Orlando and others are seriously discussing the war at this moment. In the past period of time, the human defenders have achieved quite good results. The attacking orcs have lost almost 300,000 soldiers, and their offensive is getting weaker day by day.
The morale of the human defenders became stronger and stronger as they fought, and the war developed in a direction beneficial to mankind.
"General Orlando, this is the situation of today's battle." General Clark stood on the military map hanging on the wall and said loudly: "In addition, according to our observations in the past few days, the orcs seem to have suffered a heavy loss of troops. It seems that they only come out to plunder every day.
The 100,000 people in the formation still maintain their establishment."
Orlando nodded, and Kyenst interjected: "According to our previous analysis, the orcs have launched a massive attack this year. It is likely that their rulers have come to weaken the strength of other lords. Those 100,000 elite warriors are probably ruled by the orcs.
The orcs' goal is about to be achieved now, they just
There are probably less than 200,000 people left out of 500,000. If the manpower continues to be depleted, there may not even be enough for grazing and hunting. I suggest strengthening surveillance of the orc camp. If the orcs retreat, immediately send out cavalry to follow them.
Maybe we can establish peace in the empire's northern defense line in one fell swoop for the next 20 years."
Orlando still nodded and said nothing, but in his heart, he did not agree with Kyenst's optimistic mood. However, everything was beneficial to the human defenders. In the past two days, the orcs even used catapults and siege vehicles.
There was nothing left, so he rushed up directly carrying the wooden ladder. Orlando could only put his doubts in his heart.
Orlando said: "The situation has gradually become favorable to our side recently, but everyone must not take it lightly. After all, the orcs have not retreated. Especially when defending at night, you must be careful."
"Please rest assured, general." Kyenst said loudly: "My adjutant Hans is fully responsible for this matter. He has my most elite troops under his command, as well as the assistance of thousands of mercenaries from the south. It is absolutely foolproof!"
Seeing that Keenst was too optimistic, Orlando tried to persuade him, but before he could speak, he heard a voice coming from outside the door: "Report! Urgent message from the imperial capital messenger!"
Everyone in the military command post was stunned, wondering what was going on. Orlando raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Let him in!"
The door was pushed open, and three holy knights strode in. The leader saw Orlando at a glance, raised his right fist and lightly beat his chest, performed a knightly salute, and then said: "Captain Orlando,
Urgent dispatch from the imperial capital, please read it alone!"
Orlando remembered that this knight's name was Arnold. He had only become a Holy Knight three years ago. He should be a squad leader now. Now he actually delivered the letter in person. When Orlando saw the look on the knight's face, he suddenly felt an unknown feeling in his heart.
Premonition, he waved his hand and said: "You guys go out first!"
Kyenst and others walked out with curiosity, and even the two men who followed the leading knight also retreated. When only the knight who sent the message was left in the command post, Orlando asked: "Arnold, what on earth are you doing?"
What's going on?"
Arnold did not answer Orlando's words. He just took out a sealed letter from his body and handed it to Orlando with both hands. Orlando took out the letter paper inside in a few times and opened it. He saw that it read: "Year 202 of the Bright Calendar."
On the evening of August 4, Chad rebelled and His Majesty Fernando XIII was martyred."
Orlando looked at the letter in his hand in disbelief, feeling that it weighed a thousand pounds. His eyes were straight, his lips were dry, and he said in a dry voice: "Your Majesty, has your Majesty been martyred?"
Arnold whispered: "Yes, Captain."
Orlando felt a sudden heat in his chest, and a mouthful of blood spurted out, staining the letter in his hand red, and the letter slowly fell to the ground.
"Ah, Captain!" Arnold was startled. He quickly stepped forward to help Orlando. The latter pushed him away and sat directly on the chair. "I'm fine, Arnold." Orlando said calmly: "After all,
What's going on? Tell me the whole story in detail!"
Arnold heard the pain and sadness in Orlando's calm tone. He knew that Orlando was in a very bad mood at the moment, so he lowered his voice and recounted what happened that night. Although many situations, as Arnold,
It is impossible to know the details, but he was also personally leading his subordinates to fight against the rebellion at that time, so Catherine chose him to deliver the message.
Orlando listened silently to Arnold's account of what happened that night, and suddenly asked: "What's the motive? If Chad really wants to rebel, I leave the imperial capital, and Luke is dismissed, it will be a good opportunity, but what can he do?"
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"This," Arnold hesitated, then said cautiously: "This is not clear, but Queen Catherine and Lord Luke both said so, and at that time, many people in the Royal Banquet Hall saw His Majesty's death.
In Chad's arms, Grand Magister de Silva later brought people here, and he was responsible for guarding the palace that night. I don't know what he and Chad said, and Chad began to mobilize the army."
