But how could a small noble from Erouine have anything to do with the Druids?
Veronica couldn't figure it out. She shook her head and replied coldly: "This is between our Cruz and Erouine, I hope you won't interfere."
The moment the commander of the Azure Firmament spoke, the atmosphere turned cold.
"Personal grudge?" The Druid frowned and shook his head: "I don't care what grudges you have, and I don't care what reason you have, I won't allow you to make a move against him here."
He paused for a moment: "But for the sake of the Flame King, we can let bygones be bygones. But if the Cruz Empire thinks they can cause trouble here, then don't blame us for being impolite."
"Impolite?" Veronica snorted: "How impolite are you going to be?" Her tone was cold. Even if the three Great Druids of the Green Tower came together, they wouldn't necessarily be her match.
"In other words, Commander Veronica, you're determined to start a war?"
War, the black-haired youth's eyebrows twitched. A war with the Druids wasn't a joke, it might even turn into a holy war.
Vahina's eyes widened in disbelief: "You're going to start a war with the Cruz Empire over a person from Erouine?"
"No," the Druids shook their heads: "You're mistaken, this is for our most respected guest."
The most respected guest of the Druids.
What kind of title was that?
Apart from Eleranta, the Druids had never addressed anyone from the outside world in such a manner. Since when did they have such a close connection with the outside world?
Everyone looked at each other in dismay, their strange gazes landing on Brando.
Veronica couldn't help but fall silent. The Druid might be serious, because she had no choice but to take a step back: "Alright, then what if this little guy hurts my people?"
"Hurt people? What's going on?" The Druid Elder turned around and asked Brando.
"Let their people speak." Brendel said magnanimously as he pointed at Faena who was tied up into a ball. It was not because he was being magnanimous, but because the Druids understood what was going on the moment they saw Faena being tied up in thorns.
In the Barrier of Peace, whoever made the first move would be attacked first and their movements would be restricted. Although some people could be ignored, not everyone was as strong as Veronica.
Veronica had obviously thought of this as well. She cursed the little fox in her heart. But in all fairness, Veronica felt that she admired this young man a little. He was calm, witty, and not aggressive. More importantly, he had such outstanding talent.
She could not help but glance at Brendel, thinking that it would be great if this little guy was from Kirrlutz.
"Speak, Vahina." She glanced at the bundled up girl and said softly.
The female commander of the Azure Firmament Army thought that since things had already come to this point, there was no need to hide anything. She was actually very clear about the cause and effect of the matter, but she had to represent the dignity of the Empire here.
Brando thought that the bad-tempered noble girl would exaggerate the entire incident to gain sympathy, but she would have fallen into his trap. But to his surprise, she didn't lie. Instead, she narrated the entire incident in a simple manner.
As she spoke, she raised her sharp eyebrows at Brando as if to say, 'There's no need for me to lie about such a trivial matter. Commoner!'
Of course, whenever Brando was mentioned, she would viciously insult this young lord from the Erouine Empire. She would say that he was a country bumpkin from the Erouine Empire, an impolite man, and a man who lacked the spirit to judge others. Brando's veins were bulging from his forehead.
But after the druids learned the cause and effect of the incident, the matter was easily resolved. The Cruz Empire was the one in the wrong, and they didn't gain any advantage in the subsequent battle. After compensating the centaur boss for his losses, the Knight of the Empire had no choice but to carry the heavily injured Count Cullen and dejectedly leave the scene.
It felt like a hundred years ago, when the Cruz Empire suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Hazel Empire. The Knight of the Highland Army lowered their heads and left the place of sorrow. Even the white tassels on their heads drooped weakly on their shoulders.
But it made sense. Ever since that crushing defeat, the Empire had never suffered such humiliation outside of its borders. Even Legion Commander Veronica was unable to save face here.
The Knight could not help but glare hatefully at the young lord from the Erouine Empire. It was all because of that young man, that damned Erouine Empire.
Veronica also looked at Brando and said, "I will remember you, young man."
"It is the Cruz Empire that will remember me," Brando replied calmly as he sheathed his sword and looked at the Legion Commander.
"Are you a noble?" The female Legion Commander asked again.
Brando nodded.
"Lord?"
"Pioneer Knight." Although the woman before him was tough, she could be considered a true hero. She was also half a teacher to Flay. Thus, Brando looked at her and answered seriously.
Veronica was silent.
"It seems," she looked at him and said, "Erouine Empire will become a legend."
Brando did not answer.
"Young man, let me ask you," Veronica said. Her tone became gentler. "Are you willing to join the Cruz Empire and become a Knight of the Cruz Empire? I can give you everything you want. "
Brando smiled. He did not expect that a legendary person would appreciate him so much. "Thank you," he replied. "But I am Erouine Empire's man."
Veronica looked at him one last time and nodded. She turned around and patted the shoulder of the noble girl who managed to escape from the brambles with the help of the druids. "Let's go."
"Wait, wait a minute," the girl's thin eyebrows shot up, her blonde hair in two ponytails pointed at Brendel in shock: "The Stone, the Stone Key, you're giving it to that rude fellow just like that?"
Veronica glared at her in annoyance. "Don't you think you have embarrassed yourself enough?"
