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"I'm so rude, I haven't asked your names yet." Cu Chulainn said apologetically.
"Simpson." The ghost-faced fox said his English name directly, focusing on a real-name system for surfing the Internet.
"Stallone." Heavy Cannon said. It was obvious that he really liked using guns.
Cu Chulainn nodded and said to the two of them: "You also heard that King Conchie is looking for me now. I probably can't drink with you anymore."
"It's ok."
The ghost-faced fox first expressed his understanding openly, and then respectfully requested:
"It is a great honor for us three brothers to meet you by chance. In fact, I have always admired you and want to fight alongside you like your followers.
So if you don't mind, could you please come and have a few drinks with us after your meeting with King Conchieber? We will always be here waiting for you. "
"Oh?" Cu Chulainn was a little surprised.
For him, the more powerful tracers like Ghost Faced Fox and Heavy Artillery, the more the merrier, and even aside from Ghost Faced Fox's ability to control dozens of Ulster warriors with one move, he can have the transcendent Drew. Being a follower is also a very honorable thing.
So Cu Chulainn immediately had a new idea: "I have a better idea. Why don't you come with me to see King Conchie, and I will introduce you to him. With your ability, you should not be here." The countryside is covered in dust and something should be done that contributes to Ulster.”
"Really? That's really great."
The ghost-faced fox was overjoyed. He was able to get in touch with the highest authority and gain friendship when he first arrived. This was equivalent to getting the graduation artifact directly in Novice Village. It couldn't be called an unexpected surprise, it was pie in the sky.
"But..." Cu Chulainn changed the subject and pointed the finger at Jiang Lu: "You can't go."
"This..." The ghost-faced fox was stunned.
Cu Chulainn continued: "There is still a duel between us. Remember, if you can defeat me, then for the sake of your companions, I will treat you equally, but if you cannot defeat me, then you will definitely Death, in this case, there is no need for you to see King Conchiebo before that."
Seeing that he was really so serious and stubborn, Chongpao's expression changed and he wanted to say, "Then we won't go either."
The ghost-faced fox wanted to go, but Cu Chulainn's move was tantamount to putting Jiang Lu's face on the ground, which made him trapped in the middle.
So he hesitated and looked at Jiang Lu and handed the decision to him.
Although this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if Jiang Lu shows any displeasure and breaks up with Cu Chulainn, then it doesn't matter if he doesn't take this road, there will always be other ways.
But at this time, Jiang Lu's attention had been attracted by Dectel.
What he heard was not that Cu Chulainn was going to bring the Ghost-faced Fox and the Heavy Cannon to the palace but not him. What he heard was that he had a chance to be alone with Dectel.
So instead of being angry at all, he became more and more pleased with Cu Chulainn.
Xiao Zhi is very good.
"I won't go if I don't go. You go ahead." Jiang Lu smiled gently, without any trace of the evil arrogance that provoked Cu Chulainn on the battlefield before. Instead, he had a gentle and gentle look that even Dectel could not help but take a second look at. .
Heavy Artillery pulled him aside and whispered: "Seriously, if you feel anxious, just say so. There is not necessarily only one way to do this task, and it doesn't have to be his way."
"I am a little bit depressed... but it's not because of this." Jiang Lu pushed the doubtful heavy artillery and urged: "Go quickly, don't worry about me."
After hearing this, the ghost-faced fox could only nod: "Okay, we will come here to find you later."
"Yes, don't worry. While you are working hard, I will also find ways to work through other channels." Jiang Lu said.
Of course he was talking about gathering information about the curse, but Cu Chulainn understood it as making a contribution to Ulster.
And he knew clearly that Jiang Lu, as a bard, couldn't play the harp, so he just smiled contemptuously and said: "I hope what you do is as good as what you say."
After that, Cu Chulainn marched towards the palace with the ghost-faced fox and heavy artillery.
As soon as Cu Chulainn left, Jiang Lu, who had already noticed Dectel's subtle affection, naturally leaned on Dectel's carriage and smiled helplessly: "This kid didn't even say hello." You hit."
This sentence, with Cu Chulainn as the topic and a joke filled with consideration and care, suddenly brought him and Dectel closer together.
"Ha, he is always like this. In his eyes there is only Ulster and its glory. Where is my mother?"
Dectel pretended not to care, but changed the subject:
"Do you have any conflicts with him? It seems to me that he is not very friendly to you. I just heard him mention a duel, right?"
"Duel...Alas..." Jiang Lu sighed and looked up at the night sky: "I don't like duels, but he insisted, so I had to give it to him."
"I don't like duels either." Dectel said a little tiredly: "My grandson died because of duels."
"Ah, violence, ah, fighting..." Jiang Lu shook his head.
The melancholic temperament in Jiang Lu that was different from the martial ethos of Ulster, and the sense of identity he provided to Dectel, made her even more curious about this man.
"So why do you want to duel with him? As far as I know, he will only duel with strong men. As a bard, are you very good at fighting?"
Jiang Lu nodded: "We met on the battlefield, and he saw my heroic appearance against Maeve's army, so he wanted to fight me, even though I tried my best to dissuade him, telling him that we were all doing it for Al. There is no need to fight among ourselves, but he still insists on his own way."
