In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility.

The sound of hooves is like thunder.

For the first time in such a long time, the solar eclipse let go and ran wildly, riding a horse and running at the front. Even the grape, which was unruly in character and not inferior to its speed, had to succumb to it.

Jeanne gently pinched the horse's belly and urged: Catch up. Why are you afraid of it while I'm here?

After saying that, he looked back provocatively at Prajna who was lagging behind.

Prajna is riding a strong Arabian horse. This horse breed is excellent in all aspects and is especially adapted to the arid climate of the Holy Land. But after all, it is just an ordinary horse, which is completely incomparable with the speed of Eclipse and Grape.

The eyes under the Prajna helmet looked at her calmly without any reaction.

During this period of time, the atmosphere between the two was very strong. The elite Jeanne had already distanced herself from Prajna in terms of strength, and she had the confidence to be so provocative.

Behind Lothar, Jaffa's Crusaders stopped on a hillside, with lances tied with fleur-de-lis or square flags pointing to the sky like a forest. Although hundreds of armored cavalry had no intention of dispatching, they brought these people on the battlefield a The pressure is not small at all.

That's Princess Sibylla's coat of arms!

Guy of Lusignan sneered: It seems that the knights of Sibylla also want to take a share of the pie. Let's order everyone to stop attacking and withdraw. These Kurdish knights are not weak and are a tough nut to crack. If we want to swallow them ourselves, I'm afraid we will have to pay a high price.

Guy, who was granted the title of Baron of Montgisard, was not wealthy at all.

In order to fight for the right to speak, he desperately squeezed this territory, which was not rich at all, to support his expenses in the Holy Land. Guy was originally a poor man in Lusignan, and he had no concept of financial management.

In order to buy a patterned plate armor some time ago, he almost squandered all the shield tax he had just collected. He happened to encounter a Saracen caravan, how could he not be tempted.

The horse that man rides is so high!

It looks a bit familiar. The double-headed eagle emblem couldn't be that man coming back, right?

How is it possible? Marquis Lothar has already gone to Constantinople to enjoy his fortune. It is said that even the Princess in Purple and the Queen are very fond of him.

Guy's knights were talking a lot. Most of them were rogue knights from Europe. Guy's assassination in Aquitaine had brought him a heavy price, but it was not without benefits.

Many knights who knew his name and had hung out with him were willing to come to the Holy Land to join him.

After all, Guy has an older brother who is the lover of the Queen Mother Angnis. Compared with the great nobles who have long occupied their positions, and Lothar, who has many rules under his command and many knights live like old farmers, these little The foals would rather join Guy, who is also a new lord.

Closer.

Only then did Guy realize that the horse was even taller than he had imagined. It was at least two meters tall, with a single metallic horn on its head, which was intimidating.

Baron Guy.

The knight on horseback took off his golden mask and helmet, revealing a handsome face that impressed Guy so much that in his sleep, he even appeared more frequently than Princess Sibylla and the little witch Nisaya, whom he had been dreaming of.

Of course, the content is by no means charming, and mostly nightmares.

Lord Lorosa!

He couldn't believe it.

Why, are you so surprised to see me?

Lothar asked with a smile. He actually had nothing to do with Guy. Although he didn't have a good impression of this person, he couldn't be said to be an enemy. In fact, he didn't even pay attention to Leonard.

In his previous life, it was quite a coincidence that he was able to ascend the throne of Jerusalem and occupy Cyprus for a long time.

Guy forced a smile and said: I just didn't expect you to bring Princess Sibylla's army.

Lothar grimaced and pointed at the resting Kurdish convoy on the opposite side: Tell me, why are you attacking our allies?

ally?

Guy looked surprised: They are Saracens, and when the two countries were at war, they came to our territory. They are probably spies who came to spy on the military situation!

The name Saracens sometimes refers to Arabs or Arab pirates alone, but in the context of the Franks, in most cases it refers to people who were under the rule of the Arab Empire at its peak. All nationalities”.

Just like the Latins in the Eastern Empire, in a narrow sense it refers to the Apennines, and in a broad sense it refers to all Western Europeans, including the Germans.

Lothar's tone became stern: But they are Saladin's enemies. Baron Godfrey and I have fought alongside them. His Majesty the King has personally summoned their leader Saleh and made an alliance - —You should have heard of this name, he caused Saladin a lot of trouble.

That Nureddin's son?

Guy's face looked a little embarrassed.

Lothar nodded slightly: Yes, I think they should have revealed their identity to you.

They said that?

The knights next to them also had wandering eyes.

Guy was stunned for a moment, as if something like this happened, but he didn't take it to heart.

There was nothing he could do, he was so poor that he would rob the caravan of Orthodox Christians as long as it was not a Catholic caravan.

At this time, no one would care about his fault.

