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Chapter 267 "Shifting the Blame Again"
At night, Hamuye sat in his tent and pondered over the negotiations during the day. He was getting more and more uncertain about the Duke of the Tulip Family. Originally, he was deeply afraid of this guy, but now it seems that this guy is not too difficult to deal with.
Warhorses, cattle and sheep are the most abundant in the prairie. The emissary was already mentally prepared to pay a price for them. He is the uncle of the king of the prairie and a core member of the royal court. Naturally, he understands the royal court's strategy towards the Roland Empire. In the long run, the prairie will sooner or later go to war with this huge empire. Too much blood had been shed in that war more than twenty years ago. This kind of hatred cannot be erased with time.
Although this huge empire seemed powerful, the prairie people were comforted by the fact that although this behemoth looked powerful, it was actually not difficult to see that it was strong on the outside but weak on the inside. Although the Roland Empire claims to have two million soldiers, the empire has a million main battle legions, a million local garrison troops and a very powerful naval fleet. At the same time, the nobles in the empire also have their own private armies.
But for more than ten years, Hamuye has devoted himself to studying the Roland people and has seen through their weaknesses. The Emperor of the Empire was becoming more and more muddle-headed by the day. Augustine VI, who was fond of grandiose achievements, had already wasted the last bit of the Empire's vitality on the Nanyang Sea. The huge army also brings a huge amount of military expenditure. The ridiculous Southeast Ocean expedition not only did not bring any benefits to the empire, but also became a huge black hole that swallows the empire's finances. The muddle-headed emperor, the greedy nobles and the corrupt bureaucracy make this behemoth like a withered tree … Pushing it down only requires patience.
The Northwest Army and the empire's central army seem to be in harmony but are actually divided at heart. There are also the nobles who seem to be peaceful but are actually secretly ready to make trouble. In fact, they have become like local emperors. Such a huge empire, although it seems powerful, it is actually full of internal problems.
As for the awe-inspiring naval fleet … Humph, no matter how powerful the navy is, can it sail to the mainland? Can it sail to the prairie? What a joke!
Today's peace talks have cost a lot. However, if it could be exchanged for a temporary peace with the Empire. It didn't need to be too old. Five years at most, three years at least. When the young men on the grassland grew up, when those wolf cubs could bare their fangs and brandish their claws, it would be time to push down this big tree!
Compared to this goal, what was a temporary gift of some horses, cows, and sheep?
This Duke of the Tulip Family … hmph, it seems that he is only so-so. He originally thought that he was very smart, but it turned out that he was also a greedy person. Ten thousand pieces of cowhide and a few thousand slaves were enough to buy him over.
However, Hamuye refused to budge on the condition that the prairie people should take the initiative to make peace. However, he understood that the Empire needed this "face". After all, it would be too shameful if the Empire took the initiative to ask for peace with the small prairie people. However, Hamuye still wanted to stick to this condition to test the bottom line of the Roland people.
Just as he was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a faint shout from his guard outside, "Who is it!!"
Then, he heard a muffled groan.
Although Hamuye was not proficient in martial arts, he was still someone who had seen many killings in the grasslands. Hearing this, he could tell that someone had ambushed him in the middle of the night. His guard had let out a short groan, so he had most likely been knocked down.
The first thought that flashed through his mind was: Does this Duke of the Tulip Family want to kill me? Are the Roland people going to turn hostile?
As this thought flashed through his mind, the curtain of the tent was pulled open, revealing two shadows standing outside. Hamuye's face couldn't help but change when he looked at them!
Under the moonlight, one tall and one short figure stood outside the tent. They were not far from each other, but Hamuye could vaguely see that they were a man and a woman. However, the reason why Hamuye's face changed was because of the way they were dressed.
The two guards outside the tent had already fallen to the ground. Hearing the commotion, the prairie warriors who were on night watch came to surround them. However, these warriors were all dumbfounded as they looked at the two of them. Some of them had already drawn their scimitars halfway, but they obediently retracted them. They stood quietly in the surroundings, not knowing whether to advance or retreat.
