Civilization Guardian Front

"Teacher, what's wrong with you, why did your expression become so lonely?"

"Could it be some woman you're thinking of?"

Asked Asuna and Lyfa who noticed the change in the young man's face.

"Hehe~"

"It's really impossible..."

The two executors who knew about it showed helpless smiles at the same time.

...

Colinia, the capital of the Proud Eagle Country, is still brightly lit after nightfall.

On the city wall away from the noise and fire, Tifa leaned forward and leaned against the stone pile, quietly looking at the starry sky in the south.

Da da...

There was the sound of footsteps on the steps behind him.

"Sure enough it's here..."

The silver-haired woman in a dark blue military uniform climbed onto the city wall and saw Tifa's figure with no surprise on her face.

"Fortunately, the sentry staff were removed in advance, otherwise, seeing you here in a daze, even if the soldiers didn't drive you away, they would probably try to strike up a conversation."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Senior Alleria."

"Just a little thing."

Alleria shook her head, expressing her disapproval.

Step forward and come to Tifa's side.

"Thinking about him again?"

"Yeah." Tifa nodded slightly.

"Before I set off, I thought that we, who have eternal time, would not feel lonely because of a short separation. As a result, within a month, I began to miss him... Obviously compared to me, the girl who stayed in another world, It should feel more tormenting."

"If I didn't get along with you for this period of time, I would probably think you are a hypocrite."

Alleria pressed her finger between her eyebrows as if she wanted to shake off her common sense.

After a pause for a few seconds, she continued:

"Think about your lover at all times, even when the two places are separated, you still care about your competitors. You don't have to worry about him having a good time with other women outside, or being attracted by Ryan and Sharon, and forgetting your existence ?"

"Chios isn't that kind of guy."

Tifa's tone was so calm that she didn't seem to be trying to convince anyone, including herself, but was simply explaining a fact.

"Qios has a strong sense of responsibility. Although he is not specific enough, he never treats any girl as a disposable consumable, because he is very aware that he uses others to achieve a specific purpose, so Chios is always thinking of ways Compensation, not escape. No matter how much he pretends to be indifferent and cynical on the surface, it can't change his essence."

"Charm is his weapon, but also the rope that tightens his neck. If I don't understand him, sooner or later, Chios will go down the path of self-destruction."

Hearing this, Alleria sighed deeply.

"It seems that the leader has told you about him..."

Chapter 880? Eavesdropping

A starry night took over the sky as the last golden gleams faded into the shadows of the west.

After the audience dispersed, the arena fell into a deep sleep.

The temporary camp next to it ushered in another carnival that was different from the daytime.

On the wooden stage, bards played mandolin, lute, flute, and snare drum, interweaving a brisk melody.

The dancers in brightly dressed sway gracefully, like burning flames, injecting warmth into the cool air at night.

The waiters shuttled through the square, bringing sumptuous dishes and fine wines to the table.

This is a feast for competitive competitors.

Regardless of whether they are promoted or not, what kind of mood will they be in after dawn? At this moment, the soldiers gathered in the camp square temporarily put aside their worries, chat with their opponents today or tomorrow, clap their hands and sing along to the tune, or are not ashamed dancing and dancing for others.

Chios was also at the party.

"Yo! Lord Chios!"

"Let's drink together!"

The participating mercenaries and sergeants sitting in the front row of the stage raised their glasses and invited them.

As the most eye-catching performer in this tournament, the favorite to win the championship when he defeated the strongest high-ranking knight in Theocracy in his first appearance, Chios became the focus of attention as soon as he appeared, and the crowd flocked to him.

He has displayed outstanding martial arts and commanding talents in the arena, and now he is no longer just a well-known volunteer soldier among the central capital's guards, but is recognized by the people of the Theocracy as a tomorrow who will rank among the upper class sooner or later, alongside high-ranking knights and even lords and nobles Star.

The status, honor, and wealth that ordinary people can't pursue in their entire lives are just things that are within easy reach for the promising Chios.

It is also reasonable to be sought after to please.

In addition to noble knights, those who signed up for the competition were more soldiers eager to be promoted, as well as mercenaries and adventurers who worked for others but had unstable income and had to wander around.

They look forward to gaining the appreciation of the powerful, promoting them as armed servants, and getting rid of the stagnant life.

There were indeed a few nobles with extraordinary family backgrounds present, but because of their backgrounds, ordinary people who had no confidence in their own etiquette did not dare to approach them for a conversation.

In the end, the most popular ones were upstarts like Chios, who had no background but had a bright future.

"We were still discussing who here is most likely to successfully invite the passionate dancers back to the tent. Now it seems that there is no need to argue."

"However, with so many beautiful women by your side, I believe you don't need more romances, right?"

Facing the worried eyes of his male compatriots, Chios smiled and shook his head.

"Don't worry, not only will I not rob you, but I will also give you more encouragement..."

He took the oak beer mug handed over by the participating sergeant, and with his eyes signaled to the fellow girls to move freely, he immediately raised his glass and said:

"I hereby declare that all the warriors who bring back the dancer will receive a 10 silver bounty from my pocket! So, don't just talk and practice, go and try to win the beauty's heart!"

Oh oh oh oh! ! !

Long live Lord Chios! ! !

All the men cheered in unison.

