"It looks like a senior wizard." On the way to Kurona, Ryan said to Francois: "Based on the information currently available, I can't tell what kind of wizard it is."
"The Knights Conference is approaching, and it is normal for wizards to take the opportunity to come to Britannia for activities, but I always feel that something is wrong." Francois frowned: "Maybe I should talk to Her Highness Morgiana about this.
This matter, Ryan, I leave this matter to you."
"Why is it me again?" Ryan complained.
"You are the lady's chosen champion, and Her Majesty Morgiana also looks at you differently. Is it you or who else?" Francois laughed: "It will be good for your future to have more contact with Her Majesty Morgiana."
"...Maybe." Ryan thought to himself that Morgiana did not object to contact with him. This was partly because of the order of the Lake Fairy, and partly because his psychic light had a favorability bonus on the caster.
"Ryan, do you plan to live with us when you arrive in Corona?" Sulia caught up from behind on horseback. The heroic female knight was a little shy when she saw her father present, but remembering her father's secret encouragement and affirmation,
She still summoned up the courage to ask, and Francois immediately cast an encouraging look at his daughter.
"Well, I must be working with you. I heard that the Duke has his own mansion in Corona?"
"Of course, you are very welcome." Francois nodded: "Baptiste Gaston? I leave this matter to you."
"Yes!" The two kingdom knights of Winford bowed their heads in response.
The majestic and majestic capital Curona, which symbolizes the glory of Britannia, is already in sight.
When the team approached the gate of the capital Kurona, a group of elite knights with silver helmets and silver armor appeared in front of Ryan and others. These knights all had thick beards and long beards, decorated with white wolf fur.
He is holding a war hammer, a wolfskin cloak, and on the red Knights flag, a white wolf is holding a war hammer and glaring back.
"White Wolf Knights?!" Ryan lost his voice and said: "Oh my God, a whole company of White Wolf Knights? How come they are here?"
If the most powerful knight in the old world is the Knights of the Holy Grail, then the most famous knight in the old world is undoubtedly the Knights of the White Wolf. This knight was established in the second year after the establishment of Charlemagne's empire.
The oldest and largest knight order in the world, the entire White Wolf Knight Order has fifteen companies under its jurisdiction. The total number of knights exceeds 1,800. They are violent and barbaric warriors with a high degree of discipline and excellent military skills.
Even the most bloodthirsty and savage warriors of the northern barbarians who defected to Chaos were unable to withstand it.
"Haha, I heard that the empire sent an ambassador to this Knights Conference. I didn't expect that he was an old acquaintance of yours, Ryan!" Francois didn't take it seriously. He just smiled at Ryan.
But Ryan's face was always serious because he saw the second knight troop. The number of this knight troop was slightly smaller than that of the White Wolf Knights. There were only about forty people. Their helmets were decorated with leopard heads.
The saddle cloth and cloak are also made of leopard skin. The silver armor on a blue background shines in the sun. In the middle of the flag with a yellow cheetah pattern on a blue background, there are patterns of the two-tailed comet and skull symbolizing Charlemagne.
The leader among many knights in the empire, the Cheetah Knights, one of several elite knights!
"The Cheetah Knights...the White Wolf Knights, when these two knights appeared together, there was no doubt that it was Boris. Boris Todbringer was here. I didn't expect that he would be the ambassador of the empire.
"Lian murmured.
"The new elector led by Boris Walrich?" Francois said strangely: "Do you know him?"
"We know each other. When he was still the heir candidate, we went deep into the Drakwald Forest together to fight against the Beastmen tribe." Ryan whispered: "Why is it him?"
So Ryan stepped forward on his horse, and the Holy Grail Knight walked alone, holding up his war hammer, towards the crowd of White Wolf Knight and Cheetah Knight.
After several years of bloody battles, numerous military exploits and the highest honor and status, Ryan's face was full of confidence and majesty. His clothes made him look like a great nobleman. He was holding a war hammer and was standing alone in the crowd.
The person in front of the Imperial Knight Brigade had a smile on his face: "Boris? I'm so glad to see you here!"
The White Wolf Knights laughed collectively. Most of them had recognized Ryan. Only the Cheetah Knights glared at Ryan, thinking who was this Holy Grail Knight in front of them?
