news, the knight of the kingdom hurriedly dismounted, without even taking off his dusty and scarred robe, and rushed directly towards the reception room.

His father, the old Count Clement, was talking to an envoy. Baldwin recognized him - he was the envoy of Duke Taubot, so the issues between the two parties were definitely related to the recent political situation. Duke Taubot was obviously here to seek his father. Support, and the two sides had a great conversation.

Old Count Clement was wearing a gorgeous robe embroidered with gold thread lace, an earl crown made of gems, gold and silver on his head, and a sea-blue cloak made of wood elf velvet behind him. Cheng, wearing several gemstone and diamond rings on his hands, and holding a cherry wood cane inlaid with amber. Seeing Baldwin coming in, the old earl was a little surprised and pleasantly surprised: "Baldwin, are you back from the expedition? Madam, bless you, this time How much did you gain from the expedition?”

"Father, what's going on with the group of serfs outside the castle?" Baldwin got straight to the point: "Their village is in trouble. As lords, we have an obligation to send troops to help them!"

"Hey, come on." When the old count heard this, he couldn't help but said a little sarcastically and a little angrily: "A group of water ghosts are worthy of raising an army? What's the threat in that?"

"It is the duty of a knight to protect his people."

"If the knights in the castle are required to do anything, we will be exhausted, Baldwin, my son." Old Count Clement waved his hand impatiently: "The knights will be exhausted, and the horses will also be exhausted. Losing a lot of fat due to fatigue, those lowly bastards will become dependent on us noble-blooded people, and they will also bother us when they see a wild dog outside the village."

"Those are not wild dogs, they are a large group of water ghosts and two water monsters!" Baldwin emphasized: "The village has been attacked, and seventeen young men have been killed. If this continues, the village will be razed to the ground."

"A large group of water ghosts, two water monsters?" Old Count Clément became even more impatient: "Have you seen it with your own eyes? Which eye did you see it with? How many water ghosts are there? How big are the water monsters? Do you believe what a group of lowly serfs say? How do you know that they are not using you? deceiving you? How can you be sure that they are a threat to the village and not just passing by?"

Baldwin was speechless for a moment.

"Hey, kid, sit down, rest for a while, and taste the special wine from Winford that I finally got - Lysalus." The old earl's attention quickly shifted to other things: "Why? So, how was your expedition? Do you like the decoration of the parlor? But I think there are still many things missing, including good tapestries and more art, and your brothers and sisters also need a dress like mine. , there are many places to use money, let’s see how much you brought back.”

"Your people are being threatened by monsters, and you, father, all you think about is the decoration of the drawing room and your dress? This is the chivalrous virtue of Corduin, the first Holy Grail Knight of Le-Angouleme. inherited?"

"Baldwin!" The old earl waved his hand impatiently: "Don't question my chivalrous virtues. I go on pilgrimage to Curona every year! I said, serfs must learn to solve problems by themselves! We knights can't go every time Save them."

"Your pilgrimage?" Baldwin was finally angry, and he ruthlessly revealed the truth about his father's pilgrimage: "Oh, I know what role-playing you are playing. You go to Curona in the morning, make a pilgrimage to the Holy Grail Cathedral and ask Ms. Pray, feel the glorious deeds of the Knights of the Holy Grail, and then rush to the royal restaurant of the palace to arrange a snail and foie gras dinner at noon."

"In the afternoon, go to the Lion Ring Racecourse to watch the equestrian competition and lance duel, appreciate and discuss the traditional skills of knights, and then go to the masquerade ball in the evening, and have a beautiful blonde from Kislev or somewhere else to accompany you. You ordered two at a time, played until you were so tired that you slept on the banquet blanket, and slept until noon the next day to prepare the carriage and go home. Is this your chivalrous virtue? When I went on an expedition to Arabi for my family, you Can you realize your 'chivalry' with peace of mind?"

The atmosphere changed instantly. The old earl's face turned red and white, and he roared angrily: "That's enough, Madam, you are a greedy and stingy scoundrel. I know you are not willing to share your spoils, so you give me I’m going to get out and go back to your fiefdom!”

Perhaps he didn't expect that even what he said could not change his father's mind. Baldwin gritted his teeth, turned around and left. It wasn't until he was near the door that the old earl spoke.

"You are no longer welcome here, Baldwin, my son. You are not allowed to enter our family's castle again without my order."

"As you wish." Baldwin said a few words through his teeth, and then walked out without looking back.

