Lord Chronicle

Chapter 117
"So, I'm in this bad job." Saul spread his hands helplessly.

The night they came to the capital, Das came to the door as promised.Facing his friend, while complaining about his grievances, Sol still blamed him for his lack of loyalty and his refusal to let himself know in advance.

Das comforted him with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not asking you to go to the Orc Empire again. The Bamuk Kingdom has been on good terms with Dinar for generations, and there will be no danger for you to go this time."

Sol was not worried about this, he said helplessly: "That's what I said, but your father has arranged two very difficult tasks for me."

Dass said: "I was going to tell you that that kid Walsa is practicing at the headquarters of the Wizards Guild. You might as well look for him, he should be able to help you a little bit."

"Walsa?" Saul was stunned, what can this kid help me?
Noticing his expression, Das asked strangely: "What's wrong with you, did you forget that Principal Albert is the former president of the Wizards Guild?"

This was the first time Sol heard about it, and he quickly covered it up: "Ah, of course I know."

Jessica on the side said: "The Wizards Guild has great influence in the Bamuk Kingdom. Are you saying that the lord should start from this aspect?"

Das glanced at her appreciatively: "Yes, the headmaster still has considerable contacts in the guild. As his son, Walsa can have something to say."

Sol secretly thought that this is the case, it is really easy to have acquaintances, so why don't you take this opportunity to get a few more magic dolls for the territory?

At this moment, Das suddenly laughed and said: "That kid sent me a letter earlier, saying that she made one head and two big ones in Bamuk. You should be more careful this time."

"Her?" Sol was stunned again, who is this?

Das regarded his reaction as being stupid, and he bumped into Sol with a warm face: "Come on, when you were in the academy, you swore to get her, so you want to forget her so quickly? ?”

Saul was secretly startled when he heard that, could it be that Lao Tzu still has an old friend in Bamuk?
Stealing a glance at Jessica, the latter looked calm, as if she had never heard of it, which made Sol even more afraid to be careless.

He laughed and said, "Ahaha, what are you talking about her? We are not children anymore, so let's forget about the past, let's discuss how to complete this task."

Das nodded: "That girl is very difficult, it's best for you to avoid her this time. However, her father's status in the Magician's Guild is not easy. If you can persuade her to help you, grasp it. It's even bigger."

Although he was curious about who this "she" was, Thor didn't dare to ask further, otherwise it would be troublesome to arouse Darth's suspicion.In addition, although Jessica didn't express it, Sol already instinctively felt a chill on his side.

For the sake of his own life, it is better to wait until Bamke, and then ask Walsa.

Fearing that Das would continue talking, he quickly changed the topic: "Speaking of which, what are you doing right now?"

Mentioning this, Das sighed sadly: "Don't mention it, ever since I became the damn captain of the capital's security, I was left in Dusk by my father, and what I do all day is patrolling, catching spies is so boring I really envy you and Gein."

Sol didn't know what to say about this, so he had no choice but to say: "This shows that your father trusts you, and the safety of the capital is also very important."

Das snorted: "Come on, with my number of people, it's not enough for the enemy to really attack the city. Now the second brother is leading the army at the front of Ofer, and the eldest brother is also sent to General Pintat as a trainee. It's just me, Stay here and do nothing."

Speaking of this, he suddenly said eagerly: "To be honest, if there is a chance in the future, you must help me get out of here. Even being a centurion captain is better than waiting to die here."

Seeing others show their talents on the battlefield, but I can only do nothing in the capital, especially Thor and Gein have established achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. For the ambitious Darth, there is nothing more uncomfortable than this.

Thor understood Darth's feelings. Although he didn't think he had the ability to get a prince out of the capital, he still nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget you if I have the chance."

Maybe because he felt a little too pessimistic, Das squeezed his fist hard: "Hmph, look, I will never stay here forever and watch the war end."

Not wanting him to continue to worry about this matter, Sol changed his words: "Speaking of which, we encountered a very strange thing on the way to the capital this time."

"What is it?" Das was indeed distracted.

After telling Darth about the necromancer collecting the corpses of soldiers who died in battle, Thor said, "It seems that those guys have an unusual relationship with the Lulin Empire."

Das was also stunned when he heard this: "There were reports from the front not long ago that necromancers are often seen near the battlefield. But we didn't pay much attention to it. After all, those guys are most interested in the dead. The priest guessed that the other party Maybe it's just to take advantage of this war and get some benefits."

Jessica said at this time: "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Their actions were acquiesced by the Lulin army. At that time, many Lulin people were on the sidelines, but they didn't stop them."

Das frowned: "This is not good. If those necromancers really colluded with the enemy, it is definitely not good news. No, I will report this to my father immediately."

