Sword and Sorcery and Martial Arts

Chapter 330 Negotiations

Following the fall of Marquis Marlon, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

The nobles in the hall looked at each other, not knowing what to do. The deceased was still the host of the banquet and the owner of the castle.

Seeing this situation, Duke William also had a very headache and didn't know what to say.

After a long time, he said helplessly, "Marquis Marlon was a powerful warrior during his lifetime, may he find his home with the Holy Spirit.

Ask the servants to dispose of Marquis Marquis' body. The banquet will continue first, and the funeral will be held tomorrow. "

Rhodes took out a handkerchief to wipe off the blood on the sword and put it in the space ring.

He now felt that he still had some impulsiveness just now. If he just cut off Marquis Marquis's hand and put the sword around his neck, he would also win the duel, and the scene would not be as embarrassing as it is now.

Recalling Prince Joyce's evaluation of him, Rhodes felt that he needed to quickly find a way to change the direction of public opinion, otherwise he didn't know how he would be hacked.

Regarding this matter, it can be said that an upright young man who has just become a nobleman cannot bear the corruption of the nobles and the dirty deeds among the nobles.

Until one day, he was angry that the Marquis of Marlon was not punished for his slave trade. Under the cynicism of many nobles, he chose to fight the powerful Marquis of Marlon. After a hard fight, justice prevailed Evil has been eradicated, and justice has been sought for the slaves who were captured by violence.

It can also be said that the "King Slayer" who killed the emperor of the Roman Empire by despicable means was invited by the Marquis Marron to attend his banquet.

The Marquis of Marlon was a very famous warrior, and the despicable kingslayer, in order to gain fame, challenged him to a duel when he was drunk, and shamefully put the Marquis of Marlon in his own hands. Killed in the castle.

Poor Marquis Marlon, he didn't expect that because of his generosity, he would be murdered instead, and his head would be separated.

Rhodes walked towards the gate of the castle, he felt that it was not suitable for him to stay here anymore.

The surrounding nobles all made way for him.

After walking out of the castle, the cold wind blowing on his face made him wake up a lot.

For a long time, the battles he experienced were basically life-and-death ones, and the adventure in the ruins a while ago was also the same.

He is used to killing his opponents.

This is the easiest way to handle it.

Although in someone else's home, and at a banquet, it would be very unkind to kill him in public.

But if Rhodes was a little weaker, he might be the one lying down.

Rhodes felt that he still valued his reputation and other people's opinions too much.

If he put on night clothes and killed the Marquis Marquis at the banquet, he would not have such complicated emotions.

Rhodes felt that he did not kill the wrong person, because of the acquiescence and inaction of the Marquis Marquis, his son caused countless innocent wives to disperse and destroy their families.

It's just that no one cares about their feelings.

Through the deserted street, Rhodes came to a tavern.

He heard Raymond's voice outside the tavern, so he wanted to go in to find him and let him go back to the territory first.

Raymond still has some reputation among adventurers and mercenaries, and Rhodes has some tasks that need to be given to him to let him spread the truth of the matter.

Lest the remaining members of Marquis Marquis family discredit his reputation, which is not good for the development of the territory.

Just after finishing talking with Raymond, a few Nords dressed as city guards ran into the tavern.

Not long after they came in, Marquis Frank also walked in.

"The Duke is looking for you." Marquis Frank looked at Rhodes and said.

Rhodes nodded, stood up and told Raymond next to him, "Remember what I told you."

Then he followed Marquis Frank out.

"What does Duke William want from me?" Rhodes asked curiously.

"I don't know either. You'll know when you get there." Marquess Frank replied.

He was also very curious in his heart, why Duke William chose to let Marquis Marquis, who had the worst relationship with him, go to Rhodes by himself.

And how does Duke William know that I know him? Does he think I provoked the duel?

Rhode followed Marquis Frank back to the castle.

The musicians played soothing music, and the banquet was still going on, but it didn't have the same atmosphere as before.

Most of the nobles here are collateral branches of some big families in Qingliu City. They have basically never been on the battlefield, and they are used to being pampered. They have never even seen a corpse.

Living in the world built for them by their ancestors, they don't even know how cruel the real world outside is. Every day is eating, drinking, having fun, attending banquets, and playing some unscrupulous fights in their small circle.

Under the leadership of Marquis Frank, Rhode walked up the stairs to the second floor.

Along the way, the servants in the castle looked at Rhodes unkindly.

"They are waiting for you in this room. You don't need to knock on the door, just go in." Marquis Frank pointed to a room in front of him.

"Aren't you going in?" Rhodes asked.

"It won't do the situation any good if I go in. It's better not to go in and interfere with the Duke's judgment." Marquis Frank replied.

Rhodes pushed the door open and walked in.

Duke William and some Nord nobles sat on one side of the room, and across from them were Prince Joyce and a group of nobles from the Kingdom of Fish.

Although the banquet was said to be held to welcome Prince Joyce, representatives from both sides had no interest in attending the banquet.

After Rhodes' duel ended, he left the castle hall, ready to discuss business.

It might even be better if the banquet was replaced with a traditional Nord banquet.

It's the kind of banquet where people sit around a big round table, eat and drink, and talk about things.

Like the banquet held in the castle, it belongs to the style of the southern aristocrats. The Nords in the south are still relatively influenced by the aristocrats of the two southern countries.

"Find a seat and sit down." Duke William said after seeing Rhodes come in.

Rhodes found an empty chair with a puzzled face and sat down. He originally thought that Duke William was asking him to tell him about the Marquis of Marlon, but he didn't expect it to be related to the negotiation.

Why do you call me here?

Could it be that he thinks that I am good at fighting and can deter the nobles of Fish Kingdom on the opposite side?
"Have you finished reading those treaties?" said the noble old man of the Fish Kingdom who helped Marquis Mullen in the afternoon.

"Give us some more time." Marquis William shook his head, and he handed a dozen thick parchments to Rhodes, "Read it again."

……

　I don't know why the recent state is not very good, it is easy to get sleepy.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)