"But, but …" The girl was shocked. She lowered her head and muttered in a low voice. "That is a necessary item for my advancement exam."
"Let's go. I will go back and have a good talk with your grandmother about your discipline." Veronica sighed and shook her head.
"Ah!" When the young girl heard this, her expression changed. She immediately lifted the hem of her dress and ran after him, begging, "Army Commander, this, this matter is not my fault. It's all that guy's fault for being too rude, isn't it …"
Brando looked at her from behind and put away the Holy Sword. Then he heard Amandina and Scarlet approaching from behind. The noble girl from Braggs looked at him and said helplessly. "My lord, we have offended the Cruz Empire again."
She sighed.
"It was worth it." Brando opened his left hand and looked at the Stone Key in his palm.
"Worth it? My lord, do you know who that woman is? "
"Veronica," Brando nodded. "I know her."
"Then how dare you fight with her!" Amandina said in annoyance. She suddenly became a little angry. "My lord, when will you do something that is not so worrisome?"
Brando was startled. He turned around and looked at the noble girl. Amandina looked at him with a worried expression.
"You scared me to death …" Amandina looked at Brando for a long time without speaking. After a while, she closed her eyes and sighed in relief.
"I'm sorry."
Brando felt warmth in his heart and sincerely replied.
"Please don't always say sorry." The noble girl said in annoyance.
"I'm sorry."
Brando smiled this time.
But the Kirrlutz Empire's people left early, at least this young lord was relieved. At least he was sure that no one would stay to fight with him for the Stone Key. The Kirrlutz Empire's financial resources were strong, and if the young lady insisted on staying to gamble, he found himself in a dilemma.
On one hand, the Stone Key was very important to him. On the other hand, he was not willing to bear too many unnecessary expenses. After all, he did not have as much wealth as the Eagle Empire. Tónigel was still very poor.
In the end, in the absence of competitors, Brando finally used two Flame Agates to exchange for the Stone Key. The centaur boss naturally thought that he earned a lot. He even thought that the Cruz Empire brought him good luck. Otherwise, this rich man would not be willing to pay so much money.
Brando also thought that he earned a lot, excluding the fact that he offended the Cruz Empire.
Therefore, this result could be considered a happy ending for everyone, except for the Kirrlutz Empire.
However, no one knew that when the conflict in the Green Tower's bazaar ended without a victor, two pairs of eyes had witnessed the entire process of the conflict not far from the bazaar.
Two pairs of eyes with silver pupils filled with wisdom and experience.
… …
The Silver Sparrow Bar was located between two ancient trees in the Green Tower called 'Odra' (Elder in Tree Elven language) and 'Tasar' (Evergreen in Tree Elven language). It was a building that looked like a bird's nest. Although it looked strange on the outside, the interior was very warm.
The bar was made up of a circular wooden corridor. Apart from the verdant vines hanging down from the ceiling, the bar's main feature was that it floated in the air like the Centaur's Hoof Market in the Green Tower.
The only difference was that the 'Centaur's Hoof' market was built by the fiery centaurs and was filled with their wild and unrestrained style. The owner of the bar was a Tree Elf, so the bar's aesthetic was deeply embedded in the mysterious and delicate beauty of the Elves.
In the seats near the west, one could see the Centaur's Hoof Market through the round window. One of the Twelve Grand Mages of the Buga Mages, the Silver Leader, the Recorder of Ten Thousand Spells, an old man in a silver robe with a snow-white beard that almost touched the ground was looking away.
"That little girl seems to be from the Cruz Empire," the old man said.
"Veronica, the commander of the Azure Firmament Army." Another old man sitting opposite him answered.
"That's true. The Lionheart is their inheritance, so it's no wonder they sent people in such a hurry. But Gretel's descendants are getting worse with each generation."
"What about you, William?"
"Me? Erik was a good friend of mine when he was alive. Now that his sword has appeared, it's only natural for me to come and see what kind of person he chose. "
The old man smiled, "They say that the Buga Magi are cold and heartless, but it seems that's not entirely true."
"I wish I could be like that. I want nothing but time and knowledge, but no one can surpass this shell, not even the Silver Race."
"What about the undead of Madara?"
"Those skeletons can't do much, but there's been something strange lately."
"What's going on?"
"The Silver Candle Association's surveillance of the Dark Border seems to have been interrupted. Something seems to be happening in the Dark Kingdom. The Astrologer prophesied that a power is breaking out from the East, but I'm not sure if it's referring to this."
"Is a new empire about to be born?"
"Maybe there's more than one."
"That young man, isn't he one of Erouine's people?" the old man in the silver robe asked, "Interesting."
"Yes, I think I've seen him before."
"Oh?"
"Also, I found a magic imprint on that little guy's body. Even he didn't seem to notice it. That magic imprint has a very familiar aura to it."
"Whose is it?"
"It seems to belong to a disobedient girl." The old man had a strange expression.
… …
(Author's Note: I'll be releasing a free chapter in a bit to include the main character's attributes. I'm dying because of these attributes. Also, thank you to everyone in the group for your help. I'm in tears … (To be continued. If you want to know what's going to happen, please go to www.qidian.com.
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