In the evening, Calvin Kantconvened the castleNorthern Landsnoble.
晚上,卡尔文.康德将北地贵族们召集到了城堡。In the banquet hallis burning the flamingfurnace fire, reflected the form of everyone on the wall, the physique of flameswingmade the shadowdanceup and down, was similar to a strangemural.
宴会厅里燃烧着熊熊炉火,将每个人的身影映在了墙壁上,火苗摇摆的身姿让阴影上下起舞,如同一副怪异的壁画。Fourtraversehave chocked up the steaming hotmeat and liquorwateron the longtable in hall, seems like a sumptuousevening banquet, is only the atmosphereis not relaxed, afterespeciallyDukesaid the Kingdom Capitalattacked and capturednews.
四张横放在大厅中的长桌上摆满了热气腾腾的肉食和酒水,看起来像是一场丰盛的晚宴,只是现场的气氛并不轻松,特别是当公爵说出王都被攻克的消息之后。„Ialreadysends forrecoveringfourdays ago the set offteam, if lucky, they can also livecoming back,”hesitson the seat of honor the sinkingsoundsaid,„keyiswe...... What to do should Northern Lands?”
“我已经派人去追回四天前出发的队伍,幸运的话,他们还能够活着回来,”他坐在主位上沉声说道,“关键是我们……北地该怎么办?”noblelook at each other in blank dismay, isTimothyincluding the news that a dayhas not defendedto be extremely scaryprobably, suddenlyin the hallnobodydaresto reply. Calvinsawtimid and regretinmanysmallnobleeyes, Edithsaysright, depends onsuchpersonpossiblynot to resistRoland Wimbledonabsolutely, crackearthdoes not existfor the choice of kingfrom the beginning, theyin factonly then a roadmaywalk.贵族们面面相觑,大概是提费科连一天都没守住的消息太过骇人,一时间大厅里无人敢答话。卡尔文在不少小贵族眼中看到了胆怯和悔意,伊蒂丝说得没错,就凭这样的人绝对没可能抵抗罗兰.温布顿,裂土为王的选择从一开始就不存在,他们实际上只有一条路可走。Howeverregardinghad just hired oneselfTimothynoble, suddenlychangessometreacheryreallyembarrassedopens the mouth.
不过对于刚投靠了提费科的贵族来说,突然转向倒戈实在有些不好意思开口。„Or, do wesendenvoyto search the Fourth Princerumor?”Crossedsomepeopleto saya while.
“要不,我们派使者探探四王子的口风?”过了好一阵子才有人说道。„Ifhedoes not interfereNorthern Lands, wesimplysupportedhimforkinggood,”these wordswon the approval of anothersmallnobleimmediately, „in any casewasWimbledonownmatter, whoworked ascountryKingdom Capitalto be the same.”
“如果他不干涉北地的话,我们干脆就拥护他为王好了,”这番话立刻得到了另一名小贵族的赞同,“反正都是温布顿自家的事,谁当国王都一样。”LestaEarlsneersto make noise, „is the same?”利斯塔伯爵冷笑出声,“都一样?”Calvinhas selected the brow, camewith emphasis.卡尔文挑了挑眉头,重点来了。Really after Earlspoke, the voices of allpeoplelowered, thismadehisquitesomeuncomfortable. In factthree familiesinfluenceitselftoomanydifferences, the Kantfamilyevendo not missonsome...... Butheobeysdaughter'sidea, shows good willtoTimothyfirst, obtained the position of thisDuke.
果然伯爵发话后,所有人的声音都低了下去,这点让他颇有些不舒服。事实上三家势力本身就没有太多差别,康德家族甚至还要差上一些……只不过他听从女儿的主意,最先向提费科示好,才得到了这个公爵之位。Naturally, healsounderstands that thisisowncontemptanddiscontented of one of the--anothertwonew Kingbalancemethodsregarding, Timothyis happyprobably.
当然,他也明白这是新王的制衡手段之一——另外两家对于自己的轻视和不满,提费科大概乐见其成。„Have youforgottenthataccording toplotting a rebellioncrimeexecutedEsseDuke?” The Lestacoldsound said, „hemaynot haveto provokeTimothyon own initiative. Ifweonadmitting defeat, the hangman's ropemomentarilycanwrap/setsfrom the beginningonournecks, at that timestruggledon the eveningagain! It looks like inFourth Prince, wetrulyparticipated in the matter of plotting a rebellion, at least everyone andTimothycannot withdraw the relations!”
