A few days of sailing was quite boring for most people. Fortunately, Laing was accompanied by beauties, so he was not too lonely. He enjoyed himself every night.
Eight days later, they arrived at Bilibari Duchy.
Of course, the Poseidon Fleet would not directly enter the port of Bilibari Duchy. That would be no different from declaring war. In fact, when they approached the port, Laing and the others changed to a merchant ship and led 50 Poseidon Knights to land in Bilibari Duchy. They pretended to be a merchant ship with a diplomatic mission.
The appearance of the Poseidon Fleet naturally put a lot of pressure on the Bilibari Duchy's fleet and nobles. The people at the port looked at the family coat of arms with a yellow trident on a blue background and seemed to recall the fear of being dominated by the Poseidon Fleet.
The battle where the "invincible fleet" that once dominated the Old World's seas was destroyed was not long ago. Many people at the port had heard of the terrible legend of how the Children of the Sea tore the pride of this country into pieces and threw them into the sea to feed the fish. The story was very familiar in Estalia.
"Damn it! What are those despicable people of Bordero doing here?! "
"This is the land of freedom! This is the land that the Goddess of War, Mirmidia, gave us. We will not allow any Brittany to touch it! "
"Bilibari belongs to the Bilibari people!"
"Oh my god! Are they here to attack us?! "
Whether the people were afraid or curious, the merchant ships of Bordero were already close to the port.
The first to disembark were Captain Pepe and his sailors. The sailors from Bordero looked fierce. Every one of them was armed with scimitars, muskets, or crossbows. They carried a lot of goods and gathered at the port. They were so imposing that they even suppressed the guards at the port and made the tax collector who was about to collect taxes feel pressured.
Next were the powerful Poseidon Knights. They were fully armed and wore gorgeous yellow and blue robes. Every one of them wore cross helmets or kite helmets. At the top of their helmets was a golden mermaid holding a trident. They were all armed with tridents and had scimitars hanging from their waists. They lined up neatly and walked down the deck.
Just by looking at these Sea God Knights, the tax officer knew that his three hundred guards were no match for these Sea God Knights.
But this was not the end.
Immediately after, a knight wearing Brittany mithril full-body plate armor, a golden Poseidon cross helmet on his head, and the Bordero family coat of arms on his waist appeared, surrounded by the Poseidon Knights.
His full-body plate armor was just like a true work of art. Every inch of his armor was intricately decorated with ancient scriptures and silver. The Sea God's holy emblem and patterns were stacked together. On the surface of his robe, golden Holy Beads and the holy relics left behind by Bordero's ancestors became his accessories. Golden irises were engraved all over the golden edges of his armor and the surface of his robe. A Holy Grail knight's emblem hung on his chest. On his shield, there was also the emblem of a golden cup.
This was a Holy Grail Knight!
So handsome! This was the first thought of almost all the women on the pier.
This was not the end. After this Holy Grail Knight, a few more people walked out.
The first person was clad in full plate armor from the Church of Justice. He didn't wear a helmet and carried a shield with the emblem of the Knights Templar on his back. His blonde hair and blue eyes shone with sunshine and enthusiasm. He waved at the crowd.
The second and third people were all women.
A witch with long, dark brown hair that reached her shoulders, wearing a fiery red Garland Elder's robe, and holding a purple staff, "Yuntini's Staff," walked down the stairs from the deck with a smile. This witch had a beautiful oval face, and her beautiful almond-shaped eyes had a sweet smile and curiosity. She wore a pink tulip floral dress that made her graceful figure look like a ripe peach. A pair of silver strappy high heels were the finishing touch.
The next person to walk out was a dark elf. This dark elf had long black hair that reached her waist. She wore a black mask on her face, so no one could see her appearance clearly. However, this was enough to make countless mortals daydream about the beauty behind the mask. The only thing that attracted attention was her pair of extremely cold and emotionless amber eyes. She wore a golden tipped crown on her head, and her hot figure was wearing a black starry night goth silk fishtail skirt. The skirt reached her mid-calf, and only her straight calves wrapped in black stockings and a pair of purple boots could be seen.
Some of the sailors who had just come ashore after trading already had a perverted expression on their faces.
