Marquis Youxi stood in the dark, watching Brando and Freya leaving the inner court in confusion. "Who is that woman?" "It seems to be the guardian knight of the princess, my lord." "So Yanbao intends to be close to the royal party, or is this their dark move?" The Lord Marquis frowned. He believed that Brando was the Earl of Yanbao, and this sudden pawn made him feel a little threatened.
"It's just a mere Yanbao, Marquis Hezu hangs his teeth." At this time, a rough voice came from behind. Marquis Youxi turned his head and saw a bearded military officer standing behind him. He recognized this person as Earl Vitogin, who had not appeared at the meeting. He was the commander of the Black Blade Legion, a soldier from West Fah. One of the duke's diehards.
"Marquis Youxi." A young man with red lips and white teeth stood beside Count Vitogin, and he bowed slightly to the king's brother. Marquis You Xi noticed this young man. The young man carried the aggressive sharpness of a young soldier. His eyes were astonishingly bright, like a young eagle about to spread its wings.
Marquis Youxi moved his eyebrows, as if he recognized him.
However, he did not intend to answer the question of the Black Blade Legion Commander. Naturally, Yanbao shouldn't be a cause for concern, but it's different with the chief priest of Wood standing behind it, but Marquis Youxi sneered in his heart and did not intend to disclose this information to this vulgar hillbilly. On the contrary, he greeted him with surprise on his face and said, "Cecile? I thought you were not coming. The Hunting Ground of Grey Mountain is really unforgettable in my life. The scenery is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. It is much more energetic than the Royal Hunting Ground of Your Majesty. .Why, would you still welcome me to be a guest when you have time?"
Count Vitogin frowned. Cecil was his real name, but among the nobles, only enemies and close friends would call him by name. Marquis You Xi was obviously not a close friend of his, but the enemy could not even speak of it. He also knew that Marquis-sama's'prestige' was outside, but when the other party talked about the hunting grounds in Grey Mountain, he still couldn't help but twitched his mouth and changed his face.
That involved a privacy that almost embarrassed his family. The last time Obergus VII visited Vitogin, the romantic Marquis had raped his sister. Of course, this wasn't a big deal at first, but the bad thing was that the other party's fiance was also in the castle at the time. He naturally didn't dare to embarrass His Majesty, only let his sister take the responsibility for the matter. The poor woman is still a nun in the monastery, and the thought of Earl Vitogin couldn't help feeling a little frustrated.
Fortunately, he also knew that it would be useless to get angry with Marquis Yuxi—this is a habitual fellow—Earl Vitogin knew that his king's brother had always been retributable, and he was small-minded, and no one wanted to offend such a person. Not to mention that there is still a big man behind the other side. "Master Marquis laughed," Earl Vitogin smiled reluctantly: "How dare you compare with your Majesty's hunting ground... It's the young man who just met, the one that Master Marquis met a few days ago, right?"
Marquis Youxi pretended to change his face, and at the same time secretly scolded the old guy for being well informed. "Which one?" He pretended to be puzzled.
"Master Marquis don't have to hide it. This young man is a rare genius. It is not a shame to be defeated by him." Earl Vitogin smiled and touched his chin with his hand, and he did not dislike his beard and stabbing." But juvenile arrogance is not a good thing. The elves have a proverb—'The strongest beast is often the prey of hunters'."
For the comfort of Earl Vitogin's guns and sticks, Marquis Youxi's face was blue and iron on the surface, and he secretly scolded this guy for being unkind. But when he rolled his eyes, he suddenly saw the young man next to Earl Vitogin, pretending to be angry and saying: "It's really bad luck. I thought that the other party was just a hillbilly from where, but I didn't know what happened to him that he won the favor of the master priest; Presumably ten or twenty years later, this guy is Eruin's top existence again."
As soon as he uttered these words, Earl Vitogin and the boy changed their faces. Why don't they know the meaning of this sentence, the current commander of the Black Blade Legion-Earl Vitogin himself has been blessed by the previous chief priest, so he has today's status. In fact, his own ability is far inferior to Brando, and he also knows this. In this way, it can be imagined that Brando's achievements will be far better than him in the future.
He frowned, wondering if You Hee meant something. He couldn't help but glanced at the other person quietly, but found that Lord Marquis's face was green and iron, not as if he was deliberately provoking. Vitokin was stunned for a moment, and then relieved. He looked down on the king's younger brother in his heart, and naturally he would not doubt that the other party could have this scheming.
