Sinach ordered the first two buildings to be built in Reese City, one is the Temple of Enlil, and the other is the Emperor's Palace. He wants to use this city-state as his accompanying capital in the new territory. In the mind of this great emperor, in addition to the original Assyrian capital of Niveh, he also wanted to build two accompanying capitals, and the other accompanying capital would be in the Duk Plain. He even thought about the address, which is today's Salem. where the city is located.
The Enlil Temple is easy to handle. The original Marduk Temple in the city-state is remodeled, the main building is retained, and the main statue is replaced by Enlil. But it was a bit troublesome to transform the original mansion of the city lord into a temporary palace. Sinach thought that the mansion was too shabby, so he ordered the nearby buildings to be demolished and rebuilt. What he wanted was a magnificent and luxurious palace.
The Assyrian Empire mobilized a large number of newly conquered slaves to build the palace for Sinakh. The deadline was very tight. Many craftsmen and slaves died in the quarry, and many people were cruelly tortured because they could not complete the task on time. punishment. At present, this palace is still under construction, but the main hall and Sinach's residence have been completed. Sinach plans to marry Princess Xiaoqian here, and Princess Xiaoqian will also live in this accompanying capital palace after marriage.
Sinach sent a team to welcome the bride to Baron City, both to welcome the bride and to protect the safety of the princess. Because I don’t know when, there was a rumor in the kingdom that someone was going to assassinate Princess Xiaoqian. The assassin might be a fanatic of the Assyrian military, and decided to end the war in order to prevent Sinah from marrying Princess Xiaoqian.
This rumor is very interesting. Some extremists in the Assyrian military may have had this idea, but it is the main battle force in the Kingdom of Baron who really wants to do it, but it is for another purpose. Since there were such rumors, of course the Assyrian Empire wanted to protect the princess and reach the city of Reese safely, and the Kingdom of Baron also sent a guard team, and some warriors who worshiped Princess Xiaoqian spontaneously followed the convoy to escort the princess out of the country.
This team is quite complicated. In the front is the guard of honor from the Kingdom of Assyria clearing the way, in the middle is the guards from the Kingdom of Baron escorting the princess, and behind the long convoy, there are some warriors with their own weapons and dry food far away. follow. It would take more than half a month for such a huge convoy to leave Baron City and arrive at Sinach's palace along the west bank of the Rees River, and camp in many towns along the way.
Although everyone had heightened their vigilance to guard against the appearance of assassins, the journey after leaving Baron City was uneventful without any abnormal occurrences. On the contrary, many people spontaneously greeted the princess on the side of the road. Some were weeping, some were singing psalms, and representatives of the nobles of some towns paid homage to the princess and presented gifts. The princess did not see the guests, and all the gifts were received by the accompanying great magician Bai Li and conveyed his thanks.
When the convoy reached the third day, something happened. People almost thought it was the assassin, but in the end there was a misunderstanding.
This morning, shortly after the princess’s convoy left the town where they camped, they passed through a lush green field. grassy slope. When the convoy passed halfway down the mountain, a man's voice on the top of the mountain shouted: "Princess Xiaoqian, I have come to protect you!"
This person's voice was heard far away, and the entire convoy heard it, and his voice caused a commotion. The guards and warriors at the front and rear turned around one after another, their bows were stringed and their knives were unsheathed. Bailey also jumped onto the roof of the princess' car with his staff in his hand, while the well-trained Assyrian warriors at the front had turned their horses' heads and lined up. He rushed to the foot of the mountain and raised all his heavy crossbows.
There was only one person on the top of the mountain. He was wearing a shiny silver armor, which was the most dazzling warrior armor on the mainland. It was made of horse leather and covered with heavy silver, and it was engraved with patterns of magic circles. This person did not have a sword, but a scimitar with a slightly curved shape like a fang hung from his waist. The knife had no sheath and was tied with a ribbon on the handle. Also inlaid with a flame elf.
