Elden: Ring of Calamity

Chapter 231 Crisis

"Ahead is Star-Moon City." Latarn slowly stopped his mount and said softly.

As if in response to his master's words, little Mario behind him raised his front hooves high, shook his arrogant head, and let out a loud neighing sound.

Looking ahead, the mist rising from Lake Lienia is dyed a light blue by the afternoon sun. The Varian Mountains on the north bank and the Vanya Mountains on the south bank are like two gentle arms opened by the goddess of the lake, gently Surrounding the majestic moon-white city in the center.

The Royal Court of Kallia - the City of Stars and Moon.

Founded 600 years ago, it is the capital of Kallia, the only overlord of the Western Continent, the Moon Dynasty. It is not only the capital of Kallia, Seriya, and even Crystal Man, Black King, White King and many other human and non-human races. The Holy Land is the last beacon for the Eternal Descendants who perished in the Forbidden War.

Of course, this city means more than that, Lucia thought.

Even for those descendants of the people of the night who were imprisoned underground and looked up at the false sky all day long, as long as Kallia did not perish and Star-Moon City still stood on the top of the Western Continent, it meant that they still had a glimmer of hope to see the light of day again.

"Is this the first time for Your Highness Lucia to come to the Western Continent?" Miriam said with a smile on her face as she drove her horse closer.

"Although Xingyue City is not as old as Sky City, it is still an ancient capital that has been around for hundreds of years. In addition to historical sites, scenery and customs, there are also many delicious and fun places. This is the perfect time to ask Her Highness Lani to take you on a tour. "

"Professor Lao has taken the trouble," Lucia nodded politely and smiled slightly, "But I am more concerned about Kallia's world-famous magic industrial technology. Previously, many of my properties in Rodel were in La It was built with the help of Ni, and now I finally have the opportunity to conduct an on-site inspection and study. I am afraid I will have to ask the professor for more advice.

"You are serious," Miriam lowered her head humbly, "My three highnesses are all far more knowledgeable in the field of magical creation than I am. However, if your highnesses are of use to the academy, I will do my best."

During the conversation, Miriam took the knight Olanvinia with her and asked about the current situation of Michaela and Marlenia. She even proposed several magic spells regarding the corruption curse on Marlenia. Directional treatment plan.

Although most of these plans are better than nothing based on Marlenia's current physical condition, they still moved the simple-minded little girl. Michaela also expressed her heartfelt gratitude, and it was a great time for the guest and the host.

An hour later, the team arrived at the main gate of the North City of Star-Moon City. Knight Mugram had already arranged a grand welcome ceremony here. The grand scene was no less grand than the one put on by the Golden Dynasty when the demigods first came to Rodel three years ago. .

In fact, no matter for Lucia and others, or for Knight Mugram himself, such a complicated ritual activity can be described as extremely boring. However, the identities of the two parties are here after all. Even if it is done for outsiders to see, the performance is very impressive. Must do enough.

So when the series of welcomes, thanks, and the long process of entering the palace were over, and everyone actually sat down at the banquet table, everyone relaxed in a rare way.

The formal welcoming state banquet is scheduled for tomorrow. At this moment, except for Lucia and the nine people at the banquet, there are only four Calian knights currently in Star-Moon City. The other Calian nobles and academics are blocked. It's outside.

"Your Highness Lucia, Your Highness Michaela, and Your Highness Marlenia," Knight Mugram took the lead in holding up the silver wine glass and said, "Please allow me to express my most sincere apology to you on behalf of the Kaliya royal family."

Compared to the time they met at Lake Rodel three years ago, the frost between the eyebrows of the chief knight of Calia seemed to be a little thicker, and even the originally dark hair on both sides was dyed with a few strands of silver. He sighed deeply and said with a gloomy expression: "When your Highnesses set out before, Knight Otapis informed us of your route and approximate arrival time. Her Majesty Lenara was originally going to go out of the city to greet you in person. However, His Majesty's condition relapsed yesterday and he is unable to meet in a short time. Please forgive me."

"Chief, you are too polite -" Michaela responded immediately, "Since we have come to the Western Continent, I should have made a special trip to see His Majesty Lenara. Now that His Majesty is ill, we only hope that His Majesty will recover soon. How can there be any reason to blame your country?”

He naturally understood that whether it was due to the relationship between Sky City and Kallia or the relationship between Lucia and the demigods of Kallia, Knight Mugram would not and did not need to explain to him deliberately. The so-called apology was nothing more than an apology. Kallia was just giving a unilateral explanation to the Golden Dynasty out of courtesy.

On the other side, Latarn couldn't suppress the worry on his face, and asked quickly: "Teacher, how is mother's condition? Can we go visit first?"

"Your Highness, there is no need to worry too much," the speaker was the 11th Sikalia Knight, Shiffrin "The Light", who had been responsible for treating Queen Lenara for a long time. "Although Your Majesty is currently having difficulty handling affairs, there is no further danger."

Mugram also spoke at this time: "Let's wait until the banquet is over. My child, when your mother was ill in bed, the three of you were the masters of Kaliya. How could there be any guests at the banquet, but the master ignored him? The truth?"

Hearing this, Latan secretly clenched his fists and breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm sorry, teacher, I behaved inappropriately."

Next, the banquet began step by step, but due to the Queen's illness, the atmosphere during the banquet was inevitably much duller.

Racade originally wanted to show off the delicious food of the Calian royal family to Michaela and Marlenia, but he was not in the mood at the moment. Among the demigods, Michaela, who has the most exquisite thoughts, has been thinking about the root cause of scarlet corruption recently, and has not been able to adjust the atmosphere as timely as she did in the past.

Therefore, for a while, except for the sound of knives and forks cutting food and a few necessary greetings, the banquet was silent for most of the time. Only Lani would occasionally whisper something into Lucia's ear.

About half an hour later, there was a sound of footsteps outside the palace door. A maid of Queen Lenora walked into the hall, came to everyone and bowed before everyone, saying: "Your Highness Lucia Sanks, Your Majesty invites you." You go to the palace to see me."

As soon as the words came out, the only sound of knives and forks in the table fell into silence. Lucia swallowed the red wine she just drank and looked at Lani beside her with a blank expression.

Seeing that the other person's face was filled with the same confusion as his own, he immediately realized that asking Lani for her opinion was meaningless, and turned to look at Mugram. Chief Ya was stunned at first, and then a slightly embarrassed look appeared on his face. He hesitated several times before revealing a complicated and reserved look.

But Lucia felt that she understood it.

The meaning of that look should be "ask for blessings"?

Lani put down her knife and fork decisively, quickly wiped her lips with a napkin, stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

At this moment, the maid interrupted Lani's movements just in time and added: "Your Highness Lani. His Majesty specifically asked you not to go today. She only saw His Highness Lucia."

　There are a lot of things that the author has to deal with recently. There may only be 1-2 updates in December. Starting from New Year's Day, we will ensure at least one update every day (don't torture me with the dark history of 60 updates in a month, this time it is real) of)

　　

　

(End of this chapter)