Chapter 78
Chapter 78 Encounters
"What? Urik lost?"
"Yes... yes..."
"How is that possible? How did he lose?"
"Fire! They use fire...fire everywhere! Our brothers... aaa...they were all burned to death..."
"And the warhammer...the flaming hammer...the Lord of reach swung the flaming hammer...and smashed people into countless sparks at once..."
"It was terrible... He's a demons who came out of hell! It was terrible!"
...
In the castle hall of the Dayne family, several soldiers who escaped from Eagle Island by chance recounted their defeat incoherently.
Castle Steward Alf listened with a gloomy face, trying to restore the truth from the chaotic and exaggerated narration of several deserters.
But the truth made him really unbelievable.
The battle that was thought to be foolproof has actually failed.
The elite army of the Dayne family was actually defeated by a pioneer knight who didn't even build a castle?
Although Urik did not mobilize all the troops of the Dayne family due to insufficient prestige, but even so, Alf never thought that they would be defeated in a place like Eagle Island.
Seven Gods above, this world is too crazy.
The deserters were still gesticulating and yelling, telling about all the terrible things they had experienced in Eagle Island.
But Alf was in no mood to listen.
He was thinking about how to end this matter .
Urik Sand is dead , no one cares if bastard dies, but Starfall city can no longer be leaderless.
It is necessary to determine an heir to the title, otherwise people's hearts will be scattered, and it is very likely that the enemy will take advantage of it.
Yes!
Alf stood up abruptly, and he immediately ordered the guards beside him:
"Mobilize soldiers to the pier immediately to prevent the Reach soldiers from attacking..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw a servant trotting in and reported:
" Lord Alf, princess, the princess is here!"
"Princess?" Alf was stunned for a moment, "Which princess?"
"Princess Arianne."
Why did she come to Starfall City?
Alf didn't have time to think about it, so he ran out to greet her.
When they came to the gate of the castle, they saw that the princess and her party had already entered the iron gate, drinking water and washing their faces under the service of servants.
Alf hurried forward to salute: "Her Royal Princess , welcome to Starfall City."
Arianne was returning the silk scarf after wiping her face to the maid, and said with a smile:
"I came in a hurry, and forgot to notify, and I hope you don't mind."
"Of course not, Princess . The gate of Starfall City is always open for you."
"Where's Sir Urik?"
Alf's face suddenly changed slightly, and he looked embarrassed.
Seeing this, Damon Sand frowned: "Could it be that he has already gone to attack Eagle Island?"
"Master Urik has indeed gone..." Alf felt extremely embarrassed.
"When did he go?" Damon asked again.
"He went there early yesterday morning..."
"Then he may not have taken Eagle Island." Damon said anxiously, "Maybe we can rush there in time."
Alf coughed twice, and finally decided to tell the truth : " Princess , Sir Damon, Lord Urik has been defeated."
"He won so quickly..." Damon was halfway through speaking, before suddenly reacting, he suddenly turned his head to look at Steward Alf, "What did you say? Urik lost?"
Arianne also turned her head to stare at Alf , Her obsidian eyes did not blink.
"Yes, Princess , how dare I deceive you. Soldiers who have already escaped from Eagle Mouth Island are in the hall, and you can interrogate them yourself."
"Urik is a disgrace to the Dornish people!"
Damon cursed fiercely.
Arianne's expression remained unchanged. She took off the turban that protected her from the wind and sand and let her silky hair hang down naturally, she said calmly, "I want to personally interrogate those deserters. Steward Alf, please lead the way."
"Yes Princess , this way please . "
This group of people hurried to the castle hall, and Arianne interrogated the deserters who were already somewhat delirious.
In the end, only one unbelievable fact can be drawn-Urik really lost.
And it was a big defeat!
"Does that Reach Knight know fire magic?" Damon felt that there was only one explanation.
And in his words, the illegitimate son of Godsgrace City could hardly conceal his fear.
Arianne was still calm. She first asked Alf to take all the deserters away, and then said,
"You can't trust everything the deserters say. They will always deliberately exaggerate the enemy's strength in order to avoid punishment or to make themselves appear less incompetent."
Damon nodded, but still reminded: "Your Highness, but Urik should indeed be defeated."
"I know." Arianne took out a pomegranate from the dinner plate on the table, peeled it and said, "Steward Alf, how many soldiers did Urik bring to attack Eagle Island?"
"About two thousand people." Alf replied respectfully.
"What about the knights?"
"There were twelve knights with the army."
Arianne ate few pomegranate seeds , and asked: "The number of vassal knights in the Dayne family should be far more than this?"
Alf glanced at the princess carefully, and said: "Yes, Princess . There are thirty-five knights in the Dayne family."
Less than half, it seems that the illegitimate son's appeal was very limited.
However, even if the Dayne family didn't do their best, it still feels unbelievable to lose to a pioneer knight who didn't even build a castle.
Arianne was concerned, so she told the steward,
"Please send someone to notify all the knights of the Dayne family who have not set out, tell them that I have arrived in Starfall City, and let them come to pay a visit immediately."
"Yes, Princess" Alf hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Princess , do you want to me to tell them the news of Urik's defeat?"
" Tell them."
"Yes."
After the steward left, Damon couldn't help ask: "Princess , why are you summoning the knights of the Dayne family? Are you planning to attack Eagle Island again?"
"That's right."
"But..."
"Are you scared?" Arianne raised her eyebrows and interrupted .
Facing the gaze cast by the beautiful Princessof Dorne , Damon immediately puffed up his chest and said loudly:
"Of course I'm not afraid!"
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"There is nothing to be afraid of."
Samwell supported Natalie as she jumped off the boat and said with a smile, "With me here, no one in Starfall City will dare to bully you!"
"Yeah." Natalie nodded, but her little hand was holding Samwell's sleeve tightly.
The Dornishmen on the pier looked at this group of Reach people and savages who suddenly appeared with curious and vigilant eyes.
Fortunately, there are familiar faces like Hughes Dyne, otherwise, even if there were no conflicts at the pier, some people would probably report to Starfall City.
Samwell waved for Hughes, and ordered:
"Take some people to Starfall City first, tell the Dayne family that LadyNatalie has returned, and ask them to come to the pier to welcome her . Remember if they don't Yes, you immediately control the gate of the castle and send someone back to inform me, understand?"
"Yes, sir."
After Hughes led the people away, Samwell continued to stay on the pier, waiting for his soldiers to come land one after another.
Although Natalie is now the first heir of the Dayne family, Samwell is not so foolish to think that he can conquer Starfall City with such a little girl.
No matter when, strength is always the support of everything.
If the Dayne family refused to give in, he was ready to fight another battle.
After the previous defeat, the Dayne family may not be able to organize too many troops to resist.
What's more, in such a short period of time, they will have no time to mobilize the army.
After waiting for about half an hour, Hughes finally returned, but his face was a little weird.
"Lord Caesar, Lady Natalie, Princess Arianne is in Starfall City now."
"Who?" Samwell was stunned for a moment.
"Princess Arianne Martell." Hughes gave Samwell a careful look, and continued, "Royal Princess asked you and Lady Natalie to pay her visit."
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