"I'm really, really, really sorry, Your Highness Thales."
Kaguire, the special security officer of the Emerald City and the head of security for Duke Star Lake's trip, was sweating profusely and followed Tails step by step.
"Please understand that the Queen's Day celebration is approaching and the pressure on the Emerald City's security and defense has increased sharply. However, if such an accident occurs, we are still shouldering the responsibility, and I cannot tell you how sorry, ashamed and ashamed my colleagues and I are at this time.
Embarrassing…”
At this moment, Thales, who was wearing regular clothes and taking off his emblem, was walking on the bustling streets of the City of Queens, passing by countless people who were busy making a living. People from the Star Lake Guard were lurking around in protective formations.
, the security officers and guards of Emerald City followed further away, and as the entire team slowly advanced, they were ready to be called for support at any time.
"You really should be ashamed!"
Huaiya walked beside Thales and said angrily:
"There are actually people holding weapons in broad daylight, in full view of the public, attacking His Highness's team and clamoring for a duel? It is unacceptable from the perspective of safety and impact. Such a thing is unprecedented. This happened last time.
,still……"
Just like last time.
While feeling the appearance of the Emerald City with great interest, Thales silently completed what the attendant had said.
According to Caguire, the Emerald City had originally deployed manpower, cleaned the streets, and prepared to hold a "grand and gorgeous" welcoming ceremony for the prince into the city to demonstrate the importance and enthusiasm of the Kevin Deere family for the prince's southern tour.
, until the inexplicable farce just now:
The young earl's hot-headed behavior exposed Thales' identity, and news of the prince's appearance spread like wildfire. Crowds of people watching the excitement continued to pour in from all over the city, until the security force was overwhelmed.
For safety reasons, Thales and his party had to change their itinerary, change locations, and even change their identities, hiding their identities ("Like thieves." D.D. said) and entering the Emerald City in a low profile.
Obviously, the gravel roads in Queen's City are not very wide, and the blocks are not as grand and square as those in Yongxing City. However, they are clean, tidy, and reasonably arranged. The houses and plazas are well-proportioned, and the streets are filled with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and busy workshops.
As time went on, the sound of bargaining in the shop continued.
"This is the price, which is only two coppers higher than last week. It's Midir copper from the stars, not Tyran's alloy copper coins! Remember to remind the ship's escort when loading, don't get cheated in the Tyran trading country..."
"Be careful in your work. This batch of orders is from Changyin City. The people of Anrenzo have the most stringent standards, but who asked them to give more..."
"Very good, the temperature is enough, yes, now try to melt some Li Jing into it... put less! Put so much, do you want me to go bankrupt!"
"Urgent, urgent! Eight boxes of iron materials have been processed and will be delivered to Tufen Street in the new suburbs today! The workers need to build the scaffolding for the Emerald Celebration, priority delivery!"
"The celebration is here. Let's stop work and have a holiday tomorrow. Today you two will go with me to the Midas Gold District and deposit the remaining profits into redeeming votes..."
Everyone is busy making a living and has no extra energy to pay attention to other things, such as whether there is an extra star prince on this street full of workshops.
"The street you are on..." Officer Caguire wanted to say something else to relieve the embarrassment, but he was interrupted as soon as he started.
"This is the Artisan District, Your Highness. Although the Emerald City has developed commerce, you see, it's not enough just to get the raw materials. They have to be turned into usable goods before they can be sold. So all kinds of workshops and workshops are gathered here, turning around day and night.
"
Dagoli also followed behind the prince, introducing the Emerald City in a clear and enthusiastic manner, as if he was the landlord here:
"That direction is the canal area, with many docks. The transportation routes to various places, including Gonghai City, are there. It is full of sailors, trackers and laborers, and there are many warehouses and business stores. Next door is the Midas District, where many chambers of commerce
Both the government and the guild have rented land there, including private treasuries and pawn shops, and many wealthy people live there.
