Clatter clatter clatter...... 嗒嗒嗒…… A warhorse speeds past, the roadside flowers and plants accumulated night of dew to shake on falls on the place. 一匹战马疾驰而过,将路边花草上积累了一夜的露水都震落在地。 Immediately knight whole face is anxious, is whipping the warhorse under body unceasingly, seemed unsatisfied about such approaching speed. 马上的骑士满脸焦急,不断鞭打着身下的战马,似乎对这样的行进速度仍不满意。 But quick, he has to slow down the footsteps. 但很快,他就不得不放缓了脚步。 Because, the front presents the form that one team of sentry posts rode, but looks at their armor flags, clearly is the Uman family's soldier. 因为,前方出现了一队哨骑的身影,而看他们的盔甲旗帜,分明是乌曼家族的士兵。 hui law law- 咴律律- The warhorse stops slowly, immediately knight rides to the Uman family sentry post that is encircling said loudly: „I am gold/metal lion regiment vice- army regimental commanders- Louise knight, Count Uman in nearby?” 战马缓缓停下,马上的骑士对着围上来的乌曼家族哨骑大声道:“我是金狮军团副军团长-路易斯骑士,请问乌曼伯爵在附近吗？” Was that sentry post of head rides the team leader to size up Louise knight several eyes, the nod said: „Please come with me.” 为首的那位哨骑队长打量了路易斯骑士几眼,点头道:“请跟我来。” After the moment, Louise knight rides the camp that arrives at the Uman family with this team of sentry posts. 片刻后,路易斯骑士就跟着这队哨骑来到乌曼家族的营地。 Looks all around, Louise discovered, although the order in camp is systematic, but on the soldiers face still had one to be alarmed and afraid and vacant. 环顾四周,路易斯发现,营地中的秩序虽然还算井然有序,但士兵们脸上却仍带有一丝惊惧和茫然。 Obviously, after experiencing the camp howled, Count Uman also reluctantly drew in the chaotic army, but the state of mind of this army is not good, perhaps could not have withstood a war. 显然,经历了营啸之后,乌曼伯爵也只是勉强收拢了乱军,但这支军队的精神状态却并不好,恐怕还经不起一场大战。 „Louise knight, you worries, is which prepares?” “路易斯骑士,您这么着急,是准备去哪儿啊？” Count Uman looks at Louise knight with a laugh, as if beforehand camp howling disturbance has not brought the big difficulty to him. 乌曼伯爵笑呵呵地看着路易斯骑士,似乎之前的营啸风波并没有给他带来多大的困扰。 Louise knight also exchanged the kind smile, goes forward saying: „Count Sir, I should be consistent with your destination.” 路易斯骑士也换上了亲切的笑脸,上前道:“伯爵大人,我应该跟您的目的地是一致的。” „?” Count Uman the vision flashes, „you thought where my destination is?” “哦？”乌曼伯爵目光闪动,“您觉得我的目的地是哪里？” The smile on Louise knight face is even more bright, said one word at a time: 路易斯骑士脸上的笑容越发灿烂,一字一顿道: „Winterfell City!” “凛冬城！” Count Uman the pupil shrinks slightly, but was still maintaining the complexion invariably, asked lightly: „Why you felt, I will go to Winterfell City?” 乌曼伯爵瞳孔微微一缩,但仍保持着面色不变,淡淡地问道:“你为什么觉得,我会去凛冬城？” Louise knight shakes the head to say with a smile: „Count Sir, at this time, we do not cover up again.” 路易斯骑士笑着摇头道:“伯爵大人,都这个时候,咱们就不要再遮遮掩掩了吧。” Count Uman nods, said honestly: „Good, such being the case, I also told the facts. I have the old enmity with Viscount Angelie, you once were Young Master Joyce's equestrian skill teacher, we are not willing to notice that Miss Vera inherited the position of northern boundary duke, therefore, the cooperation was the best choice.” 乌曼伯爵点点头,坦诚道:“好,既然如此,我也就实话实说了。我跟安格列子爵有旧仇,你曾是乔伊斯少爷的骑术老师,我们都不愿看到薇拉小姐继承北境公爵之位,所以,合作才是最好的选择。” „Right!” Louise knight tone rouses, puts out a hand, places in front of Count Uman. “没错！”路易斯骑士语气振奋,伸出手来,放在乌曼伯爵面前。 Count Uman is understanding immediately, extends the right hand, grasps with Louise knight layer on layer/heavily in the same place. 乌曼伯爵当即会意,也伸出右手,与路易斯骑士重重握在一起。 An alliance, achieves. 一个联盟,就此达成。 Louise knight suggested immediately: „Count Sir, our present urgent matters, control Winterfell City, cannot make Wei take along the gold/metal lion regiment to return to the city!” 