Heart of the Castle

Chapter 758 The True Face of King Laroch I
A thunderbolt exploded in front of the gate of the Dongfang Second County camp.The gate of the camp made of whole logs, half-meter-long iron nails and wrist-thick ropes is extremely strong, even strong enough to withstand the violent impact of heavy battering hammers for a period of time-of course not even the tens of meters of walls of the Dark Fortress. The one that can be knocked open.However, it trembled violently amidst the explosion of the thunderbolt and the ensuing flames. The fiery flames penetrated into the cracks of the gate like countless fingers. With just one light touch, the ropes soaked in fireproof potion burned like fire. It's dry wood.

Shouts of panic came from the watchtowers on either side of the gate. Someone seemed to be pouring sand and water down to put out the fire, but someone was also cursing loudly, announcing the arrival of the griffin army, and all who tried to resist. Suicide.The latter voice quickly gained the upper hand, until a sword light like the deep night slammed open the burning gate, and the guards on the watchtower did not make any hostile actions. Longbows, tomahawks, and other weapons were held high above their heads.

"It seems that the prestige of the orthodox King Arthur's court has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the soldiers and civilians of the two eastern counties can't wait to usher in the real rule of Her Majesty the Queen." Grand Duke Zandora of the Kingdom of Deldes praised enviously, his eyes flickering Looking at the back of Levi Stone riding the Dark Nightmare of the North.

In a sense, the situation of this wily and calculating nobleman is quite similar to that of the young Levi Ston. He also holds the titles of Guardian of the Realm and Prince Regent, and holds the most powerful army in the kingdom.However, Grand Duke Zandora must use strong means to suppress the voices of all opposition groups in the country, and at the same time maintain sufficient deterrence to the royal family, so that he can stabilize his position and not be shaken; in comparison, Li Wei's performance seems naive Too much, he did not try his best to suppress the prestige of Queen Fleisher I, let alone separate those loyal to the royal family from his subordinates, but instead tried his best to support them.

"It is impossible for such an innocent regent to have a good death!" These words always lingered in Grand Duke Zandora's heart like a ghost.It would be nice if Liviston was a kleptocrat in the traditional sense. In that case, Grand Duke Zandorah would be happy to exchange friendship with him - and valuable experience on how to maintain status, forming an unbreakable interest between the two kingdoms alliance.

However, when he saw where the golden griffin banner flew, the noise of the battle and the fierce confrontation quickly subsided, doubts about his past behavior appeared in Grand Duke Zandora's heart for the first time in his life.He could tell that many members of the Griffon Knights were loyal to the royal family, but this did not seem to prevent them from being equally loyal to the regent, Li Weiston, and their shouts even resounded in the night sky—"Empress Fletcher In the name of Her Majesty the Queen and the Guardian of the Realm, His Excellency Levi Stone, I order you to stop the rioting immediately!"

"Perhaps a young regent can coexist peacefully with an equally young queen? Or go a step further and establish a closer relationship than the king and his ministers?" Such a strange idea appeared in the mind of Grand Duke Zandora, and It quickly spread like branches and leaves, "Of course I can't be younger, but the youngest daughter of His Majesty King Jiade is just as sweet as a newly ripened fruit, and she is just right for my son..."

This powerful official who was planning the future for his family was too involved in his thinking, and his face could not help but flicker, which caused a misunderstanding in the mind of Chief Layton of the Hammer of Judgment Knights. "My lord Flandala, Grand Duke Zandora, you don't have to worry." He said in a calm tone, "The actual ruler of the second eastern county—Thomad Jansen, the Lord of the Eyes, must have something wrong, otherwise The disturbance in the camp has been so serious that it is impossible for him not to show up, and it seems that there will be no violent confrontation tonight."

"Oh, that's good." Grand Duke Zandora replied casually, "I'll have time to ask His Excellency Leviston some questions about how to please the young queen."

"To please...the Queen?" Headmaster Layton blinked his eyes in confusion, Grand Duke Zandora's dazed expression was actually worried about how to please a young queen?But His Majesty King Garde of the Kingdom of Deldes is obviously an old man who is nearly sixty years old, right?

At least this night, the doubts in Chief Layton's mind were unanswered.Because just when he was about to ask more questions, a burst of cheers and shouts suddenly erupted in front of him, attracting the attention of both him and Grand Duke Zandora.

"False King Laroch has been caught!"

"Long live the Kingdom of Arthur, and long live Her Majesty Queen Frasier I!"

