Chapter 335: Refusal
"The envoy of the Borui Kingdom is the Count of Ashley Bol of this generation. The kingdom of Seuss is represented by Princess Fanny, who is the sister of Queen Seuss. The representative of the Kingdom of Neville was the Marquis of Farul. The representative of the Kingdom of El is the paladin Konstantin, a prominent son of the Trigovar family. The representative of the kingdom of Dordor was Viscount Negus. Baroness Angel Diocletian, the representative of the Sarssanian Empire, oh, there is also a deputy envoy of the Sarssanian Empire, he is the Duke of Monstock. ”
All the lattice windows of the carriage were opened, and the inside of the carriage was still sweltering. Alice, wearing only a close-fitting blouse, revealing her glossy arms and long snow-white legs, read the list of foreign guests weakly, she shook her head, and her long burgundy hair jumped like flames.
"It's strange that the Duke is the deputy envoy to the Baroness, and the Sassans really don't know etiquette. ”
"The Sasangian Empire is located in the north, and the major families are derived from the orthodoxy of the Iron Mountain Empire, and from a geographical and historical point of view, they are the mainstream of the human world. In the eyes of the Sassangs, we southern lords are hillbillies. However, it is indeed a bit strange that the Sassanian Empire sent a baroness and a duke to visit at the same time. Victor said as he lay on a straw mat woven of reeds, trying to create a breeze in the carriage, but the wind was also hot.
"Alice, you should spend a little more time on family heraldry. Lady Angel's husband is the heir to Bronze Halberd City, her father is the direct earl of the Moon Bear family, and her maternal grandmother is the half-sister of Emperor Sasang. The Duke of Monstock was the Golden Knight of the Sarsan Empire, loyal to the Barcelius family, descendants of the Iron Mountain royal family, and the maternal grandfather of Lady Angel. ”
Nicole dressed up and sat opposite Victor, with her slender hands on her knees, her mouth counting Alice, but her eyes blaming Victor.
"Intricate kinship...... That's why I hate noble heraldry. Victor sat up, shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and said with a smile: "Baby Phenice, I'm glad you helped me." ”
"Then bother my beautiful lady to explain the background of the other foreign guests. ”
Nicole glanced at her lover, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, and said: "The ancestors of Count Ashley Bor discovered the Seven Great Alliances and are the founders of the Borui Kingdom, but they are not the ruling family of Borui, they have prestige but no real power. The Kingdom of Borui sent Count Ashlibor to visit merely to express his attitude of not slacking off. ”
"Princess Fanny is a great knight of the silver rank, without a husband, but has two children, the father of which is the Golden Knight of the Kingdom of Seuss and the Kingdom of Neville. Princess Fanny, as an envoy, can represent the will of Queen Seuss. ”
Victor was dumbfounded, and said, "Her Royal Highness Fanny Eleano has two Golden Knight lovers, didn't they fight?"
"Nope. Usually, after the birth of the child, the relationship between the lovers ends. Nicole pursed her lips and said, "Her Royal Highness Fanny doesn't have a partner at the moment, what do you think is the purpose of her visit?"
"Hehe, the weather is nice today......" Victor changed the subject at the right time.
Nicole shook her head and continued, "The Marquis of Farul of Neville is also a Golden Knight, and he has the same status as the Marquis of Goron in Neville. ”
"A vassal knight of the royal family of Neville. ”
Victor nodded, held Nicole's slender hand, and said sincerely, "Nicole, it's hard work." ”
Nicole is very hardworking, she has spent 5 years resonating with the 12 elemental positions in the middle layer, and she is only one step away from the silver level. In her bloodline, this progress has been rapid. On top of that, Nicole spends a lot of energy delving into the boring family heraldry, which is the basis of the lord's aristocratic diplomacy. In fact, Nicole has been playing the role of Viscountess Randall, trying to keep up with Victor and help her lover in any way she can.
The trial of life and death of the old ogre bears witness to the relationship between the two, and Nicole's love for Victor is as pure as crystal, without a trace of impurities. Victor also never thanked Nicole, as any words of gratitude would be a denial and humiliation of her.
The two looked at each other and smiled, warm and tacit, no need to say more.
