Kingdom’s Bloodline Chapter 150: Emerald Mystery City (Part 1)

Latest URL: In the 127th year of the end calendar, "Eight Fingers" Horace stood out from the competition with several brothers and was crowned as the sixth supreme king of the stars, Horace I.

As a political enemy who has been at odds with Eight Fingers for many years, the respected Prime Minister of the Kingdom—Duke Kirk Cavendir was furious when he learned that his daughter would be married to the north by the new king. He hated the king and left angrily, returned to the Emerald City, and refused to accept the king's order behind closed doors. The courtiers advised him to put state affairs first, but the Duke of Cork said in front of the courtiers, "If you lose two fingers, you won't delay your meal." .

Not long after the coronation, he was opposed and ridiculed by the prime minister. The eight-fingered king's majesty was swept away, his face was completely lost, and he couldn't help being angry.

In response, Horace I personally led the army out of the city and announced that he would go south to "hunt": he approached all intersections, ferries and even sea routes leading to the Emerald City, and surrounded the Calvin Dill family. He was not good at fighting, but the king claimed that he was not fighting, but "waiting for an old wild boar to enter the siege".

When the news came back to Emerald City, Prime Minister Cork first thumped the table angrily, and then laughed three times, "The one who can't hold the hilt of a sword is afraid of war." He then sent his eldest son to various places on the South Bank with the family flag to recruit soldiers. Comprehensive preparations, unified slogan:

Kevin Dill never dies with enemies.

The royal barracks got the information, and King Eight Fingers, who was eating, looked as usual. He calmly finished eating, reading, discussing political affairs, and checking the princes' homework before returning to the camp. When they all breathed a sigh of relief, a warrant was handed out from King Horace's camp: The commander-in-chief of the stars is here, summoning thousands of princes to seek rebellion against the king.

Both Horace I and Prime Minister Cork were great men at the time, but they were equally arrogant. Not only did no one refuse to bow their heads first, but the misunderstanding and grievances became deeper and deeper:

King Horace summoned the princes, the Duke of Cork raised his troops; the sentry of the nine-pointed star moved in one foot, and the scout of the iris was ten inches away; When a few ladders were brought in, the Emerald City launched an equal number of defensive crossbows; the royal family marched out to hunt for hundreds of miles, and Kevin Dill held a knightly contest and publicly selected generals...

In the 128 years since the end of the calendar, the confrontation between the two sides has become more tense, and the room for maneuver has become narrower. The princes who were forced to stand in line were in danger and miserable.

After the separation of Samsung, because of the two outstanding figures at the top of the power, the Kingdom of Stars once again came to the brink of splitting and civil war.

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"Two evil pens."

Thales closed the sixth chapter of "The Emerald Mystery City Record" with a snap:

"It's tm poisonous."

Thales' itinerary for the past few days is to visit the Emerald City under the leadership of the police officer Kaguilei - from the Craftsman District to the Golden District, from the Canal District to the Glorious District, from the workshops and workshops of various products , to meet representatives of various guilds.

Just like the agreement between him and Zhan En, they still have a bad relationship on the surface, and they are even hostile to each other:

The day before yesterday, at a religious dinner in the Sunset Temple, an old priest of the Sunset Temple hinted that Thales "only a civilized and pious marriage will be blessed by the Sunset Goddess", and then began to fight. Talk about the barbarism and backwardness of Exeter's beliefs and customs, and Jann shakes his wine glass on the throne, half-smiling; in response, Thales asked suspiciously, it is uncivilized for the Duke of Jann not to be married yet Still impious? The Duke of Falkenhaus in the Western Wilderness married a wife from the Northland. Is it uncivilized or impious?

Not long after they came here, the guards of the Kongming Palace said that for safety reasons, unless the Duke of Xinghu is traveling, his followers are not allowed to enter and leave the main palace at will. Ernes expressed his understanding of this, and then started the itinerary of accompanying his subordinates in and out of Kongming Palace twenty times in one day. eccentricity", "this meal has to be eaten on foot", "Lord Mallos is going to buy some specialties" to "send his subordinates down to see if there is a puppet bear for sale", and Kaguilei, who is in charge of the Duke's security, is alert The officer and Second Lieutenant Cherki, including the Security Office and the Emerald Legion, were running around every second on the way to the front station and arranging the route. It was miserable. Two days later, the Ashford housekeeper came to Thales with a smile and told The prince and his entourage and guards were free to leave the palace.

