I will be crowned king

Sailing City, evening.

The young knight stood on the city wall, quietly looking at the ugly scars left by large and small cannonballs under his feet. In the distance, the golden iris flowers still stood tall and bloomed on the hillside and in the fields, with an expressionless face.

How does it feel to hold on to a city that is destined to be captured?

After learning the entire process of the attack and defense of Thunder Castle, and the reason why his brother Kroger died in battle, this was once the most confusing thing for Louis; there were no reinforcements, no supplies, and the disparity in strength was unimaginable, even if he could not even break through There is no chance of success...

To describe it as "desperate" is not an exaggeration.

But after experiencing repeated defensive battles over the past few days, watching the supplies continue to be depleted and the casualties becoming more and more hidden, Louis did not have any desperate thoughts. The only feeling was... tiredness.

Not physically, but from a visceral level of exhaustion.

What he did was not to save or prevent it, but to delay the nightmare; even as the war became more tense, even the efforts to "delay" became part of the nightmare.

He could even feel a faint expectation deep in his heart, hoping that the enemy would successfully break through the defense line set up by him and Sir Sado, and that this nightmare would be over.

Not only are they short of troops and supplies, they don't even get the support of the people of Yangfan City - they know very well what will happen once the city is broken, but they know even better that they are no match for the imperial army outside the city...Putting their hopes on Stay neutral on the sidelines, allowing the army to spare them after they break through the city defenses.

Louis could only respond silently to this self-deceptive effort; after all, even if the entire Sailing City worked together, he was not absolutely sure of winning, so why would he force the other party to support him?

The only thing I can do now is to live with my heart as a knight, just like... just like Brother Kroger...

"Sir Louis Bernard."

A familiar voice sounded from behind, and Louis turned around, looking at Sado who appeared behind him with a slightly stiff gaze, silent.

"The army has withdrawn to rest. It is dangerous for only one person to stay here." With a tone that sounded a bit like an elder, Sir Sado said softly:

"It's getting very late now, you still..."

"It's okay." The young knight turned back and looked at the siege position in the distance and murmured:

"Just because it's getting late, we are absolutely safe - the imperial army directly opposite will never attack at night unless it is absolutely necessary."

Sado, who frowned slightly, showed a confused expression, wondering where his confidence came from.

"A night attack and siege is an extremely dangerous behavior for an army. It can easily cause the entire army to be annihilated due to a breakdown in organization. An army that is 100% confident of winning the battle will never take such a risk. Tactical." Louis explained:

"There are only two types of armies that use this tactic, either those who are sure of winning with one hit, or those who are desperate gamblers trying to make a comeback."

Of course, it might be both, just like Ludwig and Anson Bach at Thunder Castle...he thought secretly in his heart.

Seeing Louis' insistence, Sir Sado said nothing more and changed the subject very naturally: "There are guests...two guests to be precise. I hope to meet you."

"Two guests?" Louis was stunned for a moment. He really couldn't imagine such a situation happening when he was surrounded:

"who?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a meaningful smile suddenly appeared on Sado's face:

"Liberty...Confederacy."

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The Governor's Mansion of Yangfan City, outside the main study room.

Wearing a lavender embroidered dress, with light eye shadow visible around her emerald eyes, Thalia wandered casually in the corridor with her hands behind her back, casually admiring the messy marble busts on both sides.

Her understated gaze "accidentally" glanced at a black and white figure. The girl's pupils suddenly condensed. She immediately turned around with an elegant smile, lifted up her skirt and saluted the other person:

"Your Majesty Freya Moses Field, what a coincidence, we meet again."

Staring hard at Miss Luen in front of her, the elf girl did not waver at all because of the other party's politeness, and there was even a little disgust in her eyes:

"How will you be here?"

"Political reasons." Thalia said softly:

"My dear fiancé has given Thalia a very important task, which is related to the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people in Sailing City and even the New World... Although Thalia doesn't care about the life and death of those hundreds of thousands of people, who can refuse her fiancé? Where’s the request?”

