Chapter 31 Chapter 28 Political Influence

In the evening of that day, the soldiers and civilians in Banjiao City were working hard to repair the city wall.At this moment, a cloud of dust rose far away on the road outside the city! Amidst the dusty sky, a group of cavalry galloped towards Banjiao City. These cavalrymen were all wearing the standard armor of the Empire's local garrison, and when they reached the edge of the city, they drove straight in. "I want to see your supreme officer!" The captain of the cavalry was a fifth-level knight of the empire, and he yelled sullenly on his horse. Soon, Knight Spann, who was bandaged half of his body, was dragged out.

The cavalry captain glanced at Span on his horse, and he bowed slightly: "Your Excellency, I am Goron, the deputy head of the Second Cavalry Regiment directly under the governor of the province of Lille. By the order of the governor , from now on, with Banjiao City as the center, the area within a radius of 300 miles is temporarily designated as a military management area! I will take over the supreme command here." As he said that, the knight named Goron threw over a document roll: "This is a document signed by the governor himself!" Span was a little surprised: "Governor... Is His Excellency the Governor nearby?"

"No, the governor is in the capital." Knight Goron's face was ugly, and he glanced at the wounded Knight Spann, and he sighed: "Your Excellency, I need to remind you that you have caused a catastrophe! The Empire The eldest son of Earl Raymond, the vice president of the High Command, was attacked and disappeared in your jurisdiction. The governor was shocked when he learned about it. I think you need to make some mental preparations for your serious dereliction of duty. This urgent appointment The document was sent directly by the governor through the Magic Union's teleportation magic circle to each army in the spring drill. According to the appointment of the governor, all 30,000 local garrison troops in the province of Lille will stop this spring drill , Immediately search for the whereabouts of the young master of the Luo Lin family in all directions, centering on Banjiao City! And this time, you reported the incident of a magician attacking the local military camp, I think... you should also be prepared It is very likely that the governor asked you to rush to the capital in person, and he wanted you to testify in the trial court. You must know that your report is likely to cause tension between the imperial military and the magic union!"

Knight Spann's face was ashen. He knew that his future in the army might be over.The local garrison camp he was in charge of guarding was attacked by a magician, and the young master of the Luo Lin family was also lost. Even though this kind of thing, it is hard to say that the responsibility is on him. After all, facing that kind of powerful magician, he is powerless as a small fourth-level knight. However, when such a big thing happens, someone has to take the blame and take responsibility, right? Knight Spann saluted, and tried to straighten his back. He was still injured, standing upright like this, the pain was so cold that he broke out in cold sweat, but he still said proudly: "Thank you for your reminder, Your Excellency, I will Obey every order of the governor. Now I will hand over all the command here to you, and... the governor ordered me to go to the capital, when should I go?"

"Now." Knight Goron looked at Span, with a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, and said loudly: "According to the second warrant from the Governor! Knight Span, the deputy captain of the local garrison cavalry in Banjiao City, is temporarily deprived of The position of deputy captain, all officers of the local garrison in Banjiao City will be demoted by half a rank! I look forward to your crimes and meritorious deeds, and use your credit to wash away your dereliction of duty! Knight Spann, you must go on the road immediately, the Governor hopes that you will arrive before sunset tomorrow night Capital!"

Seeing the injuries all over Knight Spann's body, the Knight of Cologne suddenly felt moved, and said in a low voice: "Knight Spann, I know that you are not responsible for this matter. Seeing your injuries, I think you will try your best in private. Yes. I will report everything I see, and I also think that you are not negligent, but that things are far beyond your control." "...Thank you." Knight Span sighed, shook his head and said, "I did have some negligence in my duties... Well, sir, Robert Knight of the Luo Lin family is in the garrison barracks outside the city, I think you need to go Just met him. Other than that...nothing."

Watching the injured Spann knight being stripped of his helmet and imperial officer's badge by the soldiers, Goron knight couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Span, Span... Do you know what consequences your report has caused! ! On the surface, this matter seems to be that the young master of the Luo Lin family was kidnapped by a female magician... But in fact, even if the young master of the Luo Lin family has a noble status, how can he stop the 30,000-place garrison from springing? Drill to find him? The root of this matter lies in the conflict between the military and the magic union! !

Even though magicians are recognized as a detached group that can be above the law, but this time, a magician dared to openly attack the local garrison of the empire!The nature of this behavior is extremely bad in the eyes of the imperial military! This is a blatant provocation from the Imperial Army!It is also a provocation to imperial rule! !Furthermore, it can even be regarded as an act of rebellion, an act of treason! ! For this matter, the capital of the province of Lille, the governor's staff and staff are already arguing!It is foreseeable that after this report is reported to the military command, how much repercussions will it cause?