The wine merchant who was arrested by the Emerald Legion on the first day, although Dagory Moss escaped, is still in prison and has not been released. Thales had to send someone to intervene, but the prison People like to talk and talk, but they don't let go of their mouths and don't allow visits. When they ask, they say, "This is the order of Mr. Zhan En". Thales once hinted to Zhan En that if he wants to show the secret department a good show, it is best to let Dagoli live, in case they see the flaws, but Zhan En told him that based on what Dagoli has done, Compared with the outside, the prison is safer for him now.

Time passed day by day like this. The guests from Seven Seas gathered in the South Bank, and the Emerald City became more and more lively. Everywhere was crowded with people. It was no longer convenient for Thales to go out. He could only listen to the news from his subordinates every day. , and then sat and waited to die in Mallos' daily venomous taunts.

As for the long-haired ghost he saw that day, it never appeared again, and Thales, who was full of doubts, didn't want to go to Jaen to make trouble for himself ("Oh? Maybe it's really the ancestors of Kevin Dill's Ancestral Rock , want to ask Your Highness to go down with you? It just so happens that I know there is a shortcut——have you seen that tall watchtower?"——Thales who shook his head, imitating the beating look of Jaen shaking his wine glass), then thought Ask the butler Ashford on the sidelines, but the latter always smiles and answers irrelevant questions ("So, so there are no ghosts in the Fuxing Palace... how enviable, Your Highness...").

Until the Emerald Celebration looms.

At this moment, the Duke of Xinghu is sitting in a lounge of the Kongming Palace. He put down the book in his hand, sorted out the novel style, well-cut, light and comfortable banquet dress on his body, and patted the nine sleeves on his cuffs. Star Emblem.

The Tailors Guild of the Emerald City sent their best tailor team to Thales, and recommended seven banquet dresses with different styles and styles. Master Damon, whose one shot is worth eight months' salary of Bachelor Julio, won't win in luxury and craftsmanship, but in simplicity without losing style, low-key but without losing character, which makes Thales quite satisfied.

Good goods and good jobs, why are they all in Emerald City?

A big dog.

"Tonight's occasion is very important." Mallos wore a dark dress, which was almost exactly the same as his usual guard uniform. "The Battle Banquet is..."

"It is a traditional feast on the night before the Queen's Day. It was held by the Kevin Dill family in Kongming Palace to announce the start of the Emerald Celebration and start the city-wide carnival in the Emerald City within a week. There are many heavyweights at the banquet. The guests, including the dignitaries of various countries and the agents of various forces, must not be ignored-thank you for repeating this fifteenth time in my ear, Thor!"

"Yes," Mallos was a little upset, he looked at Thales's appearance, "You are sure that these dresses..."

"It's free!"

Kong Mutuo, who was also dressed like a dog, hurriedly followed: "The big owners of the Tailor Guild are so grateful for this opportunity, especially after knowing that Master Wyatt's father is... "

"Hey, make it clear!"

Standing in front of the mirror, Huai Ya, who tried his best to hide the single-edged sword under his coat, turned his head in displeasure:

"Which Wyah?"

"Don't worry, sir," the logistics officer Shi Tuo sat behind the table, writing down the account book, happily, "Since we came to Emerald City, not only our living cost has dropped significantly, we even have income, the money in the account now , even if there is no one to entertain us on the way back, it is enough for us to make it to Star Lake Castle—Your Highness, do you really not consider marrying Miss Cavendir?"

"That also requires me to see her—and, no, don't think about it." Thales said angrily.

"Fighting Feast, Fighting Feast," D.D frowned and straightened his boots, "The names of these people on the South Bank are stranger than the other—hey, Zombie, why are you still in uniform?"

"Because I didn't go to the banquet." Glover standing at the door said coldly.

"Queen's Day is meaningful to commemorate Regina, the first queen of the Kevin Dill family," Oscar Kelson, a second-class vanguard who grew up on the South Coast, "is a seven-day celebration , is traditionally intended to recreate the different parts of the grand wedding hundreds of years ago, and the Feast for the Front is the first part: the first time the prince met Regina's father, it was the banquet where the sword was on the verge..."

"I don't understand," Nexi's voice came from the other side of the room, "Why doesn't the first part start with the prince and Regina instead of the two men?"

"Because it commemorates a wedding, a marriage," Paul came from outside the door, well-dressed and dignified, "not love—the people in Kongming Palace are urging, Your Highness."

"Aren't they the same?"

"Of course it's different," D.D lazily said, "You can have girls in love, but you can only have men in marriage."

"Big fellow, follow the old rules, drink and diet," Mallos said, and it was no surprise that he was greeted with a sigh of disappointment, "Be careful, this is not the royal capital, and there is no royal guard who can quickly support us. "

"Yeah, as if they took care of us last time..." Doyle muttered uncomfortably.

