Book Four Chaos Chapter Nine The Clown and the Coin
"Pfft." The female officer next to Queen Catherine couldn't help laughing.
The dwarf envoy in gorgeous clothes tumbled down a dozen steps. Originally short in arms and legs, but with a short body but a big head, he looked like a piece of wood. He fell to the ground with a dull thud.
ring.
Several ministers couldn't help laughing, but thinking that this was the Queen's meeting hall, they quickly held back. From the moment this strangely dressed dwarf walked into the hall, the originally solemn and somewhat depressing atmosphere became a bit funny.
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"Are you okay?" President Luther Chamber of Commerce, who was walking in front of Lord Borugan, quickly ran down the stairs and helped the special envoy up, who was bruised and swollen from the fall. However, due to the height difference, it looked like an adult was helping a child.
As a result, the originally funny scene became even more funny. Even the Temple Knight, who had always looked as calm as ice, couldn't help but smile.
The old face of the Luther Chamber of Commerce president turned red. His originally very serious and ambitious journey to the palace turned out to be a big joke. Many ministers and nobles around him who knew his thoughts laughed more ambiguously and comfortably.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce has always been quite concerned about his status. Erathia is economically prosperous and politically enlightened. As the president of the entire country's chamber of commerce, he leads the country's private businessmen. Naturally, the pursuit of gold coins is of little significance. And even if he makes money
No matter how much money you make, you can often bribe officials to influence many political orders, but in the end, you are just a commoner. Entering the palace to meet Her Majesty the Queen this time is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Although the matter to discuss is not a good thing,
As long as I can deal with it appropriately, show extraordinary vision and talent in front of Her Majesty the Queen, and handle this matter properly, then it is very possible to be appreciated by Her Majesty the Queen, be given a title and become a noble. But who would have thought that once I come in?
Such a huge embarrassment.
The messenger stood up with the help of the president of the Chamber of Commerce, but there was a bruise on his forehead, and nosebleeds rolled out of his huge nostrils. He hurriedly tore off a corner of his torn cloak and blocked his nostrils. In the hall
The laughter became more obvious, and one minister turned around and said quietly to his companion: "I think it might be more appropriate to ask this person to be the court jester."
The president of the Chamber of Commerce was sweating profusely, and he quickly knelt down and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please allow me to lead the special envoy to tidy up his appearance before coming back..."
"No, that's it. I'm sure Mr. Special Envoy won't mind." Her Majesty the Queen smiled slightly. Her thin red lips curled up slightly, and the smile in her eyes under her long eyelashes was not that big.
There are many, but there seems to be a mysterious and ambiguous flavor in it, like a mirage in the desert, making people confused and confused.
"Oh...oh...yes...yes..." The president of the Chamber of Commerce only glanced at Her Majesty the Queen, and immediately nodded in agreement. Then he thought that he should ask Mr. Special Envoy, and quickly lowered his head and asked: "Mr. Special Envoy...
.Do you want to…”
"No, that's fine." Mr. Polugan rubbed his big face, smoothed the messy hair on his head, and continued walking towards the main hall on the steps. The Chamber of Commerce President followed him cautiously this time.
Later, fortunately, he did not fall again. This time, the special envoy lifted up his cloak and walked up. He looked like a peasant woman lifting up her skirt while walking through a puddle. This action caused another suppressed feeling.
Laughter.
Looking at the shaggy head shaking in front of him, President Luther Chamber of Commerce felt that his head seemed to be bigger than this big head. The bird's nest-like hair was a hundred times stronger than originally imagined.
It was so thick and full of hard branches that even a wig couldn't be put on, which made the makeup artist suspect that this was a weird wig made of animal bristles. It took two large bottles of special hair oil to make it on this head.
A slightly flattering hairstyle, but now after the fall, it immediately returned to its original shape and even became more evil. Coupled with the gorgeous clothes that were wrinkled after the fall, it looks as embarrassing and funny as it needs to be.