They rushed to the stage like wolves, and tried their best to express themselves like peacocks, trying to win the favor of dancers.

puff...

Listening to these people's extravagant boasting and endless earthy love stories, Chios, who was sitting and watching the show, couldn't help laughing anymore, and had to drink to cover it up.

As expected, the fighters were brutally rejected one by one.

Although the professional nature of dancers often overlaps with that of prostitutes, the performers on the stage are professionals hired by the arena manager with a lot of money. Impressed.

Of course, it's a different matter if Chios personally goes out...

Unfortunately, the tight man-marking vision of his players and colleagues limited his performance.

After admiring the scenes of male compatriots falling into the sand, and naming a few ruthless people with embarrassing speech skills to give condolence money, Chios, who had unprecedented satisfaction in his wicked taste, found an excuse to leave the most lively front area.

He found Medina who was whispering to someone on the outside of the square, at the table where the wine barrels were placed.

Because the pace was very light, the two people who were focused on discussing did not notice the young man's arrival.

Medina continued to ask about the previous conversation:

"So the Count of Torbana still prefers to remain neutral?"

"The military power of the Earl of Torbana is currently almost entirely used to defend against the monsters in the foggy forest..." Soltilina, the earl's daughter with dark brown long hair tied into a ponytail, frowned slightly, cautiously Respond with discretion:

"The Serrut family has no spare power to join the faction battle, and it may be difficult to resolve the conflict through negotiation and negotiation between the two factions that are confronting increasingly distinct barriers. In this case, instead of joining one side rashly, it is better to temporarily defend the border Responsibility is the most important thing, and it is better to wait and see for a while."

"Defending the Frontier..."

Medina muttered these words.

After a while, she sighed.

"Obviously, the duties of the Ortinanos family should be so simple. However, the loss of the territory, the declining family prestige, and the continued growth of the Duke of Olunada have forced me to have no other choice."

Understanding Medina's meaning, Soltilina's expression became extremely serious.

"You want to join the Archbishop's faction?"

"Um."

"The Duke of Miche is bordered by the Duke of Olunada. Your statement is likely to make yourself the primary target of the anti-archbishop faction. At that time, facing the coalition forces of the Snakeman and the nobles in the rocky mountains, you will be attacked from both sides. Ortinanos' army will not have much chance of winning, have you really thought it through?"

"Of course I know what you said."

Medina clenched her ten fingers tightly, resisted the impulse, and lowered her voice:

"However, continuing to be neutral will only allow the territory of the Ortinanos family to be continuously eroded by the Duke of Olunada, until we have nothing. In the end, we will bear the shame that cannot be washed away, and die with hatred... So, I can only put all my eggs in one basket , bet the future of the family on the Archbishop faction."

Staring at her friend who seemed to be driven into a desperate situation, Soltilina's eyes were gloomy.

She can't help.

The Duke of Miche is located in the northwest of the Theocracy, and it is too far away from the Earl of Torbana on the eastern border. Even though the two families have always had a good relationship because they are both border nobles, they cannot take care of each other in times of crisis.

"Meddy..." Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly heard a slight sound in her ear.

grumble...

That is, the sound of metal friction when the cock of the oak barrel is unscrewed.

someone! ?

And it's right next to them...

Realizing that the conversation might be overheard, Soltilina and Medina pulled out their knives at the same time and pointed to the source of the sound.

Chapter 880 One? The true nature of the villain

The white foam like waves that emerged from the golden wine spring stopped at the moment when Kankan was about to overflow the rim of the glass.

Tightening the wine valve, Chios straightened up as if nothing had happened, and raised his glass to the noble girls who pointed their swords at him.

"Good evening, both of you."

"It's you!?"

"Chios Pesheim..."

Medina and Soltilina lowered their weapons.

Not out of trust, but because they have seen Chios' performance in the arena.

YouQi once fought side by side with Chios, and later fought against Medina one-on-one with him, so he knew better how powerful the opponent was.

Threats are behaviors based on the premise of having the ability to harm the target.

Right now, they are the weak side...

There is no point in drawing swords against each other.

"Did you hear it all?"

"Depending on how Her Royal Highness Medina defines it, I only know that I started overhearing the conversation between the two when you asked whether the Earl of Torbana remained neutral or not."

Didn't you hear it all...

Medina sighed inwardly.

Looking at the young man's eyes could not hide the tension, she forced herself to ask calmly:

"What are you going to do?"

Hearing this, Chios was not in a hurry to answer.

He lifted the oak mug and took a sip of the ale.

"I remember that there seems to be the official residence of the Duke of Olunada in the central capital. Although the Duke himself is not here, I believe the manager of the official residence is still willing to pass on important information for me... The problem is, after receiving Her Highness Medina's decision to join the president How will the Duke of Olunada react to the news of the bishop? Verify the authenticity of the news? Impossible, after all, you are the one who has the right to explain it, and sending someone to ask you for verification is simply stupid."

"So, as long as someone who speaks with considerable weight and has had an intersection with you guarantees this matter, from the standpoint of the Duke of Olunada, you are doomed to have no choice but to act first to eradicate your political opponents. The two think , the testimony of a competitive champion, is it enough to meet the conditions I just mentioned?"

After the question, deliberately leave blank for a few seconds to give people room to think.