The Sun King's Evidence

The night in Brunswick, the capital of the empire, is serious. Under the dim lights, the entire city is in a state of martial law. Patrols, witch hunters, ascetics, battle priests and paladins are almost always Passing haltingly up and down the streets, they chanted various proclamations and cautions loudly.

Brunswick is also quiet at night, so quiet that you can hardly hear any other sounds except the sound of the running water of the Reik River. The extreme prosperity and crowding and noise during the day seem to have become two different worlds.

This was due to the strict curfew imposed by His Majesty the Imperial Emperor Karl-Franz, because no one knew what lurked under the dark night of this city. This greatest city in human history had long since surpassed it. It became overcrowded at the limit of what it could carry. Under the legendary walls of this city, humans accumulated here two thousand years ago and began to establish tribes to protect themselves among countless foreign enemies.

In fact, Brunswick is always open to all Imperial citizens, regardless of whether they are Imperial citizens or not, even Bretons, Tileans, and Estalia, as long as they are identified by the city gate guards. People, even those brought by border princes, can enter the heart of the empire. The city welcomes everyone with the most open attitude just like when Charlemagne rose to power in the old world two thousand years ago.

Therefore, when the Elector of Sylvania (disputed) and the first vampire Count Vlad von Carstein attacked Braunschweig, the queue of refugees here once stretched hundreds of kilometers long. All the refugees were rushing into Braunschweig.

However, it would be a mistake to think that Braunschweig is a paradise for opportunists, young people with dreams and escapees.

Indeed, Brunswick is open to all humans, but the various guilds and schools in the city control the best jobs and salaries. If you are not a noble, it is difficult to enter. Brunswick's citizen list Those survivors who have spent half their lives working hard for the city will tell you how difficult life is. Most people can only rely on their own hands to find a living job, and an apartment is so crowded that eight people live in one room. Even the Datong shop in the basement has a 996 work system.

(You don’t work on Sundays but you have to spend half a day worshiping. Generally speaking, people who have no faith can easily be regarded as chaos believers, so everyone will at least state that they believe in an officially recognized god. Whether they are false believers or pan-believers is another matter. explain.)

Workers at the lowest level often have to work hard for more than ten years, and only a small number of lucky ones can become skilled workers, craftsmen or foremen, and start to work hard to marry, have children and achieve new life goals.

It is precisely because of this that various gangs came into being. Imperial laws stipulated that citizens have the freedom of association. Therefore, a large number of gangs began to be born in the city. The emergence of gangs allowed those helpless refugees and young people seeking opportunities to find When it comes to life goals and their own identity, its emergence has replaced the previous family system and allowed workers to gain a sense of belonging, but it has also exponentially increased the difficulty for demon hunters, paladins, and battle priests to clean up the Chaos cult, because There are so many gangs in Brunswick that it is difficult to distinguish between good and bad. Moreover, due to the special nature of Chaos Cult, even cultists who believe in the same evil god are killing each other all day long. In this case Under such circumstances, it is extremely difficult to find the Chaos Cult.

Fortunately, due to the Archbishop's kidnapping incident two years ago, the Archbishop of Justice, Vikma the Resolute, purged the entire slum area in anger. Following the clues, he discovered many traces of the Chaos Sect and purged them. Now, the cult activities are at least suppressed or hidden. Into the dark.

In the past two years, the empire has enjoyed a precious era of peace.

Located in the private banquet hall of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Karl-Franz hosted a banquet here for the most core and most powerful people in the empire to discuss a series of political changes in the Kingdom of Knights.

In the brightly lit palace banquet hall, the long table was filled with various dishes. Under the careful cooking of the royal chef, the dishes looked particularly delicious and contained strong Reikland characteristics.

What are the characteristics of Rickland?

Rick's cuisine has a heavier taste and prefers pork, beef, liver, spices, fish, poultry and vegetables as ingredients. It uses a lot of mustard, white wine, butter, etc. in terms of condiments, and is more sophisticated in cooking. Boiling, stewing or stewing are often used, especially the famous "sour beef", "Rick sauerkraut", "steak tartare" and "pork trotter hot pot".

However, the most famous ones are the various hams, sausages and sausages from Reichland. Today’s table includes the most famous “Black Forest Ham” and “Brunswick Sausage”, several types of sausages and the finest royal specialties. Served with malt liquor "Cobain's Premium" and soft and delicious wheat bread, this is the most luxurious palace banquet.

