Scene 290 Meeting

Marquis Youxi stood in the dark, watching Brando and Freya leave the inner court in confusion. "Who is that woman?" "It seems to be Her Royal Highness's knight guard, my lord."

"So Yanbao intends to get closer to the royal party, or is this a dark move by them?" Lord Marquis frowned, he believed that Brando was the Earl of Yanbao, and this sudden pawn made him feel a little bit threaten.

"It's just a Yanbao, what's the Marquis?" At this moment, a rough voice came from behind. Marquis Youxi turned his head and saw a bearded military officer standing behind him. He recognized this person. It was Earl Vitokine who did not show up at the meeting. He was the commander of the Black Blade Legion. One of the Duke's loyalists.

"Marquis Yoshi." A young man with red lips and white teeth stood beside Earl Vitokine, bowing slightly to the king's younger brother. It was only then that Marquis Youxi noticed this young man. He had the aggressive edge of a young soldier, and his eyes were surprisingly bright, like a young eagle about to spread its wings.

Marquis Youxi twitched his eyebrows, as if he recognized him.

However, he did not intend to answer the question of the leader of the Black Blade Army. Yanbao was naturally not a concern, but it was different with the High Priest Wood standing behind him, but Marquis Youxi sneered in his heart, and did not intend to reveal this information to this vulgar bumpkin. On the contrary, he looked surprised and greeted: "Cecil? I thought you wouldn't come. I will never forget the hunting ground in Huishan. The scenery is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. It is much more exciting than His Majesty's royal hunting ground." What, do you still welcome me as a guest when you have time?"

Count Vitokine frowned. Cecil was his real name, but only enemies and close friends would call him by his first name among nobles. The Marquis Youxi is obviously not his close friend, but let alone his enemy. He also knows that the Marquis's 'prestige' is outside, but when the other party mentioned the hunting ground in Huishan, he still couldn't help but twitched his lips and changed his face.

It involved a incident that almost shamed his family. The last time Obergo VII visited Vitokin Territory, the flamboyant Marquis actually raped his sister. Of course, this wasn't a big deal, but the bad thing was that the other party's fiancé was also in the castle at the time. Naturally, he didn't dare to shame His Majesty the King, so he could only let his sister bear the responsibility for this matter. That poor woman is still a nun in the monastery. Thinking of this matter, Count Vitokine couldn't help feeling a little out of breath.

Fortunately, he also knew that even if he got angry at Marquis Yoshi, it would be of no avail—this is a guy who was used to being indulged——Count Vitokine knew that his king’s younger brother was always vindictive and narrow-minded, and no one wanted to offend such a person. Not to mention that the other party now has big shots behind him. "Master Marquis is just joking," Earl Vitokine forced a smile, "How dare you compare it to His Majesty's hunting ground...but that young man just now should be the one that Lord Marquis met a few days ago."

Marquis Youxi pretended to change his face,

At the same time, he secretly scolded the old guy for being well informed. "Which one?" He pretended to be puzzled.

"Master Marquis, there is no need to hide this. This young man is a rare genius. It is not a shame to be defeated by him." Earl Vitokine touched his chin with a smile, and he didn't mind the prickly beard, " But youthful arrogance is not a good thing, the elves have a proverb - 'The strongest beast is often the prey of the hunter'."

For Earl Vitokine's comfort with a gun and stick, Marquis Youxi turned pale with anger on the surface, and secretly scolded this guy for his malicious intentions. However, when he rolled his eyes, he suddenly saw the young man next to Count Vitokine, and quickly pretended to be angry and said, "It's really bad luck. I thought the other party was just a country bumpkin from somewhere, but somehow he was lucky enough to be favored by the officiant; Presumably in a decade or two, this guy will be Aruin's top existence again."

As soon as he said these words, Count Vitokin and the boy changed their expressions. Why don't they know the meaning of this sentence? The current head of the Black Blade Legion - Earl Vitokine himself was blessed by the previous priest, so he has the status he has today. And his own ability is actually far inferior to Brando, and he knows this too. In this way, it is conceivable that Brando's achievements in the future must be far better than him.

He frowned, thinking that this guy You Xi meant something. He couldn't help but secretly glanced at the other party, only to find that Lord Marquis' face was ashen, and he didn't seem to be provoking on purpose. Vitokin was stunned for a moment, and then he was relieved. He looked down on the king's younger brother from the bottom of his heart, so naturally he would not suspect that the other party had such a plan.

At this time, the young man next to Vitokin smiled: "Indeed, in terms of personal strength, at this age, Aruin may not be able to find a more talented person than him. However, aristocratic politics has never been based on personal strength. The nobles in the north probably won't give up the benefits they got because of a genius. A person as powerful as a sword master can only show off his bravery on the battlefield."

"Really?" Marquis Youxi showed a disgusted expression: "It is said that there is no one who is more talented than him in Eruin, I am afraid it may not be true. I heard that Tonigel has a hero, but it is only twenty Stepped into the golden field at the age of 10, and also showed extraordinary talent in the military. I wonder what you think?"