Victor sorted out his thoughts for a moment and spoke: "The envoys of the kingdoms came to the Centaur Hill for no more than three purposes: new farming and animal husbandry, barbarians, and ports. The kingdom of Borui was easy to defend and difficult to attack, with abundant food, and mastered the construction of ports and ships, and the Borui people thought that we had asked for them, and sent a nominal earl's emissary just to pay homage to the Queen of Roses. We can leave it alone. ”
"Princess Seuss and Sylvia are cousins, and whatever her intentions are, Sylvia will naturally handle them. ”
"Konstantin is a paladin of the Inquisition, representing the Knights of Radiance, and his task should be to observe the barbarians and, by the way, put pressure on Sophia. However, with the Pope here, it is not his turn to be presumptuous. ”
"The Marquis of Farul of Naville and the Duke of Monstock of the Sassan Empire are both knights of the pinnacle. Victor tapped his finger on the cheek and said, "The Golden Knights are noble, and they personally visit the Centaur Hills, which can be regarded as giving the York family enough face, and of course, they will also be treated preferentially by Sylvia." There is a lot of land in the Neville Mountains, and they want to gain experience in the construction of water conservancy projects. The Duke of Monstock was loyal to the Barcelius family, who occupied the western territories of the Sassanian Empire, where barley was not produced, and the Sassan lords were eager to introduce new farming. Therefore, the purpose of these two highnesses is to obtain new farming and animal husbandry techniques. ”
"Eating is always the most important issue. ”
Victor shook his head and smiled: "The scholars of the Barcelius family need the personal protection of the Duke of Monstock, which shows how deep the internal contradictions of the Sassan Empire are. ”
"As for Lady Angel......
Victor muttered, "She has the royal blood of Sassan, and she is the wife of the young lord of Bronze Halberd City. And Bronze Halberd City is Sophia's most important trading partner. I can conclude that Lady Angel had a good personal relationship with Sophia, and that she had come to speak to Sophia about the barbarians on behalf of the royal family of Sassan. ”
"Viscount Negus has probably come to me. Victor explained with a smile, "When the barbarians settle in Raventown, our Duoduo neighbors must always say something. ”
As she spoke, the carriage sped up, and Nicole glanced out and said, "It's almost time to get to Rose Manor, Alice, and it's time for you to change your clothes." ”
Alice stuck out her tongue, took out the towel, wiped the sweat off her body first, and then changed into a clean and neat silk dress, she is not a veteran knight like Nicole, she is still afraid of heat and cold. As for Victor's costume, as long as Nicole is there, it won't be anyone's turn to take care of it.
Silvermoon Manor is located near the farm on the west side of Jinshui City, away from the crowded and noisy Rose Avenue, surrounded by an idyllic scenery, the road is sparsely populated, and even horse-drawn carriages are not visible.
The luxurious carriage drove faster and faster along the boulevard, and after a quarter of an hour it finally stopped in front of the gates of the Rose Manor. Several young attendants took out the wooden steps and placed them at the door.
Victor was the first to get out of the carriage, and politely stretched out his arm to help the two ladies out of the carriage. The guards of the Rose Manor opened the iron door, and the white-haired old butler greeted him and said respectfully, "My lord, welcome back to the Rose Manor." ”
Nicole and Alice saluted the old butler, "Good day, Lord Mortis." ”
"The two ladies are noble, so there is no need to be polite. I can't afford it. The old butler smiled kindly.
Butler Mortius was originally a confidant knight of the old Duke of York, but now he was only loyal to Sylvia. His title is not high, but he is the head of the secret knight of the York family, in charge of the secret agents and dead soldiers of the York family, even the silver knight of the York family will not despise this old knight. Nicole, Sister Alina, and Lilia had all been educated as nobles by Lord Mortis, and they naturally had great respect for the old butler.
Victor is not the male master of the York family, but he must be the male master of the Rose Manor, he smiled slightly, and asked casually, "Mortis, where is Sylvia now?"
"Madame entertained two distinguished guests in the bedroom on the second floor. Madame has told me that if the adults come back, please go directly and do not have to be taboo. Mortis said respectfully.
Victor nodded, took Nicole and Alice, and followed Butler Mortis to the main mansion of the manor.
