The Original Vampire

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With the dull sound of gears turning, the gate of Winter City slowly opened.

A messenger rode a fast horse and galloped out towards the Golden Lion Corps camp outside the city.

It didn't take long for the Golden Lions to assemble and slowly marched towards the open city gate.

At the same time, the people in the Lion's Roar Fort have also arrived at the city gate to greet them.

Colin and Archbishop Adjani stood side by side in the front row of the welcoming team, and Joyce did not appear at all.

The young duke's third son obviously couldn't bear the drastic change that fell from heaven, and has now hid himself in despair.

Of course, no one paid attention to the third son of the Duke at this time.

Unless a miracle occurs, he is destined to miss the position of Duke of the North.

"Viscount Angele, Miss Vera hasn't been baptized yet?" Adjani said suddenly.

Colin turned his head slightly, looked at the glamorous archbishop bathed in the morning light, smiled and said: "If I remember correctly, there is no express rule in the Lord's Law that only baptized knights can inherit the title, right?"

"Of course not." Adjani smiled lightly, and her perfect profile face suddenly burst into a moving brilliance, "I just think, as the future Duke of the North, how can there be no guidance from the Lord of Glory?"

Colin turned his head away, instead of picking up Adjani's words, he watched the Golden Lion Corps slowly approaching outside the city.

As a mage, if Vera accepts the church's baptism, it will officially declare her conversion to the Lord of Radiance.

This will definitely stimulate the Yevil Mage Council.

But if Vera does not accept baptism, it will also bring a lot of trouble to her rule in the north.

Of course, it is not difficult for ordinary mages and Dukes of the North to make this choice.

Colin had long been preparing to let Vera publicly convert to the Lord of Glory after she succeeded to the throne.

Except for the lunatic Mr.

But according to Mage Kusius, after Mr. Ho released the "Eye of Judgment" to kill Duke Saint Hilde last time, he was also seriously injured, and it is estimated that he will not be able to cause too much trouble in a short period of time.

Moreover, even if he wanted to release the forbidden spell of "Eye of Judgment" again, it would be difficult to find a city to sacrifice as easily as the first time.

However, Colin was not prepared to agree to Archbishop Adjani so easily.

Things that are too easy to get are not always cherished.

What's more, he was going to use this as a bargaining chip to squeeze some benefits out of the church.

Soon, Vera's figure clearly appeared in front of everyone.

She rode a white horse and wore a solemn black dress, her face was also covered with a black silk scarf, her face was sad, and her eyebrows were lowered.

Behind her, the coffin of Duke St. Hilde was placed on a carriage, surrounded by eight knights of the north.

Colin and Adjani immediately led the crowd to greet them.

After some greetings, Colin and Vera walked side by side at the front, escorting the coffin of Duke St. Hilde into Winter City.

A large number of people have already gathered on the streets of the city, although some gossip about the Duke's death had circulated in the city before,

However, the Lion's Roar Castle has never made a statement, and has never seen the Duke's body. Therefore, the people of Winter City still have doubts about the authenticity of this news.

But now, when the hearse slowly drove into Winter City, the news of the Duke's death was confirmed.

The city of Winter was suddenly enveloped in an aura of sadness and anger.

The people on both sides of the street knelt on the ground. Some of them cried, some prayed silently, and some had red eyes, resentful...

It has to be said that in the hearts of these low-level civilians, the Duke of Saint Hilde is still very important.

Having ruled the North for more than 30 years, he personally killed a troll emperor, and he is still a powerful paladin...

Such people, even though they have suffered some criticisms in the past two years because of the troll invasion and famine and rebellion, but in the hearts of people in the north, especially the residents of Winter City, the Duke of St. Hilde is still peaceful and peaceful in the north. Stable guarantee.

But now, this pin-sharp figure has fallen.

Panic and dazed emotions enveloped the people of Winter City, so they could only vent their unease by crying.

Amid the wailing of thousands of people, the hearse slowly drove into the Lion's Roar Fort.

The Duke's body was temporarily placed in the backyard of the castle, waiting to be buried on another day.

Afterwards, everyone returned to the meeting room.

