Chapter 103 If you don't agree, it's a good one-to-five
The knights of His Majesty the Emperor's Guards are obviously well trained. The wonderful equestrian formations advance layer by layer, advancing and retreating in a controlled manner. Although they only enter the field briefly, separate, and line up neatly among the horns, it is enough to see that they
In terms of ability, he is indeed something to be proud of.
However, after the lively opening, it became a lackluster routine.
"I swear to be kind to the weak. I swear to fight against all wrongs... I swear to help my brother knights. I swear to love those I love until death!"
It was not much different from the historical scenes in my memory. Dozens of young men were each awarded a set of knightly 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. Then His Majesty personally wore an ancient Finlair sword for him, and then used his own sword
Touch the knighted young man to grant him a knighthood or knighthood.
More than thirty young nobles received their rewards one after another. Most of them were just knights and lords. However, this lowest noble title, coupled with the weapons, war horses and other gifts from the king, is enough to become an ordinary person's struggle.
A lifetime goal.
Of course, the power behind these people means that they will not value such gifts at all. For Edward, who has been far away from that class, these are just some flashy goods, which can barely serve as his role in the society.
It's just compensation for the time spent here and kneeling down on one knee to recite some unreliable lines.
In fact, his attention had already turned elsewhere.
As a civilian, he stood at the end of the line, so he became the one who had to wait the longest. Fortunately, the etiquette here was just to kneel on one knee, otherwise, he would have to find some way to be absent——
Fortunately, this posture did not hinder his vision from moving around, and he noticed that the knight following the king did not follow him up the long stairs——
That familiar silhouette that is very similar to little James is enough to make Edward feel brooding...
The middle-aged nobleman in simple attire who kindly helped him lead the way was standing not far behind His Majesty the King, together with a group of important ministers covered with badges and ribbons. In this case, this guy's identity must be
Unusual, then...who is it?
Well, there is another group...those tough and strong aliens, they must be the attendants of Her Royal Highness the Princess sent by Cloroder this time. Unfortunately, their master has always been hidden in the gauze tent and does not show up easily.
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The priests of Lansendre didn't seem to show up either - although she had known for a long time that as a paladin, Elena probably didn't care much about this kind of false title given by the monarch of a country, but...it seemed that deep down in her heart
There is always someone looking forward to that graceful figure somewhere.
And the name of the Second Viscount that the attendant just sang...Dami Sebastian Fernandez Jasper?
Does it sound so familiar? Fernandez is the surname of the Tulip family, the royal family of this country, but this surname is followed by a surname, which is the naming method of relatives... And at this stage, the entire Fernandez family
Ding Buxing, the so-called relative, seems to be only a part of the Golden Pelican.
Well, this name gradually coincides with that of the bird in my memory... In other words, this guy is my opponent.
While he was pondering strange thoughts, the current king of Tuminis Kingdom, Alpha Fernandez III, had already come to him.
His Majesty, who wrapped himself in a gorgeous armor, did not have a majestic figure, nor was his face amazing - except for an old wound vaguely visible on his cheek, he even looked like a
The gentle second-rate nobleman was far less murderous than when he was riding on that dark monster. He only had a pair of eyes, showing an ethereal blue-grey color. When his eyes flickered occasionally, he could still make people feel the majesty of the king.
"Are you Edward Vincent?
The emperor's voice was gentle, not sonorous, but he did not use the routine words: "The young spellcaster who killed a Balor Balrog and the evil mage who summoned it in Faen City, although he heard
I have known things about you, but I didn’t expect you to be so young. Your age is... fifteen years old?"
"Yes, my lord."
The mage apprentice bowed slightly, neither humble nor arrogant: "But being able to defeat the evil mage and his summons relies on the protection of the gods, the influence of your majesty's prosperous national destiny, and the help of the chief priests of various temples.
With your help, I can kill the evil leader and drive the devil back into the abyss."
"It's really good...very good. The wings of a young eagle are the easiest to crush the clouds in the sky,"
Either because he was satisfied with the attitude of not wanting to take credit, or because compliments about the country's destiny were not common in this world, the emperor let out a burst of cheerful laughter, and ended the ceremony with two hasty taps with his sword.
Then he pulled Edward up and patted the young man's shoulders twice - the iron gloves hit the chain mail with a muffled sound, making the poor apprentice lower his head and grinned quietly.
"Very good, very good, very good... the future of the kingdom must belong to young people like you." The emperor turned around, faced all the canonized persons, and began his final instructions: "Young and promising rising stars are imperial ministers.
A role model for servants. Although Edward has achieved certain results, you also have a broad future and plenty of time. As long as you always use the achievements of outstanding people as your benchmark, you will definitely achieve more glorious results."
"Ah, Your Majesty, we are always ready to dedicate all our strength to the great Kingdom of Tuminis..."
