In the banquet hall in swallowtail fort, unexpectedly was suddenly peaceful. 凤蝶堡的宴会大厅中,一时间竟安静了下来。 The people are digesting that astonishing news that Madame Grace just said. 众人都在消化葛瑞丝夫人刚刚说出的那个惊人消息。 After long time, a chain of issues from responding in the people mouth braved: 半晌后,一连串的问题才从反应过来的众人口中冒了出来: „You meant that entire Eagle Descent City did turn into the ashes?” “您是说一整个坠鹰城都化成了灰烬？” „The residents in city? Also......” “城内的居民呢？难道也都……” „Is it possible that this is the price of that casting a spell you said a moment ago?” “莫非这就是您刚才说的那个禁咒的代价？” „Was the Uman family insane? In order to support St. Theon Family, commits to flames own den unexpectedly?” “乌曼家族疯了吗？为了支持圣席恩家族,竟然将自己的老巢都付之一炬？” ...... …… Madame Grace under both hands presses, comforting said: 葛瑞丝夫人双手下压,安抚道: „, This news is one passes on with the chamber of commerce that Morison family is on good terms, I have sent people to go to Eagle Descent City to examine immediately on the spot, perhaps there exactly what happened, must and other time be able to know again.” “诸位,这个消息是一位与莫里森家族交好的商会传回来的,我已经立刻派人前往坠鹰城实地查看了,那里到底发生了什么事情,恐怕还要再等一段时间才能知道。” The people then stopped question, but starts to indulge in flights of fancy unavoidably, whispers, discusses spiritedly. 众人这才停止了发问,但难免开始胡思乱想,交头接耳,议论纷纷。 Colin also received surprised that the face upper garment comes out at this time temporarily, asked to Vera: „Can the price of casting a spell really shift civilians to city?” 柯林这时也暂时收起脸上装出来的惊讶,向薇拉问道:“禁咒的代价真的可以转移给一座城市的平民么？” „I...... I am indefinite.” Vera's brow twisted in one, „casting a spell that at least I understood, its price can only undertake by.” “我……我也不确定。”薇拉的眉头都拧在了一起,“至少我所了解的禁咒,其代价只能由施法者承担。” scholar Dawn sinking sound said: „But killed Duke St. Hilde on that day, is actually brand-new casting a spell, therefore, Mr. Wizard might study one to be able very much to shift the method of casting a spell side effect.” 道恩学士沉声道:“但那天杀死圣希尔德公爵的,却是一个全新的禁咒,所以,觋先生很有可能研究出了一个能够转移禁咒副作用的方法。” „Has this possibility.” Vera's complexion becomes exceptionally dignified. “是有这个可能。”薇拉的脸色变得异常凝重。 The people also fell into silent. 众人也都陷入了沉默。 They have also responded, if this is real, perhaps then, the Wizard position, as well as relations between Yeville and brilliance empires, will soon have the tremendous changes. 他们也都已经反应过来,如果这是真的,那么,法师的地位,以及耶维尔跟光辉帝国之间的关系,恐怕即将发生天翻地覆的变化。 „This is the inhuman cult tactic! The emperor will not allow such cult tactic to appear in the brilliance empire!” The voice of Count Morison is somewhat incisive. “这是灭绝人性的邪术！皇帝陛下绝不会允许这样的邪术出现在光辉帝国！”莫里森伯爵的声音有些尖锐。 Obviously, this casting a spell to each empire knight is the enormous threat. 显然,这种禁咒对每一位帝国骑士都是极大的威胁。 It can kill a Saint knight, naturally can also kill any knight. 它能杀死一位圣骑士,当然也可以杀死任何一位骑士。 But its price, as if only needs to offer sacrifices some civilians. 而其代价,似乎只需要献祭一些平民。 In the past the empire aristocrats were not too tense regarding casting a spell of Wizard, although the casting a spell might was quite fearful, but that traded the life by the life after all the method, so long as did not compel the dead end Wizard, they will not put together a fight in which both sides perish. 以往帝国贵族对于法师们的禁咒还不算太紧张,虽然禁咒威力极为可怕,但那毕竟是以命换命的手段,只要不把法师们逼上绝路,那他们也不会拼个鱼死网破。 