Chapter 92 Zhuo Ke IV(4)

"This attack by the Doctor family means that other families who have received the news will also attack as soon as they see the Hastza flag. The amount of money has been marked on your head," Aiga advised.

he.

"Isn't it the same with Monty?" Zhuo Ke retorted, "He has been captured by the Mostek family, and my father chose to return to Madkarin instead of saving him!"

There was a troubled expression on Ajia's face, but he hesitated to speak.

"You told me what happened to the eldest son of the Doctor family after he was captured by the Duke of Bonepile City." Zhuo Ke shook his head, imagining the worst outcome, "Mondy's life is in danger, and I won't allow him to suffer.

The same cruel treatment as Olquid."

Thinking of Monty's slightly thin face and the relaxed smile that always hung on it, Zhuo Ke strengthened his determination.

Zhuo Ke still remembers the first day they met when Monty was just born. Their fingers were entangled together. Zhuo Ke was only four years old at the time, but he could already feel the connection between them, and this connection

Becomes stronger over time.

They grew up together, sharing the same room and palace, the same toys, and the same dreams. They fought together, played together, laughed together, and explored the world together. This is a bond that nothing can break.

Monty gave up his childhood dream of becoming a knight and picked up books. He had a smart mind no less than that of "The Orator" Agric VI, while Zhuo Ke grew up to be a knight with the expectations of both of them.

His brother is a proud warrior.

He will always be by Zhuo Ke's side when he needs him, whether it is complaining to him when he is scolded by his father, or complaining to each other when he does not get the care of his mother...

Looking back on these, Zhuo Ke's heart was filled with gratitude and joy, which was a feeling he rarely experienced.

Monty is always there when Zook needs him, and Zook will do the same for him.

He blamed himself for not staying with Monty when he was at King's Grove, and he would not miss any chance to save Monty this time.

"This is not what I should have said, but please forgive me for the offense." Aiga finally said, "Your safety is more important than the safety of His Highness Mondi. You are the heir to the Hastza Empire, His Majesty the Emperor...

…”

Before Aiga could finish speaking, Zhuo Ke grabbed his blood-stained white cloak and pushed him against the wall of the dilapidated temple.

"There is no difference between my life and my brother's life."

Zhuo Ke stared at the guard officer in front of him with his brown eyes and said categorically: "He and I are like the two dragons in the Apollyon family emblem, like Elward and Imbel, if Monty's life is not saved,

, my father can just shove his orders up his ass, I don’t care.”

No one can stop him from rescuing Mundy, not his father, not even the gods.

Unlike his father Vigrich Apollyon, Monty never told himself what to do. He could feel that the advice from his younger brother came from the heart for his own good, rather than to satisfy himself like his father.

order and control him to achieve his goals.

Thinking of Monty's advice to him, he sighed softly and then let go of Aiga.

"I'm sorry." He apologized. This was not the fault of the guards. These people were just carrying out their orders, and they had disobeyed their father's instructions and traveled with him for three days. They had just walked side by side with him.

Doctor's soldiers fought bloody battles.

"Today is our last chance, Your Highness." Aiga was not angry and just straightened his cloak gently. "Further west is the Dark Anvil Castle of the Lapko family. We need to rush to Mostek.

The family members take His Highness Mendy to find them before they enter the city."

They got up before dawn, mounted their horses and set off, rushing westward under the dim light of the stars and moon, always paying attention to whether other forces appeared along the way.

The nights in Vivalia were cold, and fierce winds howled through the trees. They walked through the forest, dodging trees, crossing streams and fallen branches. The horses were strong and brave. They ran with all their strength, not letting go of the burden on their backs.

The riders were disappointed.

Along the way, Zhuo Ke became more and more anxious. They found no trace of the Mostek family around the farmland of the villages they passed.

Zhuo Ke and the guards arrived at the hillside overlooking the Dark Anvil Castle before noon. He reined up his horse and looked into the distance, only to see a small castle protected by a moat and high black walls standing beside the Turquoise River.

"Your Highness Zhuo Ke, I'm afraid the Mostek family have returned to their territory." Aijia rode his horse and walked slowly to his side and said carefully.

"This Dark Anvil Castle is impregnable." Zhuo Ke reluctantly admitted.