He continued: "I have already arranged for you the accompanying guards. They are old acquaintances, so there will be no problem. In addition, after you arrive at Bamuk, you will go to Walsa, and he will tell you what you need to pay attention to. .I must go to the palace right away, so let me bid farewell here."

With that said, he stood up, stared at Sol for a while, and then said, "Bon voyage."

The two looked at each other, and Sol suddenly realized that so many things had happened since the last time the king was separated, especially after going through this battlefield, which had made a lot of changes in their state of mind.It was the same when I met Gein, and it is the same when I see Darth now. This is probably the so-called growth.

Thinking of this, he also nodded: "Well, you should be more careful in the capital."

Another pat on Thor's shoulder, Darth turned and left.Unexpectedly, when he passed by Jessica, he suddenly turned around without warning, and held her hand affectionately.

"Jessica, we are about to break up, let's see if we have a parting kiss..."

"roll!"

"Hahaha, you have character, I like it..." Dass pinched Jessica's face abruptly and flirtatiously, and before she could react, he laughed and fled away.

The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change. This is the only sentence that Saul can think of at the moment.

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The next day, when Sol saw his guards, he couldn't help being pleasantly surprised.It turned out that the man Darth arranged for him was the knight Nick who accompanied him to the Orc Empire last time.

Nick was also very happy to see everyone again.When he came to Sol, he saluted respectfully: "Master Marquis Sol, it is a great honor to serve you again."

"Hehe, how are you these days?" Thor helped him up. The two had established a good relationship in the Orc Empire last time. It would be great to be escorted by him this time. Darth is indeed a good friend.

Nick nodded and said: "Thank you for your concern. I am very impressed by the heroic deeds of you and Mr. Gein in Diviji Castle these days. I am very happy to be your guard again this time."

As he spoke, he greeted Jessica and the others again. They were all old acquaintances from the previous trip to the Beastman Empire, and the conversation was very pleasant.

Probably because he has fully trusted Sol's ability, this time Robert did not send some deputy envoys who got in the way. Except for the guard team led by Nick, there were only a few attendants accompanying him, and Sol had full authority to decide everything, so he was removed A lot of trouble.

Since it was during the war, everything was kept simple, and after a simple farewell ceremony was held in the capital, this small envoy set off.

After the group left the capital, they traveled through the eastern part of Dinar and headed for their destination.The territory here has not been affected by the flames of war for the time being, so all the way is safe and sound.

Having nothing to do during the trip, Sol got a general idea of ​​the situation in the Bamuk Kingdom during the conversation with Nick.

Bamke is located in the southeastern part of the mainland, close to the sea, but its land area is not too large, only equivalent to a quarter of a dinar.But because it has monopolized nearly [-]% of the production of magic crystals and magic raw materials in the entire Majna continent, magic is very popular.

The Bamuk Kingdom's own armed force is weak, but it has a considerable number of magician troops. In addition, the headquarters of the famous Magician's Guild is also located in its capital city, Yakos, so it has always been a force that cannot be ignored on the mainland.

But after all, the national power is weak, and it is located between the two powerful countries of Dinard and Lulin. The royal family of Bamuk has always followed the policy of keeping a low profile. Apart from selling magic items to all parts of the mainland, they do not participate in the struggles of other countries. middle.

"So, do you think our mission will be successful?" Saul asked Nick.

Nick thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I don't know about that either. Normally, Bamke is our long-term ally. If Dinar is in trouble, they should lend a helping hand. But Lulin is too powerful. When pressed, Bamke's response was equally unpredictable."

After a pause, he added: "But since Lord Saul is the envoy, I won't worry about it. You must have a way to fulfill the king's entrustment."

Saul couldn't help but smile wryly, you really think highly of me.However, this mission is related to the victory or defeat of this war, and it is also related to the safety of Lovell, so we have to fight no matter what.I just hope Darth is right and Walsa can really help.

In this way, amidst Sol's uneasiness, a group of people finally entered the territory of Bamuk after a 5-day trek.The Bamuk border guards who got the news had already met them at the border first, and sent a cavalry squadron to escort them to the capital Yakos.

Thor observed carefully along the way, and found that Bamuk's cavalry were equipped with very ordinary equipment, only some light armor, some of them didn't even carry lances, and their horses seemed relatively short.The soldiers did not have the kind of tough temperament formed by long-term training, and they were indeed far behind Gein's Northern Army heavy cavalry. It seemed that Bamke was indeed not strong in conventional military strength.

But in this cavalry squadron, there are several magicians.They wore short mage robes that were convenient for riding horses. They mixed among the surrounding knights, and they didn't talk much, but they had the usual mysterious temperament of magicians.