However, if Mr. Wizard really can not need to pay own life, but received in exchange for the life of Saint knight with the life of civilians, even if with a city, the lives of several hundred thousand civilians trades, looks like in the empire aristocrats, this is also an extremely fearful matter. 但是,如果觋先生真的能够不用付出自己的性命,而是用平民的性命换取了圣骑士的性命,哪怕是用一座城,几十万平民的性命换的,在帝国贵族看来,这也是极其可怕的一件事。 Such casting a spell, simply is sword of the Damocles, hangs in the top of the head of each empire knight. 这样的禁咒,简直就是一把达摩克利斯之剑,高悬在每一位帝国骑士的头顶。 Colin and scholar Dawn look at each other one, innermost feelings sigh as if by prior agreement. 柯林与道恩学士对视一眼,内心不约而同的叹息一声。 Because of according to their beforehand analyses, this casting a spell at the release of Eagle Descent City, perhaps passed through agreeing of Rinehart Great Emperor. 因为按照他们之前的分析,这个禁咒在坠鹰城的释放,恐怕是经过了莱因哈特大帝的首肯。 This empire emperor wants to restrict oneself uncle- Saint knight Prince Reich. 这位帝国皇帝想要借此制约自己的叔叔-圣骑士莱希亲王。 Can draw fire to oneself as for emperor this act, even triggers a bigger root of trouble, that can only await calmly the development of situation. 至于皇帝此举到底会不会引火烧身,甚至引发更大的祸端,那就只能静待事态的发展了。 Madame Grace patted the arm of Count Morison, hinting him does not need to be extremely startled: 葛瑞丝夫人拍了拍莫里森伯爵的手臂,示意他不必太过惊慌: „And other investigations were clear the Eagle Descent City situation, I this matter signalling to Royal Dragon City, will also inform the emperor. Believes that the emperor will not allow such evil Wizard to continue in the empire to wreak havoc.” “等调查清楚了坠鹰城的情况,我也会将此事传信给御龙城,告知皇帝陛下。相信皇帝陛下不会允许这样一位邪恶的法师继续在帝国境内肆虐。” Afterward, she looks to Colin, asked: „Viscount Angelie, is your time to prepare to escort the remains of duke to return to Winterfell City?” 随后,她看向柯林,问道:“安格列子爵,您这次是准备护送公爵的遗体回凛冬城吗？” Colin nods saying: „Yes. Moreover, I also prepare a station of gold/metal lion regiment, persuading this army to withdraw Winterfell City, temporarily evaded the point of rebel army.” 柯林点了点头道:“是的。另外,我也准备去一趟金狮军团的驻地,劝说这支军队撤回凛冬城,暂避叛军的锋芒。” Madame Grace frowns immediately: „Viscount Angelie, making gold/metal lion regiment withdraw Winterfell City, is your idea?” 葛瑞丝夫人顿时皱起了眉头:“安格列子爵,让金狮军团撤回凛冬城,是您的主意吗？” Colin had not replied, scholar Dawn first said: „Madame Grace, this is the last words of duke Sir.” 柯林还没有回答,道恩学士就抢先说道:“葛瑞丝夫人,这是公爵大人的遗命。” „? Right?” Madame Grace the look pondered looks to this once duke trusted aide. “哦？是吗？”葛瑞丝夫人眼神玩味地看向这位曾经的公爵心腹。 „Yes.” scholar Dawn the complexion is invariable , to continue to answer, „duke Sir is receiving Meneux family to dispatch troops to the news of northern boundary at that moment, has made has let the news that gold/metal the lion regiment withdraws troops, but did not have to order to send out with enough time, duke Sir...... dies a tragic death.” “是的。”道恩学士面色不变,继续解释道,“公爵大人在收到梅纳姆家族出兵北境的消息那一刻,就已经做出了让金狮军团撤军的消息,只是还没有来得及将命令发出,公爵大人就……惨遭不幸。” Madame Grace as if not believe to this view, but has no way to refute. 葛瑞丝夫人似乎对这个说法不太相信,但也没法反驳。 After all Duke St. Hilde the last period of time of life passed in Ice Rock City, except for scholar Dawn and Mr. and Mrs. Angelie, no one said itself to know that duke Sir is thinking anything finally. 毕竟圣希尔德公爵生命的最后一段时光是在冰岩城度过的,除了道恩学士和安格列夫妇,谁也不好说自己知道公爵大人最后在想什么。 