Zhang Yifengdong
This winter in Lille has been extremely cold, and the warm sunshine has not been seen for a whole month. w_w_w.q_u_a_n_b_e_n.c_o_mThe several heavy snowfalls since the beginning of winter will make the farmers who rely on the land happy and give the nobles a good reason to hold banquets, but it will bring a lot of inconvenience to the ordinary citizens living in the city. .
Now the sky is just showing a little white fish belly, it is the coldest time of winter night. Preton, this slum area in Lille, is still asleep. In the prosperous city of Lille, the capital of the Principality of Bavaria, even the poor in the city can barely get enough food and clothing and a place to live in this extremely cold winter.
Just when people were sleeping the deepest and deepest, the noisy sound of horse hooves, footsteps and clanging armor broke the pre-dawn tranquility. Groups of soldiers marched into Preton District. The well-trained soldiers quickly dispersed throughout the city, and each soldier was assigned to several houses. They began to smash the doors hard, and everyone was in a panic.
66 One after another, people put on their clothes and went out. In the homes of those who were still sleeping and unwilling to crawl out of their warm beds, the soldiers smashed harder.
In a short period of time, at least one man came out of every house, and some were strong women. Holding shovels, brooms and other tools in their hands, they silently formed a chaotic team and followed the soldiers to various parts of the city of Lille.
Throughout December, whenever it snowed in Lille, the citizens of the entire Preton district would be driven out of bed by soldiers before dawn to clear the snow from the streets. As for the snow on the roof, it was crystal white and a nice sight, so it was preserved.
These people at the lowest level of society do not work completely for nothing. Every time they clear the snow, they will receive five copper coins, which is enough to buy a family's food for a day. So even though the soldiers were rough and the bed was very warm, no one complained.
This has been an unquiet winter. All the troubles are just because of one person.
Because she is an extremely proud, noble and peerless beauty.
Because her last name is Rocherio.
Because she is Catherine Rochelio, who is known as the most beautiful woman in the royal capital.
When Catherine came to Lille, the ceremony was even grander than when Froya arrived.
That day, when her motorcade appeared on the horizon, the melodious bells rang through the city of Lille, and the heavy city gate slowly opened. Countless knights in costumes galloped out of the city gate in neat lines, their shining golden armors, blood-red cloaks, and lances raised high like a moving steel forest. On the tip of each knight's lance fluttered a flag bearing the emblem of the Archduke of Bavaria: a majestic lion.
It wasn't until ten minutes later that all three thousand knights in costumes rushed out of the city! They spread out to both sides and formed a magnificent honor guard formation of knights with three rows in front and one in front, a thousand meters wide.
Under the fierce cold wind, thousands of knights were silent, and their horses did not neigh. Only the fluttering flags on the tips of countless war lances made a strong sound in the wind.
Catherine's motorcade stopped a mile away, and the five hundred knights of the Rocherio family who were escorting them also formed a horizontal formation. These mighty heavily armored knights were wearing black knightly armor, carrying a double-edged one-handed battle ax on their backs, and their right-hand battle lance was raised high, pointing toward the sky. The battle spears used by these heavily armored knights are one meter longer and thicker than the standard spears of ordinary heavy knights. There are three prism-shaped protrusions on the gun body, which are covered with sharp serrations. The knights carried a huge black shield in their left hands. On the shield was a terrifying spider, but the upper body of the spider was a seductive naked woman.
Hundreds of horns sounded at the same time, and the powerful and desolate horn sound cut through the sky, startling countless birds.
The knights in golden armor in the center suddenly separated to both sides like a tide, and the Archduke of Bavaria in golden armor galloped out from the middle. His whole body was full of fighting spirit, as if burning with raging golden flames, and the tail of the flames was rising several meters high.
Archduke Reinhard of Bavaria rolled in like a burning golden flame, leaving a long golden flame trail behind him.
The black-armored knights also separated to both sides, and a huge black, luxurious and elegant carriage slowly drove out, dragged by eight purebred Orleans horses. This carriage is entirely made of extremely precious black agarwood, decorated with redbud branches and the emblem of the Rocherio family - a unicorn with two wings on its back.
