The square in front of the main fortress of Tallon Fortress is extremely spacious and can accommodate five hundred fully armed warriors to line up to face the enemy. It also has an excellent viewing angle. Four days ago, Zulu Gritoutz, the king of the barbarian orcs, personally led his army to the top of the city. More than 300 human warriors defended here and launched an extremely fierce bloody battle. The result of the bloody battle was that hundreds of Barbarian Orc Roaring Warriors were wiped out. Zulu Gritotz himself fell to the top of the city and was missing. In that bloody battle, the two human leaders who once fought side by side were about to start a battle today. A duel in front of the gods, the lives of both parties and the reputation of the family are at stake. Of course, these words were part of the battle report written to the Imperial Capital. The actual situation was that the bloody battle was over before it even started. An indescribable and real great force wiped out eight hundred Roaring Warriors. , and also destroyed a section of the city wall that was twenty meters long. There are many people who are lucky enough to witness this scene, but those who really realize what is happening don¡¯t even have the number of fingers on their hands. Bishop Kurgan had suffered from a severe cold since that day, and several high-ranking pilgrims were by his side, for fear that something might happen to the old bishop; Lord Toth was fighting a bloody battle below the city, except for the sudden fall on his head. The large number of rocks that came down almost knocked him out, and he didn't realize what happened. As for Silva, the young female chief pilgrim's strength was still a little behind. Although she vaguely saw the black giant shadow flashing past, she was not able to actually witness the appearance of the black moon monster. The same is true now. Marquis Dragunson walked into the square with firm steps, squinted his eyes and looked across. The Marquis of Steel Fist was obviously fully prepared for today's duel. He did not wear a full set of knight's heavy armor as usual, but only wore a piece of chain armor with strong magic attached to it. The chest part of this chain armor was decorated with fine The gold armor pieces are strengthened, blue light flashes, and the coat of arms of the Dragonson family is engraved on it, making it look very delicate. The world-famous legendary great sword - the Tearer was carried behind his back, the scabbard slanted out of his right shoulder, and it was cold. The other party in the duel, Tomad An, has not arrived yet. This was not because the young pilgrim ran away, but because Marquis Dragunson deliberately arrived a quarter of an hour early. He slowly walked around the square, not looking at anyone onlookers, but looking down at the ground. Occasionally, he raised his head to look at the steel fist flag flying on the top of the main castle. His lips moved slightly, as if he was praying to his ancestors. His reputation will help him win the duel. No one would know that what Marquis Dragunson was actually observing was the Black Moon Monster squatting on the top of the main castle. Of course he knows the outcome of this duel. There is no need to consider that. Even if all the remaining power of the Knights of the Steel Fist is gathered together - not to mention whether they can attack their comrades who have experienced life and death - I am afraid they will not be able to withstand the Black Moon. A round of giant attacks from the monster. What¡¯s more, Marquis Dragunson had no intention of harming Tomad. When he just received the news that his eldest son had been killed, Marquis Dragonson was indeed furious and wanted to tear the boy into pieces with his hands who dared to offend the majesty of the Dragonson family. If Tomad had been right in front of him at that time, the Ripper and the Griffin Sword would have fought fiercely without hesitation, and only one would have left alive. But the situation is different now. The troublesome son did not leave too many marks in the heart of Marquis Dragonson. In the war against the main force of the barbarian army and the final victory, the Dragonson family's The reputation has also become very dazzling. Almost no one now remembers that he had such a dandy son. In fact, the duel didn't even have to take place. What Marquis Dragunson wants from this duel - just as Viscount Tonks once said - is just a decent ending. Marquis Dragunson is very aware that he is now in a very embarrassing situation. On the one hand, he has just made a great contribution. Even if the first merit is awarded to young Tomad, the merit of defending the fortress is enough to bring his title to a higher level. building. The Griffin Emperor would never allow a duke to hold heavy troops and a strong fortress that had never fallen for hundreds of years. He must choose between the leader of the Knights of the Steel Fist and the guardian of Tallon Fortress. Of course, the Marquis of Steel Fist must be the leader of the Knights of Steel Fist. Dragonson stroked the hilt of the Ripper and thought quietly in the middle of the square. So who will serve as the guardian of Tallon Fortress and can bring the greatest benefits to the Dragonson family? After several days of repeated thinking, Marquis Dragunson finally chose Tomad and let the hero of the defense battle of Tallon Fortress serve as the defender. No matter how you explain it from any angle, there is the most sufficient reason. "This duel" Marquis Dragunson raised his head with a smile and glanced at the black moon monster above his head who was always vigilant. "It will add the most vivid and dazzling color to Tomad's famous name. "A burst of cheers came from the opposite direction, Tomad?"