The Sun King's Evidence

PS. After asking the boss, the boss still thinks that the expedition knight is more vivid. After all, they are on an expedition for the Holy Grail, so they will be collectively called the expedition knight from now on.

In the hall of the baron's castle, a handsome knight was singing to his heart's content. He had long wavy brown hair, wore heavy armor, and carried a shield on his back. His spear and sword were placed at the door. , in front of everyone, the knight sang loudly, and his beautiful voice and touching story made people unforgettable for a long time.

Not far from the knight, a juggler dressed as a clown was performing various performances following the knight's songs. He put himself into a red and yellow funny five-pointed star costume and held a horse in one hand. The puppet holds a gun in one hand and performs various funny actions in front of everyone.

Even though it was raining lightly outside the castle, the fiery atmosphere in the hall was not affected at all.

The visitor was none other than the famous knight and bard, Tristan, the expeditionary knight from the Principality of Bordero. Ryan had met him before when he went to Bordero and his party.

Tristan was a famous knight who was famous in Britannia. His singing was blessed by the fairy of the lake and he was famous throughout the kingdom. He was once invited to tour the kingdom and all the dukes welcomed him. Let him show off his singing voice in his castle hall. After traveling throughout the kingdom, Tristan finally decided to put down all his secular duties. In order to pursue the Holy Grail, he became an expedition knight.

Normally, the expedition knight has always been alone, dedicating his life to the pursuit of the Holy Grail, but Tristan and his jester Jules really felt like brothers, so he took the jester with him, and the master and servant were together. On the road to the Holy Grail.

Today Tristan sings the song of the Holy Grail. This ballad tells the legend and glory of the Holy Grail. Starting from the first generation of Knight King Arthur, how many knights have fought bloody battles in the name of ladies, and how many knights have buried their bones to fight against evil. On the battlefield, only those knights who stayed on the battlefield, and only those knights who truly proved their martial arts and virtues, had a chance to see the Holy Grail.

Everyone except Ryan had envy on their faces, even Tristan himself who was singing.

When the song ended, the whole audience applauded. The baron and his subordinates all gave warm applause. Tristan put one hand on his chest and gave a knighthood to everyone present.

"Please take a seat, Mr. Tristan!" Ryan motioned for Tristan to take a seat.

Neither the expedition knight nor his jester refused. Katzenberg had already arranged a sumptuous feast of beef and goose, as well as a large amount of fish and vegetables. The large iron pot was hung on hooks and chains, and under the pot It is a fire and the chains can be pulled up or down to regulate the temperature. The cooked meat is lifted out of the pot on an iron hook, which is a meat fork with a pronged wooden handle on the side, and a long-handled grooved spoon is used to stir the soup.

After a long expedition, Tristan and his jesters were indeed starving. They ate and drank like two hungry wolves, eating more than four times the amount of normal people, eating large chunks of delicious food. He swallowed the beef with black pepper and drained the bottle of wine in a few sips.

Ryan smiled when he saw this.

If this was the dynasty of his previous life, it would be very rude for guests to eat like this.

But for this world, a knight who can eat is a sign of bravery and a symbol of strength.

"Thank you very much, Lord Ryan, you are really a glorious Holy Grail Knight!" Tristan recovered after having a big meal. He put down the silver knife and fork and wiped his mouth with a towel: "Thank you Tristan will remember your hospitality."

Ryan nodded. Entertaining the expedition knights who passed by their territory was something that all the lords of Britannia liked to do, because it meant that once an expedition knight became a Holy Grail knight, they would be able to form enough friendships.

"My Lord Baron, I bring two pieces of news this time." Tristan parted his brown hair to both sides with his hands, his handsome face a little serious: "I have already mentioned the rebellion in the Principality of Belion before. But I want to emphasize that this rebellion is very unusual. The rebels gathered in Gaius. The number has reached more than two thousand. They allied with Count Tobalo of Estalia to fight against Theo. Duke Doric and his army."

"The leader of the rebellion this time is called Sterling. He became rich overnight because he resisted taxes and killed Theodoric's tax collector. Soon the serfs who could not survive followed him and launched a rebellion. Now There was a lot of noise and the situation was a bit unstable." Tristan continued: "Sir Ryan, your territory is adjacent to the Principality of Belion. Due to your reputation, the rebels may not dare to attack your territory, but you You still need to be careful, Lord Bodrick asked me to tell you that Lord Theodoric may ask you to borrow money and food."

As soon as they heard that they might be borrowed money and food, Ryan's tax collector Gasparton and butler Katzenberg frowned. Ryan was very calm, so he continued: "Then the second news what is it then?"

