Chapter 1425
The flames burned behind Isaac, burning the documents and setting the tent on fire.
By the light of the fire, Viola could clearly see that the dozen cavalrymen led by Isaac were standing there.
She immediately issued an order, and the other cavalrymen continued to clean up the remnants. Viola led the guards knights to slow down from the charge and stopped in front of the burning headquarters.
"You are... Isaac? I didn't expect that the commander of this army is you."
"Your Majesty."
Isaac bowed his head and said:
"I didn't expect that I would have the opportunity to command the army. I am honored that you still remember me."
"I will not forget every respectable opponent."
Viola actually had a very high opinion of Isaac. The first fight between the two was when they supported Count Fran. (See Chapter 181 for details)
If it weren't for Wendy's good command at the time, and if it weren't for Li Chengxi's observation from above to report to Viola, she and her then very weak army would not have been able to complete the rescue mission, and even whether they could retreat completely would have been a problem.
But it was precisely because of the high evaluation that Viola said, "I didn't expect that you would be the commander of this army." After all, Viola felt that with Isaac's ability, it was impossible for him to fight so badly.
There was inevitably a hint of disappointment in her eyes, and Isaac noticed it, but he forced himself to suppress the idea of arguing.
As mentioned before, the young and vigorous Isaac is dead. Now Isaac has an important mission.
"Let's stop chatting here, Your Majesty. I hope to apply for a one-on-one duel with you according to the ancient knight's law!"
The sacred aura still shone slightly on Viola. The time limit for the destiny of the chosen has not yet expired, not to mention that everyone knows that the eyes of the demon king are staring at this place.
Isaac can't win.
If he applies for a duel, there is no possibility of capture, because the rule of the duel is that one party dies before it ends.
If he doesn't apply for a duel, Isaac will be captured at most.
Viola looked into Isaac's eyes and felt the determination in his eyes.
If he doesn't accept the duel, it is an insult to a knight.
Although Viola is a princess, she has hated skirts and high heels since she was a child, and has received a complete knight education since she was a child.
So when she sees another knight, she will not consider the gains and losses from the perspective of a counselor, but act according to the principles of a knight.
"I accept your challenge."
Isaac knows that Viola will accept it.
And because of this, Isaac feels that there is a piece missing in his heart. He knows that he has not only lost the reputation of a general, but also the honor of a knight.
If it were in the past, this would be something Isaac would never tolerate, but now it is still the same. The young and vigorous Isaac is dead.
The dead do not need honor.
The two of them left their guards, rode their horses and walked slowly, always facing each other.
Viola took the lance and shield handed over by the guards and threw the helmet back.
A real knight duel does not need a helmet. Although it can save the knight's life at a critical moment, it will hinder the knight's victory.
To outsiders, Viola is like a schizophrenic. On the one hand, as a commander, she is flexible and tenacious when commanding soldiers. On the other hand, as a knight, she is very classical and follows the knight's doctrine.
And she does a good job of switching between these two aspects, neither pedantic nor mean.
Isaac finally understood until now that when his grandfather died, he did not have any resentment, because he died in a fair duel with a knight, which is the best destination for a knight, far more glorious than dying in bed due to weakness.
The two took their positions and set up their super-long lances.
"Your Majesty, thank you for giving me this opportunity."
"If possible, I don't want it to end this way."
"Oh, who can predict fate? Even the gods who are high above are just playthings of fate."
Viola heard that Isaac seemed to have something hidden in his words, but before Viola could ask, the guards of both sides had blown the horn at the same time.
This is the signal to start.
Viola had to concentrate, and the two of them tapped the horses' bellies at the same time, and the two horses began to charge towards each other.
Their speed was getting faster and faster, and the lance tip rose and fell with the horse's back, but the two of them had steady hands, holding the lance tightly.
Wearing heavy armor and charging head-on, even if the lance tip was actually blunt, once it was stabbed in the vitals, it would still die on the spot. There were many knights who died in such a duel.
But neither of them had any fear, staring at each other, getting closer and closer.
Almost at the moment of reaching the attack distance, the two of them moved the lance at the same time. The heavy lance could not stab like ordinary lances, and their movements were just slightly adjusted.
Often the life and death of the knights was decided in this tiny adjustment.
Two explosions occurred almost at the same time. The lance was deliberately designed to be easy to explode and break. In addition to the visual effect in the arena, this can also prevent the lance from burdening the user's arm after hitting, and if it is not done well, it will also push the user off the horse.
So, who won?
The two horses carried the two people passing each other quickly. Viola pulled the reins, turned the horse around, and threw away the exploded lance.
Just now, Viola aimed at Isaac's chest, and Isaac aimed at Viola's left shoulder, but the spear tips of both sides were blocked by their respective shields.
It was a split-second judgment, and both sides knew that if they didn't use shields, they would be knocked off their horses.
In other words, both chose to be conservative.
Isaac also threw away the exploded lance, drew out the long sword at his waist and rode up again.
Viola was also unwilling to be outdone, and drew out the magic sword called Vermillion Fang, and rode up to meet him.
The lance is powerful and the situation is heavy, and the victory or defeat is often decided in just a moment, but because of this characteristic, it is that moment that needs to be paid attention to.
But when two people are riding horses and wielding long swords, they need to pay attention at all times.
The collision between the sword edges is more like the collision of the will and sweat of two people. You can feel his thoughts, his will, and his persistence from the sword of the other party.
Generally speaking, when an ordinary longsword collides with an enchanted weapon, it will be destroyed almost instantly. However, the longsword Isaac used was not a longsword that could be found casually in a blacksmith shop. The sword with a tiger head emblem on the guard was the sword of Isaac's grandfather, the Kingdom Tiger. It was also given by the Demon King of the Subia Demon Kingdom when the Kingdom Tiger got this title.
It represents the glory of Isaac's grandfather and his life of war.
Isaac waved it, but felt ashamed in his heart.
He was not worthy of owning this sword, let alone using it for a glorious knight duel.
Thoughts would be transmitted to the opponent's heart with the sword. Viola felt that Isaac's will seemed to be wrong. It was not the firm belief of a knight who was determined to die, but more like a plan that succeeded, but seemed to feel guilty.
"How dare you desecrate the sacred duel!"
Viola was furious.
