Chapter 157: Talks and Assassinations
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For those who are far away, seeing the horizon brings a sense of reassurance. After all, humans are down-to-earth creatures, and it is only a stopgap measure to cross the ocean. When Curt looked at the deep-water port of Bergna, he was indeed relieved. During the cruise, he didn't have many options for food. Curt wants to eat fresh vegetables and meat, and he has reached the point where he wants to vomit when he sees fish.
The ship slowly entered the harbor and came to a halt at the dockside. The surrounding ships had already sailed, leaving an entire area for the Sea Hawk to use. It was an order from King Gurant, who demanded that Curt be received with the highest courtesy. A continuous salute rang out on the shore, and Curt walked past the gangplank between the boat and the dock, and now almost a lot of important people were present, except for King Gult.
On the shore, fifty heavily armed knights were waiting in a line. In front of them were Duke Henry, Prince Rennes, Baron William, and two commanders, Rodney and Valen. The people present were all dressed very solemnly, and those who had made military achievements also hung many medals on their chests. Further afield, are the Faceless Lord Blue Kate, the High Mage Griffin, as well as Randall, Gordon, and Cameron.
Curt smiled and walked towards Duke Henry. Four sacrificial swords followed him closely, silently scanning in all directions.
The moment they saw Curt, several people narrowed their eyes. They are all powerful fighters, and they can feel a completely different temperament from Curt's body. If Curt used to be a civilian dressed as a warrior, now he has lost his sense of weakness. There is power in Curt's movements, and his body is more coordinated than ever.
Duke Henry shook Curt's hands affectionately and prudently, omitting the etiquette of hugging. He looked Curt up and down. He also glanced at the sacrificial swords out of the corner of his eye. Finally, Duke Henry exclaimed. Laughing and saying:
"You are welcome back. Master Curt. You are the most beloved friend of Majesty Gulrant, and during your absence, Majesty Gulrant was very worried and missed you. And you have fought for the sake of Otlan, but your exploits have not yet been rewarded. ”
"I am very grateful to His Majesty Gulant for his concern, and I sincerely hope that he will forgive me for my sudden departure. In fact, I have a last resort, and I will meet His Majesty Gulant and explain it to him myself......"
In a formal conversation that is purely for others to see. Curt and Duke Henry walked side by side to the carriage. Many people who watched the excitement talked about it, speculating about Curt's identity.
The results of the Battle of Wing Night Fort have spread throughout the country, but not many people know the details. The merit of victory was given to the magnates of King Glenth, which was what Curt wanted. Fundamentally, the Thousand Laws City is not ready to start with Aotran, the land of swords, and conquer the entire central 6. Now that he is hiding behind the scenes, it is good for stalling for time and avoiding attracting the attention of powerful enemies.
When Curt and Duke Henry got into the carriage, Baron William followed. They drew thick curtains. Let's get down to business. The rest of the people dispersed or took other carriages to their destinations. At the request of Duke Henry. The sacrificial swords wrapped their cloaks around their bodies. They took great strides and marched around the carriage in a quadrangular shape.
"I'm glad you're back, Master Curt. Time is limited, so I won't talk nonsense. ”
Duke Henry adjusted the position of the blindfold and made a very direct opening statement. He handed Curt a few pieces of parchment, then put his hands on his knees, and said:
"First, we're going to officially launch a crusade against the Marquis of Winton next week. His son, Robert, has been arrested on charges of treason. We all know that the Marquis of Winton has a disobedient heart. Moreover, he is a person who hinders the alliance between the Sword Nation and the Thousand Law City, and must be eradicated. After that, His Majesty Gurant will officially canonize you as a Marquis at Wing Night Castle. Congratulations, Lord Curt. ”
Speaking of this, Duke Henry stretched out his hand and shook Curt vigorously. Curt nodded with a smile, indicating that he understood the meaning hidden in the other party's words. - Once Curt becomes a marquis, the city of a thousand laws is equivalent to getting the coveted deep-water port, Bergena. This is what King Gurant promised Curt, and it represents the official completion of the first transaction between Thousand Laws City and Otlan. After that, their interests will be tied to each other.
"Secondly, Princess Fran is ready to set off for the City of a Thousand Laws to be taught by Lord Eoham. ”
Duke Henry spoke again, but quickly stopped. He looked at the indifferent Curt, coughed, and then said with a pleasant face:
"Tell Lord Eoham, if you may, that His Majesty Grande would like Princess Fran to return once a year. This is his wish as a father, and you know, Princess Fran is not far from the age of marriage. It is human nature that His Majesty Gulrant hopes to have more opportunities to reunite with her. ”
"It's a reasonable request. I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best to convince Lord Eorham. ”
Curt replied sincerely, he felt that Duke Henry was a little worried. With Ioham's ability, as long as he has seen Fran once, then even if Fran escapes to the ends of the earth, he will not be able to jump out of the palm of Ioham's hand. A mage as powerful as Eoham has 10,000 ways to track down his target, let alone quietly place a curse or something.
