Vol 5 Chapter 51

The gray gem appears to be dim and dazzling under the light. This contradictory feeling is so naturally mixed on this gem, as if it is attracted to the mind at first glance. Anyone who sees this gem for the first time knows that it is extraordinary. But this gray gem seemed so familiar to Brando that he opened the dimension hole and took out another almost identical gray gem in his hand, and then slowly opened the palm, Freya issued Gently exclaimed.

"Brando, the jewel in your hand is exactly the same as your grandfather's. Is this what Lord Darus left to you?"

Brando glanced at the Eruin Valkyrie and startled the latter. Freya had never seen him show such a weird look, subconsciously thinking that he was saying something wrong.

Brando took a soft breath, and then put the gemstone back—in fact, he had one more. He has seen something similar twice. The first time was in the ring of trade winds. The second time was under the glaciers of the Dead Frost Forest. In the ring of trade winds, the main sacrifice Amman and the post-wind St. Osor called the gem the seal stone, and under the glacier, the Mines worshipped it as a sacred object. But he knew in his heart what it was-the soul fragments of the Dark Dragon.

This gray gem exudes a unique luster because its interior has been transparent, which proves that the heritage within the gem has been extracted.

And this gem--

It is the relic of his grandfather.

Swordmaster Darus is the Dark Dragon? Brando himself was startled by his sudden thought, which seemed to explain why Darus was judged by the Temple of Fire, exiled, and chose to leave the power center of the kingdom and hide in hiding; why was Jihad In the meantime, the friendly forces will suddenly face each other, because Swordmaster Darus is the dragon of darkness, and because of such a truth, everything seems to make sense. He shook his head again, but that didn't explain why during the third jihad in the game, they would be attacked by the army of Madara from the back.

Moreover, if his grandfather is the Dark Dragon, then it is unlikely that the Temple of Yan will let him go like this, after all, the Dark Dragon is the enemy of the Four Temples.

Another doubt comes from the life of his grandfather. In the memory of Brando, his grandfather died of illness, but in fact he died of the aging and decay of physical functions. His ultimate life can only be regarded as an ordinary person. It is relatively long-lived, but in terms of the realm of swordsman Darus's strength, this is the death of Yingnian. He had doubted this for a long time, not to mention the longevity of the Dark Dragon. He knew exactly what the inheritance of the Dark Dragon meant-it was the blood of God.

Brando tuned the knuckles of the desk gently with his knuckles, and he was born with doubts in his heart, as if there was a faint line in his thoughts, but he couldn't catch the line for a moment.

At this time, Freya suddenly said: "Brando, Antitina, look at this map."

Brando had some suspicions and conclusions in his mind at this moment. He looked up at the humble map, but it was okay not to look at it, but his mind was slightly stunned. Because on that papyrus map, I just sketched out a few simple lines with some kind of hard-to-fader pen, and then wrote some notes in a crooked manner. The whole picture almost makes people not understand what is drawn, but He suddenly felt as if he had seen the map there.

Is it in the game?

He immediately shook his head. There were few secret maps in the game. Sophie had contacted a few, but most of them were clearer than this one. And in this life, he had fewer secret maps, almost nothing—although he had an impression in his mind about this map, he could never remember seeing it there.

Freya looked at him and Antitina, and said, "These notes are also cryptic texts, as if there was a place called Osopa."

"Osopa," said Antinina Lennon. "Eruin doesn't have such a place."

"Neither Cruz," Brando replied, taking a deep breath. "This is the name of the Miner, who has had a war with the Cruz and the Wind Elves there."

He suddenly remembered it. The feeling was like another image appeared subconsciously in his mind, and this image naturally overlapped with this humble map, making him stunned, and suddenly remembered seeing this map here Come. Miner, Tumen, Tumen once hid a map in his mind when he officially set foot on the journey to the Mage journey, and that map occasionally appeared in his mind, but when he took the initiative to remember However, he couldn't remember a little bit. Because of this, he had developed a familiar and unfamiliar feeling before.

He thought about it at this moment. The map given by Tumen only had undulating mountains and rivers, but Antitina's father marked it. The place that Freya pointed to was Osopa. The Plain of Hubei—that is, the field of four-leaf clover today. However, there are some places where Brando thought that it should also be the name of the Miner, which corresponds to today ’s place name. It was just that there was a large blank space on the map left by Antitina ’s father. Although Brando did not know why Borg. Nathan would draw such a map, he also thought faintly that the latter might be looking for something. And this thing is not only related to the war between the Mins and the Black Iron people thousands of years ago.

I am afraid it is also related to his grandfather.

