GreycastleWestern Region, northLongsong Stronghold.灰堡西境,长歌要塞以北。KnightSchiltsitsnear the fireplace, looks serious.西尔特爵士坐在壁炉边,神情严肃。Last evening after Miso Schiltleft the mansion, did not have the message, has not come backuntilnext morning.
昨天傍晚米索.西尔特离开府邸后就没了音讯,直到第二天早上也没回来。Hehadsome not goodpremonitionfaintly.
他心里隐隐有了些不好的预感。RecentlyMisoandWestern Regionseveralrespected familieswalkedveryclose, butsubstitute managementstrongholdHoneysuckle Familyhas also spread the wind sound/rumor, said that your highnessplannedto conform withWestern Region, eachterritorywill use at the appointed time the sameregulation, simultaneouslytook backbignobleenfeoffingauthority--thisto mean that theyare unable to expandoneselfsubordinatenoble, is unable to gatherKnightto battleforoneself.
最近米索和西境几大家族走得非常接近,而代管要塞的金银花家族也放出了风声,称殿下打算整合西境,届时各个领地都将采用同一种律法,同时收回大贵族的分封权力——这意味着他们无法扩充自己的下级贵族,也无法招揽骑士为自己作战。As forsmallnoblelikeSchilt, nottremendousinfluence, will have manyadvantage. Inwind sound/rumor that after allputs, so long asgives loyalty toHis Highness the Princewholeheartedly, canobtain the richrepayment. Thereforeat this time, smallnobleinsteadhas becomecalmest and steadiestonebatch, regardless of the reform program of your highnessisto succeedoris defeated, theycanaccept.
至于像西尔特这样的小贵族来说,则没有多大影响,甚至还会有不少好处。毕竟放出来的风声里,只要一心效忠王子殿下的,都能得到丰厚的回报。所以这种时候,小贵族反而成了最安稳的一批,无论殿下的改革方案是成功还是失败,他们都能接受。Thereforeperformsviewitchangesis the most intelligentprocedure.
因此尽观其变是最聪明的做法。ButMiso Schiltdoes not think.
可米索.西尔特偏偏不这么认为。„Master, wentto seek forsecond young master'sattendantsto come back,”stewardopened the study roomdoor of Knightto say.
“主人,出去寻找二少爷的侍从回来了,”管家推开爵士的书房门说道。„What kind, foundhim?”
“怎么样,找到他了吗?”„No,”stewardshook the head, „the strongholdtavern, gambling establishment, theater and brothelhave looked, buthad not discoveredyoung master'strail.”
“没有,”管家摇了摇头,“要塞的酒馆、赌场、剧院和妓院都找过了一遍,但仍没有发现少爷的踪迹。”KnightSchiltis somewhat anxious, sendsto look for the Misopersonto be divided intotwobatch, the firstbatchnearbysmallnobleterritory--theirmostlypeopleareKnight that Duke Ryanenfeoffs, the statuswithoneselfquite, therefore the Misoregular sessiongoes totheseterritoriesto participate insomemeetingevening banquetanything.西尔特爵士有些焦急起来,派出去寻找米索的人分为两批,第一批去了附近的小贵族领地——他们大多人都是莱恩公爵分封的骑士,地位跟自家相当,因此米索常会去这些领地参加一些聚会晚宴什么的。
The secondbatchare the recreation area in strongholdcity, place that alsoyoungnoblelikesgoing.
第二批则是要塞城中的娱乐场所,那也是年轻贵族爱去的地方。Saw that twogroups of peoplereturn empty-handed, the Knight not goodpremonitionwas getting stronger and stronger.
见到两批人都空手而归,爵士心里不好的预感越来越浓烈了。Hesets outto arrive at the window, lookscrossesafterthisdirectiontoterritoryEast--twoknightslead, is the Elk Clandomain, is the Western RegionbiggestEarlterritory. Since the Duke Ryandestruction, after Honeysuckle FamilyPetrovreverses toFourth Princethoroughly, Elk Familyalsoonindistinctlybecomes the leader who has resisted the princeinfluence.
他起身走到窗边,望向领地东方——顺着这个方向横穿两个爵士领后,就是麋鹿家族的地盘,也是西境最大的伯爵领地。自从莱恩公爵覆灭,金银花家的培罗彻底倒向四王子后,麋鹿家也就隐约成了对抗王子势力的牵头人。Damn, Misoshouldnot go tothere......
见鬼,米索该不会去了那里吧……„Master, the second young mastercame back!”Suddenlyattendantsruns in the study room, „heis changing the clothesin the hall, as ifimmediatelyplansto exit.”
“主人,二少爷回来了!”忽然一名侍从跑进书房,“他正在大厅换衣服,似乎马上又打算出去。”„What!” The Knighttakes upwalking stickimmediately, does not attend todissuading of steward, the half stepwalkstowarddownstairs.
