Alice looked out the window and said, "I'm suddenly looking forward to this trip, preferably a thrilling one." ”

Hobert, who was sitting across from him, also looked out the window: "The stimulation is acceptable, but the goddess is above, and it is better not to be thrilling." ”

Then he smiled and said, "In Rune, we shouldn't be in any danger. ”

In addition to Hobert, there is also a demigod who protects the safety of the royal delegation, and it is the kind old man Lakemont that Hobart has seen.

The approximate division of labor between the two is that Reykmt protects Prince Bertlem and Hobart protects Princess Alice.

There are also 4 Sequence 5 protecting the other 4 members of the royal family, although they are also nominally princes and princesses, but they are not born to the queen and princess, so their status in the royal family is far inferior to Alice.

In addition to the 6 of them, there are several "medium sequence" security personnel, but none of them have a fixed object of protection, and they belong to the power of mobility.

In addition, there are 50 guards, among whom there are several extraordinary.

The rest of the delegation were servants and members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At this time, in the luxurious dining room of the first-class carriage, Alice was chatting with Hobart face-to-face.

Alice withdrew her gaze from the car window: "The 'light bulb' you invented is shocking. ”

Prince Bertlym, who was sitting on the side, smiled at this time: "Alice described to me the effect of electric lights, but it is unimaginable. ”

Hobert also retracted his gaze: "His Royal Highness the Prince should be able to see him soon, because many nobles have already placed orders for light bulbs in my newly established company.

"Queens will be the first to have electricity, and the first to use the lights."

Hobert has already rented a large factory not far from Queens, and plans to convert it into a small power plant to solve the electricity problem in Queens.

Because it is a small power plant, there is no need to use such a large boiler and chimney, so it is enough to renovate the plant and assemble a large boiler.

The most important point is that the electricity consumption at this time is only for lighting, and there is no industrial electricity, so a small power plant should be able to temporarily supply electricity to Queens.

When Prince Bertlem heard Hobert's words, he smiled expectantly and said, "The nobility should have led the way. ”

After Hobert smiled politely, he said to Alice, "I didn't invent the light bulb, but I can promote this product to thousands of households." ”

Alice said, "That's pretty remarkable. ”

Prince Bertlem on the side was obviously not interested in this topic: "Mr. Earl, I heard that you have met Princess Ethel of the Fenerport Kingdom before?" Did she also attend your wedding? ”

Hober nodded: "I did deal with it a few times. ”

He then explained: "She came to my wedding because our father-son disguise was hiding from everyone, and the royal family of Fenerport was entrapping us at the time. ”

Bertlem was more interested: "I have heard that the princess has always had short hair, and is more brave than a man in battle?" ”

Hobert was slightly stunned: "She, she does have short hair." ”

"And what about her personality? Is it really as vigorous as it was rumored? ”

Before Hobart could answer, Alice on the other side was already unhappy and said, "Bertlym! Watch what you say and do! We're going to a diplomatic event! It can't be as casual as in the palace! ”

Bertlem immediately smiled and said as if reviewing, "It's really not very stable to inquire about the princess of other countries. ”

Hobert said: It seems that in this exchange operation, Alice is the real leader. And this prince of Bertlem looks a bit of a wastewood, attending this important event only cares about the princess of the Fenerport Kingdom? Or is this what the royal family looks like? This prince is just more straightforward?

Alice gradually regained her smile and continued to say to Hobert: "I heard from some sources that Ethel also took you to her manor in the suburbs?" It was said that it was a place where only her cronies were qualified to go. ”

Hobert suddenly cried and laughed: Aren't you two brothers and sisters the same? It's just a different focus.

"She really wanted to win me over and consolidate her political position," he said. ”

Fortunately, Hobart played a decisive role in the battle of Feneport City, otherwise the fact that he had been to Ethel's private estate would have been investigated over and over again.

On the first-class side, apart from an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, only Hobart had been to Fenerport, and he had been in the South Coulson area and knew the bottom society of the Kingdom of Fenerport.

Rather than the foreign ministry official, who was in his fifties, they preferred to talk to the young and handsome Hobert about the kingdom of Fenepot.

The journey to Marcy was spent in a mixture of idle chatter, as the group first took a train from Beckland and crossed the Balkys Mountains in the east.

Then on the vast Tuckwell Plains, another railway line was changed, first to the south and then to the east, after passing through the entire Tuckwell Plains, the remnants of the Central Plateau appeared in front of everyone.

It can be said that there is a central plateau that separates the countries of the northern continent on all sides.

This also made it difficult for the Northern Continent to be unified, because according to common sense, after crossing the Central Plateau to attack other countries, it would be very difficult to transport both manpower and materials to the front line.

