Chapter Eighty-Seven: The Palace Courtyard
There seemed to be an atmosphere of joy next door, like a festive celebration that hit it off.
Ai Suyan carefully pricked up his ears: "Frozen Sword of the Silent Night?"
Then his gaze suddenly flowed, and the brilliant blue brilliance slowly overflowed from the "Clear Sky Pupil".
"In a split second, we didn't even have time to make a call, and we lost our ability to move in an instant. Ai Suyan's face seemed to be a little sad, like a true portrayal of the cloudy spiritual world.
The knights shook their heads, and some of them even sighed.
"I really didn't expect that such a legendary treasure would one day fall into the hands of the 'Night of Flowing Fire', their evil power will devour all the wealth and prosperity of the Liuxia Kingdom..."
For a moment, the atmosphere fell into some subtle change that was not easy to detect.
However, the sound of the fox hunting hall next door is still clearly audible. "When the reign of the kingdom ends, we will give you the highest honor of being an ally. The hoarse voice suddenly pretended to be solemn.
"Yes," Gene's voice loomed, "It's a pleasant collaboration, but how can I trust you not to betray the promise you've made?"
Before the words fell, a hearty laugh dispelled the fog called "half-belief".
"Haha... You're such an inspiring guy... But why don't you think about it, as long as you still have the artifact in your hands, how dare we take such a big risk?"
After that, he smiled slightly, and it sounded like there was a hint of "trust"...
"Oh well... I believe in you. Jean's voice said: "This is the tax bill of the Southern Territory, I will only give you one chance, half of the tax is enough to help you buy a large number of advanced weapons and armor." ”
"However, I have no interest in the military action you have taken since then. Jean's tone seemed to have undergone some kind of deliberate prolongation: "Well, the deal is over." ”
Before he could finish speaking, one of the knights beside Essusan rushed out the door in a fit of rage, as if he wanted to step on all the filth next door in an instant.
But William reached out and grabbed him, and then began to speak in a deep voice.
"Doing such a thing in order to save his wife, Jean, this guy, is also poignant in a sense. ”
"Also, we're going to go on an expedition soon, so don't get into such trouble until then. William's voice seemed to be mixed with many other considerations.
Ai Suyan lowered his head and said nothing: This is indeed the case, the current matter is indeed beyond the jurisdiction of the 'Imperial Blade'...
So he sighed softly, and then asked more inquiringly: "Then this 'Silent Night Frozen Sword' is a divine artifact of the Liuxia Kingdom?"
William glanced at Ai Suyan meaningfully, and then said worriedly: "Not only that, once this sword, which is a symbol of the fate of the kingdom, is lost, it is bound to completely destroy the defense line in the hearts of some nobles. ”
"You may not know. William said worriedly, "The legendary 'Ice and Fire Holy Sword' is a magical treasure infused with the faith and honor of the entire Liuxia Kingdom. ”
"In the four corners of the continent, whether it is the Emperor's sword or the 'life infusion' of the Silver Wing Kingdom, all of these are destined to have an extraordinary future since they were born. ”
"Because they saved the power system that was once almost fragmented. Even under the glorious shroud of the 'Beginning of the Galaxy', their power still shook the foundation and order of the continent like meteorites and tsunamis. ”
"According to the record of "A Brief History of Liuxia", 10,000 years ago, a brave and fearless human blacksmith went to the ancient 'Snow Mountain Lagoon' alone, and retrieved the coldest 'ice crystal' and the hottest 'fire crystal' on the continent in the deepest part of the earth's surface thousands of meters from the earth's surface. ”
"In that legendary wilderness and dangerous area, he has undergone a cruel test unimaginable to ordinary people. After returning home. He presented the treasure to the king, thinking that he could return his happiness and well-being for the rest of his life. ”
Unexpectedly, the king, who was bent on power, listened to the slander of a dark priest beside him, who said that only by pushing the blacksmith into the flames of the furnace could the true power of these two treasures be truly aroused. ”
Just as he was cornered, a red-haired, blue-bearded magician happened to pass near the court. ”
He claimed that he had the best of both worlds, saving the blacksmith's life and fulfilling the king's wishes. ”
With the king's permission, he leapt from the edge of the kingdom's largest furnace with two treasures, and for a long time did not emerge from the flames. ”
