Chapter 346: A Gift for a Visit
The two crows, conveying a friendly message, Glori knew. More than that, the two crows were waiting to see if Glori was ready to make the journey.
The time is already March 22nd.
"However, the matter of the Knights, how to deal with it is reasonable. β
Glori was almost stunned.
In the midst of the constant artillery fire, Glori could always find hope and determine where the road beneath his feet should be. Putting the empty barrel back in the inn, Glori simply greeted Susan: Glori said that he wanted to talk to Lord Xavier about something.
Not hearing the news of the Imperial Legion's retreat, Glori did not change his outfit. Dressed in the Stellar War Kai, with the replica sword hanging from his waist and the torn brown cloak, and walking with Master Kenneth, who was also in armor but clean, Glori looked a little dusty. Only Glori knew what he was going to do, and he showed up when he was in need.
Now that the town was well guarded, the business of the comptoirs was restored.
On the streets, it is not noisy, and people keep to themselves and take care of their own livelihood. Some shops set up stalls at intersections, while others pushed a cart and shouted all over the street.
"The wine of the Cornelius Merchant House is sweet and delicious! Buy two barrels and send the Iron Sword! Drink it, and you will be able to beat three strong-armed Order!"
Moreover, there are people talking about the Knights of Merit, which is expected by Glori. In the time of rubbing shoulders with certain people, Glori also received some encouragement.
"Hey, we all know that you were appreciated by Lord Bard and became the head of the Meritorious Knights. Some say that the position of commander belongs to Lord Bard's adopted son, but we feel that you should lead the knights. β
If you don't want to answer, it's polite to respond with a smile, but it's also to avoid trouble. Listening to the people's words, Glori's heart warmed. From the words of the people, Glori knew that he had gained the trust of some people.
Since there are warm words, you can't avoid the snack of small talk.
So, is there anything else on the street besides wine, raisins, and pasta made with grape juice?
Glori glanced at the window of a noodle shop.
On the long wooden board of the windowsill is a sweet cake called "King's Reward", which is loved by the people of Alex's kingdom, as is Glori. However, now Glori can't eat anything so sweet, because he cares about the fate of the kingdom. Besides, enjoying the moment because of the sweetness of the crepes is not something that Glori thinks is right.
Eschewing the merchants who shouted "Fresh grapes, fresh grapes, ...... grapes", Glori looked at the round table at the door of the hotel. The round table was a bit special, it was like the one Glory had seen in Mochizuki Castle, with chivalry engraved on the side of the round table.
The round table in front of him was clearly reminding Glori not to forget the right decision he had made - since he was dedicated to the kingdom of Alex, he should not let his selfish intentions do his thing, let alone let the false reputation of the head of the Meritorious Knights be taken to heart.
As a last resort, Glori turned to look back at the merchant who was selling grapes.
Glori didn't want to look back on the punch he had been given to Gail. If someone did hand him a basket of grapes, Glori would have to push it away. In order to dodge the things he didn't want to deal with as soon as possible, Glori seemed a little hurried.
After a few quick steps, Glori nearly shook off Master Kenneth. In fact, he doesn't want anyone to remind him of how to face the future.
From one end of the street to the other, Glori searched. For a silver coin and two copper plates, Glori bought a few dry goods as a gift for a visit to Lord Xavier. It would have been nice to have a sword shark sauce with him, but Glori couldn't buy it.
"So, what are you going to buy? We've been to three taverns. β
Going around and around, Kenneth had no choice but to talk. He had wanted to see if there were any other important events going on in the streets, and when he saw that the patrolmen were not slacking off, he wanted to visit Lord Xavier with Glori. He also had something he wanted to say to Master Xavier, and it was about Glori.
"It's a small town, but it's amazing. I think there are at least 10,000 people living here. Unfortunately, this town was not enough to feed a legion of tens of thousands of people. Did you know? News of Gabriel came from the front. β
Glori didn't say a word, just walked silently. He was thinking about what was on his mind and ignoring his surroundings, even ignoring a powerful adult on his side.
"Hey, Blue Star, I'm talking!" Kenneth raised his voice, "I said, Gabriel was leaving. β
"He's leaving?"
Glori was caught off guard. Since Gabriel is leaving, what about the Knights of Merit?
"When will he leave?"
"Gabriel, tougher than you think. He can make the people under his command hold their strength and not let the sword come out of the sheath, and he can turn the tables in a few days. Destroying those 8,000 people was just a breeze. He, after all, is the adopted son of Lord Bard. Keeping his head in the dark by Lord Bard's side has made him not to be underestimated. β
Listening to Master Kenneth's words, Glori understood some of Gabriel's opinions. Glori's concern was not how strong Gabriel was, but that he knew that he could rest assured that he would hand over the Knights. He thought to himself that Gabriel would become a hero like Lord Bard.
