Heimarian Odyssey

The sky darkened, and the two children had already snored slightly. Miller was holding his son Bob quietly, looking out the window, the gloomy sky, he knew his wife was not asleep either.

After a long time, Miller finally said “Betty, or I will join the army.”

In the night, Betty’s expression moved, her hands holding her daughter tightened, but then she relaxed, without answering Miller’s words, as if she was really asleep.

His wife’s silence not at all made Miller cut off his thoughts. He knew that his wife didn’t want to risk himself, but as a husband, as the father of two children, he really didn’t want his wife and children to be hungry. .

The noble Lords in the royal capital issued a notice to repair fortifications on the city wall. Two potatoes a day. If you join the army, it is the most common cannon fodder. There are also 2 potatoes. Many civilians and refugees in the city ran to join the army and build fortifications.

If you have this food, plus relief food, the child can grow up healthily and the wife can replenish the body.

As if made up, Miller reached out his left hand and took his wife’s rough but still warm hand. Betty did not speak, and she held Miller’s hand tightly, which was her answer to her husband.

This is the status quo of the overwhelming majority family in Shalor Otis City. Many responsible and burdened Shalor men have chosen to join the army. They are not saying how much they love their motherland. They just want to earn a bite for their wives and children. food.

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The slightly dilapidated Otis City King City was brightly lit at this time, because King Your Majesty felt too cold, and ordered the Dipankara fire to be lit in the palace.

In the great hall, the white-haired current king Your Majesty is draped in a blanket, curled up on the luxurious throne, with muddy eyes, looking at the group of nobles who are arguing about Eldest Prince.

Our king, Your Majesty, seems to have not washed for a long time. He can see his greasy hair and skin full of peculiar smells far away. Fortunately, the rich Shalor is not short of money, and all kinds of expensive incense are in the king. His body still preserves the honor of King Your Majesty.

Among the nobles who have been arguing with the great hall, there is another person who is out of place, that is, standing in front of all the nobles, the closest to the king Your Majesty, the noble robe is more complicated and exquisite than the rest of the middle-aged man.

Although the nobles in the great hall are arguing fiercely, people with a discerning eye can see that most of these nobles are clown that’s all, and everyone’s eyes are faintly discernable at the great character standing in front of them and above the great hall. , Your Majesty, the king with a crown of thorns.

Perhaps it was the quarrel of this group of nobles that made our King Your Majesty a little irritable. His withered arms covered in stains just raised it, and there was no sound in the great hall. Everyone looked at their King Your Majesty in awe. Everyone knew that the lion hadn’t fallen yet, even his fangs were still sharp.

More than two months ago, King Shalor, who took all on one throw, sent the two most elite blood red troops in his hand, but gained very little. What he got was only a Faustin Princess, which might die. ‘the result of.

What a “possible death”, not only did not get any substantial benefits, but broke a lot of blood-red soldiers, and even one of the leaders, Captain, was cut off.

Looking at the old man sitting on the throne, most of the nobles standing here feel trembling with fear. When did the king Your Majesty become like this? Two months ago, the king Your Majesty was only It was a little old, but still did not give up. Now the old man is about to kill and behead his head at every turn.

Regardless of his undressed appearance at this time, just yesterday, this Your Majesty personally issued an imperial order to execute 2 Earl and 4 viscounts. The reason was that these nobles had fornicated Faustin and wanted to abandon the city and escape.

They are arguing fiercely now, and they are just acting that’s all for their King Your Majesty to show that they are still working hard for Shalor’s recovery and that they will fight Shalor to the last minute.

The heavy crown of thorns, pressing on this old old man, seems to crush this thin old man at any time, but the truth is, no.

“Philip, you can talk about the latest situation.” The king said in a hoarse voice, and every syllable was spit out, as if grinding iron pieces, which made people unpleasant.

Everyone quietly looked at the man standing in front of them, wearing a Chinese robe with an out of the ordinary-Marquis Philip. It was this one who led the southern remnant of Shalor to forcibly break through the surrounding lion Legion and entered the Shalor capital. With this Marquis entering, there are 15 magic crystal cannons.

The Marquis Philip, who was standing in front of the crowd, just cleared his throat and attracted everyone’s attention in the great hall. Said solemnly “The Faustin army outside the city has gathered close to 1010000.”

Tone barely fell, everyone in the great hall reacted differently, some showed bitterness, some were surprised, some looked like ashes, and some couldn’t believe it.

The elder King Your Majesty sighed, “I have to admit that Faustin’s war potential is greater than ours.” A pessimistic atmosphere spread.

The Marquis Philip then said, “I heard that the niche alliance south of Faustan also prepared to send troops to help Faustin, but the king of Faustin rejected it.”

