Broad World

"This... is this the king of your country?!"

After a full half a minute, Eugene, the bishop of Sheenworth Church, regained his senses, turned his head and asked Hawk beside him in a slightly trembling voice. ≧, he did his homework before coming here, but seeing so many dragons surrendering at the feet of a human is still unavoidable, and there is an unconcealable awe in his eyes.

As a real nobleman with multiple identities, Eugene not only serves the noble goddess, but is also a member of the Lords Alliance. In addition to completing the church's commission, he also shoulders other tasks, such as testing whether the young king is interested in joining the Lords Alliance.

You must know that almost all towns in the North have joined this organization, the main purpose is to fight against the Zhentarim Society and other evil enemies who try to get involved in the rights of nobles through trade and assassination, and to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of all lords are not violated. The influence of the West Hartland area in the West Hartland area was very large, but with Henry's rapid expansion, it was all over.

Blessed by the two wars caused by the Iron Throne, a large number of nobles who joined the Lords Alliance were purged, and the rest basically regrouped. Only a few villages and towns in relatively remote locations remained relatively independent, but it may not last long. , if they don't get the trade support from Baldur's Gate, they will soon face the dilemma of shortage of living supplies.

Eugene originally planned to take this opportunity to negotiate, but after seeing this scene, he completely dispelled all unrealistic thoughts. Everyone in Faerun Continent knows what it means to be a mage who can control a dragon. People will attract countless eyes even if they do nothing. And will not accept any form of provocation.

Although Hawke was a little surprised at Henry's too young appearance now. But he nodded slightly: "That's right. He is the monarch I am loyal to—Henry Angomey, a powerful mage and druid, and also a very enlightened ruler."

"He looks so young. Are you sure he is in his twenties this year?" Eugene asked in a low voice.

"Yes, His Majesty's son and daughter are almost ten years old, and they should show up at the coronation ceremony, and you will be able to see it then." Hawke explained with a smile on his face. He didn't mention the illegitimate child, because in the eyes of most orthodox nobles. An illegitimate child has no inheritance rights, at least in the case of legitimate sons and daughters.

While the two were talking, Henry walked down the ladder with a large number of entourages. Among them, two dark-skinned figures were particularly eye-catching. Many onlookers were already whispering, talking about why the A dark elf will appear.

Viconia, who was hiding under the hood, glanced at the crowd disdainfully, and said in a low voice, "Arrogance, prejudice, arrogance, narrow-mindedness... This is the most intelligent creature on the surface-human beings, feel this well." An unusual welcome, you will receive it in the future."

"I will correct their views on dark elves through actions, just like what Drizzt said. Stick to your bottom line, and one day you will be able to get the respect you deserve." Solaufin took off his pocket directly cap. Let the sun shine on your face. He showed his appearance to everyone without any concealment, and calmly endured countless disgusted, even hated eyes.

"Idiot! You will soon pay the price for this stupid behavior." Viconia sneered and tightened her cloak, lowered her head and hid behind the barbarian warrior, trying to make herself less conspicuous .

After experiencing countless betrayals, she knew how the dark elves would be discriminated against on the surface, so she chose to hide her identity without hesitation, instead of foolishly thinking that she could change everyone's opinions.

After hearing the conversation between the two, Henry couldn't help but shook his head with a smile, and quickened his pace.

Undoubtedly, these two dark elves are two typical personalities. Solaufin is a natural idealist. Even in a place like Uster Natha, he is still full of pursuit of a better life. Willing to pay the price of life.

And Viconia?

I believe that if the Defoe family hadn't been completely destroyed by the enemy, she might still be keen on fighting for power. After coming to the surface, although I wanted to be an ordinary person quietly for a while, but after being betrayed once, my nature was revealed. Not only did I launch a bloody revenge, but I also fell into darkness completely. egoists.

It is hard to say which of the two views is right and who is wrong. Idealism promotes the development of society and systems, while egoism is human nature, and everything can only be judged by time.

The only thing Henry cares about is to accept the political influence brought by the dark elves. As for the others, it will naturally be decided after more than ten years. As he walked down the stairs and stepped onto the red carpet, the girls who had been waiting on both sides sprinkled flower petals all over the sky, and six warriors and dragon knights cleared the way in front of them, and quickly completed this short journey full of symbolic meanings. .

Hawk hurriedly took two steps forward and bowed deeply: "Welcome back, I must congratulate you on another brilliant victory."

"Thank you, it's really hard for you to organize a welcome ceremony at this time." Henry helped the old man up and laughed.

"Haha! I'm only responsible for laying the carpet and hiring people to scatter the petals. He arranged for those soldiers." Hawke straightened up and pointed to Corey who was standing upright.

The middle-aged man who was born as a paladin gave a meticulous military salute, and then followed him silently, without saying a word from the beginning to the end, showing extremely good military qualities.

Henry glanced at the majestic warrior dragon beside him, and nodded with satisfaction: "It seems that you have already surrounded and suppressed those fleeing monsters in advance. What is the result of the battle, my commander?"

