Eitantinople, the Chamber of the Royal Palace.
Not the big one, but the small one near the edge.
However, everyone knows that this small meeting hall is the place that truly decides Aitandine, and even the entire Hokuriku.
Any order issued from here is enough to affect the lives of millions of people.
Therefore, no attendants are allowed to approach here.
Except for those who were summoned by the king, only the royal guard and Monte, the only close vassal of Aittantine VI, could approach here.
Of course, even close ministers need to pass through to enter here.
Outside the porch, Monte shook his red dress with gold trim, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong with his clothes and face, the close minister who had just completed the king's order smiled and gestured to a captain of the royal guard.
It's no longer that flattering smile, but a normal smile.
Such a smile does not look nondescript against the thick powder, but it has a different sense of stability, which will make people feel good when they see it.
Everyone has a mask.
And as Monte, he has several masks.
When facing different people, he will choose different masks.
Facing Qin Ran is flattery and flattery.
Facing the guards is respect and equality.
Facing Aitantine VI
"Master Monte, please come in."
The head guard said so.
"Thanks."
After thanking him very politely, Monte walked into the door pushed open by the chief guard.
The small chamber is destined to be too big.
It looks like less than 50 square meters.
The blazing flames in the fireplace provide warmth for the room. A huge desk is placed on the right side, on which quills, ink and many documents are arranged in a chaotic order, and on the left side against the wall is a The wine cabinet connected to the bookshelf occupies two-thirds of the space, and it is full of all kinds of alcohol that can be found in the North Continent, and there are also many wines in the South.
There are few books on the shelves.
Especially since the middle floor is occupied by a model sailboat.
Aitantine VI was sitting in the only high-backed chair in front of the fireplace, and there was no one on the low stools around him. His majesty, who had just entered middle age, had gray temples, flabby cheeks, big bags under his eyes, full of It is the bloodshot eyes that make people feel that what they see is a vicious dog, especially when he looks at you, the pressure is doubled.
"His Majesty."
Monte stood straight like a knight, then knelt down on one knee with his head hanging down.
The movements are meticulous, but there is no flattering appearance, as if he is a real minister.
This is what Monte looked like to Aitantine VI: integrity and loyalty.
Not that he wanted to.
Rather, Aitantine VI likes such people.
For an ambitious king, any treacherous courtiers and jesters are not allowed to exist in a real sense. At most, they can set up a target to attract the attention of others.
Example: Monte.
He knew he was such a target.
But what he knew more clearly was that it was the way Aitantine VI wanted others to see him, not what Aitantine VI wanted to see.
As a close minister, he needs to fulfill his duties.
Attracts the like-minded, the righteous at heart.
And identify the truly capable ones.
then
Naturally, it was the work of Aitantine VI.
As a king, Aitantine VI seemed to Monte the most outstanding.
Whether it is ability or means, he is incomparably admired.
This time is no exception.
A joint dinner for the new lord of Sika City and the snake demon hunters!
Certainly not just a dinner party.
Among them is the purpose that Monte can deduce one or two, but he dare not really guess, and he can't guess, after all, he is just a close minister.
"How about it?"
Aitantine VI asked.
His majesty the king's voice was hoarse and low, as if sandpaper was being polished on metal, which made people feel chills in the back.
"The guests have been invited."
Monte answered truthfully.
"Did you see Sphinxon?"
Aitantine VI asked abruptly.
Svensen, whose full name is Svensen Aitantine, simply put, is the only son and sole heir of Aittantin VI.
Faced with such an abrupt question, Monte didn't panic, and the expression on his face didn't change.
"Meet Your Highness."
"He's in the lobby."
Retell everything you see, don't say anything irrelevant, and don't make wild guesses.
Monte bears in mind his identity and will not overstep.
"He's a young man."
"Has the impulse of youth."
"There is also the unique rebellion of young people. Even if I am a king, I can't stop my child's rebellious period. Therefore, I need others to help."
"A person who will not let go of his hands and feet because of his status as a Sfenson."
Aitantine VI seems to be talking to himself, and it seems to be telling.
"Snake Demon Hunter is a good candidate."
At the moment His Majesty's words paused, Monte spoke just right.
"certainly."
"Whether it's the snake pie or the wolf pie."
"They're all very good candidates."
Aitantine VI laughed, the loose flesh on his face trembled.
Monte, who knew some secrets, lowered his head even lower.
Knowing more is not necessarily a good thing.
At least that's the case here with Aitantine VI.
'Black Calamity' is a big reshuffle in Hokuriku and South.
Among them, the forces of destruction are unknown.
The most famous one is the 'Wolf School' demon hunter, and everyone even thinks that the 'Snake School' has become a thing of the past, if not for the reappearance of the 'Snake School'.
Everything will be settled!
But it appeared...
Then you need to re-evaluate.
Unlike those people and forces who can be driven by profit, demon hunters, who are as stubborn as rocks and only act according to their inner principles, once they find out the inside story of the 'black disaster', I'm afraid... they will never die, right
Monte had such a guess in his heart, and there was a trace of lament on his lowered face.
He didn't want to be a match for the witcher.
Because, he knows how terrible those guys are.
They are the best fighters when facing monsters.
But when facing the enemy, they are the best assassins.
Without the sense of honor of knights, these people can do anything to kill the enemy. Thinking that they might lose their heads in their sleep in the future, Monte's neck couldn't help but tense.
As for persuading the king in front of him
forget it.
Killed by the witcher, or died afterwards.
To persuade Aitantine VI, I am afraid that he will die immediately.
not to mention…
It was too late.
Sphensen Eitandine will definitely attack that snake demon hunter.
This is the arrangement of His Majesty the King.
after
Naturally, the spies who had been prepared for a long time swarmed up, and there would be no fighting. It was the most unwise to use force in front of a demon hunter who had shown great strength.
