Cornflower Witch
Chapter 282

The Peacock Oath of Allegiance Ceremony

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It's a war, Sylutia is riding a horse, looking at the gradually advancing front line in the distance, still not feeling it at all.

The war in her imagination should be the collaborative effort of countless groups and logistics departments, involving general mobilization in all aspects and fields. However, this should be a scene only in the post-industrial era. War in the current world is still in a relatively primitive stage, and there are not even many systematic military strategies.

In the past two months, what she has done is to lead a group of people to a place, and then the enemy in that place quickly surrenders. Then she asks some people to stay and receive them, and then continues to rush to the next place. There are very few scenes that really require fighting. The so-called victory is as simple as drinking water.

It wasn't until she arrived at the gate of White Cliff City today that she felt something different. Anti Kingdom's army finally gathered and formed a neat array.

There are about forty Knight on the opposite side. This should be the entire Knight combat strength of the Anti Kingdom in Regas. The rest will stay in Anti's home country to fight with the Winter Kingdom.

As for Sylutia, there are only sixteen Knight besides her, and they are all newly promoted. No one knows their specific combat power.

However, the girl didn't expect too much from them. Now most of the "Castle" Aspect Power power condensed by the New Regas country is concentrated on her. Even Princess Musa is not as much as her. If accumulated over time, it will not be a problem for Sylutia to be promoted to "Fifth Order·Castle".

But in that case, the wait will be too long.

Riding on the horse, the girl slowly pulled out the long sword Knight. The silver-white sword blade was matched with the entangled Cornflower flower decoration, which was both beautiful and practical.

She slowly raised the blade of the sword, and the blade formed a standard 90° angle with her body. The blade flipped over, reflecting bursts of light from the sky, and then a pattern of light gold spread along the palm of her hand towards the blade.

[Holy White Knight Hall·Sun Sword](Castle·Blazing Sun)

The power of Blazing Sun flows on the blade, and then the light overflows, coating the Knight beside him with pale gold light, replenishing their vitality and increasing their strength.

This is a secret technique that only fourth-level members of "Holy White Knight Hall" can learn to use. Blazing Sun can be Aspect Power's power blesses the friendly forces beside him, greatly improving their strength. Sylutia had seen those high-level Knight practice in Golden Radiance Plain before, and the other party didn't shy away from it at the time, because it must be a high-level member of Castle to practice it. She didn't use Knight Path at the time, so naturally she couldn't learn it.

Unexpectedly, in just a few months, she transformed into [Level 4·Castle]. Things are changing so fast.

After blessing himself and his allies, Sylutia waved his sword, and the soldiers behind him also lined up in a tight array and advanced slowly. At this time, a curtain of Knight unfolded, covering and resonating with all the soldiers, forming a unified and Sturdiness formation, like a city wall advancing.

This is "Castle" Aspect Power, with few changes, simple and unpretentious, but also extremely practical.

Soon, the two armies were fighting, and Sylutia also accelerated the horse under him, directly attacking Prince Feilie in the enemy's formation.

When she charged, a pale gold crown rose above her head, and many soldiers shouted at the same time. The golden crown shed a faint golden light, and her armor and weapons were also plated with pale gold patterns.

[Ride of the Laurel]; When you charge alone under the spotlight, you will be blessed by the power of "Castle" Aspect Power. (The more people who worship, admire and love you, the stronger the blessing effect will be)

At this moment, the momentum of the girl wearing White Flower Battle Armor continued to rise, breaking through the fourth level in one fell swoop, and briefly arrived at Fifth Order. The raging momentum was like the golden flame of Burn, covering the whole place. Like Burn's meteor, she broke away from her own line and crashed directly into the enemy's array. The halberd-holding line in the front row was instantly broken through, and Griffin followed Sylutia. Knight are also tearing and expanding along this gap.

Directly ahead, Sylutia's charge continued. She kept using lances and swords alternately, defeating Knight who blocked her path, and was getting closer and closer to Prince Feilie.

Seeing this menacing enemy approaching fiercely, the escaping breath was approaching, making Prince Feilie feel as if he was suffocating, and a fear of death rose rapidly.

He only hesitated for three seconds, and when he saw the girl piercing another Knight with her lance, the tight string in his heart finally broke, and he began to switch the horse's head to evacuate.

"Prince Feilie ran away!" a Griffin Knight shouted when he saw this.

"Prince Feilie escaped!"

Continuous shouts spread in the wilderness, and Anti's front line began to be chaotic, but at this time, there was no chance to adjust. Griffin Order led by Sylutia was like scissors, tearing apart the Anti army's front line.

The gap that was originally small gradually spread, and panic and fear also spread among the enemy lines.

At the front, Sylutia threw away the long sword with the curling blade, and then a white lance appeared in his hand, aiming at Prince Feilie in the distance.

[Spiral Spear]

The golden pattern spread across the gun body until the gun blade was finally coated with a layer of gold, and then it was violently projected out, penetrating through the enemy formation like lightning, and finally engulfed Prince Feilie's vest.

The golden current Penetration's body made him vomit blood, and then he fell from his horse, and was captured by Griffin Knight who arrived.

Just like that, Anti's 30,000-strong army began to collapse. The front lines were broken through one after another, and the troops were defeated like mountains. The remaining soldiers fled in panic and fled in all directions.

The victorious New Regas army chased them into the city, recaptured White Cliff City that afternoon, and inserted the Azure Griffin flag into the top tower of the palace.

At this point, the conquered territories in Regas have been basically recovered, and the remaining Anti people are no longer able to stop the revival of New Regas.

