Chapter 22: Eddard's Castle
"You're such a smart guy. Jack said with a smile.
Although the two have the same idea, whether it is correct or not still needs to be confirmed.
At this time, Turks suddenly remembered a person - Doug. As a person who does not participate in the state affairs of the Missy Kingdom, Doug can actually know that the Revival Spirit Stone is not in the Holy Ape Country, on the one hand, he can know from it that he has an extraordinary ability, so that he can obtain secret information. On the other hand, it shows that he is very concerned about the fate of the Missile, and even the whole world.
"Doug also knows that the spirit stone is not in the Holy Ape Country, so it is very likely that he will know if the Holy Ape Country has any secrets. What do you think, Jack?" Texs reasoned.
These words reminded Jack that these things were all inexplicable speculations, and the person who could really answer them had grabbed their hands at that time.
"You're right, but, Doug told me in his vision that he would see you later, which means that it won't be right now. I don't think there's much hope that we'll find him to answer these questions. Jack shook his head.
The two sat in the woods for an entire afternoon, sorting out the messy clues in their heads, but it was only at the end that they remembered one of the most crucial figures—Cologne, the king of the Missiles.
"Let's go and ask my father directly, although I know that he must have his reasons for hiding it from me, but at the moment, there is not much time to wait. In less than three months, the Missilean nation is about to be in danger. Can't wait any longer. Turks said resolutely.
Jack, who had long wanted to ask directly, heard Tex's words, and his heart was overjoyed: in fact, the best way to solve the problem was to ask Coren, as the central figure of the whole incident, it was impossible for him not to know the cause of all this. If Coren is willing to let go of the blockade in his heart, then everything will be revealed. Also, the mysterious man Luthor, whose secrets are basically solved. Kill multiple birds with one stone!
"Let's go, it's still early, hurry back!" Jack dragged Tex and left. Tex was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Jack to be so decisive, he had to think about nothing and just leave.
Outside the palace.
"Father!" Tex shouted as he walked hurriedly.
"Father, are you there?"
A man came out of the palace, an attendant, and she said, "Turks, King Coron has something to go out and said to come back in the evening." ”
"Did he say where he went?"
"I'm going to the Lord of Lille. The attendant replied.
"Okay, I got it. Turks turned to Jack and said, "Jack, why don't we go to Eddid City now?" It's time for all of this to be revealed. ”
Jack looked at Tex, he had some doubts in his heart that stopped him, that is, Coren, as Jack's father, never told Tex about the spirit stone and the orc army, and even intended to break him up, why? It is certain that Coren did this to prevent Tex from interfering in it, so to speak, these things are closely related to Tex.
"I'd love to figure it out, but ......," Jack said hesitantly.
"But what? I'm afraid my father will blame me, it's okay, I'll know sooner or later!" said Turks, firmly.
Turks made it very clear that no matter what Coren was trying to hide from him, he would always rush forward. Jack admires this personality of Tex very much, and he can't say much, so he can only support it.
So they went out of the city gate, and went to the stable, where they took two horses, and prepared to set out.
"Why don't you get off the horse?" asked Tex as he looked at Jack, who was standing beside the horse.
Jack was embarrassed, blushing and said, "I'...... Can't ride a horse ......".
It was so embarrassing that Tex remembered that Jack was not from land, and had never touched a horse at all, let alone ridden it.
"Well, I forgot you're a Garlander. Well, we don't ride horses. Tex let go of the reins, walked over to a clearing, took the piccolo from his bosom, and blew it long into the distant sky.
After a while, in the distant clouds, a ball of white light rushed straight towards them—Cher was coming.
Cher lowered her haughty head and leaned over for Jack and Tex to climb on its back, then flapped its wings and flew to Eddard City, the closest to the city, and arrived instantly.
In front of it is a castle surrounded by walls. Jack had only seen the castle of the human Middle Ages in the book, and when what he saw in front of him was true, he couldn't help but exclaim "wow".
It was a huge castle with five or six domed towers, and from the outside, the outer walls were thirty meters high, and a long moat was dug around the walls. The main entrance is made up of a drawbridge, and standing in front of the main gate, you can see countless arrow towers on the wall, and more than a dozen soldiers patrolling. Not only that, but after Turks and their team crossed the drawbridge, there was a huge iron gate blocking it, and Turks said that every day during the day, six soldiers had to turn on the switch in unison to turn it on.
