I'm here to be a knight. Hitarian thought, looking at the steps. I'm here to be the night watchman. The Black Knight personally canonized me, a rare honor given to me. This may be the most memorable thing in her life.
She never thought that there would be a second time: at noon, the sky was bright, and all the people of Bain gathered in front of the holy gate. The merchants, commoners, ladies, and big shots with status stood on the steps. The loyal lord stood taller, almost shoulder to shoulder with the black knight. But only almost. Hitarian is convinced that no one in the world can stand beside him, for the Undead Lord is the savior of the nameless in the world.
Now, the savior is canonizing her.
It's hard to describe how I feel at this moment. Everything is radiant, and wherever you look, there are smiling faces that are either solemn or worshipful. People are holding the moon in their arms, and Hitarian feels dizzy. They love me. They are looking at me! She was intoxicated by it, but she also knew very well that it was not her own ability, but the reason for the Black Knight's appearance. Even so, she still felt like she was in a dream, and her heartbeat was extremely fast.
The undead lord is not as out of control as she is. In fact, the other party didn't respond at all. The long sword named "Key" stood in front of him, and a pair of iron gloves rested calmly on the cross of the sword grid. Under the gaze of tens of thousands, no, millions of compatriots, a lord in pitch black armor stood at the top of the long steps. The blue flame was like an eternal candle, jumping gently under the steel.
Somehow, Hitarian felt that his eyes were strange... Where exactly was he? She couldn't look closely, and it took her a long time to realize that it was fear. The undead lord seemed to have become gentler, and the fear he gave people was also reduced. Maybe he was in a good mood too.
"Hitalion Ringot." The Black Knight spoke calmly, "From today on, you and your family will receive the land within the boundaries of the Oath Keepers Alliance and its tributary countries. You will take over the inheritance of Seroma. People must call you Lord 'Firestone' and salute you upon meeting you."
Hitarian knelt down and let the sword rest lightly on his shoulder. The sun was so bright today that her long hair seemed like burning flames. Lord of Firestone. she repeated silently. There is a pair of Gemini stars in Firestone. They are like me and Ruth. No one can live without the other and we will always be together. She really hoped her sister could understand the meaning.
"May you be loyal and brave." Mentor Ning A'il whispered beside her, "Dear Lingot."
"It's 'Lord Lord'." The Black Knight waved Kitarian away.
By the time the "Firestone Lord" stood up, the next lucky person had taken her place. He was smiling, his hands and feet were frizzy, and he couldn't help but hold his head high. This is a financial clerk who was born as a "bronze gear". He came of age just last month and now has a bright future. The undead lord continued to maintain his abnormal attitude, and even said a word or two of encouragement, teaching this kid to walk off the stage as if he was stepping on the clouds.
There were more than a dozen people being conferred today. The Black Knight's words were as concise as possible and the ceremony was carried out quickly. Most of them are members of the association. They have already filled the vacancies caused by the previous suppression of the rebellion. At this moment, they are just filling in the gaps. The last traces of the rebellion against Chief Blenken and his henchmen are about to disappear.
By the time the ceremony was over, snow began to fall from the sky. Hitarian was exhausted both physically and mentally. She began to realize that most of the people who watched others being honored were not filled with admiration, but rather impatient. It's strange, I quite like to wait when I'm an audience member.
Behind the holy gate, the bone sword shimmered on the long steps, as if its surface was plated with silver. The black knight's armor was old and dim, like a statue, and the blue fire danced softly on the steel faceplate. "During the Ancestors period, there were no nameless people in the Aurenia Empire. People called them the First Source, the people blessed by the gods." His words caused a murmur of surprise. "Our power is innate: the mysterious fire of transcendence, a second professional life, and being able to empathize without being close, are all the fate given to us by the gods. Mortals revere power and pursue the gifts of the gods, and We are born as messengers of the gods, and they chose you and me."
Hitarian thought of "Confessions" and his sister's "luck". She is my lucky star, my Norn. What god brought her to me? Lucia or Gaia? Or Berti the Broken Moon? She is, without a doubt, proof that the gods have blessed me with the gift of never being alone.
