Skeleton King

"Ludwig Koauser, what are you doing in Magic Island? It has been more than 100 years. Since the death of Guangming University, no pansy king has come to Magic Island."

Ludwig IV saw the old man at the lighthouse on Magic Island. The old man had white beard and hair. His long, fluffy hair was scattered on the deck chair, and his eyebrows drooped to cover his eyes. But Ludwig IV He will not underestimate the old man in front of him—because he is the owner of the Magic Island, the longest-lived human being known in this plane, he even witnessed the birth of the Pansy Empire and the Finger Empire. , When the war was raging, he was on this lighthouse, overlooking the other side of the sea from a distance. He received the inheritance of an astrologer, predicted the future of this continent, and has been in charge of the magic island for more than a thousand years.

The owner of the magic island is already very old. Even if his strength is equivalent to that of a holy mage, and he is an existence that surpasses ordinary mages and sword masters, he is almost reaching the limit of his lifespan.

Over the years, his perception has deteriorated more and more, and his eyes have gradually become blind. The magic power in his body is rampant, and sometimes it will inadvertently cause a tsunami on the sea.But he still insisted on staying on the lighthouse of the magic island, "This is the place where the magic island is closest to the stars." Said the owner of the magic island.

Ludwig IV said: "I want to find someone."

"He's not on the magic island." The owner of the magic island sat there quietly. He had been blind for a long time. It made no difference to him whether it was the most powerful monarch of this plane or an ignorant child standing in front of him.

Ludwig IV's face was a bit haggard, his brows were slightly frowned, and his eyes were bloodshot. Although he had an extraordinary demeanor, his spirit was completely different from usual.Ludwig IV pursed his lips into a straight line, and looked straight at the owner of the Magic Island. If his close courtiers saw this scene, such as Prime Minister Colvin, they must be aware that Ludwig IV was at this moment. The mood is already very unhappy.

It's a pity that this is a magical island, even Ludwig IV has no privileges here.

"You want to see him? What do you want to see him? You don't have the courage to meet the person you want to see, but you want to trouble Heinrich Richter at this time." The moment Dewig IV set foot on the magic island, he already knew his purpose, "Heinrich Richter is in the small plane. The people in the small plane are attacking the seal, I can't let him come back .”

Ludwig IV suddenly asked: "Does he know that Caroline is dead?"

The owner of Magic Island calmly "looked" at the sea, without speaking.

The Yinhui Sword Master certainly doesn't know, even if they all know what Caroline means to him.When the war was so intense, the owner of the Magic Island would never tell the Silver Glory Sword Master this news that would break his heart and mind.

Ludwig IV's voice was cold, like an evil spirit crawling back from the world of death. His most beloved fire has been extinguished, and he must find other flames, "I heard that you used a prophecy to stop Heinli Xi Richter went back to find her. Then please prophesy for me. You must know what I think."

"I can't see anymore. Although I can still feel the trajectories of the stars, I can no longer see the future." The owner of the magic island said lightly.

The enthusiasm, sincerity, and tenderness in Ludwig IV's heart disappeared with Caroline's death. With the departure of his beloved woman and his dream, his soft heart became colder and harder than ever before. Not reconciled, his anger turned into a raging fire, almost burning the territory of mankind.

Of course, the owner of the magic island will not fail to understand human ambitions. When a person loses his greatest wish, no amount of wealth or territory can fill his heart, "I can't tell you about the pansies. Whether the flag can replace the lion in the east, I don't know if you will have the opportunity to step on the Prin Mountains again in your lifetime."

In Ludwig IV's increasingly cold expression, the owner of the magic island slowly said: "But I can tell you some things that have happened in the past. These things were already doomed when they arrived in the world. .”

His eyeballs have long been covered with white, but he still looks persistently at the stars in the sky, just like human beings can never stop their pursuit of what they desire, "Ludwig Koauser, your life will ignite Three flames...

The first group is red flame, it is brave; the second group is black flame, it is wisdom; the third group is the most special flame, it is blue and white, it is kindness...

The red flame will repeat your fate, the black flame will break your curse, the blue and white flame will inherit your will..."

Ludwig IV turned around and left the lighthouse. He couldn't stay any longer. He shouldn't have taken such a big risk to come to the Magic Island and listen to some silly words from a nagging old man who had already lost his mind. He is a fool who expects to get a wise answer and relief here!

As Ludwig IV left the lighthouse, his footsteps stepped on the stairs of the lighthouse, and the voice of the owner of the magic island still surrounded his ears, "Ludwig Kooser , all prophecies need to pay a price, please remember the magic island’s request, when people from the small plane break through the seal, it will be a catastrophe for everyone, and no one can survive alone.”

Ludwig IV left the magic island without looking back.