"Very good! I guarantee that those annoying guys will not dare to appear in your sight again within a few years." Corey said the bloody truth in one sentence. He personally led his men to chase for three days and three nights, at least 70% of the monsters were killed, and the rest did not pose any threat at all.

"In this way, except for the north of the Bariskell Bridge, the areas under our rule should not need to mobilize troops anymore, right?" Henry asked in a low voice about the surrounding situation.

When he comes back this time, he plans to sort out the two systems of administration and military. There is no plan to expand the number of human soldiers. Anyway, they are of no use at all in the face of a truly terrible enemy. It's better to save the money and make a big cheap steel golem. Anyway, the thermal energy conversion technology in the dimensional sphere can be completely replaced by electric energy. At that time, a medium-sized nuclear power plant will be enough to solve the energy problem.

Corey obviously didn't know about this plan, so Wei Wei bowed and replied truthfully: "In theory, it looks like this, but there are a few surrounding towns that haven't clearly expressed their obedience to the kingdom's rule, you're sure you don't need to send troops to force them to submit ?"

"No! You'd better not do this, they are just a little hesitant, I am willing to go there personally to persuade the councils and lords of these cities to offer their loyalty."

When Bishop Eugene heard that he wanted to use force. Hastily stood up and stopped. You must know that those towns that are still watching are members of the Lords Alliance. If they are attacked, then theoretically, the Lords Alliance is obliged to send troops to protect them. He couldn't imagine how many people would die fighting a dozen dragons, so he didn't Hesitantly chose to give up the influence in this area.

"You are?" Henry frowned and stared at the slightly fat middle-aged man in front of him, with a trace of doubt on his face, he didn't remember such a person among his upper-level officials, otherwise, with his perverted memory Definitely won't be impressed.

Hawke leaned forward and reminded in a low voice: "He is the bishop invited by the Sheenworth Church, named Eugene, a noble lord around Waterdeep City. He owns a large piece of rich farmland and is very prestigious in the local area."

Henry nodded suddenly. Quickly put on a smiling face: "I'm very sorry, I didn't recognize you just now, I was so rude. Please accept this small gift, and hope it can make up for my poor manners just now."

He quickly took out a gemstone ring exuding a dazzling halo from his pocket, and stuffed it into the opponent's hand calmly.

"Goddess! This is a lucky ring unique to the kingdom of elves! Look at this exquisite handicraft, it is simply perfect." Bishop Eugene fell under the attack of the precious gift in an instant, and his mind was full of calculating the ring. As for the so-called secret mission, I'm afraid it has long been forgotten.

As the saying goes, there are very few people in the world who cannot be bought by money. The only problem is whether you can afford it.

After this underground trip, Henry can almost claim to be one of the richest people in Faerun. Even the treasures of the ancient dragon may not be comparable to it. To buy a local noble, you only need to squeeze it through your fingers A little dust is enough.

Seeing the greed in the bishop's eyes, he smiled playfully and said, "As long as you like it, if you don't mind, may I ask, are you serious about what you just said?"

"What?!" Eugene raised his head and was stunned for a moment, then quickly recalled what he said just now, and then laughed out loud. "Hahahaha! That's right, of course it's true. As long as I make a trip, those cities that are still watching will definitely be eager to offer their loyalty. After all, there are very few generous monarchs like you."

"That's really great. I don't want to have any regrets about my coronation ceremony, so can you please help me make a trip now? I can send a giant dragon to escort me. If I succeed, I will also have a more exquisite thank you." Here you go." Henry threw out the second bait very insidiously.

"Very happy! Escorted by the giant dragon! If I miss this opportunity, I will regret it for the rest of my life!" Jin agreed immediately without even thinking about it. Due to over-excitement, his face even flushed, and at the same time he clenched the ring in his palm tightly.

Tempted by huge benefits, the bishop of the Noble Goddess Church quickly boarded one of the airships and sailed slowly to the east. The witty and cunning Ortagus was in charge of escorting him. I believe his every move would be hard to escape. Surveillance and snooping by brown dragons.

Seeing the airship receding away, Henry smiled and said to his subordinates: "Look, it's easy to solve, isn't it? Remember, don't start a war if you can use political means, otherwise it will easily cause unnecessary trouble."

"Sorry, Your Majesty, we don't have much experience in this area. Maybe you should hire a few senior consultants to better handle the relationship with the nobles of neighboring countries." Corey suggested helplessly.

It can be said that he himself is a pure soldier, who only knows how to train soldiers, march and fight. As for Hawke, let alone, as a person who climbed up from the bottom, he doesn't even know a few noble family emblems, not to mention the complicated grievances and grievances between the various families.

"Okay, this is my negligence. But before that, let's find a place to talk about the kingdom's system and development," said Henry, who was surrounded by many guards and walked to the original Duke's mansion, ready to talk to the two The confidant discusses the reform. (to be continued..)