The heads of the empire have always been dissatisfied with the behavior of the magic union above the laws of the empire, and have always believed that the empire grants too many privileges to magicians.And this incident will cause tension in the relationship between the imperial military and the magic guild... Even, I heard that His Majesty the Emperor has been quite critical of the magic guild in recent years, because the magic guild didn't send enough troops to the Southern Navy's last expedition. Magicians support the army. His Majesty the Emperor intends to reduce the preferential conditions of the empire for the magic union every year. Even when the attack was just reported to the capital of the Lille province, the news was revealed, which aroused great indignation among the officers in the army! !

Even before the Knights of Cologne set off, thousands of officers from the Empire's local garrison signed a joint signature requesting the Governor to order the Magic Union to punish the attackers severely! But... a trial of a magician, and a high-level magician? This is unprecedented in the history of the empire! ! Sending away the knight Spang who was rushing to the provincial capital of Lille in a carriage - although he was injured all over his body, he was really not suitable for such a hasty journey in a carriage, but under the strict order of the governor, he could only support it .

Knight Cologne immediately took over the city defense with his own people, and then sent out people to quickly repair the city wall that collapsed in the earthquake last night, and then he went to the place outside the city to guard the barracks.I saw Robert the Knight who was coming back to change horses. Robert was also injured all over his body, but the knight was still struggling to hold on. He had been running around for a day. His body was exhausted, but his spirit was still strong.It's just that the horses can't stand it anymore, so they can only go back to the barracks to change horses. Knight Cologne immediately met with Knight Robert, and the two chatted for a while, and learned that the local garrison had assembled to conduct a large-scale search here, and Robert was slightly relieved. "In addition... I think the Luo Lin family's private army should also start to gather. Tomorrow afternoon at the latest, the Luo Lin family's light cavalry should be able to enter the province of Lille. This incident has a great impact... I'm afraid ..." Robert is worthy of being a retainer of the Luo Lin family. People in such a wealthy family, of course, know something about it by ear and eyes, and immediately interjected: "Is it... the impact of the magician's attack on the barracks?" "Yes." The Goron knight said slowly: "The thousand cavalry I brought, the large troops behind are still gathering, and now I have the command right for a radius of 300 miles. But to be honest, I don't have much in my heart." Confidence. But the governor has issued a strict order to find Master Du Wei. Because..." Knight Cologne looked around and said in a low voice: "Because, the governor personally gave me a secret letter about this matter: Although the influence was very fast, the big bosses above must not dare to discuss this matter with the magic union. Turning his face, at most, just take the opportunity to suppress it, and there will be no big moves. Even His Majesty the Emperor, I am afraid he would not dare to offend the Magic Union rashly. However, he still has to pretend, and he will send some official letters to condemn it. Then , Most of the big things will be turned into small things, and small things will be turned into nothing. Although the military was attacked, but no one died. At least there is room for relaxation on this point. But... that little nobleman is the key! If...to put it bluntly, if Master Du Wei has any accidents...I'm afraid this matter will be very difficult! Knight Robert, you understand me, right?" Robert thought for a while and nodded. If...if something happens to Master Du Wei, or even... Then, as the Luo Lin family, the Earl's eldest son died, so naturally he couldn't let it go!Even if, I heard that the earl doesn't like this son, but the young master of Luo Lin's family is dead, even if the earl doesn't like this son, but for the face of Luo Lin's family, he will definitely pursue it to the end!Otherwise, hundreds of years of glorious martial arts family!How could the great Luo Lin family be violated and bullied so casually? !If he could even endure the murder of his own son, then in the eyes of outsiders, the prestige of the Luo Lin family might be on the verge of crumbling! As the patriarch of the family, the Earl will definitely pursue it to the end! And if the Earl does not let go...with the status and connections of the Luo Lin family in the imperial military.The leadership of the Luo Lin family can drive a considerable number of imperial military forces! ! At that time, if there is a direct confrontation between the imperial military and the magic union, things will be in big trouble! Therefore, whether young master Du Wei can be found is the key to whether this matter can be calmed down! "What's the response from the Magic Union?" Robert asked. "Magic guild? Huh!" The tone of the Goron knight was also somewhat disdainful. It can be seen that after this incident, the Goron knight was also quite dissatisfied with the magic guild: "What can those queens say? Lear line The response of the magic union in the provincial capital is: They will deal with this matter internally. Do you hear me! Internal treatment! Blatant attack on the imperial army! This is a blatant act of treason and treason! They have always defended the magicians, and their so-called internal management will often be ignored. These guys are full of arrogance, thinking that