[The important character "Knight King"'s favorability towards you increases by 5 points]
[Current favorability: 50 (Trust)]
Finally I got it.
Looking at the information emerging in his mind, Xia couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
Over the past six months, he has transformed himself into a master of time management.
While serving as a Templar Knight in the Church of Dawn, he occasionally went out on duty, and in the process raised the favorability of the legendary cardinal to 50+.
On the one hand, as the founder of Akatsuki, he traveled around Esgania and spread the will of the Dawn.
On the other hand, he transformed into a black knight and fought in many battles.
Even Gin and the others had to be arranged to work around the clock as members of the Akatsuki organization.
...
...
Fortunately, the results are pretty good.
Xia's gaze lingered on the few lines of text that appeared on the light screen in his mind.
[Historical Legend - Light of Dawn]
[Rarity: Purple (Upgradable)]
[Owner: Xia Egut]
【Place of Origin: Esgania】
[The "Akatsuki" you created has become the dawn that illuminates this chaotic world, and the fate of countless disaster victims has changed because of you.
And the will of the dawn is also sung by all the people of this land because of your existence. 】
…
【Black Knight Cain】
[Rarity: Purple (Upgradable)]
[Title owner: Xia.Egut]
【Place of Origin: Esgania】
[You are the embodiment of darkness, the strongest knight covered in blood, and in the eyes of outsiders, you are like a mad demon who is fearless and unafraid of death. 】
[You have fought hundreds of battles without being defeated, and have survived countless disasters without being destroyed... "No one can harm the black knight." These words have turned into a curse and a nightmare in the hearts of countless enemy generals. People are afraid when they see the figure with black hair and black eyes. 】
[Title Attribute: When you appear as the Black Knight Cain, all enemies who have heard of the name of the Black Knight will be afraid of you.]
…
The two legendary titles, "Light of Dawn" and "Black Knight", are the greatest recognition of Char's efforts over the past year.
"But it's not enough..."
Char looked at the two purple legends and titles in his mind and shook his head slightly.
In his previous life, there was a saying that the higher you stand, the harder you fall.
This is often what bystanders do. They unscrupulously flatter and deify a good person with flaws, and deify him.
On the other hand, when the other party shows a flaw, they will not hesitate to use the most vicious and harsh words to insult and attack, wanting to see the high and mighty saints fall into the mortal world, in order to satisfy their own habit of pointing fingers.
From heaven to hell, it only takes a moment...
In the eyes of others, this is a huge disaster and blow, and even many people with poor psychological endurance may commit suicide because of this huge gap.
But for Char, who was in the remnants of history, he wished it were so.
It's good to fall into the mortal world, it's good to be pointed at.
I hope everyone will step on me when the time comes.
If you don't create gods and then destroy them, how can I get the negative legend points?
As for the eternal infamy, the everlasting disgrace, etc...
I have confirmed time and again that this Knight King did not live to see the thousand years pass. How could he come back to seek revenge from me?
And even if they did find him...
You are scolding Cain, what does it have to do with me, Xia Egut?
For the sake of this eternal infamy and the final mission reward, Char had put in a lot of effort.
During this period, the first thing he did every morning when he woke up was to hypnotize himself in front of the mirror with "Tsukuyomi" so that he could really act like a perfect saint.
Humility, honor, sacrifice, bravery, mercy, spirituality, honesty, and justice.
It directly combines the eight virtues of knight into one.
It is just to wait until the reversal occurs so that one's own reputation can fall further and further.
"It turns out that he was just pretending all those days!"
"In order to lull us into complacency, they disguised themselves so well. How despicable!"
"I thought the Black Knight was my idol, but now it seems that I was wrong."
“I didn’t expect Cain to be that kind of person!”
It makes me feel good just thinking about it.
"But now is not the right time."
"All of Esgania has not yet been unified, and my fame has not yet reached its peak."
"When the empire is truly established, and the Akatsuki organization and the Black Knights, as the dragon's followers, have reached their peak of prestige, that will be the time to reap the rewards."
