Kingdom’s Bloodline Chapter 25: The Secret of Thales
In the next twenty days, the weather in the capital city turned colder, and the winter came.
Under the fierce training of Ji Ni, Thales learned the ancient north military swordsmanship at the cost of more than two hours each morning and evening under the necessary conditions of exhaustion and backache. Three sets of defensive style, seven sets of offensive style, and one set of combined styles, until the arms became accustomed to the shape and weight of the shield and sword, and finally replaced with a larger sword and shield. Hearing what Ji Ni said, he began to enter the process of "learning to be beaten" from Ji Ni's "passive beating" (still Ji Ni's mouth).
"Before, you were the one who was beaten. Now, you need to know why you were the one who was beaten." This is the extremely harsh Ji Ni.
"Wasn't that the same as being beaten--hey madam, you haven't called to start--hiss!" This is Thales, who is in a hurry.
Thales is also under Gilbert’s strict supervision. In the afternoon and evening cultural courses, he has basically learned the advanced grammar of the lingua franca and the basic use of the ancient imperial language, and began to get in touch with the rhetoric of the star nobility. With some necessary foreign language literacy (such as Far Eastern proverbs and wizard warnings), and learned some basic common sense of the Errol world in his tireless history class.
"In the stars, an aristocrat who does not use ancient imperial alphabets and ancient grammar for rhetoric is unqualified. And Mr. Thales, I believe you will need some time to familiarize yourself with the complex and varied ancient imperial alphabets ……"
The next second, watching Thales finish writing the ancient empire alphabet, Gilbert sighed depressedly, and threw the teacher's dignity into the end of the sea:
"...Uh, well, let's move on to the next chapter, the basic rhetoric of the ancient imperial language."
In Thales’s eyes, apart from the little pony who threw him for joy and the strange aristocratic etiquette, there seems to be nothing wrong with it. Even Corleone’s blood trio and that Grand Duke Loli did not bother him.
So... Thales nodded slightly in his heart: It's time to explore the mystery of himself.
On a warmer afternoon, Gilbert, holding a book and holding a cane, saw Thales standing on a chair in the study, looking for something on the heavy bookshelf, and couldn’t help asking curiously:
"What are you looking for, my little sir?"
"Ah, Gilbert, wait for a moment--in alphabetical order, it should be here...Eh, how is this book so thick..."
Gilbert chuckled and walked to the bookshelf to help Thales, who had just finished his sword practice in the morning and was not physically strong, and pulled out the thick book from the books on both sides.
"Thank you, Gilbert, ah, so the books are all here." Thales wearily tossed the thick book on the fir desk and placed it with the books already on it. "
"This is..." The middle-aged nobleman approached and saw the titles of the top books: "The Family History of the Stars", "The Genealogy of the Stars Royal Family", "10-612 Stars Decree and King's Manuscript Collection" "Star Palace Collection", there are several other books, as well as the book "Star Kings" that I just got.
"These are the letters and words I have tried to learn in the past few weeks, and I have found some books that may record the history of my family. I intend to study them slowly after I can read them smoothly." I scratched my head and said in embarrassment: "After all, as the only son of my father, he has no idea about Canxing, the royal family, and my blood family-it seems impossible."
Gilbert raised his brows slightly, but he was relieved: Thinking about their conversation in the secret room, you know that you should never underestimate the adaptability and precocity of this little gentleman.
"Especially I heard the'Renaissance King' Tormund you mentioned before, and Ms. Ji Ni told me about the eldest son of the first king, that is, my uncle, His Royal Highness Midiel."
Thales said excitedly, sorting out the books on the table, and quietly stacking a few books under the other books.
The traverser continued: "So, I am even more curious about Canxing and my family."
Gilbert looked at Thales, smiled, and nodded slightly.
He did not notice Thales’ slightly different breathing rate.
"Your studious and hard work, I am really pleased... Ms. Ji Ni told you the story of the first king's eldest son?"
"Well, although it's not too much," Thales nodded, pushing the book aside: "I probably know that Midiel Canxing is a good person with a gentle smile, and seems to be very popular with everyone."
To Thales’s surprise, Gilbert's eyes were darkened, and he seemed to be reminded of some memories: "It's more than popular..."
