Chapter 202 Strange Visitors from the Imperial Capital

Roddy left the Duke's Court in the afternoon, bid farewell to Miss Nicole, and returned to the military camp.

As soon as he walked into the barracks, he felt the strange gazes around him. The soldiers looked at him with a smile. Several people with higher ranks had already come over and slapped Roddy on the shoulder vigorously. After everyone pulled him into the tent in the barracks, there was a burst of cheers waiting for him.

Roddy couldn't smile bitterly. The cheers of these people seemed to have won a battle. The last officer shouted loudly, which meant that his master general had pursued the most beautiful flowers in the empire's noble circle. What a proud thing.

Although the army was banned from drinking, Roddy took everyone out to find a tavern and drank it. The excited officers and soldiers didn't know how many wine glasses they had broken and how many barrels of strong wine they drank, and then they shouted the slogan of victory and returned to the military camp.

The next thing is relatively simple.

Roddy shows up with Nicole every day, and various events and banquets held in the noble circle of Sichu. Both of them attended together, and in front of everyone, they seemed to be a couple in love. But now his relationship with Nicole has just been revealed, but he cannot meet Miao Ge - otherwise, if someone discovers the lover of Duke Tulip Sister, there is another woman, that would be big news!!

As the news gradually dispersed, the relationship between Viscount Roddy and Duke Tulip's sister has been known to everyone, and even people far away in the imperial capital have received the news.

Some people couldn't help but realize that the last time His Majesty the Emperor proposed to Miss Nicole was rejected, probably because Miss Nicole had already had a lover. But the identity of this Viscount Roddy was really strange, as if it had emerged out of thin air - could he be just an ordinary little low-level officer...

However, after receiving the news, Marquis Carolin, the Imperial Minister of Military Affairs, fell into deep thought...

Roddy and Nicole?

The old marquis sighed: It seems that His Majesty the Emperor is still trying to win over the Tulip family. After a war, the Tulip family's status has become extremely solid, the power of the first family of the empire is deeply rooted, and there is also the power of the empire's strongest legion, Thunder Whip, swearing to die. The Duke of Tulip was also named the marshal of the empire...

And that Roddy should be His Majesty’s illegitimate son. His relationship with Miss Nicole... Humph, do you still need to ask? Of course it was the instruction of His Majesty the Emperor.

But this matter is a bit strange. First, my son was rejected after pursuing someone else, so he let his son do it...

However, the old Marquis didn't care much. Such things involving power were normal, and any strange and complicated things were normal.

It is impossible to win over the Tulip family. The only one who can revitalize the Lionheart family is probably that boy Roddy?

Could it be... Is Your Majesty interested in letting that illegitimate son be the crown prince???

With various complex thoughts, the old Marquis shook his head - no matter what, he had to win over the relationship with that boy Roddy.

Fifteen days after Duke Tulip recovered from his injuries in Xiqiu, a team of strange guests came to the military camp east of Xiqiu.

These people were dressed in neat warrior uniforms, but the middle-aged man in the middle was dressed in an ordinary aristocratic manner. The middle-aged man introduced himself as Baron Gardar from the imperial capital, and asked to meet Viscount Rodi of the Royal Guards. He also claimed to be Lord Rodi's friend in the imperial capital.

The officers of the Guards smiled strangely and told them that Lord Roddy was not in the barracks at the moment and could go to the hunting grounds outside the north suburbs of the city. Lord Roddy was ordered to take people to guard Miss Nicole early this morning. Today, on the hunting grounds outside, the nobles of the West Hill held a hunting party.

The hunting ground in the northern suburbs outside Xiqiu City is an industry of the tulip family. This is a black forest, and the periphery of the forest is surrounded by simple thick wooden fences. On weekdays, local auxiliary officials will naturally send people to take care of it, and a team of soldiers will take turns to guard it here.

The hunting ground is specially designed for the nobles to carry out hunting activities - hunting, an activity that is only circulated in the aristocratic circle, is very popular in the empire. The martial spirit and the inheritance of titles of the empire have made the nobles of these empires retain the habit of martial arts, and hunting is the best sport to exercise their own martial arts and swordsmanship.

It was approaching late autumn, and the leaves on the trees gradually fell, and more than a dozen ornate carriages were parked outside the hunting ground. It was already noon, and the coachmen on the carriage were lazily leaning on the seat cushions to rest.

On the road leading to the hunting ground, teams of Royal Guards and Thunder Whip in armor brought the road up, and dozens of Royal Guard soldiers stood at the door of the hunting ground.

Baron Gadal and his group were blocked by layers of obstacles. Finally, after he showed something that could prove his identity, the soldiers let him in - but his entourage warriors must stay outside. According to regulations, each nobleman entering the hunting ground could only bring up to two guards.

This is some old tradition of hunting by the nobles of the Empire - since they go hunting, they are just for the purpose of practicing their own riding and archery skills. If they bring a large number of guards and followers in, and a large group of people are rushing around, what is the difference between hunting? What is the difference between picnics?

