After the Winter Veil Festival, the earth is still frozen, and the Oracle Mountains in the distance are covered in white snow.
In the courtyard of the cabin in the forest, the tall Imperial Guard saw the visitor and nodded politely to say hello: "Hello, Princess Surya, good morning."
"Hello, Mr. Black Gloves." Sulia first nodded to the imperial army, and then motioned for the sorceress behind her to follow her.
"This seems to be one of the few opportunities for us to come out and chat." Theresa held her violet staff. The sorceress today wore a standard blue Gloria witch robe, a black full-body leather coat and knee-high boots.
She was a little strange and a little afraid. She didn't understand why Lidya Su asked her out at this time: "What's the matter? Mrs. Lidya Su?"
"Can't I talk to you if I have nothing to do?" Sulia's graceful face had a faint smile. The female knight was wearing a white fox fur coat today, with standard marquise clothes and over-the-knee boots underneath.
Having been with Ryan for more than a year, the Marquise is full of the so-called "maison" bearing, and her every move shows her style and compelling momentum.
And this is exactly what the sorceress doesn't like.
She was very unwilling for a time. She didn't want to be a female courtier, she wanted to be a countess.
For this reason, the sorceress secretly confronted Sulia and was severely punished twice.
The first time was when she planned to ask her mother Aurora to organize a visiting group of witches to come to Lane's territory. As a result, Sulia directly and generously sent an invitation letter as her wife, inviting the Gloria Council to visit Lane's territory.
This invitation letter was delivered to Speaker Margarita, who immediately declined on the grounds that she was busy with a key magic experiment recently.
The Speaker clearly refused, so it was natural that Aurora could not go beyond the Speaker and bring people there herself, so the visit to Ryan's territory fell through.
The second time, Teresa tried to hold a tea party and invited the nobles in the territory to participate. After learning about this, Sulia found Morgiana and Francois for support. She brought more than 20 people with her.
A "Grail Lady" and a "Grail Lover" attended the banquet.
That night, with Sulia's witty words and warm reception, the guests and hosts had a great time, and everyone was satisfied with the tea party.
Theresa, who actually held the tea party, could only be forced to admit that her ability in this matter was far from Sulia's.
After being targeted twice, Teresa was a little jealous of Sulia and a little afraid of her.
The sorceress always feels that all her actions are under the control of Sulia. No matter what she tries to do, Sulia has a way to resolve it and get the upper hand.
The two of them came to the living room and sat down. Sulia picked up the black tea. The countess had a faint smile on her face: "Speaking of which, besides Veronica, you are the first person to know Ryan, right? Trey
Ms. Sha?"
"If you count it this way, indeed, I met him when he was a knight errant." Teresa nodded, and she let her long black shimmering hair spread obediently on the sofa behind her.
Chair: "I still looked down on him a little at that time. After his meritorious service,
After that, there was an official witch in our Gloria Council who was in her thirties and was still unmarried. She thought that he might have some prospects in the future, so she took the initiative to propose that if Ryan could become a knight of the kingdom and have his own fief before the age of thirty, she could
Consider marrying him."
"Oh? What do Ryan think?" Sulia's eyes lit up and she asked.
Women really can't keep silent about this kind of thing.
"Ryan declined politely. As for what he thought, I later found out from my mother." Theresa pursed her lips and snickered after hearing this. She raised the corners of her lips: "Ryan went home and told Lord Norman that he
He said that if I was already a knight of the kingdom and had my own fiefdom, why should I take the initiative to pursue a thirty-year-old man?
Who is an official witch? Let her control the economic power? Let her dictate my life? Compare me with other witch husbands all day long? Why? If I were really a knight of the kingdom, would there be fewer witches actively pursuing me?
Why don't I find a witch in her early twenties who listens to me and is considerate?"
"Is this why he has Veronica?" Lidya Su felt funny when she heard this: "Veronica really saw the right person."
