Coldwindmovednearbyflag, bringscrash-bangcrash-bang the sound, Lopenny Glenraised the head, calmlyis gazing atancientcastle of distant place.
一阵寒冷的风吹动了附近的旗帜,带来哗啦哗啦的声响,罗佩妮?葛兰抬起头来,静静地注视着远方的古老城堡。Crevicestone Keepwith a history of 200 yearscalmlyoccupiesin the hillpeak, the castlesidesteepcliffas ifbladestands and waits for a long timetogetherin the horizon, the setting sun of submersionis shininggradually the ruggedprecipice and castletall wall, plates a palegoldenbrillianceintheselines.
有着200年历史的裂石堡静静地盘踞在山丘顶端,城堡侧面陡峭的悬崖就仿佛一道刀刃般伫立在地平线上,渐渐下沉的夕阳照耀着嶙峋的山岩和城堡的高墙,将一层淡金色的光辉镀在那些线条上。Thatis a bedstonequalitativemountain, the mountain massifone sideis steepanddangerous, Crevicestone Keepis situatedinthatprecipicepeak, as ifcrouches in hidingon the blade edgegeneral, the ancientcastleouter wallis motley, moreovermanyplacescansee the sign of to split open, when the setting sunshinesfrom the just rightangleoncastle, itsportionouter wallwill even showoppositelight, presents the leaf veingeneralbrightfissurelinein the city wall.
那是一座石质的山,山体一侧陡峭而险恶,裂石堡坐落在那绝壁的顶端,仿佛蹲伏在刀锋上一般,古老的城堡外墙早已斑驳,而且很多地方都可以看到开裂的迹象,当夕阳从恰到好处的角度照射在城堡上的时候,它的一部分外墙甚至会透出对面的光来,在城墙上呈现出叶脉一般明亮的裂痕线条。Frequentlysomepeoplewill worry,worriedwhenthatold castlewill collapsein the setting sun, innumerabletonheavygiant stonewill tumblefromthatcliffpeak, in an earth-shakingdisasterloud sound, onmost glorious the surnamethislandsburieshenceforth.
经常有人会担忧,担忧那座古堡什么时候就会在夕阳中塌掉,无数吨沉重的巨石将从那峭壁顶端滚落下来,在一次惊天动地的灾难巨响中,将这片土地上最荣耀的姓氏从此埋葬。ButLopennyrememberedoneselfhusband'swords, remembersabout this ancientagreement of spirit of castleandearth element, thatisin the Glenfamily is also only an age of Cecil Familyedgedependency, a contract that family'sancestorandearth elementalliesachieve: So long as„Glen”thissurnamestillrulethislands, thenCrevicestone Keepcertainly notnaturecollapsing......
但罗佩妮想起了自己丈夫的话,想起关于这座城堡与土元素之灵的古老约定,那是在葛兰家族还只是塞西尔家族一个边缘附庸的年代,家族的先祖与土元素盟友们达成的一个契约:只要“葛兰”这个姓氏仍然统治这片土地,那么裂石堡就绝不会自然坍塌……
The crevicetheseyears of thisfortress were really but getting more and more......
可是这座堡垒的裂隙这些年真的越来越多了……„Mistress,” the voice of stewardinterrupted the Lopennytrain of thought that thissteadyreliablemiddle-aged personhandsin front of a wooden boxViscountess, „thisis the soil sample that youwant.”
“女主人,”管家的声音打断了罗佩妮的思绪,这位稳重可靠的中年人将一个木盒递到女子爵面前,“这是您要的土样。”In the Lopennylooks atwooden boxtheselusterdeepsoils, stretch out the fingerto grasp a pointto rubgently, latershepoints atto reappearsomemanabrilliance, the soilalsoin the light smoke that in the manabrilliancechanges intoscatterswith the wind.罗佩妮看着木盒中那些色泽深沉的泥土,伸出手指抓起一点轻轻搓动,随后她手指间浮现出些许魔力的光辉,泥土随之在魔力的光辉中化为随风飘散的青烟。„medicineproducedaffected,”on the Lopennyfacealways the gloomyexpressionas ifrelax relaxed a point, sheto the stewardslight nod, „onFeudal Territoryhalf ofvillagesneedsthisDruidmedicineto restore the balance of landslightly, before spring, mustcomplete. Yougo toandtheseCecilmedicinemerchantsnegotiate, looked that what kind ofpricetheycanpay.”
