Autumn in Navi is very short, usually only during the month of September. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info like the rest of the continent, autumn also means this fruitful fruit for the Nawei people, as well as all kinds of busyness to survive the winter. The chirping of insects has become sparse, the mountains and forests have been dyed with familiar dark colors, and the fruits have swayed in the wind instead of flowers.

At this time of year, children are usually closed to the river, as it is easy to run into brown bears catching salmon. Of course, for those who want to hunt again before winter, now is the time to try their luck for the last few times of the year. While the men organized to hunt, the women stepped up to gather and store food. wild hawthorn, apple; tubers of various plants; The food that can be obtained can be used as food storage for the winter.

Mitrajie's patriarch, Lisedar, seemed to have nothing to do in this supposed busy season, not because "Navi's brain" was lazier than others, but because he had already finished all his work early. In the midst of boredom, Lisedal remembered the wine of the Romeddal family and decided to visit them. But alas, Romedal happened to make an appointment with Gronshar of Misharu to organize a hunt, and he did not have time to drink. Although Lisedar had to go with him, he was forced to become the leader of the Boy Scouts, taking a group of children to catch rabbits and squirrels.

"It's okay to bring Raythel and Duff, why do you even have a little ghost like Rehhagel?"

"Navi's manhood was honed at such a young age, and when my father first took me out hunting, I was just ...... walking," Gronchar's voice dimmed as he said the word "father."

Romerdal patted him on the shoulder on the side as a sign of comfort: "We all know that Glenholm is a heroic figure, don't worry, he's definitely having a good time in Valhalla right now." ”

"I know," Gronshire was silent for a moment, "let's go, we must catch a bear back today!" ”

"It's good that you're getting renewed, Gronshire, but I think you can tell me why even Celeste came with me." Lisedal said, lifting a small creature with one hand, which had left a large puddle of saliva on his pants.

"Uh...... I'm really worried about her staying at home alone, and besides, she insists on coming out, so I'll take care of her. Romedal threw down this sentence, pulled up Gronzhire and fled quickly, "Let's go first~~"

"Hey! Feed! What a responsible father. ”

"Why did I end up babysitting for the four imps?" Risedar shook his head and glanced at Celeste.

"I know you don't like me, and I don't like girls your age."

With his four children, Navi's Brain Tank began searching the nearby hillside for the rabbit's burrow. It's not the first time Reesel and Duff have done this, so they look so old that Risedar hardly needs to pay much attention to them. As for the remaining two, he had to patiently give them some demonstrations, after all, sooner or later they all had to learn this. In order not to be bored, Lisedar was able to calm down and explain a little wild knowledge and tricks to the two 3 or 4-year-old imps.

In the ensuing process, "Navi's Brain" was surprised to find that the younger Celeste seemed to be a quicker learner. And in the process of practice, the little girl's actions are also more decisive and tough. On the other hand, it seems that Misharu's future successor is underqualified.

Lisedar looked at Rehhagel, who was a little depressed, touched his little head, and comforted: "You have done a good job, and you can only blame Celeste for being too good." Of course, the child may not have listened to him.

"Alright, kids, go play, you've done a good day." About 1 hour later, Lisedal said.

On a warm autumn afternoon, it is very pleasant to put the children out into the natural world to play. Lying on the grass on the gentle hillside, Lisedar watched the two children play and enjoy the warm sunshine that was scarce. "I don't think it's a good day." Lisedar muttered to himself, "Uh...... No, isn't this kind of thing supposed to be the sigh of an old man and an old woman? ”

Lisedar sat up to dispel these strange thoughts, as Reesel and Duff, who had been away from them for a long time, were walking towards them. It seemed that the two brothers had a good harvest, and the three rabbits that had eaten fat for the winter were brought back by them with their ears raised.

"Boys, it looks like you're in luck today." Lisedar shouted at them.

"yes, we've found this thing too, for Rehhagel and Celeste." Resel raised his other hand and waved it at Lisedar a few times, appearing to be a puppet.

The voices of the brothers drew Celeste first, and Saydar took the puppet, shook it in front of the little girl's eyes, and said, "How is it, do you want this toy?" But the little girl just glanced at the puppet, and without hesitation went to her brother to ask for a rabbit to play.

"What a maverick girl, since you are not rare, then give it to Rehhagel."

Rehhagel then ran over as well, and when he first saw the puppet, his eyes lit up with a strong light. After Lisedar handed him the puppet, he took it into his arms.

"Rehhagel loves it." Duff ran over and said casually.

"Yes, I took a fancy to an identical one at the Spring Festival that day, but my father refused to buy it for me, but my grandfather said he would give me one." When Rehhagel spoke, his eyes were reluctant to take off such a new toy.

