Chapter 1011 The Spreading Vortex

Under the new administrative system, news of the king's upcoming coronation quickly spread from west to north, causing an uproar everywhere.

Different from relying on merchants and boatmen to deliver the news in the past, city halls in various places posted announcements in the most conspicuous locations in the towns, and arranged for commentators to explain, as if they intended to let the common people understand the royal family's decision-making. With the official attitude, the matter swept the streets of the city in just a few days. No matter where you went, you could hear relevant discussions, as if even the coldness of winter had faded away.

The "underground trumpeters" in the old royal capital are no exception. After all, taverns are always a gathering place for hot news. Sitting by the fire, drinking a glass of ale, and talking about rumors they heard from nowhere, they are among the few civilians. One of the forms of entertainment.

As the new owner of Trumpeter, Black Hammer has been smiling from ear to ear in recent days. After the winter came, the business of the tavern became much deserted, but after the news of the enthronement came, the place returned to its previous bustle. His income saw a steady increase, and his mood also rose accordingly.

It can be expected that this discussion will continue until His Majesty officially completes his coronation and the dust settles.

Deciding to ascend the throne in the Evil Moon was simply a wise decision. If he could see His Majesty in person, he would definitely lean down without hesitation and kiss the toes of His Majesty's boots devoutly.

After all, there is nothing cuter than a golden dragon in this world.

Of course, as former rats, the possibility of being allowed to get close to Roland Wimbledon is slim. It would be nice to see Lord Thassa on a regular basis.

Black Hammer is somewhat self-aware of this.

You must know that Tasa today is not the down-and-out patrol captain in the past, or the unknown bodyguard of the fourth prince. Ever since Tifeko failed in his bid for the king, he has been showing signs of being the number one person in the old capital. Mr. Najib, the owner of the tavern who would not even look at a mouse in the past, was sent to a remote place with just one word. During the subsequent clean-up operation on the underworld, it was because of Tasa's advice that they were able to take off their Skeleton Finger coat and become official citizens, and they also took over the underground Trumpeter Tavern.

Black Hammer will never forget this promotion.

He planned to bring a silver ring, a clay pot, and a little finger to the other party before he left the old capital and pay his respects. Although it would cost an extra gold dragon, he would be able to earn it sooner or later as long as he maintained this relationship. return.

In addition, he did not forget what he was supposed to do.

That is to collect intelligence for Lord Thasa - whether it is the boasts of traders or the experiences of travelers on the road, as long as there is content that is of interest to Lord Thasa, he must record it and report it to the contact person.

Now, it is obvious that those who need to pay most attention to are the potential rebels.

For example, the guests at table six——

"Don't you think this is too much of a coincidence?" shouted a blushing businessman, "It's enough to ascend the throne in such a hurry. His Majesty just announced that he would marry a sterile witch, and he just got it. The news that the eldest prince’s widow is still alive and has given birth to a son is unreasonable no matter how you look at it!”

This statement was echoed by some people, "I heard that His Highness Goron is not a womanizer at all. There are even rumors that he has an affair with a certain young knight. Why did he suddenly have an unmarried wife?"

"real?"

"You are not from the royal capital, so of course you don't know. Compared to the second and fourth princes, he rarely even attends banquets. This is true."

"And think about it," the businessman added, "His Majesty only said that he would recall the two of them to Neverwinter, but he did not clarify the identity of the posthumous child. This was not intentional to create controversy and focus everyone's attention on the qualifications for inheritance. Yes? Which family the woman comes from, and whether the son she gave birth to has the blood of the Wimbledon family, these are enough to last for several years, but no one pays attention to the really fatal matters. "

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"What is the really fatal thing?"

"That's the witch!" He took a big sip of wine. "They secretly controlled His Majesty and created so-called widows and children just to distract us and realize their plot to control Graycastle!"

The audience was in an uproar, "Can a witch create a human being?"

"I'm telling you, there's nothing they can't build!" the merchant said angrily, "A stone floating on the water will do, let alone a person? It's precisely because of these monsters that no one comes to rent my boat now. Of course, it is probably not possible to create a flawless person now, so the witches need time. When they succeed, the child will naturally not be needed!"

"Hahahaha... I think you have lost your mind and gone crazy. Do you think that His Majesty is the only one in the palace, and there is only a Stone of God's Punishment beside him?" Everyone burst into laughter, and the tavern was filled with a happy atmosphere.

"You—hiccup—just laugh, the miners in Silver Light City have been replaced by gadgets made by witches, and the inland rivers are all filled with stone boats from Neverwinter City. When it is your turn, I think you are still Can you laugh?" the businessman said with his tongue hanging out.

Well, although the value of this information is not high, if there is rebellion in his heart, then it is also treason... Black Hammer picked up the charcoal pen and scrawled the characteristics of the other party on a piece of paper, as well as "slandering the royal family and harboring malice towards witches" "The words were stuffed into an inconspicuous slit behind the wine cabinet.

If nothing else happens, the police department will respond quickly, and when the businessman goes out, he will probably be caught. As for whether the other party has committed rebellion, that is the task of the interrogator and has nothing to do with him.

…

At the same time, Earl's Mansion in the inner city.

"What do you think of this dress?" Yorko held a high-necked dress made of fine fabrics in front of his chest and compared it. "Does it look too strong?"

The answerer was surprisingly the businesswoman he met in the Kingdom of Dawn, Denise Payton. She lazily leaned against the head of the bed and pulled up half of the quilt to cover her bare chest, "I've never seen you so active when I was dating. Now I haven't even received an invitation. I'm so anxious as soon as I heard the news." Are you ready to go?"

"His Majesty Roland and I have been old friends for more than ten years. What kind of invitation is needed for such a friendship? It's just for outsiders to see." Yorko shook his clothes, "You haven't answered my question yet. What do you think?"

"To be honest, you can wear pretty much anything," Denise yawned. "It's not your appearance that attracts me anyway. But if you go to Neverwinter, what will I do?"

"Well," he hesitated, "if you want to have fun, I might be able to introduce you to some good ones..."

"Not interested," Denise interrupted bluntly, "I prefer the target I choose. Besides, I came all the way from Glow City to find you, and this is how you treat guests?"

Yorko knew he was in the wrong, so he could only sigh and said, "What do you want to do?"

The businesswoman raised her lips and said, "Take me with you to Neverwinter. I have long wanted to see what the king who turned the morning sun upside down looks like."

"this……"

"Since we have been old friends for more than ten years, His Majesty will definitely invite you to his dinner party, right?" Denise lifted the quilt, got out of bed, and walked to Yorko step by step. "At that time, you just need to be your partner. Just take me with you. When we were in Glow City, I accompanied you to so many banquets. You have to fulfill my little wish this time, right?" As she said that, she put her arms around Yorko's neck and put her lips to his. In his ear, "Don't worry, I know there is someone you really want to see... Not only will I not interfere with you, I may even help you."

…

As the news spread, both civilians and new local officials became busy.

However, the people at the center of the vortex are totally unaware of it.

It wasn't until a week later that the shallow-water heavy gunboat Roland arrived at Yongye City in the north.

This calm was finally broken.