"The Seven Fulcrums hold the orthodoxy, hold the inheritance of the gods in their hands, and regard us who have a new inheritance as demons. This means that they are afraid of us." He paused slightly, "Especially me." Hitarian heard laughter. "The real demon has been eliminated long ago. The 'Victor' Veronka killed the evil dragon, and one of the four saints who helped him is a compatriot of yours and mine. Together with the 'Dark Night Awakening', Two Truths are the same saint who saved Knox, and his title is 'Starless Night'."
This is the name of the association. Hitarian noticed with shock. "King" is "Starless Night", one of the four saints who once resisted the evil dragon? So why does Order want to go to war with him? She saw many people holding their breath, listening to the ancient secrets told to them by the undead lord himself.
"The Seven Fulcrums murdered him to deny his achievements, drown his voice, and mutilate his compatriots." The Black Knight stated in a cold tone, "Those hypocritical order guards and demon hunters have committed numerous crimes against us. Because we are aliens in the eyes of mortals and possess divine grace that they cannot achieve in this life. In order to protect their claimed orthodox status, they do not hesitate to kill."
Hitarian heard someone's teeth chattering next to him, but he didn't recognize him. Standing here are all the people with status and status in Baiyun, as well as compatriots who have not been lit, the elderly and ignorant children. People stared at the undead lord behind the holy door, clenching their fists at his words, and their hearts were shaken by his words. She could see the angry glances in people's eyes and feel the high emotions conveyed by her fellow citizens.
It's a strange touch. Hitarian could feel the power contained in it, as if his small fire was rising and falling in a stormy sea. She couldn't help but tremble.
"They received the punishment of death. Blood and ashes are our response to the Fulcrum of Order." The sudden burst of cheers startled Hitarian. "From today on, we are no longer nameless ones. Not anymore!" The flames in the eyes of the undead shined brightly, "We are the people of the gods."
The Black Knight was really different from usual today, and Hitarian could see it clearly. But in the eyes of all Bain people, he is undoubtedly the king they need at this moment, even if he is just an undead.
"We are not demons, the first source, or the nameless ones." The king of Bain declared, "Please remember, everyone, we are the people of God."
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The ceremony lasted until night, when the sky turned yellow and the street lights flickered. The Bain people returned to their homes in groups in the light snow and breeze. The holy door left behind muddy footprints on the ground and the ruler they supported a few minutes ago, shouting and praising enthusiastically. "Glimmer Lord" Anlini still wears his anti-sand net, and behind the "Lord of Hell" Handi Enspan, whose identity is exposed, stands his Nightingale partner, the real "One-Armed" Xinge, not The famous explorer.
Below the lord are the night watchmen and department heads. The top brass of the Raven Regiment are dressed as nobles. The men are impressive and talk loudly, while the women are wearing silk and whispering. Nin'Aiel stood with them, flanked by her fellow green elves. During the ceremony, Hitarian saw a group of knights in white robes. They did not wear cross armor or any special symbols on their bodies. When the mentor saw it, he took the initiative to find their leader.
The distance was too far for Hitarian to hear clearly the content of the exchange, but when the white-robed knight passed by, she felt a familiar chill. Hitarian would feel this way when the Black Knight silently came to her to take back the "Confessions". She couldn't help turning her head to look, and saw the last corner of the white robe disappearing at the end of the tie avenue. I probably know where they're coming from, she thought to herself.
After the end, Night Watchman Hitarian will leave with Celsus, or go home with Lady Liana of the "Bronze Gear", but the "Firestone Lord" must give up his rest time and go deep into the palace along the Holy Gate. Her colleagues and superiors are waiting for her.
There were gradually more servants in the palace, and prosperity was restored. Mortals hurriedly knelt down when they saw Hitarian, and she was quite proud. But now the lords have no need for them, only the detection station can watch. On the throne, the undead and his bone sword form the sculptural background of this solemn scene. She couldn't help but her heartbeat quickened.
"Is it about the defense line?" Anlini spoke first.
"The wizards of the Silent School have withdrawn." The Mist Elf Lord replied. Recently, the Ice Territory's order defense line has been under his surveillance, otherwise the Night's Watch would never tolerate the behavior of these hunters. "The Alliance is also retreating, and many people are looting along the way at the same time."
"I guess Fife Tanner isn't gone."
"Octavier will not allow retreat without reaping benefits."
This is an unfamiliar name. Hitarian has never met him, but this person is undoubtedly more famous in the mysterious field than the "Firestone Lord". During the war, the association disclosed a lot of information, and she soon learned that Octavian was the prime minister of the "Faftanna Kingdom" and had an unattainable status in the hearts of the fog elves.