The young man's face turned red, and he even compared him with a bandit. This is definitely the greatest insult among nobles. If it hadn't been for Earl Vitokine who had reminded him in advance that the other party has always been outspoken, and the identities between the two are too far apart, otherwise Grand Duke Sifah here today has not fought against the royal party, and there will be an internal battle within himself. A duel is about to take place.

Even so, the young man was too angry to say a word. He couldn't take action against the king's younger brother, but he secretly hated Brando who caused this topic in his heart. As for the "hero" Tonigel that Marquis Yoshi said, the boy hadn't fallen to the point of falling into a relationship with him. In his opinion, the difference in identities between the two is incomparable, and they are not from the same world at all.

At this time, Vitokin finally found out that something was wrong, and couldn't help but secretly cursed You Xi, this guy did more than fail. But he didn't doubt him, and quickly changed the subject: "Okay, Tony Geer is something that bastard Denell has to worry about. It has nothing to do with us, right?"

"Naturally." Marquis Youxi shrugged, "I'm just mentioning it in passing."

Earl Vitokine finally couldn't bear to watch his sloppy look, and gritted his teeth bitterly and said: "Okay, Mr. Marquis, you know that I am here to speak for that great man. Let's get back to business—what you prepared That big man was very dissatisfied with taking the place of the dead ghost, anyone with a discerning eye can see the flaw at a glance, Overwell and Makaro are both shrewd guys, aren't you afraid that they will see through and cause alarm?"

"So what's the point of being vigilant?" Marquis Youxi smiled: "I didn't support this. I don't think my lovely niece can stand up to any troubles. You just ask her to abdicate and let Xian not be fine. gone?"

"She hasn't been enthroned yet, why should she retire? Besides, it's Haruze's business to retire." Count Vitokine secretly scolded this guy for not being able to spit ivory out of his mouth, but he still reminded him in a low voice: "Do you want the people to stay?" Give us the impression that the nobles of Eruin gave in under the threat of the Cruz people?"

"So what, isn't that the case?" Marquis Youxi smiled slightly: "Could it be that you think I still care about that little reputation, but in fact I just want to drag you to the back together. Since you want the throne, then naturally Pay something?"

Earl Vitokine was so pissed off: "You are simply crazy."

"What did you say?" Marquis Youxi's face turned cold.

It was only then that Vitokin remembered that he was in front of a guy who would get revenge, so he hurriedly replied: "It's nothing, it's just... this is crazy. If the people leave the Temple of Fire and the Cruz people, they can control the nobles of Aruin." The influence of opinions may be detrimental to the rule of the Sifah family, and at that time, Aruin will exist in name only. Even for the sake of your nephew's future, you should be more serious, right?"

"What does that have to do with me?" Marquis Youxi sneered, "You want to reap the benefits, but you don't want to pay the price, so let me and Anleke take the blame? It's not so easy to be a bitch. Honestly Said, although this morning's plan was a bit unexpected, I believe that old guy Alek was not surprised at all. There are only eight golden steps. Do you really think that you can really keep Lewoods and Her Royal Highness? You underestimate our royal family Now there are only two paths before you, one is to use the hands of the Cruz people to force my niece to abdicate, and the other is to go back to the north to prepare for war."

"Presumably that old fellow Anleke is waiting for you to choose the second path." Marquis Youxi replied with a smile, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

Count Vitokine's complexion was red and white, even the other party compared him to a bitch for no reason, and a cold sweat broke out from his waistcoat. After a while, he raised his head and took a deep look at Marquis Youxi: "So you think so, is this what you want to tell that great man, I understand."

Marquis Youxi shrugged: "Do you think I'm as afraid of the Cruz people as you are, like a mouse seeing a cat?"

"That's true. His Excellency the Marquis is naturally fearless." Count Vitokine left the inner court in embarrassment after leaving a word in resentment. It's just that as soon as he turned around, the smiling expression on Marquis Youxi's face cooled down. He rubbed his slender fingers, and the murderous intent in his eyes was unreserved.

"Lord Marquis, do you know that young man?" At this moment, the servant beside him asked in a low voice.

"That should be the heir appointed by Vittorkin. I happen to know him. He has fought several beautiful battles with the Torquinine Lions. He is perfect and a genius. If there are no accidents, the future Black Blade Legion will I am afraid that he will be the head of the army soon. He is really lucky." The Marquis smiled: "If there are no accidents."

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The black tea in the white porcelain teacup had completely cooled down and solidified into the color of agate. There were only a few people in the magnificently furnished study room, the soft light spilled into the carpet from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the distant mountains were outside; the light separated the people in the house into two sides, Brando and Freya on one side, and Freya on the other. It was Her Majesty the Princess with a quiet expression. Standing beside her were Nimasis, Lewoods, Marcarlo and Overwell, and a slightly bald middle-aged nobleman whose name Brando couldn't name.