"The Knights District is where the Urban Management Office and the military camp are located, so you don't have to mess with the soldiers. The Goddess District is where the Sunset Temple of the Emerald City is located, hence its name. But it is most famous for having various technical schools, performers, and painters.
and sculptors’ studios, where you can unleash your artistic imagination;
"Iris District, besides being rich, a city should also learn to enjoy. There are stages, theaters, teahouses, bars and casinos there. By the way, the Mingye Temple is also here. Their dramas are much better than those in Yongxing City.
Very competitive;
"Glorious District, this is the old city. A long time ago, people would gather here to hold markets after entering the city, so this area became a variety of grocery markets; at the other end is the new suburb. As the Emerald City expands, the surrounding areas
The area is more complex…”
"Of course, the center and highest point of the city is the Kongming Palace, where the Kevin Deere family has lived for generations. The Government Affairs Hall, the Judgment Hall, the Security Hall, and the Notary Office are all in it. It's called a..."
"Wait a minute," Thales suddenly interrupted Dagory, "You mean, these public institutions and offices are all in Kongming Palace, in Duke Zhan's palace?"
"I know, Your Highness, it's rare, isn't it?" Dagori beamed, "All the big cities I've been to, Yongxing City, Glacier City, Cold Castle, Huigang, Junlin, Blade Tomb, Ruins, and even more
Distant Sword Lake City, Vine City, Levolbang... only the Emerald City is like this. In other places, the lord's castles are dangerous and must-defend places, either strictly separated from other areas, or simply located outside the suburbs.
If you have your own farmland and houses, how can you follow the same path as the common people?"
Thales thought thoughtfully and muttered:
"That's true. You know, Star Lake Castle is on the edge of Star Lake. It's a long way from the nearest town."
"This belongs to the grace of the old Duke of the past generation," the Caguire police officer, a real local, finally found the opportunity to interject, and was equally excited. "It is said that when he was young, he was considerate of his subordinates. He saw that the offices of different departments were too far apart, and his family background
Various officials, big and small, were exhausted from running back and forth, so they opened the palace gate against all opinions and provided the buildings outside the main palace to the government offices in the city for office use. For this reason, they also bulldozed several blocks that could have been rented or rented out.
Home-grown fields.”
Thales' face darkened upon hearing this.
"Is this... useful?" Miranda frowned and asked.
"Of course it's useful! First of all, this is the lord's fortress. It has its own majesty. You can see the Duke's room when you look up. You can see Kevin Deere guards every day. People who come here, whether they are doing business or complaining, are being punished.
Who dares to disobey the judge, regardless of whether you are rich or noble? Secondly, it is such an honor to work in Kongming Palace. The officials are naturally grateful and loyal to him more and more, and the old Duke has won the hearts of the people."
Kui Lei is full of confidence and proud.
"In other words, in Emerald City, many people come in and out of Kongming Palace every day?" Huaiya asked doubtfully.
"Yes, but only outsiders are prohibited from entering the main palace on the outer periphery and the first floor. Of course, the main palace is where you want to go, Your Highness."
"Wouldn't this be a safety issue?" Miranda questioned.
"Miss, please be absolutely assured. Especially on a major festival like Queen's Day, not to mention the Kongming Palace, everyone who enters the Emerald City and even every piece of goods have strict registration procedures to ensure that everything is safe and secure."
I can’t bring any extra kitchen knives in…”
"And the laws and regulations in the Emerald City are very strict and detailed, ranging from fines and imprisonment to exile and death penalty." Dagoli saw the loophole and hurriedly intervened, "Not only in the city, but also in the canal ports and inn roads around the Emerald City.
They are all protected by the laws of the Emerald City, not to mention serious crimes such as theft, robbery and fraud, as long as they are within South Bank territory, even if the prisoner escapes to the border, he must be caught and sentenced."
"Then it seems that the only option is to rob and run away, and escape from the South Bank overnight," D.D said carelessly, and then his face froze, "What's wrong, why are you all looking at me?"
