Jarvan and Erwin gathered all the warriors under the watchtower. Everyone had the joy of victory on their faces, except Reggie whose expression was very calm.

He is so tired. If you give him a pillow now, he can sleep until dusk tomorrow.

Jiawen counted the number of people. Compared to the battle outside the city, the casualties in the city were more severe. A total of nineteen guards and fourteen militiamen were killed in hand-to-hand combat. In the battle outside the city, only one person was missing, and the remaining

All the people came back alive.

This missing person is none other than Old Hill.

Old Hill's daughter Ansley had tears in her eyes but did not cry out. This strong girl wanted to go outside the city to find her father. Su Lit wanted to go with her, but Reggie rejected their request.

"You can't leave the city tonight. There are still black powder on the mountain road, and the enemy's remaining soldiers may counterattack at any time."

"I don't care," Ansley's rich voice was trembling, "I want to bring my father back, even if it's just his body."

"Good girl, your father is still alive," Reggie said. "Believe me, he will definitely come back tomorrow."

Ansley looked at Reggie in confusion, and Sulit whispered beside him: "The lord is an immortal god, and he will never deceive you."

Ansili whispered: "Aren't those with immortal bodies evil spirits?"

Su Lit said: "I can't figure out the identity of the lord. Anyway, he is different from before. He can predict the future, so you just have to believe in him."

Reggie is neither a god nor an evil spirit, and he does not understand the divination, but he did not deceive Ainsley. The reason why he concluded that Old Hill was still alive was because the bull that pressed on him said something to him.

The bull can talk, which simply subverts Reggie's worldview.

I have to admit that there are many incredible existences in this world, and it will take Reggie some time to slowly understand them, but there are more important things to do right now.

There were four prisoners of war kneeling in front of them. Thane said nothing, Butcher kept wailing, and there was a knife stuck in his stomach. Sean yelled and cursed, and only Gwen still maintained a trace of reason.

"Reggie Victor, you have pushed Xuexicheng into a desperate situation. Your stupidity will kill everyone in Xuexicheng! I want you to release His Highness immediately. The kind king may be able to forgive your stupid crimes!"

Reggie was silent for a moment, and said with a dull expression: "Duke Gwen Hidriver, as the auxiliary minister of the Bayer Kingdom, I think you should know the most basic education."

Gwen gritted her teeth and said, "What do you want to express?"

Batchelor said: "Old friend, the lord's meaning is very obvious. When making a request, you should pay attention to your tone."

"Request?" Gwen laughed loudly, "Who do you think you are talking to?"

Reggie said slowly: "I'm talking to a prisoner of war, a prisoner of war who is irritating me."

"So what if I anger you? If you dare to hurt the prince..."

"Of course I dare to hurt him," Reggie stood up and said, "I can order him to be hung on the gravel at any time."

Reggie's voice was not loud, but even the surrounding soldiers felt the murderous intent in his words.

Sean became quiet and Butcher did not dare to moan. Gwen was silent for a long time and whispered: "If you still have any conscience..."

"Watch your tone, Gwen Hildriever." Reggie warned again.

At this time, Gwen finally recognized the reality. Both his and Sean's lives were in Reggie's hands. Gwen was not a coward who was afraid of death, but he saw fear in Sean's eyes.

No matter what, the prince must be allowed to live.

After a long silence, Gwen chose to surrender.

"I, please, give His Highness the Prince a suitable place to live, give him some water and food, and find him a doctor." Although she spoke very reluctantly, Gwen used honorifics this time, "I beg you, Lord.

Sir, please give a royal family the minimum respect."

Reggie agreed to his request. He ordered all the prisoners of war to be held separately in dungeons and found doctors to treat their injuries. Gwen, Thane and Butcher could all provide valuable intelligence from their respective perspectives.

But the premise is that they must not be given the opportunity to collude in confession.

As for Prince Sean, his value is much higher than others, but if used carelessly, it may cause many problems. Reggie will need some time to find a way to unlock the prince.

After dealing with the prisoners of war, it's time to reward the heroes.

Reggie stood in the middle of the crowd and shouted loudly: "We have won a victory, a great victory, a victory that can make Shattering Snow City proud for generations to come! Your names will be engraved on the stone tower.

, you are the glory of Broken Snow City for generations to come!"

Reggie's voice was still low, and he really didn't have the strength to shout.

But he heard the response from everyone. Although it was chaotic, it was at least cheering from the bottom of their hearts.

