Scene 256 The War without Smoke (Part 1)

Generally speaking, the busiest time of year in Port Ampelsal begins in March each year. ⊥E Novel, www.exiaoSHUO.cOm⊥But starting from February, when the north thawed, merchants packed the goods from the south and transported them to Corcova and West Fah Province, which had just recovered from the harsh winter. , furs, amber and tobacco leaves from the territory of Gendenel, pine nuts and wood from Golan-Elsen gather here at this time of year. As for Tonigel? There are no special products in Tonigel. The businessmen only care about whether the gold in their pockets increases or decreases, and no one cares about what is produced in the remote areas.

I think they were probably robbers or bandits.

It is said that before the beginning of winter last year, several fleets loaded grain and transported it into Tonigel. From Ampersel to Buonoson, the first reaction of everyone who heard the news was to doubt that the country bumpkins there had the money to complete it. trade? Of course, probably not many people know that Tony Geer also owns one of the only three silver mines in Eruin, but then again, the silver mine belongs to the lord, so what does it have to do with everyone? Even children know this.

All in all, before the businessmen had time to confirm whether the news was true or false, news of rebellion and war in the south came again. This is great, not only are there robbers and bandits, but also rebels. This proves from the side that Tonigel is a poor place. In the eyes of the gentlemen, the old saying that poor people come from poor places is as accurate as a proverb.

However, when most paunchy nobles enjoy the furs and spices from the south, and carry jewelry produced in the mountains, they don't need to know where they originate. Although Eru is currently in internal and external troubles, with the shadow of war hanging over both the south and the north, and merchants being the most knowledgeable group of people, affected by this, most commercial activities have come to a standstill. But when Amperesel arrived at Yitolin, the economic core of the kingdom, the Free Trade Port, and the permanent neutral area promised by the temple, the gold coins were still flowing slowly like blood.

In Omitos, Feiston heads to the outpost nearest Port Ampelsel. Surrounded by mountains, the cold in the forest has not disappeared, and the pine forest has just shaken off the snow on the needles. From Anleke The icy water left after thawing on the blue mountains forms a gurgling mountain stream flowing in the forest. ⊥E Novel, www.exiaoSHUO.cOm⊥A group of riders passed by the road in the forest. Birds flapped their wings and flew up from the branches on both sides of the road, dropping a few feathers.

Nymesis patrolled this area with her knights. Most of the first-term sergeants of the Royal Knight Academy are now able to stand alone. Behind her is Freya, a young country girl half a year ago who now wears knight armor. She also looked similar, and her face gradually gained the dignity of a soldier - but she still tied her head up as before, and the mark left on her forehead from the last martial arts competition was still there, but it was much lighter.

She wore the Lionheart Sword on her waist. The princess told her not to draw the sword unless necessary, so she used an ordinary steel sword. The knight girl with two swords looked a little amused.

But Freya herself doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. Every sword in the militia is a very precious property. If possible, she would probably bring a few more swords, as if this could give her It feels like a sense of security.

In fact, this is the same mentality as those who are afraid of poverty and want to save money whenever they have the opportunity. However, the knight girl at least understands that it is very ridiculous for a knight to bring five or six swords. Besides, horses can't stand it. .

During the academy training period, everyone can receive a new sword every month. This is because the training is too intense and not many people are willing to take care of their swords seriously. Most people need to change their swords in a year. . But every time Freya received her own swords, she carefully put them in the box under the bed and kept them. Now she has six swords.

This was an old joke in the academy. After Nimasis found out about this, she came to her and scolded her face to face. Freya was horrified, and honestly admitted that she wanted to give these swords to Butchi's militiamen when she returned to Butchi, so that they could better defend their homeland.

Nimasis was silent for a long time after hearing this answer, and finally she was noncommittal. The Valkyrie from Butchi still went her own way, preparing for her militia cause. This incident was quite famous in the entire academy for a while, and even Her Royal Highness had heard about it. ∮E∮Novel∮网, www.exiao ｗｕｏ.C∮Ｏ∮Ｍ∮ But when Freya became someone recognized by Lionheart Sword, no one mentioned her son again.

Freya's expression today is slightly nervous. This is the first time she has left the academy so far away to perform a mission. Although she even broke through the killing array with real swords and guns when she was in Butchi, the thought of someone as insignificant as herself She actually had to take on the important task of protecting Her Royal Highness the Princess. The future Valkyrie became a little nervous and always felt that every little thing was her enemy.

Beside her, although Nimesis was also very serious, she was calm. The female knight's sharp eyes were like sharp arrows passing through the forest on both sides, and finally she discovered something huge wrong around her.

