Chapter 14 The Cold Wave is Coming
The 'cold wave' mentioned by Lena, Yeats had a vague impression that it seemed to be the main plot of the first chapter of "Phantom Wings".
The reason why I say it seems is because the first chapter is too far away. Yeats, who is in the later version, has almost forgotten what the main plot of the first chapter is about.
The only thing that is certain is that Chenshuangling will face this cold wave sooner or later.
The silver-haired boy sat on a wooden chair and glanced back at Phokas and Gray who were standing behind him. The two behaved completely opposite to Lena's advice.
Phokas looked silent, his brows slightly wrinkled on his weather-beaten face, thinking vaguely about something.
Gray was playing with the newly purchased swing axe, looking heartless and happy.
Yeats looked at the red-haired wolf girl sitting in front of him across the wooden table and said:
"Miss Lena, can you describe the cold wave in more detail?"
“Every winter, the Jueling Mountains that lie between the North and the Golden Lion Kingdom will experience a cold wave. Under the attack of wind and snow, the northern provinces will be covered in heavy snow, and the northern tribes will invade the kingdom. Burning, killing and looting.”
Lena stared at the silver-haired boy, the shrewdness in her eyes replaced by the coldness of a warrior.
“In addition to the savage orcs, the hungry monsters in the Jueling Mountains will also move to the outside of the mountains on a large scale, converging into a terrifying demonic tide. Morning Frost Ridge is the outpost to deal with the demonic tide. "
Yeats was silent for a moment.
The territory that I am about to take over is more difficult than I imagined.
"Since the cold wave is so dangerous, doesn't the king care?" Gray asked curiously.
Gray spoke the sentiments of most people in the Golden Lion Kingdom.
The current king is a hero of his generation, attacking Roland in the south, rejecting the barbarians in the north, and expanding his territory. Unfortunately, he was hesitant on the important matter of heir, which led to a royal civil war in subsequent versions. In the end, a princess character who was loved by players came onto the stage of history and achieved the great cause of an empress.
"You are right. At this time in previous years, the king would send out the guards and summon the lords to stop the demonic tide."
Lena sneered: "But the old king is old and seriously ill, and his heirs They are fighting for inheritance rights, and the lords are fighting to expand their territory. Who cares about the life and death of the civilians on the border? "
As she spoke, Lena took a sip of the strong wine in the glass and revealed it. Show some true temperament.
"Young Master Yeats, the Chenshuang Ridge you are going to is a semi-abandoned territory. It may disappear from the kingdom's territory one day, leaving only a group of villagers still clinging to the land."
"I suggest that you convince them to leave, and then take them to join your brothers and sisters."
Lena's wolf-like eyes stared directly at Yeats, not letting him go. Any expression on the face.
"Population is a very valuable asset. With this letter of nomination, I believe they will not make it difficult for you."
"Enough." Forkas lowered his voice, as if to contain it. Angry:
"It is an insult to a noble to suggest that a noble give up his fief."
"Which is more important, life or fief?" Lena's golden eyes were full of provocation, "You are Phocas, right? ? It seems that you are really old. Where is the Sword of Brondi? "
The Sword of Brondi?
Yeats was a little surprised.
Lao Deng, I didn’t expect you to have such a handsome nickname!
Nicknames are very popular in this medieval world, such as the 'Conqueror' King, the 'White' Pirate King and the like.
The memory of his predecessor merged with his own, and Yeats remembered that he also had a nickname.
It's just a very negative name of "rotten wood".
Everything depends on human effort.
The cold wave that will come in three months is indeed a big problem.
But Chenshuang Ridge will serve as its base, and only by leading it through the cold wave can it gain greater room for development.
Lena in the game is not a mean character. Instead, she sympathizes with the common people because she was born in poverty.
Yeats glanced at the slightly stunned Forcas, indicating that he would handle it, and then slowly spoke:
"Miss Lena, you suggest that I persuade the common people of Morning Frost Ridge You moved away because you don’t want to see them die in the cold wave, right?”
Lena’s golden eyes flickered slightly and she said with a smile: “That’s the population in your territory, young master, they are no different from me. relationship.”
"That's right." Yeats laughed, "I have received your suggestion, but I will let the residents of the territory decide whether to stay or leave."
Lena was surprised that there was a kind of person who was very An illusion that a four-year-old boy sees through.
But in order to find a suitable business partner, she must use words to induce or even anger the other party in order to examine the other party's character.
