The Amber Sword: Act 45 The two letters X
Brando and Freya walk along the moonlight in the forest. The shadow of the pine tree resembles a long and narrow tunnel. The soft footsteps are rustling. There is a full moon above the pine needles. The night owl screams in the silent night, sharp. The bark penetrated the woodland far and near. Brando went very fast. Freya could barely keep up. She held the hem with one hand to prevent it from being caught by the shrubs. However, she thought that already fell on the hands that were connected by both hands, and her mind was also chaotic. of. She vaguely remembered that since she was separated from Bruglas, she has never had the opportunity to be alone with Brando. When she walked side by side with him in the night like this last time, she was still in Stag Forest and -- was in this forest.
"Brando, where are we going?"
"Wait until you understand."
Freya will not speak anymore. Although a bit shy, it will still let Brando hold one's own. The two went forward in the forest one after the other. It was a long and short journey. Gradually, the heavy branches separated in front, the woodland became sparse, and the light was faintly revealed. Freya realized that they were already. She walked through the forest from the other side, but there was doubt under her heart.
When it arrives, it is still here, but Brando thought of it.
The forest opened a door in front of the two of them. There seems to be a lively and prosperous bazaar behind the door. This bazaar is located on the edge of the forest. The lights sparks dotted on bazaar are like Fairys in the forest. The festival was held, and clusters of torches were ignited. But Freya saw the crooked sheds and wooden houses on bazaar from afar, but she suddenly held down her heart with her left hand. She opened her mouth slightly and realized what it was.
Since War of Black Rose, refugees in Rydenburg and Bucce areas have gathered near Bruglas. Some of them left this sad Manovale or Kurk, Magitan with their mouths to the north, but there are always people who love their homeland and old and weak women and children who are unable to move. They are unable to compete with the locals for land. Sporadic settlements were set up along the edge of the forest, and wasteland in the forest was reclaimed. Part of the refugees who fled from Rydenburg with Brando were impressed by the grace of Brando's. Under his arrangement, he went to Trentheim with Mercenary Company simultaneously of Leto, but after all, the people who were willing to leave their hometowns were few. After all, more people chose to stay, especially in Bucce or refugees in the north.
"Look, Freya, these are the people who put their hopes on you. Their situation is not good. Ask them. Ask everyone that Bucce survived the catastrophe, are they Because of your origin, I respect you and take care of you. "Brando said with some emotion. In the last life, he knew these places very well, and the establishment of these settlements throughout his novice era. He knew exactly what kind of people lived in these sheds.
Freya At this moment already completely loses his autonomy. She held the Brando's hand tightly and could not help crying. This is her dreaming hometown, the neighbors, the source of her ideals and beliefs.
Sia 婶婶, uncle, Captain Marden, Little Phineas and everyone, these people trust her. Is it from her origin?
This is a question that does not need to be answered.
"Remember your vow, Freya."
"Brando ... Brando ..." Freya muttered to himself, as if tormenting itself.
"Freya, you are the daughter of Everton, but you are also the daughter of Bucce's. This will not change regardless of your future achievements." Brando stood in the night breeze and answered quietly.
"I understand ... I should have understood ..." Freya closed his eyes and shook his head vigorously: "I was wrong, Brando, sorry."
Brando patted her shoulder lightly, and took Freya back to see the villagers left by Bucce. This was also his purpose, but I didn't expect to advance so much. "Do you want to go in and see?" He asked softly. Freya breathed in deeply, she glanced Brando apologetically, then nodded strongly.
Since Year of Flourishing Blossom and Summer Leaf, the continuous influx of refugees has become the most headache problem of nobles of Bruglas. They are powerless and have no thoughts to house these homeless people. The local and military forces are pushing each other. Their livelihoods have been lost day by day. After the kingdom finally chose to submit to Madara, they have no hope of returning to their hometown. And within that gray castle, nobles is busy fighting for power and reciprocating, as if the failure of the kingdom in the war turned into the sharpest spear and sword in their hands, which was used to pierce the opponent's chest. A group of unfortunate man fell after the war and went to gallows, but another group of people who sang Kaige may not be sincerely for this ancient kingdom.
Even at the local level, the locals are crowding out these outsiders under the leadership of the manor gentleman. Although the people at the bottom are naturally compassionate, this sympathy is only built on the premise that their own interests have not been shake. The selfishness of nature among them pushed the situation of these poor people even worse; they could not compete with the locals for the resources of life and could only enter the forest to hold each other for warmth, but even so, they also faced the locals. Discrimination and suspicion. In such a situation, the situation of these refugees from the Bucce region can be imagined.
In fact, the refugees have to face the anxiety about the future, because even the last place where they depended for a living is, in name, a Lord Count territory in Bruglas city. In order not to drive up the riot, nobles had to pretend that he did not see the actions of these poor people, but the Lord Count may not be satisfied with the disposal. He did not care about this loss, but it must not be his loss alone. Otherwise, wouldn't he become a fool in the eyes of others? In fact, the Lord Count already made a request to Council of Nobles to remove these ‘thieves’ who had occupied his land.