Several corpses here have been removed, and the blood on the ground has been swept away, but there is still a faint smell of blood in the air, reminding everyone that a fierce and brutal political struggle took place here.

Now the losers are gone, the winners, um, the winners are still a little ignorant.

Only Vera asked Colin in a low voice, "Why didn't you see Joyce?"

Colin shook his head slightly: "Maybe I feel a little uncomfortable, go back and rest."

Vera seemed to understand something, and then she no longer cared about her brother, but turned to stand on the high platform in the hall, glanced around, and asked loudly:

"According to the news sent by the sentry, the Maynum family has joined forces with the Dawson family and is heading towards Winter City. It is estimated that they will arrive in three days. What do you think?"

Faced with the question from the future Duke of the North, everyone turned their attention to Colin at the same time.

Obviously everyone understands who will call the shots in the future of the North.

At this time, Ke Lin did his part and said: "I think we should defend the city first, and then look for opportunities to take the initiative to attack after the rebels can't attack for a long time and their morale has plummeted."

When Adjani heard the words, Xiumei frowned and asked aloud: "Viscount Angele, didn't you think you should take the initiative to leave the city and fight the rebels to the death? Why are you formulating such a conservative strategy now? This really doesn't suit you. Such a heroic image of a northern knight."

Colin curled his lips slightly, thinking to himself whether the archbishop really didn't understand military affairs, or whether he had other plans.

"His Excellency Archbishop, I am not timid. I feel that the soldiers in the north should not make unnecessary sacrifices. Since we have a fortified city like Winter City as a barrier, why should we give up our advantages and go against the betrayal? What about the army fighting hard?"

Adjani glanced at the silent Viscount Valla and said again:

"Viscount Angele, I'm not doubting your strategy, but I think that the dwarf rebels humiliated us so much, and even sent assassins to brutally kill Earl Uman. If we hide in the city, will this kind of hatred arouse some of us? General's dissatisfaction."

Before Colin could respond, Viscount Valla took the initiative to speak:

"Please rest assured, Archbishop, although the soldiers of the Uman family can't wait to avenge my father immediately, we will definitely obey Miss Vera's orders!"

Adjani suddenly showed a look of surprise. She really didn't understand why the son of Earl Uman would cooperate with Colin so much, and he was indifferent to his own stimulation.

But after this trial, Adjani knew that she couldn't do anything more.

Vera and Colin have completely controlled Winter City, and it is difficult for others to sway their decisions.

Although the city defense army is still in the hands of the Louis Knights, the situation can no longer be changed with that little force.

Even, the knight who has never been firm in this position may have already decided to go to Vera completely.

Thinking of this, Adjani stopped talking.

Colin glanced around and saw that no one had any more objections, a feeling of complacency rose in his heart, and then he spoke again:

"Please rest assured, I have written a letter and sent it back to Ice Rock City, ordering the Ciel Knights to lead the main force of the Black Cavalry Army to the south, and it is estimated that they will reach Winter City in a few days.

Moreover, the Duke of Medwen of the half-elf kingdom will also lead the Silvermoon Guards and then go south to snipe the dwarf rebels together.

After they arrive, it is the best time for us to take the initiative to quell the rebellion in the north! "

Colin's remarks finally made the eyes of everyone in the council room light up.

Only then did they realize that the Angele family actually had a new force in Ice Rock City.

At this point, no one objected to Colin's strategy any more.

Moreover, their confidence in pacifying the rebels in the north has also become more abundant than ever.

Vera and Colin exchanged glances, and then proudly announced loudly:

"Everyone, the peace and stability of the northern border of the empire requires your protection.

I swear in the name of the holy ancestors of the St. Hilde family, that I will advance and retreat with you, and share adversity with you!

The storm will eventually pass, and the evil will surely be defeated!

May the Lord of Glory grant us the courage to witness our devotion! "

The girl's crisp and powerful voice echoed in the council hall, as if there was a hint of the aura of the Lord of the North.

Colin immediately knelt down on one knee and responded loudly, "For the North!"

Immediately, the knights in the hall also knelt down and saluted.

Archbishop Adjani's eyes flickered, and he finally bent down his straight waist to salute Vera.

"For the North!"