"Long live Shattered Snow City!"

"Go to hell, Bayer Country!"

"We won!"

…

After the cheers, Reggie continued: "Do you still remember my promise? Brave warriors, you will be rewarded. Ordinary soldiers will receive five gold coins, the captain will receive seven gold coins, and the battalion commander will receive ten gold coins!

"

The crowd burst into cheers again.

"Long live the lord!"

"Long live the gold coin!"

Jarvan Gusta looked at Reggie expectantly, and Reggie knew what he was expecting.

"There are also dead soldiers. Their families will receive thirty gold coins. In the next fifty years, their families will also receive five silver coins every month."

Dexter was stunned and said vaguely: "Lord, are you kidding?"

Varese shouted: "If this is true, I might as well die!"

The crowd burst into laughter, but Reggie didn't laugh.

"All fallen warriors are heroes of Shattering Snow City. Their names will be engraved on the top of the stone tower, above the name of the lord!" Reggie tried his best to raise his voice, "This is my promise, and it will also be engraved on the top of the stone tower."

It’s the iron law of Shattering Snow City!”

Reggie was looking forward to the cheers from the crowd, at least a little applause.

But the soldiers were very quiet. They were shocked and a little doubtful. As far as they knew, no lord in the Kingdom of Lane or other neighboring kingdoms would treat the families of the fallen so kindly, let alone any lord.

Care so much about the dignity of the fallen.

Even Jiawen didn't believe his ears.

"Sir, is what you just said true?"

"You are questioning my words again," Reggie looked at Jarvan helplessly, and his expression became more serious, "Jiawen Gusta, the first knight of Shattered Snow City, I, Viscount Reginald Victor, and

As the lord of Broken Snow City, I appoint you as the commander of the First Army of Broken Snow City. All combatants in the First Army will be commanded by you. All personnel positions will be appointed by you. All weapons and military supplies will be allocated by you. From now on

, the first army will become the highest-level army in Shattering Snow City, and will fight against the invading enemies under your command."

The city was quiet once again, everyone was waiting for Jiawen's reaction.

The wind blew through Jiawen's long hair, covering his eyes.

He was silent for a long time, pulled out his sword, knelt on the ground, and said: "I, Jarvan Gusta, swear to you with the honor of a knight, I will defend your life and your rights with my flesh and blood.

Territory, defend your glory, I will guard your side with my flesh and blood until the blood dries up, until the body decays, until the soul is annihilated for you."

This seemed to be an oath. Reggie desperately searched for fragments of memory, but only found a vague impression.

Should I say something?

Reggie turned his attention to the Grand Maester.

The bachelor whispered: "This is the highest loyalty gift of a knight. Lord, you should answer, I will give you my bread and salt, I will give you my respect and trust, and I will share my happiness with you."

and joy, I will share my pride and glory with you.”

It sounds like a very ceremonial passage, but what does bread and salt mean? Are these things important?

And who would remember so many words?

Traditional rituals must be respected. Reggie adjusted his voice and said, "I'll give you salt..."

Just as Reggie spoke, a soldier rushed in front of Jiawen, interrupting the sacred ceremony.

"Sir Knight, I have killed many enemies before. You have seen it with your own eyes. I think I should also become a captain."

Several soldiers rushed forward together.

"Lord Knight, don't believe him. I am the one who has killed the most enemies."

"Master Commander," Su Lit also rushed over, "I think you saw that I used the fire crossbow to ignite the enemy's black powder. I am qualified to be the commander of the cavalry battalion."

"You shameless villain!" Dexter shouted, "Didn't you hear what the lord said? First is the highest level, and I am the captain of the first team! The position of battalion commander is mine!"

…

Looking at Jiawen surrounded by everyone, Reggie murmured to himself: "I'll give you some bread..."

The militiamen have been rewarded, now it's time for the guards.

"Erwin Blywell, I, Viscount Reginald Victor, as the lord of Broken Snow City, officially appoint you as the commander of the second army of Broken Snow City, and all members of the lord's guard will become

Soldiers of the Second Army, from now on, the Second Army will become the defenders of Broken Snow City, all soldiers will receive the same rewards as the First Army, and you will receive the same status and honor as Jarvan Gusta!"

Erwin knelt down on one knee and whispered: "I am not a knight, so I cannot perform the knight's salute of allegiance, but what I want to say is that I am willing to dedicate everything to you at any time."
To be continued...