Southern Territories, Riverrun.
The undulating military camp stretched outside the city, and the banners of vassals with different designs were rolling and rustling in the wind.
Governor's Residence di.
Duke Riwen looked at Olysia who was wearing armor again and shook his head.
"In the past, I let you do whatever you wanted, but this time the situation is different. The enemy is a ferocious and powerful alien race, and will not abide by the treaty in the war between princes. You should feel lucky that you are still alive now, and you should also learn a lesson."
Duke Riwen said, "There is no need for women on Battlefield. Go back to Eagle's Nest City. I promise your mother to take good care of you."
"Battlefield doesn't need women, but it needs warriors."
Olysia's voice was as cold as her father's. "The experience of being captured was humiliating and unforgettable, but it also benefited me a lot. Now my strength has been promoted again and I have been recognized by Gessong Saga Spear. Next time I enter Battlefield, I will use that weapon."
Legendary object, Gessong Saga Spear.
Riwen was silent for a moment, looked at his daughter, changed his tone, and asked carefully, "Roderick described the entire negotiation process to me. Are you and the dragon... really in love?"
"Of course not."
Olysia immediately denied it, her face was calm, without any extra expression. "This is something that only happens in the stories of poet Duzhuan."
Duke Riwen nodded slightly. "Then, tell me about what you witnessed after the fall of Sand City. I was worried that you would be disturbed before, but I didn't have time to ask."
So Olysia recounted his experience after being captured, focusing mainly on Nether Dragon Solaxus's character and habits, how it communicated with its companions, controlled the army, deployed strategies, and its combat performance after visiting the front line.
As for the parts about their private interactions, Olysia chose to skip most of them. Those things were very embarrassing because she found it difficult to talk about them in front of her own father, and her last conversation before she was released was all hidden.
"You killed Unbeaten Shield Lalis because she refused to be loyal, so why did you let me go?"
"Because I was deceived. That woman is not half as beautiful as you. I have already got you, so of course I will not have any interest in her anymore. Besides, asking someone to be loyal is a very energy-consuming thing, and I am only willing to spend time with you."
"Dragons pride themselves on being noble. I see that you are very magnanimous and measured when you treat your companions, but why do you always say such rude things to me?"
"This is not a rude word, this is the truth. Ferrum·Solaxus, I always tell the truth. Southern Territories's messenger will arrive soon. I promise to let you go back intact, so I won't ask for high prices. Go change your clothes, restore your original hair color, and prepare to go home."
Nether Dragon leaned over and spoke in her ear, "But you can't escape. The next time you come back here, I will prepare gold-lined clothes for you and put on beautiful jewelry for you to flirt with."
Now Olysia finally escaped from the clutches of the devil and no longer had to endure those obscene words. However, last night, she unexpectedly had a nightmare. In the dream, she was defeated again and captured by Nether Dragon. The next scene made her want to scream in shame.
"The other party is just the daughter of a fallen baron. Even if she uses force, it's nothing. After that, just stabilize her for a few days."
She had no reason to think of the dirty talk she heard from the nobles during the banquet, "Women are always strong-willed animals. As long as you show the energy that she admires, no matter how evil you do, she will think of a hundred reasons in her heart to defend you, and finally kneel down under you."
For Olysia, it was just an inconspicuous matter. After punishing the dirty nobles and protecting the daughter of the fallen baron, she had already forgotten about it, but she did not expect that it would suddenly appear again at this time.
Golden robe?
Olysia shook her head. She was a warrior, not an animal. At this time, she had already picked up Gesong Saga. If the war started again, that legendary heavy gun could definitely penetrate Nether Dragon's body.
"These are just delaying measures."
Duke Riwen finished reading the letter. "In the final analysis, the so-called alliance may be just an excuse for Giant Dragon to delay time. As for the threat of a desperate attack on Southern Territories...Roderick is too weak. There are 50,000 troops in Riverrun. Although I am old, I am not dead yet. After Divine Descent, we don't have to fear any threats."
