Chapter XXVIII

Noxus is covered with a veil of rich darkness and obscure tones, which might be called the robes of General Burnham, the ruler of Noxus. It is very strange that there is such a record in the history of Noxus that is very different from the official biography of the emperor, and the solemnity of the words is carried out with a frivolity that can be felt without thinking, but there is no historian who denies the man who wrote the biography of General Burnham, and perhaps even said that they have acquiesced to the words of this humorous fellow.

"Burnham's Biography", a simple five-word book, unexpectedly became the best-selling book on the continent of Valoran for nearly thirty years after it was published through the official printing of the Noxian Empire, and he even sold better than the biography "Flowers and Blood" published by the former prime minister of Ionia, which was favored by aristocratic ladies.

However, this biography does not have the absolutely humorous and funny words and stories of "Flowers and Blood", except for the author's occasional sighing sentences, the content of the book is all about the life and deeds of General Burnham, without any exaggeration and cost, which is one of the reasons why later historians believe that this historical biography, which was completely different from the Noxian Empire at that time, was recognized by a group of historians who were stereotyped and close to old-fashioned and decadent.

Few people can imagine that Augustus, who wrote the biography of Burnham and was regarded as a famous historian by later generations, accepted this difficult task with indescribable joy, which is completely different from the distress of other historians who write personal biographies of emperors.

Originally, Augustus wanted to invite Kiris to meet General Burnham with him, but she was gracefully refused, and said solemnly: "At this moment, there is only one person that General Burnham wants to meet: Augustus!" As a result, Augustus was left alone to climb St. Peter's Castle, an ancient castle that once inhabited the royal families of Noxus.

In the eyes of the inhabitants of Noxus, the conquest of Valoran is an ideal that has been engraved in their bones, and St. Peter's Castle may be a belief that they cannot forget, Augustus thinks that this is one of the reasons why General Burnham moved from Porsan Manor to St. Peter's Castle!

Sitting on a bench and looking out the window, General Burnham really hasn't changed at all! Augustus sighed in his heart, he really didn't understand why General Burnham, who was so young and had no signs at all, took the initiative to give up the throne to General Burnham, who had entered the twilight of his life. What about leaving the politics of the Noxian Empire? Is it because Burnham has really run out of gas, or is it because General Burnham is tired of power? Other than that, Augustus really couldn't think of any reason to stop General Burnham from sitting on the throne of the Noxian Empire.

"Ferreljord is the training ground of Noxus, but any soldier who can return to Noxus from Ferreljord alive will be entrusted with the task, and so will your predecessor, General Du Kekao! So Augustus you are very lucky, congratulations on your return to Noxus! Turning back, Burnham calmly looked at Augustus, who was wandering in his thoughts, and spoke in a low, deep and majestic voice.

Augustus woke up from his thoughts, looked at General Burnham, who had labeled him with a lot of heavy labels, with a wry smile, and said, "As General Burnham said, but now it doesn't change the fact that I am just an ordinary Noxian soldier." Even if I already have a knight order in my hands! ”

Burnham smiled slightly, Burnham, who had been in the political arena for more than half a century, didn't know what Augustus meant, but he didn't respond to Augustus immediately, but followed Augustus's words and asked playfully: "A well-equipped knight order, most of which are above the strength of the middle knights, which not many nobles have in the Noxian Empire, so what are you not satisfied with, Augustus?" ”

"General Burnham, it's not that I'm not satisfied with my current family background. But because I need an identity that is in line with my family background, this time I return to Noxus and come to St. Peter's Castle to meet General Burnham You have two meanings, one is to feel General Burnham's teachings, and the other is to hope that General Burnham can fulfill his original promise - I want Ferreljord! Augustus smiled. Staring into Burnham's calm and deep eyes, he said calmly.

"You want Ferreljord, but Ferreljord isn't from Noxus, so how can I give it to you?"

"I just need General Burnham to give me a credential. Ferreljord belongs to the territory of the Noxian Empire, and the owner of Ferreljord is I, Augustus! At this point, Augustus did not have anything to hide. Immediately put all his thoughts out of the mouth, spread them out in front of General Burnham and said.

