Chapter 248 How can we manage the Golden Lion with this group of insects
The Thame River runs through the center of London, dividing London into two parts: north and south.
The royal palace, the municipal square, and the noble residences are all located in the north, guarded by the towering Lundu City Wall;
The Silver Birch Manor received by Yeats is located in the prosperous north.
The south is a beautiful pastoral scenery, dotted with noble manors. Winemaking, shipbuilding, and leather industries are all located in the south. There are almshouses and slum areas.
If farmers want to go to the city for the market, they must first pass through the famous fortification: Lundu Bridge.
The Lundu Stone Bridge across the river is about 300 meters long, and business travelers and tourists come and go on the bridge.
The Lundu Tower at the southernmost end of the bridge, where the garrison is stationed, is often used to display the heads of executed criminals.
“When talking about Lundu Bridge, I have to mention a famous nursery rhyme.”
Yeats read: “Lundu Bridge fell down. It is said that the pirate king planned to capture Lundu Bridge. Du Shi deliberately taught the children to sing.”
"Throughout history, if you want to achieve great things, you should first teach folk songs. This is the kingly way." Yeats said in a literary way.
Yilinhua Manor, tea party, two ladies with different styles sat on tea chairs at the small white round table in front of Yeats.
The warm sunshine shines on the green grassland by the lake, and the aroma of black tea and desserts floats in the breeze.
Elsa is wearing a white dress, a pearl headdress on her blond hair, a sapphire necklace around her neck, and her emerald green eyes are gazing.
Next to her, June was dressed in a rider's uniform, wearing a waistcoat with empty sleeves. He held his chin in one hand, tapping his white-gloved hand absentmindedly on the table, and said lazily:
"Pirates captured Lundu? That was more than three hundred years ago, right?"
Yeats nodded and said:
"In the eleventh century of the Holy Calendar, people from the north often traveled by sea. Attacking the Golden Lion, the seven seas were filled with dragon-bow battleships and black crow flags. This period in history was called the Northern Frenzy."
"After the defeat of the Northerners, William the Bastard took over. Lundu - he is called a Norman, which means 'Northerner'. Strictly speaking, William is also a descendant of Northerners."
June rolled his eyes: "It's too much to call him an illegitimate son. No respect, His Majesty William’s title is clearly King of Conqueror!”
"William must be a master of the Sixth Ring." Yeats said, "Most of those who can ascend the throne of the king are in the Sixth Ring category."
"Baron Yeats is worthy of being the divine choice of the goddess of art, and he is knowledgeable." Elsa He smiled shyly.
Yeats' Verse Circuit: "It's not to say profound, just the extent of memorizing all the books in the Jianhe Library."
Elsa opened her mouth, she was surprised The expression is not fake. Ladies in society would put on a show of alarm to make men feel vain, but Elsa Vick was acting out of innocence... in other words, stupidity.
She still feels that she was able to enroll in Jianhe because of the excellent portrait of Duke Vic!
June felt helpless, took a sip of black tea, and silently observed Yeats through the steam.
Nearly half a year has passed since Minerva's Divine Choice Trial. During this time, Jun has not neglected his training, and his progress has been particularly significant.
With the strong support of Duke Lannister, June got everything she asked for, including potions, equipment, and scrolls. With the accumulation of resources, she was promoted to the high-level realm. Looking at the entire Golden Lion, she was promoted to high-level at such a young age. There are only a handful of people who have the ring.
But... June frowned slightly... she couldn't see through Yeats's soul realm.
Six months ago, Yeats was only at the second level. In just six months, he could become a high level. Is this possible?
There are indeed extraordinary people in history who can achieve such rapid progress, but those people are all heroes of the world!
Yeats...will become a hero?
June frowned a little and thought to himself, my starting point is much higher than him. Even if he can really become a hero, his progress should be behind me.
June is extremely competitive, and she even signed up for the competition just to compete with the children of various nobles.
This trip to visit Yeats was actually forced by Elsa——
The two learned that Yeats had arrived in London and stayed at Silver Birch Manor. Reminiscing about their old friendship as classmates, they came to visit.
“I heard, Baron Yeats, you are planning to participate in the poetry project of the competition!”
Elsa’s cheeks were red and she said longingly:
“You If you get the laurel crown, can you give me a signed poem? "
Elsa has no bad intentions. She grew up in an ivory tower and was passionate about knights and romantic novels. Her tough mother commented that Elsa would be happy.
People who are stupid and unaware are always happy.
Yeats did not want to get too close to her, which would lead to her being involved in the civil war between the Lannisters and the Vic, but out of courtesy, he politely said that he would prepare a manuscript.
June could see Yeats's alienation behind his smile, and couldn't help but wonder, did Yeats already have a sweetheart?
She was actually a little envious of Yeats. After all, Yeats had a semi-detached relationship with his family. His brother was nominally the head of the family, but had no right to decide Yeats's marriage.