This kind of castle is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The arrow slits on the towers, the killing holes in the gates, the ditches outside the moat... Even an army of several thousand people cannot do anything to defeat this fortress.

"Maybe we can sneak in during the night," Edgar said.

"No, that is no different from committing suicide." Zhuo Ke sighed heavily, "Let's not mention that we don't have ropes and grappling hooks, or hand nails and nail shoes, we have no idea whether the Mostek family is in this fort.

Guilty, or has left with Monty."

"Look over there, His Highness Zhuo Ke!" Aijia pointed his finger in the direction of Dark Anvil Castle in surprise.

I saw two carriages leaving Dark Anvil Castle and slowly heading west, escorted by a group of riders. The leader of the carriages was wearing a black jacket and was decorated with two antlers on his shoulders.

"It's the 'Black Deer'!" Zhuo Ke said excitedly. He had seen the Mostek family at Queen Lozalia's coronation dinner, as well as the majestic antlers on Melchi Mostek's body.

jacket.

Then, he saw a familiar thin figure on the horse with his hands tied behind his back. That person was his brother Monty.

"Mondy's in the group too!"

"They have more than twenty cavalry," Aiga observed, "and they are all well-equipped."

Zhuo Ke looked at the carriage escorted by the cavalry and had only one thought in his mind, which was to rescue his brother.

He has come this far and doesn't want to give up here. This may be his only chance.

"drive!"

Zhuo Ke pulled out the "Dusky Star" from the scabbard of the saddle, pulled the reins hard, kicked the spurs, and galloped down the hillside.

The guards quickly followed him and rushed to the bottom of the slope. The horses' hooves hit the ground with a sound like thunder, and the grass on the hillside flashed past his eyes.

The shouts of soldiers came from the high walls of Dark Anvil, followed by the ringing of bells on the watchtower.

"Mondy!"

Zhuo Ke turned a blind eye to the castle in front of him and rushed directly to the team to the west.

Arrows shot out from the black wall, piercing the air with a whooshing sound, and attacked Zhuo Ke and the guards. He roared, leaned on his horse to avoid the rain of arrows, and continued to charge.

"Mondy!" he called his brother's name again.

This time Monty heard it. After being placed on the horse, he raised his head with difficulty and looked at Zhuo Ke, struggling to get rid of the restraints.

The people of the Mostek family drew their weapons one after another, and the riders guarded the carriage with swords and spears, preparing to fight.

Another burst of arrows was fired at them. This time, Zhuo Ke had no time to dodge and was shot through the left shoulder by an arrow. He roared in pain like a brown bear. Then, a crossbow arrow pierced the heart of his mount, and the horse roared

With a long hiss, the sound of charging hooves suddenly stopped, and Zhuo Ke was thrown away.

Zhuo Ke rolled twice more after being thrown heavily to the ground. He barely managed to hold himself up, still holding the sword firmly in his hand.

"Protect the prince!"

Aiga led the guards to block Zhuo Ke behind them. The bows and arrows hit their steel armor and bounced away with a muffled sound. Some of them were directly inserted into it, but they failed to penetrate the armor.

"We must retreat, Your Highness Zhuo Ke!" Aijia held his left hand and pulled him up, feeling a tearing pain from the puncture wound on his shoulder.

"I want to save my brother, he is right there!" Zhuo Ke said through gritted teeth, "He is right there!"

"We have no way to save him, Your Highness." The truth in Aiga's mouth was more hurtful than the arrows. He helped Zhuo Ke onto his horse, and then stepped on. "If you don't leave, you will not be able to protect yourself.

"

They turned their horses and fled. On the way, the horses of two more people were shot by bows and crossbows. They were both killed by the Mostek riders who chased them.

Zhuo Ke sat on the horse and reluctantly looked back at the blacksmith's flag hanging on the dark tower of Dark Anvil Castle, as well as the gradually blurring figure of his younger brother.

He realized that there was no way to save Mundy on his own. He needed more help, but who could help him? If the gods allowed, he was willing to trade situations with his brother.

Zhuo Ke and Mundi were once intertwined like branches, but now they are blocked by the cold and ruthless black walls, towers and arrow rain of this castle. Dark Anvil Castle casts separate shadows like dark clouds, blocking their way to each other.
Chapter completed!