Chapter 60: Rise Must Fall



Several guards near him looked at Hewitt who was muttering to himself, and they all wondered inwardly if their master was crazy.

A campaign against Walls began with Hewitt, but Walls was completely unaware of these things.

King Ragnar held a banquet in Sargos and invited lords from all over the country to Sargos. Among them, Wals was one of the people who must be invited. He had made great military achievements and wiped out the entire Rhodok Kingdom. Naturally, he would get enough rewards in this banquet.

A few days later, the news of Vols' conquest of the Rhodok Kingdom spread throughout the continent. Maltas was a general under the Khergit Khanate. Maltas thought that he was not much different from Vols, but looking at the situation in front of him, he found that he was being restrained by a woman named Falvia.

In fact, being restrained was just Maltas's one-sided statement. The two of them were fighting hard.

At this time, the Khergit Khanate and the Sarand Sultanate were fighting for Rana.

The Sarand Sultanate took advantage of the Khergit Khanate's attack on the Vaegir Kingdom to launch a surprise attack on the Khergit Khanate and captured Halma in one fell swoop. Under the leadership of Falvia, the Sarand Sultanate's army was unstoppable and was about to capture Lana, but Maltas suddenly came back to defend Lana, which made it difficult for Falvia to break through Lana. However, as the two of them used various strategies, Lana was constantly fought over by the armies of the two countries. Today, the Khergit Khanate occupied this city, and tomorrow it would be taken back by the Sarand Sultanate.

It was because of the lack of progress in Lana City that Martas was unable to recapture Halma. Saiga Khan began to doubt Martas's ability. This was a fatal danger for Martas.

Sargos was still the same as usual. On this war-torn continent, Sargos had maintained peace for a long time, which was precious. In the morning, the guards opened the city gates as usual. The caravans were not attacked by bandits. King Ragnar sent troops to clean up all the bandits nearby.

The guard yawned lazily, having just woken up from his sleep. Another companion stretched himself, leaned against the city gate and looked at the rising sun in the distance.

Who will be the first person to enter the city gate today?

The soldier thought about this question out of boredom in his mind.

At this time, a flag slowly rose on the distant horizon. Only nobles were allowed to carry flags on the continent. The soldiers guarding the city immediately perked up. This was a city ruled by King Ragnar. They naturally had to show a high spirit. Being energetic was essential. If the nobles came to King Ragnar's territory and saw a group of uneducated soldiers, they would naturally think that King Ragnar was also an uneducated person. In any case, these soldiers were also King Ragnar's face.

"Is it Lord Hewitt?"

A soldier shouted unconsciously. Sagos has already sent out notices to lords from all over the country. Now lords from all over the country are rushing to Sagos to hold a banquet. The protagonist of this banquet is naturally Wals in the south of the continent. He broke through the Kingdom of Rhodok and captured King Gryphus alive. Now General Wals is leading King Gryphus to Sagos, and King Ragnar will personally exile King Gryphus.

Hewitt's territory was just a small castle, and it was neither too close nor too far from Sagos. The lords who were closer did not come to Sagos, but Hewitt was the first to come. This made the soldiers confused.

What was he doing so soon? No one answered their question, and they simply gathered themselves together and gave Hewitt's army a standard salute, after which Hewitt's troops entered Sagoth.

Hewitt was wearing a black robe and a black hood on his head. No one could see his face clearly. The guards on his left and right were riding horses, and the guards outside were holding his flag, which was a flag with two swords.

Prove that he wants to change from a businessman to a warrior.

Hewitt didn't even look at the soldiers guarding the city. He rode his horse straight into the city center. Now Sagos can be said to be extremely wealthy. Without the invasion of war, more and more immigrants went to Sagos to settle down. Many people who suffered from war and displacement also came to Sagos to seek a livelihood. Sagos was thriving. But Hewitt didn't even look at these people. These guys didn't appear in Hewitt's eyes at all. He had only one goal, that was King Ragnar in the Lord's Hall of Sagos.

When he reined in his warhorse with force, the horse he was riding neighed slightly, and the troops behind him also stopped, and the guards pulled the reins to stop their horses from moving forward.

"I want to see King Ragnar!"

Hewitt dismounted and spoke to the group of guards in front of King Ragnar's gate. The other guards on horseback also dismounted following Hewitt's steps.

