As the largest racecourse in the Old World, the Ring of Lions is a glorious and magnificent prehistoric elven building that existed even before Charlemagne established his empire.
This is a huge stone oval building, with rows of stairs leading directly to the dozens of meters high ceiling. The racecourse is filled with ribbons and various banners composed of twelve principality coats of arms.
The entire racecourse looks even more spectacular than the Palace of Curona.
The racecourse was originally not open to ordinary people, but this naturally did not trouble Ryan, Sulia and others. They easily let the guards pass and entered the racecourse.
In autumn, there was no one in the racecourse. Ryan, Sulia and Sylvia slowly walked into the racecourse, stepping on the solid soil, and Ryan gently closed his eyes.
He seemed to feel the enthusiasm and glory of the knights' meeting, and felt the passionate roars of countless spectators.
The neighing of the war horses, the gasps of the knights, and the raised lances stirred up dust in the sky. In the moment they passed each other, in the flash of lightning, the victory or defeat was decided.
Endless glory will be awarded to the final winner. Under the watchful eyes of the Lake God Witch Morgiana and King Richard, who can become the champion of the Knights Tournament through their own martial arts and virtues?
Anyway, it has nothing to do with me, Ryan complained in his heart, he is already over twenty-four years old, and the Knights Tournament does not welcome Holy Grail Knights and Mission Knights (Expedition Knights). They come to compete and they are bullying.
"Lian, do you also like martial arts competitions?" Sulia walked to Ryan's side. The heels of the female knight's silver trip-strap high-heeled shoes made a clicking sound. She crossed her arms and her face was as gentle as water.
: "Next year, the quadrennial martial arts tournament will be held again."
"And you will participate, right, Miss Sulia, and Miss Sylvia? You will all participate?" The expression on Ryan's face was also very gentle, and he said with a little regret: "It's a pity that I can't participate anymore.
…”
"I will participate next year. I will follow my brother's footsteps and fight to win. This is the mission of the family." The female knight looked very serious, and Ryan even felt that she was a little too serious.
The Holy Grail Knight suddenly said: "We have been shopping for so long, let's find a place to sit for a while?"
"Well!" The female knight was a little surprised that Ryan didn't plan to take a look again, but she didn't object to Ryan's opinion. This trip out originally depends on Ryan's interest: "There is a great bar near here.
Sylvia also likes it, let’s go and see it together!”
"Sulia!" Sylvia blushed a little, seeming to blame the female knight for taking matters into her own hands.
So about twenty minutes later, the three of them came to a "Blue Moon" bar. Of course, Ryan received the warmest welcome, and the bar owner graciously received him personally.
"No matter where you go, Ryan, you are very popular!" The female knight sat opposite him. She looked at the Holy Grail Knight badge on Ryan's chest and looked very envious: "One day, I will do the same.
Embark on the path to pursue the Holy Grail until you gain the lady's approval."
"I will definitely do it. Miss Sulia and Miss Sylvia are both excellent female knights. I believe that one day you will both become glorious Holy Grail Knights. If...I mean if you are willing, I can provide you with some
Suggestion." No matter from any angle, Ryan was very fond of the female knight in front of him, so he took the initiative to say.
"It's a great honor. I believe Ryan, you must be an excellent knight instructor." Sulia adjusted her short skirt a little, and a pair of long black silk legs stretched straight under the table. Ryan couldn't help but peek a few times.
Eye.
Ryan's favorite thing is undoubtedly Veronica's pair of slender and smooth stockings legs (because he hugged them), but the long legs of the female knight in front of her are no worse or even better than them, and compared to
From the mutual testing and verbal consideration when getting along with the witch (or sorceress), even every tone and every behavior requires Ryan to use his brain to interpret. He prefers this harmonious atmosphere of equal coexistence with the female knight.
.
Although it is fun to battle witches or sorceresses all day long.
Ryan suddenly lowered his head and smiled when he thought of this. He remembered what happened with Theresa after setting off from Nord, and also recalled the investigation with Veronica in Marienburg. At that time, he was still legally
The White Wolf Knight didn't expect that his situation would have changed dramatically after just one year...
"Ryan?" Just when the Holy Grail Knight was lost in thought, Sulia suddenly interrupted his random thoughts: "What's wrong? I think you seem to be a little distracted."
