Heart of the Castle

Chapter 147 A Very Difficult Decision
"Master Li Wei, what should we do? The emotions of these refugees have gradually become unstable. If anyone incites them now, real riots are likely to erupt." Sir Grace was keenly aware that the situation had begun to deteriorate, his voice filled with anxiety.

"Can't we open the gate and let them all come in to rest? We usually do this when the refugees arrive." Miss Fletcher asked a little confused.

"The situation is different, Miss Frasier." Sir Grace couldn't help rolling his eyes at the question of the female knight's naivety, "These are not dozens of refugees, but more than two thousand refugees. All the residents in the camp add up, and the number is even greater. Once they are allowed in, I am afraid that there will be a bigger riot. At that time, there were no wooden walls to block the two thousand refugees, and it was not because of the twenty or so Elite fighters can stop it."

"Then can't we think of a way? These refugees have nowhere to go. Could it be that we have to watch them..." Miss Fraser's voice was very sad.

"We cannot afford these refugees. There is not enough shelter, and even less food." Sir Grace interrupted coldly.

What came from outside the wooden wall was no longer the hustle and bustle of human voices, but thunderous calls and shouts. Countless voices converged into a terrifying roar that shattered the sky.The solid and heavy log door was slapped and shaken by countless arms, and dust fell in a rustle. The two crossed latches behind the door also creaked, as if they might break at any time.

Tang Na slapped the guard wall of the watchtower hard, gritted his teeth and said, "Master Li Wei, we can't wait any longer, give an order."

"What order?" asked Miss Fraser, almost screaming.

"They must be dispersed immediately, or the consequences will be dire." Sir Grace changed the silver fir longbow from his shoulder to his hand.

"No..." Levi, who had been standing silently like a stone statue, suddenly uttered a somewhat difficult voice, which caused the expressions of Donner and Sir Grace to change drastically.

"Butler Bart, calculate how much food is still in the camp?" Li Wei ordered
Butler Bart's skinny face was already beaded with sweat. He hesitated and took out his notepad to look at it, and said in a low voice: "Master Li Wei, if you add up several warehouses now, you can still come up with 500 yuan. Pounds of oats, 1000 pounds of brown bread, and dozens of pounds of other food. However, these are our last reserves, and if all of them are used to relieve these refugees, I am afraid... there will be no food in the camp.”

"Take it all out. I'll think about the food problem. Now I have to make sure that the refugees can survive." Li Wei's voice seemed a little dry, and it was obvious that this decision was not so easy to make.

"Master Li Wei, please think again."

Donner, Sir Grace, and Butler Bart said in unison, of course they all had a wealth of experience, but when Levi turned around, they all swallowed their persuasion involuntarily.

There was a decisive light in the eyes of the young knight attendant. It was a firm belief that he had fully understood all the consequences.

"Sweep away the darkness, have compassion for the weak, and be fearless." He said every word, as if explaining to the few people in front of him, and as if he was convincing himself. "If we also drive away these refugees, then what's the difference with those high-ranking gentlemen in the Viscount's castle?"

"Master Li Wei, your kindness has exceeded the necessary limit and will kill everyone!" A voice came from behind Miss Fleischer, Girard, the former garrison captain of Mine Village, was wearing shiny metal Cuirass came up, holding his helmet in one hand and the shining long sword in the other.

"It must be dealt with decisively, and the brains of these guys can be calmed down with iron and blood. Otherwise, it will be a catastrophe for most people in the camp. If the gate is opened now, no matter whether it is a forest of guns or a sea of ​​​​fire Can't stop these refugees, because they are already going crazy with hunger and exhaustion." Girard said in a loud voice, his shining eyes scanned every face on the watchtower, in Fletcher Miss Er stayed on her face for an extra moment.

Donner and Sir Grace looked gloomy, unable to see whether they agreed or not, but Butler Bart on the other side nodded repeatedly.The old dwarf Brebe stood at the feet of the tall and thin butler, stroking his beard with one hand, stood on tiptoe and looked down, mumbling something in his mouth.Miss Fraser cast him a disapproving look, and Girard met her gaze with a proud look on his face.

"It's true that they should be calmed down. Opening the door like this is not acceptable." Li Wei nodded and said.

As soon as the corner of Gilad's mouth rose, he heard Li Wei's next words.

"Miss Fletcher... no, Knight Grievous, can I do you a favor?"

"Of course, Mrs. Li Wei, please tell me." Miss Fletcher's expression immediately became serious. The name Grievous seemed to have magical powers, making her change from a soft-hearted noble lady to a decisive one. Iron Knight.

"Now the refugees are mainly gathered in the front of the camp. This is the best opportunity. If you, me, and the two crusader swordsmen are added, there are 4 people in total, and they can all inspire the light of fighting spirit. For ordinary people, it must be this It is a great deterrent force. Now we all go to the wooden wall and arouse fighting spirit at the same time, and we are [-]% sure that the refugees outside can calm down." Li Wei said, looking at the dark crowd outside the wooden wall.

"That's a good idea. The appearance of the four knights will indeed deter these refugees without making them feel too frightened." Sir Grace blurted out.

"Then that's it. Mr. Downer is responsible for mobilizing all the militiamen and making preparations to maintain the order of the refugees; Sir Grace led the archers to the watchtower to monitor those who intentionally make trouble among the refugees. When necessary, use bows and arrows to speak Butler Bart, you, together with Warren and Martha, gather enough people to cook oatmeal, and with a bite to eat, these refugees will feel much more at ease." Levi ordered, and his name was called Everyone nodded one after another, only Girard's face flushed with anger, and he stood there awkwardly.

His suggestion has been ignored by everyone, including Butler Bart, who once nodded in approval, all focused on Levi's order.

"The rest of the people will climb the wooden wall with me. There is not much time left for us. Let's act quickly." Li Wei made the final summary. Move to the most convenient position.

"Obey, Master Li Wei." Everyone agreed loudly, and quickly left along the wooden ladder of the watchtower, submerged in the darkness.

(End of this chapter)