Wizard From Afar

Along with the long chant of the giant dragon Mirasis, the Floating Void City "Horn Fort" finally landed slowly under the eyes of the public, and stopped right in front of you. On the square facing the city gate of the Sky Palace.

Almost at the same time as it landed, the Legion soldiers standing guard immediately rushed up and surrounded the entire Floating Void City group, and even the exit with the protective wall was blocked, as if they were afraid that the assassin would be rushed out of it. Like.

There is a great alarm bell in the Sky Vault. From a distance, you can see Legion soldiers holding bows and arrows rushing up the city wall. You can also faintly see a lot of heavy crossbows and torsion trebuchets, which have already been aimed. The tower of Floating Void City.

As soon as the order is given, the horn fort will be covered by countless arrows and stone cannons...provided that she will not resist.

Just seeing this battle, you can probably guess what the nobles of Imperial Capital, especially the Imperial Cabinet and the Imperial Family, think about His Royal Highness Brandon.

Looking at Brandon, who still had lingering fears behind him, but pretending to be normal, Loren couldn’t help sighed then said...his choice was correct. If he had ordered a raid on Imperial Capital, the result would probably be Before seizing the city gate, he was declared to be a rebel and thief.

It seems that I have long been accustomed to this palace, and the soaring Miracis did not land, but hovered at the top of the sky palace.

According to the intelligence obtained by Loren from the remnants of the Imperial Capital night watchmen, there seems to be some kind of void barrier similar to the giant dragon king city, which is used to resist the giant dragon air attack...

The "city gate" of Floating Void City is opened, and the soldiers blocking the up ahead Legion immediately line up on both sides, forming a passage with shields and long halberd; at the end of this passage, there is Metternich Leopold smiling.

"The Minister of the Seal of the Palm greeted him personally. It was really flattering."

With a slight smile, the black hair wizard slowly walked down the stairs and walked towards the other party: "I was originally I thought that waiting for me was the night watchman and the jailer in the black prison."

"Where and where, you like to surprise people as always, Lord Loren Torino." The minister reserved, his old face was very indifferent:

"The Floating Void City from Byrne, accompanied by the roar of the giant dragon, landed in front of the city gate of the Sky Dome... Such a Legendary story, in the next year, The nobles of Imperial Capital will no longer lack the banquet and Sand Dragon talks."

The black hair wizard shrugged, and did not make any comments.

"Although it may be just a waste of words, but Lord Loren Torino...Do you really understand the consequences of doing this?" Metternich Leopold opened the mouth and said softly: "Such show off one's military strength, you are almost using strength of oneself to provoke the nobles and churches of Imperial Capital."

"I'm just using what I can think of, the fastest way to get to Imperial Capital. "There was a formulaic smile on Loren's face: "As for why it stopped at the door of the Sky Vault... You know, this new thing is generally not stable."

So" "Official" reply made the Minister of the Seal of the Seal, who was already familiar with this kind of rhetoric, laughed.

It's not stable...that is to say, if she is "unstable", it is very likely to fall on top of the Imperial Capital cathedral, right?

"Since you said that, you must have done well to face their blame." The Minister of Seal of the Seal turned around, his gaze turned behind the black hair wizard:

" His Royal Highness Brandon Desalion is also on this Floating Void City, right?"

Loren raised his eyebrows and continued to play stupid: "Sorry, but I don't know what you are talking about."

Look up at the giant dragon Mirasis on the top of your head. Do you dare to repeat this to me?

It is still said that besides His Royal Highness Brandon, there is a second dragon rider... If there is, then it is really a great fortune for the empire.

Of course, the veteran Metternich Leopold would not say such things; since the other party is unwilling to admit it, then everyone knows it well.

even more how …The next thing, Brandon, it is better not to come forward.

"Duke Loren Torino, you are a sensible person. I believe you must have your own considerations." The Minister of the Seal was slightly nodded, and waved his hand to his back:

"Everyone Guests of Byrne, there is a place for entertaining in the Sky Palace; Lord Duke, please go with me alone-where we are going, there must be no other people."

