01.
During this period of time, in addition to shooting a promotional video for the Ice Emperor, Hill also took a good look around Winter City.
Cold Winter City is completely different from the extravagant and gorgeous style of Magnolia City. The buildings in Cold Winter City are basically black and built with a kind of local granite, giving it a gloomy and depressing feeling. Even in the market here, it will never be as lively as Magnolia City. The people here are generally taciturn and don't like to make loud noises.
In fact, the noisiest place Hill has been to is Josh Kenny's. This is as it should be.
In terms of sanitation, Magnolia City and Winter City are doing well, but other places are a nightmare. The demons are actually much better in this respect, the direct reason is, uh... a lot of demons don't shit (... ).
At that time, Hill remembered that the neighbor's dog was shitting everywhere. At first, the neighbor's education method was wrong, which led the dog to think that shitting was wrong, so it... er... ate it after shitting. In addition, Hill also saw a question "What is the most touching thing your dog has done?", and the answer was: "It gave my cat shit to..."
This is really a good start. It's terrible.
Closer to home, the sanitation conditions in many private towns are even stronger than those mentioned above. Civilians defecate in the open, and then the excrement is quickly turned into dust by the wind and sun, and then inhaled by the residents, all of which are brewing disease and death. Oh, of course, no one dares to use water down the river.
Thank God for letting him wear a demon king instead of a human commoner.
Hill thought.
In fact, there is one thing to say, when I was a child, I wanted to travel to the ancient times and travel to the West. After I grew up and learned a little about these things, they all have their own troubles... Forget it, it’s better to be modern. Some things can be fantasized, don't take it seriously.
02.
It has been snowing in Winter City since the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the temperature has miraculously risen a few days ago after the clearing, but this is just the lingering breath before the arrival of winter. The snow melted quickly, and the historian had already written these words on the parchment: "Green leaves grow again under the favor of the gods of the people. This is a winter full of revelations. The gods tell the cold winter with warm revelations. the fact that we are favored…”
Ice Emperor Claude feels that the historian is really good at bragging, as expected from the historian family of the Yulan Empire. The historian has always been able to see into the king's mind, and he began to gradually replace the "favor of the god of light" with "favor of the gods". Claude noticed this, and he had to say that he was indeed hit, so he let The historian is so neat.
After the historian wrote those sentences, it snowed heavily the next day, which was a proper slap in the face. Ice Emperor Claude gloated and wanted to see what the historian said, but he saw that the historian wrote:
"But the Ice Emperor announced the arrival of winter to the world with supreme majesty, and he used his supreme spirit to guide the heavy snow to cover the entire Winter City, restoring Winter City to its original appearance and regularity."
Claude: "..."
Well, it's very strong, and it can actually come back.
Olivia House.
The courtyard was still full of greenery yesterday, but the heavy snow overnight changed its color. Snow covered the green trees, and there was a thick layer of snow on the ground, fluffy and fluffy, looking flawless and lovely. The branches are outlined by the rime, and because of the sudden low temperature, the cold mist directly freezes on the branches, and the milky white ice crystal deposits look beautiful like a product of a fairy tale world. White is always reminiscent of a clean dream.
Olivia stood on the terrace drinking black tea and reading the newspaper. She saw the maids wearing black cloaks walking through the courtyard together. They were chasing, fighting, chirping and laughing. Her mood also improved. This scene is the best start of the day.
Olivia sent the letter to Old Jackson ten days ago. It stands to reason that he should have received a reply in the past few days, but there is really no news. However, she was not particularly anxious. Now that she has done more things, she has begun to take charge of herself in Winter City, so her bearing and courage are naturally much bigger than before. Calmness is one of the foundations.
Last night, she solemnly explained to Hill the proposal of Ice Empress Claude.
Hill was a little surprised at the time, "Should I say congratulations or should I say hey you emperor let go of that girl?"
The serious atmosphere was broken, and Olivia was amused, "I'm talking about serious things, Your Highness."
"Actually, I'm also talking about serious things." Hill said, "But it seems that I have too many criminal records that even you don't believe me." If you have no intention of unilaterally, you can refuse, and I will take care of Old Jackson."
