In the light and shadow intertwined by fireworks and magic, the height of the airship slowly descended. When Hao Ren was still some distance from the ground, he heard grand cheers coming from below. He looked at the colorful ocean. The thronging crowd couldn't help muttering to Sir Morian beside him: "It seems that Veronica has a high reputation among the common people."
"The common people don't necessarily know what great achievements Her Royal Highness has made outside," Morian shrugged, "it's just that each of them can get a piece of sweet bread."
Hao Ren: "..."
After a slight shaking, the airship finally docked smoothly on the edge of the rectangular platform built with white stones. The strong mountain warriors pushed the heavy springboard from the platform to the side of the airship, and used The locks were fastened, and then the royal guard of honor fired twenty-two gun salutes on both sides of the red carpet before Veronica and Morian appeared in front of everyone.
Hao Ren stood on the other side of Veronica, even half a body ahead of Morian.
Twenty knights who followed the princess to death and finally returned in triumph walked behind the three of them. These knights did not change their costumes on the battlefield. They still wore the scarred and bloodstained armor, with The long sword that was held was full of scars after the fierce battle. Twenty knights stepped down from the pedals with the momentum of thousands of people, and immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the onlookers, and even more grand cheers sounded like mountains and seas. Started chanting the name of the Battle Rose of the Kingdom—the cheers were deafening.
Veronica waved to the crowd below the platform, her gaze rested on certain points in the crowd for a while, and she nodded slightly in a slightly imperceptible way: It seems that it is not too late for her to come back.
Hao Ren saw everything in his eyes. Of course, he could see that there were several leading points in the cheers around him, and he also naturally thought that Her Royal Highness would need some means to maintain her prestige in the royal city and intimidate herself. The aristocratic faction he governs, these things don't make him feel disgusted or complain about Veronica, he just has no interest in it all, just like any other qualified examiner, he has no interest in these "passing by" "Landscape" is just a spectator's attitude.
He just watched and followed Her Highness and walked forward. At the end of the red carpet, he saw a majestic middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes, and a group of nobles and nobles standing behind the middle-aged man.
This should be the king of Talos, he guessed.
Sure enough, Veronica bowed immediately after coming to the middle-aged man, preparing to pay tribute to her father according to royal etiquette, but before that, the majestic king had already taken a step forward, For the first time in his life, Rudolf III took the initiative to throw aside the pile of cumbersome rules, and he gave his daughter a hug: "Welcome home, my child."
"Father," Veronica seemed to have expected this hug, and she just smiled after she backed away, "Seeing you in good health is the best thing ever. I'm back, and I've brought a very important intelligence."
"You have crossed the boundary of order?" Rudolf III looked at Veronica and the knights behind her with piercing eyes, and finally stopped on Hao Ren. Of course he could see that it was a stranger, but this stranger stood in such an eye-catching and important place, even looking more noble than Veronica's royal swordsmanship instructor, he couldn't help guessing that this strangely dressed man was He Laili, "And you brought a guest."
Veronica immediately turned her body and introduced solemnly: "Father, this is the ancient guardian we brought out from Kasuan Holy Mountain. He helped us cross the realm of chaos and led us to complete all the feats along the way." , his name is Hao Ren, and he comes from the last millennium."
Rudolph III's expression was a little astonished.
Probably among all the speculations of His Majesty the king, this is the one that makes him the most unbelievable.
And the few close ministers standing behind Rudolf III naturally also heard Veronica's words, and their expressions were also wonderful. Naturally, these high-ranking figures are not ignorant countrymen. Although they have never seen the ancient tome about the Kasuan Holy Mountain that Veronica found, they have heard similar legends and stories, so naturally Understand what it means to be an ancient guardian awakened from an ancient holy place—this not only means that a powerful warrior has returned to the world of order, but also means that some ancient technology and lost historical fragments have the possibility to be filled.
But such things really only happen in the stories of bards and bad playwrights.
No one would have thought that such a thing would really happen in their lifetime, but several old ministers felt a little relieved after seeing the team of knights behind Veronica: If it was this famous knight princess , It doesn't seem too strange to encounter such an adventure.
