The Sun King's Evidence

Black-hearted Lepp subconsciously trembled when he heard this voice. The expression on his face immediately changed from a little arrogance to respect and seriousness when facing his superiors. He pretended to stand up and saluted, and then sat down quickly. Down.

Appearing in front of him were Duke Ryan of Mousilon and Morgiana, the Lake God Witch. Today Ryan was only wearing a simple ducal dress, a dark red velvet coat, and a hat with four stripes of mink. There is a gold ring on the crown, decorated with 8 red gold leaves. The noble ducal crown makes Black-hearted Rep envious. He knows that in the entire old world, the highest gold content is the title of the Empire and the title of Britannia. Although he was having fun in the Border Princedom, his title of Black Prince was actually recognized by no one except the lords of the Border Princedom. Even the baron canonized by the empire had to add "mercenary" or "border" in front of it. The prefix indicates that this is not a formal title.

Morgiana, the Witch of the Lake, is wearing a fluorescent light pink gauze cake-length dress today. From the slits in the skirt, you can vaguely see a pair of beautiful legs wrapped in flesh-colored ultra-thin stockings. Her golden shimmering shawl Her long hair was fixed with a garland, and her body was covered with all kinds of gold and gemstone jewelry. Her beautiful face had a pair of green eyes with a bright light, and she was wandering around the territory with Ryan. Upon inspection, the light in Morgiana's eyes immediately disappeared after seeing Black-Hearted Lepp. She was like looking at a disgusting thing without saying a word. When she saw Ryan sitting down, she also sat down.

Black-hearted Lepp was afraid to look directly at Morgiana's eyes full of sanctions. As we all know, as the mortal spokesperson of the Lake Fairy, Morgiana has independent judicial power. Under normal circumstances, Black-hearted Lepp has some "official" qualities in him. "Body", even if something happens accidentally in the city, the patrol team or the city garrison will at least give him a chance to defend himself, and let him go to the principal court or the court of the Goddess of Justice to defend himself.

Morgiana is different. Once she speaks, Black Heart Repp may not have a chance to defend herself. The Holy Grail Knights responsible for protecting Morgiana will directly attack without reason. Although Black Heart Repp has the strength of the legendary peak, the Holy Grail The knight probably wouldn't be able to capture him quickly, but as long as the black-hearted Lepp dared to fight back or resist, it would be a crime plus one.

"Mr. Littlebird, you're so excited. You actually have time to eat potato stew here?" Ryan was quite cool. He and Morgiana sat across from Black-Hearted Repp and called to the boss: "Give it to me too. Have a bowl of... Morgiana, would you like that?"

"I don't have to." The Lake God Witch is not interested in this kind of street food. In fact, she rarely eats meat dishes in her life. She eats fish and eggs at most, and rarely meat.

"The Duke has his own affairs to be busy with, and I also have my own affairs." Black-hearted Repp turned to focus on Ryan, and he shrugged: "The Duke is a busy man, and I, Littlebird, have no choice but to As a busy man, I just want to take a look around and see the Duke’s great achievements over the past ten years and see if there is anything I can learn from him.”

There was no change in the expression on Ryan's face, but he thought in his heart that Black-hearted Repp was really a talent. He blended flattery and flattery into his words without leaving a trace, and he also tactfully reminded Ryan that you have been ignoring me for several days. .

Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Morgiana's face looked better.

"I just returned to the territory. There are many things to do. I don't have time to pay attention to you at the moment. Mr. Littlebird is also very leisurely. I was busy and forgot. You should also take the initiative to come to me." Ryan kicked the ball back without leaving a trace.

What Ryan means is that I am very busy and you should take the initiative to come to me. If I don’t come to you, you won’t come to me either. How dare you say that I ignore you?

Black-hearted Repp chuckled and pretended to lower his head to eat the meat. He chewed it several times and swallowed it. At the same time, he was thinking about the whole story. This cunning mercenary leader knew that Ryan would be willing to take him in. He must be asking for something. He, and he is undoubtedly asking for help from Ryan now. Whoever takes the initiative to speak at this time will be at a disadvantage.

"Here you go, Duke!" The owner of the free shop was as excited as if he was dancing a ballet. He spun around several times and immediately brought up a large bowl of beef: "Your Excellency, please eat as much as you like. This meal is mine." !”

The big bowl brought by the shop owner was full of beef, while Black Heart Lepp's bowl was mostly filled with potatoes and radishes. The mercenary leader secretly cursed the shop owner for being snobbish. He thought about it again and said after careful consideration: "Duke , I think today is a good day, the weather is good, and I am in a good mood.”