“什么!”爵士立即抄起身边的拐杖,不顾管家的劝阻,快步朝楼下走去。Juststepped into the hall, Schiltfeltinimmediately the brainbuzz--saw onlyMisoto take off the thickcoat, tradedto wear the frailsoftleather clothing, beforehisbody, was placingoneset of glisteningKnightarmor. Twosquireare busy preparing, is preparing the mail-armor and helmetfinalclothingwork.
刚踏进大厅,西尔特顿时感到脑中嗡的一声——只见米索脱下厚厚的外套,换穿上了单薄的软皮衣,在他身前,摆放着一套闪亮的骑士甲。两名扈从正在忙前忙后,准备着甲胄最后的穿戴工作。„Whereyouwent toyesterday!” The seniorKnightcannot bearloudlyexclaims, „whatnowcanmake?”
“你昨天去了哪里!”老爵士忍不住大吼道,“现在又要去做什么?”„Father, ouropportunitiescame,”Misosaidexcitedly,„promotesfromKnight of lowest levelfor the Baron...... Evenis the opportunity of viscount!”
“父亲,我们的机会来了,”米索兴奋地说道,“从最底层的骑士晋升为男爵……甚至是子爵的机会!”Schiltfelt that the courage vigorupwellsat heart, „whotoldyou?”西尔特感到心里血气上涌,“谁跟你这么说的?”„SirJacques Dmitry, hehas brought the secret order of His Majesty The King!”
“雅克.梅德大人,他带来了国王陛下的密令!”Ended, Schiltbacks upunrestrainedlytwosteps, a heartsank the bottom. The Jacques DmitryElk Familyeldest son, not to mentionalsoinvolvednew KingTimothy, everyoneknows, enemy who the lattermostwantedto eradicate, perhapswieldsWestern Region'sRoland Wimbledon.
完了,西尔特情不自禁地倒退两步,一颗心沉到了底。雅克.梅德正是麋鹿家的长子,更别提还牵扯到了新王提费科,谁都知道,后者最想要铲除的敌人,恐怕就是执掌西境的罗兰.温布顿了。
The mostundesiredmatteroccurred, moreoveras ifimagineshimmustbe more serious.
最不希望发生的事情还是发生了,而且似乎比他想象的要更严重。„You...... Whatheard?”
“你……到底都听到了些什么?”„SirDmitryconvenedinWestern Regionmajority ofnoblehiscastle, andannouncedYour Majesty'sown handwritingdocument/secretary, insidewrites, so long asseizedLongsong Strongholdforhim, the title and territories of allpeoplewill promotefirst-level!”Misoas ifstillimmersed at that time the grandscene, „honeyMs.Ler of Wild Rose, Maple Leaf FamilySirCarvin, Wolf FamilyRemiSirNoa, without hesitationhas pressed down the hand imprint, oathis the Your Majestypotency. OthernobleandKnightare also determinedto followFour Great Families, relieves the rule of Honeysuckle Familytostronghold!”
“梅德大人把西境大部分贵族都召集到了他的城堡里,并公布了陛下的亲笔文书,里面写着只要为他夺下长歌要塞,所有人的爵位和领地都将晋升一级!”米索似乎仍然沉浸在当时盛大的场面中,“野蔷薇家的蜜列尔女士,枫叶家的卡文大人,奔狼家的雷米诺亚大人,都毫不犹豫地按下了手印,宣誓为陛下效力。其余贵族和骑士们也都决心跟随四大家族,解除金银花家对要塞的统治!”Simplystupid, Four Great Familiesis possible, becausepaperdocument/secretaryat the scenedoes make the decision? The Knightsighs woefullysecretly, youhave forgottenDuke Ryanor the Western Regionprotectiontime, thisgroup of peoplearescuffletoWimbledon III'sdecree? Whentheytransferred the temper, becamesoloyal?
简直愚蠢,四大家族怎么可能因为一纸文书就当场作出决定?爵士暗自哀叹,难道你忘了莱恩公爵还是西境守护的时候,这群人对温布顿三世的旨意都是敷衍了事的么?什么时候他们就转了性子,变得如此忠诚了?Answeronly then, thisis the fieldthroughplay, forisletsparticipate in the assemblysmallnoblebelieving in firmlyto the excellent situation, encouragingthemto becomethisundercurrentcutting edgearmy. Butconcreteplan likely beforeseveral monthsstarted, after talking aboutFour Great Familiesonlyto fear the benefitdivisionincludingvictoryto determinenowappropriately.
答案只有一个,这是场彻头彻尾的戏剧,为的就是让参与集会的小贵族们对大好局面深信不疑,鼓动他们成为这场暗流的先锋军。而具体的谋划很可能从数月前就已经开始,谈到现在四大家只怕连胜利后的利益划分都已经确定妥当了。Schiltopened mouth, actuallycannotsaythisidea, Miso Schiltis noteldest sonFerlin, somewhatadvisesregardinghimdoes not have an effect.西尔特张了张嘴,却没能把这番想法说出来,米索.西尔特不是长子菲林,有些劝阻对于他来说根本不起作用。„Where do youwearthisarmor to towardgo?” The seniorKnightsilent the momenthas opened the mouthto say.