Hao Ren watched the scene of the reunion of father and daughter and the triumphant return of knights in front of him without saying a word. For this strange kingdom, he did not intend to take the initiative to speak out for the time being, but at this moment, he felt a strange look falling on him. on himself.
In fact, at this moment, many eyes are focused on him, the "ancient guardian" who suddenly appeared. If it weren't for the fact that his own perception ability has surpassed that of ordinary people, he might not be able to distinguish one or two special gazes from it.
Accompanied by the throbbing in his heart, Hao Ren slightly raised his eyelids and found the source of his sight: Behind Rudolf III, a thin, pale middle-aged man was looking at himself. He is only a few steps away from His Majesty the King. He is obviously a person of very high status. The eyes hidden under the high cheekbones are narrow and gloomy, and they are as calm and emotionless as a pool of cold water. After seeing Hao Ren's reaction, he immediately turned his gaze away and hid his expression well, but Hao Ren was 100% sure that those eyes had just landed on him.
Those eyes were not just ordinary curiosity and exploration, but more of a kind of vigilance and even hostility, hostility without reason.
But except for the person involved, no one around was aware of this "little episode".
The welcome ceremony ended quickly, and when the routines necessary to welcome the triumphant knights were over, several magnificent gold-encrusted carriages slowly drove up from the other end of the platform, and the king and his vassals boarded several of them. The car is ready to return to the Golden Rose Palace. But when riding in the first carriage, Veronica asked Hao Ren to go with her.
The first carriage is exclusive to the royal family. Except for members of the royal family, only dukes and generals authorized by the king can ride, and that must be done under very special circumstances.
Therefore, this request surprised Rudolph III. He thought of Hao Ren's status as an "ancient guardian" and knew that this status was different, but he still didn't expect Veronica to attach so much importance to this guardian. He asked his daughter's opinion again with his eyes, and got a more affirmative answer.
"Father," Veronica nodded vigorously, "The Guardian led us through all the battles in the Land of Chaos, and repelled the army of monsters in front of the Western Fortress. His selfless behavior deserves our highest respect. And Regarding some visions that occurred in the Land of Chaos... I think we need to discuss it with the Guardian."
Rudolph III could hear the seriousness in Veronica's tone. He glanced at Hao Ren, who naturally had an indifferent expression. After a moment of consideration, His Majesty the King nodded: "It should be so."
Therefore, besides His Majesty the King and Veronica, the "ancient guardian" Hao Ren was added to the crew of the first carriage. Naturally, this was not in line with the rules, but naturally no one would question it on this occasion. King's decision.
Just before getting into the car, Hao Ren felt that cold gaze again.
He raised his head, but only saw a tall and thin figure from the back, the important minister of the kingdom in fine clothes had already boarded another carriage.
"I don't know why..." Hao Ren shook his head, "I provoked him..."
Although he didn't know where he had offended an important official of the kingdom who had never met before, he still silently recorded the appearance of that tall and thin man, and was going to go back and find a chance to investigate. Perhaps the other party thought that he hid his sight well, but he probably never imagined that Hao Ren's perception ability would be so unbelievably strong.
When the carriage left the white platform, the noisy voices outside gradually faded away, and the carriage became quieter. Hao Ren sat opposite Veronica and Rudolph III, neither looking around curiously, nor restrained at all, just narrowed his eyes slightly, as if closing them to rest: he was acting like an "ancient guardian".
And opposite him, Veronica finally couldn't help holding the king's hand at this moment: "Father, why aren't Ania and Andrew here?"
"They are sick," Rudolf III frowned when he said this, obviously the sudden illness of a pair of children cast a cloud over this day of celebration, "especially Ania, she originally insisted on Come to meet you, but I am really worried about her physical condition."
"Brother and sister are sick?" Veronica suddenly became nervous, "Very serious?"
"Don't worry," Rudolf III showed a relieved smile, "It's getting better now, the royal pharmacist has given them special medicine, now Andrew can walk around, and Arnia only needs to rest for a few days."
Hao Ren, who was "closing his eyes and resting his mind", suddenly moved his ears.
He heard some strange depression from Rudolph III's tone. The situation of the prince and princess... I'm afraid it's not just as simple as being sick. (to be continued~^~)