Whispers of the Gods

Chapter 97 Sigmund IV (5)

"We should head east after all the troops are assembled." A black-haired man in black armor said to Lozaria.His eyes were as small and black as a mouse's, and his nose was thin and flat.

"The first city to be protected by a city wall is the Springbrook City of Earl Volatti Klaus. After the capture of Springbrook City, then to the east is Weiqing City."

"Sounds like a good idea, Commander Alan." Lozaria replied without thinking.

"Where is Prince Rudomir? He is the military commander of this kingdom, and he should be here." Sigmund asked the black army commander.He couldn't keep silent, he had too many questions to answer.

"My brother is in Ironcrown City." Lozaria replied for the commander of the black army. "If everything goes well, he has captured Ironcrown City."

"Iron Crown City?" Sigmund opened his eyes wide. "How did he get to Iron Crown City? With his black army? Impossible. City."

Sigmund has seen the appearance of Iron Crown City with his own eyes. The city located halfway up the mountain is protected by mountains and the sea. Only the southern gate can pass through, and it is also guarded by towers and white iron-hoofed knights.

"His plan is to reach the Mold Forest by sea, then pass through the Mold Forest, climb up the Cast Iron Mountains, and then attack the Iron Crown City along the hillside from above." Lozaria patiently explained, "He assured me that This plan will work, and he will take Ironcrown."

"This is really a clever plan. Prince Rudomir is indeed a military genius." The head of the stables, Henrik Gukova, couldn't help but admire.

"It's nonsense!" Sigmund denied. "The iron-cast mountains are so steep, how could it be possible for an army to walk? Besides, if they are not careful, they will get lost in the valley and become a trap for bandits and wild beasts." prey."

"We must believe that he succeeded. The pigeons he released brought news. The black army he led had launched a surprise attack five days ago, and other pigeons will soon bring back the news of victory." Lozaria announced sternly.

"Must believe?" Sigmund shook his head, and his disappointment poured out like a red river, "Must believe? Because of this almost impossible plan, you decided to arrest the king of the kingdom at your dinner party." All dukes?"

"This is our only chance. The survival of the Korva family depends on it." Lozaria said coldly, her sapphire eyes were as cold as ice.

"This is to avenge the murdered former king Rezad Korva." Earl Horati Gratz said resolutely, "I was there when the 'The Merciful' was buried, and I'm sure he died of the treacherous Duke. at our hands, and they shall pay for their treason."

"The dukes who were present at that time had already been buried in the ground, and Julius Doctor also died in the king's forest." Sigmund said, "No matter what kind of secrets there are, they have followed them. The dead are buried underground. Even if they are guilty, it should not be borne by their descendants."

The queen didn't speak, her cheeks under her pale blonde hair were tense, and Sigmund could see that she was gritting her teeth.

"At least move them to a better place, Your Majesty," said Sigmund. My sons, they have been in a coma with the poison of the co-existing dream flower.

And the duchesses and their children, they don't deserve to be locked up in that dank dungeon, sleeping with rats and fleas, they deserve a fair trial, and until then, they deserve to be treated like nobles. "

"Did you go to the dungeon?" Lozalia sighed softly, "Blood debt is paid with blood, this is a blood feud."

"Blood feud is not the law. You cannot break your oath and be above the law because of revenge." Sigmund said bravely, "Your Majesty, I beg you, have a good talk with the dukes and take back the call for the army." Order, this is the last chance for peace."

"Only war can save the Korva family." Lozaria refused him. "This war will reunify the kingdom and bring the blue dragon back to life."

He shook his head, you are wrong, he shouted in his heart, the Colva family has survived for hundreds of years, and has been the king of Vivalia for more than a hundred years, you don't need to use this kind of war to save the Colva family.

His heart beat against the choked throat, and his blood was hot, filling his cold neck.He raised his head, this time he was not allowed to be looked at from above, this time he was not allowed to lose his voice again.

"This is an unjust war!"

Sigmund roared, and his voice resounded throughout the Jaegerska Palace. This was a roar that he let go of all his scruples, and it was a roar that was more powerful than the lion's roar that "Lion Lady" said.

"traitor!"

Count Horati pulled out the saber from his waist with a "choke" and pointed at Sigmund. "You're insulting your dead king, insulting your queen!"

Sigmund was not intimidated by the count who was a foot taller than him, "Look at what we have done? Poison our guests, put innocent children in dungeons, and kill an entire family? Where is the justice in this?" You have been blinded by blood feud, Your Majesty the Queen!"

"Your Majesty, as long as you give the order, I will kill this traitor for you!" The long sword in Earl Horati's hand flashed a frightening white light, and he wanted to express his loyalty with Sigmund's blood.

"It's not necessary." Lozaria continued to stare at Sigmund, "Put away your weapons, Earl Horati."

Horati Gratz gave him a hard look, and sheathed his sword.

Sigmund looked up at the vassals in the hall, and asked: "Do you believe that what you are doing now is correct? If laws can be ignored and oaths can be broken, what are we left with?" ?”

Sir Urban didn't dare to exchange eyes with him, and looked down at the steps; the commanders of the Black Army looked at him with interest; and Lozaria looked at him, her slender hand clutched the dragon claw railing, His eyes became more indifferent.

"Like you, we swore a lifelong oath of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen under the witness of the gods." Earl Horati said solemnly, "but unlike you, we still remember our oath!"

Izdor Korva entrusted him with his heir and kingdom, but Sigmund could no longer be sure that the queen who sat on the Dragonwing Throne was worthy of his lifelong allegiance.

He had feared that she would be at the mercy of ambitious dukes whose fate she had already sealed; he had feared that she would be crushed by the Emperor of the Hastza and succumb to his threats, She handed over the kingdom, but she played tricks on the old fox who was nearly 30 years older than her...

But when Sigmund firmly believed that his assisted queen would follow the law and keep her oath, she put the blood feud of the family above the whole kingdom and refused to listen to a word of his advice.

He closed his eyes sadly, holding back the tears he wanted to shed.

"My oath only belongs to the true king." After saying that, he turned and left with firm steps.

"traitor!"

"coward!"

"traitor!"

Behind him came the sound of drawing swords and cursing, but Sigmund only had eyes for the gate of Jaegerska Palace.

"Let him go," ordered the Queen.

The guards reluctantly made way for him, and Sigmund stepped out of the hall, dropping his oath to the old king and the new lord, but picking up his voice again.

(End of this chapter)