Blood Dragon

No.15 Rest

"It's really a big city." William Daly looked at the length of the city gate and made a smacking sound that was still unfinished.

"Don't do this, everyone will treat you as a country bumpkin!" Leo replied with a smile. "Have you never been to a noble academy?"

"Why should I go to that place? My father said that place is expensive and far away, and it's easy to kill young people's fighting spirit!"

"Yeah, so now you can neither read nor write. You don't even know how much you can earn every year."

"Why do I need to learn this? If you want to know my annual income, find an accountant!"

"Okay, okay, stop arguing." Ashuruffat intervened between the two of them.After staying together for a long time, he has gradually become familiar with everyone's taste.William Daly has always prided himself on being illiterate (although Ashuruffat doesn't understand why it's such a pride), while Leo is proud that he went to college and learned a lot from books.They are good friends, and this is the reason every time they quarrel.

But the quarrel is nothing more than a quarrel, the two of them will not really fight.This is because Leo has self-knowledge.If they did clash, he was no match for William Daly at all.Although William Daly was illiterate, he was a leader in the army in terms of arm strength, martial arts and drinking capacity.

Leo is weird sometimes.For some reason, a stubborn brat like William Daly is very afraid of Ash Rufat.Maybe it was the failure of that wine fight, or some other reason.Ashrufat is obviously well-educated, well-mannered, and never gets rough with anyone.Of course, fighting the enemy on the battlefield is another matter.

A small spat died down.Leo sets out to introduce the city to his two companions—one uninformed, one from a foreign land.

"The city of Loren is the largest city in Saint-Jean. Since its establishment 200 years ago, it has always been the capital of Saint-Jean. The best wine and beauties in the country are here." When he said the last word, he saw a A girl with an enchanting figure walked by the corner of the street, and couldn't help but whistle.

"It's hard to live without alcohol in the barracks. Even a little beer is fine." William Daly muttered.

The war has temporarily come to an end.The Greyhound Knights have been completely eradicated, and Princess Irina and Her Majesty Langier have also left from Saidin and came to the city of Loren.Since His Majesty Lanjier announced his retirement, this royal city has had no owner for nearly 20 years.So tonight, there will be a grand ball to welcome Princess Irina.

According to unwritten rules, ordinary knights, that is, the grades of Leo and William Daly, are not eligible to participate in this kind of royal ball.Although Ashurfat was named an earl, his earl has definitely shrunk, and it is also impossible for him to receive invitations.But now they are both lieutenants of General Earl Thomas, and their identities are completely different immediately.

In fact, among the four lieutenants, probably only Ryan is eligible to receive invitations directly - his father is a duke, and is a royal branch of Saint-Jean, and his mother also has the royal blood of Cassilos.Although Ryan himself is the second son in the family, his elder brother is in poor health, and the inheritance is likely to fall on him.In case this happened, he would inherit the title of earl.Even if he didn't get the right of succession in the end, he could inherit the title of Thomas (with the appropriate help of the family, of course)-at least a baronet.

"Listen everyone, we have a whole day off today!" Leo announced loudly while watching the girl's figure go away. "It's early enough for the dance tonight, we have plenty of time to have fun!"

"For the evening dance, the question is... is it still in the morning?" Ashuruffat replied.

"Don't be so stupid! You know, nobles and their families from all over the country are gathered here. Now there are countless beauties and ladies for us to choose from!" Leo's eyes looked at another one on the street. With a slender figure, he didn't hear what Ashuruffat said at all.

"But we have no way!" Ashuruffat reminded.Although Leo is a beautiful young man, after all he is just a knight from the mountains (just because of this, he has been discriminated against to a certain extent). He is the lowest type in the entire noble society, and it is difficult to get a lady Ladies' favor.

Although in the battle with Greyhound, everyone has accumulated a lot of credit.But it is well known that the usual reward for such merits is the reward of some valuables.The difficulty for a knight to be promoted to a baron is not as exaggerated as that of a militia canonization as a knight, but it is definitely a barrier that is difficult to overcome.

Moreover, as Princess Irina completed the actual domination of St. Jean, many famous nobles led troops to join Thomas's command.It is almost impossible for the four of them to continue to hold the promising position of lieutenant general.

Maybe Ryan is an exception.

A vague shadow swayed across the ground, and something flew over in the sky.

"what is that?"

"It's Pegasus Knight!" Leo replied. "Sure enough, the guys from the south are here."

"Pegasus?" Ashuruffat stared at the figure of the flying animal in the sky, and couldn't help thinking about it.