"Oh, really?" Ryan smiled and stirred the large pieces of beef in the bowl with a spoon: "Since it is such a good day, what good suggestions does Mr. Littlebird have?"

"My Duke, if you want me to re-build a castle and open up a territory in the Border Prince Territory, it's not enough for you to just give me a title." Seeing that Ryan was still calm and composed, Black-Hearted Lepp decided to take the initiative to speak. : "I want people and things."

"Msilon is being rebuilt, and I can't give you too much military funds now." Ryan nodded slightly, and he began to formally discuss the matter with Black Heart Rep: "As for people, the population of the Principality of Mousilon itself is now also Not enough…how many people do you want?”

"At least, a company of regular troops, I'm talking about regular troops, fully armed and have fought in battles," Black Heart Lepp said in a low voice: "There are also at least thirty guns and twenty horses. In addition, there are other You have to give me whatever the population is, and I still have enough supplies for half a year."

"You are too greedy, Mr. Littlebird." Ryan shook his head suddenly, and he said calmly to Black-hearted Repp: "You want too much, at least until you can prove yourself, I will not give it without reason. You have so many things.”

"Then how much can you give me?" Black-hearted Repp asked impulsively after seeing Ryan reject his proposal, but he immediately felt Morgiana's warning and cold gaze, and could only close his mouth.

Black-hearted Repp always felt that there seemed to be something between Ryan, the divine champion of the Lady of the Lake, and Morgiana, the first divine choice of the Lady of the Lake. This was after he had been a mercenary turned adult for decades. Some kind of intuition. Although there was no intimate behavior between Ryan and Morgiana, Black-hearted Repp still found some clues from the body language of Morgiana and Ryan. For example, the two people stood very close before sitting down. , for example, after Morgiana sat down, her body would naturally lean towards Ryan, for example, the way Morgiana looked at Ryan... all made Black Heart Repp vaguely aware of something.

"What I can give you is a company of veterans." Ryan gave his condition: "It is a group of veterans who have experienced many battles. They are about to retire but are unwilling to retire. I have weapons and armor here. You have to figure this out yourself. As for the muskets and war horses you want, I can only give you twenty short-barreled muskets, but not the war horses."

It was an unexpected blessing to have a veteran company. Black-hearted Lepp put forward new conditions: "One veteran company is not enough. I need more people. They don't have to be soldiers, as long as they are young men and women who are willing to follow me to the border princes to make a fortune." Women can do it too!”

"I can't do anything about this, but I can give you a hint." Ryan knew Black-hearted Lepp's urgency for population: "Go to the two principalities of Lyonnais and Palaon. There are many people there who are willing to try their luck. , and the price is very low, all you need is a piece of brown bread with bacon to make them follow you."

"So, where's the bacon? Where's the brown bread?"

"There will be bread, there will be milk, everything will be fine."

The conversation between Ryan and Black-Hearted Lepp came to an end for the time being. Duke Mousilon and the Black Prince just ate in silence. Black-Hearted Lepp thought carefully for a long time and finally decided to speak: "Other than that , what else can you give me?"

"I can give you a part of the trade concession. Our goods will be unloaded at Barak Customs. You can get support from the Oliver Chamber of Commerce Haimen Customs Branch. You can buy some goods directly at market prices. As for these goods, what do you do with them? I don't care how to handle it, how to sell it, you handle it yourself, the only thing you have to do is not to leave any clues, understand?"

"Understood!" Black-hearted Rep was convinced after hearing what Ryan said. Doesn't this mean that he will be an agent to open up new markets? ! Being able to get this is more useful than the veteran company and twenty muskets before!

"Then, I have a few requests, please listen carefully." When Ryan saw Black Heart Repp agreeing, he slightly nodded, he took out the map, put his finger on the prince's collar on the eastern border: "I'll give you about a year and a half to arrive. In two years, you will become the most powerful border warlord in the entire Eastern Border Princely Territory!"

"I have confidence in this aspect, but I don't have enough manpower!" Black-hearted Repp only felt that his heart was beginning to be shaken by the great future pointed out by Ryan, and the blood in his body began to surge to his head. He was a little incoherent in excitement, old things To reiterate: “I need more people!”

