Chapter 121: The Sea Emperor's Reception
A month later, South, Schillite Island.
The morning sun is not dazzling at all, the morning sun shines on the beach, and the sparkling sea is especially beautiful.
Silit Island is one of the most important economic centers of the Sea Tribe, and it is known as the Free Harbor and provides more than one-tenth of the tax revenue for the entire Sea Tribe.
Although Schillite Island nominally belongs to the Sea Clan, in fact it is not regulated by the Sea Clan, except for providing taxes for the Sea Clan. On Syrit Island, as long as you have money, you can buy almost anything you want, and as long as you have money, even if you are just a lowly goblin, you can be respected by everyone. This is a paradise for the rich, the most famous tourist attraction of the Sea Clan, and one of the few places where Acewell has a mix of races other than the Demon Clan.
But today, this island with a population of tens of millions has presented a grand scene of thousands of empty alleys because of a major event!
Sillid Island has the largest pier in all of Aceville, which has always been the proudest thing for the members of the local vigilante when facing outsiders, but today, it has become a nightmare for almost all of them!
A hundred paces outside the docks, the anxious guards of the Silit Island security station had already exhausted all their strength. Many of their clothes were torn, their shiny epaulettes were torn off, their hats were scratched off, and even their boots were trampled on countless times.
The water by the dock is also guarded by the security station as a forbidden area, compared to those compatriots standing on the shore, the situation of the sea tribe guards in the water may seem so much better, they don't have to sweat under the crowd - with the cool sea water cooling, even if they are pushed and squeezed by those fanatical sea tribe people, at least they will not suffer from heat stroke.
At this time, the members of the garrison were especially jealous of the dignitaries of Schillite Island. Those noble lords were standing in line in the harbor at the moment, respectfully waiting for the arrival of the Marquis's fleet and His Majesty the Sea Emperor. Although the nobles who are usually full of fat brains have complained that their legs are sore, at least they don't have to face the frantic pushing of hundreds of thousands of people.
"Let's go, let's go!" A tall and wild giant struggled to push the crowd and squeezed out a path for the rich boy behind him: "Young master, it's almost time here, sit on my shoulder."
A richly dressed young man of the Blood Clan immediately climbed onto the shoulders of the mad giant, and he cheered: "I can finally see everything in front of the crowd, I missed it two years ago, but I can catch up this time."
The mad giant also said in a rare excited tone: "Yes, young master, it is really an honor for us to be able to witness Lord Hailt receive Lord Barr Marquis Barr!"
"Brother, wait for me!" An elven girl panted as she flew.
Not far in front of the elven girl, a handsome male elf showed a hint of anxiety in his eyes: "Hurry up, Lord Barr's fleet is about to arrive, it would be a pity if we went late." β
"I know, but people are really tired...", the elf girl complained, but she also increased the speed of her flight.
In a five- or six-storey restaurant on the side, two wealthy Terran businessmen sat opposite each other, the wine on the table was fragrant, and although the waiter on the side looked at the port outside the window, he was also drooling with the aroma of wine.
"It's been years since I've seen anything like this!" A wealthy businessman sighed.
Another wealthy merchant picked up the wine glass and took a small sip, then answered: "Yes, Lord Heert and Lord Marquis Barr have never had much intersection, and this time it is rare for Lord Marquis to return, Lord Hailt personally greeted him, such a big event, people in my generation must not miss it!" β
"Behold, it's the fleet! Lord Barr's fleet has arrived! A winged clan flying high in the air shouted.
In an instant, everyone couldn't help but step on their feet and look into the distance.
Slowly, there seemed to be something unusual in the distance, and if you looked closely, it was indeed a fleet, a huge fleet of dozens of ships!
Near, fueled by the monsoon, the fleet rode the wind and waves, and soon approached the port.
"The Marquis is back!" The crowd couldn't help but let out enthusiastic cheers, and as the crowd surged, the pressure on the guards doubled, but no one would pay attention to them at this time.
The advance fleet gradually approached the shore, and the main ship approached the port. Right in the middle of the harbor, a giant octopus that has just emerged from the water has sparked a new round of cheers. On the top of the octopus's head, there is a figure in a blue robe, you can guess without looking, it must be the sea emperor Helter.
"His Majesty the Sea Emperor personally received him, and Barr was ashamed." A sound amplified by magic came from the main ship. On the shore and in the water, the cheers of the crowd also rose.
"Bal, you are the pride of our sea clan, the emperor has not seen you for a long time, and he is also very worried!" Although Hailt's voice was not amplified, it clearly reached everyone's ears, and the Holy Rank powerhouse really had the strength to make everyone admire.