"I've seen the list of guests for the Battle for the Front Banquet, ranging from domestic princes to overseas princes, and even forces beyond the coastline. I think they have their own goals, not just for tourism in Emerald City." Mallos Shen Sheng explained.

"I know, they came here for the name," Huai Ya snorted coldly, "To see His Highness."

"That's not the only thing," Paul added, "For many forces, the Emerald City is an ideal, efficient, and safe neutral negotiating place."

"Especially when all parties gather here for the Emerald Celebration, Your Highness," a young lady in a dress walked into the room and explained to everyone, "We can talk about everything face to face, without waiting for the raven Fly over and fly back."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and exchanged glances with each other: Why did a stranger break in?

The girl in front of her is wearing beautiful light makeup and a chic bun, which makes her neck look slender and graceful. Two bundles of carefully trimmed curly hair fall from both sides, adding to her beauty. The dark silk on her body reflects Shining light, coupled with tall stature and dignified demeanor, it is amazing at first sight.

"Ma'am," D.D was the first to react, he stepped forward and bowed politely, "This is the lounge of His Highness Thales, did you go wrong..."

Boom!

D.D was stunned: a long sword was being held in a hand wearing a black glove, the hilt pressed against his chest.

"Stop playing!"

The glamorous beauty in front of her pushed him back with the hilt of her sword, and said displeasedly:

"We are here to work."

Everyone was startled again.

Only Thales looked at the familiar sword, reacted instantly, and exclaimed:

"Mira?"

Damn it!

Everyone in the room trembled!

"Your Highness," the pretty beauty's eyes turned cold, showing a faint murderous look that did not match the luxurious dress on her body, "Do you have any orders?"

I saw the beautiful girl in front of me—the banquet version of Miranda retracting the Eagle Flying, turning her long sword back and forth on the black glove, but in the end she couldn't find the sword belt and hook she was used to. Neng frowned, holding the sword in his hand for now.

Wow.

Thales blinked: I didn't expect this girl to be so beautifully dressed.

"I know, it's ugly."

Miranda uncomfortably tugged at the gemstone earrings:

"Yes, for the convenience of movement, I cut the back hem that mopped the floor, **** it, I still can't run. Ah, these earrings are so cumbersome, those two little devils must be playing tricks on me. Oh, forget it, I Let's replace it—"

Everyone reacted instantly and quickly waved their hands and shook their heads.

"No no no!"

"No change!"

"That's good!"

"Excellent!"

"It fits the demeanor of the Arend family!"

"Don't lose your highness!"

"Alright, okay."

“…”

Amidst the yelling of a group of people, Rolf snorted disdainfully, lowered his head and pressed his mask.

Under Miranda's suspicious gaze, everyone in the room subconsciously began to arrange their clothes, or sat upright, or described it as solemn.

It seems that they have grown up in an instant.

"Tsk tsk," Shi Tuo's logistics officer sat on the table and said while writing the account book, "heh, man."

Glorver turned and left without saying a word.

"Where are you going, zombie?" D.D asked suspiciously.

Golover didn't turn his head back, and squeezed out a few words in a muffled voice:

"Change the dress."

But Thales frowned as he looked at Miranda.

"However, Mira, how do you carry a sword in your body?"

Miranda sighed:

"I know, I wanted to wear a suit that could carry a weapon, even a knife, but they told me that there is no such thing..."

"It's okay, ma'am," D.D suddenly appeared in front of her with a sincere face, "I can hold the sword for you all night."

Miranda took a step back subconsciously, hugged Yingxiang to his chest, and looked at him with a strange expression.

"And me!" Nexi's eyes lit up and he squeezed in.

"Ah, isn't it a bit..." Huai Ya frowned.

"I'll do it," Glover's voice came from the locker room, hesitantly, "I mean, I'll stand in the corner tonight."

"You don't have to take on the duty of guarding, ma'am, because a group of nobles will circle around you, and you won't be able to make a move. But if you insist," Paul Bozdorf straightened his collar expressionlessly, and stretched out his right hand, "With my identity, I can stand closer to you."

"Ma'am, I can stay with you tonight..."

"Madam is right, it is our duty to protect His Highness..."

"It's strange," Shi Tuo added sullenly, "No one usually wants to help with the sword, even if it's carrying luggage."

This...

Thales, who couldn't bear to watch the peacocks all over the room, sighed and shook his head: "Man."

"Silence," Mallos tried hard to drive everyone away, but obviously had little effect, "If it is really necessary, it doesn't matter whoever takes the sword..."

In the chaos and noise, Miranda's expression became more and more ugly.

After a few seconds, she suddenly stepped forward, quieting everyone.

Countless eyes looked at her expectantly.