For the first time, the knights of the kingdom were fortunate that the criteria for selecting Holy Grail Knights were never in the hands of this group of corrupt old nobles, but were always firmly in the hands of the lady. Otherwise, the kingdom of knights would have been as corrupt as his father. Ruined.

After coming out of the castle, the serfs gathered together instantly, and the village elders looked at the knights of the kingdom with expectant eyes.

"How is the situation?" Leonard asked: "Does the earl agree to send troops?"

"He only pays attention to the decoration and silk robes of his reception room." Baldwin said coldly: "But I will not let the village fall, and I will not let the water ghosts wreak havoc in the earldom."

"Soldiers! My knight brothers!" Baldwin drew his long sword and shouted to the knights and soldiers returning from the expedition: "Who is willing to follow me, help these villagers, and save their lives from water ghosts and water monsters? Village?”

Under the autumn sun, the knights and soldiers who returned from the expedition once again felt that the glory of victory and a strong sense of responsibility enveloped their bodies. Knight King Ryan taught these soldiers how to save their compatriots from evil, Guarding the territory and defending the world is such a glorious deed.

"We will follow you! My sergeant!"

"As you wish, my sergeant!"

"Let these bastards and trash see our power!"

Under the united will, Baldwin suddenly felt a certain kind of substantial will, a higher and more glorious spirit enveloped him, which was the backbone that supported the Kingdom of Knights for thousands of years.

He knew who to choose.

"Set off!"

…………I am the dividing line of departure…………

At the same time, in September of the Imperial Calendar 2515, the border area of ​​the Principality of Le-Angoulan and the waters around Port Genet.

It was almost time for low tide, and the fishermen around Genei Port had already parked their fishing boats in the port. Civilians gathered in groups and discussed today's harvest and tomorrow's weather on the coast.

However, several small boats docked at inopportune times without any notice or report.

This moment aroused everyone's vigilance. People stood up and picked up harpoons and wooden sticks.

As the boat gradually approached, the civilians relaxed their vigilance and couldn't help but tremble with excitement.

On top of several small boats stood the Old Guards wearing bearskin hats, half plate armor and gorgeous military uniforms! This legendary force actually appeared here, which made the civilians extremely excited.

And the more exciting thing is yet to come. On the bow of a small boat, Knight King Ryan Makado and Knight Queen Surya Kumani Antri are holding hands and shoulder to shoulder. Standing proudly at the front, the dark elf Orika and the maid Sylvia stood behind them respectively!

The people in the port were excited. They cheered, screamed, and took the initiative to help these small boats dock. People rushed up, crowded close to the Old Guards, and shouted the names of the Old Guards.

"That's His Majesty the Knight King! Those are His Majesty and the Queen!" More than a dozen veterans who had participated in the Great Expedition to the Eight Peaks Mountains or had just retired or returned to their hometowns had recognized Ryan and Sulia, and they waved excitedly. Some people have already burst into tears: "It's your Majesty, it's your Majesty! Ahhhhh!"

Amidst the cheers and support of everyone, Ryan took Sulia's hand, jumped to the shore with a slight jump, the king waved to everyone, and he and Sulia were instantly surrounded by the old guards. Even so , dozens of veterans or expedition soldiers who had just returned home crowded in.

"Long live the King! Long live the King! Long live the King!"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, do you still remember me? I participated in the Great Expedition to Bafeng Mountain with you!" A middle-aged man in his thirties was extremely excited: "After the expedition, I obtained the status of a free citizen and bought it myself. I bought a fishing boat and settled here!"

"Your Majesty, I am a soldier of His Excellency the Duke, and you personally awarded me a medal at the Invalides!"

"Madam, I have just returned from an expedition! Your Majesty has appeared!"

"Your Majesty! Thank you! Without you, we wouldn't have the good life we ​​have now!"

"Your Majesty, I really don't want to retire. You are so cruel. I still want to go on an expedition with you!"

After hearing the news, waves of civilians came to Port Genet, and then came the local serf infantry regiments and sergeant guards. Most of the serf infantry regiment leaders, village elders, sergeants, and citizens had participated in various events in Lane. When the free people of the Great Expedition saw the appearance of Ryan and Sulia, they only cheered from the bottom of their hearts. People gathered to see the elegance of the Knight King and Queen.

The tide surged, crashing against the rock walls on the seaside along with the sound.

"Long live the King! Long live the King! Long live the King!"

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