路易斯骑士随即建议道:“伯爵大人,我们现在当务之急,是控制凛冬城,不能让薇拉带着金狮军团回到城中！” Count Uman also approves nods, but the tone somewhat is dignified: „I inquired the gold/metal lion regiment before the army battle with Dawson family, had the fight ended?” 乌曼伯爵也认同地点点头,但语气却有些凝重:“我之前打探到金狮军团正在跟道森家族的军队交战,难道战斗已经结束了？” Louise knight sighed a sound said: „Finished, Dawson family disastrous defeat.” 路易斯骑士叹息一声道:“结束了,道森家族惨败。” Count Uman immediately one cold, the tone said rapidly: „We must rush to Winterfell City as soon as possible! How many armies can you know in the city now also some?” 乌曼伯爵顿时一凛,语气急促地说道:“那我们必须尽快赶到凛冬城！你可知道城中现在还有多少军队？” „In Winterfell City only has 8000 city defense force . Moreover the battle efficiency is not strong. How many armies on your present has?” “凛冬城内只有八千城防军,而且战斗力并不强。你现在手上有多少军队？” „30,000.” “三万。” „That...... truly somewhat is thorny......” Louise knight to frown to say. “那……确实有些棘手……”路易斯骑士皱着眉头道。 Entered the camp a moment ago time, he observed, the Uman family's army condition was not good, let alone, Winterfell City, but north the boundary's first firm city, if really must attack, may not have the assurance that in the short time captured depending on 30,000 people. 刚才进入营地的时候,他就观察到,乌曼家族的军队状态并不好,更何况,凛冬城可是北境第一坚城,如果真要攻打的话,光凭三万人可没有短时间内攻下的把握。 „Naturally cannot the storm!” Count Uman shakes the head saying that „both of us entered a city in advance, found Young Master Joyce, took an oath to give loyalty to him, and asked him to manage the general situation as duke first position successor, this can control Winterfell City, put in my army the city.” “当然不能强攻！”乌曼伯爵摇头道,“我们俩先行进城,找到乔伊斯少爷,向他宣誓效忠,并请他以公爵第一顺位继承人的身份来主持大局,这样才能控制凛冬城,将我的军队放入城中。” „Good! Manages!” “好！就这么办！” After two people reach an agreement, immediately goes into action. 两人达成一致后,立刻行动起来。 Count Uman gives the family the knight to command the army, oneself lead one team of cavalries to rush to Winterfell City with Louise knight in advance. 乌曼伯爵将大军交给家族骑士代为统帅,自己则与路易斯骑士率领一队骑兵先行赶往凛冬城。 ...... …… This time Winterfell City is covering in withering atmosphere. 此时的凛冬城正笼罩在一片肃杀的气氛之中。 The death news of Duke St. Hilde had passed to the lion roar fort through the carrier pigeon, but to avoid causing excessively scared, this news is only also restricted in the aristocrat disseminates, the civilians in city were also kept in the dark. 圣希尔德公爵的死讯已经通过信鸽传到了狮吼堡中,但为了避免引起过度的恐慌,这个消息还只限于在贵族中传播,城内的平民还都被蒙在鼓里。 Is good since the beginning of the year rebels just erupted, Winterfell City has started to declare martial law, therefore, although alert in this time city has strengthened, but has not stirred many panic. 好在自从年初叛乱刚刚爆发的时候起,凛冬城就已经开始戒严,所以,虽然此时的城中的戒备有所加强,但也并没有引发更多的恐慌。 After the night falls, Winterfell City thorough peaceful. 夜幕降临之后,凛冬城彻底安静了下来。 Because city garrison weapons and rations good strict curfew measure, after the 8 : 00 pm, on street thorough nobody left, only has the soldier of teams of patrols. 因为城防军实行了严格的宵禁措施,晚上 8 点之后,街道上彻底空无一人,只有一队队巡逻的士兵。 The thick heavy city gate had been closed firmly, the big hanging bridge also drew completely, thick such as the black wire rope of arm appears in the dim light especially gloomy and cold. 厚实沉重的城门早就被牢牢关闭,高大的吊桥也全部拉了起来,粗如儿臂的黑色铁索在昏暗的灯光中显得格外的阴冷。 The city garrison sergeant soldier of being on night duty has been used to such cold and still night, they have not known the death news of Duke St. Hilde, therefore has not seemed extremely flustered. 值夜的城防军士兵已经习惯了这样冷寂的夜晚,他们还不知道圣希尔德公爵的死讯,所以并没有显得太过慌张。 Let alone, the Winterfell City big firm city wall gave their intense security senses, in their opinion, even if the chaotic army surrounded this city, wants to attack is not an easy matter. 