Chapter 550 Rebellion 18

Most of the rebels were busy dodging bullets at this time, and few noticed that their temporary commander, Fergusa, was running away. Those who noticed it, without exception, chose to run with Fergus.

They crossed the team amid screams and shouts of fear.

"Go!" Fergus kept shaking the reins, his legs tightly clamped the saddle, as if growing together with it, and his upper body was low to reduce the probability of being shot.

But when he ran about 500 meters ahead, he pulled the reins hard, and the high-speed galloping mount immediately neighed and raised its front hooves, and stopped with difficulty.

In the direction he was moving forward, a row of black shadows stood there quietly, giving Fergus the feeling that they were waiting for him.

Judging from their postures, everyone was pointing a musket at him, and Fergus had no doubt that if he continued to move forward, he would be shot into a sieve.

With a clang, Fergus drew his knight's sword and looked ahead vigilantly.

The sound of horses' hooves trampling mud and water was heard, and several knights came out of the nearby forest.

"I didn't expect it!"

The leader spoke, and Fergus felt a sense of déjà vu.

As the person continued to approach, with the help of the reappearing moonlight - the rain had gradually stopped and the dark clouds began to dissipate - Fergus recognized the face of the person.

"Carter Holly?" Fergus frowned.

"It's me. Fergus... Sir, I didn't expect that you would betray Lord Paul Graman, and you are also a major figure among the rebels."

Lieutenant Colonel Holly in the tent of the 8th Infantry Battalion had a heartbroken expression. The family of the knight in front of him had been loyal to the Graman family for generations. How could he suddenly fall? At that time, he knew from the letter brought by the bird that the rebellion was likely planned by Fergus, and his inner shock was beyond words. Now he saw this traitor with his own eyes, and it was confirmed. The lieutenant colonel's mentality at this time was very complicated.

"Hmph! Paul Graman's perverse actions have angered the heavens and the people. He has completely degenerated into a tyrant and an executioner. How can our behavior be called betrayal? We are doing justice for the people oppressed by him and getting Alda back on the right track."

"This is ridiculous. I have never heard such vicious slander. Alda is thriving now. You are really blind and conscienceless to say this."

For Fergus's words, Lieutenant Colonel Holly and Major Cobb beside him were very indignant, and the last trace of regret for Fergus disappeared without a trace.

Lieutenant Colonel Holly said with a serious face: "Fergus, if you lay down your weapons now and honestly confess all your accomplices and the whole rebellion, perhaps Lord Graman will spare your life for the sake of your family's loyalty for generations."

"Holly!" Fergus suddenly flew into a rage, "You are just a follower of Bryce, and now you dare to talk to me like this."

"Follower?" Lieutenant Colonel Holly was stunned. He hadn't heard this word for a long time.

After reacting, Holly responded: "Yes, but that was in the past. I am now the battalion commander of the 8th Infantry Battalion of the Arda Army."

"Bullshit battalion commander!" Fergus's face became distorted, and the resentment and resentment that had been buried in his heart for a long time suddenly broke out.

After the pirate rebellion was quelled, Fergus felt that there were too many restrictions in the army built by the lord, so he did not stay in the lake town to serve, but returned to his village to run the manor. However, at that time, he still remained loyal to the Graman family. If the lord needed him, he would be ready to mount his horse, bring his entourage and servants, and charge for the lord without hesitation, even if he died on the battlefield.

Among the knights of the Graman family, Fergus was not the only one who made the same choice as him.

However, after that, in all the wars that Alda participated in, Paul never summoned these knights who chose to go home. All of them won the war with the new army he built, which made the idle knights at home very puzzled.

Especially the usurper war, this war made the previously unknown Alda shine, and completely reversed the weak position of the Graman family in the northwest bay. If an important war means great status, reputation, and wealth for those who participate in it. During that period, Fergus was not even interested in taking care of the affairs of his manor. He sent people to inquire about the development of the war every day. He was eagerly waiting for the call of the lord. On more than one night, he dreamed that the messenger from Lake Heart Town knocked on his door and read the lord's order, asking him to go to the battlefield to serve.

However, until the end of the Usurper War, Fergus did not wait for the messenger from Lake Heart Town.

After the war, according to the highest instructions of Earl Graman, the characters who performed outstandingly in the war were vigorously promoted and even became the protagonists of the drama. Several propaganda teams went to various cities and villages to reproduce their heroic deeds for the residents over and over again. These outstanding characters include calm officers and brave soldiers. The names and deeds of those who died were engraved in the Heroes Memorial Hall in Lake Heart Town, and they will be remembered forever.

Earl Graman held a grand celebration meeting in Lake Town, publicly awarding medals and rewards to the warriors who had made contributions. Fergus was also invited to attend, but he was just a guest watching the ceremony. What the earl didn't know was that in the ocean of applause and cheers, a seed of resentment began to take root and sprout.

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Yes, Fergus still keeps in touch with his lord. Every time he writes a greeting letter to Paul, he will receive a warm reply. Even on holidays, he will receive a greeting letter from the lord first, but so what, Fergus is a knight and a warrior. His mission is to gallop on the battlefield until he heroically sacrifices his life for his lord, rather than living out his life in his own manor like an ordinary squire.

What? Does Earl Graman now completely regard him as an ordinary civilian friend?

Yes, strictly speaking, he was still a commoner. After the royal family restored the reputation of the Graman family, those friends in Lake Town who were familiar with him—Bryce, Old Ford, Claude... they were all granted noble titles.

Their blood became noble from then on, and no matter where they went, they would be respectfully called "Lord".

The Earl also formally granted him the title of knight, but knight was only an honorary title, strictly speaking, not a real noble.

This was also a point that made Fergus extremely disappointed.