In the 127th year of the End Calendar, Horace "Eight Fingers" stood out from the competition with several brothers and was successfully crowned as the sixth supreme king of the stars, namely Horace I.
As a political enemy who has been at odds with the Eight Fingers for many years, the highly respected Prime Minister of the Kingdom, the Duke of Kirkwindir, was furious when he learned that his daughter would be married off to the north by the new king. He, who already hated the king, ran away angrily and returned to the Emerald City.
He refused to accept the king's orders behind closed doors, and the court officials advised him to put state affairs first, but the Duke of Cork said in front of the officials that "if you have two fingers, you won't miss your meal."
Not long after his coronation, he was opposed and ridiculed by the Prime Minister. The Eight-fingered King lost his majesty and lost his face, and he couldn't help but burst into anger.
In response, Horace I personally led his army out of the city and announced that he would go south to "hunt": he pressed on all intersections, ferries and even sea routes leading to the Emerald City, and surrounded the Kevin Deere family. Ministers and princes advised him not to do anything.
A war broke out, but the king claimed that he was not fighting, but was "waiting for an old wild boar to enter."
When the news came back to the Emerald City, Prime Minister Cork first pounded the table angrily, and then laughed three times, "Only those who can't hold the hilt of a sword are afraid of war." He then asked his eldest son to carry the family flag to various places on the south coast to recruit soldiers and prepare for war.
Slogan unity:
Kevin Deere doesn't kill his enemies.
The royal camp received the information, and the Eight-fingered King who was having a meal looked as normal. He calmly finished his meal, finished reading, discussed political affairs, and tested the princes' homework before returning to the camp. Just as the ministers were relieved
As soon as he breathed, a warrant was handed out from King Horace's camp: The general summons of the stars is here to summon thousands of princes and King Qin to fight against rebellion.
Both King Horace I and Prime Minister Cork were outstanding men of their time, but they were also arrogant. After repeated back and forth, not only were neither of them willing to bow their heads first, but the misunderstandings and grudges became deeper and deeper:
King Horace summoned the princes, and the Duke of Cork mobilized his troops; the nine-pointed star's sentinel moved forward a foot, and the Iris' scout moved ten inches away; the king paraded in the wilderness, and the prime minister took the oath at the city; the bright star's military camp came several times
After setting up a ladder, the Emerald City launched an equal number of crossbows to defend the city; the royal family came out with thousands of troops and hunted for hundreds of miles, and Kevin Dill held a knightly contest and publicly selected generals...
In the 128th year of the end of the calendar, the confrontation between the two sides has become increasingly tense, and the room for maneuver has become narrower. The princes who were forced to take sides were in danger and miserable.
After the separation of Samsung, due to two outstanding figures at the top of the power, Star Kingdom once again came to the brink of splitting and civil war.
"Two evil pens."
Thales closed the sixth chapter of "Emerald Mystery City Record" with a snap:
"It's so toxic."
Tails's itinerary these days was to visit the Emerald City under the leadership of the Kaguire vigilance officer, from the Artisan District to the Midas District, from the Canal District to the Glory District, from observing the workshops of various products to meeting with various manufacturers.
The representative of the guild.
Just like his agreement with Zhan En, they still have a bad relationship and are even hostile to each other:
The day before yesterday, at a religious dinner in the Sunset Temple, an old priest from the Sunset Temple hinted to Thales that "only civilized and pious marriages will be blessed by the Sunset Goddess", and then started to talk.
Exeter's beliefs and customs were barbaric and backward, but Zhan shook the wine glass on the main seat, half-smiling. In response, Thales asked doubtfully, if Duke Zhan is not married yet, is it uncivilized or ungodly?
?Duke Falkenhaus of the Western Wilderness married a wife from the North. Is it uncivilized or ungodly?
Not long after they arrived, the guards of Kongming Palace said that for safety reasons, unless the Duke of Xinghu was traveling, his followers were not allowed to enter and leave the main palace at will. They had to limit their outing time and register their itinerary. It was best to have someone accompany them; Thales said
He expressed his understanding, and then began to accompany his subordinates to and from Kongming Palace twenty times in one day. The reasons ranged from "accompanying Miss Miranda to go for a walk" to "the Glover family has a peculiar habit of walking before meals and after using the toilet."
, "This meal must be eaten on the go", "Lord Mallos is going to buy some specialties" to "Send the subordinates down to see if there are any little stuffed bears for sale", the Caguire security officer in charge of the Duke's security and Che
Second Lieutenant Erji, including the Security Hall and the Emerald Legion, were rushing every minute to set up front stations and arrange routes. They were miserable. Two days later, Butler Ashford came to Thales with a smile and told the prince about his
The accompanying guards are free to leave the palace.
