"Shalaxi Demonscourge?" Suria was interested in the Legendary Perverted Demonscourge that Laing mentioned. The female knight put down her pen and asked with interest, "Legendary Perverted Demonscourge?"
"As we all know, the Lord of Pleasure is not an Evil God who is good at fighting." Laing nodded slowly. The Knight King frowned when he heard the name. He explained to Suria and Olica, "Therefore, Perverted spent a lot of effort to bestow his ability on one of his favorite Demonscourge, the Legendary Demonscourge. This Demonscourge is not only a hunter with superb battle memory, but also a rare duelist among the Perverted Demonscourge who can face the enemy head-on. It is a Legendary Demonscourge who specializes in dealing with other Evil Gods who may threaten Perverted himself."
"Shalaxi – Demon Calamity once defeated the Great Demon Black Death, Great Demon Septicemia, and Great Demon Roaming Maggots under Nurgle. It even defeated the number one Great Demon under the former Kush, Scarbrand – Eternal Observer."
"So, these Ethereal messengers are being hunted down by Shalaxi Demonscourge?" Suria was a little nervous after hearing that. The female knight asked with concern, "Laing, you have done a lot in the mortal world. Why didn't Chaos come after you?"
"Who said Chaos didn't come after me?" Laing complained. "It's just that the mortal world is not easy to enter. I'm too strong and have a natural counter to Chaos. Plus, Shalaxi Demonscourge relies on the fear and emotions of living creatures to track its target. And I … Olica, you know."
The dark elf could not help but nod.
Laing had a special ability that could block the sight of Chaos. Back in Marlin Castle, Olica's soul was severely damaged and could not stop Perverted from peeping and eroding her soul. However, Laing succeeded in building a psionic array to protect Olica. After that, as the psionic mark was completed, Perverted could no longer find Olica.
Therefore, Olica knew that she was very, very lucky, because apart from a very few areas, such as Asuryan's Phoenix Pyramid and Isa's Dream, there were very few places that could escape the prying eyes of the perverts.
"Don't worry, this place is too bright and too orderly. Shalaxi – Demonscourge won't be able to sense this place." Laing thought for a while and said, "But those Astrals are different. They have missions and missions, and they can't always stay in a safe place. So, they are destined to be hunted down by Shalaxi – Demonscourge … Forget it, let's not talk about this. We'll talk about it when they arrive."
Sylvia's eyes and mouth had already been covered by Olica, and she could only make muffled sounds. The head maid was both embarrassed and angry, but she was no match for Olica after struggling for a long time. In the end, it was Laing who stopped her, and Olica stopped. However, the dark elf was already smiling as if she had completed her mission.
The couple dealt with the internal affairs for a while. At the same time, they also met a craftsman who had just finished his studies and received an "excellent" graduation evaluation from the dwarf rune craftsman Deron Fiennes. He was a free man, and he was tall, thin, and very sturdy.
It was not easy to get an "excellent" evaluation from the dwarf. Laing personally met him and hired him as a royal craftsman. This young man was especially good at making all kinds of locks. Seeing this, Laing gave the young man a new name, "Louis XVI".
The young man was very happy to get the name Louis, but what did sixteen mean? There were fifteen or sixteen before?
He did not understand. Laing's words were like gold. Louis XVI knelt down and thanked him, then left.
It was time for lunch.
"Suria, what time is your afternoon tea party?" Laing used a silver knife and fork to cut the tender and juicy lamb chop.
"Three." Suria's interest was piqued. The female knight put down her knife and fork. "Are you going? My dear? "
"Who will be there?" Laing thought that he really rarely attended Suria's afternoon tea party.
Suria's afternoon tea party was not to be underestimated. The female knight easily pulled the noble ladies of the whole kingdom into a new system, the so-called "wife circle". As a woman envied by the whole old world, Suria easily built a very powerful group with a lot of political resources. This group was headed by Suria. Through the political power and influence of the noble ladies, she helped Laing to manage and control the whole knightly noble system.
"The most important thing is Kalad and his wife, Catherine." Sylvia served Suria a grilled chicken breast and a cream corn and vegetable salad. The head maid sat down and ate with Laing and the others. "There's also Berliat and his fiancée, Melissa de Larotte."
"Has Kalad recovered?" Laing nodded.
