Imperial Crown.

Chapter 425 Angel Legion
"Hey, hey, hey, be careful, don't break it!"

Next to the underground warehouse in Eagle City, Pip saw the iron box in front of him almost hit the ground, and he quickly reached out to pick it up.

The warehouse manager was a friend of Pip's father, Junassen. He reprimanded the worker in charge of the transportation and then asked:
"Why are you so nervous? Haven't the good stuff in the Little Skinner's storehouse been shipped here a long time ago?"

Pip straightened the box and watched it being carried in steadily. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, so this time I went to Binziman to collect the escorted materials. The others were incidental. Only this box is the most important one."

"Before we set off, the Earl has another comment on this box."

The steward asked, "What's the evaluation?"

Pip recalled Raven's posture at that time and said in a leisurely tone:
"I didn't expect that little peeling would be useful."

It would have been better if he hadn't said it. This statement immediately aroused the manager's curiosity. He felt like a cat was scratching his heart, and his eyes kept glancing into the warehouse.

"Uncle, please don't think about it." Pip quickly advised: "If we open it, the Earl will blame us, and we can't afford it."

"You kid, you aroused my curiosity but didn't let me open it, deliberately whetting my appetite." The steward laughed and scolded: "One day I will definitely get back at your father!"

"I'll ask him to treat you to dinner when I get back." Pip knew that he was not really angry, so he smiled and promised.

Seeing that the goods had been completely put into the warehouse, Pip's work for the day was completed, so he went home.

Pip's home is in an apartment building not far from Eagle City. His family is well off, so he bought two houses on the first and second floors and connected them together. It is spacious enough for a family of three to live in, and he can also invite friends home.

When he got home, it was almost 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The streets were relatively quiet and the entire apartment was also quite quiet.

The living room was right outside the door. Pip took off his armor and piled it at the door. He went to the kitchen to get a can of ale, sat on the bench in the living room, and started drinking it with a plate of potato chips.

He was very satisfied with his current life and couldn't help but recall the days when he first came to Eagle Town.

That was about 9 or 10 years ago.

The turmoil caused by the Death Hand Cult had just ended, and their family of three, including their father Junasson, Pip himself, and his son Toye, were still serfs given by Viscount John to Lord Raven.

Moreover, because Zhu Nasheng took advantage of his seniority and angered Lord Raven, his family was looked down upon.

Later, Zhu Nasheng went to ask Lord Raven for help, but he remained silent about what had happened.

But after that, life at home got noticeably better.

Junasun returned to his old job as a clerk, Pip found a job, and Tuoye had a school.

After that, Pip joined the army and attacked Eivor. After making meritorious service, he was rewarded with a divine potion and became a transcendent.

His son has also reached the age to officially enter the Griffith Family Comprehensive College starting this year.

Recently, Pip always asks himself, if he could go back to the past and have a choice, would he still come to Eagle Town?
Will do.

Although the journey was extremely arduous, if they had stayed where they were, their family would probably have to dig for food in the fields.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded.

Junasun appeared at the corner of the stairs and waved mysteriously at Pip:
"come over."

Pip stood up and followed his father up to the second floor. Before he could stand firmly, he was pulled by his sleeve and led into Junason's bedroom.

Zhu Nasheng opened the closet, and inside was a brand new set of plate armor: "Try it on."

"I just took off my armor..." Pip frowned, thinking that the old man had taken on the task of trying on the armor, but seeing Junason's serious expression, he had to obey:
"Okay, wait for me."

After saying that, he went downstairs, picked up a set of soft armor, and came back again.

Wearing plate armor is not as simple as just putting it on your body. Not to mention that it will hinder joint movement, there will also be a lack of cushioning from the inner layer of armor when encountering blunt objects.

Therefore, a heavily armored warrior usually wears four layers of armor inside and outside.

The innermost layer is a close-fitting cloth garment, the outer layer is a layer of chain mail, then a layer of soft cloth armor, and the outermost layer is plate armor.

Often a fifth layer is needed - a cloak worn on the outside that represents identity and power.

Among them, cloth armor, soft armor and plate armor can be put on by heavy armor warriors themselves, but chain mail requires help from others, as the gaps in the mail will get entangled in the hair. If no one helps, even if the scalp is rubbed off, it is not certain that the mail can be put on.

With the help of Jonathan, Pip put on the chain mail and cloth armor, then put on the plate armor in the cabinet and looked at himself in the mirror next to him.

The surface of the plate armor is smooth, and due to the new one-piece molding process, it has a beautiful curve, and the whole person's momentum becomes more uplifting.

