Chapter 181 The Demon King’s eyes are everywhere
At this moment, Sokoto didn’t know that the truth of the matter was more terrifying than he imagined.
Him The Demon King's power has not only penetrated into Silverpine Town, but even the prestigious Trident Knights have hidden "eyes" of the Demon King, but most people in the Principality of Campbell know nothing about it.
Just when the caravan group was finally influenced by the respected Father Matt, untied their boss and left the church, Charles, who was far away at the Trident Knights' station in Thunder City, was pacing back and forth in the room at the top of the tower, thinking over and over again.
Since the strange fog has dissipated, a glimmer of peace has finally emerged behind the haze of war that has lingered over Thunder County for hundreds of years.
Taking the opportunity to join forces with the Demon King's Army to deal with Chaos, they not only formulated unprecedented rules for fighting, but also limited the scope of the war to a limited area of the maze.
Hands on both sides were not in conflict with each other, and each was fine. As expected, the Demon King's army never invaded any surface village again.
However, the good times did not last long.
Honourable Princess Eileen Campbell came sooner or later, but at the critical moment when all the chaos had subsided, she set foot on this land with the "Light of Praise" she inherited from the previous Grand Duke.
It's okay if she is here for a trip, I'm afraid she just wants to use the sword her father gave her to achieve great things.
All the ambitions of princes and nobles in this world end up at the expense of the destruction of countless ordinary families.
There are almost no exceptions to this in the history of Osland.
The subjects of the Principality of Campbell need to recuperate, especially since the threat of Chaos is imminent, and they can no longer afford the price of another war.
Charlie didn't know what thoughts she had in mind when she came here. He could only hope that she would not have such childish thoughts as "going to defeat the Demon King in order to prove that she is worthy of the artifact in her hand."
In addition, there was one thing that worried him more than Princess Irene's intention, and that was that her arrival stimulated the devil in the labyrinth.
Thunder County's demon kings were all killed by the "Light of Psalm", so much so that the weapon even gained the reputation of "Devil's Nemesis".
If Luo Yan interprets the arrival of the "Light of Praise" as a break in the tacit understanding, then all the sacrifices and efforts he has made for the peace of Thunder County will be in vain.
Before he could figure out Princess Irene's intentions, he had to appease the Demon King's emotions.
This land... the people here have had enough of endless deaths."
After repeated hesitation, Charles finally made the decision to go against his ancestors, walked to the wooden table by the window, sat down, took out a pen and paper and started writing seriously.
【Dear Demon King, Ruler of the Necropolis:
The surface of the earth has been turbulent and turbulent recently. Not only Thunder City, but also the entire Principality of Campbell is in troubled times. I wonder if you are well in the underground world?
The reason why I wrote this letter is firstly to say hello to you, and secondly to communicate with you about the change of high-level power in the Principality of Campbell.
I believe you have heard the news that Archduke Aaron Campbell has passed away.
At present, the position of Grand Duke of the Principality of Campbell has been inherited by his eldest son, Edward Campbell. However, for some reason, he did not pass on the "Light of Glory" inherited from the Campbell family to his eldest son, but handed it over to his beloved daughter, Princess Eileen.
I cannot speculate on the intentions of Archduke Aaron Campbell. Maybe he received God's will when he was dying, or maybe he was confused for a moment, but no matter what the case, I can assure you that at least his eldest son Edward Campbell was an enlightened man.
The Principality of Campbell led by him has no military ambitions, and we have no intention of provoking new disputes.
As for the arrival of Princess Irene, it was not an order from Duke Edward, but out of her own will... We have no intention of provoking you.
I hope our tacit understanding is still valid, and I hope you can understand our difficulties.
————Charles, the comrade who fought alongside you and jointly defeated Novel of the Fog]
Charles stopped the pen in his hand, read the letter again and again, and made sure that there was nothing wrong with the wording and sentences. Then he rolled it up and stuffed it into a copper tube the size of a coin.
