Under the dark night sky, the front of the lord's house was full of fire. The people of East Hamar gathered here holding torches. The torches in their hands gathered together, making the front of the house bright, but except here, other places were dark.

.

"People of East Hamar, as your count, I am honored to preside over the ceremony of putting on armbands for the warriors on this holy festival." Hrolf appeared in front of the people with his wife, Hrolf

The husband glanced at everyone and said to them.

"Thor, Thor, Thor~~." Everyone raised the torches in their hands and shouted the name of Thor, the god of thunder. This heroic god in Nordic religious mythology is known for his boldness and bravery. It can be said that

The most popular god after Odin.

"Sacrifice for Thor." Hrov looked at the cheering crowd with satisfaction. Then he stretched out his hands, pressed down to signal everyone to stop cheering, and then ordered someone to bring in a goat.

"Brush!~~."

"Hey~~." Hrov took the sharp knife and wiped the goat's neck. The blood instantly flowed into the earthen basin where the sacrifice had been placed. The smell of blood soon permeated the venue. At this time, the sacrifice began.

He picked up the basin and walked to Su Chen and others who had been waiting for a long time. This time, there were five people who accepted the title of warriors. They were all North soldiers who had made contributions in the attack on Gotland, and Vargas was already a warrior.

, so he did not participate.

"In the name of Thor, I grant you strength and courage~~~." The priest dipped his fingers into the blood, then pressed it on Su Chen's forehead, and then pulled down sharply, and three blood marks appeared on his face.

superior.

Su Chen nodded slightly. He originally thought that the prophet would appear this time, but only a few bald priests came, which made him slightly disappointed. After all, there were many things he wanted to ask the prophet.

"Ulf, come forward." Count Hrolf was wearing a traditional Norse shirt and trousers, and a wolfskin cloak. There were two bright gold buckles on the cloak, made of small gold buttons.

The chains are connected together, just right for the user to wear.

"Your Majesty the Earl." Su Chen walked up to Count Hrov. He behaved obediently because he knew that with the title of warrior, his social status among the Norse people would undergo a qualitative change, and he could replace him in peacetime.

The lord maintains law and order and can organize a small army to fight for the count during wars. Of course, this requires him to pay his own soldiers' wages.

"This armband is for you. From today on, you will be a warrior in East Hamar. I hope you will not insult our reputation and Odin's reputation." Hrov took an armband from his wife.

This armband is made of silver. It is a sea dragon with its head and tail connected. The exquisite carving is lifelike. The sea dragon opens its mouth to bite as if it wants to swallow its own tail.

"Thank you, Lord Count." Su Chen put the armband on his arm, and at this time the lord's wife kissed him.

When everyone received the armbands, Hrov became serious, because now he entered the most important stage. He stood in front of everyone and raised his head.

"The warriors who have been awarded the armband by me, now you will swear allegiance to me under the witness of the gods and will always be loyal to me and my family." The reason why Hrov asked to grant Su Chen the title of warrior is precisely

In order to gain his allegiance, because he knew very well that he could no longer suppress Su Chen, and if he did not want the situation to collapse, he had to obtain Su Chen's oath.

"The oaths made during the festival of God Thor are extremely solemn, because God Thor is a just and stern god." The priest announced loudly as if to cooperate with Hrov.

"Anyone who violates the oath will be cursed by the gods. His ship's sails will not be able to swell, his sword will not be lifted, and every plunder he makes will be in vain." Another priest also said

Said loudly.

"Oh oh oh~~." The North people in East Hamar were all surprised. There had been a ceremony to award armbands to warriors before, but no priest had ever issued such a curse in his eyes. This time it seemed a little different.

"Hmph." Su Chen sneered in his heart. It seems that Khrov felt threatened by himself and tried to use religious superstition to strangle his own power. But on the surface, he looked respectful like others, as if he was really

It's the same as being frightened by the priest's curse.

"That's ridiculous." Vargas frowned in the crowd. He didn't expect that Hrov would actually use such a method.

"I swear to God Thor and God Odin that I will always be loyal to Lord Hrov." Su Chen solemnly raised his right hand, folded his index finger on his middle finger and said loudly.

This method of folding the index finger on the middle finger is originally a gesture that the West swears it will not count, but the Nordic people have never seen it, and Su Chen certainly does not care about the so-called curse of the gods. If the curse of the gods is really effective, the East will also

There will be no change of dynasty.

"Huh?" No one present seemed to notice Su Chen's little trick except the priest. The priest only frowned, but he didn't speak.

"Very good." After seeing Su Chen swearing without hesitation, Hrov was very happy. He thought that he had completely convinced this famous warrior.

Just after the ceremony, everyone entered the torch parade and carnival, but in the dark corner, the female chief of Osa gritted her teeth angrily, clenched her fists and trembled all over, but there was nothing she could do about Su Chen

No.

"Crunch." Hrov returned to his lord's house. He entered his bedroom and took off his thick wolfskin cloak. This precious cloak was specially prepared for large-scale events such as ceremonies, and was usually carefully worn.

Keep it in your suitcase.

"Is it you?" But when Hrov walked in on the front foot, the female chief Osa walked in on the back foot, with anger still on her face.

"So our agreement doesn't count?" the Osa chieftain asked Hrov angrily.

"No, of course it counts, but the time has not come yet." With a smile, Hrov stepped forward and tried to hug the female chief of Osa, but was thrown away by her.

"If we can't see Ulf's head before meeting my husband, our agreement will be invalid." The female chief of Osa threatened Hrolf.

"There is no need for a mere Ulf to arouse such hatred from you." Hrov said to the Osa female chief with a smile, but it had no effect. The stubborn Osa female chief opened the door, but as soon as

I was stunned for a moment, because the lord's wife was standing at the door.

"What happened?" The female chief of Osa was just stunned for a moment, then passed by the lord's wife. Looking at the female chief of Osa who left angrily, the lord's wife asked in surprise.

"No, it's nothing, it's just that our guests were a little upset." Hrov said with a shrug.

"The banquet is about to start, and everyone is still waiting for us." The lord's wife was a little confused, but she still stepped forward and said to Hrov.

"I understand." Hrov immediately changed into a set of casual clothes for the banquet. As a lord, he owned many clothes, and the clothes also showed the difference in status between nobles and ordinary civilians.

The banquet in East Hamar began. People drank, laughed, and told rude jokes. The arm wrestling and fighting events were also popular among people. However, Su Chen and several other people who had just received warrior armbands became the focus.

People frequently competed with them on their drinking capacity and seemed to have to get them drunk.

"Enough, really enough." Su Chen felt his stomach bloated after drinking it. He was actually not afraid of these malt wine and mead. This level of alcohol would not make him drunk, but it would not be able to drink cup after cup.

into his stomach, so he found an excuse to go out to pee. When he struggled to pass through the crowd and walked out of the door, he felt a cold gaze and couldn't help but look back curiously. He happened to be sitting on the lord's throne.

Luofu looked at each other, and the other person quickly looked away.

"Is it an illusion?" Su Chen scratched the back of his head, a little surprised, but still walked out. A gust of cold wind blew, which made him sober in an instant. When he was about to find a place to put water, he heard a faint sound.
Chapter completed!