Realm of Power

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Rotoku Kyoto

Street in the afternoon

Seems a little cold

There are only some improvised patrol teams walking lazily along the straight streets.

They left a series of sparse figures on the ground, laughing and joking, with no organization or discipline at all. They were more like a group of homeless people wandering the streets than an army.

The sun shines unobstructed on the white rough stone slabs of Roode City

The scorching light is reflected on the ground. At the corner of the street, there is a small tower built on the side of the street in the city just before the war. It still retains obvious traces of rush work.

, the edges of some stones did not even have time to be cut flat.

Just pile it up

Make the entire arrow tower look particularly thick

It's like a children's playground built at random

It doesn't give people enough sense of security.

The Marauder battle ax flying in the center of the square

In the drizzle, I drooped listlessly.

tightly wrapped around the flag

No one seems to care about this anymore, no

The white light reflected by the raindrops on it makes people walking on the road feel a bit blinding.

"Quick, the first team goes to the east wall, the second team goes to the west wall..."

There was a sound of footsteps in the street, and a group of soldiers who had rushed to the city wall walked heavily past, filling the already deserted and empty streets with a solemn and oppressive feeling.

On this street, there is the oldest tavern in Rohde, which is a huge temporary building made of wood.

The owner of the tavern is said to be an Amman from the eastern grasslands. This is a Dongting tribe with a small number of people.

Often attacked and molested by Pontic cavalry

It is said that there are currently less than 10,000 Di tribesmen left.

The only advantage of this race is that it can brew

The most beautiful and strongest prairie red on this continent is brewed by the Amman people.

Because of this, they received special attention from the Kugits.

Among the Kugit tribe, the status of Amman winemakers is very high, because the spirits they brew can save many people in the cold grassland winter. During herding and fighting, if you can take a sip of Amman's wine, Strong alcohol will also double the courage of Kugit warriors

This Amman tavern built in Kyoto has a history of more than 500 years, and its construction process also lasted intermittently for more than a hundred years.

Although the outside looks like a makeshift pub built out of wood

However, there are four huge wooden barrels for storing wine placed outside the tavern. They are temporarily used as a place to store wine. This makes this tavern very unique, especially among the Rode people who also like spirits.

Almost everyone who has been to Rotoku Kyoto

Everyone will be deeply attracted by this distinctive building. The business of the pub has always been very good.

This is true even at this time when the storm is about to come.

"Creak"

The tavern's simple and even somewhat blackened wooden door panels were pushed open from the outside, with the light behind them.

A tall, thin and virtuous middle-aged man walked into the tavern with his head lowered.

He was wearing a looser robe

He doesn't look much different from an ordinary Rode businessman.

But the crutch he held in his hand revealed his identity. Only German soldiers were qualified to use this kind of crutch made of fine iron. This was a sign that this person was a German officer.

At this time, Officer Rode was no longer a popular figure.

After many failures, the once glorious Rode warriors also received deep disbelief from the Rode people.

Not to mention the rout and looting that occurred in the city some time ago. Many Kyoto citizens regarded these Rohoku soldiers as disaster stars.

So when he came in

None of the local guests in the tavern paid much attention.

Only a few people drinking looked up.

I found out that I am familiar with it here too.

I don't care anymore.

This German officer was about fifty

The nose is very

The eye sockets are also very deep. The eyes are a little swollen

When walking, his back is a bit hunched. In fact, this is not his original appearance.

It’s just that I’ve been too tired at work recently.

His waist was severely damaged

So he had to bend temporarily

To relieve pain caused by waist strain

He is Andre Guin, the personal bodyguard of the King of Lod, Yagrolk. Because of Yagrolk's death, he, as a personal bodyguard, naturally had a hard time.

"Why is His Majesty dead and you are still alive?"

