-138- Convoy from the county
The June sun is always warmer and warmer day by day.
It's been three days since the church's failed verdict that the citizens talk about, and even the fire demon vision that woke up many people.
Although the drinkers in the tavern still talk about the lucky Rose Society of the Divine Judgment as they have their heart's content, they still discuss whether the fire demon in the night sky is real or an illusion, and debate whether the light that slays the fire demon is the duke, the high priest, or someone else......
But in any case, the past is over, and the city of Boulder is soon restored to its former calm.
The world of Miria is like that.
The existence of supernatural power is not a secret, although I am surprised by all kinds of visions and powers, but people's ability to accept it, especially in a big city like Boulder with a Blazing Sun Third-Order existence...... It's been strong.
Of course, more importantly, the Duke's Palace and the Church have not given an explanation for the vision of that night, although there are all kinds of incredible rumors, but since even the church has not shown up to explain it, and it has not further alienated the people, it means that the vision of that night has been resolved, and there is no major problem.
Today, many people have turned their attention to the north gate of Boulder City.
Especially the residents of the outer city, the children who are running all over the streets.
They gathered outside the city gates, looking at the wide road from the north of the city to the north, and their faces were looking forward to it.
Today is the day when the Castel family's convoy of supplies enters the city, and it has been the twentieth of each month for many years.
With the development of space magic technology, although teleportation arrays and space rings have gradually become popular among the transcendental, considering the operating costs and some inherent shortcomings of space technology, long-distance transportation still needs to rely on ordinary fleets.
The same is true of the wealthy Castelle family.
And for children in the outer city, this day of the month is their lucky day.
"Haven't you come yet?"
"It should be almost there, right? It's about that time of the month! ”
"I don't know how many silver tanas I can pick up today!"
Looking at the end of the horizon, the children excitedly discussed.
Outside the city gates, however, it was not the children who gathered that stood out the most.
The most eye-catching thing is a group of people standing on the side of the road.
The lavish carriage is carved with intricate patterns, and the Black Eagle logo on the side is particularly eye-catching.
Teenagers and girls in black and white uniforms stood respectfully, hugging a gorgeous umbrella cover to shield the sun from the sky.
Under the umbrella, a girl in a black and red gothic dress is sitting on a makeshift chaise longue, looking into the distance.
Many of the pedestrians who came and went had difficulty taking their eyes off the beautiful girl.
Some first-time travellers to Boulder may even be tempted to ask their companions and guides about her origins:
"Who is that beautiful aristocratic girl? What a temperament! Is it the daughter of a great nobleman? ”
However, they are often greeted with disdain from their companions or the inhabitants of Boulder:
"Who is it? Don't you see the family coat of arms on the side of the carriage? ”
And when these traveling merchants noticed the sign on the side of the carriage, they soon showed a sudden expression, and their eyes at the girl were even more curious, longing and yearning:
"Two-Headed Black Hawk...... It turned out to be the Castelles! So, she's the heir to Castel? ”
"Charlotte! She's Charlotte! The pearl of Castel, the richest maiden in Boulder! ”
"I heard that whoever can marry her is equivalent to receiving half of the Duchy of Boulder as a dowry! The wealth of the entire Star-Moon Lowlands will be taken into your arms! ”
"Hey, that's in the past, you don't know, Castel's heir is a devout believer in the Holy Church, she has decided not to marry for life, and will dedicate her territory to the church when she returns to the kingdom of God."
"Shhh...... Really? That's a shame! ”
"To the Church? Would the Duke of Boulder be willing? Is His Majesty the King willing? ”
"Then I don't know, the affairs of the nobles and the priests are not our concern."
Pedestrians were talking.
And Charlotte, who has a keen sense, also listens to everyone's discussion of her.
"I'm still famous...... When I left the city gate, so many people cared about me. ”
She couldn't help but laugh at herself.
Beside her, Sebas smiled and complimented, as skilled as ever:
"Of course, noble master, wherever you go, your brilliance will make you the center of attention."
Charlotte: ......
Instead of paying attention to Sebas's unnutritious sycophant, she looked at the increasingly dazzling sunlight.
Even with the cover of the umbrella, the scattered light still made her uncomfortable.
As if noticing the girl's discomfort, Quasimodo, who was standing on the other side, couldn't help but say:
"Master, it's getting hotter, actually...... You don't have to come and greet you in person. ”
"It's okay, as the head of the Castel family, I feel that I need to personally greet the knights of the family from afar after inheriting the position of head of the family."
Charlotte said with a smile.
Of course, the actual reason is that she is quite curious about the armored knights in the world of Miria, and she has played many games in her previous life, but she has never seen it with her own eyes in reality.
War horses and armor are also a man's romance!
As the children watched expectantly, a faint billowing of smoke and dust filled the horizon.
Some of the older children's eyes suddenly lit up:
"It's coming! Here it comes! I seem to see the banner of Castel! ”
Charlotte's heart fluttered slightly.
She looked in the direction of the smoke and dust, and soon saw a group of centaurs at the end of her sight.
The first thing that catches your eye is an armored knight wearing a black cloak, and the black war horse under him is also wearing armor, which is extraordinary.
At his side, he was followed by two armored knights with the banner of the Black Hawk behind him, one on the left and one on the right.
Farther away, wagons laden with goods, escorted by uniformly dressed knights, gradually appeared in the field of vision.
"It's coming! They're coming!"
The children cheered and ran excitedly towards the convoy.
The Castel family's convoy throws a bounty every time they enter the city, and it is all silver tana, which is very attractive to them.
Charlotte, on the other hand, stood up unconsciously, looking at the approaching knight in armor with some excitement.
Knight!
Knights from the realm!
A knight who belongs to her!
After crossing over, she was alone for so long, forming her own forces little by little, and the moment she saw the convoy, she finally had the real feeling that she was really an earl lord for the first time......
In the midst of the mighty turmoil, the convoy gradually approached.
After seeing the carriage of the Castel family in front of the city gate, and the blonde girl surrounded by maids and attendants, the armored knight led by him quickly looked shocked.
He patted the horse's back, and the black horse under him suddenly sped up, and soon broke away from the group and rushed to the front of everyone.
Turning over and dismounting, the dusty armored knight knelt on one knee, respectfully saluted in front of Charlotte, and said in a deep voice:
"Chalon...... Met Miss Charlotte! ”
(End of chapter)