PS: Let me complain here. Previously, when G and W were doing the reproduction of chess pieces, I was very excited and went to an official shop to order three chess pieces. I spent more than a thousand dollars, and they were Lionheart King Lauen, Lake Goddess Mogianna, and Marshal Rick Helberg. The three plastic figurines took six weeks to cross the ocean. After receiving the goods, I found a hammer expert to help me make them. He and I have known each other for many years, and he gave me a discount. In the end, because of the cold weather, it took a lot of time. I bought the chess pieces at the beginning of October, harvested them in November, and sent them to the expert to make them for me. In the end, it's almost Chinese New Year, and they still haven't finished.
Old World, Brittany, border between the Duchy of Montfort and the Duchy of Bastogne.
An exquisite carriage was slowly moving through the wilderness.
A heater was burning inside the carriage, and thick blankets and blankets covered the interior. The carriage swayed slightly with the movement of the carriage. The sky outside was dark, and it looked like it was snowing.
The female Warlock of the Garland Council, Theresa Trovic, awoke from her sleep. "Mm."
Teresa woke up and found herself lying in soft blankets. She wanted to struggle, but the pain in her shoulder and right arm made her groan.
The female Warlock immediately recalled the series of things she had experienced before, and her face immediately turned red. She hurriedly covered herself with the quilt, and her cold and elegant face was full of shyness and joy, as if she was recalling something.
However, there was someone else in the carriage.
"You're awake?" Veronica was leaning against the other side of the carriage. She was wearing a Garland flaming strapless dress and a white fox fur coat. Her dark brown hair fell over her shoulders, and she was also covered with blankets. The sorceress' face was still pale, but she put down the book in her hand and sneered, "Your dreams have come true, our little princess Garland! Tell me, how do you feel? "
Teresa thought to herself that this person was also here. How unlucky.
She didn't say a word and covered her head with the blankets.
"What, you still don't want to talk?" Veronica sneered, "Are you still thinking about the aftertaste? It's been a few days! "
"What else can we do?" Teresa finally decided to talk. She wanted to lift the quilt to fight back, but the sorceress found that the injury on her shoulder was still not good. She sighed and lay down. "I've imagined many scenarios, but I never thought that my first time with Laing would be like this."
"What about the process? Don't change the topic. I'm asking you, how do you feel? I didn't ask you that. "Veronica's sweet face had a hint of jealousy." Is it very comfortable? "
"It's … It's alright." The female Warlock said in a low voice, "It's just that he's injured … He has some concerns, so he's very gentle …"
"If that's the case, you can find some time to ask Ryan to give you a few more shots." Veronica said nonchalantly, "He's back in the territory now, so he should have more time. Especially since you're injured, you should have some privileges."
"Then … what about you? How was your first time with Laing? "Teresa took the opportunity to start a conversation. The sorceress chose to lie down and asked.
"That was many years ago. What else could it be? A poor witch couldn't find a gift to congratulate her partner for becoming a knight of the kingdom, so she took out a ribbon, tied a bow on her body, and gave herself to him." Veronica reached out and touched her dark brown shoulder-length hair. There was indeed a pink bow on it.
Teresa remembered that Veronica always liked to tie a bow on her hair. So there was such a story.
The sorceress's silver eyes flashed. She was now a little envious of Veronica. Her relationship with Laing had lasted the longest and the longest.
After spending a long time with Laing, the sorceress knew that Laing was humorous and considerate on the surface. He seemed to be a good man.
However, it was very difficult to walk into his heart. Veronica was his first woman. From their daily interactions, she could feel that Laing treated Veronica differently from her.
"I know what you're thinking. As I said, we're now two patients on the same bed. I have no intention of arguing with you about who's first. What I want to tell you is that we have two female ministers. This number is enough. What do you think?" Veronica pulled her long hair behind her ears, revealing her pearl earrings.
Theresa nodded silently. This was what she wanted as well. Two female Spell Casters were enough. She could not, and should not, have any more outsiders join in.
They seemed to have reached a tacit understanding.
"Where is he?" Teresa asked.