……

"Father, I heard that you are looking for me." Prince Xiben took off his red cloak and sat beside His Majesty Ludwig IV.

Although the confinement of Ludwig IV has become an open fact inside and outside the palace, Prince Xiben did not treat His Majesty Ludwig IV badly, and His Majesty Ludwig IV still lives in the original palace. Everything is meticulous, and some people "share worries" in government affairs.His Majesty Ludwig IV is not bad except that his movements are somewhat restricted.

Outside, Prince Xiben did not ascend the throne in a fair manner, but only said that His Majesty Ludwig IV was ill and asked him to temporarily take over the affairs.

Prince Xiben didn't dislike his father at first. On the contrary, when he was young, he still admired His Majesty Ludwig IV quite a lot.

Only later, when his father ascended the throne as emperor, married a beautiful and somewhat clever woman, and had two well-behaved children, did he gradually feel the gap.

Prince Xiben didn't mind Queen Celia's cleverness telling the ministers that his father ignored him all the year round, and he was not very talented in literary and martial arts. Indifferent, and the Jowett family's eyes on his inheritance.

No one would think that his crying brother would be his opponent.

In any case, Prince Xiben was raised by Ludwig IV himself when he was a child. Before he came to the imperial capital, Ludwig IV was really a good father. He taught him to read and write, and taught him martial arts hunting.Regardless of his background, Siben Coorser is also an outstanding young man.

Prince Aachen grew up beside Queen Celia. In Prince Xiben's view, his good brother had nothing to offer other than being able to memorize the history of the empire and please their father.

However, His Majesty Ludwig IV refused to let Prince Xiben take over the military power for a long time, and he seldom taught him how to deal with state affairs, which really made Prince Xiben uneasy.

Then there was such a good opportunity.

He did a great treason.

Ludwig IV's gaze was still on Prince Xiben's scarlet cloak, and Prince Xiben noticed it. He asked, "What's the matter, father?" He poured out a cup for Ludwig IV and himself. liquor.

Prince Xiben felt that they were really a strange father-son relationship.

They had come to such a point that Ludwig IV wanted to see him, summoned someone, and he came.When they met, they could drink in peace.

Ludwig IV said lightly: "You still like red."

Prince Xiben laughed. "Red is the color of victory."

The appearance of Prince Xiben's smile is very similar to that of Ludwig IV.Unlike Prince Aachen like Queen Celia, Prince Siben is simply a replica of Ludwig IV when he was young.

Ludwig IV withdrew his gaze from the red cloak, and looked at his well-dressed son, as if a peacock could not wait to open his tail after seeing the object of his dream, "There will be a banquet later?"

Prince Xiben seemed in a good mood, and said, "Yes, Duke Green is bringing his sister to the capital. I held a welcome banquet for them in the palace."

As the powerful duke who stood beside Prince Xiben earlier, Noel Green is still very important to Prince Xiben.

Ludwig IV thought for a while, "Duke Green's younger sister, I remember her name is Bernadette Green, she was raised by Princess Mary's side when she was a child, and she should also be old enough to participate in the social season this year."

Prince Xiben said: "It should be."

Ludwig IV saw that Prince Nishimoto looked the same, and overturned the guess just now in his heart. He suddenly stopped asking questions, and the scene turned cold in an instant.The politeness between their father and son is limited to this.

Prince Xiben tentatively asked, "Father looking for me?"

Ludwig IV said: "According to our agreement with Magic Island, we should send a new batch of people to Magic Island after Pansy Moon. But now it seems that you have no such plan."

Prince Xiben put the wine glass on the table heavily, and Ludwig IV looked at him coldly, and the illusion of their happy harmony disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Prince Xiben stood up and said, "I will not send anyone to the magic island, even if this is your agreement with the magic island."

Ludwig IV said: "The situation of the small plane has not been very good these years."

Prince Nishimoto said: "Small plane. Very good, it's a small plane again. But the question is who has really been to the small plane, how many wizards and sword masters there are in the magic island, have you been to the magic island?" I’ve been there! The mages and sword masters there are enough to destroy the Finger Empire and the Pansy Empire 100 times! If even they can’t resist the invasion of the small planes, we can’t either.

Since 1012 in the imperial calendar, you have continuously sent knights to support the magic island every year. How many knights have never returned, and how many pensions have been issued by our empire.Have you ever counted?Those people are enough to crush the Finger Empire!You got such a good deck of cards, and the cards in your hand got better and better, but you left me with such a mess? "

Ludwig IV choked on his eldest son, "You don't have to take over so early."

Prince Xiben took the cloak again and said coldly: "No, I will not watch you drag the empire into the abyss."

Prince Xiben was about to leave, because he knew that none of them could convince the other, and he didn't want to quarrel, but Ludwig IV stopped him, "Xiben."

