Calamity Crown

The carriage crushed the stone road, the scarlet under the wheels had already faded, but the scarlet around the edges of the wheels became more vivid. The soldiers guarding the gate of the castle looked at the slowly approaching black carriage vigilantly and timidly.

quack.

Every time the crow chirped, the hearts of the soldiers couldn't help but skip a beat.

There is no obstacle.

Especially when Rick showed the invitation letter from the Grand Duke of Graz, all the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, and swiftly lowered the drawbridge to let the carriage pass.

"This is the guard in the core area of ​​Hestings?"

"I heard more than once when I was a child that the guards guarding the core area can kill a tiger with just a sliding shovel."

Andinan was a little unbelievable.

As a native of Hessetings, Andinan had heard rumors about the core area since childhood.

Such as the wealth of the royal family of Lane, the benevolence of the king, the strict guard, etc., are all familiar.

Especially the rumor that the guards are the best of the best.

Young people are convinced.

but now?

Big disappointment.

"Perhaps the original Ryan royal family had such guards, but as time goes by, after the first batch of founding guards get old, how many of their descendants who inherited the title of nobility can still achieve the honor of their ancestors?"

"Anyone is lazy and lazy."

"So are you and me."

Goethe was not surprised.

In his hometown, there are too many tiger fathers and dogs.

He has long been familiar with it.

"I may be, but you are different, Mr. Marple. You are the most diligent person I have ever met."

Andinan said, with admiration in his eyes.

Young people are not flattering, but telling the truth.

During the period of living at No. 11 Kimmel Street, the young man really knew Goethe's routine well. Except for the necessary sleep time, he was doing things all the time.

Either reading, or writing, or practicing with a spear.

entertainment time?

absolutely not.

He had never seen this Lord Marple having any entertainment.

If it weren't for the rumors of the 'Summer Club' before, Andinan would only have thought that Lord Marple was an ascetic monk.

Could it be...

Lord Marple was seriously injured?

Subconsciously, the young man thought of something.

Goethe glanced at Andinen, and immediately guessed that the young man was thinking wrong.

However, he did not explain.

This kind of thing, the more you explain, the less clear it is.

Just like he wouldn't tell Andinan that he was being threatened with death in the 'Anchor World', if he didn't improve his strength quickly in the 'secret realm' in front of him...

That's really a dead end.

Goethe glanced at the main quest.

【Fortune: 100/100】

【Reputation: 62/100】

...

After Andinan fulfilled his promise, the column of [Fortune] was completed, while the column of [Fame] started to skyrocket three days ago after a pause of a few days.

Even now, every few hours, it will rise by 1 point.

However, it has become slow.

Clearly, the knock-on effects of Derwent's death are fading.

But the scene just now stimulated some people again.

During the journey from the castle area to the core area, his reputation has increased by 2 points.

And when the wagon stopped, it went up another 2 points.

"Sir, the Grand Duke's residence has arrived."

Rick's voice came.

Even though he tried his best to calm down, Goethe could still hear the vibrato.

The previous scene not only terrified the soldiers, but also the driver.

The fact that Rick is still able to drive a carriage is enough to surprise Goethe.

However, looking at that pale face, Goethe knew that his coachman was reaching his limit.

"Rick, you can take a day off."

Goethe said.

"No, sir."

"Please rest assured, I can persist."

The coachman shook his head.

Even though he couldn't wait to leave now, his rationality told him that if he didn't want to lose a big client like Mr. Marple, and if he didn't want to lose the reputation of the best coachman in 'Siemerk Carriage Co.', then he had to persevere.

As long as it is not death, then you have to persevere!

Or……

Even if it is death, you have to persevere!

Because, he is no longer living for himself alone.

Parents, wife, and three children all need his salary to support them.

Facing the insistence of the coachman, Goethe did not persuade him any more.

Everyone has their own last choice.

He turned around and looked at the butler of the grand duke's mansion who was walking quickly.

Gray hair, tuxedo, white gloves, black leather shoes.

Even if you walk fast, the distance of each step is the same, and you keep a smile on your face.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Marple."

"Good afternoon, Master Andinen."

The old housekeeper greeted him politely.

"good afternoon."

Andinan responded, and then looked curiously at the Grand Duke's mansion.

It is said to be a mansion, but in fact it was rebuilt from a corner of the castle.

Far from the atmosphere, gorgeousness and comfort imagined.

Instead, he was lifeless.

And a little cold and damp.

The young man was a little disappointed.

But what was even more disappointing was what the old housekeeper said afterwards.

"Master Andinan, please wait a moment. His Highness is only receiving His Majesty Marple now. I hope you don't complain about His Highness—he doesn't have much time every day."

The young man's eyes dimmed.

But immediately laughed.

"certainly."

Andinan expressed his understanding.