"He's outside with Lady Suria, Marquis Julius, and Sir Jerrold." Veronica picked up her book again. "The duke heard about Helmgat and hurriedly sent ten knights and a few dozen squires under Julius and Jerrold. It's said that Duke François is still waiting at the border with his men."
Suria's family background and talent … The sorceress could only sigh inwardly.
"I remember that Julius is Lady Suria's brother, and Sir Jerrold is …"
"Duke François's cousin, which is Lady Suria's uncle." Veronica was reading an ancient book of high elves. Her tone was somewhat mocking. "Don't think so much, Trovic. The Antley family's genealogy can be traced back to the founding Knight King Arthur himself. This is a great family with a thousand years of history. Don't think that just because your mother is an elder of the Garland Council, you can be compared to Lady Suria."
"I'm not!" The sorceress was flustered and exasperated.
Veronica couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this. She was sure that Theresa had been thinking the same thing.
"Did he carve that for you?" Veronica continued to mock the sorceress.
"What did he carve?"
"The spiritual tattoo on my lower abdomen."
"He … he did. It hurts a little, but it's also a little reassuring … comfortable." The sorceress covered her face with the blanket. She would never forget the scene of being held in Laing's arms and having the spiritual tattoo on her lower abdomen.
"That's good." Veronica secretly reached out and pressed her lower abdomen.
Mine is already mature. I can have a child.
… …
Outside the carriage, the sky was clear after the heavy snow, and the cold air filled the air. In the wilderness of Bastogne Duchy, the white snow and rolling hills covered the knights' sight. In the distance, the snowy scenery of the Ardennes Forest was magnificent and gorgeous.
The knights of the Kingdom of Brittania were marching on the plains, wearing luxurious robes and silver plate armor. Their luxurious decorations showed the status of the knights. The flag of the Duchy of Vanford was fluttering in the cold wind. The knights of the Duchy of Vanford surrounded the carriages and wagons of the dwarves and marched on the snowy plains.
Laing's brother-in-law, Julius, and uncle, Sir Jerrold, were both present. Laing and Suria were also riding on pure-blooded elven horses. King Belegar of Eight Peak Mountain was sitting on a dwarven wagon with his legs stretched out. He was counting the goods, but his gaze would occasionally sweep across the knights who were chatting.
He was eavesdropping on the knights' conversation.
"Laing, your carriage seems to be quite lively." Sulia was dressed in martial attire. The valiant and valiant female knight was wearing a marquise dress with a mink coat draped over her shoulders. She smiled at Leon.
"Them? Two sick people. What else can they do? At most, they quarrel. I'm used to it. It would be strange if they didn't quarrel. " Laing sighed softly. He turned to Julius and Jerrold and said, "You actually came to pick us up at Hatchet Pass. I'm really surprised."
Julius, Jerrold, and Laing were already family, so there was no need for polite words. Julius looked at his sister's happy face and nodded subtly. Then he said in a low voice, "Father was very worried when he found out about Helmgat. He not only sent us to pick you up, but also led 200 knights to meet you and Suria at the border of the duchy."
"That's right. We only realized how serious the situation was after we arrived at Montfort Castle. The whole of Helmgat had been destroyed, and Duke Fulcade was still leading the knights to fight the Skaven Ratmen. The Axe Pass was in chaos. Who knows how much of the trade route could be restored to its former size when everything was over." Jerrold stroked his goatee. There was a hint of pity on his serious face. "Forcade is still so stubborn. He insists on solving the problem of his territory himself."
"Hatchet Pass is Forcade's lifeblood. He won't let anyone touch it." Laing shook his head.
Duke Forcade was known for his stubbornness even in the kingdom. He hated all other races, including elves and dwarves. Because of this, he was very dissatisfied with Laing's blatant trade with the wood elves and dwarves in his territory. Duke Forcade had protested to the king many times about this and asked to punish Laing.
Richard had already suffered when he ordered Laing to do something. Knowing that Laing had the support of the Lake Fairy, the king tried to smooth things over. After Forcade mentioned it several times, the king did not say anything. He also knew that Laing was the champion of the Lake Fairy and would be difficult to deal with. Especially after seeing Laing's brothers at the wedding, Forcade was even more annoyed. What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over. When Laing passed by Hatchet Pass, Forcade used the excuse of being busy with military affairs as an excuse and refused to see him.
