High Above

  Chapter 255 The Black Tyrant and the First Knight (23)

   "Ah this..."

  Ian also did not expect that Master Gesai was stunned by his identity.

But when you think about it, it’s not surprising—Master Gesai originally brought his little apprentice here to carry out a royal mission, and by the way protect the apprentice from the limelight, but found that someone had already planned to assassinate Yi Sen, and he had previously My student, my apprentice's uncle was the mastermind of this assassination. I was seriously injured by him, and then I saw the local Bai Zhimin young appraiser beheading the native big shaman with the power of the first level...

  Afterwards, they fell into the ruins and guessed the true identity of the young appraiser.

  These farts are connected together, the old man's mood is agitated, and it is really weak at that time, it is not surprising that he fainted.

  Perhaps I should also thank the old man for his mental toughness and good health, otherwise it would be normal for him to pass out on the spot.

  As for the few flaws that Master Gesai said about himself, Ian was relieved.

These flaws are not real flaws. It can only be said that Master Goser also came from the time of Inaiga. He also communicated with Teacher Hilliard and the others back then, and even cast alchemy long swords for the Patrol Knights. That's why he was able to perceive his identity through a series of doubts and clues.

and…

   "If you really will report me, why say it?"

  Ian stared at the green light emanating from the opponent's body, and couldn't help shaking his head: "And, if I really know that you have murderous hostility towards me, I will definitely see it immediately."

   "Can you see through your spiritual power and even your emotions? No wonder the first knight chose you as the final heir. Otherwise, it would be too easy to be deceived, and it would be too easy for others to see through your identity."

   Gesai was still looking at Chongyuan Iron Sword, his brows were slightly frowned, he was thinking about key technical issues, and didn't pay much attention to Ian's words.

After thinking about it, he raised his head and said solemnly: "If you want to hide your identity, you should use your swordsmanship poorly. How can a 14-year-old country swordsman have such good swordsmanship? This will arouse suspicion. Then gradually increase the observation of you."

"You're such a genius, so it's hard to understand how far an ordinary genius can go, right? But there's no need to worry now, except for me, no one in Harrison Port can see so carefully. Just be restrained, his father's sword skills also have to be taught to the first knight, and if you say that you learned the sword skills from Ayers in the future, no one will doubt that they are somewhat similar."

Returning the sword to Ian, Master Gesse pointed to the edge of the sword and said: "This sword is made of heavy iron, which is a strong material that can be used as the outer armor of the ether armour. The adaptability of the sword is also quite good, now it is not so much a formed sword as it is a sword embryo, as long as it is slightly modified, this sword will have a third level of transformation."

   "The fighting method of the first knight does not need a sharp edge. He can use a sword embryo as well as an iron rod, but you can't."

"No matter what inheritance you are practicing, your current strength cannot exert the power of this sword, so if you want to disguise it, it is better to use a layer of thorium as a blade for it, and cover the key parts, so that it is a very powerful sword. The common fine iron thorium long sword, swordsmen who are good at dealing with monsters like to use this weapon that can break through the solid shield."

   So saying, the old man even took out a small bag of thorium from his arms, handed it to Ian, and raised his eyebrows to signal: "You are an alchemist yourself, find a chance to silver yourself, I don't have the strength to do it for now."

  Ian nodded and accepted the small bag of thorium.

   It is not a question of whether it is expensive or not, but as a high-grade material that can increase the toughness of weapons and armor. This kind of thing cannot be bought in the normal market. At least Viscount Grant has a channel in Harrison Port, and he cannot refuse.

   "That's about it." Staring at Ian, then closing his eyes, Gesai said wearily, "Let me rest for a while...The sound of these bugs is really annoying, and I can't get rid of it for a while."

"Grandmaster."

  Ian also planned to turn his head and leave directly, so that Master Gesai could take a good rest and recover earlier.

   But before leaving, he thought of another question.

