In the morning, Du Wei was still sitting in the room.
This is the separate study courtyard in the Tulip Duke's Mansion in the imperial capital. Du Wei has been sitting here all night since he came back from the Knights Association last night.
In front of him was the Spear of Longinus!
Touching the gun body lightly with his fingers, he could feel the cold feeling of metal. Closing his eyes, Du Wei carefully used his mental power to sense, as if he could sense a faint sense wave left on the gun.
, it seems like a subtle thing is pulling on my mental power. If you listen carefully, you can seem to hear a vague whistling sound...but it is very light.
It feels like you are holding a conch to your ear and listening.
Very subtle.
Unfortunately, Du Wei spent a whole night and conducted many tests on this long gun, but without any valuable results.
What makes Du Wei frustrated is that this legendary most powerful artifact has no trace of the legendary divine power on it. There is no blessing from the gods or many attributes of divine power... none at all!
If it weren't for that vague feeling, this would be just an ordinary spear. No, it's not even as good as an ordinary spear, because it's too broken, with countless scars on it. Even if you apply a little force, it will be broken.
It breaks directly.
Du Wei has tried several methods: injecting spiritual power, or trying to use two artifacts, the Crescent Moon Five-Light Armor and the Jidu Luohou Instant Prison Arrow, to induce induction... However, there is still no movement at all. The only valuable thing is
What is surprising is that when the three artifacts are placed together, the Queyue Five-Light Armor and the Jidu Luohou Instant Prison Arrow will obviously produce some reactions, and the divine power attached to them is ready to move, but this gun seems to be dead.
Just as quiet.
"That's right, he's 'dead'!" Du Wei suddenly caught the subtle feeling in his heart!
It's like being dead!
Because the Queyue Five-Light Armor and the Jidu Luohou Instant Prison Arrow have the presence of divine power and the ability to self-repair, they are like living creatures... And this gun is dead and gone.
The soul has no divine power.
"Like death."
Du Wei sighed. He raised his head and looked at the sky outside... It was already morning.
He stretched hard and stayed up all night. For a magician, there wouldn't be much mental problems, but there was still some physical fatigue.
Du Wei stood up, glanced at the golden spear, hesitated, and put it back into the storage ring.
Hmm. Anyway, I already have three artifacts in my hand... which is pretty good.
In fact, Du Wei couldn't help but daydream in his heart: What if he was wearing the "Crescent Moon Five Lights Armor", carrying the "Geduluo Throat Instant Prison Arrow" on his back, holding the "Longinus Spear", and at the same time riding a horse on his crotch
The golden dragon...that is simply gorgeous!
It's a pity. I can only think about it.
"Let's deal with today's matters first." Du Wei sighed, then opened the door and walked out of the study.
As soon as he went out, the guard Elder Yan who had been waiting outside the door all night strode over immediately. Old Yan's eyes were a little bloodshot, but he was in good spirits. He nodded to Du Wei: "Sir, do you have any orders?
"
"Prepare your horses, I'm going to the palace."
Just as Lao Yan was about to leave, Du Wei added: "Don't bring anyone else, just follow me! I have to do something important today. It's not good to have too many people."
Before going to the palace, Duwei made a special detour to the south of the city. He wanted to go outside the Knights Association to see what the effect would be after the announcement was sent out.
As a result, things went beyond Du Wei's expectation!
He originally thought that after the announcement of the "Number One Martial Arts Tournament in the World" was sent out and the news was transmitted to all parts of the mainland, it would take at least a month for warriors from all over the mainland to flock to the imperial capital. A month later, the number of people who signed up would be
More.
But Du Wei ignored one thing: this is the imperial capital!
Hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the imperial capital... Well, maybe it's a bit inappropriate to say that, because although there are indeed many warriors hidden among the people in the imperial capital, most of them can't be said to be "hidden dragons and crouching tigers." Because of the decline of chivalry, the status of warriors has declined.
Many warriors in the imperial capital just hang out among the people and make a living.
Less than half a day after the news was announced, it immediately shocked the entire imperial capital!
Such a scene can be seen in almost many places in the imperial capital: the warriors in the streets and alleys who are struggling to live at the bottom of the civil society, when they heard the news, their first reaction was to immediately throw away their jobs.
He ran away in the direction of the Knights Association. Among them were guards from the carriage house, bodyguards from the Chamber of Commerce, busboys and chefs from the hotel, and even some grooms!
Many people ran home, dug out boxes that had been stored for many years under their beds, found rusty armor and swords, and carefully scrubbed them clean.
