Bertolt Manor is still beautiful in the middle of winter. There is no snowfall here even in winter. There are still occasional sunshine and white clouds in the sky. Compared with Kislev, this place is simply a paradise. Talinnam remembers the first time he came to this place.
It was still autumn in the manor. At that time, the farmers were busy harvesting wheat, the female workers were busy making wine, and the machines in the garment shop were constantly running. Everything was full of vitality and orderly.
He has gradually fallen in love with this place. In the core area of the territory, there is not even a beastman or greenskin. Talinnam came back alone. He did not ask for any remuneration or "protection fee" from the local farmers. At the same time,
, and I didn’t spend the whole day eating and drinking in the town.
When he came back, civilians kept greeting him along the way, and a large number of people gathered at the entrance of Bertot Manor. They came to welcome him and praise him. It has been a long time since there was a person like Talina in this land.
People like Mu are truly selfless and sacrifice themselves for the common people.
Berto stood in front of the gate and personally greeted Talinnam, his eyes as loving and warm as a father's.
"Talynham!"
The people gave a warm cheer. This scene seemed to welcome the return of a hero. Talinnam was stunned by the scene in front of him. He never thought of becoming a hero and a chivalrous knight in the hearts of the people. However, the people regarded him as a real knight.
Knight. If the system didn't allow it, Berto would really want to promote him as a knight. However, everything in this country is decided by the Lady of the Lake, and Berto knows that even he has no power to promote Talinnam.
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In the beige room, a large book is placed on the white table. This was specially prepared by Bertolt for Talinnam. It is a history book about Bretonnia, recording the history of Bretonnia from the founding of the country.
Many major events have happened so far.
The first half of the book is a chronicle-like narrative, concise but very boring. Except for those exciting large-scale battles, the rest are just anecdotes. The second half of the book is a biography of each king.
Personal stories, his life deeds, etc. The words are gorgeous, like an epic. However, Talinnam knew that this kind of biography can only be read, and it contains at least half of fiction. No king would allow the recorder to keep him in the dark.
Talinnam couldn't help but thank Rhodes. It was Rhodes who forced him to learn to read and learn the languages of various countries. With Rhodes, he did not develop martial arts like he did with Bertolt, but he learned a lot of knowledge.
"Talynham."
A familiar voice came from behind, and Talinnam turned around to look. Bertot's wife Anna was standing at the door, staring at him with a strange look.
"lady."
Talinnam quickly bowed his head and called.
"The chivalrous one - Talinnam, the beastman's nemesis - Talinnam. The hero of Valin Valley. Great hero, let's have a drink?"
Bertot's wife Anna said. She was wearing an exquisite and soft velvet robe with a white wool brocade hanging on her shoulders. She had light makeup on her face, looking graceful and luxurious.
Talinnam knew that Anna came to him not to drink. She must have something to say.
"No, madam, Sir Bertto has an order that I cannot drink alcohol in the castle."
Tarynham prevaricates.
"Now that he's not here, you can drink with confidence. Don't worry, I won't tell him."
Anna said. Her voice was cold and her face showed arrogance.
"It still doesn't work, madam..."
Tarynham again refused to arrive.
"If I tell you to drink it, you have to drink it. When Berto is away, I have the final say here."
Anna couldn't help but rebuke loudly. There was disdain in her eyes, and Talinnam had no choice but to take the wine glass and drink down the red wine in it.
"lady."
He said humbly again.
"Very good, you are still obedient."
Anna jokingly said that Talinnam felt very unhappy. However, she is the mistress of this manor and Berto's wife. Berto loves her and everyone must listen to her...
"Talynham, how long have you been here?"
Anna asked next.
"Four months, ma'am."
Tarynham replied.
"Oh, four months, neither too long nor too short." Anna picked up the red wine glass and took a sip of the wine. "In four months, you have become the spokesperson of Bertone. Do you feel that you are particularly powerful? It feels like being respected by others.
Very good?"
"Madam...I never said that I was the spokesperson of Lord Bertot."
Tarynham explained.
"Well, you didn't say it, but they think so."
Anna said, staring at Talinnam with a strange look. Talinam knew that Bertto's wife had never liked him. Anna had never looked at her since she first entered the manor.
But he didn't care. Talinnam swore to follow Berto, but he didn't say that he would also follow Berto's wife.
"They? Who?"
Talinnam asked pretending to be confused.
"Who else? Your reputation is very loud now, chivalrous knight. If possible, I wonder if the civilians want to call you a chivalrous knight?"
Anna continued to press. She placed the wine glass on the heavy book and tapped the glass with her delicate fingers, making crisp sounds.
"Madam, please forgive me, that is their business. I can't control what the people think."
Talinnam lowered his head and answered respectfully.
"But that's what you think." Anna didn't have a questioning tone, but said it in an affirmative tone. "You may still be thinking that Berto and I have no children, and after a few years, you can become his heir.
, rule this land.”
"No, ma'am. I never thought of it that way!"
Talinnam retorted. He was indeed a little angry. Isn't it wrong to help civilians? Why would someone come to trouble him even if he did something to help civilians? He just did what he should do. Why is Berto so mean?
Does his wife want to target him like this? True hero, legendary lord Bertolt, what do you love about her? Talinnam asked himself in his heart. However, no one gave him the answer.
"Haha, you'd better not think like this. Talinnam, remember your identity. You are a refugee from Kislev. Other than that, you are nothing. Everything you have now is
Bertol gave it to you. And he will never give you more. You will never be a true knight in Bretonnia. Because the blood of common people flows in your body, it is doomed for you.
I have been a civilian all my life. Do you understand?"
Anna mocked with harsh words.
Talinnam just remained silent. He knew that here, he had absolutely no right to break up with the hostess Anna. And he had no way to tell Berto what happened today. Berto loved his wife and tolerated everything about her.
, if he let him know that Anna was having trouble with him, it would be equivalent to putting Bertolt in a dilemma. For the sake of his original vow, Talinnam endured it. He nodded silently and watched the proud Princess Anna leave the room. What should I do?
The large book with a cowhide cover was stained with a few drops of dark red wine juice, which was dripped by Anna when she shook the wine glass just now...