Most of the territory of the small country of Marcy is a remnant of the Central Plateau, which is known for its various summer resorts.

Even during the summer when the Northern Continent is in full swing of heat, many of the snow-capped mountains here show no signs of melting.

When entering the territory of Marek, the train began to climb the slope and began to drill tunnels frequently.

Hobert was also on the alert, and if anyone wanted to disrupt the event, it would be best to do it in Marcy.

Not only Hobert thought so, but Alice and others thought of it.

So Alice simply changed into pants and a shirt that were easier to move, and a pair of beautiful legs were neither fat nor thin, just enough to prop up the clothes.

If you wear it like this in Beckland, it will look unladylike, but this is not Beckland.

Alice asked Hobert, "If the enemy were to attack, where would their attack come from?" ”

Hobert thought for a moment and said solemnly: "From heaven." ”

Bertelem smiled and said, "You're really joking. ”

Almost at the same time, a meteorite seemed to appear in the sky, and it was smashing straight towards the train.

Hobert was ready to make a move, but Reykmunt had already rushed out of the carriage and took the initiative to meet the meteorite.

Seeing this, Hobert began to look at the sides of the railroad tracks in front of him.

Since one demigod took the initiative, the other demigod had to stay on the train.

As he had expected, a fierce flame suddenly appeared in front of him, burning towards the side of the carriage.

Hobert still got the same button that the royal family provided last time, so he made the space around the train unreal, as if he was in another space, so as to avoid the sudden ambush.

After the train quickly passed through the flames, and then swarms of fire crows rushed towards the carriages, Hobert did not make a move this time, but let Sequence 5 in the carriage behind him stop the fire crows.

Soon, the protection personnel sent by Ma Xi's side also came to support, and the other party chose to retreat immediately.

The attack came and went as fast as it came, and the train quickly broke away from the enemy's ambush, and Reykmunt quickly returned to the carriage: "The other side is led by that bastard Porunov!" ”

The old man knew the demigods of the enemy country very well, and although the other party had been covering his face with flames, he was still recognized by Reykmunt.

Then the old man smiled at Hobert and nodded slightly, affirming Hobert's performance just now.

The attack was clearly a temptation of the enemy, and Reykmt was known to be a demigod who protected the royal family, and it would be exposed even if it arrived at Marcy.

Unlike Hobert, not many people know about him as a demigod.

He only used the seal to protect the train in the attack just now, and did not expose himself, and in Luckmont's opinion, Hobert's approach was very calm.

The attack was like a false alarm, and soon laughter resumed in the carriage.

Only Hobart and the others were more vigilant, because after the temptation was over, the other party's next attack would not be so lightly attacked.

Fortunately, the journey after that was relatively smooth, and at four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, the train arrived at Marcy Railway Station.

Prince Ernest, the crown prince of Marcy, personally greeted him at the station, in fact, Marcy was also very helpless, the exchange activities of the royal families of the two countries were selected here, in addition to their hospitality, they also had to carefully protect the royal family personnel of the two countries, for fear that they would be in any danger.

This is the helplessness of the small countries of the Northern Continent, although they have the protection of the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, but sometimes it is inevitable to be involved in the whirlpool of strife between the great powers.

The group came to the manor where they stayed, and in the evening the royal family of Marcy held a grand welcome banquet.

The princes and princesses of the kingdom of Fenerport were in another manor, where there was an equally grand welcome banquet.

Taking advantage of the gap during the banquet, Hobert walked around, and the Marcy Kingdom sent a large number of guards, who seemed to be led by a demigod.

That's a helper, but it can also be an enemy.

This night, one of the two demigods who didn't feel much was on duty in the first half of the night, and the other was on duty in the second half of the night.

The next day, the communion between the two royal families began, first with a meeting at the recommendation of Prince Ernest of Marceek.

Ethel was one of the members of the delegation of the Kingdom of Fenerport, and the court dress could not hide her heroism, and according to Hobert's observation, the other party's royal delegation was also headed by this princess.

In addition to his MI9 mission, Hobert was also a member of the noble delegation of Rune, which was intended to protect the royals in close proximity.

So in the handshake and greeting session, Hobert lined up behind the members of the royal family of Rune.

Ethel had already seen Hobert, and when the two were shaking hands, Ethel smiled and said, "Jeffrey, Baron!" We meet again! ”

Hobert smiled, "Hello Princess. ”

He knew that in such a diplomatic situation, as the princess of the Fenerport Kingdom who had suffered losses before, he would definitely have to make fun of himself.

So Hobart didn't answer, just politely said hello.

At the same time, Hobert felt that there was an extra note in his hand that he was shaking with Ethel.

This made him a little helpless, but in such an occasion, he could only follow first.

After the greeting process was over, under the interpretation of the interpreter, the two sides began a friendly meeting face to face, at least on the surface.

