Chapter 18: Unexpected Conflict
Half a month later. A sunny morning.
In boot camp.
The girl's personal guard selection is finally over. The final inductees are now gathered on the school grounds, waiting for the girl to come and give a lecture.
Blanco stood at the front of the line. His results left everyone else behind. If nothing else, he will become the captain of the pro-guard.
Captain Tomman clasped his hands to his chest and leaned against a large tree at the back of the group. From beginning to end, he fulfilled the duties entrusted to him by the maiden. Until the end, not a single soldier entered the pro-guard by defeating him. Many people tried to challenge him, but he was effortlessly defeated.
On the last day of the exam, Blanco, who had already won the first place, found him to fight him, and everyone was expecting Blanco to win. But it was Tommen who had the upper hand. In the end, the contest between the two ended with Blanco taking the initiative to admit defeat.
According to Tomman, Blanco was the third most gifted person he had ever met (the second was himself, and the first was of course the omnipotent Miss Victoria). Blanco practiced for another ten years (Tomenian exaggeration) and might be on par with him.
By the way, the 100 members of the pro-guard team who were finally selected were 59 male soldiers and 41 female soldiers. There were slightly more male soldiers, but according to Bina's estimates, the overall discipline and elite level of the female soldiers were higher than that of the male soldiers.
Three poles on the sun. Bina frowned: Obviously, the girl was late again.
The girl's schedule has long been in a state of explosion.
I don't know what strange place she ran to this time.
Blanco frowned as well. There were ninety-eight people standing in front of him, except for his girlfriend Natasha. She was ninety-ninth out of all and made it to the Guards. Natasha, a native of the imperial capital, went home to celebrate with her family during the day yesterday and has not returned until now.
Except for the soldiers, except for Bina at this time, there is only Jane on the school field? An officer in Hahn, as well as Captain Tomman and Bena's fiancé Cliff. Cliff, dressed in a white robe, stood beside Bina, showing an aura of non-anger and self-authority.
"I'm going to find the soldier Natasha." Simple? Hahn said. She walked back to where she was.
"I'll go find Victoria." Cliff said. He tore open a dark blue portal in the space, strode in, and disappeared.
Captain Tomman plucked up his courage and took a step closer to Bina: "Your Royal Highness, Honorable Husband...... Is it really a mage? ”
The first time he met Cliff, Captain Tomman felt a lot of pressure. Cliff was a burly man, his steps were like the wind, and when he raised his hands and feet, he gave birth to the judgment that "his martial arts are no less than mine".
This kind of person is actually a genius mage? God in the clouds, this world is really unfair!
Bina smiled. Today, she wore a dark gold swordsman costume, which looked particularly charming.
"Of course," said Bina, realizing that she had forgotten the name of Captain Tomman, "I don't need a secret rite, and I'm no match for him. If you go to fight him, I'm afraid you'll lose badly. ”
"That's right......"
It was a great insult to be beaten by a mage in close combat, Captain Tomman thought.
"Let's wait a minute." Bina commanded.
……
Imperial Capital City Gate.
A wide stone path leads to a grand gate. At the end of winter, people come and go at the city gate, and tourists and merchants come and go in and out of the shops on both sides of the road, which is a prosperous atmosphere.
The female soldier Natasha trotted all the way towards the city gate. She's late, but if she can find a horse right away, it's not too late—
"Natasha!"
The sound from behind her made the female soldier Natasha have to stop. She turned, her face angry, her hands pinched around her waist and looked at the person who stopped her. Many passers-by in and out of the city turned their heads to look at her.
The young man who stopped Natasha also attracted a lot of attention. But the light-haired aristocratic young man didn't notice it and walked straight towards Natasha.
"Seriously," the young man said aloud, "you don't think about ...... anymore"
"It doesn't matter how many times you say it," Natasha puffed out, "I have someone I like." I get along well with Blanco, so Charlie, please don't bother me in the future. ”
Natasha's voice was crisp and loud. The whispers of the onlookers gradually became louder.
"But Natasha ......" Charlie looked unrelenting.