In an atmosphere of tense swords and swords, but with a high-spirited look, he strode down the hill with a smile on his face. At this time, Cripps, the leader of the welcoming team sent by the Assyrian Empire, had already led the cavalry to surround the foot of the mountain in an arc, and shouted: "Stop, don't trespass on the princess' car, or you will be killed."
Mei Danzuo acted as if he didn't hear him, and waved at Baili from a long distance, saying, "Baili, we meet again! I'm Mei Danzuo, remember? Oh, I heard that you are now a great magician Teacher, at least level eight, right?"
If people who don't know the details hear this, they don't know how close he and Baili are. Mei Danzuo didn't slow down his pace when he spoke, and strode forward with vigor and vigor, and he was already within the range of the heavy crossbow. Baili frowned and was about to speak, when he heard the sound of bowstrings, and the knights in the Assyrian Empire's welcoming guards had already shot arrows in unison.
They only listened to the captain's orders. Just now Cripps ordered Medanzo to stop, but Medanzo did not stop. These people were used to killing people on the battlefield, and as soon as they saw Mei Danzuo walking into the range, they shot the crossbow without thinking. The heavy crossbow arrows were shot by strong warriors, they were powerful enough to pierce through a bull, and could turn Metanzuo into a hedgehog in a blink of an eye. Many people behind the convoy had already exclaimed.
However, Mei Danzuo didn't even draw out his knife, neither dodged nor blocked, and didn't even stop his steps. He stretched out his hand and quickly left a series of phantoms in the air, as if that arm had turned into countless strands. , actually grasped all these crossbow bolts in his hand, holding a lot of them. Although the distance is a bit far, even if you hold the shaft of the arrow shot by the heavy crossbow with your hand, most people's palms and flesh will be rubbed off. An understatement.
After exclaiming, everyone gasped, Cripps had drawn his sword, and the knights under him raised their spears and formed a charging formation, knowing in their hearts that they had encountered a powerful opponent. At this time, people heard a shout: "Stop! This warrior is my friend, he is here to protect me, don't you hear?"
Everyone looked up and saw that Princess Xiaoqian had lifted the curtain and stood in front of the car shaft, her figure looked a little weak, her hair was fluttering gently in the morning wind, but her pretty face was cold, and her tone was awe-inspiring. The majesty of resistance.
Mei Danzuo shouted again in a high-spirited manner: "Did you hear that? Her Royal Highness told me to go over, put down your weapons!" He had already walked towards the convoy at the foot of the mountain while speaking.
Cripps rode his horse and came in front of Princess Xiaoqian, and said with dissatisfaction: "Your Highness, this person is very skilled and his purpose is unknown, you can't make your own claims!"
Princess Xiaoqian: "I don't know the reason? Do you have the final say! He is the warrior of the kingdom that I handbooked myself. I think that when I was kidnapped by the giant tribe on the Assyrian plateau, he rescued me bravely and escorted me all the way." Go back to the capital. Of course you don't know this person, but he is my friend. Baili can testify!"
Bai Li, who had already jumped out of the car, explained with some embarrassment: "Yes, this person's name is Mei Danzuo. He did rescue and protect the princess. The princess canonized him as a noble warrior, but..."
Princess Xiaoqian interrupted with a sullen face: "But what! He is my savior, a noble knight, what's wrong with coming to escort me?"
Cripps murmured inwardly, there are of course many "kingdom heroes" who worship and follow Princess Xiaoqian, and there are dozens of them behind the convoy, but those people are not members of the official guard, and they cannot disturb the princess' car, and they can only bring their own Dry food accompanied him, how could Mei Danzuo come over to say hello to the princess so swaggeringly, even the guards were alarmed.
Cripps straightened his neck and said loudly: "I am ordered by Emperor Sinach to protect the safety of the princess. I will be responsible for all the guards on the road. You must never let this dangerous and unknown person approach your car!"
