Chapter 10: Marriage and Childbirth
He actually arrives in Stratholme and is reunited with his father and godfather, who have been separated for three years, but the reality is completely beyond Oss's expectations. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Info During this whole day, he was not given any opportunity or free time to ask the two relatives for any information he wanted to know in a hurry.
The people who greet each other may not really be welcoming Os, the so-called future lord, the twin heirs of Kuroki and Stratholme. But whether it was true or pre-arranged, from the moment Oss entered the gate, on both sides of the road leading to the lord's mansion, the entire huge Stratholme seemed to be crowded with people, and it looked like a happy and festive appearance.
But instead of putting on a smiling face, keep waving to the people. What made Oss cry even more tearless, and could even be said to be annoying, was the dinner party hosted by his father and godfather after he arrived at the lord's mansion with his father and godfather. And what happened next in this banquet gradually made Oss aware of some special meanings, as well as shock!
First of all, the nature of the banquet was indeed the place where Oss's father, Heiko, and his godfather, Irala, were held to celebrate his return to the family after a three-year absence.
Faced with greetings from various noble families in Stratholme, Oss was really tired of coping. While recalling his childhood memories, he politely answered the questions posed by the nobles. But in fact, he unknowingly made a lot of jokes, which also made Baron Rivendell frown and wonder from time to time.
Secondly, in the middle of this banquet, Baron Rivendell is very crisp and neat, reaffirming Os's identity.
At this moment, standing in his father's subordinate position, Os, who is also the main seat, was as calm and speechless as water. Because at this moment, he could tell with his naked eye that some of the nobles in the banquet hall were genuinely applauding and celebrating, and some were not. And the extremely subtle tingling sensation from the soul power that came out of the naked eye instantly made Oss understand in his heart that there must be someone in the field who was hostile to him.
It must be traced along the soul sense, and Oss has no intention of doing so. However, combined with the fact that he did not see his godfather Irara, or the boy named Orix, who had passed him in this banquet, he already knew all the reasons for his hostility.
In the end, Oss kept all these things that were not important to him and were not worthy of his attention, and he no longer thought about them. As the minutes ticked by, the feast finally came to an end as Baron Rivendell raised his glass one last time and invited the nobles present to drink with him.
However, when Baron Rivendell placed the wine glass in his hand on the tray held by the waiter, he actually stepped aside from the central throne and smiled sideways to invite Oss's father, Baron Heck Gariters.
Oss was stunned for a moment, and then he was pulled by his father and stood together facing the nobles.
"My son, the son of Ilala, Os." Baron Heiko said with a smile, and everyone in the banquet hall fell silent, "Three years of training outside is enough time for our children to grow up!" At the age of sixteen, the best time is when it is time to marry a wife and have children, and take over the affairs of the territory together! ”
"Wow!" "Wow!"
As soon as Baron Heiko finished speaking, the banquet hall erupted in exclamations, followed by a heated discussion among the nobles! And Os, who was held by his father and stood on the main seat, became the focus of everyone's attention! It's just that at this time, Os, he looked at his father and godfather in amazement, and stood still!
Oss behaved like this only because of the fact that it had once again exceeded his imagination!
Sixteen years old?
Getting married and having children?
At this point in time, how can it be?!
However, everything that has happened to Oss since the meeting until this moment, his father Heiko and godfather Ilara have never discussed it with him at all! And Oss's two relatives were shocked and almost stunned when they saw Oss, and thought that he was embarrassed by the mentality of a child, and patted Oss on the shoulder like encouragement.
Immediately afterward, Oss's father continued to announce aloud, "In two days, I will follow the envoys to Silvermoon City. After that, I will lead the soldiers of Blackwood, Stratholme, and Talon County to the capital city of Lordaeron to fight south in response to the call of Sir Lothar and His Majesty Terenus! And my dear friend, Ilara, will be left by him in East Dalongmir, Consul General! And with you, defend the territory and protect the people! As for Oss's marriage, my future daughter-in-law ......"
"My daughter-in-law, too, Heiko." Baron Rivendell interjected with a smile, and the nobles in the banquet hall burst into laughter and applause, "I will do my best to handle Oss's marriage." Heiko, you can go south with confidence. The invaders are no match for the Alliance, and you'll have time to get back to Oss's wedding. ”
There was another burst of laughter in the banquet hall, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed.
Baron Heiko smiled and shook his head, slightly disappointed: "I think I can't come back in time to attend my son's wedding, it's a pity......"
"Then come back safely and hug your grandson!" Baron Rivendell's smile did not diminish, apparently he was full of confidence in the battle to the south, "Speaking of which, aside from the misfortune of the Wryon family, this is really a rare event! How many years have passed, since the defeat of the invincible Troll Empire, the descendants of the great Soladin the Great have finally united once again and will fight side by side! ”
Baron Rivendell's speech was undoubtedly passionate! It also attracted the nobles present to applaud enthusiastically. But Oss was the only one who was always in shock and did not react for a long time......