Finally, a handsome noble wearing a Brittany earl's robe walked out from the deck. He had black hair parted in the middle, and a silver skull sword hung on his waist. On his chest was a golden badge of the Holy Grail Knight with white wings. His face had an extremely strong sense of confidence and a faint sense of arrogance. His blue eyes looked around, and he nodded. "So, we've arrived."
As one of the two strongest duchies in Estalia, Billy Bali was naturally very rich. Most of the buildings in this city were white walls and red tiles. The buildings were usually arranged in a hierarchical manner, with a strong sense of hierarchy. The materials used were simple, and most of the houses were built with simple wood and stone structures and cold colors. The houses were arranged all the way to the edge of the cliff.
Compared to the gentle sunlight of Brittania, the sunlight of Estalia was much more vicious, so much so that it was somewhat blinding. It was the middle of April, and most of the residents here were only wearing one or two pieces of clothing. They didn't look rich, but at least in this season of shortage, they didn't show any signs of starvation.
"Duke Billy Bali's castle is on the edge of the cliff. It looks more like a shoddy stone fence." Captain Pepe walked to Laing and Fedmond. He pointed at the small castle on the cliff at the end of Billy Bali and showed his golden teeth. "Do you want to see him now?"
Fedmond turned to Laing.
"Hmm … What's going on there? It's so lively. " Laing hesitated for a moment. He suddenly noticed that there were cheers and boos in a tall building not far from the dock.
"Arena, Sir Laing." Captain Pepe was very excited when he said this. He did not wait for Laing to answer and continued, "Sir Laing, I'm sure you've heard of the famous duelists of Estalia? The people here love to duel and watch duels. Therefore, in every city of Estalia, there must be an arena! I love the bullfights, beasts, and honor duels here the most! "
"Duelists of Estalia? That's right, this may be the only thing that this country has. "Veronica crossed her arms and said with interest.
Laing nodded. The duelists of Estalia were indeed very famous.
Unlike the Empire or Kislov, which spent most of their time fighting against the bloodthirsty barbarian tribes in the north, the people here had a lot of time and energy to spend on other aspects, from science to philosophy, from crime to revenge. In this place, bullfights and fencing duels were the most popular programs. This place was also the birthplace of fencing and swordsmanship. The slender swords that the Empire's nobles and many witch-hunters liked to use originated from here.
Unlike the northerners who preferred to use war hammers, swords, shields, and axes, the Estalians preferred such elegant and lethal weapons. It was obvious that the Estalians, who enjoyed peace, rarely realized just how dangerous the enemies they were about to face were. With the poor armor-piercing capabilities of thin swords, it would be difficult for them to face a fully armored Chaos Warrior.
Even so, the duelists of Estalia were still famous in the old world. They especially liked to travel to Brittany and Tyrell and participate in enough duels and battles to hone themselves. Among them, the best and the most daring duelists would go to the Empire and even Kislöw to fight on the frontlines against Chaos.
"Interesting …" Laing suddenly smiled and said, "Captain Pep, take the Sea God Knights to the hotel first. It's best if we just book the whole inn."
"Yes." The captain bowed deeply and took the initiative to leave.
"Business is more important. Let's go visit Duke Billibari first."
"Okay." Fedmond nodded.
Laing's group attracted the attention of the residents as they passed through the city. However, there weren't many people on the streets today. It was said that many people went to watch the matches in the arena, so the residents didn't dare to do anything to Laing's group. Of course, there was no lack of gossip, especially about the dark elves. More than 30 pairs of greedy eyes were looking at the beautiful dark elves. Whispers could be heard from the corners of the streets and behind the curtains.
This was the Southern Kingdom, the so-called Land of Freedom. There were only the most basic laws, and the society here was more lively and chaotic. Unlike the Brittany and the Empire, the residents here would loudly question the Lord's laws and shout for freedom. Here, as long as one had a hundred crowns to buy a set of Knight equipment and enough money, anyone could obtain the title of Knight. Here, no matter what kind of crime one committed, as long as one didn't become a believer of Chaos, one could be released from prison after paying enough bail.
The threat of Chaos in the North and the threat of the Green Dwarfs in the East were real. However, the residents had rarely seen the Chaos warriors with skulls hanging from their bodies and the Green Dwarfs who wreaked havoc everywhere. So, they were content to lead their own lives. The only problem was the pirates from Tyrell's Pirate Dukedom, Satusa, and a small number of Orc tribes in the nearby forest. But to the residents, it was only a small problem.