更何况,凛冬城高大坚固的城墙给了他们强烈的安全感,在他们看来,即便是乱军包围了这座城市,想要攻下来也不是一件容易的事情。 On the south gate tower over a city gate, the military officers of several city defense force are still playing Quinte quietly, side is standing the trusted aide subordinate who is responsible for acting as lookout. 在南城门的城楼上,几位城防军的军官还在悄悄打着昆特牌,旁边站着负责望风的心腹部下。 But suddenly, the police whistling sound of top resounds suddenly, frightens several military officers to be thrown into confusion tidies up the gambling house, then took up the weapon to clash. 但突然间,城头的警哨声骤然响起,吓得几位军官手忙脚乱地收拾牌局,然后拿起武器冲了出去。 „What's wrong?” The military officer asked pantingly. “怎么了？”军官气喘吁吁地问道。 The soldiers referred to under the city, there hears the rapid hoofbeat, later then sees dozens cavalries indistinctly to hold the flare, toward city gate. 士兵指了指城下,那里传来急促的马蹄声,随后便见几十个影影绰绰的骑兵正举着火把,向着城门而来。 When that team of cavalries arrive under the high city wall, a familiar sound passed on: 等到那队骑兵来到高高的城墙之下,一个熟悉的声音传了上来: „I am the gold/metal lion regiment vice- army regimental commander Louise knight, please open the city gate!” “我是金狮军团副军团长路易斯骑士,请打开城门！” The sound that the military officer who is responsible for being on night duty recognized Louise knight obviously, then shouts downward loudly: 负责值夜的军官显然认出了路易斯骑士的声音,便往下大声喊道: „Sorry, Sir Louise! Duke Sir has the life, refuses to open the Winterfell City city gate at night, therefore, I will put down a hanging basket to take you to come up.” “抱歉,路易斯大人！公爵大人有命,严禁在夜间打开凛冬城城门,所以,我会放下一个吊篮接您上来。” „Two! My side also has Count Uman!” “两个！我身边还有乌曼伯爵！” Because before Count Uman to gold/metal lion regiment surrender time, Nelson knight once sent people to notify to Winterfell City, but also delivered Penny and Lawrence head, therefore, at this time Count Uman in the city defense force military officer eyes is not the rebel status. 因为之前乌曼伯爵向金狮军团投降的时候,纳尔逊骑士就曾派人向凛冬城报信,还将潘妮和劳伦斯两人的头颅送了过来,所以,此时乌曼伯爵在城防军军官眼中已经不是叛徒身份了。 However, if Count Uman comes alone, the military officer not necessarily is also willing to allow to pass, after all this fellow has the criminal record of betrayal, he must certainly first report that the report higher authority makes the decision again. 不过,如果是乌曼伯爵独自前来,军官还未必肯放行,毕竟这家伙有背叛的前科在,他肯定要先禀报上级再做决定。 Because there is a Louise knight personally to accompany, the military officer does not doubt him, assigns/life the person to put down two hanging baskets, met Louise knight and Count Uman. 但因为有路易斯骑士亲自陪同,军官也就不疑有他,命人放下两个吊篮,将路易斯骑士和乌曼伯爵接了上来。 After entering the city, two people have not stopped on the tower over a city gate, immediately hurries to the lion roar fort. 入城之后,两人也没有在城楼上多做停留,立刻向狮吼堡赶去。 After entering the castle, was actually informed, Young Master Joyce went to sleep. 进入城堡后,却被告知,乔伊斯少爷已经睡下。 Louise knight is somewhat impatient, actually asked that steward Delindeng can awaken Young Master Joyce. 路易斯骑士有些心急,竟然问管家德林登能不能叫醒乔伊斯少爷。 But the steward actually shakes the head indifferently, hints all and other tomorrow to say again. 但管家却冷漠地摇摇头,示意一切等明天再说。 Two people are helpless, must go to the guest room to rest under aide's leadership. 两人无奈,只得在侍从的带领下前往客房休息。 The dim light of night is deep, but Louise knight actually tosses and turns unable to fall asleep, confused, he is simple to stroll. Then discovered that Count Uman the light of Room is also shining, obviously this Count has not rested. 夜色深沉,但路易斯骑士却辗转反侧睡不着,心烦意乱之下,他干脆起来闲逛。然后就发现乌曼伯爵房间的灯光还亮着,显然这位伯爵也没有睡。 Therefore, Louise knight then sounded the door of Count Uman. 于是,路易斯骑士便敲响了乌曼伯爵的房门。 Count Uman welcomed him, poured two cups of water, gives Louise knight its Zhongyi Cup, later asked: „Steward Delindeng supports anyone, are you clear?” 