"Oh, get out of the way, get out of the way. A brat came in front of me in a self-righteous way. Let me see how he is doing." A man with a thick beard and thick red beard wore a full-body rune enchantment.
The wolf god blessed the mithril plate armor. On the wolf helmet was a golden statue of the main temple building of Ulric. On top of the golden statue was a huge red and white peacock feather. The noble noble appeared from the crowd of white wolf knights and cheetah knights.
One of his eyes was covered by a black eyepatch, and the other eye was staring at Ryan. His eyes were bright, and he looked at Ryan for a long time, and then he laughed and said: "It turns out it's Ryan, you little brat, I
But I tell you, if it weren’t for my Lord’s oracle, I would have smashed your head with my sword!”
The holy sword belonging to the Elector - Leg Cutting Bite is hanging on his waist.
Obviously, the person in front of him is the new Elector Wolrich, Lord of White Wolf City, Boris Todbringer.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Boris would be here." Ryan sighed.
"Why, you're not welcome?" Boris's face was full of tenacity and boldness.
"Yes, you're not welcome. Who knows if you and your knights will cause any trouble in the knights' meeting? I would rather you and your group of white wolf knights all stay in White Wolf City, and all the cheetah knights stay
Don't come out of the Leopard Palace!" Ryan said helplessly. Boris came this time with a whole company of White Wolf Knights and dozens of Leopard Knights, plus hundreds of followers. In terms of the size of the ambassador alone, it was really...
It's too big and too elite.
Are these people definitely here as envoys and not as demonstrations?
"Hey, there are some situations involved. It's not suitable to talk about it here. Maybe we can find a place to talk about this matter in two days." Boris's voice was full of helplessness: "I envy you very much.
Having become the chosen champion, you have nothing to do with these things now. By the way, your father Norman is old, and Grand Master Wagner means that it is time for him to retire."
"I think so too... See you later, Your Excellency."
"See you later, Your Excellency Baron." After saying that, Boris Todbringer led the imperial envoys into the city. The imperial knights burst out with a spectacular momentum of unwillingness to give in, attracting many Britannia.
The nobles and citizens of Nia went out to watch, and there were bursts of exclamations of exclamation.
When Ryan returned to the team, he found that Emilia was hiding behind Sulia with a frightened face, with only a small head exposed. After seeing the imperial envoy entering the city, the girl turned from the female knight.
came out from behind.
"Are you very familiar with this Elector Boris?" Francois became interested. He thought that Ryan did have an advantage in this aspect. He had a lot of affection for many forces in the empire, and he was like a fish in water.
"We are not very familiar. We have only fought side by side once and have few opportunities to meet each other, but Boris is indeed a person worthy of admiration." Ryan said with some sadness and admiration: "Boris is a truly tenacious person.
, to tell it, it would be a long story.”
"Then we can leave this wonderful story until the evening and settle down now." Francois motioned to the knights to go into the city.
As one of the several grand dukes in this kingdom, Duke Winford has his own mansion in Curona. The mansion is not very big, but nearby is the branch of the Knights of the Holy Grail in Curona, and a little further away is
Holy Grail Cathedral.
The only people who are eligible to live here are the Duke's family and Ryan, while everyone else has to stay in the hotel.
Francois's legitimate son Julius has already arrived here in advance. This knight of the Kingdom has been traveling for a long time recently and rarely returns to Helen Hilde. Like his father, he is also very fond of the Knights Conference.
interest.
After enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Francois, Ryan and others gathered around the warm fireplace. The Duke and his family changed into casual clothes. Only Ryan was still dressed formally. He leaned on the soft sofa,
It seems that he is still sorting out the language.
Francois stroked his goatee, Sulia and Julius, two siblings, sat leaning against their father, while Emilia shyly sat next to Ryan.
They were deliberating about the empire which was the envoy's vast and delicate attitude.
"It is indeed strange that the Empire will send so many people here this time, but it also shows one thing from the side, that is, without the Holy Grail Knights, perhaps Britannia's national strength is no longer enough to compete with the Empire."
The light in François's eyes flashed, and he was telling his children and Ryan the results of his thinking: "Not long ago, you personally participated in the Battle of Colleson Plains in Marienburg, and you should have more understanding of this.