Sitting on the main seat, Emperor Karl-Franz picked up his beer glass and took a sip of dark beer. This year's emperor was in his early forties and was at the beginning of his peak as a legendary powerhouse. His face was cheerful as always. A smile that makes people feel close to her.

Whether facing the elector, the bureaucrats under his command, the soldiers of the empire, or the humblest civilians in the Brunswick slums, the emperor always had a smile on his face, neither humble nor overbearing: "So, Ryan - Malcador succeeded, he recaptured Mousilon, and he was about to become king across the mountain.”

"Isn't it?" White Wolf Elector Boris Todbrink was eating and drinking. This Imperial Elector inherited all the qualities of the Midden people, no matter good or bad.

What are Middens?

Complains the most, is always nagging, is the first to go to the table, and eats the most.

The Middens are always stubborn and refuse to change. They still refuse to use foreign words and foreign words. Under the influence of Ulric, the people here attach great importance to tradition. Because of this, the dwarves chat with them the most. .

"Isn't it? Boris! My Lord Elector, don't you feel a little ashamed of this?" Marshal Rick Kurt Helberg was very dissatisfied with this. He opened his mouth without any scruples. Di Zhang said immediately: "You made us miss a great knight of the Holy Grail. Do you know how much trouble our empire can solve if we have a strong combat power like Ryan?"

"Oh, really?" After hearing Marshal Rick's words, Elector Boris finally raised his head from the plate, and the pupil of his one eye reflected Heilberg's face: "What do you think, If he stayed in Nord or came to White Wolf City, he could also grow into a Grand Knight of the Holy Grail? Heilberg, you should use your IQ more in fighting! Or do you think our emperor Did the position His Majesty arranged for you wrong you? Should you go to the Rick Council and become the Lord of the Palm?"

"Tal's teeth!" Heilberg was obviously irritated by Elector Boris's words. Marshal Rick cursed and said: "What I said and what you answered are not the same question!"

Marshal Rick wanted to say something more, but the emperor stretched out his hand to interrupt Helberg's curse. Karl-Franz smiled and said to Boris: "Tradition is a powerful force."

"Hmm~" Elector Boris took out his fork again, picked up a whole piece of pig's trotters dripping with oil, and stuffed it into his mouth: "Yes, tradition is a powerful force, no matter from any aspect , Heilberg, a bastard, has never been in the White Wolf Knights."

"So there is no point in discussing this issue." The emperor clenched the knife and fork in his hand: "What we want to discuss now is, what should we do? What should we do?"

"The little boy has not experienced severe beatings from society, but he actually became a duke ten years after he went to the other side of the mountain." The Archbishop of the Church of Justice, Vicmar-Fortitude, nodded: "This shows that, in addition to martial arts, he is a true A very capable man, what is the political situation in the kingdom on the other side of the mountain? Karl, you and your courtiers have discussed it many times. If he can break the situation in this situation, there is no need to question his ability. The current question Yes, what are you going to do?"

"What our Majesty needs is an answer, not a question. Archbishop Justice, how can you answer a question with a question?" Boris Todbringer said impatiently: "If you treat me to a meal, just Just to talk nonsense here, then I’m very happy, I like free dinner!”

"Hehehe~" Emperor Karl-Franz smiled helplessly.

Boris Todbringer almost became the "Wolf Emperor". In the end, Carl Franz won in a thrilling manner. Elector Boris, who was unwilling to lose, often expressed his dissatisfaction with the emperor in public. , due to the opposition between the northern sect and the southern sect, Boris's attitude intensified the contradiction between the north and the south. The elector even believed that Karl Franz was the puppet emperor of the southern sect.

But the emperor needs Boris and the power of the White Wolf Knights and the White Wolf Sect behind him. What he can do is involve Boris in major decisions, so that he feels that he is not excluded from the decision-making circle.

At this moment, Duke Griffin spoke. Ivan Ferdinand is now a centenarian veteran, but from his appearance he is still a man in his thirties: "Ryan's character is very complicated. , I have felt in the few years since I was his godfather that his character is called flexibility within the rules and kindness within the system."

"Flexibility within the rules and kindness within the system?" Emperor Karl-Franz thought carefully, and he suddenly asked Boris: "His adoptive father Norman is still in White Wolf City?"

"Yes, Norman is now an instructor in Middenheim, but you know, Franz, Ryan did not inherit the position of Lord of Auternay, so the adoptive father... that's what happened." Boris Todbrin Ge nodded, and the Elector said roughly: "What do you want to do?"