An objection interspersed with His Majesty the King's words, causing a sudden silence in the surroundings. Among the newly promoted nobles, the young man with a somewhat pale face and a tall and thin body became the target of everyone's attention.
"Are you just learning from this Baron Edward... Your Majesty, please forgive me, I don't know much about the incident in Faen City, but I also heard that the situation at that time was said to be quite chaotic, so some things
...It may be somewhat exaggerated and not credible. It is very possible that the evil
What the mage summoned were relatively low-level things, just a little bigger. Ah, please forgive my bluntness, Your Majesty. But truth is produced in eloquence, so I think, as a person who pursues truth
Master, Edward... Your Excellency, you probably won’t mind my straightforwardness.”
"Unbridled!" The stunned people on the platform lasted for a moment. Only the speaker was still talking, and then he was cut off by a roar. "Damian is young and frivolous. He spoke nonsense... Please punish me!" The plainly dressed man
The middle-aged man took two steps forward and seemed to kneel to the ground, but before that, the emperor had already raised his hand. "It doesn't matter, Marquis Jasper, young people, there is nothing wrong with being more straightforward."
The emperor's expression was calm and he motioned for the ceremony to continue, as if being interrupted was just a small matter.
"...In the name of the gods in heaven and the eternal emperor, Omega Fernandez the Great...Edward Vincent, canonized as Baron of Burgundy, second class..." As the attendant grew up
The official title of the last person to be canonized, the ceremony enters
At the end of the day, the knights in the square took off their horns and played a melancholy and long tune. Then countless petals were scattered from the sky, and five-color illusions rose from the hands of the mages in every corner of the square, in the air.
Interwoven into colorful patterns.
This means that the canonization ceremony has ended and the time for the traditional knight competition has arrived.
…
Want to find trouble? Well, let's see what tricks you can come up with.
Edward narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at this guy who dared to jump out and cause trouble - even though his tone was frivolous, he seemed to be telling a harmless joke. But the meaning behind his words was basically a question, and he made a 'reasonable'
Assuming that - the so-called great achievements of sealing the devil are not worth mentioning, because they are just trivial things that have been exaggerated.
It is true that when dealing with that demon, Edward was just doing a good job most of the time, but that does not mean that to this day, he is still just a passerby without power.
What is supposed to come will always come. If you don't give some decent response, you will only be seen as weak and can be bullied, which will bring more troubles. Since you are already an opponent, there is no need to talk about etiquette... Anyway
You are destined not to enter the opponent's domain, so it would be better to make a scene and let your opponent see your strength.
…
Damian, who was reprimanded, lowered his head and smiled silently - His Majesty the Emperor's silence was undoubtedly a signal regarding this farce.
Obviously, His Majesty does not have the slightest doubt about that guy's 'achievements'.
Ordinary people may not understand it, but nobles have at least read some books, or at least listened to some poems. Many people know the meaning of the Balor Fire Demon - it is not powerful... but very, very, very powerful.
.
They can tear down meteors from the sky, and a small city will turn into a sea of fire in an instant. Anyone who appears in front of them will be transformed into their captives and controlled by them as long as their will is slightly weak.
In myths and epic stories, the descriptions of this kind of strange demons all use the destruction of dozens of cities as the background.
If you want to kill, even just drive away such a giant monster, is it possible for a little mage apprentice to do it?
The smile twisted for a moment when he turned to the young man in the black robe - because of hatred, ridicule and deep contempt. Even though it was the first time he saw this person, this did not prevent the anger in his heart from burning.
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Yes, the existence of this person seems to be a kind of ridicule to him. Even the other person's short stature, inconspicuous and even rustic appearance, and the mysterious magic robe are all a kind of ridicule to him.
laugh at.
Even the slightest humiliation he suffered must be washed away with life and blood, especially when this humiliation is expressed through his father. Therefore, Damian has already thought of many ways to deal with today's inevitable meeting.
——He is not willing to simply knock his opponent into the dust, but wants to return this humiliation to his opponent with profit and loss. It is best to make him unable to stand up forever! Not only must he die, but he must also...
By seizing this opportunity, he can kill the opponent - this is also the result of all the hard work. Through those two best friends, he created an impression on His Majesty the Emperor, that is, the person in front of him is the ultimate sealer of the devil.
The main character, and this guy, obviously cannot play a decisive role in killing a demon. So in front of the emperor, if he cannot prove himself, he is deceiving the emperor and stealing his reputation!
If he can prove himself... Hum, it's not that easy to prove himself nowadays. So what if he really has that ability? The test that is about to be conducted here is not the kind that can be found by the other party.
The thing about loopholes.
"Oh, so you are Dami Sebastian, His Excellency Fernandez Jasper? I have heard of His Excellency for a long time,"
The voice coming from the other party immediately interrupted the young noble's thoughts. He raised his head in shock and noticed the sarcastic angle of the other party's mouth: "I have long heard that your Excellency is very brave and is known as the Romantic Knight of the East City? It's just because of his identity that he has never been able to show it.
