874.Guardians of the past, Transia needs you! (superior）
874.Guardians of the past, Transia needs you! (Part 1) (Page 2/2)
This also fully proves that Mr. Murphy is another kind of benevolent vampire who is rare to see in ten thousand years. If there are still people who still don’t believe that Mr. Murphy is a good person, then the locals will give more vivid examples..
For example, you see, after ruling here for eight months, Lord Murphy only collects a symbolic amount of food grown in the fields as taxes, and only collected it once. Isn't this kind act enough to prove that Mo Mo Is Mr. Fei a kind-hearted vampire?？
Well, of course, Murphy also has something to say about this..
It's not that he and Miriam don't want to collect taxes.
The main reason is that this place is too poor.！
In that tax payment a few months ago, the taxes collected by several administrative villages in Transia were not as much as the commercial taxes paid by Lao Huo's casino and the Blood Rat Gang's black market in two months. With Her Majesty's almost free food aid and the black disaster threat hanging over her head, Murphy is too lazy to scratch the surface no matter how idle he is..
What's more, he is really busy and has no time to bully the people, okay?.
Murphy did not have a political system to evaluate whether his rule over Transia was successful, but Miriam told him that he was a very good ruler, so Murphy, who had basically done nothing, viewed himself in the same way. , and judging from the speed of the militia recruitment, Murphy feels that he may be a good ruler.？
Well, this is really a ghost！
Thinking about it carefully, I clearly didn’t do anything. The dirty work was all done by Miriam, administrative players and civil servants. Phew, this is probably the legendary “rule by inaction”.？
You are really a genius！
But the tens of thousands of recruitment orders issued by Miriam under Murphy's order were not just for the militia. Some people with special status also received the recruitment orders. What is even more outrageous is that some people actively requested to go to the defense line for assistance..
For example, Miriam’s captain of the bodyguard, Elder Norman.
“Are you sure you want to go?？”
In the office of the administrative building of Scarlet Castle, Miriam looked at Norman in front of her very seriously, she said：
“The situation is actually not bad enough to require the consul's guards to also step onto the battlefield. This recruitment is mainly to cope with the "Three Days Miracle" operation that the foreigners are about to launch. It is Lord Murphy's response to the counterattack that his defense section is about to suffer. Do it in advance.
To be honest, the militiamen don’t necessarily need to set foot on the battlefield..
This is more like an armed march to stabilize people's hearts than actual action.”
“You have never been on the battlefield, so your understanding of war is too idealistic, Mr. Archon..”
Norman, who was wearing an iron mask to cover his face that had been burned during the ten years of war, said in a hoarse voice.：
“If Mr. Murphy decides to launch such a large-scale mobilization, it means that the situation on the Maginot Line is likely to deteriorate. He may have given such a mild explanation just to let you concentrate on internal affairs. Please believe me, militiamen will come in handy！
This is also the reason why I took the initiative to apply to leave the security rear area..
The ongoing battle there will determine the direction and outcome of the war. It requires every warrior who dares to take up arms and every defender to sacrifice their lives..
I have experienced too many wars. The past ones made me feel tired, helpless and desperate. During the entire ten years of war, I could not feel any joy at all, only pain..
That's my god's punishment.
But this war is different. I have seen a lot of changes in the past few months with you. These changes make me believe that you and Governor Murphy have the ability to bring about the rise of people in this suffering land..
I will go where I should go as a real soldier rather than a prisoner of war. Only our fight on the front line now can allow people like you to better stay behind and work for the future of this land..
If you all go to the battlefield, the little gains Transia has finally achieved will be wiped out..
The most despairing thing is not that there is no hope, but that when hope is seen it is ruthlessly extinguished.”
Norman sighed, took off the emblem of the Archon Guard Commander that he had wiped clean, and placed it on Miriam's table. He said in a deep voice:：
“I have seen similar things happen many times in the past. I was powerless to stop them, but now I at least have a chance to fight for them. Please do not refuse my request to join the war, Your Excellency Archon..
I voluntarily and eagerly participate in this war of defense. This is what my God wants to see..”
“but”
Miriam has sensed Norman's determination.
However, she was still unwilling to let him go. On the one hand, it was because Norman was indeed old and she was not reassured. On the other hand, she felt a determination from Norman's words that scared her..
She had a hunch that if she couldn't stop it, she might have another way to see the old soldier who had protected her for more than half a year..
whispered the consul：
“But if you leave, what will happen to my safety?？
You know, although the Jackals have not taken any action to send assassins at present, there are still Twilight spies in Transia. Once the frontline battle situation turns in our favor, it is difficult to say whether those cultists will take risks..”
“You don't have to worry about this at all.”
Norman replied immediately：
“The Church of Avalon will send an archdruid to replace me as your guard chief. Ms. Frillian was responsible for the security work of Greeny Island during the Old Church period. She is more professional and suitable than me, and with her knowledge of With the innate sensitivity of foul psychic energy, it will be difficult for the servants of Dusk to harm you..”
“Alas, you have thought of everything and arranged it so well that it is difficult for me to say no..”
Miriam stood up, walked around her desk to Norman, and said：
“It is said that no one can change the choice of a determined warrior. I have witnessed this truth with my own eyes. Well, I will approve your request to participate in the war, but please take care of yourself on the battlefield, Lord Norman.
I once talked with Mr. Crow, and he told me that soldiers like you who have spent a long life in the war will have some psychological diseases that are difficult to eradicate. Self-destructive desires and mania are hidden in your hearts, making it difficult for you to accept A future where you can live your whole life in a peaceful environment.
But please believe me, Transia’s development today is also due to you..
You are fully qualified to enjoy all this.”
After saying that, Miriam took off the vampire-style one-handed sword she was wearing along with the black and red scabbard, held it up with both hands and handed it to Norman, she said：
“This 'Scarlet Lady' is from the collection of Salokdar. Governor Murphy said that as the governor of Transia, I need such a weapon to show my identity, but this powerful psychic weapon is only left here with me. It may be a ceremonial sword, and only a warrior as good as you can unleash its power..
For protection, for resistance, for the power of guarding！
please accept it！
Just as I go into battle with you to defend my people.”
“Will live up to your expectations！”
Norman said something in a deep voice, and then accepted this gorgeous and powerful weapon..
He said goodbye to Miriam and then went to the office of the Praetorian Guard to say goodbye to his colleagues. These soldiers gave him a simple but sincere farewell here. He changed into the witch hunter's armor in Old Norman and rode on As his horse left the administrative building, he looked back.
Beside the glass window, he could see Archon Miriam waving goodbye to him.
A smile flashed across Norman's face hidden under the mask. If his child had not died in the disaster on Greene Island, he would be as old as Miriam now, and she might shine as brightly as the Scarlet Archon. Become an independent and outstanding woman.
I must set foot on the battlefield at this time, and I have the obsession deep in my heart..
Mr. Crow was right. Veterans always have some psychological problems. Norman is afraid that if he stays in this peaceful environment any longer, he will lose the courage to fight and accept the fact that he is getting older..
He protected Miriam for more than half a year and witnessed the growth of another child who lost his parents. Now it is time to go to the destined place to fulfill the promise that has been missed for ten years..
His child is waiting for him in another world. This reunion has been delayed for too long..
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