Although Dagory Moss, a wine merchant who was arrested by the Emerald Legion on the first day, escaped, he is still in prison and has not been released. Thales had to send someone to investigate, but the people in the prison said that
He didn't let go and didn't allow visitors. When he asked, he said, "This is Master Zhan's order." Thales once hinted to Zhan that if he wanted to put on a good show for the secret department, it would be best to keep Dagory alive to prevent them from doing so.
He saw the flaw, but Zhan told him that after what Dagori had done, the prison was safer for him now than the outside.
Time passed like this day by day. Guests from the Seven Seas gathered at the South Coast. The Emerald City became more and more lively. There were crowds of people everywhere. It was no longer convenient for Thales to go out. He could only listen to the news returned by his subordinates every day, and then go there.
Mallos waited for death amidst the venomous taunts every day.
As for the long-haired human-headed ghost he saw that day, it never appeared again. Tails, who was full of doubts, didn’t want to go to Zhan to ask for trouble (“Oh? Maybe it’s really the ancestor of Kevin Deer’s Ancestral Rock who appeared. He wanted to find
Your Highness, are you going down to accompany me? I happen to know a shortcut. Have you seen that high observation tower?" Thales shook his head, imitating Zhan's shaking of the wine glass), and wanted to ask the butler Ashford in a subtle way.
Virtue, but the latter always answered questions with a smile ("Really, so there are no ghosts in Fuxing Palace... It's really enviable, Your Highness...").
Until the Emerald Celebration is just around the corner.
At this moment, the Duke of Xinghu was sitting in a lounge of Kongming Palace. He put down the book in his hand, sorted out the novelty, well-tailored, light and comfortable banquet dress, and patted the nine-pointed star emblem on the cuffs.
.
The Tailors Guild of the Emerald City sent their best tailor team to Thales and recommended seven kinds of banquet dresses with different styles. Compared with the royal tailor of the Bright Star Royal Family, it is said that one shot is worth the price.
Master Damon, who earns eight months' salary from Julio's bachelor, their winning point is not luxury and craftsmanship, but simplicity without losing style, low-key without losing character, which makes Thales quite satisfied.
Good stuff, good work, why are they all in the Emerald City?
Big dog owner.
"Tonight's occasion is quite important." Mallos wore a dark dress, which was almost exactly the same as his usual guard uniform. "The battle banquet is..."
"It is a traditional banquet the night before Queen's Day. It is hosted by the Kevin Deere family in Kongming Palace to announce the beginning of the Emerald Celebration and kick off the city-wide carnival in the Emerald City within a week. There are many heavyweight guests at the banquet.
Including political figures from various countries and agents of all forces, I cannot ignore thank you for repeating it in my ears for the fifteenth time, Thor!"
"Yes," Mallos was a little unhappy. He looked at Thales' appearance, "Are you sure that these dresses..."
“Free!”
Conmuto, who was also dressed like a dog, quickly followed up: "The big owners of the tailor's guild got this opportunity, I don't know how grateful they are, especially after knowing that Master Huaiya's father is..."
"Hey, make it clear!"
Standing in front of the mirror, Huaiya, who tried his best to hide the single-edged sword in his coat, turned around in displeasure:
"Which Wya?"
"Don't worry, sir," Logistics Officer Shi Tuo sat behind the table and took notes in the account book, happily, "Since we came to Emerald City, not only has our living cost dropped significantly, we have even made an income. The money in the account now, even if we go back
There was no one to entertain us on the way, but it was enough for us to get to Star Lake Castle. Your Highness, do you really not want to consider your marriage to Miss Kevin Dill?"
"Then I have to be able to see her. And, no, I won't consider it." Thales said angrily.
"Feast for the contenders, feast for the contenders," D.D frowned and adjusted his boots, "Why do these South Coast people have weirder names than the others? Hey, zombie, why are you still wearing a uniform?"
"Because I'm not going to the banquet." Glover, who was standing at the door, said coldly.
"Queen's Day is meaningful and aims to commemorate Regina, the first queen born in the Kevin Deere family," said Second Class Pioneer Oscar Carlson, who grew up in South Shore. "A seven-day celebration, traditionally
It is to recreate different parts of the grand wedding hundreds of years ago, and the fight banquet is the first part: the first time the prince met Regina’s father, it was the tense banquet..."
"I don't understand," Nexi's voice came from the other side of the room, "Why doesn't the first part start with the prince and Regina instead of the two men?"
"Because it commemorates a wedding, a marriage," Paul came from the door, well-dressed and dignified, "not love. The people in the Kongming Palace are urging it, Your Highness."
"Aren't they the same?"
"Of course it's different," D.D said lazily, "You can have girls in love, but you can only have men in marriage."
"Everyone, the old rules are to abstain from alcohol and diet." As soon as Mallos' order came out, it was no surprise that there was a sigh of disappointment. "Be careful, this is not the royal capital, and there is no royal guard that can quickly support us."