At this time, the teenager beside Vitokin smiled: "It is true. In terms of personal strength, I am afraid that Eruin will not be able to find someone more talented than him at this age. But aristocratic politics has never been based on personal strength. The nobles in the north will probably not give up the benefits they have acquired because of a genius. A powerful figure such as a sword saint can only be brave on the battlefield."
"Really?" Marquis Youxi showed a look of disgust: "It may not be possible to say that there is no more talented person than him in Eruin. I heard that Tonigel has produced a hero, but it is only a mere twenty. Stepped into the golden field at the age of 18, and showed extraordinary talent in the military. I wonder what you think?"
The young man's face turned red, and he compared him with a bandit, which is definitely the biggest insult among the nobles. If it hadn’t been for Earl Vitogin to remind him that the other party had always said nothing, and the identities between the two were too far apart, otherwise here today, Duke Westfah hadn’t made a big fight against the royal party, he would have had a game inside himself. The duel is going to be staged.
But even so, the young man was so angry that he couldn't say a word. He couldn't attack the king's brother, but he hated Brando who caused this topic in his heart. As for Tonigel's'hero' in the words of Marquis Youxi, the young man has not yet fallen into peace with him. The bandit cares about it. In his opinion, the difference between the identities of the two cannot be counted, and they are not people of the same world at all.
At this time, Vitokin finally found out what was wrong, and couldn't help but screamed at You Xi. But he didn't doubt that he had him, and quickly changed the subject: "Well, Tonigel is something that the bastard Denell has to worry about. It has nothing to do with us, right?"
"Naturally." Marquis You Xi shrugged, "It's just a mention below."
Earl Vitogin finally couldn't stand it anymore, and gritted his teeth bitterly: "Okay, Lord Marquis, you know I'm here to speak for that big man. Let's get back to the subject-you are preparing for the dead ghost. The big man is very dissatisfied, and the discerning person can see the flaws at a glance. Overwell and Macaro are both shrewd guys. You are not afraid that they will see through and cause alertness?"
"What can you do if you are alert," Marquis You Xi smiled: "I didn't support this in the first place. I don't think my lovely niece can afford any waves. You just ask her to abdicate and let Xian not be able to NS?"
"She hasn't ascended the throne, what position to retreat? Besides, it is Haruze's business to retreat." Earl Vitogin scolded this guy for not being able to spit out ivory, but he still reminded in a low voice: "Do you want the people to stay? Under the impression of our Eruin nobles retreating under the intimidation of the Cruz people?"
"So what? Isn't that the truth?" Marquis You Xi smiled slightly: "Could it be that you think you still care about the reputation, but in fact I just want to drag you together. Since you want the throne, it's natural. Give something, right?"
Count Vitogin was not angry: "You are crazy."
"What are you talking about?" Marquis Youxi's expression became cold.
Only then did Vitokin remember that he was in front of him who was a must-see, and hurriedly replied, "It's nothing, but... This is crazy. If the people leave the Temple of Flame and the Cruz people, they can influence the opinions of the Eruin nobles. I am afraid that the influence of the Sifah family will not be conducive to the rule of the Westfah family. At that time, Eruin will be in name only. Even if it is for the sake of your nephew’s future, you should be serious, right?"
"What does it have to do with me?" Marquis Youxi sneered: "You want to reap the benefits, but you don't want to pay the price. Let me and Anlek take the blame? The bitch is not so good. Honestly. Said that although the plan this morning was a bit unexpected, I believe that the old fellow Anlek was not surprised at all. There are only eight golden ranks. Do you think you really have left Lewoods and the princess? You underestimated our royal family. Right now, there are only two ways before you, one is to use the hands of the Cruz people to force my niece to abdicate, and the other is to return to the north to prepare for war."
"Presumably that old fellow Anlek is waiting for you to choose the second way." Marquis Youxi replied with a smile, as if all this has nothing to do with him.
Earl Vitogin's complexion turned red and white, and even the opponent compared him to a bitch, and his vest was dripping with cold sweat. After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Marquis You Xi deeply: "So you think so. Is this what you want to bring to that big man? I understand."
Marquis Youxi shrugged: "Do you think I am as afraid of the Cruz people as you are as if a mouse meets a cat?"
"That's true, the Lord Marquis is naturally not afraid of the heavens." Earl Vitogin threw a word bitterly, and then left the inner court in embarrassment. It was just that when he turned around, the smile on Marquis You Xi's face cooled down. He rubbed his slender fingers, the murderous intent in his eyes was not reserved.