In all the blacksmith shops in the imperial capital, the business increased several times overnight! All the blacksmith shops were almost full. Countless people ordering long swords, weapons and armors were queuing up, and the finished weapons in the blacksmith shops were almost wiped out.
The price has also doubled: a low-level iron sword originally worth ten copper coins now costs at least two silver coins. And the price of a set of light leather armor has increased six times!
Du Wei had just gone out and walked less than two streets when he saw several horses galloping towards him. The leader was none other than his subordinate, the commercial manager, Little Zach.
This big monkey-like guy saw Du Wei from afar, jumped off his horse, and didn't even care about etiquette. His first sentence was to complain: "My lord! My boss! Next time you do something like this
Before you come up with this genius idea, can you say hello to me first! You see, by tonight at most, all the weapon shops in the imperial capital will be sold out! This is a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity! This kind of news, you
You should have told me in advance so that I could reserve a batch of weapons and make a lot of money this time! Alas... What a pity. Now I'm better off that old guy from Delan Mountain World of Warcraft! I heard early in the morning that that guy stayed overnight
We sent people to several large warehouses outside the Imperial City and dragged several large carts of inferior weapons and armors that were old and unsaleable, and dragged them all into the city early this morning for dumping!"
Seeing little Zach gritting his teeth, Du Wei just smiled and comforted him casually. Then he asked, "Are you so anxious that you came to me to complain?"
"Of course not." Little Zach shook his head: "I'm not looking for you to complain, but to ask about this matter. Do you have any other plans? This is a big event! The empire has not seen such excitement in many years.
At this time, in my opinion, they are just piles of gold coins! If I miss this opportunity, my little Zach will be an idiot!"
Du Wei laughed and called to this guy: "Come here, I have a few tricks, you are like this..."
After hearing a few words, little Zach's eyes suddenly lit up. His face smiled like a flower. After nodding his head, he said hello to Du Wei and rode away with the others.
Du Wei watched these guys go away, and then sighed: "What a mistake! Why did I forget to take the opportunity to dump weapons... In the next few months, warriors from all over the mainland who came to the imperial capital one after another, at least
There must be thousands of people."
He took Lao Yan and rode south for a while, but as soon as he reached a street away from the Knights Association, he couldn't walk anymore! There was almost a sea of people in front of him. People were crowded on the street.
I can't get through any gaps!
The roar of the crowd almost lifted the roof off the house. This overwhelmed the soldiers at the public security station. In nearby streets, the Imperial City Public Security Office had temporarily dispatched three times more manpower, but it was not enough.
Du Wei sat on the horse and looked at the swarming crowd in the distance. He sighed and said with a wry smile: "It seems we don't have to go there."
At this moment, the Knights Association was surrounded early in the morning. Even Delong was shocked when he opened the door in the morning!
Outside the Knights Association, there was a sea of people on the street. Countless warriors of all levels wearing different clothes and holding various weapons lined up in a long queue outside the door of the Knights Association.
In addition, there were a large number of citizens who heard the news and came to watch the fun, and stopped by as they passed by. There were also thieves and pickpockets who took advantage of the crowds to make a fortune, etc...
Even Old Doufu couldn't help but tremble when he stood upstairs looking at the scene on the street: "Oh my God! I have lived on this street all my life, but I have never seen it so lively here.
Pass."
Delong's forehead was covered with sweat. He originally thought the same as Du Wei: he was afraid that not many people would come over in the first few days. He originally planned to just move a table and place it at the gate of the Knights Association, and slowly register those who signed up.
Okay, who would have thought this would happen?
But when Delong just put down the table, arranged the chairs, and sat down to register in person, in less than half an hour, all the registration forms he had prepared had been snatched up.
Fortunately, there were soldiers from the public security station to maintain order. Delong also shouted: "Anyone who violates the order will be stripped of their qualifications." This made the crowd quiet down a little.
Soon, Delong hurriedly asked someone to go to the Tulip family for help: at least send more people to help! Otherwise, Delong would have to record the information of the applicants by himself, even if his hand was broken, he would not be able to do it.
!
At this time, Du Wei had already arrived at the palace. He had seen the heavy traffic near the Knights Association before, so he immediately gave up his plan to see Delong and went directly to the palace.
After all, there is still a big show to be performed tonight.
Fengfeng Festival Dinner!
Arriving directly at the palace where His Majesty Emperor Augustine VI lived, Du Wei did not let Lao Yan go in with him. The palace guards at the door had already been removed. Lao Yan stood alone outside the main hall, feeling somewhat curious.