  The young man turned his head, looked at the old man who was barely pulling himself together, and asked a question that was not very critical, but could satisfy his curiosity.

   "Why do you call the late emperor the 'Black King'...but you seem to have respect for the teacher?"

  This is a question that Ian is quite curious about—it is rare for Viscount Grant to call Inaiga II the first emperor. Most nobles and businessmen call him the Black King, let alone ordinary people who follow others.

It is not surprising that Master Goser said that Inaiga II is the Black King. After all, as members of the bachelor group, it is normal for them not to want to see the spread of knowledge. Ian will not think there is anything 'wrong' in such behavior, but He will indeed try to 'improve' in the future.

   "... the popularity of the first knight is much better than that of the black... the first emperor."

After being silent for a while, Master Gosai shook his head with a wry smile: "How can I put it, the late emperor is indeed very capable. This can be seen from the fact that although the current majesty opposes the late emperor's policies on the surface, he has been implementing his policies in secret all the time. Come out. Of course, using a more moderate and compromising method.”

   "As for the attitude...how should I put it, it's actually not surprising that the first emperor was called the Black King..."

"In order to carry out his policy, his will, he has never hesitated to use any means, including the labor of the whole people and the recruitment of young men-if it is said that one's own will is above others, it is a 'tyrant', then He is indeed the greatest tyrant in the seven hundred years of Terra, more than any other."

"Of course, his ideas, policies, and methods were all proved to be correct, good, and of long-term value... Yes, he was all right! But what's the use of being right? We're not him, if If we have worked so hard all our lives, we can’t even personally experience the beautiful world we created, and we can’t have any personal enjoyment, so why do we have to work hard and contribute?!”

   Speaking of this, the old man suddenly became excited, but was quickly suppressed.

After taking a few deep breaths, Master Gosse closed his eyes, and then laughed at himself: "Of course. Judging from the current corruption of the imperial nobles, he is right again—we are actually a group of people who will definitely run away without chains." On the other hand, even a crazy horse running backwards, haha, he’s really good, but what’s the use of it?”

   "He can't fulfill his dream alone, and he can't manage the madness and selfish desires of nobles and scholars. He just blindly suppresses and restrains... Then such a result and fate is also 'right'."

   It seems that he wants to confide to Ian, Hilliard's successor, to the double of "those two people" the depression, emotions and doubts that have accumulated in his heart for many years.

  Master Gesai does not look like a wise old man now, but like the angry young man decades ago.

   But in the end, Ian is not Hilliard, let alone the Black King...not Inaiga II.

  The silent white-haired boy couldn't respond to the other party's blankness.

  “For so many years, I have been teaching and educating people. I am too lazy to participate in any political struggles, because only educating children is the only thing that can’t go wrong.”

Raising his head, the old man looked at the silent young man, and said solemnly: "Ian, if you ask me why I call Inaiga II the 'Black King', then I will tell you that our late emperor...maybe really wanted to create A country where everyone is happy."

   "However, he can only see the glorious world a hundred years later, but not all the complaining officials... and the people."

   "I can't even see clearly, the evil in human nature."

"He deserves to be called the Black King, and so is the tyrant. Compared with him, the first knight is a well-deserved saint—you are his disciple, so you naturally know that I am not exaggerating. The teacher and I used to know After studying and teaching in the academy for a period of time, it was the first knight who taught us to regain our humanity and get back on the right path."

"Don't worry." Speaking of this, Master Gosser shook his head, as if denying Ian's doubts: "I will not reveal your identity to anyone, there are few people who sympathize with the black king, but many people who sympathize with the first knight The reason is, after all, His Majesty is not a member of the Dark Moon Disturbance at that time, the late emperor is his father after all, and the first knight is his teacher after all.”

   "It is true that your identity cannot be revealed, but if you become a strong man like your teacher in the future, the empire will not regard you as an enemy."

   "Even, I will respect you."

  (end of this chapter)