The news of the Lanlis people's request for war spread throughout the entire city of Munich in an instant.
Less than half a hour into the prayer, the small square outside the south gate of the college was already surrounded by a dense crowd.
Everyone saw that the young man named Kevin was standing outside the college. Behind him was a black carriage with the coat of arms of the Langris family parked. Xilin did not get out of the car, but only gently opened the window curtains from time to time.
Show his presence.
Four Lanris knights wearing magic pattern armor, riding tall war horses, guarded the carriage, motionless. From the gaps in the cold masks, there were condescending and indifferent eyes.
A long sword was prominently stuck on the ground in front of the college gate.
The whole square was in an uproar.
There are many ways to initiate a challenge. People with different professions and identities all follow their own different traditions and rules.
Mercenaries will curl their fingers contemptuously while spitting at each other; thieves will bar their teeth and reveal the blade hidden under their tongues to their opponents; noble gentlemen will hand over letters of challenge or throw their gloves at each other and demand a duel.
Sticking a sword in front of the opponent's door is also one of them. But it is the most rude and provocative of all the ways to challenge.
This kind of challenge provokes not the individual, but the entire opponent. No one will do this in a personal challenge. Only combatant organizations such as knights, mercenary groups, martial arts halls or sword sects will do so when kicking the hall.
This challenge method will be used.
Once the sword is inserted into the opponent's door, it means telling the opponent.
"I'm knocking on the door!"
This is no longer just a challenge against Roy. It is a provocation and insult to the entire first training camp by Kevin, Schilling and the Langleys family behind them!
The vigorous students clenched their fists, the instructors' faces were ashen, and the guards' veins were exposed when they pressed the hilts of their swords. The supporters were even more furious. Even when facing the world-famous Golden Dragon Family, many people scolded them on the spot.
Made a sound.
This is Saint Solan, this is Lulian! Although the Golden Dragon family is powerful, it is not their turn to show off their power here!
What's more, the person standing here is not the Grand Duke of Caesar of the Principality of Langris, nor is he the future leader of the Knights Templar, Augustus.
Xilin is just a small second-level housekeeper, and Kevin is just an ordinary student in the Holy Martial Arts Hall who cannot enter the Genius Hall!
Nothing compares to this!
Everyone hopes Roy will come out to challenge.
Being stabbed with a sword at the door of your home is an intolerable shame for anyone in the First Training Camp. Regardless of victory or defeat, Roy must defend the dignity of the First Training Camp. Prove the Lulian people's dignity.
courage!
But what everyone didn't expect was that they didn't wait for Roy to show up until the sun set that day.
When the indignant students finally found Roy, he refused the challenge without hesitation.
"Don't go!"
"Why?"
"Why should I accept the challenge?!" Roy's eyes widened with a look of surprise on his face. "I don't have enough time, so I don't have the time to do this. I have to accept any challenge from a cat or dog, so that's not the case.
Too busy?"
Cats and dogs? People found that when someone relayed these words, Kevin, who had a smile on his face and a calm temperament, had a somewhat stiff expression on his face.
"If you want to challenge, let Scarlett do it herself," Roy said before he finished speaking, "Then who is Kevin? Who is Scarlett?"
Roy's words immediately ignited the crowd in the square.
People's reactions were completely different. The civilians and mercenaries laughed loudly and took pleasure in Kevin. However, the noble knights and some old and serious people frowned.
In their view, no matter what Roy said, he could not cover up the cowardly fact that he refused to challenge. And the words he said were really unseemly for a knight - this boy was indeed a country bumpkin.
"What a shame!" Roy was too lazy to answer, "I want to let them bask in the sun. I don't have the time to wait for you, sir."
That's fine if Roy doesn't come out. What makes everyone confused is that neither Gustas nor the senior college officials came forward.
Except for Vice Dean Diarra and Farley from Brigade S, who came out to take a look and then left with a sneer without saying a word, no one responded directly to the challenge request from the Langris people.
Unable to endure it, several veteran supporters rushed into Gustas's office. Facing their questioning, Gustas had only one sentence.
"This is Roy's own matter, and the college will respect any decision he makes."
The senators couldn't believe their ears.
The opponent had already inserted his sword into the gate. As the dean, Gustas actually had such an attitude.
