The Sun King's Evidence

February, Old World, Brittany, town of Jean, Castle of the Dukes of Rhine.

In the quiet and spacious master bedroom of the castle, Ryan was lying on the soft bed with a look on his face. He covered his face with a pillow and was still lying in bed, even though the warm winter sun outside the window had passed through the glass. The windows and curtains shone on him, but Ryan still had no intention of getting up.

Even two months after the Winter Veil Festival, Ryan was not idle. The material reserves and troop mobilization for the expedition to the Eight Peaks Mountains were already being carried out secretly. Hadrian, who had just returned from Lustria, hardly paused at all. Prepare to go to Haimen Pass with your men, where you will strengthen the stronghold and prepare to establish logistics facilities.

Lion rejected Belegar's proposal to set off from Karak-Norn (also known as Karak-Copperhill Fort) in the southern part of the Black Mountains, although Belegar believed that starting from Karak-Copperhill Fort would save military expenses and at the same time Let’s see if we can get part of the dwarf reinforcements and copper resources from Karak-Copper Mountain Castle, but Ryan firmly believes that starting from Barak-Haimen Pass is the right way, and Bordero’s Poseidon Fleet will be the expedition force. Providing escort, the expeditionary force set off directly to the east after landing at Barak-Haimen Pass, and went straight to Junku Castle, the greenskin stronghold in the east of Haimen Pass.

Belegar reluctantly agreed with Ryan's opinion. The King of the Eight Peaks kept muttering that it would be very expensive. First of all, it was the cost of entrusting the Poseidon fleet to transport and escort, and then there was the heavy tax on Barak-Haimen Pass. King Byrnov-Dragonhammer is a greedy and stubborn man who will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to make a lot of money.

Wouldn't it be better to use this money to hire more dwarf rangers or other mercenaries? You humans are just hypocritical, you can't stand hardship, and you don't know how to save money.

These were Belegar's original words. He always felt that it was too wasteful for Ryan to start the Eight Peaks Mountain Raiders from Haimen Pass. He just saw that Brother Ryan helped us a lot along the way. The warriors of the Angland clan should aggrieve themselves a little. Just accept Brother Lane’s request!

After hearing this, Ryan felt extremely speechless. Master Baylor was obviously taking advantage of small things and suffering big losses!

Yes, starting from Tongshan Castle can save some money, and there is no need for the Poseidon Fleet to send it, but how much more distance will it take? Moreover, starting from Copper Mountain Castle, one must pass through the Border Princes Territory. During the invasion of Tamu Khan, the Border Princes Territory was in chaos and was now in flames. Many Chaos deserters and some of the Chaos Dwarves who retreated from the Battle of Nuer If you still stay in the border prince's territory and make trouble, God knows how many battles you will encounter along the way? Without Haimen Pass as a logistics base, attacking Bafeng Mountain would be a one-shot deal! If it cannot be defeated, its retreat is cut off, and its logistics cannot keep up, this expeditionary force will be doomed!

There are hundreds of thousands of greenskins and nearly 100,000 Skavens in the Eight Peaks Mountain!

Also, are the knights going to follow the dwarves to delve into the leyline network?

There is no way, we can only say that the stubbornness of dwarves is deep in the bone marrow. Stubbornness, tradition, and conformity are not derogatory words in the dwarf dictionary, but praise words. The dwarves are proud to maintain tradition, maintain order, and liquidate their hatred. For new things, dwarves will always look at them with hostility and rejection unless they are forced to do so.

Until recently, the Dwarf Engineers Association of the Angrond clan was still debating whether to equip the elites of the Angrond clan with the new Iron Dragon Hand rocket launchers, and whether to hire dwarf helicopters and dwarves from Haimen Pass. The bomber brigade assisted in the attack on Bafeng Mountain. Many bearded dwarves of the Angland clan firmly opposed it, saying that the laws of their ancestors were immutable. How did we lose Bafeng Mountain? We have to get back firearms, rocket launchers, rotor helicopters, etc. The thing is an object of strange skill, far less reliable than the rune hammer and rune battle axe, which gives the dwarves a sense of peace of mind.

Ryan was so depressed that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. What time of day is it now? Why don't you come up with something powerful?

Fortunately, Belegar has lost time and time again, and the King of Eight Peaks Mountain is still relatively clear-headed. Against all opinions, he said that in order to regain Eight Peaks Mountain and eradicate hatred, he must fight for all the power. If this can go smoothly. If the expedition was launched, this would be the fourth time Belegar had launched a war to regain the Eight Peaks Mountains. The true king of the Eight Peaks Mountains had a vague premonition in his heart.

Maybe this opportunity is Belegar's last chance. His clan has long been exhausted, and the dwarves' new force has basically been exhausted. If he can't succeed with Ryan's full help, then maybe there will never be another one in the future. Opportunity.

While Ryan was suffocating with his pillow and thinking wildly, Veronica had already gotten up.

