Chapter 12
2020-11-02
Chapter 12 Gifts
Then Alwin got up and saluted gracefully and turned away with Graeme.
Gramme followed Alwin out of the outpost, somewhat unclear.
In his opinion, today’s meeting was completely useless, and they talked about topics he couldn’t understand. On the contrary, the reward for Alwin, which he cared most about, was not mentioned by the two parties from the beginning to the end.
Let him don’t be impatient, Alwin knows that’s the way traditional nobles do things.
For the sake of the face of both parties and the dignity of the nobles, Nabry would not take the initiative to talk about the bounty issue, and the same is true of the Garriott family, a century-old nobleman.
Compared with the emerging aristocrats whose open mouth and closed mouth must be rich, it is impossible to say who is good and who is bad, but the principles of doing things are different.
Sure enough.
The two stood outside the post for a while, and the adjutant of the other party came over and sent the reward he deserved to him. In addition to the huge bounty of fifty Golden Lions, there is also a half-handed sword that looks ordinary but is actually well forged.
“Your Excellency Alwin, this is a personal gift from the Lord, please accept it!”
Alwin sword technique is good, of course, he also knows swords.
Leo grandfather, who used to be an official Knight, had a sword beyond the Ordinary Level, but unfortunately, it was long lost when he was fleeing.
What he is using now is just the ordinary goods forged in the blacksmith shop, which is incomparable with the high-quality military supplies that the money has nowhere to buy. If he had such a sword in his hand when fighting the black bear, he would dare to meet with force with the black bear and crush him head-on.
“Thank you, Sir, for me. I like his gift very much.”
After some politeness, Alwin watched the adjutant return to the post before leaving with Graeme.
Before the two separated, Alwin took out five Golden Lions and stuffed them to Graeme. The guy immediately smiled, didn’t expect to have his share, and took it after he declined twice. .
Alwin’s code of conduct is very modern, and the more friends you are, the less you can do selfish calculations on money-related matters. After all, Graeme shared his adventures with himself today, and the credit for introducing Sir Nabry was completely worthy of the reward of these five Golden Lions.
Looking back, Graeme can still receive a salary from the official wartime recruitment, which should be able to top his income for half a year, which can be called a plentiful harvest.
The next day, the expected trip didn’t happen.
As it should be by rights, Alwin was once again summoned by Viscount Andrea, the consul and the highest local title.
Through the communication with Lord Nabry yesterday, Alwin knew that the kingdom of Phalatis and the homeland of Ilya, which he did not have much impression of, also had disputes between old and new nobles.
But Phalatis has a powerful Imperial Family, firmly holds the supreme martial power of the country and more than 80% of the professional army, and serves as the central referee of aloof and remote Adjudicator.
Many years ago, he used the brilliant means to straighten out the forces in all aspects of the country, old and new.
The iron order is established to suppress all unstable factors under the throne of Queen Your Majesty, no matter what the struggle must abide by the rules set by Queen Your Majesty to minimize internal friction.
Meanwhile, the Imperial Family turned the conflict between the Fiefdom nobles and the emerging nobles into their own opportunities.
Cooperate with the emerging aristocracy and the burghers to gradually encroach on the land of the old Fiefdom aristocracy through the urbanization movement; enter into a contract with the old aristocracy, occupy a place in the new city, and obtain far more lucrative economy than the closed manor in the past. Benefit.
At the same time, through the continuous development of new routes and overseas colonies, all parties are tied to their war chariots. No matter how strong each party is, the Imperial Family and the kingdom are the biggest beneficiaries and will always be invincible. place!
After a generation of hard work, Pharretis has become a regional power and has a great voice in the Tulip Alliance.
Viscount Andrea, the consul, is a very successful former Fiefdom nobleman in this context, who also has the right to manage the city through the civic council.
In the consul’s parlour at City Hall, Alwin met Leopold’s most distinguished figure.
This is a very dignified old man. All the characteristics of Western aristocrats in Alwin’s previous life impressions can be found in him. He is rigid, strict, and inhumane. He is a very typical person. superior.
