Realm of Power

651 Reinforcements in the East Courtyard (5)

Poladick pulled off the black hood on his head with his hand, covered his mouth and nose with his hand, and, under the leadership of a guide wearing linen clothes, walked along the muddy stone road, one foot deep and one foot shallow. Walking on the streets of Dilinster,

Dilinster Street is a street on the east side of Remmel Center Avenue where small businessmen and small nobles live together. On both sides of this 700-meter-long street, there are high and low houses scattered in an orderly manner. There is a small courtyard building with a noble spire and a flowered courtyard, and there is also a merchant building on the first floor that is used as a shop.

Because it is too close together, it is almost impossible for the sunlight to shine down in the past. The whole street is filled with a pungent smell of mildew. The dirty road has not been cleaned for a long time. In the face of the rainy season that has just arrived, it seems that Mud and filth,

In the hierarchical upper-class society of Ruidian, such streets often represent dilapidated, dirty, and unsightly gathering places for self-employed people.

Of course, it can also be understood as an underground market. Not all nobles hate this place. As long as you have money, not only can you buy what you want, but there are also beautiful beauties and innocent-looking people from run-down families with certain etiquette. Noble lady, as long as you have money, beauties, treasures, king-like enjoyment, lavish entertainment venues, and glamorous courtesans

This is a dark area that neither law nor royal power can control, and even the sun can never shine. The most famous thing is that it is the largest distribution center for smuggled goods trade in the north of Reedian. The materials smuggled from Eberron and from Eberron are shipped every day. The materials smuggled out of the north of Rui Erdian will pass through this seemingly inconspicuous street and flow to any place that can afford the price.

From the frowning eyebrows, it can be seen how embarrassed Mr. Poladick is walking on this dirty street. The dirty ditch at his feet exudes an unpleasant and pungent smell. Now It was still early in the morning, and white mist surrounded the streets of the city. The doors of the roadside pubs were weakly open. Under the dark light, drunkards could be vaguely seen lying around on the drinking tables.

Poladick's hand was tightly holding the long leather sword at his waist, and his anxious eyes were constantly looking around, as if he was guarding against something possible.

Assassins and conspirators always like to set the time in the early morning, and there is a certain reason. Early morning is the beginning of the day and the end of the previous day. The place where light and darkness meet is the time when people are most exhausted in the day.

"Don't worry, sir, this is my place." Seemingly sensing the tension behind him, the guide leading the way turned around respectfully, "I have already ordered you to go down. At this time, no one will see you here, sir." On this street, and I have also sent a letter to the brotherhood, they will also follow the rules and clean the eyes here in advance."

This is a fierce man with a bald head. His dark and rough face has a scar that curves like a centipede, stretching from the corner of his mouth to his ears. Under the dark light, his flattering smile makes the scar on his face seem to move. Instead of seeing anything pleasing about the mysterious creature, it actually looks more and more ferocious.

His name is Chaklis, nicknamed Centipede, and he is the leader of a gangster force at the east end of Dilinster Street. His true identity is a small vassal of the Pola family. In the past, a branch of the Pola family was responsible for contact. This time, because of the seriousness of the matter, Poladick personally arranged the affairs.

The Pola family has been standing in Rimel for hundreds of years. Beyond the beauty on the facade, its foundation underground is much deeper than it appears on the ground. This is why Plais did not hesitate to send his daughter as a special envoy to visit in person. reason,

Among the three northern counties where the three forces of Ruidian, Weixia, and Dongting are intertwined, this family is the only one that still upholds the glory of a century-old family and can still remember some of the benefits of Palaven Kyoto.

"Sir, the road ahead is No. 230, Dilinster Street." Tingjiao, the guide leading the way, pointed to a two-story building not far away and said with a cryptic expression, "I can't go past this road." The line is the scope of the Brotherhood, and their people must be nearby. If I cross it, I will violate their rules and I will die miserably."

"Okay, you can go back. You did a good job this time, and the family will reward you, but there must be no news, otherwise..."

Poladick looked at the ditch in front of him as the dividing line, and waved to Chaklis with a gloomy expression.

"You can rest assured, sir. I know very well what I should and shouldn't say." Chaklis responded nervously, and quickly turned around and disappeared at the crossroads in the distance.

"Is this the limit of the brotherhood?" Poladick was a little suspicious and uncertain. He hesitated for a while, then cautiously stepped across the stones with the ditch as the dividing line in front of him. Several of them wore hats on their heads. The figure wearing the brotherhood's robe also appeared in the morning mist in front of him at this moment.

"Lord Poladick's visit is truly an honor for my brotherhood."

There was clearly a relatively petite and slender figure standing in the middle of the figure, also wearing a hood covering the bread, but that slender figure was undoubtedly that of a woman.

In the misty early morning, these men in black robes were like ghosts flashing out of the darkness. Even with Poladick's extensive knowledge, he felt a little scared.

