Next morning. 翌日清晨。 Colin opens the eyes, sees wife still to sleep soundly. 柯林睁开双眼,就见身边的妻子还在熟睡中。 Golden beautiful hair sprinkles on the pillow, just like a fresh flower in full bloom. 金色的秀发洒在枕头上,犹如一朵盛开的鲜花。 Colin does not want to awaken Vera in deep sleep, pulls out carefully from the soft bosom the arm, drills the fragrant warm bedding softly, wears the clothes to leave the bedroom. 柯林不想惊醒沉睡中的薇拉,小心地将胳膊从柔软的怀抱中抽出来,又轻手轻脚地钻出香暖的被窝,穿好衣服离开卧室。 Just went out, he met a simple and beautiful young girl on the corridor. 刚出门,他就在走廊上遇见了一位清丽的少女。 „Good morning, Count Angelie.” “早安,安格列伯爵。” „Good morning, Miss Nina.” “早安,妮娜小姐。” Colin greets with a smile, referred to the bedroom, said: „You are look for Vera? She has not awaked, you also know that woman need more sufficient sleep of pregnancy.” 柯林笑着打了个招呼,又指了指卧室,道:“你是来找薇拉的吗？她还没醒,你也知道的,怀孕的女人需要更充足的睡眠。” Nina looked at Colin one eyes mischievously, later shakes the head, said: 妮娜促狭地看了柯林一眼,随后摇摇头,道: „No, I am not look for the older female cousin, but looks for you.” “不,我不是来找堂姐的,而是找您。” „? What matter do you ask me to have?” Colin asked that has understood the Nina purpose in coming at heart probably. “哦？你找我有什么事？”柯林问道,心里大概已经明白妮娜的来意了。 Nina putting out a hand managed by wind dishevel beautiful hair, is probing asking: „Did Count Sir, you prepare to command the army to support the western boundary?” 妮娜伸手理了理被风吹乱的秀发,试探着问道:“伯爵大人,您是不是准备率军支援西境了？” „Yes.” Colin nods honestly, the vision sizes up, seems looking for anyone. “是的。”柯林坦诚地点了点头,目光四下打量,似乎在寻找着什么人。 „When do you prepare?” “您准备什么时候出发？” „On today.” “就今天。” „Such quickly?” The Nina whole face is surprised, but in the eye also flashes through one to lose. “这么快？”妮娜满脸惊讶,但同时眼中也闪过一丝失落。 „Yes. Blood Cavalry Army has repaired and maintained, already that was ready went on an expedition again in half Troll King country . Moreover, the situation of western boundary was less optimistic, I must certainly overtake as soon as possible.” “是的。血骑军在半巨魔王国已经修整过了,早已做好了再次征战的准备,而且,西境的局势不容乐观,我肯定要尽快赶过去。” Nina is nipping the red lip lightly, as if in hesitates must open the mouth. 妮娜轻咬着红唇,似乎在犹豫着要不要开口。 Colin asked with a smile: „Should Swallowtail Butterfly Army also be ready that goes to battle with?” 柯林笑着问道:“凤蝶军应该也早就做好出征的准备了吧？” „?” Nina gawked, immediately nods to say again and again, „, Swallowtail Butterfly Army can follow you to go to the western boundary momentarily!” “啊？”妮娜愣了一下,随即连连点头道,“是的,凤蝶军随时可以跟随您前往西境！” „That is good.” Colin nods satisfied, immediately also said, „next time will let Sarcen Morison looks for me directly, this guts do not have, how to revive Morison family?” “那就好。”柯林满意地点了点头,随即又道,“下次让赛肯・莫里森直接来找我,这点胆量都没有,如何复兴莫里森家族？” Nina then somewhat should say awkwardly: „Good...... good!” 妮娜这才有些尴尬地应道:“好……好的！” Colin does not have excessively to castigate Nina, or Sarcen Morison. 柯林也没有过多苛责妮娜,又或是赛肯・莫里森。 Because of he very clear present Morison family regarding the hope of war and victory, before the western boundary and vault of heaven icefield has not taken Swallowtail Butterfly Army, the knights who have definitely let Morison family become extremely anxious and urgent. 因为他很清楚如今的莫里森家族对于战争和胜利的渴望,之前西境和苍穹冰原都没有带上凤蝶军,肯定已经让莫里森家族的骑士们变得极为焦躁和迫切。 Even perhaps some people start to suspect that Colin is suppressing Swallowtail Butterfly Army intentionally, preventing Morison family to rise. 甚至恐怕一些人都开始怀疑柯林是不是在故意压制凤蝶军,防止莫里森家族重新崛起。 Just, they do not know, the western boundary war is actually Marquis Garcia does not want to make Swallowtail Butterfly Army participate, but the vault of heaven icefield, that is not a battlefield that suits Swallowtail Butterfly Army. 只不过,他们并不知道,西境战事其实是加西亚侯爵不想让凤蝶军参与,而苍穹冰原,那根本就不是一个适合凤蝶军的战场。 