Chapter 175: The Princess and the Queen
"Your Excellency the Governor, I heard that there is another guest at today's banquet?" Although everyone knows about the events of the morning, they still have to pretend not to know each other at this time.
"Yes, Your Highness Princess. But she hasn't arrived yet, and she may have to wait a little longer. β
However, Linya noticed that the guards of the Mirante Kingdom had actually arrived at the banquet. It's just that the queen still insists on putting the queen on the shelf? But forget it, Linya has other things to do, and I'm not interested in worrying about these things with her.
"Your Excellency, in that case, I have something to talk to you about at this time. Linya deliberately spoke loudly so that the two councillors next to her could hear clearly.
"Her Royal Highness Princess Linya, please speak. β
"I've heard that the pirate attacks have been serious lately, I wonder if Your Excellency the Governor knows what's going on?"
"This ...... Indeed it is. Michael wondered how this little girl could suddenly bring up this topic, and could she care about such a thing?" We're also sending people around for information, but it may take some time for the details to be known. Michael told me the truth, there was nothing to keep secret.
"That's right. Your Excellency, I see that your cities and ports are well defended. Ask a question that should not be asked, but I hope that His Excellency the Governor will answer it truthfully. How many defenders are there in Port Domingo? Rest assured, we have no ill will. β
The two patriarchs had already come together, and Linya could be quieter, after all, there was no need for too many people to hear about it.
Michael looked at Linya with some confusion, and then at the two councillors.
It seems to be figuring out the intention of Linya's words. After a few moments, one of the senators, named Nicholas, said: "We have a thousand regular troops, and a thousand mercenaries. If there is a war. Among the sailors and citizens, about a thousand people could also be urgently mobilized. We're honest with each other, and we hope that Princess Linya will tell us why we're asking?"
Linya sighed and said, "I don't dare tell you any definite answers. I can only give you some kind offers. For example, let the soldiers strengthen the defense of the city and the port, increase the strength of the night, increase the density of patrols, increase the strength of certain important checkpoints, and as for the mercenaries...... If there are new mercenaries, you might as well transfer the garrisons assigned to them, etc., I don't think it will hurt you. Your Excellency the Governor, Your Excellency the Councillors. What do you think?"
Linya's words made the people of course alert.
While he was pondering Linya's words, the squire ran in and said, "Your Excellency, the queen of the kingdom of Mirante has arrived. Michael and the councillor hurriedly got up and went out to greet him. Out of courtesy, Linya decided to go out and check it out as well. No matter what others do, in short, you still have to do your due etiquette.
When walking out of the hall. A brightly colored red giant bird is landing in the plaza ahead, guarded by the guards of Auston and Mirante. This is an adult firebird. Sitting on the back of the bird is naturally Queen Hillyl. She wore a red magic robe decorated with various jewelry items tonight, and she looked heroic.
The crowd greeted them. Auston tilted his head and said, "Your Excellency Governor Michael, this lady is Her Majesty Hiryl Eli Frank, the Venerable of our Kingdom of Mirante!"
Lady first, Michael put his right hand on his chest and saluted: "Welcome guests from afar, I am Michael, the governor of Domingo City, welcome to Her Majesty Queen Cyryl!"
But unexpectedly. Cyril ignored Michael's etiquette and stared intently at Linya as she walked up.
Suzanne and Bender quickly tightened their grips on the hilt of their swords.
Hillyl, dressed in a fiery red, was like a burning flame and didn't stop until she was not far in front of Linya. Staring at Linya with a blade-like gaze that seemed to kill people, Cyril gritted her teeth and said, "You." So you're the Momiji princess who claims to be the goddess of the moon?"
Yes, this Lady of the Altar is indeed here because of Drake. And the goal is yourself.
Linya met her gaze without fear, smiled slightly and said calmly, "Yes." Dear Her Majesty Queen Cyril, welcome to the Violet Continent. I am the princess of the Momiji Empire and the crown prince of the kingdom of Sachchenia, Linya Rantis Seville. I wonder what Her Majesty commands?"