"Yeah, it sounds like they took more care of us last time..." Doyle muttered unhappily.
"I have seen the guest list of the Zhengfeng Banquet. They range from domestic princes to foreign princes and even forces outside the coastline. I think they all have their own purposes and are not just visiting the Emerald City." Mallos explained in a deep voice.
road.
"I know they came here because of your reputation," Huaiya snorted coldly, "to see His Highness."
"It's not just that," Paul added, "For many forces, the Emerald City is an ideal, efficient, and safe neutral negotiation place."
"Especially during the Emerald Celebration, when all parties gather here, Your Highness," a young lady in a formal dress walked into the room and answered everyone's questions, "If you want to talk about anything, you can do it in person. You don't have to wait for the crow to fly over."
Fly back."
Everyone was stunned for a moment and exchanged glances with each other: Why did a stranger come in?
The girl in front of her has beautiful light makeup and a uniquely styled bun, which makes her neck appear long and graceful. Two bundles of carefully decorated curly hair fall from both sides, adding a bit of beauty. The dark silk on her body reflects the shining light.
Coupled with his tall figure and dignified manner, he is stunning at first sight.
"Madam," D.D was the first to react. He stepped forward and bowed politely, "This is His Highness Thales's lounge. Are you going to the wrong place..."
Boom!
D.D was stunned: a long sword was held in a black-gloved hand, with the hilt pressed against his chest.
"Stop playing around!"
The cold beauty in front of him pushed him back with the hilt of her sword and said displeasedly:
"We're here to do work."
Everyone was startled again.
Only Thales looked at the familiar sword, reacted instantly, and exclaimed:
"Mira?"
Damn it!
Everyone in the room trembled!
"Your Highness," the pretty beauty's eyes turned cold, showing a faint murderous aura that did not match the luxurious dress she was wearing, "Do you have any instructions?"
I saw the gorgeous girl in front of me, the banquet version of Miranda, retracting the eagle, turning the long sword back and forth on the black glove, but in the end she could not find the accustomed sword belt and hook. The girl from the Allende family could only frown,
Just hold the sword in your hand.
Wow.
Thales blinked: I didn't expect this girl to be so beautifully dressed.
"I know, it's ugly."
Miranda tugged on her gemstone earrings uncomfortably:
"Yes, for the convenience of movement, I shortened the back hem that touches the floor. Damn it, I still can't run. Ah, these earrings are so cumbersome. Those two little guys must be playing tricks on me. Oh, forget it, I'll go right away.
"Replace"
Everyone reacted instantly, waving their hands and shaking their heads.
"No no no!"
"No need to change!"
"This is good!"
“Excellent!”
"It fits the style of the Arlend family!"
"Don't lose His Highness's people!"
"Well enough."
"..."
Amid the yelling of a group of people, Rolf snorted disdainfully, lowered his head and pressed his mask.
Under Miranda's suspicious gaze, everyone in the room subconsciously began to tidy up their clothes, or sit upright, or express themselves solemnly.
It seems like they have all grown up in an instant.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Shituo's logistics officer sat on the table, tutting while writing the account book, "Oh, man."
Glover said nothing and turned to leave.
"Where are you going, zombie?" D.D asked in confusion.
Glover didn't even look back, and squeezed out a few words in a muffled voice:
"Change into dress."
But Thales looked at Miranda and frowned.
"But, Mira, how can you carry a sword like this?"
Miranda sighed:
"I know, I originally wanted to wear a suit that could carry weapons, even a knife, but they actually told me that they didn't have anything like that..."
"It's okay, ma'am," D.D suddenly appeared in front of her, with a sincere look on his face, "I can help you hold the sword all night long."
Miranda subconsciously took a step back, hugged Yingxiang to her chest, and looked at him with a strange expression.
"And me!" Nixi's eyes lit up and she squeezed in.
"Um, isn't this a bit..." Huaiya frowned.
"I'll do it," Glover's voice came from the dressing room, rather hesitantly, "I mean, I'll stand in the corner tonight."
"You don't have to bear the responsibility of guarding, madam, because a group of nobles will surround you and you won't be able to spare your hands. But if you insist," Paul Bozdov straightened his collar expressionlessly and stretched out his right hand, "my
Identity can stand closer to you."
"Ma'am, I can stay here tonight..."
"Madam is right, it is our duty to protect His Highness..."
"It's strange," Shi Tuo added in a sinister tone at the end, "Normally no one wants to help with the sword, even with the luggage."
this……
Thales, who couldn't bear to watch the room full of peacocks, sighed and shook his head: "Man."
"Quiet," Marius tried hard to shout away everyone, but obviously had little effect. "If it is really necessary, it doesn't matter whoever holds the sword..."
In the chaos and noise, Miranda's expression became increasingly ugly.
After a few seconds, she suddenly moved forward, silencing everyone.