Whether it was Hewitt or the guards, they were all dressed the same, almost all of them wearing black robes, while those ordinary foot soldiers were wearing the standard uniform of Nord warriors.

This puzzled the guards. It was supposed to be a few days before the banquet, so why did Hewitt arrive in Sagos so quickly? This was the first thing that came to the mind of the guard. He thought Hewitt was here to attend the banquet. So after greeting Hewitt, he immediately went to convey Hewitt's intention and told King Ragnar that Hewitt wanted to see him.

On the inner side of the lord's hall is King Ragnar's bedroom. A few days ago, King Ragnar received the good news from the south. King Ragnar was very happy and had a big drink. This morning he was still lying in bed because he was drunk.

"Your Majesty! Hewitt Jarl requests to see you!"

The guard bowed respectfully to King Ragnar and said.

King Ragnar rubbed his eyes. He drank heavily last night and felt a little dizzy when he woke up this morning. Looking at the sunlight outside the window, he knew it was getting late and he should go and manage his territory properly. But then again, why should he manage your land? As long as he had Wals, who else on this continent could be his opponent? Besides, after annexing the Kingdom of Rhodok, he would be the most powerful country on the entire continent. Who else would dare to say no to him?

However, since Hewitt has arrived, Ragnar Guan has absolutely no intention of not seeing him. Anyway, he is happy these days and can do whatever he wants!

In order to maintain his dignity in front of his men, King Ragnar got up as usual. After a simple wash, King Ragnar tidied his appearance and walked out of his room, ready to go to the main hall of the Lord's Hall to meet Hewitt.

"Hewitt! I'm glad you can come to my territory so soon to attend my party. But speaking of it, there are still a few days before I hold the party. What are you doing here so early?"

Hewitt stood there respectfully, bowed and saluted, not daring to make any irregular movements.

Even King Ragnar nodded to Hewitt's courtesy.

What a polite and good boy! King Ragnar praised him in his heart.

Hewitt glanced at the guards on both sides. His eyes revealed a message that King Ragnar understood instantly. He waved his hand and asked all the guards on both sides to leave. Soon, only Hewitt and King Ragnar were left in the castle hall.

Hewitt was still wearing a black robe, and from the moment she walked in, his expression was forever frozen at that moment.

"Your Majesty! I have something to tell you!"

"What's going on? Is there anything worth discussing in my country? I have become the most powerful country in the entire continent. I own half of the continent's territory. No country can rival me!"

King Ragnar now feels very accomplished. He feels that his deeds will be recorded in history and will be sung forever. Now he is eager to tell everyone around him about his deeds.

Just when King Ragnar was feeling proud, Hewitt suddenly burst into laughter, causing King Ragnar to be surprised and angry!

"why are you laughing!"

King Ragnar said angrily, her face turned dark in an instant. King Ragnar felt unprecedented irony for Hewitt's laughter.

Hewitt stopped his crazy laughter and his expression returned to before, as if nothing had happened.

The light inside the lord's hall was dim, and the only lighting around was a fire, which was made from wood cut from the nearby forest.

Under the light of the fire, Hewitt's face became increasingly unclear for some reason. His black robe was still covering him, and his black hood covered half of his face. King Ragnar could not see the expression on his face for a moment.

"His Majesty!"

Hewitt said in a voice devoid of any emotion.

这一种声音极其冰凉冷酷。拉格纳国王在听到这个声音之后仿佛被泼了一桶冷水一般,他原先想要窜出来的怒火此时被浇灭了。转而形成了一种前所未有的冷静。

“你想说什么?”

拉格纳国王声音变得冷静,他很好奇休伊特来这么早要干什么?

“陛下,还记得我之前和你所说的吗?功高震主,沃尔斯已经征服了整个罗多克王国,他的威望是前所未有的,影响力在整个诺德王国的历史上面绝对是前无古人后无来者,记载史册上面的不是你,而是沃尔斯。”

这句话就好比给了拉格纳一棍子。狠狠的将他给打醒了。

“我知道了!”拉格纳国王是一个聪明人,他怎么会不明白休伊特所要表达的意思,仅仅就是休伊特这一句话,拉格纳国王仿佛就变了一个人一般,之前的喜悦**然无存,他知道这一次宴会的时候,自己要如何来处置沃尔斯。

