Twodayslater, the Roland Wimbledon'sfleetarrived inScarlet Water Citydock.
两天后,罗兰.温布顿的船队抵达了赤水城码头。Alreadyreceived the messageDeltaEarlappearsquiteattaches great importance, not onlysent forfrom inside to outsidecleaningdock, but alsohas hung up the silk fabrics and colored flagin the strikingplace. Arrives atthe same day, hepersonallyleads the peopleto go out ofcity gate, welcomedin the suburb, when itsmanner the formerFirst Armyvisitwas sincerer.
早已收到消息的德尔塔伯爵显得颇为重视,不仅派人将码头从里到外打扫了一遍,还在醒目的地方挂上了绸缎和彩旗。到达当日,他亲自率着众人走出城门,于郊外相迎,其态度比之前第一军来访时热诚了许多。Asbignoble of middle area, George NariandGrey Juliannaturallyalsoinwelcomeformation.
作为中部地区的大贵族,乔治.纳瑞和盖伊.尤里安自然也在欢迎队列之中。Has saying that thisnew Kingostentationtrulymadeonelook askance, Georgeis notfirsttimeseesthatwith the steelsteamship of Fourth Princenamename, butsawafterover six monthsonce more,stillgavepeoplefeeling of the shock. Thenstoneship of surfaceneatarrangement, compared withpreviousmanymany, itssnow whitechimney and thick smokefuses together, holds up a day of columnjust likeonerow. Whenputs on the soldier of same coloruniform/subduegoes downdockone after another, inhisheartcannot help butsurgedsentiment of--envying, if the PanFamilyalsosucharmieswork for him, let alonewasScarlet Water City, thatthrone in Kingdom Capitalmain hall, cannotanticipateby no means.
不得不说,这位新王的排场确实令人侧目,乔治已不是第一次见到那艘以四王子名字命名的钢铁大船,但时隔半年多再次见到,依然给人一种震撼之感。而后面整齐排列的石头船,则比上次多出许多,其雪白的烟囱与浓烟融为一体,宛如一列擎天之柱。当穿着同色制服的战士鱼贯走下码头时,他心中不由得涌起了一股羡慕之情——如果盘石家族也有一支这样的军队为他效力,别说是赤水城了,就连王都大殿中的那个宝座,也并非不能期待。„Thisfool, does not know the hole how reallyto open,”Georgespat, „56years ago IwhenKingdom Capital, that hemostcould not withstandobviously, let alonehas comparedwithseveraleldest son, his younger sister of being wet behind the ears, looked likemakes sensecompared withhim.”
“这个傻子,真不知道是怎么开的窍,”乔治啐道,“56年前我在王都时,他明明是最不堪的一个,别说跟几位长子比了,就连他那个乳臭未干的妹妹,看起来都比他像话。”„Thiswas not explaining,Fourth Princehidesdeepest that”Earl Sanheshrugs, „canemergefrom the place of border region, developstoday'ssuchsituation, is not the foolcanachieve. Lateryoumayremember that musttrade a smiling face, showsas far as possiblewarmly.”
“这不正说明,四王子才是藏得最深的那一位么,”三河伯爵耸耸肩,“能从边陲之地脱颖而出,发展到今天这样的地步,绝不是傻子能做到的。待会你可记得要换张笑脸,尽量把热情展现出来。”„Iknow certainly,”Georgereturnsto saydeprecatingly, „takes the royal family memberas the match, even ifhe is really a fool, Iwhole-heartedly, thisyoudo not needto be worried.”
“我当然知道,”乔治不以为意地回道,“以王室成员为对手,哪怕他真是个傻子,我也会全力以赴,这点你无须担心。”„Sogood.”
“如此就好。”At this time, the dockdirectionplayed the resonantbugle call, in the crowdhas also resoundedtumult--not to needto lookalsoknows,Western Regionwielded, orGreycastlenew KingRoland Wimbledoncame.
此时,码头方向奏响了嘹亮的号声,人群中也响起了一阵骚动——不用看也知道,西境执掌,或者说灰堡新王罗兰.温布顿现身了。„How did your sideprepare?”Georgemaintains composureto ask.
“你那边准备得怎么样了?”乔治不动声色问道。„Has gone in51people,”Greypretendsoneto raise the headto long for that the appearance of Your Majestyarrival, does not return saying that „twodays, canagainremainingalsoarrange.”
“已经进去了51人,”盖伊装作一副翘首企盼陛下驾临的模样,头也不回道,“再有两天,就能把剩下的也安排进去。”„Mealsosimilar,”heraises the corners of the mouthslightly, „looks like the timecompletelyalsohas the earnings, thengraspedis bigger.”
