Some people couldn't wait for the smoke and dust to dissipate naturally, and couldn't wait to use the wind combat skills to roll up a ball of strong wind and sweep across the duel field. The smoke disappeared immediately, and everyone saw that Goron was holding the huge colorful leaf Hua Nan tree trunk, still maintaining However, the terrifying weapon finally failed to fall smoothly. It was stopped steadily at a height of more than two meters from the ground. However, the giant tree that was stopped was not the half-kneeling figure on the ground. Baiding, who raised his arms and had his face pale and his eyes closed, turned out to be a man as majestic as a mountain and as powerful as an abyss, the imperial general, Zuo De.
"Okay, the children's game ends here." General Zuo De raised his left hand high, and easily received Goron's earth-shattering blow with just an upturned index finger. The onlookers on the sidelines of the duel had already shouted There were exclamations and admirations, and of course the most disgusting words of flattery were indispensable.
Although strictly speaking, these disgusting flattery words are not exaggerated and unintentional. In fact, Gron's blow is far more terrifying than what most people here have seen and thought. The power of the ancient giant of the ogre , the divine power of heaven and earth from another world, plus the power of the earth element granted by the shaman ancestral spirit, the three are combined into one. In terms of attack power alone, this blow is no longer below the war king level. But General Zuo De was able to take Goron's full blow with ease. Even the Dragon Rider General Rhine who was watching the battle frowned and felt fearful. At least he asked himself that he couldn't do it with such ease.
With a muffled "pop" sound, the colorful leaf Huanan totem tree blessed by the shaman's divine power was finally overwhelmed by the attack of two huge forces, exploded into sawdust all over the sky, and finally spread a thick layer of wood on the ground. layer, covering the entire duel field, covering up all the traces left by the battle.
Perhaps because the general deliberately held back, Gronn was not harmed, and this sudden blow calmed down the little ogre who almost entered a semi-mad state. General Zuo De's interference in the sacred duel was certainly worthy of criticism, but no one really dared to offend the second-ranking figure in the imperial military. In recent years, Marshal Retusus' whereabouts have become increasingly low-key, except for his close subordinates. Even Emperor Durotar can hardly see him. It is said that he can only be seen on some battlefields in the upper planes where ordinary armies cannot participate. Although he is still an undoubted legendary hero, for the empire's huge legion, such a mysterious general is obviously not as realistic as a general who is actually sitting next to him. In other words. Except for the Dragon Knights Chapter directly under Retusus, the de facto supreme commander of the rest of the imperial army is already the "second-ranking figure in the military." In this case, don't say that Goron's backer, Mrs. Ysera, is just a clown and a laughing stock in the aristocratic circle. Even if she does have some supporters, she will not raise an issue in such a harmless place.
"You two brats are both talented people with great potential. There are not many promising children of your age nowadays. Losing either of you in this boring game will be an irreparable loss for the empire."
The General's words immediately brought tears to Baiding's eyes. He didn't know whether it was because he was grateful for the life-saving grace, or because he was happy to receive the General's words of approval. However, Goron didn't buy it. He stood up straight again and responded coldly: "I don't think this is a boring game between children. That woman, she insulted my 'mother' , this is enough reason for my anger, and this man fights in place of that woman, he should be prepared to be killed by me. This is a battle that can only be ended by blood and death, but now you are interfering. Come in, and now please tell me, Lord General Zod, who should I vent my anger on now? Who should pay the price for insulting my mother and the noble Marquise Ysera?"
Gronn's reaction surprised everyone, not only because of his courage to confront General Zuo De, but also because of his changeable personality. This child's origin is no longer a secret in the eyes of many nobles, and his reactions most of the time are more in line with his humble origins, such as being vulgar and lacking in etiquette. And timidity and cowardice. However, sometimes this child will act like a mentally disturbed lunatic and commit some daring acts seeking death. For example, now, everyone present cannot understand the significance of Gron's current move to provoke General Zod. Doesn't he know the price of offending this big man who is not known for his broad-mindedness in public
Of course, only Gron himself knows the answer to this question...
In fact, it is very simple to say. That was a little bit of knowledge that Goron himself learned from the story. When he had to choose a formation, the most taboo thing was to swing left and right and have a weak mind. In those story plots about palace battles for heirs, characters who are forced or take the initiative to choose one side to serve will end up either victorious or defeated, and either rise to greatness or die without a burial place. It can be said that the ending is very clear, basically one step from heaven to one step from hell. However, those who are unable to make a choice, or who play both sides, and even benefit from conflicts between multiple parties, seem to be very comfortable at first, and may even become the target of many parties competing for bribes. Even if they are successful at first Infinite, but in the end there will definitely not be any happy ending.
Gronn's real contact with the aristocratic circle is still very short, and he does not understand the profound and complex relationships between the characters, the opposition between the camps, and the filth and filth that are not humane to outsiders. However, in this world where he grew up listening to heroic legends, In the heart of the little ogre, the status of the great hero Letusus and the seventh-level emerald dragon Ysera can be said to be supreme, and they have always been the irreplaceable idols in the heart of the little ogre.