Marshal Rochelio, who had a silver head, rode his horse across the carriage and met the Archduke of Bavaria. The Grand Duke's golden hair fluttered in the wind, his beard was trimmed extremely neatly, and he showed elegance in his majesty. However, the skin on the face and neck of the already elderly Archduke of Bavaria was as crystal clear as jade, with a faint golden sheen flowing under his skin. His golden beard was trimmed extremely neatly, and an amber thumb-sized gem was embedded between his eyebrows, full of majesty and calmness.
Marshal Rochelio and the Archduke of Bavaria were close in age, but now Rochelio, who has silver hair, is in high spirits, and it is obvious at a glance that he is already an old man. However, the Grand Duke of Bavaria looks like he is only around thirty. In just half a year, he actually seems to be twenty years younger.
These two influential figures, each of whom had held power for many years, finally met in the center of the cavalry formation.
Rocherio and the Grand Duke of Bavaria Reinhard William stared at each other for a long time, and his eyes finally rested on the gem on the Grand Duke's forehead: "My old friend, I finally see you again."
The Grand Duke nodded. Although he still looked like he was in his prime, his voice had the desolation of endless years: "Yes, the last time we met in the royal capital was two years ago."
Rochelio sighed. So many things have happened in the past two years. Fortunately, we don't have to meet on the battlefield. "
The Grand Duke laughed, my friend, I am very happy that you can make this decision! The last thing I want is to have an enemy like you. Those people behind you are the Human-Faced Spider Knights, right? They really deserve their reputation! "
Roshelio smiled slightly, they are at most similar to your Lion Heart Knights, and they are still your knights that everyone knows. The human-faced spider can't compare with your secretly trained knights in terms of combat effectiveness. The Golden Lion Knights are the real number one. "
The Grand Duke's face suddenly darkened. At this moment, he seemed to have suddenly returned to his true age: Fei, this child, this child..."
Rochelio smiled bitterly and had arranged everything, but who would have thought that he would know the news and rush thousands of miles back to the capital? "
"Old friend, why should you blame yourself for this? Even I, as a father, don't know his true strength, how do you know? What's more, that stupid Karajan also paid a corresponding price for this, let him It’s fate that all this will pass!”
Rocherio stared at the gem between the Archduke's eyebrows and sighed: "Old friend, I really don't want to see you take this road. You and I both know the dangers on this road, and the battle against the world is not personal. Force, why are you doing this? Although we are old and can no longer charge into battle, even if you and I only have a third-rate army in our hands, it won't be that easy to defeat us on the battlefield, right?"
A trace of sadness flashed across the face of the Grand Duke of Bavaria. Watching Aoife grow up day by day, I can be said to be the happiest father in the world. But... now I just want to charge into battle like him, as if he is still alive and can create a new dynasty with me. This can be regarded as a little compensation for my unqualified father! What did that guy Russell say? Is he still unwilling to come over and help me? "
He was also known to be notoriously loyal to the Bourbons. I tested him, but he scolded me. The three of us jointly created an era of prosperity for the Rhine League, but we never expected that we would meet on the battlefield when we grow old. "
The Grand Duke was silent for a moment and then said: "Old friend, you know me. The miracle happened suddenly, and I have no choice in everything after this."
Rochelio smiled and said: "Well, these are worries for the future. We should be happy today. Although you have lost a son, I hope Catherine can bring you some happiness."
The black luxury carriage had stopped behind Marshal Rochelio, and the window slowly opened, revealing a peerless beauty hidden behind. She has long, pale golden hair rolled up high, her eyebrows are soft but firm, her pretty nose and small mouth are impeccable, and the deep blue in her eyes shows her nobility. bloodline. She wore a pearl necklace around her neck. The round pearls and soft luster are so harmonious with her ivory white skin.
She didn't wear any jewelry except for the pearl necklace. She does not need these accessories to decorate herself. Her beauty and nobility are already perfect and do not need any decoration, because she is Catherine.
The Archduke of Bavaria looked out of the car window and met Catherine's gaze. The two looked at each other, and the Archduke smiled lightly and saluted Catherine. She bowed her head gracefully and returned the gesture.
