Warrior Knights II

They had originally thought that if they stayed in Eluin, their lives would unquestionably become dull, even monotonous. This was not the Empire. There would be no opportunities to make a name for themselves, no Hazel people, Wind Spirits, Fanzan Knights, or barbarians to fight. If they remained here, their only role would be to perform their duties faithfully. They were soldiers and naturally had to obey orders, but at the same time

they were still young, hot-blooded knights. Who did not dream of conquering every corner of the battlefield and earning glory? Yet all of a sudden, such an opportunity had appeared before them. Though they would not be fighting for the Empire, at least they would not be fighting against it either. Eluin's nobles were nobles recognized by every country. More importantly, if the First Prince also recognized them, then in truth they would be fighting for

the Cruz royal family.

Almost everyone was tempted.

Xiao Peiluo had even gone, urged on by Blund and the others, to ask Veronica and the First Prince what they thought. The answer he received was this: Prince Lainaret had secretly remained in Eluin as the most honored guest, sharing both fortune and misfortune with Count Tonigell. Therefore, Tonigell's war was His Highness Lainaret's war. Thus, if Count Tonigell permitted it,

the Broken Sword Knight Order could be authorized to take orders from him while in Eluin, but their first priority would still have to be protecting His Highness the First Prince.

That answer revealed far too much information. Xiao Peiluo, however, had no time to analyze how much intrigue and exchange of interests lay behind it, because he too had been tempted. They had been born for war. Who would not want to take the field and kill the enemy? Apart