Although everyone understands that Guristas is partial to protect his children, if Roy doesn't step forward to challenge at this time, the first training camp will become everyone's laughing stock before it gets dark.
.
From an emotional point of view, this is something that the fans who have supported the First Training Camp for decades cannot accept it.
Even if you lose, it's better than being a coward!
The senators and Gustas shook the table at that time. But no matter whether they were hard or soft, Gustas gritted his teeth and refused to let go. The same sentence was repeated over and over again - let Roy decide for himself!
"Unexpectedly, those trained in the first training camp turned out to be cowards who dare not take on the challenge." Later that day, Kevin left these words.
He got on his horse, looked around, and said with a sneer: "I will come again tomorrow. If he doesn't accept the challenge for one day, I will wait here for the whole day."
Kevin's provocation method didn't work. The next day, the third day, the fourth day... Roy still didn't show up.
Watching Kevin come to the gate of Munich Academy again and again, watching him scornfully inserting his long sword in front of the gate of the first training camp, everyone's face was burning and they felt a simmering feeling in their hearts.
Fire, and this fire is getting stronger and stronger.
Things are fermenting day by day.
In the end, people's anger was not just directed at the Lanlithians.
"Bang!" In a weapons shop, the shopkeeper threw a sword heavily on the table, stared at the two first training camp students who came to buy weapons, and said loudly: "Fifteen Jinlu Lang!"
"Why is it so expensive? This second-level sword is only worth twelve Jinlu Lang at most." The young people were a little confused. One of them shouted.
The shopkeeper waved his hand impatiently: "If people from other training camps come, I will sell them ten gold coins. If you people from the first training camp come, that's the price. A copper Sani is a lot. Do you want it?
Get out! Don’t hinder my business!”
The two students walked out of the door with livid faces.
From behind, the shopkeeper spat harshly: "Bah, coward!"
"You fart, why are Roy so cowardly?" In a tavern in the city, a mercenary slapped the table and said angrily to another mercenary next to him, "If it hadn't been for him during the Battle of Meiding City, you would still be able to sit peacefully now.
Drinking here?”
"Do you think it was all his fault? Without the concerted efforts of the other rabble-rousing brothers, he could have reversed the situation by himself?" Another mercenary sneered, "Besides, if he is really so powerful, how come this time
Are you scared?"
"You're just a coward. There must be a reason for him to do this." The mercenary stood up abruptly.
"I don't care what reasons he has. I know that he was bullied to the point of being bullied. He still acts like a coward!" Another mercenary also started to protest.
"Fuck you, you are the coward!" The mercenary from before was furious and punched him.
The two got into a struggle.
The companions beside him also joined the battle one after another. For a moment, all he saw was bowls flying in the tavern and fists raining like rain.
"Don't expect me to support the First Training Camp in the future," in the living room of the manor's small building, a middle-aged man with a fat body and a rosy complexion shouted angrily, holding a wine glass, "Don't expect me to donate another cent to them.
Money! Don’t even think about it! Don’t even think about it!”
"Don't be angry." The lady wiped the wine he spilled on her chest with a handkerchief, while giving an apologetic look to the guests at the banquet.
"I agree." Another gentleman also stood up, "At the same time, I also suggest that all the manor owners in the Vernia region unite to put pressure on Guristas. Either we challenge the challenge, or we break away from the support.
Unity camp."
As soon as he finished speaking, an old man on the sofa stood up angrily and pointed at him with his cane. "Hey, I've known for a long time that you and the second training camp were flirting with each other, and you wanted to send those little bastards of your family away.
Go in, you’ll find an opportunity..."
The gentleman's face turned red and he said angrily, "Nonsense, when did I start flirting with the Second Training Camp? Our family has supported the First Training Camp since my grandfather, but what has happened now? Everyone is laughing at us, don't you believe it?
Go into the city and see for yourself..."
"What does it have to do with us if others laugh at others? We in Vernia have been supporters of the first training camp for hundreds of years. How can we not send a few juniors in every year? You actually want to leave? Bastard, don't think about yourself,
Don't you think about future generations?" the old man said angrily.
"Yes, I can trust Dean Gustas. There must be some reason this time." Someone next to him echoed.