Gronchar is such a petty father...... No, Grunholm is said to have told his people that day that he was going to go out. And the place where he and the cliff fell was on the way back, and if they met there, then this puppet is likely the one he brought back to his grandson. Thinking of this, Lisedar immediately asked Duff, "Where did you pick up this puppet?" Remember where? ”

"It's over there......"

"Take me with you," Lisedar dragged Duff away, "Reesel, watch them, don't run around, Duff and I will be back in a moment." ”

As evening approached, the hunters of Otto and Misharu walked in groups on their way back to their respective camps, the chiefs of the two tribes at the head of the procession, mentally counting the results of the day. Naturally, they were the first to see Lisedar and the children waiting on the side of the road.

"Daddy, look!" Resel and Duff excitedly ran towards Romydal with their prey.

"Oh, well done, kids."

"Will you take us to catch bears next time?" Duff took the opportunity to plead with his father.

"Okay, okay, I'll take you there next summer." Romedalar then burst out laughing.

"Leyhagel, come here," Gronchard also hugged his son eagerly, "Ah, let me see what this is?" A delicate puppet, was it given to you by Uncle Lisedar? ”

"Well, Uncle Lisedar said, this is what my grandfather brought to me. Dad, if Grandpa was able to bring it back, why didn't he come back to see me himself? ”

Gronchard glanced at the "Navi's Brain", and then said to his son gently: "Your grandfather went to a place called 'Valhalla', and all the brave Navi people will go there one day. ”

"So can I go too? Can I go there to see grandpa? ”

"Yes, you can go too, as long as you can be a brave child." Gronshire blinked a few times, trying to control his emotions, "By the way, didn't you lend the puppet to Celeste to play with?" You didn't bully her, did you? ”

"Gronchar, it's good that your son isn't bullied by Salest."

"What do you mean, Lisedar? Tell my son about those things, it took a long time for him to forget. ”

"My brothers, do you know what I found through that puppet today?" Lisedar lowered his voice and said to the two patriarchs.

"Didn't you buy that puppet for them?" Romedal picked up Celeste and walked over.

"No, as Rehhagel said, this puppet was a gift from Grunholm. Odin favored this old hero in heaven, and he did not let the truth be completely lost in the long river of time. ”

"How?" The two patriarchs asked in unison.

Lisedar immediately pulled them aside and repeated his reasoning.

"At that time, we all saw that Searle had only one fatal wound, do you think that in the course of a fierce fight between two people, one of them would have no other wounds, but would have been killed with a straight knife? It's easy to explain if Grunholm encounters the Searle location isn't what we originally thought it would be. Serge is rescued by his accomplices, and they meet Grunholm on the way back from buying toys for Rehhagel. Most likely, Gronchar, your father was raided by the other side. Then Searle's accomplices decided to kill Searle together so that they could save themselves. ”

"So, as you say, who will be the murderer?" Gronchar clenched his fists, using excessive force to whiten his knuckles and make a "glagula" sound.

"It's easy for you to think of, but we don't have direct evidence." Lisedar shrugged his shoulders to show his frustration.

"Gronchar!" Romerdal hurriedly went up and hugged the roaring Misharu Patriarch, "Calm down, you will have a chance for revenge, I promise you in the name of Odin, you will have a chance, there will be a chance......"

"Lisedar and Romerdal, my brothers, lend me your wisdom. I know that punishing that murderer is not something that can be done by courage alone. Please. Quiet, Gronshire pressed his hand on the shoulders of the other two.

"We will, Gronchar."

The glorious autumn quadrilaterals have quietly taken a prominent place in the sky.

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October 10, 345 Continental Gregorian Calendar, Osasuna, Iberia.

"Lord Grant, His Majesty has sent a messenger." Casillas pushed the door in and said.

"Invite that gentleman in." William said, sitting behind his desk.

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man dressed in a modern fashion walked into William's office as he was led by Casillas.

"Hello, dear sir, what good news has His Majesty entrusted you to us?" When William saw the other party walk in, he immediately stood up and stepped forward to greet him, showing the courtesy of his master.

"Hello, General Grant." The messenger bowed to him humbly, "Oh no, I should now call you Earl Grant, and it is an honour to be the first to use that title. ”

"What do you mean?" William asked a little knowingly.

"As you may have heard, His Majesty has ordered the punishment of the former Count of Osasuna, Stefano, for his illegal attacks on other counties, and has decided to strip him of his title and confiscate all his property. And for General Grant, who was wronged before, you played a vital role in stopping this evil deed, maintaining order in the kingdom; protected the legitimate interests of the aristocracy; Showed loyalty to the king and the royal family. Therefore, His Majesty has decided to transfer to you all the rights confiscated from Stefano. From now on, you are the Count of Osasuna, and you represent His Majesty the King here. You see, Your Majesty has brought me the letter of appointment and all the documents for you to see. As he spoke, the messenger pulled a large bag of papers from his bosom.

