Chapter 221 · While hunting

A few days later, Lellen and his party arrived in Altdorf, the capital of the empire, to organize this important event. Emperor Karl Franz naturally took care of everything. He sent a large number of Rick guards and courtiers to receive the distinguished The great nobles and foreign invitees, the mansion on the island in the middle of the lake in the richest central area of ​​Altdorf was even more crowded with big merchants and nobles.

Compared with small and medium-sized nobles, Boris Todbringer’s family property spreads all over the major cities of the empire. The White Wolf Elector owns no less than three large manors in Altdorf, where every inch of land is expensive. The mansion, and Boris also invited Laeren to live in the manor together, taking the opportunity to win some relationships.

Magic Night will start on the weekend of the first week in early August, less than two weeks away from the opening.

During the only full moon night of the year in Mingyue Manasbury, Kuanglan’s magical winds will become more peaceful and easier to be dominated by the wizards of the empire.

Today, there is an extra hunting team in the Rikwalde Forest in summer.

“Sha~sha~~” wearing studded leather armor, Boris the Elector of Midden collar hangs the blade of the Elector’s holy sword biting his leg at his waist. He and the baron bannerman Adrian rode their mounts to move in the forest, and there were more than a dozen black panther knights in strong armor, following behind the group. Since the White Wolf Elector was attacked last year and nearly died, The knights of the Black Panther Knights stayed close to their elector, guarding him at all times.

Boris was wearing an elf satin shirt and breeches, which looked very rough, while Laeren was wearing a standard gown, carrying a hunting fir longbow and a pot of hunting arrows.

Throughout the hunting process, Laeren said very little along the way, mostly just listening silently to Elector Boris telling his stories and experiences. Among them, the topic he likes to mention the most is about hunting Beastmen.

There are many animals in the hunting ground. Several people hunted two deer, a wild boar, several pheasants and hares in the forest. However, the main attention of the few people was not on hunting. On the contrary, their main purpose of hunting was In order to talk about a series of things that happened recently.

“…So, the frontiers near the Drakovald Forest and the Shadow Forest are facing less pressure from the Beastman threat?” Leren’s hard leather boots stepped on the soft forest land, and the dead branches and leaves were covered by Delaware. Baron Laco stepped on it and made a “click, click” sound.

“You helped us a lot by taking down Duncan Castle, Laeren, Elector Theodoric of Nord and I led a large army to win a big victory in Crudenwald not long ago, which is enough to be recorded in history. , Annihilated the long-ravaged herd of screaming beasts, about 14,000 horned beasts, and this time, none of the chaotic **** escaped back to the forest!” Boris Todbringer stared at his one-eyed eyes and sighed. : “After this battle, there will be no two or three years, and the beastmen will not dare to leave the forest again.”

Laeren nodded. He was not surprised at all. The Battle of Duncan Castle went deep into the forest, attracting many Beastmen to join them. Once the Four-Horned Beast King died, the rest of the Chaos Beasts would be in chaos.

Beastmen who advocate destruction are themselves synonymous with chaos and disorder. Once these war beasts lack a powerful beast king, they will fight each other in the forest all year round, plus forest goblin tribes and wood elves who occasionally come out of the magic forest to fight the autumn wind. It is not uncommon for a well-trained imperial army to wipe out a well-trained mob.

“It’s good news.” Laeren said with a smile: “However, my elector, there are still countless tribes of beastmen in the Dracowald forest waiting for you to wipe them out one by one.”

“Ah, Beastman, **** Beastman, **** ‘one-eyed’ Kazik, I want to strangle him with my hands in my dreams!” Boris turned his happy expression just now: “I was with the White Wolf Knights some time ago. Grandmaster Axel Weissenberg went deep into the Shadow Forest once, expecting to find the trace of the one-eyed Kha’Zix, but unfortunately, he only wiped out a few small Beastman warbands along the way, and Mao didn’t find it. !”

“The One-Eyed Kha’Zix has been in trouble for several years. It has been dormant for such a long time, and it will come out.” Lailon had to say dryly.

