Chapter 105: Troubled Water(1/2)
The defense of the 'Iron Castle' suddenly became ten times tighter. There were no gaps between the patrols walking back and forth. There were densely packed magic probes floating in the air that were invisible to the naked eye and had no magic fluctuations. Anyone who entered from the sky would
As long as these probe balls are encountered, the magic defense system of the entire 'Iron Castle' will be triggered immediately. Fifteen tall magic puppets holding long swords surrounded a mansion built among the mountains in the city. The mansion was brightly lit.
People come and go in an endless stream.
The generals in charge of the realm outside are all in their throats. All the senior generals have attended the banquet. If the criminals suddenly attack them now, it will easily disrupt their defense organization.
It's uncertain what kind of chaos it will be. However, those senior generals were either fascinated by Medusa and were too itchy not to attend, or they had to attend this banquet for various other reasons. And.
Each of these generals knew that at the banquet, were there any of them who were not dizzy by the nobles of the condolences group? I am afraid that there was a fight outside, and they didn’t know it inside, so they all also responded to their subordinates
The generals severely reprimanded them and ordered them to do a good job in defense.
Lei was wearing a black general's uniform and stood in a corner of the banquet hall with a few close subordinates. He looked helplessly at the nobles who were laughing and chatting with friends. The nobles of the imperial capital who came to the 'Iron Castle' this time were
There are more than two thousand people, of course, many of them are guards and maids, but there are also about two hundred nobles with status and status, and there are also three hundred generals of the Seven Kingdoms Allied Forces who are qualified to attend this banquet.
There were so many people, more than 500 people in total, crowded into a hall that was not very wide, which really made it a bit messy.
With an uncomfortable look on his face, Bobcat and several of the Wild Bear Riders behind him squeezed into Lei's side, shook his head and sighed: "General Lei, why don't you go and have a good exchange with those noble gentlemen? I don't care, anyway.
I will be the heir to the throne of the Bicester Empire. But you are different. If you want to get promoted and make a fortune, you have to have a good relationship with those big bosses." Looking at those people with smooth and oily skin, their eyes flashed.
A nobleman with a shrewd brilliance, Bobcat looked at Lei with amusement.
Lei shrugged, shook his head, and said nonchalantly: "Come on, I will make my own contribution. If my contribution is big enough, I will get a satisfactory reward. I don't think I need to fight with these people."
Good relationship. My title and my military position are all due to my merits. I don't need to rely on pleasing these nobles in exchange for those things." Lei looked at Bobcat very dissatisfied, thinking in his mind, this guy
Inexplicably, I interrupted to say something like this. What does it mean?
Bobcat raised his eyebrows and exclaimed in realization: "I see, I forgot. In fact, General Lei has a very good relationship with the big shots in the Vante Empire. There is no need for me to worry about General Lei here. Well, Jay
General Rui is your good friend, so General Lei has at least established a good friendship with a big noble family. You don’t need to pay much attention to these little people sent out. However, I think these people are very interesting, Lei
Sir, no matter what, even if you ignore them, they will naturally come to establish friendship with Sir Lei."
Bobcat smiled strangely, pushed a few nobles away with gentle force, and walked away happily with his subordinates, and took a glass of concoction from the plate of the passing waiter.
Good wine. Lomart said in a low voice: "It seems that these outsiders have noticed that the main focus of this condolences group is on the vacant positions of army commanders. Brother, what do you say?
What to do? Although the highest ranking among those present is just a count, if you offend them, I am afraid you will offend the people behind them."
Lei frowned and said angrily: "Why is there such a troublesome thing? Who will serve as the commander of the army can only be decided by military merit. Whoever has made great military achievements, I will recommend him to your Majesty. This was yesterday
I didn't bother to pay attention to what Lord Gaddafi told me at night. I can't say that if these nobles give me some benefits, I will recommend their young men who have no strength to eat to be the commander of the army, right? That's not possible
It's another result like that brat from the Walters family. Humph, I don't care about them. If they have any objections, just go and talk to His Majesty." Lei picked up the wine glass angrily and poured out the cocktail inside.
He drank it all, then turned around quickly and sprayed all the wine in his mouth at the foot of the wall.
Ingle shook his head helplessly and whispered: "Sir, it seems that you are only used to drinking pure spirits. You still can't appreciate such a good cocktail with egg white. It actually tastes good.
, the top bartender in the Vante Imperial City, his skills are indeed top-notch." Inger and Lomart exchanged malicious smiles, picked up the wine glass themselves, and took a sip.
Lei cursed in a low voice: "Bah, it tastes good? It's neither salty nor bland. What a weird taste. I can't enjoy this kind of good wine... Are you talking about the legion commander? I have no intention of recommending it.
