Chapter 1622 Acting Skills

Enter the main hall and take your seats according to order.

The old Duke's skinny body tilted slightly, trying to get as close to me as possible. His voice was low but clear: "I heard from my servant that you have something to ask for. Tell me, what is it?"

Glancing at Harold, I nodded and said, "That's what happened."

After recounting the conversation with the Beastman King to the old Duke, the old man nodded and said, "So, your Majesty agrees to this matter?"

I shook my head and said: "Your Majesty only recognized the feasibility of this matter and asked me to arrange it as appropriate, but I still heard your Majesty's intention, so I came here in a hurry to ask my senior to decide this matter."

The old Duke smiled, stroking his chest-length gray beard, with a look of satisfaction on his face, and said modestly: "Oh, take a look, I said that our Majesty is too outspoken. For such a trivial matter, he himself If it can't be solved, why bother sending you here to ask me for instructions?"

I despised him in my heart, but with a smile on my face, I said: "Oh, old Duke, what you said is the biggest misunderstanding of our Majesty. You know, in His Majesty's eyes, the real city of Dashai The pillar of support is neither the political dignitaries nor Prime Minister Lesta, but you, the veteran of three dynasties."

"That's too much to say." The old Duke waved his hand and said, "Lesta is my wise minister in Dasay City, and he can be called your Majesty's brains. How can I compare with him?"

"Senior Lesta may be better than you in terms of strategies for governing the country, but when it comes to using troops to fight and expand territories, even if he flatters you, he can't compare to you." I said seriously: "Although this junior is uneducated and incompetent, but I have been hanging out in the streets all year round, and I have heard many legends about you. It is said that you followed His Majesty in the past and fought against Airey City and York and Hancheng at the same time. Once, you and His Majesty were ambushed and trapped in a tight siege. When facing an army twice as big as your own, you not only showed no fear, but even led your small team to take the lead, tearing a hole in the opponent's army and escorting His Majesty out of danger. Afterwards, His Majesty granted you "Courage" in front of all the people. Known as the Champion of the Three Armies, you are one of the few heroes in the long history of Dasai City who has been awarded the title of Champion of the Three Armies. This alone is enough to leave a name in history and shine through the ages!"

A flattering slap hit the itchy spot, and the old Duke's wrinkled old face burst into a smile as bright as a chrysanthemum.

The old Duke said: "You kid, your words are more beautiful than the songs you sing."

"What you said is wrong." I pretended to be displeased and said, "Singing is only for the pleasure of the body and mind, and it doesn't matter whether it is true or false. But I am telling the truth and cannot be mixed with any lies. How can the two be compared? "

The old Duke chuckled and said, "I said the wrong thing and wronged you."

I was suddenly startled, then slapped myself in the face and said: "Oh, look at me, I am actually complaining about my seniors on such a small detail. I really shouldn't. I hope my seniors don't blame me, but listen Punishment.”

The old Duke waved his hand and said: "It's very important to improve after you know your mistakes. Besides, you are still a child, and I have a good impression of you as a child, so I won't blame you. However, this punishment is still necessary."

"Senior, I ask you to resign yourself, and I will do as you please."

"It's not that serious." The old Duke laughed and said, "I'm just punishing you. I'll have a drink with the old man today."

I bowed my head and said, "Young men, don't you dare disobey me."

After that, the old Duke first ordered someone to arrange a dinner, then looked at Harold and said calmly: "I heard from Xiao Yi, you volunteered to join me and want to quell the chaos with me?"

Harold quickly stood up and said, "Yes."

"Xiao Yi, this kid has a very accurate vision and is very knowledgeable. I believe him, but I don't believe you." The old Duke picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "However, if you want me to believe you, It's not impossible. Please answer me a few questions first. Do you really want to go with the army?"

Harold looked stern and said, "Yes, sir, I am sure I want to do this."

The old Duke smiled slightly and said leisurely: "Those are your former compatriots, can you do it?"

Harold said decisively: "Yes, I can."

"Hmph." The old Duke suddenly snorted coldly and said coldly: "You can do anything to your compatriots, how can I trust you?"

Harold looked panicked and immediately turned his eyes to me. I frowned and nodded to him imperceptibly, then glanced to the side and stopped looking at him.

The old Duke is a three-generation veteran. He is among the best in terms of qualifications, vision, and methods. His ability to observe people's emotions is rare in the world. It would be impossible to give you a hint in front of such a person. That nod just now has already This is the maximum that I can achieve. The rest is up to you to seek happiness on your own.

Harold looked flustered and uneasy, his forehead was sweating, his clothes were soaked, and he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. For a moment, he was at a loss.

The old Duke still looked cold, and looked at Harold with eyes as sharp as a crossbow.

After being stunned for a long time, Harold said: "Before I took the initiative to ask for help, I always regarded those people as my friends, brothers, and compatriots. During that time, I struggled and suffered for a long time. More than once, I I wanted to convince myself, but found that I was short of words and could not find any reason that could move me. I struggled with this dilemma for a long time."

He paused, swallowed, and continued: "Afterwards, Xiao Yi came and said to me, 'Can you bear to see those people who are good to you, like family members, being wantonly treated by the so-called compatriots you call them? After saying these words, I finally figured it out and found the reason why I took the initiative to ask for help. That is, when I fled here and became the lowest commoner, homeless, give me food and shelter me. The people who stayed at my hotel and extended a helping hand to me were not my former compatriots, but strangers in Dashai City who seemed to have nothing to do with me and even had different races. I always wanted to repay my kindness and wanted to Find an appropriate opportunity to do something for them to repay this kindness. Sir, I beg you, give me this opportunity to use practical actions to repay everyone's kindness to me!"

When he said this, he burst into tears and ran down his face.

The old Duke was silent for a long time, then suddenly stood up, took two steps forward, and stood in front of Harold. I quickly stood up, held the old Duke's left arm, and secretly praised him in my heart: "Awesome, this acting skill is beyond repair."

The old man stretched out his right hand, patted Harold's shoulder, sighed, and said, "I blamed you wrongly. Not only are you not a ruthless person, but you are also a grateful person who knows how to repay kindness. Okay, For Xiao Yi's sake, I believe in you, and you can come and put an end to the chaos this time."

Harold was so excited that he thanked her profusely and shed tears.