In the Tagoma Kingdom, power and strength are always integrated. The powerful person who will be assassinated by civilian youths in the bard's story does not exist. Just like Apostle, the king himself is the god of authority, Duke Riwen is also Apostle of God of Strength and Courage.
What's more, he himself is an extremely strong warrior. As the largest noble of Southern Territories, Riwen was born with more resources than civilians, and also received more efficient and arduous training. Soldiers and spellcasters born from civilians never have such conditions, and they can never be as powerful as nobles.
This is what is called strict class.
"The opinions and fighting spirit of the vassals have been repeatedly confirmed in previous discussions. If we launch an attack, Royal Family and Westerlands will cooperate with us. Although we have a long-standing rift with the Gilenstilna family, this is after all a battle of life and death for the entire Tagoma Kingdom, and there is no room for selfishness."
Duke Riwen said, "This is the last confirmation. If the army is ordered to move out, we must take back Golden Grain City, and we won't even be able to stop until we counterattack Lost Wilderness, Lya, you are my daughter, and your attitude is the attitude of the entire Beoranz Lineage. Whether you want to consider Giant Dragon's covenant or not, I want you to make a decision for me personally."
"I..."
Olysia should have ordered the march immediately, but when the words came to his lips, he could not speak.
It wasn't until a long while that she finally made up her mind. "We..."
Suddenly, there were rapid footsteps outside. The study was only knocked once, and then the servant barged in. It was rude and presumptuous.
"Sir, the western reconnaissance eye discovered Giant Dragon. After leaving Golden Grain City, the other party approached Riverrun at high speed."
The servant's face turned pale and he held on to the door frame to report.
Riwen suddenly stood up, and the chair leg made a short sound on the floor, "How many Giant Dragon? How many Wyvern? Are there any ground troops following?"
"The caster said that he only saw one Giant Dragon at the first time."
The low tones of bells circulated along the moat, overpowering the noise in the town. The Duke walked to the window and saw people starting to run one after another. The battle flag was raised in the camp outside the city, and the soldiers quickly formed a team, dragging spears and shields.
Riverrun is waking up, and the huge Dragon-Hunting Crossbow is turning amidst the sound of the winch, pointing far into the western sky.
At the same time, Olysia had begun to cast the spell, and Elves's unique spiritual power quickly sketched a Falcon. She sat on the chair for a while and ended the visit.
"It's Solaxus."
Olysia said, "He came alone, without followers or troops."
The Duke did not speak. He was alone, Giant Dragon, flying across the wilderness towards Riverrun in the daytime. He neither covered his tracks nor launched an attack on the outposts along the way. His intention was obviously ambiguous.
"What is he here for?"
Riwen frowned, thought briefly and then ordered, "Order all ministries to be on alert. The army will not move for the time being. Let Giant Eagle Corps intercept him at the outpost and ask for his purpose. The attitude can be tougher, but do not use force before the opponent launches an attack."
The servant immediately retreated, and then Southern Territories's long-established Giant Eagle Corps started, sending ten giant eagles to intercept and carry the riders to the west to greet them.
Riwen watched the giant eagles scattering on the stage, taking different routes to encircle them, then turned around and asked, "Does it know how many troops Riverrun has?"
"Ferrum should know very well that he will not ignore any information." Olysia replied.
Riwen looked at his daughter, and he noticed something strange in his daughter's title. Lya seemed very familiar when he pronounced the name.
"So is it taking such risks because it believes in its own strength, or is it for some other reason?"
Riwen looked back. "We can definitely kill him."
"Guest Right, Father."
Olysia said, "He came as a messenger, Beoranz Lineage should ensure his safety, and the gods you believe in will not allow you to do this."
While they were talking, Ferrum had landed on the ground amidst the vigilance of the giant eagle, spreading its scales and shaking off the dust collected during the flight.
His posture was calm and relaxed, and he looked around as if the armed warriors and the raptors ready to attack were just his followers.
"I am Ferrum·Solaxus."
Ferrum said, "I came to visit Lya and get to know her father and her family. Is this how the warriors and spellcasters of Southern Territories treat your future master?"