However, the demon hunter's characteristic of not attacking ordinary people without endangering himself made it destined to be the victory of Eitandine VI this time.
A snake demon hunter who is 'controlled'.
It will inevitably attract more demon hunters.
There are snake pies and there are wolf pies.
These people will definitely express their 'sorry' after they understand 'what happened', especially after Aitantine VI showed his 'modest' and 'magnanimity'.
This is the effect His Majesty the King wants.
A small 'conflict', his own son was just beaten up, and he was able to tie the demon hunter to his chariot, it was really worth it.
What's more, it's not just the Snake Demon Hunters.
And the Church of 'Mist'!
This church, which has shown its own strength, is also what his majesty wants to win over.
Of course, it also includes the new Lord of Sika City.
Even Monte can be sure that his majesty will definitely throw out the real culprit of the 'black disaster' at the most appropriate time!
By the time…
Monte, who thought of something, began to have fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
Sweat flowed into the eyes, burning and stinging.
But Monte didn't dare to wipe it at all.
He just lowered his head, waiting for Aitantine VI to speak.
Fortunately, the waiting time was not long, His Majesty the King said again.
"Have people from the 'Secret Order of Quiet Night' entered the city?"
"Representatives of the fourteen congressmen have all entered the city after noon!"
"They've all entered 'Quiet Night' now"
Monte reported again.
"Quiet Night Town!"
An insignificant cold snort sounded from Eitandine VI's nose.
For a king, what is worse than being built out of a city within a city on his own territory, but he can't intervene in it
Naturally, there are two such cities within a city.
Eitandine VI leaned back in the high-backed chair, the crown above his head didn't shake in any way, and his bloodshot eyes were already fixed on a certain direction.
Monte didn't look up, but he knew what his majesty was looking at at this time.
In fact, many people know what His Majesty the King is really angry and afraid of.
'Mars'!
An existence that is inseparable from Eitandine.
In a certain period, it even controlled the entire kingdom.
Although it was not as good as before after the 'black disaster', it still made His Majesty the king feel like a stick in his throat.
"What about the south?"
Aitantine VI calmed down and asked calmly.
"Our shipyards are already at full power, and when summer comes, our warships will be able to cover the entire Cheka Bay!"
Monte's voice involuntarily raised his voice.
He was very excited, no matter how hard he tried to hide it, he couldn't hide his excitement.
As a subject of Eitandine VI, he has always been very afraid of the king, but he also admires the king. He knows that if the plan of the king is successful, the situation of the whole Aitantine will be completely destroyed. change.
The twilight kingdom is bound to glow with new vitality.
The achievements of Eitandine VI will also directly catch up to that His Majesty the First.
"Summer, summer."
Eitandine VI muttered softly.
Then, His Majesty the King stood up.
The old Aitantine VI has a tall and strong figure from the Northland. Time has left many marks on the king's face, but not on the body.
If you don't look at the face, no one will regard this body as an old man.
Just think it's a grown man.
Still very strong.
He walked to the bookshelf with strides, raised his hand and picked up the sailboat model.
This was made by artisans in the palace.
Not only is the size and proportion accurate, but the sails, cables, hatches, and artillery are all the same as those on the real ship, as if they were perfectly shrunk and placed on it.
Aitantine VI touched those cannons with his fingertips, and his bloodshot eyes were full of ferocious expectations.
That is the gaze of a conqueror.
It is the habitual gaze of the winners.
"What's the reaction from those guys?"
Aitantine VI, who was immersed in the fantasy in his mind, seemed to ask casually.
"They're trying to win over the Church of the 'Mist'."
"But the ones sent out failed."
"Before they also tried to contact the demon hunter, but they were eliminated by our shadow before they got close."
Monte knelt there on one knee, raised his head slightly, looked at his majesty's back and said in detail, with contempt in his tone.
For those old-fashioned, he knows what kind of attitude to use.
He also thinks the old guard deserves his attitude.
A group of idiots!
Perhaps there are some vigilant and admirable characters among them.
However, most of them are idiots with more success than failure!
Think about the person who wooed the Church of 'Mist' today.
Do you really treat yourself as a big shot to give alms
Even if you don't know your own position, you want to talk about cooperation. Do you really regard yourself as the protagonist in the biography
If I had the resources, I would have...
Thinking of this, Monte quickly stopped his divergent thinking.
He quietly waited for the next order from Aitandine VI.
He knew very well that the old school had to be dealt with before summer came.
Otherwise, His Majesty is worried about going out!
And at this moment
Jingle Bell!
A bell in the small conference room suddenly rang from behind the desk.
Monte looked there in astonishment.
He never knew there was a bell there.
However, after seeing the slightly changed face of Aitantine VI, he understood the importance of this bell.
In other words, the existence of such a bell is normal.
The Majesty in front of him always likes to plan ahead and be alert to any danger.
Aitantine VI quickly returned to the desk, he pulled the handle in the dark, and the bell immediately stopped ringing.
"What happened?"
Aitantine VI asked in a deep voice.
Compared with ordinary times, such a deep voice is more majestic and oppressive.
At least, the voice in the dark trembled.
"S, s..."
Stuttering words, coupled with a trembling voice, made the sentence extremely incomplete.
Eitandine VI frowned.
Rarely, a bad feeling rose in the heart of His Majesty the King.
"What happened?"
Suppressing the bad feeling in his heart, Aitantine VI asked emphatically.
"It's Your Highness Svensen!"
"His Royal Highness Svensen was kicked to death by the 'Snake School' demon hunter!"
The voice came clearly.
thump!
Monte, who was kneeling there, collapsed directly to the ground.
At this moment, in the mind of this close minister, there is only one sentence left
Ruined!