Pip jumped on the ground, his face changed; he knocked his chest hard again, his eyes more puzzled:

"Father, where did you get this set of armor? The weight seems wrong... It's a bit too heavy."

"It's right that it's heavy." Zhu Nasheng breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems that the mist and heavy iron have been mixed in..."

"What!?" Pip sobered up all of a sudden and asked in a low voice, "Where did you get it?!"

Mist Iron is a second-level magic mineral produced by the Gray Mountain Mine. The production capacity is limited, and the monthly output is only enough to make a set of plate armor. It is extremely rare and the control is also very strict.

Zhu Nasheng also whispered, "It's not the original ore. I spent some money and did some work to get some refined slag and added it in. Although it's not as good as the real Mist Heavy Iron Armor, at least the strength of the fatal part of the chest has been greatly improved, and it is not inferior to most first-level armors."

"But, but why?" Pip still didn't understand: "Once discovered, your position and reputation will be..."

"I'm already 75! I don't have many years left to live, what do position and reputation mean to me?" Zhu Nasheng said in a deep voice: "The next step is the Orc War. The better your armor, the greater your chance of making meritorious contributions, and the more likely you are to get a title!"

After hearing his father's words, Pip fell silent and stopped objecting, but the armor on his body became heavier and heavier. He felt that he was really sorry for the Earl.

"Alas... just like your mother, also a stubborn donkey." Junason sighed, sat on the edge of the bed, and looked at Pip's upright figure:
"I know that doing this would be an insult to the Earl's kindness."

"But I can't forget the way your mother looked at me before she died."

Zhu Nasheng's voice was a little solemn: "When the undead army of the Hand of Death swept through Mansa County, I took your mother's hand and hid in the castle."

"I entered the gate, but she was blocked outside by the crowd. The castle guards refused to let her in."

"I didn't get to hold her hand and I watched her get locked out."

"After that, I always wondered, if I had a knighthood, would they still have dared not let her in? Would your mother have survived?"

"I don't have many years left to live, but Tuoye is still young. He will have a wife and children in the future. Do you want him to be a civilian all his life and then repeat the mistakes you and I made when he encounters danger?"

"After all, I asked you to fight for a title not because of greed, but to protect our family."

Pip was speechless because not only his mother but also his wife died in the turmoil.

Natural disasters and man-made disasters are always inevitable, and there is no doubt that the nobles are always better able to resist these dangers than the common people.

"I understand...Father." Pip raised his head: "I will work hard!"

After wiping his eyes, Zhu Nasheng smiled slightly: "Don't be too stressed. After the Earl leads his army away, I will confess to Lady Denise. I have also prepared the compensation. I will not hide from the consequences."

Pip felt relieved. Although his father's position might not be saved, at least he didn't have to worry about being held accountable or receiving a heavier punishment. He could also give an explanation to the Earl: "Father, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"If I had told you earlier, would you have listened?" asked Zhu Nasheng.

"This..." Pip smiled sheepishly.

"Okay, the armor fits you well, take it off." Junasheng stood up and helped Pip take off his armor. "Now that Lady Denise has become a viscount, we outsiders have a backer. We must respect her from now on."

"But don't be too ostentatious or complacent, and don't take the initiative to tease others."

"In the final analysis, the so-called locals and outsiders are all subordinates of the Earl. If we want to fight, we must make the Griffith family more and more prosperous. This way, each of us will have more cake."

"I know, Father," said Pip.

Zhu Nasheng untied the inner strap of his breastplate and said, "Well, it's good that you know this. In the future, you should unite more with us outsiders and don't be stingy with your gold coins. You have always done a good job in this regard."

"The Earl's adopted son Hojaz, Baron Kate's son Beta, Kuman's son Henchton, and the Earl Jonah's son, his name...what was it?"

"Moas!"

"Yes, that's him." Zhu Nasheng nodded: "Now that Master Weisdong is gone, you guys must stick together as a group in the next generation so that you can watch over each other on the battlefield."

"Although Moas is a bit of a loser and failed to break through before, he is from a family of earls after all. Don't bully him. Build a good relationship with him. It will be useful in the future."

After taking off his armor, Pip relaxed his shoulders and said, "By the way, father, there will be a parents' meeting at Toye Academy tomorrow. I'll have to trouble you to go."

"Oh, okay." Zhu Nasheng nodded.

He knew that Pip really couldn't get away.

Because tomorrow will be the day when the first batch of support from Archbishop Thomas will arrive, Pip will be responsible for maintaining order.

……

The next day, afternoon.

A golden river flows along the street into Eagle Town.