After doing these things, he stood up and walked to the window, tapping his knuckles three times on the wooden window sill.
After a moment of waiting, a bat flapped its wings and landed on the windowsill. A pair of round eyes stared into his eyes, and then it kicked out a leg gracefully.
Charlie carefully tied the letter to its leg, and then stretched out his index finger to touch its head.
The bat flapped its wings, opened his hands, then flapped its wings and soared into the air, darting into the deepening night with a "flutter" sound.
Chalice watched its figure disappear into the distance, and after a long time he crossed himself and prayed.
· May the Holy Light bless the people of Thunder City...
· ·…
· The corrosion of the necropolis is spreading all the time, and the people enveloped by the corrosion are not even aware of it.
But compared with the corrosion of money, the corrosion from the undead is nothing at all...
In the rich area of Thunder City, in the manor in the core area, a harpy knight looks down on the magnificent street with sharp eyes like a hawk, guarding the marble door with exquisite relief patterns behind it with its sharp talons.
There are almost no pedestrians in front of the beautiful gate, except for the occasional carriage passing by.
However, on this street that least needs lighting, there are the densest street lamps in the entire Thunder City, almost every ten or twenty steps, and even the dark steel lamp posts are engraved with magnificent and elegant patterns.
Due to the unique environment and good public security and cultural atmosphere, the entire urban area can be said to be the most expensive place in the entire Thunder City.
The people who live here are either rich or noble.
His identity is either a nobleman around Thunder City, a wealthy businessman with big business in the colony, or a captain with more than a dozen ships, with a net worth of nine figures at least.
Being able to own a large piece of land surrounded by so many prominent people is enough to highlight the value of this manor and the extraordinary status of its owner.
And this is exactly the case.
This manor is the property of the Andes family.
As the uncrowned king of the Thunder City, the Andes family's tentacles are spread throughout all walks of life in the city. From the city hall to the underground streets, their eyes are everywhere, and this "silent rule" has lasted for hundreds of years.
It is no exaggeration to say that Lint Isaac created the Thunder City, but the Andes family is the one who truly made the city great.
The most remarkable thing is that they not only possess the glory of the past, but also always hold the future in their hands.
Not long ago, the new Grand Duke of the Principality of Campbell met his subjects here, and now Grand Duke Campbell's biological sister Princess Irene was also invited to stay here after visiting Thunder City.
To be honest, as a princess of the Principality of Campbell, although Irene had a very strict upbringing since she was a child and lived a self-disciplined life under the strict discipline of her father, she still lived in a castle after all, and she was still indispensable for her fine clothing, food, wealth, and splendor.
However, even so, when she moved into this manor, she was still severely shocked by the luxury here.
Here, gold seems to be the most worthless embellishment, and all kinds of rare objects are piled up in every space here as if they are free, just to add to the magnificence.
Here, even the most inconspicuous high stool is made of velvet lining and gold threads sewn with patterns.
And this is not the most exaggerated.
What makes Irene most incredible is that here, even the gardeners who tend the gardens, the grooms who keep the horses, and even the servants in the kitchen all wear uniforms made of silk.
The faces and temperaments of those servants did not look like servants at all, but rather like nobles who had received palace etiquette education since childhood, so she couldn't help but subconsciously inquire about each other's surnames several times.
Compared with this place, Fort Campbell is like a large prison built in a large rural area!
And she finally understood why her father was so jealous of the people here when he was alive and always wanted to increase taxes here.
Although he never admitted that it was jealousy, as a daughter, she could still see it keenly in his eyes.
Even the illustrious Archduke Aaron Campbell once envied the wealth possessed by worldly people.
Even her brother, Archduke Edward, envied the people here from the bottom of his heart, but the way he showed it was different from his father.
It never hurts to pursue a better life.
She could see that his brother really wanted to make the Principality of Campbell a better place and surpass his father's achievements based on the foundation laid by his father.