Duke Henry let out a sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair. In a few words, his task had been completed. Duke Henry was very pleased, and thought Curt was a reasonable man. Then Baron William spoke, who coughed dryly, and said with some hesitation:
"Lord Curt, during your absence, Prince Owen was strangely ill. It happened a little suddenly, shortly after he proposed to Miss Catherine, who was with you. Within two weeks, Prince Owen had lost the ability to speak, and scales had grown on his body. Belch...... From your point of view, that ...... Could it be the effect of magic?"
Baron William tried to be as tactful as possible, but the meaning was clear. At the request of King Grant, the High Priestess of the Goddess of the Night, Aiye, checked on Prince Owen's condition. She asserted it was a curse, but there was no way to get rid of it. Those who knew were secretly frightened, they knew that Ai Ye was deeply favored by the Goddess of the Night and mastered high-level divine arts. Since even Ai Ye can't help Prince Owen, it is natural to say how terrible the person who will do it must be.
So Baron William had to come to find out Curt's tone, in fact, he had already decided in his heart that this matter had nothing to do with Curt. For Otlan, the land of swords, Prince Owen was deposed as a problem, after all, he was useless in the first place. The key is that the people of Qianfa City dare to make a move against the royal family, which is also a little too unscrupulous.
Curt scratched his head, feeling a little nerve-wracking. It seems that at his instigation, Lankate really put Prince Owen to death. It is certainly very pleasant to do that, but the sequelae are indeed very strict. If left untreated, it will cause panic among the powerful in Alteran.
"For the misfortune that has befallen Prince Owen, the city of a thousand laws is willing to help in its entirety. ”
Curt was careful with his words, pretending to be full of sympathy. He knew that the other party would not believe the nonsense of the false and wronged snake, but he still said cheekily:
"Based on your description, I believe Prince Owen may have fallen for some kind of transformation spell. This is what the druids are good at, and maybe they did it. Of course, in front of mages who revere the goddess of magic, this little trick is not a big deal. Later, I will arrange the right person to deal with this matter, and I believe that there will be a happy outcome. ”
In any case, Curt gave Baron William a guarantee. He was confident that he would convince Kate to stop, Prince Owen was miserable enough anyway. Baron William nodded slowly, knowing that the words were almost the same. But after a little thought, he added.
"I trust in your abilities, Master Curt. Hopefully, with your help, the druid's transformation spells will no longer pose a threat. ”
This sentence can be regarded as a preventive injection for Curt, and it is asking Curt to put an end to similar things in the future. Curt smiled and nodded, and tacitly agreed to Baron William.
Duke Henry, who was on the side, exhaled, he was actually concerned about Prince Owen's affairs. For now, Prince Owen's curse can be considered an accident. If Curt can't restrain Blue Kate from stopping, it will be equivalent to anyone who is not pleasing to the eyes of Qianfa City may repeat the mistake of Prince Owen, which is simply unacceptable.
Just as Duke Henry was about to divert the topic and talk about something light, there was a sudden 'ding' sound outside the carriage. Then the sound of messy footsteps came and went, mixed with shouts of 'There is an Assassin'.
Curt immediately pushed open the door and jumped out of the carriage. He leaned against the side of the carriage and hid himself as he drew his sword from its sheath. The four sacrificial swords had already thrown off their cloaks and formed a defensive formation. At the foot of one of them was a large steel crossbow, apparently fired by the Assassin.
After making sure it was safe, Curt cautiously poked his head down. The convoy was parked in the middle of the town's road, lined with tall and low buildings. On a five-story building not far away, Curt found the figure. The missing Assassin had just lost his crossbow and was about to escape using a rope to climb down to the roof.
More than a dozen knights scattered into the nearby streets, surrounding the Assassins. Although they were not slow, they were afraid that it was still too late to stop the Assassins from escaping. For a moment, Curt reflexively wanted to cast a fireball spell, but he held back. He shook his head, feeling a little regretful. At this moment, the figure of Adios passed by, and he turned back to Curt as he ran:
"Owe me a meal, I don't want fish!"
Kirt nodded, knowing that the assassin couldn't run away. But in the next second, the shadows hit overwhelmingly. Curt's eyes went dark, his ears filled with a roaring buzz, and he almost lost consciousness. (To be continued......)