But he quickly replied, and nodded thoughtfully: "I am afraid you will not find the record about him. After all, he is not the king of the stars, and the time of death is not far away."
Thales turned his eyes, naturally opened a book, blocking the back of the pile of books on the side, and said curiously: "In that case, do you know Gilbert? In your impression, My uncle, what kind of person is Your Highness Midil?"
Gilbert froze for a moment, then fell into thinking, no longer paying attention to the pile of books beside Thales.
"His Royal Highness, Prince Midil..." A few seconds later, Gilbert sighed slightly and said with nostalgia: "As early as when the king Eddie was sixty years old, he had begun to assist in national affairs. At that time, no one doubted that he would be another virtuous monarch after Mindis III."
"He supervised foreign affairs for a period of time, and I was lucky enough to work under His Highness."
"At that time, because of poor cooperation with my colleagues, I messed up the task of receiving the Mission of the Steel City: entertain the dwarf prince from the Hall of Kings with the Lijing wine glass with the emblem of the holy tree."
"At that time, His Highness Midil used witty language to persuade the angry prince: The reason why the sacred tree wine glass appeared at the banquet was to commemorate the prince’s grandfather, who had repelled the sacred tree kingdom army Deeds."
"And I have no place to show myself."
"His Royal Highness did not punish me afterwards—as lenient as the rumors—but he personally handed me the Lijing wine glass with the emblem of the holy tree and said to me..."
Speaking of which, Thales watched in amazement as Gilbert repeated the words of the former Crown Prince in an emotional tone:
"Kiel, the current value of this bituminous glass is equivalent to the friendship between the Fuxing Palace and the King's Hall-this is the debt you owed to the kingdom. When did you establish enough to pay off this value? Merit, just return this wine glass to pay off your debt."
Gilbert looked into the distance, without speaking for a long time.
Only Thales was left. With the stories told by Gini and Gilbert, he tried to paint the image of the uncle in his mind: a prince with superb skills and noble personality.
A few minutes later, Gilbert groaned and continued: "People all say that he is kind-hearted and kind to others, but in the eyes of us officials, the talent and wisdom of His Highness are not inferior to his. Character and temperament."
"It's hard to imagine how a person can be tolerant and dignified, gentle and decisive-but His Highness Midiel is that kind of person," Gilbert put down his book, put his hands on his back, and his eyes appeared Admiration: "It sounds a bit exaggerated, but until now, I feel that being a citizen of the Star Kingdom is not worthy of such a good Highness."
"It’s a bit early to say this now," Gilbert seemed to recover, staring at Thales scorchingly: "But if possible, Mr. Thales, I hope you, You can also use His Royal Highness as an example."
"The stars, we need such an heir." Gilbert's serious and serious eyes shook Thales slightly.
At this moment, Thales suddenly remembered something.
"Gilbert, my uncle..." Thales lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, but then raised his head and asked: "How did you die?"
"You only said that he held the sword alone and died in front of the palace with the guards."
silence.
"Ah..." Gilbert closed his eyes and sighed heavily, before he said: "In the Bloody Year, he ordered the guards and soldiers to step back and walk into the crowd alone, without cost. One soldier and one soldier, without hurting one person or one life, quelled the crisis of the mob attacking the palace gate."
"Unfortunately, even though his guards responded in time, the assassins hidden in the mob prepared six venomous dark swords and sharp knives for him, although his guards reacted in time. My diplomacy was deteriorating. I was so busy with my homework, when I learned that the royal family was assassinated... alas."
Thales looked into Gilbert's eyes and didn't make a sound for a long time.
The traverser remembered the story of His Royal Highness Midil that Gini had abnormally told him a few weeks ago.
especially her last two sentences:
"Tels, I know what Gilbert said to you today, but I don’t know what you think, but—I still remember a letter from His Highness Midiel back then , I just want to forward it to you intact:
Ms. , I forgive you out of admiration, not mercy.
I admire your courage to break through the shackles.
But now that you have made your choice, please don’t hesitate to return to the birdcage that once suffocated you weakly—don’t let the spiritual birdcage lock your wings of freedom, let alone. Unreal rules, sacrifice your true self.
I sincerely hope and bless you, I hope that your life will only belong to you from now on.
, I wish you a good security officer qualification test. "
Thales was fascinated by the meaning of this passage-in what state of mind did a crown prince who was born in the "birdcage" he said said this passage? ?
