Chapter 10: Commander Pluto
As he watched one hundred and fifty heavily armored knights leave the castle, Merlin's brow remained furrowed. He looked up and inquired of the steward, "The area outside Blackwater City has always been very safe; why have thieves suddenly appeared recently? Moreover, judging by Uncle Pula's demeanor, it seems this group of thieves is not to be underestimated; otherwise, my father would not have sent Uncle Pula back to recall the heavily armored knights."
Uncle Paul, what has happened to you? Where is Father
Overall, the posture depicted in the relief seems to guide Merlin's body towards a positive direction. Although the origins of the relief are unknown, given its miraculous effects, Merlin naturally has no reason not to continue practicing
Pula went to collect taxes in the territory together with Old Wilson. Now that Pula has returned, Old Wilson should also have returned.
In front of the dining table downstairs, Mei Xue rested her chin on her left hand, while her right hand idly doodled something on the table. The butler stood beside her, and upon seeing Young Master Mei Lin come downstairs, he slightly bowed and respectfully said, "Young Master Mei Lin, dinner is ready."
Moreover, Old Wilson had long since trained a group of heavy cavalry, totaling one hundred and fifty, which could be considered the most powerful force within Wilson Castle
Knock knock
The posture of the relief and the book had already been etched in Merlin's mind, so this relief was temporarily rendered useless. He then hid it by the bedside, opened the door, and went downstairs.
However, Pula slightly shook her head and said in a low voice, "The Baron has not yet returned."
In the warm water, Merlin gently closed his eyes, not to sleep, but to quietly experience the changes in his body
Pula laughed heartily, exuding confidence. He was also a soldier who had initially followed the old Wilson, enduring the brutal campaign against the Eastern heretics. Later, when the old Wilson was granted a title by the kingdom, he brought Pula back with him.
Pula was not polite either; he ran wildly in the heavy snow for a day and a night, and indeed was extremely hungry. Thus, he reached out and grabbed the roasted lamb from the table and began to eat. However, Pula did not delay for long; he quickly went into the castle to mobilize one hundred and fifty heavily armored knights, and then dashed out of the castle.
Merlin finally saw what Pula looked like. Pula had a robust build, with a broad back and a strong waist. He wore a silver-white light armor on his upper body, and his chestnut short hair was quite disheveled, covered in specks of white snow.
Suddenly, a series of urgent knocks echoed from the closed door of hetushucom.com. Merlin and Meixue hurriedly looked outside the door. At such a late hour, who could possibly be coming to the castle?
The steward glanced at Merlin and hesitantly said: "Blackwater City was indeed very safe in the past, but recently, for some unknown reason, a fierce band of robbers has emerged, attacking several small towns outside Blackwater City. The knight brigade of the city defense team has already been dispatched several times, but they have yet to find any trace of this group of robbers. However, young master, you can rest assured that the baron has one hundred and fifty heavily armored knights, and with the knights within the territory, dealing with a mere band of robbers should not pose any problem."
The butler hurriedly ushered Pla into the hall, then turned to close the door tightly. Instantly, the cold wind ceased to flow into the room, making it feel much warmer.
In contrast to Old Wilson, Plar is a quintessential soldier—belligerent, loyal, and decisive, yet also cruel, bloody, and bloodthirsty. Within the castle, many servants are quite fearful of Commander Plar
The butler hurriedly stepped forward to open the door, and a gust of cold wind immediately rushed into the room. In the bone-chilling cold, Merlin's expression changed slightly; he was surprised to detect a strong, bloody scent in the frigid air.
"Commander Plato, what is the matter with you?"
Upon hearing the butler's exclamation, memories of Pula immediately surfaced in Merlin's mind. Pula commanded all the knights within the castle and its territories, and apart from Old Wilson, he held nearly the greatest power, serving as Old Wilson's right-hand man. Thus, even Merlin had to address Pula as "uncle".
The butler exclaimed in surprise, for the person standing outside the door was none other than the captain of old Wilson's guards.
Pula smiled and said, "Hehe, of course, my lord the Baron is fine. It was just a small group of bandits encountered on the way to the territory. My lord the Baron commanded us, and we have already driven them off. My lord the Baron is concerned that if these bandits return, they could pose a threat to the territory, which is why he asked me to hurry back and transfer one hundred heavily armored knights from the castle"
Meixue also finished eating, and looking at the heavy snow outside, she said with a worried expression
Uncle Pula, the city is still very calm now, and there is no need for so many heavy-armored knights to protect the castle. You might as well withdraw all one hundred and fifty heavy-armored knights to ensure that my father and the territory remain safe
The strength has increased somewhat, and the body feels a bit lighter, but the limbs are somewhat sore and weak, as if I have engaged in intense exercise. Is this the effect of those strange postures?
Merlin was in a very pleasant mood, which also gave him a good appetite. He cut off a piece of roasted leg of lamb and drank a glass of milk, quickly dispelling the chill from his body. He felt warm all over and was very comfortable
The weather is so cold, I wonder how my father is doing
Merlin felt a slight sense of relief; encountering a thief was no trivial matter. However, Old Wilson had just returned from the battlefield and was already accustomed to the chaos of combat. He had more methods to deal with thieves.
Merlin gently clenched his fist, the veins standing out, and he could feel his strength increasing somewhat, though not significantly. Just moments ago, he was drenched in sweat, as if he had engaged in intense physical activity, but Merlin was well aware that he had merely maintained the peculiar posture depicted in the relief.
A sense of unease settled in everyone's hearts. Could it be that old Wilson has encountered some trouble
Merlin soaked in the tub for a while, washing away the odor of sweat from his body. Only then did he rise, dress himself, and upon seeing the relief on the writing desk, he pondered for a moment, gently caressing the patterns on the relief.
Pula hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded and said, "Alright, I will follow what Young Master Merlin has said. I will transfer all 150 heavy cavalry. Young Master Merlin can rest assured; those thieves are nothing. When I was under the command of Lord Baron, I don't know how many heads of Eastern heretics I severed. What are these mere thieves compared to that?"
Old Wilson usually takes three to five days to collect taxes in the territory, so by calculating the time, Old Wilson should be returning soon
Merlin nodded gently, with old Wilson around, there should not be any major issues in the territory
It is cold outside, come in quickly and speak.
Uncle Pla, you haven't eaten anything yet, have you? In such cold weather, you have worked hard. There is still half a roasted lamb left here, so please eat some quickly
Uncle Paul, how come you are back? Has father returned early as well
At this moment, however, Pula was covered in bright red blood on his white armor, and his great sword had several nicks, clearly indicating that he had just gone through a fierce battle
Mei Xue also hurriedly stood up and asked with some excitement
Alright, I apologize for keeping you all waiting
Merlin slightly opened her plush coat, leaning her head against the back of the chair, her eyes half-closed, clearly able to see the snow outside the door drifting through the air like goose feathers