"I can see that this city is in good order, which shows the intentions of the administrators."
Thales thought of the three lower city districts of Yongxing City, as well as the Shield District and Bow District of Longxiao City, and couldn't help but sigh: "Are there so many people at the Emerald Celebration on Queen's Day every year?"
"Of course, Your Highness, of course, this is what the Emerald City is famous for, and it is the most important festival of the year." Caguire said with a complicated mood. "For the seven days of the celebration, guests from all over the world gathered, from foreign dignitaries to business people.
, every year we can overcrowd the hotels and inns in the surrounding towns, thanks to the fact that Emerald City has been expanding and expanding. And the annual celebration week is the time when Emerald City's security pressure is greatest, with the three religions and nine streams mixed together, we
The Security Department and the Emerald Legion will definitely have to work overtime, and unfortunately this year, more people will come than usual..."
Caguire quickly fell silent when he said this and looked at His Highness nervously.
"I know, because of me?" Thales was calm.
Kaguire nodded awkwardly: "Well, His Highness's participation in the Emerald Ceremony is naturally an honor for us Nan'an people. You are very popular, so everyone came here enthusiastically..."
"So, in order to celebrate a festival," D.D didn't know why, "Emerald City is going to take the blame on its own, right?"
"Of course not, my lord, so the meaning of the Emerald Celebration is more than that."
Seeing the opportunity, Dagoli quickly interjected: "For us businessmen, it is also very important. Your Highness, you might as well regard the Jade Festival as a big fair, where many businessmen with big business can gather together.
We are looking for new business opportunities together, but its total amount and category range far exceeds that of most bazaars in the world. Many cross-sea, large-scale, and regular transactions were negotiated during this period. Countless
Money and goods both determine the future direction this week."
Thales nodded:
"And this is good for the development of the Emerald City, right?"
"That's natural. Their taxable income from various transactions, especially maritime trade, is huge, and there is also the secondary value that extends after these transactions, and a series of transaction chains thereafter; they can also use this to attract re-export trade and enhance
The status of the port; it can even control the price trend of bulk resources, gather similar businessmen, and form industrial guilds and guilds in the Emerald City to occupy the mainstream of an industry, seize the right to speak, and even monopolize... In short, the bloody year
Later, the territories directly under Kevin Deere, especially the port towns, became increasingly wealthy: Emerald City, Gonghai City, Fengling Town, Shuori Town... either relied on fine industry or transshipment trade to get rich, plus they
There are already Li Jing minerals, tsk tsk tsk..."
Got it, Zhan was very rich and he had been reminded countless times.
Thales sighed in his heart.
If not, I'm afraid the king wouldn't have sent him here.
"That's why the Emerald City's city laws and regulations are so strict and detailed, and the scope of law enforcement is so broad. It even uses the lord's palace as an endorsement to increase the authority of law enforcement," Miranda said, "precisely because it can guarantee the safety of every businessman here.
The safety of life and property ensures the smoothness and stability of their transactions, so so many businessmen are willing to come here, look for opportunities during the Emerald Celebration, and then regard this place as the best trade transit point."
Caguire and Dagori both turned around and were a little surprised when they saw that the person speaking was this girl.
Miranda looked at the people coming and going on the street and the business was booming, with mixed emotions.
After all... this is not a military fortress.
"But I heard Priest Megan say," Wyatt hesitated, "'You should be ruthless to businessmen and kind to farmers.'"
"Hey, if Sunset is really cruel to businessmen, who will transport farm tools to farmers? You can't ask them to make all their own pots and pans, right?" Dagory waved his hand, "And I heard that in this parish in Emerald City,
, those in charge are the priests of the Sunset Church, who have a more profound interpretation of the doctrine..."
When they came to an intersection and Caguire left to arrange the guidance ahead, Thales called Dagori to his side and asked in a low voice.
"Dagory, I have a question: Since the security in Emerald City is so good, if I want to do something here that is not convenient for the authorities to know, who should I contact?"