"What's the reason? It's just to protect your shortcomings." Another person said, "But no matter how much you protect your shortcomings, you can't make fun of the reputation and dignity of the college, right?"
"I support leaving the first training camp. At least on this matter, we can make a statement to put pressure on them."
"I don't agree!"
A group of people suddenly became very noisy and became chaotic.
At this moment, a housekeeper rushed in quickly, "Gentlemen, what's wrong, the young masters are fighting?"
Everyone was shocked. In the garden outside the floor-to-ceiling window of the living room, the children who were having a barbecue were getting into a fight. The girls were holding up their skirts and screaming, and the boys were fighting in the middle.
"What happened?" the owner asked loudly.
"Several young masters had a dispute about the First Training Camp," the housekeeper said with a sad face, "Master, you know, there are several young masters who are in the First Training Camp. They heard these words and acted whenever they disagreed.
Got it."
In the garden, plates, knives and forks were flying around, fists and fists were being thrown, but in the living room, there was silence.
The same scene happened in every corner of Munich.
In this chaotic period, people in Lulian seem to need an outlet to vent their worries, fears, anger and confusion.
They have enjoyed peace for hundreds of years and cannot accept that the world has become so cruel and unrecognizable overnight. They don't know where to go, and they don't know how to face the war that is about to spread.
This world is so chaotic that they don't know what to do. Everyone is restless, and the whole city is like a huge powder keg.
When the Lanlithians came here in the Sky Demon Ship and stood in their familiar square to challenge, it was like a spark was dropped in this powder keg. And Roy's refusal completely destroyed Munich.
The city was on fire.
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"grown ups."
An attendant pushed open the door of the quiet study, walked silently across the dark oak floor, walked to Schilling, and reported in a low voice, "Viscount Rupert, Baron Gerard and Baron Clive are here."
Waiting to see you in the living room."
"I know," Xilin sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, bathing in the sunshine, and gently waved his hand holding the cigar, "Let them wait."
The attendant bowed in response and retreated.
The door to the room had just closed, and Earl of Wales, whose eyes were already shining with excitement, had already said flatteringly: "Your Excellency, you are really good at predicting things! It has only been a few days. They can't sit still anymore and they have already come to your door."
"
Schilling smiled slightly, accepting Wells' compliment. He bit his cigar and narrowed his eyes into slits in the sunlight.
It has been seven days since I arrived in Munich.
Ever since he heard the news about the war situation disclosed by Wells at the Tower of Babel, Schilling knew that he had received a golden opportunity.
Archduke Adolf was undefeated early in the day and undefeated later in life, but when he had just arrived in Munich, news came that he had been defeated and was under siege.
For Lulian, who had been devastated by war, this was even worse.
For more than a year, Lulian has lost half of its southern territory. Almost all port cities have fallen into the hands of the enemy. This means that this province, which thrives on trade, is losing blood every day.
Medicines, barley, salt, cotton cloth... the supplies needed for people's lives are decreasing day by day, and their prices are rising day by day. Coupled with the fall of several grain-producing areas and military towns in the hinterland, Lulian has been suppressed by Fei Lie's army.
If it hadn't been for the victory in the Battle of Meding City, which halted the overwhelming offensive of Fei Lie's army and held the last line of defense on the edge of the Lulian Plain south of Meding City, even the city of Munich would have fallen by now.
Since the war resumed, the Fei Lie Empire has stepped up its offensive.
More troops landed from the ports in the south. More coats of arms of the Knights appeared in the sequence of invaders. The empire, which was famous for its cavalry, was already on full fire. Countless iron hooves were rolling in.
Thousands of Lurian refugees fled the ruins of their homes and marched north together. Their arrival put great pressure on the cities in the north. Food began to be in short supply, public security deteriorated, and many lords even began to set up checkpoints to refuse
Refugees have crossed the border.
If Archduke Adolf was still around, Lulian might still be able to remain stable for a while. His family had ruled this land for hundreds of years and was deeply popular. Even at the most critical moment, people never lost their trust in him.
However, when he was surrounded by Fei Lie's army, cut off from all information, and his life or death was uncertain, everything was different!
When he came here, Schilling did nothing. He just sent a letter to his family and then visited several prominent people in Munich. It was not until the third day, after receiving a reply from his family, that he asked Kevin
Go challenge Roy.