Behind the gate, there is a bustling scene in front of you, inside the castle of Elder City, there are large and small stalls selling weapons, food, cloth, accessories, and other things. Compared to the structure of the palace and the city of the main city of Misu, the city of Ed is obviously stronger. Although it was a peaceful era, this kind of castle still belonged to the residents' favorite place, so Turks said that Ed City was the largest and most populous city in Misso.
The faces of the passers-by were delighted, as if they had bought what they wanted, the streets twisted and turned, the circus performances attracted Jack's attention, and even the dancing girls with heavy makeup and the clowns who played burlesques.
"Let's go, don't be stunned. Tex reminds Jack, who is fascinated by the bustle of Ed City.
"Well, there's a chance to see it again. Jack said embarrassedly.
The two of them strode side by side towards the inner fort.
"Prince Turks!" Before he could reach the fort, the soldiers recognized him, and it seemed that the popularity of the Turks Missus was still not low.
"Well, I want to find my father, is he here?" Turks didn't have time to ramble, and directly asked the soldiers to let him in, and the soldiers let them in with a smile.
The inner fort you see in front of you is no less prosperous than the palace in the main city of Misu!
It has three floors, and the stone staircase on each floor is guarded by two soldiers, and at the entrance, there are two corridors on the left and right, leading to the indoor garden on one side and the rest area on the other. The first floor is used for receiving guests, so the space is relatively large, with several large rooms and three or four tables. The second floor is the living quarters, where the lord usually talks and learns with his attendants or subordinates. And the third floor, which is also the most important place in the entire inner fort, is the place where military or urban development plans are discussed.
After Turks gave Jack these introductions, Jack was very surprised, compared to Garland's living environment, this place can be called a paradise!
Although it is still far from the medieval castle of human beings in Jack's mind, there are many fewer facilities, and there is not even the most basic prison, so it can't be simpler, but it still flashes Jack's eyes.
Turks explained that the Misser country has lenient laws, but allows residents to report to the investigating officer if they find that the people around them have done immoral things, and the investigating officer will punish them according to the law of Feiner, but it will not be fatal, and at most it will be punished to the Holy Ape Country.
When Jack heard that he would be punished to the Holy Ape Country, he immediately laughed: "Haha, haven't you been there too?"
Turks looked disdainful: "It's like you haven't been." ”
"Just kidding. However, the laws of your country are so good, unlike ours, where crimes are ordered by the elders, punished by the captain, and at most, you will be released to the sea, and you will not be given food or drink. Until you meet a shark that is hungrier than you. But you know, your teeth won't be able to bite a shark. Jack smiled self-deprecatingly at this.
Tex was relieved, "I think my teeth are comparable to those of a shark." ”
Both laughed.
After the two finished their jokes, they went to the third floor.
"Tex, I'm sorry, King Coren said that no one is allowed to go in until they come out. One soldier stopped them apologetically.
"Brother, did my father say he wouldn't let me in?" Turks was a little puzzled, he wanted to use his privilege to get in.
"Turks, no, we also do things according to the arrangement, so don't embarrass us. The soldier said helplessly.
"Turks, let's wait, it's still early anyway. Jack stopped Tex. Turks had no choice but to turn around.
The two of them went to the first floor, found a chair and sat down, and ate the fruit on the table idly.
"Turks, do you think your father will tell you the truth about it because you came to him?" asked Jack.
"I don't know, anyway, I'm determined, if I don't tell me this time, I'll ask again. You should know how uncomfortable it is to be kept from everything," replied Turks.
"So, what if, this truth, shouldn't be known?" Jack looked at Tex with a very strange look, which made Tex a little panicked. Jack has always had an ominous premonition in his heart, he knows that Coren deliberately concealed it, it must be because these things should not be known by Tex, but if Tex knew, then Coren must have felt that his only son would still do it regardless of the obstacles, but in the face of his danger, he was determined not to let him step in. These are, of course, Jack's assumptions.
"What if you know, even if there is a danger behind the truth, even if it is a danger that will kill me. Turks replied to Jack with great firmness.
At this moment, Jack, looking at the tenacious and individual prince in front of him, felt a faint uneasiness in his heart, he seemed to perceive that behind the truth that Coren concealed, there was indeed a huge danger, and this danger could indeed kill Tex. But he is powerless to stop it, because without this truth, the world may be in another danger.
"Turks, I've got your back. No matter what the danger is, I will support you!" Jack took Tex's hand and pursed his lips, conveying trust to Tex.