Faced with Alwin, who is penniless, his speech is simple and direct:
“Although Nabry has already reported your situation to me, I still want to ask you in person. Thinking. Would you like to join my Leopold City as a member of the City Guard?”
Under the pressure of the old man, Alwin braced oneself and said:
” Leopold is your city and my hometown. Defending my hometown is my mission as it should be by rights, but I still want to see the world outside while I’m young.”
Seeing the sincerity and firmness in Alwin’s eyes, the old man’s sharp eagle-like eyes softened slightly, and the corners of his mouth as rigid as a stone sculpture also had a slight curvature.
“Okay.
Although it’s a pity. But as an old man, I can understand the thoughts of the young eagles, and I always want to measure the sky is how high with my own wings. How far is the sea.
If you want to come back, Leopold is your forever home, child!”
“Thank you, Your Excellency! Thank you so much for your understanding.” Whatever has several points of sincerity, it is very rare to say such a thing as an old man, and Alwin does not feel offended.
Alwin got up and deeply gave him a salute even though he couldn’t accept his favor.
The old man waved his hand to make Alwin sit down again, turned the signet ring in his hand and said casually:
“I heard that you have the idea of joining the Royal Navy? I have written a letter for you. You can bring a recommendation letter with you, use it or not.
Although it is impossible to go through the back door, it can save you a lot of trouble as an admission ticket.”
After a while, Alwin took the letterhead with the old man’s family crest in both hands, bowed solemnly again, and left.
And then ran out of the city hall as if to flee.
Alwin shouted in his heart: “Although I don’t know what level I have reached, this old man is definitely a deeply hidden transcender. Facing him is more tiring than a bloody battle with pirates!”
On the way back, today’s experience reappeared scene by scene, Alwin lamented that the means of the old nobles are really not one drop of water can leak out.
Prepare letters of recommendation in advance. Even if you can’t leave Alwin, you will naturally try to be gracious to a talent who grew up in Leopold and naturally tends to be in the opposite camp.
It’s just no effort at all for the elderly, but in the future, even if there is only a one-tenth chance of Alwin providing returns, it will be a big profit!
Even though Alwin’s wisdom has penetrated the old man’s plan, no matter whether this letter of recommendation is used or not, he has to accept his favor.
As for how he learned about Alwin in less than a day? As a landlord, it is even more strange not to understand!
Alwin is making the final preparations before departure.
On the other side of this pirate siege, the “Blood Anchor” pirate ship is another atmosphere.
After the pirates who sieged and looted the city last night withdrew to the ship and counted the number of people, the entire pirate ship was enveloped by a low pressure.
Blood anchor Zack is going crazy!
The looting defeat and the navy’s tail-to-tail chase some time ago made Captain Zach urgently need a brilliant victory to stabilize his position on the ship, and also eliminate this group of scum and villains from the ship. Stir ambition.
Last but not least, we need to get rid of some of the thorns that have expressed their dissatisfaction on the surface, and let the rest of us know who is in charge on this boat!
After choosing Leopold, a little-known fishing town, Zach directly sent a lot of thorns who questioned his authority ashore. No matter the outcome of this battle is good or bad, it can be relieved if you want. The dilemma of losing his prestige one after another.
Even to be on the safe side, the blood anchor Zack also sent his loyal right-hand man “Bosun Billy the Black Bear” to stand in the line, thinking that he had done it all.
However, after the landing troops returned to count the number of people, the casualties of up to 56 people made the blood anchor heartbroken. You must know that because of the previous successive loss of personnel, the number of pirates on the entire ship was only 130. Personally!
even more how, because the looting time is limited, the spills of war brought back by the pirates cannot make up for the loss of personnel this time.
In addition to the 30 diehards left on the ship, the 100 pirates sent out were less than half when they returned.
In particular, Billy, the captain of the boat, the number one General under his subordinates, did not come back. Now even the hardcore crew members of his subordinates see their expressions all flickering, the hearts of the people are more turbulent than before, and the blood anchor is sad. Almost vomited blood.
“Raise the anchor, let’s loot the merchant ship!!!”
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(end of this chapter)