It has been a long time, and he has not heard this title from his father.

Prince Xiben turned around. To his surprise, His Majesty Ludwig IV didn't talk about the Knights anymore, but warned: "Whoever can make a woman fall in love with you will never be easily played by her in the applause. man."

Xiben left without looking back.

Ludwig IV watched the eldest son who was extremely similar to himself go away, and only hoped that he would not repeat the same mistakes.

……

After Ace and Nou arrived at the imperial capital of the Pansy Empire, the people from the Duke Green's Mansion took away their salutes and replaced them with a more luxurious carriage.

Duchess Bernadette, in particular, can't overemphasize her first social season as an unwed girl.The Duke of Green's Mansion has hired the best tailor in the imperial capital to make 90 of the latest and most gorgeous dresses for Princess Bernadette, and strives for Princess Bernadette to wear the same dress every time she goes out to a banquet. All four were amazed.

Nuo Ou also got a lot of information about young talents and ladies and ladies in the imperial capital. Ace saw that Nuo Ou opened the information of the ladies and ladies in the imperial capital without hesitation, and there was a bit of sarcasm in the joke, "So impatient?"

Nou didn't notice Ace's abnormality. He read the information very carefully, "Let me take a look at Bernadette's competitors this year."

Ace: ...

Ace: No way.

Many girls who participated in the social season in the same year will become handkerchief handkerchiefs, and there are more who can compare and compete with each other.Teenagers compete in the arena and hunting grounds, and girls compete naturally in various banquets.

Ace found that Nou was indeed looking at these flowery girls as if they were enemies. Many of them must be targeting the single Duke Green. He clicked his tongue and said: "You are too serious. Bernadette Whether it's appearance, etiquette, or birth, they are impeccable."

Although Princess Bernadette stayed in Rose Castle for a few years, the reputation of Rose Castle was not very good, but Princess Bernadette was still young at that time, and it was impossible for her to formally attend the banquet, and Nuo Ou attached great importance to her these years , that small flaw is enough to be ignored by most people.

"You can't take it lightly." Nuo Ou quickly flipped through the portraits and information of the noble ladies who had made their mark in the social season in the past two years, as well as the information on the noble lady who was about to enter the social season in the same year as Princess Bernadette, "Back then Mrs. Lorraine and the Marquise Rose were not of high background, but they were the ones who won the titles of red rose and white rose. I heard that the flowers were in full bloom that year, and the scenery during the period is still talked about. But no one can take it away The limelight of Mrs. Caroline and the Marchioness of Ross, and all the occasions where they appear, other people have become a foil.

The girls who entered the social season in the same year did not know if it was because of this influence, most of the marriages were not very satisfactory. "

Ace: ...

Nou realized something was wrong, and immediately closed the document on his hand, and looked at Ace, "Of course, Ace, it's not your mother's fault. It's just that I'm too worried about Bernadette..."

Ace said: "I didn't mean to blame you. How could I be angry when you said Caroline is beautiful?"

Ace added in his heart that Mrs. Caroline is indeed a beauty.Ace said: "I just don't think you need to be so nervous about Bernadette, she is much stronger than you think."

Nou shook his head and said, "No matter how nice Princess Mary is to her, Rose Castle is not her home. Bernadette has almost no father or mother in her memory. She is very insecure. I can't let people have Opportunity to bully her."

After Nuo Ou finished speaking, he opened the files of the famous ladies in the imperial capital with a stern look.

Ace is not worried that Nou is interested in the noble ladies of the imperial capital.He put his hands on the edge of the car window and looked at the brightly lit Pansy Palace, "It's not easy to want Bernadette to show off, this is a good opportunity for Prince Xiben to win you over. Prince Xiben greeted you personally and invited Bernadette Dette dances her first dance, and no one will outshine her this social season."

Nuo Ou is concerned about chaos, but Ace knows in his heart that Prince Xiben will not let go of such a good opportunity.

There is a lot of traffic at the gate of the palace, and several rows of carriages in parallel are more than enough.

When Ace and the others arrived, it happened that the female family members of Prime Minister Colvin's family and the carriage from Rose Castle had arrived.

The former, the youngest daughter of Prime Minister Colvin, is the key observation object of Nuo Ou.His father, Prime Minister Kelvin, held great power when His Majesty Ludwig IV was in power. Not only did he not fall when Prince Sibben became regent, but Prince Sibben paid more attention to him, and his power was still showing a slight upward trend.Prime Minister Colvin's youngest daughter, Dorothy Colvin, is also very good looking, as beautiful and refined as a hibiscus.

The latter, the carriage of Rose Castle, Ace didn't know whether it was Princess Mary or a lady who was temporarily living in Rose Castle.

Just at this time, Prince Xiben came out from the Pansy Palace.