Colin has not deliberately aimed at Swallowtail Butterfly Army from beginning to end. 柯林从头到尾都没有刻意针对过凤蝶军。 How Morison family says that now was also the Angelie family's sealing feudal officials, Colin was also insufficient, because before celebrated a holiday, but aimed at the person on one's own side. 莫里森家族现在怎么说也是安格列家族的封臣了,柯林还不至于因为以前的一些过节而去针对自己人。 Moreover the strength that to be honest, and controls by the Colin current power and influence, Morison family in the prosperous period, had not been paid attention to by Colin even, simply has not guarded against the necessity that suppresses. 而且说实话,以柯林目前的权势和所掌控的实力,莫里森家族就算是在鼎盛时期,也没有被柯林放在眼里,根本没有防备压制的必要。 Sent thanking profusely Nina, Colin to go to the restaurant alone. 打发走了千恩万谢的妮娜,柯林独自来到餐厅。 Steward Eamonn directs the maidservants to offer the sumptuous breakfast, later he calmly stood in attendance and other Colin to finish eating, went forward to report to say low voice: 管家伊蒙指挥侍女们奉上丰盛的早餐,随后他静静地侍立一旁等柯林吃完,才上前小声汇报道: „Master, some people once went to the grey fort to inquire your passing.” “老爷,有人曾去灰堡打探过您的过往。” Colin look concentrates, asks: „Knows that is who?” 柯林神色一凝,问道:“知道是谁吗？” Eamonn shakes the head regrettably, said: „Does not know. That person is very careful, has not disclosed the status.” 伊蒙遗憾地摇摇头,道:“不知道。那人很小心,没有透露身份。” Colin puts down the napkin, is lost in thought. 柯林放下餐巾,陷入沉思。 Actually he also has certain preparation. 其实他对此也有一定的心理准备。 With Colin's the sudden rise of strength and influence, definitely some people will be curious his passing. 随着柯林的实力和势力的急剧提升,必然会有人好奇他的过往。 Even will guess, he is a biological son of countryside Baron. 甚至会猜测,他是不是一个乡下男爵的亲生儿子。 Regarding this point, even Colin started to suspect. 对于这一点,连柯林自己都开始怀疑了。 „Eamonn......” Colin considers the probe saying that „how many you...... do know about my passing?” “伊蒙……”柯林斟酌着试探道,“你对我的过往……了解多少？” Colin has felt, this old senior steward took care of more than half a century in the Angelie family, perhaps knows some secrets. 柯林一直都觉得,这位年迈的老管家在安格列家族服侍了半个多世纪,说不定知道一些隐秘。 In the Eamonn old facial features cannot see the mood to change, after hearing Colin's question, is light smiles, said: 伊蒙苍老的面容上看不出情绪变化,听到柯林的问话后只是淡淡一笑,道: „Master, you are I look to grow up, I am certainly familiar with your passing, does not know that what you do want to know?” “老爷,您是我看着长大的,我对您的过往当然了如指掌,就不知道您想知道什么？” Colin looked at Eamonn earnestly long time, but actually cannot see any flaw from the facial expression of opposite party, has to beckon with the hand with a smile, sets out to leave the restaurant. 柯林认真地看了伊蒙半晌,但却没能从对方的神情上看出任何破绽,只好笑着摆摆手,起身离开了餐厅。 Although Eamonn anything had not said that but Colin felt, the opposite party should know something. 虽然伊蒙什么也没说,但柯林却觉得,对方应该知道一些东西。 However, Colin has not continued to closely examine. 不过,柯林也没有继续追问。 This old person gave to the Angelie family own life, Colin does not believe that he will betray. 这位老人将自己的一生都献给了安格列家族,柯林不相信他会背叛。 Even if he chooses to conceal, definitely also has own difficulties. 哪怕他选择隐瞒,肯定也是有自己的苦衷。 Colin respects his decision. 柯林尊重他的决定。 Moreover, he currently also has a more urgent matter to need to process, really has no free time to inquire into the riddle of own life experience. 而且,他现在还有更加紧迫的事情需要处理,实在没空去探究自己的身世之谜。 Eamonn looks at the back that Colin goes far away, the look had some changes finally. 伊蒙看着柯林远去的背影,眼神终于有了些许变化。 He opened the opens the mouth, as to stop by calling out Colin, but hesitant long time, has not made noise. 他张了张口,似乎想要叫住柯林,但犹豫了半晌,还是没有出声。 When Colin's back vanishes in out of the door thoroughly, Eamonn sends out a long sigh. 等柯林的背影彻底消失在门外,伊蒙才发出一声长长的叹息。 ...... …… 10 : 00 am. 