Chapter 164
"In the name of the noble and majestic Guardian of Lothar Duchy, Duke Fred, defender of the Holy Cross, I extend my sincerest sincerity to all the Elders of the Morning Star Forest Elves Greetings, I wish you a long life!"
In the long house at the top of the cloud crown tree in the morning star forest, an exquisite dark green robe, the Duke’s messenger calm with a golden long chain and a silver buckle, stood in front of the Elder Elder , The arrogant eyes are almost on the beams of the room.
Beside him stands a young Holy Cross priest, with a serious expression and even a little nervous. Even if Loren is standing here, he can’t recognize him. I helped his little priest in Ancient Wood Town.
"I also wish the ancient wood forest blessings and bless Lord Frederic longevity." Elder frowned, sitting in the center, was obviously very dissatisfied with the attitude of the Duke's messenger.
And the meeting at this time is also the result of the agreement between the two parties-the morning star forest settlement will form an alliance with the Duke of Fried, and the caravans of elves can flow through the entire land of Duchy in Lothar Unobstructed, no longer need to be confined to a place like Deep Limburg.
Every time an ogre invades, the Duke will provide all the support they need to the elves of the morning star forest free of charge, not just iron, armor, and even medicine, until the end of the invasion. So far-and the elves must ensure that ogre is kept in the forest, and no ogre is allowed to run into Duchy's land.
As a price, Morning Star Forest must pay tribute to the Duke of Friede every year for the best mead of that year, the total amount is half of the new wine of the year, and precious animal skins, rare flowers and plants as gifts, send envoys to participate The Duke’s hunting banquet proves the friendship and alliance between the two parties.
Generally speaking, the conditions are very favorable to Morningstar Forest, and even better than many aristocratic lords in Duchy in terms of standard treatment, which proves that Duke Fried is indeed regarded as their corresponding allies. , Rather than being treated as a vassal.
This is already discussed by both parties, and Born Elder is not worried that the other party will regret it. But just seeing the extremely arrogant expression of the Duke's messenger, he felt an indescribable disgust.
"I don't know why you are visiting again?" Born Elder tried to make his tone as calm as possible: "I hope our hospitality will not disappoint you. What is needed? You can mention it."
"You’re so polite, but I’m not talking about your hospitality." The Duke’s messenger gave a somewhat "reserved" smile: "It’s more important, about There are some small questions about the covenant between you and the Duke."
"Oh, isn't that already said?"
"Of course, what the Duke promised will definitely not go back. Yes-but, on top of that, some small details and necessary conditions need to be added to make this covenant look more reasonable."
"Don't go too far!"
Another Elder on the side stood up directly from his position, glaring at the Duke’s messenger who was still "smiling reservedly": "We still promise to form an alliance with you, but it doesn't mean that we have to bow our heads to the Duke to acknowledge allegiance!"
"Yes, but please don’t forget, if you don’t have the support of the Lord Duke, you are basically impossible to win this war." The emissary of the Duke didn’t even bother to look at the Elder, arrogant: "Is it not? Without the permission of the Lord Duke, even a piece of iron ingot is impossible to appear here!"
"Under such circumstances, not only did you not express your gratitude for your life saving benefactor, but even He also spoke harshly to his messenger, is this the politeness of the elf?!"
"You..."
"Sit down!"
Born Elder interrupted the Elder Elder and looked back coldly towards the Duke’s Envoy: "Please also make it clear, what is this so-called'little detail'?"
"Of course it is both sides The prerequisite of the alliance—because of the war, this matter was temporarily shelved; but now that the war is over, it is natural to solve the problems that still need to be solved!"
The Duke’s messenger slightly Nodded, it’s not like being interrupted at all: "As you know, Lothar Duchy is a land shrouded by the rays of light of the Holy Cross. Lord Duke is also a devout believer; as a devout One of the most important responsibilities of the believers is to spread the faith of the Holy Cross."
"As an important ally of Lord Duke, the elves of the Morning Star Forest also become the Holy Cross as it should be by rights The people are illuminated by the sacred glory.” The Duke’s messenger looked intoxicated and danced with his hands: “This is not only a request, but also an honor, so that the elves can also To be bathed in this glory! "
While speaking, he also pulled the little priest beside him: "And this is a saint of the Holy Cross, a holy priest, he will lead you to the real light The road, no longer need to be shrouded in darkness, no longer need to fear Evil God and terrifying monsters, because they will have nowhere to hide in front of the Holy Cross! "
"Uh...Yes, yes! "The little priest, who was suddenly pulled up, looked nervous, trembling and muttering, and his fearful eyes kept dodging: "Becoming a citizen of the Holy Cross is an extremely glorious thing, I, I..."
"The elves of the Morning Star Forest will never accept a foreign god for no reason! "
Before the little priest could say it clearly, the angry Elder spoke directly: "forgive me to speak bluntly, your behavior is simply blackmail, it's naked blackmail!" "
"Maybe the elves in the future will accept the glory of the Holy Cross, maybe never-but that can only be voluntary, not forced persecution! "Elder, trembling with rage, just got up from his position: "Take a thousand steps back. Even if we agree, the elves of the Morning Star Forest and the entire Eastern Forest will never accept such a result!" "
"Then I can only express regret for this. "
The Duke’s messenger pouted dismissively, shrugged: "If you cannot become a citizen of the Holy Cross, without the witness of the Holy Cross, the Duke will never ally with you." ——This is the premise of everything! "
"This is blackmail, and we absolutely do not accept any form of blackmail! "
"This is not blackmail, it is just a necessary condition! "The Duke's messenger still did not give up: "This is also the will of the Holy Cross! "
"Let me change another way of thinking, your honorable messenger!" "Born Elder forcibly suppressed his anger, and his aging eyes stared at the messenger's face: "If we abandon the big tree wall on the border and let ogre enter Duchy through the forest, what will Supreme's Holy Cross do?" Woolen cloth? ! "
"You, how dare you..."
The Duke’s messenger was surprised. They didn’t expect these elves to have the courage to refuse, even in this way. Threatening the Duke?!
"Bang--! "
The door behind him was suddenly knocked open, and the frightened Duke’s messenger almost hid behind the little priest. Luca, with a team of war dancers, walked in and moved This "Sir" encircles the center of the long house.
"What are you doing? ! "The Duke's messenger who saw this posture finally panicked and stared at Bohn Elder hysterically: "I am the Duke's messenger. If you hurt me, you are hurting the Duke, and hurting the Duke is like declaring war on the entire Duchy. ! "
"You can rest assured, we have absolutely no intention of hurting you. "Luca, who has always been good-natured, also brought a bit of sarcasm involuntarily in his tone. Looking back towards Born Elder in front of him: "The expedition team has returned, and has just arrived at the tree wall. "
"Are you back?" ! "Bohn Elder stood up directly this time, looking serious: "How many? ! "
"There are only a dozen left, and they are not injured or disabled. "Luca's expression is ugly: "Konuo has sacrificed. Liya was the only war dancer from the morning star forest. "
"What about him?" ! "Born Elder didn't notice the sentence behind Luca, staring at the war dancer leader.
"It hasn't recovered, but it should be alive. "Of course Luca knows who Elder is talking about.
"That's enough...that's enough..." Born Elder let out a long sigh of relief, turning his gaze to the side mockingly. The Duke's messenger who is still losing one's head out of fear: "I'm sorry, your messenger, this meeting may be over. "
"We are going to meet a friend, a hero who ended this invasion! "