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(This chapter has 9000 words. Because my wife came to visit the day before yesterday, I only updated 7000 words. Since I had time today, I wrote a bit more to make up for it. Plus today's 8000 words, a total of 9000 words have been updated.)
Chapter 213 "The World!"
Make way, or not. This is the question Du Wei is faced with.
Although the shaman's tone can be considered polite, but the meaning behind his words made Du Wei feel a faint sense of arrogance.
Make way, search?
This is my territory! This is my territory! You think you can come search my land with the order of your shaman king?
Based on what?
Logically speaking, since the shaman king's status is so high and inviolable in the prairie, it's not a good idea for Du Wei to start a conflict with the other party. But things aren't that simple.
Du Wei has just arrived in the Northwest and it hasn't been long. If at this time, the other party's cavalry can come and go as they please, and his own army has to retreat ….. What kind of humiliation would that be?
If word of this gets out, then Du-Wei as the Lord will lose all face and his prestige will be swept to the ground! How can he command the Northwest in the future? The Northwest is a land of tigers and wolves where the strong are respected. If you take a step back, others will take two steps forward. If you show a bit of weakness, others will really look down on you.
Thinking up to here, Du Wei's heart suddenly moved.
Northwest Army! What a good Northwest Army!
What a warlord!
With the heavy responsibility of guarding the borders of the empire, they actually let the enemy's army enter their territory so casually! The sentries guarding the Northwest corridor didn't even send a message! The Northwest Army's actions made Du Wei furious.
What's the point of having such an army!
Seeing Du Wei's face suddenly turn gloomy, Longbottom can already guess the young duke's thoughts. He slowly said: "Boss …"
"General Longbottom, what do you think?" Du Wei squinted his eyes.
"Boss, as long as you give the order, although they have more people than us, my old subordinates are not to be trifled with! Although these guys are elites of the prairie's royal family, I don't think I'm any weaker than them. If worse comes to worst, I'll just fight with all my might! " Of course, Longbottom wasn't blindly reckless. He whispered, "They have the advantage in strength, but in our territory, they might not dare to go all out against us. It won't be easy to defeat them, but I still have some confidence in forcing them to retreat."
Du Wei nodded, then after thinking for a moment, he spoke to the two Shaman Sorcerers in a loud voice: "Your excellencies, I would like to ask you two a question."
"Oh?" The two Magi looked at each other. The one who spoke just now slightly frowned and sized up Du Wei before turning to Longbottom, "Sir Mosax, may I ask who this person is?"
Longbottom was just about to speak when Du Wei beat him to it: "I am the Lord of the Desa Province, the personal attendant of the Duke of the Tulip Family."
The two Shamans nodded.
Du Wei's words didn't arouse the other party's suspicion. This was because Du Wei didn't like the luxurious clothes of the nobles. His daily attire was also very simple.
"Then, please ask." The two Shamans said at the same time.
"Please ask your Excellency." Du Wei straightened his chest and asked loudly, "At this moment, the land under our feet, is it the prairie's royal family's territory or the Roland Empire's territory?"
"… …" The two were silent.
"Please ask your Excellency!" Du Wei's voice became even louder, "At this moment, the ruler of the land under our feet, is it your Shaman King or our Duke of the Tulip Family?"
"… …"
"Please ask your Excellency! The flag flying on this land, is it the Bloody Skull Flag or our Flaming Tulip Flag?! "
Du Wei's voice echoed in the field. When the Empire's cavalry heard this, they were all shocked and couldn't help but straighten their bodies.
The two Shamans frowned and looked at each other for a while. Then one of them said in a deep voice, "Young sir, can I understand that you have refused the great Shaman King's order?"