This was because the woman among the two visitors whispered in the prairie's language, "People from the Great Snow Mountain, keep quiet!"
The Great Snow Mountain held a high position in the hearts of the prairie's people. The wizards of the Great Snow Mountain walked the prairie and benefited countless people. Their attire was already known by everyone.
The man and woman in front of them, the woman was wearing a gray robe. Obviously, this was the attire of a wizard from the Great Snow Mountain. In the prairie, very few people wore robes. For the convenience of daily work, the herdsmen of the prairie wore thin clothes with narrow sleeves. This kind of loose robe was very eye-catching.
In particular, this female wizard's robe was clearly rusted with several symbols. At a glance, it was clear that this was the symbol of the Great Snow Mountain.
There were also women among the wizards of the Great Snow Mountain, but there were not many women who went down the mountain.
What surprised these people even more was that the person standing half a step behind the female wizard was also dressed as a wizard. It was actually …
White-robed!
White-robed wizards were the nobles of the Great Snow Mountain. Everyone in the prairie knew of their status! Seeing a white-robed wizard suddenly come here in the middle of the night, who would dare to make a ruckus? Some people didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Using the most honest posture, they didn't even dare to look directly at the two wizards. There was also the one who pulled out his sword. He regretted his rude behavior and only hoped that he didn't anger these two respected wizards.
"Silence."
The words of this female Magus in a low voice caused everyone's hearts to tremble. Hamuye's face also changed. After a moment of surprise, he quickly looked around and then respectfully bowed. In a low voice, he whispered: "So it's the honored guests of the Great Snow Mountain! Honorable wizards, may I ask …. "
"Speak in the tent, don't let anyone know."
Although Aylu's voice was a little immature, Hamuye couldn't help but wonder why this female wizard sounded so young. Moreover, Aylu's face was covered with a veil, so he couldn't see her appearance. But this is also a custom of the prairie. The wind is strong here, so it's normal to wear a veil.
But the white-robed wizard behind her is definitely an important person he can't afford to neglect! Even if the Grassland King saw a White Robed Mage in the royal court, he would still have to be polite!
Du Wei's face was also covered with a mask, only revealing his eyes. He was afraid that Hamuye would see through his disguise, so he purposely used some dough and dye to change the contours of his face and eyes. With the mask on, it's even harder to see through. Especially at night, the other party wouldn't dare to look at him so rudely. It shouldn't be hard to fool them.
Hamuye's heart trembled. A wizard mysteriously came in the middle of the night, so he thought it must be a decree from the Great Snow Mountain. Not daring to neglect, he quickly ordered the other prairie warriors to guard the perimeter. Then he bowed and led the two into the tent.
"No need to sit." Inside the tent, Hamuye was just about to personally serve tea when Alley interrupted him: "Prince Hamuye, please accept the decree from the Shaman King."
As expected, Hamuye's expression changed. With a stern expression, he obediently knelt on one knee in the most honorable manner on the grassland.
"The Shaman King says: This matter shouldn't be delayed. As for the conditions of the Duke of the Tulip Family, do your best to fulfill them. Do you understand? "
Eh?
When Hamuye heard Ai Lu's words, he couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment. In his mind, several thoughts flashed through his mind. The Shaman King's decree was very rare, but this time it was an inexplicable one. He couldn't help but be puzzled. He had some suspicions in his heart, but the Great Snow Mountain's status was too high, and he did not suspect that these two Magi were fake for the time being.
"Lord Shaman … … The Shaman King's decree means … …" Hamuye didn't dare to get up.
After a moment of silence, Aylu whispered: "That's all the Shaman King said. As for the rest, you can do as you see fit."
Hamuye's heart grew more and more doubtful. Suddenly, a trace of uneasiness appeared in his mind. Although he didn't dare to doubt it, he still asked: "May I ask the names of the two Lord Shamans … …"
"My name is Elulina. You shouldn't have heard of me. But you should have heard of the Preparation Room. "
Hamuye's heart trembled. Preparation Room? Of course he knew. The Preparation Room is the one in charge of the management of the Snow Mountain. It's the head of the three rooms. If this female Shaman can say this, then she must be telling the truth.