, that is, the alliance between us in Britannia and the Empire began to gradually turn into an alliance led by the Empire because of the strength of the new emperor of the Empire, Karl-Franz Friedrich."
"That's true." Ryan nodded, he also felt it.
"I met the old emperor Luitpold Franz Friedrich before. He was a benevolent and far-sighted monarch. In terms of character and governance, he tended to be tolerant and appeasement, which was also true.
It is for this reason that under the reign of Richard, who was also good at mediating conflicts and coordinating relationships, the relationship between the two countries was equal and close."
Francois continued: "But everything changed after Karl Franz took over as emperor. The new emperor of the empire was tough and full of domineering. Since he took office, he has never stopped fighting in the north and south.
And he was able to win steadily. In this case, Richard, who had a weak personality and was good at winning over and controlling the country through political means, naturally fell behind. The kingdom was already in decline after the Dole Tower incident, but the empire was in decline.
Under the reforms of His Majesty Ludwig, it has transformed and become the most powerful human country in the world. The new empire has put aside the decadent political system of the old empire and the parasitic old aristocrats. Which of the new military aristocrats are not?
Mount your horse to manage the army, dismount your horse to manage the people?"
"So, the imperial ambassador this time is actually an elector, or the White Wolf elector with great reputation and great prestige. This is a strong signal sent by Karl Franz to us in Britannia.
"Francois' face didn't look good: "In the long run, the alliance between the Empire and Britannia will become dominated by the Empire!"
"How is this possible?! Father!" Julius stood up immediately. The young kingdom knight's face was full of anger: "What do the humans on the other side of the mountain want to do? Force us to surrender?"
"Sit down, Julius!" Francois looked at his son fiercely, and Julius had to sit down. The Duke continued: "We are weak, so we must lower our profile and want the empire to respect us.
We must be strong ourselves! What’s the use of trying to be strong?”
Julius responded in a low voice: "Just as you said, father."
"Then we need to know now about this imperial ambassador, the White Wolf Elector who has been inherited from Charlemagne's establishment of the empire to this day, this Boris who led a large group of Cheetah Knights and White Wolf Knights to Britannia.
-What is the background of Lord Todbringer?" Francois set his sights on Ryan: "Tell us, my baron."
"Boris Todbringer is a guy with a painful past and a bad temper. Since he was born, the pain in his life has continued to befall this great nobleman." Ryan started.
"He lost his mother when he was young, and lost his father in recent years. During the Battle of Drakwald Forest, he blinded one eye of the Beastmen's Beast King 'One-Eyed' Kazak, and was also killed by Kazak.
Taking away one eye, he married early, but his first wife Maria Richthofen died in childbirth, leaving him a son Stefan, but Stefan was a man who shed all day long.
The paralyzed young man who drooled."
"Not only that, Boris also learned that a female courtier he was lucky enough to give birth to had given birth to an illegitimate son for him. He named him Heinrich. This illegitimate son was not only the eldest son, but also had amazing talents and abilities.
Talent, so Boris has been suffering from who should be chosen as his successor."
"This gave Boris Todbringer a violent and irritable character. He had very strict requirements on his subordinates and people. There were many people who didn't like him, but at the same time he was a great leader.
A warrior and politician, he is now forty years old, and his strength is estimated to be around the high level of legend. His firm belief in the White Wolf God of War has made him never give up hope and glory. His heart has been as strong as the vibranium in the deepest part of the mountain range.
The same, unshakable at all.”
"If that's the case, then we will soon know why His Majesty Carl Franz sent the Elector to Kurona." Francois nodded.
While they were still discussing things, an attendant suddenly broke into the living room. He saw many people in the living room and seemed hesitant to speak directly: "My Duke? Someone is visiting."
"Who is it? Visiting at this time?" Francois frowned: "We are all our own people here, just tell us who is coming."
"It's the new Duke of Connet, His Excellency Lawn-Leo Cornwall, who came to visit. He named you, the Duke...and His Excellency, Baron Lane." The attendant whispered.
Ryan and Francois looked at each other in confusion. It was already past eight o'clock in the evening. Why would they call at this time?