“我这边也差不多,”他微微扬起嘴角,“看来时间完全还有盈余,这下把握就更大了。”Enters the motion after Scarlet Water CityaboutRoland, heandGreydoesmultiplehad discussed,most likelyone is firstandfeudal lordDeltaEarlreaches the agreement, thenannounced that takes backenfeoffs the authoritynews--after allScarlet Wateris a bigcity, peripheralhasnoble of territoryquite a lot, thereforeis unable to look likeWillow Townlike thatto fight a battle to force a quick decision.
关于罗兰进入赤水城后的行动,他和盖伊做过多次讨论,最有可能的一种便是先和领主德尔塔伯爵达成协议,再公布收回分封权力的消息——毕竟赤水是一座大城,周边有领地的贵族颇多,因此无法像柳叶镇那般速战速决。Considered that perhaps the Deltaindecisivetemper, thisdecisionneedsto makehimtoss and turn for 2-3days to make, in addition the waitingnewsspreads, the time that as well asothernoblemoodferment, enoughtheywere quietlyfill in the sufficientmanpowerinseveralnewsecret passage.
考虑到德尔塔优柔寡断的性子,这个决定恐怕需要让他辗转反侧两三天才能做出,加上等待消息扩散,以及其他贵族情绪发酵的时间,足够他们悄无声息地在几条新密道里填入充足的人手了。Laterso long astakesat midnight the dingascommand, breaks in the castletogether, thencanmakesnow powderweaponloseopportunity--in the face of the absolutepopulationsuperiority and advantageous terrain, Roland Wimbledonis unable to escape even with wingsinevitably.
之后只要以午夜钟声为令,一同冲入城堡,便能令雪粉武器失去用武之地——在绝对的人数优势和有利地形面前,罗兰.温布顿必然插翅难飞。„Hecame,” the Greyremindersaid.
“他来了,”盖伊提醒道。Georgeexchanges the smiling faceimmediately, moved the--teamfirstrowforwardis the familymember of Sirfeudal lord, the secondbowel movementwas one's turntheirthesebignoble.乔治立刻换上笑脸,向前挪了挪——队伍第一排是领主大人的家族成员,第二排便轮到他们这些大贵族了。DeltaEarlis accompanyingsidenew King, the whole faceflattersis introducingwelcome. Saw that his smileseyeis about unable to see the moon-face, double chin that as well asvibratesunceasingly, Georgeat heartflood a gastric disorderfeeling.德尔塔伯爵正陪在新王身边,满脸讨好地介绍着迎接者。看到他那张笑得眼睛都快看不到了的圆脸,以及不断抖动的双下巴,乔治心里泛起了一阵反胃感。Ifhe did not remember incorrectly, in the past when Timothycommanded the armyto pass throughScarlet Water City, feudal lordalsosoflatteredSecond Prince.
如果他没记错的话,当年提费科率军经过赤水城时,领主也是如此阿谀奉承二王子的。„Your Majesty, this is the Coiling Stone Ridgemaster, George NariEarl.”Deltahas arrived in front ofhimfinally.
“陛下,这位便是盘石岭的主人,乔治.纳瑞伯爵。”德尔塔终于走到了他面前。„Salutestoyou, Esteemed Your Majesty,” the Georgeright handcaresses the chest, deeplybent the waist, saidwith the warmesttone,„Coiling Stone Ridgeis rich in the tastemost fragrant and mellowesttea leavesandwine, ifyouare willingto come, thatwill bemybeing honored.”
“向您致敬,尊敬的陛下,”乔治右手抚胸,深深弯下腰来,用最热情的语气说道,“盘石岭盛产口感最醇香的茶叶和果酒,若您愿意赏光,那将是我的荣幸。”„Yes?” The response of Rolanda littlestems fromhisanticipation, „where is yourterritoryat?”
“是么?”罗兰的回应有点出乎他的意料,“你的领地在哪?”At this timeshould notby the stance of high-rankexpress that the intentionreceived, will patronize? Howeverhequicklyreturns saying that „--eastScarlet Water Citytakestwomilesroadfromthistoward the east side, underfirstmountain ridge that yousee, was the territory of Family.”
这时候不应该以上位者的姿态表示心意已收到,有空会去光顾么?不过他还是很快回道,“就在赤水城东面——从这往东边走出两里路,您看到的第一座山岭下面,便是纳瑞家族的领地了。”„Sounds the scenery to be good, hopes that youcantreasureitwell,”new Kinghas pattedhisshoulder, smileswas saying.
