Heart of the Castle

Chapter 579

"Lord Li Wei, this is absolutely impossible!" As soon as Li Wei's words were out of his mouth, the Iron Fist Knight Dragongsun was the first to jump out and objected loudly, "The words of those bean sprouts are absolutely not trustworthy, if they detain you , and then come to exchange for that damned green dragon?"

"Detain the messenger? Knight Dragoons, I'm afraid you have a prejudice against the elves." Marquis Osiris suddenly took a step forward, pushing aside the visor on his helmet with one hand. With a sullen expression on his face, "Elves are not human beings. Maybe they have different positions, but I can guarantee with my life and glory that the elves will not be able to do such dirty things as you said."

The voice of the Sky Knight seems to contain the cold wind howling from the extreme arctic ice field, which made the rude and rude Dragongsun feel a little scared, "Please forgive me, Your Excellency, the Sky Knight, I forgot that you are also a bean sprout... No, the elf is gone." He shrank his neck and stammered an apology.

Marquis Osiris was so angry that he was speechless for such a rough product.If it were someone else, Sky Knight could think that he was deliberately ridiculing. Even if he pulled out the wrath of nature and chopped off a head, no one could stop him, but Dragonson...he should have really done it unintentionally. .In the end, Marquis Osiris could only snort coldly, and then retreated to Princess Fleischer's side.

This small twists and turns made everyone in the conference hall calm down a little and began to think seriously. "If the Elf Queen really wants to have a sincere meeting, how about letting her come to the North County?" Sir Gauchak, one of the Knights of the Iron Guard, suggested.

"Yes, since we are the ones who suffer the loss, it is right for the elves and dragons to come to us to negotiate!" Di Kewei, who has become the Grand Knight Commander, agreed loudly.

"That's no different from directly refusing to talk." Marquis Osiris waved his hand and categorically rejected the proposal, "It may even be worse. With the arrogance of the elf court, this will definitely be regarded as a serious provocation, I'm afraid It will lead to worse conflicts."

"Then let that messenger bring back our conditions, and see how the elf court will react." Sir Grace, the sniper archer with a silver fir longbow on his right shoulder, suggested. "The emerald baby dragon is in our hands now. Given how much the emerald dragon family values ​​that young dragon, the elves must carefully consider our conditions."

"This method may indeed be effective." Marquis Osiris nodded in affirmation, but a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "However, due to the long lifespan of elves, especially the emerald dragons, their discussions have always lasted for a long time Just like what Lord Li Wei said just now, elves and humans have different calculation scales for time. My lords, what I am worried about is that until the army of demons comes from the direction of the capital, the discussion of the elves court is still not over. "

This is undoubtedly the same unacceptable result as the outbreak of conflict. What the Kingdom of Arthur needs now is a powerful ally, not a neutral force with an ambiguous attitude.What's more, even if the elves do have the sincerity to negotiate, it is difficult to judge whether they will maintain a neutral position when the demons attack and the northern county is in a stalemate.

The hall once again fell into a turbulent dispute. Some nobles and knights advocated to win over the elves, and use these ancient races with mysterious and powerful natural forces to fight against demons; while the other part believed that the current situation facing the Kingdom of Arthur was indeed grim. , but it can still be dealt with, and involving the elves may cause more variables.Everyone has the right to express their opinions, and no one seems willing to pass up this opportunity.They are also taking the time to yell and try to make their opinions heard by more people.

"My lords, please be quiet and listen to me."

After spending more than ten minutes listening carefully to everyone's opinions, Li Wei raised his right hand, signaling to stop the dispute. "First of all, I want to tell you that, according to the information collected by Chief Bamilian and Mr. Babrupa during this period, the scale of this catastrophe is likely to exceed our imagination. Among the human kingdoms, at least three This kingdom has become a name in history. The situation in the East is also not optimistic. Traces of demons have appeared in Daserai County, and the free city of Tatarchuk lost contact last month. Because of this, the It is an important step in the revival of Arthur's kingdom, and there is absolutely no room for loss, and those who think that the elves are irrelevant can go without saying."

"Lord Li Wei, what you said is absolutely right. But your identity is too important, and the safety of the kingdom is at stake. It is not a wise man to take risks lightly." Galiman, a wealthy nobleman in the capital and one of the iron guard knights Sir said in a somewhat pretentious voice, while casting a malicious look at the steward sitting beside him. "In my opinion, Lord Reinhard Bamilian is one of the important ministers of the kingdom, and he also has the honorable title of duke. He can serve as the full power envoy of the kingdom and lead the mission to the kingdom of elves."

Anyone who listened attentively would be able to taste that Sir Galliman's proposal was simply poisonous wine, containing too much sarcasm and malice.However, this proposal was just in line with the psychology of the knights, and several knights agreed with it. Dragonson was the loudest among them, and Dickway's voice was not much lower.