"No, Mr. Littlebird, you have mistaken the relationship of cause and effect. When you expand in the Border Princely Territory and defend our interests in Britannia, the kingdom will use many methods to measure your value and status. will rise, we will consider sending more elite troops to help you, assist your expedition, and help you seize the hegemony of the Border Prince Territory." Ryan's voice seemed to have some kind of magic, and every word he said They are full of expectations and warnings: "When you win more victories, we will also allow more soldiers and even knights to go to the Border Prince Territory to assist you in your operations. There will be more elites for you to recruit. If If necessary, we can even send the Old Guard and the Holy Grail Knight to assist you."

"Oh oh oh oh!" Black-hearted Repp's hands were trembling a little, and his voice was also trembling: "Thank you for the Duke's favor, I, Little Bird, will definitely..."

"But I have to warn you, Mr. Littlebird, you have to show your worth. You started with just these guys, a company of veterans, a few soldiers with shabby equipment. You have to show us that you can do it, If you have the ability to become the most powerful border prince, we will consider letting you hire more troops to help you."

Blackheart Rip was truly excited.

Obviously, Ryan regarded him as a pawn, and used him to obtain the market, population and large resources of the Border Prince Territory!

But what does it matter? Being able to become a chess piece shows that you are worthy of being used! This is his chance to make a comeback, and he must seize this opportunity!

The most powerful border prince, what a fascinating title.

"I, Littlebird, hereby swear allegiance to Duke Lane in the name of Charlemagne and Thalia!" Black-hearted Repp did not hesitate at all. He knew that the more decisive at this time, the better: "I am willing to accept this Task!"

"Very good, I have asked Katzenberg to prepare some logistical supplies for you, which will be enough for you for a few months." Ryan accepted Black-Hearted Repp's allegiance. He pulled out the Nemesis and pressed it on Black-Hearted Repp's chest. On the shoulder: "I officially canonize you as the leader of the Brittanian Independent Regiment and the Border Baron!"

"Yes!" Black-hearted Repp responded loudly.

"Let me ask you something, Littlebird, what are you?" Ryan then asked, his blue eyes flashing sharply: "Answer me, what are you?"

What is it? Black-hearted Rep had sweat on his bald forehead.

What am I?

Why does Mr. Ryan take a fancy to me? What's the reason?

He carefully recalled a series of his experiences, his mind changed quickly, and he said loudly: "I am a human being!"

"Very good, I hope you always remember that you are a human being!"

After the canonization was completed, Black-hearted Rep had no intention of eating anymore. He left in a hurry. Ryan gave him a very tight time. He had to seize the time to receive the veteran company, and at the same time, he also had to seize the time to recruit the Britannia Independent Regiment. Recruiting new soldiers with the title of regimental leader, take a boat to Haimen Pass while the ocean is still not frozen, otherwise you will have to wait until next spring to set off, or take huge risks to cross the Gray Mountains and Black Mountains.

Seeing the black-hearted Lepp leaving in a hurry, Morgiana frowned and said, "I don't understand why you would give such a cunning mercenary leader a chance. If you plan to open up the border prince territory, then you There are many subordinates that can be sent, or I have many people here, why should I give this task to him?"

Ryan took a breath and sat on the chair: "Morgiana, it's different. The Border Prince Territory has its own set of game rules. Outsiders are not familiar with this set of rules and cannot play. If you want to It will take at least a few years to understand, and a huge price will be paid. For example, if I send Hux to open up territory in the Border Prince Territory, he will most likely be wiped out on the first night he enters the Border Prince Territory."

"Can't the Holy Grail Knight do it?" Morgiana understood what Ryan meant.

"The Holy Grail Knights will not be killed so easily, but they who are influenced by the spirit of chivalry are destined to be unable to become leaders in the Border Prince Territory." Ryan nodded: "In the Border Prince Territory, if you want to survive, generally speaking, there are these key points. The hand must be steady, the heart must be ruthless, and the sword must be accurate, chivalry does not fully apply there.”

"So we need Black Hearted Rep. He has been in the Border Princes for decades. From an ordinary mercenary captain to later the Black Prince, he is extremely familiar with the rules of the Border Princes. , and when Tamu Khan ravaged the Border Prince Territory, only Black Heart Lepp provided effective resistance, so he also had a certain reputation and prestige. If he was sent to go at this time, although the human residents of the Border Prince Territory You won’t be greeted by a crowd of people, but you won’t be resisted either.”

"We just need to provide him with support secretly." Ryan concluded: "Of course, in addition to cultivating a spokesperson, there is another very important reason."

Ryan pointed his finger at a place on the map: "We are going to start preparing to fulfill our original agreement."

"Get ready to help Belegar and his Angrond clan regain the Eight Peaks Mountain!"

"Sending Black-Hearted Lepp is the first step in preparing for this war!"

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