"It is not the behavior of a gentleman to be distracted in front of a lady, Sir Lane." The maid with a serious personality also reminded her softly.
"I'm sorry, I thought of something. Miss Sulia, if you take me out to visit the city like this, uh... isn't it not good for Mr. Francois?" Ryan found that the two female knights were looking at each other.
It's a bit dangerous, he quickly explained.
"It's okay. I told my father and got his consent. If nothing else happens, the meeting between father and the others will last for a long time. Please be mentally prepared, Ryan." Sulia pulled back her dazzling blond hair.
Behind the ear, he smiled.
"All right."
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The next seven or eight days became the most special time that Ryan spent after arriving in Britannia. He was always concerned about the unresolved chivalry war, but when the Duke's daughter and the maid
With his company, he felt that time passed very quickly. The three of them visited many scenic spots in the entire city. They felt very happy under the beautiful autumn sunshine.
Meanwhile, Curona Palace, Throne Room.
In the dark atmosphere, only a small amount of light from the ceiling shines in from the glass on the top, and many magic lamps are flashing brightly.
The old knight king Dinoat-Jean-Richard-le-Angoulan was sitting behind a tall wooden table. The wooden table was filled with a large number of books and various works of art, and hung beside him.
A large map, this is the map of the twelve principalities of Britannia.
The family coat of arms of the Principality of Connaught was covered up with props. Although she was unwilling to admit it, Britannia had lost this principality. In the last chivalry war, the knight king Richard gathered the members of the five northern principalities.
The army and the Blood Red Duke fought a fierce war under the city of Mousilon, the capital of the Principality of Connaught. Both sides suffered losses. The Blood Red Duke was defeated. He could only put away his ambitions again and hid in Mousilon. He suffered heavy casualties.
The knights could only return without success again.
Several days of meetings made Richard feel upset. Even lighting the best ambergris in the room could not calm his mind. Sometimes he looked back and asked himself whether he was the king of this country? Why did he want to
Isn’t it okay to give your grandnephew a grand state funeral posthumously?
The jade statue of Arthur is placed behind the throne room, and alongside him is Jules, a great knight-king who led Britannia to its heyday but ultimately died for his country.
Richard never thought that the opposition he encountered would be so fierce, which made the idea of the Knight King encounter unprecedented difficulties.
First of all, there was the opposition of Francois, Duke of Winford and Berhemond, Duke of Bastogne - which he expected.
Then there was the objection of Louis, Duke of Connet - which he took into consideration.
Then there was the objection of Boderick, Duke of Bordeaux - something he had not expected.
In the end, even Hagen, Duke of Gisoleaux, explicitly opposed his proposal to give Angie a state funeral. This was something Richard never expected.
"My truly trustworthy and most beloved partner, Hagen, why did you choose to support Francois and Berhemond?" Richard found an opportunity in private to ask Hagen.
"It's Marienburg." Hagen shook his head in distress: "You know, that boy is the guardian of Marienburg, and I owe Mr. Schulz a large sum of money, a huge sum."
The king's position became increasingly unfavorable. In the throne room, although all the dukes agreed that the war should be won, they could not reach a unanimous view on the reward for the Marquis of Anchy and the reward for Baron Lane.
Francois still looked like he had the pearls of wisdom in hand. The blessing of the Holy Grail made the Duke himself not tired after several days of meetings. He continued to express his opinions: "My Majesty, I hope you can understand something.
The fact is that Ang Xi did not make this plan. Ryan's surprise attack on Ten Thousand Demon Rocks was entirely his own decision. Please, my Majesty, please do not continue to discuss this matter on the premise that "this is already part of Ang Xi's plan"
, we all know what happened."
At this time, another Duke spoke:
"It was, in fact, it was his stupidity that led to the annihilation of the entire army. After the strong attack on Juulson failed, he should seek to join forces with Ryan's right army, or first withdraw from the forest and head towards the nearest Bath
The Principality of Toni or the Principality of Gisoleaux asked for help instead of rushing towards Yulsen Castle and ultimately leading to such a disastrous defeat."
Boderic de Bordeaux, Grand Master of the Knights of Poseidon, Duke of Bordeaux, the chosen champion of Poseidon Mannann, his opposition made Richard choke. This duke commanded the entire kingdom for more than 80 years.