“你穿上这身盔甲是要往哪里去?”老爵士沉默了片刻才开口道。„Won the honor and status,”Misoputs onchestarmor that the finesteelbuilds, „Morning LightbecameWestern RegionfirstKnight, gloriousalsoonly thenhe, butwhatmygloryis the entirefamily, the father. When the mattersettles down, youwill discover,Iam not worse than the Elder Brother.”
“去赢得荣誉和地位,”米索套上精钢打造的胸甲,“拂晓晨光就算成为了西境第一骑士,荣耀的也只有他一个人而已,而我荣耀的是整个家族,父亲。等到事情尘埃落定,您会发现,我一点儿也不比哥哥差。”IfTimothycanroutRolandthoroughly, yousaidbut actuallyalsoright, but the new KingarmyinKingdom Capital, Your HighnessRolandwas still near at hand.
如果提费科能彻底击溃罗兰,你说的倒也没错,可新王的军队仍远在王都,罗兰殿下却近在咫尺啊。„YouforgotDuke Ryanarehow the destruction?”Schiltwhispered.
“你难道忘了莱恩公爵是怎么覆灭的吗?”西尔特沉声道。„Thistimeis different, His Majesty The Kinghas shipped ina number ofsnow powderweapon, with the Fourth Princebefore thisuse was the same, listening toSirDmitry saying that more formidablealsoinbehind...... Didn't have the superiority on weapon, Rolandalso to recaptureLongsong Strongholdto be inadequateonce more?”Miso the long swordin the waist, do not nodto saluteto the father, „fightwill startquickly, pleaseherewait formygoodnews.”
“这一次不一样了,国王陛下运来了一批雪粉武器,和四王子此前使用的一样,听梅德大人说,更强大的还在后面……没有了武器上的优势,罗兰还能再次夺回长歌要塞不成?”米索将长剑别在腰间,向父亲点头行礼,“战斗很快会开始,请在这里等待我的好消息吧。”Looks the back that the second sonis departing, Schiltfalls the walking stickruthlesslyon the ground.
望着二儿子离去的背影,西尔特将拐杖狠狠地摔在了地上。„Master, you...... Doesn't blockhim?” The stewardswalkto support the seniorKnight who the whole bodyshivers, worried that asked.
“主人,您……不拦下他吗?”管家走上来扶住浑身颤抖的老爵士,担忧地问道。„Blockshimiseasy, mayas the matter stands, the familyperhapsprobablybe hit by the total destruction.”Heshakes the headto sayslowly. Attended„plotting a rebellion”noble of conference, has not actually goneto attack the placesetaccording to the agreement, what does thismeantoFour Great Families? Escapes the crime of treachery, cansendSchiltonein the deathtrap.
“拦下他是容易,可这样一来,家族恐怕就要遭到灭顶之灾了。”他缓缓摇头道。一个出席了“谋反”会议的贵族,却没有按约定前往进攻地点集合,这对四大家来说意味着什么?无论是脱逃还是倒戈之罪,都能致西尔特一家于死地。„Thinkstoward the goodaspect, ifwereFour Great Familieswins?” The stewardscomfort saying that „after allMonths of Demonssuch will quickly not finish, whensnowperhapsto2-3monthslater. When the Fourth Princearmyrushes, refers to the uncertainKingarmysurroundingWestern Regionall round.”
“往好的方面想,万一是四大家族赢了呢?”管家安慰道,“毕竟邪魔之月不会这么快结束,等到雪化时恐怕都到两三个月后了。当四王子的军队赶到时,指不定国王的大军已经将西境团团包围。”
If before, perhapsreallythink, but since went to Border Town, the Knightthenhad the entirely differentviewtoYour HighnessRoland, not to mentionowneldest sonFerlin SchiltandfamilybenefactorLady AgathalivesinBorder Town.
如果是以前,说不定自己真会这么想,但自从去过边陲镇一趟后,爵士便对罗兰殿下有了截然不同的看法,更别提自己的长子菲林.西尔特和家族恩人爱葛莎大人都住在边陲镇。Helooksto the steward, fierceinstructionsaid,„youimmediatelyleaveto go toBorder Townnow, toldthisnewstoRoland. Your highness, ifcity gatehas sealed up, yougo tosuburbdockto seekto cross the husbandor the fisherman. The large sum of moneyemploymentis also good, combines threats with inducementsalsogood, no matterIyouuseanymethod, musthave the newstoyour highnessearnear!”
他望向管家,厉声吩咐道,“你现在立刻动身前往边陲镇,将这个消息告诉给罗兰.殿下,如果城门已经封闭,你就去郊外码头寻找渡夫或渔民。重金雇佣也好,威逼利诱也行,我不管你用什么方法,一定要把消息带到殿下耳边!”
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