Chapter 004: Study Talks

Characters in this chapter: Count Arassis, Tesa Boye, and Maester Cordion. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

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It was dark and the dinner party began.

Count Arassis immediately beckoned, and soon a large number of servants came out to lead Tessapoye and his companions to the table.

The Count picked up the large salt cup at hand, twisted some of it with his fingers and placed it on a small plate in front of Teshapoye: "May the living God watch over you!"

Tessapouye nodded in gratitude, raised the glass in his hand, which was already full of the Count's cellar wine, and drank it all.

The servants brought a large pot of prawn soup with clear sauce - shrimp the size of spoon noodles, a whole roasted goose with the fragrance of lemon and orange, a large plate of chowder vegetables, and a large basket of various breads, all wrapped in creamy mushroom and chicken filling. These are all Arassis's favorites.

After all, this is only a private banquet, so the order of serving is not particularly particular.

The servants filled the wine glasses for Tessapeye, who picked up the soup plate in front of him, filled a bowl full of shrimp soup, and then took a spoon and drank slowly.

"Your cook's skill is wonderful, but—" he picked up the salt cup again, "don't be reluctant to use salt!"

Count Aracis smiled. "Of course, I'll tell him later. Then cut a slice of meat from the roast goose.

When the dinner was over, Maester Cordion was the last to leave, leaving only Count Arassis and Teshaboye in the study.

Count Arassis filled his silver glass with red wine and handed it to Teschapoye.

"Good wine! worthy of Aaron's wine," Tessa Boye took a sip and raised his glass in admiration. "If such a good wine is served in a pig trough, I am afraid it will be unappetizing, and a good wine must be accompanied by a silver cup like the Earl to show its preciousness, and the same is true for people. ”

Count Arassis smiled politely: "I wonder what kind of news the respected King Yarogerk has brought you?"

Tessapouye didn't answer directly, and paced to his desk with interest to look at the map of the continent of Calradia hanging next to his desk.

"You see," he said, "your Chanda City is like an iron lock that controls the lower reaches of the Yu River, and also the only Goddess Bridge that can cross the river downstream. We, Virgia, have a long-standing grudge with the Nords, who were originally barbarians in the frontier grasslands, but now? They have even usurped the throne, and they have been insatiable and at war with our country all these years. Our esteemed King has decided to teach the Nords a hard lesson......"

"Lord Boyer," Aracis interrupted with a smile. "Chanda is not interested in the fighting intentions of His Majesty King Yarogerk, as you know, Chanda is a permanently neutral free city-state. And you shouldn't tell someone who doesn't have to tell such an important message. ”

Taishaboye laughed: "Lord Earl, others may not be related, but they are very relevant to you, and even more so to the people of Zenda!"

"Really?" Arassis raised an eyebrow slightly. "Why don't I think it's just a dispute between Virgia and Nord. I think His Majesty Yarogerke means that he wants to attack Nord by using the Goddess Bridge, right?"

"That's right!" Tessa gestured to the map. "If the army crosses the river from the Rainbow Bridge in the middle reaches, it will have to face Fort Ruda, where the Nord has amassed a large number of troops. Another problem is that it is close to the territory of the Swadiayas, with whom we have just signed a peace agreement, but the border with Chen Bing will cause unnecessary misunderstandings. And by using the Goddess Bridge, our army can directly cross the wasteland and the swamps, and go straight to the heart of the enemy, Sagoth!"

"Good battle plan," Aracis shook his head. "But I have not heard anything related to Chanda, and besides, borrowing the Tao to your country, and at the same time making enmity with Nord, is contrary to the principle of neutrality of Chanda, and I am sorry that I cannot allow your army to enter and cross the bridge. You've said so much that I shouldn't have heard. ”

Taishaboye smiled and said, "Don't worry, my Earl, I'm not done yet. Taisha looked at the study and said, "Although the city wall of Chanda is strong, it is a pity that it is too narrow, and there is no auxiliary city to assist in defense; I heard that the fighting skills of the warriors of Zenda are unparalleled in the world, but how many are there? 1,000, is there any? I'm afraid 800 is an overestimate, right?"

