A high ceremonial stage has been built in the square outside the palace. Many nobles are already sitting on the stage, and the audience is also filled with an astonishing number of people, all waiting to witness the glorious moment that is about to begin. [
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Whether it was the nobles on the stage or the common people off the stage, everyone's face showed a look of excitement. Since the undead invaded the Lund Peninsula the year before last, the situation of the Kingdom of Thorne has become worse day by day, and the entire country has fallen into the hearts of the people.
In a state of panic, there are even many rumors that the kingdom is about to collapse.
Under this situation, both the kingdom's top officials and ordinary people were in urgent need of a big enough victory to regain their confidence. This victory in the war with the Three Kingdoms in the Desert just met everyone's needs.
This victory can let all the people know that the kingdom is still capable of protecting the territory and the safety of the people. It also allows the nobles to regain confidence in the country. It also deters those forces that covet the kingdom and want to take advantage of Thorne.
If the kingdom reaps benefits, not only will it fail, but it will also pay a heavy price.
The trumpeter of the royal ceremonial team blew the passionate trumpet, and Alonso III finally made his official appearance. All the nobles and civilians bowed their heads and saluted the supreme ruler of the kingdom. After Alonso III sat firmly on the throne of the king,
, deafening cheers immediately sounded around.
"Long live His Majesty the King!"
"Long live the Kingdom of Thorne!"
"Kill all those desert bastards!"
"The Kingdom of Thorne is the most powerful kingdom!"
Listening to the cheers of the people, Alonso III showed a satisfied smile on his face. No one in the entire kingdom desires a great victory more than him, to prove that the kingdom is still as strong as before. Although Roger also died some time ago
He once went deep into the golden wasteland and slaughtered orcs, but that happened in the far north after all, and the impact was far less than the victory he won in Seiya County.
This victory is like a shot in the arm of the kingdom, reuniting the somewhat scattered people. It is simply too timely for Alonso III. It is precisely because this victory has a very important significance, Alonso
Only Emperor Suo III would order a public celebration ceremony to maximize the impact of the victory.
And Alonso did not treat Jenson Button, the greatest "hero" of the war, unfairly, and agreed to make the decision for him as the king, marrying Anna, the Duke of Hamilton's only daughter, to him. This news will also be announced at the celebration ceremony.
, as a climax of the ceremony.
In fact, deep down in Alonso III's heart, he was still very opposed to this marriage. The Hamilton family and the Button family were both the most powerful and oldest families in the kingdom. The two families had previously had different political opinions, and they could not fight each other.
It's a joy, but it makes Alonso III very relieved. But now if the marriage between the heirs of the two families is successful, the two families will definitely stand together in the future, which is not good news for the king.
However, according to the report of Raikkonen, the commander of the noble army, Patton made great contributions in this war. Even the only enemy flag captured by the kingdom was recaptured by his troops. For such a man with outstanding achievements,
The nobles must be given generous rewards. Only in this way can other nobles be encouraged to serve the country, so Alonso III must agree to Patton's request.
"I hope he just simply likes the daughter of the Hamilton family." Alonso III glanced at Button, who was sitting not far away, and thought to himself: "Otherwise, things will be in trouble."
Barton sat in a conspicuous position on the ceremonial stage, with a triumphant expression on his face. He was undoubtedly the person who gained the most from this war. Not only did he improve his prestige, but he would also soon get the beauty Anna. Not only did Anna
Known as the "most beautiful woman in the capital", she is also the only heir to the Duke of Hamilton. If she can marry her home, it will be of great benefit to Barton in the future.
Thinking that Alonso III would soon announce the news of his engagement to Anna in public, and that no matter how much Anna opposed it, it would be a done deal. Button felt indescribably happy in his heart. He couldn't help but look towards the people not far away.
Anna went and found the latter sitting with an expression on his face, as if he didn't care about anything.
Anna also noticed that Barton was looking at her, but she didn't give him even a smile at all. She just gave him a cold look, and then slowly turned her head away. It was as if she didn't know that Barton was about to become her fiancé, and she completely ignored him.
He treated him like a passerby who had nothing to do with him.
Anna's look angered Barton, and his proud smile instantly froze on his face, and he thought viciously in his heart: "Why are you so proud...Sooner or later I want you to know how powerful I am, and it is not something that upstart boy can compare to!"
