I, Lord of the End

2022-02-09

Chapter 37, Uncovering each other

Dinner is over and the downpour outside continues.

In the double room on the second floor, Sid sat opposite the youngster he rescued.

youngster completely removed his disguise. He used oil to remove the special powder, revealing his white golden hair and a handsome face as deep as a knife and axe. Asked the inn Boss for two roast chickens, a small barrel of mead, and complained that there was no liqueur pairing in this place, and there was no suitable silver knife and fork.

Sid just smiled and didn’t respond.

The water flow formed a waterfall and sprinkled from the eaves of the hotel, and the world outside had been submerged in heavy rain and dense fog, which made the entire world even more gray.

The poor wolf frontier town naturally doesn’t have any lights. Even in the room, the two youngsters have only a few candles for lighting.

“My name is Istvan, Istvan von Holstein, from Oldenburg, I am nineteen years old.” youngster remain calm and composed while handling pressing affairs will After taking care of his hair, he said solemnly, “Thank you very much for saving me.”

“Holstein, Holstein, don’t you…” Sid listened to Holstein. The name Erstein always sounded familiar.

“Yes, my father is Gustav von Holstein, Marshal of the ‘White Horse’ Legion of the Central Army of the Holy Empire, Duke of Holstein.” Mention his father , Ishtwan’s complexion, but more relaxed and relieved: “I am the family’s first wife’s eldest son.”

A thunder blasted, and pale rays of light passed through the cracks in the window On Sid’s face.

The white-haired beauty boy was shocked.

White Horse Legion!

In Holy Empire, the army is divided into two major systems: the central army and the local army.

The local army is naturally the army of each principality. It has been 700 years since the Sixth Dynasty established the country. As we have seen before, the local army system is basically rotten. If there are elites, it is also Only a small number of elite troops directly under the Grand Duke of the Principality still have battle strength, such as the Raven Knight regiment of the Principality of Raven, and the battallion of the Wolf Champion Warrior under the Principality of the Wolf.

However, what really made all principalities submit to the authority of the Central Dynasty was the existence of the Central Army system.

The Central Army only obeys the emperor’s orders. The ace troop is the Golden Sun Knight regiment.

Different from the local army, the central army has stricter military discipline and has great battle strength. Sid has a good impression on it. Only in the central army, Sid can feel the reliability of the PLA army in the previous life. , All of this comes from the comprehensive military reform when the current Black Eagle Emperor Isaac came to the throne soon, which is a great major event known as the “Black Eagle Military Reform”.

Let’s not say too much, there are three main military reforms for Emperor Black Eagle.

First, all the armed forces of the Central Army shall stop all commercial and business activities.

Second, the major disarmament. The original central army of more than 300,000 people was abolished to only 80,000 people, and then the conscription system was implemented to supplement the personnel, and a standing central army of 250,000 people was re-established. system.

Third, implement the military region system, establish an arms industry, replace weapons and equipment, innovate training methods and tactical ideas, and establish a high-efficiency nationwide system with fixed supply warehouses and military stations as the backbone. Logistics supply system.

This military reform lasted for five years, experienced more than a dozen rebellions and more than 50 court assassinations. With the support, the Golden Sun Knight regiment personally dispatched many times, and the angels headed by Archangel Chief Michael were fully assisted, it was finally done.

Of course, the Black Eagle Emperor also made certain compromises. For example, he made a lot of promises about the “autonomy issue” that the local principalities were particularly concerned about, and he was usually stationed in various parts of the empire to maintain law and order.

The central military system is divided into Level 3. Except for Level 1, which is the strongest battle strength Golden Sun Knight regiment of the Holy Empire trump card, Level 2 is the top ten Legions, of which the ninth “white horse” Legion is the ace army among the top ten Legions, famous all over the world for its bravery, toughness, loyalty, ability to fight tough battles and especially good at field battles.

Gustav von Holstein is a famous general of the empire. He led his army many times to defeat the eastern nomadic Great Empire and the western dark elf army, and suppressed the Northumberland rebellion in the north and went down in history. , nicknamed “Black Eagle Lion”.

“Then why are you here?” After being shocked for a long time, Sid asked, “Where is the Principality of Evil Wolf, do you have any points in your heart?”

Ish Tevan smiled bitterly and looked at the heavy rain outside the window, he opened his mouth: “My relationship with my father… is not good, me, I am just trying to enjoy myself, and I don’t want to follow the path he designed for me… In this war, he They were forced to send me to the front to serve in secret. I was very uncomfortable with the life of the army. I tried to escape several times, but I failed. As a result, the army was defeated in Friedland, and I became a deserter in the panic.”