The Witch of Gloria was severely injured both in body and soul this time, causing her to rest in bed for many days before she could barely walk. Occasionally she needed help. Seeing Ryan still lying in bed, Veronica stretched out a hand. He stepped directly on the pillow with his tender pink feet and said impatiently: "Ryan, you lazy idiot, get up quickly! You promised me yesterday that you would take me out for a walk today!"

"I didn't, dear, don't talk nonsense." The pillow that Ryan covered his face was stepped on and made a pit. When the Duke saw that Veronica was already up, he simply let himself lie down with the word "big". He closed his eyes against the sunlight coming in from the window: "It's not impossible to take you out for a walk, but you shouldn't be able to walk a few steps, right?"

"Then you can take me to the castle for a walk. I've been lying down for more than two weeks. It's so boring." Veronica's charming face had a faint blush: "I mean, there is Of course it’s a good thing that you stay with me, but I can’t always be your bed-warming maid, right?”

"Morgiana had to recuperate for several years. My dear, you are lucky to only need to recuperate for three months." Ryan reached out and held one of Veronica's crystal-clear little feet, and gently The ground pinched the smooth and beautiful feet of Witch of Gloria and said with a smile: "Okay, I promise you, wherever you want to go, it will only be within the castle!"

One of Veronica's beautiful feet was held by Ryan and she was unsteady, so she had to quickly shake off Ryan's hand. She adjusted her long elf satin nightgown, sat on the bedside, and chatted with Ryan: "Well, I I want to go inside Orika’s pale courtyard.”

"That must be done with Orica's consent. I promised her that unless she agrees, I will not bring anyone into the Pale Courtyard. That is her territory, just like I will not bring anyone into your Dawn Wizard casually. The same as the private area of ​​the tower." Ryan put his hands behind his head, and Duke Musilon said casually: "Olica will come in later, you can discuss it with her, or change places."

"..." Veronica's face didn't look good when she thought of the evil intentions of the dark elves. During this period of time, Sulia generously allowed Ryan to live with her, but in fact Veronica still didn't enjoy it. It's enough for two, because Orica always joins them.

Completely different from Sulia who only wanted to be with the Lady of the Lake, Veronica was not very particular about this aspect. She thought for a while: "Then... let's go to the Lady of the Lake's courtyard and discuss it. Your strategy for Bafong Mountain is to enjoy the hot springs and then have a picnic?”

"That's okay." Ryan nodded, and he said with a smile: "Then do you want to call Sulia and Orika? Or is it just the two of us?"

"Of course." Veronica smiled sweetly: "Those are your wife and your personal maid, how can you not call them?"

"Okay, let me get ready." Ryan finally decided to get up. At about the same time, the dark elf maid also opened the door to the room. She pushed the dining cart in. Orika was wearing a black and white maid dress with a white suspender as usual. Wearing stockings and black stiletto heels, she looked at Veronica and Ryan chatting, and a little inexplicable emotion flashed in her amber eyes: "Master, Ms. Veronica, breakfast is here."

"Okay." Ryan and Veronica both got up and changed their clothes. Ryan changed into a heavy ducal dress, and put on a bearskin coat and a cloak with a golden Holy Grail pattern. Veronica was in Olika. With the help of her, she put on the Lingluo Bingmei Waltz reddish butterfly dress, and by the way she also put on a complete set of jewelry that belonged to her. The simple makeup made the face of the Gloria Witch look bright and moving, with a hint of lightness on her delicate facial features. With joy like the warm sun blooming in winter, Veronica put on a pair of black velvet pantyhose with lace patterns. She hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and took out a pair of brown pantyhose. Put on high heels with lettering straps.

Due to Veronica's mobility difficulties, Sulia allowed Veronica to have breakfast in the master bedroom, but Ryan had to go to the dining room to have breakfast with Sulia. According to Olica, Sulia was already waiting for him. After more than ten minutes, he gave Veronica a good morning kiss and hurried out: "See you later, my dear."

"Well, see you later, my dear." Veronica watched Ryan go out, and then stood up with the help of Olika: "Oh, please be gentle, Ms. Olika, I didn't offend you, did I?"

"Of course not, Ms. Veronica." There was a hint of jealousy and uncontrollable greed in Olika's amber eyes: "But you know, the master actually gave that to you!"

"Why, am I not worthy?" Veronica sat on the chair angrily, her hands on her hips: "I was the first to be with him, earlier than all of you, I was here first."

"Hahaha, when I was in Nagaros, my favorite was a sorceress with a temper like you, Miss Veronica." Olica smiled even sweeter: "Kane likes this kind of sacrifice, pale The Queen loves this stubborn soul.”

"...Can't we all live in harmony?" Veronica was obviously frightened. She was in a bad state now, and she had seen with her own eyes Orika's various vicious methods and weird drugs and magic. She didn't dare to do it for the time being. Face off with Olica.

"If we weren't living in harmony, I would have chopped you into pieces and hung your scalp on my chest." Olica said sweetly: "Okay, let's have breakfast. The master should be waiting for you. Let’s discuss the expedition to Bafeng Mountain.”

"Are you going this time too?" Veronica sipped the milk.

