After giving the nobility ceremony ended, the people one after another leave the church. 授爵仪式结束后,众人相继离开教堂。 On the faces of overwhelming majority aristocrats is brimming with joyfully, after all these gives the nobility time, it can be said that northern boundary in recent years largest one time. 绝大部分贵族的脸上都洋溢着喜悦,毕竟这一次授爵,可以说是北境近年来规模最大的一次。 Generous of Duke St. Hilde made the northern boundary aristocrats stabilize from the just-concluded turmoil. 圣希尔德公爵的慷慨让北境众贵族们从刚刚结束的动乱中安定下来。 They believe, the northern boundary of future, will be certainly happier! 他们都坚信,未来的北境,一定会更加美好！ Colin has not paid attention to excitedly chirp an elder sister, lags behind to prepare to look for Marquis Garcia intentionally to chat, probes the thoughts of this big shot. 柯林没理会激动地叽叽喳喳个不停的姐姐,故意落在后面准备找加西亚侯爵聊聊,试探一下这位大佬的心思。 Although Marquis Garcia has not manifested suddenly at the scene, but Colin actually knows, this time Duke St. Hilde does not defend to pledge makes Adams the matter of oneself first successor, had enraged Marquis Garcia thoroughly. 虽然加西亚侯爵并没有当场发作,但柯林却知道,这次圣希尔德公爵不守承诺让亚当斯成为自己第一继承人的事情,已经彻底激怒了加西亚侯爵。 If before, these two brothers were acting in a play intentionally, then now, among them the fissure exists, moreover is unable easily to close again. 如果说之前,这两兄弟都是在故意演戏,那么现在,他们之间的裂痕就是真实存在,而且再也无法轻易弥合的了。 To be honest, destroys behavior regarding Saint Duke Heald, Colin does not understand very much. 说实话,对于圣西尔德公爵毁诺的行为,柯林是很不理解的。 Because this actually not Colin thought that the opposite party should follow the knight moral excellence. 这倒不是因为柯林觉得对方应该遵循骑士美德。 He is not so naive. 他没这么天真。 Rules the northern boundary dozens years of senior politician, counted on that he does not lie with counting on the man does not steal is rank same. 一个统治北境几十年的老政客,指望他不撒谎就跟指望男人不偷腥一样。 What Colin does not understand, why Saint Duke Heald must at this time, have no consideration for face with own younger brother with this way. 柯林不理解的是,圣西尔德公爵为什么要在这个时候,用这种方式跟自己弟弟撕破脸。 Was too irritable, did not have the political wisdom. 太急躁了,也太没有政治智慧了。 If the Colin's position in duke, even if he does not want to pass to Vera the position of duke, will not dismantle the bridge after crossing quickly. 如果柯林处在公爵的位置上,哪怕他不想将公爵之位传给薇拉,也不会这么快就过河拆桥。 He first will at least award Vera the title, acknowledged that her first successor status, first stands firm Marquis Garcia. 至少他会先将爵位授予薇拉,承认她的第一继承人身份,先稳住加西亚侯爵。 Then, weakens the Black Flag Army slowly, prop another may endure the military power of contending with, accomplishes a task with ease. 然后,不论是慢慢削弱黑旗军,还是扶植另一支可堪抗衡的军事力量,都更加游刃有余。 After all, Vera inherits the position of marquis, does not immediately become the northern boundary duke. 毕竟,薇拉继承侯爵之位,又不是立即成为北境公爵。 In the future also same can eliminate her title. 将来也一样可以剥夺她的爵位啊。 Why now eagerly for a while? 何必现在急于一时呢？ Naturally, Colin did not think that at this time Marquis Garcia dares really to rebel. 当然了,柯林也不觉得这时候加西亚侯爵敢真的反叛。 After all, now the northern boundary various feudal lord majorities have been eliminated, remaining had been comforted by the duke. 毕竟,现在北境各领主大部分都已被消灭,剩下的都已经被公爵重新安抚。 But before Black Flag Army „treachery behavior has let Marquis Garcia conducted the back „ breaking a promise” the evil reputation ”. 而黑旗军之前的“临阵倒戈”行为已经让加西亚侯爵背上了“背信者”的恶名。 