This kind of thing seems strange to ordinary people, but Council of Nobles has to carefully consider the requirements of Lord Count and protect the legal property of noble. This is a serious proposition.
The old Marden was sitting next to a bonfire, wearing a uniform of the police uniform, just washed with horns already already a little white. This military uniform seemed to symbolize his honor. Although still meticulous, already is a past tense. About Council of Nobles, more or less already passed to his ears. He looked at the heavy night, sighed long, his sorrow seemed to permeate into every wrinkle on the forehead of the old man. He did not choose to leave with Brando and Freya that day. Because Bucce is his responsibility, for those youngster, let youngster let go. As for him, this old bone already has experienced too much wind and frost, let him bury it here.
He can't let go of his feelings with this land, he can't let go of the familiar taste in the soil of Bucce, everyone is still here, how can he leave.
But now. The situation already is not as good as one day. There is no production in poor land. The Lord Count forbids refugees from hunting in the forest. Although it can still be used for heating, many people already can't open the pot. The key is that everyone lacks hope for tomorrow, as if one day counts as one day, like a walking dead, already is numb. When did you lose your ability to think, hope and look forward to? The old Marden often remembers those seasons in the past. The heart became heavier.
The only thing that pleases him is another rumor that has been heard these days.
A loud noise sounded in the distance.
Marden frowned, the Phineas group of youngster really does not stop at all.
"Essen, Maxim, you will block their back road!"
"Niberto, go and call your brother Vlad and Ike. Hurry up, don't fret!"
Pedestrians on the street retreated, as if it was commonplace for this scene. On the open space they gave up, two groups of youngster were lined up in a row. They are wearing various military uniforms of the militia team and the guard. However, most of the military uniforms are old, and some are full of patches. Only the swords in the hands are cold and shiny, but most of them are numb with rope on the hilt, either the guards or the counterweight are missing; and the other side Well, all dressed in the uniform of the Bruglas Patrol Cavalry team, well-equipped and high-toed, even the boots underneath are shining, and at a glance, they know that they are children of the Bruglas city.
At this time, Correct Little Phineas of Bucce militia was being dispatched at command. He was at least one head taller than a year and a half ago. He was wearing the uniform of the police -- after War of Black Rose. He was recommended by Marden to become the reserve of the Bucce's police. However, not long after that, the Bucce guard team became a historical establishment, completely losing the existence sense.
"Phineas!" Patrol Cavalry team's youngsters clamored: "Count Najin already is about to reclaim this land, you illegal squads, do not hurry up and capture it?"
Little Phineas sneered dismissively: "It's not too late to talk to Council of Nobles after discussing the results. Don't you guys want to take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of it, and don't know who was beaten last time? My nose is blue and my face is swollen. It ’s really good. Scars forget the pain. "
"What did you say!?"
"Little bunny!"
The young Patrol Cavalrys were instantly poked, shout abuse got up, they thought that with the identity of one's own, they fixed these country guys. They came out to earn some extra money last time, but they didn't expect to be hit by Little Phineas and caught It was a good fight, and his face was swollen. Both sides are fierce youngster, they would not use any conspiracy to fight for a fight, but this time they managed to heal their injuries, so they would naturally call their colleagues to revenge.
Both sides intentionally started to work, and they didn't agree with each other. Theoretically, the Patrol Cavalry is well-equipped and well-trained, and it should prevail, but the Bucce's youngster is not a mess. Almost everyone in the audience is student of Marden, what is Marden existence, November War veteran, He also took Candlelight Medal. None of the apprentices he taught were hands-on. Needless to say, Essen, Maxim, these old militia players have even been on the battlefield, and Madara has done a head-to-head cross. In this level of conflict, one person can be used by several people.
But the most powerful is Little Phineas. He originally had superman talent on Swordsmanship, and learned two tricks from Brando. Now he is also taught by Marden in person. The level of Swordsmanship in Bruglas is no time; Patrol Cavalry obviously Knowing his power, he specially selected three people to deal with him. He and the three men struggled for a while, and suddenly Teng make a move came to stab one of the thighs with a sword. The man yelled and hurriedly threw his sword to surrender. Although the two sides were in a ball, they were still more ethical. Little Phineas saw that man abandoned the sword, so he no longer asked him to trouble, and concentrated on dealing with the other two.
Several more swords. He struggled with a sword and injured his sword to fly another person's sabre. The man looked at the sword that was blown out, shook his head helplessly, and raised his hand to surrender. And the last person knew that Wanwan was not Little Phineas's opponent, and hurried and fought back. He retreated to a lot of boxes, suddenly lifted the boxes towards Little Phineas, and shouted: "Hi, Mr. Eugene. This boy Too great, come and help me! "
Little Phineas blocked the boxes with his hands and couldn't help but cursed. When Correct, he suddenly saw a sword Thorn of Light coming from his side. He was frightened and saw the sword to himself. People already handed several people their swords, "Unlucky. This guy is at least a Captain-level character!" Hurrying to raise the sword one stop, when the sound was crisp. He almost couldn't hold the one's own sword and let the sword fly away. He was taken aback only to realize that he still underestimated the opponent: "This guy has the power of middle-tier silver!"