Du Wei sneered, "I'm sorry, you mentioned the word 'order'. I am a citizen of the Empire! The great Shaman King doesn't seem to have the right to give me any orders! "
The Shaman's face flashed with anger. He was about to get angry, but the old Shaman beside him seemed to be much calmer. His voice was not as impulsive as before. He slowly said, "Young sir, I think you may be taking this matter too seriously. This is only the great Shaman King's request … … Hmm, this small concession can gain the friendship of the great Shaman King. Is it not enough? "
"Is it friendship?" Du Wei said loudly, "May I ask, if our Duke brings a hundred thousand iron hooves to the prairie's imperial court and asks to search for a Duke's lost pet, will this action be regarded as' friendship 'by you?!"
The bad-tempered Shaman angrily said, "Ignorant brat! How can your Duke be compared to the supreme Shaman King?! "
"Is that so?!" Du Wei laughed, then turned around and pointed at the cavalry under Longbottom. He shouted, "Let me ask you! Which family do you belong to?! "
Thousands of people shouted in unison, "Tulip!!!"
"Tell me, who are you loyal to?!"
"Tulip!!!"
Du Wei nodded and sneered. He looked at the Shaman Shaman Shaman and said, "Your Excellency Shaman Shaman, I heard that even in the prairie, respect for the opponent is a basic virtue! Then let me tell you, the Duke of the Tulip Family would never say such disrespectful words like you just said. "
The calm Shaman smiled: "Young Sir, please forgive my companion's slip of the tongue. Of course, I have heard of the Duke Tulip's fame. He is your country's youngest genius, an outstanding magician, an outstanding leader, and also the youngest Duke. He demonstrated magic in the Northwest and built a majestic city in just three months. We have all heard of these legends. I have no intention of showing any disrespect to the Duke, but today, the Shaman King has decreed that we must find the pet. So, please forgive me for not being able to leave here empty-handed. "
"Then, I ask the Duke to make the decision." Du Wei slowly said, "The only ruler of this land is the Duke Tulip! Since the Duke is here, I must ask for his opinion. "
After saying that, Du Wei didn't even look at the two Shamans. He turned around and walked back to his own formation. The two Shaman Shamans frowned when they heard this. They didn't expect to encounter Longbottom's cavalry in this remote town. They also didn't expect the Duke Tulip to be here.
Although Longbottom and the others didn't know what Du Wei was up to, they knew that the young Duke had a lot of tricks up his sleeves. Naturally, they wouldn't expose Du Wei's true identity.
While Longbottom and his men were confronting the enemy outside the town, Du Wei had already made his way back into the town. Outside the farmhouse, more than a hundred people surrounded it. Du Wei ran to the side and grabbed little Sandy. He carefully looked at him and suddenly said: "Sandy, take off your clothes! Quick! "
Sandy was stunned. Du Wei couldn't wait any longer. He reached out and unbuttoned Sandy's clothes. Sandy called out: "My Lord …"
"Quick! There's no time to explain. Take off your clothes and listen to me. "
Du Wei quickly took out the things he needed from his storage ring: a set of standard aristocratic robes, a pair of new leather boots, and some decorations. Then he simply fixed little Sandy's hair. After dressing up, little Sandy looked like a small aristocrat from the outside.
Du Wei looked carefully and suddenly took out a black cloak. This was a modified version of his black robe. The black cloak was draped over little Sandy's body. He then called the captain of the magic students, Zieg, and gave Zieg's magic wand to Sandy to hold it in her hand.
While putting on the clothes for Sandy, Du Wei quickly explained everything. Little Sandy was stunned, but he didn't dare to disobey Du Wei's orders. He could only reluctantly dress up.
Sandy's actual age was slightly younger than himself, but after dressing up, there wasn't much difference. Moreover, after coming to the Northwest, Sandy had become a lot stronger. Although Du Wei still had a lot of Mage Students, most of them were from the army. Moreover, after the training these days, they were more or less carrying the aura of a soldier. Only Sandy, after following him, had learned a lot of rules and etiquette from Old Mard, so it wasn't easy for him to be exposed.
"In a while, you will do as I say."
After giving his instructions, Du Wei quickly went to the farmhouse.