"The Shaman King is my teacher. This time, I was ordered to come down the mountain to deal with the Roland people. Hmm … … "
Aylu paused for a moment before continuing: "Teacher was worried that the Roland magicians would be difficult to deal with. He was afraid that I wouldn't be able to deal with them alone, so he asked this white robed magician to escort me."
The Shaman King's disciple?
Hamuye only felt cold sweat dripping down his forehead. Fortunately, he didn't say anything disrespectful. Otherwise, if he offended the Shaman King's disciple, even the Prairie King wouldn't be able to protect him.
He didn't dare to look at the female Shaman King's disciple. He only felt that if he looked at her carefully, it would be disrespectful. Turning his head to look at Du Wei: "I don't know who this white robed magician is … …"
Fortunately, Du Wei was already prepared and had Aylu memorize her lines. Hearing this, Aylu immediately replied: "White robed magician Wuya died in Anglia City. The Shaman King was very dissatisfied. The one who came with me is Mr. Wuya's junior. He is also a veteran of the Preparation Room. His magic power is boundless. This time, I relied on his help to come to the Northwest. "
"Yes, yes, yes! So it's a veteran of the Preparation Room! "Hamuye nodded again and again, but he didn't dare to ask for Du Wei's name.
Duwei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, secretly raising his head to look somewhere else. He didn't speak the language of the prairie so he could only pretend to be a mute. Putting on an arrogant look, he didn't have any flaws.
Then Hamuye pondered for a moment and said: "I don't know the Shaman King's decree, I can't offend the Duke of the Tulip Family … … Then … …"
"Humph!" Aylu deliberately made a face and angrily said: "Hamuye, do you dare to doubt my teacher's decree?"
"I don't dare, I don't dare!" Hamuye bowed his head again and again like a chicken pecking at rice. With a bitter face: "The Roland people's conditions are very harsh … …"
"Hamuye!" Aylu shouted in a deep voice: "You also know that the Shaman King's decree stated that my teacher lost an extremely important pet! That pet is very important. Now that it is confirmed that it is in the hands of the Roland people, it is most likely in the hands of the Duke of the Tulip Family! That pet is related to my teacher's cultivation, it is not a small matter! If you anger the Duke of the Tulip Family, he will kill the pet in a fit of rage … Hmph, my teacher's pet is the only one in the world. If it's gone, are you going to find me another one?! "
Hamuye's heart was even more afraid!
Good boy! The Shaman King Bai Hechou's magic power is divine. What kind of status does he have in the prairie? He is an existence close to a god! It is related to the magic power of the God of the Prairie. No wonder the Shaman King was so angry that he issued a decree!
Hamuye naturally knew that the reason he sent people to sneak into the Desa Province was to find the lost pet for the Shaman King. In this case, the messenger's statement is indeed true!
For the sake of that pet, the Shaman King who rarely issued decrees can directly order the Prairie King to send out troops. So although this order is strange, it is not a big deal.
Thinking of this, Hamuye nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, yes! I will obey the Shaman King's decree! I must not offend the Duke of the Tulip Family. Uh … … Is there anything else I can do for you? If the Shaman King's pet was really captured by the Duke of the Tulip Family, I happen to be in Loulan City right now. I have brought a lot of warriors with me. You can ask around … … "
"No need!" Ai Lu bluntly refused: "Teacher's meaning is very clear. When I sent you to do this, not only did you lose a lot of soldiers, but you also made my Snow Mountain lose a white robed wizard! Teacher is very disappointed with your incompetence. This time, you just do your part and don't worry about anything else! As long as you have a good discussion with the Duke of the Tulip Family, go back as soon as possible! I will be responsible for the search for the pet. No one else is allowed to interfere. "
"Yes, yes, yes … …"
Ai Lu's voice became a little gentler: "Teacher said that we cannot blindly be strong or weak when dealing with the Roland people. We have tried to be strong before and since it did not work, we might as well show them some mercy! Tension and relaxation is the way of the king. "
These words are vague and not necessarily correct. But how can Hamuye dare to refute "teacher's words"? This teacher is the supreme Shaman King! He quickly nodded again and again.
