"Haha …" Laing couldn't help but laugh. The Grail knight covered his face and couldn't help but laugh.
"In fact, even if His Majesty appointed him as the heir, Her Highness Morgianna would probably not agree. First of all, he is too old. God knows how long he can stay on the throne. Secondly, his strength is not enough. The strength of an Intermediate Elite is not enough to convince the masses. Lastly … Charles is a guy who likes violence and flattery. He likes to use a sledgehammer and swing it around in the battlefield. He often misses the enemy and hurts his own warhorse." François said helplessly, "Of course, he's still a qualified knight, at least when he's young."
"That's why the kingdom's knights gave him the nickname of Sledgehammer. That's why he's also called Sledgehammer Charles or Sledgehammer Charlie." Julius couldn't help but laugh. He covered his mouth and said, "I just remembered that your nickname was also Sledgehammer … Haha!"
"… I'm Laing the Devout now," the champion said helplessly.
"Haha, that's true."
The three of them waited for a long time until Suria and Silvia finished their registration and got their number plates.
At this time, a prophet of the Lake Goddess rode a white horse from afar. Following her were several knights from the kingdom. "Mr. Laing? Mr. François? So you're here. "
It was a very beautiful girl. Her blonde hair was only tied up with flowers. She wore a blue dress and held a white unicorn staff in her hand.
Ryan took a step back and motioned for the duke to answer.
François was pleased to see that Laing knew what was good for him. As the champion of the Lake Goddess, he didn't need to be so polite, but it was never wrong to be polite. "Yes. What's the matter?"
"Tomorrow, Princess Morgiana and King Richard will officially meet the Empire's delegation in the Culona Palace. His Majesty hopes that all the counts and nobles in Culona will receive the Empire's delegation in the palace." The prophet said to François. After François expressed his understanding, she said to Laing, "Princess Morgiana specifically asked Mr. Laing to attend this meeting."
"… I understand. Please tell Princess Morgiana that I'll definitely go." From the bottom of his heart, Ryan didn't really want to participate in this meeting because his identity was actually a little awkward.
However, Laing had never learned from his adoptive father Norman or Godfather Ivan. Since the Lake Goddess specifically asked him to attend, he didn't plan to avoid it..
"Also, Princess Morgiana asked why you don't live in the Holy Grail Church." The prophet continued. Her beautiful face had a serious expression. It didn't look like she was joking or asking for Laing's opinion. "Mr. Laing, you are the champion of the Lady's Choice. You should live in the Holy Grail Church. Princess Morgiana has already prepared a room for you."
Laing had no choice but to return to François' mansion and pack up some of his belongings. He then left Emilia in the care of Suria and went to live in the Holy Grail Church.
… …
The next day, in the grand hall of the Culona Palace. At the south end of the magnificent hall, there was a golden throne and a canopy. The four walls of the hall were decorated with stained glass and six murals that embodied religious, chivalrous, and legal meanings.
King Richard of Brittany was going to receive the ambassadors and envoys from the Empire here.
The king himself was wearing a golden iris crown, a black and red striped silk suit, and a large cloak. The exquisite knight embroidery and the long hem of the cloak required three attendants to support it at the same time. He was wearing all kinds of gold, silver, and gemstone jewelry. He sat on the two-meter-tall golden throne, waiting for the ambassadors of the Empire.
Lake Goddess Witch Morgiana was sitting not far to the left of Richard. She was also wearing a golden laurel crown on her head. Today, the Lake Goddess Witch was wearing a tri-colored brocade knitted dress. Her beautiful face was cold.
The dualistic politics of this country were vividly reflected in this.
At the same time, all the big nobles in the capital gathered together. The left side of the long throne room was filled with the big nobles of the Knight Kingdom, leaving a large amount of empty space and an eye-catching seat on the right side for the envoys of the empire.
Laing also walked into the throne room. As a Knight of the Holy Grail, there was no problem for him to participate in the meeting. Many of the nobles just glanced at him and did not say anything. Some of them even greeted him, while the younger ones looked at him with jealousy.
