Chapter 138: The Old Man
The setting sun slowly sinks the earth. Bands of infantry or knights www.biquge.info returned to the camp from each gate. The crowd was crowded, the horses neighed, and the crashing sound of the armor was faintly heard, and in the blink of an eye it was muffled by the sound of mixed footsteps.
At the top of the low hill, Howard Lane sat on horseback and looked out over the barracks. His mood was slightly agitated, and his chest was full of pride.
"Your Highness," the red-bearded old man raised his whip and pointed to the camp ahead, "These soldiers and horses are worthy of the elite of all places. It only takes a few more days to run in, and you can go to the battlefield. With them joining, the rebels of the puppet king will definitely be difficult to resist!"
Echoing voices rang out all around. Several nobles, either praising the soldiers and horses in the barracks, or praising Ryan's expectations, will surely ascend to the throne.
The melodious sound of the horn sounded. The phalanxes in the barracks slowly dispersed. The men were like long snakes, carrying large baskets and vats of food into the school yard. They laid down their food and let the soldiers around them scramble.
On the low hill outside the camp, several nobles saw the soldiers fighting for food without discipline. They did not think it was wrong, but thought that the soldiers below were full of blood and vitality. Someone laughed "haha", and the laughter was full of joy and heroism.
After a few jokes, Ryan smiled and said, "Since the soldiers have eaten, let's go back to eat too." ”
Several nobles should be reconciled. Someone praised: "Your Highness eats and sleeps with the soldiers." If you are so virtuous, you will definitely be able to be blessed by the first king and win the throne!"
Ryan rode the horse and responded with a smile: "No matter how wise the monarch is, it is difficult to achieve great things without the assistance of virtuous ministers. The first king, for your sake, will surely bless me. ”
Several nobles laughed and showed their loyalty.
The manor is not far from the barracks. The crowd went straight to the door of the restaurant, and let the attendants at the door lead the horses to the stables.
As Ryan suggests, dinner is hearty but relatively simple. The kings and ministers were in harmony, and after discussing a few matters, they dispersed.
Ryan led a few guards and went to the barracks alone to inspect the barracks. After a few shouts and greetings, the night was dark and the moon was shining, and Ryan returned to the manor to sleep.
After a brief rinse in the bathroom, Ryan led the guards to the deepest part of the manor. Several guards remained in the hall on the first floor to keep vigil, and Ryan climbed up to the second floor alone. There should have been a maid waiting at the door of the bedroom, asking for needs. Ryan was sympathetic, and had already set the rules to exempt them from suffering.
In the corridor on the second floor, there are several wall lamps left by the maid to illuminate the front and back. Ryan walked to the door alone and pushed open the wooden door. Ryan was about to close the door habitually. He was stunned. Ryan saw a vague figure sitting in his bedroom.
Ryan only thought it was a maid who wanted to be pampered. He said calmly: "I am busy with military affairs and I am very tired. You don't need to sleep, you can go down!"
"Your Highness has misunderstood. A man's voice rang out in the room.
Ryan was taken aback and had not yet decided on a countermeasure. Suddenly a fire lit up in the room. The flame does not come from a candle, but burns directly in the palm of your hand. The firelight illuminates the face of the uninvited guest.
Ryan saw the man's face clearly, and was briefly distracted. Those memories that are not so long ago come to mind. Ryan's expression was complicated, and he didn't walk towards the man, but walked straight to the window: "It's you! ”
The man sitting on the couch did not react to Ryan's actions. He just smiled calmly: "I didn't want to disturb the old people. It's just a little favor, I'm afraid I need your help. ”
"You're asking me for help?" Ryan shook his head and smiled, as if he had heard a funny joke. He walked to the window and saw several groups of soldiers patrolling the manor, both near and far. He was slightly relieved, and turned to face the man: "What should I call you?" Your Excellency the Lich King Du Shen, or His Royal Highness the Ancient Demon King Ayala?"
Du Shen laughed and wiped his palm on the low table in front of him. The flame in Du Shen's palm instantly lit the candle on the low table. Du Shen put away the flames in his palm: "Do you believe the slander of the temple? Ayala has long been wiped out by tens of thousands of top powerhouses. I am Du Shen, and I am only Du Shen. ”
"Du Shen," Ryan muttered, "Even if you're just Du Shen, what can I do for you?" you stirred up the temple and forced the temple to gather the power of the entire world to fight against the demon king. ”
Ryan seemed to scoff, "I really can't think of any other way I can help you?"
"It's just a small favor," Du Shen said easily, "I remember that in the Valley of the Furnace, you promised to help me once. ”
"Furnace Valley ......" Ryan lost his mind, like a memory. He grew resentful: "What if I don't want to help?"