"Kalad has basically recovered." Suria continued, "As for Berliat, he has been busy hooking up with Miss Melissa recently. They have already set up a marriage contract."
Berliat was a gloomy and vicious man. He was also very unique. Berliat did not like money. He liked power and status. As a military officer, he was especially interested in scientific research. He especially liked hanging out with the Kislöw workers and watching them work.
At the same time, Berliat also built a "recuperation canteen" for himself and the officers of the First Guard Legion. The officers could cook in the small kitchen and share some luxuries with each other. Berliat seemed to be particularly obsessed with this.
Laing could not control it. Why? Ugor had spent his own money to buy two manors to be responsible for providing ingredients for the "recuperation canteen".
Of course, Berliat was also lustful. For example, Khorkina, who was brought back from Kislöw, was a famous little beauty. She was now Berliat's personal maid, but Berliat could not marry her. Ugor's ultimate goal was a local Brittany lady. He soon found a suitable target, which was Melissa de Larotte, the grandniece of Count Larotte, a local noble in Muxillon.
Belial was a rising star, and he was also Leon's most trusted personal vassal. The knights and nobles also recognized him, and the two of them quickly became intimate. They were already engaged.
"Very good." Laing complained casually, "That's why too many women hope to complete the leap in class through marriage. Unfortunately, what kind of person is Berliat? He can play with you, but it's impossible for him to marry you."
"Speaking of which, Sir Raymond of the Old Guard is also getting married." Suria said with interest, "His partner is Stefana, the daughter of a baron in Lyonnaise. Twenty years ago, Raymond was only a young serf in his teens … After all this talk, are you going to participate?"
"That's your stage, my lady." Laing smiled meaningfully. "I need you to do me a favor."
"We're husband and wife. Tell me, my dear, do you want me to … help you test the proposal to further revoke the nobles' privileges?" Suria naturally knew Laing well. The queen smiled and said, "Then you'd better be mentally prepared."
Laing was ready to use this as a pretext to completely centralize power. He planned to divide Brittany into six districts. In addition to his own district (including the northern part of the kingdom, including Musillon), he would appoint five governors to govern the kingdom. The original system of duchies would not change, but he would appoint additional governors in addition to the duke, who would be in charge of justice, taxation, and part of the administrative power to assist the duke in governing the duchies.
At the same time, he would further revoke the nobles' privileges. This time, it would be changed to those who did not provide a qualified knight for the kingdom within three generations would be stripped of their noble title.
Suria estimated that at least hundreds of knight families would be stripped of their noble titles. This would be another earthquake in the kingdom's political situation. It would be a huge test to smoothly implement it.
After a short lunch break at noon, Suria's afternoon tea party began on time.
Dozens of luxurious carriages stopped in front of the palace. Noble ladies dressed to the nines got out of the carriages. Some of them were old and wrinkled, no longer like they used to be. Some of them were upright and youthful, laughing and playing with each other. It was a scene of spring (although it was autumn).
It was worth mentioning that even though they had just gotten out of the carriages, the great noble ladies had already begun to compete with each other. They showed off their crocodile leather bags and ladies' hats with feather feathers, and exchanged anecdotes with each other. It seemed that because Suria had worn a military uniform and pleated skirt to welcome Laing yesterday, the great noble ladies all wore similar military uniforms and pleated skirts today. Of course, there were also silk stockings and silk handkerchiefs that had just become popular in the upper class.
These were the focus of many of the great noble ladies who had nothing to do every day, and that was what was fashionable now. If any of the ladies fell behind or wore the wrong clothes, they would often be ridiculed by others.
However, none of that existed for Sulia. The Knight Queen herself was the source of all the trends in Brittania, just like Lady Emmanuelle was to Nur. Her every move would determine what would be popular in the circle of ladies in the future, and it would cause a frenzied pursuit. This time, when she appeared in her military uniform, everyone was wearing their military uniforms as well.
It was like if a knight participated in a hunting activity and brought his own food, he would be laughed at by all the other knights as a coward and a coward. However, Laing once appeared with a double-layered rice basket filled with delicious food cooked by Morgiana and Olica.
Then was Laing a coward and a coward?
Obviously not. He was Laing! He brought his own food. This was a new trend in knighthood!
Soon, it became popular for all knights to bring food cooked by their servants to share with others when they participated in hunting activities. As for the cowards and cowards from before? They did not exist.