Aruin's future little king, the young man named Haruze was standing beside the middle-aged nobleman.

For the first time after Brando came to this world, he had time to look at Her Royal Highness carefully. After the mysterious halo in his impression faded, the beauty of this half-elf girl gradually became clearer. Fortunately, he had seen quite a few beauties, and he had a little resistance. He compared it in his memory, and suddenly found that in his impression of the previous life, Her Royal Highness was strong, unyielding, and the shining beauty on her body. It didn't leave too much impression beyond belief, but it looked like a beautiful symbol.

But this one in front of him is obviously much more real and kind.

If Brando gave an evaluation, it would be just a beautiful half-elf girl, with silver curly hair shining in the afternoon sun, and her slender shoulders seemed to be wrapped in a soft halo. It's just that there is an imperceptible distress hidden between the other party's brows. This girl who should be in her prime is obviously carrying too many things.

At least Brando, as half of the soul of modern people, can't understand how a girl her age can understand the dirtiest and darkest side of political struggle and voluntarily join it. Brando has seen some analyzed topics on the forum, including the memoirs of Her Royal Highness. She regards herself as a commodity and accepts the lofty glory of Princess Eruin—in the eyes of others, it is Glory, but in her view responsibility.

He had never had close contact with this princess in his last life. The senior had said that she was a silly child—Brando couldn't help looking at this shrewd girl with some curiosity. Is she really stupid?

In reality, Brando has always kept a respectful distance from this kind of person.

But here, he felt an inexplicable attraction, as if attracting him to fly a moth to a flame. Fortunately, after going through so many things, Brando's heart is no longer the same as before. He silently watched the princess for a while, and retracted his gaze. In fact, Brando didn't think that the royal party , The choice including the current Her Royal Highness Princess is correct.

But indeed, there is no one more suitable for this position than her in Eruin now. Brando is a lazy person. In his mind, as long as he helps Aruin to overcome this difficulty and not repeat the mistakes of history, there should be no problem for this country to continue for another one or two hundred years.

As for going further, he never considered it. There has never been an eternal dynasty in the world. He just wants to make up for his regrets. In fact, his greater interest is to explore the world beyond the wilderness.

"First of all, thank you for your rescue at the venue, Mr. Brando." The silence in the study was first broken by the princess, and she thanked herself—the voice was soft and pleasant, "But I really can't say this thank you, Wang The party and you have never met, but you have given us a lot of help, every time I haven't had time to thank you, it's really rude to say-"

"His Royal Highness." Brando said habitually.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he found that the eyes of Griffin on the opposite side lit up, and most of the other people also changed their faces. Brando was slightly taken aback, and then remembered that he had made a mistake - the eldest princess was the king's sister, and this title came after Haruze was crowned after Griffin won the position of princess regent. He made a slip of the tongue Speaking out, it is really suspected of treason.

Fortunately, the royal party didn't think there was anything wrong. In their opinion, Brando's words were recognition of Haruze's status, which was an act of standing in line. The most taboo in politics is not knowing which side to stand in. Brando expressed his attitude from the beginning, but won the favor of everyone including Lee Woods and Marcaro. Even the old court mage who had always had a prejudice against Brando could bear it Can't help nodding with satisfaction.

This young man is witty and prudent, and he can think of such a way to stand in line. He deserves to be a descendant of a big family, and everyone thinks so.

Brando naturally didn't know that his slip of the tongue caused so many misunderstandings. He smiled wryly, and could only continue to say: "What happened in Tonigel is actually because I took advantage of Her Royal Highness, and there is no need for Her Highness to apologize. .”

"Really?" Griffin was in a good mood, and she smiled slightly: "But then again, we haven't really met Mr. Brando. There are rumors outside that you are a highland knight, may I ask if this is true? ?”

Brando nodded.

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(ps Yesterday’s chapter was a brain-dead mistake and I made a few mistakes. The first thing I added was to add the crown of thorns and the blood of the sun, which were originally only added to level 5, to level 10. I also wrote the conflict aura into it for a while. Conflict The halo was added to level 10 in Chapter 274. In addition, the unlocking level of mid-level skills is level 30 instead of level 25, which has been changed now.

The second mistake was that he shook his hand and almost killed Qiao Sen in the hands of the Lich. Qiao Sen died in the hands of the Lich. Damn, even in a dream, Qiao Sen came to me with blood all over his face He died so badly... I immediately knelt down to Master Qiao Sen.

In addition, there is a prerequisite for killing plus experience. That is, these people are pretending to be cultists. In fact, you can know from the previous chapters that cultists who believe in chaos like Black Fire Cultists are regarded as monsters and have experience.

All in all, well, just treat them as human beings. A well-ordered camp does not stay, but goes to join the Dragon of Dusk. This is self-inflicted, no matter what, it must be a monster.