"This is where I'm not as good as Veronica. When Veronica became a partner with him, Ryan really had nothing. You know, Mrs. Sulia, Ryan's status in Nord...actually
It's a bit embarrassing. He is an adopted son. Strictly speaking, he can only be regarded as half a noble. He has no inheritance rights to the territory. His godfather, Duke Ivan,
They don’t pay much attention to him. All his finances are a set of knight’s equipment, his war horse.” Teresa talked about this incident with some sadness and some self-deprecation: “In other words, if I stood at that time,
From Veronica's point of view, I will never like him, he is just a little warrior who can fight well, and there are many such men in Nord."
"If you can't be with him when you're at the bottom, you can't share the glory when you're on the top of the mountain." Sulia muttered silently, and then the female knight asked with interest: "Then what?"
"Then he defeated the beastman leader 'Fang' Gor and was promoted to a knight of the kingdom. My mother and I participated in the canonization ceremony at that time. He was only 22 or 23 years old at the time, and many witches began to have an interest in him.
idea, but his views on marriage have also changed. Why should he feel that he should wrong himself?
Marrying a witch home? He has a bright future. At that time, Princess Caroline of Nord met him once. Her mother said that she wanted to bring in a son-in-law, but Ryan was not interested because she wanted to meet the princess with him.
There were several people who said he didn’t want to be the princess’s spare tire. What does spare tire mean?”
"You know what happened next. At my mother's request, I started my own adventure with him in Nord..."
Lidya Su picked up the tea cup with great interest, and said with a smile: "Spare tire? It probably refers to spare parts and candidates. In fact, Ms. Theresa, when Ryan really came forward, she became
After becoming the hero that attracts everyone's attention, he will no longer appear on the selection list. For example, by the time you come here to find Ryan, he has already been decided by my father to be my husband."
"But in fact, I used to look down on men without titles, status, and strength, and I was not even willing to give them basic respect. But when I really met someone like Ryan... how could this be possible?
Marry a witch as your wife? This is not Kislev!" Teresa smiled helplessly: "I'm just a little... unwilling, it's obviously me first."
"You have to learn to adapt, Ms. Teresa. What I want to say is that in the marriage between Ryan and me, I am not the dominant one in the family, because you don't know Ryan's true origin." Sulia was very meaningful.
He said: "It seems that we have reached an agreement for the time being."
"Real... family background?" Teresa frowned in confusion. She felt that she seemed to have missed something: "Can you... tell me in detail?"
"No." Sulia shook her head: "Let's change the topic, Ms. Theresa, please ask your mother to come here. As Ryan's female courtier, I'd better talk to Ms. Aurora.
"
"good……"
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"The meeting with Caroline? I really don't want to mention that meeting."
Ryan held Emilia's hand and walked slowly with Alfred in the corridor of the Church of Justice. He asked in an angry and funny tone: "Afu, why are you interested in this?"
"The news came from Nord a few days ago that Princess Caroline was married to a baron from Middenland, and I remembered this." Alfred had already grown a golden beard, which made
He looked much more mature and steady, but the Templar's smile was still as enthusiastic and bright as ever.
"Just tell me~ Ryan, tell me." The little maid Emilia's eyes lit up. She pulled Ryan's sleeve and asked repeatedly: "I'm very interested."
"Ten men." Ryan was shaken back and forth by Emilia, so he had to say: "Ten men, lined up in a row, entered the palace to see Princess Caroline. We can't look directly at the princess's face, nor
We cannot turn our backs to the princess or sit down. We cannot even speak actively without the princess's permission. When the princess asks us a question, we must first say, 'Answer your words, your noble and beloved princess' before we can
The answer must be simple."
"No wonder, that is, Nord country bumpkins have such rules." After hearing this, Emilia showed a look of contempt on her face: "A group of country people only know how to use these complicated rules to maintain their status. The truly powerful ones
It’s not the illusion on the surface, but the strength of one’s own heart.”
"No wonder, I remember that it was after that meeting that you firmly decided to leave Nord." Alfred laughed after hearing this: "It is simply a ceremony to see the goods, and you are the goods."
"Forget it, let's not mention this." Ryan felt his balls hurt when he thought of that dark history. He then asked Alfred: "So, brother Luo Jia has been here with you recently?"