“你们难道都忘了那位按谋反罪被处死的艾斯公爵吗?”利斯塔冷声道,“他可没有主动去招惹提费科。如果我们一开始就服软的话,绞索随时都会套在我们的脖子上,那时候再挣扎就晚了!在四王子看来,我们可是真正参与了谋反之事,至少每个人都和提费科脱不开关系!”„Howdid not admit defeatcan, including the Kingdom Capitalbracewas aboutoneday, wewereattack somebody stronger than oneself......”Calvinvassalto refuteaccording to the content of agreementin a low voice, seemed the imposing mannerhas missedonesection. Under the angry glareglance of opposite party, the latterhalf a wordwordsareslightlyinaudible.
“不服软又能如何,连王都都撑不过一天,我们不过是鸡蛋碰石头罢了……”卡尔文的一位封臣按照约定的内容低声反驳道,看上去气势就差了一截。在对方的怒目扫视之下,后半句话更是微不可闻。„Whether or not the egg, Imusttry,” the Ed Hawsehighsound said, „rebel Kinghas killedmy elder brother! Hewill certainlypay the pricefor this reason!”
“不管是不是鸡蛋,我都要试一试,”艾德.霍斯高声道,“叛王杀死了我的哥哥!他必将为此付出代价!”„Whois the eggalsoperhaps, the Northern Landsmountain rangefluctuates, everywhereis the dangerousroads, hisarmycangallopsbetween the plain and river course, actuallymay notbe popularinNorthern Lands.”HawseEarlfollows closein, „at the worst the wharffamilydraws backintoCold Wind Ridge, Ido not believehisarmyalso to fly.”
“谁是鸡蛋还说不定呢,北地山峦起伏,到处都是险路,他的军队可以在平原和河道间驰骋,却不一定能在北地吃得开。”霍斯伯爵紧跟而上,“大不了马头家族退入寒风岭,我就不信他的军队还能飞上来。”Suchyouwere equal to that backexposetoChurch, Calvinhad musedcompletely, thatgroup of peopleharbor evil intentionstoNorthern Landssimilarly. Hawse Familyeldest son'smatterhehas also heard, as ifdiesofonecrusades againstin the Western Regionfeudal lordcampaign...... Howevergoes to war the possiblenon-deceased person? Ifdepending onshouting to make the opposite partypay the price, the Knightswordarmordoes not needto exist.
那样你就等于把后背全部暴露给教会了,卡尔文暗想,那帮人同样对北地不怀好意。霍斯家长子的事情他也听说过,似乎死于一场讨伐西境领主的战役中……不过打仗怎么可能不死人?如果光凭喊喊就能让对方付出代价,骑士的刀剑盔甲也就没有必要存在了。
The voice in hallgraduallybecomesnoisy, as a result ofLesta and Hawsetwostatements, advocated that " held troopsandprepared formeeting the approaching enemy " the soundto crushslowly " toFourth Princeinquiredon own initiativesituationexpressedgood intention " a side. AlthoughCalvinhas been silent, butinheartsomewhatis anxious.
大厅里的声音逐渐变得嘈杂起来,由于利斯塔和霍斯两家的表态,主张「按兵不动并且做好迎击准备」的声音慢慢压倒了「主动向四王子打听情况表示好意」的一方。卡尔文虽然一直闭口不言,但心中却有些焦急起来。What won't Edithmeetto trouble?伊蒂丝不会遇到什么麻烦吧?„Does not know how SirDukedoes see?”Issilent is too probably long, LestaEarlvisiontohim.
“不知道公爵大人怎么看?”大概是沉默太久,利斯塔伯爵将目光对住了他。InCalvinheartonecold, finallywas one's turn itself, „Icalledhereto comeyou, wantsto listen toeverybody'sopinion. After allthis matterrelates to the Northern Landsfuture, is not overratedagainprudently--”卡尔文心中一凛,终于轮到自己了,“我把你们叫到这里来,就是想听听大家的意见。毕竟此事关系到北地的未来,再慎重都不为过——”HawseEarldoes not breakto saypatiently,„has sufficed, perhapsyouearlyhad planned that gave loyalty to Fourth Prince, were the fellows who otherwiseexpressedtheseweakviewsyourvassal? Nowcups one hand in the other across the chestto offer the authority, when the time comeswas the lamb that treatedbutchers!”霍斯伯爵不耐烦地打断道,“够了,你恐怕早已经打算向四王子效忠了吧,不然怎么发表那些软弱看法的家伙都是你的封臣?现在把权力拱手奉上,到时候就是待宰的羔羊了!”„You......”Calvin have not bornefallwine cup in hand.