the empire cannot be without the help of magicians! Humph!" Robert pondered for a while, then suddenly said: "Master Goron Knight, I think it's not enough to search within a radius of 300 miles. Because the female magician who attacked the barracks is far stronger than us. Imagine, I think she may have already run out of the range of three hundred miles, so I suggest..." "I know." Knight Colonel nodded: "Although the governor's order stated that it was three hundred miles, the knight also told me in a secret letter that the range can be expanded appropriately, even if you leave the province of Lille. , He has already contacted the local officials in the surrounding areas. Even, you know, the sea is three hundred miles away, and the Governor has even asked for the support of the Imperial Navy. I think that the Luo Lin family is deeply rooted in the Navy. This time We will certainly have no problem getting support from the Navy." Robert smiled bitterly: "I just don't know how Master Du Wei is doing now..." ... How is Du Wei doing now? He is not good!very bad! Du Wei's shoes are broken.The lambskin boots of the nobles on the feet are not suitable for walking in the woods, and the trousers are also torn by some thorns. He was leaning heavily on a wooden stick, which had been sharpened at one end so that it could be used not only as a crutch but as a weapon. Now that the powerful magician around him has no magic, and he is only a half-grown boy, the two of them must always be careful if there are any beasts in this forest. Although staying with the dragon is the safest, the two always need to look around... at least find something to eat!And fresh water! ! After walking around the island, Du Wei can basically determine that most of the island's topography...is all woods! His mouth was already dry, but what made Du Wei anxious was that they didn't find a drop of fresh water!There doesn't seem to be any springs or small freshwater lakes here either. No way, this island is not big, and the overall terrain looks like a slightly flattened circle, from the east end to the four ends, it only takes about half a day to get there.According to Du Wei's estimation, the diameter of this island is about five miles. A small island.On such an island, if there is no fresh water... Du Wei shook his head and could only sigh. The problem now is that the dragon can no longer be counted on, don't even think about riding a dragon to leave here.And this little silly girl has also lost her magic, her flying technique can only last for a dozen seconds at most before she falls headlong... and there is a vast sea all around her! The two can't leave the island anymore! If they couldn't find anything to eat or drink, then the two of them would probably die here in at most two days. Vivian followed behind Du Wei with a pitiful look on her face. The female magician was terrified. She landed on this strange desert island, and the magic she had always relied on was also lost. Feeling extremely bewildered and uneasy. But at this moment, it seemed that the little noble in front who always bullied her could only make Vivian feel a strange sense of security by following him. Therefore, when Du Wei proposed to survey the terrain, Vivienne insisted on going with Du Wei... Although, it is safest to stay by the dragon's side. Even if there are some terrible beasts on the island... but probably no beast in this world would dare to approach the giant dragon! After losing her magic and walking for a long time, Vivian's feet hurt. She suspected that the soles of her feet might even have blisters, but after glancing at the gloomy little nobleman, Vivian didn't dare to say anything, just Frowning, he followed behind. Although Du Wei was also a little irritable, he still noticed the frowning of the little silly girl behind him.Walking such a long distance must be too much for a frail girl. "Let's rest for a while." Du Wei sighed, beat him around with a wooden stick to make sure there were no snakes in the grass, and then helped Vivienne to sit down. Vivienne's feet hurt so much that she was about to cry. She never thought in her life that sitting down felt so good! Du Wei thought for a while, took off his coat, quickly tore into several pieces, and handed it to Vivienne: "Here! Your leather boots are very hard, and your feet will hurt if you go far. Then Wrap these cloths on your feet, it will feel softer." "Thank...thank you." After thinking for a while, Vivienne had some faces: "I, can we, can we get out of here?" "Leave..." Du Wei smiled wryly. He couldn't bear to hit the little girl any longer: "We need to find food and water first, and then plan slowly for other things." Du Wei pondered for a while, and said seriously: "It's been a day, and I can confirm the situation: First, according to the wind direction, I can confirm that this is the spring monsoon at sea. Based on these, I can confirm that we are in the East China Sea of ​​the Empire. On an island. Then, according to the vegetation here, we should still be in the southern part of the empire, maybe even in the sea to the east of the province of Lille. And..." Speaking of this, Du Wei's face was a little weird: "I am very worried about a problem." "What... what?" "Have you noticed that we have been walking for so long, we have traveled half of the island... But, we have not found a single animal! Let alone a big beast, even a snake or a mouse None!! This is like a lifeless island! There is not even a single animal here, and, listen..." Du Wei raised his hand and put it next to his ear in a listening posture, his tone was very strange: "Have you noticed... such a big island, such a dense forest... But, even the birds There is no sound of barking! Not only are there no animals on the ground...there are no birds even! This is so strange!"