Chapter 623: The Emperor
There are several reasons to disguise the team as mercenaries, but the biggest of them is that the Emperor and his knights are passing through the territory of a rival kingdom - such a thing is not allowed, and if not to mention other problems, he may not be able to return alive if the kingdom knows about it, so the exterior of the carriage is much more modest than the interior.
The interior is very luxurious, more like a premium suite than a carriage, with soft velvet blankets on the walls and floors, and the seats on both sides are very soft.
There were only three people at the same table, and there were four people in total, including Gilkunifo.
"Your Majesty, are you almost ready to wake up?"
A voice woke up Jirkunifo from his slumber.
Gilkunifo pinched his brow lightly with his fingers, yawned again, and then looked at the person who spoke.
"Your Majesty, (you) seem to be sleeping well, but are you still a little sleepy?"
The owner of the voice that woke Gilkunifo from sleep was his secretary, Ronne Viamilgne.
"No, there is no such thing. Although my head is still a little sober, I am not sleepy anymore, and I haven't been able to take a nap or something for a long time...... Since childhood, right? After all, the work I had to deal with when I was in the Imperial City was always piled up like a mountain, and there was no way to waste time,...... Suddenly I feel a little bit to thank Gong. β
Originally, the administration of the empire was the work of the aristocracy, especially the nobles of the court, and these tasks were limited to those who had received relevant education from an early age, or those who had various financial reasons, so that only those with aristocratic blood could take over, and as a matter of course, as vested interests.
As a result of the purge of the aristocracy, the number of civil servants was drastically reduced, but the work was increased by the progress of reforms.
However, he did not regret this, because it was the purges that opened the future of the empire.
Although Jirkunifo is not married, he already has children, and he has not chosen a concubine, only a few women who are not considered side rooms, and can only be called concubines.
For the future heir to the throne, he will only consider whether he is excellent or not, and will not consider feudal ideas such as the eldest son.
While a few people were chatting, there was a knock on the carriage door.
The carriage took into account the detection of intelligence magic and the effect of physical defense, and was basically covered with metal plates, so there were no windows, and the head of the four knights of the empire, "Thunderlight" Bajud, got up and opened the door slightly by a crack.
"Your Majesty, it's Renas."
"Let her in."
The female knight flipped lightly from her horse and gracefully came to the door of the carriage. She is one of the Four Knights of the Empire, known as the most powerful "Heavy Blast" Renas Lockbruce.
Renas quietly closed the door and dropped down beside Bajud.
"The outpost has made contact with this side."
One of the defensive spells applied to this carriage has the effect of blocking external intelligence magic, but there is a problem that communication magic can also be blocked, so she can only accept it if she is guarding outside.
"The vanguard has now arrived at the Great Tomb of Nasalik, and in the wooden house of that place, the maids waiting there have been informed of His Majesty's imminent arrival, and they have said that they will be welcomed with great honor."
"Maid? Didn't I hear that it was a catacomb...... Maid? Maid...... Will this be that? I've heard that there used to be countries where maids were buried together in order to continue to be kings after death, could it be like that? Or is it true that the dark elves who have left the forest have made the Great Tomb a new stronghold? I don't understand at all, the forest is neither a human world nor a history...... Convey the past and tell them to be careful. β
"As Your Majesty said. Considering the power of the messenger, I think the place we are going to now will be an unknown world. It's better to be careful and careful. Please also Your Majesty, if anything happens, please come to my side immediately."
Forta said with a smile.
It didn't take long for the group to reach their destination.
Originally, the emperor's preparations should have been made by the maid. But there wasn't so much time.
After arranging his dress, he put on his cloak as a coat, and then put Wang Wat's minimum preparation on his waist.
What followed was a war of words with Ainz your Gong, and Gilkunifo, who was quite satisfied with the overall image, nodded.
"Your Majesty, then. I'll go down first."
"I'll leave it to you."
After saying that, Bajud opened the door of the carriage.
Just in case, Rone also acts as a meat shield for Gilkunifo, trying to stay on the straight line between the door and it.
A large grassland greets you, followed by a line of guards on the opposite side, and you can see the earth that rises like a hill and the strange lattice-like gate that seems to have been buried.
β¦β¦ Is this the great underground tomb of Nasalik? It's a little different from what I've heard.
Gilkunifo couldn't help but be a little disappointed, and got out of the carriage and walked to the wooden house with Bajud, who was also in the ranks with the guards.
To say that the lineup is not strong.
Dressed in robes, armed with a wand, Forta and his high-ranking disciples. With a holy seal on his chest, he belongs to the Knights' Faith Magic Chanters. Elite royal guards, and outposts that were sent in advance.
In front of him was a three-story tall wooden house, surrounded by grassland, and it was almost impossible for anyone to hide.
"Could it be that you're entertaining us in this cabin?"
Ba Jiude was a little dissatisfied, although they were afraid of the power of the Great Tomb Messenger, but such a hasty greeting was too much, but it was also the emperor of a country standing here......
"Your Majesty, are the people in the carriage going to come out?"
"No, you don't. Not yet that necessary. Compared to thatβ"
The reason why Jirkunifo stopped in the middle of his sentence was not only because the door of the wooden house was open, but because his eyes were attracted by the two beautiful women who slowly walked out of it.
Dressed in an orthodox maid's dress, although the sewing is really good, there is nothing special about it, but the unusually dignified posture makes even Jirkunifo, who is used to seeing all kinds of beauties, a little distracted.
The two maids saluted at the same time, and the one with his hair coiled up spoke first.
"Waiting a long time, His Majesty Emperor Girtunifu Lune Farrod Elnicus. I'm Yuri Alpha, who was appointed to welcome you, and the next one is Lupsrekina Beta as my deputy, so please take care of me. β
"That's really a lot of work. And what about His Highness Gong? β
"The host is still preparing, still have to spend some time, please wait a while"
"I see. So where do we wait? That wooden house? β
"No, just wait here"
Jill Kunifo looked up. It wasn't going to rain right away, but the sky was covered with a few clouds, so it was hard to call it a good day. In addition, although Gilkunifo can't feel it, the cold of winter is definitely there.
Let's wait here...... Is it a threat......
Although Jirkunifo had expected it, it was inevitable that he would be a little unhappy, but the other party's arrogant behavior could make him a little prepared, and it was still beneficial to the opponent who didn't know anything.