"Good day, Mistress Trisley. Victor hurriedly greeted Silvia's confidant, the iceberg beauty was Nicole's teacher.
Trisley nodded coldly in return, then glared at Nicole and said, "Phenice, aren't you too hot to wear a viscountess dress? ”
Nicole pouted, hung her head, and with Alice, followed Trisley to another room.
Ask yourself for a blessing, dear Nicole.
Victor shrugged his shoulders and ascended to the second floor under the guidance of Butler Mortis. As soon as he walked to the bedroom door, Sylvia's pleasant voice flowed into Victor's heart, "Honey, please come in." ”
Butler Mortis gently pushed open the door and bowed to leave.
In the room, Sylvia sat opposite each other to two beautiful ladies, and when they saw Victor enter, they got up gracefully. Sylvia greeted her, gave Victor a fragrant kiss without hesitation, took him by the hand and walked up to the two ladies, and introduced: "My dear, this one is the sister of His Majesty Eleano, Princess Fanny, and this one is Princess Shireen, the daughter of Her Majesty Eleanor and His Royal Highness Medin. ”
Princess Fanny has a black dress and a silver crown, chestnut hair and purple eyes, a tall and plump figure, firm skin, and a beautiful and calm face with a snow-white and smooth face. Princess Shireen is wearing a blue silk dress, tall and well-proportioned, with delicate facial features, slightly brown skin shining with a jade-like luster, and a soft and bright black hair, which has a unique charm that people will never forget at first sight. But Princess Shireen has a pure temperament, and when she sees Victor, her eyes dodge and she behaves quite shyly, just like Nicole back then.
Princess Fanny stretched out her right hand to Victor and said with a coquettish smile, "Lord Randall, it's a pleasure to meet you, you are even more handsome than I thought." ”
Victor knelt down to hold Princess Fanny's slender hand, kissed it lightly between his fingers, and complimented: "Your Highness Fanny, it is my honor to meet you. ”
Princess Shireen lifted her skirt, bowed slightly, and stretched out her little hand to Victor. This is obviously not in accordance with etiquette, Victor was stunned for a moment, but still kissed his hand, and said: "Your Royal Highness Princess, may your youth last forever and your beauty will last forever." ”
"Thank you, Lord Randall. I'm going to be extraordinary. Shireen blushed and hid behind Princess Fanny.
Victor was speechless, and Sylvia pulled him to sit on the sofa and said, "Shireen is 17 years old this year, and she has already resonated with 23 elemental positions, she is not only a knight of high bloodlines, but also an outstanding forger. ”
Forging is not unusual, but it is rare to be called outstanding by Sylvia. The pampered princess can become a forger at the age of 17, which shows Shireen's heart. Victor was in awe.
"Lord Randall, we bring Her Majesty's greetings to you. Her Majesty has entrusted us with a gift. Princess Fanny said with a smile, and Shireen took out a long wooden box from the side of the sofa, opened the lid, picked up a beautifully shaped metal bow, and whispered, "This is my own Mithril bow, I hope you like it." ”
The metal bow is silvery-white throughout, and the recurved bow arms are skillfully forged into the shape of wings, and once the bow is opened, it resembles a falcon eagle with wings and sprints, which is very artistic. Victor exclaimed, "It's beautiful, it must have a name." ”
"Silverwing. ”
Shireen's face showed a proud look, and said: "The Silver Wing Bow is made of keel steel with bow arms, and Mithril is drawn as a string, with a maximum projectile range of 760 meters, an effective range of 420 meters, and a maximum killing distance of 280 meters, in your hands, its performance can be at least doubled." ”
"Why don't you try it, my dear?"
Sylvia pulled out a pair of adamantite finger cuffs and handed them over. Victor put on his finger cuffs, got up and pulled hard, tight and thin muscle lines appeared on his arms, and the breeze around the bowstring gradually turned into a dark blue airflow. Princess Shireen's eyes lit up, and Princess Fanny's eyes also showed a hint of charm.
"I... It can't be pulled. ”
Victor only pulled the bow halfway apart, then let go of the bowstring, shook his head and sighed, "The Silver Wing has a tension of 830 pounds, and I can only use a 380-pound bow." He put the bow back in the wooden box and said regretfully, "I'm sorry, I really don't need the Silver Wing." ”
Shireen opened her small mouth and looked at Victor with a tangled face, and there was a mist in her beautiful phoenix eyes, she lowered her head and hid her loss, but her little hands twisted together revealed her mood at the moment.