"Answer my question - why are you here?" the elf girl said coldly:

"My spellcasting range covers the entire Sailing City. No one can approach Louis without me noticing."

"anyone."

Thalia's smile remained the same: "Yes, but I didn't deliberately avoid your sight; I guess you were probably more concerned about other places at that time and ignored some inconspicuous corners, right?"

"Thalia comes with good intentions, and her heart is full of good intentions, so she is always easy to be ignored."

This seemingly plausible answer made Freya's eyes show some understanding, and then she thought of another thing: "Since you are here, it means that he is also...right?"

"If you are referring to Thalia's fiancé Anson Bach, that's right." Miss Luen nodded slightly, with a dignified manner:

"It's just that right now he is busy saving Sailing City and has no time to come and meet with you. If there is anything you need to convey, please feel free to do so..."

"I warned you." Freya said coldly:

"When we meet again, I will kill him."

The corners of Miss Luen's mouth were slightly raised, as if she did not hear the elf girl's threat, and her emerald green eyes exuded a strange brilliance:

"Thalia has always admired you."

"If the situation at that time had been Thalia, it would never have ended so easily; an elf spellcaster who was so powerful and could restrain her emotions was still a girl who had just awakened her power... Your Majesty Freya, you It’s really amazing.”

The elf girl snorted disdainfully, covering up her inner shock with an indifferent expression: "Don't compare me to those lowly people who stole the power of the true god."

"Sorry, I'm rude." Thalia covered her mouth and smiled:

"But since you have done this, it proves that you also feel the new world's malice towards each other; we are not enemies of the Land of Rest, but the true God believers on this land do not welcome us... and even hate us."

"of course."

The elf girl narrowed her eyes slightly: "As the tombkeepers of the True God, it is their duty to block threats from the outside world; we have disturbed the tranquility of the land of rest; as blood descendants and believers of the True God, this is an unforgivable sin."

"But you're still here." Thalia said again:

"So compared to country, bloodline, and devotion to the true God... there are other things that are more important to you, Your Majesty; in this regard, Thalia can completely understand."

"what do you want to say in the end?!"

The elf girl has begun to regret this conversation. She can feel that the girl in front of her who calls herself "Talia Rune" is very powerful, even more powerful than she was at the Court of Yser.

It was a fatal mistake to let such a threatening presence appear next to Louis - not to mention the bastard named Anson Bach behind her.

If I hadn't been too slow and could have discovered it earlier, maybe...

"cooperate."

Thalia interrupted her softly: "The true God believers in the Land of Rest have already begun to take action. We must join forces, otherwise there is no way to stop them... Your Majesty Freya, I am not here as myself but as the head of the Luen family. Seeking your cooperation."

The sincere girl wanted to continue speaking, but was interrupted by Freya.

"Cooperation? That's nice to say." The elf girl showed a somewhat sarcastic look:

"Rather, you hope to occupy the magpie's nest."

"It does have this meaning...but it's better to call it 'the power to unite true God believers'." Thalia didn't care at all:

"After all, the Church of the False God has torn off its mask of mercy. If the situation continues to worsen, the tragedy of King Yser... will be staged in all corners of the world. There will be no believers in the world who can inherit the faith of the true God and the blood of Descendants.”

"Of course, maybe you don't care about all this; but if the Rune family can take root in the land of rest, the new world blocked by the turbulent sea can become a refuge for the believers of the true God; you and the person you protect , you will live comfortably on this land without any interruption.”

These words touched Freya's heart, and her originally tense cheeks were slightly startled.

Although the young knight emphasized that it was not because of her that she had come to the New World countless times and lived in seclusion, the elf girl knew very well that as long as she still lived in the Old World, she could not escape the pursuit of the Church Tribunal and the Judgment Knights.

Only by hiding in that small church and avoiding everyone's eyes can the two of them live a comfortable and normal life; the price is that they can never leave, let alone attract the attention of others.