"The frustrated king sighed: 'It seems, this mage, he has made a false promise. ’”
Unexpectedly, three months later, two beams of light as dazzling as meteors suddenly rose from the flames of the furnace, and then two gorgeous swords that had never been seen before suddenly appeared in front of everyone's eyes. ”
"Their colors were red and blue, one shining through a bitter cold that instantly froze the flames of the entire furnace, and the other emitted a bitter heat that made the whole palace seem to burn. ”
Just when the king's six gods were gone, the mage's voice seemed to come from the whole world. ”
"'These two swords are made of the hedrons of yesteryear, and they are infused with all my magic. ’”
His voice then faded away, and the deeply moved King ordered the Dark Priest to retrieve the sword above the furnace, but the moment he touched the entity, his body was frozen in ice, and then another flame quickly covered the ice around him, and before he could even scream, his body was shattered because he could not bear the force. ”
"However, this outbreak also calmed the light of the two swords, and the king, who understood the sinister intentions of the priests, ordered the two swords to be sealed on the 'Altar of Ice and Fire', and named them 'Frozen Night' and 'Flame Attack of the Day'. ”
"Time flies, and now in the forbidden land of the Liuxia Kingdom, there is suddenly the bad news that the ice relics have been stolen, and their hearts must be on the verge of collapse. ”
William scratched his head: "Alright, everyone, please sit down and order food now." I'll just bear the cost of today's banquet. ”
"Wow...'Honey Roast', 'Imperial Capital Flame Fish Soup', 'Buck Ham Baked Bear's Paws' and 'Steamed Tully Lamb Chops'... The menu here seems to be more abundant than in other places..."Ai Suyan said excitedly.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a rush of footsteps suddenly came in from outside the door.
The man who came was a palace guard in armor, and the moment he saw him, William dropped everything in his hand.
Only Ai Suyan's heart was mixed: "It's Lauro, did he bring any new news?"
At this moment, the guard unexpectedly turned his head to face Ai Suyan's cheek, and then bowed deeply in respect.
"Emperor Arthur has an order, please go to the palace courtyard immediately, and he will arrange the specific matters related to your future trip. ”
After speaking, he politely stretched out his hand, and the direction of his fingertips was towards the heaven and earth outside the door.
"It seems that the emperor's call is still as undisobeyable as ever. William sighed helplessly, and then said to Ai Suyan with a solemn face: "However, no matter what instructions you get from the emperor, you must protect your own safety." ”
After saying that, Ai Suyan clearly found that William's eyes seemed to be full of a certain feeling of reluctance and concern.
So he nodded solemnly.
He then followed Lauro out the door of the Knights' Hall.
Some time later, in the heart of the palace of Pompeii, in a courtyard of fountains and plants, the silver-winged prince Essouyan Lockdan once again stood in front of the radiant monarch of the Empire: Arthur Pendria as the Chosen One.
It was now afternoon, and the lazy sunlight was pouring down like a golden veil, like a magnificent cloak bestowed by the Mother of the Sky on the whole earth, and although the cold night had not yet arrived, it was clear that the distant sky did not possess the peace that this season deserved.
Arthur glanced at Ai Suyan slightly: "It's okay, everything is still the same." ”
Then he turned his back again, and his strong but somewhat thin body reflected in the brilliance of the golden hall, and for a moment, it seemed to be dressed in a layer of gold.
"This time I asked you to come here to officially issue a resolution to send you to carry out a life-and-death mission. He picked up the petals of a begonia flower, and then said calmly.
Ai Suyan stubbornly raised his head.
"As you know, the red stone is worth a lot, and now I can tell you definitively that it needs your blood to finally open it. Arthur spoke again with composure.
Ai Suyan nodded: "But your promise will also be fulfilled." ”
"That's nature. Arthur said, "As for your transportation... It's just..."
He suddenly glanced at Ai Suyan slyly, then took out a black whistle from his waist, and then put it to his mouth and blew it lightly a few times, and after a while, a huge black shadow swept across the sky like a dark cloud.
"The Imperial Griffons of the Royal Courtyard... What do you think?" a subtle smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, like an unfathomable philosopher, as he stared at Ai Suyan's handsome, thin face.