As of now, although this young master is still young, he has a calm mind and is a candidate for long-term cooperation.
In the final analysis, it depends on how the Lord Baron will deal with the cold wave.
"What about you, Lord Baron, do you want to go to Morning Frost Ridge to take up the post, or plan your retreat as soon as possible?" Lena asked.
"I don't think I am a superior noble, Miss Lena."
The silver-haired boy smiled, with a gentle and charming glimmer in his green eyes. This smile even Lena was in a trance for a moment. "I will stay on the border of the kingdom with the common people of Morning Frost Ridge until the cold wave passes."
The breeze rolled up the curtains of the tent, and the candlelight swayed, There was a moment of silence in the camp.
It is quite rare for a nobleman to say something like he wants to fight side by side with the common people.
Phocas's eyes shimmered.
In front of me, the young master’s face seems to overlap with that childish face from back then.
As the sun set, the aristocratic boy sat on the pile of firewood and shook his legs. Facing Fokas, who was wiping the medicine on his injured and swollen eyes, he whispered:
"Fokas , do you know why I always make my father angry?”
"He loves you very much, Master. You will inherit his territory, so he has very high demands on you." said Phokas.
"You are wrong, Phokas." The young man shook his head and said, "If the fiefdom is blindly divided and multiple heirs inherit the territory, the Berlandi family will only decline from generation to generation. I have no talent. , cannot become the glory of Berlandi, but I can let my father deprive me of my inheritance rights. As long as my father leaves all the fiefdoms to my brother, Berlandi will have less internal friction. This is the only thing I can do for Berlandi. "
The knight was stunned.
A boy under ten years old, a young master who was rescued from the enemy by himself, a Kuchiki with no talent, said that he would sacrifice his future for the sake of his family.
"Fokas, don't mention this to others." The young man said seriously, "Since I was a child, I only believe in you."
In the golden wheat field at dusk, the young man sat on a pile of firewood. The knight's body was trembling slightly due to the huge impact. He knelt down on one knee and offered the young man a knighthood oath of loyalty.
The knight lowered his head deeply and restrained the emotional fluctuations in his voice.
"In the name of the Sword of Brondi, Master, I will always be loyal to you!"
"Hello - butler?"
Gray's low voice sounded.
"Yeats and the others are still discussing things, why are you crying?"
Fokas looked at Yeats's back and said hoarsely:
"I never thought that the young master was a dead wood. , he will never abandon Chenshuang Ridge and the civilians of Chenshuang Ridge."
Gray curled his lips, how could this guy answer so wrongly?
The cold wave sounds very much like a natural disaster that an ancient dragon can cause.
Gray thought expectantly: "As Yeats's bodyguard, I might be able to meet Cologne!"
On the other side.
"The Starlight Chamber of Commerce will be stationed here for another two months. If you have any needs for territory development, you can negotiate with our Starlight Chamber of Commerce and I will offer you a suitable price."
Lena took the initiative to reach out to Yeats.
Yeats shook hands with her: "It's a pleasure to cooperate."
That night, the three of them stayed overnight in the Chamber of Commerce camp. Before setting off the next day, Lena handed a scroll to Yeats.
“This is a scroll of ‘Animal Messenger’. Through this scroll, you can designate a beast and make it a trained messenger to deliver information to the Starlight Chamber of Commerce.”
< br>Lena had the vicious eyes of an investment businessman and said: "This is my personal gift as proof of the friendship between you and the Starlight Chamber of Commerce."
Yeats accepted the scroll: "Thank you, I will be kind. "
For example, let Snow Owl stay up late to learn this textbook, and then have the function of a messenger.
It's a pity that after the scroll is understood and learned, the magic words on it will become invalid, otherwise it can be sold after learning...
The wolf girl Lena smiled: "If Morning Frost Ridge can survive before the cold wave, Surviving is also beneficial to our Starlight Chamber of Commerce. I wish you all the best.”
Leave the camp and count the harvest.
Two pieces of enchanted equipment, a new spell textbook for Snow Owl, plus information about the approaching cold wave.
In the golden autumn, there are still about three months before the cold wave hits Chenshuang Ridge.
There is still time left for farming and development of the territory, but not much...
In the carriage, Yeats put his hand between his eyebrows and heard the voice of Forcas.
"Master, not far away, we will reach Chenshuang Ridge."
Yeats raised his head, his eyes shining slightly.
After a week of traveling, I am finally taking office!
(End of this chapter)