Now even if he stands to cope with the Elder Brother, some feudal lords will not respond his summons. 现在就算他站出来对付自己哥哥,也不会有领主响应他的号召了。 As for rides the army black, had been split up to win over by the duke under connivance of Marquis Garcia. 至于黑骑军,也已经在加西亚侯爵的默许下被公爵分化拉拢。 Once gave loyalty to Marquis Garcia to seal/confer official, for example marquis Dawson, in took an oath after the duke gave loyalty, whether is also willing to acknowledge oneself rides one of the army black? 曾经效忠于加西亚侯爵的封臣,比如道森侯爵,在向公爵宣誓效忠后,是否还愿意承认自己是黑骑军的一员？ Whether before also resembles like that orders in Marquis Garcia, then chooses to follow without hesitation? 是否还像以前那般,在加西亚侯爵一声令下,便毫不犹豫地选择追随？ Let alone, Duke St. Hilde abandons the commitment the matter, actually few people know. 更何况,圣希尔德公爵背弃承诺的事情,其实只有极少数的人才知道。 After all initially transaction itself/Ben between Duke St. Hilde and Marquis Garcia was a secret, Colin was regarded as in the future the son-in-law by Marquis Garcia, thus knew the specific detail of this transaction, this little while estimated will not realize Duke St. Hilde betrayal to own younger brother. 毕竟当初圣希尔德公爵跟加西亚侯爵之间的交易本就是个秘密,柯林要不是被加西亚侯爵视为未来女婿,从而得知了这个交易的具体细节,这会儿估计也根本不会意识到圣希尔德公爵对自己弟弟的背叛。 If the Marquis Garcia choice dispatches troops into battle to rebel now, whether instead regards as to by the northern boundary person the betrayal of own Elder Brother? 如果现在加西亚侯爵选择起兵反叛,是否反而会被北境人视为对自己哥哥的背叛？ Is Marquis Garcia willing to shoulder such infamy again? 加西亚侯爵愿意再背负这样的骂名吗？ „Marquis Sir!” Colin gathered side Marquis Garcia, the low voice regards said. “侯爵大人！”柯林凑到了加西亚侯爵身边,小声问候道。 Marquis Garcia shot a look at Colin one eyes, without the speech, the footsteps non-stop as before , to continue to walk out. 加西亚侯爵瞥了柯林一眼,没有说话,依旧脚步不停,继续往外走。 Colin knows that this big shot mood is very bad, then does not dare saying that followed on the heels to go out of the church. 柯林知道这位大佬心情很差,便也不敢多说,跟在后面走出了教堂。 Arrived outside, Marquis Garcia turns over/stands up to start immediately, looked at one with Colin, the tone said faintly: „Told me, your loyalty really did not ask the reason, did not divide wrong to?” 到了外面,加西亚侯爵立刻翻身上马,又看了一眼跟出来的柯林,语气淡漠地说道:“告诉我,你的忠诚真的是不问缘由,不分对错的吗？” In Colin heart one cold, did not shout secretly well. 柯林心中一凛,暗叫不好。 Before facing the sudden attack of Duke St. Hilde, Colin to flatter the duke, will explain an unconditional obedience intentionally loyally. 之前面对圣希尔德公爵的突然袭击,柯林为了讨好公爵,故意将忠诚解释成一种无条件的服从。 This was given the misunderstanding by Marquis Garcia obviously. 没想到,这显然被加西亚侯爵给误会了。 But without the means that how that little while Colin to expect that these two brothers broke off unexpectedly noisily. 但没办法,那会儿柯林怎么会预料到这两兄弟竟然又闹掰了啊。 Then he thinks, sweeps clean Duke St. Hilde who the northern inside and outside threatened, has become the northern boundary true control without a doubt. 当时的他以为,扫清北境内外威胁的圣希尔德公爵,已经毫无疑问地成为北境真正的主宰。 But if Colin wants to continue to mix in the northern boundary, grows strong the Angelie family, even gets married Vera, must obtain the approval of Duke St. Hilde. 而柯林如果想要在北境继续混下去,将安格列家族发展壮大,甚至迎娶薇拉,都必须要获得圣希尔德公爵的认可。 Therefore, Colin then patted a horse buttocks on own initiative. 所以,柯林便主动拍了个马屁。 Moreover, at that time he when saw the own new fiefdom had realized the plan of duke, had a grudge with Suduo Family in addition, he has completed preparation that becomes a blade in duke hand. 