??, the beetle-eyed god of death in the Magic Mountain Canyon, the hero of Tallon's defense walked into the square surrounded by more than a dozen fellow pilgrims. According to the custom of dueling in front of the gods, the rest of them stopped at the edge of the square. Only that one The young female chief, Sylva Fernand, followed Tomad as a duel assistant and came to a place less than ten meters away from Marquis Dragunson. According to convention, a duel before gods requires a referee and a cleric to witness the event. The former is Count Cedric of the White Wolf, who has come to the middle of the square in aristocratic uniforms, and the latter was originally appointed by the highly respected Bishop Kurgan. But it is a pity that the bishop is old and suffered from cold on the battlefield. He has been bedridden since yesterday morning, so he had to find a more qualified pilgrim to take over. Perhaps considering that no armor can withstand the full force of a sword-wielding marquis, Tomad went into battle completely lightly this time. He didn't even wear the silver-plated mail of the pilgrim, but wore a special A lightweight studded leather jacket with a shiny Scales emblem covering its right shoulder. He held the gryphon sword in his hand with the scabbard. Under the reflection of the rising sun, the bronze gryphon statue on the hilt shone with a strange light, as if it could spread its wings and fly into the sky at any time. "Tomard Ann." Marquis Dragunson said softly. "For the sake of the honor of the family, I will not show mercy." "My Lord Marquis Dragunson." Thomas replied in the same tone. "It is an honor for me to meet the Marquis of Steel Fist with a sword." The next moment, two figures suddenly rushed towards each other face to face. The Ripper roared and slashed down on the head, and the broad blade pulled out a shrill light. The Griffin Sword was raised to block, but instead of parrying with all its strength, it deflected slightly, turning the block into a cleave. The blade made a harsh friction sound, and swept towards Marquis Dragunson as smoothly as Ahan silk. legs. Marquis Dragunson took half a step back, lowered his sword blade, and blocked the attack. He then used an unimaginable move to counterattack, but this attack was also blocked by Tomad without any suspense. . A burst of cheers and exclamations came from the mouths of the onlookers. The assistants of both sides of the duel - Lord Thoth and Chief Pilgrim Silva were all watching the battle intently. The former's expression was as cold as a rock, and his lips pursed like a smile. The latter was on tenterhooks with every attack and defense of Tomad, his face turned red and white, and he almost blurted out several times. Thomas had never underestimated his opponent, but he had never imagined that Marquis Dragunson's swordsmanship was so amazing. The Marquis of Steel Fist did not use the power of fighting energy from beginning to end, but suppressed himself with the explosive power of his muscles and ingenious skills. The Tearer is a two-handed giant sword with an astonishing weight, but the Marquis of Steel Fist can attack and defend as flexibly as he wields a dagger. Tomad has tried his best to avoid direct confrontation between the swords, but after a few heartbeats, the Lion The sword of the eagle inevitably clashed with the tearer. Along with the clanging sound, there was extremely heavy pressure on the wrist, and even the whole arm became numb. Tomad took a step back, dodging a sweep from the Ripper, and then raised his gryphon sword to ward off the incoming thrusts. Tomad suddenly jumped to the side, and while Marquis Dragunson was reorganizing his offensive, he knelt down on one knee and slashed with his sword. The sword made a clanging sound on the armor of the Marquis of Steel Fist's knees. Marquis Dragonson's body shook. This time, he stepped back and blocked a series of dense and fierce sword moves from the Griffin Sword. . ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? That did not show the slightest bit of fighting power, but Marquis Dragonson did not use his real trump card. The dazzling attack and defense lasted for a full ten minutes, and both of them were very exhausted. Marquis Dragunson had begun to hold the sword with both hands, and Tomad's movements were getting slower and slower. Almost every time the sword was swung, it would clash head-on with the Ripper, and the bursting fire would scatter around the two of them like countless meteors. ?? Earl Cedric of the White Wolf lowered his head, hiding the eager and greedy emotions in his eyes. The current situation seems to be better than he imagined. No matter what Marquis Dragunson's plan is, it is inevitable that both sides will lose. As long as Marquis Steel Fist activates his fighting spirit, he will definitely win the duel, but doing so will also make him lose the loyalty of most people. Even Lord Thoth may not have no grudges in his heart. ????????????????????????????????????????????? Of course, the only candidate who can obtain the position of guardian of Tallon Fortress is the commander of the reinforcements - Count Cedric of the White Wolf. Thinking of the promise someone made to him before setting off for the expedition, Earl Cedric felt a fire burning in his chest, burning so hard that even his breathing was scorching. The sun has risen to the point where it is parallel to Tallon Fortress, and the fierce battle has come to an end. The two people were engaged in a crazy fight like a deadly dance.The light cut through the air wildly, and the sound of metal and iron chiming became more and more urgent, and finally the interval was almost inaudible. There were several bright red wounds on the surface of Tomad's studded leather coat. Marquis Dragunson's left shoulder was also injured and dripping with blood. Shining dents scratched by the sword's edge could be seen everywhere on his helmet and breastplate. . The two people almost merged into one, turning into some kind of monster with two heads and four arms. However, this was just a very short-lived illusion. After a particularly loud exchange, one of the figures staggered back, leaning on the ground with his long sword, and breathing so heavily that even the people on the edge of the square could clearly hear it. There was a suppressed cry, and everyone could see that the person who stepped back was young Tomad Ann. His face looked extremely pale, his forehead was dripping with sweat, and he seemed to have no strength to even lift his arms. "Ilost." Tomad An's voice seemed quite weak, accompanied by a few light coughs. "No, it's me who loses." Marquis Dragunson replied word for word. He raised his arm, and the huge sword with a blade as black as night? The Ripper revealed a strange light near the hilt. , and then in the midst of countless horrified eyes, a clang broke from it. The legendary weapon that accompanied the Marquis of Steelfist Dragonson for decades of battles - the great sword Ripper, after all, still failed to defeat the Griffin Sword. "You won this duel, boy, and you also won this fortress." Marquis Dragunson's voice boomed like thunder, resounding over the square of Tallon Fortress, "I will step down as Tallon Fortress." I will accept the position of Guardian of Long Fortress and recommend you as the acting commander. As for whether you can actually get it, we will wait for His Majesty¡¯s decision.¡±