(Today's Chapter 2)
The 144th "Day of Celebration" (Part 2)
The Rollin Family's cavalry guards mounted their horses, each of them wearing a golden bell. As the horses' hooves gently trampled on the ground, the crisp and melodious sound of the bell intertwined.
Under the escort of three hundred of the Rollin Family's most elite guards, Du Wei followed his father to the central square outside the Imperial City.
The central square was the largest square in the Imperial City. It was backed by the Imperial Palace and faced the entire Imperial City. The square was so large that it could accommodate tens of thousands of soldiers. The two sides of the square were extremely wide and were paved with solid and flat blue stone slabs. It was wide enough for five to six carriages to travel side by side.
Every year during the Summer Festival, a lively celebration would be held here. Above the Imperial City, His Majesty the Emperor would personally preside over the ceremony on a high platform. On both sides of the platforms were already set up for some of the rich and powerful nobles. At the same time, some of the Shrines and Magician's Guild's senior members would also be invited to participate.
Below the square, the celebration would be held a military parade. At the same time, the people would spontaneously form a parade to celebrate.
When Du Wei and the others arrived at the square, it was already almost noon. Along the way, Du Wei was silent and his expression was very calm. Even when he saw the street full of armed guards, Du Wei's expression was very calm. He didn't ask, didn't say a word, and didn't ask. It was as if he had already expected this.
The square was already filled with a considerable number of citizens. On both sides of the street, there was a sea of people. A large number of citizens were still rushing to the two sides of the square. The long line of people was almost a kilometer away.
When they arrived at the square, the Earl dismounted from his horse and actually personally took Du Wei's hand. Then, he pulled Du Wei all the way to the high platform below the Imperial City. The high platform had already been set up. Many of the Imperial City's rich and powerful families had already arrived. However, when Du Wei swept his gaze over them, he discovered that many of the nobles' expressions were not relaxed. There were even some who secretly looked at Earl Raymond with a worried expression.
Ordinary citizens may not understand the abnormality of today's situation, but these rich and powerful nobles understood! Moreover, the Imperial Guards had already sent a large number of soldiers to patrol the area around the noble's residence two days ago, which had already attracted the attention of many people. However, the strange thing was that some of the nobles were quite dissatisfied with this. Some even sent people to the palace to protest, but His Majesty refused to see any of them!
The crowd below was noisy. Du Wei sat on the high platform and looked down at the ordinary people who were still immersed in the joyous atmosphere of the celebration. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Finally, at noon, when the sun was hanging in the middle of the sky, the golden gate of the palace slowly opened. A team of palace guards wearing golden armor rode out slowly on white horses, followed by the guards of honor. They raised their horns and blew a loud and clear charge. This was also a tradition passed down from the Aragon era.
Then, there were all kinds of court officials, palace guards, palace maids, palace guards of honor, palace scholars, and so on. They all came out in a line. Finally, two strong men who were more than two meters tall came out. They were topless, revealing their rock-like muscles. They worked together to push a huge golden drum out.
The sound of the horn stopped, and the two strong men started to beat the drum …
Dong! Dong! Dong …
The sound of the heavy drum beat seemed to be knocking on people's hearts! The sound of the drum spread far and wide, and the people who heard it gradually stopped their clamor … Everyone knew that according to the traditional ceremony, His Majesty the Emperor was about to make his appearance!
After the 12th beat of the drum, the ruler of the Roland Empire, the current Emperor, and the person with the highest authority on this continent, Augustine the 6th, finally made his appearance.
With a loud and clear sound of the horn, all the nobles on the high platform stood up and slightly bowed towards the gate of the Imperial City. Some of the military generals also bowed in the standard Knight's salute.
Du Wei glanced at his father, only to find that Earl Raymond's face was calm. Facing the gate of the Imperial City, his body was still as straight as ever! The people around him were already looking at him in surprise, but at this time, no one dared to open their mouth to question him.
Du-Wei finally got a clear look at the appearance of this Emperor Augustine the 6th … …
His first impression of him was: Old!
This seventy years old Emperor was already an old man who was nearing the end of his days. Although he was wearing a gorgeous robe and a pure gold crown on his head, the crown was inlaid with a ring of small golden diamonds. And in the middle of the ring was a gem that Du Wei couldn't help but suck in a breath … It was actually a multicolored stone!
Augustine the Sixth walked very slowly, his pace seemed to be somewhat sluggish. The expression on his face was very serious, without the slightest bit of joy on the celebration day. His half-opened eyes flashed with a light that did not match his age. This old Emperor's appearance vaguely resembled Prince Son's silhouette and shadow. But compared to Prince Son, this old Emperor was much more majestic and murderous.
But Du Wei could still see the old Emperor. He carefully noticed that when the Emperor passed by Du Wei's side, the Emperor's hands were gently trembling uncontrollably behind his back!
The Emperor stepped onto the high platform that belonged to him alone. Everyone was at least twenty meters away from him, except for two people who were quietly following behind him. On the left was an old man wearing a red robe. From the style of his robe, he was obviously a magician. On the right was a tall and thin man wearing a gray cotton robe. He didn't wear any badge on his chest, but he always held a long sword in his arms.
Only these two people followed closely behind the Emperor. Everyone else, including the Emperor's two sons, could only stay twenty meters away from him.
Du Wei also saw Prince Son. Prince Son's face was still as calm as ever. His smile was like a spring breeze as he stood beside the Emperor's left chair. It was as if he didn't care about what happened today. He even exchanged a friendly glance with Du Wei.
As for the Crown Prince, he still hasn't shown up yet.