He looked at the people in front of him with sharp eyes, and his face looked a little unnatural. These people appeared too suddenly, as if they suddenly emerged from the ground.

The more mysterious they are, the more terrifying they are. These guys from the dark world really have considerable strength. This confirms a rumor in Rimir City.

The head of the Rimel City Brotherhood is a woman as gorgeous as a rose. She is a descendant of the executed Princess of Rimel. To a certain extent, the blood of the Rielidian royal family flows in this woman's body. bloodline,

But this is just a rumor. Even the Ruidian royal family can't figure out whether the stunning Princess Rimel has her own descendants, because the person who was responsible for guarding the princess locked up in the secret room was a man named Polit. General, the day after the death of the princess, the general was ordered to be secretly executed by the then King Ruedian on the charge of being "the princess's accomplice"

Some people say that the real reason why the general was executed was because he said some things he shouldn't have said when he was drunk. For example, a certain guy always came in and out of the secret room where the princess was held at night. For example, a baby could occasionally be heard crying from the secret room. sound,

It was also because of this incident that Princess Remel, who had been imprisoned for 2 years and was being forgotten by everyone, once again became the focus of discussion among the courtiers, forcing King Redian to order her immediate execution.

This is a stain on the Ruidian royal family. The late king's favorite concubine became pregnant again while in prison. No matter whether it is true or not, no member of the royal family will ever admit this. The mystery of history is that the truth is always smoke and mirrors. , only the parties involved know what is really going on.

"Your Excellency?"

Poladick still asked extremely cautiously, and the clear and sweet voice of the other party proved that this was indeed a woman, and she was also a very young woman.

"Telina Rika, the head of the Northern Branch of the Brotherhood." Telina Rika half-lifted the hood on her head. Her pretty face, even though it was just a glimpse, was enough to impress her. The black robe on her body looked very... A little bloated, it is difficult to hide the noble temperament that faintly exudes from his body, and his eyes are shining with sexy light under the hood.

"You are much younger and more beautiful than I thought." Poladik did not hide his surprise. If he had not introduced himself, Poladik would never have imagined that there was a hint of shyness in the watery eyes in front of him. The noble girl is the head of the Brotherhood, the largest smuggling organization in the north.

"Although I know it is a compliment, since it was said by Mr. Poladik, I will accept it for the time being." Telina Rika nodded with great gratitude, with a smile at the corner of her mouth, and made a gesture of thanks to Poladik. ,

His voice paused and he asked curiously, "I heard from Chaklis that Mr. Poladick has a big deal for our brotherhood to find a buyer for. I didn't believe it at first. The Bolla family is one of the best families in the city. If If you really need anything, just send someone to send a message. You, Mr. Poladick, need to go there personally. Now it seems that that thing must be a priceless treasure."

"Ahem, it's indeed priceless." As if he thought of something, Poladick coughed awkwardly, then took out a letter sealed with red paint from his arms and handed it to Telina Rika, and said solemnly, "You Let’s take a look at this first. This is the list of the goods. Because it’s important, please burn it on the spot after reading it.”

"List?" Telina Rika asked curiously, and the few followers beside her spread out in all directions, keeping one meter away from Telina Rika, just like a big circle surrounding Telina Rika. Ka and Poladik are in the middle

This is the rule of the brotherhood. The seller's goods can only be known to the person responsible for handling them. Others must choose to avoid them. Smuggled goods are often things that are not allowed to be trafficked. Therefore, in order to protect the employer's identity and secrets, the brothers There are extremely strict regulations

Although she was mentally prepared for the weirdness or preciousness of the goods, after reading the letter, Telina Rika still had a surprised and incomprehensible expression on her face, even a little pale and ugly. Her hand holding the letter was trembling.

"We are only in the smuggling business, but this cargo is really..." Telina Rika hesitated to speak. She was silent for a long time, and then she sighed in a dilemma, "Your Majesty's cargo is really amazing." People don’t dare to take over easily.”

Several other people looked puzzled. They heard from Telina Rika's tone that this item of goods was unusual, but what exactly could it be that could surprise the well-informed Telina Rika like this? It also made everyone feel curious

Only Poladik's face looked very calm. He seemed to have expected Telina Rika's reaction. Compared with it, his own surprise was even more exaggerated. It was probably because he knew the importance of this cargo. , Poladick did not hesitate to condescend and personally come to Dilinster Street, which he had never set foot on.

"Please don't get me wrong, this is not my goods, but the belongings of a certain big shot in Palaven." Poladick waved his hand hesitantly, and said, "This is exactly what that person meant. If the Brotherhood is willing to help, , that gentleman promised that the Brotherhood’s help in purchasing weapons for the northern lords will no longer be pursued, and those you arrested will also be released. Even those who are already on the execution list can also be canceled immediately."

"Is what you said true?" Telina Rika's face changed after hearing such conditions. "Does the release you mentioned include all the arrested people?"

"Yes." Poladik nodded affirmatively and said, "Don't forget, that adult has always been true to his word and is absolutely trustworthy in terms of credibility.