However, the Lord Sky Realm currently leading the team in the Mist Elf Kingdom is still the "Earl of Red Valley" Elanor Greenelfin. If the Pit Lord still grieved for turning against her, he showed no sign of it.
Hitarian tried to participate in the discussion: "The garrison can't find Byrne. What benefits will Faf Tanner get if he persists?"
Unsurprisingly, the lords ignored her words, but what saddened Hitarian the most was that even the undead lords were no exception. Maybe he just treats everyone equally, she comforted herself, why should I ask him to speak for me? Besides, most of the time, it's a good thing that he doesn't speak.
"There are more people." The Pit Lord complained.
"That's a good thing," Alini replied.
The mist elf stared at him with baleful eyes. "Then you will agree with whatever the undead says. It seems that it is more beneficial to us if you shut up when everyone is making judgments."
"After Ringot became a high-level player, her profession was more useful than most."
"I thought she was a candidate for the Silent School." "Lord of Ashes and Thunder" Ziegler said. This person still participated in the meeting using a projection, and the magical image produced sound without any delay.
"Pachinis is not dead yet," Alini pointed out.
"What's the difference? There's no use keeping her."
Hitarian couldn't help biting his lip. The lords of the association don't seem to be too happy about it, thinking that I'm not worthy of joining them. This is true. Although the fire talent of the Nameless One makes up for it, the gap between the sky realm and the ring level is still huge. She didn't know what to say to give herself extra points. In fact, even the "Mercury Lord" is disliked by the association... although a large part of the reason here is caused by the other party.
But the lords talked about her and denied her, but no one protested to the Black Knight. The undead lord now sits in the king's seat, looking down at everyone from behind the silver rose tree lights and jeweled tapestries, and there is no longer any agency. Byrne was his, and so was the whole "Starless Night."
"Lord of Firestone" was the Black Knight's idea. Hitarian had watched the meeting of the lords and had a deep understanding of his colleagues present. Unless she made an irreparable mistake and was caught with evidence, no one would dare question the undead lord's orders. Realizing this, she calmed down slightly.
"I haven't seen her in a long time," Ziegler said. "Where has this wizard been?"
"She is in the territory of Lord Cangzhi Forest." The Black Knight told them.
Hitarian couldn't help but think about the meaning of these words. Lord Mercury is in the Cangzhi Forest, what is she doing there? Healing? Or an alliance? As we all know, Pacinis has been deprived of her power as a lord, and her supporters have pledged their allegiance to the Black Knight. At this time, when going to another lord's city-state, it is impossible to get the courtesy that one should expect among colleagues - this point is The former city of the Pit Lord, "Ogrethal", has been reflected. Did she obtain something of value and was confident that she could impress the "Lord of the Blue Forest"? A lot can happen in two years...
"She should return to her territory." The Pit Lord pointed out.
"Reestablishing contact within the Silent School? No, no, Byrne is already overloaded." Alini immediately objected. "The unknowns from all over the world are rushing to Bain, and the reflection will soon be unable to hold our compatriots."
"Many people have not yet moved back to the city, and the suicide rate among immigrants in Gavash is still rising. I told you before that there can't be any living people living in that damn place! Someone leaked the news, and there are people everywhere in Green Man City and Night Fire City. They are people who are preparing to move back to their hometown.”
"Since they left happily, then don't clamor to come back." Ziegler muttered, "If you ask me, why not send them all to Yunjing, I am short of manpower."
"Soon you won't be short of anything." The Black Knight didn't even look at him. "The advent of the Glitter Pool is coming to an end, and Garvash is being harassed by these 'adventors' more and more frequently."
Hitarian knew what he meant. In the past two years, the mysterious place that is isolated from the world is gradually returning, and the rectangular ladder across the order has gradually been opened, bringing many "adventors" who have traveled back to Knox first. Ning Ail once mentioned the Flickering Pool. She said that Sita's hometown was about to come as early as the second demon hunting movement, but the sudden changes in the order of Knox made the "mysterious weight" of the Flickering Pool relatively small. The surge broke the "sliding" balance... and the Theta's return slowed down. There are no saints in the Sunken Plane, so it won't be as "heavy" as the Flashing Pool, and the same is true for the underground world.