Princess Xiaoqian showed an angry look, she didn't give him any face, and snapped: "Cripps, are you going to treason? Whether this person is worthy of trust or not is up to you, I'm the only one who has the final say." You will not be ignorant of who I am, and you will not be ignorant of what I am going to Assyria! If he is not trustworthy, then there is no one here, including you. I will not prevent you from executing Assyria order, but please also consider your identity and future destiny! The guards are dispersed, please come over to that hero!"
Cripps was choked for a moment, blushing and almost speechless. He is one of the chiefs of Sinach's palace guards, and he is also a great warrior. He was sent to carry out the task of welcoming the bride this time. He originally had a contempt for the subjects of the Baron Kingdom. He also wanted to kill Medanzo just now. kill. But Princess Xiaoqian's words poured cold water on his head, it was a kind of alarming warning.
The princess in front of me is going to marry the Assyrian Emperor and will become the queen of the Assyrian Empire. No matter what she is for, but once this charming beauty becomes the queen, even if she only wins the favor of Sinah for a while, find someone It would not be difficult for Chance to get rid of him, the Captain of the Guards. If Princess Xiaoqian deliberately wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone in order to vent her anger, would Emperor Sinach defend the queen or defend him, the captain of the guard
Princess Xiaoqian's words are clearly implying—don't contradict me here, don't look at your majesty now, when I become the queen of Assyria in the future, can't I still deal with you
Cripps's thoughts changed sharply, and he realized that the princess in front of him was not an easy character to mess with, so he immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness, I am also thinking about your safety, since you absolutely trust him, let him come here Go." Then he waved his hand and ordered his knights to get out of the way.
Medanzuo walked up to the princess's car, saluted Princess Xiaoqian, and said, "My beautiful princess, do you still remember what I said back then? On the way I escorted you from Akkad to the capital of Baron, you once I said, until the day you get married, let us warriors accompany you. I always remember, so I came here today."
Princess Xiaoqian did say these words. She was joking with the guards around her. Someone asked her when she would marry Gilgamesh? Princess Xiaoqian didn't answer directly, so she said something like that. But today she was indeed going to get married, but the person she married became Emperor Sinach.
Princess Xiaoqian looked at Mei Danzuo, and for some reason, her heart was full of emotions. She wanted to show a noble smile, but the smile was very weak. She waved her hand gracefully and said, "Thank you, my noble hero!" Bai Li said in an orderly tone: "Give this hero the best steed, and let him follow my car."
Bai Li froze for a moment, wanted to dissuade but didn't speak, the great magician suddenly realized one thing, the woman in front of him, whether it was Princess Baron or Queen Assyria, was not a person easy to offend. He even regretted accepting the bribe of the Assyrian Empire. He has been monitoring Princess Xiaoqian's actions for so many days, and it might be thankless to do so.
No matter how persecuted Princess Xiaoqian has been, the only one who can really offend her is Emperor Sinach himself. It is best for everyone else to learn to be good.
So Mei Danzuo followed Princess Xiaoqian's car on a pure white horse, with a bright guard of honor in front and a luxurious motorcade behind. He was the coolest in the whole team. He took out a fiery red cloak from nowhere and put it on the bright silver armor. Those who knew knew that he was just a warrior who volunteered to protect the princess, but those who didn't know the truth From the looks of the onlookers, they thought he was the groom's official who came to pick up the bride.
Princess Xiaoqian in the car was talking to Mei Danzuo through the curtain of the car, and she lowered her voice and said: "I heard that you went to Salem City with General Amon, no, you should be called God Amon now. It is rumored in the mainland that General Ecu was actually a god walking in the world, is that true?"
Medanzuo raised his head and replied: "Yes, he is the real god, my only god!"
Princess Xiaoqian sighed faintly for some reason, and said, "You shouldn't have come here. The city of Salem just fought against the Assyrian Empire on the Duk Plain. If you know your identity, they will regard you as a dangerous person." enemy."