Dagoli was shocked when he heard this.
"Uh, um, your highness, the situation in Nan'an District is different from other places in the country," the wine merchant chuckled, "even gangs and gangs have to abide by the law here, and they can't do evil..."
Thales narrowed his eyes:
"Really? So, your role is really just to be my guide?"
The prince's eyes made Dagoli's heart tighten.
"...But if you insist on saying so, it is not impossible to choose," Dagoli immediately changed his mind, "It should be said that in the Emerald City, doing evil is also a business, and you can only use gray methods within the scope allowed by the rules.
"
Dagory glanced around, coughed, and moved closer to Thales.
"In the Emerald City, whether it's the Blood Bottle Gang or the Brotherhood, their leaders are all familiar with each other."
"The Blood Bottle Gang and the Brotherhood, here?" Thales frowned.
"Yes, but as I said, the rules here are different from those in the capital. They at least have a tacit understanding. Although they are hostile to each other, they rarely get into large-scale fires and at least they will not take action in the city. They know what they can touch and what they cannot touch.
What can be done in the city, what can only be done outside the city, what can be done by oneself, and what can be done only after everyone is informed. These tacit understandings are not only the territory of influence, but also the scope of interests. For example, the leader of the brotherhood
'Lazanci Fisso is running his 'refreshing health products'..."
"You mean drug trafficking?"
Dagoli's expression changed.
"They don't use this word here, Your Highness, it doesn't sound good, and it doesn't conform to the laws of the kingdom or the laws of the Emerald City... In short, Feisuo is rooted in the new suburbs and Beimen Bridge, but he is very knowledgeable and understands the rules of the Emerald City.
I also abide by it very well. I never do anything like stealing or kidnapping. At least it's not too excessive. I don't hinder the official's way of making money. What I do is just comparison. As you said, it looks like 'refreshing health care products'.
The business of 'you are willing to do what I want' was still done secretly and secretly, with quality and quantity controlled, so he integrated into this place in the past ten years.
"In addition, the Blood Bottle Gang has been here for a long time. In the Canal Zone, they have good relations with several major guilds, business guilds, and even the Police Department. It is naturally much easier to make money. They basically collect money to do things.
, and there are people wiping their butts. As long as they don't do anything that harms the Emerald City, even the security officers have to give them some face. The person who was leading here before was Katherine, the 'Phantom Blade'. She went to the Royal Capital a few years ago to take charge of things.
My son has become the 'Wanderer' Fogg. How should I put it? He, well, is not very content with the status quo and doesn't follow the rules. I heard that several major guilds are a little annoyed with him."
The alpha wolf Feisuo, the phantom blade Katharine.
Thales narrowed his eyes: "That's it? Gone?"
"Well, the security in Emerald City is very strict. Apart from them, basically all other petty theft gangs are insignificant and they don't dare to engage in big business..."
Thales sneered and repeated:
"I mean, that's it?"
Dagory took a few seconds to understand what the prince meant, hesitated for a moment, and forced out an ugly smile:
"Then, then... yes, I am not talented, but I have some decent connections in the new suburbs and the canal area, so hey, if there is anything inconvenient for Your Highness, you can ask me to find my friends to do it for you...
Of course it's all legal, I mean at least not illegal, um, not completely illegal, or not seriously illegal."
Thales then nodded.
Guess the handkerchief was not given away for free.
"Mr. Dagory? I have a question," Miranda walked into them. "Since the Emerald City wants to ensure that its security order is stable enough, it must hire a large number of vigilance officers to maintain order in the city. But as you said,
What about the traffic arteries outside the city? You can't just walk out of the Emerald City and be robbed by bandits, or be robbed by bullies and have no place to complain, right?
"Also, if the boundaries of the Emerald City are expanding every year and the city walls are in vain, how can they protect themselves from foreign enemies? It is also so prosperous, with an endless stream of rich merchants and nobles, what should we do if bandits and robbers appear in the territory? Once a wave appears, the Duke will
Call everyone to pick up weapons and go out to fight?"
