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The dinner was sumptuous. The main dishes were paillon, cod, Magritte ham, wine, shrimp, oysters, thick broth and Estalian paella.
Count Laing of Glamorgan, Baron Bodrex, Veronica and Paladin Frey participated in the meeting.
At the dining table, Laing and Amancio conversed face-to-face. The Chosen One of the Lake Fairies happily recalled the history of friendly relations between the two nations. Laing earnestly pointed out that Brittany and Estalian had a close relationship. When Magritte was invaded, the first person Estalian sought help from was the Knight King. The two nations had formed a deep friendship during the Flaming Expedition. In this dark age and with the theft of Poseidon's Trident, Laing and the others' visit had a special meaning.
Laing emphasized that while the international situation and relations between the two nations had changed greatly, there were a few things that hadn't changed. First, Brittany and Estalian were fellow humans and their desire for peace wouldn't change. The Brittany had always viewed Estalian as close partners and former comrades. The two nations had a special relationship, and the Brittany knights represented by Laing would carry on and develop that relationship and treat it as a valuable asset.
Secondly, the nature of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation had never changed. Leon pointed out that in the two countries' economies, the Knight Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom had strong complementary advantages, so there would be more room for cooperation on many issues.
Third, there was always a small group of unstable elements trying to influence and destroy the relationship between the two nations. Laing hoped that the two sides could put aside their differences and work together to maintain a healthy and stable relationship. Both sides had to constantly explore new areas of cooperation and nurture new growth points.
Amancio Perez, the leader of the Estalia Merchant Union, agreed with Leon's opinion. The rich merchant in his sixties earnestly and sincerely expressed his hope that the two countries would vigorously promote exchanges and cooperation in more fields. The Merchant Union was willing to reach more cooperation and trade agreements with the Principality of Bordero and the Count of Glamorgan. They would also have closer strategic communication and cooperation with the Brittany side to jointly promote trade prosperity.
After that, Baron Fedmond and the Estalian Merchant Union came to an agreement on a series of trade agreements. Bordro was willing to restore trade relations with Magritte.
The banquet continued in a friendly atmosphere. Amancio expressed his concern about the theft of Bordero's family heirloom, Poseidon's Trident. The merchant solemnly said that the Merchant Union would provide all assistance in the matter and that they had to return the divine weapon to its rightful owner.
That could be considered a tacit understanding. Fedmond, who was dressed in formal attire, nodded.
Looking at the merchant's smiling face, Fedmond knew that the Merchant Union's leader often incited the nobles of Estalia to wage war against the Brittany. Carcasson and Boleon had suffered greatly.
Despite the merchant's sincere smile, he was at least aware of the theft of Poseidon's Trident. He might even have been a participant. Fedmond had discussed the matter with Laing before.
According to the reports, there would be a well-equipped mercenary group with plenty of firearms on the Moroes Plains. It was unlikely that Amansio wasn't involved in this matter. The Magritte Knights were an underground organization that had been hiding for hundreds of years. While they couldn't say that they didn't have that much money, they definitely needed someone to cover up the flow of such a huge sum of money.
They didn't know what role Amancio played in the theft of Poseidon's Trident, but he was definitely not innocent.
Looking at the sincere smile on the old man's face, Fedmond recalled Laing's teachings.
"Sometimes, we only need to say eight sentences because we know deep down that it's made up of ten sentences. That's enough."
"Yes, that's enough," Fedmond repeated in his mind. He raised his glass and said, "Mr. Amancio, let us drink to your health."
"Very well, please drink this cup to the future prosperity of Baldero and Magritte, Your Excellency Feldmond." Amancio laughed and raised his silver goblet as well. "I apologize for not being able to send someone to welcome you," the merchant said meaningfully. "Let the little unpleasantness go with the wind, please."
"Please." Fedmond was still a little unhappy, but he still drank a glass of sherry with Amancio.
The wine went down his throat, and the small unpleasantness was over. In the future, the Duke of Bordero and the Estalian Merchant Alliance would be trading partners. His family would have one less enemy and one more ally.