“药剂产生作用了,”罗佩妮脸上总是阴郁的表情似乎稍微松缓了一点,她对管家微微点头,“领地上一半的农庄都需要这种德鲁伊药剂来重新恢复土地的平衡,春天之前必须完成。你去和那些塞西尔药剂商人交涉,看他们会出个怎样的价钱。”„Yes,”stewardlowers the head, latercould not bearandproposedone, „mistress, actuallyyoudo not needto leavecastle, does not needpersonallyto arrive in thisdirtycountrysideplace, hereissomeuncouthlyignorantpeasant households, they likely offendyou.”
“是,”管家低下头,随后忍不住又提了一句,“女主人,其实您不必离开城堡,不必亲自来到这肮脏的乡下地头里来,这里都是些粗鲁无知的农户,他们很可能冒犯到您。”„Similarwordsyousaidwere manyenough,”Lopennylooked atstewardoneeyeslightly, „completesyour ownmatteron the line.”
“类似的话你说的够多了,”罗佩妮淡淡地看了管家一眼,“做好你自己的事就行。”
The stewardshurryto lower the head, does not dareto expressany commentagain.
管家慌忙低下头,不敢再发表任何意见。„Gawain CecilDukewill come visitingfivedayslater, after”severalseconds of type, Lopennybrokesilent, „after going back, startsto get ready.”
“高文?塞西尔公爵将在五天后来访,”几秒种后,罗佩妮打破了沉默,“回去之后就开始准备吧。”„Is Dukegoingto visit?” The stewardshad a scareimmediately, butafterseeingmistressfacetranquilindifferentexpression, heimmediatelyswallowsallquestions and idle talkreturns to the belly, „Iunderstood, Iwill arrangemost appropriatewelcome. Butdoes not know why Dukecomes, what do Ineedto arrangeadditionally?”
“公爵将要造访?”管家立刻被吓了一跳,但在看到女主人脸上平静淡然的表情之后,他立刻就把所有的疑问和废话都咽回到肚子里,“我明白了,我将安排最得体的迎接。但不知道公爵是为何而来,我需要额外安排什么吗?”„Is only the ordinarymeeting,”Lopennysaidlightly,„the Kantareafinallybecame the Cecil Familylegitimatefiefdom.”
“只是普通的会面,”罗佩妮淡淡地说道,“康德地区终于成为塞西尔家族的合法封地了。”„Kant...... Iunderstood.”
“康德……我明白了。”
After several days .
数日后。Is hangingCecil Familycrestdoubleharnesses the carriageto goonKant territoryroad/s, in the front of thiscarriage, was the Glenfamilyfor generations the ruleplace.
一辆悬挂着塞西尔家族徽记的双驾马车行驶在康德领以东的道路上,在这辆马车的前方,是葛兰家族世世代代统治的地方。Except thatdrives the cart driverandbeside the threesoldiers of halfafter the carriage of carriage, in the carriageonly hasGawainandAmbertwo people.
除去驾驶马车的车夫、在马车后半截的三名士兵之外,马车内只有高文和琥珀两人。„This is really compared withprevioustimegoes toKant territorynot to have a row of surface,”Ambersitsopposite ofGawain, cannot bearstartGuGu, „Isaid,yourmany is also Duke, even ifyoumustgo to the pay a visitalsolowaristocrat, yourmanystillpays attention toownostentation, at leastmanytwocar(riage)manyseveralaccompanyanything......”
“这真是比上次去康德领还没有排面啊,”琥珀坐在高文对面,忍不住开始嘀嘀咕咕,“我说,你多少也是个公爵,就算你要去拜访比自己还低的贵族,你多少也注意一下自己的排场嘛,起码多两辆车多几个随从什么的……”Gawainquitefeltlooked atoppositeHalf-Elfgirlonefunnily, hemayknow that the thought in thisfellowbelly, Amberdid not care abouthisplatoonsurfacefrom the startenough, shefeltownwith great difficultyworked as the personal servanttoDuke, finallyhas not enjoyedto the presenthas gone out a motorcade, 800accompanied, the walkingbattle drumcleared the way, enters a cityto sound the bugle the treatment of notificationa little is not therefore balanced, thisfellow'syearningtohappy lifecould be said assimple as straightforwardas the extreme, sightglory, splendor, riches and honoronline- selectednot the spiritpursue.高文颇感好笑地看了对面的半精灵姑娘一眼,他可知道这家伙肚子里的念头,琥珀压根不是在乎他的排面够不够,她就是觉得自己好不容易给公爵当跟班了,结果到现在还没享受过出门一个车队,前后八百随从,走路战鼓开道,进城吹号通报的待遇所以有点不平衡,这家伙对美好生活的向往可以说是简单直白到极点,风风光光荣华富贵就行-一点都没个精神追求的。Words that mustspeak, whoheronlyspiritpursuewas the lifetimecanorganize the swindlechampionship tournamentprobably, thenshecame upto come backwith the champion......