In the garden of the palace, Suria took out a small key and opened a box. She took out the best Darjeeling or Assamese black tea, paired with Aurora porcelain, clay lacquer, or silver tea set, and placed them on the tea table covered with a pure white lace tablecloth. She also used a small cart to push out all kinds of refined tea and snacks.
As for music and flowers, they were indispensable. Classical music was the most beautiful. The music must be melodious and elegant, and the flowers must be fresh and fragrant.
The noblewomen who had nothing to do in the afternoon used their leisure time to talk about fashion, politics, and other people's private lives under the cover of the tea fragrance. Some were excited, some were jealous.
In the guest hall of the palace, Laing, Kalad, and Berliat sat together. Catherine and Melissa had gone to participate in the afternoon tea party. There was no one else present except for Olica, who was standing behind Laing.
Through the glass window, Suria was receiving Catherine and Melissa and inviting them to join the circle of noblewomen. According to the pyramid hierarchy of noblewomen in the Knight King's Kingdom, Melissa was 5, Catherine was 7, and Suria was 9.
"Kalad, are the injuries on your body no longer a problem?" Laing gestured for Olica to bring snacks and milk tea. The Knight King said to Kalad. Kalad, who had killed Supreme King Noska Aslin during the Bagration operation, was a great contributor to this great expedition.
"I've mostly recovered. It's just that my set of master-level dwarven rune plate armor was broken. It's a pity." Kalad had lost a little weight after recovering from his serious injuries. He smiled at Laing and said, "But Her Majesty has asked Master Delon Fiennes to create a new set of master-level rune plate armor for me. It is expected to be completed by the end of this year."
"Okay." Laing nodded. He had always been assured of Suria's arrangements. Not only were they appropriate, but they were also meticulous.
"Your Majesty, in any case, thank you very much for Catherine's matter." Kalad hesitated for a moment and expressed his gratitude a little shyly. He knew that it was absolutely impossible for a witch to be his countess without the approval of Laing, Suria, and Morgiana. After that, it would be difficult for the two of them to take the initiative to support Kalad in this matter. Therefore, Laing's opinion was very important.
"Dulennie, he's your only child. He's also the only bloodline of the Count of Garament." Laing smiled bitterly and said, "If it weren't for Catherine, you probably wouldn't want to find yourself a wife in your life, right?"
"Yes … I've lost too much because of Elizabeth." Kalad's face was a little bitter, but he immediately relaxed a lot. "So, this is good. I've lived up to the ancestors of the Garament family."
"You don't plan to have two more children?" Laing laughed and said, "Work harder!"
"Uh …" Kalad's face turned red after being teased by Knight King. The Great Grail of Sanctum said awkwardly, "Catherine said the same thing, but it also depends on … luck."
"You've always been lucky, Kalad. You hit the bullseye with your first shot."
Everyone laughed. Even Olica, who was standing behind Laing, couldn't help but cover her mouth and snicker.
"Ha ha ha …" Laing turned to Berliat and said, "About your marriage, Berliat, do you need me to arrange for someone to be there in person?"
"If Your Majesty is willing to help, that would be great." Berliat would never let go of any opportunity to get close to Laing. Ugor and the others immediately nodded sincerely. Berliat thought for a while and decided to say, "Your Majesty, according to the news that just came, it seems that the news that Duke Lauen has handed over the rule of his duchy to you has spread. There are some other voices among the dukes."
"It's normal to have objections. It would be abnormal if there were no objections." Laing closed his eyes and said, "But this is an established matter and cannot be changed. Also, within the latest three generations of the family, there must be a knight. Otherwise, the removal of the title of a noble must be implemented. Brittany is a country of knights. The country is founded on knights and the spirit of chivalry is the foundation. We don't raise trash and vermin."
"Yes, I, Berliat, have always been loyal to Your Majesty's decision." Berliat nodded, but Ugor's expression didn't look good. "But … I mean, it's possible. The deputy commander of our spear cavalry regiment, Kirill (Meretskov), said that the dissidents won't sit still and wait for death. Your Majesty, I hope you have a countermeasure."
"Ha!" Laing reached out and touched his smooth chin. He said meaningfully, "It's good that there are people causing trouble."
"This way, the problem can be solved in one breath. If there are people causing trouble behind the scenes, it will be troublesome."
"Let the storm come fiercer!"
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