Those damn young masters who haven’t even grown their hair yet and who take prisoners when they see blood, if I want a sponsor, I will only choose people I know well to sponsor. I think Crete is good, if he becomes a legion of the Guards
Commander, he is a reliable helper when we work together. Anyway, he is in charge of most of the affairs of the Guards now. Hum, I only trust people I know well."
Crete's face froze for a moment, and then he slowly opened a smile, and almost laughed out loud. But he knew that this was not the time for him to get carried away. Under Lomat's strangely smiling gaze, Crete
Ritter restrained his facial expression and listened to Lei's words 'devoutly'. Lei looked at the tray in the hand of the passing waiter, and simply took down the two glasses of the only spirits on the tray, smiling proudly.
Said: "Jerry and Lord Gaddafi also mean the same thing. The partners who fight with them can only be the kind of trustworthy people. If they are those who don't know tactics, fighting methods, and the honor of a soldier,
, why should I recommend him? Are we going to let their defeat shake our own position?... Crete, please work harder."
Crete said excitedly: "Yes, sir, I will definitely fight hard."
Lei laughed and put an empty glass into Lomat's hand. He held another wine glass and swayed it for a while. He watched the orange-yellow liquid sloshing around in the glass for a few times before looking back.
He said sincerely: "This attack by the criminals is a great opportunity for us to make contributions. Brothers, as long as you all fight hard, I guarantee that you will all get much higher titles and official positions than you currently have. But if you are soft,
Your feet are broken, but don't blame me for punishing you... No matter what, our Vante army is the strongest in the mainland. If we compare military achievements in the future, we will say that we have killed more criminals than several other countries.
Master, wouldn’t that bring disgrace to our Vante Empire?”
Several generals behind Lei nodded repeatedly, taking Lei's words seriously. Only Gothia smiled strangely, spread his hands helplessly and sighed: "Sir, no matter what, Groot and I are always just your personal guards.
Commander, there is no way to change this. Alas, we can only follow you, and we will not be able to achieve any military merits by then. Moreover, after we have achieved military merits, there is nothing to improve, the Guards
Commander, he is the captain of the personal guard."
Groot also looked helpless: "Yes, sir, you are now the commander of the empire's legion. In addition to the emperor's guard knights and the prince's bodyguard, your bodyguard is the largest in the empire. Unless
If you can become His Highness the Prince's successor, Gosia and I will have the opportunity to be promoted to military positions... Sir, the Princess seems to be very interested in you." Groot smiled strangely.
Rockart and the others immediately cheered in a low voice: "Yes, sir, don't hesitate. It's such a good thing for such a big princess to come close to you." "That's right, that's right, we can't even think about such a good thing."
Unexpectedly, how can people pay attention to a young general like us?" "Yes, sir, you are so tall and mighty, hehe, the princess may value this advantage of yours, hehe, hehe..."
Gradually, these ridiculing words began to develop towards the human instinct of passing on the family line since ancient times. If they had not spoken very carefully and in a low voice, those words would have been enough to make Prince Andre intend to castrate them all.
Already.
Lei stared at these generals dumbfounded and murmured in his mouth: "Damn it, are you nobles or hooligans? Remember, you are soldiers, you just haven't seen a woman for two or three months.
That's all, is this necessary?" Lei was puzzled as he watched the usually calm Karub and Rockat join in the ranks of making fun of him.
With a bitter look on his face, Lomat sighed helplessly: "Brother, you are lifting rocks all day long to build your muscles and focus all your energy on how to enhance your own strength. But we are different. We are all in the same group.
Normal grown men, we all have extreme needs. Do we have those needs? And here we eat well, sleep well, and are full of energy. But in the army of millions of people, except for the commanders-in-chief of those countries
There are a group of female knights around, but there is not even a mare... Brother, can you consider contacting the pink fairy in the imperial capital and opening a branch here?" Ying Geer and the others immediately laughed maliciously, and were full of laughter.
His face was squinted.
Lei was so angry that he almost fainted. He gritted his teeth and grabbed Lomat's shoulders, and said in a dark voice: "Really? There isn't even a mare?... Crete, find me someone to be in charge of logistics tomorrow."
The general asked him to go to the province of Kessen to buy the most beautiful mare, a young one that has not yet been mated, and the required amount will be deducted from my military pay... Dear Lomat, I
Dear brother, do you prefer a horse with white hair or a horse with black hair?"
Lomart's eyes rolled wildly, while Yingger and the others almost burst into laughter. The muscles on Crete's face twitched crazily, and he managed to hold back his smile, and said seriously: "Don't worry,
Sir, I will definitely buy the most beautiful mare on the continent for the Lomart brothers. Well, how about a two-year-old mare? It’s probably equivalent to a thirteen or fourteen-year-old among us humans. Tsk tsk, Lomart.