But at this time, I regretted that already was too late. His sword was opened, and the empty door of for a moment was wide open. Little Phineas watched the sword stab at itself. But he clenched his teeth and was unwilling to abandon the sword. There was only one thought in his heart: "It's finished, Boss-neesama, Brando Brother, I don't know if I can see you in my next life!"
However, he didn't have time to close his eyes. Then he saw a cold, sharp sword appearing beside him, when he held up the man's sword. Then he spent a moment in front of him, and saw that the person came back with two swords in a row. The speed of the sword made him fascinated. He never thought that Swordsmanship could be so clean and clear, the idea had not fallen yet, and the Patrol Cavalry Captain was already. He held the sword, and was held down by his chest, pushed out, and heavily fell on the open space.
This technique surprised the audience. The two sides at war stopped in unison and looked in this direction.
At this time, Little Phineas finally saw who the person suddenly appeared in front of him. He still couldn't help but stare with surprise and opened his mouth: "Big ... big, big sister ... wow!" Before speaking, Freya pressed his face out of his ears. "It hurts, it hurts, Boss-neesama let go!" Little Phineas almost did not shed tears, but he did not dare to resist, and he was not calm at all. It looks like a kid who has done something wrong.
"Are you prosperous, why didn't you lose your sword just now?" Freya asked angrily.
"I was wrong, I won't dare again next time," Little Phineas looked like a pair of grimace in pain, but when I saw the Brando on the side of my eyes, I still couldn't help but cried in surprise: "Brando Brother, you come back Great, great! "
Freya just snorted softly and let go of this guy's ear, the latter hurried away from it, as if Female Knight is an Colossal Dragon like -- Little Phineas who can eat people and rubbed his face and looked at this The two suddenly appeared as if still dreaming. At this time, the two warring parties also separated, and returned to their previous positions. Most of the already of youngster on the Bucce side recognized the Freya and Brando. Only a few people from the northern region have not seen these two people. The Patrol Cavalry side is a little bit lost, of course they can see that Brando and Freya are obviously on the side of this group of country guys, but the other hand's Swordsmanship is really terrible. Anyone who has seen the scene of Freya make a move before, at this moment I can't bear the thought of resistance in my heart. Others, after hearing the descriptions of their peers, were mostly suspicious.
But the Knight-Captain who was knocked to the ground by Freya noticed more details. The Patrol Cavalry who came up to help him was still in his ear asking what to do next, but he glanced at the epaulet of Freya, just Could not help but give the latter a stern glance.
Royal Knights, Knight-Captain --
His face is white, and he never dreamed. How could there be a royal family behind these Bucce's refugees to support them. When he wanted to come, these foreigners were in the local without roots and origin. Even if they were bullied, they might not find People give them a shot. But now, not only are some people in the early stage, but the other party's origin is not small, the royal family Knights's Knight-Captain, Martha above, such a remote and remote place may not see one in their lifetime.
Brando said hello to Essen and Maxim from afar, and then glanced at those Patrol Cavalry before asking Phineas: "What's going on?"
"What the **** is going on?" Freya also asked at the same time, but she immediately found out that she even wanted to go with Brando again, could not help but flushed, and subconsciously closed her mouth. Of course, this scene was called Little Phineas. He was still a ignorant boy, but now already has grown a lot. He couldn't help but laugh in his heart. I thought that Boss-neesama still liked Brando Brother. Where did witch Young Lady go? Everyone in the militia team knows the relationship between Brando and Romaine's, but the residents of Bucce's always refer to Romaine and her aunt as witch.
"What are you looking at!" Freya immediately saw this guy's thoughts and scolded him angrily.
Little Phineas was startled, and hurriedly looked at the nose and nose, heart, Freya used to be militia team Captain, she was still the most afraid of Little Phineas when Bucce is this Boss-neesama, now even more. Brando looked at the relationship between the two of them, and his heart was a little funny, but he was slightly relieved that it seemed that Freya at least temporarily forgot already about her life, which was what he meant. He was also a bit surprised at Little Phineas. When the Bucce fled in the past, this boy only showed a little extraordinary talent on Swordsmanship, but now this talent is fully demonstrated on him already, the previous battle from beginning to end With his and Freya's panoramic view, the strength of Little Phineas already faintly touched the edge of Silver rank. This growth rate is really terrible. You must know that Little Phineas has been in Bucce for more than a year and a half, and accepts the instructions of Marden But unlike Freya, Bretton, there are so many fortune.
Brando actually noticed another point, that is, the strength level of this group of youngster is mostly high Black Iron rank, and many of them have touched the side of Silver rank from already. This was an unthinkable thing in the past. He After a little thinking, you can see that it seems that the influence of the big Monster Wave already has begun to show.
The thoughts turned around in his head, and he came back to the matter now. He smiled at Phineas and said, "Little Phineas, let's go, what the **** is going on."
Different from Freya, Little Phineas dares to be in front of her, but he only has full worship for Brando, Brother. Seeing Brando, he quickly started from the last incident in Patrol Cavalry to the proposal of Count Najin. Describe the whole thing in detail.
When Freya heard, his face sank.
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