The Grand Duke of Bavaria suddenly realized something and looked towards the queue of spider knights. There were several knights with bright armors there. He recognized two of them as David and Gonzalez. There was also a middle-aged man among the two. This is a man with strange charm. His face is ancient, strange, and strangely handsome. A pair of long phoenix eyes are bottomless, faintly shining with a trace of blue light. When the Grand Duke's eyes fell on him, the man suddenly burst into extremely strong murderous aura, stirring up a small tornado around him! David and Gonzalez were pushed to both sides, and several human-faced spider knights who were close by were actually thrown away!
The golden flames on the Grand Duke of Bavaria suddenly became powerful and sprayed several meters high. The war horse he stepped off made a long neigh and involuntarily took a few steps back. The Grand Duke shouted low, and the golden flames recovered, forming a translucent golden armor on his body. The war horse then calmed down and stopped retreating.
The man's murderous intent subsided, and the tornado gradually dissipated. He bowed slightly to the Grand Duke on his horse, which was regarded as an apology.
The Archduke of Bavaria smiled bitterly, but he was still the same! "
Rochelio smiled and said: "Yes! We have changed a lot in more than ten years, but he has not changed at all! Now that your power has increased greatly, of course he can't help but test it out."
David and Gonzales overpowered the frightened horses and came to the man's side. David smiled and asked: "Mr. Prosise, you have to inform us first about your next attack. No matter how strong my elder brother's spider knight is, he can't withstand your murderous intent! How about it? Do you have any confidence in the power of the Grand Duke?" What’s your comment?”
Prosis snorted and said slowly: "This power was not his in the first place. Although it is powerful, it is not a concern. But if he absorbs the power again, it will be difficult to say. The Church of Light has experienced harm! The Grand Duke, he He is already the commander-in-chief of an army and the king of a country. Is it necessary to take such a risk and forcefully absorb power again? What is the use of such a powerful force? "
Looking at the Grand Duke with golden flames flying all over his body in the distance, David sighed: "The Grand Duke can't let go of Ofiloch's death!"
Hearing the name Ofiloch, Prosis showed a look of great regret on his face: Knowing that he has also entered the Holy Realm, I should really have a good fight with him... Damn, the guy who can defeat the Blood Angel Augustus, I... Damn it! I am no opponent. well! "
The gorgeous carriage, escorted by a huge honor guard of knights, slowly drove into the city of Lille. The straight and wide Champs Elysées leads directly to the Grand Duke's Palace. A scarlet carpet was spread all the way from the city gate to the four-meter-high bronze gate of the Grand Duke's Palace. Every few meters on both sides of the road there would be a knight in costume standing.
Countless residents of Lille stood behind the knights and silently watched Catherine's motorcade. They all hope to catch a glimpse of the most beautiful woman in the capital. However, the atmosphere at this moment was surprisingly solemn, and everyone unconsciously closed their mouths. Apart from the sound of horse hooves, the sound of wind, and the sound of flags waving, there was no other sound on the entire avenue.
The curtains opened. Catherine's appearance immediately caused a burst of excitement in the crowd, and exclamations came one after another.
The carriage windows were so large that Catherine's entire upper body was exposed. Her face is full of classical beauty. She looked down at the city, these subjects, with pride.
The Archduke of Bavaria rode beside the carriage. He leaned slightly and said with a smile: "Dear Catherine, are you satisfied with this city?"
Catherine raised her head, looked deeply at the Grand Duke, and said calmly: "Is this our future royal capital?"
The Grand Duke laughed loudly and made a mistake! Not only the city of Lille, but the entire principality, the entire Rhine League, and the wider land, countless mountains, rivers, forests, and grasslands will be our territory! These mighty knights and these loyal subjects are our richest wealth! This kingdom, this country, is my gift to you! Are you still satisfied? "
Catherine smiled. She elegantly presented the Archduke with a gift. How could I not like it? Dear Lord Reinhardt, I only hope that you can take care of your health and safety when preparing gifts. I can feel that your bravery is not weaker than any strong person. But charging into battle is not what a person of your status should do. "
The Grand Duke looked up at the heavy clouds on the horizon and sighed secretly. The thick clouds kept changing, and Ofiloch's handsome face full of sunshine seemed to appear in the clouds. The Grand Duke's heart throbbed, and he almost fell off his horse. He suddenly felt extremely regretful. Is it really worth the heavy price he paid for the so-called power, hegemony, and the so-called thousand-year dynasty
The Grand Duke felt dizzy for a while, countless bands of light flashed back and forth in front of his eyes, and the pain in his heart became even more severe. Having been immersed in power for a long time, he has become accustomed to handling the affairs of the principality without emotion. As a result of decades of iron blood, he never expected that Ofiloch would care so much about his relationship with Elesis.
