Chapter 2104 As Close as Brothers

In the auction house, all the guests had already dispersed, and the staff had also taken their positions. In the huge space, only the old Duke was sitting quietly on a sandalwood chair.

His eyes were deep, his expression was peaceful, his hands were resting on his knees, and his waist was as straight as pine.

Cagalli and I looked at each other and stood quietly aside, trying not to make a sound.

After a long time, an old voice slowly sounded: "My greatest hobby in life, apart from fighting, is to sit here quietly, recalling the glorious years in the past, recalling the familiar faces that have passed away, and recalling the moments we spent together. Years and years, in a blink of an eye, it’s eighty or ninety years.”

The old Duke beat his knees, his eyes still hazy: "Xiao Yi, let me tell you, this magnificent auction house was initially only as big as a stage, and there were only five seats. The small auction house was built by me and three companions together. Thinking about those years, it was really not easy, well, not easy."

He took a breath and spat out softly: "Later, it was also because of a wild mine that we had a falling out with Airui City and York Han City. For the first time, these two countries joined forces and worked together to take my The destruction of the motherland, in fact, to put it bluntly, they are bullying His Majesty because of his old age, and want to take this opportunity to disrupt the absolute rule of the Fergus family, break up the unity of Dashai City, and preferably carve up a fertile territory."

"Hmph, that's ridiculous." The old Duke sneered and shook his head: "His Majesty may look old, but he is actually very brave. After confirming the news that the coalition forces of the two countries were about to invade the border, he immediately led his elite troops and went out of the city to fight. I and My companions were also fortunate to participate in that fierce war and have a glimpse of His Majesty’s grace. Even after nearly a hundred years, His Majesty’s heroic demeanor is still vivid in our minds. Unfortunately, my companions no longer have that blessing. .”

"Xiao Yi, this land in Dasai City was conquered with blood by our ancestors and us. We cannot give up even an inch of soil!"

"Yes, not even an inch of soil or sand can be given away!" I repeated.

"Yes." The old Duke nodded and stood up slowly on his knees. Cagalli took a step ahead of me and held his arm. I stood quietly on the other side and continued to listen to the old Duke's teachings.

The old Duke did not continue to tell me anything, but asked me in a normal chat: "That Gatling gun, do you think you can get some from the channel first?"

"It's not a problem at all, it's just..."

The old Duke waved his hand: "I know, but you can't publicize it to the outside world. I know it well."

"Thank you, old Duke, for your understanding."

"This is what it should be. Besides, I'm the one who should thank you. What are you saying thank you for?"

"Yes, you said so."

After having a relaxed conversation all the way, they sent the old Duke back to the mansion, watched him enter the inner chamber, and then walked to the palace with Cagalli.

It has been two or three days since I came here. Cagalli has been traveling around with me and I haven't had a chance to visit my parents. Now that I have some free time, I naturally want to visit them.

The two of us walked and chatted, and bought some street snacks along the way. This scene was so familiar, and it vaguely matched the warm scenes from many years ago.

Just when I was enjoying my past feelings, a figure suddenly jumped in front of me and blocked my way.

In shock, I handed the snacks in my right hand to my left hand, and with lightning speed, I pulled out the demon sword and pointed it at the person blocking the road. At the same time, murderous intent suddenly appeared and condensed on the blade, making the entire blade look like night and blood. .

"Spare my life!" A shout came to my ears, followed by a thump. The person in front of me collapsed on the ground, trembling all over, with a horrified expression on his face. He was very frightened.

I looked at him coldly: "Why are you blocking my way?"

The man was obviously frightened. He was mumbling, stammering, and was clumsy with his tongue. He couldn't express himself clearly for a long time.

Cagalli pulled my arm: "Let's go, ignore him."

I glanced at him indifferently, sheathed the sword with a clunk, walked around the man, and continued walking towards the palace.

After taking a few steps, I heard someone calling my name from behind. I turned around and saw an ordinary-looking middle-aged man. He seemed to have seen him somewhere before, but I couldn't remember it for the moment.

"Is something wrong?"

"My master has prepared a banquet in the restaurant and would like to treat you to a feast."

I looked up and down the people, frowned and said, "Who is your master?"

"This." The man looked troubled: "This place is not a good place."

"No," I refused flatly: "You are just prevaricating when asking about your identity. Who knows what your intentions are."

After that, I held Cagalli in my arms and walked forward without looking back.

The middle-aged man hurriedly followed me and blocked my way again.

I sneered: "Are you trying to force me to submit by blocking the road?"

The man said with a flattering smile: "How dare I do this? You are the prime minister of Dashai City and the elder of Moonlight City. You have won the hearts of the people and responded to every call. As long as you shout at the top of your voice, you don't need to take action. Just these exchanges. Adventurers can tear me apart."

"I know you are still stopping me? Ha, you are so brave. I will give you another chance. Who is your master?"

The man hesitated for a moment and looked around at the crowd of people who were constantly looking over here. He gritted his teeth, came close to me, and whispered in my ear: "My master is the military representative of Airui City."

What do the Air City military representatives want to do with me?

After thinking about it for a while, I figured out the cause and effect. It was probably for two purposes. First, to confuse the public and use this meeting to make the senior officials of Dashai City suspicious of me. Second, I wanted to use a convenient way to Get the Gatling Gun in advance.

I chuckled lightly and said to Cagalli: "Go back first and tell your father-in-law and mother-in-law that the military representatives from Airei City have asked me to meet."

After hearing this, Cagalli suppressed her laughter, nodded, and left.

The middle-aged man was shocked and dumbfounded by what I did. He never expected that I would confess the identity of his master without any concealment.

Walking up to him, I whispered: "When you return to China, remember to tell your master, don't make a knife on me, I am not meat on his chopping board."

When I arrived at the place, I went to the private room. After a pretentious greeting with the Airui City military representative, I sat down opposite him.

"Please tell me if you have anything to say, I'm very busy."

The military representative's expression froze slightly, but he regained his composure instantly. He chuckled and said, "I know that Prime Minister An Xiaoyi has many things to do and is very busy, but this matter is related to the harmonious development of our two countries. I would like to ask the Prime Minister to make more advance." time."

"It's impossible to advance time." I shook my head: "Just like the relationship between Airui City and Dashai City now, they are already at the same level, so how can they get together?"

"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong." The representative smiled and poured me a cup of tea: "Whether we can get along depends not on the relationship between countries, but whether there are common interests. If the interests are consistent, even if it is a feud, We can still be as close as brothers."