The king's study on the third floor of the main tower of Yiling Bernard Castle.
"What happened yesterday? How could something so good catch on fire?" King Kelman asked without looking up as he looked through the information in his hand. Naturally, he had heard about the fire in the camp yesterday evening. Fortunately, the flames were only seen at that time, and the momentum was contained. There were no casualties, except that half of the luggage was burned. Therefore, after the incident, Kelman did not rush to summon Felie, who was in charge of military camp affairs, for questioning, nor did he mobilize troops to handle the matter personally. He just waited for Earl Philip to come today and asked in passing. He didn't want a tense atmosphere to spread in the army at this time.
"Several knights of the Royal Knights started fighting without distinguishing between high and low." Earl Philip replied.
"What? When did our Royal Knights become such an undisciplined force? Tomorrow is the day of the decisive battle, and why are you still causing trouble for me? Have those people been dealt with?" Kelman asked coldly.
"They were all dismissed from the military," Fei Lie replied, "but one or two officers were accidentally injured when they went to start a fight."
"You mean he accidentally injured a superior officer?" Kelman was a little annoyed, "Then being expelled from the military is considered a light thing. According to our temper back then, we had to be hanged on the spot by them."
"It's hard to hold back. After all, we haven't fought a single battle since we arrived at the front line," Fei Lie explained.
"Wouldn't we give them a chance tomorrow?" Kelman said, "But don't tell me yet, Reza is very good at running the army. After so many days, I haven't seen anything happen to his Maine Army. question."
"Royal Knights, Royal Guards, these troops have not fought against anyone for almost twenty years. The number of soldiers has changed so many times, how can they compare with the past. Now, only some middle- and high-level officers are still the same. The group of people who followed us to fight." Fei Lie said helplessly.
"That's right. It's easy to get off the horse, but it's difficult to get back up." Kelman sighed, "But you and I can't give in. I don't plan to return empty-handed when I come to Maine this time."
"Although I am old, it is not a problem to go into battle for His Majesty." Fei Lie replied with a smile.
"At critical moments, you, the old guy, are the most powerful." Kelman said with a smile, pushing aside the case file at hand and placing the one-foot-square sand table on the table.
"Come, come and take a look, this is the formation I just arranged for tomorrow."
Kelman's formation did not catch the count's attention for long. Philip soon began to examine the sand table. He discovered that the frame of the sand table was actually made of the finest gilt jadeite from Fuz Province, with a calm silver-gray light flowing from time to time. You must know that the noble ladies of Saluhi are most fond of jewelry inlaid with this kind of emerald stone. Thinking about it, this thing must have been the work of Governor Yuanyasu. Such a precious ore was used so poorly, and when it comes to luxury, no one can match it, he thought.
It is estimated that Fei Lie will not understand that since it is something sent to the king, it cannot be said that it is overused, but must be said to be "making the best use of it".
"If Yuan Kang saw the troops arrayed on the sand table at this time, should he be secretly happy, or should he kneel down and beg for mercy from His Majesty?" Fei Lie sarcastically asked in his heart.
"What do you think?" Kelman looked at Fei Lie and asked.
"Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, let's do this." Fei Lie replied.
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After coming out of the king's study, Earl Philip went straight back to his room on the second floor. At this time, Fetimo was already waiting for him inside.
"Drink water?" Fei Lie glanced at Feitimo while holding the kettle to pour himself water.
Fetimo shook his head.
"Shouldn't we give him the book?" Fetimo looked out the window and asked for no reason, "Maybe it wouldn't be good for him to live an ordinary life?"
"Since his mother said so, she must have a reason." Fei Lie put down the crystal cup in his hand.
"That's right." At this point, Fetimo sighed, "I'm just afraid that if something happens to you and me tomorrow, wouldn't there be no one to take care of this child?"
"Children have to grow up, and no one can take care of them forever."
"That's what I'm saying. He's going to practice that dangerous and unusual magic, how can we control him." Fetimo pondered for a moment and said.
"However, there has really been no news about their mercenary group for a long time. Since passing through Wind Iron Castle, the Military Affairs Department has not received any information from them. I think these young people should have gone to the southern coastline. On."
"They won't be in Xituo City, right? Didn't they say they were surrounded by Tingxiao people?" Fetimo said in surprise.