Miranda's question attracted everyone's attention. Dagory felt the attention and his eyes lit up:
"The lady next to His Highness, you asked the right question.
"After the South Coast became rich, its security problems troubled the old Duke for a long time. Although he never faced the war of the Bloody Year, after the war, firstly, there were Kasai pirates at sea who took the opportunity to plunder, and secondly, there were sporadic bandits and rebels from
The outside world came roaring in, and after the three came to the South Bank Territory to respond to the kingdom's military recruitment order to fight against Exeter, the vitality of the territory was severely damaged, and the Duke temporarily exempted many vassals from military service obligations."
He rubbed his hands and pointed at a group of knights passing by from a distance. They were well-equipped and equipped with weapons.
"So, the old Duke, who had no soldiers at his disposal, had no choice but to invite different mercenaries from the Kasai Islands, the Great Desert, and the other side of the End Sea, that is, the Eastern Continent. On the one hand, he had them patrol the territory and guard the territory. On the other hand, he
Also let them monitor each other.”
mercenary.
Thales frowned as he thought of what happened in the desert.
"But aren't they afraid of mercenary rebellion?"
The Duke couldn't help but said:
"During the war, foreign mercenaries became interested in making money or were dissatisfied, and were even bribed by foreign enemies, who in turn took the blame for their employers. There are many such examples in history."
Everyone nodded, showing suspicion.
But Dagoli smiled mysteriously and raised his finger:
"This is the genius of the old Duke.
"First of all, he knew that the leaders of the mercenaries were all businessmen, and they were just selling their force. So when the old duke was negotiating, he called the leaders together for a meeting and told them that he would give them a sky-high hiring fee.
, to ensure that the roads around the Emerald City are smooth for a year and that the territory is safe and peaceful."
"Sky-high price? How much? Ten thousand gold? Twenty thousand gold? Fifty thousand? Eighty thousand?" D.D's eyes lit up.
"No," Dagory shook his head. "The old Duke found his financial officer, showed the financial statement figures for that year to the mercenary leaders, and while shocking their jaws, he said that they had obtained
The employment fee will be a percentage of the next year’s fiscal revenue for the entire Emerald City and its surrounding territories.”
The people around him suddenly fell silent.
"How much? What percent?" D.D couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know. This number is still a mystery. You can say anything, but it is said that the number is so big that many people think that the Duke is crazy, and his financial officer fiercely opposed it on the spot, and even threatened to resign."
"What?" Thales frowned.
"But the old Duke still negotiated the business, but he also had conditions," Dagory said. "He wanted the mercenaries who came to perform the mission to bring their families over during the mission, and he could allocate houses and even fields to them.
Land was allocated for living, and even discounts were given to their transactions in the city. As long as they completed the road guarding task, they could renew the contract after the expiration. As for whether to leave or stay, it was up to them. If there were other bandits on the way,
Missions, bonuses and loot will be included separately.”
"This, this..." Miranda was a little surprised.
"And the old Duke is not just trying to lure you." Dagory raised his finger and looked sharply. "It is said that he also reminded the leaders that Kevin Dearning would not die because of the enemy because of friends. Since the Emerald City's annual income is like this,
As much as he can spend today to hire these people to look after the house, he can also spend as much as he can hire others to hunt and kill tomorrow, no matter the ends of the world, the prison river of heaven, as long as even one person in the Iris family is alive, as long as the Kingdom of Stars still has theirs
Allies, these words will count."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
"After careful consideration, many people refused, but in the end, three groups of mercenaries accepted the contract. Some said it was four groups. It is said that the fourth group was secretly hired by the Duke to monitor the first three as a backup method to prevent changes.
"But even so, the number of three mercenaries was large enough. They took deposits and were promised sky-high employment fees. They patrolled and practiced around the Emerald City, fighting against bandits and chasing down bandits.