"That's right." Dectel was convinced, feeling that the story compiled by Jiang Lu fit Cu Chulainn's character very well: "That's the kind of person he is."
"But what he doesn't know is that I actually just want to be my bard quietly and bring peace and happiness to everyone."
Jiang Lu had a look of compassion on his face, as if he was a little helpless:
"You know? In fact, when I first met him, I was very surprised. I have always wanted to see the music scores collected by the royal family, because I always like to enrich myself with new knowledge.
I thought my wish would come true, but I didn't expect that my enthusiasm would be met with hostility and such neglect.
You can see that everyone likes Cu Chulainn, even my brothers and sisters abandoned me for him. Although I said that I would let them go to see the king and get a chance, I really wanted them to stay with me..."
At this point, Jiang Lu lowered his head and rubbed his eyes.
"Oh, poor guy..." Dektail was full of sympathy for a moment.
Jiang Lu raised his head, revealing slightly red eyes, and he didn't know whether he was talking to Dektel or to himself: "I plan to leave quietly, and leave Ulster before Cu Chulainn finds out, so that I won't be forced to duel with him..."
He looked at Dectel and said seriously: "Before this, I never knew that his mother was so young and beautiful, and cared so much about him. Even if it was to prevent you from crying, I would never defeat him in a duel. .
You know, bards are the ones who bring joy, not sorrow, right? "
This obviously moved Dectel deeply.
The respect and consideration I didn't feel from my biological son actually felt it from a stranger.
Out of his fondness for the bard and being moved by Jiang Lu's gentleman's spirit, Dectel didn't even think about it: "If you don't mind, maybe you can come home with me. I have a lot of music scores at home. I think I should." it is helpful for you."
"Is this...appropriate?" Jiang Lu looked hesitant.
"Of course it's suitable." Dectel smiled and said: "Maybe you don't believe it, but I have always been interested in music. I even asked other bards to be my personal musicians. I am also quite accomplished in the harp. I think we can still discuss it."
"That's great." Jiang Lu said in surprise: "My teacher once said that among the bards, there is a saying called bosom friend, which is to establish a deep friendship with music friends. I didn't know this before. What do you mean, you didn’t understand until I saw Her Royal Highness today, my God, this is unbelievable!”
"Is there still such a thing?" Dectel smiled implicitly.
Although I have never heard of having a close friend, since Jiang Lu said so, it must be a romance that only bards understand, right?
This made the often arty Dectel elated by Jiang Lu's flattery.
So, after leaving a message for the ghost-faced fox to the tavern owner, Jiang Lu got on Dectel's carriage and followed her back to her mansion.
Dectel's mansion is located in a manor not far from the palace.
Ordinary people have no qualifications to live near the palace. This is of course due to Conchieber's doting on her sister.
"My husband Sultem has been dead for many years."
Dectel asked the servant to open the door and led Jiang Lu into the splendid hall:
"Setante usually lives in the palace and rarely comes back to see me, so I am the only one in such a big palace, and there is usually no one to talk to."
Jiang Lu looked around at the extremely luxurious decoration and responded, "So you are also planning to take this opportunity to meet Ku... Setant today, right?"
Hearing Jiang Lu calling Setante after him, Dectel's eyes softened a lot.
She said a little embarrassedly: "Did you notice it?"
"Yes." Jiang Lu nodded and asked, "Excuse me, where is the study room where the music scores are stored..."
"Oh, it's on the second floor. I'll take you there."
"it is good."
Soon, Jiang Lu followed Dectel to the study room, then dove in and started searching seriously in front of the bookshelf.
"Then you can watch it yourself first, and I'll ask the servant to prepare some fruit."
"Okay, please."
So Dectel left the hungry Jiang Lu alone in the study, closed the door himself, with a smile on his face, hummed a little tune and went downstairs, preparing to ask Jiang Lu for music theory knowledge later.
Jiang Lu's urgent performance made Dectel convinced that he was a music maniac and must have very good musical attainments.
But what she didn't know was that this was what Jiang Lu had to do.
Ever since she heard Dectel say that she was also very knowledgeable about music and harp, Jiang Lu was in a panic.
He was afraid that if Dectel asked him about the harp, the secret would be revealed.
So he was sweating all the way to bring the topic to Cu Chulainn, and from time to time he talked about his ideals and past growth to stabilize his character.
Fortunately, Dectel didn't notice anything unusual.
So whenever he got the chance, Jiang Lu wanted to learn to play the harp as soon as possible to avoid exposing his secret.
This is the stepping stone for him to conquer Dectel, so he must not let this slip.
"found it!"
Jiang Lu breathed a sigh of relief, took down a copy of "Introduction to the Harp" from the bookshelf, and began to study it carefully.
In the study, Jiang Lu's mesmerizing voice to himself soon came.
"Ah what is a chord..."
“Did I miss something…”
"There are forty-seven strings in total. I'll learn from your mother!"
Chapter 188 Jiang Lu’s ambition
"Introduction to Harp" may still be a little too difficult for Jiang Lu.
So he found another book called "Introduction to Children's Harp".
Now there is very little complicated music theory knowledge.
Instead, there are just cute illustrations of chord positions and corresponding notes.
The purpose is to help children quickly master simple harp techniques through their interest in novelty.