This is naked intimidation. The smile on Count Arassis's face was still the same, and his azure eyes moved slightly as Tessapouye moved.

Taishapoye pointed out on the map again: "Your Majesty Yarogerke is wise and decisive, and has a strong plan, this time he is ready to mobilize a large army to capture Sagos in one fell swoop, and then divide his troops to the north to take Rudabao. It is said that since the founding of Chanda a thousand years ago, no foreign army has passed through Chanda's territory, and the Nords would not have imagined that our army would cross the Goddess Bridge, and your Sagoth is at your fingertips!"

"My?" said Aracis.

"You heard him right," Tessapeye's eyes glowed warmly, and he bowed to him with a smile. "Dear Duke Araciss, of the Kingdom of Vegia! His Majesty says that as long as you are willing to borrow the bridge, the city of Sagos is yours! Fort Ruda will also be assigned to your territory, and you will continue to keep Chanda, and you will no longer be a count who is not recognized by all countries, but the only duke lord of the Kingdom of Virgia who has received the three cities! If you lead troops to assist the army, His Majesty promises to give you more loot!"

"Lord of the Three Cities, Duke of the Kingdom," Arassis sipped a sip of red wine. "What an irresistible temptation!"

Alassis sighed, pointed to the northwest of Sagoth on the map, and said: "Taishaboye should have heard of the legend of the Rainy Swamp, as far as I know, in the war between the Kingdom of Vegia and the Kingdom of Nord, the army of Vegia has bypassed Fort Rudabao several times, and most of the failures are not because the army is inferior to Nord, but because of the swamps and strange weather of Nord. Therefore, it is not all smooth sailing. ”

"There is no smooth sailing battle," Teshaboye agreed. "If it had been that easy, the entire continent of Calradia would have been ours long ago. ”

"On the other hand," Arassis continued. "The Kingdom of Swadia and the Kingdom of Kugit will not sit idly by, I heard that the Kingdom of Swadia has just signed a peace treaty with Vegia, but the Kugit people in the rear will definitely not miss the opportunity to invade. ”

Taishapoye nodded and pointed to Fort Sagiche and said, "Is the Earl worried about this?That's right, Fort Sajiche controls Icewind Dale, and the Kujit can freely pass through Icewind Dale to attack our back, but we have arranged for Gastiapoye, Maligapoye and Mamuenpoye to guard Kulau City, and the Kujit are not our opponents in the snowfield, at least we can drag the kingdom's army to take Sagoth and Rudabao." ”

Count Arassis nodded and said, "It seems that His Majesty Yarogerk is fully prepared. ”

"Of course," said Teshaboye, smirking smugly, "how could he have made an invitation to the Earl?"

Aracis frowned and touched the beard on his chin: "However, I think His Majesty the King still has a little omission. ”

"Oh?" asked Tessapouye, curiously, "is there anything else that is missing?"

"I will pay more than that," stressed Count Arassis. "And the honor of me and the whole of Zenda. We swear to be neutral forever, we swear to defend Calradia, we swear to defend our freedom!"

"Honor and vows?" said Tessapouye, as if he had heard the most ridiculous joke. "Oh, spare me, 'Lord Duke,' and let them go with the wind, no one lives forever because he keeps his honor and oath, and no victorious king is spurned! I know that you are a good lord who loves his people like a son, and isn't it the love of the people of Calradia to bring more people under your rule......"

Knock knock, Tessapouye's words were interrupted by a quick knock on the door.

"Lord Earl, Tesa Boye, I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation, we have received very urgent news!" said the voice of the old Lady Cordion from behind the door.

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On the continent of Karadia, there are six kingdoms: the Kingdom of Svadia, the Principality of Rhodok, the Sultanate of Salander, the Khanate of Kugit, the Kingdom of Vegia, and the Kingdom of Nord.