Occasionally, the two sides will communicate on their own in the ancient Fersak language, which is a compulsory course for the nobles of the Northern Continent, and it is completely possible to communicate without barriers.

But after all, this is a diplomatic event, and it looks more decent to have an interpreter present.

Taking the opportunity to go to the bathroom, Hobert took out a note that Ethel had handed him, with a simple line of words: See you at three o'clock in the morning, in Terburney Square.

As soon as I finished reading it, the words on the note disappeared, and the note turned into an ordinary blank piece of paper.

Hobert wondered if this was a move from Fenerport's side.

But when I think of Ethel's eyes at that time, it doesn't look like it.

After thinking about it for a while, Hobert still decided to meet with the other party in the evening, otherwise, with Ethel's character, if he didn't go, such a note might be handed to him without interruption.

The two sides had dinner at noon, and in the afternoon there was a dance party.

On the side of the royal family of Rune, Princess Alice and Hobart danced the first dance, and the halfway dance attracted applause from everyone.

The reason why Alice said that Hobert danced well was actually a demigod-level charm, which was not his active use, but a natural temperament.

So once Hobert is in the limelight, he will become particularly attractive, coupled with his good looks, as well as the cooperation with Princess Alice and the gorgeous clothes, so everyone applauded.

The two sides then began to invite each other's royals as dance partners, and Hobert took a break from the song and soon received an invitation from Princess Ethel.

This kind of ball is meant to be a mutual invitation, so Ethel's invitation is not rude. It will also follow the principle of ladies first, and give priority to ladies to invite.

As the dance music sounded again, the two of them danced, and Ethel smiled, "I didn't expect you to dance so well." ”

Hobert also smiled: "This is a gentleman's battlefield. ”

"I found something very interesting." Ethel leaned into Hobert's ear and said, "Your princess is interesting to you!" ”

"I know that." Originally, Hobert was not aware of this, but after two days of getting along day and night, if he hadn't noticed it, he would have been too dull.

Ethel was slightly stunned: "You know? Then why do you still seem to be so cold to her? ”

Hobart said seriously: "I'm already married. ”

Ethel smiled, "Well, when I didn't say it. ”

Hobert had just left the dance floor when he received an invitation from Alice.

As soon as she entered the dance floor, Alice whispered, "What were you talking about mysteriously?" ”

"I just asked each other about the current situation."

"Lie, I saw her looking at me with bad intentions."

Hobert smiled, "She did praise Princess Alice for her graceful dancing just now. ”

"Liar!"

As soon as the dance ended, Hobert received another invitation from Princess Ethel: Again?

It was obviously a bit rude not to agree, and Hobert had to step onto the dance floor again, and when a new dance began, Ethel asked, "Did Alice speak ill of me just now?" ”

Hobert smiled helplessly: "No, she just praised the princess for her heroic appearance!" ”

"Humph!" Ethel said, "Help me tell Alice that her dress is really ugly." ”

Big brother, why don't you say it yourself?

Leaving the dance floor, Alice stepped forward and asked, "What did that guy say?" ”

Hobert took a deep breath: "She said, your dress is so beautiful!" ”

"That's not what she said," said Alice, "and tell her for me, she doesn't have the demeanor of a princess." ”

Hobert is also a little helpless, he is here to make soy sauce, how did he become a translator?

After a while, Ethel came over with a smile in his glass, "What did Alice say?" ”

Hobart showed a somewhat stiff smile: "She said, you are a role model among the royal family. ”

"Humph! Deceitful! ”

Hobert sighed in his heart, this is diplomacy!

……

At three o'clock in the morning, Hobert appeared punctually at Teberney Square after observing from a distance.

In the center of the square is a statue of Teberni, a former nobleman of the Kingdom of Fenerport, who became independent in the War of Oaths with the support of the gods of knowledge and wisdom and the nations of the Northern Continent.

There is a curfew in Marcy, and after 9 p.m., the streets are empty.

Under the statue, a hooded figure stood: "Here you are!" ”

The other party took off his hood, it was Ethel himself: "I didn't expect you to really dare to come." ”

Hobert smiled: "I don't dare to come, it's the Rune royal family who has sabotaged your plans, don't mistake the hostile target." ”

Hearing this, Ethel was relieved: Hobert did not have any sense of belonging to the kingdom of Rune.

She said, "I called you out because I had something important to discuss with you." ”

Ethel still likes to go straight so much.

This appealed to Hobert's appetite: "Please speak. ”

"Some members of the Castile family want to secretly believe in the 'Founder'." Ethel looked at Hobert and said.

This was a bit of a surprise to Hobert, as it is known that the members of the royal family of Feneport are all believers in the Church of Mother Earth God, or they can only believe in the Church of Mother Earth God.