"If so, I promise to take over the cargo but I need a fort, that is, our people must be safe."

Telina Rika thought for a while, and finally nodded with gritted teeth. As the person in charge of the Northern Brotherhood, he is well aware of the current situation of the Brotherhood.

Helping the Northern County lord to purchase weapons privately caused a big blow to the Brotherhood. The northern branch was okay, because Eberron County, which is close to Wikiia, received news in advance that the headquarters had been seized. Telina Rika fled overnight. Only in the territory of Wikiia did he escape the big manhunt.

The headquarters in Kyoto was not so lucky. 39 deacon-level personnel were arrested, and senior leaders of 4 regions were arrested overnight. The entire Brotherhood headquarters was almost completely paralyzed, and it was heard that Palavon Kyoto It is intended that these recent arrests will be hanged in the main square together with the northern county lords who were sentenced to death.

"Of course. In the eyes of that lord, my brother is not worth mentioning. Whether or not to let people go is just a matter of one sentence. Compared with this deal, there is no need for that lord to break his promise." Poladick said in his mouth, pulling up the hood on his head to cover himself in the darkness again,

"Miss Telina Rika, you must reply before the sun goes down tomorrow at the latest. Otherwise, I will have to look for someone else," Poladick said with a serious expression.

"Okay, I will definitely give you an answer before the sun goes down tomorrow." Telina Rika hesitated for a while before answering him. She waved to the entourage beside her and disappeared into the thick white fog behind her just like when she came.

After walking along another dark road for about ten minutes, the dark streets began to get brighter. The sky was still a little gloomy, but Poladick's mood improved a lot.

A group of playful children ran past him. The loud children's voices were like a string of sweet bells, and the surroundings seemed to be filled with life and color.

Early passers-by began to appear on the street. Most of them were in a hurry and wore lowly linen clothes, but they were enough to dilute the suffocating silence on the street.

A gust of wind blew, and Poladick shivered, and then he felt that his back was already wet with cold sweat. He looked back and thought of the beautiful girl just now. It seemed that the street was not so dark anymore.

In the Pola family's mansion, Pradiere was standing by the window of the room. This was the third floor of the Pola family's villa. The exquisitely decorated small window faced a mangrove forest outside the villa that looked like a burning cloud.

I’m used to seeing too many green trees and red flowers, too many aristocratic luxuries in Kyoto, too much feasting and revelry,

Pradiere suddenly felt that the naturally remote and desolate forest in front of her was actually a kind of beauty. It was only those who knew how to appreciate it that could realize the tragedy and beauty of the mangrove.

Those leaves that are rolled up in the wind are spinning like a beautiful woman's red dance skirt that is constantly spinning. In the harvest autumn of the Dorok Mountains, all the Dorok women will use the red leaves collected to Beautiful ornaments woven into long strips are hung on her bright red and fluttering skirt, allowing these red leaves to follow her graceful figure and transform into a beautiful wind dance in the mountain breeze.

The mangrove is the symbol of Dorok women,

She had also heard the story of the poignant princess. It was a legend of a Dorok woman, but the version was slightly different.

Here in Reedian, the Princess of Remel is a vicious and terrible conspirator,

Just like some legendary demon-blooded tequila, although it is extremely beautiful, underneath that beauty, there is a highly toxic poison hidden in it. Because of her, the talented and brilliant Emperor Hachis gave up conquering many people. The plan for Rock Hill District is to expand to the north.

It was also because of her that Ruildian, less than 20 years after its founding, ushered in the Dorok Rebellion that almost collapsed. As a result, the western mountainous area of ​​Dorok, which had just been occupied for less than 6 years, split from Ruildian. Not taken back again

Among the Dorok people, Princess Remel is a lively and charming princess, as kind as an angel, and as beautiful as the mountains of Dorok that change with the seasons.

Her beauty is stunning, but she is a great woman who voluntarily sacrificed her life to save her country and people from the iron hoof of the Reedians.

She used her kindness and beauty to wrap up the horse hooves trampled by Emperor Haqis in the Dorok Mountains, and worked hard for the liberation of the Dorok people throughout her life, until the moment her head was cut off, she Those dreamlike purple eyes have never deflected the direction of the Dorok Mountain Kingdom.

In Dorok, anyone who calls Remel a princess will be hostile to the Dorok people. In Dorok, there is only one Dorok princess named Remel, and there is absolutely no one named Remel. Princess Ruidian

In this city named after this Dorok princess,

Pladiere could feel that among the crevices buried in the limestone, among the ruins of hundreds of years old cliffs, everything that happened back then seemed to be still being quietly told.

The poignant and sad story is like a harp that plays with the heartstrings of the night storm, gently plucking the things hidden in the heart of this 16-year-old girl.

Hundreds of years later, this place where stories of kingship and beauty once circulated has a new version. A man once again went to war with the kingdom for a woman. ..

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