She glanced at Freya, then glanced again, and finally couldn't help but ask: "Freya, what are you doing?" "Ah? Ah!" Then the girl reacted and hurriedly replied: "Yes. Here!" "Is it worth your nerves?" the female knight asked angrily.

"I, I ..., no." The voice was shaking.

The riders burst out laughing. Brayson couldn't help but shook his head behind and felt funny. He was the one who fought out of Butchi with Brando and Freya. Although he didn't take the same route as Brando, the security team also fought their way out. . When he was in Butchi, he once liked this girl, but in the end he found that the other girl's thoughts were not with him at all. Now after training and growth, the two of them are just comrades-in-arms.

His hostility towards Brando also weakened a lot.

After so many things happened one after another, Brayson felt that he had matured a lot. The superficial competitiveness in the past now seemed a little childish, as if the passion of youth had turned into another kind of inner emotion, becoming deep and deep. Stable and connected to the fate of the kingdom.

Around him, there were mostly young people with the same idea.

The knights chuckled, and even Nymesis couldn't help but feel amused. The female knight's expression softened slightly. She didn't know why Freya looked so frightened in front of her, as if she would eat her at any time.

She shook her head and said: "Freya, you are a soldier, you must learn to be calm and collected. This is just a routine patrol. If you really go into battle, wouldn't you be so nervous that you can't walk?" The knights made another appearance. laughter.

"If we really go into battle, I won't be so nervous." Lou Leiya nodded quickly, but cursed in her heart.

But unexpectedly, Nymesis seemed to see through her thoughts and said to herself: "Yes, unlike others here, you and Brayson have actually seen war. But there is nothing to worry about. , Her Royal Highness the Princess is safe, this is the neutral area promised by the temple, no one dares to provoke disputes here."

"Then why do we all have to go out on patrol?" A knight asked in confusion.

"This is to maintain the minimum vigilance of soldiers. If we, as soldiers, do not feel danger, then the kingdom we protect will be in danger." Nimeisi turned around and replied coldly.

The knights were slightly startled, as if they just realized it.

But Nymesis turned back and looked into the mountains and forests from a distance. There was no war here, but the real war had just begun in another place.

Behind the layers of forests, Viscount Jean Ding's villa is located in a secluded mountain col. Through the relationship with the temple, Magdal placed the royal party and his party here to accept the generous hospitality of the owner. This place is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and it is like another world from the nearby Ampelsel. The nun princess understands what kind of place her close friend likes, and given the current environment, she also thinks that the other party needs some quiet time.

Griffin really needed to calm down. She watched silently from behind the window on the second floor of the villa as Archduke Anlek's carriage passed through the gate and stopped slowly in the courtyard surrounded by pine trees. This will be the first meeting between the two parties, and it is related to where the fate of the kingdom should go, but to put it nicely, she cannot really control this fate, or to put it worse, it is not up to her to choose.

Her Royal Highness the Princess lowered her head, and the silver tips passed through her ears and hung down on her cheeks. She was not very old, and a lovely layer of thin down could be seen on the edge of her face. But these weak shoulders have to bear a heavy responsibility that ordinary people cannot imagine. Griffith took out a letter from his arms, looked at it carefully for the last time, and then put it away close to his body.

"I don't know what you are resisting, but I am willing to try my best for Eruin and people like you. It is you who gave me confidence and strength, Mr. Qifeng."

Grand Duke Anlek's envoy was belatedly arriving, and the arrogance of the nobles made her deeply aware of the weakness of her own strength. But anger is useless. This is not an era that can be changed as long as there is a desire. Griffin understands that he should give up something.

She turned around and ordered her maid: "Tell Anlek that I don't want to see you today." "But?" The maid was a little frightened. Her Highness the Princess has never been willful since she was a child, and she didn't understand. The politics of those big shots, but they also knew that the princess's arbitrary decision at this important juncture might deeply anger some people. She couldn't help but carefully persuaded: "Masters Lee Woods and Macaro..."

But Griffith gave her a cold look, and there was no willfulness or dissatisfaction in his silver eyes, only calmness.

"Anlek's envoy can come as soon as he wants, or as late as he wants. Where is the majesty of the royal family? I don't mind meeting him, but if this is his attitude, then don't negotiate like this. Please paraphrase my original words To Count Macaro, starting from today, I will not see Enlek's envoys for a week." She paused and said, "We will meet in the city of Ampelsel in a week." When she finished saying this, she felt Her childishness seems to have completely faded, and she has become the future princess who will guide the destiny of all players in Eruin.

The fate of the kingdom, Princess Regent of Eruin, seems to be starting to take the original path again at this moment.