Char, be patient!
"Of course, there's nothing wrong with being an upright knight and expanding the territory... But being a villain gives me more freedom."
…
"Your Majesty Artorius, Your Majesty Cain."
A sound came from a distance.
An armored knight walked up to the two of them and knelt on one knee.
"Information has been received from the Dawn Church."
"For some reason, those wandering abyss monsters that had been lingering around our defense line and constantly harassing the villages on the border have disappeared in recent days and no longer attack us."
"Moreover, even the troops stationed on the other side of the wilderness by King Futigeng showed signs of retreating on their own initiative."
The knight's words were respectful.
He looked through the knight's helmet at the two people standing side by side on the city wall.
There is no need to say much about the Knight King, and Cain's reputation was also built on countless military exploits.
Moreover, it was precisely because of Cain's relationship that the Church of Dawn also showed a friendly attitude towards this emerging coalition, and they often exchanged supplies and intelligence and shared what they had.
After all, they are all members of the Order camp, and they are all at a disadvantage in Esgania, so they will naturally help each other.
It’s a pity that His Majesty Cain seems to be a male.
Thinking of this, the knight who delivered the message couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
If not...
Then His Majesty Cain is simply the best candidate for the princess.
…
"Cain."
"What do you think of the information just now?"
Isadella spoke softly only after the knight who came to deliver the message had left.
She had to admit that in this time and space, her dependence on Akatsuki and Cain was already quite high.
Many decisions cannot avoid the opinions of others.
“It’s very abnormal.”
Char looked at the desolate wilderness and narrowed his eyes.
"Those abyssal creatures are all bloodthirsty beasts. There is no way they would flee before they are actually touched."
"Some information has also come from Akatsuki... The army of King Futigeng in the capital has also shown signs of being mobilized."
"I think……"
Char paused for a moment.
"It should be that our coalition forces have finally attracted the attention of that humble king."
"I'm afraid a big one is coming - a siege against us."
"Just as I guessed."
Isadella closed her eyes and nodded, agreeing with Char's judgment. A large part of the reason why the coalition of knights and princes has been able to develop so smoothly over the past six months is due to the blockage of intelligence.
In such a chaotic situation, the flow of information is extremely slow.
Before the humble king in the capital could react... their army spread like sparks.
But today, along with the Knight King, Akatsuki's reputation is growing.
Even ordinary civilians have heard of Akatsuki and some have become its followers.
Then it would naturally be unrealistic to want to develop quietly without making any noise.
Unlike the Dawn Church that defended one place... As an emerging force, the coalition that had won the support of countless people and princes and knights had the real potential to shake the ruling position of the humble King Vortigern.
Just put yourself in their shoes and think about it. If such a rapidly growing rebel army appeared in your own territory... then it would almost be inevitable to launch a siege and suppression against it at all costs.
In fact, Isadella knew it very well in her heart.
Although he and the coalition forces of the princes seem powerful now, there are actually great hidden dangers.
The biggest flaw is that they have had too much smooth sailing along the way.
This is a double-edged sword. With successive victories, morale and cohesion have been brought to the highest peak, and every knight and soldier can exert combat power beyond the normal level.
But this group of people were just a group of nobles and knights who spontaneously formed a coalition. To put it bluntly, they were just a group of guerrillas in the past. In just one year, it was far from possible to integrate and train them into a disciplined elite force...
It is certainly possible to fight a battle when the wind is in your favor now, but once the wind is against you, it is very likely that the morale will collapse and the army will be defeated.
Another hidden danger is the lack of top powerhouses.
After all, this is a world where extraordinary power belongs to oneself, where soldiers fight against soldiers, generals fight against generals, and kings fight against kings.
But her body was still too young after all, and the power sealed by the holy sword had only just been unlocked to the peak of the sixth ring.
Although I have now regained the holy sword, I should be able to rival the average legend...
However, at the title level, their side was at a huge disadvantage.
