Chapter Ninety-Six: Interlude
The death of the old duke had nothing to do with Kagun, but Albert couldn't control his emotions for a while, and couldn't help but vent his deeply buried anger on his good brother.
Kaegon was a straightforward man, and he could not bear the insults of others in his life, but this time he accepted this sin for which he should not be held responsible.
He finally figured out that Xiao A's father, Duke Borot, had died, and the old duke and the dwarf had no special intersection, but the dwarf was a person who valued love and righteousness, and since he and Xiao A had been born and died, the other party's father was worthy of his respect. He doesn't talk about any logic, only brotherly morality. While bearing Xiao A's anger, he had already made up his mind to break the culprit into pieces.
The out-of-control Albert was stopped by Adrian and the others, his cheeks were full of tears, and the pain of losing his father that could have been hidden suddenly erupted without warning. He wasn't premeditated, he hadn't thought of using the Kagong as a punching bag before, he was just enveloped by an inexplicable emotion, and suddenly he couldn't extricate himself.
Emperor Deliot agreed to the request that Ah personally return his father's coffin to the city of Solo. Due to the confusion of the war in the West, almost the entire army of the Duchy of Borot was gathered there, and although his father's funeral was important, Xiao Ah was a person who understood and knew the stakes of reality. He prepared to let Caygen follow him, while Lecles and Adrian escorted Cosette back to Birty City.
Lecles is absolutely loyal to old Bona, but he is also a soldier, and a soldier is to obey the arrangements of his superiors. He knew that the reason why Xiao Ah sent him and Adrian to Bildi City was of course to take care of Cosette, and the other most important reason was that Xiao Ah paid more attention to the real war, after all, this game was related to the fate of the entire Duchy of Borot. The emperor is good at grasping other people's pigtails and handles, and he must not give him a chance at this moment. Be sure to show off your strength and let the world know the strength of the new Duke Borot.
The news that General Iros was also going to get involved was unpleasant, but Xiao Ah didn't pay much attention to it. This bearded general may be good at intrigues and small actions, but he is actually incapable of fighting on the front line.
Albert knew the Crawford brothers very well, and with the two of them around, he was not afraid that Iros would be able to make a big storm.
The nobles and lords who came to the imperial capital of Xiza City to participate in the once-in-a-century festival have returned to their respective homes and territories one after another. Although there is the bustle of the arena, the wisdom of the big library, and the delicacies of the emperor, after all, the head of Xiang is the most precious thing, and the life of hanging his heart in his throat all day long is the most uncomfortable. As if everyone had discussed it, as soon as the emperor said that he could leave, he immediately dispersed in an instant like a caged bird being released into nature.
Xiao A and the others were almost the latest.
Cosette can't forget life in the Brown Bear Tavern, and before she leaves, she runs to say goodbye to the boss and rubs the bed on which she is sleeping.
She has become Albert's sister and the goddaughter of the Duchy of Borot. The shopkeeper is a man who understands, and he is glad that he was discerning. The tavern waitress was so on the rise that he added some legend to the hotel. His drinks are selling better and his customers are increasing. The only thing he had to worry about was hiring another guy like Cosette.
Once a person has good luck, made a fortune and is promoted to an official, the people around him often only think of his goodness, and the tavern owner is no exception. He had forgotten all about Cosette's clumsy past, and all he thought about was her sincerity that never bargained. It's not difficult to hire people to do the work, but it's even more difficult to find someone who doesn't care about it.
Lecles and Adrian became the patrons of the lucky girl, constantly reminding Cosette to hurry. He had already sent a letter to Mrs. Charlotte, but he had not yet mentioned his father's death, for it was too difficult to phrase. He knew his mother's deep love for his father, and he knew that his mother couldn't stand the blow, so he decided to take his time, tell him little by little, and never make it very abrupt.
Cosette and the others were one step ahead of Albert, and when they came to the vicinity of the Panlong River, Xiao Ah slowly escorted his father's coffin out of the city.
There is always no shortage of merchants on the official roads of the Tambolance Empire, and if you go in the direction of Solo City, it is a densely populated area.
Kai Gen changed his previous chattering nature and became silent, not angry with Xiao Ah, but feeling a little guilty. Not only his own pocket, but also Xiao Ah and the entire Borot Principality.
