Mount and Blade

Outside the city, after Edward completely controlled the Guards barracks, he led the soldiers to continue towards the Fire Dragon's Lair.

Not long after, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance. Everyone looked and saw a white horse galloping towards them. This made Edward feel a little confused.

The man on horseback had a strong posture. When he got closer, he saw clearly that the gray-haired old man was actually Kirstin. Although he was over 60 years old, this veteran was still full of energy.

Kirsten reined in the reins, and the white horse raised its front hooves high and landed firmly on the ground. He looked at Edward hesitantly.

Didn't the letter say that Edward was leading the group of nobles to fight fiercely with the Grand Duke? Why are the troops behind him now wearing the flags of Grand Duke Hekun and the Halvorsen family?

"Hey, General Kirsten, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Edward said sadly.

...What's the use of coming here now? Everything was settled and he had no other choice.

Kirstin frowned, and after his eyes stayed on those flags for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness Edward, what is going on? Why do you go with the forces of the Grand Duke?"

Edward looked at the veteran and felt a mixture of emotions in his heart, including respect and helplessness, but in the end it turned into a sigh.

"General, the current situation is beyond my control. You came... too late."

Kirstin's eyes widened after hearing this, "Are we going to give up like this? We still have a chance to make a comeback!" He clenched his fists on the reins, his face full of reluctance, and tried to persuade Edward.

Edward first shook his head with a wry smile, and then he threw his head back and laughed sadly and indignantly.

"...No, you won't have a chance. Gulumberudo is not with you. Now I am afraid that he has fallen into the trap colluded by the Grand Duke and Judah. ​​The "dragon" will never be able to return to its original state. "The nest!" Edward seemed to be trying hard to get rid of the memories of the past, and his bloodshot eyes were filled with helplessness and resentment.

...Why didn't any of the plans he envisioned come true? Did the letter eagle still not arrive in time? Whether it’s Kirstin or Gurung Berudo.

Edward couldn't think clearly, and he didn't want to think about it. He was already so busy with his own affairs that he had no intention of distinguishing right from wrong.

Kirstin's face changed suddenly when he heard this, and he wanted to grab Edward by the collar, "What did you say? Gulenberudo was plotted? What is going on? Please explain it to me clearly. !" His eyes were bloodshot, and his former composure was gone, revealing endless anxiety and anger.

...That's probably a father's worry.

...But that look is extremely dazzling to Edward now! !

Gullenberg... Tsk, you really have many things that I can only hope to achieve.

Everyone cares about you so much, Kirsten, who treats you as one of their own...

Although father and son are not related by blood, they have a closer sense of trust than father and son who are related by blood.

Just as the two were in a stalemate, Madwu Xiu had already ordered Shadow Hand to surround Kirstin and his followers who came later.

"Why bother arguing with this old man, Your Highness? Our target is the Fire Dragon's Lair and the traitorous General Gulun Beludo."

"Why don't we capture this old guy and take him as a hostage? Even if Grumberu is lucky enough to survive, are we still afraid that Grumberu won't surrender obediently?" Madwu Xiu rode his horse to Edward as a supervisor. At the same time, he also made suggestions on the side in order to successfully complete the task.

Edward frowned and looked at Madwuxiu, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, "Madwuxiu, it's not your turn to intervene in this matter."

He knew in his heart that although Kirstin's position seemed to be opposite to his own at the moment, the veteran's loyalty to the principality was unquestionable and he could not be easily treated as an enemy.

Madwuxiu disagreed, tilted his head slightly, and raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, "Your Highness, you are not able to protect yourself now, but you still care about this old guy? He may not accept your kindness!"

"Now that the situation is clear, taking them down can be regarded as an explanation to the Grand Duke. We can go to the Fire Dragon's Lair as soon as possible without any obstacles."

"...You!" Kirstin looked at Madwu Xiu and the group of shadow hands surrounding him, and suddenly he blew his beard and glared with anger. Immediately afterwards, a trace of shock and anger flashed in his eyes: "What? The Grand Duke actually and Judah..."

Then, he seemed to realize something and looked at Edward again, "Then you are acting like this now to help the evildoers?!"

Edward took a deep breath, looked into the distance with empty eyes, and said slowly: "The Grand Duke had this intention a long time ago, but now Gulenberudo is not aware of the conspiracy and his life or death is still uncertain. The so-called war is just a matter of holding great power. The game played by these guys is like using this land as a bargaining chip in exchange for the stability of the rest of your life.”

"The Grand Duke's actions now are to take advantage of this opportunity to wipe out all the forces from all sides. Now that the Guards are under my control, the entire principality is also under the control of He Kun. The nobles who truly care about the people of this land The situation is over." Edward looked at Kirsten calmly. No matter what the reason was for the delay, everything was settled and irreversible. He could only lament the uncertainty of fate! !

Kirstin was in a trance on horseback for a moment, as if he had suffered a heavy blow. He murmured to himself: "How could this happen? I have been waiting for many years, just to watch the Principality..."

After a moment, he raised his head, his eyes rekindled his fighting spirit, "No, it's not over yet, Edward, we can't just sit there and wait for death, there must be a way."

Edward looked at him, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, "Method? General, do you think I haven't tried? But in the face of absolute power and conspiracy, we are like ants. He Kun was at this time Waiting in the palace to see how I can help him clear the last obstacle, he can't wait to see Gurenberudo's head! ! "

Kirstin gritted his teeth and stared at Edward with burning eyes, "Even if he is like an ant, so what? As long as he is still alive, he can't give up the fight! ! "

"If Gurenberudo really encounters an accident, how can I live in the world with dignity? The people of the principality are still counting on us, how can we easily admit defeat! "Kirstin's tone became more and more indignant. The old general with full energy would rather break than bend even if he was forced into such a desperate situation.

Edward frowned slightly. Although he was touched by Kirstin's persistence, the past frustration still lingered in his heart, making it difficult for him to let go. "General, I see your determination, but the reality is cruel. What can we do to fight He Kun now? Going there will only lead to our death."

"No! As long as Gurenberudo is still alive, he will..." Looking at the shadow hands approaching, Kirstin's eyes were wide open like an old lion who wanted to fight for the last time.

...He was so convinced that Gurenberudo was the one who could save the Principality of Grant.

"Enough!!" The flame of jealousy in Edward's heart suddenly burst out.

Gurenberudo... Gurenberudo...

He had heard this name for no less than ten thousand times! Why did everyone only remember Gurenberudo? !

Why did that reckless man get everyone's care and love? ! If Gurenberudo wasn't so stupid! How could Kirstin come so slowly? !

"General Kirstin, I still respect you as a teacher! If you surrender now, I promise that the Grand Duke will not attack you! You can still enjoy your old age with your granddaughter, don't be ungrateful!!" Edward said this with almost all his strength, he was really going crazy.

"... I have no way out!" Edward murmured with his head down. At this moment, his face was pale, with dark circles under his eyes, and his eyeballs were bloodshot and haggard. How could he look like the elegant nobleman in the past?

Just shouting these words heartbreakingly made him sweat all over.

When Kirstin heard Edward's words, he was stunned at first, and then his face was full of disappointment and heartache: "Edward, I thought you still had that persistence in the principality in your heart, but I didn't expect you to be so confused!"

"I, Kirstin, have been fighting for half my life. When have I ever been afraid of life and death? How can I give up the fight just to live a cowardly life?"