而且,当时他在看到自己新封地的时候就已经意识到了公爵的打算,加上本就跟苏铎家族有仇,他已经做好了成为公爵手中的一把刀的心理准备。 But who knows, the duke abandoned at this time unexpectedly to the commitment of Marquis Garcia. 但谁知,公爵竟然在这个时候背弃了对加西亚侯爵的承诺。 This lets the northern boundary that was just tranquil without doubt, had the turbulent concealed worry again. 这无疑让刚刚平静下来的北境,再一次产生了动荡的隐忧。 Therefore, Colin faces the choice that stands in line again. 所以,柯林再一次面临站队的选择。 But this time, he really does not know where should elect. 而这一次,他真不知道该选哪边了。 Although the innermost feelings, he approves Marquis Garcia. 虽然内心来说,他是更认同加西亚侯爵的。 Not only this is because this marquis almost gives as much support as possible to oneself in an icefield war, will also ride the army retirement veteran to give to itself black, helping the Angelie family form the cavalry. 这不仅是因为这位侯爵在冰原一战中对自己几乎是倾囊相授,还将黑骑军退役老兵送给自己,帮助安格列家族组建骑兵。 Really regarded the son-in-law to train Colin completely. 完全是真的将柯林当成了女婿来培养。 Moreover, from morality and justice, this matter truly is Duke St. Hilde is unfair to the younger brother. 而且,从道义上来讲,这件事确实是圣希尔德公爵对不起自己弟弟。 He abandoned oneself commitment! 他背弃了自己的承诺！ However, at this moment is facing the interrogation of Marquis Garcia, Colin does not know suddenly should say anything. 但是,此刻面对着加西亚侯爵的质问,柯林一时间不知道该说什么。 Directly acknowledged are the words that oneself just spoke talk nonsense? 难道直接承认自己刚说的话都是放屁吗？ As the matter stands, own „does person suppose” must crash immediately? 这样一来,自己的“人设”岂不是要立即崩塌？ Who dares to trust one to be able again the person who the pledge discards at will? 谁又敢再信任一个能将誓言随意丢弃的人？ When Colin god, Marquis Garcia has harnessed to leave. 就在柯林愣神的时候,加西亚侯爵已经驾马离开。 Just before leaving first drops out one finally: „Understands in your hand 【Blade of Judgement 】 The origin, reconsiders anything again is the true loyalty!” 临走前最后抛下一句:“去了解一下你手中【审判之刃】的来历,再重新思考一下什么才是真正的忠诚！” Looks back that Marquis Garcia goes far away, Colin looks at dumbly the long time, helpless. 看着加西亚侯爵远去的背影,柯林呆立半晌,不知所措。 Until elder sister Kaitlin puzzled walks, got back the hotel Colin. 直到姐姐凯特琳一脸疑惑地走过来,将柯林领回了旅馆。 ...... …… Later in several days, Ice Rock City is uneventful. 之后几天里,冰岩城风平浪静。 Marquis Garcia also has no extreme action, as if completely forgot the betrayal of oneself Elder Brother. 加西亚侯爵也没有任何过激举动,仿佛完全忘记了自己哥哥的背叛。 However, gave the nobility ceremony to finish that evening, Marquis Garcia left Ice Rock City. 但是,授爵仪式结束当晚,加西亚侯爵就离开了冰岩城。 Does not seem to be willing in this city to treat for one second. 似乎不愿在这个城市中多待一秒。 Departure of Marquis Garcia has not aroused too many interests, after all this marquis came and went freely. 加西亚侯爵的离去并没有引起太多的关注,毕竟这位侯爵独来独往惯了。 Moreover, northern boundary actual master at this time also in city. 而且,北境真正的主人此时还城中呢。 However, Duke St. Hilde has not treated in Ice Rock City is too long. 不过,圣希尔德公爵也没有在冰岩城待太久。 After giving the nobility ceremony third day, he then starts to return to Winterfell City. 授爵仪式后的第三天,他便启程回归凛冬城。 As the Ice Rock City new host, Colin naturally must go to see off. 作为冰岩城的新主人,柯林当然要前去送行。 This was early morning of glorious weather, the Ice Rock City Nanmenwai gathered a large quantities of north boundary aristocrat. 这是个风和日丽的清晨,冰岩城的南门外聚集了一大批北境贵族。 Is the head naturally is Duke St. Hilde. 为首的自然是圣希尔德公爵。 