Brother, I guarantee she is pure."
Inger's face turned red. In this situation, he couldn't tolerate laughter. He had no choice but to hold back his laughter. As a result, his eyes almost popped out. Look again.
Beamon and the others, who didn't look embarrassed and blushing, desperately used their fists to make love to the innocent-looking Lomat. What else could the embarrassed Lomat say? If you want to say yes, then yes
His ridicule can immediately enter a new level. If it is not good, then Yingger and the others can change the topic at any time: "Oh, it turns out that Mr. Lei made a mistake. Brother Lomathe doesn't like mares."
, so is it a bull or a ewe?" In this case, Lomat could only hope that an angel could save him.
Fortunately, the angel appeared. He was dressed in a snow-white robe, with thin white animal hair embellishment on the sleeves, collar, and hem. A thin crystal necklace was wrapped around his neck. His hair was tied into a simple high bun, and his hands
Medusa, who was holding a bouquet of mimosa produced in the greenhouse of the Lord of the Iron Castle, slowly walked into the hall accompanied by Andrew and Oliver. The bustling hall immediately became quiet, because
Everyone, no matter which country they are from, knows that Medusa is the most noble person on the entire 'Iron Castle' defense line.
With a smile as pure as a newborn baby's on her face, Medusa walked to the center of the hall, bowed slightly to the crowds on all sides, and whispered in a voice that sounded like the sound of nature: "Everyone, very soon.
I am happy to meet you all here. When I set off from the Imperial Capital, someone once asked me why I came to such a dangerous place. They said that this place is similar to hell, and dangerous sinners hang out outside the defense line."
Medusa looked at the people around her and said in a voice full of emotion: "But, I think, as long as you brave knights are here, what do the mere criminals mean? Don't you noble warriors?
To protect the weak like us who have no power to resist those hateful criminals? So, I am here, I am here now, and I want to say to everyone: 'Thank you for your efforts and sacrifices for the tranquility of the entire continent.
Thanks.'"
There was thunderous applause. Lei, Jerry, Gaddafi, and Bobcat exchanged glances from a distance, and blinked unhappily. It cannot be said that Lei and the others are too stingy, but the other five countries
Except for the Mage team from the Smart Empire who actually participated in the initial battle against the sinners, when armies from other countries arrived, the sinners all retreated back to the God-given grassland to spend the winter, but look at them now
They behaved as if it was all their strength that repelled the attack of the sinners, which did not convince Lei and the others.
As for Hart and the other garrison leaders of the 'Sacred City', they very wisely stood thirty feet away from Medusa. This distance was not very far, and they would not let others say that the garrison of the 'Sacred City' had any influence on Vant.
The princess of the empire is not disrespectful in any way, and she is also not very close. Some people with other ideas will not think that the garrison of the 'Sacred City' is deliberately trying to please and befriend Medusa. After all, the garrison of the 'Sacred City' is here
It is nominally directly under the control of all the countries in the mainland, and many of the generals present are nobles from various countries, so we cannot let them misunderstand anything.
Medusa smiled and bowed to all four sides in response to their applause, and the applause became even more enthusiastic. Medusa smiled and raised her right hand, and said gently: "This time, I represent the royal family of the Vante Empire and the entire
The noble families of the empire have come to the defense line of the 'Iron Castle' to express our gratitude and respect to the soldiers of all countries. For the safety of the entire continent and the peace of all the people on the continent, you are stationed here resolutely to resist the attacks from the criminals.
Attack... And I know from the coalition headquarters that when this terrible winter is over, you will lead your invincible warriors to launch a counterattack against the guilty people... I am really moved."
"I don't know how powerful those sinners are, and I don't know how cruel they are. But what I know is that in the previous confrontation with them, many soldiers were killed and injured. And they were able to conquer the 'God City'
', This also proves that although they believe in evil gods, they are indeed powerful enemies. You are stationed here at the risk of your lives. You can indeed be called a role model for the entire continent." Meidu.
Medusa bowed again, and the surrounding nobles and generals applauded again. Those young single generals were even more excited to return the bow to Medusa, paying her the highest courtesy of a knight.
Medusa smiled proudly, but Jerry had already taken advantage of the people around him to fall into an inexplicable fanaticism, sneaked up to Lei, and whispered in Lei's ear: "That's awesome.
Damn it, little girl, just a few words made her a goddess in the eyes of those guys. I don’t believe she can say such words on her own. There must be smart counselors around her teaching her how to speak... Humph,
The opening words showed how brave he was, and at the same time flattered those guys into confusion. Damn it, don’t you know that we are the only ones facing off against the criminals all this time? The armies of those five countries
To be continued...