Inside the farmhouse, the red-haired monster was still guarding Muse. Muse was no longer afraid, but his disheveled appearance made him look very pitiful. His head was stained with a lot of hay, and his face was full of tears.
Du Wei didn't have the mood to look at the kid. He directly shouted at the red-haired monster: "Listen, I know you are the Witch King's pet, right?"
The monster nodded.
"They came to catch you outside. You don't want to go back with them, do you? "
The monster immediately shook his head, very determined.
"Then, if you want to escape today, you can only choose to believe in me." Du Wei quickly said: "Now, I will give you two choices. First, you kill my friend and then break out. Even if you can get past me, you won't be able to get past those Shaman Sorcerers outside! Second choice, you immediately let go of my friend and I will help you hide. "
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A moment later, the two Shaman Sorcerers from the prairie finally saw the Duke of the Tulip Family, who had created such a scene not long after coming to the Northwest.
This' Duke 'was indeed as young as the rumors said. He was simply a teenager who hadn't grown up. His appearance could be considered pretty, but his body was a bit thin and weak. Hmph, these nobles of the Roland Empire, they grew up in an environment as sweet as horse milk. How could they be as tough as us prairie men?
The two Shaman Sorcerers looked at each other and saw the disdain in each other's eyes.
However, the actions of this young duke were still very much in line with etiquette and status. The black cloak on his body symbolized his status as a mage, as well as the walnut wand, made the two shamans not dare to underestimate him.
After all, the Shaman Sorcerers of the prairie were very familiar with the terrors of the Roland Empire's magicians.
Whether it was out of respect for the magician or the other party's status, the two Shaman Sorcerers reluctantly got down from their horses and gave a greeting from the prairie.
The "Duke" smiled. His smile was the standard indifference of a noble.
"Greetings, my two original guests." The "Duke" said softly with a steady voice: "I am very surprised by your sudden arrival. However, I am tolerant and merciful to forgive your lack of etiquette. Also, I hope to have your assurance that such a disrespectful behavior will not happen again. You should know that even a noble would have to obtain the permission of the master before visiting a friend. As for your request … I personally have deep respect for the great Shaman King of the prairie. However, according to the laws of the empire, I cannot allow your army to enter the towns and villages under my jurisdiction. It is already wrong of you to come here! However, in order to show my friendship to the Shaman King, I can make an exception … "Under Du Wei's command, the fake Duke Sandy did not give the other party any chance to interrupt and said everything in one breath:" I will allow the two Shaman Sorcerers to bring your attendants into this town to search for the lost magic beast you speak of. However, according to the laws of the empire, you cannot bring more than ten attendants. Also, after the search here, I request that you immediately return to the prairie! Otherwise, any action of yours will be seen as a provocation to the sovereignty of the Roland Empire. "
After saying that, Sandy did not give the other party a chance to speak and directly turned to walk back into the town.
Du Wei stood on the side and sneered. He looked at the two Shaman Sorcerers with gloomy expressions: "Sirs, please."
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This was Du Wei's best solution. Neither servile nor overbearing, under the circumstances of not falling out with the other party, he faintly expressed his dissatisfaction and toughness.
And Du Wei's sense of propriety was not bad. At least, it seems that the other party did not intend to fall out with the Roland Empire – at least not now.
They also did not expect to meet the empire's army and the Duke of the Tulip Family here. After all, bringing a few thousand cavalrymen and trespassing into the territory of another country was not a big deal, but it was not a small matter either.
Although the two Shaman Sorcerers were dissatisfied, they did not say anything and silently accepted the 'Duke's' decision.
Soon, they selected ten elite grassland warriors and led them through the ranks of Longbottom's cavalry into the town.
There was no suspense. They found nothing in this small town.
The two magic beasts had already been kept by Du Wei in the magician's storage ring. Although the two Shaman Sorcerers carefully searched the town, they even took out something that Du-Wei was very interested in.
It was a piece of turtle shell. It looked like a divination. A few small bones with irregular shapes were thrown into the turtle shell and a few words that Du Wei did not understand were spoken. It was probably some kind of divination.