"Master, where are you sacred?" Brando couldn't help but groan.

He looked at these three things on the desk, and the doubts in his heart became deeper than when he didn't find these clues. It seemed that after clearing the mist, he found that there were dark clouds behind him, and he could not see his five fingers. Can't help but open the spiritual connection, and said to Char and Metis on the other side: "Char, Metis, are you there, I have a question for you."

But he didn't expect that he had just spoken, and a pleasantly surprised voice came over: "Ha, Lord, I was looking for you, and I heard your voice unexpectedly. We really have a sense of heart ..."

"Less nonsense," Brando interrupted his teasing indifferently. "Char, I ask you, do you know Meed and Heppard?"

The voice over there was excited: "Oh my God, Lord, what do you ask them to do?"

"That means you know?"

"Naturally, they are your grandfather's servants. Parmide came from the Anna family and was the second son of Earl Grey Mountain. Hepard was a small aristocratic family from Siphage. He was a famous genius."

Shalton paused and continued: "Brando, did you find them?"

Brando shook his head. "I just heard it by accident."

"Is your father telling you," Charles sighed. "I've been looking for them, too."

"So you don't know their situation?"

"Lord Lord, when they received the order of His Royal Highness, they said goodbye. I know they must know something, so they have been looking for them." Charles replied.

Brando frowned, and asked keenly, "His Royal Highness?"

Charles's voice seemed to be dumb, and then he said, "Ah, you heard me wrong, Lord Lord."

"Charle, I heard that Tiger Sparrow said that the landscape of the Gem Plain is very good. I think it's time to give you a vacation for so long," Brando threatened silently.

Charles's voice was almost crying: "Okay, okay, Brando, don't keep me in confinement, listen to me ... well, Your Highness Princess ... you know, your father He almost became the contractor of a princess Griffin. "

"Someone?"

"I'm inconvenienced to disclose her name. I have to maintain the reputation of a lady. Besides, she doesn't necessarily see you." Charles said helplessly.

"What are you talking about?"

"It's true," the young attendant mage pledged vows.

Brando frowned, always feeling that this guy's words could not be believed, but if the other person said it, the clue seemed to be broken again.

He shook his head and suddenly remembered: "What's the matter with you?"

"Ah, ah, don't you have something to ask Metisha?" Charr was sweating coldly, and he wanted to set aside time, but he heard Brando snorted and hurriedly answered, "Well, I am Say, if things are not very urgent on your side, you better listen to a message from me first. "

"What's the news?" Brando frowned.

"It was a magical message delivered to her by one of the counts, and she passed it on to me."

"Dilferi?"

...

There was a silver brooch in front of the Princess's Palace. She picked up the brooch, carefully appreciated it, and then lowered it silently.

She remembers what happened that afternoon--

The afternoon sun seemed to have a certain flavor of Hexi, the leaves were rustling, except for the silent silence; she gently lifted her toes, and then slowly retracted, the cold lips touched away. Brando stared, looking at Her Royal Highness inexplicably.

"Brando, I'm really grateful to hear that you are still going down this road; however, I still hope that you can seriously consider our engagement."

"Why?" Brando frowned.

"Eruin is a small country. To resist potential enemies, you must concentrate the power of the entire kingdom, and even restore the ancient system." Griffin stepped back, carefully with pale silver-gray, bright eyes He looked at him emphatically: "But this ancient kingdom has experienced two generations of rule over Sir Siphach and my family. I know it too well-the nobles under my father's rule have different visions, short-sightedness, and ideals. Yes, but few-these people are not trustworthy. "

As if to strengthen this sentence, she shook her head slightly: "The kingdom must re-focus power, re-establish a local tax system that has been interrupted since the Anson era, and weaken the military power of the nobles, but ..."

Brando suddenly understood the implication behind this 'but'-the southern border already had the foundation for restoring kingship, but the future decision of the entire southern border fell on him instead, if he supported the princess without reservation, Then whether the Duke of Lantoniland, the Duke of Viero, or the Duke of Golan-Elsen objected, they could not change the final result. The autumn twilight has already shown that Toniger has such a decisiveness. Military power.

But if he opposes, or even just keeps the status quo, the local aristocracy will take the lead and remain indifferent. Indeed, Duke Viero is the grandfather of the princess, Duke Lantoniland is at least nominally an ally of the princess, and the Highland Knights are aloof, but the local nobles and the central royal family naturally have opposite attributes; Duke Viero They will never risk losing power to support their granddaughter. The same is true of the Duke Lantoniland. They are happy to see a royal family close to them, but they will not let it overtake them.

This is a natural conflict between the princess' ideas and the duke's core interests.