In this era where marriage contracts are linked to power, free love is quite rare.
June shook her head and cleared her throat: "Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of this athletic competition. It will be held at the King's Arena in the north of London City. His Majesty the King will also be present. Will Baron Yeats join my Lannister family? "Attendance?"
The history of King's Arena can be traced back to the ancient empire period before the Holy Calendar. After three generations of emperors, the imperial people established a huge empire spanning the northern and southern continents. Even the empire established by Lorraine was Can't compare to that.
The people of the ancient empire built the Great Wall to guard the border in Golden Lion, and built the King's Arena in Lundu, which could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators and was often used for gladiatorial fights, beast fighting, public executions, etc.
Faced with June's invitation, Yeats pondered for a moment.
On such political occasions, the companions and order of attendance are also very particular. June's invitation represents the will of the Lannister family, and attending with her means being close to the Lannister.
Yeats did not want to stand aside and declined June's invitation. June was not angry and nodded slightly:
"After the opening ceremony, it is the first project, poetry."
" According to the information I received, there are three events in this competition, poetry, dueling, and riding, so there will be three laurels.”
June smiled, with a strong desire to win in his eyes: "You have decided to win the poetry project. The competition for the other two projects is very fierce. Baron Yeats, you have to be prepared."
Yeats smiled slightly: "Maybe I will win the three laurels. What about?”
June was stunned, then grinned and said: "Then you will become a household name in the Golden Lion Kingdom!"
Any event in the competitive competition is a competition between the top players in the kingdom, who want to win something. Three laurels, easier said than done?
June just thought that Yeats didn't know the difficulty of the competition yet, but it didn't matter, he would soon appreciate the difficulty.
Yeats does not have many connections in London. If he wants to track down the Blood Spider, June will be a reliable source of information.
So Yeats used the communication technique to communicate silently to June:
"I actually have something to ask of you."
"Baron Yeats actually asked me for help? What is it? If you can help me, I will definitely help." June replied cheerfully.
"I want you to help me investigate the Scarlet Society and the Blood Spider." Yeats said.
June was startled, and her expression became a little serious.
Obviously, she also knew about the Scarlet Society, but she didn't expect Yeats to suddenly bring it up.
Glancing at Elsa who was unaware, June replied:
"Why are you entangled by the vampires?"
"It was the vampires who entangled me first."
Yeats briefly summarizes the invasion of the vampires.
“If we don’t get rid of the Blood Spider, I will feel really uneasy!”
"I have heard a lot about the Scarlet Society's methods recently. Many minor nobles were killed inexplicably, and it was the Blood Clan's doings. Inferring from this, I can't imagine how many nobles have become puppets of the Blood Clan..." June's voice was low.
“I think Lord Blood Spider will definitely attend this ceremony.” Yeats said.
"Why?" "Because according to the information I got, the identity of the Blood Spider is the Duke of the Golden Lion. Since he is a Duke, he will probably not miss this event." Yeats said, "Those who were not present Duke, according to the elimination method, we can also find some clues."
"Duke Blood Spider is the Duke of Golden Lion?" June was stunned, "Where did you get this information? There is conclusive evidence!”
"It is precisely because there is no conclusive evidence that we cannot report it directly to His Majesty." Yeats said solemnly, "But we can always dig out irrefutable evidence!"
Under the current rule of the Golden Lion King, there are not many duke titles. There are only six in total. Two for the northern province, two for the central province, and two for the southern province.
In the Northern Province, Duke Thomas, Duke of Alba, and Yeats both met.
The Duke of Alba is a devout believer in the Holy Light. Even his castle is filled with a fanatical religious atmosphere. He is less likely to be the one, but it cannot clear the suspicion.
Midlands Province, Vic, Lannister.
Southern Province, Suffolk, Cornwall.
Suffolk is a noble title with a long history. Its first Duke was defeated and captured by Saint Jeanne during the Hundred Years' War. He was ridiculed as 'Cowardly Suffolk'. The current Duke of Suffolk He is the royal seal official, but he is infected with leprosy and has not been seen in public for a long time. His wife is taking care of his property.
Duke of Cornwall, the most famous recipient of this title is undoubtedly the 'Black Prince', a very famous commander in the Hundred Years War. The current holder of this title is an eight-year-old boy, named after His uncle ruled on his behalf.
Yeats suspected that Lord Blood Spider was hiding among these dukes.
“It’s either leprosy or underage, so I’ll return it to the Duke.”
Yeats sighed silently in his heart.
“How can we manage the Golden Lion with these insects!”
“Elsa and I’s father is also a Duke.” June said seriously, “Don’t worry about me. Are you also a member of the Scarlet Society?"
Yeats said helplessly: "You and I have investigated the werewolf case together, and we have dealt with Lothair together. How can I still not trust you?"