Now that the Glitter Pools have arrived, soon the last fulcrum hanging beyond Knox will return to the realm of mystery. The images from the conference can be temporarily retired and give way to the real "Lord of Ashes and Thunder" Ziggler himself.
By then, Yunjing will no longer be short of manpower.
"That's still far away." The image didn't care. "It's better to consider the immediate things. Snowfield is short of food and clothing, and Knox is not short of it. The nearest kingdom. What is it called? Eastman?"
"The Tower belongs to the country," said the Lord of the Pit.
Mentioning this unusual and mysterious fulcrum, the lords fell silent for a moment. Most of the compatriots do not know the significance of the tower, and only the upper echelons understand that the astrologer is everyone's most threatening enemy. At the same time, this is also the so-called "territory" that the king once granted to the Black Knight.
At the time, members of the society thought he was really running Byrne, not Croita. The Saint of the Tower is Demosis, the "Light of the Night", the "prophet" at the pinnacle of the mysterious road, the incarnation of the God of Destiny left in the mortal world, and even the "King" is powerless against him. During the second demon hunting campaign, the coalition forces of Order almost reached the gates of Byrne, relying entirely on the guidance of the tower... Therefore, when the tower was suddenly closed and the news of the mysterious death of the "Prophet" came, Hitarian I couldn't believe it for a moment.
But it is so, so dreamy. The Lord of the Hell kept asking questions, the Lord of the Glimmer remained silent and lowered his head in prayer, and the Lord of Mercury sat in a daze at the bottom of the seat. She was in a trance and was greatly shocked. And when everything was settled and the Black Knight appeared in Byrne again, Hitarian saw awe in their eyes.
They were afraid of him, she knew it. Undead lords are also not within the scope of the lords' acceptance. After the "king" died, they regarded him as the leader of the Starless Night.
"The Coalition of Order has long since collapsed, and the demon hunting defense line is now crumbling." Alini said softly, "The wizards and the Paladins have given up, and it is only a matter of time before Faf Tanner withdraws."
"The defense line is useless." Ziegler smiled.
"What needs to be considered is the next strategy." Hitarian also spoke up.
"But... without a defense line, Byrne's population will usher in a new climax." The Lord of the Hell pointed out, "It is necessary to plan the resettlement place in advance, otherwise these compatriots who come here for the fame will die of cold and hunger. He leaned forward: "We need a second Byrne, just like Ogrethal City."
"It makes sense." Ziegler agreed. "Byrne's location has been exposed. When the tower is unsealed, anyone can find us. We must move Balne and build a new City of the Nameless."
new city. Hitarian is full of hope that the Order is finally back on track. She imagined the Starless Night growing until it stood alongside the Seven Pivots. Until then... I'm afraid people will still think of us as devils. But what does that matter? Compatriots can live together without having anything to do with the outside world. She was determined to rebuild the territory of the Oath Keepers Alliance, gather the local compatriots, and absorb nutrients from the mysterious Fulcrum... She suddenly remembered that the Oath Keepers Alliance, like the Silent School and Croita, all had saints.
Suddenly, her passionate blood cooled down.
I'm afraid this is why the lords are considering relocating. Although "Starless Night" is powerful, the branch is not that safe. Once the Saint arrives, the Black Knight will find a way to deal with him, but what should others do?
She found uneasily that the Lord of Ashes and Thunder had not noticed this. "First of all, it is the Eastman Kingdom, but it is not enough." He continued to think, "To the west is a mysterious land without an owner. It is a dangerous area for mortals, but it is nothing to our compatriots. In the future, we can bring new Where the city is built, well, night watchmen must be arranged to weave shadows..."
Hitarian was no stranger to the duties of the Night's Watch. The Nameless Ones each have their own ways of hiding themselves. The city of Byrne and the ruined Ogrethal are both shrouded in mystery. The latter is hidden in a small town on the border of Fife Tanner and Breth, led by the "Lord of the Pit" and compatriots from Tanner, Fife in charge. The fog elves use rain and thick fog to cover the secret realm to hide everyone's mysterious fire. Even if outsiders entered by mistake, they would just think it was an ordinary border town.
This method is naturally perfect for the mysterious creatures under the Sky Realm, but as long as the Sky Realm of Order pays attention, it will be difficult for Oglethel to hide. After all, the city is too big and there are too many unknown people, and their enemies are even more cunning and careful, not letting go of any clues, especially astrologers. As soon as the demon-hunting campaign began, the coalition forces found the location of Oglesel through a carpet-like search.