"Master Marquis, do you know that young man?" At this moment, the attendant next to him asked in a low voice.
"That should be the heir appointed by Vitokin. I happen to know that he has fought a few beautiful battles with the Toquinine Lions. It is perfect and a genius. If nothing happens, the future Black Blade Legion A legion commander may fall on him. What a lucky one." The Marquis smiled: "If nothing unexpected happens."
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The black tea in the white porcelain teacup has completely cooled and solidified into the color of agate. There were only a few people in the magnificent study room. The soft light spilled from the floor-to-ceiling windows into the carpet. The outside was distant mountains; the light divided the people in the house into two sides, one side was Brando and Freya, the other side It was the quiet-looking princess, with Nimesis, Li Woods, Macaro and Overwell standing beside her, and a middle-aged nobleman who could not name Brando and was slightly bald.
Eruin's future little king, the boy named Haruze, stood beside the middle-aged nobleman.
For the first time since Brando came to this world, he had time to look closely at the princess. After the mysterious halo in his impression faded, the beauty of the half-elf girl was gradually clarified. Fortunately, he has seen a lot of beauties, and he has a little resistance. After comparing his memory, he suddenly discovered that the princess of the previous life was not only strong, unyielding, and shining in his body. It didn't leave much impression outside of faith, but it seemed like a beautiful symbol.
The one in front of him is obviously much more real and kind.
If Brando were to give a comment, she was just a beautiful half-elf girl, with silver curly hair gleaming in the afternoon sun, and her slender shoulders seemed to be wrapped in a soft halo. It's just that there is a trace of unnoticeable distress hidden between the opponent's eyebrows. This girl who should be in the blooming season is obviously carrying too much.
At least Brando, half the soul of modern people, can't understand how a girl her age can understand the dirtiest and darkest side of political struggles and voluntarily join them. Brando has seen some analytical themes on the forum, including the memoirs about the princess. She regards herself as a commodity and accepts the high glory of Princess Eruin—a glory in the eyes of others. , But in her view it is a responsibility.
He had never been in close contact with this princess in his previous life. The senior sister once said that she was a silly child. Brando couldn't help looking at this shrewd girl with some curiosity. Is she really stupid
In reality, Brando has always stayed away from such people.
But here, he felt an inexplicable attraction, as if it was attracting moths to the fire. Fortunately, after experiencing so many things, Brando’s temperament is no longer the same as before. He silently watched the princess's Royal Highness for a while, and withdrew his attention. In fact, Brando did not think that the royal party, The choice including the current princess is correct.
But indeed, it's just that Eruin now has no one more suitable for this position than her. Brando is a lazy person, as long as he wants to help Eruin through this difficulty and not repeat the mistakes of history, it must be no problem for this country to continue for another one or two hundred years.
As for going further, he never considered it. There has never been a dynasty for generations. He just wants to make up for his regrets. In fact, his greater interest is to explore the world beyond the wilderness.
"First of all thank you for your help at the meeting, Mr. Brando." The silence in the study was broken by the princess. She personally thanked her-her voice was soft and pleasant. I have never met you, but you have given us a lot of help. Every time I haven’t had time to thank you, it’s really rude to say—"
"His Royal Highness Princess." Brando spoke habitually.
But as soon as he spoke, he found that Griffiy's eyes brightened on the opposite side, and most of the others' faces changed. Brando was startled slightly, and then he remembered that he had made a mistake—the eldest princess was the king’s sister. This title was only available after Harruzer was crowned by Griffin after being crowned as the regent princess. He said a momentary error. After coming out, it is really suspected of rebelliousness.
Fortunately, the royal party didn't feel that there was anything wrong. In their opinion, Brando recognized Haruze's status by saying this. This was an act of standing in line. Politically the most taboo standing in line is unknown. Brando expressed his attitude from the beginning, but won the favor of everyone including Li Woods and Macaro. Even the old court mage who has always had a prejudice against Brando also tolerated. Nodded in satisfaction.
This young man is witty and steady, and he can come up with such a way to stand in line. He deserves to be a descendant of a big family, and everyone thinks so.
Brando naturally didn't know that his slip of the tongue had caused so many misunderstandings. He smiled bitterly and could only continue to say: "What happened to Tonigel is actually that I took advantage of Her Royal Highness, the Royal Princess does not have to apologize. ."
"Really?" Griffith smiled because she was in a good mood. "But having said that, we haven't really met Mr. Brando. And there are rumors that you are a Highlander, can I ask if this is true? ?"
Brando nodded.