Chapter 283: Crimson Snow Night (4)
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Chen Daolin was stunned for a moment, but his face did not show it, he just smiled and said, "Goth, you used to play under Lord Berion?"
Goth's eyes were a little emotional, and he said in a low voice: "In the past, when I first went to the north, I joined the Storm Legion and served in the First Cavalry Regiment of the Central Fortress, at that time, Lord Count was the commander of the Storm Legion, and the First Cavalry Regiment was Lord Earl's relatives cavalry regiment. It was the best time of my life to be under the helm of Lord Berrion!"
After a pause, Goth whispered, "Lord Berion is a true soldier and the person I admire the most!"
Chen Daolin listened, and couldn't help but silently recite what Berion said in his heart!
"In my lifetime, destroy this enemy chieftain!"
In your lifetime, destroy this enemy chieftain!
In my lifetime, destroy this enemy chief!!
This is the long-cherished wish of the soldiers of the Roland Empire for a hundred years, and it is also the highest concept in the heart of every volunteer and ideal Roland soldier!
We want to let this continent no longer have the slightest smell of alien race! We must let human beings always stand on the top of this world! Even in the past, a great legend like the first Tulip Duke Du Wei, and such a great legend with the ability to turn the world and the sea, have never really done it! All of them have made generations of soldiers of the Roland Empire regret regrets for life!
Today, the empire has been peaceful for a hundred years, and the orcs are entrenched in the north, eyeing the tiger.
Empire, empire!
This is the Empire!
What Du Wei did not do in the past, now, the truly ambitious soldiers of the Roland Empire have not forgotten for a moment!!
Chen Daolin looked at Goth's eyes that finally showed a little excitement, as if he finally understood something!
This man with a cold face like an iceberg seems to have finally had a fluctuation of love!
Hidden beneath the iceberg of cold noodles. It's a thriving heart!
Chen Daolin thought of this, but suddenly a faint worry welled up in his heart.
Gothic...... He is an excellent soldier, a real emperor!
He has all the qualities that a good soldier must have: tenacity, courage, coldness, and reason!
But...... He...... Will he be a good emperor?
He doesn't have the qualities you need to be a politician: compromise, tactfulness, and......
Proper cunning!
Goth, he's like a razor-bladed steel knife!
Can such a steel knife. If you become the supreme of the empire, will it ...... What about cutting something?
Maybe......
And the Emperor Xià, he ...... What the hell do you think?
Chen Daolin fell into a long silence.
......
In the distance, the generals of the military department led by the Count of Berrion became the new focus of the dinner. And Pope Heynckes and others, who had just caused a sensation, seemed to be forgotten aside.
At this time...... The church seems to be in a somewhat awkward position.
There are also people who want to come over to get close to Goth, the "quasi-crown prince", but Goth's iceberg face directly scared off those who wanted to come up and talk.
......
Time passed little by little, and the guests in the hall finally felt a trace of the atmosphere of a festive banquet.
As if outside the palace. The changes that occurred in the imperial capital caused an uproar and sensation, and gradually subsided and dispersed with the arrival of these heavyweight guests.
Seeing the Count of Lianberion. Even the Pope, even the Goth, looked calm, as if the whip of the god of thunder suddenly entered the city. The imperial capital was handed over. It seems that this qiē is gone.
Gradually, the festive mood came, and the uneasy atmosphere at the banquet that had been caused by the change of guard gradually subsided—mainly because of the arrival of the Count of Barrion. The old man looked as if nothing had happened, and calmly chatted with the guests, not only the Count of Berion, but also the bigwigs of the military department who followed him, and they didn't seem to see anything wrong from the outside.
The general of the 2nd Division of Thor's Whip is General Aker, the son of the Count of Berion. Seeing that the Count of Berion looked like he was sitting firmly on the Diaoyu Tai, it naturally gave everyone a lot of confidence in their hearts.
To Chen Daolin's surprise, those "real Augustine" seemed to be indifferent.