When Du Wei walked into the palace, he saw Groom, the tailor, sitting in a chair in front of the mirror, looking at himself in the mirror carefully, his expression seemed a little nervous.
Du Wei sighed. He could understand Grum's mood at the moment. After all, people are always nervous before big things happen. What's more, tonight is not just a big test for him... and the result of the test is also disappointing.
:Even if he passes successfully, death awaits him!
Groom's face was very pale. Du Wei silently walked up behind him and put his hand on his shoulder. He suddenly reacted, as if he was startled. When he saw Du Wei's face, he
Feeling a little more settled.
Du Wei felt a little uneasy: he was too nervous and too scared. In this kind of mental state, people can easily collapse!
"Grum." Du Wei tried to make his voice calmer: "I think it's tonight... Do you understand?"
"I understand." Groom bit his lip, but his eyes looked a little uncertain: "Sir, can I...can I deceive everyone? I mean, I look like...like Six
Your Majesty?"
"No, you don't look like it." Du Wei's answer made the tailor stunned, but soon he heard Du Wei's decisive voice shouting: "Because you are! Today, you are His Majesty the Emperor! It is His Majesty the Emperor Augustine VI!"
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Du Wei brought a glass of water and quietly squeezed a drop of ice berry juice into it. This stuff not only has a psychedelic effect, but if taken in small amounts, it can act as a sedative and analgesic.
Now, apparently, Groom needs some composure!
Taking the cup with trembling hands, Groom drank all the water in the cup in one gulp. He even choked a few times. But soon, the drug took effect and he seemed much calmer.
"I know you are scared." Duwei said slowly in his ear: "Grum, think about your wife and your daughter! You must complete today's task well... think about them! You can
Imagine: you are fighting for them today! If you do a good job, they can live a prosperous and happy life for the rest of their lives!"
"For...them..." The tailor's eyes were blank for a while, and finally they gradually regained focus.
Seeing this guy's increasingly determined eyes, Du Wei breathed a sigh of relief and quickly continued to warn: "Remember what I said! Grum, you have to be calm at night. No need to say anything more, just act indifferent and proud.
It's okay to be disdainful and impatient about everything! As for your mental state being a little depressed, that's the most appropriate thing! Because everyone knows that since the handover of power, the old emperor has been in a very depressed mood!
Groom! You are perfect! Believe me, tonight will definitely be successful. You just need to do what I tell you. I promise. Everything will be smooth and simple!"
"And what you promised me..." Grum raised his head and stared at Duwei.
"I will keep my promise." Du Wei replied immediately.
"All right……"
With a long sigh, Groom lowered his head and closed his eyes, as if he was closing his eyes to rest.
A long time passed as soon as he closed his eyes, and even Du Wei forgot how much time had passed.
Finally, after a long time, Groom suddenly opened his eyes!
His eyes were full of calmness, and even... there was something more.
At this moment, he didn't even look at Du Wei. He held the chair and stood up slowly, then turned around, his face was calm, although it was still a little pale, but he had no fear!
"Grand Duke Tulip, I'm hungry." His voice was very slow: "Ask the servants to bring some food in... I don't want to be hungry until the banquet starts in the evening!"
Du Wei's eyes lit up!
At this moment, Grum seems to be possessed by the soul of the old emperor!!
"Also... let the servants prepare my evening clothes. I can change my clothes after I finish eating! It's not like I have lost the royal dignity in my dress!"
"Your Majesty the Emperor" said coldly.
Du Wei looked at the "Emperor" in front of him intently. His eyes met with the other person for a while, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he bowed and said: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Soon, the palace servants brought food, and the ceremonial officer and other messengers brought the attire for tonight's banquet.
During the process of changing clothes, His Majesty the Emperor's face was cold and expressionless, with a hint of impatience and helplessness in his eyes.
Everything was flawless. The palace attendants who were dressing him had no idea, and they still served His Majesty in dressing with trepidation. Everyone knew that the old emperor was moody after losing power!
A set of red attire, with a thick top-grade firefox fur collar hanging around her neck, a servant lying on the ground at her feet. She was gently wiping her leather boots with a white silk scarf, while four beautiful maids behind her were using delicate
His little hands helped His Majesty fasten the buttons on his clothes, and carefully smoothed out every wrinkle.
Finally, Du Wei looked at the "Augustine VI" in the mirror. He smiled slightly, turned around and took the emperor's scepter from the hands of a waiter behind him. He held it in both hands and handed it over: "Your scepter."