He hated the Standing Immortal to the point that his teeth itched, because the whole thing started from there. The Standish Immortal stabbed Xiao Ah with a hundred days of drunkenness, and his sewer brothers killed the old Duke of Borot alive, these guys are really hateful. Emperor Deliot had a vain name, why couldn't the ferocious methods against the nobles and lords turn around on this group of vagabonds?
While Kegun was pondering, Albert was not idle, and in order to alleviate the pain of his father's loss, he took out a copy of the Bodian Chronicle that Benedict had delivered when he left for Danse Forest, and flipped through it in the carriage. The spine of this book is particularly thick, and most of the content described in it belongs to the category of strange anecdotes, which is more of a legendary biography than a chronicle.
The various miracles of the prophet Cyril and his eight disciples were brought out and exaggerated, so that they were magnified infinitely. Although Xiao Ah has received a magical education from a polymath monk, he does not agree with these things from the bottom of his heart. In his conversation, Benedict once mentioned the matter of the Mind Flayer, Xiao Ah is not the kind of person who easily believes in strange powers, he turns to his father, and old Borot has a similar personality to his own son. Although he had heard of the Mind Flayer during his expeditions to the north, he always rejected it in his heart, and he was a thorough atheist, believing in only one idea in his life, that is, things are man-made. All the distractions of the outside world are just a façade, and in the final analysis, it still depends on people. Although that Marshal Cripple has some seemingly outrageous abilities, there must be something behind this that can be explained. Instead of blaming all this on the unwarranted Mind Flayer, it is better to sink the really restless heart and carefully consider and sort out the various cause and effect relationships of reality.
The man who drove the carriage could have been regarded as a stuffy gourd, but the heavy atmosphere of the two of them not saying a word for half a day still made him feel a little bored. He said to himself a little: "Although there are densely populated towns on the way to the east, there are no particularly decent and famous hotels, and it is already the third day today, so it should be almost to Luther's House." We, who have been running for days, should rest our feet for a while. ”
"Hold off, do you know that the Kentan Kingdom to the west may raise the banner of rebellion at any time? Time must not be delayed for a minute, otherwise how can you be worthy of the dead old duke!" shouted Kegun, angrily, as if he were the head of the new Duchy of Borot.
At the critical moment, Xiao Ah knew how to be polite and thoughtful, and he immediately agreed with the opinion of the chauffeur, and in order to satisfy Kai Gen, he said with a special smile: "There is a well-known supply of the best ale at Luther's House, and he is a great thoroughfare that travels from south to north, and has entertained almost everyone who does business on the Bodie continent. Although time is precious, it is not necessary to toss so much, and proper rest and relaxation should still be done. ”
Of course, Kegan knew that the ale was good, and the Luther House was also where he used to stay, but there was only one lingering thought in his mind at this time, which was to avenge the death of Lao Bao. In his heart, he had slashed the executioner hundreds of times, and even directed his anger on the emperor. His two axes were ready to move, and only by going west to slay a few traitors from Kentan could he ease the tension.
The Luther House is a landmark within a few miles of the neighborhood. Rumor has it that it was once a place for a powerful heretical magician to practice evil magic, but thanks to the efforts of a polymath, the castle was transformed into a tavern and inn that the populace loved. The sword that slew the evil mage is rumored to have been buried in an unknown underground chamber in the castle.
Kaigen is a man who does not hold grudges, and with the ale wine and meat, he suddenly feels refreshed. He patted Xiao Ah on the shoulder and said loudly: "Your Highness, oh no, Lord Duke, your father will never die in vain, I will sacrifice him and comfort him with the blood of those thieves in Kentan." You can rest assured, I will never be reckless in the future, I will no longer be impulsive, I will do whatever you tell me to do, and I will never leave you an inch. This wine and meat is indeed good, thousands of times better than what the emperor Lao'er rewarded. When your father went to the feast, there were people in the palace who brought wine, and now that I think about it, it's really not worth mentioning. It smelled like horse urine, with a sour smell. ”
Albert's brow-dancing and childish remarks made Albert smile heartily, the first time he had shown such a comfortable expression since the old duke's death.
The tavern is brightly lit, and all kinds of people are waiting for it. Gradually regaining his true nature, he talked to the point of forgetfulness.
Suddenly, a familiar voice beckoned him, "Hey, Kaigun, here, I'm here!"
The dwarf looked up, and sure enough, it was an old man.
If you want to know what will happen next, we will continue next time.