Holding a paper bag full of dry goods, Glori quickened his pace and forced Kenneth to follow. Running all the way, rounding the intersection, and from the steel bridge on one street to another, Glori found it light.
If it was normal, Glori would be out of breath because of the armor. At this moment, the star battle Kai seemed to become lighter, so that Glori ran faster and faster, and the sound of Baron Kenneth's feet became heavier and heavier.
"Wait! what's the matter with you?"
Kenneth shouted and chased after him.
Later, Kenneth added, "I hope there is nothing on the road you have traveled that can stumble your feet!"
Master Kenneth's words were clearly a blessing, but Glori didn't hear them clearly.
"Lord Xavier, you must be waiting for a reply. Lord Kenneth, if you want to see him, you'll have to hurry. Because, in the next moment, Lord Xavier may set off for another place. β
Glori acted like he was playing a slapstick. If it had been in the past, Glori would have been startled by Dylan who suddenly jumped out of the bushes. Thanks to Dylan, Glori knew what it meant to be "on the road, even if there is wind and rain, you should gladly accept it", and now she really understands.
A chase game in which Glori once lost badly. At that time, he studied with Mr. Mayne, and Dylan liked to talk about things like the powerful, and the strength and weakness of magic. Carve out a stretch in the forest and run a race. In a race, anyone can use the magic they have learned to hinder each other's behavior.
Preset a trap to create a problem for others, which Dylan likes to do. Sometimes, Dylan would weave a grass vine to use as a tripwire, and sometimes Dylan would create a fire trap that would be set off during a match. As a result, there was the matter of Glori having to avoid the heat wave in front of him after he tripped over the grass vine.
At the end of the game, Dylan would tell Glori that he couldn't just rely on hard work, but also on intelligence. In Dylan's words, Glori heard more about the battles between the nobles.
Actually, Glori didn't like what Dylan told at all. The reason why I think of the past is because Glori is facing the matter of power, which is the so-called question of the leadership of the Knights of Merit.
Initiating a fight, or ending it with a fight, or ending it with a negotiation, either way, was not what Glori wanted. The best thing that happens is that there is no fighting, as Glori hopes.
Yes, there is no fighting......
Glori had a good idea. In his heart, Glori also knows very well what is called reality and what is called unreal. Glori asked Lord Kenneth about the man hiding in the narrow alley, and even if he refused to mention it, Glori could guess the same.
Even if the man hiding in the narrow alley had nothing to do with the Knights of Merit, he at least came to keep an eye on him, Glori knew. Even now, when Glori turned around, he could still find the decent stalkerβthe man, following him quickly or slowly.
To send a decent person to follow him, at least a noble person has to be, and civilians don't have the heart to toss around powerful things.
"Does Lord Xavier care about what it is when it comes to gifts?"
Glori asked himself as he ran. On his return home, Glori had seen a wooden carved box made by Mr. Carlos through a vision, and Glori knew that Master Xavier was a picky man, which was why Mr. Carlos had to prepare it carefully.
A gift prepared with heart will surely impress Lord Xavier. However, Glori passed through the streets large and small, and there was nothing to gain other than to buy some dry goods. Glori couldn't help but wonder if the snacks he had chatted about could be a goodbye gift when he left Skyfield.
Just as he couldn't tell the story of seeing the god of the sky come into the world, Glori was about to see something else that surprised him and could only remember it forever.
Arriving at the inn, knocking politely, and being invited to sit down, Glori was as cautious as Kenneth. Mistress Xavier, on the other hand, waited anxiously: he paced back and forth in front of the round table with cups full of coffee in front of the door, and even those in the door could hear footsteps in the room.
For several days, no one visited Xavier, so Xavier survived the time in the company of the Death Stone. Seeing Gloriy and Duke Norton, Lord Xavier was quite happy.
Of course, Xavier was a little disappointed. "Quick, let me see what you've brought? Is it just those nuts that torture the old man's teeth?"
"Nuts, indeed. However, if you want to be an upright and brave person, you can't just have a hard shell. Glori shrugged, "Lord Xavier, I'm here to say goodbye and leave right away." I mean, the Knights of Merit go to Gabriel, rightly so. β
Lord Xavier smiled and nodded hurriedly. From the initial promotion of Glori as the leader of the Meritorious Knights, and then watching Glory personally give the Meritorious Knights to Lord Bard's adopted son, everything happened in Lord Xavier's expectations.
"Glori, you have to understand that there is a sacrifice to gain. Of course, everything has to be done justly. Perhaps, this is the best advice I can give you as the president of the Magic Seminar. I think you've thought about what I'm talking about. β