Don't...... His Majesty summoned the whip of the god of thunder into the city and handed over the city defense. Aren't these "real Augustinians" worried about this kind of thing at all?
Chen Daolin couldn't help but look at that Duzel, but found that this Duzel didn't know when he had run to the Pope's side.
The blonde-haired "Augustine" stood beside Pope Heynckes, talking and laughing.
Chen Daolin instinctively felt that something was wrong!
The Emperor sent Thor's whip into the city, and the sword was already raised high! If you talk about the lambs to the slaughter, the most likely people in the whole hall are these "Augustinians" or people from the church!
And yet, do they still have the leisure to gossip?
......
When the sky was getting dark, more and more imperial magnates came.
Imperial Chancellor, Imperial Inspector General, Imperial Parliamentary Secretary......
Because the position of prime minister of the Roland Empire is temporarily vacant, when the Imperial Chancellor of the Exchequer Oviedo arrived, he immediately became the head of all the ministers.
Oviedo Gema, fifty-eight years old, is the number one boss in charge of the Empire's finances. He didn't look like he was close to sixty years old, and he looked energetic.
To Chen Daolin's surprise, the Chancellor of Finance seemed to have a unique temperament of a martial artist, and his walking steps and gestures seemed to have a sharp bearing.
Luo Xiaogou and Carman next to him whispered to Chen Daolin, this Oviedo used to be from the army, but he was just ...... It seems to be a little incompatible with the Count of Berion of the Rollin family.
Just before the banquet officially began, Chen Daolin saw his old acquaintance.
Fritz, governor of the province of Newhoven in the East Sea, arrived with his son Lucius.
Tonight's New Year's celebration, out of all the provinces of the empire, only three governors were recalled to the imperial capital to participate. There is a rumor that after the New Year, a new appointment will come down, and this time the three governors will be recalled. They will all be reappointed from local officials to senior central officials. In particular, Governor Fritz, who had been in the province of Newhoven in the East China Sea for many years, had managed the vast East China Sea vigorously, and had long been recognized as a capable official of the empire.
It is also reported that as for the vacant position of prime minister, His Majesty the Emperor was succeeded by the Italian Minister of Finance Oviedo, and after Oviedo took over as prime minister, the vacant position of Minister of Finance was none other than Governor Fritz.
Under the administration of this Fritz governor. The province of Neuhoven in the East China Sea has increased its fiscal revenue several times, and it is already recognized as a master of financial management, and it is expected that he will be appointed chancellor of the exchequer.
After Fritz and Lucius arrived, they quickly got together with Chen Daolin.
Lucius saw his teacher. Seemed very happy and excited, stammered to Chen Daolin, and then wished Chen Daolin a martial arts competition tonight.
It was Governor Fritz, and Chen Daolin clearly saw that he was preoccupied.
The smile on Governor Fritz's face was a little stiff, though he had tried his best to hide it, and he had tried to pretend to greet Chen Daolin calmly, and was concerned about the to-night contest. But Chen Daolin was a magician after all, and he quickly caught Fritz's mental fluctuations being a little disordered, and this famous minister of the empire was a little absent-minded.
It's just that the other party doesn't say it. Chen Daolin didn't want to ask.
Just when it was completely dark, the iconic ritual music finally played!
With this iconic ceremonial music, the audience immediately fell silent! This is the signal of the Emperor's arrival!
Everyone who was talking stopped talking, and it was almost natural for the guests to get used to it. Stand on either side along the red carpet vacated in the middle of the main hall, giving way to the throne of the Supreme Emperor.
The door was slowly opened. The court warriors in gold armor enter the palace in full force!
Then, the current Emperor of the Empire, Marcy Augustine, arrived!
......
The emperor was wearing a gorgeous golden evening dress, covered with a fiery red cloak, and the snow-white fox fur was the most precious breed at a glance, and the emperor's side, slowly following a person, was naturally the Minister of the Interior who never left His Majesty's side all the year round, and Pete, who was known as the old fox.