At that time, Du Wei was a little nervous. But after that, the two Shaman Sorcerers did not seem to have any results.
From their disappointed eyes, it could be seen that their divination was fruitless. Du Wei was relieved.
The other party left the town in dissatisfaction and the three thousand prairie cavalrymen began to slowly retreat. Du Wei suddenly had Longbottom send out a hundred cavalrymen to 'escort' the three thousand prairie cavalrymen until they left the Northwest Corridor and out of Du Wei's territory.
The prairie cavalrymen were very angry at this action, but the two Shaman Sorcerers endured and tacitly agreed with Du Wei's actions. They ordered everyone not to act rashly. And so, Du Wei's hundred cavalrymen followed the prairie cavalrymen's formation about a hundred meters behind, monitoring their departure.
After leaving Oxley Town, the two Shaman Sorcerers sat on their horses and looked back at the town in the distance. The calm Shaman suddenly said to his companion: "What do you think of the Duke of the Tulip Family?"
"Hmph, just a child." The irascible Shaman disdained.
"Not bad." The calm Shaman smiled: "Indeed, although the rumors say he is powerful, but after seeing him today … … he is not as good as the rumors say." Then he paused for a moment and suddenly sighed: "But that young servant beside him who spoke to us, his words are backed by evidence and he has an extraordinary bearing. He is a very outstanding fellow!"
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Watching the prairie wolves leave, Du Wei's face did not show the slightest hint of relief. His face became gloomier and he immediately ordered: "Return to Loulan City!"
The two magic beasts were stored in his storage ring. As for Muse … … After being taught a lesson by Du Wei, the kid seemed to be completely afraid of Du Wei. He stood far away, not daring to say a word to Du Wei.
After everyone was on their way, Du Wei hooked his finger at Muse: "You, come here!"
Muse seemed to be a little afraid and carefully walked to Du Wei's side: "You … … What do you want?"
"Hmph! Have you forgotten my words? You have to call me 'Sir'! "Du Wei fiercely said:" Here, you are not some young master of the Lister Family! You are just an ordinary person under my command! If you don't remember this, then you will suffer in the future. "
"Yes … … Sir!" Muse gritted his teeth, his face flushed red, but he had no choice but to squeeze out these words from his throat.
"Alright." Du Wei sighed: "Get on the horse, let's go back."
At this moment, Du Wei's face was suddenly full of exhaustion.
Looking at Du Wei's expression, Muse couldn't help but wonder: Does this evil man still have something to worry about? Someone as evil as him … …
Along the way, Du Wei sat on the horse with his head bowed in contemplation. Muse carefully followed behind Du Wei. Although his heart hated Du Wei, he couldn't help but peek at Du Wei's back.
After a long time, about a dozen miles away, Du Wei suddenly turned his head and looked at Muse: "Have you been watching me?"
Startled, Muse hurriedly shook his head, but Du Wei smiled faintly: "Don't deny it. I'm guessing you must have been cursing me in your heart, right? You've been watching me from behind. Did you think that it would be best if you could take advantage of my inattentiveness to stab me with a sword? "
Muse's face turned pale. Just now, he had indeed revealed such a thought. However, when he thought of Du Wei's vicious expression, he immediately dismissed it.
This fellow … … must be the devil! Otherwise, how could he have guessed my thoughts?
Duwei smiled gently. His face carried a trace of indifference, but in his eyes, it was as if he had already understood something, faintly revealing a kind of firmness.
"Muse, the reason you hate me now is because I hit you just now. Do you know why I hit you? "
Muse shut his mouth and said nothing.
"Because you are stupid." Du Wei said bluntly: "Because of your stupid actions. If an accident were to happen, it would bring a great deal of trouble to me, to yourself and to your family! Moreover, many people would die and bleed because of it. Tell me, aren't you very stupid? "
Muse's face turned red once more, but he said nothing.