Robbery, for a whole year. And the Duke accordingly established strict laws to curb robbers. It is said that even if you pick up a copper coin on the road, you must voluntarily hand it over, otherwise you will be suspected of being a thief and robber. So even the most ferocious robber came to Jade
The city had to become a law-abiding citizen.
"The second year, the third year... everyone thought that the old Duke was crazy, saying that no matter how rich Kevin Dill was, his finances would collapse sooner or later." Dagory cleared his throat, "But later on,
Many mercenaries have made enough, so they do not renew their contracts or even retire. However, many of their families are still here, so many of those who plan to provide for their retirement stay here and become members of the Emerald City.
In the sixth or seventh year, the number of mercenaries dropped to such an extent that the original mercenary leaders also retired, so the old duke renewed the contract with them.
"He kept the original mercenary officers, integrated the three mercenary groups into one, and then gave a long-term contract, paying a fixed amount to each soldier on a regular basis, so that they would serve the Kevin Dill family and the Emerald City for a long time.
They were responsible for maintaining peace and tranquility in the surrounding areas. In order to replenish the number of people, the old Duke also allowed them to recruit local soldiers with houses and land. They did not have to fight big battles or travel far away. Isn't this better than running around in fear? So the Emerald Legion
This is established, you see, those patrolling on horseback on the streets, they came into the city to support during the Emerald Celebration, aren't they more majestic than the vigilance officers?"
Thales was moved when he heard this: "So, just because of this, the South Coast Territory has almost abolished the conscription system?"
Dagoli narrowed his eyes and thought:
"It cannot be said that it has been abolished. There are still some lords who have been calling for military service and forced labor."
So when the king asked the princes to send troops at the state meeting, Zhan En couldn't even come up with two thousand levied troops.
Thales thought.
"The number of the Emerald Legion is small, but in this way, the men in the territory will not have to perform compulsory labor or military service for the lord, and it will not affect farming and production. That's good. If you really want to be a soldier, then
Go to the Emerald Legion, isn't this better than when you recruited soldiers before?"
Miranda couldn't help but say:
"Have you really never had any problems with hiring foreign troops for so many years?"
"I heard that everyone had this kind of worry at first, and the merchants didn't dare to come for a while," Dagoli said, "but later it proved that a full meal is still a full meal, even if they are as crude as mercenaries, they can still carry it
Clear."
Huaiya had an idea after hearing this:
"Wait, isn't this a bit like, like, like that..."
"Royal Standing Army." Thales raised his head and looked at the knights in blue armor in the distance, slightly lost in thought:
"In fact, the predecessor of the standing army was also a group of... mercenaries a hundred years ago."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but then fell into deep thought.
At this moment, Thales, who was standing on the streets of Emerald City, suddenly understood why he was coming to the South Bank after visiting the Northern Territory and the Western Wilderness.
This place is far more complicated than the Queen's City that he heard about when he was in the royal capital.
"That's still incomparable," Dagory smiled shyly, "The Emerald Legion, the Emerald Legion, despite its name, is at best a local security force, while the royal standing army has been fighting since the Bloody Years.
The strong soldiers who came out were elites recruited from all over the country, well-equipped, well-trained, and led by three commanders. Oh, of course, there are also the wise leaders of the Bright Star royal family..."
"A well-trained soldier," Thales muttered, "is not as good as a soldier who has fought for a long time."
Dagory nodded:
"So, cuckolds are equivalent to replacing conscripts..."
Hearing this, Thales couldn't help but frown:
"Wait, what hat?"
Dagory came over diligently and pointed out more and more Emerald Legion knights in the distance to Thales:
"Look, their clothes are all green, and look at their hats, hehe, so their nickname is cuckold!"
Thales had a dark face and was silent for a long time.
"So that's it, everyone in this legion has been cuckolded by Zhan?"
