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Chapter 37 Departure

Early the next morning, Lothar rode the war horse that his attendants had carefully taken care of.

With Prajna, Fringilla and Hans, they came to the city gate to join Baron Godfrey's team.

It's still early.

Under the misty morning light, the lighthouse in Jerusalem emitted thin blue smoke.

On the endless dusky Gobi desert, a line of cavalry looked like meandering army ants, dotted with low shrubs.

It makes people feel how vast the world is.

Knight Kevin was peeling a pomegranate while chatting with Hans: "Squire... With all due respect, you don't look like a squire. Your coat of arms is very similar to the knights formed by that group of Germans."

The Teutonic Knights were modeled after the Knights Hospitaller, and in their early days were an organization aimed at providing medical assistance to pilgrims and crusaders.

After that, it gradually transformed into a military order, and its medical assistance functions were transferred to subordinate organizations.

Due to its late establishment, the power of the Teutonic Knights in Jerusalem is far less than that of the Knights Templar, and its power is concentrated in the northern territories of Jerusalem such as the fiefdom of Acre.

At present, the Teutonic Knights are a close ally, or "vassal", of the Knights Hospitaller, and the two work together to check and balance the powerful and radical Knights Templar.

"It does look similar, but it's just a coincidence. I'm not a member of the Teutonic Knights."

Hans smiled politely and said: "Kevin Knight, are you from Albion?"

"Yes, I was once the king of Anjou and Albion, and Henry II's personal knight. I came to the Holy Land alone five years ago. I was still very young at that time."

Kevin smiled and said: "There are many people named Hans in Germany. This name is really common."

Hans replied calmly: "Kevin is also a very common name in Albion."

"That's right, so I gave me an imperial name, Urenas. What do you think?"

"Sounds pretty good."

"Hans, can you tell me about your master? I heard from some pilgrims that he once killed a werewolf knight one-on-one in a knight's competition."

"This is real."

Hans's face showed infinite admiration: "Although your lord always asks me to run errands and do some rough work, your lord is a great knight who is brave and strategic."

Kevin was in disbelief, staring at Lothar's back.

"Knight, you promise not to deceive me?"

Hans was a little angry: "Kevin Knight, are you suspecting that I violated the Knight's Creed?"

Lothar and Baron Godfrey were at the front of the team, and their mounts had been replaced by Arabian horses. This tall horse was more adapted to the climate here.

The two of them were chatting about each other.

Godfrey looked at the two ladies following Lothar without any trace, frowning slightly.

"Losa, you're not married yet, right?"

Lothar nodded and said: "Not yet."

"Maria Comneno, the wife of the late king and the princess of the Comnenus family, asked me to marry her. She intends to betroth Princess Isabella to you. If you marry her, you will become a member of the royal family."

Lothar knew that the Komnenos family was the royal family of the Eastern Empire, and Maria Komnenos was the sister of Queen Lagaea's late husband, Emperor Alexius II.

She was also the widow of Amalq, the previous king of Jerusalem.

Although they are all queen mothers.

However, Maria Comnenus was not the biological mother of Baldwin IV and Princess Sibylla, and she was a Greek who believed in Orthodox Christianity. Her status in Jerusalem was far less prominent than that of Queen Mother Agnes.

Lothar shook his head and refused: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. But I have no intention of marrying the royal princess."

"I hope you'll think about it again."

Godfrey did not mention the matter again.

It's just an intention. Even if Lothar is willing, this thing may not be possible.

It depends on how well Lothar completes his mission and what kind of title Baldwin IV will grant him.

"I see."

The atmosphere became a little heavier.

Balian was not in the returning team. He was arranged by Godfrey to go to the Ibelin family's fiefdom in Ramla to practice his ability to handle government affairs.

Balian is the only remaining heir of Baron Godfrey. His first two sons were both killed in battle.

Godfrey looked at Lothar, and words came to his lips several times, but he hesitated.

Lothar said helplessly: "If you have any doubts, you can speak out."

Godfrey sighed: "Losa, it doesn't matter if young people are more romantic, but your trip is full of dangers. Do you still need to bring two personal maids with you?"

"Lord Godfrey, you misunderstood."

Lothar hesitated for a moment, then said bluntly: "They are not my maids, but my two witch advisors."

"Witch?"

Godfrey's expression changed.

consternation.

fear.

envious.

Awe.

Hate.