"You can hate me or do whatever you want," Du Wei sneered. "However, I do not understand. Why do you hate me so much? It seems that from the first time we met, you have been very unfriendly towards me. "
Muse lowered his head. Du Wei was silent for a moment. Then, he suddenly opened his mouth. "Is it because of your big sister?"
"… … yes," Muse replied in a low voice, a trace of hatred in his voice.
After a pause, he suddenly raised his head to look at Du Wei. Mustering up his courage, he said, "I began to hate you because I know big sister wants you to marry Angel! I hate aristocrats like you. You are just like big sister's former husband, that hateful old aristocrat. For the sake of the family, big sister had no choice but to sacrifice herself to marry him. However, I know that she is not happy at all. She has never been happy! "Thankfully, that bastard died early! But now, you have appeared … … I think you are also a bastard! I do not want Angel to follow in big sister's footsteps and marry a hypocritical and hateful aristocrat like you! You only know how to covet our family's wealth and use us! "
"But you are also using me," Du Wei said coolly. "Isn't your big sister also thinking of using my position?"
"… … …" Muse clenched his teeth.
"That is why I said, you are very stupid." Du Wei said coolly. "Thankfully, you are still young. Young people occasionally do stupid things. Even God will forgive them."
"God?" Muse was stunned.
Du Wei realized that he had misspoken. He smiled faintly and said, "Oh, that is just an old bastard."
Next, he looked at Muse and said in a low voice, "Your stupidity lies in the fact that your actions will not improve the situation. Instead, it will only make things worse. You clearly have good intentions, but you are making things worse … … if this is not stupidity, then what is? A smart person will think of a way to make things better, but you … … humph, humph. "
Muse harrumphed. "What about you? Why did you reject Angel again? Don't tell me you really like my big sister? "
"Hahahaha … …" Du Wei looked up to the sky and laughed. Then he looked at the kid. After a while, Du Wei stopped laughing. Looking at the guy, he said: "Poor guy, you are really pitiful. Do you think I value your Lister Family's wealth as much as other people? Do you think everyone is like what you think? "
Muse seemed to have been holding back all this time. Finally, he couldn't help but ask: "You … … What do you want? You seem to have rejected Angel, but at the banquet, you invited my big sister! And big sister … … What do you want! You demon! "
Du Wei's eyes turned cold: "You probably forgot my order again, right?"
Muse seemed to be afraid of Du Wei's eyes. Shrinking back, he lowered his head.
Du Wei didn't get angry. Instead, he suddenly sighed and said to himself: "That's right … … What do I want … …"
When he first came to this world, he was confused.
This kind of confusion, if one didn't put themselves in his shoes, it would be very difficult for others to understand.
Before he "crossed over", Du Wei had heard of the term "crossing over". At least he had read novels and knew about those crossing over stories.
But when he really experienced it, he found that it was really different.
In those third-rate novels, it would be written that after the main character transmigrated, they would immediately "accept" the reality very quickly. Oh yeah, I've crossed over. Mom and dad, I'll be filial to you in the next life! Another world, I'm coming, the world of beauties is mine … …
Bullshit!
An adult … … Even if it's just a person who just turned 18 years old, growing up in their own world, they naturally have their own goals. Goals in life, goals in career, goals in studies … … And this person may have worked hard for their goals for many years!
Emotionally, they may have their own lover. Even if they don't, they most likely have someone they secretly love … … Even if they don't have that. Then at least they have a father and mother who gave birth to them!
What does crossing over mean? It meant that a hand, in a situation where you were completely defenseless, could gently wave it … and all of this would be wiped away! Nothing was left!
The goals that you have worked hard for for so many years were gone. Your years of hard work became a pitiful joke!
Your kind parents, your beloved, they're all gone! All of these emotions were completely gone!
In those third-rate novels, once you cross over, you hug the legs of other people's parents and call them mom and dad. But in your own world, your parents who gave birth to you and raised you were forgotten in less than three minutes … …
To put it bluntly … … Bullshit! No conscience!