Countless eyes looked at her expectantly.
"Sir Marius," Miranda came to the watchman unexpectedly. The eagle flew on her glove and brought it to the other person's eyes. "Can you please keep it for me?"
Amidst the disbelief, Mallos looked back at her in surprise.
"I, I can designate one person in the team to help..."
"But I heard that you are very knowledgeable about how to use swords, including sharp blades, right?" Miranda stood in front of Mallos, her eyes burning and radiant.
Ah? How to use a sharp blade?
Mallos was startled again.
"Fortunately," amidst the complicated eyes in the room, Mallos, who was a little confused, coughed and took Yingxiang, "I understand a little, I understand a little."
Miranda watched him take the sword and her eyes moved slightly.
"The Eagle is entrusted to your care, Tormund Mallos," Miranda looked at him as if looking at a prey, "I hope that one day, I can ask you for advice."
Despite the envious looks in the room, Mallos only felt that something was strange.
He reacted and looked at his subordinates.
Thales, who was last, naturally raised the book and firmly covered his face.
Miranda looked at the disappointed looks of the others and suddenly smiled, as if spring had returned to the earth: "I know what you are thinking."
"And that's why I hate wearing this thing."
I saw her expression turned cold:
"Why, haven't you ever seen a woman?"
Everyone was shocked, but Miranda had already turned around and left the room decisively: "Don't forget the time!"
"That..." D.D wanted to explain, but then he was stunned.
He's not the only one, there are others too.
The moment Miranda turned around, an ugly and ferocious scar was clearly visible on her smooth back shoulder.
It came out from under the light silk, scratched the skin, crossed the shoulders, reached the back of the neck, and then climbed up like a centipede, straight into the hair, and even took away a small piece of hair, exposing the scalp.
Miranda disappeared from sight.
But the appearance of the scar was like a heavy hammer striking out, shattering the intoxicating dream of spring and destroying all imaginary beauty. It was incompatible with the beautiful and elegant dress.
"It's the weapons of the Northlanders," Mallos' voice woke everyone up, "that leave such scars."
He lowered his head and lifted the eagle on his handle. His eyes were no longer the same.
"I guess that's not the only one."
Everyone in the room regained their vitality and began to perform their duties, and no one continued to chat.
"Wow," Wyatt sighed, "how did she survive?"
"You know, that thing," Doyle shrugged, "I have it too."
Behind everyone, Thales lowered his eyes and opened the "Emerald Mystery City Record" again.
Just when King Horace and Chief Cork refused to give in to each other, the royal family and Iris were at war with each other, and the kingdom was in extremely critical juncture, a young man went on the road alone and entered the precarious Emerald City.
He used clever means to first join the knight competition of the Kevin Deere family, and then fought all the way through it, until he was defeated by the Duke's eldest son in the final. He also won the respect of his opponent, and was able to join the "Kevin Deere" with many knights.
Do not surrender to the enemy" line.
But when the Duke of Cork asked him what reward he wanted at the banquet, the young man threw away his disguise and showed his family crest, which shocked everyone present. The third prince, Hyman Shining Star, came to the Emerald City in person to plead with the Duke of Cork.
I turned my enemies into friends and made peace with His Majesty the King.
Prince Heyman has a handsome appearance, good conversation, sharp skills, extraordinary courage, and the guarantee of the Duke's eldest son. He is highly praised by the Duke of Cork. But how can he be as arrogant and stubborn as the Prime Minister in front of a young boy?
He relented and refused to give in any words, until Heyman, who was polite before fighting, put away his smile, put on his royal demeanor, and made the same threat as his father:
Just before the banquet, his people had kidnapped Miss Regina, the daughter of the Duke of Cork. If the Duke did not obey, Kevin Dill's beloved daughter would be decapitated.
The Duke of Cork and his son were furious, and the knights on the south coast were also furious. The Duke's eldest son personally captured this despicable villain who had insulted the status of a prince, and forced him to find out where Miss Regina was hiding.
But when the Duke and the knights who were eager to save their daughter arrived, they saw Miss Regina standing in front of the house. She opened the door with a smile, and a bulging girl with only eight fingers walked out.
An awkward old man wearing a crown.
Amid the shock and amazement, Horace I, the eight-fingered king of the stars, reluctantly told the Duke of Cork:
He felt that it was indeed inconvenient to have two missing fingers.
Looking at His Majesty the King who was standing in front of him, and at Prince Heyman who had been beaten with a bruised nose and face, and his daughter who was full of complaints, the Duke of Cork was deeply touched when he understood. He threw away his sword and accepted the blame, and helped the King.
He got on his mount, then ordered the city gates to be opened wide, and welcomed the High King into the Emerald City with the highest standards of etiquette.
In this way, the kingdom was reined in, and a crisis that could have had disastrous consequences was resolved.