The Star Kings were built on a large plain, which was once covered by forests and has long since been transformed into dense houses. In the center of the plain there is a huge rock protruding from the ground, with a radius of about a thousand meters, more than thirty meters above the surroundings, and the top is quite flat. On the rocky mountain, there are actually three clear springs. Any lord with some savvy knows that building a castle here will make a thousand-year-old foundation.

But apart from the Star Royalty, no lord has been able to stay here for more than fifty years, and you can still see the different styles of buildings left by the lords of the past. If it weren't for the efforts of the Griffin Legion, which had the advantage in the air, the ancestors of the Star Royalty would not have been able to defend in the siege forever by relying only on the reserves and walls on the mountain.

From the rough fortress originally built of wood and earth, to the current tall sky-blue walls reinforced with dwarven runestones and elven vines, the Star Fortress of the Star King overlooks the entire plain. It consists of a large and cold main fort, steel arrow towers in eight directions, and four secondary forts dedicated to trebuchets capable of striking in a circular circle. They are said to communicate with each other by platform bridges, surface passages, and underground tunnels, all of which can be protected against the heaviest trebuchets. There are also barracks, dungeons and barns, and even an underground blacksmith and alchemy. Legend has it that during the initial friendship with the Mage Guild, there was also a magic tower here. However, there are no mages left there, and it has become a library for the royal family, a stargazing platform, and guest rooms.

Once an impregnable fortress due to the presence of the Griffin Legion, it is now even more majestic and invincible with the royal family having two magical ships and an air force. However, due to the presence of rebels in the country, a magic ship patrolled the area. So the Star Fortress is now guarded by only one remaining ship.

Looking down from the sky. It is a bustling urban area that occupies the entire plain. Mansions, gardens, statues, warehouses, as well as wooden inns and noisy markets. The most lively thing is the taverns and courtyards here, one after another. The citizens of the capital are in the streets and alleys here, proud of the residents of the royal capital, and working hard to make a living.

Between the city and the Star Fortress, near the rocky hills, there are several huge temples. The place where people gather is also the place where faith gathers, so the Temple of Dawn, the Temple of War, and the Temple of Mother Earth are all headquartered here. The Elven Moon Temple and the Dwarven Patron Temple also have branches here, after all, the Star Kingdom cannot be regarded as a complete human kingdom alone. There are also quite a few other ethnic groups living here.

Halflings and gnomes are also very good at joining in the fun, and they put the temples of the two races together, and they also occupy a lot of territory under the rocky mountain. There was always laughter and laughter in front of their temple, and every day was as lively as a festival. But the temple next to them is the Temple of the Dead, the necropolis. The only temple of death on the entire continent is located here.

Since the god of murder stole divine power from the god of death in the past, the god of death became a mere administrator, only the ability to mourn and no longer respond to other prayers. The entire cemetery is now surprisingly quiet, and the Assassin Guild, which used to be entrenched here, had to move out for various reasons. So in the entire noisy Star King Capital, this is the most secluded and peaceful place.

The various temples that surround it guard the core of the Star Fortress. No matter what direction you attack, you have to face the temple's defense first. At the same time, the temple itself also acts as a magical barrier. It is also almost impossible to cross them and cast spells on the palace.

There is only one temple that is not at the foot of the mountain, and that is the god of knowledge and secrets, which is separated by half of the city and the fortress. It used to be the temple of the god of magic, and then it was renamed that. Historically, mages have come here to seek knowledge and take refuge, but after the Mage Lord's death, the Guild left the Star King and the school city moved into the Temple of Knowledge and Secrets.

The library that is known as the second largest on the continent (actually the first, but for the sake of the royal family of the Star Kingdom, it is humbly called the second) is located in this temple, where archmages and even legendary mages can gain something. Originally, the federation could also get support from here, but now it has become a-for-tat situation.

I wonder what it's like for them to watch the Federation's magical ships fly through the sky all day.

After crossing the peak of Griffin Mountain, the Star Rope began to slowly descend, approaching directly in the direction of the Star Castle. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to dock directly at the berth vacated by the patrol magic spaceship?

The royal family's magic ship immediately took off, blocking the path of the Starrope. A royal mage, protected by the Winged Terran Guards, flew somewhere in between. "Your Excellency Marquis Siegel, please dock the ship outside the city. Without the king's order, you can only walk up the mountain, and you can't fly up directly. ”

"Don't embarrass him, they're all colleagues in the Federation. Shelley advised. This is the time for Peters, the "Courier Baron", to step up. He had been watching the Zenith culture on the ship for a long time, and he was shocked by the fact that he hadn't deceived the goblins. As a painter and poet, foreign cultures are the things he loves and yearns for the most. In order to be able to take away two books on the "major humanities history" of the Zenith, he agreed to Marquis Siegel's request without saying a word.