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What does Du Wei want in the end?
Let's say the truest words: If! If it's possible! If the Heavens suddenly told him that he could go back! Then Du Wei would not hesitate to give up everything in this world! What bullshit Duke, what bullshit career! He would not hesitate to go back to the world he was familiar with!
What if he can't go back?
Then Du Wei's goal could only take a step back: He only wanted to live a more comfortable life, to have more freedom.
Thinking of this, Du Wei suddenly smiled.
The smile on his face was sincere and relaxed. His mouth slowly spat out a word:
"Freedom."
"What?" Muse did not seem to hear Du Wei's words clearly.
"It's freedom." Du Wei's voice was very calm: "What I want is freedom. A free and quiet life, to do as I please, without anyone giving me too much pressure or comfort. To make myself as comfortable as possible … … It's that simple. "
"… … It's that … … simple?" Muse looked at the empire's most popular young aristocrat in surprise. Even an idiot knows that this guy's future is limitless … … But he only wants freedom?
"You still don't have enough freedom right now?" Muse said without ridicule.
"You don't understand." Du Wei shook his head.
Freedom? Did this world really give him freedom?
At that time, he pretended to be a fool because he did not want to bear the responsibility of his family (In Du Wei's opinion, what does family responsibility have to do with him?). Therefore, he would rather be sent back to the Rowling family.
Back in the capital, Du Wei would rather offend Prince Son than save Old Raymond's life because he felt that if he didn't do so, he might be able to get more benefits. But if he didn't do so, then it wouldn't be his true intention! That would not be me, Du Wei! Du Wei only does what he wants to do … … Freedom, it's that simple.
And now, rejecting the Lister Family's marriage alliance is the same.
"In my opinion, my definition of freedom is to be able to control my life as I please."
Muse was silent. Perhaps with his age, it's hard for him to really understand the meaning of these words.
"But this goal is really difficult to achieve." Duwei bitterly smiled and sighed, "The world is like this. When you fall into a circle, you will inevitably be forced by those things you don't like, and be pushed forward step by step … … But I just want freedom."
"With your current position, who can force you to do what you want? Doesn't Prince Son and the Regent also favor you? "Muse finally asked in puzzlement.
"Is that so?" Du Wei smiled: "Here, in the Northwest … … How many people are eyeing me like a tiger eyeing its prey? The Northwestern Army, Governor Bohan, they're always trying to drive me out of the Northwest. Those prairie wolves, humph, they'll bite you anytime and anywhere! In this place, can I do anything I want? My first priority is to ensure my survival! Then there's the rest. "
If I had enough strength, would that old man Bohan try to trick me when I first came here?
If I had enough strength, would the Northwest Army dare to come to my door again and again to ask for money? They even secretly let the prairie people into the defensive line to make things difficult for me?
If I had enough strength, today … … Those guys dare to bully me in front of my door. I would've brought the army to beat them until they can't tell north from south!!!
Du Wei's heart faintly felt a trace of sadness, but also a trace of ridicule.
Because of his yearning for freedom, in order to achieve his goal … … he was forced to give birth to ambition!
Isn't this just a joke?
Du Wei is very clear that he was stimulated today. Stimulated by those prairie people. He understood that at this moment, in his heart, something called "ambition" was growing strong and healthy.
In order to let me control my life as I please … … In the process, anyone who wants to obstruct me or threaten me will be my enemy!!
Perhaps, those prairie people should be regretting it.
Because their actions today have awakened a young man who was still in a daze.
Du Wei suddenly became interested. Sitting up straight on his horse, he held the whip and pointed at the vast wilderness in the distance: "Muse, what do you see?"
Muse froze for a moment, looking into the distance, he tentatively asked: "Wilderness? Mount Kilimanjaro? Road? Forest … … What is it? "
Du Wei suddenly smiled and softly dropped a sentence. Then he forcefully pulled the whip and urged the horse to gallop forward.
"The world!"
(To make up for the 1000 words I owed the day before yesterday ~)
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