The inquiries and embarrassing questions from the censors made this personal guard officer who was just over fifty years old look as old as sixty years old, with gray hair, and his once tall and straight body became rickety, because He was shot in the foot during the retreat. Although he has recovered from the injury, he is also left with a permanent disability in his left foot.

Rain every day

Officer Andre will show up here on time

He will use the strongest liquor to numb himself

He felt that if he didn't do this

He would definitely collapse because he couldn't bear too much blame. He really wished that he should have followed his master like a warrior and followed His Majesty Yagrolk. In this way, even if he lost his life, it would be worthwhile. Instead of living like this, lingering on for a while

The people in the tavern today are not counted

There are only two or three groups of people. But all the tables are occupied. Maybe it feels like the situation is very uncomfortable.

Perhaps it was a desperate prediction of the future of Kyoto.

People who come to drink drink heavily and drink heavily into their own mouths.

I hope I can numb myself with the famous spirits here.

Don't let yourself face the cruel and difficult facts outside all the time.

Not all of these people are civilians, there are also many people wearing aristocratic clothing, looking polite and elegant.

The language and conversation are also polite. The clean clothes and fabrics are very clean.

Some people even wear two sparkling diamond rings

But their faces all have the same expression, their eyes are full of panic, and they always stare blankly out of the window.

Andre Gudian pretended to be waiting for a drink, leaning his body slightly to the right. This was his habit when drinking these days, so it did not arouse the doubts of several nobles who were talking. He happened to be facing him through the window of the pub. In the corner of the city's central square, you can vaguely see the statue of His Majesty Yagrolk in the center of the square through the rain curtain.

That is the statue of Yagrolk when he was young. Yagrork was indeed high-spirited when he was young.

Full of fatal attraction, as the most famous king of the Kingdom of Rode

Handsome

Domineering and domineering, he is the Prince Charming in the eyes of countless virtuous girls. It would not be wrong to describe him as popular among thousands of girls.

At that time, many girls even suffered from monopolar disorder because of him.

Many people think that Yagrork is not a suitable successor to be the king, because he is too sentimental, has a corrupt life, and has already had more than one woman at the age of fifteen. He does not look like a person who can lead the rise of Rude. As the king, the Kyoto aristocrats at that time were all interested in Yagrolk's cousin Yagfiton. This handsome and knowledgeable prince was more like a king.

The last thing that caused the change was a woman. No one knew why. Yagrolk, who had always been absurd, suddenly stopped all his bad temper and habits, and even expressed his anger in front of all the important ministers.

.For the rise of the Rode Kingdom

In order to unify the Ikadiva continent's hegemony and to display his ambitions, he still resolutely gave up a comfortable life,

He moved himself from the luxurious Fu Ruo Palace to the remote and decayed Ande Palace, stipulating that the daily expenses should not exceed ten gold coins, and used the saved wealth to expand the army.

He chose to leave his previous luxurious and comfortable environment and unabashedly expressed to everyone that if he could ascend the throne, he would definitely be a vigorous and promising country.

In fact it is true

History in Loder

No matter which aspect you look at, Yagrol's diligence is obvious to all. If it weren't for the strength of the Falcon Dynasty, he might have been able to defeat his old enemy the Redians.

This statue was erected on Yagrolk's 40th birthday. In order to reflect his majesty, on the left side of his statue are seven or forty-nine people riding high-headed horses.

Wearing tight black armor and riding with a white spear

shining in the sun

Their statues looked very majestic, showing a compelling momentum in their silent stillness. The statues held a long piece of earth in their hands.

It is a real fine steel spear. The sharp tip of the spear silently exudes the aura of death.

Lod is not a kingdom that is good at cavalry, but Lod has always had a unique attachment to cavalry. Many Lod warriors believe that if Lod could have as many war horses as the Kugits or the Reedians If so, the heroic and invincible Lod warriors must have conquered the entire Ikadiva continent long ago.