But if, if there is a country that is ruled by believers of the true God and will never be interfered by the church, maybe...

"how?"

Thalia's words sounded leisurely:

"Can we...can reach an agreement?"

In the quiet corridor, the girl with burning eyes and the Elf Queen looked at each other; she was obviously so petite and cute, but it made the latter tighten her heartstrings.

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"impossible!"

In the study, the excited young knight suddenly stood up, startling the girl sitting opposite: "I repeat, there is absolutely no way I would agree to such a thing!"

"Please think again!"

Holding the "Declaration of Resistance" tightly in her arms, Polina suppressed her nervousness and fear and curled up in the chair like a little rabbit, with sincere eyes: "This is not just your matter, it is also a matter of sailing." Thousands of innocent people in the city, they..."

"It's because of them that I couldn't agree to such a thing!"

Louis intercepted again and put his hands clenched into fists on the table: "Let Sailing City betray the empire and join the Free Confederacy... What consequences will this bring? Do you understand it?!"

"But you have become the enemy of the empire, haven't you?!" Trying to recall what Anson taught her before coming here, Polina argued with reason:

"The imperial army outside the city has been besieging it for several days. If this continues, Sailing City will only be destroyed; but if it formally rises to join the Confederacy and hoist the blue star-ring flag, all people in the New World who long for freedom and independence will become... "

"ash!"

Gritting his teeth, Louis bit out this word from between his teeth:

"The current war can also be regarded as the rebellion of the rebels against the colonial minister, just like the lords' rebellion against the tyranny of the emperor. This is not uncommon in the history of the empire; even if it fails in the end, only us 'traitors' will die. 'That's all."

"But if we join you, the more than 10,000 bloodthirsty colonial soldiers outside the city will have enough reason to kill and loot after breaking the city! Massacre! Completely bloodbath the Sailing City - do you understand?!"

"Of course I understand!" Polina screamed, with a look of pain in her pupils:

"But even if you didn't join the Confederacy, they would still do it because that's what they are! The nature of the Empire!"

She thought of that morning in Gray Pigeon Castle, when her father, who was loyal to the empire and secretly opened the door for the army but was hanged as a traitor, thought of the days when she and her sister were hunted by cavalry, hungry and panicked and fled.

The girl couldn't help but close her eyes.

Louis thought it was because he was too rude. He was a little flustered and felt ashamed and helpless:

"What's more, what if I hang up the Confederate flag now... The imperial army outside the city will not lift the siege just because of a flag, and even if the Confederate army can come to the rescue, it must first defeat Bernard, who is waiting for work. Morweis.”

"And long before that, Sailing City may have fallen!"

Probably because he felt that his words were too intense, the young knight paused for a moment and said in a slightly sincere tone: "Dear Miss Polina Frey, I am very grateful to you and those behind you for your kindness, and I am also very grateful. Thank you Anson Bach for asking you to come here...but with all due respect, there is really nothing you can do about the current situation of Sailing City."

"I appreciate your courage to resist, but in the final analysis, I am a knight of the empire, and I cannot be an enemy of the empire under any circumstances... I hope you understand."

Polina was still curled up on the chair, holding on to the "Declaration of Resistance" and not letting go.

"In other words, if the Confederate army can understand that it will appear outside Yangfan City and lift the imperial army's blockade, you can agree... right?" The girl looked at him blankly and said as if she was angry:

"As long as the Confederacy can prove that it can save Sailing City and defeat the imperial army, that's all, right?!"

Louis sighed tiredly: "This has nothing to do with reinforcements at all, even if Anson Bach stands here immediately! I also..."

"boom!"

The door was suddenly pushed open, causing the young knight's words to come to an abrupt end.

"Sorry for interrupting your conversation."

Sir Sado walked into the study without any explanation, with an extremely solemn expression: "Urgent military information - a Clovis army just appeared outside the city and raided the eastern position of Sir Bernard Morwes."

"Um?!"