Now even Goron can see that Ysera is in an extremely embarrassing situation. The bullying and suppression of her by these nobles has gone beyond the limit of boredom. If there is no conspiracy in this, I am afraid that only Ysera has lost her wisdom. Only a stupid dragon would believe it. So the choice before Goron is already very simple. On one side is the legendary dragon, and on the other side is the bastard noble who has ill intentions towards him. Is it difficult to make a choice
Not to mention that Gronn didn't know why the proud and invincible dragon of ancient wisdom couldn't hold his head up in front of this group of small humans. Why would someone be so cruel to him after knowing that he had "acquired" the status of an adopted son recognized by Letusus? To play a dirty trick, not to mention that Goron still doesn't know the secret hidden in it. Even if he knows it, I'm afraid it won't affect his decision at this time. To stand in line, you must stand clearly and thoroughly. If he can gain a certain degree of trust from Retusus or Ysera, then his subsequent plans will undoubtedly increase the chance of success. Letusus is the key figure in grasping the whereabouts of the giant demon Rafana.
Thinking of this, Gronn couldn't help but look sideways at his cheap mother Ysela. This woman in the form of a divine dragon suddenly became the center of attention. Everyone was curious about her expression after seeing her adopted son provoking Zuo De for her. However, to everyone's regret and disappointment, including Goron, the look on the face of this woman, who had long been the subject of laughter, turned out to be one of confusion, with no sign of joy, anger or joy. It's like the walking dead.
Goron sighed secretly, but did not regret the decision he made. Although General Zuo De's anger was terrifying, from the exchange just now, Gron did not feel the direct murderous intention from the general, otherwise it would have been covered by the smoke at the beginning. With his strength, he can easily kill himself with great confidence. Of course, Goron did not feel any kindness from this marshal that was consistent with his amiable smile.
"Gloria, can I understand your words as... Do you want to kill a 'real' noble in front of me, kill Jaina, kill my friend's most beloved daughter?" By that time, the smile on General Zuo De's face had disappeared, replaced by a terrifying chill that penetrated his bones. Goron's intuition and judgment were not wrong. He did not want to kill Goron, at least not yet, but this does not mean that he can tolerate Goron's provocation. For this arrogant and stupid brat. He didn't mind giving him a lesson he would never forget.
Just when Zuo De's fingers were trembling slightly and he was about to do something, Rhine, who had been silent before, finally swayed, and the next moment he was blocking Gron's body.
"Lord Zuo De, she is just a stupid woman who can't control her mouth. If she kills him, she will kill him. What's more, she dared to insult him and say something about him after she knew that Gloria was already recognized by Lord Letusus as his adopted son. "Bitch," so can I interpret this as an insult to Lord Retusus?"
There is something in Rhine's words. He glanced at the pale and angry Jaina with evil intentions. Everyone here could understand his hidden meaning. As long as Zod took action against Gronn, he would kill Jaina at that moment.
Jaina...or should I say her father. The greedy but "pragmatic" Minister of Finance is a very important pawn in the hands of Zuo De's Skull and Bones Society, and the Dragoons have always been unscrupulous in their behavior and do what they say. Zuo De would not regard Rhine's threat as a joke. If it were just a Marine Dragoon General Rhine, Zuo De might not take it seriously, but as we all know. There are three Dragon Riders in total. If the three of them join forces, Zuo De has no chance of winning, not to mention the Imperial Marshal who is hiding behind the scenes. It has become a very unwise choice to continue to bite Gron on this matter, and it may even affect the subsequent layout. Even Zuod cannot bear the responsibility after the failure of "that matter". After grasping the situation, Zuo De finally said with a dark face: "In this case, do you have any good suggestions?"
"It's very simple." Rhine said with a half-smile but not a smile: "This duel is invalid. Let's start again. This bitchy woman will choose another scapegoat. Anyone can do it, with our Lord Marshal's adopted son Gloria. Let’s fight again, and no one can interfere this time.”
Zuo De looked in the direction of Jaina. Several men around this distinguished lady came out under the general's intimidating gaze, but their movements were very slow. They seemed to be pushing and shoving and unwilling to come forward. After watching the battle between Goron and Baidin, even if they wanted to show off, they lost the courage to step forward and die. After all, the benefits brought by the goodwill of the general and the minister of finance can only be enjoyed while alive.
Seeing this scene, Jaina next to her was already flushed with anger. She finally fell to her knees and cried out in pain.
"That's enough..." Ysera, who had been absent-minded, suddenly spoke. She took two steps forward, lifted the girl who was kneeling on the ground, and said softly: "I'm a little tired today, Gloria, come back with me."
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Ysera's "mother and son" looked very deserted and lonely. Rhine did not follow them away, but disappeared in front of everyone just as he appeared. All the nobles present silently followed the mother and son, watching them walk to the square, get on the disgraceful old carriage, and slowly leave.
On the carriage, Ysera suddenly said: "Maria...how did she die?"
Hearing these words, Gron suddenly trembled all over. This was the issue that he was most worried about at the moment. He didn't know how much Ysera knew from this emblem, and how much she knew about himself. There is a chance of getting away with making up a lie, but the consequences if exposed are disastrous. After struggling and hesitating, Gron finally decided to tell the truth...
"What I encountered at that time was an abyss monster in the shape of a tyrannosaurus..." (~^~)