This is because in Oss's impression, in the original history of Azeroth, it was obviously himself who responded to the king's call to participate in the orc war! His father and mother stayed in Kurogi, only to be attacked and killed by an orc force!
Next, like a mechanical puppet, Oss followed his father and godfather to send away the nobles and relatives who attended the banquet one by one. At the same time, he also made up his mind that he would persuade his father and godfather to go south to fight no matter what! And cancel marriage and have children, this anachronism!
However, it is clearly different from the anxious Oss. His two fathers, the two barons of the kingdom, had washed up leisurely, and each changed into a comfortable dressing gown before arriving in the parlor where Oss had been waiting.
It was a warm room, brightly lit by candlelight, and a waiter who could meet any of Oss's requests, and so on. But all this, on the contrary, has become a stark contrast, and it is so incompatible with Oss's expression and demeanor!
"Father, Ilara, I'm ......," Oss saw the two relatives enter the room, and suddenly stood up from his chair, opening his mouth to speak.
It's just that as soon as Oss spoke, Baron Rivendell frowned and shook his head to interrupt him: "Little Oss, oh! My Oss ...... Ever since I saw you in the morning, I noticed something was wrong. And your performance at the banquet, Oss, I can only give you a negative score! Even now......"
Baron Rivendell's words did not affect Oss for anything, he was mentally prepared for this, because he knew that he had "changed"! It's the whole person, from the inside out, all "changed"!
But when Os's father heard this, he asked very strangely, "Ilala, what do you mean by that?" ”
Baron Rivendell shrugged, pointed at Oss and said, "Heiko, don't you feel that our little Oss is so restrained at the moment. Maybe I'm thinking too much, or maybe it's Oss's experience of being out of exile that has changed his whole personality......"
Heiko was stunned for a moment, and only after thinking about it did he suddenly realize it. He stepped forward, took Os's hand and sat down together, and asked softly, "My son, please forgive my father for not being able to find you in time and save you...... Please also forgive me for all that happened today, you know, my son, that you are not only my child with Natalie, but also the child of Irala. And your return can't be as simple as a matter between the two families......"
Baron Rivendell sat down as well, but as soon as Heiko had finished speaking, Oss stood up again. His hands were clenched into fists, and his heart was slightly nervous: "Father, Ilala, I'm ...... I'm leaving! Father, this war with the orcs, you must stay in Kurogi to protect your mother and protect your people, and I must go south to fight! ”
"What did you say!?" "Smack!"
Heiko and Ilara stand up in unison at Oss's words, Heiko asks in horror, and Ilara drops the hot coffee in her hand.
"Father, Ilala, as soon as I came home to see my mother, I came to Stratholme to see you without stopping! I'm here to ask you for some information, and ...... Farewell! ”
"It can't be! Os, I don't want to know why you are involved in the war, but this cannot be! Heiko grabbed Oss by the shoulders excitedly, and without thinking about it, he directly rejected his son.
Baron Rivendell beckoned to the attendants to clean up the fallen cups and coffee stains, and said, "My little Os, you were only sixteen years old, and you were thirteen when you were forced to leave home!" For three whole years, you came home just to talk to us about this?! ”
"Father, Ilala, I tell you this, not to get your consent, but that I must go south!" With a slight shake of his upper body, Oss immediately broke free of his father's hands, he took a step back and knelt down on one knee, looking earnest and sad, "Father, Ilara, just like you guard the territory and protect your people!" I, too, in the South, have my people there! My brother! I have a teacher entrusted to my kingdom! They are fighting the orcs right now! I can't abandon them, I have to go back! ”
The earth-shattering reason suddenly made Heiko and Ilara speechless in shock! However, after a while, the two who came back to their senses reacted very differently from Oss's mother, Lady Natalie.
Heiko's tone was a little angry, but more anxious and worried. He hurriedly said, "Go back? Where to go back? Os, this is your home! Now, you need to get some rest, whatever happens, wait until tomorrow! ”
After saying the next word, Heiko left the meeting room directly. But instead of sleeping, he contacted the priest, the magician, and the doctor. At this moment, Heiko and Ilara have the same idea, that is, to give Oss a detailed examination.
Oss watched his father walk out of the room, and he raised his right hand and pursed his mouth, but he didn't speak again. Then, he was picked up by Ilala, who was a little disappointed in Ilala's eyes, but more confused and anxious.
"Well, let's just sort of a reason......" Baron Rivendell picked up Oss and examined it a little, but found nothing, "but this reason is ridiculous...... Little Oss, I don't know what you've been through in the past three years? But if you'd like, can you tell me about it first? ”