"Oh, thank you, and please convey my sincerest respect to Your Majesty." William glanced at the bag of papers and threw it on his desk.

"Your Excellency, do you want to stay with me for a few days, let me do the friendship of the landlord."

"Oh, no, there's still something to do." The messenger excused.

"What important thing cannot be delayed so much?" William asked tentatively.

"Actually, it has something to do with Lord Grant."

"How?"

"Actually, there have been several villages in Osasuna that have been forcibly taxed by the counts of Villarreal in the south. This was of course due to the conflicts between the previous Count of Osasuna and his neighbors, such as Osasuna, who often expropriated taxes from two villages in the Wyvern Valley on the plains. Now that the counts have been replaced, His Majesty wishes that the legitimate interests of all counts can be restored. Therefore the faction went down to spread this will to all the land. ”

"Oh, it turns out that this is such an important matter, then I am embarrassed to delay Your Excellency, and I will not send it far."

"Stay with the Earl."

Seeing off the messenger of Ofriet, Subisareta and the others walked in.

"How's it going, Lord Grant?" Kenisares asked first.

"Hehe, I'm a count now." William said, picking up the bag of documents and shaking it in front of his subordinates.

"Great!" Casillas cheered.

William just smiled and did not respond to the cheers of his youngest subordinate.

Seeing the lord like this, only the old Subisareta opened her mouth and asked, "Lord Grant, do you have any other questions?" ”

"Hmph, Ofhrit still wants me to be a gun for him, what a forcible tax seizure, who in all Iberia does not know that Villarreal is actually a vassal of the old man of Sánchez. If it weren't for Numancia's intentions, would they dare to embezzle other people's tax revenues? William snapped and sat back in his seat.

"Then we don't fall for them, don't we?" Joaquin said.

"No, let's pretend," William held his chin, "and the tacit understanding with the neighbors is not something that exists, let's send someone to visit the neighbors."

12 October, Numancia.

"What do you say? Ofhrit wants Villarreal to give those villages to Osasuna!? "Marquis Juan Sánchez heard the news over afternoon tea.

"Yes, His Majesty Overfleet has sent an emissary to deliver this message to Count Gomez of Villarreal."

The Marquis lifted his teacup and took a sip, he was in fact an old man. At the age of 60, ordinary people generally let go of their competitive minds, concentrate on enjoying the few remaining moments, and quietly wait for the call of death. The Marquis de Sanchez is not one of them, he still has great ambitions, as a person who has been instilled with the idea of "reviving the Enrique dynasty" since childhood, how to make the original royal orthodoxy return to the royal palace of Debans is the motivation for his struggle.

"I heard that the current Earl of Osasuna is William Grant?"

"Yes, sir."

He had carried the black cauldron for Ofrit for so long, and it was time for the monarch to repay him. Now that such a veteran of the battlefield has been sent to our side, it is clear that Ofrite needs a loyal dog to keep an eye on us. However, as for Grant, I am only familiar with his achievements on the battlefield, and I don't know what he really thinks about it, maybe he is an ally that can be won over.

"Grandpa, what are you thinking?" When the old marquis was interrupted by this silver bell-like voice, a pair of young arms had already wrapped around his wrinkled neck.

"Uh...... It's a matter of government affairs. As he spoke, the old marquis waved his hand to push down the attendant who had just come in to report.

"Alright, my sweet little bird, what's the matter?"

"Can't I talk to you if it's okay?" The granddaughter said coquettishly.

"Of course you can, but you young people should spend more time with young people, and if you spend more time with old bones like me, you will become dull. What's the matter, didn't I hear that the son of the Count of Boca invited you and some other noble youth to go hunting? Didn't you accept his invitation? ”

"Hunting is fun, but the group is not interesting at all." Mademoiselle Marquis pouted.

"Hehe, what kind of person do you think is interesting, my dear Miss Juana?" The old marquis asked his granddaughter's thoughts in a mocking tone.

"I think someone like Lord Sogrend Leus of Farensi would be more interesting." Juana stood up, tilted her head and said in a fantasy.

It's indeed the blood of the royal family, and it's so high, my granddaughter. The old marquis thought so, but said, "I think this expectation of yours is unattainable, and even people like Her Majesty the Empress of Mastar have not been able to leave his heart......"

"Grandpa~" Juana pounced on the old man coquettishly, "That's not what people mean." ”

"What does that mean?" The old marquis deliberately smiled narrowly.

"I mean, at least he should be a man who has done something serious, like an officer who has been on the battlefield or something, or someone who has studied something seriously. That's the kind of person that's interesting to talk to. ”

"Sure enough, it's my granddaughter, knowledgeable, haha." The old marquis laughed happily.

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In the next chapter, someone's incarnation is about to appear.