"City of Reflections" Byrne is different. When the association was first established, the "King" placed its headquarters city in the Ice Territory, the borderland of the World Order, and hid it in the shadow of "Wineworth". This place has a long history. During the Ancestors period, an ancient kingdom had its capital here. Later, during the hot moon of the Cold Moon Year, the ruins of the mysterious "Moon Capital" Kamaria were disturbed by adventurers and moved all the way from the snow peaks of Angmar to the old site. Only then did people know that the ancient kingdom was "Alan" fertile".
The captain of the Night Watch told Hitarian that it was the "Tower of Sky" and the "Sacred Council of Light" who cooperated to solve the mysterious incident, and Byrne was saved. Otherwise, Veniwaltz will be replaced by the City of the Moon, and Bayern City will not be spared. However, after experiencing this incident, the top management of "Starless Night" was shocked. The lords quarreled endlessly, but in the end they did not move.
"The city of Bairn is protected by His Majesty the King's magic." Celsus said, "If you want to move, you must work with the Saint to re-weave the shadow that carries the city. His Majesty is busy with affairs, but the Black Knight attends the meeting for him, and finally The proposal was rejected.”
Hitarian only thought about it for a moment, and immediately realized that there was something fishy about it. "His Majesty the King didn't show up?"
"His Majesty seems to have been living in seclusion since then." Celsus was not sure. "Everyone believed that he was trying his best to maintain Byrne's magic to prevent the tower from finding loopholes. It would be okay if he didn't move away. After all, the Moon It's just an accident that everything happened."
What a surprise? Or...she didn't dare to ask any more, so the topic was dropped. Some secrets are best never revealed. I'm a Black Knight guy.
"Then, vote," Ziegler said. "The reconstruction of Oglethel, and the new city-states—number, size, and location. One by one. I have no objection to rebuilding in the Borderlands. Oglethel, does anyone have the same?"
"Shouldn't the first vote be given to the defense line?" Alini asked.
"It is easy to break through the defense line, but the ownership of the next Borderlands will determine the strategic direction. For example, advancing westward in the Four-leaf Territory along the Evergreen Vein can greatly save time." Whitehead said. He did not mention the Eastman Kingdom. "I agree. If we go directly to the west, the Fulcrum of Order will be beyond our reach."
Hitarian found what the lords called "the Borderlands" on the map. It is a coastal area as narrow as a dagger, including a small half of the ruins of the "Kingdom of Motog" and a tropical port called "Colored Stone Town". It extends to the Bures Empire and Moni-Antoros to the north, and to Eastman's Four Leaf Territory deep-water port in the south. It is an unclaimed land shrouded in mystery. In addition to Colored Stone Town, there are also many weak Mountain tribe.
She immediately discovered that the target of the Hell Lord was "Colored Stone Town". Although this place is desolate, it is also a rare seaport. It has advantages that the original border town of Bresse could not match.
If Ogrethal was rebuilt here, both the Silent School and the Nameless Ones of Breth would come to seek shelter and live safely in the city-state... She realized that of these two mysterious fulcrums of neighboring countries, one once belonged to Lord Quicksilver, and the other One is the territory of Glimmer Lord Anlini.
The latter immediately refused: "The Borderlands are nominally the ruins of Motog. In fact, they are the territory of the Church of Gaia and the training ground for the ascetic monks. The wizards of the school will not watch the association build a city-state."
"So, you voted against it."
"The vote is meaningless." Lord Shimmer said coldly, "Only five out of seven votes are cast. What about Lord Cang Zhimin's opinion? No one cares at all."
"She has her own city, which is not surrounded by the coalition forces of Order." Ziegler pointed out, "What's more, if she only makes a decision, five votes are enough."
"Then I would say 'no'." Anlini said flatly.
People expressed their attitudes one by one, and finally, their eyes focused on the newly appointed "Firestone Lord". Only then did Hitarian understand his usefulness. No wonder the Black Knight suddenly promoted her to "Lord of Firestone", not only because she personally interrogated "Lord of Fire Moon", but to obtain key votes.
The long table under the throne is in the middle of the silver rose tree candles. It is bright on the left and right, but also surrounded by shadows. The Lord of the Pit tapped his knuckles lightly on the edge, as if urging him silently.