The powdered cheeks of Chief Bamilian were already very fair, but now they are as pale as sour milk, "I am happy to serve my country, even if I die." He stood up stiffly, and turned to Li Wei and Fletcher. Bowing in the direction of Princess Er, the voice still maintains a respectful attitude, but there are sharp stabs hidden in the words. "But with all due respect, my lords, letting a eunuch act as the full-fledged envoy of the kingdom doesn't seem to be able to make the elves feel honored?"

"Master Bamilian, who would know that you are missing that lifeblood? It is impossible for the elves to know?" Sir Galliman continued with a sneer, "They will only know that you are a high-ranking minister of the kingdom, He is currently the Duke with the highest title among the nobles of the Kingdom of Arthur."

"Brother Garliman said it is true. The elves are not clear about the power structure of the human kingdom." Marquis Osiris explained, "But I don't think the Bamilyan chief is a suitable candidate for the emissary. The elf queen, three singers and one elf elder, and they have usually reached or are about to cross the threshold of legend. The character of the Bamilian chief... I am afraid that it is difficult to insist on opinions in front of a group of quasi-legendary powerhouses .”

"If that's where the kingdom's interests lie, Marquis Osiris, I'll show you how strong my will is." The steward of the court replied in a rare and forceful tone, but the next sentence is probably what he really meant, "But with Negotiations in the Elven Court are too important, and I'm afraid that if I can't grasp the scale, I will become a sinner of the kingdom."

When everyone was arguing, Li Wei and Princess Fleisher kept talking softly. Although the latter showed disapproving expressions repeatedly, he finally nodded slightly.Then Li Wei straightened his body and took two steps forward. His sharp eyes swept over the people in the hall, and wherever he went, the noise suddenly subsided.

"The opportunity is fleeting. Neither the kingdom nor us can bear the consequences of failed negotiations or time delays. When the demons occupying the king's capital invade, it will be too late. The elves are not clear about this, and I can't let them figure it out. So I have to go to negotiate in person to reach a consensus with the elf royal court at the fastest speed." Li Wei announced in an undeniable tone, and then turned to Princess Fleischer, "Ossie Lord Rees."

"Your Excellency, Guardian of the Realm, please give me your instructions." The Green Lion tapped the breastplate with his right hand and replied with a solemn expression.

"Right now, in the kingdom, only you are familiar with the elven king's court and elven language, so please serve as the deputy envoy of the kingdom's mission, and at the same time, temporarily hand over the command of the Knights of Ashes to your trusted Brother Iron Guard Knight."

"Hear your wishes, Your Excellency the Guardian of the Territory." Marquis Osiris replied without hesitation. "I will hand over the command of the Order of Embers to Sir Chirawalla, Sir Goryjoy and Sir Galliman."

This is obviously in consideration of the balance of power. The three iron guard knights belong to the camps of the Lord of the North, the Griffin Knight, and the nobles of the royal capital respectively. At the same time, Sir Chiravala once served as the retinue of the flame wheel knight Wilps, The relationship with Li Wei is relatively close, which can ensure that the position of the Knights of Ashes will not be shaken.

Li Wei nodded, and called two more names, "Dragonson Knight, Haihua Knight." The two people whose names were called immediately stepped out, and the sound of steel boots stamping on the ground was accompanied by a sonorous voice, "Regiment Your Excellency, what are your orders?"

"Knight Haihua, I want you to gather the cavalry of the first regiment and get ready to go. The leader of the Wilps branch will come back before this evening, and the first regiment will move to the northern border county. The westernmost side of the Green Castle, just in case something happens; Knight Dragonson, the guard work outside the Green Castle will be handed over to your third regiment. One person is armed with armor and sharpened, ready to deal with sudden battles."

"Of order, Your Excellency, Commander!" The two replied at the same time, then turned and exited the conference hall. Dragunson's loud voice roared and gave orders all the way, the voice was like thunder, and it was not until the door was closed again that his The roar was blocked outside.

"Sir Grace," Levi said finally to the sniper archer in the gray-green cloak. "The elves have always been famous on the mainland for their extremely precise archery skills. Do you have the confidence to compete with them?"

There was a trace of fanaticism on Sir Grace's thin face, he stroked the smooth bow arm of the silver fir longbow, bowed deeply and said, "Lord Levi, I can swear by the name of the God of War, Barud, that the Tuli family belongs to the continent. The family of the number one sharpshooter, please hand over those elven sharpshooters to me to deal with, Grace will never disappoint the glory of the stride hunter badge and your trust."

"Very good." Li Wei nodded in recognition of Sir Grace's courage, "Then the main members of the mission have been finalized. I will be the special envoy of the kingdom, Marquis Osiris will be the deputy envoy, Sir Grace, Sir Rodriguez and Philip Butler Trey will accompany you, and then select fifteen elite guards from among the directly subordinate Griffin Knights."

"Fifteen guards?" Princess Fleisher couldn't help objecting, "Lord Li Wei, fifteen guards are too few, if there is any danger..."