上午 10 点。 Low and deep bugle horn sound in Ice Rock City sky echo. 低沉的号角声在冰岩城上空回响。 The hoofbeat such as the billowing sunken mine, is shocking the land, cavalries are stimulating to movement the warhorse, assembles outside Ice Rock City. 马蹄声如滚滚沉雷,震动着大地,一支支骑兵催动着战马,在冰岩城外集结。 This time goes to battle with the western boundary, Colin made Knight Charl train for a long time cavalry reserve forces also to enroll in the Blood Cavalry Army camp. 这次出征西境,柯林让夏尔骑士训练许久的骑兵预备队也编入了血骑军的阵营中。 Had joining of this group of recruits, the Blood Cavalry Army scale inflated 30,000 people rapidly. 有了这批新兵的加入,血骑军的规模迅速膨胀到了三万人。 These recruits will have certain negative impact on the Blood Cavalry Army battle efficiency, but the issue is not big. 这些新兵会对血骑军的战斗力产生一定的负面影响,但问题不大。 In Colin opinion, must form an invincible invincible strengthening of the armed forces, the most important thing is three essential factors- manpower resources, equipment and military spirit. 在柯林看来,要组建一支战无不胜攻无不克的强军,最重要的是三个要素-兵源、装备、军魂。 The manpower resources, this surely does not have the issue. 兵源,这点肯定没有问题。 The northern boundary esteems martial arts, always does not lack the strong brave young people. 北境尚武,向来不缺少强健勇敢的年轻人。 But since they can be selected in the Blood Cavalry Army reserve duty, definitely is north the outstanding person in boundary young people, after the Knight Charl severe training, has reached the Blood Cavalry Army enlisting standard again. 而他们既然能够入选血骑军的预备役,肯定是北境年轻人中的佼佼者,再经过夏尔骑士严苛的训练,已经达到了血骑军的入伍标准。 As for the equipment, definitely will not have the issue. 至于装备,肯定也不会有问题。 Although the Angelie family the rise time is very short, but the speed of wealth accumulation is extremely astonishing. 安格列家族虽然崛起时间很短,但财富积累的速度可谓极其惊人。 The war indemnity in Troll empire enough in plenty, in addition Colin has conformed in secret controlled the northern boundary and half elf business circle, is naturally impossible to be short of money. 巨魔帝国的战争赔款就已经足够丰裕,再加上柯林暗中整合掌控了北境和半精灵商界,自然不可能差钱。 These Blood Cavalry Army recruits are the three fine horses of standard configuration, complete set skin armor, as well as carbine, saber and bow and arrow...... 这些血骑军新兵都是标配的三匹良马,全套皮甲,以及骑枪、马刀、弓箭…… Only arms the wealth that this 10,000 unnecessary Blood Cavalry Army recruits consume, perhaps forms 100,000 people of infantry armies sufficiently. 光是武装这一万多余血骑军新兵所消耗的财富,恐怕就足以组建一支十万人的步兵大军。 However, these recruits lack, is the last essential factor, naturally is also the most important essential factor- military spirit. 不过,这些新兵所缺少的,也就是最后一个要素,当然也是最重要的一个要素-军魂。 This is Blood Cavalry Army and true difference of ordinary cavalry unit. 这才是血骑军与普通骑兵部队的真正区别。 Is the inheritance from rides the most precious wealth of army black. 是传承自黑骑军的最宝贵财富。 But such military spirit, many trainings are unable to obtain, can only build by the blood irrigation of enemy. 但这样的军魂,再多的训练也无法获得,只能由敌人的鲜血浇灌筑而成。 Besides Blood Cavalry Army, the Ice Rock City suburb also gathered another Army Swallowtail Butterfly Army. 除了血骑军外,冰岩城郊外还聚集了另一支大军-凤蝶军。 Morison family's final wealth, is their final hopes. 莫里森家族最后的财富,也是他们最后的希望。 In the officers eye of each Swallowtail Butterfly Army, is glittering regarding the victory, regarding meritorious service, regarding glorious hope. 每一位凤蝶军的将士们眼中,都闪烁着对于胜利,对于功勋,对于荣耀的渴望。 Sarcen Morison progresses to arrive in front of Colin, salutes to say respectfully: 赛肯・莫里森策马来到柯林面前,恭敬地行礼道: „Count Sir, Morison family has prepared!” “伯爵大人,莫里森家族已经准备好了！” Colin nods, finally looked out a that wonderful graceful form that stands in the Ice Rock City top, puts down the mask immediately decisively, coldly said: 柯林点了点头,最后遥望了一眼站立在冰岩城城头的那个妙曼的身影,随即果断放下面罩,冷冷道: „!” “出发！”