, my little strength is really not worth mentioning, but if you are so enthusiastic and want to prove my strength, I have no choice but to sacrifice my life to accompany you. How about letting you and I have a duel?
"I didn't... I wasn't... I... of course I accept it!"
The young noble's voice suddenly rose a few points - of course he could hear that every title the other party called was a naked mockery of him, "Knight of the East City"? That was a mockery of his role in the Dark Guild.
The failure, as for Wu Yong... is a naked irony!
Then, Damian realized the meaning of the last few words of this sentence.
duel?
This statement made the air freeze again. A duel between a magician who can kill demons and a noble... If it comes true, this is not a duel at all, but a murder!
But Damian felt excited.
With everyone watching, especially the emperor who is also paying attention, it is naturally impossible to refuse to fight, but this development seems to have played into his hands! This is an opportunity given by the gods, this damn country bumpkin, he doesn't even know
, do nobles have the qualifications to let knights fight on their behalf?
But just when he was about to say something with joy, the mage apprentice shook his head again.
"Um...no, no,"
I am a mage, but you are a knight. This is too unfair." He turned his head and showed a bright smile to everyone: "Well, Viscount Jasper, you can use the advantage of numbers to win.
To make up for it, let me see, well, you bring four or five subordinates, and I fight alone, what do you think of this kind of compensation? If it is decided, please ask His Majesty the King to be the witness of our duel."
This is a trap!
"Your Majesty the King, this kind of behavior is really ridiculous. Duels are always fair and one-on-one. How can you deliberately change the number of people? Even if you win in this way, the victory will be in vain!" The middle-aged nobleman spoke first, he had already
He was keenly aware of the other party's plan, which seemed like a huge concession, but there was a premise. The other party proposed to let Damian lead his men to fight.
That was a duel with a spell caster. Who could guarantee what problems would arise? He knew his son very well. Where did he get such a reputation for martial arts? He was just a man with a high-ranking father and a bit of royal blood.
He is just a noble son, although as a noble he can
He can dance for a while and ride and shoot, but his combat ability is more than eight blocks worse than that of an ordinary knight. If there is a gladiatorial fight... Even if there are four subordinates to protect him, there is no guarantee that the opponent will not suddenly perform a killer! As long as the opponent uses a magic
Scroll, my own son will also be blasted into a pulp!
But his proposal lacked weight at the moment.
"How can a nobleman refuse to fight? If you are afraid that your son will be in danger, then let's make a compromise and change the duel to a contest. Magicians are not allowed to use props, and knights are not allowed to use them either.
A real sword." Before he could finish his words, the king had already waved his hand.
Under the shadow of the hood of the black robe, Edward's smile was somewhat uncontrollable,
He had captured this detail just now - the emperor who loved to show off his military power the most, since in order to show off his power, he could change the traditional ritual process and show off himself by personally participating, it was naturally impossible for him to refuse the temptation of watching a good show.
So, now that the words have been spoken, this duel is naturally inevitable.
The crowd is cheering.
When the ceremonial officer announced through magic that there was going to be a contest between magicians and knights, the cheers and commotion at that moment was simply a big riot.
Generally speaking, the so-called jousting tournament after the canonization ceremony was originally a training for young knights. It was just two teams of knights galloping on their horses, fighting each other with spears and swords...the weapons were all made of wood.
Wooden spears, wooden swords, wooden axes, and arrowheads must also be removed.
Although this kind of knight competition does not have much gold content, it is enough to attract people's attention in this world that lacks entertainment means. An outstanding knight wins a victory, but there is a high chance that he can win a lot of money thrown by ladies.
gold and silver jewelry,
As for a duel between a mage and several knights?
Well, even nobles, as long as they are not powerful giants, may not have seen such a scene several times in their lives. The mage has always scorned pure force, so naturally he would never challenge the knights to a duel.
And soon, the two parties to the duel had already taken a stand in the venue.
Because they were going to perform here, the remaining four knights quickly got ready. With the horns blowing, they turned their horses' heads and started galloping.
As a magician as an opponent, no one dares to be careless at all, but they are not without a chance - this is a closed place, and the opponent does not seem to be a powerful mage, so as long as they disperse the charge, the opponent will never be able to attack him at once
Knocking down everyone, and with the impact of the horses, even a spear in the hands of an ordinary person is enough to penetrate an inch of thick mild steel...
The sound of hoofbeats rumbled. Although the abilities of these noble knights were mediocre, the four knights charging from all directions actually produced an unrivaled spirit!
The man in the black robe just took a deep breath.
There was sudden silence in the huge venue.
It was like all the sounds were sucked away and swallowed by an invisible monster... Then, the monster burst out with a huge roar!
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