So this is diplomacy? The Grail Knight suddenly had a new understanding of everything.
This feeling was not bad at all!
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the second guest arrived. Under the lead of the priest of the Milmidian Goddess of War, a knight who looked about forty years old came to the front of everyone.
The knight was dressed in luxurious clothes. He wore two layers of liners with more than a dozen buttons on the liners. There was a thin belt in the liners that connected the top of the thin trousers. He wore a tight coat over the liners. On his legs, he wore tight trousers with red and white stripes and heavy boots. His eyes were like an eagle's. His brown buzz cut was carefully groomed. His eye sockets were deep, and his big nose made him look more dignified. The wrinkles on the corners of his eyes and cheeks showed that he was no longer young.
Everyone knew that he was the current Grand Mentor of the Magritte Knights (also known as the Great Commander), Enzo Moretti.
Enzo Moretti had a famous knight's sword hanging from his waist — the Triumphant Eagle. This knight's sword had the blessings of more than five old world gods, and it had been soaked in the blood of King Jafar of Araby.
The Grand Mentor of the Magritte Knights had a calm and serious expression. He swept his gaze across the courtyard. After noticing the family crest of Poseidon's trident on Fedmond's body, a fierce look flashed across Enzo's eyes.
The Great Teacher's aura was tyrannical. Obviously, he was a veteran Legendary-rank master. Although he had no hope of breaking through, his decades of battle experience and bloody aura made him not to be underestimated. Fedmond sensed that it was impossible to defeat him in a short period of time.
"This is the Grand Mentor of the Magritte Knights, Enzo Moretti. He might be the most outstanding Grand Mentor in decades. In his more than fifty years of service, he has nurtured countless outstanding knights. Many of these knights have joined the Knights of the Scorching Sun, the Knights of the Flying Eagle, and the Knights of the Spear of Justice." Amancio Perez took the initiative to stand up. He introduced Enzo Moretti's background to everyone, and then smiled ambiguously. "I think Sir Laing, Sir Fedmond, and Sir Enzo Moretti have a lot to talk about. After all, you are all knights."
"Our flag hasn't fluttered on the battlefield for hundreds of years, but we haven't been doing nothing." Enzo Moretti nodded, acknowledging his identity. Amancio Perez didn't just rely on his own wits to reach the position of leader of the Estalia Merchant Alliance. The secret military support from the Magritte Knights was also the most important step.
The Magritte Knights had three War Goddess Academies in the old world. They were the Magritte War Goddess Academy, the Carcassonne War Goddess Academy, and the Nur War Goddess Academy. These academies provided a ready-made source of recruits and ensured that many military nobles in these countries supported the cause of the knights.
As a military order, the Magritte Knights recruited new soldiers from the knight apprentices and recruited new members from the graduates of the Goddess of War Academy. Not only did the knights control the military academies and mercenary groups, its members also included several merchants and politicians of different social classes. The Scorching Sun Knights, Eagle Knights, and Justice Spear Knights were its sub-groups. Many of the knights who passed the test secretly joined their mother group, and in the mouths of these knights, the mother group, the Magritte Knights, was known as the Inner Circle Knights.
Finally, this person was found. Laing frowned. If they couldn't find the root of the problem, this matter would be very troublesome. Now that they could find the Great Teacher Enzo Moretti, things would be much easier to handle.
The Great Teacher of the Magritte Knights nodded at Amancio Perez. He didn't seem to have any intention of sitting down. On the contrary, Enzo Moretti gripped the hilt of his sword and raised his chin. "I heard that you Brittany knights wanted to find me, and even made connections with the Empire. Speak, why are you looking for me? If you have something to say, say it quickly. My time is precious. "
"Our purpose for coming is also very clear." Laing also stood up. He held a glass of wine in front of Enzo Moretti and smiled. "You know why we're here."
"… You know that I know why you're here, and you still hope to meet me?" Enzo Moretti could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from Laing's body. The Great Teacher of the knights naturally knew how terrifying Laing's strength was as the Chosen One champion and human hero.
