Heart of the Castle

Chapter 919 Facing the dawn, towards death
"Benevolent Father God and the gods, even during the period when the capital of Fermeyer was invaded by the demon army, and the glory no longer favored Arthur's kingdom, I have never been so terrified like today."

When Her Majesty Queen Fraser I spoke, her tone sounded strangely calm and composed, as if she had no emotion, but it contained some fiery power.

"Because I always firmly believed at that time that justice and light will eventually win, while evil and darkness will not always dominate the world. And I am not alone. By my side, there is the firm arm of Levi Stone, and there is A steel city-state formed by many subjects side by side, the Kingdom of Arthur lost its specific capital, but in our hearts, there is a real capital that is more difficult to destroy than Firmeyer."

A burst of whispers came from behind, several kings were whispering to each other, and more people moved anxiously, arranging their clothes.They subconsciously thought that Queen Fleischer's words were inappropriate, but they couldn't find an excuse to stop them, let alone the courage necessary to stop them.

"...However, it is different now. What we will face is not the demon of the abyss, nor some dark force, but the root of the whole world is being threatened, from the creation god, the lord of nothingness, the supreme father god, the father The godhead left by the gods has chosen a very inappropriate master, and it is this person who intends to use the whole world as a sacrifice to achieve his own immortal, omniscient and omnipotent life!"

"Your Majesty Queen Fleisher, how dare you... how can you say these words in front of everyone here?" Grand Duke Zandora, the regent of the Kingdom of Deldes, couldn't contain the panic in his heart, and suddenly asked He took two steps forward and stretched out his hands towards Fleischer's back, "Do you know how much effort we have spent to block the news? Isn't everyone present ready to face the gods, let them know If the truth is revealed, it will deal a very heavy blow to the morale of the entire army!"

An uneasy commotion emerged from the formation of the coalition forces standing in the wilderness. Someone was yelling loudly, but it was submerged under more voices in the blink of an eye. The commotion expanded rapidly like ripples, and tens of thousands of people were swept away in the blink of an eye. in.

"This is a lie, don't listen to her words, Queen Fleischer of the Kingdom of Arthur has been possessed by evil!" Someone shouted.

"Recognize the reality, we are finished, this world is finished!" At the same time as the sound of weeping, there was also the sound of a weapon falling to the ground with a clang.

However, more throats were shouting the same, "We want the truth! The truth!" In less than half a minute, the voices demanding the truth completely overwhelmed the cries of lies and the cries of giving up everything. The sweeping coastline became turbulent, and some people wanted to rush out of the queue. Fortunately, these troops were the elite among the elites of all countries, and most of them were able to maintain the most basic discipline, even if they all blushed. , the expression was extremely excited.

The low and majestic horn sounded again, this time not only the dozens of horns of the messengers sounded at the same time, but also the steel-fisted knight Dragosson who held the horn of victory joined in, the sound of the horn of victory almost suppressed the rest of the crowd. The ensemble of dozens of military horns became the strongest sound echoing over the wasteland!

After all, they are the elite troops among many knight orders. Under the familiar sound of passionate horns, most of them quickly regained their composure, while the few who were still immersed in panic were reminded by their comrades. Of course, they used It's a very unkind way.

One after another the military horns stopped playing, and finally even the sound of the victory horns disappeared, and the silence enveloped the wilderness again. The cold, lonely morning wind lingered in my ears, as if it was the whisper of the approaching death.

Queen Fleischer took Levi Stern's hand and made him stand shoulder to shoulder with her. Her gaze scanned the tens of thousands of elite troops from various countries in front of the formation. The gazes of both of them were extremely calm. The fear in the hearts of those who watched disappeared like a miracle.

"I thought you had fully understood the truth and realized it in your heart." Queen Frasier's voice was resonant and powerful, as if a whole military band was beating gongs and drums in her throat, "but I was wrong, no matter What is the reason? No one wants you to know the despair and horror you are about to face. They think you will shrink back in the face of the threat of death, or collapse when there is no hope of victory... Warriors of all kingdoms and kingdoms, Tell me, will you?"

"No!" Flame Wheel Knight Wilps raised his arms and shouted, and then dozens of voices joined in, "No! We won't!" Then thousands of voices shouted at the same time, "No, No, no!"

"This is the most beautiful answer I can hear. Warriors of all kingdoms, there are no long speeches today. In the face of the courage to despise death, any words of praise are pale and powerless." Queen Fletcher said solemnly bowed deeply.This was not an act of prior communication, but while Her Majesty bowed her body, the kings, grand dukes, and city lords behind her all bowed to the tens of thousands of people who were lined up in front of them.At this moment, the hypocritical smile of a politician disappeared from everyone's face, replaced by a certain solemnity with a sense of historical mission.

In just a short moment, it seemed like several hours had passed. Tens of thousands of people watched the scene with bated breath, and many people's eyes were filled with tears unconsciously.An elderly knight couldn't help wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes with his hands, and murmured excitedly, "It's worth it, so many kings and big men bow before me, my life is worth it!"

Queen Fleisher waited for the discussion among the crowd to fade away, took off the saber at her waist, put her hands in front of Levi, and said again, "Under the sky where the gods live, I will take this sword The sword of victory and oath that symbolizes the supreme power of the Kingdom of Arthur is handed over to you, Levi Ston, and I also hand over the fate of the Kingdom of Arthur to you. I will stay in Tarlon Fortress, where countless warriors have sacrificed their blood and blood. The place where life is defended, waiting for you and the warriors of the kingdoms and leaders to return in triumph!"

"Return in triumph! Victory, victory! The golden griffins lead us to victory!" Some people began to shout, most of them were knights from the Kingdom of Arthur, while the guard knights from the Temple of Radiance shouted different sentences, But if the meaning is similar, "The golden morning light shines on us, Your Excellency Leviston, who is favored by the gods, we will win the victory under your command!"