拉格纳国王缓缓的挥挥手,此时他变得很是沉稳,休伊特知道自己的目的已经达到了,话也不说就转身离去。照耀在她身上的火光此时变得明晰起来,仿佛在诉说他的胜利。

沃尔斯啊沃尔斯,你就算攻城拔寨,征服了大陆六分之一的领土,可是我仅凭三言两语便可以将你置于死地。

刚刚走出城堡大厅的门口,休伊特就不由自主的笑了起来。笑声当中回**的一声得意。

在过了几天之后,我们的沃尔斯终于到达了萨哥斯,随行的还有罗多克王国那些不投降的领主,当然了重点要是葛瑞福斯国王。拉格纳国王会亲自把他给流放到海外去哈至于说到底流放到哪一座小岛上面?那就无从得知了!

沃尔斯回头看了看自己的部队,这一次是她精心挑选出来的精锐部队,他们都是在这一场战争当中立下了赫赫功劳,沃尔斯这一次带的部队人数很少,毕竟罗多克王国才是刚刚被占领,需要大量的士兵来驻扎在这一片区域当中,移民出现叛乱的局面。

远远的,那些守城士兵在看见了沃尔斯的旗帜之后,都露出了欣喜的表情,沃尔斯在他们的心目当中是前所未有的战神,因此他们自然乐意接受我特到达萨哥斯。萨哥斯里面的人们都已经知道了沃尔斯的威名,因此他们很是欣喜沃尔斯能够到达他们的城市,许许多多的人都围观在城墙之上观看着沃尔斯的到来,大街之中,挤满了人,他们都是附近的樵夫,渔民,农夫,以及其他的工人,这些普普通通的平民百姓也想一睹沃尔斯的风采。

沿途的士兵将那些民众给拦住了,为了防止他们造成混乱的局面,一条路硬生生的被这一群士兵给挤开了,沃尔斯和他的军队就这样在这一条路当中缓缓的走向了城堡大厅。

沃尔斯还记得,自己曾经到达过萨哥斯,订在酒店里面露宿了一头,只有一个时候,当他再一次经过自己曾经的那一座酒馆的时候,赫然就看见酒馆里面空****的没有一个人。

不过当沃尔斯缓缓前行视角转一个角度的时候,他看得清楚,里面有一个正在喝酒的老头子,她独自一个人在酒馆里面喝酒,因为其他的人都已经跑出来观看沃尔斯的,因为沃尔斯对于诺德王国来说是一个大英雄。

这个老头是谁呢?像这样特殊的人自然是引起了沃尔斯的注意,不过不来看一看自己的风采,沃尔斯也没有丝毫的生气,他只是一个老头罢了!

可是突然之间,自己怀中的洛里默出现了一丝异动。

“怎么回事?”

沃尔斯在自己的心里问道。

“我不知道!我也不知道发生了什么事,就是感觉到了一丝不安!”

沃尔斯正想要继续询问的时候,只听到耳边传来了一丝苍老的声音。

沃尔斯左右望去,苍老的声音是在喃喃自语,突然之间他停止了,这一个时候沃尔斯也发现了声音的来源。在酒馆里面,那一个独自喝酒的老头此时却直勾勾的盯着沃尔斯看。

“盛极必衰!”

那一个老头只是淡淡的吐出了这几个字。之后他起身离开了酒馆。从另一个门里面离开了。

“盛极必衰?”

沃尔斯只是听见了这几个词,可是他突然之间摸不着头脑。为什么要对自己说这些呢?

带着这个疑问,沃尔斯的战马徐徐把沃尔斯送到了领主大厅。

在领主大厅里面,早已经到来了许许多多的诺德王国的领主。这些人都是在沃尔斯之前到达了萨哥斯,毕竟从罗多克王国到达萨哥斯需要一段路程,而距离较近的这些领主就可以先行一步到达萨哥斯。这些先行一步的领主肯定是没有参战的领主,不过这不妨碍他们到来这一场宴会当中。毕竟他们其中不乏有着一些资历较老的领主,打仗就交给这些年轻人去吧!

