The Lord of the Rings: Lords of Middle-earth.

Chapter 956: The Grand Duke's Southern Tour

"Why don't you stay a few more days?" Roland looked at Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo curiously. After all, Roland had not expected him to leave in such a hurry. If the news got out, people would think that Roland was too narrow-minded and forced the powerful Grand Duke to leave. So Roland wanted to persuade him again. If he really wanted to leave, Roland would bless him and send him off. After all, he had nothing to fear from his own shadow...

"No, I can't help much by staying here anyway. It would be better to go out and take a look to understand the current situation in Middle-earth!" Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo smiled at Roland, his golden hair shining in the sun.

"Have all the soldiers been arranged?" Roland was silent for a moment and then continued to ask.

"Ocrian Norman is currently the best knight general in the family. He will stay to command the army. If you have any needs, you can order him to cooperate in the battle! I have told him to give you the command! But Ryukin must go with me, otherwise it will be too boring along the way!" Grand Duke Ocrian Yasuo said to Roland, stroking his chest.

"Okay!" Roland nodded in understanding. The people of Lagran are still simple and honest! All the remaining knights on hand will be used to honor Roland. Although the ownership belongs to Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo, it will not affect Roland's use, right?

"I'll see you off!" Roland nodded to Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo.

"Then I'll trouble you!" Grand Duke Okrien Yasuo's eyes lit up and he didn't refuse. After all, there was no reason to refuse the political advantage of being close to the king. As a grand duke, it was his due to be favored by the king! Although Grand Duke Okrien Yasuo didn't have any fiefdoms, it didn't mean that he wouldn't use his political capital in advance. It wouldn't do any harm to stand on the same front with the king in advance. It would be a disaster if the border officials and the central government were alienated!

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"A huge port should be built here in the future!" Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo said with emotion as he looked at the rushing river.

"So now you have to think about how to cross the river!" Oakrian Liukin said helplessly, covering his face.

"Why don't you just send them here!" Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo looked at Roland awkwardly. Originally, the two of them were riding fast horses with swords, but they were blocked by the rapid river before they could even start. What? You said the sixth level can fly? What about the horse? Could it be that the Grand Duke carried the horse and flew first?

"No need to go to so much trouble!" Seeing the embarrassment between the two, Roland drew out the Dragon Slaying Sword, jumped off his horse and came to the river.

"Doss! Freeze!" Roland whispered.

"Roar!" Doss, who was lying in Roland's arms, crawled out from Roland's chest, then circled around Roland's arm and crawled to his wrist.

As the essence of dragon power turned into a cold current and rushed towards the Rapid River, the originally turbulent Rapid River began to freeze instantly. The dense ice quickly spread along the river surface and swallowed the river surface. A hard ice bridge stretched straight to the other side.

"!!!" Grand Duke Okrien Yasuo and Okrien Ryukin's eyes widened instantly. Is this fighting power correct? Is the peak fourth-order knight so terrifying now?

"Dragon power!" Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo was the first to feel the fierce dragon power. The wind blade on his waist began to tremble slowly after feeling the dragon power.

"Dragon Rider?" After hearing Roland's words, Okrien Ryukin narrowed his eyes, obviously shocked by Roland's identity. So the royal family's dragon rider tradition is still alive? I just don't know which guardian dragon he is riding! "Your Majesty, this is a dragon rider..." Grand Duke Okrien Yasuo looked at Roland curiously.

"Archduke Yasuo has a keen sense!" Roland did not deny that he should be open and aboveboard when showing off his muscles. As a king, he should give his subordinates confidence, otherwise everyone will be nervous and fearful, which is not conducive to the cohesion of the forces! The Empire did a good job in this regard, with gentle words in mouth and a big stick in hand, and they would hit anyone who did not obey!

"It seems that the empire has a chance to be revived! Congratulations in advance to your majesty!" Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo said sincerely. As a country founded on dragons, what could be more terrifying than the royal family losing a dragon? Fortunately, the heir of the empire did not lose all the empire's underwear after all! Otherwise, it would be too ugly for the Lagrande royal family to run naked!

"I think so too! Thank you for your good words, Your Excellency!" Roland smiled at Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo.

"Let's go! I'll see you off for the last time! (bushi)" Roland retracted his sword, nodded to the two of them, and climbed onto his horse.

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"Just send us here, Your Majesty!" Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo said respectfully to Roland. They had already set foot on the south bank of the Rapids River, so naturally they didn't need Roland to send them there.

"Okay, let's stop here! Have a safe journey!" Roland waved at the two men, who immediately saluted Roland by beating their chests with extremely solemn expressions.

"Back!" Roland waved to the two of them and drew a circle with his hand. The knights following him immediately turned their horses around and returned to the other side on the relatively solid ice.

"The kingdom is lucky to have your Majesty!" Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo stood there until Roland's figure disappeared and then he sighed.

"Yes! Dragon Knight! The empire's heritage has not been lost! This is a good thing! At least the kingdom's rule will be much more stable!" Okrien Liukin nodded. Regardless of whether he admits it or not, one thing that must be confirmed is that Roland's identity as a dragon knight will greatly stabilize his throne! Even if Okrien Liukin and others want to promote the electoral Duke Okrien Yasuo to the throne, they can't get past this identity! In Lagran, having a dragon is the biggest advantage!

"Yes! I was originally worried that other electors would shake the foundation of the kingdom, but now it seems that there is no such concern!" Grand Duke Ochrian Yasuo glanced at Ochrian Ryukin. Not long ago, they wanted to push him to the throne! Now Roland can definitely sit firmly on the throne as the King of Romanian and the Dragon Knight!

"Yes... It's not easy to be a king. You can't bow your head. Be careful that the crown will fall off..." Oakrian Liukin looked at the Raglan City, which was just a black dot in the distance, and said thoughtfully.

"Okay! Let's not discuss this anymore. We are subjects! We should have the awareness of subjects! Let's focus on our work! Don't talk! I haven't had a good trip in all these years! Now is a good time to see the magnificent natural scenery!" Grand Duke Okrian Yasuo stretched lazily, then said in high spirits. After all, after inheriting the family business, he has not traveled the world with a sword again. Every day he is either in his fiefdom or on the border. He has long lost his youthful chivalry!

"Um...are you referring to these orcs with pointed heads? " The corners of Oakrian Ryukin's mouth twitched and he pointed ahead awkwardly.