"I won't repeat it. Look around, Charlie," said Natasha, "how much more trouble do you want to cause your father?" I'm ashamed of you. ”
Charlie's face flushed. His father was a southern marquis, and he was also a nobleman in the empire after the fourth duke. There were also several guards at the city gate who recognized him, and some of them couldn't stand it, and began to spread the "glorious" history of this young brother to the onlookers - not a few good words. Many pointed fingers at Charlie.
Suddenly, Charlie became furious.
Natasha wasn't the first woman he pursued, and she won't be the last. But Natasha's public ridicule still fueled his self-esteem.
"Natasha," he yelled angrily, "I really don't understand—what is it about me that I'm inferior to Blanco?" In terms of family background, where can he compare with me! In terms of martial arts, I'm no worse than him! In terms of learning, that bastard boy deserves to be compared with me? On ......"
Natasha watched his performance with a cold expression. But Charlie's words became more and more outrageous. In the midst of his emotions, the scope of his attack seemed to be more than just his rival.
"On identity! Blanco's kid is going to be the captain of the guard! But what about me? I'm also the captain of His Highness Dimi's personal guard! ”
"Vice-Captain." Natasha coldly corrected.
His Royal Highness Dimi's reputation is not satisfactory in one place. He didn't need the protection of the guards himself, so he almost left them alone. As a result, even the second generation of Charlie, who is a bully, is mixed in.
"So what?" Charlie has been completely blown up, and the hot eyes of passers-by add fuel to the fire, "Who is the captain and who is the vice captain, it's not up to your Highness to have the final say!" In my opinion, the army should not trust the eyes of women at all......"
Natasha suddenly realized what he was about to say. But it's too late to stop it, and it's impossible to stop it.
“…… After all, your noble 'Light World' will soon be a member of His Highness Dimi! Charlie said viciously, "What 'bright world'? Who has seen her true strength? Ha! I think it's all bragging. If she hadn't charmed Her Highness Dimi, how could she be powerful......"
Since the news of the competition came out, rumors about the relationship between the "Bright World" and the "Heavenly Dome" have been rampant in the imperial capital.
What Dimi hugged Victoria in front of the military formation, what two went out on adventures together after the New Year's celebration, what two people admired each other and were not convinced by each other, true and false stories were spread everywhere.
The emperor and the prime minister had no intention of banning the discussion at all, and the official ambiguity greatly fueled the rumors.
……
"Watch your words!"
A female officer on a fast horse and dressed in an officer's uniform shouted, it was Jane who arrived in time? Hahn. The brown steed she sat on let out a loud neigh, but it was also quite imposing.
The female recruiter was in a very bad mood. She finally found Natasha, a female soldier who was late, but ran into this embarrassing scene again. In particular, the other party is also the son of the marquis, the future heir to the title...... It's even more cumbersome to deal with.
Natasha gave Jane a grateful look. But Charlie didn't eat it at all.
"Shut up!" He shouted, "What are you, dare to reprimand Lao Tzu!" Listen, sooner or later, your Highness will be the wife of His Highness Dimi. In a few days, when she 'loses' to His Royal Highness Dimi in the ring, she can directly prepare for the happy event. Hmph, when the time comes, you ......"
"Watch what you say and do!" Jane rolled over and dismounted, "Your words are ......"
"When is it also sinful to state the facts?" Charlie laughed, "Ah, I recognize you." You are the daughter of the Count of Hahn's family. Hmph, amazing. ”
Simple? Hahn's face turned pale. She hates it when people bring it up. Natasha stood beside Jane, and the two glared at Charlie. The crowd chattered.
"I remember you," said Charlie arrogantly, "Natasha, you will know what it means to reject me. Neither your Blanco, nor your master, can protect you. And you, Jane. You too. I'll settle accounts with you. We'll see, you ......."
"In broad daylight, you really dare to say it." Simple? Hahn said coldly.
"Whatever he does, at most my father keeps me shut," said Charlie indifferently, "the days are long." I'm going to find a chance. Someday ......"
……
"Perhaps, before 'one day,' there won't be you in the world, Charlie."
Suddenly, the girl's voice rang out.
Boom!
Charlie's body flew out on its side. The guards at the gate were so frightened that they leaned over their heads, and Charlie swept over their heads and slammed into the walls like cannonballs.