非要说的话,她唯一的精神追求大概就是有生之年谁能组织个坑蒙拐骗锦标赛,然后她上去拿个冠军回来……„Youalsosmile!”AmberseesGawainthatfaint smile the expression, immediatelyuncomfortablewhiteopposite partyeyes, „myduring that timeseesCountto go outalso78horse-drawn vehicles~”
“你还笑!”琥珀看到高文那似笑非笑的表情,立刻不爽地白了对方一眼,“我当年见一个伯爵出门还七八辆马车呢~”„Horse-drawn vehicletype of thing...... musteliminatesooner or later,”Gawainshakes the headwith a smile, „, when the timeImakeyousitcompared with the carriagebring the feelingthing.”
“马车这种东西……迟早是要淘汰的,”高文笑着摇了摇头,“等到时候我让你坐坐比马车更带感的东西。”„Brings the feelingthingcompared with the carriage?”Amber the whole faceis curiousimmediately, „whatnewthing did youtoss about?”
“比马车更带感的东西?”琥珀顿时满脸好奇,“你又折腾出什么新玩意儿了?”„Alsono, at presentis only an idea, but the time and technologyconditionreturnimmature,”Gawainbeckons with the hand, „compared withthis, continued the matteraboutGlenfamily. Except thatseveralyears ago when GlenViscountdiedbeyondaccidentally/surprisinglyseveralquestionable points, what did youalsoinvestigate?”
“还没,目前只是个想法,不过时机和技术条件还不成熟,”高文摆了摆手,“比起这个,还是继续说说关于葛兰家族的事吧。除了几年前葛兰子爵意外身亡时的几个疑点之外,你还调查到什么了?”„Thatfrom a earliertimementioned, beforegeneration of GlenViscountdiedaccidentally/surprisingly, heonceonFeudal Territorycarried outa series of is almost unthinkable‚innovation’, at that timecontinuedhisFeudal Territory, even the peripheralFeudal Territoryaristocratscame undercertainimpact......”
“那就得从更早的时候说起了,在前代葛兰子爵意外身亡之前,他曾经在领地上推行过一系列几乎是匪夷所思的‘新法’,当时不止他的领地,甚至周边领地的贵族都受到了一定影响……”„Innovation?” A Gawainbrowwrinkle, „some sayscarefully.”
“新法?”高文眉头一皱,“这部分仔细讲讲。”„Since, thatmustfirstliberateFeudal Territorythroughoutserf and slavefromhimstartsto say......”
“哦,那就要先从他解放领地全境农奴和奴隶开始讲起了……”
......
……When the Duke Cecilcarriagemoves toGlenleads, wears the red and bluetwo-colorsduster, lifts up highMessengers of generalflagto ride the fast horse, progressesto dash about wildlyon the St. Sunil Citycentralmain road.
当塞西尔公爵的马车驶向葛兰领时,一名身穿红蓝双色罩袍,高举着通行旗帜的信使正骑着快马,在圣苏尼尔城中央的大道上策马狂奔。Thatflagis the Kingfaith token, no onedaresto prevent the hand-heldfaith tokenMessengers, the pedestrian on road/sallflurriedlyandavoids the steed that dashes about wildlyfrightened, has been used to the Royal Capitalperson of tranquil lifeto be broken the tranquility of lifeonthis day, butat this moment, theyhave not knownmatter that thenmusthave- theyhidein the roadside, the direction that with astonishmentandlooks atMessengersis above mundane thoughtscuriously, was guessing the person who thisprogressesto dash about wildly is actually carryinghownews.
那旗帜是国王的信物,无人胆敢阻挡手持信物的信使,道路上的行人无不慌乱而恐惧地躲开那狂奔的骏马,早已习惯了安宁生活的王都人在这一天被打破了生活的平静,但此时此刻,他们还不知道接下来要发生的事情-他们只是躲在路旁,惊愕又好奇地看着信使一路绝尘的方向,猜测着这个策马狂奔的人究竟携带着怎样的消息。Messengershas run the Kingavenue, has run the arcsquare before Silver Castle, laterturns over/stands updismountbeforecastle, holds high the flagto directly soar the place that Kingis.信使跑过了国王大街,跑过了白银堡前的弧形广场,随后在城堡前翻身下马,一路高举旗帜直奔国王所在的地方。Merely after severalminutes, intelligencefromHoly Spirit Plainwestern areathendelivered to the Francis IIfront.