All this kind of activity is popular in the aristocratic circle because it is a bit exciting and adventure-what else is the meaning of being under the escort of a large number of people with layers of figure?

Baron Gadal took two of his subordinates, took three bows and arrows and several quiveres, and rode into the hunting ground.

The Tulip Family hunting ground covers an area of ​​more than ten square kilometers. There is a dense black forest in the hunting ground. In the center of the forest is a small lake.

It means that the season is approaching late autumn, and many animals are starting to come out to feed for winter. It is undoubtedly the best time to go out to hunt.

The person responsible for leading Baron Gadal into a cavalry of the Royal Guards. The news I got just half an hour ago was that Miss Nicole and a group of nobles were moving near the lake in the middle of the forest. The nobles would contact the people guarding outside every hour. The way to contact was a special firework, tied to an arrow and shot into the sky. Sparks would appear in the sky, showing the direction of the archer.

After all, hunting is always a bit dangerous. Moreover, although there are people to take care of the hunting ground, some idle people will occasionally run into the area of ​​more than ten square kilometers, or some large beasts will appear.

He rode his horse on the road in the forest for a while, and finally approached what they called the central lake.

A sharp whistle sound from the lake was heard from afar. It was the whistle that people blew during hunting to drive away prey and run. This was a method used to drive the frightened prey into a pre-set ambush and then encircle and annihilate it. This is a common method used to deal with some larger preys.

In the dense woods, a dozen people rode a horse in a circle, and Gadal and others immediately leaned forward. Before they got closer, two horses rushed over horizontally and blocked their way.

Gadal immediately felt refreshed when he looked at the two knights who blocked his way!

These two cavalrymen were wearing the armor and uniforms of the standard Thor Whip! The Thor Whip is responsible for protecting Miss Nicole, so I guess the Roddy I was looking for was right in front!

The two Thunder Whip cavalry were obviously elites. Although they were just riding on horseback, they made Gadal feel a bitter murderous aura - this kind of aura was a temperament that could only be tempered after passing through the most thrilling baptism of life and death on the battlefield!

The cavalry of the Royal Guard who brought them in went up and negotiated with the two Thunder God Whip. The two cavalry looked at Gadal vigilantly, then slowly made way and let them go. However, Gadal noticed that their hands were always pressed on the hilt of the knife! Gadal was sure that if there was anything wrong, the opponent's scimitar of the Thunder God Whip that was shocking all over the world would pull out!

The two Thunder Whips made way, but they were still following them closely behind. Gadal's face was calm, but his two followers could not help but look a little angry. One of them couldn't help but whisper: "What's so arrogant, what's so great about Thunder Whips!"

Gadal immediately turned around and glared at the subordinate fiercely, and couldn't help but look at the two Thunder God Whip following behind. The two cavalrymen obviously heard what their subordinates said. However, the expressions on their faces did not show any anger. The expressions on their faces were still firm and cold, with a firm pride and confidence. They just had a hint of disdain in their eyes.

Gadal could feel that the other party's confidence and pride were not pretended, but that was the real dignity from the heart after being tempered by the wind and rain. And he could even feel that the other party looked at the gaze of the samurai who had just spoken wildly, and the disdain inside was like a fierce wolf looking at a local dog that was swaying at him!

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the front, and someone shouted loudly: "Mr. Roddy is a good archery technique!"

Finally approached the circle and saw three wild boars in the middle of a radius of more than ten meters, driven to the middle of the circle by everyone. A group of nobles and their guards surrounded the three wild boars in the middle. The bows and arrows in their hands were ready, and there were also people whistling loudly, intimidating the prey in the circle.

One of the wild boars was shot by an arrow and fell to the ground and struggled weakly. Hearing the cheer just now, it was obviously Roddy who shot.

Although the guards sat on the horse, they had already prepared their spears and pointed at the beasts in the circle from afar, for fear that the last show of the beasts would hurt their masters whom they were responsible for guarding.

The three wild boars made sharp screams, their manes stood up, and their sharp fangs were grinning. They lay on the ground and looked vigilantly at the hunters who had already defended them, as if they were preparing for a blow at any time.

Gadal slowly rode his horse and approached the surrounding circle. From a distance, he saw two people sitting on a tall white horse standing opposite the circle!

Sitting in front of the horse was a woman in thick fur, with long blonde curly hair, and half of her snow-white and beautiful face was exposed behind the high collar of the fur. On this face, she looked at the wild boar with fangs on the field from afar, and her body was tightly snuggled in the arms of the man sitting behind her.

Roddy tightened Nicole in the host's arms with one hand and held a spear in his hand, while Roddy held a hand in his hand. His bow and arrow had already been put down, and at this moment he was just saying something gentle in Nicole's ear. His eyes were no longer looking at the prey in the field, but his eyes were gentle, but just looking at the lover in his arms.

