I ran into a lot of trouble today. My mobile phone that I had used for several years also stopped working. The battery was so swollen that the back cover was lifted up... I was annoyed.
Also, it’s my fault that the subscription is not good enought.t…
If one day he really has to go to the battlefield, Edward would really like to take him with him, no, follow a military commander - not only will his safety be greatly guaranteed, but the military commander has very high requirements for trophies.
The things they don't like are naturally the cheapest to those around them. Of course, the most important thing is that the chance of an assassin appearing on the battlefield is infinitely close to zero.
But the possibility of realizing this wish is also infinitely close to zero.
So let’s be pragmatic.
Picking up a piece of metal on the ground, Edward smiled silently.
The shell that had been deformed in the explosion does not look impressive. No, in fact, even before detonating, this thing was just a flat, thin iron can with a metal bracket on the back. It is estimated that even if it is placed on the ground
, people passing by will not pay too much attention to it.
However, if you don't pay attention, the consequences can be extremely dire.
The explosive power caused by a certain kind of crystallized powder given to Edward by the old mage far exceeded Edward's original imagination - after adjustment, the effect was almost ten times greater than that of black gunpowder. And using it as a power source, that inconspicuous little box
You can instantly think of hundreds of soybean-sized steel balls bursting out in one direction.
As long as it explodes, it is estimated that there will be an effective threat area within a few hundred feet. Within a few dozen feet, some protective spells with insufficient power, such as magic shields and protective arrow spells commonly used by mages, will not work at all, or even
A weaker force field wall may also be broken through by dense steel balls.
As long as it is used properly, this thing is almost impossible to guard against - even the magician's detection magic can only have an effect on magic. Through a layer of metal shell, the magic aura on the material cannot be detected at all.
Oh, to put it simply, this is an anti-personnel mine... Taking advantage of the alchemy circle's ability to shape steel into any shape, coupled with the high-explosive effect of those alchemical powders, Edward would not have spent much money making such a thing.
The skill... If you make hundreds of them, and appropriately increase the power and diameter of the steel balls, then even if the enemy is a whole team of mages or hundreds of knights, Edward will not be afraid.
This idea is undoubtedly exciting and powerful, but unfortunately...it can only be an idea.
It has to be said that mages are just a group of animals with no economic concept... Because this gray-brown powder is made by refining crushed rubies and several other ores, the material cost is naturally horribly high - like the one that just broke out
, the ** part alone cost nearly a thousand gold coins in materials, not counting the time it took for a mage to refine it.
Well, using a thousand gold coins to rescue a crisis or kill an enemy is obviously a very cost-effective deal, but the same price is enough to buy two or three scrolls.
If possible, Edward naturally hopes to find more suitable cheap materials... However, the old dwarf obviously has no interest in this, and just keeps urging the chief apprentice to get something fresher to play with. Or else
Come and try some new dishes - and without his help, a certain mage apprentice would not be able to repeat the refining process, and could only slowly try to find some balance between usage and dosage.
So, the next time was spent on the scale, measuring cups and constant experiments.
A few days passed by in such a hurry, and the results were not impressive, but Edward seemed to have realized a certain mentality of the researchers - repeated experiments would consume too much time, and the closer they were to success, the closer they would be to success.
The more you unconsciously invest more time, ignoring most other things.
But there are some things that still have to be done - for example, the canonization ceremony a few days later.
The place where the canonization was held was not the main castle as imagined, but the Glory Knights Square at the back of the city - according to legend, this was the founding emperor of Tuminis who would summon knights when the country was separated from the empire's territory.
The place was originally just a wilderness outside the old city, but after hundreds of years of architectural changes, it is actually closer to a small city.
The stone building dozens of feet high is divided into several floors, creating a quiet and pure land amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
The hustle and bustle a few streets away seemed to be intimidated by the knight statues supporting the buildings, and gradually became quiet.
The reason for this is that those who got off those carriages were all beautiful ladies.
Whether they are ladies who show their mature beauty, or young ladies who are as beautiful and charming as blooming flowers with their youth, they can always become the target of everyone's attention.
Edward did not go among those crowds. Although he was one of the protagonists of this event at the moment, it was because of this that he could not have casual contact with those boring and complicated strangers.
Although the annual investiture ceremony involves His Majesty the Emperor, in Tuminis, a feudal lord system, this may not be a great ceremony - His Majesty the King is just a witness, and those who are canonized are basically
They are descendants of nobles from various places, and at most a few are members of the knights directly affiliated with the king.
As for the real canonization of knights who can fight in battle, the king does not need to bother to bother. Lords at all levels are qualified to appoint and remove their knights. As for the subsequent knight duels, they are usually selected by them.
Some outstanding figures came to replace the canonized knights. The rules were closer to a competitive nature, and it could only be regarded as a fancy performance at best.
However, precisely because most of the people gathered here are second-generation officials, every time there is a medal ceremony, there will be some extraordinary dignitaries gathered here, and many people are willing to fight for a chance to show up here. Over time, this was not originally important.
The ceremony has become one of the important ceremonies where big figures gather.