其他的分布在罗多克王国战场之上的领主也纷纷跟随着沃尔斯的脚步到达了萨哥斯。一时之间,萨哥斯似乎被一群人给挤爆了一般,大街小巷全部都可以看到诺德士兵的身影,他们都是在南方罗多克王国进行征战的诺德士兵。

既然是在南方进行征战得诺德士兵,自然会遭受到诺德人民的欢迎,在这一刻,整个萨克斯都洋溢着一种欢庆的喜悦。毋庸置疑这是胜利所带来的喜悦。

拉格纳国王丝毫不带一丝表情的看着沃尔斯,和在场的诸多领主一模一样。刚已经踏入城堡大厅的门口,沃尔斯就感觉到情况不对劲。

“我的陛下!我已经把葛瑞福斯国王给你带到了面前。一切都听候你的发落!”

坐在城堡大厅的主位置上面的拉格纳国王。表情还是没有丝毫的变化,不带着一丝感情的看着沃尔斯。

“我会找一个好地方将葛瑞福斯国王给流放的。”

拉格纳国王不带一丝感情的说道。

这是一个威胁!一个比起葛瑞福斯国王还要大的威胁。

说不定将来的某一天沃尔斯也会和葛瑞福斯国王一样被无辜的流放。拉格纳国王想到。

我要除掉它!我一定要除掉他!

事情进展得很快,葛瑞福斯国王被选定在一个秘密地点进行流放,地点只有少数高层贵族才知道,沃尔斯显然不在此列之中。

回到招待贵族的住宿地点,沃尔斯有些忧心忡忡。

“怎么了?难道您认为拉格纳国王将会对你动手?”

洛里默这样说道。

“我早就已经该想到了!我还如此为他卖命!在结束维吉亚王国的这一场战役之后,我就知道了拉格纳并不信任我,明天,明天他就会……”

沃尔斯没有接着说下去,长久以来的危机感涌上他的大脑,几乎想都没有想,他喊起了自己那一帮正在熟睡的兄弟以及那一群和自己浴血奋战的诺德士兵。

“兄弟们,我们回到南方吧,我接到秘密信件,有一伙叛军正在罗多克王国里面造访,我们不能够让我们胜利的果实土崩瓦解。

在听见我特对他们发出的号召的时候,由沃尔斯所带领的嫡系部队迅速离开萨哥斯。

这是拉格纳国王始料未及的。

而根据沃尔斯他自己所说的事情,可以判断一下,南方发生了变故,所以说沃尔斯才没有直接向拉格纳国王声明的情况下返回罗多克王国的领地。可是这样的话谁会相信呢?这反而加重了拉格纳国王的疑心,他已经决定要铲除沃尔斯了。两个人的关系立刻就变得极其紧张起来。这一切都是因为休伊特,以及拉格纳国王自己的猜忌心。

“沃尔斯!这可是你自己要找死!可怪不得我自己呀。”休伊特在听见了拉格纳国王说出了沃尔斯已经带领的嫡系部队返回了罗多克王国的事情之后,就认定的沃尔斯必死无疑,按理说拉格纳国王现在还牢牢的掌控着各大领主的军事力量,这意味着诺德王国绝大部分的力量都会被拉格纳国王所调动,在沃尔斯将会面对的是整个诺德王国的军队,合计大约有着2000多名诺德士兵。而沃尔斯除了那些只属于他自己的部队还效忠于他,相信没有多少领主会跟随着他一起叛国的。

所以说,沃尔斯顶多就凑起来700多人的军队。

宴会出现了这样的变故,是所有领主始料未及的,鲁德雅尔本来想出来为沃尔斯来申辩的,可是在拉格纳国王愤怒的目光之下,没有一个人敢站出来质疑沃尔斯。毕竟沃尔斯已经带领着他的部队偷偷逃离了这个城市,可是逃离这座城市又能够说明什么呢?难道说南方就不可能发生什么变故吗?

拉格纳国王根本就不想彻查这件事情的真实情况,立刻就调集在宴会里面的领主,前去追击沃尔斯。

Wals did not return to his territory by the original route. He chose to take a detour because if he wanted to pass through the territory of the Nordic Kingdom, he would definitely be intercepted by the major lords. In this case, he would take a detour from the territory controlled by the Khergit Khanate and shuttle between the borders of the Nordic Kingdom and the Khergit Khanate.

This method is the best method. Therefore, in order to avoid the pursuit of the fallen lord, Wals chose to march near the border of the Khergit Khanate. Although the accompanying Nord soldiers were a little puzzled as to why they did not take the shortcut of their own kingdom, but took a long detour to reach the vicinity of the Khergit Khanate.


Recommendation