“听起来风景应该不错,希望你能好好珍惜它,”新王拍了拍他的肩膀,微笑着说道。Treasures? Is thisWhat does it mean?
珍惜?这是什么意思?Georgefrownedsecretly, in the surfacestillmaintained the original design saying that „is, Your Majesty.”乔治暗地里皱起眉头,表面上仍维持原样道,“是,陛下。”Greets the processnot to haveanyaccident/surprise, afterallpeoplehave seenRoland, DeltaEarlannounced that tonightwill be held the grandevening banquetin the lakesidemountain village, thenassignsKnight, in the frontclears the way, escortsKingto enter a city.
迎接过程并未发生什么意外,当所有人都见过罗兰后,德尔塔伯爵宣布今晚将在湖畔山庄举行盛大的晚宴,接着命骑士在前方开道,护送国王进城。General that allsuch asheplans, even must better--new Kingarmynot have the noisy crowdto crush into Scarlet Water City, butgripsbattalionto comein the suburbdockarea, convoy guard that sideRolandhundredpeopledo not only arrive. Like this after moving in the castle, candefendby the bedroomfrequently, it is estimated thatalso20people.
一切都如他计划的一般,甚至还要更好——新王的大军并没有一窝蜂挤进赤水城中,而是在郊外码头区扎下营来,罗兰身边仅有一支百人不到的护卫队。这样入住城堡后,能时刻守在卧室旁的,估计也就20来人。Finallyhas been a foregone conclusion.
结果可谓已成定局。
But why does not know, hethinksfaintlysomewhatrestlessly, Rolandthatsmiling face, seems is not smilingtohim...... However the concretemeaninghealsocannot say, butfelt that has an inexplicablechill in the airto be able hardly be removedin the heart.
但不知为何,他却隐隐觉得有些不安,罗兰的那副笑容,似乎并不是在对他微笑……然而具体的意思他又说不上来,只是感到有股莫名的寒意在心头挥之不去。Georgeshakes the head, alldepresses the distracting thoughts in mind, perhapslooked at the branch, hemused, even if the opposite partyhadanyidea, will enterthat moment of castlealsoto come to naught--, whennew Kingfell into hishand, might as wellagainaskedhimto chat the matter of todayto be good.乔治摇摇头,将脑海中的杂念悉数压下,或许只是看岔了而已,他暗想,就算对方有什么想法,进入城堡的那一刻也会化为泡影——等到新王落入他手中,不妨再找他聊聊今天之事好了。By that time, oneselfdo not needbent/tuneintentto welcomeagain, but the opposite partyshouldnot have the moodto show the sostrangehappy expression.
到那时,自己不必再曲意奉迎,而对方应该也不会有心情露出如此古怪的笑意了。Nightcomes in time.
夜晚如期而至。Allcitypeopleknow that the lastprince in Wimbledonroyal familynowinScarlet Water City, butheis very likelyalsowields the entireGreycastle'sking, thereforein the cityis similar tocelebrates a holidaygeneral. The bigincityis brilliantly illuminated, but the lakesidemountain villageisso--here is always entertains the place of honored guest, the banquet hallconstructs in the Scarlet Water Riverconnectiongreat lakeon, by the branchsupport of dozenshundredyears of larches, leads to the shoreby a trestlecorridor, in the hallevencansee the running water.
所有城民都知道温布顿王室的最后一位王子如今就在赤水城中,而他极有可能也是执掌整个灰堡的君王,因此城内如同过节一般。偌大的内城区灯火通明,而湖畔山庄更是如此——这里历来是招待贵客的地方,宴会厅就建在与赤水河连通的大湖上,由数十根百年落叶松的主干支撑,靠一条栈桥般的廊道通往岸边,厅中甚至能看到活水。In order totry to pleasenew King, DeltaEarlspare no effortsurrounding areasall, when the seasongood foodhas carried the dinner table, somefoodGeorgehave not seen.
为了取悦新王,德尔塔伯爵不遗余力地将周边地区所有的当季美食都端上了餐桌,一些食材就连乔治都没见过。Howeverhisthoughtsnotoneating.
不过他的心思并不在吃上面。Besidespaying attention to the Roland Wimbledon'saction, theseandScarlet Water Cityfeudal lordwalks the key point that nearnoble is also heneedsto guard against.
除了关注罗兰.温布顿的举动外,那些和赤水城领主走得近的贵族也是他需要提防的重点。Whennew Kingappearsin the banquet hall, hecannot help butfrowned.
当新王出现在宴会厅时,他不由得皱起了眉头。FollowssideRoland, unexpectedlycompletelyis the female.
跟随在罗兰身边的,竟然全部是女子。
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