Although Moji was a world of swords and magic, compared to an army of more than [-] people, the number of magicians was too small, so it was difficult for magic to become the protagonist in the war.

The stage for magicians to display their skills is mainly in mercenary groups and adventure activities. On the contrary, the healing priests and priests trained by the temple play a huge role as doctors on the battlefield.

But the Kingdom of Bamuk is different. Relying on the convenience of the prosperity of its own magic and the support of the Magician Guild, a large number of magicians joined the army, making the ratio of magicians to soldiers in the army reach an astonishing high level. A professional mage team composed of magicians above the level.

Therefore, although the conventional armed forces are difficult to match with the two great powers, relying on these magicians, Bamke's army is still a force that people dare not easily provoke.

And along the way, Thor fully understood why Bamuk was called the Magic Kingdom.In this small land, there are amazing magical sites everywhere.

From the huge group of magic crystals standing in the wilderness like skyscrapers; to flying over the river, with complex structures and arch bridges that can be lifted under the control of magic power; , a sky garden full of exotic flowers and plants... and so on.

Although he has seen countless wonders in his adventures, Thor was still shocked by these amazing landscapes.Not to mention Jessica Kress and the others, the mouths of everyone along the way were almost never closed.

As if he was used to the appearance of foreigners who had just arrived in Bamuk, Grint, the captain of the cavalry squadron who served as the guard, simply acted as a tour guide, giving them directions and explanations in a proud tone.

When they heard that in the southern part of the kingdom near the sea, the Guild of Magicians, with the assistance of the dwarves, was trying to produce a large ship that could fly on the sea.

In fact, aside from these strange scenery, every town, even the smallest village, is covered with street lamps made of magic crystals without exception, which is enough to shock everyone .

You must know that in Dinar, only the main city of a larger territory, or the civilian equipment that the king's capital can have, and it can't spread throughout the city.On the other hand, Bamke has even begun to spread to ordinary people.

Saul, who was used to the electric lights in his own world, didn't think much of it, but for Nick, a native of Dinard, it was simply an unacceptable luxury.

At the same time, the trading of magic items in Bamuk is also extremely prosperous. There are magic shops in every town, and their popularity is just like the weapons and equipment shops that can be seen everywhere in Dinard.

You can find all kinds of exquisite magic items and materials here, and any one you take out can be a hot item in Dinal.Sol couldn't help secretly rejoicing that Hitches wasn't allowed to follow, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to take a step here?

Just watching and walking along the way, the dignified envoy group seemed to become a sightseeing group traveling to foreign countries, but after a few days, the group finally arrived at the capital Yakos.

When this gigantic city that stood in the middle of a mirror-shaped lake and consisted of countless spiers that soared to the sky appeared in the eyes of everyone, they, who had been "shocked" to the point of numbness by various magical relics these days, felt a deep feeling in their hearts again. amazed.

Sol has seen many great cities. The majestic and majestic capital of Dusk, the majestic and majestic city of Fangs, the majestic and precipitous city of Xueyuan, the barbarian city, and even the fortress of Broken Sword Gorge full of killing atmosphere, are all impressive. Left a deep impression.

But the Yakos city in front of him gave another indelible strange feeling.

In the center of the lake with a radius of tens of kilometers, a tall city stands tall, like a hill that directly emerges from the lake.Behind the high city walls, towering spiers stand one after the other, and the stone towers covering the sky seem to have cut the blue sky to pieces.

The top of the tower is painted in various brilliant colors, making the whole city look like a colorful forest from a distance.The reflection of the tall tower is reflected in the clear lake water, rippling gently with the breeze, this scene is so dreamy, just like facing a city in a fairy tale.

"Everyone, this is our capital, Yakos, the 'city of a thousand towers'." Grint's proud voice sounded in front of the team.

Only then did the people who were immersed in shock react.Under the leadership of Grint, the envoys drove into the plain in front of the lake and officially headed for Yakos.

The closer they got, the more they felt the magnificence of the city in front of them.Although the area is not as large as Dusk, the capital of the kingdom, Yakos looks particularly tall because of the many towers in the city, so the sense of oppression is even stronger.

On the wide surface of the lake, a passage made of huge square stones of various colors, which can accommodate ten carriages in parallel, leads to the city.At this moment, in front of the passage, the welcome team of the Bamuk royal family, who had already received the news, had been waiting for a long time.

When Sol Zema arrived, a man in a luxurious red dress and a tall hat greeted him first, escorted by two soldiers.Before the person arrived, he had already smiled heartily and said, "Welcome, welcome. This is the world-famous Lord Marquis Sol. I didn't expect to be so young. I really admire him."