"Oh, this is not due to Duke Jenn, although he is also very wise," Dagory chuckled, "The old Duke I am talking about is the late Lord Leinster."
"You mean, Duke Jenn's father," Thales muttered, "Leinster Kelvindir?"
"Of course, Your Highness, the old Duke was wise, wise, and generous. He managed the South Coast Territory in an orderly manner during his tenure. Everyone is grateful for his kindness." When Dagoli said this, he sighed, "It's a pity that good people always suffer.
envy……"
Leinster.
Leinster Kevin Deere.
Thales looked at the bright and clean streets and couldn't help but frown as he thought about the previous Duke Kevin Deere who passed away nearly ten years ago.
Um?
etc.
Thales suddenly felt something was wrong.
Those people from the Emerald Legion...
Why are there more and more?
Still getting closer?
At this moment.
"Xinghu, alert!"
Mallos's roar came from the front!
This time, his tone was serious, far more serious than when the little earl rushed the card before!
Only then did Thales show a look of surprise. The Star Lake Guards, who had been practicing countless drills in Star Lake Castle, acted instinctively. The guards hidden in the crowd quickly gathered around Thales and formed a team.
People were startled. Grover appeared out of nowhere and blocked Thales tightly with Huaiya ("Your Highness, be careful... Your Highness, Your Highness, no, no! Don't struggle anymore."
Yes, this is a necessary protective measure!").
But Thales won't be surprised soon.
Knock, knock, knock...
Following the neat and powerful sound of horse hooves, the knights in blue armor in the distance gathered in small groups into large groups, formed a formation, and rode their horses onto the main street of the Artisan District, running towards them.
"That's cuckold, cuckold?" Dagory exclaimed.
Knock, knock…
The sound of horse hooves remained the same, the Emerald Legion did not stop, but outflanked the Star Lake Guards from both sides, tightly surrounding them.
What are you doing?
"Stop!" Mallos shouted angrily.
Thales tried his best to squeeze Glover's arm away and looked forward.
"Everyone knows his name!"
In the midst of Mallos's orders, a leading green-armored knight from the Emerald Legion of Cuckolds stepped out from the crowd. His expression was cold, but his eyes were intimidating.
"I am the Royal Knight of the Kingdom and Captain Seychelles of the Emerald Legion."
Seychelles spoke loudly, attracting pedestrians from the entire street:
"I am here to support the law enforcement actions of my colleagues in the Canal Zone Police Department on the orders of the distinguished South Bank Guardian Duke of the Kingdom of Stars and the Lord of the Emerald City, Jenn Kelvindir!"
In the array of Star Lake guards, Mallos lifted his hood and stepped forward without giving in:
"There is no law for you to practice here unless it is a death law."
Mallos and Seychelles' eyes met in the air.
The latter sneered and reined in his horse.
Everyone then breathed a sigh of relief.
But the next second, when Seychelles turned around, he immediately drew his sword and came out. The sword light flashed quickly and murderous intent overflowed!
At that moment, Thales' whole body tensed up. The sin of the Hell River came uninvited, making him subconsciously want to raise his arms to block it.
"Sir!"
Toledo, who was behind Mallos, shouted angrily and drew a knife in his hand, but was held down by Mallos!
Everyone in Xinghu Castle felt tense.
I saw the tip of Seychelles' sword staying between Mallos' eyes, just a hair's breadth away, surprisingly steady.
On the street, the onlookers were in an uproar.
"That knight," Miranda found herself unable to help but draw out her sword, gritting her teeth, "can make us so nervous even at such a long distance. He is... not weak."
Thales calmed down the burning Hell River Sin, and when he turned around, he realized that Glover, Wyatt, Rolf and even D.D all had serious expressions on their faces, and everyone was subconsciously pulling out their swords from their sheaths.
"Damn it, I feel like that sword is coming towards me..." Huaiya gritted his teeth and managed to speak out.
"But little Lord Tommon Mallos is the first to bear the brunt..."