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This is the Royal Palace of Erathia, the most magnificent palace in the Western Continent. Sitting there is the most powerful, capable, and perhaps the most beautiful woman in the continent, the heir to the greatest royal family. Listening to the laughter around,
With his peripheral vision, he scanned every expression that was twitching because of holding back laughter. President Luther Chamber of Commerce no longer dared to look at the Queen. He only felt empty in his head and just wanted to moan. If it weren't for the embarrassing dwarf,
The people sent by Cedros saw that Cedros and Ofu had been and might be the biggest gods of wealth in the Erathia Chamber of Commerce in the future, and also looked at the five hundred gold coins they had just received and the one they had promised afterwards.
For the sake of a thousand gold coins, he bet that he would find a knife and kill this disgraceful dwarf twice as soon as he walked out of the palace.
Climb up more than a dozen steps covered with red carpets, and you will see the meeting hall of Erathia Palace. The marble roof and walls, as well as dozens of huge marble columns, are meticulously carved everywhere.
It is completely luxurious yet solemn. The wide space and the roof of the palace, which is more than ten meters high, are even more majestic, fully displaying the magnificence of the centuries-old dynasty. The sunlight refracts between the snow-white marbles, illuminating the place.
Just like outside, the surrounding walls are hung with every king of the dynasty, and each portrait is lifelike, expressing the spirit of these kings and integrating it into the atmosphere of the hall.
However, among the hundreds of kings put together, there was no one on the central throne who was more magnanimous and could make people look up to her with awe. She just sat there, and all the magnanimity and brilliance of the entire hall were concentrated on her.
There may be a woman who is more beautiful than her, has a more delicate complexion than her, has a better figure than her, and may even be more charming, dignified and holy than her in temperament, but there is absolutely no woman who can be more charming than her.
Because she is the queen of the Kingdom of Erathia.
Her every move, every move, every word, every smile, every breath, can express not only the beauty of a woman, but also the majesty of a king, the ease and ease of a wise man, and the sophistication of a worldly person.
She is calm and composed. These qualities are blended together indistinguishably, and are naturally revealed through her exuberant vitality. Perhaps other beautiful women can be described as a sculpture of gems or jade. But no matter who looks at her, they will not feel that she is just a sculpture.
Look at a beautiful thing, not even a woman. What comes into your eyes and into your heart at the same time are other things that are more exciting, far more breathtaking than the charm of a woman.
The Creator could not create such a woman. Her charm is not only innate, but also condenses countless worldly essences into it.
Next to her is Cardinal Erathia, Eskel, who is wearing a cassock. This bishop who is in charge of the largest diocese in the Western Continent is unsmiling. He is the only one in the hall who did not show the slightest smile at the funny performance of the Ouf Envoy just now.
.In contrast to the holy majesty and demeanor of the clergy worthy of his status and the charm of Her Majesty the Queen.
Although Bishop Eskel has often been involved in political affairs, things like receiving foreign envoys were not something he had to worry about. However, this time he received the Ofutt envoys. After all, compared to Erathia, the church is more important.
Hostile to that orc city.
Behind the bishop stood a heroic female knight. She was taller than an ordinary man, and a tight-fitting knight's armor showed off her slender body. Under her dazzling blond hair was a cold and ice-like expression, with a faint smile between her eyebrows.
The evil aura made her originally beautiful and handsome face look a little indistinguishable between men and women. She was the youngest of the nine temple knights of the church who had just come from Celeste, Weizhen Continent.
All the ministers lined up on both sides. This meeting with the envoy of Eufo is of great importance. Although in general, due to the attitude of the church, war is probably only a matter of time. However, many people still hold peaceful views and even hope that Eufo will
The envoy can talk like a lotus and come up with any way to turn things around to convince Her Majesty the Queen, the Bishop, to restore trade relations between the two countries. After all, Ofu is also of great benefit to Erathia's economy, and no one wants to deal with the golden gold coins.
I feel sorry for myself.
Some people reported a bit of hostility and alertness, while others reported a bit of expectation. Everyone was nervously waiting for the messenger from the orc lair. But no one expected that such a funny dwarf would come, which made the alertness nervous.
Those who were expecting it were amused, but those who were looking forward to it were inexplicably disappointed.
Lord Borugan and President Luther Chamber of Commerce came forward to salute. President Luther Chamber of Commerce just bowed to Queen Catherine, but before he had time to speak, Bishop Escher next to him suddenly spoke. A low voice sounded steadily in the hall.