"Nothing." The emperor shook his head. As Boris said, noble lineage is based on inheritance and genealogy, not upbringing.

"Ryan's character has a flexible side. He is very ambitious, but he also has a side that sticks to the bottom line. His behavior is undoubtedly bound by chivalry, but when he thinks it is necessary, he He can always find reasons to bypass the shackles of chivalry." Ivan touched his long beard: "When facing the enemy, Ryan also has a kind side. If the opponent is someone who can or cannot be killed, then he He is often inclined to let the opponent survive, and when the enemy is related to evil, Ryan is the most determined to eliminate all evil, the culprit must be killed, and the subordinates must be questioned. He would rather kill the wrong one than let it go."

"Ryan has always advocated that internal conflicts within human beings should be resolved internally, and battles should be fought. Once a foreign enemy invades, fellow human beings must put aside their prejudices and unite to defend against foreign enemies." The great alchemist Bayershazer-Gelt spoke, because While eating dinner, Galt took off his golden mask, revealing an ordinary face with a stiff and cold expression: "I think I have a detail to tell you."

"Say it, Galt, you know I trust you the most." The emperor nodded.

"The Oliver Chamber of Commerce and the Hadrian Chamber of Commerce under Ryan have already opened branches in Braunschweig, Middenheim, Noor, and Talabheim. This is not a sign of wanting to start a war." Geert He calmly said in his voice with a heavy metal friction sound: "Judging from how much he is favored by the lady in the lake, he should also understand that the overall situation is the most important thing."

"He and his Chamber of Commerce can often make up for the food gap in Middenland." Boris said gruffly: "I hope we can discuss how to get a few more mixed elf war horses from him, White Wolf Knight Commanders After riding it, I said it was good, but the number was too small.”

"Now is not the time to talk about this... In a few years, he will be the king." The emperor obviously agreed with Galt's analysis, and there was some joy in his voice: "Should we make friends with him in advance? It’s useful. I’ll continue to strengthen our relationship in the future, and it’s not particularly difficult to get a half-blood elf war horse.”

From Karl Franz's perspective, he was actually reluctant to have a king like Ryan appear in the Knight Kingdom.

He and his courtiers had analyzed the knighthood many times.

Generally speaking, how much real power a knight king has and how much control he has over the entire kingdom depends on his personal bravery and personal prestige, on whether he can convince the public, and on whether he has gained the trust of the dukes.

Whether the throne is stable and whether it can sit for a long time depends on whether the king is trusted and favored by the fairy in the lake, and his relationship with the lake goddess and witch is good.

"He has expressed goodwill to the empire more than once, my emperor." Gelt's voice continued, and the great alchemist said calmly: "He once visited the empire with Teclis, and he also had a close relationship with Countess Emmanuel has a lot of connections!”

"Emmanuelle..." The emperor nodded and smiled: "These are shackles, but people always change. At that time, he was just an earl, and now he is a duke and will soon become a king. If it seems that he is related to us, Being too close will be detrimental to his succession to the throne."

"Only Charlemagne knows whether he will attack Marienburg again for the so-called chivalry and glory? Just like Richard?" Heilberg muttered.

"People change, but interests remain the same." Galt shook his head, and the great alchemist said directly: "I think we can send someone to contact him. I believe we can get a satisfactory answer."

"Then, what excuse should you use?" The emperor became interested in this: "Congratulate him on becoming Duke of Mousilon?"

"No, it would be too flattering and condescending for us to directly take Ryan's route, and it would also damage the image of the empire." Galt continued: "Due to the spirit of chivalry and the situation of being about to become the king, Ryan is definitely not able to do this. He openly made a contract with us, which is also harmful to his reputation and reputation."

"So what should we do? Stop being so pretentious, Metal Face! Just tell us what you want to do!" Marshal Rick Heilberg was a little impatient. His two mustaches trembled up and down with his master's movements, and they were covered in stains. Tangzhi: "Why can't you just say it?"

"Let's take the wife route." Galt glanced at Helberg and decided not to argue with him: "Don't forget, his wife Sulia..."

Enough said here.

"Very good!" The emperor's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly: "Okay, let's do it!"

"Immediately prepare a generous gift for Mrs. Sulia, and send our envoys to the Ryan territory to congratulate him on the birth of his eldest son!"

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