"Barons, viscounts, counts, marquises, or dukes, Augustus, you should know one thing in Noxus, in Valoran, only nobles are eligible for a territory, even if this territory is not now divided into Noxus!" Burnham's words were clear but not very bright and he spoke to Augustus, a pair of eyes flashed with a dazzling light staring at the boy in front of him, and said, "Augustus, what reason do you have now for you to get the title of noble?" Is it just by virtue of the three Iron Oak medals you earned in the Holy War? That may not be enough, he only has a reason to make you the most ordinary Viscount of Noxus! ”

Baron, Viscount? There aren't many people in Noxus who have fiefdoms!

Augustus smiled softly, looked at the majestic figure in front of him, and smiled: "I believe that General Burnham will help me find a proper reason!" ”

Burnham glanced at the junior in front of him very approvingly, he really didn't want to be a soldier who was crawling around in the army, but to a young and successful nobleman who was educated by the old aristocracy and aspired to become a politician since he was a child, he didn't dislike Augustus had such a little cleverness, in fact, Burnham has always had a approving attitude towards this kind of cleverness, in Burnham's eyes, Augustus is very good at using his little cleverness, at least in front of him, this cunning guy will be an honest and responsible fool.

"I'm about to leave the political scene in Noxus, and the scepter that naturally controls Noxus will naturally be relinquished, which makes me very curious, who will fall this scepter to the ground, Svein, who I have cultivated? Or Her Royal Highness Princess Kirise Stuart, or the five deeply entrenched and ambitious families of Noxus? ”

"Maybe this is my chance? But General Burnham, what should I do? Augustus asked directly. In front of Burnham, Augustus has reined in all kinds of methods that usually emerge one after another, and now he is just a fool.

Unfortunately, both smart and stupid are human beings in front of Burnham, and it is very difficult for a creature like a human to gain the trust of a creature of the same kind. Again, Augustus' inquiry was not really answered, and Burnham smiled meaningfully, then chuckled softly and said, "Augustus, if you were asked to write a biography for me, how would you begin?" ”

Augustus was stunned, he was really confused, now he really didn't know what the leader of the Noxian Empire wanted to do? Is it really as stated in the "Rafal Canon": the dead are closest to God, and because of death, the arrogant and domineering, the invincible General Burnham was thus inspired by God, and then made all these unreasonable measures in front of him?

Augustus didn't believe it!

Perhaps others will, but Augustus believed that Burnham would never be, Burnham, the symbol of the Noxian Empire for more than half a century, which was heavier than the military spirit, General Du Kekao.

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"Now in heaven or in hell? Perhaps only God can answer this question! The three dark giants of the Inquisition have been discussing their doctrines with Lord Hygea, and perhaps they have really taken a liking to the most devout cardinal archbishop of the Holy See, so they have decided to keep him as a guest in the Papal Chamber. ”

Chillis glanced at Erquilo, who said this in a slightly flirtatious tone, and calmly replied: "There is nothing anyone can do about this, no one can stop the actions of the dark giants of the Inquisition, not even Pope Yeosura, but maybe Yeosura will stand up and say a few words for your godfather, Haiga, or the cardinal archbishop of Haiga, who will walk out of that dark institution with the aura of a saint!" ”

Erquilo smiled bitterly and glanced at the young but well-spoken and well-behaved Princess Kiris in front of him, he really didn't want to believe that this princess had been absent from the aristocratic banquet for more than ten years, where was this a fledgling rookie aristocrat, but a talented old aristocratic politician who was like a fish in water in politics!

Whether it was because of Kiris's mother or because he was now standing beside Kiris, Elquiro couldn't have been happier to have such wisdom at Kiris. A good nobleman will never be afraid of allies who are too smart, and a confident politician will never be afraid of the strong of allies.

"Everything is under control!" This is a phrase that Erquiro used to say when he was a teenager, in fact, as Erquilo said, basically many things are under Elquilo's control, which is why so many nobles will express disgust and awe of the "Werewolf Duke".

The Werewolf Duke, now just relying on domineering, arrogant, treacherous, and ruthless, it is impossible for the Werewolf Duke to live like a fish in water in the most noble world of Noxus for more than 30 years!

This time, Erquilo said: "Everything is under control!" ”

"I believe that Lord Haikaku will walk out of the obscure Inquisition, but in a very glorious way! Your Highness, Princess Kiris, perhaps you should go to our Venerable Pope Yeosura. Elquilo tapped lightly on the table, meaning it. (To be continued.) )