Victor's heart was suddenly filled with guilt, and he hurriedly comforted: "Your Royal Highness, it's not your fault, the silver wing is a good bow that can be passed down to the world, mainly because I... Not strong enough. ”
"Victor, it's me who should apologize. Princess Fanny said apologetically, "I don't know your strength, so I can only refer to the biography of the Sword Saint Ravin and let Shireen build this Silver Wing Bow." ”
"How can I compare to the Juggernaut and disappoint you and Princess Shireen. Victor smiled faintly.
"Nope. When Juggernaut uses a heavy bow, he is only a popular archer who embodies the wind element. Princess Fanny pointed to her long hair and said charmingly, "He was just like you at the time, with black hair and black eyes, but his strength was not inferior to that of a senior knight." ”
"Juggernaut is gifted...... Or maybe he's a fierce warrior. ”
"Not really. Fanny lightly bit her plump red lips, pursed her lips and smiled: "Everyone thinks that the Sword Saint is friendly with the wind and fire, but in fact, he is also affinity with the water element, but it is not obvious. The water elemental affinity bestowed Draven with incredible strength and a strong physique, and when he transformed into his blonde and golden-eyed form, his strength and physical strength rivaled that of the pinnacle Silver Knight. However, it was an initiative talent of the High Elves, and His Majesty Ravin referred to it as the surge. ”
"According to Deravin's records, the prerequisite for performing the surge is to be able to mobilize the water element in the body. And we, the Seuss royal family, happen to have a collection of surging scrolls of warfare. ”
Victor saw Sylvia's quiet and beautiful appearance out of the corner of his eye, and suddenly knew in his heart that Sylvia must have relayed her activation talent to the Seuss royal family, only Princess Shireen was kept in the dark, but she should also understand the reason at this time.
"That's a real shame, I can't mobilize the water element in my body. Victor said quietly.
Shireen's tears suddenly burst out of her eyes, Fanny glanced at Victor deeply, there was surprise in her eyes, appreciation, and a hint of sultry charm, she stood up, held Princess Shireen's shoulders and smiled: "Shireen is a little tired, I'll take her to rest first." It's rude. ”
Before leaving the door, Shireen turned to Victor and said, "Victor, whether you like Silver Wing or not, I will adjust it to the extent that you can use it." ”
Looking at Shireen's stubborn appearance, Victor sighed, and the appearance of the half-elf always brought him many misunderstandings.
"Shireen is noble, cute and beautiful, you shouldn't refuse her. Sylvia took a sip of her coffee and said leisurely.
"How can there be any reason to push your own man out?" Victor said angrily, "I have enough women, I don't want to cause any more trouble." ”
"Actually, there is not much trouble, Princess Shireen will accompany you in Randall for 10 years, whether she is pregnant or not, she will return to the court of Seuss, and if she is pregnant, she will be the first in line to the throne. The kingdom of Seuss has prepared a rich dowry for Princess Shireen, in addition to the surging battle skills, there is also a full 300 grams of Mithril, and Cynthia will also send craftsmen to help us build the port. I want you to reconsider. Sylvia tried to persuade.
Living in Randall is a big problem, and my secret is not allowed to be peeped at by outsiders!" Victor said coldly: "In 10 years, my woman will be thrown into the arms of other men? My children call other people's fathers? I am not a high-ranking knight, I can't do bloodline transactions." My woman can only be guarded by me, it's as simple as that. ”
Sylvia frowned and said, "The surge may be able to make your bloodline go further, if you regain the style of the Sword Saint, Shireen will definitely not leave you." ”
"I can figure out the surging skills on my own. ”
Victor raised his voice, "Also, I studied architectural design for three years under Master Edwin, and the master is full of praise for my talent. I'm working with Master Edwin, so I don't necessarily have to design my own port!"
Sylvia didn't make a sound, just leaned over gently, her blue eyes sparkling with water, which was the most obvious signal. The two naturally hugged each other, the bed curtain slowly fell, and a long skirt fell lightly to the ground, like a blooming rose.