乌曼伯爵将他迎了进来,倒了两杯水,将其中一杯递给路易斯骑士,随后问道:“管家德林登支持谁,你清楚吗？” Louise knight drinks water, somewhat said scruple: „Should be Joyce, after all Vera was very early is sent to Yeville to study Ao technique by Duke St. Hilde, should not have many friendship with the steward.” 路易斯骑士喝了口水,有些迟疑道:“应该是乔伊斯吧,毕竟薇拉很早就被圣希尔德公爵送去了耶维尔学习奥术,跟管家应该没有多少交情。” „Perhaps.” Count Uman this little while also calmed down, suddenly felt, oneself plan with Louise knight wants to come carefully, was somewhat rough. “或许吧。”乌曼伯爵这会儿也冷静下来了,忽然觉得,自己跟路易斯骑士的计划细细想来,还是有些粗糙了。 Thought the moment, Count Uman considers is opening the mouth saying: „I felt, tomorrow we can not see Young Master Joyce anxiously.” 想了片刻,乌曼伯爵斟酌着开口道:“我觉得,明天我们可以不急着去见乔伊斯少爷。” „Why?” Louise knight must leap one to stand from the chair anxiously. “为什么？”路易斯骑士急得腾地一下从椅子上站了起来。 He thinks that Count Uman was afraid, urged hastily: „Arrived this situation, you are the regret also without enough time!” 他以为乌曼伯爵是害怕了,连忙劝道:“都到了这个地步了,你就是后悔也来不及了！” Under Count Uman puts out a hand to press, hints Louise knight to be patient, later sinking sound said: „ Steward does not coordinate to make me realize, the beforehand plan some were too rough, we must first clarify the situation in city. 乌曼伯爵伸手下压,示意路易斯骑士稍安勿躁,随后沉声道:“管家的不配合让我意识到,之前的计划有些太粗糙了,我们必须先摸清楚城中的情况。 For example, is the Winterfell City present order led by whom? Whose does the city defense force grasp in hand? What are their attitudes? 比如,凛冬城现在的秩序由谁主导？城防军掌握在谁手里？他们的态度又是什么？ Moreover, the church...... I remember that the northern boundary church parish just didn't trade new big Bishop? Do you know this person? ” 另外,还有教会……我记得北境教区不是刚换了一位新的大主教吗？你认识此人么？” Louise knight actually shakes the head to say agitated: „If the time is sufficient, naturally can do this, but, do not forget, the gold/metal lion regiment is removing in the round trip, once we cannot control Winterfell City as soon as possible, depends on you that army outside city, really can keep off the gold/metal lion regiment?” 路易斯骑士却烦躁地摇头道:“如果时间充足,当然可以这样做,但是,你可别忘了,金狮军团正在往回撤,一旦我们不能尽快掌控凛冬城,就凭你在城外的那支军队,真的能挡得了金狮军团吗？” „You misunderstood my meaning......” Count Uman just to explain, actually stopped suddenly. “你误会我的意思了……”乌曼伯爵刚想解释,却突然停下了。 Louise knight is having doubts, actually hears out of the door to hear the lithe sound of footsteps. 路易斯骑士正疑惑间,却听到门外传来轻盈的脚步声。 Thump thump thump! 咚咚咚！ Two people look at each other one vigilantly, later Count Uman goes forward to open the door. 两人警惕地对视一眼,随后乌曼伯爵上前开门。 „Delindeng steward! You were so late, what matter has?” “德林登管家！您这么晚了,有什么事么？” The St. Hilde family's senior stewards stand in out of the door unemotionally, after seeing Count Uman shows a faint smile, said: „Two haven't rested? Happen to I have a thing to you to look.” 圣希尔德家族的老管家面无表情地站在门外,见到乌曼伯爵后微微一笑,道:“两位还没睡吗？正好我有件东西想给你们看一下。” „?” Count Uman the brow selects, said hastily, „come in quickly.” “哦？”乌曼伯爵眉头一挑,连忙道,“快请进。” Steward Delindeng walks into the room, nods to Louise knight, says with a smile: „Louise knight, you also.” 管家德林登走入房内,对路易斯骑士也点了点头,笑道:“路易斯骑士,您也在呀。” Then he then pulls out one volume of parchment from the pocket, said lightly: 然后他便从衣兜里掏出一卷羊皮纸,淡淡道: „Duke St. Hilde once drew by a will, two do, want to take a look?” “圣希尔德公爵曾立下一份遗嘱,两位,想看看吗？” „Will?!” “遗嘱？！” Count Uman and Louise knight cannot bear send out to call out in alarm immediately, the eye is staring at the sheepskin volume in senior steward hand stubbornly, is unable to move out of the way again. 乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士顿时忍不住发出惊呼,眼睛死死盯着老管家手中的羊皮卷,再也无法挪开。