Seeing the confrontation between the two people on the field and the tense atmosphere, the people around couldn't help but think. Maybe there is a lively scene to watch, the war between two rich, powerful and beautiful women is interesting.
"Goddess, Moon Goddess Gaisha, hahahaha, are you sure?" said Queen Cyryl, smiling suddenly.
"Queen Cyril, if you want to say something, please say it. Linya was still calmly in the tunnel. The strong don't need to worry about anything.
"Nothing. It's just that I've never seen a real god, maybe Princess Linya can show me the power of God?" said Cyryl with a sarcastic look in her eyes.
Linya shook her head and said, "Divine power can't be used casually. It's not good if you hurt innocent people. β
Mirante's soldiers burst out laughing together.
Cyril withdrew her mocking smile and sighed, "You have disappointed me, Your Highness the Goddess. Well, I knew I was going to be disappointed. So, can I only formally challenge you, Princess Linya. Of course, I'm sure you'll find a reason to say no too. β
Linya smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, I have many reasons to refuse. First of all, I just got injured a while ago and I haven't fully recovered yet, and I don't want myself or you to be hurt, so I can only refuse. Then, I'm here today as a guest at a banquet, not to test my magic with people. With that, Linya turned to Michael and said, "Your Excellency, can we start the dinner now?" I think I'm a little hungry. β
Mirante's guards erupted in laughter again, a laugh of heart's content. It's really funny to be so bold when you refuse someone else's challenge, as if it's nothing, or you can only understand that you are completely shameless.
The people on the side of the Red Leaf Empire naturally knew Princess Linya's strength, and of course they wouldn't think that she refused because she was afraid. And it is also true that the injuries have not healed. Just listening to the ridicule from the other side. I still feel so embarrassed that I can barely lift my head. However, the events of the morning let everyone know that although this little princess behaves strangely and unconventionally, there must be a reason, not something that others may guess.
"Of course. Please come in, Her Royal Highness Princess Linya. Michael, visibly annoyed by Cyryl's rudeness, gestured to Linya to invite.
Amid the laughter that followed, Linya and Michael returned to the table and sat down. Queen Cyril followed her, and seeing that Governor Michael had no intention of inviting her to a seat, she simply sat down opposite Linya. The dining table is elongated. Michael was the host, so he sat in the chair in the middle, and Linya and Cyryl sat on either side of him as guests, which was just right.
The attendants began to serve a variety of dishes and various tableware, pastries, drinks, etc. While waiting, Cyril sneered again, "Her Royal Highness Princess Linya. You've really disappointed me. It's true. As she spoke, she let go of her left palm. With the index finger of his right hand, he gently stroked a large ruby on the bracelet in the palm of his left hand.
Could this be the legendary Blazing Star? But the look on his face was only a flash. But Cyril still saw it, and a smug smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
I once heard the Saranka Magister talk about the Blazing Star, which is the ultimate fire-based magic gem as powerful as the Bright Star that can refine and enhance magical power, and it was excavated in a place called Mirante on the Atlantic continent, and the ruby was carefully polished and carved for more than ten years, which is priceless. I didn't expect it to be with her- uh. Mirante: Isn't that her country? That's right. As for the ruby necklace around her neck, and the ruby ring ring on her right hand, although the specific function is unknown, it is certainly not an ordinary gemstone. This is obviously a complete set of ultimate fire-type magic gems.
It's good to have money, and the magic auxiliary equipment is in a set, and it's the top. It's no wonder she's so arrogant, at least she has the capital to be arrogant.
