A large manor outside Tobesk like Lake View Manor will have stables, but Agelina did not choose horses from the manor's stables. Instead, she specially sent someone to the Lemel Horse Farm on the other side of Lake Schluch.
Picked a dark horse.
When Shade walked through the lively courtyard to the starting point of the horse racing at the entrance of the manor, many gentlemen had already gathered here with their horses. Everyone had their own female companions and had prepared their own horse racing in advance.
There are only a few players like Shade who decide to participate on the spur of the moment.
Among the contestants was Baron Cobble, an acquaintance of Shade. At the banquet where Shade was knighted, this gentleman once wanted to win Shade's [Northern City Coldwater Port] by playing Rhodes.
City], but instead Shade won five commemorative coins from him, including [Pirates' Blood Money].
Shade greeted the Baron, who was wearing hunting clothes suitable for riding horses and looked quite professional:
"Knight, who is your female companion?"
The baron asked curiously, Shade pointed at Princess Agelina, who excitedly held the black horse and waited for Shade.
Baron Cobol first showed an expression of awe, and then showed an expression of surprise when Shade said that it was Miss Carina who asked him to take Princess Agelina around.
At this time, Agelina had changed out of the cumbersome skirt and was now wearing winter clothes that were convenient for riding. The appearance of the princess naturally attracted people's attention. When they learned that she was going to participate in this competition with Shade, they also
They all showed expressions of understanding.
The rules of this game are very simple. Start from the entrance of Lakeview Manor, circle along the country road and then return to the starting point. Of course, because the manor is adjacent to Schluch Lake, you will circle in front of the manor.
Although the last ray of sunset was still there at this time, the servants of the manor were already at the fork in the country road, holding kerosene lamps to indicate the direction. At the same time, the servants would hold a long pole high in their hands, with colorful slogans posted on it.
A long piece of cardboard with a uniform number on each piece of paper. When riders pass by on horseback, the rider or female companion needs to reach out and take off the piece of paper.
On the one hand, this is to make this horse racing more interesting and test the skills of the riders. On the other hand, it is also to prevent someone from taking shortcuts and cheating to win the race.
Shade was the last contestant to arrive. After he put on simple armor, the competition was ready to begin.
Although there is no seating limit in the competition, the other gentlemen all tacitly agreed to let their female companions sit in front of them, so Agelina also sat in front of Shade.
As he mounted his horse, Shade whispered worriedly:
"Your Highness, I'm actually not good at riding horses."
Riding horses back and forth in Huntington made him familiar with this sport, but compared with the gentlemen around him who knew they were proficient in this skill at a glance, Shade didn't have much confidence. The last time at Le Maire Racecourse was just luck.
It's better, but this time it's not gambling, it's just an ordinary banquet game, so Shade still needs to remind the little princess not to have too high hopes.
"It doesn't matter, Mr. Hamilton, I just enjoy the process of the game."
Agelina's face flushed with excitement. Shade got on the horse first, and then helped the little princess sit sideways on the saddle in front of her. Her movements were very flexible, but her whole body was shaking when she sat down in front of Shade.
Shade originally thought she was a little nervous, but later thought she might be excited.
Miss Carina said that the royal heirs of Lesia's generation are all very good at riding, and Agelina must be good at riding too.
"Gentlemen and ladies, please listen to me!"
The person responsible for organizing this competition is a middle-aged butler in Lakeview Manor. He wears a thick brown coat and his hair is meticulously groomed. He is the kind of gentleman who can tell at a glance that he is very serious about his work:
"Safety first, please don't make any dangerous moves while riding. This will delay your enjoyment of the banquet at Lakeview Manor!"
His voice was high, but it still couldn't overpower the music coming from the courtyard.
Although the courtyard was very lively, there were also many onlookers at the gate of the manor and at the horse racing scene where the starting line was raised. Shade even heard someone betting on the outcome of the horse race:
"The entire race normally takes ten to fifteen minutes. As long as you complete the week's race, you will get a small gift from Mr. Eisberg. Yes, everyone has it. If you encounter trouble along the way, please
Ask the servants nearby for help. You will leave at sunset and return here covered in starlight!"
He tried his best to raise his voice, while Agelina's maid was standing in front of the horse, holding the reins, and whispered to her master about safety. This young maid seemed to be very dissatisfied with Agelina's rash participation in such an activity.
Worried, but it never stopped her from doing this:
"Mr. Hamilton, please ensure the safety of His Highness."
Finally, she whispered to Shade, then took Shade's cat and carefully stepped aside. Little Mia didn't like being held by others, but she also knew that it was inconvenient for Shade to carry it while riding a horse, so
After whining a few times, he calmed down.