The Grand Duke of Graz, whose full name is Graz Ryan, is the younger brother of the current King Ryan IX. However, unlike his elder brother who was weak and sick since childhood, the Grand Duke of Graz was known for his bravery when he was young.

There have also been stories of killing wolves with a dagger in hand.

Although it was a wounded lone wolf, it was enough to make people admire.

As he grew older, the wisdom of the Grand Duke of Graz also began to appear.

The weaker Ryan IX was relieved to delegate power.

Everyone knows that after the death of Ryan IX, who has no heirs, the Grand Duke of Graz will succeed the king and will become Ryan X.

Even at this moment, the Grand Duke of Graz is still fulfilling part of the king's obligations before becoming Ryan X in the true sense.

Therefore, when Goethe saw the Grand Duke, the Grand Duke was still in office.

During the daytime, in the castle room that also needs to be illuminated by candlelight, the Grand Duke of Graz was reviewing the documents wearing glasses. When he saw his butler walking in with Goethe, he immediately made an apologetic gesture and signaled to wait a moment.

About five minutes later, the Grand Duke stood up from behind the desk.

"Sorry, Your Excellency Marple, for keeping you waiting."

The Grand Duke of Graz came over and extended his palm to Goethe.

Goethe raised his hand to shake the opponent, and felt the calluses on the opponent's palm.

That was left behind by long-term practice of swordsmanship and spearmanship. Coupled with the fact that the other party was considered to be a burly figure, there is no doubt that the early rumors still have a degree or two of credibility.

The grand duke's face was tough and his features were profound, but the other party's gray hair was combed casually behind his head, which immediately made the other party's majesty look a little more uninhibited.

When people see it, they will feel good about it.

What is even more favorable is the straightforward behavior of the other party.

"Your Excellency Marple, Graz and Graz have caused you trouble."

"They always frustrate me."

"This is my apology, please be sure to accept it."

With that said, the Grand Duke turned around, took out a boxy box from the desk drawer, and handed it to Goethe.

"'Dragon Breath'!"

"One of the legacy of the 'Robert family'."

"It was obtained by the Lane royal family accidentally, and I think it should be returned to the original owner"

The Grand Duke said with a smile.

Goethe looked at the Grand Duke of Graz in surprise.

"Don't worry, I really mean nothing."

"There are no traps here."

"I just hope that Hestings is safe and sound, and I won't provoke an existence like you for no reason."

While speaking, the Grand Duke opened the box, revealing the notes inside.

Even, for Goethe's peace of mind, he took the initiative to read the notes.

And when Goethe took the notes—

[Discovered the secret technique 'Burning Hand', judging...]

[Possess the 'heart' attribute, the judgment is passed! 】

[Master the 'Tufu Language (Basic)', pass the judgment! 】

[If the judgment is passed, you can use the "bloody honor" to learn! 】

...

"[Burning Hand]?"

Goethe looked at the message and frowned secretly.

It's not that the Grand Duke of Graz bluffed, but he found that it seemed to be a problem of title.

It appeared in the previous [Desperate Gaze], the transcendent in the 'secret realm' in front of him called [Desperate Gaze] as 'Longwei', but the text he could see showed it as [Desperate Gaze].

The current [Burning Hand] is also like this.

Looking at the words that appeared in front of him, Goethe felt an impulse from the bottom of his heart—he really wanted to click to learn, and then, to show the Grand Duke of Graz that he had already learned the so-called "Dragon's Breath Technique", whether he could exchange it for a I owe you a gift.

But in the end, Goethe didn't do that.

He can't violate his bottom line.

There are things that can be done.

Some things should never be done.

This is what the good old man told him when he was in his hometown.

Although Goethe showed disdain at the time, he insisted on it in the days that followed.

As for why?

Goethe didn't know either.

Maybe……

It makes him look like a 'human'?

And that impulsive thought?

Nature is inevitable.

He's just a man with a bottom line, not a saint.

He didn't know where it came from, but he thought it was Master Lu who once said: "No one is perfect when it comes to deeds, regardless of heart."

He just needs to be a person.

saint?

impossible.

Seeing that Goethe accepted the gift, the Grand Duke of Graz was relieved.

As he said, all he wanted now was that Hestings was safe and sound.

Once the heir of the "Robert Family" who owns the "Longwei" destroys the city, it will be too terrifying.

He didn't want to have such a troublesome existence when dealing with those people.

Moreover, what he hopes is to be able to pull the opponent into his own camp!

Do as soon as you think of it, the Grand Duke of Graz, who kept his character upright, asked immediately.

"Your Excellency Marple, what do you think of what happened in Hestings?"

What do I think?

I stand and watch!

Goethe couldn't help but slander.

He didn't know what happened to Hestings at all, but this didn't prevent Goethe from frowning slightly with a complicated look on his face.

Seeing Goethe's appearance, the Grand Duke immediately sighed.

"Sure enough, no one with 'power' can ignore the name of 'Modeus' crowned!"