This direction is obviously different from the main entrance. Compared with the hustle and bustle, it is surprisingly quiet. There are only a few heavily armed knights standing at the door of the building. The empty streets make people feel like they are going the wrong way.
He handed the invitation in his hand to the hand of one of them.
The other party cast his doubts as expected - the man in front of him looked too ordinary. Although the long robe seemed to be enough to indicate his identity, how could the rumored magician choose to ride a horse?
What method? Don’t they all appear from the void, or at least slowly fall from the sky?
And even if you want to ride a horse, shouldn't it be a pure-colored horse with an incomparable steed, or something with a mixture of various external bloodlines and ferocious fangs? This three-color, docile little stallion with its head lowered,
It looks too...
Fortunately, the letter bore the magic seal of the royal family and could not be faked. Even if it was an impostor, it was unlikely. Therefore, after looking at it a few times in confusion, the knights still chose to let it go - but they were smart.
He chose a companion and followed him closely behind Edward.
Different from the quiet appearance, walking into the passage of this small fortress-like square, there is a completely different scene inside. The surrounding high platforms are gorgeously decorated, with countless colorful sheds spread over them, and many people come in carriages.
The high-ranking big man only has a chair below. The spacious and huge playground is now neatly spread out into square arrays except for the passage in the center.
This strange feeling filled his heart with confidence,
They often have strengths to be proud of, because in subsequent performances, they often become targets of challenges. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to show yourself. On this day, win in the performance,
It will make you more eye-catching.
I swear to be kind to the weak. I swear to stand up to the enemy. I swear to fight against all that is wrong. I swear to fight for the defenseless. I swear to help anyone who asks me for help. I swear not to harm any innocent person. I swear to help my brothers.
Knight. I swear to love until death.
This is a knight's oath.
The best knight, brave, elegant, skilled, noble, well-born, eloquent, outstanding; he is proficient in falcon hunting, respects the lower class and the poor, and judges and considers according to his own standards...
This is the quality that a knight should possess in legend.
However, we know that there is often a gap between ideal and reality. Such a perfect person does not actually exist. Even the poets who are full of heroic hymns know this. Perhaps it is the many insincere flattery literary works that reflect the ideal.
The gap between reality and reality provides opportunities for ridicule. In order to highlight the imperfections of reality, poets retell ancient legends.
The so-called fact is that the heirs of great nobles have the hope to become knights when they are born - this hope only means that they have the will to become knights. As long as they agree, the title will automatically shine above their heads without any need at all.
Recognize.
The children of minor nobles and those from merchant families who do not have prominent families have to go through the formal channels. Although they become the attendants of a certain knight, their roads will not be bumpy, as long as they do not make any huge mistakes.
In the last seven years, you can still get a formal position in the army.
And those guys with civilian backgrounds have to go through too many ups and downs if they want to realize their dreams. They can't even afford the cheapest set of knight equipment, let alone practice martial arts. Regular channels must first find a way.
Become a boy soldier, and then become a knight's page through selection, enduring a seven-year career as a handyman, even worse than a handyman.
It's miserable, because the power of life and death is in the hands of knights. Only with excellent ability can you avoid all kinds of censure. It would be okay if the knights you follow are ordinary, but many of those knights from middle-class nobles have imagination or imagination.
Unexpected quirks - sometimes the transformation from chrysanthemum to sunflower is the most normal one.
So starting as a mercenary is often the easiest way - in fact, most civilian knights are mercenaries and have enough ambition and energy. After all, ordinary people would rather wander around all day and have no interest in participating.
"Holy war", willing to sacrifice one's life for the empire.
Of course, if you want to get ahead, sometimes it’s a good idea to take the less traveled path, such as winning the favor of a rich lady, or finding a few wealthy women who are willing to sponsor them at some point... to exercise hard.
Among the goals, there is also a small hope that one day he will be noticed by a certain lady.
Those noble children will be brought to the king at an appropriate time, and in front of the elite, they will be awarded knight equipment: glittering spurs, finely crafted breast pins, a pair of double-layered chainmail, and a
A spear made of pewter rods and iron, and a shield decorated with colored iron sheets were placed near the neck. The king personally wore an ancient sword for him, and then touched the young man with his own sword to grant him a knighthood.
title.
In one ceremony, twenty or thirty noble young men received the title of knight, and received weapons, war horses and other gifts from the king. After the solemn ceremony, the entire team held a week-long feast and celebration.
The huge war horse, which can only be described in this word, walked slowly on the slightly soft soil with frightening steps.
Even people who are far away will feel uneasy when they see this war horse because of its unusual height. Every time the huge horse's hooves step on the ground, it will make people feel like the earth is shaking. Stay here.
The deep footprints behind the war horse can't help but shock those who see it.
But compared with this giant horse, its owner is even more intimidating.
At this time, the cavalry could not be doubted to embody a high degree of unified discipline and shocking obedience. The dense teams of cavalry who cooperated with each other like sharp scimitars in the valley.
Due to the smoke and dust, even from the nearest cavalry, no noise could be heard except the friction of armor and weapons.
Edward narrowed his eyes slightly. The arms of this man who did not look tall were obviously extremely powerful. The giant war horse under his crotch did not struggle, but in the end it had to slowly calm down under his pull.
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