"Get up!"
Ai Lu waved her hand: "We still have important things to do. You don't need to see us out."
"Yes, yes!" Hamuye deliberately tried to curry favor: "Honorable envoy, this is the Duke's mansion after all. There are many guards here. How about I let my men cover you two as you leave?"
"Humph, since we can come in, we can also go out. With the White Robed Wizard here, the Duke of the Tulip Family's guards are nothing. "Ai Lu impatiently waved her hand and left the tent with Du Wei.
Outside the tent, a group of prairie warriors nervously guarded the perimeter. But they were careful to keep at least seven to eight meters away from the tent. Everyone's face was solemn, not daring to listen in.
Ai Lu turned to look at Hamuye: "Teacher's decree. You must not mention it to anyone else. Otherwise, you will ruin everything … … You know it!"
Hamuye's body trembled, but he quickly complied. Ai Li then added: "Do your job well. If you do it well, in addition to the royal court's reward, the Shaman King will also reward you if he is happy."
Hamuye's heart was overjoyed!
Although he is also a core member of the prairie's royal court, but because he is not good at martial arts, there are many who look down on him. They think this guy is just relying on his royal bloodline to sit in his current position. Although the Prairie King is good to him, there are still many who don't like him. If he can get the Shaman King's recognition, then who would dare to laugh at him for not being brave enough? Who would dare to mock him in front of the royal court?
Hearing this, Hamuye was about to bow again, but Ai Lu lightly said: "No need, I'm afraid something will happen if we delay. We will go now."
Hamuye quickly took out a black pouch from his chest and quickly opened it with both hands: "Honorable envoy, please wait … … This is something I found at a high price in the Roland Empire. It is a rare magic crystal. The magicians of the Roland Empire are naturally far inferior to the wizards of the prairie. However, the magic tools made by the magicians of the Roland Empire are indeed extraordinary. I know that the wizards are busy with their training and naturally don't care about such things, but this crystal is best used to make magic tools, please … … "
When Ai Lu heard this, she angrily said: "Hamuye, how dare you! Have you forgotten the iron law of the Snow Mountain? If a wizard who goes down the mountain accepts a reward of one gold or one silver, what kind of punishment awaits me? What punishment do you have for deliberately bribing a wizard?! "
Hamuye's heart trembled, thinking that he had hit the horse's leg! He quickly changed his words: "No, no! Please don't misunderstand, I spent tens of thousands of gold to buy this crystal. Moreover, I had to go through many channels and rely on many spies in the Roland Empire to get it. I originally wanted to present it to the great Shaman King! I don't dare to bribe the honorable envoy, I only ask the honorable envoy to pass it to the Shaman King on my behalf to show my loyalty to the great Shaman King. "
Ai Lu was about to refuse, but Du Wei gently pulled her aside. Ai Lu immediately understood and rolled up her sleeves to accept the crystal: "Alright, I will report your intentions to teacher."
"Also … …" Hamuye looked at the two warriors lying on the ground: "These two are my personal attendants and have followed me for many years. Although they were rude to you just now, it was only because of their duty. They didn't mean to offend you … … please … …"
Ai Lu nodded her head. Du-Wei on the side suddenly let out a hoarse laugh. Raising his hand slightly, he flicked his finger towards the two fainted grassland warriors. Two wisps of green mist drifted towards them. Du-Wei's mouth suddenly began to chant in a low voice:
"Tessanlozi … …"
These few words were very short, but when they fell into Hamuye's ears, his expression relaxed.
As a prince, he had personally witnessed the sorcerers casting spells back in the prairie. Du Wei's quick recitation of the spell was indeed a genuine snow mountain sorcery. At this point, the last trace of doubt in his heart finally disappeared.