Because of the pain of losing a child three years ago, the queen's health has always been not very good, and in recent years, she has rarely attended dinner occasions in these halls, so everyone is used to the emperor appearing alone.
Seeing the emperor coming in, Luo Xiaopu, who had not made much noise, suddenly couldn't help but let out a low "huh".
"What's wrong?" Chen Daolin stood closest to Luo Xiaopu, and his ears were also pointed, and he immediately asked in a low voice.
Luo Xiaopu poked Kaman lightly and lowered his voice: "Look at the ...... in His Majesty's hand"
According to tradition, when the emperor appears, he should hold a scepter in his hand, which symbolizes the supreme imperial power.
However, today, the appearance of this handsome emperor, in his right hand, carries a sword!
The cross-shaped knight slashed his sword, and the scabbard was inlaid with green gems, which was carried by the emperor in his hand and came slowly......
This detail was quickly discovered by many. As a result, in the hall, which had gradually gained some festive atmosphere, there was suddenly some nervousness.
Without squinting, the emperor walked the red carpet proudly to his throne.
Then, holding the hilt of the sword in both hands, he sat down slowly with the sword in his hand.
All the guests saluted, the men saluted, the soldiers saluted, and the women lifted their skirts and squatted.
And the emperor's face was majestic, and he raised his hand, which was considered a return of the courtesy.
The music stopped, and the audience was silent, quietly waiting for the emperor's words.
And this handsome emperor, his sharp gaze swept the audience, and then, the corners of his mouth tugged, and he smiled softly.
Although he is laughing, this smile is never pleasant!
In the cold smile, there seems to be a hint of mockery!
"I think everyone must have one thing in mind tonight, although they are here, they are actually restless. ”
The emperor suddenly said such a sentence, which surprised many people.
This majesty xià...... Is there going to be a showdown now?
But then the emperor turned his eyes and said with a smile: "I'm just like you! I've been worried about this matter for a long time, but I've been thinking about it for a long time! Okay, every year it's polite, and polite words have been said too much! Tonight, let's have a good time together!"
As he spoke, the emperor suddenly stood up with his long sword!
Many people gasped on the spot!
Others were already pale. There are those who believe in God, and they can't help but secretly recite the name of the goddess and pray desperately.
There are also people who can't help but look towards the side doors on both sides of the main hall, as if they are afraid that in the next moment, a group of swords, axes, and armor soldiers will rush in from outside this side door!
However, only after the emperor's playful smile had enough of laughing, he said slowly, "Where is the court mage Darling Chen?"
Chen Daolin was in the crowd, and when he heard the emperor actually calling for him, he couldn't help but be stunned, but he was still pushed by Kaman. Only then did he walk out of the crowd and stand on the red carpet in the middle.
"Your Majesty, I'm here. ”
"Hmm!" The emperor nodded: "Darling, this contest of yours has touched the hearts of many people! If you don't see the result, I'm afraid everyone won't have the heart to eat and drink! I'll make a decision, the first program of tonight's banquet, I invite you to have this competition immediately!"
The emperor's words were not discussed, but directly ordered. Although Chen Daolin was a little surprised, he couldn't say anything at this time.
Nodding slowly, Chen Daolin's eyes were aimed at Anthony.
And almost at the same time, Anthony also stepped out of the crowd. His eyes were fixed on Chen Daolin.
"So...... Let's start the contest!" The emperor laughed and said: "Today, a notice has been posted all over the city, which reads: 'On New Year's Eve, the top of the imperial city, a sword comes from the west. Hehe, since we are going to compete on the top of the imperial city, then everyone, let's all move to the city tower together. Let's take a good look at this wonderful 'Flying Immortals' brought to us by Master Darling and Anthony Samurai!"
After speaking, the emperor actually lifted his robe. He walked down the stairs and headed straight for the gate!
He was so crisp and neat that everyone present couldn't help but be stunned, until the emperor almost walked to the gate, everyone reacted, and quickly followed.