"Laing Macado, please come and sit next to me." Morgiana saw Laing and the coldness on her face melted. She gestured for Laing to sit next to her. The attendants brought a bench and placed it next to Morgiana. Laing sat down and said, "I'm a little late, Your Highness."
"No, the timing is just right." Morgiana looked at the main entrance of the throne room.
"Let's welcome the ambassador of the Empire, the Grand Duke of Midland, the Grand Count of Wolfs City, the Grand Baron of Mildenheim, the Guardian of White Wolf City, the General of Drakwald's Patrol Battalion, the Grand Commander of Yurick's Swordsmen, the Convener of Yurick's Warriors, the Sympathizer of the Wolf Order, the Loyal Follower of Yurick's White Wolf Temple, the Chief Guardian of the White Wolf Temple, the Guardian of the Cheetah Knights, the Lord of the White Wolf Knights, the Worshipper of Yurick's Divine Fire, the Adopter of the Thuringians, Kurfürst Boris Todbringer, the White Wolf Knights and the Cheetah Knights." The courtier read out a long list of titles, which made Laing a little dizzy.
Then, the ambassadors of the Empire marched in. Boris Todbringer read the letter of credence brought by Emperor Karl-franz. Generally speaking, the Empire recognized the equal status of Brittany and hoped to further deepen the alliance, strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two countries, promote trade cooperation, and avoid tariff barriers. The Empire hoped to expel the evil of Chaos together with Brittany, eliminate the destructive forces such as the green vampires, and contribute to the long-term peace and prosperity of mankind.
Knight King Richard fully acknowledged the kindness and spirit of Emperor Karl-franz of the Empire. When it came to affection, Richard said seriously, "More than a thousand years ago, the people of the two countries were one. Since ancient times, Brittany and the people of the Empire have been united. We all have the same belief, that is, to fight against the darkness in the name of mankind. Under this issue, Brittany is willing to work hand in hand with the Empire and work together to protect the future of mankind."
The long routine exchange and greeting took more than an hour. Laing was very calm. He only said to Morgiana in a low voice, "Boris had no choice. He was also one of the candidates for the throne of the Empire. Ever since he took over the position of Kurfürst, there were many rumors in the Empire that he had designs on the throne. Boris had no choice but to choose to be the ambassador in person as a Kurfürst. On one hand, it was to show obedience and loyalty to the current Emperor Karl-franz, and on the other hand, it was to avoid the limelight."
Morgiana nodded. At the same time, she looked at the large group of White Wolf Knights in front of her with some displeasure. "What a bunch of barbarians. They have been looking at me since the beginning."
"White Wolf Knights are all like this. Your Highness, the doctrine of the White Wolf War God is … uh." Laing wanted to say something but stopped. He suddenly realized that he had said something that he shouldn't have.
"…" Morgiana seemed to have thought of something. Her green eyes narrowed, and she didn't say anything else.
"If I'm not wrong, Your Highness, the Empire will definitely not let an entire company of White Wolf Knights and so many Cheetah Knights go on a diplomatic mission at the same time … We should be prepared." Laing continued. Morgiana expressed her agreement. At the same time, she used her slender finger to tap the back of his hand, indicating that she understood.
As Laing expected, not long after the formal conversation ended, Boris secretly made a gesture to the White Wolf Knights. His remaining eye was full of cunning.
The White Wolf Knights immediately understood. These followers of Yurick only had battles, wine, and women in their lives. They had been bored of such formal occasions for a long time.
"I heard that the knights of Brittany are the strongest knights in the old world. I, Becker, am here today to ask for advice! In the name of Yurick! Who will accept my challenge? " Immediately, a young knight wearing a wolf-skin cloak and a full set of armor walked out and spoke to Richard.
Immediately, a few of Richard's family knights stood up. Without exception, they were all young ranger knights. "Knights will never reject glory and challenges. In the name of the Lady!"
"Fight! Fight! Fight! "The White Wolf Knights immediately cheered loudly. The Cheetah Knights also cheered loudly.
On the other side, the nobles of Brittany were livid. Brittany was founded on knights and worshipped the Lady of the Lake. This group of wolf cubs had provoked them into the throne room. For the honor of knights, they had to accept the challenge.