His side, was Viscount Angelie of new promote is invited along. 他的身旁,则是新晋的安格列子爵作陪。 „Colin, seals to kindly give your new territory to me, but also satisfies?” “柯林,对我封赏给你的新领地,可还满意？” „Duke Sir, I extremely am certainly satisfied!” “公爵大人,我当然万分满意！” Colin this saying flatters not completely. 柯林这话倒不完全是拍马屁。 Because, the Angelie family's present territory area is truly big. 因为,安格列家族现在的领地面积确实很大。 The original Suduo Family territory is Ice Rock City and peripheral general surrounding area more than 30 kilometers scopes, but, this stretch of territory and Angelie family's original territory does not border on directly. 原先苏铎家族的领地就是冰岩城以及周边大概方圆三十多公里的范围,但是,这片领地与安格列家族原先的领地并不直接接壤。 The middle is also away from two barons to lead. 中间还隔着两个男爵领。 However, these two barons were beheaded in the beforehand rebellion, therefore, the duke also sealed to kindly give Colin these two territories simply together. 不过,这两位男爵都在之前的叛乱中被砍了头,所以,公爵干脆将这两块领地也一起封赏给了柯林。 Therefore, is counted original ash Town, Colin's present territory area is the original viscount leads with the and of area three barons lead. 于是,算上原先的灰堡镇,柯林现在的领地面积就是原先一个子爵领和三个男爵领的面积之和。 This surpassed the territory area of common viscount absolutely. 这绝对超过了一般子爵的领地面积。 The northern boundary truly land of present are too many, the feudal lord are too few, Duke St. Hilde so will not be generous. 要不是现在的北境确实土地太多,领主太少,圣希尔德公爵也不会这么慷慨。 „Hehe, therefore, you did satisfy?” Duke St. Hilde asked with a smile. “呵呵,所以,你满足了？”圣希尔德公爵笑着问道。 Colin blinks, smiled: „Naturally no. No feudal lord will feel satisfied with own territory area!” 柯林眨了眨眼,也笑了:“当然不。没有哪位领主会对自己的领地面积感到满足！” Duke St. Hilde laughs, seems very satisfied with Colin's reply. 圣希尔德公爵哈哈大笑起来,似乎对柯林的回答很满意。 After having smiled one, the duke also said: „Do you know? My grandfather had also once spoken similar words.” 笑过一阵后,公爵又道:“你知道吗？我的祖父也曾说过类似的话。” He raises the horsewhip, East the direction: „North side that icefield has nothing to be good, is too cold, is too barren. However, if you want to expand your territory, can try toward the east side.” 他扬起马鞭,指向东方:“北边那片冰原没什么好去的,太冷,太贫瘠。不过,如果你想要扩大自己的领土,可以往东边试试。” Then, he does not wait for Colin to respond, immediately wields the whip to pull out the horse, departs. 说完,他也不等柯林回应,当即挥鞭抽马,就此离去。 Colin in same place, is thinking the words that the duke finally spoke are what meaning. 柯林愣在原地,想着公爵最后所说的话到底是什么意思。 At this moment, following magnificent carriage after Colin side. 就在这时,后面一辆华丽的马车经过柯林身边。 The car(riage) curtain lifts, reveals a beautiful face. 车帘掀开,露出一张绝美的脸庞。 „Colin.” “柯林。” „Miss Vera.” “薇拉小姐。” „A month later is my adult ceremony, will you come?” “一个月后就是我的成人礼,你会来吗？” „Naturally, this is my being honored!” “当然,这是我的荣幸！” Vera smiles, puts down the car(riage) curtain. 薇拉嫣然一笑,放下车帘。 The motorcade leads the way slowly, gradually vanishes in the horizon place. 车队缓缓前行,逐渐消失在地平线处。 Colin stands and waits for a long time outside the city gate long time, but actually does not gaze after the team that the duke goes far away, but looked to the East- direction that Saint Duke Heald just pointed. 柯林在城门外伫立良久,不过却不是目送公爵远去的队伍,而是望向了东方-圣西尔德公爵刚刚遥指的方向。 There is east the empire the boundary. 那里是帝国东境。 And clamps in the northern a small country between boundaries and eastern boundaries- 以及夹在北境与东境之间的一个小国- Half elf kingdom. 半精灵王国。