“Let’s not mention the terrible thing about the Beastmen, anyway, they can’t run away in the forest!” Elector Boris waved his hand and changed the subject: “The conflict in Marienburg, which lasted for more than half a year, has finally made some new progress recently. Well, the Duke Bohemond, who started the war, couldn’t bear the huge expenditure of the chivalrous war. Judging from intelligence and some small-scale battles, he has also been reducing the size of the army. , and each has its own difficulties.”

“In the depths of the Sharon Forest near the Principality of Artois, Chaos monsters are about to move, and they have arrived at the Principality of Palaon in the Gray Mountains. It is rumored that more than ten villages and towns on the border of their Principality have been quietly wiped out. Some people have seen undead Army.”

“It’s an eventful time.” Lellen walked on the forest path: “Isn’t the harbinger of every great change just war and riot?”

“No matter what happens, it will make me very unhappy.” The Elector of the White Wolf said dissatisfiedly: “That puppy Karl Franz not only refused the Electors to participate in the mediation, but also refused the White Wolf Church to get involved, especially Rick, he only believes in the Sigma church gang, relying on his own Rick guards and the Rick Council composed of nine high lords who are vegetarians… Our brave and powerful White Wolf Knight can only Bound in Middenling, you can’t go anywhere!”

Under the sparse sunlight in the forest, both Boris and von Tugenheim had full-faced beards, shiny and even to the point of reflection, which is an external manifestation of masculine charm in the Ulrich sect.

“Nine high lords, the Rick council… what is that?” Laeren asked curiously, having never heard of this.

“Laeren, you have just been in contact with the political arena of the empire, so it is normal for you not to know about it.” Boris Todbringer became interested and patiently explained: “The so-called high lord refers to Rick’s high lord. High-level lord, also the grandfather of Karl Franz, the power organization left by the last emperor of the empire and the Grand Prince of Rickland, usually consists of nine high lords to form the Rick Council, who are directly appointed by the Grand Prince, each It has corresponding and fixed responsibilities in its own specific area.”

“The reason why Karl Franz knows the Rick leader under his rule is the loyalty of the high lord, as well as the loyalty of the Rick leader army, such as Rick Marshal Kurt Helberg, Griffin Knights Grand Master Clement James.”

“Well, I have always believed that the reason why Karl Franz was able to gain the advantage to be elected as the emperor of the empire was because of the support of the Church of Justice and the approval of the great priest Volkmar. It seems that I think it is simple.” Laeren nodded knowingly road.

Playing with power and manipulating the political arena, it is not surprising that such a hero can win the support of the majority of people.

“You have to know, Laeren, the position of the emperor… can’t prove anything!” Elector Boris said impatiently as if he had been poked at a pain point: “I admit that that puppy Karl Franz has some tricks, The overall changes in the empire are also changing in a good direction, but I can’t bear his prejudice! Since he became emperor, I am willing to admit defeat and always do my job well, and also listen to his command and new laws , the imperial taxes that should be paid are not dropped, but he would rather join hands with the country bumpkins in the Nordland to sanction Marienburg than let Middenheim get involved. It is obvious that he wants to isolate our Middenland What?!”

Laeren has nothing to say about this. After all, Barony Draco’s important trading partner is Rickland. In other words, Baron Draco is a fool. .

“Hey, Laeren, do you know that Barshazer-Gert, the great alchemist, Karl Franz consulted with him on almost everything. The restriction plan for blocking the port of Marienburg is the gold He is not as good as you say, and the strategies he thinks are all rogue moves!” The White Wolf Elector walked on the forest path, and said harshly: “Although I hate these southerners, but I We still have to admit that our emperor has done a good job in terms of balance, at least fulfilling the promise he made when he was crowned, supporting the northern provinces, strengthening the border defenses of the empire, and increasing the cohesion among the electors.”

“The Elector of the Hawkland, Edbrand Rudolf, the Grand Baron of Hegig, has sent his only eldest son and heir to the Imperial College for further studies, and the Nordland has gradually Come back to life, that guy Theodoric is even going to send his grandson to the Rick Guards, I think he’s crazy, and the stubborn Elector of Oster, that bull has always been Karl-Ver Lanz supporters!”

The electors in the northern part of the empire sent their family heirs to Rickland one after another. On the one hand, they wanted to receive the best training, and on the other hand, they also showed their obedience. no difference.