"The second news is that Lord Bodrick learned from Mr. Ismail that the king is very dissatisfied with your taking in dwarves and elves. He hopes that you can let go of the wood elves trade and share the dwarves' technology at the same time. Come out." Tristan continued: "Also, Duke Dalheide of Lyonnais suggested that he believes that your talent lies not in governing the territory, but in leading the army. The king plans to organize an expeditionary force to explore Nicohara in the south. Desert, Duke Dalhaide thinks you are a suitable candidate to be the general of the expeditionary force.”

"I understand, is there anything else?" Ryan remained calm after hearing this. He narrowed his eyes and spoke in a very gentle voice.

"Uh... Well, Sir Ryan, I have a gracious request." Tristan hesitated for a while, and then said a little coyly: "I want to... visit the lady's tower."

It is no secret that there is a lady's tower in Lane's territory. Recently, many expedition knights have come here because of it.

"Okay, but it's not up to me whether the lady sees you." Ryan nodded.

Ten minutes later, Ryan stood on the high tower of the Baron's Castle, looking at Tristan who was kneeling in front of the thick fog to pray, and fell into deep thought.

The sound of high heels hitting the ground came from behind him. Veronica appeared behind Ryan wearing a white velvet coat and a double-sleeved patchwork dress. She took Ryan's hand from behind: "Lian, you want I know that you cannot accept the appointment of the expeditionary force. The current size of your territory is due to your personal prestige and ability."

Ryan nodded.

Sending him to the desert expedition was a typical ups and downs. Perhaps he could have been promoted to earl by becoming the general of the expedition, but this would be tantamount to exile and dispatch.

Go to the desert and count stars?

This is not what he wants.

Ryan is not afraid of the king's order at all. Behind him is the Lady of the Lake. From the standpoint of the Lady of the Lake, she will never agree to Richard or Dalhaide sending him to the desert to count stars. In this country, even if he is the king Her power is not as great as that of the Witch of the Lake God. The king cannot fight against the Witch of the Lake God. Ryan can overturn this decree with Morgiana alone.

The problem Ryan was thinking about was that unknowingly, he had come to the opposite side of the conservatives led by Richard.

In this country, the contradiction between him and the conservatives such as Richard, Duke Dalheide of Lyonnaise, and Duke Fourcade of Montfort have become more and more serious. He allowed the nobles to do business and encouraged the serfs to work. , the behavior of accepting dwarves and wood elves is intolerable to these conservative nobles.

If it can still be said to be a contradiction within the great nobility, then the current contradiction has begun to enter into an ideological contradiction. This contradiction is almost unsolvable. Ryan needs money, development, excellent army and advanced Equipment, the end will not come soon, but it is not too far away.

The country was in decline. Richard could not be said to be a tyrant or a monarch with no merit at all, but he could only be regarded as a paper framer, barely maintaining stability and unable to accomplish much.

Looking at the deep night sky, Ryan noticed that the expedition knight Tristan had received some kind of answer. The fog did not clear for him, but he got up and left with piety, waved goodbye to Ryan from afar, and took his own Rigoletto, continue your expedition and the road to the Holy Grail.

Tristan has his own goal, the Holy Grail.

What about your own goals?

"Ryan? Are you listening?" Veronica kissed the Baron's lips gently, and she leaned into Ryan's arms: "Are you in a daze again?"

"Veronica, what is your goal in life?" Ryan hugged the witch tightly and asked softly.

"My life goal? I... I want to be the speaker of the Gloria Council. I want to be the greatest witch in history." Veronica leaned on Ryan's chest. She thought for a while and her face turned red: "I also want to... have a child with you. The combination of our blood lines will definitely give birth to an excellent child. You can teach him swordsmanship and I can teach him magic."

It is very difficult for witches or sorceresses to get pregnant because the violent magic elements in their bodies will kill male sperm (harmony), but Ryan is obviously not an ordinary man.

This is why most of the Lake God's prophets become the lovers of Holy Grail Knights, because it is difficult for ordinary knights to get them pregnant.

"Really? Then you have to work hard." Ryan smiled. In an instant, Veronica noticed that there was something more and something missing on Ryan's face, so the witch asked softly: " What's wrong, honey? Is something wrong?"

"I have a new goal." Looking up at the winter night sky in Britannia, Ryan said to himself: "Since you have chosen me, let me hold it in my hands!"

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The next day, the Baron received good news.

The cannon he commissioned the dwarves to build was completed. The dwarf engineer Dugan Ironhan came to his castle specially and said: "Sir Lane, the cannon you commissioned us to build has been completed. I guarantee that this is my best work in the past twenty years." work!"

"Okay! Let's experiment! Mr. Dugan."

"Of course, the dwarves are the best!"

updated! This is the second update today! I'm exhausted~ Also, tomorrow's update may be late.