仅仅几分钟后,一份来自圣灵平原西部地区的情报便送到了弗朗西斯二世的面前。intelligence that thistransmitsurgentlymakesFrancis IIquitehave not quickly, becauseis very raretodayisVeronicaleavesCathedral, comingSilver Castleandhereunites the day, regardingas the Kingfather, as the saintdaughter, thisis the quitespecialandprecioustime, butthisgoodtimeactuallyto be disturbed.
这份紧急传来的情报让弗朗西斯二世颇有不快,因为今天很难得是维罗妮卡离开大教堂,来白银堡和他团聚的日子,对于身为国王的父亲,身为圣徒的女儿而言,这是相当特殊而宝贵的时光,可是这好时光却被打搅了。intelligence that Veronicalooks atthatjustsent, sheshows a relievedmodestsmile, saidin a soft voice: „Royal Father, the government affairsare important.”维罗妮卡看着那份刚刚送来的情报,她露出一丝令人安心的温和微笑,轻声说道:“父王,政务要紧。”„Iknow,”Francis IIsighed, took upintelligence on table, „, butthistimeIdo not wantto receiveany‚unexpected situation ’ the news...... thesegreedyaristocratscould not force-feedforever, theyat allnotforthisKingdomconsiderationslightest, butwill only givemelook for trouble.”
“我知道,”弗朗西斯二世叹了口气,拿起桌上的情报,“但这个时间段我一点都不想接到任何‘意外情况’的消息……那些贪婪的贵族永远喂不饱,他们根本不会为这个王国考虑分毫,而只会给我找麻烦。”Veronicais smiling: „perhapsthisnotnewsaboutaristocrat?”维罗妮卡浅浅地笑着:“或许这不是关于贵族的消息呢?”Francis IIshows a smilereluctantly, disassembled the intelligenceenvelope.弗朗西斯二世勉强露出一丝微笑,拆开了情报的封套。Infollowinga halfminute, smile on hisfacevanishesgradually.
在接下来的半分钟内,他脸上的微笑渐渐消失。Veronicanoticedoneselffather'sexpressionchange: „Royal Father, onthisis......”维罗妮卡注意到了自己父亲的表情变化:“父王,这上面是……”„Yourselflooked that”Francis IIgivesowndaughterthatconfidential letter, „thisisthing that youcanlook at- perhaps, becauseit must pass toHoly Light Cathedralquickly.”
“你自己看吧,”弗朗西斯二世将那封密信递给自己的女儿,“这是你可以看的东西-因为它恐怕很快也就要传到圣光大教堂了。”Veronicais knitting the browsreceived the letter papercuriously, the abovecontentleaps forward the view:维罗妮卡皱着眉好奇地接过了信纸,上面的内容跃入眼帘:
„...... Holy Spirit PlainareaHoly Lightbeliever and Blood Godbelievercontradictionincreasinglywas for serious...... xxmoon/monthxxday, the both sidesbelievereruptionarmed conflict in giant stonecity, the radicalBlood Godbelieverdestroyed the idol before Holy LightChurch...... next day, the Holy Lightbelieverlaunched the retaliation, Blood GodChurchis burnt down.
“……圣灵平原地区圣光信徒和血神信徒矛盾日益严重……xx月xx日,巨石城内的双方信徒爆发武力冲突,激进的血神教徒砸毁了圣光教堂前的神像……次日,圣光教徒展开报复,血神教堂被焚毁。„Host......”Veronicawith astonishmentandsighedsorrowfully,anddelimitedHoly Lightcrestwith the handin the chest front, „evendefended the belief, stillwhatcanachievethisstep?”
“主啊……”维罗妮卡惊愕而悲哀地叹道,并用手在胸前划出了圣光的徽记,“即便维护信仰,也何需做到这一步?”Francis IIlooked atowndaughteroneeyes, is shaking the head saying: „Continuesto lookdownward.”弗朗西斯二世看了自己的女儿一眼,摇着头说道:“继续往下看。”Veronicalooksto the confidential letterlatter half, cannot bearhold breathcold air:维罗妮卡看向密信的后半段,忍不住倒吸一口凉气:
„...... Blood GodReligionareaBishopleadsbelieverto counter-attack, in going toHoly LightChurchcaused heavy losses toby the stab in the backon the way, is on the verge of deatherupts...... mutationto become the monster that the fleshinterweaves, many eyewitness......