Orlando sighed. Based on this alone, he knew that there might be something behind this. It was a pity that he was no longer in the imperial capital that night, otherwise he would be responsible for the safety of the palace. In that case, who could harm His Majesty? As for Luke
, Orlando didn’t need to think too much to know that after Chad was eradicated, Luke would naturally take over and hold the power. Luke would not refuse no matter what, let alone investigate the truth of that night.
"Is it Luke?" Orlando's heart moved, because all the benefits of the whole thing belonged to Luke. This suspicion was too great, but he thought about it again and gave up the idea, because he knew that Luke
At the same time, Luke is also well aware of the power of the Royal Knights under his command.
Even if Luke had 200,000 elite warriors, he would not be able to withstand the charge of 10,000 Holy Knights of the Royal Knights on the plains. Orlando would not think that Luke would take huge risks to do this, let alone Luke.
He has been dismissed from his post. He really wants to mobilize the army. How can he hide it from others?
"Luke, it must not be you, otherwise, otherwise I will have to feel sorry for Sophia!" Orlando shook his head gently. He couldn't figure out what was going on now, and the king he had always been loyal to was actually like this.
He died inexplicably. Once the news spreads, the empire will definitely be in chaos. Orlando's top priority now is to return to the imperial capital immediately. Only the powerful Royal Knights stationed in the imperial capital can truly intimidate all parties and allow the empire to smoothly survive the current difficulties.
Orlando closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. After a while, he opened his eyes and said to Arnold: "This matter must be kept absolutely confidential, and no leakage can be allowed."
"I obey, Captain." Arnold said softly: "However, this incident already happened five days ago. No matter how hard we keep the secret, as long as it lasts more than ten days, it will be spread here.
Sir, please respond as soon as possible."
Orlando nodded and said: "I understand. You go down and rest first. I will send someone to protect you." Arnold did not speak. Orlando did this as he expected. Although he did not know the content of the letter, what happened in the imperial capital
Who was present at the time and didn't know about it? Arnold knew the importance of this news. Even in the Thor Fortress, they only vaguely mentioned the urgent letter and never talked about any content.
After sending Arnold away, Orlando made up his mind in a moment. He must rush back to the imperial capital immediately. The inheritance of the throne and the stability of the empire require his personal presence. Only in this way can problems be avoided. It's just about His Majesty's martyrdom.
It was too important to be made public for the time being. What he needed most now was time.
Orlando immediately recruited Kyenst. After he left, Kyenst was naturally the biggest here, so he could only tell him in private if he had anything to do.
"General Kyenst, this is probably what happened. Now that time is running out, I won't say anything more. I will take all the knights back to the imperial capital. This force is very important to the stability of the empire. After I leave, you must try to block it.
The news must not cause turmoil in the entire army, and we must also be more vigilant against the orcs, and we must not take it lightly."
"There is another very important thing, and that is Chad's son Bailey. You should arrest him immediately, keep him quiet for the time being, and imprison him secretly. Several of the 200 magicians are related to Chad.
You can't let it go. You can ask Ryan for help on this matter. The relationship between Ryan and Farasi
It is so unusual that it is naturally impossible to leak it. Moreover, Ryan easily defeated Bailey in the Royal Arena last year, and he can definitely defeat him in terms of strength. Although Magister Androkos was not inclined to Luke and Chad before,
Anyone who has ever asked Victor for magic advice should be trustworthy."
After giving detailed instructions to Kyenst, Orlando mounted his war horse and led 500 of his men to leave first. 5,000 people leaving at the same time was too eye-catching. Orlando had already made arrangements for the remaining 4,500 people.
They will leave in batches within the next three days.
After sending Orlando away, Kyenst immediately invited Ryan, Androkos, and Faras. In Kyenst's view, with Luke taking over, Faras's identity has become very special. Of course, something must be done at this time.
.When Kyenst informed these three people about what happened in the Imperial Capital and Orlando's hurried departure, even Androkos, who had always been neutral, took a breath of air, not to mention Faras and Ryan, who were closely related to Luke.
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Under Kyenst's arrangement, he invited Bailey and several magicians who were inclined to Chad, and Ryan and Androkos took action together to subdue them one by one. Bailey didn't know what this was for.
What, it wasn't until he was firmly tied that he learned about his father's rebellion from Kyenst's mouth. Of course he knew that his father had rebelled.
It was impossible for me to do that, otherwise I would have sent someone to notify him or simply not let him come to the Thunder God Fortress, but who would listen to his explanation. Kyenst simply had his mouth stuffed with a piece of cloth.
, then selected 40 personal guards and imprisoned them secretly. Each magician had 4 long swords hanging on his neck. If there was any abnormal movement, he would kill them immediately.
After doing all this, Kyenst looked to the north with great ambition. The imperial capital was in chaos, and Orlando returned at starry night. Then the merit of defeating the orcs would eventually belong to him. With these merits, his transfer back to the imperial capital to serve was basically unchangeable.