Sid understands that the Black Eagle wanted his son to come to the front to gild the front line, but the battle he didn’t expect to win was defeated, and this kid actually became a deserter. What a shame.

Why is the first wife’s eldest son of the dignified Black Eagle so shameful?

It’s no wonder that this guy doesn’t dare to reveal his identity. He is somewhat ashamed, unlike some people who bow deeply and apologize.

“Do you think I’m a waste?” Istvan leaned on the comfortable quilt and pillow, leaned his body and closed his eyes and spread his arms: “I also think I’m a waste, I’m really ashamed , I shamed my family for the white horse Legion, I really want to kill myself.”

Sid couldn’t answer this, he thought about it and said: “So, the battle of Friedland How did you lose?”

“How else could you lose? It’s all those damn werewolves!” Istvan was indignant about this, and he whispered: “The vanguard was originally stationed there. In the camp near the mountain range of Gray Rock, we were waiting for the Grand Duke’s army to arrive, but it would be fine if the army could not come, and the logistical rations and salaries were also delayed. It’s a constant disturbance, after all, it’s understandable that there’s no war, how can I do this without food and money?”

“Hasn’t the general taken any measures?” Sid put down the Mark cup and intertwined his fingers: ” I remember that the commander of the vanguard is not the famous ‘Bold Charlie’?”

“Yes, General Charlie has also thought of a lot of ways. He continuously sent messengers to the rear to request timely delivery of rations and salaries, but there was no response. , even the messengers and scouts have disappeared, and at the same time, we have continuously received orders to force the march, all the soldiers and even the generals have complaints against the High Command, and the situation is extremely dangerous.” Status: “The vanguard cannot retreat in violation of the order, otherwise it will be a capital offense, so General Charlie wondered if he could surprise Friedland on the opposite side of the mountain.”

“Fighting with war?” Sid provoked Eyebrow.

It’s daring Charlie, really daring.

“At that time, there was so much control there? Even I started to lack food, the situation can be imagined.”

As a client, Istvan talked about this The matter is full of resentment: “The Pioneer Army decided to set off immediately that night. As a result, when they were still on the mountain road at five in the morning on the second day, they encountered a sniper from the Wallace people. Those Wallace Army not only had heavy armored orcs, but also giant beast troops. With the help of the assassin squad and the wizard regiment, and a dark spirit Spiritual Mountain army detoured behind us, attacked from both sides, the vanguard was defeated, I asked the guards to go up to block the enemy, and I took their remaining supplies and got into the forest. , and…that’s it.”

We’re all Wallace people today, aren’t we? Sid couldn’t help smirking.

“I’m sorry for Kohler and the others. They knew that if I stayed, they would cover me to escape. I also took a little ration from them. I was a deserter. , I rolled down the mountain road leaning on a blanket, and then wandered in the Black Forest, I was a deserter, I was a deserter without seeds.” The young Nobili noble said here, his eyes slightly red: “Before this, I I always thought that the world should be like this, we lived in temples, they worked hard until now.”

“Everyone’s world is different.” Sid whispered: “People can only see themselves. The surrounding environment, and will subconsciously defend their own situation and environment.”

“Yes, I only now know that the father is so strict about me for my own good, this is a powerhouse world, and I But he’s a coward.” Istvan took a deep breath and sat slowly: “Anyway, thank you for saving me, sir.”

“Then what are you going to do next? “Sid both hands crossed near chest.

“I don’t know.” Istvan closed his eyes: “I know I’m wrong, but I don’t dare to go back, I’ll only shame my family.”

“Anyway, it’s not good to be a deserter. You take this lord’s certificate, and I also wrote that the reason you stayed in the outside world and did not return is that you were rescued by the lord and asked for help. Take this and go back. You’ll get dozens of whips, but you won’t lose your honor.” Sid took out the certificate and sent it to Istvan: “I can only help you here.”

“Extremely good. Thank you!” Duke Holstein’s first wife’s eldest son didn’t expect this, he got up and immediately moved towards Sid to pay the highest level of respect.

Istvan had tears in his eyes. He thought he could only be a savage, but didn’t expect to get a chance to do it all over again!