Zhu? En's face blushed imperceptibly, and he whispered: "It's just that I'm confused."
"Don't tell the Duke of Lannister about this for the time being..." Yeats ordered. "If the Scarlet Society can be eradicated, the reputation of the Lannister family will naturally rise."
"The matter of drawing cakes is still a matter of course. No need." June said calmly, "I am helping you as a friend, not as the successor of Lannister, Yeats, do you understand?"
Yeats was startled: "Friend? "
June smiled: "Yes, friend, Lannister must pay its debts, and friends will definitely help to the end!"
Yeats said movedly: "I understand, good brother. ”
Yeats said again: "If we meet on the playing field, I will be gentle with you!"
Juan said dumbly: "Do you know what my strength is now? You just utter arrogance?"
Yeats was startled and said: "It can't be five rings, right?"
"How can it be five rings!" June's eyes widened, "Four rings, you know the gold content of those with higher rings. ”
Yeats breathed a sigh of relief.
It turned out to be four rings, which is no different from spanking a baby!
"To tell you the truth, I am also in the fourth ring." Yeats smiled.
June: "..."
June: ? ? ?
June said in astonishment: "Have you become the mistress of the goddess of magic?"
Yeats: "Huh?"
June said in shock:
"How else could I be promoted so quickly!"
I didn't know how many potions he had taken and how much money he had consumed. How many resources do you need to become the fourth ring!
Yeats's territory is so poor. With the resources of the baron, how can he be promoted faster than himself?
The only possibility is that he and the gods made some kind of deal that is not humane to outsiders!
Yeats sighed: "June, you know me well. If I am willing to eat soft rice, there will be more than one magic goddess."
June: "..."
Indeed, the "Iliad" records that bards, beautiful boys, and flute-playing shepherds are the most dangerous professions that are most likely to be targeted by gods.
Yeats had all three of them by himself!
The sun gradually sets and the sunset is magnificent, June and Elsa prepare to say goodbye.
Silver Birch Manor welcomes a guest who leaves Yeats with mixed feelings.
Crane Doyle was dressed in a deerstalker suit, a deerstalker hat, a windbreaker that led the times, and a pipe in his mouth.
“It’s broken.” Yeats thought to himself, “Something is going to happen in this competition again!”
In the living room, after the greetings between Crane and Yeats, he cleared his throat and got to the point:
"Baron Yeats, you are my most cherished friend..."
"If you want to borrow money, it's better not to ask." Yeats interrupted the spell.
Klan coughed and said: "No, I actually want to discuss things with you about the vampires."
Yeats was stunned: "The vampires?"
< br>Later, Crane said that he was recently investigating a major murder case. More than ten girls disappeared for no reason in the south of Lundu, and the clues extended to the Scarlet Society.
"I have no friends in Lundu, and the only one I can trust is you."
Klan said with a bitter smile: "I would like to implore you to join me in tracking down the Scarlet Society. Of course, I know that this request is quite serious. Rude, if you don't agree, I will forget everything today after I leave..."
"What are you talking about?" Yeats said righteously, "Can I still not help you?"
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Klan was stunned for a moment, his eyes flashed with emotion: "Your Excellency Yeats..."
Yeats said righteously: "This is just the Scarlet Society, you and I, working together, will uproot it sooner or later! ”
Crane nodded vigorously and quickly reached a consensus with Yeats, and the two of them attended tomorrow's opening ceremony together.
The next day.
North Bank of the Thames, King's Arena.
The sun shines on the towering stone walls, the horns resound through the sky, and the cheers of the people are deafening.
The knights lined up, the nobles were in the front row of boxes, and their eyes were focused on the throne at the top of their field of vision.
The Golden Lion King, the Lion-Hearted King, Richard!
The old man's eyes are as sharp as knives, his face has experienced changes in life, and he is powerful. He is wearing a golden robe, a bright crown on his head, and the golden lion's sword of the king, the Sword in the Stone, at his waist.
In the past, Lorraine had two swords, the Sword in the Stone and the Sword in the Lake. The Sword in the Stone was pulled out from the King's Stone, and the Sword in the Lake was a gift from the Fairy of the Lake. Later, the Sword in the Stone It broke during the duel, and the sword in the lake disappeared due to Lorraine's death.
The Sword in the Stone is a broken sword, but it is the symbol of the throne of the Golden Lion King in the past. Its significance is comparable to the pope's triple crown and the emperor's purple gold robe.
At this moment, the old man was like an old and heroic lion. His sharp eyes looked down at the cheering people in the sky, and he slowly but firmly raised his sword high.
In an instant, cheers were like a tide, and the entire arena was in a commotion!
The mountains roared and the tsunami roared.
Yeats stood in front of the guardrail of the box covered with wards, looking at the Golden Lion King with Crane, and said with emotion:
"A great knight should be like this!"< br>
Klan: “…”
Don’t dare to say this nonsense!
(End of this chapter)