Alien Knights

When Barbara and Randall walked into the king's audience room, Todd was chatting with Minnie about the future plans of the Crusaders.

Seeing the appearance of the man and woman, Todd pointed to the sofa and motioned for them to sit down first.

"I don't want people to think that members of the Crusaders are superior to others. They are soldiers, civilians, and believers, and they should be treated equally."

Todd tapped his fingers on the table and said thoughtfully: "In Twilight City now, all humans, whether they are knights or ordinary citizens, are trying their best to become a member of the Crusaders. This kind of This phenomenon is not normal and deserves vigilance.”

Minnie, who was sitting on the sofa, turned her cane: "Perhaps the Dragon Kingdom can issue a law to suppress the authority of the Crusaders..."

Todd responded: "It's a solution, but it's not the best solution."

"What do you mean?"

"The key is to find a suitable way to balance the power between races, rather than relying on power to suppress the development of one side."

Todd turned his attention to Barbara and Randall, who were sitting upright, and said to the elf woman with a smile: "You two stole the show at the Crusaders' trial just now."

Barbara grabbed Randall's hand and said first: "Your Majesty, although we are at fault for this matter, the trial was not initiated by us."

Todd shook his head amusedly: "You still have complaints?"

Barbara blinked: "How dare we complain? Without your wisdom, Randall and I might have been imprisoned now."

Todd waved his hand: "No need to flatter me, I want to ask you, what are you going to do next?"

Randall was a little confused: "What to do next?"

Barbara thought for a moment and quickly understood what Todd meant: "The words we said today have completely offended the Crusaders. I'm fine, I just refuted the elf leader. At most, I will never do it again. I won’t go back to the place where the elves gather...but, Randall, you got into big trouble."

"Me? Causing trouble?"

Barbara grabbed Randall's arm with her fingers and looked annoyed: "You told all the racial gaps in the Crusaders in front of the Dragon God at the trial! Originally, those conflicts were all caused by the Crusaders. The secrets between races, but you told these to the Dragon God, which is tantamount to damaging the image of all members of the Crusaders and tearing everyone down!"

Seeing Randall's stunned look, Todd smiled and said: "Actually, even if you don't say it, I know about the conflicts between the alien races, but you have to point out these things that cannot be brought to the table in front of everyone. , it will indeed offend a lot of people.”

Barbara crossed her fingers and said sincerely: "Supreme Dragon God, we are all your devout believers, please help us!"

Todd asked: "Help? How to help?"

Barbara paused for a moment.

Todd smiled and said: "How about I send you two to Lone Rock City in the south, where there are fewer Crusaders, which is a suitable place for you to take refuge?"

Barbara shook her head vigorously: "I almost lost my life there, so I swore that I would never set foot in Lone Rock City again in my life!"

Minnie, who was sitting aside, smiled and asked, "If you don't go to Lone Rock City, then where are you going to go?"

Barbara and Randall looked at each other, and they both had no idea for a moment.

Todd looked at the embarrassment of the two of them and suddenly suggested: "There is a way."

Barbara raised her head and asked hopefully: "How?"

"You two should become husband and wife."

Randall opened his eyes wide: "Husband and wife?"

Todd smiled and said: "I will announce to all the Crusaders that I agree with you to become husband and wife, and will send you blessings. And frankly, because the relationship between you two moved me greatly, I not only agree with you to become husband and wife, It was also decided to allow intermarriage within the Crusaders.”

Minnie looked at Todd and said softly: "Intermarriage within the Crusader? If I remember correctly, no matter who it is, before joining the Crusader, they must swear to give up everything in the world, including family... "

Todd nodded and said: "Yes, the prerequisite for becoming a Crusader is to give up everything in the past, because the transformation ceremony means rebirth, and the recipient will change into a brand new race... But there is one thing, I only said Giving up the family before transformation, but never prohibiting starting a family after transformation.”

"In fact, partners have already appeared within the Crusaders. Although these men and women of different races are not registered as husband and wife, they will inevitably develop feelings and want to start a family together after living and fighting together for a long time."

Todd was a little helpless: "If the union of these couples is forcibly broken up and interactions between them are prohibited, this will not only damage the morale of the Crusaders, but also be detrimental to the stability of the army. So, instead of turning a blind eye, For one thing, it is better to just open the door to intermarriage within the Crusaders. Moreover, in this way, the members of the Crusaders will be grateful for the contribution of Barbara and Randall. After all, it is because of their affairs that I opened the door to internal marriages. , resentment and grudges will naturally be swept away.”

Minnie glanced at Barbara, who was looking happy, and reminded Todd: "I have no objection to opening up intermarriage between Crusaders. After all, we are cultivating troops, not monks. However, these two people For marriage, I hope you will still act with caution."

Upon hearing this, Barbara couldn't sit still: "Since intermarriage within the Crusaders can be allowed, why can't Randall and I be together?"

Minnie pointed at Randall and said: "What are the Crusaders? The Crusaders are those creatures who were once humans but have become aliens after transformation rituals. Although Randall is nominally a member of the Crusaders, But because of his human status, almost every alien race excludes him from the order of the Crusaders and regards him as a complete human being."

"Under such a premise, have you ever thought about what kind of signal it would send to this kingdom if the two of you marry? Human beings can intermarry with the Crusaders, which is equivalent to expanding the internal intermarriage of the Crusaders into Unrestricted marriage. In this way, the balance between all races will be broken, and humans will find ways to marry or marry a member of the Crusaders in order to enhance their identity and status..."

Randall held Barbara's hand tightly and seemed to have made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty the Holy King, if you agree to open internal marriages in the Holy Crusaders, in order to be with Barbara, I am willing to undergo transformation." ceremony."

Todd was a little surprised: "Are you willing to participate in the transformation ceremony? You should know that there is a certain chance of failure in the ceremony. Even if it succeeds, you may be transformed into a monster that is not human at all. Even so, you are still willing to participate in the ceremony. ?"

Randall nodded vigorously: "Your Majesty the Holy King, you should also know that the reason why I was unwilling to participate in the transformation ceremony was not because I was afraid of death and transformation, but because..."

Todd continued what he said: "It's because of your mother's death."

Randall lowered his head sadly, his whole body trembling slightly.

Barbara looked sadly at the man beside her, opened her arms, and slowly hugged the latter.

Todd looked at Randall and sighed: "Do you still remember the conversation you and I had a long time ago? The elephant who was afraid of the trainer's whip refused to pull out the stake and escaped from the circus. Finally, Trapped to death in that small space. After hearing these words from you, I am very happy that you finally have the courage to step out of the past and pull out the wooden stake that traps your soul."

Minnie nodded and said: "If Randall is willing to accept the transformation ceremony, then all problems will be solved. I can now arrange the transformation ceremony in the northern camp..."

Todd interrupted Minnie: "I hope that Randall, as a human being, will marry Barbara."

Minnie's face showed a surprised look for the first time, and she looked at Todd with eyes full of questions.