"However," Olivia hesitated and expressed her thoughts, "The marriage between me and His Majesty Claude is of great significance to the relationship between the Yulan Empire and Mullheim, and the relationship between Muhlheim and the demons. Because now everyone knows that I am His Highness’s man.”
Hill coughed: "Don't say that, Old Jackson will hunt me down."
Olivia stuck out her tongue: "Sorry, sorry."
"So, what do you mean?" Hill asked.
"I'm going to agree to Claude's marriage proposal." Olivia said, "Actually, he is right. It is too difficult to find a suitable and loving person. If the second best thing is to pursue a friendship-style marriage, it is very difficult." Not bad."
"Don't pursue your Captain Jack? Miss Elizabeth." Hill asked.
"Miss Elizabeth said she is going to be the Pirate King, fuck her man." Olivia made a ferocious expression.
Both of them laughed at the same time.
At dusk, Ice Emperor Claude sent a servant to invite Olivia to dinner, and then the two walked on the roof of the palace. The winter city in the setting sun seemed wider than before. Not far from the palace, the merchant In the evening, the carriage was loaded with goods, and the driver next to him was saddling the horse.
Ice King Claude looked at Olivia: "I didn't mean to spoil the atmosphere, ma'am, but I wonder if I can get a response now?"
"If you mean getting along with me in a different way, I think it's fine." Olivia replied from the side.
"Has the Duke agreed?" asked the Ice Empress.
"No, Dad hasn't written back yet," Olivia said. "That's what I mean."
"So..." Claude said.
Olivia understood Claude's concerns, so she added a sentence: "I can decide my own affairs. This is what I strive for through my own continuous efforts. Of course, the premise is that my father loves me. So you Don't worry, Your Majesty."
"So, do I have the honor to call you Olivia?" The setting sun warmed up Claude's handsome and cold eyes.
"Of course." Olivia reached out to Claude and smiled slightly, "Claude."
Calling a king's name directly without permission echoes his previous words, and also has a touch of domineering.
The evening light shrouded her body, making her look beautiful and gentle. Her jewelry and patterns on her dress shone in the setting sun, as if fragments of the setting sun had fallen on her.
Claude bent down and kissed the back of her hand.
The gentle afterglow of the setting sun gradually dissipated, and the night seemed to emerge from hell, crawling over from the edge of the wilderness, surrounding the city on all sides, and then engulfing Winter City and them①.
03.
Not long after the promotional film was filmed, Joan Baker was invited to Winter City.
At present, Theodore is in charge of the overall situation of the Yulan Empire. Because of the support of Princess Lydia, Theodore has made rapid progress after serving as the assistant to the bachelor. It is really good that the two complement each other. Hill thought. Coupled with the old Jackson looking after, Hill let Joan Baker come to Winter City.
Although Olivia is excellent, but due to age and experience, many things are absolutely impossible.
Joan Baker came here mainly to preside over the large-scale trade between the demons and Mülheim, and Hill asked him to serve as the deputy of the death knight Gordenia in charge of this job-in fact, everyone knows that Joan Baker is the main one.
Goldnia has no objection to this. He knows that Joan Baker was one of the first humans to turn to Lord Demon King. Over the past year or so, he has fully demonstrated his personal abilities—of course including the ability to mock people.
This move once again made the evil businessman Jacob so jealous.
At that time, Joan Baker first got involved with the demons, and gradually became a well-known businessman in the entire Yulan Empire, and made a lot of money. After thinking about it, Jacob also joined the Demon Race. He used his own ability to open up wasteland in the Plague Islands, and then filmed "Iron Man". His reputation was finally comparable to or even surpassed that of Joan Baker. After a few days of pride, I learned that Joan Baker was actually sent by His Royal Highness Greenward to preside over such an important event!
This is not economics and business! This is about politics! Red-eyed with jealousy, green-eyed with envy.
Damn it! That guy always seems to be like this, always one step faster than himself, one step faster, damn it.
… Oh but then Jacob learned that he was much faster than Joan Baker in other ways.
Yes, you guessed it right, this is driving.