Du Shen said calmly: "That's a pity." I'm afraid I'll have to turn to your two older brothers for help. ”
Ryan's face was ugly: "Are you threatening me? If I don't help, you're going to side with my two brothers against me?"
"No," Du Shen shook his head, "I have no interest in the struggle for the throne of your Lane Kingdom. I just happen to have a little bit of a place to use you. Since we used to be friends, I was the first to come to you. ”
"Friend," Ryan sneered, "yes? You just used me like a monkey, did you?" Ryan became slightly excited, "I really used to think of you as a friend!
Du Shen was puzzled and thought distractedly: "You seem to have a great grudge against me?
"Ha," Ryan yelled, "still pretending......!
"What do you seem to have misunderstood?" Du Shen stood up and walked to the door. He gently closed the door so that Ryan wouldn't alarm the guards downstairs.
Du Shen walked towards Ryan: "As the leader of a party, as a man who aspires to control the royal power. You should probably think more calmly and rationally. I can help you secretly and deal with your two brothers. Just do me a small favor. ”
"I don't need to," Ryan sneered contemptuously without thinking, "and I can't afford to implicate either." You have been made a great enemy by the Temple. Do you really think the temple is a fool? If you help me, will they not know? I'm not like you, who can still be alive and kick after angering the temple. ”
Du Shen hesitated: "Let's talk about other conditions." In my hands, there is no shortage of strategic materials that you are in short supply. If you have any needs or troubles, you may wish to mention them, I will always have a way to solve them for you. ”
Ryan wanted to ridicule Du Shen for being too arrogant. But he suddenly had a faint heartbeat. He hesitated in silence for a while before asking, "Can you put forward any conditions?"
Du Shen stretched out his right arm magnificently: "You can mention it, we can talk slowly." ”
"Okay," Ryan said expressionlessly, "I want you to cut off Martina's feelings for you." I want you to make her die for you. ”
"Did you misunderstand something," Du Shen was slightly stunned, and he smiled: "It's as if Martina has a deep love for me!"
Du Shen saw Ryan's serious and annoyed appearance, and he became more and more stunned. Du Shen put away his smile and gradually became serious: "You're not mistaken, right? How is it possible? How could Martina like me?"
As he spoke, Du Shen felt a little weak. is not only because he heard in his previous life that Ryan has a deep love for Martina, but also because Du Shen remembered that he had guessed that he had "used too much force" on Martina.
Du Shen was embarrassed: "I really want to help you! But what should I do?"
Ryan was silent for a while, and said indifferently, "Then let her really hate you! You didn't go around killing the Templar priests as the Lich King? You can go to Martina's hometown and accidentally hurt her relatives." ”
Du Shen narrowed his eyes for a long time before he said, "You want me to kill Martina's family?"
"I didn't say that," Ryan shrugged calmly, "of course, if you do. I will forgive you too. ”
Du Shen's heart was cold. He looked Ryan up and down as if he had come to know each other anew. He shook his head slowly, "I'm not as good as you! You deserve to be born a king!"
"Hmph," Ryan sneered disdainfully, "I'm just testing you." Martina's family didn't treat her well. I just want to collect some interest for Martina. Do you like Martina, too, and that's why you don't want to hurt her family?"
Du Shen sneered secretly. He didn't believe Ryan's explanation. Du Shen shook his head: "Before, I always thought that she and you were a natural pair. So, I don't have the slightest affection for her. ”
"It seems," Ryan thought for a moment, "that you really don't want me to help you? Then, I arrange for you to meet Martina. You just have to explain to her that you don't have the slightest affection for her. In that case, I promise to help you!"
"It's as simple as that," Du Shen was skeptical, "Do you want to kill Martina's family yourself and then blame me?"
Ryan was furious: "I'm not as despicable as you think! I don't want Martina to be grief-stricken. ”
Du Shen thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes." I can send someone to attack Martina's hometown first. I'll explain to Martina when you've completed my commission. ”
Ryan nodded, "Say it, what do you want me to help you?"
Du Shen explained, becoming more and more serious: "I want a perfect quality blast core. With your current status, you should be able to get it from the Tempest Temple, right? I ask that you be the only one who knows about this exchange. I must not let others find out that the elemental core was handed over to me. If you let others know, it is I who get the core through you. Then I can only completely break off the old friendship and make trouble for you. ”
"Isn't it just a secret," Ryan shrugged indifferently, "Don't worry." It's a bit of a hassle, but I was able to trade the Elemental Flame from the Tempest Temple. I promise to make it disappear normally, and absolutely no one will suspect that you took it. Of course, you'll need to pay the temple a small exchange price. ”
Du Shen nodded happily: "As long as you can keep it secret." No problem!"