Chapter 44 A Flag
The princess seemed to be in good spirits and was not defeated by the setback of the invasion of the royal capital.
Seeing this, Wendy felt relieved, lowered her head and saluted:
"Your Highness, I'm glad you're safe."
"Wendy, it's been a long time since we last celebrated."
"Yes, Your Highness, it has been four years."
Wendy's family is also a feudal noble and is generally not allowed to go to the capital without special circumstances. So the last time the two met was four years ago during the National Day of the Demon Kingdom of Avarus.
Let Wendy sit down across from the sofa, while her housekeeper Reina put down her backpack and stood quietly behind her master.
"I didn't expect you to be the first one to find me. I thought it would be a pursuer."
"I heard that Your Highness, after leaving the royal capital, went all the way north and then lost track of you. I guess you probably came to Leon territory."
At this time, Zora, who was standing behind Princess Viola, asked:
"How did you get here? The canyon road has been blown up."
"Well, it's completely destroyed, and supplies can't get in at all. But if you're careful, a single person with light equipment can still find a way through the rocks."
He is very enthusiastic towards Viola, but relatively cold towards Zola.
This is because Wendy is very jealous of Zola. She should have been one of the knights of the guard, but she has no talent in martial arts.
"Is the Marquis okay?"
"Grandpa passed away recently, and now Set Sail City is managed by my father."
Viola was a little disappointed and said:
"That's it..."
Wendy's grandfather, Marquis Thor, was the best general in the Demon Kingdom of Avarus, and he was very loyal to the royal family. Any lord might surrender, but Viola knew that he would not bow his head.
If you think about it carefully, Marquis Thor is now almost ninety years old. Considering the local health level, it is not surprising that such an old man can leave Hexi at any time.
"Your Highness, there are still many people in the kingdom who are resisting, just because there is no royal family to lead. I came to you also hoping that you can lead us to drive away the invaders as soon as possible."
"I know, but not now."
Wendy showed a puzzled expression:
"Why?"
"Because I still have unfinished business here and can't leave."
"Your Highness."
Wendy emphasized her tone:
"I came here this time to bring good news and bad news. The good news you just knew is that the kingdom has not fallen yet, and some people are continuing to fight, but this counts. Bad news. Many nobles will not surrender to their enemies, but not the people."
She said:
"In order to resist the invasion, the lords of various places had to impose heavy taxes to maintain their military strength. At first, the people were willing to invest because of their patriotic enthusiasm, but soon, when they discovered that the war would not end in a short time, war fatigue would spread. , they may even feel that it’s all about rule anyway, and it doesn’t matter who the noble master is.”
This is the objective fact before us. It will take a long time for the four-nation coalition to completely annex the Avarus Demon Kingdom. If the Avarus Demon Kingdom wants to maintain its independent status, it will have to fight with it.
The four-nation coalition has already plundered the richest capital of the Demon Kingdom of Avarus. Their military expenditures are far less intense than those of the lords who are still resisting everywhere. It is no exaggeration to say that we can afford it.
The right time, the right place, and the right people. The first two things can't be easily obtained by just trying to get them together, so the right time and the right people and the right people become the most important point.
Even if the capital is captured, the kingdom will not die, but if it completely loses the support of the people, the Demon Kingdom of Avarus will really be lost in history.
"Civilians don't care about the honor of nobles. Although they are patriotic, they cannot be compared with the basic necessities of life."
Wendy waved her cane: "There is no need to be harsh. For the people, survival is the most important thing."
It seems that Wendy is outspoken, but after all, she is the granddaughter of the best general in the kingdom, and she has a very clear view of the situation.
"Your Highness, you can only stand up and unite the resistance forces from all over the country. Only in this way can we have a chance to expel the invaders in a short time." "I understand, but I still give the same answer. I have unfinished work here and cannot leave. ”
Wendy saw it very clearly. As a princess with an elite education, Viola, didn’t she know?
Of course, she knew what might happen in the future when she led her troops to escape from the capital.
"I don't understand. Your Highness, is there anything you can do that can be compared to the country?"
"I won't leave, just for the sake of the country."
Viola explained:
"When I first came to the Earl of Leon, I just wanted to be stationed temporarily so that the soldiers could have time to rest. Then I turned to the City of Departure to find your grandfather, Marquis Thor."
"Then why haven't you taken action yet? Is it because there are too many wounded?"
"No, it's because I received the divine revelation from the Demon King and God Lord here."
"God the Demon King? I just saw someone preaching in the square. Does he really exist?"
"I had doubts before this, but when I saw the miracle with my own eyes, I knew that Your Majesty was paying attention to me."
After roughly talking about what happened during this period, Wendy frowned and thought: "I heard that there are priests of other gods in the occupied areas who are preaching and using religion to appease the occupied people. If the Demon King God If your faith spreads, you can fight them, but you don’t have to be here.”
There are a total of more than 10,000 people in the Leon Territory. Even if the surrounding villages are included, the number of residents is quite small.
"If you come back to Qihang City with me, I believe that the Demon King and God Lord will also be happy. There are many people there who can accept faith."
"But Sailing City is being attacked now, am I right?"
Viola knew that the four-nation coalition would not let go of Qihang City, an important northern shipping hub.
"War will affect your faith."
"Then let your Majesty help. Once a miracle appears, it will be easier."
Wendy believed Viola's words, but did not believe in the Demon King God. Her analysis was purely based on reason.
"No, you are the one we should follow, not a convenient tool. We will pray for your guidance and help, but we cannot hope that everything will be solved by God."
Seeing that Wendy couldn't agree, Viola persuaded her from a different angle:
"Furthermore, I want to build the Leon territory into a counterattack base. I didn't say that I wanted to hide here all the time."
"Indeed, the terrain here is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If it is used as the rear area, it is indeed very safe. If the news about you here spreads, it will have the same effect as going to Sailing City."
This reason barely convinced Wendy, but she added: "Won't the local lord have any objections? If he is dissatisfied, I will go to him and complain."
Zola explained:
“Lord Leon tried to assassinate His Highness not long ago and is now hanging outside the north gate.”
"..."
Assassinating a royal family is of course a serious crime. The law requires that after the mastermind is hanged, the body must be hung in the wild until the body turns into bones.
"I was able to see through the lord's conspiracy, thanks to your oracle."
Viola felt very proud when she mentioned this.
"I know you may not agree. It doesn't matter. If you can get His blessing, you will find that He is a powerful, wise and merciful God."
Wendy really didn't believe this at all. Although she also knew that God really existed, God's actions were purposeful and would not help a princess in trouble for no reason.
But when Wendy saw Viola so addicted, it was hard to say anything.
"So, Wendy, do you want to stay and help me, or return to Sailing City?"
"Of course, stay."
Wendy stood up, opened her skirt slightly, bowed her head and saluted: "Wendy Pat Thor, is willing to swear allegiance to Princess Viola Avarus until the last drop of her blood is shed. "
(End of chapter)