Chapter 593

In the middle of the night, Kieran and Mary came to Thunder Fortress.

At this time, the Thunder Fortress had long lost its daunting appearance at first, and what was left was only temporarily mobilized wood, stones, and patchwork of fortifications.

Moreover, there is only one.

To put it simply, it is only aimed at the side of the prairie camp.

Once this fortification is breached, the prairie people can drive straight to Luldry.

As for the Warren garrison behind the fortifications?

Although there are still 3,000 people, they are no longer the 3,000 professional soldiers stationed in Thunder Fortress.

Warren royal family's imperial army, private army, and some city guards were mixed in.

Less than a third of the original professional soldiers remained.

This is what Mary told Qin Ran, there is no mistake.

Thinking of Mary's previous description about Thunder Fortress, Qin Ran couldn't help but sigh.

Not only was the Thunder Fortress rebuilt from the scorched earth so fragile as paper, but more importantly, almost all the soldiers were demoralized and had no fighting spirit.

Those elites are no exception.

Based on the speed of notifications from the night watchmen, Kieran could fully imagine the situation where the Thunder Fortress would be captured in a wave once a siege took place.

Of course, even so, Kieran did not regret what he did back then.

He knew exactly what he wanted at the time.

Just like him now, he knows what to do.

Tread Tread.

Continuous, several people's footsteps sounded.

What followed was a group of people holding high torches, headed by that James VIII.

Unlike what Qin Ran remembered, His Majesty the King had aged a little again in just a few days, as if he was about to die.

Even walking needs the help of attendants on the side.

But the other party's eyes were not mixed.

In other words, the other party's eyes are the only thing that is different from ordinary old people.

"Your Excellency 2567!"

James VIII tried his best to show the majesty and... etiquette of a king.

It's just that the environment is really inappropriate.

A few torches, a camp in the wilderness, slightly restless soldiers.

This kind of situation fell into Qin Ran's eyes, which made him see loneliness and loneliness even more.

However, Qin Ran still returned the salute.

Not only because of the identity of the other party, but also because of the attitude of the other party who is willing to give everything for this identity.

Without more contacts, Kieran would not be able to know whether James VIII was a good king, but the other party was determined to perish with the country, and this alone deserves respect.

"Father, father king!"

Mary spoke a little awkwardly.

Then, the girl quickly told about Luldry.

"We need to clean up the 'maggots' in Luldry! The civilians have not been completely evacuated. If they take advantage of the situation and cause trouble, more people will die!"

Although they didn't get along for a long time, Mary already knew how to persuade the man in front of her.

Self-interest is definitely not enough.

It must be linked to the interests of civilians.

In the eyes of most rulers, this point is sneering at.

No matter how superficial it is, what is the essence is clear to everyone.

For a naive person like James VIII, in the eyes of other rulers, being suppressed or even ostracized by the other party's sister is completely their own fault.

However, because of this, Mary didn't hate each other.

Well, just don't hate it!

"Rock, bring a team back to Luldry and thoroughly investigate this matter!"

James VIII got serious.

The originally stooped body straightened up, and his voice involuntarily raised his voice.

"But Your Majesty..."

"Go!"

"The prairie people didn't attack at the beginning, so they wouldn't attack in the past few days-they need to figure out what happened to their vanguard!"

James VIII interrupted the middle-aged man in robes and dressed as a wizard, and then he looked at Kieran.

There is inquiry in the clear and dignified eyes.

The wizard named Rock looked at James VIII, then at Kieran.

In the end, he bowed to Qin Ran, and then, after Qin Ran slightly nodded, he left with a group of people.

To be able to follow James VIII to the destroyed Thunder Fortress, still as a wizard, such a person must have the consciousness of mortal death.

Loyal people are easy to gain people's favor, and Qin Ran is no exception.

"Your Excellency 2567, please follow me... I need to ask you about some things in detail!"

James VIII said, and walked into the camp with the help of his attendants.

In front of a tent that was indistinguishable from other tents, James VIII waved away his attendants, allowing only Mary and Kieran to enter the tent.

Whoops, whoops!

As soon as he entered the tent, James VIII began to breathe heavily.

Apparently, His Majesty's health is far worse than it appears.

Mary hesitated a little, but she walked over in the next moment, helped James VIII to the soft couch, and picked up the kettle from one side.

"Thank you, Mary..."

The old king whispered to himself.

In the apologetic words, James VIII looked at Qin Ran again, and said with a more serious expression than ever: "Your Excellency 2567, please take Mary away!"

"Get out of Warren!"

"Find a place where no one knows you and spend the rest of your life!"

"I beg you!"

The old king spoke word by word.

His tone was sincere, and he even used an honorific title for Qin Ran.

But Qin Ran still shook his head.

James VIII immediately shook his body, and his breath became heavier.

Obviously, Kieran's refusal was an unparalleled blow to him.

"Sorry, I have promised Mary to help her guard Warren."

Qin Ran said slowly.

James VIII was taken aback for a moment, and he looked at Mary.

The girl nodded seriously.

"I'm not for you, not for the fleeing civilians, and not for the nobles who fled. It's just that my mother told me that since it is my own responsibility, then I must bear it myself, and I can't shirk it to others-this is the responsibility of every generation. The belief that the owner of Swartburg must abide by!"

Mary said word for word.

"It's exactly Ailian's tone!"

James VIII sighed.

The old king seemed to be caught in some memories, and Kieran could clearly see the smile on the corner of his mouth.

Warmth, nostalgia and helplessness.

The girl saw it too.

Then, the girl grabbed Qin Ran's cloak with her hands.

The very hard one.

Feeling this power, Kieran lowered his head to meet the girl's gaze.

"What I said, I will do."

Qin Ran promised.

Then, he signaled Mary to take care of her father.

Mary subconsciously wanted to ask something, but before she could speak, she heard the sound of horseshoes breaking the night.

Suddenly, the girl's face turned pale.

The prairie people... have attacked the city!

PS second update~

Because, because of the new lord, decadence will be updated as usual~

However, the third update is estimated to be late, everyone who can’t wait, go to bed first~