“……血神教派地区主教率领信徒反击,在前往圣光教堂途中被暗箭重创,濒死之际爆发……变异成为血肉交织的怪物,现场有大量目击者……
„ After giant stonecityFeudal LordandHoly Light ChurchareaBishopstrikestogetherkills the monster......, toBlood GodChurchlaunches the search, in the Churchundergrounddiscoverysecret room, anddiscovered that massivebloodysacrificial offeringtraces...... haveAll Things Finally Diecrestandrecordvarioustypes of notes that blasphemed the knowledge and evilopinion......
“巨石城领主与圣光教会地区主教共同击杀怪物……后对血神教堂展开搜查,在教堂地下发现密室,并发现大量血腥祭祀痕迹……另有万物终亡徽记和记载着各种亵渎知识、邪恶言论的笔记……„...... In the giant stonecityallBlood GodChurchhave all blocked...... halfbelieverexpel......”
“……巨石城内所有血神教堂皆已封锁……半数信徒已驱逐……”„A person of localBishoplevel, is actually All Things Finally Die Societybeliever......”Veronicahas the inconceivableexpressionto mutter, „theyinfiltratedthissituationunexpectedly......”
“一个地区主教级的人,竟然是万物终亡会的信徒么……”维罗妮卡带着不可思议的表情喃喃自语,“他们竟然渗透到了这种地步……”„Thereforeyoushouldunderstand, my daughter,” the Francis IIcomplexionsaidvery muchbadly,„understoodwhyIhave been saying, Ainzsimplyhas not prepared forwithTyphonwar...... particularlythis year.”
“所以你应该理解了吧,我的女儿,”弗朗西斯二世脸色很差地说道,“理解了为何我一直在说,安苏根本没有做好和提丰战争的准备……尤其是在今年。”Veronicasilentmoment, returns the correspondence in handtoOld King: „Does Royal Father, howyouprepareto handlethismatter?”维罗妮卡沉默了片刻,将手中的信函交还给老国王:“父王,您准备怎么处理这件事?”„Royal powerdoes not meddle the theocracy, the theocracydoes not interfere with the royal power, thisiscustomuntil now, butsomepeoplehave been bleedingnowfor this reason, Kingmusttake an actionto be good,” the Francis IIsoundsaidlow and deep,„wehave been searchingtheseEvil Cultistwhereabouts, evenstartsto investigateeacharistocrat, startsExtraordinary that investigatesroyal familyto register, butactuallyneglectedHoly See...... thisto think that most impossiblebyHoly See that Evil Cultistcorroded, in the hotbed that to becomemultipliedevilly.”
“王权不插手神权,神权也不干涉王权,这是一直以来的规矩,但现在已经有人在为此流血,国王必须有所行动才行,”弗朗西斯二世声音低沉地说道,“我们一直在搜索那些邪教徒的下落,甚至开始调查每一个贵族,开始调查王室登记在册的超凡者,但却忽略了教廷……本以为最不可能被邪教徒腐蚀的教廷,也在成为邪恶滋生的温床。”Francis IIgrips the fist, could not bearknock a table: „Veronica, Churchmustbe inspected, but...... Icannotmakethisfurtheraffect the stability of Kingdom.”弗朗西斯二世攥起拳头,忍不住敲了一下桌子:“维罗妮卡,教会必须得到检查,但……我不能让这进一步影响到王国的稳定。”„Royal Father, Icanguarantee that coordination of Holy Light Church, anyHoly Lightfollower who has the reasonwill understand that this point- hidingclutchesinEvil Cultist, is goodtoeveryone,” the Veronicaexpressionis sayingsolemnly and respectfully, the Holy Lightstrengthinhersideagitation, ripples a pure and holyhalo, „Ibelieve,otherReligionalsoafterknowing the matter of giant stonecitywill actively coordinate...... no one to makeEvil Cultistambushinoneselffamily/home.”
“父王,我可以保证圣光教会的配合,任何一个有理智的圣光追随者都会理解这一点-把隐藏在身边的邪教徒揪出来,是对所有人都好的,”维罗妮卡表情肃穆地说着,圣光的力量在她身边鼓动,荡漾开一层圣洁的光晕,“我相信,其他教派也会在得知巨石城发生的事情之后积极配合……没有人想让邪教徒潜伏在自己家里。”
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