The middle-aged butler was showing off the prizes for the winner of the competition. The winning gentleman would get a gold-plated brooch, while the lady would get a silver hand mirror with a lake view on the back.
These prizes are not particularly valuable, but they can also be regarded as good gifts. Shade's opponents are very enthusiastic about this. Baron Brady, who looks the most professional, even jokingly boasts to his female companion that he will definitely be able to
Win her that little mirror.
Although Agelina, who was sitting in front of Shade, said nothing, Shade noticed that Her Highness the Princess seemed to be very moved as well.
"The crux of the problem is that although I have learned to ride a horse, there are still some problems with horse racing."
This time, Shade didn't have the Elf Rider Amulet he made in his hand.
"Gentlemen, please pay attention!"
The steward shouted loudly and put the copper whistle in his mouth. The people watching on both sides of the riders began to discuss loudly. Even the carriages coming from the country road facing the entrance of the manor stopped one after another.
Come down and wait for the group to set off. The gentlemen and ladies on the carriage poked their heads out of the window, smiling at the riders who had mounted their horses, and waving and cheering when they saw familiar friends.
"Three, two, one!"
The whistle blew, and Baron Brady's maroon horse rushed out first, followed by the others. Shade did not rush too fast, and was in second place in the second echelon.
His hands passed through the sides of Agelina's body, holding the reins tightly, and the little princess leaning on him seemed to be smiling at this time.
He wasn't sure whether he heard it wrong, because once the horses galloped, the wind was too loud.
"Mr. Hamilton, this feels great!"
I heard it right this time, the little princess was indeed speaking, and her cheerful tone was unprecedented.
"Yes, but the wind seems a bit cold. Can you still stand it?"
Shade asked on the bumpy horseback. This black horse was extremely fast, and Shade, the rider, did not play a big role. Now Baron Brady, who was at the front, had approached the corner in front of the path, and Shade was at least 100 meters away from him.
There are four or five horses, and the opponent is indeed a professional.
"Of course, what I yearn for more than this temperature is the freedom at this moment!"
said the princess, and only Shade could hear her words amid the rhythmic tapping of the horses' hooves.
"Free?"
Only then did Shade realize that the little princess's invitation to participate in the horse racing was probably not just because she wanted to enjoy the banquet.
"Knight, has Sister Lesia told you about me?"
She asked suddenly, Shade tightened the reins and turned in front, and the servant holding the kerosene lamp was holding the long pole high. Before Shade stretched out his hand, Agelina neatly took off the piece of paper on it.
"Lecia mentioned it to me."
Shade said that he couldn't see Agelina's expression at this time, but he knew that she must be stimulated by today's wedding.
"Sister promises to help me, as long as I am willing to help her. Sister Lecia is indeed the one who treats me best among all my sisters, but I also know that she is also using me."
The little princess's voice was very soft.
At this time, there was a curved road ahead, but there was no fork in the road. However, the second horse in the first echelon following Baron Brady somehow failed to run along the path, but rushed in.
A wheat field that has been harvested next to it.
"Oh, damn it!"
The rider who was overtaking him was cursing loudly, trying to stop the horse that had gone the wrong way, and every rider who passed by was laughing.
"Your Highness, do you want me to help you?"
Shade asked, trying to control the horse's course. If he just didn't win first place, it wouldn't be a shame, but if he ran out of the right track and into the farmland, then he proved himself tonight
An act of strength, wisdom and charm that failed at the first step.
"Of course not. Why do you think so? I will not involve you in such a thing. My sister and I are different."
Agelina asked, and Shade felt her leaning sideways in his direction, placing her weight on him:
"Knight, what I want to say is that even though this is the case, I still want to help you."
"You help me?"
Shade was a little confused. He didn't think he needed help:
"Does she want to give me gold pounds? But why did she do this?"
Shade thought in his heart, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer. Both of them were silent, only the sound of horse hooves was still so clear. When the next fork in the road appeared again, the servant with the gas lamp in front was accompanied by three countrymen.
The children looked curiously at the people riding horses,
Agelina seemed to have plucked up the courage and finally spoke out what was in her heart. The wind was very loud, and Shade even had some muscle stiffness due to excessive tension on the horse.
"Yes, knight. I want to help you break free from the constraints and threats of sister Lesia."
"Help me break free from... Lesiya's hands?"
Shade never expected this answer. Due to the excessive shock, he actually forgot to reach out to pick up the note on the long pole in the servant's hand. Fortunately, Agelina stretched out her hand again and got the note very accurately.
.
"Yes."
The side of her face rested on Shade's clothes:
"Sister Lesia, haven't you been threatening you? Otherwise, why would you...do that kind of thing with her?"
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