“Sometimes the eagle will fly lower than the chicken, but the chicken will never be able to fly as high as the eagle, a lot of times failure is not terrifying, remember, Istvan-von-Hurley Mr. Erstein, success is not the end, failure is not the end, the most important thing is the courage to face adversity.” Sid took out a toothpick from his body and picked out the shredded meat between his teeth: “The first time I went to the battlefield, I encountered This kind of defeat is unavoidable, it is unavoidable to lose one’s head out of fear, and it is unavoidable to feel helpless, but this is not an excuse for you to be a deserter, you now have a second chance, clear your mind and go! p> However, Istvan’s face was still gloomy and uncertain, and there was still doubt in his eyes looking towards Sid.

Sid patted his shoulder when he saw this: “Don’t worry, I don’t know anything, if you really want to thank me, remember to owe me a big favor and a life, how about that?”

“Then you have to tell me your real name.” Istvan finally relaxed, he said with a smile: “Do you know how you were exposed?”

“?” Sid motioned for Istvan to continue.

“Nobili does not have the surname Abaddon. There are only twenty-six surnames in the Holy Empire Nobili. You can fool these wolves, but not me.” Istvan said with a smile: “I’m also the son of Black Eagle, so I know a lot about this.”

“Can’t I be a bloodline Iquis with a strong throwback?” Sid became interested.

“Do you think you’re funny?” Istvan squinted his eyes: “Wolf native? Traveling to Iquis? Returning from Rizlan? Are you serious?”

“My name is Sid, I am an orphan and I was adopted.” Seeing that the other party had seen it through, Sid briefly told Istvan about his life experience.

In this way, the two sides kept each other’s secrets, the topic became hot immediately, and the chat status also became a lot closer.

“Orphan?! They actually treat you as an orphan?!” Istvan said in disbelief: “They say that the werewolves are stupid, how can they not be so stupid? Mr. Sid, yes Interested in learning about my family? Our Holstein family originated in the Holy Empire in 1474…”

“Stop, I don’t want to listen to your history class now! Take care of yourself first. Right.” Sid complained: “I plan to go to Wolfsburg next, why don’t we go together?”

“It is necessary.” Istvan said with a natural face: “I have no money or weapons on me. I lost everything, you should have helped me in the first place, we are the same kind of people, aren’t we?”

Sid nods, the Falcon Eye noticed his white hair.

The two shook hands.

It seems that a huge burden has been lifted from his heart, and Istvan relaxes a little more. He asks the Boss for three more beef pies, a bottle of inferior (he thinks) brandy, and nothing. Shouted shyly.

It was raining fiercely outside, and the stagnant water accumulated a thick layer around the hotel, and even submerged many low-lying places outside the town. Sid accompanied Istvan to drink two glasses of brandy, and was a little worried Looking out of the dark window: “We may have to stay here for a day or two. Fortunately, the autumn harvest is almost over, otherwise the people here will suffer even greater losses.”

“It’s too poor here. Now, every family on my side has considered these things before building a house and building a castle.” Istvan replied casually: “The Black Forest is not suitable for living.”

“But the werewolf But stubbornly survive here.” Sid paused for a few seconds: “This incident is just an accident, it is the most common thing in the Principality of Evil Wolf, please don’t ignore the sacrifice of the Evil Werewolf and their contribution to the Holy Empire, okay Is it?”

The 19-year-old Nobili noble stopped his eating and put the pie on the table, gritted his teeth, his face was ferocious and terrifying, and his whole face was twisted into a ball.

He originally wanted to wait until next time to bring people back here and kill all the people in this town.

But he’s changed his mind now.

Yes, buddy Sid is right, success is not the end, failure is not the end, the most important thing is the courage to face difficulties.

The courage in his mouth is definitely not the courage to come back to Tuzhen.

It’s the courage to face your own mistakes and your shame.

“Okay, I promise you!” Istvan finally nodded heavily: “I swear by the name of Holstein.”

“That’s it. ”

The two smiled again, this time the smile was sincere.

“By the way, you’re from Central Dynasty, can you tell me about the recent changes in Central Dynasty?”

“Of course!” Istvan said with a smile: “But I’m also very interested in your mercenary career. Why did you give up your current life and go to a wild dog like Rizlan to become a mercenary?”

In this way, two youngsters from different places talked about their life experiences on a rainy night, and it was a lot of fun.

And earlier that same day, Holy Empire Central Sixth Black Eagle Dynasty, capital Tallenberg, Imperial Palace in Holy White City.

There is an impromptu emergency meeting about “Chosen One Has Appeared”.

“The First Seal has been unveiled!”

“The Seven Seals Prophecy is happening!”

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(end of this chapter)