But being faster than him in that respect must be an unspeakable topic.
... As expected, it is still disgusting.
After Joan Baker arrived in Winter City, he first inspected the Demon World Mall in Winter City, and then put forward some suggestions for rectification. Olivia and Hill listened carefully. Joan Baker is an expert in this regard.
Then, at Hill's request, Joan Baker taught him and Olivia directly.
"What do you think your principles should be as a businessman?" Joan Baker asked.
Hill pondered for a moment, then replied: "If you have money, you don't want to be a bastard."
Joan Baker squinted at him: "Can't you be a little bit moral?"
Hill nodded, "Then, buy it if you like it, and get out if you don't."
"...you are too ethical." Joan Baker's mouth twitched, "You are not bankrupt yet."
Olivia next to her finally couldn't help laughing.
"Because we're in a seller's market right now," Hill said.
Joan Baker understood Hill's meaning after a little thought, and he rolled his eyes: "You have nothing to worry about."
"Because I'm not afraid of the shadow when I'm leaning." Hill said flatteredly, "I won't listen, you tell Olivia, I'm the king, I just continue to control people."
"I think you are simply lazy." Joan Baker saw blood for a while.
"Just let my brain rest. Slip away and leave." Hill ran away directly.
For the next period of time, Olivia followed Joan Baker to supplement all kinds of knowledge.
Three days later, an unexpected visitor came to Cold Winter City.
Elijah Jackson. —Old Jackson himself.
This is indeed an uninvited guest.
Olivia was shocked at the time. Well, she finally knew why she didn't reply. It turned out that her father came directly.
"Dad..." Olivia greeted him.
Old Jackson glanced at her, and said to Hill next to him, "I have something to tell you, Your Highness Greenwald." His voice was a bit stiff, and Hill felt that he had guessed what he was thinking.
After entering the room, the old Jackson said fiercely directly: "I took the airship to Winterhold, and then rode all the way to Winter City. I didn't go to the bathroom during the period. Do you understand what this means?"
Hill had an idea: "It means your kidney is fine?"
Old Jackson: ... ? ?
Well, no matter how big the anger was, it was dispelled by these words.
The old Jackson pulled the corner of his mouth weakly: "I think I need an explanation, Your Majesty the Demon King."
After using the title "His Majesty the Demon King", it seems that he is still in a bad mood. Well, it really shouldn't be too bad.
"It's not me who should explain it." Hill replied, "I know you may think that I let Olivia marry Ice Empress, which will bring more benefits."
"Isn't it?" Old Jackson asked.
"It's not long since I heard the news." Hill spread his hands, "This is Olivia's own meaning."
Old Jackson frowned: "She..." He thought of his daughter who said that if he were Elizabeth, he would marry Norrington, and his daughter could indeed do such a thing: "Ice Empress doesn't know what it means what?"
"Of course he knows, do you think every emperor is as stupid and cute as your big brother?" Hill rolled his eyes, "Don't underestimate the power of the demons today, old Jackson."
Old Jackson's face was cloudy and uncertain.
He is really a good father who cares about his daughter. Hill thought.
"How could he agree...does he think this is a political marriage? Then he should choose Princess Lydia, Olivia is still a child." Old Jackson finally said so.
Hill: "..."
When the two came out of the room, they saw Olivia talking to the noble boys of Winter City in the hall. She was holding a feather fan, looking at her with infinite charm, and those boys were obviously fascinated.
Hill shrugged: "Yeah, I'm still a child." He said eccentrically.
Old Jackson: "..."
"I think you may have misunderstood your daughter," Hill said.
Old Jackson tried to look away from the two little devils who dared to stare at his daughter, and reluctantly replied: "Well, maybe you are right."
It's nice to have a father like Jackson Sr. Hill thought.
04.
Old Jackson's trip directly contributed to the marriage of Olivia and Claude.
The wedding date was set on the Hanshen Festival three months later—that is, the winter solstice.
At the same time, Hill started to build a large playground in the Demon Realm in Winter City. According to the agreement between the two parties, the wedding of Ice Empress and Olivia will be held here—equivalent to a fairytale wedding in Disneyland.
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