Before the words were finished, the man jumped off his horse and bowed deeply to Sol: "Your Ogier, on behalf of King Marconi IV of Bamuk, welcome everyone from the Dinar mission."

Fortunately, Sol has learned a lot of etiquette for being an envoy along the way, so he won't be rude to sit on the horse at this time.All the envoys dismounted with him, and Saul went up to meet him.

"I'm just a small envoy, Mr. Ogle is too polite."

Ogel laughed and said: "Your heroic deeds of taking the Diviji Fortress under the eyes of the Lulin people with the help of hundreds of people are already well known even in this remote place. I have long wanted to meet Lulin What kind of hero is the person who Lin Ren has a big headache for?"

Although he knew that his words were welcome, Saul was very pleased with them.This guy can take the obvious flattering words for granted, and his skills are not much worse than Thor's. No wonder King Bamuk sent him to meet the messenger.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Ogier introduced the people who came with him to greet Saul.The status of these people is obviously not low, at least they are nobles above the viscount, which shows that Bamke attaches great importance to them.

Since becoming the lord of Lowell, Sol has received all kinds of blank stares, but this is the first time he has received such a warm welcome.The same mission, compared with the experience of almost losing his life in the Beastman Empire last time, it was nothing like that. For a moment, he felt very elated, only feeling that this mission would definitely be easy to catch.

After the welcome ceremony, accompanied by Ogier, the group began to walk towards the city of Yakos.Walking on the road paved with stones, Sol noticed that the lake under his feet was almost transparent, and the aquatic plants and fish in the lake were clearly visible. Such water quality was definitely worthy of the "28 layers of purification" pure water in his time. Level up.

Seeing Sol paying attention to the lake under his feet, Ogel smiled and said, "Master Marquis has good eyesight. The name of this lake is 'Friya'. Legend has it that it is a relic left by the great god of magic. The lake water is clear and transparent. It will be stained with a trace of filth, and it contains strong magic power. The famous product of Arkos, the fine wine 'Starry Night Spring' is brewed from it. After entering the city in a while, Lord Marquis should have a good taste."

Secretly thinking that this guy is a natural tour guide, Sol nodded repeatedly when he heard this.Although he is not good at drinking, this guy speaks so mysteriously, he is the god of magic and has magic power, how can he be interested in him.

At this moment, Kress, who was squatting down to the lakeside with a curious face, picked up a handful of water, and was about to taste the taste of this thing, suddenly exclaimed, and backed away in fear.

"What's wrong?" Saul was taken aback by his surprise. Is there a water monster below?Chip and the two Yeying members leaned closer to him with nervous expressions.

"This... This stone road has no supporting pillars under the water." After a long while, Kress said with a look of disbelief.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, the Bamuk nobles all around burst into laughter. Ogle was a little better, but it seemed that he was struggling very hard.

"What's the matter, did I really see..." Kress was baffled by them.

Ogier waved his hands again and again: "No, you are right. The bridge does not have any support underwater, because it was originally floating on the water. All these stones have been cast with permanent magic, and they have become stronger. The water is still light, so it can float on the lake."

Out of curiosity, Sol also walked to the side of the stone path, bent down and looked down.Sure enough, through the crystal-clear lake water, one could see the thick stone road like a pontoon bridge, without any support underneath, just hanging on the lake. No wonder Kress was so surprised.

It has to be said that the magic in this world is indeed amazing. What he saw along the way has opened Sol's eyes, and in many respects it is not inferior to the advanced technology in his world.

"Shame, don't always make a fuss in the future." Sol couldn't help but glared at Kress, seeing so many magic relics along the way, haven't you developed your courage yet?
"Hey." Kress scratched his head embarrassingly.

After seeing Jessica and Chip over there, they both exchanged surprised looks.Both of them have the same idea, this stone path is not just as simple as it appears on the surface.It is conceivable that if an enemy attacks the city, when the stone road is crowded with enemy soldiers, what will happen if the magic power on it suddenly dissipates.

A group of people quickly crossed the lake and came to the gate of Yakos.Ogel said respectfully: "Everyone has worked hard from afar, please go to the city to rest, the king will hold a welcome dinner for you tonight, please be sure to attend."

Afterwards, under his signal, the nobles who were in charge of welcoming them dispersed, while Ogier personally led Thor and the others into the city and walked towards the inn where they were resting.

At this time, Sol and the others who entered the city did not notice that at the top of one of the tall towers lining the side of the street, a man and a woman were condescendingly looking at the team.

"I didn't expect it to be them." After a while, the woman turned her head and smiled coquettishly.

"Interesting, it seems that a good opponent has come this time." The man nodded, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)