"False King Laroque..." The image of an obese boy who was eating and drinking desperately at any time suddenly appeared in the mind of Chief Layton.Laroque I came from a lowly family background, but he was just a puppet supported by Thomas De Jansen, the Lord of the Eyes, because of the need to rule the two eastern counties. I am afraid that everyone knows this.But His Majesty Laroque I did bring out the image of a greedy, ignorant, cowardly, moody and gluttonous puppet king to the fullest.

In just a few days, the image of His Majesty the King supported by the two eastern counties fell to the bottom within the Glory Alliance. Many people would not use the relatively formal "His Majesty King Laroch I" when referring to him Such a title, but contemptuously calling him "His Majesty the Braised Egg King" or "His Majesty the Boiled Sausage King".

However, on this unsettled night, Chief Jean Layton found that he needed to get to know His Majesty the Braised Egg King again.In front of a huge and luxurious tent, the light of the torches formed an airtight circle, and coated the surrounding heavily armed knights with a layer of bloody red light.Hundreds of unsheathed swords are menacing. When they are surrounded by the core like this, ordinary people are afraid that they will pee their pants in fright. It is to let Commander Layton such a experienced and powerful guardian knight , I am afraid that I will also feel uneasy.

This emotion has nothing to do with courage, but an instinctive fear of the threat of death hidden deep in the soul of a creature.A guardian knight who has undergone rigorous training and has a pious belief can suppress this emotion in his heart, but it does not mean that this emotion does not exist.

The behavior of King Larocle I was by no means worse than those excellent knights. Although his fat cheeks were a little pale, he was not more than ordinary uneasy. He even held an over-decorated saber tightly in his hand. The dark red liquid dripping from the front should not be caused by the steak that has just been cut and not cooked enough.

Let the commander-in-chief Layton not be able to see what the puppet king has to rely on. There are only a dozen guards with terrified expressions around him, and only two of them have fighting spirit, and they are almost unsightly under the light of the fire. clear.As the guard team of His Majesty the King, this lineup can undoubtedly be described as shabby, but as a puppet—and already surrounded by hundreds of hostile knights—it seems too luxurious.

However, no matter whether Larocle I showed an extraordinarily calm demeanor or panic, the situation in front of him has been completely controlled by the Griffon Knights.As long as Li Weiston gives an order, or if he doesn't want to bear such a reputation-a gesture directed at his trusted subordinates and a hinting look, hundreds of Griffin Knights will swarm up and chop the boiled sausage king into pieces Puree, or cut into thin slices that can be served on a plate, whatever the interest of the traveler.

Even if it is replaced by Commander Jean Layton, who has the strength of the earl with the sword and the bishop of the area, the situation will not change much. At most, he can drag a few more Griffin Knights to back up before being killed.And in the presence of Sir Rodriguez and Marquis Osiris, it may be difficult to fulfill even this hope.

In the desperate situation where life and death depend on the hands of others, Laroque I's performance can be said to be extraordinarily calm. His eyes wandered among the crowd, and soon saw the young man who lived on the back of the dark nightmare in the northern border.The subsequent scene made many people open their mouths involuntarily, including not only Commander Jean Leighton and Grand Duke Zandora, but also Marquis Osiris and Flame Wheel Knight Wilpus.

The corned egg king suddenly took two steps forward, knelt down on one knee, and put the unsheathed sword horizontally under his feet, "Sleepless Eyes spy on Laroque Zuma in the Great Serey County War Zone, see Guardian of the Kingdom of Arthur , Dawn of the North, Your Excellency Leviston, Head of the Griffin Knights!"

Shocked, Grand Duke Zandora's face was so pale that he was about to faint. In fact, if Captain Layton hadn't helped him in time, it is estimated that the about to faint might turn into an immediate faint.The guards of Laroche I all had their eyes straightened, and the swords of several of them fell to the ground involuntarily, making a few "clang" metal trills on the ground.

A slight doubt flashed through Li Wei's eyes, but his reaction was quite quick, "Thanks for your hard work, spying on Laroque." The young regent raised his hand to signal him to stand up, "I hope you will be the last time as the false king Laroque I." I issued an order in the name of all the soldiers and knights in the two eastern counties to stop resisting. I guarantee their safety in the name of the guardian of the whole kingdom of Arthur. The obedience that the subjects of the two eastern counties had no choice but to do."

"Hear your wishes, Your Excellency the Regent." Laroch bowed his head deeply again, then stood up abruptly, and opened his arms behind him, "Did you hear those who once surrendered under the threat of the scythe of death? King Arthur's court Having forgiven our past deeds, I command you for the last time—lay down your arms, and shout long live to the crown of swords and golden griffin banner!"

　During Xiaoshen’s trip to Tianjin, there is another chapter at night. There was indeed a small mistake in the previous chapter. Wilps did not participate in the battle of the Dusk Forest.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)