The "Fire Lord" didn't look at him. "I object," Hitarian said calmly.
In fact, her will does not matter, but if she chooses to oppose, then the opinion at this moment is two to two. "Lord of Glimmer" Alini, "Lord of Hell" Whitehead, "Lord of Ashes and Thunder" Ziegler... Shitarian doesn't care about their choices. She doesn't have to have any preferences. As long as she gets to the negotiating table, she is A balancing weight always helps the minority. In this way, the real decision-making power will be placed in the hands of the Black Knight.
The lords are not fools, and they can naturally see it. "A good girl," Whitehead sneered. "A girl who does what you're told."
“This is a democratic decision-making,” she emphasized. “Don’t associations always pool their wisdom?”
Lord Shimmer let out a chuckle and turned to look at the undead in the high position. "So, Black Knight, our Lord of the Undead, how do you choose?"
People raised their heads, waiting for the undead lord's decision. Since the Demon Hunting Movement, all decisions of the secret society have been finalized by the will of the Black Knight. Hitarian listened to countless discussions among the lords and saw the changes in people. In fact, many times the "Lord of the Deep Hell" and "Lord of the Blue Forest" would raise objections, but the Black Knight simply ignored them. I'm afraid it will be the same this time. She suddenly began to doubt the meaning of her existence. Does he really need me to balance him out?
The undead looked at the fog elf: "You want a borderless land? A seaport, a few mountains and forests, is this the territory you decided on?"
The Pit Lord did not deny it.
Suddenly, Hitarian felt a rush of strong and swift emotions, like a rushing wind. She suddenly noticed that the familiar and frightening feeling reappeared on the undead lord.
"I think this is your village, Lord Landlord. You can't pee farther than a hyena." The Black Knight commented harshly, "Very well, I agree, but listen carefully, you are building Oglethal. Enspan, not the next Bronze Gear. Remember to watch out for the plague.”
The fog elf's face darkened. But he has already moved on to the next person. "New city-state, Ziegler, eh?" The image of the lord of the Ashes Temple fluctuated for a moment. "I know you are good at playing with shadows. You have probably been playing with shadows since you were five years old. Lucia is the biggest candle you have ever seen in your life. It's really dazzling, isn't it?"
The magic image gritted its teeth. Before Hitarian could think, he saw the black knight's blue eyes looking directly at him. "You are too smart, little girl. Understanding democracy and the rules of the voting game is far from your limit. It seems that the night watchman is still putting boots on the mare."
Hitarian felt his face suddenly burning up and his mind went blank.
Glimmer Lord Anlini raised his hand and said first: "That's enough, Black Knight, what do you want?"
"You used to have a Mouse King, but that's in the past now." The Black Knight glanced at everyone, "The secret society is no longer a society, nor is it a 'secret'. It is the country of the unknown... There must be What a kingdom looks like.”
"It's been two years. If you come to be the king, I won't object." Ziegler said.
"I'm not interested in ruling the rat town." The image choked. The undead made no secret of his contempt: "Eastman, Motog, Bliss, you should have asked me to claim these lands, but now there is only a so-called terra nullius."
The lords looked at each other. "Everything must have a beginning." The Mist Elf Lord replied. His reaction was not that violent, maybe he had already imagined such a blueprint section. "Very good, then I will agree with the next issue."
"Bres and further north." Ziegler thought, "We are really extraordinary now. Perhaps, I mean, it is not unattainable to consider the empire. The territory that truly belongs to us..."
Hitarian came back to his senses and saw the undead lord throwing the bone sword in his hand on the table. The fog elf frowned upon seeing this: "You...what is this?"
"It's the mysterious tool we'll use later." The undead glanced at him. "There will be no more issues, everyone," he announced. "Lords of the Nameless Ones, independent territories, are the location of the secret society, and you will receive new appointments."
Hitarian couldn't help covering his mouth with one hand. I just became a lord today! What a sad news. An unknown fire ignited in her chest. She was ashamed and annoyed, feeling that she had been teased. What is the Black Knight going to do?
"Ruling a country naturally requires ministers." The Black Knight said, "Now, forget about the lords. You are the hereditary dukes of the Byrne Empire and have the power to govern the principalities under your command. The method of the mysterious realm will no longer work." His His hand remained on the hilt of the sword. "Then, everyone, you can start speaking freely."
The lords said nothing. It seems they have nothing more to say.