"Sir Boris, what is the meaning of this?" Richard's face darkened. He immediately questioned the Empire's ambassador, Boris. "Does the Empire want to start a war?"
"What's wrong with that? Young people want a duel. Is it possible that His Majesty is unwilling? "Boris laughed loudly. Then, he asked provocatively," Or does he not dare? Is there no Brittany knight who dares to accept the challenge? "
Knight King snorted. "This is the throne room, not a place for a duel! Sir Boris and the knights of the Empire, please move to the arena! "
An hour later, in the arena of the Kurona Palace.
The arena in the palace could accommodate about a thousand people. It was shaped like a ring. The knights and nobles of Brittania were fully armed. The White Wolf Knights and the Cheetah Knights were also ready. The young White Wolf Knight, Becker, who came out to provoke them earlier, swaggered out. He raised his warhammer and pointed it at the knights and nobles. "Who wants to accept my challenge?"
"Hendrick of Connet." Immediately, a young ranger stepped out. He held a sword and a shield. "In the name of the Lady, I accept your challenge!"
"In the name of Yurick!" Becker raised his White Wolf Warhammer.
The two sides agreed to fight on foot. Boris's side gave a very good reason: the White Wolf Knights did not have that many elven warhorses.
They bowed to each other and agreed to stop before the duel. Hendrick of Connet raised his shield and sword, while the young White Wolf Knight gripped the handle of his warhammer tightly.
Neither of them was in a hurry to attack. They seemed to be sizing each other up.
The strength of the two young men was around the Intermediate Elite rank. They were young and full of vigor, but they were cautious and did not attack easily. From Leon's point of view, using a warhammer was more advantageous than using a sword and shield, provided that the White Wolf Knight had enough strength.
"For Yurick!" The first to attack was Becker. The young White Wolf Knight rushed towards the equally young Hendrick. Like a hungry wolf hunting in winter, he swung his hammer with both hands towards Hendrick.
"For the Lady!" Hendrick raised his shield forcefully. The hard warhammer made a sharp sound when it hit the shield. The huge force from his left arm made the young ranger cry out involuntarily. He stepped back slightly to reduce the pressure from the warhammer. Then, he stabbed his sword from behind the shield and went straight for Becker's ribs.
The White Wolf Knight immediately turned and dodged. The longsword pierced a hole in Becker's wolf-skin cloak. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hendrick changed from stabbing to slashing. He aimed at the weakest part of Becker's armor and slashed down with his sword.
Clang! The White Wolf Knight did not give the ranger another chance to attack. His warhammer immediately left Hendrick's shield and he blocked the sword. He then raised his iron boot and kicked Hendrick's soft abdomen.
Then, just as Hendrick retreated, Becker immediately held the handle of the warhammer in a reverse grip, using the bearing ball and the spikes on the ball to bypass the shield and directly hit the knight's kite helmet. "Boom!"
"Ah!" The ranger's eyes rolled back and he fell to the ground. A few streaks of red blood dripped down his face. He had fainted. His shield and longsword fell to the ground. "This victory belongs to Yurick!"
"Yay yay yay yay yay!" The White Wolf Knight and the Cheetah Knight cheered loudly. Boris raised his arms. "Only Charlemagne's god, Yurick, can decide everything. For Yurick!"
"For Yurick!"
The knights from the Empire roared loudly, their voices shaking the heavens. On the other side, the Brittanian nobles glared angrily at this group of damned Empire people.
The young White Wolf Knight knew his limits. Hendrick was dragged back by his squire. Since he had only been knocked unconscious, the ranger only needed to bandage his wound and rest for a few days.
"Damned wolf pup!" "Little bastard, this is not a fair duel!" Many Brittany nobles gritted their teeth. The ranger knights were indeed too weak. To deal with the White Wolf Knight, they needed the kingdom's knights.
"Who's the next challenger? Are all the Lady of the Lake's followers trash like this? " Becker saw that his cheers did not get any response, so he continued to provoke, "Is there no one with a backbone?"
"Shut up! This is Kurona. The glory of the Brittany will not allow you to cause trouble here! Toram of Carcassonne would like to experience the skills of the White Wolf Knight! "A royal knight stood up.
"Alright, let's continue!"
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
