Shadow Covenant

Chapter 218 "Opportunity"

"Miss Cecil!"

However, the words of Viscount Cohen, who is suspected to be the spirit of nature, surprised people. Fortunately, there were not many pedestrians on the street at this time, and most of them watched Viscount Cohen from a distance, and did not get too close , the majesty as a lord is still there.

"Mr. Cohen, long time no see?" Cecil covered his hands and seemed to be smiling.

"Long time no see. You are still as beautiful as ever. The flowers in the garden are in full bloom today. I was still wondering why, but I didn't expect that it was you."

Cohen's aristocrat emphasizes that he is very stable. With his calm style and old-fashioned aristocratic attire, it can attract many aristocratic girls who love this style if placed elsewhere.

It obviously took a certain amount of work, but Woody can clearly see that the lines in his mouth seem a little stiff or that his expression doesn't keep up with the words, a little twisted, although it's not as obvious as laughing when he should be crying, or crying when he should be laughing , but the slight difference in expression still made him notice the difference, maybe the initial guess was not wrong.

The Viscount Korn in front of him is the spirit of nature, but he has returned to the way he used to be.

Was it regained control...

Woody looked at Cecil beside him, and it seemed that this was what she had said before.

At this time, Cecil faced Cohen, and her response was also very sincere, which seemed to be pure praise.

"It seems that you have lived up to the value I place on you."

"Thank you for your help, miss, otherwise I would not be able to return to this city."

Cohen's beard was raised a little, but when he saw the eyes of the people gathered around him, he still said hastily.

"This is not a place to talk, let's change places."

Without exception, the luxurious carriage of Cecil and his party was invited by this fake lord to be a guest in Castle Black, the center of River Valley City and the mansion where the local lord lived.

Cecil's promise was taken for granted. Although Woody had doubts in his heart, he remembered that Cecil had confessed to Cohen some things in the wilderness, and after letting him go, he didn't say anything. He also wanted to know. In the end what happened.

Anyway, they have already entered Riverdale City, and it seems that there is no difference between entering Blacksburg.

After all, no matter where they are, they are all outsiders.

Black Castle has been built for nearly a century, so whether it is the stone section or the style of the building, it has a strong style of the last century, which is very different from the castles around Palermo. The smart phone feels like the PHS in the previous life. Unlike Palermo’s castle with many arches and complicated designs and carved columns, there is no stone statue arch bridge at the door to deter people passing by. The stones constructed simple giant high walls, covered with lush green vines, and some even spread to the gray-brown tiled roof, which added a little vitality to the entire castle.

The castle is also entered through the drawbridge, but not from the gate, but from the side door.

There seemed to be few guards here, or none. After leaving the long street, this lonely figure, the lord of River Valley City, Cohen, was the only creature Woody saw besides them.

His back was broad and majestic, and sometimes, Woody even felt that he was more like the lord here, if he hadn't already confirmed from Cecil's mouth that the guy in front of him was the incarnation of the spirit of nature.

Not long after entering Fort Black, the carriage could not move forward and stopped in the courtyard. After parking the carriage beside the fountain, except for the vibrant flower beds on both sides, what appeared to Woody was a passage consisting of hundreds of steps. It is a magnificent palace that can overlook the entire River Valley City when you go out.

At this time, Cohen still didn't say a word to them, and some of them just walked forward in silence, heading towards the destination hall.

Woody didn't take the initiative to ask either. He glanced at Cecil, who was confident, and Kafferman, who had a look of reminiscence, and walked up the steps to the highest hall together.

As the exquisite flowerbeds under their feet became smaller and smaller, until the edge of the wall was also crossed by their vision. After seeing the exquisite houses and the slightly hazy city streets in the morning fog, Woody finally walked briskly. , came to the most central and highest position in Hegu City, dozens of stone pillars surrounded by three or four people propped up the outer hall of the palace hidden in the castle, and looking in, you can see the four-meter-high The door was half-closed at this time, leaving a gap just enough for one person to enter.

Cecil went in first, as if he already knew what was inside, and Kaverman followed closely behind. Although Woody didn't say anything, the curved sword in the dimensional ring in his hand had already been placed in the most suitable position by him , everything that happened this morning was really weird.

Entering the hall of the castle, the inside is brighter than expected. The candlesticks on both sides are filled with lighted candles. The whole spacious room is brightly lit for a while, and the windows are tightly covered by thick curtains. It makes people ignore for a moment that the outside world is already daytime.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is a thick red carpet leading to the end, and six luxurious chandeliers above the head, three from the left and three from the right, which set off the common portraits of noble families hanging on both sides of the wall very clearly. Judging from the face, They are all inextricably linked to the current Lord Cohen.

And Woody, Cecil and others finally saw Viscount Cohen who had disappeared for a while on the other side of the hall.

He was sitting on a chair about six steps high at this time, and his clothes were different from the aristocratic clothes just now. At this time, Cohen directly changed into a black dress for formal occasions, wearing a standard bow tie, and used hair oil to polish his hair. His half-white hair was meticulously arranged, and he looked like a nobleman.

When he saw Cecil, his eyes lit up immediately, he quickly got off the chair, and walked in the direction of Woody and the others. When he got close, he just smiled at Woody and Kaverman After that, he performed a standard aristocratic etiquette to Cecil.

"Miss Cecil, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

But when the etiquette was about to kiss the hand, but before he could touch it, Cohen felt something quickly pulled away from him.

When he took a closer look, he found that at some point, the mage girl with her head held up and a little arrogant had already walked behind him, Shi Shiran said.

"Since we have met, it means that you have succeeded."

"Then what we agreed on should be fulfilled."

Seeing Cecil's actions, Cohen didn't show any anger on his face, his expression was still gentle, and he said as if he was looking at the younger generation's jokes.