Moral support from many, scant support. Faustin refused to ignore external help, while Shalor was suspected by people from surrounding countries, and everyone thought this country was finished.

“It’s useless to say that, let’s talk about it, what is the defense of Otis City.” The king’s voice continued.

As one of the three pillars of Shalor, the Marquis Philip, who is known as the “God of Wealth”, once arrived in the royal capital, he took over many positions such as the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of Military Affairs. He controls too much power, but it doesn’t matter now. Marquis Philip can enter King Jingqin at the last moment, which shows the loyalty of this Marquis to Shalor.

“Recruitment is still in progress. Now 15,000 soldiers have been recruited. These soldiers have been dispersed to 4 city walls. Together with the original defenders, each city wall has a defensive power of nearly 10000.” Marquis Philippe Then said.

“The city has sufficient defense equipment, so don’t worry about it for the time being. The soldiers’ weapons and armors are relatively lacking. Now the blacksmiths in the city have built them day and night for the soldiers.” The Marquis Philip didn’t say when the full 10000 will be equipped. The king did not ask the weapons and armors needed by the recruits.

“As for food…” Marquis Philip was silent for a short while, clenching one’s teeth and said “Only enough for the people in the city for half a month.”

Not only the king Your Majesty listened, his cloudy eyes became gloomy, and many of the remaining nobles jumped up directly, “How is it possible? Isn’t the food reserve a month ago enough for half a year?” A few outspoken nobles, Can’t help but call.

“That was a month ago!” Marquis Philip replied, “And at that time, it was calculated according to the minimum per capita standard. As for why the food is falling so fast, you should ask yourself!” At the end, Marquis Philip almost roared.

Less than 10% of the food usage this month was distributed to civilians and refugees in the city, and the rest was taken away by the nobles either in their pockets or withheld from them.

As for what it does, it is nothing more than using food to recruit people. At this time, the most valuable thing in Otis City is not jewelry and famous paintings, but food and manpower.

At this time, lying on the streets of Otis City, the refugees and civilians who could not survive are all over the floor, but hidden wealth. I don’t know how many nobles, paying attention, wait for Faustin’s army to break through the city, and exchange the lives of these bottom scum for their own precious lives.

Facing the question of the Marquis Philip, every nobleman who was stared at him couldn’t help but evasive, his eyes evasive.

“Don’t make any noise. Each nobleman will give me the corresponding food before tomorrow. I want to see that the army’s granary is full!” The king resolute and decisive said, although his voice is weak and weak. The vicissitudes of life, but the indisputable tone made every noble dare not disobey his wishes.

After King Your Majesty finished speaking, Marquis Philip then introduced other facilities and logistics in the city.

Until the end, Marquis Philip did not mention the magic crystal cannon he brought back, and King Your Majesty did not ask. This kind of strategic weapon can hide the best, and no one can guarantee that among the nobles here, whether or not they have taken refuge in Faustin privately.

When the meeting was over, the Knecht officer beside the king announced that the meeting was adjourned. All the nobles walked out of the great hall in small groups, leaving only the Marquis Philip alone without moving.

In the great hall, gradually, there are only the king and the Marquis Philip, as well as some Knecht and court ladies.

“How many magic crystal shells are there?” When the surroundings calm down, King Your Majesty asked.

“126 shots.” Marquis Philip said the exact number. “Now Master Maris is leading his apprentices to do it.”

The raw material of the magic crystal shell is the demonic beast crystal core, and only the magic core above the middle level can be made into shells. Shalor’s magical power is worthy of the Peak of the surrounding countries, and only the master of their country can have this strength. And technology can bring out the disordered element power in the magic crystal, and gather and release it.

“Understood, go.” The king nodded, curled up on the throne, and the surrounding Knecht filled King Your Majesty with a blanket. Since a month ago, King Shalor has been discussing the great hall for food and accommodation. It was also more than a month that this old man, who was only a little old, turned into a skinny appearance.

The Marquis Philip slowly withdrew from the great hall. The moment the door of the great hall was closed, the light outside shone on the face of the king Your Majesty in the center of the great hall. It was a pale, persistent, wrinkled face. .

All the nobles in the royal capital don’t know why King Your Majesty’s temperament has changed drastically in the past month or so, and even become like this. At present, it is estimated that only Marquis Philip knows the cause of this incident.

For this reason, he can only suck in his stomach. One of the three pillars of the kingdom, the Marquis Campbell who has died in battle, the patriarch of the Campbell family, the wise general who has worked with him in the court for more than 3 years, is actually their king. The illegal child of Your Majesty.