"Well, Your Majesty Queen Cyryl, whatever your opinion of me, whatever you want to do and what you don't do, whether you want to be a friend or an enemy, there are some things I think would be better to say first. "I have my own values and morals, so I don't want to make myself feel guilty before I decide to do something." So, I'm going to start by saying what I want to say. As for what you think, that's not something for me to decide. β
"Hehe, interesting. Please speak. β
"First of all, I know why. Drake did come to the Momiji Empire, and he did pursue me. I would like to make it clear, however, that I categorically rejected his pursuit. β
"Are you trying to laugh at me?" said Cyryl, then!" said Cyryl sneered.
"I said, I'm just telling the truth. As for what you think, there's nothing I can do. Linya sighed, "Are you sure that such a man is worthy of trust, worthy of trusting for life?" I understand your feelings, Her Majesty Queen Cyryl. But I will say, I am innocent. β
"Are you trying to preach to me, in such a condescending manner, but don't you think it's ridiculous that such words come out of your mouth?" Hillyl continued to scoff.
Governor Michael, who was on the side, heard the conversation between the two and felt more and more embarrassed. This was obviously not what he should have heard, so he hurriedly excused himself by going to the bathroom to avoid it for the time being.
"I don't want to explain anything. As a fellow woman, I would like to offer you my sincere advice. You are not my enemy, nor am you my enemy, on the contrary, I feel that you are also a victim. In the same way, I feel that I have no reason to be your enemy and enemy. I think that at any given time, one more friend is better than one enemy. β
"Keep laughing at me, humiliating me, I'm not going to be angry. β
"It doesn't make sense to me to laugh at you. In the same way, what good will it do you if you kill me? These words may be interpreted as weakness, but I still have to state my thoughts. If you wish, I hope to return to you all the 10,000 gold coins of the morning, as if it never happened. You and I are strangers, but there's no reason to be enemies. Well, that's all I want to say. Linya finished calmly, and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Good, good. Cyril clapped her hands. "Nice speech, victor gesture, what a haughty handout. β
"This is not handout, this is the sincerity I hope to express reconciliation. Please don't get me wrong. Linya knew that this was a completely useless excuse, but she still wanted to say it.
"Is it?, naΓ―ve little girl, it's a pity that your speech can only confuse those three-year-olds! You want to humiliate my poverty by taking back this little money, right? Drake has nothing to do with you? Didn't he give this blue star? Your disguise can fool others, but you can't fool me!" Hillyl suddenly stood up and slapped her right hand heavily on the table.
The people around were nervous. It is clear that the contradictions between these two noble women have escalated, and a new war is about to break out.
Apparently the woman had been completely lost in anger and jealousy. Preconceived negative impressions have fixed Linya as an enemy, and no matter what Linya says, she will evaluate it from the negative and judge it from the negative.
"Queen Cyril, please calm down. There's more than just one blue star. My Azure Star was given to me by Princess Alice, the crown prince of the Caiyun Empire, if you don't believe me, you can go to Luyun City and confirm it with her. Linya sighed in her heart, she really couldn't communicate with this kind of irrational woman.
"Hmph, do you want to threaten me with the Caiyun Empire? Ridiculous, that doesn't scare me. Get your weapons out, or don't blame me for doing it to an unarmed man. Cyril said as she pulled out the Mithril staff from her waist, the flowing flames flickering on the staff.
Jealous woman.
Crazy woman.
Angry woman.
Arrogant woman.
A woman who has lost her sanity.
Ah, who can come and save you, hopeless woman!
Is it inevitable that today's fight will be fought? Blindly giving in will only be regarded as weakness. Is it necessary to teach this guy a lesson? Only naked failure can make her sober?
"I can't do that. β
"Really, aren't your rumors about Milith exaggerated? Where's your Excalibur? Is what was once such an arrogant little girl really a shrunken turtle now?" Cyryl cried out in exasperation.
"There is no point in this fight. And it's so unfair to you. Stop, Cyryl. β
"Unfair to me?" hahahaha...... "Cyril laughed angrily, "What kind of unfair law?" β
"Because you can't hurt me at all. (To be continued......)