It was exciting for a while.

For most people, the extraordinary existence in this world is just fabricated in novels.

But for a nobleman like Godfrey, dealing with this kind of existence is not a once-or- twice thing.

Baldwin IV also sought healing from witches.

If it were not for a place like Jerusalem, where the theological atmosphere was too strong, hiring a witch consultant would easily shake the reputation of the royal family.

Even the king of Jerusalem would certainly not refuse the service of a witch.

Not only do they possess otherworldly power, but they also possess rich knowledge.

agriculture, cast iron, philosophy, history, language, archeology

Even if they don't have extraordinary powers, they are still the best advisers and assistants.

"Sorry, I misunderstood."

Baron Godfrey turned around and nodded to the two ladies to apologize.

Even a great lord is not willing to offend a witch easily.

Lothar shook his head and said: "Sir, no one can imagine that two witches would serve an ordinary knight. This is not your fault."

"Oh, you are not an ordinary knight. Since yesterday, you have become a well-known figure in Jerusalem. Many noble ladies and single noble ladies are interested in you."

Godfrey smiled and said: "Otherwise, Queen Mother Maria would not have proposed the idea of ​​marrying Princess Isabella to you. You are no worse than Guy of Lusignan chosen by the Queen Mother's party."

Lothar was silent for a moment.

He seems to have underestimated his own charm.

Looking at it this way, I can see that I am really a hottie, not only handsome, but also better than Guy of Lusignan.

He also speaks elegantly and possesses outstanding knowledge and eloquence.

He also has the title of Champion Knight. He once killed a famous werewolf disguised as a knight in a knight competition in the Austrian border area in public.

In addition, he was deeply appreciated by Baldwin IV and was entrusted with important secret tasks. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be able to rise to prominence in just a few days.

Godfrey smiled and said: "If you don't like the royal princess, I can arrange a noble marriage for you that suits your status. The generous dowry will make it easier for you to stand out in Jerusalem."

"No need, Lord Godfrey, gaining the favor of a witch is not without cost. It means that I may have to practice celibacy for a long time."

Godfrey was stunned, but still smiled and said: "It's worth it."

"If being single can gain the favor of a witch, I think the knights under Gerald and Roger will be overjoyed."

The group met up with the Kurdish cavalry under Baron Godfrey in Ibelin.

It is not a shameful thing for a Crusader lord to have pagan cavalry loyal to him, but the number of this group of Kurdish cavalry is quite large.

A total of forty heavy cavalry wearing dark-colored armor or scale armor were fully armed and gathered in a village.

"The holy fire burns forever, my lord."

The leading cavalryman rode towards Lothar, covering his right shoulder with one hand and bowing his head slightly.

"I am Abraham Abdallah and we can talk in Gallic."

Gaulish and Latin are widely used court languages ​​in Western Europe. Lothar only knows Gaulish and Germanic. His brother Otto is smarter and is also proficient in Latin.

"The holy fire burns forever."

Lothar followed his example, covering his shoulders as well, bowing his head and saying, "Baron Godfrey of Ibelin should have handed over the contents of the mission to you, right?"

"Yes."

Abdullah waved his hand, and two cavalrymen immediately ran over and handed Lothar a full set of Zoroastrian armor neatly stacked in their hands.

Lothar and Hans took off their helmets and blouses, put on new armor, tightened their turbans and robes, and took off all the Western decorations on the horses and put them away.

"The holy fire burns forever."

Lothar repeated the gesture of covering her shoulders with her hands and repeated it in the other party's language.

The leader of the Kurdish cavalry, Abdullah, couldn't help laughing and said: "Your hand is a little high, it should be like mine, and you should pay attention to using your right hand instead of your left hand."

"In our custom, the left hand is used to wipe unclean places such as feces and other objects. Using this hand to salute is an arrogant and disrespectful behavior and can easily anger the other party."

Lothar did the action again: "Thank you for your teaching."

"During this time, I want to learn Arabic with you."

Abdullah shook his head: "I'm happy to oblige, but I'm sorry, but Kurdish, Persian, Arabic, and Turkic languages ​​are all different. I only know Kurdish and Gaulish."

"Then Kurdish."

The Kurds are also a very widespread ethnic group in West Asia, second only to the Persians, Arabs and Turks.

"Pack your bags and we'll set off on the boat right away!"

Lothar ordered.

(End of chapter)