Grand, as majestic as sacrificial music. "Your Majesty, this person is just a commoner. How can he come to the palace to participate in discussing national affairs? And I heard that when Ouf was established, these businessmen also provided a lot of help to them.
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The president of the Chamber of Commerce immediately turned green and cursed secretly in his heart.
Erathia's Chamber of Commerce has been secretly funding the business since the founding of Eufor, and the merchants have always hoped to have a place for business gathering in the wild highlands, and also for the great convenience that Cedros promised to their transactions.
And protection. This matter is quite confidential, and I didn’t expect Bishop Eskel to know about it.
But Her Majesty the Queen smiled slightly and said: "That was all in the past, and they did it just to make more money. That is the duty of businessmen, and there is nothing wrong with it. And President Luther has led Egypt for many years.
The merchants of Lassia play an important role in the country's economy and material circulation. I have always wanted to meet him, so I specially asked him to come here today. Moreover, he knows the situation of Oufu best and is also very helpful to us.
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"Your Majesty has learned from this." President Luther Chamber of Commerce burst into tears of gratitude, almost immediately bursting into tears.
"Okay, let's talk about the numerous misdeeds committed by the orcs of Oufu recently." Her Majesty the Queen's eyes as clear as water and as bright as a sword fell on Lord Bolugan's face. "Since Oufu asked you
Come, it means you must have something to say."
"Ugh..." The short envoy paused, then suddenly knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, those are all unjust."
Everyone was stunned. In any case, this should not be the behavior of a person sent for diplomatic peace talks. Not only was this not the eloquent lotus flower that everyone expected, it was not even a clumsy tongue. It was completely like a child.
It's like a child crying.
"We orcs in Oufu are all kind-hearted people, and we will never do anything reckless. These are all framed by someone." Master Borugan's big face was full of grief, anger, and pain.
Queen Catherine's look of surprise only flashed past, and she immediately returned to her calm demeanor and said with a smile: "But the evidence is conclusive, and almost every incident that happened had witnesses who witnessed the atrocities of the orcs on the spot.
Can this still be said to be unjust?"
"We don't know either. In short, it's just unjust." Mr. Borugan was like a prisoner who complained that he even gave such a rogue answer. The key is that his voice was really ugly, no better than killing a pig.
How much, it is simply blasphemy to sound it in this gorgeous and magnificent palace.
The expressions of the ministers were a little unnatural. They were not here to negotiate. It was simply unseemly. The female knight behind the bishop frowned even more. She was used to seeing pious and upright faces after staying in Celeste for a long time.
I heard prayers and singing hymns, and I was really not used to such vulgar images and sounds.
"Please Her Majesty the Queen give us some time, we will definitely prove our sincerity." The short man continued to shout pitifully, but this time he presented very convincing data. "As for those things that happened before, although someone deliberately
Framed, but we, Ofu, are still willing to compensate Erathia with a thousand gold coins as a sign that we have absolutely no malice. If Erathia is willing to restore trade relations with Ofu, we will permanently exempt all merchants in Erathia.
All taxes will be paid, and all food, accommodation, etc. expenses will be provided for them in Ofu.”
The ministers unanimously made a discussion and commotion. Putting aside the unpleasant sounds and funny expressions, this is indeed a very shocking condition. One thousand gold coins is naturally not enough for the treasury of a rich and powerful country like Erathia.
It's a lot, but no one dares to say that this number is small. The key is that this shows Oufu's sincerity. No one is willing to take thousands of gold coins and throw them away for no reason.
And if all merchants in Erathia are really exempted from all taxes, then Ofu will simply become Erathia's giant commercial station in the wild highlands. From a long-term perspective, this condition will bring about a series of
Income is simply not measured in specific gold coins.
Queen Catherine raised her slender eyebrows slightly, as if she was thinking for a moment, and then showed an ambiguous and unpredictable smile. However, she did not express her position directly, but turned her eyes and said to the ministers: "You guys
What do you think?"
"This condition is really worthy of consideration and discussion..." No one can decisively refuse this condition. Although the ministers all know that from the attitude of the church, the possibility of peace is not great, but in such an obviously beneficial situation
Under the temptation of conditions, no one would want war without gold coins. Many ministers began to say: "Perhaps we can conduct a more in-depth investigation into the misbehavior of those orcs..."