The creatures of the abyss are bloodthirsty, cruel, and easily out of control.
But when it comes to combat power, it should not be underestimated... Every lord-level creature in the abyss is equivalent to a title-level existence in the Western Continent.
Relying on the few titled great knights in the coalition, they were simply unable to compete with them in terms of numbers.
And once an Abyss Lord cannot be restrained and breaks into the ranks of ordinary soldiers or even civilians, it would be tantamount to a great disaster.
"Let's abandon our existing territory and have our soldiers and civilians split up into multiple directions and break out."
Isadella gently closed her red eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, she had already made her decision.
Isadella knew exactly what the order she had given meant.
If the breakthrough is divided into multiple forces, it means that the loss rate will be frighteningly high.
In the end, perhaps less than 60% of them were able to break through the encirclement and escape.
However, this is indeed her only choice now.
Now their troops are at a huge disadvantage. If they don't disperse, they will be waiting to die.
The only outcome facing the coalition forces is utter annihilation.
What they need most right now is time.
As long as she succeeds in breaking through and is given another three years, both Isadella's own strength and the coalition's military power will undergo earth-shaking changes.
However--
The next moment.
"A breakout at all costs like this will definitely result in heavy casualties..."
"Even if it succeeds in the end, you made such a decision."
"You will also be accused of being cruel and merciless, and of sacrificing the lives of your subordinates and civilians in order to save your own life..."
Still vague words came out from Cain's swirling mask.
This made Isadella stunned.
During the nearly one year of getting along, Cain and the Akatsuki organization behind him rarely questioned her judgment, but simply supported her silently.
This was the first time that he had so directly opposed her order.
However, Isadella's will will not be shaken so easily.
"As a king, you must be prepared to bear the infamy."
"No one in this world is perfect. Be it criticism or praise... Since I have chosen to embark on this path to becoming a king, I will keep going no matter what my reputation is."
The cold and desolate voice echoed on the city wall.
"Is that so—"
"But to the knights under your command who choose to follow you, and to your people."
"What they long for is a perfect king, a sun that shines forever without any flaws."
"If the sun had a shadow, everyone would be sad."
"Artorius, remember what I just said to you?"
Cain's hazy words rang in Isadella's ears once again.
"You are the leaf basking in the sun, and I am the root buried deep inside."
"And the mission of the roots is to pave the way for the prosperity of the leaves."
"so."
His long robe with a black background and red clouds fluttered in the whistling wind on the city wall.
"Leave the rest of the work to me."
…
"Cain."
The moment the other party spoke, Isadella sensed the determination in Cain's words.
That was not just a casual remark, but a real plan.
"What you are about to face... is hell."
“He’ll die.”
She stared at the black-haired masked man in front of her with her beautiful red eyes and couldn't help but speak.
As a king, Isadela should have stripped away her personal emotions when making decisions and only used rationality to make decisions.
She was also very clear about Cain's abilities, and maybe she could really attract his attention and allow the rest of the army to withdraw without any damage.
Using a knight who is not even at the title level in exchange for the preservation of the rest of the living force... From a rational point of view, this is clearly the best choice.
However, looking at the thin black-robed figure in front of her, Isadella clearly felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart.
Although the Black Knight Cain does have the reputation of being undefeated.
However, the situation this time is completely different from all previous battles.
Futigeng is stationed in the royal capital and may not take action easily, but among the army of abyss monsters under his command, there are many titled abyss commanders.
even……
According to the information vaguely collected by Akatsuki organization.
Not long ago, from the abyss, it seemed that an Abyss Lord descended to Esgania.
The Lord of the Abyss is equivalent to a legend.
With strength not even at the title level, facing a legend head-on.
That is a desperate situation with no chance of survival.
However.
Isadela's response was only the figure that was walking away.
Also, there was the indifferent laughter that floated across the city wall.
"So, if you are reluctant, King..."
"Then send me the promised reward of gold, silver and jewels first."
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