Going with the Flow

Knight Yellen then left Count Black's room, mounted his horse, and, with a few guards, headed straight for the Allied Army Main Camp outside the city.

When he arrived at the Main Camp, he saw a large group of people gathered at the camp gate. This scene angered him. The Count had clearly issued a strict order forbidding anyone from gathering without permission. It seemed that these nobles were indeed disobeying orders, just as the Earl had said.

He rode over and, upon approaching, discovered that the people gathered there were nobles who had come to participate in the punitive expedition and their guards.

Knight Yellen suppressed his anger slightly, dismounted out of curiosity, and walked over. He heard someone speaking loudly. He stood at the back of the crowd and looked up. A middle-aged man with a mustache and wearing exquisite armor was speaking in the center of the crowd. It was Isolde Viscount Olive. On his left and right were Leo Viscount White Asparagus and Baron Freyzer Baron Red Ginseng.

Viscount Isold clenched his left fist and shouted angrily, "That rebellious Viscount Golden Sunflower not only shows no remorse, but also actively attacks the territories of independent nobles who are loyal to the Grand Duchy. He is guilty of heinous crimes. We are all loyal ministers and pillars of the Grand Duchy. How can we sit idly by and watch such a person commit crimes with impunity!"

As the Viscount of Boler County, I cannot stand idly by and do nothing. I do not want to wait a moment longer and must personally give this villain the punishment he deserves!

Gentlemen, please join me in petitioning Count Black to allow Viscount Leo and me to lead the army as the vanguard, to help Baron Freyzer Baron Red Ginseng reclaim his fiefdom and clear obstacles for the main force!

"Excellent! Viscount Isold is truly a role model for us all. How could we not participate in such a matter? Let us all pay tribute to the noble character of Viscount Isold and Viscount Leo!"

"Yes, you two are truly remarkable!"

"Indeed! Truly a model of nobility in Boler County!"

"Congratulations, Baron Freyzer. With the help of the two gentlemen, the territory will soon be reclaimed."

"Lord Isolde, we are willing to join you in petitioning the Count."

"Alright, thank you everyone, let's go see the Count together!"

Knight Yellen witnessed the entire performance from the crowd. He was surprised to find that the Red Ginseng Territory Baron had already gotten involved with the two restless viscounts. It seemed that the task the Count had given him would be completed soon.

As for the behavior of Viscount Isold and Viscount Leo, he finally understood that the two harbored malicious intentions and were indeed outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant towards Count Black. They even tried to gather a crowd to force the Count to change his plans, even though the Count had clearly said that he would send troops out first thing tomorrow morning.

When Yellen saw that the two were going to take the nobles to Dos City to meet the Count, he quickly stepped out from the crowd.

He approached Viscount Isold was about to mount his horse, and said, "Viscount Isold, wait a moment, I am Yellen!"

At this moment, Viscount Isold had already mounted his warhorse, turned to look at Yellen. Seeing that he was Count Black's trusted knight, he quickly greeted him with a smile, "Knight Yellen, when did you arrive?"

Yellen bowed politely to Viscount Isold: "Viscount Isold, I arrived just as you were giving your speech and listened to the entire thing."

Viscount Isold's expression froze slightly. He wanted to raise his hand to touch his mustache, but he quickly restrained himself and looked at Knight Yellen with a serious expression. "Knight Yellen, are you trying to stop me?"

After he finished speaking, Viscount Leo, who was behind Viscount Isold, waved his hand, and his guards immediately stepped forward to surround Knight Yellen.

Yellen quickly took a few steps back and waved his hand, "No, no, Viscount Isold, I didn't mean that."

Viscount Isold's expression softened. "Knight Yellen, you agree with my idea? Excellent! Why don't you come with us to Dos City to meet the Count and explain the situation to him!"

Yellen shook his head again. "That's not how it is, Viscount Isold, please listen to me!"

Viscount Isold frowned slightly when Yellen said no, as if he was a little angry, but he quieted down when he heard what was to come and simply waited on his horse for what Knight Yellen would say next.

Knight Yellen continued unhurriedly, "I have already reported your matter to the Count, Baron Freyzer. Count Earl also expressed his regret, saying that his negligence led to the fall of Red Ginseng Territory. Therefore, the Count intends to change the battle plan."

Hearing this, Freyzer, who was standing behind Viscount Isold, also craned his neck, wanting to hear what the Count's plan was.

Viscount Isold looked displeased with Freyzer's behavior, but he did not react and intended to listen to what Yellen had to say next.

"Count Excellency, a force will be dispatched ahead of you. This force will march directly towards Red Ginseng Territory to help Baron Freyzer reclaim his territory."

However, the Count is also troubled, as he doesn't know which nobles are willing to carry out this task, so he intends for me to explain the plan to everyone.

As I arrived here, I heard your speech, Viscount Isold, and I was moved by your noble character. I am willing to support your and Viscount Leo's ideas.

You can send troops directly; I will report to the Count. I believe the Count will agree.

Baron Freyzer was overjoyed after hearing Yellen's words.

As for Viscount Isold, he and Viscount Leo looked at each other and smiled as they rode on horseback. They hadn't expected things to go so smoothly; as soon as they were about to go up to the roof, someone brought them a ladder.

Viscount Isold hurriedly asked, "Knight Yellen, how could I possibly do this? I'll go and ask the Count for permission myself!"

"Lord Isolde, speed is of the essence in war. Since the Count has already decided to send troops to help Baron Freyzer, there is no need to waste time. While there is still time today, we should send troops as soon as possible. Baron Freyzer probably thinks so too."

Upon hearing this, Baron Freyzer quickly looked at Viscount Isold. Seeing this, Viscount Isold turned to Viscount Leo and whispered a few words before looking at Yellen: "Then I'll leave it to you, Knight Yellen. We'll send troops immediately."

After speaking, Viscount Isold and Viscount Leo left to return to their respective camps to prepare for battle. Baron Freyzer nodded gratefully to Yellen and left with Viscount Isold.