The so-called "nouveau riche boy" that Button refers to is, of course, Roger. As the heir to the Button family, he certainly knew that the relationship between Anna and Roger was very close. This was something that had always made Jenson Button very unhappy. How could he
I also don’t understand why, given my status, I can’t compete with that guy who made his fortune from the countryside of Lunde Peninsula.
But what comforts Button is that Roger will never come against him again. He and Raikkonen agreed that Roger must have died in that dangerous land since he didn't come back for so long after going deep into the desert.
Because of this, Patton dared to take most of the credit.
Now that everything is about to come true, Barton has a strange feeling, and he actually hopes that Roger is not dead yet. In this way, Barton can snatch Anna away in front of him.
Got it, or how Roger would react when he knew the news.
But Barton never expected that Roger had already entered Mandos City at this time and was rushing to the royal palace in the center of the city. Behind him was a string of carriages, speeding through the flat and wide streets of Mandos City.
The time was almost up, and Alonso III was about to signal the ceremonial officer to announce the start of the celebration ceremony, but Duke Hamilton hurried to his side and whispered: "Your Majesty, I have just received news that the three desert countries that are fighting against us have sent envoys.
Sue for peace, hoping that we can stop the war and maintain long-term peace, and for this reason they are willing to become vassals of the Kingdom of Thorne and surrender to us and pay tribute forever!"
Even though Alonso III was a profound man, he was also surprised by the news. He looked at Duke Hamilton in astonishment and said, "How could this happen?"
Although the kingdom publicized this victory very well to the outside world, in fact, the high-level officials knew all about it. The so-called victory was just driving the invaders out of the country's territory. Although the three desert kingdoms were defeated, it did not harm the national system.
, there is no need to take the initiative to seek peace, and it is even better to call itself a vassal state for this purpose.
Duke Hamilton didn't know the reason, so he could only shake his head helplessly and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know what these desert barbarians are thinking, but they shouldn't be joking about such a big matter."
Alonso III also deeply agreed with Hamilton's remarks. After pondering for a while, he decided: "Okay, let's let the envoys from the three countries go directly to the celebration ceremony to hand over their letters of credence!"
Under the current circumstances, Alonso III will certainly seize every opportunity to enhance people's confidence in the kingdom. The initiative of the three desert countries to sue for peace as vassal states is undoubtedly more inspiring than the kingdom's own propaganda of how great a victory it has won.
Naturally, Longso III would not let go of such a good opportunity.
Duke Hamilton nodded and quickly left the stage to make arrangements. At this time, the celebration ceremony officially began, and the trumpeter of the Royal Ceremonial Team blew the loud trumpet again.
When the people heard the trumpet sound representing victory, they cheered happily. The cheers spread far and wide, and even Roger, who had just entered the city, heard it.
"Is it too late?" Roger couldn't help but become anxious at this moment. If Alonso III announced the news about Anna and Button in public, it would be difficult to change it in the future.
"You hurry over first!" Sophia also came out. Roger was very anxious at the moment, and said in a rare and considerate voice: "I will escort the carriage over later."
Roger knew that with his relationship with Sophia, it would be too harsh to say thank you. Roger just nodded gratefully to the dragon girl, then gathered his fighting spirit and ran directly to the palace of the city.
With Roger's current strength, if he runs with all his strength, he can run faster than the best horse in a short distance. People on the street can only see a faint figure passing in front of them, and they have no idea what Roger looks like.
Roger was running wildly on the streets of the kingdom's capital, which naturally caused a moderate commotion and alerted the capital guards patrolling the streets.
However, although the soldiers of the Capital Guard were elite troops, they were unable to intercept Roger, who was running at full speed. Seeing that the mysterious figure was running in the direction of the palace where the celebration ceremony was being held, the soldiers of the Capital Guard quickly blew their horns to warn. Soon.
The sound of horns sounded one after another in Mandos City, and even Alonso III, who was speaking to his subjects, heard it.
Although this small episode did not match the joyful atmosphere of the celebration ceremony, Alonso III, who was in a good mood, did not take it to heart. He still delivered an inspiring speech as planned, and after a long period of applause and cheers from the nobles and the people
, Alonso III cleared his throat and planned to announce the second happy event today through the magic loudspeaker.
"As I just said, Mr. Jenson Button made the greatest contribution in this battle, and even captured an enemy's flag!" Alonso III said with a smile: "Now I announce that according to Button
At the request of the gentleman, the beloved daughter of the Duke of Hamilton..."
"Wait a minute, I have something to say!" At this moment, Roger's voice rang out among the civilians, covering up Alonso III's voice.