The afternoon sun is thick.

In the makeshift camp of the Kingfisher Forest, after a regular day of daily training, the young knights and knights were returning from the banks of the Larue River, carrying heavy barrels of water in their hands, ready for a clean and tidying up.

These things usually belong to the work of the knights, but in order to improve their own muscles and strength, these well-trained young knights in the Iris Knights have also participated-

In the martial arts of the Tarun region, the commoners, including most of the children of the nobility, did not regard manual labor as a lowly act, as the royal capital of Elva did.

"Viduka, what the hell is going on, I see you smiling from ear to ear all day......"

A muscular young knight walked beside Viduka, wearing only a thin white cotton shirt with sleeves rolled up high, and at the back of his back, I don't know whether it was sweat or splashing river, had already turned into a large wet patch.

In fact, not only him, but also many people in the Order who are close to Viduka have noticed that this guy has suddenly become a little abnormal recently.

Since a few days ago, this kid Viduka has always been secretly stunned, and when no one is around, those faces with a few vigorous pimples will even show a weird smile.

In the words of a certain promoter: as soon as the New Year is over, spring has arrived, and staying by Viduka's side, there is a strong smell of domestic animals estrus in the air.

Viduka's voice rang in his ears, and Viduka twisted his head, the corners of his mouth hanging out, revealing a mouthful of white, neat teeth, and he almost grinned behind his ears.

"Hey......

He smiled and didn't give a positive answer.

"I heard you talk in your dreams last night."

The young knight said. Despite carrying heavy buckets, the two high-ranking inaugurators walked quickly, almost unconsciously, and returned to the makeshift camp from the river.

The outer perimeter of the camp is a wooden fence with bark peeled, and the staggered tents inside are the quarters of the knights and their servants, which may seem chaotic, but the space between the tents is enough for the knights to respond to enemy attacks in a timely manner.

This is Cumberland. Captain Geoffrey's arrangement, thinking of this lord, Viduka looked at the largest tent not far away, and his face showed sincere respect.

Not only the kind of subordinates who love their superiors, but also other ......

Prospective son-in-law facing the future old father-in-law?

"Viduka, you pronounced a name when you turned around last night when you went to bed, well, Andrea, let me think about what kind of lovely girl this is......"

The knight was still chattering, Viduka had already put down the bucket, and a few people came over to greet the two of them, and when they heard the young knight say the name "Andrea", there seemed to be a strange smile on their faces.

The expression seems to want to laugh but is trying to restrain himself.

Finally, someone couldn't help but say, "Evans, don't you know? Andrea is the biological daughter of Lord Geoffrey. ”

"It is said that he is only eighteen years old, and he is as beautiful as a flower......

"Gentle in temperament and brilliant in mind."

……

Someone started the conversation, and soon the others casually chimed in, and at the end, everyone looked at Viduka meaningfully.

The shy young man's face was flushed at this time, like a monkey's ass.

"Oh-"

Evans deliberately lengthened the coda and squinted at Viduka, smiling rather obscenely.

"Bastard, I'm going to duel with you!"

Viduka's forehead bulged with veins, and he gritted his teeth. His eyes were a little red, like an angry bull.

"Okay, okay, Viduka, let me take a good look at your martial arts progress, and see if you have enough strength to win that young lady's heart."

In the Tarun region, some nobles or wealthy commoners, if they have outstanding daughters in the family, and they happen to be too old to find a suitable candidate for marriage, they will hold a "flower folding competition" -

This is a long and unique tradition in the Talen region, and participation in the "Orihua Martial Arts" generally requires a clean family background, no criminal record, sound limbs, and good facial features......

There is often also a limit to the age of the contestants, depending on the requirements of the host -

After all, no man wants to marry his flowery daughter to a "big brother" of his.

In order to prevent collusion and cheating, etc., the master will also arrange a good hand as the finale guard. Only by defeating all competitors and gaining the approval of Shouguan Zhe after that, can you officially win the "Orihua Contest".

As expected, if Viduka wants to unite with that Miss Andrea, it is very likely that she will have to pass the level of her brother-in-law-

As for this brother-in-law? Everyone knows very well that it must be the next successor to the viscount title of the Jeffrey family, Lord Randall, who is handsome and dashing, has outstanding martial arts skills, and has a good mind.

Therefore, Evans said this without purpose. Seeing that a good show seemed to be about to be staged, these energetic and idle young people suddenly clamored......

Applause, whistles, and some people took out their money bags and started crowd gambling.

Viduka and Evans are both high-ranking knights, and in everyone's impression, Evans's martial arts seem to be slightly superior. However, as a soldier who survived to the end of the "Fog Pine War", Viduka is obviously not an object to be underestimated.

Place your bets separately and buy and leave.

Both have their supporters.

This kind of activity in the army has always been a popular thing for everyone, and out of the consideration of encouraging the practice of martial arts, generals and officers often turn a blind eye to it, do not oppose it, do not prohibit it, and sometimes, even run to the sidelines, as a quiet onlooker.

The open competition between two inaugurated high-ranking knights is rare in ordinary times. After the noise, a large group of people spontaneously formed a circle.

Viduka drew his sword, and Evans drew his sword as well.

The weapons of the two are the same, and they are both standard longswords in the hands of everyone in the Iris Knights.

Even the posture of the hands was seven or eight points, and the onlookers could see at a glance that what they were using was the kingdom's military swordsmanship.

The competition is about to begin. An older knight smiled and played the role of referee, and he raised a triangular red trumpet flag-

This is the Charge Flag within the Order, and when his flag-raising arm falls, it also announces the official start of the fight.

By this time, the expressions of both parties were very solemn.

However, no one is worried about accidental injury, and the control of high-level knights has tended to be subtle and free.

The trumpet flag was quickly lowered, and just in time, Cumberland stepped out of the tent.