After all, Saladin treacherously declared war on Jerusalem. Religious enthusiasm in the Holy Land, which had already moderated, surged again. The pagans who settled in Jerusalem did not even dare to go out during this period.

If it's someone else, that's it.

But it happened that Lothar ran into him, and Guy didn't have the guts to confront Lothar. Their wealth, power, and status were all very different. Many of Lothar's vassals had higher status than Guy.

Sorry, Sir, we don't understand what they are saying. This is a misunderstanding.

Guy said a little stiffly.

Although some knights were unconvinced, they obviously did not have the confidence to confront Lothar, not to mention that Lothar specially wore a mask with a fear aura when he came, which gave them too much oppression.

Now that I know it was a misunderstanding, let's stop fighting.

It is obviously impossible for Lothar to throw Guy into the dungeon because of this. He is not Guy's lord and has no right to deal with him. At most, this is the extent of it.

Guy was like an eggplant beaten by frost, and responded honestly: I have no objection.

Lothar said Yeah and ran towards the Kurdish convoy.

Behind him, Prajna and Jeanne followed each other like a shadow.

The uniquely shaped female armor made them immediately aware of something unusual.

Which one of them is the legendary 'Iron Knight?'

The one at the back, I heard. The Iron Knight wears a helmet all year round and never shows his true colors.

But the female knight in front is so beautiful. Lord Lothar is really lucky.

Some knights were discussing in low voices with excited faces.

Some people scolded with dissatisfaction: Why does he want us to give up the spoils we are about to get? Killing infidels is the obligation and duty of every Christian, why should we listen to him?

Someone pointed to the hillside: Did you see those cavalry?

What are you afraid of? Those soldiers who are not his will still obey his orders and attack us?

The man shook his head and said: I mean, Lord Lothar's cavalry is more elite than this, and it is ten times their number.

The dissatisfied knight was stunned for a moment, and he had no choice but to suppress the frustration in his heart. In his heart, he seemed to treat Lothar as a villain who covered the sky with one hand in the Holy Land.

But I heard Guy comfort him: That's enough. These Saracens are tough. I have to admit that we picked a not very good target. It is the best to stop fighting before we have suffered much losses. good result.

Have the Franks stopped attacking?

Aren't they in the same group?

I have long said that pagans are unreliable. We should not come to Frankish territory at all. The leader is really confused.

In the makeshift fortress of vehicles and horses, the Kurdish soldiers looked alert and looked outside.

The Kurdish cavalry who returned to the car camp also began to rest and recover their strength, and were always ready to go out to fight the enemy again. They knew very well that it would be impossible to enter the negotiation phase without beating the enemy painfully.

Someone is coming, only three of them!

The man at the front looks familiar.

It's Lothar!

Don't even shoot!

As Lothar approached, the leader of the Kurdish convoy wearing a black turban rode up to meet him: The holy fire burns forever. I saw another Crusaders arriving. I thought I was going to die here today, but I didn't expect it. It's you!

Lothar looked at the Kurdish knights behind Abdullah. There were many unfamiliar faces among them, and there were not many familiar faces left.

Many people were originally very wary of Lothar. After hearing the introduction from their companions, they calmed down a little. However, they still held onto their weapons tightly and hid behind the car barriers, ready to receive attacks at any time.

Lothar made a sign of the cross on his chest: Abdullah, didn't you follow your master to fight Saladin in the north? Why did you come to the Holy Land?

We were defeated outside Antakya (Antioch).

Abdullah looked a little sad: My Lord has been imprisoned by Saladin. The entire Aleppo area is looking for us 'rebels'. We have to find a way out for ourselves.

Lothar sighed softly: I found that there are many familiar faces missing from your team.

Yes, they all died on the battlefield.

Abdullah looked ashamed: This is all my responsibility. I didn't expect Saladin to be so powerful. His Mamluk guards were numerous and better equipped than us. The army we gathered was not at all opponent.

They will return to the Holy Fire, Abdullah.

Lothar gave a simple comfort and then said: I have ordered the Crusaders to leave. You are safe for the time being, but with all due respect, you are still too sensitive in the Holy Land with your status. Do you have any plans?

Abdullah said helplessly: Losa, I originally wanted to bring the boys to you.

Lothar asked: Originally?

Abdullah looked at Lothar and smiled bitterly: I'm worried that you no longer need our defeated army. Since you left Jerusalem, your legend has been everywhere.

No, I really need it.

Lothar came close to Abdullah, and the oppressive eclipse scared his mount and subconsciously hid back.

Welcome to my service, Abdullah.

Abdullah was stunned for a moment, and the shame in his heart deepened. How could he not see that Lothar wanted to recruit them at the beginning, and did not go to help them when it was time? Now that Lothar has such power, he comes to seek refuge again, so that he I feel really sorry.

Lothar patted Abdullah on the shoulder: Don't think too much. We were comrades who fought side by side. I welcome you to join my camp at any time.