Sweeping his eyes across the audience, Augustine the 6th's eyes were like that of an old lion. Although old, his eyes were still full of majesty. Du Wei could only see one thing in this emperor's eyes: Eagle's eyes and wolf's eyes!
"Then … … Let's begin!"
Augustine's voice was very hoarse. He didn't talk too much nonsense. He simply said this sentence and then sat down.
As the Emperor sat on the chair and waved his hand, the two strong men below the palace walls immediately began to beat the huge drum with all their might. Following the rapid drumbeats, the sound of the drum traveled out ….
From the distance, at the end of the long street, a loud horn sounded. Then, Du Wei immediately felt a murderous aura coming from afar!
Under the sun, the armor shined as if it was plated with a layer of gold! A group of about three thousand of the most elite infantrymen of the Imperial Guards, wearing the best armor, formed a long square formation and slowly walked over from the end of the street! The footsteps of the soldiers were unusually neat. The entire square formation looked like it was carved out with a knife!
The neat footsteps trampled on the ground, creating a very rhythmic sound. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish … …
The crowd began to cheer. From time to time, the people on both sides of the street threw the flowers they prepared at the square formation. However, the soldiers didn't panic at all. Stepping on the flower petals, they walked towards the central square of the Imperial City.
"Father." Du Wei looked at the original square formation of soldiers. Suddenly turning his head, he smiled at Earl Raymond and whispered: "The 'show' you prepared, when will it begin?"
Earl Raymond's face was calm: "Soon."
Just as Earl Raymond's voice fell, the infantry phalanx gradually passed through the central square. Under the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor, the 3000 men simultaneously drew their swords in unison and pointed them towards the sky!
Augustine the 6th smiled and nodded, then raised his hand to greet the soldiers … …
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance!
The sound of hooves was like thunder!
Along with the exclamation of the distant crowd, a group of fully armored heavy cavalry galloped over! These cavalrymen were clearly the best of the best. Every single one of the cavalrymen was wearing a knight's badge that was at least rank 3 or above. They were all wearing black steel armor, black warhorses, and red capes! The alternation of black and red formed an astonishing symbol of "iron and blood"!
The closed helmet made it impossible for people to see the Knight's face. But this cavalry of over a thousand galloped all the way, their hooves trampling on the blue stone pavement, creating a very rhythmic sound of thunder! These elite Knight's controlling skills can be said to be top notch. The thousand cavalry actually formed a long dragon formation, compact and orderly. Even the sound of their hooves was so uniform!
As they neared the square, the cavalrymen suddenly slowed down their pace. Under the excellent control of the horses, none of the horses lost their rhythm and stopped neatly in front of the Imperial Palace. The thousand cavalrymen suddenly separated into two groups like a tidal wave. Then, a golden cavalryman slowly strode out from the formation!
This knight was also riding a black warhorse, and his armor was completely golden in color. Du-Wei didn't know if it was made from some special magic material, but this armor was faintly emitting a magic wave that made Du-Wei's heart skip a beat!
The Knight on the horse came out and gently took off his helmet. Behind him, the bright red cloak fluttered in the wind. Du Wei got a clear look at his appearance … … With just one glance, Du Wei immediately confirmed that this must be the Crown Prince!
The Crown Prince's appearance is 70% similar to the old emperor. Compared to Prince Son, the Crown Prince is less gentle and kind, but more murderous! However, it was different from the old Emperor's majestic aura. In the eyes of the First Prince, there was more ruthlessness!
"My Lord." Just as Du Wei was looking at the Crown Prince, the sound of footsteps and low shouts came from behind him. A middle-aged man quickly came over and stood behind the Count. This man looked to be in his forties and had a shrewd look on his face. Wearing a light armor, he whispered to the Count: "The arrangements for the outer city are ready."
Earl Raymond nodded, then looked at Du Wei and suddenly said: "Du Wei, come, let me introduce you. This is General Jean Claude of the second division of the Imperial City Guards. He's also a friend of mine for many years."
Du Wei didn't have time to take a closer look at this General Jean Claude because suddenly, there was a burst of exclamation coming from the square!
The First Prince, who was riding on his horse, suddenly pulled out his sword and pointed it at the high platform below the Imperial Palace from afar! He pointed at Augustine the Sixth, who was sitting on the high platform.
"Your Majesty … … Father!" The Crown Prince's voice came out steadily. Even in such a noisy place, his voice still fell clearly into everyone's ears! Obviously, this Crown Prince's martial skills are quite good!
"Dear Father." The Crown Prince's voice carried a trace of awe as he shouted: "May I ask you, is the sword in my hand sharp?!"
As soon as his voice fell, the thousands of Knight around him shouted in unison: "Sharp!!!"
This roar almost scared some of the people close to them to the ground!
"Father! Is my warrior majestic?! "
The Knight loudly shouted: "Mighty!!"
Gently flicking the edge of his sword, the Crown Prince's sharp eyes looked at Augustine the 6th: "Such a sharp sword, such a majestic warrior! Is he qualified to take over this great Empire?! "
… …
The whole audience was shocked!
Augustine the 6th was still sitting in his chair, but his face was gloomy to the extreme and his hands were faintly trembling … …
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One thousand heavy Knight soldiers, bright red cannons fluttering in the air, pointed their swords at Augustine the 6th! The Crown Prince's eyes were like the edge of a sword as he looked directly at his father. Then, his sigh spread throughout the square as he coldly and decisively said:
"Father, you have hesitated for more than twenty years. Today, I must get an answer. Today!!!"
At this moment, a dark cloud floated across the sky, blocking the sunlight. In an instant, darkness shrouded the entire Imperial City … …
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