Chapter 55: The Knight's Declaration
Count Cecil's fat face instantly showed a look of horror, and he opened his mouth for a long time before he stammered, "No!
"Why isn't it fair?" said Charlotte, aggressively, "we solve problems the way the aristocracy does, and there's no fairer way to do it!"
"She's the Silver Dragon Princess Vivien Leigh!, a genius warrior of the Gundam Seven Rings!" Count Cecil said incoherently, "and I'm just a poor One Ring Warrior, what's the difference between you doing this and sending me to the gallows!?"
"Please!" Charlotte's face sneered, "you are a big man, and you can say such things shamelessly!Count Cecil, can't you show me the reserve and bravery of the nobles?"
The Earl of Cecil was speechless, his stubby calves trembling, and his whole body begged his master, Prince Maysfield, with pitiful eyes, like a stray dog drenched. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Of course, Mesfield could not have watched his subordinates be cornered, which was not only in his interests, but also a huge blow to his prestige.
He looked at Charlotte and asked majestically, "Your Excellency?"
"Charlotte Clayderman!" Charlotte bowed slightly, "now the Earl of Wintercastle." β
Wintercastle is the Acropolis of Icewind Castle, which is located on a cliff along the coastline and serves as a fortress for Icewind Castle to defend against maritime threats. Successive Grand Dukes of Icewind Castle were titled Count of Wintercastle before they succeeded to the throne.
It is more akin to a symbolic title of honor than to substantive power.
As soon as he said this, Masfeld understood who the young man in front of him was, and he nodded, "It turned out to be the Grand Duke of Icewind Castle, with all due respect, I think your proposal is obviously unfair. β
"I don't think his words could be more just. Lawrence didn't hesitate to pick up the topic.
Prince Maysfield was silent for a moment, then said, "Lawrence, you should understand the origin of the duel before the gods. It was a measure to resolve the contradictions and conflicts between the nobles, and to inevitably amplify the conflicts. But it is not the way to judge crimes. β
"Masfield, pay attention to your words, you're saying my daughter is guilty!" Lawrence retorted indignantly.
"Don't bite the bullet, Lawrence. You should understand that if it had been a commoner, or some other nobleman, he would have been sent to the gallows for this evidence!" Maesfield said suddenly.
"You're right, I'm really unjust! I want you to understand that the reason why I'm still arguing with you here, and not asking the soldiers to take your princess away, is already violating my usual principles in dealing with this matter!"
There was silence, and this time it was Lawrence's turn to be speechless. Mesfield was right, what Erosa had been biting was that Count Cecil had evidence that could not make a princess guilty. But in fact, such evidence was sufficient for ordinary nobles and commoners.
What's more, Lawrence clearly understands that it is indeed his own troublesome children who saved the monarch killer.
Seeing the advantage, Mesfield continued, "So, I have a good proposition. According to the imperial tradition of San Lorenzo, gladiatorial tournaments were held every year after the death of the emperor, and the winner was pardoned for all crimes except rebellion. Since the princess is extraordinary, why not take this way to resolve this dispute?"
Lawrence instantly became furious, "Prince Mesfield!
Maesfield stared at Lawrence calmly and said word by word, "This is the best way I can think of, Lawrence, and you don't want me to handle this matter impartially, do you?"
Of course, Mesfield would not just sentence Vivien Leigh to death, and that would only cut off Lawrence's back path, and also leave him with no room to turn around. And the Imperial Capital Gladiatorial Tournament was the best way he could think of to fight Erossa!
Every time an emperor dies and a new emperor ascends the throne, in order to demonstrate the benevolence of the Empire, the Empire holds a grand gladiatorial tournament in the water capital of St. Keller. Participating in gladiatorial tournaments were criminals, prisoners of defeated countries, slaves, ...... This is the only chance given to those poor people who have no freedom and who never see the light of day.
The victor is freed, and the loser embraces death!
And letting the princess of a dignified country compete with death row prisoners and slaves is the most naked humiliation of the Clayderman family!
"I refuse!" said Lawrence angrily, "the glory of the Clayderman family for three thousand years cannot be tarnished!
He turned around angrily, and suddenly turned back and said, "If you want to take my daughter, then be prepared to step over my corpse! β
This is Lawrence's naked threat!
You can kill me, but be ready to go to war with Erosa! Aven will succeed as Grand Duke and lead the Northern Knights against the San Lorenzo Empire. In the midst of the turmoil of the Empire, you'd better figure out if you can afford a rebellion in a principality!
Maesfield watched as Lawrence pulled Vivien Leigh to leave. Lawrence did hit him in the soft underbelly, and if Lawrence was really that strong, everything would inevitably slide into the abyss of chaos.
What will the other six kings do? If one is not handled well, it will not only be Erosa who will rebel, but if the rebellion of the seven kings really happens, he Mesfield will control everything in the empire and it will only be a flash in the pan.
But at the moment, Mesfield will not compromise on this. Otherwise, his authority will inevitably slip to the bottom, and everyone in the world will only think of him as a joke!
What's more, the initiative is still on Mesfield's side, and once Lawrence is provoked, he can use this as an excuse to take down Erosa and his party. Of course, he wouldn't stupidly kill Lawrence to provoke Aven's strong resistance, but if he imprisoned this group, then he would have an absolute advantage!
Just as Masefield was about to give the order, Vivien Leigh suddenly shook off Lawrence's hand and said loudly, "I accept this offer!"
"Vivien Leigh!"
Everyone looked at the princess at the center of the whirlpool, Charlotte and Claire had worry in their eyes, Lawrence and Rebecca were pity and unbearable, and as for the rest, their ears and eyes were more of a surprise that could not be concealed!
I saw Fei Wenli holding her sword in both hands, and said loudly, "The true nobles will not be discredited by competing with war criminals and slaves! The duty of the nobles is to guard their homes and protect the people! They should blend in with the people, not be high up and accept the worship of others as they should!"
Vivien Leigh's almost deviant words caused everyone to be in an uproar, but then, people had to pay tribute to the famous silver dragon princess!
"A true nobleman is not noble and holy by his dress, his authority, his power! He should treat his subjects equally, he should be the dawn in the darkness, the leader in the midst of difficulties, the pioneer in overcoming obstacles, the leader trusted by all the people! If he is afraid, if he is uneasy, if he is hesitant...... Then follow the dawn! He will surely bring you hope and light! He will condense the faith of all people into a sharp and glorious sword, cutting through all darkness and hardship! This is the way of knighthood that belongs to me!
There was silence......
Three seconds later, the knights of Erosa fell to their knees on one knee and cheered with their swords raised.
"May your laurels be evergreen, may your victory last forever! Long live Her Royal Highness Princess Silver Dragonβ"
Mesfield's face instantly darkened as ink.