The Dark Elf felt the scorching sunlight and the covetous gazes around her. Olica's eyes flashed with killing intent, and she almost reached for the pair of daggers on her waist.
Butterfly Daggers, the masterpiece of the Dwarven Rune Craftsman, Delon Fiennes. The sharp blades engraved with Dwarven runes were enough to cut through Humans' armor and flesh.
Laing gently held the Dark Elf's small hands in the lace gloves and signaled for her to calm down. The Dark Elf leaned on Laing's body and held his arm without saying a word.
Veronica squinted her eyes and glanced at the dark elf. Garland could feel the strong murderous intent from Veronica. The origin of this dark elf was obviously not simple. Fedmond, on the other hand, focused his attention on the streets of Billy Bali, looking for possible clues.
Thirty minutes later, in the mansion of Duke Silva of Billibaly.
The mansion was built with white walls and red tiles, and it was four stories high. Rather than calling it a castle, it was more like a villa with a wall. There were only a dozen guards on duty near the wall, and they looked lazy, as if they were sunbathing.
Seeing Laing and the others, the guards' first reaction was not to be alert. Instead, they looked at Veronica and Olica before noticing the Holy Grail Knight badges on Fedmond and Laing's chests.
The guards shivered. The Holy Grail Knights were the number one Knights in the old world. They were famous from Kislöw to Estalia.
The guards looked as though they had been bitten by a poisonous tongue. They stood up straight. The leader of the guards wore a triangular helmet and shouted, "Brittany? Please tell us your names and intentions! "
"I'm Laing Macado, Earl of Glamorgan, the Chosen Champion of the Lake Nymphs," Laing said in a casual tone as he stepped forward. "I have something to discuss with Duke Silva. Can you pass on my name?"
"Uh, hello, Mr. Laing." The guards had heard of Laing's name, and the Holy Grail Knight badge on his chest could not be faked. This was a world with gods. No one dared to fake a knight badge.
Facing this human hero, the guard's tone became much weaker. "I'm sorry, but the duke is not at home right now."
"Where did your duke go?" Fedmond frowned. The Holy Grail Knight suppressed his impatience and asked, "We have something urgent to discuss with him."
"The duke has gone to the arena." The leader of the guards thought that the appearance of the two Holy Grail Knights meant a lot of trouble, but they could not not answer Laing's question. He had to avoid the question and said, "There will be an exciting bullfight in the arena today. One of our Estalia's heroes, Master Swordsman Fernandes Vazquez, will fight with a captured rhinoceros in the arena! If Mr. Vazquez wins, he will be awarded 500 exelantes! "
Exelantes were the gold coins minted by the Estalians. Compared to the Empire's gold marks and the Brittany's gold crowns, 500 exelantes were worth about 200 crowns.
Laing and the others had to go back the way they came. They went down the mountain path and headed to the arena.
"My dear, are you really going to the arena to find the duke? This will expose us too much! " On the way down the mountain, Veronica said hesitantly, "The arena has the most people. Maybe some of the rogue knights are among them."
"That doesn't matter. We are not afraid of the rogue knights taking action. What we are most afraid of is them hiding in the city and not making a move." Laing thought for a moment and said seriously, "As long as they take action, we will be able to find clues more easily. If I were a rogue knight and saw Baldero's men coming here, what do you think my first reaction would be?"
"Subconsciously, you would inform the employer of Estalia to deliver the goods as soon as possible," the dark elf said from behind the veil.
"The Sea God Knights and the sailors will pay attention to every movement in the city." Fedmond nodded.
After walking through three streets, they arrived at the arena.
"Ladies! Gentlemen! Today, a great duel will take place here! This will be the most exciting duel between Billy and Baldero in the past two years! "
"The duel will be between … the pure-blooded descendant of the Basque family, the handsome and dashing fencing master, Fernandes Vazquez!"
A man with long brown hair, a long and narrow face, a tall nose, slightly dark skin, and a medium build entered the arena amidst the cheers. He wore a half-body breastplate and a three-feathered kite helmet, holding a thin sword and a piece of red cloth.
"And the … hairy rhinoceros from the Black Mountains to the west!"
A ferocious rhinoceros about four meters in size and three meters in length with two sharp horns on its head was released into the arena by the soldiers. It was tied with more than a dozen chains.
"Prepare for the duel!"
The bullfight song was played and the duel began.
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