OBS Chapter 177 The Young Couple Enjoying the Melon
Chapter 177 The Young Couple Enjoying the Melon
Summer June 9th.
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Seven days...
Seven whole days!
The northern border was turned upside down by the wolves.
The unsuspecting lords were filled with dread, fearing that they would be the next ones to be hung on the city gates by Earl of the Wolf.
Many lords abandoned their territories and fled in panic with their families and confidants, but without exception, they were all captured.
The person leading the team was Richard's older brother.
Richard then realized that he hadn't seen him when he went to Wolf's Lair; it turned out that he had gone to hide and control the entire North.
...
Unlike the chaos outside.
Inside Frost Fortress.
Mr. Richard and Miss Lucy were having a wonderful time, thoroughly enjoying a rare period of leisure.
We sleep in each other's arms until we naturally wake up every day.
They basked in the sun in the garden, drinking and making merry.
Let's talk about the situation.
Let's talk about romance.
They strolled hand in hand through the castle, watched a variety of performances with the hired theater troupe, and even went into the kitchen to learn how to make pastries from the chef.
Richard understood.
I'm too lazy to figure out the intricate thoughts of those big shots; I'll just enjoy what I'm meant to enjoy.
only...
His cooking skills were really nothing to write home about; burnt cookies piled up on almost half the table, but Lucy ate them with great relish, her lips smeared with icing sugar, her eyes squinting into slits as she smiled.
of course.
The situation in the North has become completely clear.
As Viscount Brad wrote in his letter, the Wolf Runner was frantically purging the parasites mixed in with the nobility.
Those lords, not only were they unambitious, but they also secretly sold life-sustaining food to the Church of Light.
To the lords in Brad who still held aristocratic beliefs, their hard work in selecting talent, raising armies, and undertaking construction was a testament to their efforts.
in the end.
However, because of the mess that those parasites made, he was overshadowed by the Holy See, which must have made him unhappy.
In their eyes.
The parasites are constantly aiding the enemy.
Yes.
The Church of Light is that enemy.
Especially in recent years.
Their attitude became increasingly arrogant.
Not only did they support the free people, they also encouraged them to dare to challenge the authority of the lords, and even proposed that the human empire emancipate the serfs and achieve equality and coexistence for all.
Everyone is equal...
what!
This is a great idea.
But Richard knew it was absolutely impossible.
In a world where people possess extraordinary power, the strong stand at the top of the pyramid based on their talent and strength. Why should they sit on equal footing with the weak who have no power?
Not to mention that innate power can be passed down to future generations, just like Lucy's frost talent, which destined her to be extraordinary from birth.
Richard didn't want his children to struggle their way up from the ranks of free citizens; he preferred them to be born with a silver spoon in their mouths.
They grew up under the protection of powerful military force.
Enjoy life amidst a profusion of flowers.
otherwise...
What is the point of chiffon cakes anymore?
but.
This does not prevent Richard from appreciating the ideals of the Holy See, because their fundamental goal is also to make the world a better place.
Richard just had a taste for this...
—Beautiful.
...
Leisurely as it may be.
When the melons of the North are ripe, they must be eaten.
That afternoon.
In the lord's hall, sunlight streamed through the tall stained-glass windows, casting a warm glow on the wool carpeted floor.
Mr. Richard and Miss Lucy sat side by side on a long bench, with freshly baked pastries, fruit platters, and drinks on the coffee table in front of them.
The chief minister of Frost is reporting the latest situation in the North.
"The Northern Army Group is returning from Cape Area. Their official statement is that they couldn't catch the ambushers, Cola Novels, your portable library, more than ten thousand volumes. So they plan to return to deal with the Wolf Run."
Lucy ate a strawberry cookie.
He asked with a look of curiosity.
"And what was the reaction of the Holy See?"
...
"The remaining forces of light in the North have been assembled in Blackwater Territory and have formed a new Legion of Light."
"A total of three thousand extraordinary soldiers, more than four hundred knights of light, and more than eight hundred priests."
When this number was announced, Richard and Lucy both narrowed their eyes slightly.
There are actually more than four hundred Knights of Light!
Adding to the losses suffered in the Cape region, it's easy to see just how powerful the Holy See is.
The number of knights alone is more than that of either the Wolf or Frostfoil family alone.
If we add the forces from the other three realms and the imperial capital, as well as the forces from the Titan Empire and the Demon Spirit Empire, their combined combat strength is already comparable to that of the three great empires.
The fatal flaw is that their forces are too scattered, making them difficult to concentrate and wipe out.
If we were to attack the Churches of Light in each territory, it would easily provoke a backlash and resistance from the free people.
A single hair can have far-reaching consequences; the entire empire could be plunged into class-based warfare in the blink of an eye.
...
"This Legion of Light claims that it will go to the Cape Region to investigate the truth behind the previous night raid and expose the darkness."
"But after leaving Blackwater Territory, their route wasn't eastward; instead, they headed south. Can you guess where they're going?"
Richard took a sip of wine.
no answer.
He's completely too lazy to bother thinking about these power struggles and schemes now.
Anyway, even if the sky falls, the Northern Territory still has the two big shots, Swift Wolf and Frostfolk, to hold it up. He can just sit back and watch the show.
Lucy, however, became interested.
"Heading south?"
"Are they going to attack Frostfollicle?"
The chief minister smiled and shook his head.
"In the current situation, everyone is still maintaining the last shred of dignity. The Holy See has no direct evidence that Grand Duke Frostfolk massacred the forces of Light."
"The wolf's slaughter of the lord is a matter between him, Frostfolk, and the Empire; it has nothing to do with the Church of Light."
"If the Holy See of Light dares to attack Frostfowl Territory directly, it would be an open rebellion, and the Empire would absolutely do everything in its power to eradicate all the forces of Light within its borders."
He paused, then continued:
"In my opinion, they have sensed the danger and know that they can no longer stay in the North. They plan to head south to the capital to join forces with the Papacy headquarters and preserve their strength."
Lucy gave a soft "oh" and then smiled at the chief minister.
"Thank you, teacher."
The chief minister was very satisfied with his former student, nodded, and continued his report.
"What a pity..."
"This Legion of Light still couldn't escape the Wolves' eyes and ears. Just the night before last, the Wolves' Knights made a long-distance raid and launched a night attack on them."
Speaking of which...
The chief minister deliberately paused, picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and whetted the appetite of the two men.
Richard grabbed a piece of melon and, disregarding his image, began to munch away, urging, "..."
"And then? Tell us, tell us!"
--Legion clash!
This is the grand spectacle he's always wanted to see!
Unfortunately, he wasn't there.
What a pity...
...
"That battle!"
The chief minister put down his water glass, his tone full of emotion.
"More than four hundred knights of light were all killed in the attack, and more than three thousand guards of light also suffered heavy casualties. Only the priests escaped in the chaos and their whereabouts are now unknown."
"I heard that the Wolf Knights also lost more than a hundred knights, but fortunately, they captured more than two hundred warhorses and a large amount of equipment and armor."
"the next day..."
"The Earl of the Wolf claimed that the Light Legion was harboring the Blackwater Lord. He warned them repeatedly, but they refused to hand him over, so he had no choice but to take drastic measures."
Hear this.
Lucy covered her mouth and gasped softly.
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