It doesn't exist in reality, which doesn't mean it doesn't exist in fantasy. The sculptors of Ruode obviously also know what the regret of His Majesty the King is. They spent more than a year of hard work and used exquisite skills to sculpt Ruode's forty figures. The faces of the nine generals were carved into cavalry, so that they would always be with Yagrork.

Some people say that these armored cavalry of His Majesty Yagrork are the extension of the original black knights of the Ikadivas.

Although it was the Lods who overthrew the rule of the Ikadiva people, they were still full of respect for the Black Knight who shocked the continent in the final decisive battle.

To the right of the Yagrolk statue

They are seventy-seven forty-nine men wearing gold, silver and white helmets

Armored heavy infantrymen carrying dark long-handled battle axes. Their hands

There is no fine steel as long as one foot and eighty feet.

Only the long-handled battle ax shimmering with cold light was no less powerful than the knights on the other side.

This is the military unit that the Rode people have always been proud of, the "Rode Royal Battle Axe".

The sharpest offensive weapon of the German army is a symbol of an unyielding dynasty. It is also a symbol of the spirit of the German people who have been passed down from hand to mouth to fear death and attack bravely.

someone

If the Black Knights were the top unit of the continental cavalry in that era, then the Rode Royal Ax Warriors were the top heavy infantry unit in this era. The one who defeated the five thousand black knights of Ikadiva was the Rode Royal Ax Warriors. The Ax Warriors are the elite who stand at the top of the mainland army.

Irreplaceable. Unshakable

These brave and fearless warriors, their light shrouds the entire land of Lod from the sky. No one can resist their heavy rotating battle axes.

.In fact, this is indeed the case.

The Royal Tomahawk of Lod is the most elite component of King Lod's team.

It is an unstoppable advancing vanguard,

Even the Falcon Cavalry, which was proud of the mainland and was undefeated, was defeated by the 5,000 Rode Guards composed mainly of Rode Royal Ax Warriors in a battle in the suburbs. In the Ikadiva Continent,

Except for perverted armed warriors like the Ruidian Heavy Cavalry

No one is their opponent anymore. The battle in the suburbs is already the last swan song of this military unit in this era.

Because of the rise of the Falcon Dynasty, the professionalization, eliteness and uniformity of equipment in the military have greatly weakened the unique combat power of various previously powerful arms, just like the statue in front of you.

They can only become foils gathered around this statue

Whether it's the Black Knight or Royal Ax Battle

They can only show their splendor through these majestic statues.

The bartender quickly served the spirits.

The strong smell of wine immediately made all the guests in the tavern look here curiously. But when they saw a German officer sitting here,

Not much interest

They had seen this German officer drinking strong liquor for more than ten days in a row.

Andre Guin drank a large glass of prairie in one gulp

I feel like there is a fire burning in my lower abdomen. It seems that it is going to burn all my internal organs to dryness.

that feeling

Let him feel relieved

If this ball of fire really burns him to death, he will not feel any regret. He can only

Every time he took a big gulp of the clear spring of Tenerei with the belief that he would die, he felt the sweetness contained in the fire drop by drop.

fact

According to him

in this pub

He is the only one who drinks prairie red every time

Don't

Probably no one has the guts. It’s no longer just one or two people being drunk by Prairie Red.

Some people on the side were quietly discussing the excitement in Kyoto the past few days.

Book

Roderick prohibits public discussion

But now

It’s so urgent. Who cares? Why

Those responsible for maintaining order

They don’t have much energy to care about these things. In fact, even if they don’t

They probably wouldn't come to interfere at this time. Even if they did, they might make some angry comments.

"It seems that even the proud and arrogant Loth nobles are desperate."

Andre Guin heard a sigh coming from the side, and glanced at it casually with drunken eyes.

I found that I actually knew some of the people at the table next to me.

He is a landowner and nobleman in the Anruode area.

Some came to Kyoto to escape with their property and family members, while others were trying to escape the looting by the refugees.