Chen Daolin walked at the end, and was about to take a step, when he felt Barossa gently pinch the corner of his clothes, and glanced back at this little elf, Barossa's face was flushed, and suddenly took the initiative to come up, stood on tiptoe gently, and kissed Chen Daolin softly on the lips.
"Don't worry, I'm sure. Chen Daolin smiled, touched Barossa's face, and then turned around and strode out of the gate.
Between the main hall and the gate of the imperial city, there was a square, and at this moment the snow had already been swept away by the dutiful palace servants, leaving a large open space.
And just under the city tower, Chen Daolin saw Paning in bright clothes.
Tonight, Paning happened to be on duty under the imperial city, and when the emperor led people over, Panin and a group of Red Feather Cavalry officers of the Royal Forest Army immediately took a few steps back and bowed.
And when Chen Daolin walked by, Paning had already straightened up.
Chen Daolin's unexpected discovery, Paning ...... It's a little distracted!
He stood there, his eyes did not look at the emperor, nor at the guests, nor at Chen Daolin!
Panin's gaze, looking north, crossed the square of the imperial city, and fell on the ......
In the heart of the palace, on top of that towering magic tower!
......
It snowed during the day, and although the snow on the ground had been swept away, the entire magic square seemed to be reflected in the snow from the rooftops.
Beneath the towering Magic Tower, the circular square is empty.
This seemingly completely undefended place is the well-known entire imperial palace, no, it should be said that it is the most heavily guarded place in the entire imperial capital, and even the entire Roland Empire!
This is the central hub of the famous legendary magic array that controls the imperial capital, and it is also the largest royal secret of the Roland Empire.
The magic tower towers into the sky, and just outside this square, although the Red Feather Cavalry of the Royal Forest Army is constantly patrolling, they are never allowed to step into the outer walls of this square for half a step!
Under the magic tower, there is no one.
Everyone knows that this is the tightest and safest place in the entire palace.
Because, the people who live in the magic tower are the legendary team of court magicians in the palace!
This is a group of magicians who are completely independent of the Magic Guild and the Academy of Magic.
They have always ignored the Magical Guild and have always been loyal only to the royal family. And their inheritance is also very mysterious, the inheritance from generation to generation, has no connection with the outside world, and is always outside the traditional magician system of the Magic Guild.
And the magic tower square in the palace can become a forbidden place because you can enter here. In addition to the court magicians who guard this place, there is only the emperor of the Odin Empire himself!
Yes, only the emperor himself!
But tonight, in the southeast corner of the ancient and silent square courtyard wall, there was an entrance gate, silently ...... It's opened!
Dressed in a black robe, a pair of cloth shoes, and an emaciated figure, he slowly paced.
With his first step through that door. Stepped onto a stone slab in the square......
The air in the entire square suddenly writhed violently!
Immediately, I saw that in the air, circles of ripples emerged, and finally turned into clusters of light patterns, and I pressed down that person!
The man slowly raised his head. Under the light reflected by the snow, a face full of vicissitudes and wind and frost was revealed, his appearance was not outstanding, but a pair of eyes, but they were as bright as stars in the night sky!
Those eyes didn't seem to fluctuate at all, only endless indifference.
As if glancing at the clumps of light that were pressed down in the air, the corners of this person's mouth seemed to be pulled. And then...... He took the second step!
Silently, the light streaks fell completely, as if they directly enveloped his whole person and the surrounding area of several meters!
Then a strange scene happened: right behind the man, the door panel of the door. And the sturdy stone slabs under his feet, all of a sudden, shattered!!
Silently, completely turned into dust!
And there seems to be a magical force tearing, bringing up a strange gravity. The crushed dust floated gently in place! It was as if this man was standing in a fog.
The man suddenly stopped, his left hand behind his back, and looked at the dust floating around him.
The only thing that was intact was him and the two stone slabs standing under his feet!
The man seemed to smile lightly, and left a sentence:
"The Magic Tower Enchantment, but that's it. ”
Then, he took the third step!
