Chapter 1011
"I thought the person who invited me to come to discuss with me was the Duke of Byrne."
In the early morning, Victor Hughes, who did not look so good, carried it. A cup of refreshing mint tea, looking blankly at the black robe wizard sitting opposite, Dalton · Kander.
"After presiding over yesterday's ceremony, the Duke was very tired." Dalton was still concise and concise as always, and as always disgusted to fight with others: "So the task of negotiating with the Sky Palace is performed by me."
"Ritual, tired?"
Sneered, the royal judge’s face was filled with mockery: "You mean the farce that humiliates Holy Cross Church, it’s a special one. The wedding is still the last banquet-as far as I know, half an hour after the banquet started, our Lord Duke left the table'extremely drunk'."
"He has something to do." Wei Wei Wei Wei Eyebrow, Dalton immediately changed the subject: "And I also believe that you don't care about him too much."
"Yes, I don't care about him-he is a trouble, a scourge, a fanatic ; But unfortunately he has a country that is loyal to him, a group of people who are loyal to him, and terrifying caution and unimaginable action."
Recovered his indifferent expression, Victor Hughes calmly said: "So tell me, what is the purpose of waking me up at this time-it shouldn't be because of yesterday's ceremony, apologize to me?"
" Do you need it?" Dalton Kander asked rhetorically.
"No need."
The imperial justice is also concise and concise.
"Then skip this link." Dalton slightly nodded: "I specifically invite you to come for the next cooperation intention between the Sky Vault and the Scarlet Blood Castle."
Both people hate wasting time and hate the type of scenes, so go directly to the topic.
Although the battle of Eboden is over, the battle of Deep Limburg is not, and the enemy of Eboden is still in strength, and it occupies the only outlet of the empire, and has mastered the initiative of this war.
As long as Eboden is not retaken, the empire will always be passively beaten. The terrain of Eboden is not very open. Although it has transportation advantages, it is the limit to invest 100,000 troops at a time.
Not only that, the traffic advantage, on the other hand, is the same for the enemy-down the Jewel River, Imperial Capital Golovin is always within the threatening range of the Azores elves at all times. Inside.
This is absolutely unacceptable to the empire, and the enemy obviously has more ability to deploy troops. At the same time, the heavy infantry Legion that the empire relies on has very little advantage against the wizard warrior and has far maneuverability. Far weaker than the other party.
Can make up for this shortcoming, only Byrne Knight Legion and Boyne’s hussars; at the same time, the empire also needs rich Byrne Duchy to bear part of the logistical pressure brought by this war for the empire. .
To negotiate with Byrne Duchy and get more favorable conditions for the empire is the final goal of Victor Seuss’ trip.
So the question is...
"There is nothing to demean you, Your Excellency Dalton Kander, I know that you are Loren Torino's mentor." Victor Hughes Weiwei Frown:
"But this kind of thing is not something you can decide-so tell me, where is the Duke of Byrne?"
"I told you." Dalton continued. Indifferent:
"Duke, I have something to do now."
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"Then, start Right...Although it's a bit crude."
Little Prince Webber slowly turned around, his eyes turned to Loren, Ai Yin and Charlotte, and they spoke slowly.
Yesterday, the lively Bain cathedral was restored to its original form due to its emptiness; the dawn of dawn passed through the fog, through the colored glass, and poured on the bluestone slab At the same time, it also illuminates the dust in the air, floating like feathers.
This is a wedding that is destined not to go down in the annals of history—no groomsmen and bridesmaids, no guardians and witnesses, no crowded guests, extravagant banquets and hymns.
"But for us, the wedding is not a happy thing—no, it's a responsibility, a promise, and an unspeakable burden." Weber said softly:
"even more how, besides ourselves and the people who will be entrusted, who else is needed to witness our vows? With the testimony of the Holy Cross and the eyes of each other, why do you need others to look on? Witness this sacred moment?"
"The union of men and women in front of the Holy Cross—for this world, there is nothing more natural, sacred and pure; in this case, Holy, why must everyone witness it to prove its sacredness?"
The little wizard looked at him earnestly, and when he heard "union", his cheeks reddened; and the black hair wizard His expression trembled, and Charlotte, who was beside him, looked even more flustered, not daring to look at Weber.
The place where Webber is standing right now, to be precise, is the main altar and the Holy Cross statue behind him, where the two of them "sacredly joined" last night.
"Loren ·Torino." Little priest Weber called softly.
black hair wizard nodded.
"We have been friends for many years. From the first time you appeared in Ancient Wood Town, I was convinced that you must have a certain mission on your back." Webber sighed softly. In a very solemn tone:
"This mission may or may not be given to you by the Holy Cross; but in any case, you are a person who lives for yourself but lives for others. People, even if what you do is based on the “hero” standard, I don’t think it can be accurately measured."
"You have great goals, heavy responsibilities, and your own Dreams, ambitions and desires...These are all the burdens you have already carried."
"And now, I want to give you far heavier than all of these, and even make you overwhelmed." Weber's tone became more serious and solemn:
"And not one, but two."
Speaking, the eyes of the little priest stared at the black hair wizard's every move. : "Charlotte Torino, Ayn Rand... They both love you so much and are willing to sacrifice everything for you, and they have made sacrifices for you more than once and dedicated themselves."
" Ai Yin, she will always silently give behind you, silently doing her best to help you-not seeking fame, not seeking profit, she moved one after another with her true feelings Someone who was once hostile to you;"
"As for Charlotte...she gave up her position as a duke that might have belonged to her for you, she gave up so much honor, wholeheartedly dedicated everything to You."
"So tell me now, answer me...are you willing to take this responsibility?"
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p>"Absolutely impossible!"