A well-worded letter reached Evan a few hours later. Siegel said very simply, roughly that the ship was very expensive, and if it was placed outside the city, it would be afraid of losing it. Evan laughed, and with a stroke of his pen, allowed Siegel to ride in the palace, which meant that he could take his mount directly to the platform of the Star Castle.

Even if this "mount" is a magic spaceship with a length of three hundred and thirty-three meters.

"I see the people on the platform, Count Todd as military advisor, and Count Samson Wallen as financial advisor. Both of you are important figures in the Imperial Council, and it seems that you are still very popular, Your Excellency Marquis Siegel. Master Shelley said with a smile.

Earl Todd's hair had been shaved, but he was still imposing. Count Samson Wallen was a stark contrast to him, a short, fat man. Standing next to the berth of the magic ship, the late autumn wind kept blowing, and the Chancellor kept wiping his nose with a handkerchief and tugging hard at the cloak on his body. It was an old fur cloak. There is nothing wrong with the length. However, the bust and waist circumference are far apart. So I can't take care of the Chancellor's trembling body.

As soon as the magic ship came to a halt, Siegel and Mage Shelley walked down, the orc Hum following them as a guard. "Long time no see, Count Todd. He first greeted his old acquaintance, and then said to the Chancellor: "It is a great honour to meet Earl Wallen for the first time. ”

"This honor is ours, Lord Marquis Siegel. Your arrival has made the royal capital shine. He bowed low, and his thick hand shook Siegel.

Instead of shaking his hand, Siegel quickly pulled out a small fire elemental furnace from the space pouch. Within the confines of the Myrneon Core, this small stove can warm his hands and boil water, just in time for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is always cold. Siegel shoved the object into his hand, and the other party could only thank him and accept it.

"Where is His Majesty? I can't wait to see him. Siegel rubbed his hands together and said to Count Todd.

The old earl used to be a staunch supporter of King Aaron, and he also spared no effort to hunt down Evan. However, when Aaron handed over the throne to his brother, he also handed over Count Todd to him. Evan didn't like Earl Todd very much from a young age, especially because he always called Evan an an illegitimate son. However, Earl Todd has always been loyal to the royal family. After the succession of thrones, he was also very honest, so even as a symbol. Evan also wants to keep him in the position of military secretary.

He didn't usually talk much, and most of the time he pretended to be deaf and dumb, but he was unambiguous when it mattered, and always supported His Majesty's ideas. Earl Todd knew very well why Siegel came to the royal capital, after all, Sir Bill was the viscount under his jurisdiction, and if Bill was really a traitor, he would not be able to escape responsibility. So the old Count dodged neatly and led the way for Siegel.

"Siegel, I won't talk nonsense with you, I will take you directly to His Majesty Evan. The scenery and allusions of this royal palace have time to listen slowly, so there is no need to waste time at this time. He gave the Chancellor of the Exchequer a meaningful look, and then strode forward. It's still a knight's style, a general's majesty, and it's very much to Siegel's taste.

The berth was built in nearly half a year, next to the ground barracks. It's too time-consuming to walk through the barracks, but you can't fly with magic in the palace, so it's easiest to go through the air bridge. The people they met along the way avoided each other when they saw the two imperial advisors, military and financial, accompanying a young man together. Although they had never seen such an unfamiliar face, they knew at a glance that this was a character who was not easy to mess with. If you jump out at this time and point to the east and west, which finger will be cut off, maybe you will cut one and get one free.

Salk, the palace steward, stood at the bottom of the steps of the palace in a large, comfortable golden coat, a silk garment that kept warm and did not interfere with walking, and resembled a truncated pajama.

"Welcome, Marquis. His Majesty the King is waiting for you in the study. He smiled narrowly, rubbed his hands and said, "The kitchen is preparing a feast, do you have any taboos?"

"No, I'll eat whatever His Majesty Evan asks. Siegel patted him on the shoulder and smiled at him.

"Thank you for your understanding, so that we can do our work with much less effort. He nodded, looking more respectful: "Please go here, my lords, and I will take you to the study." ”

"We know where the study is, Lord Salk. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said, "Didn't Your Majesty give you the task of preparing the feast?

The manager didn't stop, he knew Siegel's mood, so he didn't delay at all. However, it was said that being a cook could not help but fight back, so Salk replied in a more respectful tone: "Thank you for your concern, there are many people in the palace who serve, and you can arrange the work with one look." In addition, His Majesty said that he was in the study to meet the Marquis, and there was nothing to do without the two of you. ”

"I'm going to check on the situation of the Imperial Guard, and I'm just on the way. Count Todd said, "How about coming with me, Count Valen?"

"No, I remember that I still have work to do. He quickly relieved himself from his embarrassment and took his leave: "There will be opportunities to be together often in the future." ”

"What does this mean?" said Siegel to Earl Todd after the Chancellor of the Exchequer had left, but the old man did not answer him. Instead, Salk said vaguely: "It's a good thing anyway, as soon as you ask His Majesty the King." (To be continued.) )