“Ugh…..”

Speaking of this, Boris sighed deeply, and the arrogance belonging to the electorate was swept away on his face, and he whispered: “It would be great if Candido was still alive… He will definitely be in Yuzu.” Rick was taught in front of the holy fire, passed various trials, and finally knelt in the great temple of Middenheim…the great pope personally put a white wolf fur cloak on him, and became the white wolf knight of our lord.”

A group of people walked forward in silence, von Tugenheim’s face was full of grief.

Only a few people know that Candido Todbringer, the only legitimate son of Boris Todbringer, died on the third day after the Winter Veil Festival. He walked away quietly, the last moment of his life , lying alone on the top floor of the minaret, staring blankly at the sky.

“Okay, okay, Candido’s soul has returned to the embrace of our Lord, and he has returned to rest in peace. I shouldn’t be too sad.” Boris grinned, bared his wolf teeth, and returned to the rebellious White Wolf Elector, waving his hand. : “Having hunted so many prey, it’s a waste of money to hand it over to the southern cooks. Why don’t we have a barbecue in the wild, a good idea!”

Leron would not refuse the invitation of the Elector. It didn’t take long for a clearing in the forest to be cleared.

A few black panther knights are putting a deer on the fire, brushing the grease, a few pheasants and hares have been processed by the crowd, skinned and skewered, the elector general von Tugenheim is Turn the grill.

There is a lot of wine in the manor, and soon, two knights and followers rushed to deliver the most indispensable wine for the barbecue banquet.

Ten minutes later.

“Cheers!” Several large silver-plated wolf-head wine glasses collided together, and the beer foam splashed everywhere.

“The meat of wild deer is firm and tender, not at all like the fishy smell of livestock that cannot be washed away.” It can be seen that Boris the elector is very excited, and he covered it up with a hearty laugh. The sadness just now.

“But then again, Lailon, are you sure you want to keep the Rune Fang of the Beast Slayer? With your current reputation and influence, this long-lost Holy Sword of the Elector will not be a treasure to you. What a good thing.”

“I understand this, my elector, but none of these points are reasons for me to give up the Runefang of the Beast Slayer.” Laeren shook his head and said, “Perhaps you know where the real opposition comes from, and those who support me people.”

“Well, I thought about it in Middenheim.” Boris Todbringer nodded: “Theodoric and I both think that you found the lost emperor when you took back Duncan Castle. Hou Shengjian, no matter in terms of results or achievements, it belongs to you and is well-deserved.”

The bonfire reflected the faces of the White Wolf Elector and Baron Draco, and the roasted venison on the fire was dripping oil, making a “sizzling” sound.

“Don’t worry about the lack of supporters. I and the Elector of Nordland have chosen to stand on your side. As for the others, you need the support of more Electors and the approval of the two churches.” Boris put down his hand The roasted rabbit meat in it, pointed out: “The two major churches dominate the views of the people of the empire, but as far as I know, the Emil Pope holds you in high regard. There is no doubt that the help of the Ulrich Church You have already got it, and the only thing left is the Church of Justice, you need to meet the great priest Volkma and talk to him face to face.”

“I will find a suitable opportunity.” Lailon was very calm and serious.

“Of course, the church’s support is second to none. The Rune Fang is a selfless gift from the dwarves. It was originally distributed to various electors. This also led to the fact that the holders of the Rune Fang are all electors, just like a rigid regulation. “Boris went on to say: “A small number of changes, such as Rick Marshal Helberg, he got the Blade of Resentment because of his great military exploits. Although there are many opponents, most of them have no effect. The Beastrunner Runefang set a precedent.”

“At the same time, Wolfram von Hertwig, the Elector of Ostermark, will definitely criticize these things, and even reserve his objections. That guy is very arrogant, and he is not stupid twice a day. Oh my god, and the Elector of Steele is also more stubborn, of course, exporting a batch of food and supplies from your territory may change Anderson’s attitude.”

Lyron expressed his understanding, and the young Baron Draco nodded.

“The most important thing is that there is only one person, and that is our Emperor. If Karl Franz is willing to support you, all obstacles will be no obstacle.” Boris said the last person.

“Also, there have been some changes recently.”