"We sent people to rescue them a few days ago. The leaders of the army, Nan Dun and Ji Shan, are both veteran generals. It should be easy to kill those Ting Xiao mercenaries." Fei Lie consoled him.
"It's a good thing he's not here." Fetimo said with a sigh.
"What? Do you also think tomorrow's battle will be very dangerous?" Fei Lie raised his eyes and asked.
"Is it possible that you feel the same way?" Fei Timo was a little surprised. In fact, from yesterday to now, he has repeatedly interpreted in his mind the words Fei Yue reminded him yesterday.
"I don't know, maybe it's because I haven't fought in many years and I'm a little scared." Fei Lie shook his head.
"That's not true. You were very ferocious when you killed people back then." Fetimo said with a smile.
"Do you really think people never grow old?" Fei Lie looked at Fei Timo with a sarcastic tone.
Fetimo smiled bitterly and nodded.
"Actually, I'm quite curious. Is it possible that this child has never suspected that the book was left by his mother?" Fetimo said again after pondering for a while.
"He should have guessed a little bit. It's just that this child keeps everything in his heart and never wants to tell others. After all these years, he rarely asks about his mother."
"Why is this?" Fei Timo couldn't help asking.
"What's the reason for this? If I don't mention it, he won't ask." Fei Lie said matter-of-factly.
Fetimo was stunned and said nothing more.
After this old friend who had known him for many years left, Fei Lie sat alone on the sofa, looking at the pendant in his hand in trance.
After a while, he sighed and said: "Back then, you said you didn't need the staff anymore, so you took off the fallen crystal of the staff and changed it into this pendant. I have worn this thing for so many years and it has never been used. Come on, I hope I won’t have to use it this time.”
As the count spoke, he couldn't help but recall the past, recalling a certain willful and perverse woman. Only today did he suddenly realize that those past events about her, those voices and smiles that passed by frame by frame, had actually begun to blur.
Memory is such a wonderful thing, even if you think about it every day, you will forget it.
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Sailing Shoreline, Missile County.
This area was the area most abused by the Tingxiao people. First, more than a dozen castles, large and small, were looted by the Tingxiao mercenaries. Who would have thought that when these mercenaries were beaten away, they burned down a dozen trestles in the county and destroyed many roads.
At this time, the royal cavalry and mercenaries from all directions were repairing the road bit by bit. Along the way, the magicians of the mercenary group have built three temporary trestles, and they have to give them a rest. Thanks to Princess Onian, who showed mercy last night and allowed more than 5,000 people to rest for the night instead of traveling all night, so these people now have the strength to work.
"The progress is too slow. I don't know if we can make it to Malode Plains tomorrow morning." Kaiba said with a worried look on his face.
"What's wrong with you today? It's very unusual." Alvin glanced at Kaiba funny. He was wondering why Kaiba, who was considered the calmest among the four young masters, looked anxious today. And if there is work to be done, this guy usually likes to stay back and be lazy. Today, he made a mistake and actively participated in directing the road construction work.
"Hey, I can't work so hard for so long and end up missing tomorrow's battle." Kaiba explained, and then ran forward to help the Royal Knights fill in the destroyed road.
"Now do you regret not leaving the provincial road? Are you angry at the methods of these Tingxiao people?" Alvin joked when he saw Onian coming over.
"If we don't stop tonight, will we be able to reach Malode Plains tomorrow morning?" Onian asked, opening the sheepskin map in her hand.
"I just don't know how many trestles and roads have been destroyed ahead. If this is the case all the way, it would probably be a bit confusing." Alvin replied.
"It's best for me to meet this group of Tingxiao mercenaries!" Onian said with a fierce look.
Looking at her expression, El'er thought it would be better to keep silent for the time being.
"By the way, I want to ask you something. Why do I always feel that you are not very concerned about the outcome of this war?" The princess looked at Alvin's face carefully and asked, "Starting from Salyuhi, all the way to Now, I don’t see you having any curiosity about the situation on the front line.”
"I don't care anymore. You must know that my dad is also on the front line." Alvin defended.
Onian nodded perfunctorily and reluctantly accepted Alvin's answer.
"It's not something I can control, so what's the point of caring about it." He sighed inwardly.