The sound of footsteps, two Legion soldiers on the side immediately stepped aside; with the sound of heavy chains and gears turning, the main gate of the Sky Vault was opened.

Loren gladly accepted, and couldn't help but sighed towards Byrne Knight and the counts behind him.

Don't eat hard and soft, and oil and salt won't enter... This Minister of Seal of the Seal, as always, is really good at pretending to be stupid, and resolving contradictions into the invisible.

According to the script "written" by Loren and Brandon, they should make a big fuss right after they got off Floating Void City, show off the military force of Floating Void City, and support Connold by the way. Let's take a look at it with a little bit of color-since you want to show off, of course you have to show off a bit more thoroughly.

But the Minister of the Seal of the Seal seemed to have realized this a long time ago, not only "driving away" Connold in advance, but also forcibly putting all his lies on the circle.

Passing through the main entrance of the tightly guarded Sky Vault, the Byrne Knight and count who came with them, and even Loren's personal guards (Lucien strongly protested, invalid) were all taken by the Sky Vault guards." "Forced" brought to the side hall.

Go to the green stone pavement deeper in the Sky Vault, and only Loren and Metternich Leopold are left.

Although we have experienced the turbulence of the "Assassination Night", there is no trace at all in the whole sky palace-the pillars in the great hall are still towering, and the bluestone slabs under the feet still exude solemnity. Breath.

According to Peter Fashar, one of the elves assassins that night was good at range attacks, and used the "warrior way" of flames and ice at the same time, which almost destroyed the great city gate of the Sky Dome. hall.

But now... the black hair wizard can't even tell which pillar, which stone slab is old or new-except for a slight difference, there is no difference at all.

The only difference is probably that the surrounding guards and the tightness of the blockade are much stronger than when he came last time.

Is this the background of the Dragon Wang Family clan of Desalion, who has been glorious for twelve generations and surpassed the top of the empire?

"Your expression carries a question." While walking leisurely, the Minister of Seal of the Seal slowly opened the mouth and said: "Because the guards around you are more important than what you saw last time. Is it too much?"

The black hair wizard shrugged.

"I think this is also understandable. Last time, I was a little wizard summoned by the emperor. He was little-known." Loren lightly said with a smile: "This time I am bringing With the army and counts, the Duke of Byrne is a guest at the Vault of Heaven."

"The Duke is joking again. To the Vault of Heaven, the duke and the wizard are the same; the guards are added, but it’s just there. It is necessary to be on guard after the assassination, otherwise the imperial cabinet and the minister of military affairs will not look good."

It is still not getting in.

Loren maintained a formulaic smile, his smile a little stiff.

"But...Since it’s the night of the assassination, I heard that the Duke not only let the Azores assassin return without success, but also successfully captured a prisoner?"

Mei Tene changed the subject again and focused on the Azores: "It's been a while since that tragic night. I think you must know everything about the Azores kingdom?"

The Secretary of the Seal...He is still constantly avoiding the topic of Brandon and Connold.

But it's okay, it just happened to coincide with myself... Maybe you can take the opportunity to win over the Imperial Cabinet.

"Yes, that’s why I wrote the "Imperial Declaration"... I don’t know if the Imperial Family of the Imperial Cabinet and the Desalion Imperial Family is clear, but the Azores do It’s an enemy not to be underestimated." Loren said resolutely:

"Maybe you think I’m exaggerating this; but the fact is that even if we are united and united, we may not be able to successfully repel them. Invasion..."

Loren's words stopped abruptly, because Metternich Leopold, who was beside him, suddenly stopped, staring at himself with complicated eyes, motionless.

"Master Metternich Leopold?"

"Loren Torino, I have always been curious about you, and I keep studying you, really." The Secretary of the Seal suddenly opened the mouth and said: "It started not from the imperial trial, but from the time of Eboden."

"Yes, maybe this is surprising to you...but actually Above, the time that your existence was noticed by the Sky Vault is much earlier than you think-I guess, your Majesty knew of your existence, it might be earlier."