"Yes, he has been here recently, preaching, practicing asceticism, and spreading the gospel just like me. Occasionally he complains that this kind of faith is too low and not enough for his faith standards." Alfred couldn't laugh or cry: "I
I don’t know whether he is here to help me or to harm me, but
The people who were preached by him all immediately chose to believe in the God of Justice, but they preferred to call him the emperor. Moreover, all the people who were preached by Mr. Luo Jia began to become overly fanatical. They even tried to kill themselves to show their piety. I quickly
This action was stopped."
"I'm really..." Ryan pinched his chin and shook his head: "Forget it, he won't stay with me for long, just be patient."
"Actually, Mr. Luo Jia is not that difficult to get along with. His desire and understanding of all kinds of knowledge even make me feel inferior. In just two weeks, he has read almost all the books I have here, opening and closing his mouth.
It's a maxim." Alfred said awkwardly: "I think we have many similar views. He and I... got along quite well. He said that he was going to write a new booklet, which would be full of his words.
I also strongly support the summary of the Holy Words and promised to help him with the proofreading."
Sure enough! Luo Jia is spreading corruption! Ryan's face immediately turned blue.
This guy should ask his father to take him away quickly! Nothing good will happen to him wherever he goes!
The count looked disgusted.
"Speaking of which, Ryan, it seems that Mr. Luojia is not as powerful as Mr. Angron?" Emilia then asked: "I think the duel between him and Marquis Julius is inseparable."
"Then do you know why Julius chose to admit defeat? Dear Emilia?" Ryan held the little maid's hand and said with a smile.
"Why?" Amelia snickered inwardly, deliberately pretending to be curious.
Men, it is necessary to give them a little chance and space to be proud.
"Because there is no chance of winning." Ryan narrowed his eyes: "On the surface, Luo Jia and Julius are fighting inextricably. However, the question is, what does Julius rely on to win? Luo Jia has similar physical strength and energy.
Yu Infinite, in a state of repeated fanaticism, he will only get stronger and stronger, but Julius is already exhausted and can hardly hold the sword."
"So that's the case, but I think Marquis Julius also made several powerful counterattacks." Emilia continued.
"There is a counterattack, but the effect is not obvious, so he feels that there is no point in fighting like this." Ryan nodded: "Julius is a martial arts idiot. He must have found this opportunity to continue to improve. My brother-in-law's strength is at a young age.
He is already considered a very good knight among a generation of knights, with high talent. He focuses all his energy on practicing riding and swordsmanship."
"Bravery is one of the few ways we can protect ourselves in this dark world, Miss Amelia." Alfred reached out and held the long sword at his waist: "Especially the lords, when they go to the battlefield
You need to know some martial arts, and the battlefield is the best place to accumulate prestige. Ryan's prestige is earned through countless wars... Ryan, do you want to take a bath in the hot springs here?"
"Then please arrange it with Mr. Alfred." Ryan didn't answer, and Amelia directly took over the topic.
"Okay." Alfred glanced at Ryan, and seeing that he had no objection, the Templar nodded: "Please wait a moment, I will make arrangements."
At the same time, the New World, Lustria, the Norscan settlement, and the port of Skogi.
This once prosperous barbarian port is falling into endless flames. The Ash Legion, which is well-equipped and even has many lizardmen reinforcements, is driving the last barbarians into their last stronghold.
Looking at the destruction all around and the unstoppable offensive of the human expeditionary force, Skogi's chief, Chaos Champion Rost Linkson-Kul stood on the Chaos Altar. He looked desperately at the defeat of all the barbarian soldiers.
But there was nothing he could do.
Because standing in front of him was a tall man with an extraordinary handsome appearance. His long, silky white hair was fluttering in the air, like an ancient evil god descending into the world.
"Are you here?"
"In the name of the God Emperor, I bring you judgment." The visitor did not give the Chaos Champion a chance to continue. The golden power sword in his hand shook, and his body turned into a purple light and shadow.
At this time, the Chaos Champion was even reaching for his axe.
"Whoa~" The next second, the great head rose into the sky, and blood spread all over the Chaos Altar.