“你……”卡尔文差点没忍住把手中的酒杯摔出去。„Such being the case, wedo not haveanythingtalks about,”Lestastands up, walkstoward the banquet hallmouth, „was right, to makeFourth Princeforgive your life, you can also bindboth handsto offerEdith, hearsthatfellowtobeautyvery----”
“既然如此,我们也没什么好谈的了,”利斯塔站起身,朝宴会厅口走去,“对了,如果想让四王子饶你一条命,你还可以把伊蒂丝绑住双手奉上,听说那家伙对美色非常——呃——”
The laughter of peoplealong withEarlstops suddenlysilent, everyonecanseehimbehindto use a section of swordto be sharp, under the abovestainedbloodstainin the furnace fireshinessends out the gloomyray.
众人的哄笑声随着伯爵的沉默戛然而止,谁都能看见他身后多出了一截剑尖,上面的斑斑血迹在炉火映照下发出暗淡的光芒。„Youwere sayingme, snowfoxSir? ThiswordsIcannottreat ashave not heard.”
“您在说我吗,雪狐大人?这种话我可不能当作没听到。”
The Earlbodyis incapable ofslippingtoone side, a figuretallwearing armorwarriorappearsbeforeallpeople, sheunemotionallyto draw out the long sword, bridged overstillLesta that twitchedto struggle, walked into the hall.伯爵的身躯向一侧无力滑倒,一名身形高挑的披甲武士出现在所有人面前,她面无表情拔出长剑,跨过仍在抽搐挣扎的利斯塔,走入大厅。FutureEdith Kant.
来者正是伊蒂丝.康德。InCalvinheartimmediatelycalm.卡尔文心中顿时大定。Sees onlyonherarmoreverywhereis the dark-redbloodstains, obviouslyjustexperiencedoneto slaughter, even so, herelegant demeanordid not reduceusually, in the beautifulfacial featuresis havingmeaning of the withering. Thenoneteamholds the swordwarriorto file, has surrounded the hallinstantaneously. Hence, allpeopleclearlywhat happened.
只见她的盔甲上到处都是暗红色的血渍,显然刚经历过一场厮杀,即使如此,她的风采仍不减平时,姣好的面容中带着一份肃杀之意。接着一队持剑武士鱼贯而入,瞬间包围了大厅。至此,所有人都明白发生了什么事情。„Guard!”HawseEarlstaredin a big way the eye, „yougave--outsideguard”
“卫队!”霍斯伯爵瞪大了眼睛,“你们把外面的卫队给——”„Does not solvethem, Ihowgoodto cope withyouwith single-hearted devotion?”Calvingrows the one breath, poundscupruthlesslyon the ground, „youhave as if forgotten, Iamwielding of northern region!”
“不把他们解决掉,我怎么好专心来对付你们呢?”卡尔文长出一口气,狠狠将杯子砸在地上,“你似乎忘了,我才是北境的执掌!”Hehas waited foristhistime, thisbanquetwill be once in a while heldonetime, severalbignobleprotectionpsychologywill not be high, the guardnotoverhundredpeople that will accompanyto go , will remainbasicallyoutside the castlearea, just at the time ofgatheringwill catch the whole lot in a dragnet. Whensmoothlysolves the guard of opposite party, the general situationbasichas decided.
他一直等待的就是这个时刻,这种宴会每隔一段时间就会举行一次,几大贵族的防备心理并不高,随同前往的侍卫不会超过百人,而且基本留守在城堡区外,正适合一网打尽。当顺利解决完对方的侍卫,大局就基本已定。Naturally, policy-makerandperformer of thisplan, areowndaughter, Pearl of the Northern LandsEdith.
当然,这个计划的决策者和执行者,都是自己的女儿,北地明珠伊蒂丝。
The front door of banquet hallclosesslowly, furnace fireblows hot and coldalong with the cold wind.
宴会厅的大门缓缓合上,炉火随着寒风摇摆不定。Twovassaldraw outsaber, butsmallnoblefrightensis scared out of one's wits.
两家的封臣纷纷拔出佩剑,而小贵族则吓得魂不附体。„Youwere insane!”Ed Hawseclenches teethto say.
“你疯了!”艾德.霍斯咬牙道。
The Calvinno longerfilingsin the struggle of argument, „put down the weaponcapitulantat this moment, exempts. Ifthere is a resistance...... Executes summarily!”卡尔文此刻已不再屑于口舌之争,“放下武器投降者,免死。若有抵抗……格杀勿论!”
The voicefalls to the ground, twogroups of peopledashinstantaneouslyin the same place.
话音落地,两拨人瞬间冲撞在一起。
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