That’s a total of 557 people, a brigade-sized Holy Knights—or rather, the Holy Knights in name only.

They were wearing full sets of golden plate armor, with red tassels on their pointed helmets fluttering in the wind. The complex enchanted patterns formed a dazzling sacred pattern, and the sunlight was scattered by the pattern. From a distance, it looked as if white wings had spread out behind each person.

They are just like a group of angels descending to the earth.

The weapons they carried were some light and some heavy, but even the swords sheathed in their scabbards would have milky white holy light flowing out from the gaps, outlining each other and creating a sea of ​​holy light.

In this situation, many low-level dark creatures would be evaporated by the dense holy light just by approaching, not to mention attacking! As for the war horses under their crotches, they were even more different from ordinary war horses.

The Nordic war horses are of excellent pedigree, and their shoulder height is not much different from that of an adult male; but the horses they ride are at least 2 meters tall; although they are relatively slender, their steps are extremely light even when carrying a knight in full helmet and armor.

On both sides of the road, the people who heard the news cheered and welcomed the arrival of the army.

They all come for the novelty and excitement.

If a knowledgeable person saw this scene, he would be surprised at how unusual these people's equipment was.

The armor he wears is the first-class enchanted armor "Golden Dragon Scale" created at great expense by the Church of Light. The weapon on his waist is also of the best first-class quality, and the warhorse he rides has Pegasus bloodline.

This is definitely not the equipment of the Holy Knights, but the standard configuration of the Angel Legion!
Griffith had already prepared a base for this troop, so the army took a temporary rest.

In the garrison, the leader of this army, Savanna, instructed her adjutant:

"Everyone, go to bed early. I've already contacted Griffith, and they'll be in charge of the logistics. You can go out if you want, but remember not to wear armor, and try not to reveal your identity."

"Yes, sir." The adjutant saluted, turned and left with a slight dissatisfaction on his face.

Fiona knew where the dissatisfaction came from.

Normally, since they had arrived, Earl Raven should have received them and arranged a grand reception, but now Earl Raven had scheduled the meeting for tomorrow, citing illness as an excuse.

However, when Savanna heard the news, she felt relieved.

As one of the holy knights of the church, she once went deep into the Bloody Highlands to gather information under the order of Archbishop Thomas, but was detained by the horse thief Heleti. It was Raven who rescued her.

But at that time, she had heard too many rumors about Raven and had a very bad impression of him. Although she said, "I will repay you in the future," she tried her best to distance herself from Raven.

Later, Raven shined in the Battle of Death's Hand and independently solved the vampire incident, which greatly changed Savanna's impression of him; after that, he attacked Eivor, occupied its capital, Blue Castle, and became an earl, becoming an existence that Savanna could not reach.

So she felt somewhat embarrassed at the thought of meeting Raven.

It would be nice if it could be delayed for one night.

"Sir, someone is looking for you." A new Holy Knight came to report: "He calls himself Manson."

"Oh, I see." Sawanna's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "Tell him I'll be there soon."

After the knight made the announcement, he stood guard at the door, his eyes constantly sizing up Manson.

This man...why is he so weird?
Her short hair was neat and tidy, her nose was high and stylish, and her eyes were bright, but her delicate skin and slightly plump lips were too eye-catching.

At this moment, Manson had his hands behind his back and his legs slightly apart, which was a very standard military standing posture.

But the tight breeches highlighted his overly curved waist, and his long legs were slender and straight, with an excellent waist-to-body ratio.

If I put on stockings...

The guard knight quickly shook his head, driving these evil and corrupt thoughts out of his mind.

If Manson didn't have an Adam's apple and flat chest, he would have thought it was a woman.

Manson's poker face suddenly broke into a smile:
"Savana!"

Lady Savannah is out?

The guard knight looked back and was in a trance again.

It was the first time he saw Savanna dressed like this.

Her wavy chestnut hair was draped behind her, and she wore a white coat with cage sleeves. To facilitate movement, the shoulders were hollowed out, revealing her smooth and fair shoulders.

Her waist was tied very tightly, and she was wearing a white swallowtail skirt that was neither too long nor too short. As she moved, her snow-white feet in open-toed sandals were faintly visible.

There was no trace of his usual seriousness in his eyes and brows, instead they were filled with gentleness and joy.

"It's rare that you think of me first." Sawanna walked up to Mansene and said, "Long time no see!"

After Raven and Nancy's wedding, the Griffith family held a competition. Savannah, as one of the contestants, was ambushed by the losers and was rescued by Mantheni.

The two men formed a deep friendship from then on. Although they had little chance to meet in the following eight years, they never stopped communicating with each other.