"The master asked me to help. Anyway, we have to deal with greenskins, ratmen or other things this time. There is no need to talk about chivalry. Your magic focuses too much on killing and group damage. My dark magic can provide more convenience. ." Orika said nonchalantly: "Mrs. Sulia will not go this time. She will take care of the children at home. Aurora and Ms. Teresa are busy preparing for the construction of MI7, and everything is being prepared. It’s impossible for the master to bring only two of us wizards, he wants you to send a group of witches.”

"A witch group...I don't have any problem, but the funds to dispatch..." Veronica heard a little funny: "This is not a small amount of money."

"Do you think the master can't afford it?" Orika asked back: "Or are you unwilling to devote your strength to this great expedition?"

"Very good, it seems we understand each other." Veronica said quite directly: "Anyway, you are the master of everything, but I have to consider my coven."

"Yes, but I think you must understand, Ms. Veronica, there are many wizards and many battle priests in this world." Orica added a glass of milk for Veronica: "If you don't want to go, the master will find other people."

"I didn't say not to go." Veronica said impatiently: "As long as the treatment of my witch group is settled, I don't need to be paid, but my witch group can't work in vain."

"It seems that we have reached an agreement?" Orica possessed her and said in Veronica's ear.

"Barely so."

After simply finishing breakfast, Veronica and Orika went to the Lady of the Lake Courtyard to join Ryan and Sulia. Today, Sulia was wearing a harmonious mocha-colored cotton-soft palace skirt with a white t-shirt on the outside. Wearing a fox fur coat, her long and straight legs were wrapped in flesh-colored pantyhose and a pair of leather boots. Seeing Sulia appear, Veronica immediately said enthusiastically: "Sister Sulia! Good morning."

"It's Veronica, are you feeling better?" Sulia also showed a standard aristocratic smile when she saw Veronica: "If you encounter any problems, just tell me or Sylvia, we I will help you make arrangements, the most important thing for you now is to take good care of yourself."

"No, no, I'll just rest for a month or two and it'll be fine." Veronica's attitude was very low: "Thank you for your concern."

Orica looked at Veronica's arrogant look and snorted softly.

After a brief introduction, Ryan led a few people into the pavilion in the Lady of the Lake courtyard. Thanks to the divine power of the Lake Fairy, this courtyard is always full of flowers in all seasons. Several people sat around the table in the pavilion. , Sulia said directly to Ryan: "So, the ones planning to go on the expedition are you, Belega, Veronica and Orika? In addition, Armand, Juan, Hex and Lops will also Going with you?"

"Yes, the Eight Peaks Mountain Expedition will be an unprecedented expedition. We will have to march thousands of kilometers." Ryan nodded: "I estimate that Britannia will dispatch 10,000 knights and knights' retinues this time, plus additional This time, the Kingdom of Knights will send more than 20,000 troops, and I will personally lead the expedition as the King of Knights."

"How many people can the dwarves send out?" Sulia looked at the map. Twenty thousand people was not a sufficient number of troops in the eyes of the female knight, but too many people would indeed put great pressure on the logistics. This is the Great Expedition, isn't it? When fighting a war on your own doorstep, you can't just give the enemy food. There is really nothing to eat in the bad land, so Ryan's requirements for the army are to be more valuable but not more expensive.

"The Angland clan has raised an army of about 5,000 people, plus the dwarf army hired by Belegar at a high price and willing to participate in the Eight Peaks Mountain expedition, there are about 3,000 people, which adds up to 8,000 people." Ryan Frowning: "This force is smaller than expected, but this is all the troops Belegar can gather."

"In addition, it is said that King Belega has also signed an employment contract with an ogre tribe. Maybe we can hire more mercenaries from Haimen Pass after we arrive at Haimen Pass. Therefore, the combined strength of Belega and I There are about 30,000 people." Ryan simply introduced: "The strong men of the Sanctuary who are going out this time are me, Orica, and Veronica for the time being. After awakening the soul of the ancestors, King Belega himself came to the first eight generations. With the blessing of the heroic spirit of King Luen, the King of Peaks and Mountains, the strength of the sanctuary can be maintained for a short period of time."

"In addition, the chief rune craftsman of Iron Peak, Thorek Ironbrow, has also responded to Belegar's call. If we can reach the Titan Gate in Eight Peaks Mountain, the rune craftsman Thorek Ironbrow and him The Brotherhood of the Anvil, the Iron Guards, and the Granite Battery came to support us."

After briefly introducing the troops confirmed to participate in the war, Sulia was still a little worried: "Then including Veronica and her witch group, your troops still seem a bit weak. Ryan, if we just fight like this, you guys will This expedition will be quite difficult."

"In addition, there are some troops and heroes whose participation is uncertain, such as..." Ryan wanted to continue, but the maid Sylvia had quickly approached from outside: "Duke, Mrs. Sulia, there are The guests are coming."

"Who?" Ryan put down his baton.

"It's Araloth the Hero of the Wood Elves. He wants to see you for something."

Ryan smiled after hearing this. He reached out and grabbed a handful of shining white gold diamonds from the white jade plate on the courtyard table. The dazzling light and pure white color made the Duke's smile become more playful.

"Invite him in."

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