"Sir Mallos," Miranda unexpectedly came in front of the watchman, Yingxiang twirled her glove and brought it flat to the watchman, "may I ask you to keep it for me?"

Unbelievable eyes, Mallos looked back at her in surprise.

"I, I can designate a one-man gang in the team..."

"But I heard that you have a lot of experience in how to use swords, including sharp blades, right?" Miranda stood in front of Mallos, her eyes burning brighter and brighter.

Huh? How to use - sharp blade?

Mallos was startled again.

"It's okay." Under the complicated eyes of the whole room, Mallos coughed inexplicably, and still took Yingxiang, "I understand, I understand."

Miranda watched him take over the long sword, her eyes moved slightly.

"The Flying Eagle is entrusted to you, Tormund Mallos." Miranda looked at him as if he was looking at a prey. "I hope that one day, I can ask you for advice."

Under the envious eyes of the room, Mallos just felt something was weird.

He realized something and looked at his subordinates.

Thales, who was at the end, naturally raised the book, firmly covering his face.

Looking at the disappointment of the others, Miranda suddenly smiled, as if returning to the earth: "I know what you are thinking."

"And that's why I hate wearing it."

I saw her expression turned cold:

"Why, have you never seen a woman?"

Everyone was shocked, but Miranda had already turned around and walked out of the room decisively: "Don't forget the time!"

"That..." D.D wanted to explain one or two things, but he froze immediately.

He's not the only one, there are others too.

The moment Miranda turned around, an ugly and hideous scar was clearly visible on her smooth back shoulder.

It came out from under the light silk, scratched the skin, crossed the shoulders, reached the back of the neck, and then climbed up like a centipede, straight into the hair, and even took away a small piece of hair, exposing the scalp.

Miranda disappeared before his eyes.

But the appearance of that scar, like a heavy hammer hitting the accent, broke Haruhi's intoxicating dream, and also destroyed all the imagined beauty, which was incompatible with the beautiful and elegant dress.

"The weapons of the Northlanders," Mallos' voice woke everyone up, "will leave such scars."

He lowered his head and touched Yingxiang on the handle, his eyes were no longer the same.

"I guess that's not the only one."

Everyone in the room regained their vitality and began to perform their duties, and no one continued to chat.

"Wow," Wyatt sighed, "how did she survive?"

"You know, that thing," Doyle shrugged, "I have it too."

Behind everyone, Thales lowered his eyes and reopened "The Record of the Emerald Mystery City".

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Just when King Horace and Chief Cork refused to give in to each other, the royal family and Iris were at war, and the kingdom was in critical juncture, a young man went alone and entered the precarious Emerald City.

He used skillful means, first he joined the Cavendir family's knight competition, and then passed all the way, until he lost to the Duke's eldest son in the final. Wendir will not die with the enemy" ranks.

And when the Duke of Cork asked him what reward he wanted at the banquet, the young man threw away his disguise and showed his family crest, which shocked everyone present—the third prince Hyman Canxing came to the Emerald City in person , I implore the Duke of Cork and His Majesty the King to turn enemies into friends and make peace as before.

Prince Hayman is handsome, well-spoken, agile, courageous, and guaranteed by the Duke's eldest son, which is highly appreciated by the Duke of Cork. But how could the arrogant and stubborn Prime Minister be willing to subdue in front of a young boy, and he just refused to give an inch in his words, until Heyman, who was polite before fighting, put away his smile, put down his royal demeanor, and showed the same threat as his father:

Just at the juncture of the banquet, his people have kidnapped the Duke of Cork's favorite Miss Regina. If the Duke does not follow, Kevin Dill's beloved daughter will be decapitated~IndoMTL.com~Kork The duke and his son were furious, and so were the knights on the South Shore. The Duke's eldest son personally captured this despicable villain who had humiliated his status as a prince, and forced him to find out where Miss Regina was hiding.

But when the duke and knights who were eager to save the daughter came to the place, they saw Miss Regina standing in front of the house in good condition. Fingering, awkward old man in a crown.

Amidst the shock and astonishment, Horace I, the eight-fingered king of the stars, reluctantly told the Duke of Cork:

He felt that it was really inconvenient to lose two fingers.

Looking at His Majesty the King who was standing in front of him, Prince Hayman who had been beaten bruised and face, and his daughter who was full of complaints, the Duke of Cork who understood was deeply moved. He threw away his long sword and confessed his guilt. Helping the king onto his mount, he ordered the city gates to be opened wide, and welcomed the Supreme King into the Emerald City with the highest standard of etiquette.

In this way, the kingdom reined in from the brink, and a crisis with potentially disastrous consequences was resolved here.