Staff. Your Majesty."
"Thank you, Grand Duke." His Majesty Augustine VI just snorted with his nose, glanced at Du Wei coldly from the corner of his eyes, then turned around and walked out with his chin held high.
The Qingfeng Festival is an important traditional festival on the Roland continent.
In terms of importance, it is second only to the annual Summer Festival and the New Year in people's minds! It is considered by the Roland people to be the third most important festival of the year.
This festival falls on October 15th every year. It is the season when all things bear fruit and celebrate the harvest of the year!
As a traditional festival, legend has it that thousands of years ago, the Roland people were accustomed to erecting a large fire pillar in the town square every autumn, after a year of hard work, on the day of harvest, and then dancing around the fire pillar.
, to thank God for the abundant harvest and tranquility that he has bestowed in the year, and more importantly, during the harvest time. To thank God for blessing, so that this year's harvest can be enough to feed people, and there is still a lot of savings.
Therefore, there is an informal folk saying for Qingfeng Festival, which is called "Celebrating More Than Years".
His Majesty Augustine VI walked out of his palace. It was already evening. Outside the palace, the regent of the empire, Prince Chen, had brought a large number of golden armored warriors, as well as a long guard of honor, etiquette officers, palace ladies, etc.
etc.
Seeing the old emperor walking out, Prince Chen looked at the cold-faced old man in gorgeous clothes and holding a scepter at the front. His expression actually fell into a trance for a moment...
But soon, he reacted immediately. He quickly took two steps, and in full view of everyone, he bent down and performed a half-salute.
The old emperor nodded to him, then held his head high and walked at the front towards the main hall in front of the palace. Prince Chen followed one step behind him, Du Wei followed two steps behind, and the other guards
and the palace attendants followed in formation.
Tonight, the largest main hall in the palace is brightly lit, and outside, eight pairs of burly strongmen are naked to the waist, showing strong muscles, wearing golden trousers that symbolize harvest, and holding sledgehammers in their hands. Two people each
, standing on both sides of a large drum with a height of more than one person.
And when His Majesty the Emperor Augustine VI and his party came, every time they passed a big drum, the two strong men beat the drum vigorously!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!
As His Majesty arrived at the gate of the main hall, the drums beat loudly, and the honor guards on both sides blew loud horns!
Amidst the majestic ceremony and music, a palace etiquette officer in costume stood at the door of the hall, opened his voice and announced loudly:
"Everyone, please welcome the supreme master, the owner of the continent! His Majesty the Emperor of the Roland Empire is here!!"
Following this loud voice, the main hall buzzed and immediately fell into absolute silence!
The hall was brightly lit and carefully decorated. Countless gems were inlaid on the ceiling, exuding magical light and shining like daylight in the hall!
Grum slowly walked into the hall, and immediately heard the rustling of robes, and saw at least hundreds of male and female nobles in grand ceremonial attire standing on both sides of the hall!
When he took the first step into the hall, everyone lowered their heads deeply and then knelt on the ground. No one dared to look up and look at him!
At this moment, Groom's heart suddenly trembled violently!
These people... these people!!
Those nobles wearing gorgeous robes, some of them are generals, some are ministers, some are prime ministers, some are marquises, and earls... Which of these people usually doesn't have a bulging belly and an arrogant look on their face? For a little person like me, I'm afraid
Even if you lie down in front of them, you may not be able to get them to take a look!
Those beautiful women! They were wearing the most luxurious and alluring evening dresses, some with bare white shoulders and half of their breasts, and their bodies were covered with fragrant perfume. Among them were duchess, marquise, countess...
There are even more young ladies from wealthy aristocratic families. I'm afraid I can't even take a look at these beautiful women on weekdays...
But now, all these people, these men, women... they are all kneeling in front of him, crawling at his feet... crawling at the feet of his tailor!
Hahahaha! How interesting! What an ironic thing!!!
At this moment, Groom was temporarily absent-minded. His eyes swept across the entire scene, and his feet stopped involuntarily.
At this time, Prince Chen and Du Wei behind him saw him actually stop, and their hearts immediately rose to their throats!
But then, "His Majesty Emperor Augustine VI" finally took a deep breath, and then made an obviously disdainful and impatient "hum" sound from his nasal cavity.
Then he strode in, held his head high, held the scepter, and walked on the red carpet with a hint of disdain and arrogance in his eyes.
Prince Chen was finally relieved. Seeing the tailor's "perfect" performance, he was filled with surprise. He couldn't help but look back at Du Wei. The meaning in his eyes was clearly: