"Tap tap tap..."
As Knight Bliss led the cavalry out of the river bend, the entire camp suddenly fell into a panic.
The news that the Troll Wolf Cavalry was about to catch up had already spread, and everyone was already panicking. Now they thought that Bliss and others were running away from the battle, which only stirred up a hornet's nest.
Many people had quietly gathered together, packed their things and were getting ready to run away.
At this moment, Vera and Colin appeared in front of everyone, allowing them to temporarily settle down.
Seeing that the two highest-ranking nobles in the entire camp had not left yet, everyone felt that there was still hope and that they had not been abandoned.
However, the departure of Knight Bliss and the news of the approaching troll pursuers still made everyone's faces full of uneasiness and anxiety. Everyone's nerves were stretched to the extreme and they could no longer withstand any stimulation.
They stared closely at Vera and Colin, hoping to get some good news from them.
Most of the civilians in this era are a group of confused lambs. They are ignorant, ignorant, and timid. They are unable to control their own destiny, and they even dare not control their own destiny.
Therefore, they put their destiny in the hands of the nobles, hoping that the nobles would guide them to wealth and glory.
But what they don't know is that the guidance of the nobles often comes at the cost of slavery.
At this time, Vera could see this confusion and desire in everyone's eyes, and of course she would not let them down.
She didn't speak.
Just one action completely calmed everyone in the camp.
She lifted her veil.
The dim light of the morning sun swayed down in strands, outlining the beautiful face under the veil.
Time seems to stand still.
Everyone who was originally restless held their breath at this moment.
As if afraid of disturbing the beautiful, determined, but slightly shy girl.
But before everyone could appreciate this beautiful picture, Vera spoke.
Even the rushing sound of the rushing river could not cover up her soft but steady voice:
"My name is Vera St. Hilde. I am the Lord of the North and the adopted daughter of Duke St. Hilde."
Adopted daughter!
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It turns out that she is the adopted daughter of the Duke of the North!
Colin's eyes widened, and there was a huge wave in his heart.
You know, in this world, an adopted son (female) has the right to inherit!
Completely different from those illegitimate children (females) who were spurned by the nobles, the adopted son (female) was the legal heir recognized by the Imperial Senate.
Their inheritance rights are second only to direct children.
Therefore, in order to become a noble adopted son (female), the bloodline must first be pure and noble.
If either parent is a commoner, he or she can never be legally adopted by a noble.
Secondly, if you want to adopt an heir, you must pay an adoption tax to the Imperial Senate in exchange for the Senate's recognition of the adopted child (female).
In order to prevent nobles from abusing their adoption rights and disrupting the normal order of title succession, this adoption tax is extremely high.
Ordinary small nobles cannot afford to pay this amount even if they go bankrupt, and even for large nobles like the Saint Hilde family, paying an adoption tax will be painful for a long time.
Therefore, nobles are extremely cautious about adoption.
Generally speaking, only those nobles with a rich net worth and no direct children would choose a favorite descendant from the collateral line of the family as an adopted son (female), so as to prevent their title from falling into the hands of someone they don't like.
Although Colin didn't understand why Duke Saint Hilde, who had three sons, adopted Vera and sent Vera to Jewell to be trained as a mage.
However, this does not affect Vera from becoming the fourth heir to the Duke of the North!
That's why she won the loyal allegiance of Knight Bliss.
Therefore, she is qualified to say the words "my people".
Therefore, when she revealed her true identity at the bend of the rushing river, the originally panicked soldiers were so shocked and excited.
Most of the people had even grasped the hilt of the sword tightly, ready to fight to death for her on the spot!
Just wait for her to say those words.
"I know you are all scared and panicked." Vera's eyes slowly swept across the crowd and looked at them one by one:
"Me too. Scared, panicked.
However, I am not desperate, even if there is no way out now!
Because I know you will not abandon me.
Just like I didn't abandon you in the first place.
No matter how critical the situation is, I will always remember my mission and my responsibility to you.
As the adopted daughter of Duke St. Hilde, I have sworn to protect the people of the North forever!
As a citizen of the North, I also hope that you will have the courage to take up arms and join me in protecting the North and fighting against the invading enemies!
I promise that I will fight with you until the last moment! "
"For Ms. Vera!" Colin saw the right moment, stood up and roared.
Originally, he had prepared a long speech, hoping to use his status as the son of a baron to win people's hearts, but now it seems that it is no longer needed.
He didn't even need to emphasize his identity anymore. Vera's identity was enough to arouse the fighting spirit of these soldiers.
The rule of the Saint Hilde family in the northern part of the empire has lasted for thousands of years, and its prestige is unrivaled.
Vera's noble status, her beautiful appearance, and the kindness she has shown along the way have made her a goddess in the hearts of these soldiers.
They will never allow those dirty and ugly trolls to blaspheme this goddess!
Even if it costs your life.
"For Ms. Vera!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
"Fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
…
"Boom!"
A bolt of lightning tore through the sky, followed by roaring thunder.
Before the rising sun could wake up the sleeping earth, it was covered by dark clouds.
At the bend of the rushing river, human soldiers were ready.
They held their breath, stared ahead, and let the raindrops fall on their bodies, motionless like sculptures.
The rain is getting heavier.
The wind gradually became stronger.
A gray thread appeared on the horizon and spread quickly, like a raging tide, sweeping towards the human position at the river bend!
"Ouch——"
Troll Wolf Rider, here it comes!
"kill!!!!!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
"For Ms. Vera!"
…
Facing the terrifying troll wolf cavalry, these human soldiers broke out at this moment with courage that was no less than that of the elite regular army.
Because they know that they have no way out.
Since there is no way out, let's fight to the death!
Moreover, Vera's existence gave these confused soldiers endless fighting spirit and firm belief.
They believe that even if they die in battle, their stories will be spread in the North.
Everyone will know that they swore to protect Vera Saint Hilde to the death!
Even if the worst happens, they will be fortunate enough to return to the embrace of the Lord of Glory with the goddess in their hearts.
"kill!!!!"
Colin took the lead and was at the forefront of the position.
At this time, he must not retreat.
Oncoming were hundreds of sharp spears, like a suffocating forest of death.
"Bang!"
Colin collided with the wolf cavalry leader without any fancy.
Then, he felt as if he had hit a tank.
"Chi!"
Colin felt his eyes go dark, and the huge pain almost made him lose his mind.
He could even clearly hear the crackling sounds of bones all over his body, as well as the sound of spears tearing apart his chest.
The world was spinning for a while, and he didn't know how far he was hit. After landing, a mouthful of old blood spurted out, and at the same time, he felt depressed inside:
I originally wanted to pretend to be a hero, but I didn't expect...
As soon as I came up, I met a high-level troll warrior!
Grass! Isn’t this ‘death’ too fast?