"Of course, of course, but before that, let's have breakfast first. You must not have eaten at this point."

Cohen nodded quickly, inviting with a smile on his face.

But it was still Cecil's rejection that ushered in.

"Take out the things first, I don't have much time to stay here, and I have to go to Jingsong Forest."

The expression on Cecil's face was obviously not as reserved as before, rather arrogant or ignorant. Woody glanced at the indifferent mage girl and knew that this was not Cecil's normal appearance. She was always very polite, even if The majesty is also for better management of the caravan personnel, and even if he treats his subordinates, this is not the attitude that should be shown after the matter is successful, but he still chooses to believe in Cecil, and continues to watch the development of the situation in silence .

On the other hand, Cohen's complexion changed slightly, and his voice became slightly harsh, but the etiquette of being a nobleman was still engraved in his bones. He restrained his sullenness and rigid expression, and replied softly with a depressed tone.

"Then I'll let him bring the things here now."

After finishing speaking, only the sound of breathing remained in the entire empty hall, until the sound of footsteps behind the hall came, a very heavy sound, and the historical sense of the oak floor was undoubtedly exposed under the feet of the unknown creature.

And Woody soon understood why he made such a sound. He saw a tin can with only one pair of eyes visible, or a heavily armed heavy cavalry walking towards them in the hall. Holding a long box, it looks very beautiful from the outside, and it's hard to guess what's inside, but judging from Cecil's bright eyes, it's obviously something extraordinary.

"Miss Cecil."

Cohen made a gesture, and the heavy cavalry soldier walked up to Cecil with steady steps, and handed over the long wooden box.

"Inside is the arcane crystal that I promised you earlier."

Cohen bowed his head, and said these words in a flat tone, as if the arcane crystal was an unusual thing.

On the contrary, Woody showed surprise. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked. Just now Cecil whispered to him about this matter. At first he thought it was a lie, but he didn't expect...

But think about it, if the reward is an arcane crystal, then it makes sense, after all, this is a spellcasting wonder that no spellcaster can resist.

The main reason why the arcane crystal is so popular is that it can increase the position of spells without any side effects, and does not occupy any equipment position of the caster, rings, staffs, belts, necklaces, crowns and other items, and every There is a magical ability hidden in every arcane crystal. For example, wearing some arcane crystals will make the host immune to any fire damage. Swimming like a sea elf, of course, just these are not enough to make high-level mages or even legendary mages chase after them.

But isn’t this thing produced very little in Asenland? Although it used to be the place where the floating city rose, the arcane crystal needs good maintenance and maintenance, and there are not many left in the world, and he remembers this kind of thing Most of them flowed to the legendary mage, either in the underground ruins, or in the dark dungeon.

At that time, the players were jealous, but only by going to the main material plane Terra, where the Floating Void City exists, can they obtain the Arcane Crystal with prestige from some academies there. Dee still has a deep memory.

But when the wooden box was opened and the things contained in it suddenly appeared in the field of vision, Woody's expression changed suddenly.

Not an arcane crystal.

It was a piece of ice-blue stone with steaming cold air on it.

Woody is also very familiar with this kind of stone, because in the Lost Temple to go next, there is a place where the ground is filled with this kind of stone.

Forbidden stone.

The stone doesn't even need to touch the caster, it just needs to be placed around, creating a small magic-free area.

In some places, it is called the dead magic area, and it is the existence that spellcasters hate the most, because it is like a shielding instrument during an exam, all the sources of magic will be cut off from the root, no matter it is the most superficial trick, or Or legendary spells capable of destroying cities.

It's just that it will disappear after use, and it should also be the work of the Lost Temple.

Woody wasn't surprised that Cohen had this thing, but he didn't expect him to choose this way.

And the meaning of Cohen using this stone as an arcane crystal is self-evident, and the most used in the common saying should be to cross the river and tear down the bridge.

But Woody didn't see too much surprise on Cecil's face. Instead, he showed a little mockery, so he didn't move, but the curved sword in his hand had already been taken out, because at some point, the curtains of the window It has been pulled up, and the open window is already full of fully armed guards. They hold bows and arrows and look fiercely at the outsiders standing in the hall.

And a large number of guards also appeared behind and in front of him, no fewer than dozens of them. This should be the final details of River Valley City.

"Kill them!"

Cohen doesn't have the wild laugh of a winner, nor the triumph of a villain.

It's just that when the wooden box was opened and the non-magic stance enveloped the area, the order was issued very decisively.

And the curtain opened.

But soon with a sneer, the drama came to an abrupt end.

"You don't think this kind of thing can really kill me, do you?"

Cecil raised his pretty face, his expression was full of ridicule, while facing Cohen, anger and cruelty were already showing on his face.

"Cecil, I've given you a chance."

"Just now, I gave you many chances. As long as you show a little affection for me, I won't treat you like this."

"I even thought about marrying you..."

"Needless to say, it's disgusting!"

Cecil directly interrupted Cohen's self-speech, and his expression was no longer ridiculed, but disgusted, the kind that is too much to look at.

"I'm going to..."

For some reason, Cohen felt more at ease seeing Cecil's angry expression, but when the heavily armed heavy cavalry chose to drop the wooden box in his hand, and then took off his helmet.

He was stunned immediately, especially when he saw the face exactly like him, his pupils constricted like an earthquake. He looked around again and realized that at some point, the arrows of the guards were all aimed at him. Immediately bewildered.

"How is this possible, no, aren't you under my control again?..."

He murmured something, and then he went crazy, looked at Cecil, and said in his mouth.

"You lied to me from the beginning?! You are not honest!"

Cecil only smiled back.

"I gave you a chance, Cohn."

(End of this chapter)