Hobart thought about it for a moment before asking, "Why?" It's because the 'founders' have removed the pollution from their bodies. ”

Don't you know that the pollution is also caused by the "creators"?

Ethel asked, "Isn't that enough?" ”

Hobert thought about it again before saying, "I can't be the master of this matter, but I will help you convey it."

"But I remind you that faith in the 'Maker' is not just about praying and offering sacrifices to Him, but also being loyal to Him, can you do it?"

He realized that this was either a temptation by the Fenerport royal family to the "Founder", or they were intimidated by the power of the "Creator" and made a submissive choice.

After all, when the corpse of the ancient god of death came to the palace of El Hanbra, the angels of the Castile family and the pope of the Mother Earth God Church felt helpless.

The demigods and even the extraordinary people below the demigods present can imagine the degree of despair!

Ethel said, "As long as we don't work with the people of House Augustus, everything else is negotiable." ”

Hobert frowned, the other party was obviously very sincere.

He asked, "What is the real purpose of this exchange?" ”

"Exploring the question of the ownership of the territory of Lenburg." IJssel did not hide: "Both sides feel that they should occupy most of the territory of the country.

"However, this discussion is how to divide Lenburg under the current situation in the northern continent that has been broken.

"Neither side wants to expend too many troops because of the competition for this small country."

Hobert smiled and said, "It's ironic, in a small country, discussing how to divide up another small country."

Lenburg was also sandwiched between the kingdoms of Rune and Fenerport, and because of the country's hilly terrain, it was easy to fight a war of attrition over these territories, a situation that neither side wanted to see.

In addition, Hobert realized that the situation in the northern continent was about to be broken, which was the consensus of the top leaders of various countries.

Overcapacity is like a giant sword hanging over people's heads, and at this time, many "people of insight" should have reached a consensus to start a war to consume the excess production capacity, and at the same time let the children of farmers, workers, and merchants die on the battlefield, so as to reduce the population pressure in major cities.

This is a consideration at the level of the "elite", and in this extraordinary world, it is not certain whether this war will be fought or not if they think so.

But now the world of the Extraordinary Behind the ordinary world, a war is also brewing, which makes this war inevitable.

Hobert's mind raced, and he promised again, "I'll help you relay it." ”

Then he said in a warning tone: "As a friend, I warn you: Do not tempt God! ”

Ethel nodded solemnly, and then arrived: "Also as a friend, I would like to remind you that the Republic of Indis and the Vorsack Empire want to disrupt this exchange, and it is more likely that they will target members of the Royal House of Rune. ”

……

Back at the station, Hobert considered Ethel's request in his room, and he decided to put the matter aside for now.

As for Ethel's last reminder, he was not surprised, after all, he had already encountered an ambush by the demigods of the Fusak Empire on the way here.

For the next few days, Hobart was on his guard, but nothing happened.

Diplomats from both sides discussed the division of Lenburg in a secret conference room, and the royal families of both sides began to compete with each other since the ball.

Horse racing is about winning or losing, hunting is about winning or losing, and it is said that winning or losing a ball is a matter of winning or losing.

Hobert was only dutifully tasked with protecting the royal family, ignoring their secret rivalry.

Finally, on the fifth day of arriving in Marcy, the two sides began to enjoy the art performance together.

Originally, Hobert thought that they would finally be able to settle down, but they didn't expect that they were competing to be the first to publish their evaluation of the art performance, which made Hobert a little speechless.

In the evening, it was a masquerade party, and Hobert also watched the performance on stage with Alice as a count.

In Hobert's view, this form of performance is very much like a spit conference, where the actor will paint some iconic makeup of a historical figure, and then use the tone of that historical figure to comment on the past and the present in a humorous style.

And you can interact on and off the stage, even if you plan to perform on the other side, it is not rude.

This is very demanding for the actor, because the actor must always answer the audience's questions with the tone of the character he plays in order to be considered a qualified performance.

At this time, the actor on the stage was wearing long chestnut hair, a high nose bridge, and two beautifully groomed mustaches, which was the image of Russell.

"Russell" said: "If it weren't for those fools who assassinated me, the Republic of Intis must be the number one power in the Northern Continent!" ”

This caused the members of the Rune royal family to applaud almost in unison, saying that the joke was funny.

Hobert sighed: This actor worked hard when he put on makeup, which is very similar to the image of Russell the Great in some paintings.

"The entire Northern Continent will be prostrate at my feet!" The actors on stage performed hard: "And your party will look ridiculous!" ”

Suddenly, Hobert felt the omen of danger, and he looked at "Russell" on the stage, who was the source of danger!

Thanks to [Amperman] for the reward of the characters in this book.

(End of chapter)