"Master, if you want, you can use black magic to make a flying mount." Carrie suggested in her mind.

"Ashrufat, don't look, people like us can't get Pegasus. Even in the South, only the richest and most influential knights can proudly claim to have a battle-tested horse. Trained Pegasus, as these creatures are difficult to capture and even harder to tame."

"If you can fly into the sky, then what city can't be conquered?" He suddenly thought of this question.

"It's useless. You can see that they fly so high. This is because the Pegasus doesn't have any armor. After the people and horses put on armor, the Pegasus can't fly very high, and it can't fly fast. And the Pegasus is the same as the Pegasus. War horses are different. This kind of animal can only recognize one owner for a lifetime, and will never allow a second butt to move on their back, even if the owner is holding a second person. Some people say that this is a loyal, noble and excellent Quality, I just think it’s a pity. Besides, there are too few Pegasus. Probably we in St. Jean’s whole country can gather two or three hundred Pegasus knights. Only a thousand archers can stop them approaching the wall."

Leo turned his gaze from the Pegasus in the sky back to the ground.It is a bit regretful to find that the slim figure just now is no longer found.

The Pegasus figure finally disappeared.William Daly and Ash Rufat turned back reluctantly.

"By the way, where did Ryan go?" Ashuruffat asked suddenly.

"That kid has gone to the city early! He is probably busy courting the princess right now!"

Of the four lieutenants, Ryan was the only one who didn't fit in.In the final analysis, it is because he looks down on other people.So the three of them didn't have a good impression of Ryan, and they were basically used to calling him "that kid".In the army, they didn't have any common language either.Except for the necessary order transmission and communication, both William Daly and Leo were very estranged from Ryan.As for Ashurfate, their relationship has not been easy since the conflict that night.If it weren't for Thomas, maybe they wouldn't be able to work together at all.

They walked along the street.William Daly wanted to enter a tavern, but was held back by two companions.

"In the evening we can drink the best wine, which is in the royal cellar, which has been kept for at least 20 years! Why do you waste time in this kind of tavern? In case you are drunk and can't walk , so the great opportunity tonight is not missed?"

These clever words finally made William Daly restrain his alcoholism.Reluctantly left the tavern.

"We are here, the main goal is to find a suitable woman." Leo confirmed the goal.

"I have a wife." William Daly was not interested in this topic.

"That's right, you drank a month ago. It doesn't affect your desire to drink more today, right? As for me and Ashrufat, we're both unmarried, so let alone."

"Master, don't forget that you are married." Carrie's voice was fleeting.

Having said that, there are indeed many noble women in this city.From time to time, gorgeously dressed ladies can be seen walking along the streets with servants or maids.

They came to a square.There are a lot of pedestrians here, and many vendors set up stalls here taking advantage of the excitement.By the pool in the center of the square, many women are lingering.

Leo stopped suddenly, his face full of joy from the heart.

"Ash Ruft, William Daly, it seems that I have to go first!" He bid farewell to the two companions. "Don't worry, I'll be there on time at night!" Before he finished speaking, he left in a hurry.Ashuruffat noticed him running towards a group of women and saluted one of them.The latter didn't seem to refuse, and smiled and extended a hand to Leo.The two held hands and disappeared into the crowd at once, never to be found again.

William Daly glanced around boredly, his eyes suddenly stopped somewhere.

It was a big sign that said "Fruit Wine" and had a picture of Fruit Wine so clearly that anyone could see it.Bright and realistic pictures can immediately arouse people's desire.

"Fruit wine...isn't wine! It's just a snack, it doesn't affect the meal! Aishuruffat, let's drink some! My treat!"

"No, thank you." Ashuruffat had no interest in wine at all.

"Then we'll see you at night, don't worry, I won't let myself get drunk!" William Daly left resolutely.

Now, only Aishuruffat is left in the square.For a moment he didn't know what to do.

"Master, I suggest that we should take advantage of the time to practice magic!" Carrie suggested in her mind. "It's been a while since I practiced."

"My lord, can I buy a flower?" A timid voice sounded at my feet.Ashuruffat looked, it was a little girl no more than ten years old, holding a flower basket in her hand.The little girl looked up at him eagerly.

"What am I going to spend? And I have no money."

"You can give it to the woman you like. And you are a nobleman, so you won't be short of money."

"Although I am an earl, I am very poor." Ashuruffat sighed.He reached into his empty wallet for the last few coins and bought the bouquet.