While talking, the main ship had docked, and the Marquis de Barr, surrounded by the guards, slowly stepped down from the deck of the main ship. The way Helt ended up was even more shocking to the crowd, and there was no movement from him, and a huge curtain of water rose up beside the octopus. And in the next second, the giant octopus dived into the water, and Helt had jumped not far in front of the Marquis of Barr, with a warm smile on his face.
"Knock on His Majesty the Sea Emperor!" As Hellt landed, the guards and dignitaries of Silit Island fell to their knees, and even the Marquis de Barr bent down to show his respect for Helt.
"All the ministers are exempt!" Helt just waved his hand slightly, and all the people around him were held up by a soft and watery force, and it was obvious that Helter's control of magic and power had reached its peak.
"Barr, I haven't seen you for many days, I think you have to be ruthless, why don't we go to the council hall together, how about it?" Hailt's voice is full of magnetism, and his pleasant expression can easily evoke a sense of intimacy.
But the Marquis of Barr is in his heart at the moment, as a Marquis of the Sea Clan, he also knows a little about the character of this Sea Emperor. Maybe on the surface, he is kind and kind, but his real methods are quite ruthless! This time, Helt put down his shelf and came to meet him in person, just afraid that something big would happen.
If possible, the Marquis of Barr would rather not get along with Hailt to die of old age, after all, the Sea Emperor's personality and skills are terrifying, but it is impossible for him to refuse the kindness on Hailt's face at this time, so he had to respond: "Your Majesty appreciates the light, and Bal can't ask for it!" β
"You're welcome, please."
"Your Majesty, please!"
Amid the frantic cheers of the crowd, Helt and Barr walked into the Council Chamber of Syrit Island together. As they entered, the guards guarded the entrances and exits of the chamber. This level of security has been raised by more than one notch compared to the port.
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No outsiders were allowed to enter the council chamber, except for Helt and Barr, who sat opposite each other.
"Bal, it's been many years since you've been one of the 'Eight Sons of Eswell', right?" Helt smiled.
"Your Majesty's blessing has indeed been seven or eight years." The Marquis of Barr replied cautiously.
Hailt nodded, and the smile on his face did not decrease: "You have been traveling around for the past two years, and it is really rare to return to our sea clan this time." β
The more plain Hailt's words were, the more uneasy Marquis de Barr felt, but he could only smile reluctantly at this time: "The Sea Clan has a Ming monarch like Your Majesty in charge, and it is better for those of us who are courtiers to have less contact with power." β
"That's not right." Haiert waved his hand kindly: "Because of this, the Sea Clan needs your joint efforts, and I am indeed too tired to sing a one-man show alone." β
"Your Majesty taught you a lesson."
"Barr, in the future, the Sea Clan will still need the support of capable nobles like you." Hailt's voice was full of encouragement, but in the next second, his tone suddenly changed: "I heard that you recently accepted a pair of Terran brothers and sisters as righteous sons and daughters?" β
"Could it be that the identities of Lilan and Ling'er have been exposed?" Marquis Barr sighed in his heart, but after all, his concentration was amazing, and he did not show the slightest expression on the surface: "The mercenary group where the two children belonged was attacked by thieves, and when I rescued them, everyone died, and it was because I saw that they were pitiful that I took them in." β
Haiert waved his hand: "It doesn't matter who you accept as a righteous son and daughter, it's all the luck of those two children, but!" Speaking of this, Helter's tone suddenly became stern: "You shouldn't lie! That mercenary group is not dead at all! β
When he heard the first half, Marquis de Barr breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, it seemed that Helt did not know the true identities of He Lilan and He Ling'er. But the second half of Hailt's words made Marquis Barr's heart hang, and he smiled reluctantly: "Please also ask Your Majesty to make it clear." β
Helt sneered: "Bal, Baal, you are so bold, I don't bother to care about your righteous son and daughter, but Nangong Ying, you dare to take it in, you really want me to tear my face for you and Chu Pofeng?" If you're still smart, give me Nangong Ying! β
Only then did Barr suddenly realize that Helt came to meet him in person, it turned out that it was not for He Lilan and He Ling'er, but for Nangong Ying!
Although the power of the Southern Chamber of Commerce is huge, it is a merchant organization after all, and it has not yet reached the point where it has attracted so much attention from Hailt. What really made Hailt jealous was the human emperor Chu Pofeng. After all, Nangong Ying is the nominal fiancΓ© of the Terran princess, and what is more worthy of attention is that this is a fiancΓ© who escaped from marriage!
You can also know with your toes that Nangong Ying's behavior is simply a naked provocation to Chu Pofeng, and once the news of taking him in leaks out, it means that a big trouble will appear. Although Helt is not afraid of Chu Pofeng, he will not be on the bar with Chu Pofeng in order to protect a small person like Nangong Ying. The purpose of his personal visit to Barr today was mainly to capture Nangong Ying and pack it up and give it to Chu Pofeng in exchange for the friendship of the human race.