Li Wei pulled out the saber from the scabbard, held it up high, and the blade pointed to the sky like a pale finger. "No." The astonishing answer came out of his mouth, "It's not victory. I don't have the ability to lead you to victory. In front of the gods, the power of mortals is so small that nothing but pride and We have nothing but dignity! There are not many things I can do, I can only assure you that as long as you have a breath, you will see my figure fighting in front of you!"

A muffled voice of discussion emanated from the crowd, many people's faces flushed with excitement, and their eyes began to ignite with a light called courage.However, just when the morale had been condensed to a certain level, Li Wei lowered the saber in his hand, and his tone became much more relaxed and low.

"If... I mean, if anyone wishes to leave now, he can leave when I turn my back. Many of you have wives and children to support, lands and estates to protect, and many people to rely on Keeping your family alive is also a heavy responsibility and burden that cannot be evaded or forgotten. If someone is unable to participate in the final battle because of this, no one will be blamed from anyone, because your choice does not affect the final battle The end of the war, and because of this war at the Pass, the vast majority of us will die!"

"Then what about you? Your Excellency Leviston, the responsibility on your shoulders is no lighter than anyone else's. Will you leave?" A voice sounded from behind the crowd.

"I will not leave, even if there is no doubt about the death waiting for me, I will not slow down the pace of charge! But I allow you to leave." Li Wei answered with a raised voice, and then his face showed a touch of bitterness Smiling, his voice became very low, almost only Fleischer, who was close at hand, could hear, "Because this is the inescapable responsibility on my shoulders as the master of the Castle Heart."

"Now, make your choice! Head of the Draconson branch, blow the horn, the song of fate for Balud!"

After Li Weiston finished saying this, he shook the cloak behind his shoulders, and then turned around in a neat and unsophisticated movement. The famous sword "Griffin's Peck" was stuck vertically in his At his feet, the blade of the sword seemed to be made of milk glass, shining colorfully in the morning light.

Steel Fist Knight Dragosson raised the horn of victory in his hand and brought it close to his mouth. This time he was the only one playing the solo, but the passionate and thick voice did not decrease by half.Barud's Song of Destiny was originally a military music with a magnificent melody. Under the joint interpretation of Dragonson and the horn of victory, what resounded through the sky was a solemn song that inspired courage and shocked the soul.

No one retreated from the formation, despite the indecision on the many faces, the fingers tightening and loosening the weapons.A young noble knight moved his left foot lightly, but before he could make any more movements, he was squeezed in the middle by four or five colleagues, unable to move.

"For the sake of Barud the Brave, what do you want, Sir Orson?" said a low voice in a warning tone. "Think about your family glory, think about your heroic reputation, losing your life may be a terrible thing, but it is definitely not the most terrible thing."

"The continent is vast, but in the face of the doomsday crisis, where can we retreat?" Another voice came from the opposite direction. "Following His Excellency Levi Stern, we can at least make our lives shine brightly at the last moment."

A blush of embarrassment appeared on the face of the young knight known as Sir Orson, "What are you talking about? Do you think that I, the fearless Orson, was going to flee? I just stood so long that my feet were numb. It's just numb!"

There was a low, easy laugh, and whether or not Sir Orson had ever thought of flinching, it disappeared in the midst of the laughter like a mist in the midday sun.Similar situations have occurred many times in the square formed by more than 2 people, but the results are gratifying. Although there is hesitation, hesitation, and timidity, no one chooses to back down in the end.

Just like a big wave washes the sand, doubts and fears gradually disappeared from the faces of the knights, and the expression of resoluteness like a bowstring tightened also disappeared, replaced by a relaxed expression of complete awareness.

The sound of the horn gradually receded until it disappeared. When Dragunson gasped and put down the horn of victory, Levi Ston suddenly turned around and opened his arms to the tens of thousands of elite troops standing unshakably in front of him.

"In the name of the gods in the sky, I thank you for your determination, courage and sacrifice. Even if all the heroes of the past and present are revived at the same time and stand here instead of you, they will not be better than you. They are facing the devil , is demon spirit, is darkness, but to sum it up in one word, they are all ordinary things! And what we are going to face is the supreme Father God! This is completely incomparable, like a piece of unforged pig iron and a piece of Steel that has been tempered for thousands of years!"

The voice of the young regent echoed over the wilderness. The voice was so loud, firm, and impassioned that it seemed that it did not come from the mouth of a mortal, but the sacred language spoken by the supreme Father God through his mouth, "I am for you! I am proud, I am proud of being able to lead all the warriors on their final journey, a pride I have never imagined! Now, let us face the dawn and go to... death!"

"Today is a good day to die!" Dragunson raised his right arm high and yelled with a hoarse throat, followed by a burst of laughter.

"What the hell is this a good day?"

"Let's go die! Then raise a glass and cheer in the Kingdom of Eternal Night, the leader of the Eternal Sleeper Ku Ximu, to celebrate our final achievement!"

"Let our lives bloom the last glory, Your Excellency Levi, we will always follow you! Use flesh and blood to pave the way for you to the decisive battle!"

Levi Ston flew on his horse amidst the noise and shouts, and the Dark Nightmare of the Northern Territory raised its front hooves, let out a long hiss that shook the wilderness, and then galloped towards the direction of the death pass. The young regent flew behind him, like a proud griffin spreading its wings.

Behind him, the sound of the horn sounded for the third time, and tens of thousands of horses began to move forward in an orderly manner under the command of the sound of the horn.The neat phalanx gradually evolved into dozens of marching wedge-shaped arrays during the movement, and the flags fluttered like a steel rose slowly blooming. Countless armors and swords shone under the golden morning light.

(End of this chapter)