Until Gilbert called him back from memory and trance, and began their afternoon class.
Thales glanced at the pile of books on hand while listening to Gilbert’s explanation of the four different voices of the lingua franca using ancient proverbs as an example.
just told Gilbert, he didn't tell the truth.
He is not looking for Canxing’s family history, nor does he want to know his saintly uncle.
Thales is looking for information about magicians.
From the first day he arrived in Mindis Hall, Thales was planning to explore the "magic energy". After experiencing the unstable but effective explosion in the vine grass manor, he was interested in exploring The desire for my own secret became more and more urgent.
And Gilbert's history of the end battle and his attitude towards "disaster"-the so-called "magic master" like Ashida's-made him even more frightened.
Although... Thales whispered to himself: Yordel might have heard the conversation between himself and Ashida.
The three books of "End of War: The Fall of Heaven and Earth", "From the Final Empire to the Star Kingdom", and "The Travels of Cahill Yeluo: Supplements to the Great Rift and Sinking Past" are his hiding in many deceptive history books , The real goal: the truth about the battle of the end, about the "disaster" magicians.
In any case, before ensuring safety, it is best not to reveal to anyone the secret of the strange "magic energy" in his body. After learning to read and write, it is the safest way to start surveying from books.
And now, Thales has started to copy the noble language in different voices according to Gilbert's request.
Compared to pretending to be relaxed and natural, he said silently in his heart, hoping that Gilbert would not come up and read these books himself, leave after class, and don’t come to help him move the books back. room.
If all goes well, and such peaceful days continue, maybe some progress will be made soon on the secret of oneself.
But Thales will soon learn that for people like him, a peaceful life is always just the appearance.
For example, what Thales didn't understand was that not far from Mindis Hall, a meeting about the secrets he hid was unfolding.
And his secret is in danger of being exposed.
Under the shade of the tree, Yodel stood quietly, seeming to wait respectfully for the people in the black carriage in front of him, but anyone who has seen him fight knows that at this time Yodel is at a height A state of being nervous and ready to attack.
"It's been a long time, little Yodd."
With the old hoarse voice, an old figure walked tremblingly from the door of the car opened by the king.
Despite the extreme perception, Yordel has already let Yodel know who the other person in the carriage is.
But when he really saw him, the brows behind Yodel's mask still wrinkled.
This is an old man in a plain black robe, leaning on a wooden black cane, with sparse and gray hair, and wrinkled lines, but his face is ordinary, unremarkable, not even for the most sensitive person leave an impression.
"Will you ask your father, please?" An old, hoarse voice that seemed to have been in the dark all the year round, so that there was no emotion, slowly sounded from the old man's throat.
Facing the old man’s problem, Yodel was silent in response.
The old man grinned, revealing the gums with few teeth left: "Well, I almost forgot, even though my blood is flowing, your last name is Cato, not Hansen."
Yordel remained silent.
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"And my children, brought the results of the investigation on Red Square Street, and there is another interesting thing."
Yordel still didn't answer.
I only heard the old man smile softly, and said slowly:
"The Secret Division has pursued the Qi magician, Ashida Sacken, who had no clue for twelve years, and was confirmed to have returned to the royal capital and appeared on Red Square Street."
The gears behind the Yodel’s mask began to rotate unknownly
"Although the Blood Bottle Gang was a gang created by him and the murderer, the famous Qi Magician came to him, obviously not only to destroy the Brotherhood and cut off the wings of the Black Sword."
Yordel said nothing, but the gears behind his mask turned faster.
"Don't be nervous, Mr. Cato," the old man uttered an unpleasant laugh in an old and hoarse voice: "I just follow your Majesty's instructions to find out how you carried the royal blood and can seal it. It’s about the magician."
Yordel suddenly raised his head!
On the mask, a pair of bitumen lenses instantly changed from dark to bright yellow, staring at the old man in black.
"This mask is still so annoying, I have long suggested that your Majesty, throw it away soon..."
The old man in black was holding a cane, looking at him as if unaware of the lens.
He walked up to Yodel tremblingly, and smiled ugly:
"So... As one of the legendary anti-magic armed forces, one of the carriers of the supreme sword and shield, Mr. Yordel Gato."
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