And she also hoped that she could help him, at least share some of his burdens.
Perhaps this will remind her two brothers that they are a family...
The dressing room.
A sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl was sitting in front of the mirror, being served by several maids and changing her dress in preparation for the upcoming banquet.
That long golden hair is like flowing sunshine, hanging naturally on the slender shoulders and waist. The lightly painted cheeks are like newly opened roses, and the fair and delicate skin is like mutton-fat jade, setting off the star-like diamond necklace on her neck.
Looking at the dress made of golden gold and ivory white in the mirror, Irene showed a satisfied and charming smile on her face, jumped off the high stool, lifted the hem of her skirt and turned around.
Everyone has a love for beauty, and she is no exception.
Although she shoulders the mission given by the Light of Praise, after all, she is only a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl who has just completed her coming-of-age ceremony.
Looking at Her Royal Highness the Princess spinning in the mirror, the maid standing aside gave her a heartfelt compliment in an elegant and decent tone.
"It's so beautiful, Your Highness, you will definitely become the brightest star in the banquet."
Wow, you look good in whatever you wear. I just chose the one that suits you best based on your mood today. "
"In addition, the carriage is waiting in front of the door. Please allow me to leave for now... If you need anything else, please ring the bell at any time."
After saying these words, the maid nodded slightly and exited the dressing room with the other servants beside her.
"Isn't it a bit too exaggerated...I mean me." Watching the servant finally leave, Theresa, who was sitting on a high stool on the other side of the room, twisted her body and said uneasily.
Unlike Irene, her figure is one that can be seen at a glance as having been trained, with strong muscles wherever there should be muscles.
It was precisely because of this that when she put on this aqua blue evening dress, she felt awkward no matter what posture she took.
Especially the waistband.
She was afraid that if she exerted even a little force, the abdominal muscles on her stomach would break.
In fact, Teresa is not worried about losing face. Her honor only lies in her sword, and she doesn't care about the opinions of outsiders.
However, seeing Princess Irene attaching so much importance to today's dinner, she couldn't help but worry, worried that she would make her look embarrassed.
Looking at Theresa who looked embarrassed, Irene couldn't help but burst into laughter and comforted her with a light and sweet voice.
"How could it be? It obviously suits you very well."
It was the first time she saw such an embarrassed expression on Theresa's face, and she couldn't help but find it fresh, and even wanted to capture it with a video crystal.
Looking at Her Royal Highness the Princess comforting her, Teresa said with a bitter smile.
"Thank you...but I really prefer to wear looser clothes. These extra ribbons always make me feel like I am tied up by the enemy." ?"
"No problem... As long as it is your order, I will go through fire and water without hesitation. This trivial matter is nothing, and it is nothing compared to life and death on the battlefield." Putting her fist against her chest, Teresa said solemnly, although the faintly twitching corners of her mouth were not as relaxed as she said.
Irene sighed softly and said with a hint of apology.
"Theresa, I know this is not easy, but we still have to try to integrate into the local people. Only in this way can we gain their heartfelt support."
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"Don't be so serious, we are going to a banquet, not to fight against the devil in the labyrinth."
Looking at Theresa with a serious face, Irene made a joke, and then changed her tone and continued.
"And don't you think it's interesting to change your lifestyle occasionally?"
Looking at the eager Princess, Teresa's tense facial muscles finally relaxed into a rare smile.
That was not because of any profound reason, but because she saw another side of the princess in front of her that she had not seen for a long time.
That happened when I was a child.
At that time, she held the wooden sword for practice for the first time and began to try to learn swordsmanship that she had never been exposed to before. She also had this eager expression on her face, and her eyes were full of curiosity about new things, as well as pure innocence and enthusiasm.
It had been too long since Theresa had seen such an expression on her face.
I don’t know when it started. This young princess always tried to show a mature side, but that expression actually didn’t suit her.
Theresa looked at her with a smile and said.
please be happy.』