Hearing this, Ailu's eyes suddenly burst out with a trace of amazement. Fortunately, her face was covered by a mask, so outsiders couldn't see her expression. She also restrained herself in time and didn't turn around to look at Du Wei, so she didn't reveal any flaws.
Du Wei flicked out two wisps of green mist. The two warriors on the ground groaned and slowly woke up.
In fact, what kind of witchcraft was this? It was simply Du Wei using a magic potion to confuse the two. What he flicked out now was only the antidote.
The two warriors jumped up, completely unaware of the situation. Seeing that there were outsiders around, their first reaction was to pull out their swords. Hamuye quickly shouted in a low voice: "Bastard, stop!"
The two warriors stared blankly. Seeing Du Wei and Ai Lu's attire, their faces were instantly filled with fear.
"My two subordinates are stupid … … please … …"
Hearing Hamuye's words, Du Wei's mind suddenly flashed with an idea.
Tonight he pretended to be a Snow Mountain Warrior to deceive Hamuye. Although he succeeded for a while, when he returned, there would be a time when he would be exposed. When that time comes, if the Snow Mountain people were to investigate, they would know it was him … … How about … …
Shifting the blame?
But if he deliberately pretended to use witchcraft, who could he shift the blame to? Bluesea couldn't, after all, he was now an ally.
Then … …
General Rugaard, Young General Cybuster, I'll offend the two of you then!
Du Wei snorted and suddenly slowly walked to the side of the two warriors. Seeing a white robed warrior coming to their side, the two warriors were even more terrified. They lowered their heads and didn't dare to look at Du Wei.
Shua!
Du Wei suddenly reached out with both hands and pulled out the scimitars of the two warriors. The two warriors only knew that they had offended a Magus. Seeing Du Wei pull out their scimitars, they were afraid that their lives would be in danger. Their faces turned pale and they fell to the ground with a plop.
However, the people of the prairie respected Magi the most. Even if Du Wei killed them on the spot, the two would absolutely not dare to resist.
Holding the two scimitars in his hand, Du Wei silently recited a magic spell. This was a genuine magic spell from the Roland Continent. At the same time, he deliberately wiped the two scimitars on his sleeves. Due to the magnet hidden in his sleeves, the two scimitars were already destroyed without a sound.
Then he cast an ice spell. Two balls of cold air emerged from his hands and instantly froze the two scimitars with a layer of ice crystals.
Then with a flick of his wrist, Du Wei made a few crisp clanking sounds. After the two curved blades froze, Du Wei secretly destroyed them with his magnet stone, turning them into several pieces of ice iron. Inch by inch, they broke off into pieces. The whispering fragments were still wrapped in the ice.
Hamuye who was nearby couldn't help but widen his eyes as he faintly remembered a legend from the snowy mountains. He couldn't help but exclaim: "Ice Dou Qi?!"
Du Wei sneered and deliberately glanced at Hamuye. His eyes clearly said: "You know what's good for you!
With this, Du Wei threw away the two scimitars and slowly walked back to Ai Lu's side. After Ai Lu recovered from her shock, she vaguely said: "Out of respect for you, Hamuye … I'll spare them and only destroy their scimitars. Consider it a small punishment."
Then, ignoring the two kneeling warriors behind them, the two quietly walked away. Not even twenty steps later, Du Wei had already cast a Yin Body Curse and the two figures disappeared from sight.
Behind them, the people of the prairie couldn't help but praise in their hearts: The witchcraft of a white clothed Magus is indeed extraordinary …
In his heart, Duwei was laughing his head off.
Ice Dou Qi?