But what would he do?

The kingdom must refocus its power, and Tonigel and Valhalla naturally cannot be aloof, or even bear the brunt. Does Her Royal Highness want him to set an example, but can he believe in this half-elf girl, Tonigel and Valhalla have been established by him one by one, and many people place their hopes and future in it, Red Copper Dragon The veterans of the mercenary regiment who experienced the November war, the adventurers persecuted by Grudin, the residents of Green Village, and even Antietina and Caglilis, their vision entangled him. This is the power belt Coming responsibility, can he pass it on to others?

He weighed all of this silently in his heart. He was emotionally willing to believe in His Royal Highness. She can insist on her ideals and has the heart to pursue kindness and justice. She is the eldest princess of Eruin and has been subdued in history. Her Royal Highness Princess of Countless Players. But after all, no one is perfect. In this life, will she be at the mercy of the aristocracy in her nature, hesitate, and compromise with the conservative forces-this is related to the fate of many people; reasonably told Brando, Her Royal Highness There is a weak side in nature, she is not the true reformer.

And it all depends on the tenderness in her nature.

History has commented on everything, and today depends on his choice. Brando is very clear that he is different from His Royal Highness. He has no foundation in this world. The only concern is his parents who can only meet today, but Princess Griffin has a constant connection with the old aristocracy. She Not a ruthless silver queen.

Brando looked at Princess Griffin in front of her. The princess was half a head shorter than him, and her head was slightly raised. Her pale silver eyes did not shy away from him; she pursed her lips, and her silver curly hair was scattered. Then, in the sunlight, a beautiful luster flickered, and pointed ears showed a little from the long hair, showing the bloodline belonging to the elven side. No one would doubt the beauty of Her Royal Highness, mixed with the nobility of the royal family on earth, and bringing nature and closeness to the wind blowing in the forest.

Brando certainly won't forget, there is still a girly fragrance on her lips.

"I know what you're thinking about, Brando," Princess Griffin saw him understand, and said, "But someone who can determine the future of a kingdom, if too naive, for you and for me, It may not be a good sign. "

Brando heard what she said and asked, "So what does Her Royal Highness think I should do?"

Princess Griffin looked at Brando, but he could actually follow the same path as Anlek, dethrone her and Haruzer, and stand on his own. His strength is actually better, and he has the ability and time to do so. But if he does this, he will lose the reputation and righteousness that accompany him. If all he needs is a throne and supreme power, he can choose this path. But if he chooses the latter way, he loses far more than he gets.

Her Royal Highness's eyes were slightly bright, and she looked at the unusual noble, Lord Earl, and quietly replied, "Marry me."

"I'm Haruze's sister. In fact, it's not that you don't have the right to inherit the throne, and you, as my husband, can manage and rule this country justly according to the tradition of the kingdom. At that time, Tonigel and Valhalla It is the royal territory, Viero, Lantonilan, and even Golan-Elsen and Carlasu are subject to your submission. It is justified. "She stopped and said," ... However, there is no one who cares about the throne, Only Haruze or his descendants can inherit this position. "

Isn't this Alek, but the conditions are much harsher, and Brando couldn't help but grin after listening to Her Royal Highness: "His Royal Highness, this doesn't sound like I'm marrying you, it's like I'm marrying You look like ... "

Griffin grinned a little, and she saw that Brando didn't care about the power in his hands.

"But I already have a fiancee," Brando could only answer, "let's just let it go."

"It's okay, then I'll wait for your reply." Princess Griffin didn't worry about it, but smiled slightly.

Brando had no choice but to escape.

Griffin's finger was on the brooch, as if recalling from the memory. She lifted up to look at the evening scenery outside the window, and the sunset was sorrowful and red, hanging far below the golden clouds.

At this time, Dududu knocked outside the door. She listened a little, and then said, "Come in, Mrs. Hill." After the door opened, it really was hers. The maid, the woman in her forties, holding a letter in her hand, stood respectfully outside the door and said, "His Royal Highness."

"It's so late, is there anything?" Princess Griffin looked at her and asked.

"There is a letter from Wallenburg," answered Mrs. Hill.

"Is it for me?"

"Yes, a letter from Mr. Overwell."

Griffin took the letter, opened the envelope, unfolded the letterhead, and read it carefully. At first she raised her eyebrows slightly, and then her face changed color.

'——I would like to inform Her Royal Highness that the Silver Empress of the Cruz Empire recently granted a female Earl title. According to reliable information, this newly-born Earl is from Eruin and has some close relationship with Earl Toniger. relationship--'

...... (To be continued. Please search for floating astronomy, novels are better and faster!)