D.D looked at Mallos in disbelief, who was motionless in front of the sword and looked calm: "It seems he has something!"
This is……
Miranda stared at Mallos:
The power of the terrifying blade?
At this moment.
"Captain Seychelles, Knight Seychelles! Wait a minute! Wait a minute!"
Tails' security chief, Security Officer Kaguire, led a team of security officers and crawled to squeeze out of the crowd, "Well, misunderstanding, misunderstanding!"
His face was pale, and he did not dare to approach the murderous Seychelles and Mallos. He only dared to wave his hands aside:
"This is the distinguished guest of the Emerald City and Duke Zhan, the distinguished Duke of Star Lake, His Highness Thales Bright Star!"
As soon as this statement came out, people in the whole street exploded.
But the Seychelles remained unmoved.
He just stared at Marius, the sword in his hand never trembling.
The watchman of the royal guard looked back at him with the same indifference, even though he was in a dangerous situation. If he slipped, he might end up with a sword piercing his head.
"Knight of the Seychelles, please, please..." Caguire was almost begging.
After a few seconds, Seychelles finally restrained the murderous intent in his eyes and instantly sheathed his sword.
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief and put away their weapons.
Among them, the most important was the guard officer Kaguire. He gasped for air and almost collapsed on the ground in fear.
"You didn't draw your sword," Seychelles said coldly, "Why?"
Mallos looked at the other person on the horse. After a few seconds, he closed his eyes and took a long breath: "Because..."
The watchman raised his head generously and smiled politely:
"It's too late."
When these words came out, everyone was stunned.
What?
Even Seychelles froze for a moment.
"That's it." The captain of the Emerald Legion was silent for a while, looked accurately in the direction of Thales, and leaned on his horse, "I'm sorry for not recognizing you, and I offended you, Your Highness."
Thales looked at Seychelles and frowned, but did not answer.
He seemed...to understand exactly what Zhan was playing.
Sure enough, in the next second, Seychelles turned his horse's head and looked solemn!
"Dagory Moss!"
As soon as the name was spoken, the Star Lake guards all turned around, revealing the wine merchant Dagoli hidden behind everyone standing there, dumbfounded.
"After a report from the Wine Merchant Guild, the Canal District Police Department discovered that you were accused of multiple crimes in other places, including but not limited to wage theft, arrears of fees, overdue debts and breach of contract, including a murder!"
Seychelles spoke coldly, and the content of his words made the onlookers on the street more and more excited.
not good.
Thales looked at Dagory with a tense face.
When the Kingdom Secret Service developed him as an informant, didn't they pay attention to his past? Raphael obviously used this to threaten him, didn't he?
When the latter reacted, he shook his head in panic:
"Your Highness Thales, I, no..."
Everyone in Xinghu Castle was equally surprised and uncertain, their eyes wandering between the wine merchant and the prince.
But Thales gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Seychelles slowly raised his head and looked at Dagoli:
"So, you are the wine merchant...I heard from my colleagues in the Police Department that you found a powerful and powerful benefactor to cover up your sins?"
He changed the subject:
"Or is it that your sin was originally committed at the instruction of others?"
Big financier.
Thales looked at the onlookers on the street and sighed secretly in his heart.
Damn it, Jenn.
I'm in your way again.
Dagori looked at Seychelles in disbelief:
"No, Captain Seychelles, Duke Jenn, he..."
However, Seychelles’ words were harsh and allowed no defense:
"Listen up! Although the Emerald City and the South Coast Territory are far away, they are still the territory of the Kingdom of Stars! We are still blessed and illuminated by the setting sun, and we respect the rule of His Majesty Kessel Bright Star, and we will never be outside the law!"
"No matter whose team you are in, whose protection you seek!"
Dagoli understood something, he shuddered and collapsed on the ground.
"For the sake of law and justice, the Emerald Legion wants to arrest you here."
Seychelles spoke, but his eyes looked directly at Thales.
The feeling was no better than being pointed at by a sword.