Chapter 863: The Curtain

Two days later, Roland Wimbledon's fleet arrived at Chishui City Pier.

Earl Delta, who had already received the news, seemed to attach great importance to it. He not only sent someone to clean the pier from inside to outside, but also hung silk and colorful flags in eye-catching places. On the day of arrival, he personally led the crowd out of the city gate and greeted them in the suburbs. His attitude was much more enthusiastic than when the First Army visited before.

As great nobles in the central region, George Nari and Guy Julian were naturally also in the welcome queue.

I have to say that the new king's ostentation is indeed eye-catching. It is not the first time George has seen the big steel ship named after the fourth prince, but seeing it again after more than half a year still gives people a sense of shock. feel. And there are many more stone boats lined up in the back than last time, and their snow-white chimneys blend with the thick smoke, like a row of pillars. When soldiers wearing uniforms of the same color filed down the pier, he couldn't help feeling envious—if the Panshi family also had such an army serving him, let alone Chishui City, even the King's Palace It is not impossible to look forward to the throne in the book.

"This idiot, I really don't know how he got it," George spat. "When I was in the capital five or six years ago, he was obviously the worst one, not to mention comparing with the eldest sons, even his Younger sisters who are still young look more like him than him."

"Doesn't this mean that the fourth prince is the one who hides the deepest?" The Earl of Sanhe shrugged, "It is definitely not something a fool can do to stand out from the borderlands and develop to where it is today. You will see later But remember to change a smiling face and try to show your enthusiasm."

"Of course I know," George replied nonchalantly. "Even if a member of the royal family is my opponent, even if he is really a fool, I will do my best. You don't have to worry about that."

"That's fine."

At this moment, a resounding trumpet sounded from the direction of the pier, and there was a commotion among the crowd—it was known without looking that Roland Wimbledon, the new king of the Western Territory, had appeared.

"How are you getting ready?" George asked calmly.

"Fifty-one people have already entered," Guy pretended to look forward to His Majesty's arrival, and said without turning his head, "In two days, the rest can be arranged."

"It's almost the same on my side." He slightly raised the corner of his mouth, "It seems that there is still time left, and now I am more confident."

Regarding Roland's actions after entering Chishui City, he and Guy have discussed many times. The most likely one is to reach an agreement with the lord, Earl Delta, before announcing the withdrawal of entrustment rights - after all, Chishui is a big city , there are quite a lot of nobles with territories around, so it is impossible to make a quick battle like Liuye Town.

Considering Delta's indecisive nature, this decision may take him tossing and turning for two or three days before making a decision. In addition, waiting for the news to spread and other nobles' emotions to ferment, it is enough time for them to quietly fill in several new secret passages. Plenty of staff.

Afterwards, as long as they rush into the castle together under the command of the midnight bell, the snow powder weapon will be rendered useless—in the face of absolute numbers and favorable terrain, Roland Wimbledon will definitely be unable to fly.

"Here he comes," Guy reminded.

George immediately put on a smiling face and moved forward - the first row of the team was the family members of the lord, and the second row was their turn for the big nobles.

Earl Delta was accompanying the new king, introducing the greeters with a flattering face. Seeing his round face with a smile so close to his eyes, and his quivering double chin, George felt sick to his stomach.

If he remembered correctly, when Timothy led his army through Chishui City, the lord also flattered the second prince in the same way.

"Your Majesty, this is the owner of Panshi Ridge, Earl George Nary." Delta finally walked in front of him.

"I salute you, Your Majesty," George put his right hand on his chest, bent down deeply, and said in the most enthusiastic tone, "Panshiling is rich in tea and fruit wine with the most mellow taste. If you are willing to appreciate it, it will be mine. pleasure."

"Really?" Roland's response was a bit unexpected, "Where is your territory?"

At this time, shouldn't the attitude of the superior person show that the heart has been received, and will you patronize it when you have time? However, he quickly replied, "It's just to the east of Chishui City—go two miles to the east from here, and under the first mountain you see is the territory of the Nari family."

"It sounds like the scenery should be nice, I hope you can cherish it," Xin Wang patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

cherish? What does it mean?

George secretly frowned, but on the surface he remained the same and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

There was no accident during the welcome process. After everyone had seen Roland, Count Delta announced that a grand dinner would be held at the lakeside villa tonight, and then ordered the knights to clear the way ahead and escort the king into the city.

Everything was as he planned, and it was even better—the new king's army did not swarm into Chishui City, but camped in the outskirts of the wharf area. Roland only had a guard of less than a hundred people. After staying in the castle like this, it is estimated that there are only about twenty people who can stay by the bedroom all the time.

The result is a foregone conclusion.

But for some reason, he felt a little uneasy. Roland's smile didn't seem to be smiling at him... However, he couldn't tell the specific meaning, but felt an inexplicable chill lingering in his heart.

George shook his head, suppressing all the distracting thoughts in his mind, maybe it was just a misreading, he thought to himself, even if the other party had any thoughts, the moment they entered the castle would be in vain—when the new king fell into his hands, Why don't you talk to him about what happened today.

At that time, I don't have to flatter me anymore, and the other party probably won't be in the mood to show such a weird smile.

The night came as expected.

All the city residents knew that the last prince of the Wimbledon royal family was now in Chishui City, and he was most likely the king in charge of the entire Graycastle, so it was like a festival in the city. The huge inner city is brightly lit, and the lakeside villa is even more so-it has always been a place to entertain distinguished guests. The banquet hall is built on the large lake connected to the Chishui River, supported by dozens of century-old larch trunks, and leaning on a trestle bridge The like corridor leads to the shore, and you can even see the running water in the hall.

In order to please the new king, Count Delta spared no effort to serve all the seasonal delicacies in the surrounding area on the table, some ingredients even George had never seen before.

But his mind was not on eating.

In addition to paying attention to Roland Wimbledon's actions, those nobles who are close to the lord of Chishui City are also the focus of his attention.

When the new king appeared in the banquet hall, he couldn't help frowning.

Those who followed Roland were all women.