Laing did not find it strange. In this world, gods belonged to gods, and mortals belonged to mortals. Duke Bordero claimed that he was the Prince of the Sea God and the descendant of the Sea God. The nobles in the kingdom did not like him, nor did they like him for having two faiths. Even though he had a few demigod brothers and a true god (?) Some of the nobles still did not like him.
As long as he could unite the majority, it would be fine. It was impossible for everyone to like him.
And from another point of view, Forcade, Duke of Montfort, actually treated the serfs in his territory the best in the whole kingdom. Not only did he establish a system of almshouses, but he also cooperated with the Church of the Goddess of Mercy and often did charity. Not only did he have the Church of the Goddess of Mercy in his territory, but he also had the largest Church of Justice in Brittany.
The duke hated other races, but he was especially welcoming of humans. The Duchy of Montfort had the most people living in the Empire.
"Duke Forcade doesn't have a good relationship with Duke Berchemund and my father." Julius, who was wearing a mithril rune knight armor and holding a unicorn golden cross helmet, said to Laing, "The territorial dispute between the Duchy of Bastogne and the Duchy of Montfort has never stopped since the founding of the Duchy of Montfort."
"The people of Bastogne have always been arrogant. The knights in this place are probably the most arrogant in the whole kingdom." Sir Jerrold added, "After all … this is the birthplace of the founding Knight King, Arthur."
"Yes." Laing nodded. The founding Knight King, Arthur, was not from Kurona. He was from Bastogne, and he was the lord of the Bastogne tribe at that time. Before he met the Lady of the Lake, he had slain a true dragon, so his family was called the House of the Red Dragon. The Duke of Bastogne's family was also called the House of the Red Dragon.
Duke Berchemund was a direct descendant of Arthur. After Arthur slayed the dragon, he made the Red Dragon armor with dragon skin that was still in Bastogne Castle.
Therefore, the knights of Bastogne looked down on the knights of other duchies the most. They were always shouting that the will and glory of the previous king began here. The knights of this kingdom loved to brag and boast about their glorious history.
However, they did have the right to boast. Almost all the nobles of Bastogne were Grail Knights. The Grail Knights' virtues and strength were unquestionable, and they had a long lifespan. Therefore, the rule of this duchy was relatively stable.
"Recently, after seeing the effect of your reform, Duke Berchemund also began to plan to change the tithe to a fixed tax." Jerrold continued, "Since most of the nobles are Grail Knights, compared to brother François's gradual progress, Duke Bastogne faced much less resistance to the reform. The Grail Knights did not have much opinion on the tithe or the fixed tax. Compared to governing the territory, they preferred to pray in the Grail Church for a long time."
"Then we can't expect all the nobles of the kingdom to be Grail Knights," Laing complained. "That's too unrealistic."
Julius and Jerrold were somewhat envious of Laing for being able to become a Grail Knight at such a young age. Julius was already planning to start the Grail Expedition. Although Jerrold was much older than Julius, he was still familiarizing himself with the affairs of his territory and accumulating experience. It was still far from being able to start the Grail Expedition.
"By the way, Duke Xiubard has finally completed the Grail Trials and returned to Kacason. The history of the Lake Prophet and the Count Regent in the duchy has ended. The duchy has returned to Duke Xiubard's rule," Julius said with a frown. "We still don't know what Duke Xiubard's attitude towards the kingdom's current situation is, but he's very interested in your goods, Laing. He's sent people many times to propose to import dwarven equipment and wood elven medicine from your territory."
"We'll talk about it when I return." Laing nodded. Duke Xiubard's personality was very strict and cold. The fact that he had taken the initiative to propose trade with Laing was a clear indication of his attitude.
After marching for a few days, they were already close to Chalon Forest.
"The Khuilwu Tombs are just up ahead."
"That's the tombs of one of the fourteen Brittany tribes, Khuilwu, before the founding of the Brittany Kingdom. Father is already waiting for us there with his army."
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