Two weeks later, a grand coronation ceremony was held in White Cliff City. Amidst countless flowers and cheers, the Knights wearing green cloaks lined up to march forward. In their protective array, Princess Musa rode forward wearing a black lion's mane cape and waved to the residents along the way. Next to her was the white Knight who did not take off his helmet and was covered in armor.

Sylutia's eyes looked around from the gap in the helmet, occasionally looking at the blond princess in front of him. They circled White Cliff City, and finally entered the palace. Then with Sylutia's support, Princess Musa dismounted. She stopped in front of the palace gate and stared for a long time.

This soft and beautiful princess turned her head, smiled slightly at Sylutia, then lifted her skirt and saluted.

"Tia Walk in front of me, this is your glory, and I am the foil."

Sylutia thought about it, no longer hesitated, took the first step, stepped on the steps in front of the palace, then Princess Musa held up the hem of her skirt, followed slowly, and stepped into the palace that she had not seen for a long time.

The group of people walked into it, and the maids and guards along the way bowed their heads in salute, until they arrived at the kingdom hall, where a throne had been prepared.

Under the attention of everyone, Princess Musa slowly walked there, turned around, and then Knight came to the steps carrying a delicate crown, and then bent down to present it.

Sylutia picked up the crown according to the procedure, and then Princess Musa slowly lowered her head. She put the crown on Princess Musa's head and adjusted it.

"Okay." Sylutia said softly, then released his fingers.

Soon, Princess Musa slowly raised his head, raised his skirt again and saluted this White Knight, and then all the Knight and ministers in the kingdom hall congratulated him.

Of course, this is not over yet, after that comes the most important oath-taking stage.

The waiters set up the long table and covered it with white tablecloths. Then one by one, the maids brought exquisite meals and placed them on the tablecloths, then mellow wine, and finally the grand finale meal carried by four people.

The large silver dinner cover was opened, and inside was a peacock that had been roasted but still lifelike. Its blue and green feathers were spread out one by one, making it extremely beautiful.

After that, each Knight stepped forward, pressed their hands on the peacock's head, and announced their oath. This is the allegiance ceremony inherited by "Royal Authority School".

[Loyalty Ceremony·Peacock Oath](Castle·Emerald Nectar·Secret Speech)

"Swan King" Moransa prepared the rare and delicious Peacock Feast at the kingdom's banquet. He used the gorgeous and beautiful feathers of the peacock as a metaphor and told the Knight present that he should regard honor and dignity as the most noble pursuit and always keep eating. So the Knight present used the peacock as a witness to speak out their vows.

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Conditions: This ceremony requires the king as the object of allegiance (Castle), Peacock Feast (Emerald Nectar) as the oath certificate, and the announced oath (Secret Speech). The more the various arrangements are in sync with the legends of the year, the stronger the effect of the ceremony will be.

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Minutes: This ceremony is common after the king's enthronement ceremony and when a grand war begins. A large number of Knight and ministers collectively swear allegiance at the banquet. Their oaths and the king's canonization will form a stable and strong connection, allowing them to integrate into the Royal Authority system and receive the rank blessing from the country. However, once they violate their oath, it will also trigger a backlash in the future.

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Effect: Give the canonized Knight "Castle" rank blessings. The same large amount of Knight allegiance will also strengthen the Stability of Royal Authority. After the ceremony is completed, if the swearer violates the oath, he will also suffer the backlash of the oath.

The sounds of oaths sounded in the kingdom hall one after another, each one different.

"I am willing to protect Regas with my body and become its sword and shield."

"I must strictly follow the guidance of Lord Sylutia, safeguard the justice of Regas, and protect the descendants of Regas's royal blood."

"I will fight against the enemies of Regas to defend their territory and glory."

"I will guard the Griffin flag with gun and sword and drive away anyone who challenges its majesty."

"I will protect the people of Regas land from Twilight filth and evil enemies."

"I would like to be loyal to His Majesty Musa and wield his sword to kill the enemy."

"I thought..."

One by one, Knight stepped forward to take an oath, and then stood at the long table. When the last Knight finished reciting the oath, Princess Musa walked down the steps and cut the peacock open with the ceremonial dagger handed by the maid. The pale aroma overflowed. Then the maids carefully cut the peacock meat, put it on each plate, and presented it to Knight who was present.

After eating a portion of peacock meat, a strange feeling connected them, and the brand new Regas Royal Authority is also built on this as a skeleton, just like "Knight King" Regard back then. Most of the Knight present will become noble vassals in various places. They will further entrust their subordinates with low-level nobles, and then Royal Authority will be like a spider web, spreading all over the major towns of Regas, and finally extending to villages.

At the scene, among the people wearing armor, only Sylutia did not take an oath, and she did not need to take an oath. After that, Sylutia stood next to Queen Musa, and a group of Knight and ministers stood on both sides, asking the palace painter to write down today's scene and quickly depict it.

The last broad mural will be printed in the palace hall. This mural depicts the founding of the New Regas country and its renewed flag.

The main body is a blue Griffin with wings, and its background color is divided into two by sloping lines, with light blue on the upper side and light green on the lower side. If it is a king's hall or an occasion that symbolizes the royal family, there will be Cedar Leaf Pattern surrounding the blue Griffin, and a white crown will be painted on the head.

Griffin is the symbol of the new country. The cedar leaves surrounding it represent the blood and oath of the former "Knight King" Regard. The crown above is white to commemorate the heroic act of a White Knight.

"Peacock Oath" is a widely spread French poem, which originated from "Alexander romance" and often appears in the Knight oath ceremony.

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