As soon as he took the third step, his right hand was slowly stretched out, and two fingers lightly swiped through the air......
Laugh at!
Snort!
Dozens of meters away, under the magic tower, in the air that originally seemed to be nothing, there were suddenly a few muffled sounds!
After the air distorted, four figures were revealed! Four magicians dressed in red court mage robes fell to the ground at the same time!
Some of them have already picked up their wands, and some have taken out magic scrolls!
And the only thing that is the same is that they don't know when they hide silently, but before they make a move, they are already angry!
Four people, the same wound, in the throat, were cut off!
"Court mage? ”
The man chuckled softly and left a second sentence.
Under the magic tower, several more figures soon flashed!
The court mages in red robes didn't delay for a moment, and someone had already directly raised their wands and released a cloud of magical light!
This is a warning!
But just after this light was released, the man in black seemed to shake his head, and then his right sleeve rolled up.
A vortex suddenly appeared in the air, sucking the magical light to the ground!
Not to mention the light, not even the sound came out at all!
With a slight smile on this man's face, he took the fourth step!
This step seems to have been taken on the spot, but it seems to have crossed the limits of the entire space!
By the time he fell, his people had already appeared under the magic tower, and the front of these court magicians was already less than five meters!
He pointed out with his right hand, and before a magician in front of him could recite the incantation, his head was already flying into the sky!
And a magician next to him had already torn through the enchantment, and in an instant, a cloud of light enveloped the range of three meters in front of and behind his body!
Yet the man turned his head, as if grimacing at them.
Step 5!
He was already in front of the magician!
A high-level Patronus magic enchantment, as if in front of him, was like air!
The two court magicians in front of them already showed deep horror and despair in their eyes!!
This person enters and exits the magic enchantment, as if he has entered a no-man's land!!It seems that the magic elements in this world can't play any role in his body at all?!
This ghostly person walked into this most forbidden place, as if he had entered his own garden.
Facing these powerful court magicians, it is like slaughtering chickens and dogs!
"I'm sorry......" The man looked at the two magicians in front of him and whispered, "Tonight...... You all have to die. ”
Hands up, people down!
The remaining magicians were stunned, two court magicians, one threw down the magic scroll fiercely, and soon an earth elemental giant came out of the ground!
And there was also a court magician, who turned around and ran, but as he ran, he smashed an egg-sized magic gem to the ground!
With a bang, countless sharp wind blades suddenly appeared! Each inverted wind blade was comparable to the power of a mid-level warrior's fighting spirit!
However...... This qiē, in front of this man in black, is like ice and snow meeting the sun!
The man in black smiled lightly and stepped forward.
The tall earth element giant was gently slammed by him to the dust of the Heavenly Dust of the Sudden Condyle Temple!
The swept wall of fire, with a wave of his long sleeves, was instantly sucked away without a trace!
And the wind blade in the sky...... The man in black didn't even bother to raise his hand to stop it, he just took a deep breath and slowly spit it out!
He took the sixth, seventh, eighth!
The three magicians have fallen to the ground one after the other!
And finally, this man in black has stood under the magic tower!!
In the magic tower, finally, an old figure slowly walked out.
"One hundred and forty years. ”
Clark's white hair fluttered in the night wind: "You're the only person I've ever seen trespassing on the forbidden land of the Magic Tower. ”
The man looked at Clark and smiled faintly, his voice a little hoarse: "I'm sorry, I know you, Master Clark." But I'm going to have to kill you tonight...... If you want to inform people outside, then I advise you not to waste time. Because before I walked into this square, here ...... It's already my power barrier! No qiē, sound, or light here will be transmitted beyond the walls of this circle. ”
Clark's eyes changed, and he slowly walked down the stairs, the magician's wand in his hand, his white beard fluttering.
The magician patriarch who had lived from the Du Wei era to the present quietly stared at the man in black in front of him: "May I ask your Excellency's name?"
"Kao. ”
(To be continued)