"Your Highness, please don't worry." Li Wei replied in a soft but unquestionable tone, "Fifteen people are enough, and His Excellency the Sky Knight will accompany you as a deputy envoy. His twin swords are the greatest guarantee for my personal safety. If it is a terrible enemy that he cannot resist, then even 150 guards will not be of much use."

Hearing the persistence in Li Wei's words, Princess Fleisher forced herself to sit down, but her eyes were still full of worry. "It would be great if I was still that ordinary female knight." She thought subconsciously, biting her lips lightly with her teeth, "Then I can also join the mission and fight side by side with Li Wei."

When the envoy of the Elven King's Court re-entered the meeting hall of the Green Castle, a chilling aura rushed towards him, making his pace subconsciously slow down.The place has changed. The nobles of the kingdom gathered together, their faces were solemn and solemn, and they rarely even saw the movements of whispering.Hundreds of knights gathered beside the two ancient iron-inlaid oak gates, each of them wearing a full set of knight armor, with two-handed swords drawn out of their sheaths in both hands, and the helmets with their visors down to cover up all expressions.

Because the decision was made, Princess Fleischer left the meeting hall under the escort of the iron guard knights. Now sitting high in the center of the hall was the young Griffin Lord Levi Stone.The young guardian of the whole territory pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword, and his face was as cold as the cold night. The envoy of the elf royal court only took one look, and felt a chill in his heart.

"Master Singer of the Human Kingdom." The emissary of the Elven Court bowed gracefully, "After deliberation, what is the Human Kingdom's answer to the Elven Court?"

"Messenger of the Elven Court, first of all, I would like to thank you for bringing the negotiating proposal of the Elf family. Regardless of whether it is harsh or not, it is a peaceful solution to the conflict." He said suddenly, "But after careful research by Her Royal Highness and the important ministers of the kingdom, please forgive us for not accepting it, because if the human kingdom accepts the negotiation plan with the premise of the elf court, it is tantamount to giving up the right to avenge its people. .”

Although he was actually prepared in his heart for the proposal to be rejected, the envoy of the Elf King Court still felt a little oppressed and out of breath. He tried his best to maintain a smile on his face, and raised his head arrogantly. "Is this the final answer? Lord Singer of the human kingdom, the elf court has no obligation to mediate the conflict between humans and the emerald dragon clan, but Her Majesty the Queen has always been kind and hopes to avoid the flames of war as much as possible. Lives lost, countless human beings displaced to a horrific end..."

"Is it just that humans will be displaced? How much will the emerald dragon family who caused all these tragedies suffer?" Li Wei's tone did not contain deliberate sarcasm, and even the volume was not high-pitched, but the elf court The messenger's voice stopped short, and the remaining half of it was choked in his throat.

"Master Messenger, I think you should know that the emerald dragon clan went to the human kingdom to harass and take revenge a few days ago." The old red-robed scholar Master Sugad cleared his throat, "But the end is their disheartened response. When we arrived at the Moonwhispering Forest, did the Elven Court have any willingness to mediate the conflict before that?"

The envoy of the Elven King's Court looked a little stiff, "Of course, but it happened suddenly...the emerald dragon clan reacted extremely violently, and Her Majesty the Queen didn't have time..." He suddenly stopped his useless excuses, and looked at the golden dragon. Leviston under the Griffin Tapestry. "So what humans choose is to refuse peace talks and bloodshed?" He asked in a low tone.

"Of course not." Li Wei's eyes seemed to be burning with flames, making the elf king's envoy feel nervous, "Humans are not a warlike race, we are willing to shake hands and talk with all friends who come with good intentions And the cause of this conflict was not provoked by humans. The emerald dragon must admit the crimes it committed on human land and make reasonable compensation. Her Majesty the Elven Queen."

The envoy of the Elf King's Court widened his eyes, "I, I'm afraid I can't convey it, Lord Singer of the Human Kingdom." His voice was broken by surprise, "The Elf King's Court, no, the emerald dragons will never accept such a thing. Negotiate terms."

"Since you can't tell the story, then I will tell the elf queen and the elf court face to face." Li Wei stood up and walked down the steps, followed by the Marquis of Osiris, and then Sir Grace And a group of northern knights. "A kingdom mission will leave at dawn tomorrow, heading for the Moon Whispering Forest. Messenger, I will trouble you to lead the way."

"No, it's not troublesome at all..." The emissary of the Elven King's Court replied a little dullly, then looked at the Griffin Lord passing by him, and shouted as if he had just woken up from a dream, "My lord, what are you talking about?" ? The kingdom mission will leave at dawn tomorrow, who is the messenger?"

"It's me, Levi Ston." The simple but powerful answer ran through the hall like thunder, and then Levi's figure disappeared behind the heavy gate of the Green Castle, and the nobles, knights, and servants also left one after another. The envoy of the elf royal court with a stunned expression stood there alone, thinking for a long, long time.

(End of this chapter)