"You know that I know that you know why you're here. That's why we're meeting." Laing said calmly. The light of psionic power in his eyes flashed. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have specially come to see you."
"I know that you know that I know that you know why we're here. Then you should be clear about why we want that thing. This is the ultimate goal of our knights." Enzo Moretti didn't intend to yield in front of a Sanctuary expert. "You can defeat me, you can kill me, but our mission is not over. We will win the final victory! My death won't be the end of everything. "
"Can I have a word with you?" Laing whispered. The Holy Grail Knight Fedmond also stood up and came to Enzo Moretti's side. "We need to talk."
"Mm … Alright." Enzo Moretti also knew that things were troublesome. The plan of the Magritte Knights to seize Neptune's Trident had been exposed, and the Holy Grail Knights had come knocking on their door.
The three knights walked towards the secret room outside the banquet hall and disappeared into the corridor.
All of this fell into the sight of Veronica and Amancio. Wizard Garland nodded in satisfaction. Veronica was wearing a latte coffee lace low-cut dress today, revealing a pair of beautiful long legs wrapped in flesh-colored crystal stockings. Her silky nails were painted with rose-colored nail polish, and she wore a pair of black fish-shaped heels. She was extremely beautiful. After seeing Laing and the others leave, she immediately raised her wine glass. "Mr. Amancio, please allow me to toast you. Congratulations on the establishment of a new trade agreement and the opening of a new trade route."
"Hahaha, thank you for your congratulations, Lady Veronica. Please." Amancio was a little surprised. However, the merchant himself was a smooth and slick person. He naturally knew about the close relationship between Veronica and Laing, so he raised his glass and politely accepted.
Veronica and Amancio drank a full glass of wine together. The sweet, refreshing, and refreshing sherry wine added a touch of red to Veronica's sweet face. She smiled and said, "I wonder if Mr. Amancio needs any magical potions or items?"
"Oh?!" Amancio's interest was piqued. The merchant nodded repeatedly. "Magical potions? These things are lacking everywhere in the old world. Lady Veronica, as an elder of the Garland Council, do you have a stable source of supplies? "
"I have a complete adept's tower, and my colleague, Councilwoman Teresa Trovic, will soon have one as well. It's a pity that sometimes we lack a source of raw materials, especially biological materials." Veronica smiled brightly.
"You have found the right person, Lady Veronica. The Estalia Merchant Union has many sources of biological materials, but we lack qualified adepts." Amancio's interest was greatly piqued. Magical potions? Magical items? These things were all priceless treasures! The key was that it was difficult to find a source of supplies!
At a critical moment, a magical potion or item could be a lifesaver! The high profits from selling magical items were enough to drive any merchant crazy!
"Then it seems that we can talk about it." Veronica nodded. Garland smiled like a red fox. "It seems that we need each other!"
"Indeed! Lady Veronica, please believe in the credibility of the Estalia Merchant Union. We will be your best partner! "Amancio's cloudy eyes lit up." Magical items? That's great! We will give you a price that will satisfy you! "
… I'm the cut-off line for another transaction …
At the same time, outside the Eastern Palace, a lavishly decorated golden lion carriage stopped at the entrance under the escort of dozens of Eagle Knights. The gilded curtains were lifted, and with the help of his attendants, Duke Magritte Rubio Sungazer stepped down from the carriage.
After the Duke stepped down, a young noble who looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old impatiently jumped down from the carriage. His face was flushed red, and his expression was extremely excited. "Heavens, it's Lord Laing! Is it really Lord Laing himself who came to Magritte? Father! You're not lying to me, are you?! Above, Mirmedia! Is it really Laing Macado? "
"Be quiet, Juan, my son." Duke Magritte Rubio Sungazer shook his head helplessly. "You're too excited. This isn't how a child of the Sungazer family should behave."
"Let's go. This is a rare opportunity. Let's go meet the champion of the Lady of the Lake."
"Let's see if this famous human hero has the qualifications for you to follow!"
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