"We agreed before that I would take you to visit Eagle Town." Mantheni said with a smile, "Shall we go?"

Of course Savanna wouldn't refuse.

That night, Savanna saw the prosperity of Eagle Town and the atmosphere that was completely different from eight years ago.

At that time, buildings such as the Crystal Palace, Paramount Hall, Lion's Pride Tavern, Wallace Hotel, and the Arena had already been built and were very bustling.

But apart from these places, the rest of the shops seem a bit low-class.

Now, eight years have passed, and the overall economic level of Eagle Town has risen rapidly. Not only have the above-mentioned buildings been renovated and expanded, but the shops on the streets have also become more prosperous, and there is a tendency to surpass the City of Grace.

It can be said that you can enjoy the best hospitality in any bar or restaurant.

The two first went for a stroll in the Paramount, had dinner at the Wallace Hotel, and then went to the arena to watch a wonderful fight. Then, when the moon was at its zenith, they came to a park and sat down on a bench.

The stars are sparse and the night breeze is blowing.

"Thank you." Savannah stared at the night sky: "I haven't relaxed like this in a long, long time."

"But I see you're still worried." Mantheni said, "Are you worried about meeting the Earl tomorrow?"

"Yes." Savannah sighed: "Although the Earl will not know my thoughts, but when I think about what I said about him behind his back, I feel a little embarrassed..."

brush.

A sword blade appeared in front of Savannah. The blade turned upside down, and Mansene handed the hilt to her: "Fight with me."

As he said this, he put the hilt of the sword into Savanna's hand.

Savanna looked up and saw Mantheni already standing on the moonlit road.

A breeze blew by, ruffling the strands of hair on her forehead.

Savanna gripped the sword tightly, started with the lower sword stance, and rushed towards Mantheni!
The battle was about to break out, and neither of them used their fighting spirit. It was purely a competition of technique and reaction.

Savanna's clothes were quickly soaked with sweat. The tight-fitting style almost perfectly outlined her figure, and one could even see the color of her underwear under the moonlight.

The jade rabbit in the moon jumped up and down with her leaps, dazzling and attractive.

It was extremely difficult for Mantheni to cope with it. The outline of her tight breeches was also outlined with ravines as she exerted force on her waist and legs, making her look fuller.

suddenly
The sound of tearing cloth was heard, and the sharp sword in Savanna's hand cut a bloody mark on Mantheni's right thigh.

With a clang, Savannah quickly dropped her sword to the ground: "I'm sorry, I..."

"It's okay. Since it's a drill, isn't it normal to get injured?" Mantheni frowned slightly, obviously enduring the pain.

Savannah stepped forward to support Mansene and sat down on the bench next to her: "Don't move, I'll help you stop the bleeding first."

As she spoke, a ball of soft light appeared in her hand and covered Mantheni's wound.

"Hiss..." The tingling sensation made Mansene hum softly: "How is it? Is it much easier?"

"I would be relieved if you weren't injured." The light in her hand gradually dimmed, and Sawanna breathed a sigh of relief: "The light fighting spirit and holy light are essentially the same, but I'm not a divine magician after all. I can only help you stop the bleeding now. The treatment will still require the help of the priests."

At this moment, Mantheni was staring in a daze.

Perhaps because she was too nervous, many beads of sweat appeared on Savanna's forehead, wetting her chestnut hair, and also leaving star-like water marks around her eyes that reflected the moonlight.

The tip of the nose is a lovely red.

Somehow, Mantheni suddenly leaned over and gently touched her lips.

This happened so suddenly that Savanna had no time to react. When she came to her senses, her nose was filled with the scent of Mantheni.

Pushing Manseni away suddenly, Savanna looked at her in panic and saw a trace of regret and confusion in Manseni's eyes.

Mantheni opened her lips as if she wanted to say something, but Savannah had already stood up suddenly and strode away.

That night, Savanna's mind was in a mess and she didn't even know when she fell asleep.

But strangely, when I woke up early the next morning, I didn't feel tired at all. Instead, the uneasiness about meeting Raven was gone.

After putting on her armor, Savanna came to Eagle City and, under the guidance of the guards, she arrived at the door of Lei Wen's office.

"I'm sorry, Knight Savanna, please wait a moment." The hyena guarding the door said, "The Earl is meeting a guest."

Savannah said, "I know. I'll wait for a while."

Having said that, Savanna still felt a little strange.

What could be more important than meeting her? After all, this was about a whole army of angels.

Moreover, she was carrying a secret letter from Archbishop Thomas.

……

(End of this chapter)