Without even thinking about it, Victor Hugh categorically rejected Dalton Kander’s proposal: "Although Eboden has been occupied by the Azores, But this does not mean that the nine-pointed star wizard tower must be built in Byrne!"
"When the empire retakes Eboden, the wizard tower must be rebuilt there!"
"The Empire There is no such financial resources." Dalton shook his head indifferently: "Byrne has it, the Torino family has it."
It is precisely because Byrne has such financial resources that he cannot rebuild the nine-pointed star wizard tower in Byrne. ——You already have the empire's premier Knight Legion, the financial and material resources that are huge enough to compete with the empire, do you still want to become the center of the wizard world, and even the leader? !
Of course, Victor Hugh would not say such words; he also believed that Dalton Kander on the other side understood what his true thoughts were.
"Nine-pointed star wizard tower, the status of the wizard world is equivalent to the Golovin cathedral to the Holy Cross Church. Of course, such a building should be built in the Imperial Capital Golovin, not a southern one. Duchy Castle." The former judge changed his words:
"Of course, if Byrne wants to establish his own wizard guild, the Empire will never interfere. All burdens and responsibilities rest with Byrne himself. Responsible."
In simple terms, this sentence means "The Empire will not interfere with Byrne’s wizard’s guild. The status must be left to Imperial Capital Golovin-even in name."
This is what Dalton needs, but he wants more than that.
"The Sky Vault wants the Scarlet Blood Castle to make concessions on the Wizard Tower issue, so it must provide compensation in other ways." Dalton said solemnly.
"The next elven war, the Scarlet Blood Castle needs the power to lead the army alone."
"No, the Scarlet Blood Castle must obey the orders of the Sky Palace!" Victor Huss flatly Denial: "This is a full-scale war, and all the empire must follow the orders of His Majesty Connold!"
"In this war, Byrne can bear all the expenses alone, without the empire providing any supplies. "
"I said this impossible-all the wealth, military power, and battles of the empire must be in the charge of the Sky Palace, planned by the Imperial Cabinet, and ruled by your majesty; any ducky is not ordered before, We must not go to war without permission, let alone disobey!"
"We have agreed to the material requirements of the Vault of Heaven, and agreed to assist Legion of the Empire in the next battle; Is it possible that the Vault of Heaven even makes such a concession? Don’t you?"
"Of course, we can make concessions, but it must be within a reasonable range-because the Scarlet Blood Castle is a vassal of the Sky Palace, this is not an equal negotiation, you and you behind The Duke of Byrne does not have the right to ask for equality. Please make it clear, Your Excellency Dalton Kander!"
"So what kind of concession is the Sky Palace willing to make?"
Dalton still did not give up, with an indifferent look, and threw the problem back to Victor Seuss.
"I said, we can make a certain degree of concessions within a reasonable range-we don't mind letting the Torino family get the honor and benefits it deserves from this war, but the highest authority It must belong to the Emperor Connold!"
"Since you insist on doing so, then just don't give in." Dalton is still indifferent, and the opponent's toughness is not beyond his expectation: "Let's make a deal. "
"Transaction?"
"Yes, my offer is the military expenditure and material circulation of one third of the empire, which shall be handed over to the joint Chamber of Commerce of Byrne Duchy; and During the war, the Duke’s army has the power to collect materials from warehouses throughout the empire; the joint Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the compensation for the collection." Dalton coldly said:
"Would you like to do this transaction? "
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"I do!" This is Loren Torino.
"I do!" This is Ayn Rand.
"I do!" This is Charlotte Torino.
Little priest Weber slightly nodded: "Since the three of you have no objections, then I formally declare that as a servant of the Holy Cross, a servant of the Holy Cross, I will be given to me with secular codes, church doctrines, and the Holy Cross. I will approve the engagement of the three of you and give you the right to formally join."
"Since you are willing to make vows to each other, your wedding will no longer require anyone’s Witness-when the Holy Cross and his loved ones are witnesses to the vow, any outsiders...including me...are superfluous." At this point, Weber couldn't help but chuckle:
"I guess, this may be the most peculiar and most restorative engagement ceremony I have ever hosted-therefore, there is only one sentence I have to say..."
"I wish you happiness."
Facing the hopeful gaze of the little priest, the black hair wizard was slightly nodded: "Your blessing...I, Loren ·Torino..."
"Accepted ."
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"Acceptable, but only if you have to come up with something that is comparable to the price. "Victor Hughes coldly smiled, with a little sarcasm in his expression:
"I heard that the mentor of the Duke of Byrne is Skywing, the creator of Fiend Legion; can it be said that you still hold it in your hand Do you have information about the Azores?"
"Forgive me to speak bluntly, if this is the case, you don’t have to think about it anymore-Your Majesty has already come to the battlefield, you know everything you should know; if If you don’t know, it means that someone deliberately concealed it and didn’t report it...that would be deadly."
"The information of the Azores may not be as good as the price I proposed." Dalton Kander face doesn't change: "The thing I want to take out is something that King Connold I can look forward to and cannot reach."
"Oh, what is that?" Victor Hughes came Interest: "What the emperor wants but can't get...there is this thing?"
"Yes."
Dalton slightly nodded, and said the name gently: "Rout Infinite."
"I know where he is."
Victor Hughes brows, a kind of hard to describe panic rise in the mind: "You, you mean..."
"He is the former leader of the night watch, and he knows the truth of that night...I can surrender him to Emperor Connold." Dal ton coldly said:
"I know that His Majesty the Emperor is also looking for him, right? "
"This kind of thing, it's not like I am a royal justice..."
"But I want you to make a decision now, otherwise please forget what I just said Right — catching the leader of the night watch is equivalent to spying on the Imperial Family. The consequences of improper operation are clear to you and I, but if you succeed, you will become an absolute confidant next to Emperor Connold; so tell me..."
"Do you agree or not? "