Just for the last moment of embracing each other, he could rush thousands of miles back to the capital; he could fight bloody battles in the long streets and challenge the entire Church of Light brazenly alone; he could give up the glory of heaven and endure the pain of his soul falling into the devil forever...
That day, the Grand Duke of Bavaria was on the square, watching the pope's earth-shattering prophecy strip away the last vestige of life from Ofiloch; that day, he watched helplessly as the black-winged Ofiloch struggled. Plunge into the heavenly flames. On that same day, he thought about swinging his sword at the Pope, but in the end he didn't have the courage.
If he could go back in time and do everything over again, he would definitely wield that sword without hesitation, even though he knew that nothing would change. But you only have one chance to be brave. Once it's gone, it won't come again.
On that day, Reinhard aged ten years.
"Ofiloch, my child, will you still hold grudges against me in hell?"
Suddenly there was a cool feeling on the Grand Duke's hand. The comfortable coldness and smoothness gradually calmed down the Grand Duke's physical discomfort. He turned around and saw Catherine's little hand stretched out from the car window, gently holding his hand. Her deep blue eyes actually contain the wisdom to understand everything in the world.
"You're thinking of Lord Ofiloch again, aren't you?"
"Have you even noticed it? That kid Ofiloch, I'm sorry for him..."
Catherine smiled, held the Grand Duke's hand tightly, and said softly: "Although you have lost a son, you also have me as compensation. Although I am not as good as Sir Ofiloch's emergency, I hope to be able to provide for you." You share some of your sorrow. You gave me thousands of miles of land as a gift, and our descendants will take good care of this gift for thousands of years."
The Grand Duke finally recovered from the painful memories. He looked at the perfect and noble Catherine and said, "I look very young now, but I am old enough to be your father." Don't you regret your choice? "
The charm of Catherine's smile with the burning light in her eyes lies in the wisdom, vision, courage and the magnanimity that time brings to you. How could a young man have the courage to create a thousand-year dynasty? This is my dream home for Catherine. You are a great monarch, and time will prove that Serene will be your most suitable wife. "
The Grand Duke's heroic smile cannot guarantee that I will succeed. If I had ignored this miracle, we would have at least had this rich and powerful principality, but there is no turning back now. Catherine, have you ever thought that we might fail, and failure would mean the destruction of the entire Bavarian family. "
"So what if you fail? If you were just the Grand Duke of Bavaria, you would never get my respect." The flame in Catherine's eyes became even more intense. "If the emblem of the Lionheart Dynasty cannot be passed down for thousands of years, then let us destroy it together! When the day of failure comes, you will never be alone, Serin, and is willing to accompany you to hell!"
The Grand Duke of Bavaria's long and vigorous laugh rang out, echoing over the city of Lille, lingering for a long time...
The clouds in the sky became thicker and thicker, and the goose-feather-like snow suddenly began to fall. The sudden snow did not extinguish the enthusiasm of the citizens of Lille. Many people rushed to the next intersection just to take another look at the most beautiful woman in the capital of the Rhine League.
A gust of cold wind suddenly blew up, bringing a snowflake into Catherine's carriage window. The cold snowflakes stuck to her exposed neck and turned into a few crystal water droplets. Catherine still maintained the most elegant sitting posture, as if she didn't feel the cold snow water at all. The maid in the carriage quickly took out a piece of soft satin, wiped the snow from her neck, and wrapped a burgundy foxtail shawl around her.
"Dear Catherine, the winter in Lille is very cold. Are you able to adapt to it?"
"Dear Lord Reinhardt, I am not afraid of cold and snow. I am not a weak woman. On the contrary, I like snow very much. It is holy, noble and crystal clear. After the heavy snow, the roofs of every house are covered with snow. At that time, the whole city would look so clean. What I can't tolerate is just the mess, such as the snow on the streets, and the scene after being trampled... It's simply unimaginable!"
The Archduke smiled lightly. My dear Catherine, this is your city. From the day you step into the city of Lille, it will become what you like. ” (Quanben Novel Network www.QUaNbEn-xIAoShUO.com)