Simply put

This is a group of Anjods

The so-called Phoenix in distress is not as good as

This is probably the best portrayal of them. Now their land and tenants are under the occupation of the Falcon Army,

Those landowners and nobles simply did not dare to stay in their own homes.

They all dragged their children to Rotoku Kyoto, but only after they arrived did they realize that it would be better to stay where they were. The current Rotoku Kyoto has an expanding population and a lack of supplies, just like the ancient but dilapidated building in front of them. Just like a miserable old tavern, the people hiding here are a group of people who have no hope.

As for the Falcon Dynasty's decree against the nobles in the occupied areas, as neighbors of the Vycians, most of the Earthrods have heard the relevant information.

Especially these educated landowners and nobles

I am quite familiar with the provisions regarding the suppression of landlords and nobles.

At the same time, it was also quite scary.

Their colleagues in Wikiia

It's almost all changed now

Very few remain

He has also become a businessman that he looked down upon before. According to the practice of the Falcon Dynasty, the vast majority of noble land must be allocated to low-level self-cultivators.

Just this

This means that 90% of the nobles will become commoners.

For the private property of landowners and nobles

If it proves to be legal

you can continue to have

If the source cannot be proven to be legitimate

For example, there is forced buying and selling. extortion racket

will be confiscated by the Falcon Dynasty. According to the principles of the ruthless landowners and nobles,

This so-called legality depends entirely on the face of the Falcon Dynasty.

If the Falcon Dynasty says it's legal

Even if it's not legal, it's legal

on the contrary

If the Falcons disagree

Even if it is legal, it will still be confiscated.

"Have you heard that the untouchables in the suburbs have started to riot..."

The two nobles were muttering at the window, shaking their heads with ugly faces. Some of the deeply oppressed Lod peasants also used the Falcon Army to arrive at the location.

.Spontaneously organized

Divide the private lands of nobles outside the city

Robbing the homes of small landowners in the countryside

They even destroyed the houses and manors of nobles.

I don’t know how many beautifully constructed gardens were destroyed by ignorant farmers.

Many magnificent estates were also burned to the ground.

"Did you hear that? Prince Agfiton has secretly returned to Kyoto. There are hundreds of Rode royal warriors coming back this time. Maybe we still have hope..." Another noble said in a low voice.

He deliberately kept his voice low

Pretending to be mysterious

.

"Shhh, don't talk nonsense. There are some things you shouldn't talk nonsense about." Someone next to him looked around nervously and found that no one was paying attention.

It was obviously a signal to him not to talk nonsense.

Andre Guin does not need to be transferred

I know what I'm talking about

They are those landowners and nobles who are very unhappy in Kyoto. Their money is basically extorted on the road by the kingdom's motley army stationed at all levels.

There is absolutely no use value. The only thing they can do every day is to drink from morning to night. They continue to use alcohol to stimulate themselves.

Until he died of alcohol poisoning or was killed by someone else.

"What are you afraid of? Tomorrow... As soon as the negotiations are over tomorrow, the whole of Kyoto will be ours." Another noble was obviously drunk and his voice was trembling, but he was not hiding his excitement.

They were discussing something in a low voice.

They looked sneaky and it was not a good thing at first glance, but these people thought they were hiding well and pointed out the window from time to time.

When they were excited, Andreguan could hear them mention the name of Aghelen from time to time.

"It's Princess Royal."

The sensitive name of Aghelen made Andreguan feel that he had The confused heads suddenly became much clearer. What do they want to do? What do these guys who are desperate want to do to Her Royal Highness?

"Rebellion? Rebellion? Assassination?"

Andre Guan shuddered. He was not the captain of the guard for many years in vain. He could feel a sense of conspiracy from the expressions of these nobles chatting. He began to pretend to be drunk.

"Your Royal Highness... You must hold on."

Andre Guan felt heavy, and stood up from his seat and walked towards the door of the tavern. This road, which was only a dozen meters long, seemed so difficult and heavy at this moment.

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