% of the naval fleet, the king had to consider his opinion on many matters.
In addition, Richard was deeply afraid of Berhemond, who rarely spoke. The special status of Duke Red Dragon in this country had to make the king wary.
"So, we believe that it is okay not to hold a triumphal ceremony. First, the kingdom must award Baron Ryan Macado with a first-class Grand Cross, a reward of no less than two thousand gold crowns, and a complete set of brand-new uniforms for no less than fifty people.
Sergeant equipment, and at the same time, the commendation for Baron Lane was notified to the whole country. At the same time, because the principalities suffered heavy losses in this war, the kingdom was not allowed to launch a new chivalry war for at least three years, and was exempted from the military quota for at least eighteen months.
Tax, this is our condition." Francois' elegant face was very calm: "If your Majesty can agree to this condition, I think we can discuss the matter of Angie Desmond."
Before Richard could speak, Duke Dalhyde of Lyonnais could no longer stand it. The Duke was also very tired. He gently knocked on the long table in front of him and said in a muffled voice: "We finally reached an agreement somewhere.
We agree, Francois, but I want to remind you that it was the sacrifice of the Marquis of Anchy that brought Baron Lane's victory in the chivalry war, and he never betrayed his faith in the lady and fought until the end.
Soldier by soldier, I think he played a more important role in this war, so I think Angsi deserves a state funeral and a first-class Grand Cross."
"At the same time, I think Ryan's reward can be discussed further."
"That's what I mean. I know Ryan Macado is the champion of the ladies, but I also think that a first-class Grand Cross is too much. The third-class Iron Knight Medal may be a more qualified reward. As for two
Thousand gold crowns, my God, no matter how you calculate the annual income of Baron Jean, it will not exceed 800 gold crowns, right? Moreover, His Excellency the Baron is said to have captured a lot of money? How about calculating it according to 800 gold crowns?"
It was the Duke of Montfort, who sided with the king.
"I think so too. In this way, a third-class Iron Knight Medal, eight hundred gold crowns, and fifty new sets of sergeant armor are already a very amazing reward." Richard added with some boredom: "As for other things,
Yes, I promise not to launch a new chivalry war within two years and not to levy a fixed military tax within one year."
"Then I think we can discuss the state funeral and the First Class Grand Cross." Francois knew that after several days of arduous negotiations, almost all the prices of both parties had been put on the table, and Ryan was willing to take a step back.
Although it gave Richard a sigh of relief, the price was not small.
"This issue has returned to its original point. A state funeral for Angie and the award of a first-class Grand Cross are the bottom line. He gave his life for chivalry! Francois, I don't understand why Ryan, why you
Are you always competing for credit with a knight who died for a lady?" Richard continued, the wrinkles on his face becoming more and more obvious, and the king who was already over a hundred years old became more and more old after this incident.
This matter was not easy for Francois to accept, because as he analyzed, Lane could not compete with the dead for credit, so the Duke himself changed his tone: "Then I don't understand your insistence on a state funeral and the award of a first-class grandmaster."
What is the significance of the Cross? Do you plan to let every coach who dies in the Chivalry War receive the same honor? Then a state funeral and a first-class Grand Cross are too cheap."
After a long and tedious negotiation, today's meeting is about to end without any resolution.
At this moment, the door to the throne room was gently pushed open by some powerful force, and an attendant trotted in from the outside, ran to Richard's side and whispered for a while.
"What? Your Highness Morgiana is here!" The king was very surprised: "She has entered the palace?"
"Yes, my Majesty." The attendant said with some fear: "Her Highness Morgiana is on her way to the throne room!"
Hearing this, all the Dukes stood up subconsciously, waiting for the arrival of the Lake Fairy's spokesperson in the mortal world, the Lake God Witch Morgiana.
Twenty-five years ago, the status of the Lake God Witch in this country was completely reflected in that incident-she led the Holy Grail Knights into the palace of Curona and announced on the spot the abolition of John II's decree.
During the entire process of taking the throne of the Knight King, the tyrant could not even say a word of resistance and could only kneel and obey orders.
Francois, Duke of Winford, raised his lips. He knew who Morgiana came for.
The overall situation has been decided. (To be continued)