Gadal only glanced at it and immediately confirmed that this blue-haired man with a clear face was the one he was looking for on this trip.

At this moment, a noise broke out in the field. The besieged prey finally began to make the last bet.

Two wild boars that were still moving rushed out in the north, one after another...

These cunning prey seemed to have discovered it, and the North seemed to have the least people!

Roddy and Nicole were riding a horse, just in the north!

Seeing the prey rushing towards her, Nicole couldn't help but let out a low cry. The nature of a woman made her forget for a moment that she was also a powerful magician! The only reaction of her natural woman's weakness was to lean tightly in the arms of her lover.

Hunters around who had been preparing for a long time shot their arrows one after another - this shot showed a difference.

Many nobles obviously lacked exercise on weekdays, and the arrows they shot deviated from their targets, while the guards and warriors were not allowed to shoot arrows without authorization due to prior orders.

So after a rain of arrows, only one wild boar was inserted with two or three arrows crookedly. However, the soft force made the arrow shoot through its thick skin, and it could not cause fatal damage to the prey. In the desperate battle, the prey had already become crazy!

Roddy hugged Nicole with one hand and laughed softly. The spear in his hand waved out casually. After only seeing a cold light, Peng's muffled sound. A wild boar on his head was knocked away by his spear. After it was smashed out a few meters, it would have been unable to move after falling to the ground. It was just trembling all over and his mouth was covered with blood. Roddy's casual blow had already broken the wild boar's internal organs. If he hadn't dared to use fighting spirit, even a wild boar with thick skin and flesh would have turned into a fuzzy ball of blood.

He heard another howl of a beast, but Roddy threw the spear out at some point. The spear was accurately inserted into the running boar, nailing the giant to the ground!

Amid the cheers, Roddy didn't even look at the scene, and turned his horse's head and slowly walked towards the back. Because he clearly felt that Nicole was a little disgusted with the bloody scene just now.

The cheers gradually left behind, and there were only two cavalrymen with Thunder Whip with their whip followed behind. Roddy looked at Nicole, who had a somewhat unnatural expression in his arms, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

This woman obviously didn't like this bloody scene, but she wanted to go out to hunt. After a long time, she had encountered several antelope and hares, but she couldn't bear to take action and forced herself to let her go to the camp in the middle of the lake to be with the noble ladies, but she didn't want to be with her, just to be with her.

The two of them are very intimate now, and they look like they are inseparable in front of them - although there were some elements of acting, the purpose of making a person to accept this fact as soon as possible. However, in this intimate action, the elements of acting are less and less. Whether it is every word or act, both of them are completely sincere - the man and woman who just fell in love are already like this.

The two rode a horse together and gradually arrived at the lakeside.

The lake in the forest is extremely clear and clean. I heard from local people that the lake is not a stagnant water. It is unfathomable under the lake surface. There are low undercurrents that flow all year round, and it can reach the distant mountains from afar.

There were some noble ladies who followed the hunting to hunt in the camp. A few barbecue racks were erected in the camps built simply, and several guards were dividing and cleaning prey with knives. The noble ladies in fur dress were resting by the lake. There were also two or three young men who had not participated in the hunting just now, chatting with the noble girls beside them. It was obvious that they were using hunting activities to pick up girls.

With the sound of horse hooves behind him, the crowd behind him had already rushed up. The followers had already transported the three wild boars he had beaten. Several knights picked up the wild boars with spears, and several people were carrying horses and galloping at the same time.

Nicole still frowned and closed her eyes when she saw the bloody animal corpse.

There was already some wild game on the barbecue rack that had been roasted for a long time, and it smelled a little. Roddy turned over and got off the horse, then hugged Nicole with her arms, reached out and gently brushed the leaves on her hair. Everyone around looked at it with envious eyes. Roddy had long been used to this kind of gaze.

Hearing a cough from behind, Roddy turned around and saw a middle-aged man walking over with a smile.

This man looks about thirty or forty years old, wearing simple aristocratic clothes, but it is different from the hunting outfits worn by most men today. He is just a simple robe. He has two beautiful mustaches under his breath, and he looks friendly when he smiles. He just looks a little bit handsome, and seems to have never seen him in Xiqiu.

"Hello, Lord Roddy." The man stretched out his hand and smiled, "My name is Gadal, Baron Gadal." He smiled softly, even with a faint respect: "I came from the imperial capital."

Roddy was a little confused, but still stretched out her hand and held it with the other party.

Nicole spoke, "Bargaard Gardar... Well, you are Bargaard Gardar of 'Ruijinfang', right?"

Roddy didn't know the other party at first, but when he heard the name "Ruijinfang", he immediately began to think of it.

Ruijinfang...that is the largest weapon manufacturer in the empire! Many weapons of the imperial army were purchased from the "Rujinfang". Speaking of which, it is a very powerful family. Because it provides weapons and equipment to many empire troops, the relationship between this family and the imperial army is said to be very close.
Chapter completed!