The letter to the family was not a secret. He just told the family everything about this place and then expressed his own opinion.
In Schilling's view, the city of Munich, which has lost Adolf, will fall into chaos for a period of time. This is a good opportunity for him to take action.
Adolf took away most of the army, and the only ones left in Munich were Fano and more than 10,000 soldiers under his command. This army not only had to guard Munich, but also had to bear the strength of several surrounding acropolises.
Overstretched.
Under such circumstances, other lords and nobles may have other plans.
This is how people are, they can share wealth and honor, but they may not be able to share adversity.
Especially the realistic, fickle and hypocritical nobles. Among them, there are entangled interests and intrigues. They cooperate with each other but are wary of each other. The nobles everywhere are the same, and Lulian is no exception.
Although many people have followed the Lullian family since their ancestors, when they encounter danger, they will inevitably consider themselves. Preserving their own wealth, status and life is the most important thing.
Just like Wells, just like these people who came to see me today.
Precisely because he understood this, Xilin could clearly see the cracks in Lulian's eggshell.
He carefully studied Lulian's current situation.
Adolf's central army was attacked by the Phillies and collapsed in chaos. On the battlefield, this was the most terrifying situation for commanders. Even if Adolf could gather the remaining troops and gain a firm foothold, his situation would be extremely difficult.
Schilling was certain that Adolf would not be able to come back in the short term.
It is the most optimistic estimate that he can survive, and it would not be surprising even if news of his death comes in the next second.
As the supreme ruler of Lulian, Adolf maintains the stability of the entire Lulian. As soon as he dies, Lulian will collapse immediately. Without a leader, the aristocratic coalition, the coastal mercenary group, and the Bavarian Knights will all
collapse.
Without their loyalists, the nobles will each have their own plans. No one can twist them into a rope like Archduke Adolf.
And once Lulian itself collapses, neither the Red Leaf Knights nor the Twelfth Legion will be able to waste their troops in this quagmire. The only thing they can do is to preserve their strength and get back to the north as soon as possible.
It can be seen that the key now is Adolf's life or death.
This eccentric and stubborn old guy has always been the staunchest supporter of the Solan royal family. Especially after the war broke out, Adolf's Lullian played a major role in why Edward was able to gain the upper hand in the fight with Donald.
Just the victory in the battle of Medina gave Edward the opportunity to form three major legions and win over the nobles on the sidelines.
This time, Solan's political focus is also focused on the south.
By winning this battle, the royal family will be able to take the initiative. At that time, the Lanlith family will have to face a powerful Edward who is supported by the Thoran nobles. This will not be beneficial to the family's plan.
Therefore, Edward can only lose!
If he wants to lose, Adolf must die.
Schilling can wait until the bad news about Adolf comes from the front. However, this is not the style of the Lanlith family.
Faced with a chaotic Lurian, Lanlith's style was to cut off Adolf's last hope of survival, and at the same time, maximize the family's interests in Lurian. Tie Lulian, who belonged to the Solan royal family, to Lanlith's warship.
!
Xilin blew out a smoke ring and felt very comfortable.
It would have been impossible for a small second-level housekeeper to have the opportunity to preside over such a big event. But this time, he just had such an opportunity.
In the reply, the family not only agreed with their judgment and plan, but also gave themselves great authority, and even dispatched manpower urgently.
This is your chance to show off your talents!
In the past few days, my arrangements have been effective. What I didn't expect was that Roy actually chose to avoid the battle. As the guardian knight of Princess Alessia, his approach was more difficult than losing.
It would be even more embarrassing to fail the challenge.
Moreover, he didn’t just lose his own face. He also lost the face of everyone in the royal family!
Isn't the purpose of my coming here this time to show off my power and make the nobles of Solan understand how powerful the Lanlith family is?
What else could be better than this?
Xilin thought, looked at the time, and was considering whether he should go meet the nobles who asked to see him. Suddenly, the attendant who left just now walked in quickly again, excitedly.
"My lord, the Marquise Joyce wishes to see you."
Upon hearing the name, Schilling and Wells stood up suddenly and looked at each other in surprise.
"Please!"
.Best Supporting Actor - Oliver, laugh to death, you guys are really good. There are brothers who are fans and deserve it.