Of course Princess Xiaoqian knew the identity of Mei Danzuo, and so did the great magician Pei Li who accompanied her. Just now, Bai Li wanted to remind but was stopped by the princess. And the great warrior Cripps sent by Sinach lived in the capital of Assyria for a long time, and has been only in charge of commanding the Assyrian Forbidden Army. Medanzuo was only the captain of the personal guard of General Amon back then, and he only showed up in the war a few times when he came to Salem City. It is normal that Cripps in the distance has never heard of it.
Mei Danzuo smiled handsomely: "This is the territory of the Baron Kingdom. I used to be a noble warrior of the Baron Kingdom. Why can't I accompany you? In order to protect you, the princess, I am not afraid of any danger. I will always escort you To the Ferry of the Rees, and you will be safe across the river."
Mei Danzuo was not stupid, he would not openly cross the river with the convoy into the city-state guarded by the Assyrian army, but would only send Princess Xiaoqian to a safe place. Princess Xiaoqian nodded silently, and couldn't help but asked in a concerned tone: "Before I left Baron City, I just heard the latest news that he also appeared in the battle between you and the giant army. He is okay." ?"
Mei Danzuo was slightly taken aback, and then realized that the "he" that Princess Xiaoqian referred to was Gilgamesh, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but she still replied gracefully: "He is very good, he is not as crazy as he was back then." He looks so proud, I didn't even notice when he didn't shoot, but he appeared in the battle formation as an ordinary archer."
Princess Xiaoqian was slightly surprised: "Oh, what kind of dress is he? I really can't imagine Jill like that!"
Mei Danzuo had no choice but to describe to her the scene of Gilgamesh's appearance on the battlefield that day. The thrilling battle made Princess Xiaoqian keep her mouth shut. Finally, she pressed her chest and asked: "Did he die after the battle?" Where did you go, and what was your reaction when you heard the latest news from the Kingdom of Baron?"
There was something in the princess's words, but what she wanted to ask the most was—Gilgamesh heard that Sinakh was going to force her to marry, how did he react, and what did he say? It's a pity that it's not easy to ask directly.
Mei Danzuo sighed slightly and replied: "It's a pity that I don't know. I came here directly after hearing the news, and I wasn't by Gilgamesh's side at the time."
Then both of them fell silent, Princess Xiaoqian looked at the hazy scene outside the car through the gauze curtain, and sighed secretly for someone. The appearance of Medanzo brought back her memories of the past. At this moment, the person she misses the most in her heart is her ex-fiancé Gilgamesh who never really took her, the princess of the kingdom, to heart.
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Where is Gilgamesh now? Perhaps Princess Xiaoqian would never have imagined that this noble hero in the past was wearing a half-worn sackcloth and a pair of worn-out boots, rushing to the city of Baron, the capital of Baron. After he entered the city, he ran to Prince Feng Niu's mansion, dressed like this and walked towards the gate, the guards immediately stepped forward to stop him.
Gilgamesh did not move, and stood on the stone steps and said, "Please inform me that I want to see His Royal Highness Prince Feng Niu. My name is Gilgamesh."
The guard had already raised one foot in a false kick, and was about to stare and curse, but he froze when he heard his last words. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, lowered his foot and stretched his head to ask Said: "You, you, are you really Gilgamesh?"
Gilgamesh replied peacefully, "Is there any benefit if I pretend to be this name in this place?"
That’s right, someone pretended to be Gilgamesh in front of Prince Fonniu’s gate, isn’t that just courting death? The guard went in suspiciously and informed. After a while, the door of the mansion opened wide, and Prince Feng Niu greeted him in person. He bowed from afar and said, "Jill, are you really here? I'm sorry, my servants are rude!"
Gilgamesh shook his head and said, "They are not being rude, thank you for going out to greet them in person! I have something important to discuss with you, do you have time, Your Highness?"
Prince Feng Niu nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, of course, you are here, I have plenty of time! Hurry up, come in and talk if you have something to say!" He stepped forward and took Gilgamesh's arm personally, The former hero was welcomed into the mansion.