Very good! Very good! If you think it's Ice Dou Qi, then that's great! In the Northwest, if there's someone who can use Ice Dou Qi, then it's naturally Cybuster! When the time comes, if Witch King Bai River Chou wants to track down the fake Magus, then he can go find Rugaard to settle the score …
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The two quietly floated out of the castle. Du Wei had already ordered the guards stationed around the Duke's mansion to be transferred away. Like this, the two made their way out of the castle. After making sure there was no one following them, they returned to the Duke's mansion from another direction. Quickly returning to Aylu's dungeon, Du Wei pulled off his mask and rubbed his face with both hands. Rubbing the flour and dye off his face, he then scrubbed his face clean with water. Looking up at Aylu, Du Wei smiled: "I didn't expect you to cooperate so well. Although your brain is a bit simple, but fortunately you memorized the lines. I think that Hamuye must've been fooled. "
After saying that, Ai Lu didn't say anything. Instead, she just stared blankly at the floor. Then she sat down on the bed and suddenly took off her wizard robe. Tears silently flowed out of her eyes.
"I … … I betrayed Snow Mountain. I betrayed my teacher. I'll be a traitor to Snow Mountain for the rest of my life." Ai Lu's voice carried a trace of despair: "I … … I don't know what happened to me. I actually helped you do such a rebellious thing! I … … "
Ai Lu suddenly jumped up and slammed her head against the wall.
Her movement was very fast. Fortunately, Du Wei's magic has already reached a certain level. Seeing the situation wasn't good, he teleported over and blocked Ai Lu's path. Bang! Ai Lu's head slammed into Du Wei's chest. The force was so great that it almost knocked Du Wei over. Looks like this girl is bent on death. She used all her strength to slam into the wall.
"You … …" Ai Lu's body trembled as she felt herself falling into Duwei's arms. Her heart was filled with complex feelings: "Why don't you let me die … … I, I am a traitor, I don't want to live anymore!"
Du Wei sighed in his heart: "I forced you to do this. Even if there's a crime, it's my fault. What does it have to do with you? You're a girl. Falling into the hands of a bad guy like me, of course you're powerless to resist. "
"But … …" Ai Lu's cheeks suddenly turned red: "You … … you didn't hit me, you didn't scold me, you didn't torture me … … I don't know how I, I … …" Speaking up to here, her voice became even lower: "I just foolishly listened to your words. I didn't even have a trace of resistance in my mind … …"
However, at this moment, Du Wei's heart was also faintly feeling guilty. Looking at such a simple-minded girl who actually became a traitor under his own means, he faintly thought: Using such means to deal with a weak girl, isn't it a bit too much?
His mouth said: "Speaking of rebellion, you betrayed Snow Mountain a long time ago. Not today. When you assassinated Rugaard that day, didn't you violate your teacher's order? Tonight, it's just a crime on top of a crime. As the saying goes, too many debts, too many lice, too many itches. You don't have to feel too guilty. Things have reached this point … … in the future … … "
Du Wei thought for a moment: "Obediently follow me. As long as you are loyal to me, I won't treat you badly."
Pausing for a moment, Du Wei suddenly remembered something: "When you were talking to Hamuye, why did you say your real name, Elulina? Didn't I already tell you to use a fake name? If you say your real name, White River will know it's you when he investigates later. "
Ai Lu sadly shook her head: "I've already rebelled, I can't care about anything else. Teacher will find out sooner or later. Even if he doesn't investigate, I'll still feel guilty. What difference does it make if I don't say my real name? "
Du Wei thought for a moment. Thinking that Ai Lu's assassination attempt on Rugaard was seen by many people, this matter can't be hidden. When Bai Hechou hears Ai Lu's name, he will most likely link this matter to Rugaard. That's not a bad idea.
Thinking up to here, he didn't mention this issue anymore.
(It's almost three in the morning, I need to catch up on yesterday's update! So sleepy, so sleepy … …
By the way, I'm a bit annoyed tonight. I was kind enough to do my own thing, not for some bullshit hype. To those who insult me, I'll say something arrogant: With the popularity of my dance on Qidian, do I still need to hype things up?
The matter has been resolved, and I've found a helper. I've deleted the content of the article to avoid a few flies making noise.
Don't always stare at others, think about what you've done first. You just need to have a clear conscience.
(dance)
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