The black hair wizard just wanted to say What? Metternich Leopold raised his hand and stopped.

"You know, for His Royal Highness Brandon...or for many people, you are an existence who is good at bringing surprises to others; at this point, I also have to compliment ; Indeed, from the Eboden civil strife to the Centaur war, and even the Azores event this time, your performance is perfect."

"Why, you will be so perfect. The Minister of the Seal of the Seal seems to be asking and answering himself: "I have been thinking about it for a long time, but I can't understand it-maybe you think this is caused by the pedantry of an old man; maybe, but when I am in my grade, I don’t believe in any savior anymore."

"So, the answer is that you and all of us...including the two saviors...are different."

"To us , Belief in the Holy Cross, even if it is only superficial; follow the laws and customs of the empire, even if just pretend; stick to tradition and pride, do things in line with one's identity... These are things that are instilled in our bones and souls."

"But to you...I am not slandering you, but in terms of what you have done, all of this to you...is like the background of a Legendary story; you completely follow another set , There is no "cognition" the same as ours."

"From the Eboden Rebellion to the "Declaration of the Empire", what you did seems to tell me that this empire can not only be The emperor can be rescued by anyone—this is a rebellious and unruly idea that has never been seen by even the "Black Duke"!"

Metnée de Salion is frowned and has a solemn expression. Incomparable: "So now I tell you-if the new emperor of the thirteenth generation is elected, then he is your monarch; this is a sacred oath rather than some kind of'contract'; unless it is irreversible, you cannot violate Your own emperor, let alone betray him!"

"You are'swearing allegiance' to your emperor, not the same thing as an agreement with him; even if it is Roland Torino, even if his reputation is almost He has surpassed the Queen of Crazy Dragon...he finally proved his oath and loyalty with death."

"There is only an emperor in the Sackland Empire, no savior; if there is, then it must be our emperor. !"

The sonorous and powerful words echoed in the ears of the black hair wizard.

black hair wizard nodded, which means I understand.

so that's how it is …It turned out that this is why the Imperial Capital aristocrat repelled him and Brandon so much, but now he tries his best to resolve the contradiction between himself and Connold.

Traditions, rules, customs, classes... these things they adhere to have become the "Sackland Empire" itself in their eyes.

So while they tried their best to repel themselves, they also ensured the order of the empire as much as possible to ensure that Connold could not do anything to themselves.

Such a contradictory action is not because there is any "consensus" with them, but in their view it is "in accordance with the rules and traditions."

That's all.

Seeing Loren nodded, Metternich Leopold’s face finally showed a smile again-like the old man who saw the prodigal son turning back: "Then, I wish you can establish No less than the great cause of the'Black Duke'."

"For today's empire, there are not many heroes who can pull strongly against a crazy tide."

Yes. A hero who pulls strongly against a crazy tide...not a savior.

Loren chuckled, not paying attention to the other person’s words: "By the way, what place are you going to take me to-the Imperial Cabinet, we seem to have passed by just now."

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"Yes, so the place we are going to is not the imperial cabinet; there...it is not a place to entertain the dukes."

The Minister of the Seal smiled lightly with a mysterious expression: "The place we are going is built by Eckhardt I, the supreme emperor of the second life, the Royal Sword Knight regiment hall!"

The Royal Sword Knight regiment?

The black hair wizard knows a little bit about this organization, except that it seems to be a council involving the emperor himself and the dukes, but it has not been activated for many years.

By the way, it’s worth mentioning that the Torino family’s ancestral Mithril Great Sword "Dawn" is a token of the members of the Royal Sword Knight regiment; the rest of the dukes, including the Prince of East Sackland, have their own Sabre.

Hey wait, he said... the dukes? !

"Yes, just as you think." The Secretary of the Seal's smile grew stronger: "Except for you, all the dukes, including the Archon of Eboden, have arrived yesterday. To the Sky Vault."

"Lord Loren Torino, you seem to be late."