Colin saw Count Morison as if also to say anything, then first opened the mouth saying: „Count Sir, hears Morison family's Swallowtail Butterfly Army group battle efficiency to be outstanding early, now the northern boundary situation is critical, should dispatch troops to put down a rebellion?” 柯林见莫里森伯爵似乎还想说什么,便抢先开口道:“伯爵大人,早听闻莫里森家族的凤蝶军团战斗力超群,如今北境局势危急,是不是该出兵平叛了啊？” Hearing Colin commended own family army „battle efficiency is outstanding”, Count Morison somewhat blush. 听到柯林称赞自己家族军队“战斗力超群”,莫里森伯爵都有些脸红。 The Swallowtail Butterfly Army group is not north a boundary strengthening of the armed forces, let alone, last year Charles in that disastrous defeat of frontline, but also the essence of Swallowtail Butterfly Army group ruining. 凤蝶军团本就不算北境一线的强军,更何况,去年查尔斯在前线的那场惨败,还把凤蝶军团的精华给葬送掉了。 However, this little while is working as Colin and Vera's surface, Count Morison is not good to speak frankly the rejection, must make a distressful appearance, sighed: 不过,这会儿当着柯林和薇拉的面,莫里森伯爵也不好直言拒绝,只得做出一副愁眉苦脸的模样,叹气道: „Viscount, Morison family is certainly willing to dispatch troops to help the St. Hilde family sweep clean the rebel army, but this time big famine hit our one to be caught off guard, did not have the sufficient grain, I do not dare easily to set out the army.” “子爵阁下,莫里森家族当然愿意出兵帮助圣希尔德家族扫清叛军,但是此次的大饥荒打了我们一个措手不及,没有足够的粮食,我也不敢轻易出动大军啊。” Actually Count Morison is not finding the excuse intentionally, this north boundary famine is threatening, is sudden, in addition St. Theon Family in stores up the grain taking advantage of the tulip chamber of commerce in secret ahead of time, raises the grain price, causing north the boundary overwhelming majority feudal lords to be at lacks the grain condition. 其实莫里森伯爵也并不是在故意找借口,这次北境饥荒来势汹汹,又非常突然,再加上圣席恩家族借着郁金香商会在暗中提前囤积粮食,抬高粮价,导致目前北境绝大部分领主都处于缺粮状态。 Except that has the rebel army of preparation early, only then Colin plundered from half elf kingdom, this does not have the sorrow of grain. 除了早有准备的叛军,也就只有柯林从半精灵王国搜刮了一番,这才没有粮食之忧。 Also at the beginning of the year, Count Morison also once went to Ice Rock City to buy the grain to Colin personally. 也就在年初的时候,莫里森伯爵还曾亲自前往冰岩城向柯林求购粮食。 At this time, Count Morison takes advantage of somebody's predicament the grain to use as an excuse again, is the hope can make a grain to come out from Colin there again. 此时,莫里森伯爵再次拿缺粮来作为借口,也是希望能从柯林那里再弄点粮食出来。 Madame Grace also nods to echo saying: „ Viscount Angelie, Morison family's grain in storage is truly tight, but, we support the determination of St. Hilde family never to have the vacillation. 葛瑞丝夫人也点头附和道:“安格列子爵,莫里森家族的存粮确实非常紧张,不过,我们支持圣希尔德家族的决心却从未有过动摇。 Like this, I can pledge to you, if the Angelie family can solve the grain and fodder problem of Swallowtail Butterfly Army group, then, this regiment will appear in the frontline of resistance rebel army surely! ” 这样吧,我可以给您承诺,如果安格列家族能够解决凤蝶军团的粮草问题,那么,这支军团必定会出现在对抗叛军的前线！” Hears such commitment, Vera's eyes shone immediately, grips the hand of Madame Grace excitedly, freely expressed gratitude. 听到这样的承诺,薇拉的眼睛顿时亮了起来,激动地握住葛瑞丝夫人的手,不住地表示感谢。 However, Colin has not actually complied immediately. 不过,柯林却没有立刻答应。 Who knows that Morison family's grain shortfall big, he does not hope to give financial aid them makes the Angelie lead(er) fall into lacks the grain the condition. 谁知道莫里森家族的粮食缺口到底有多大,他可不希望为了接济他们而让安格列领陷入缺粮的状态。 Let alone, after an analysis of scholar Dawn, Colin had determined rightest strategic choice under current situation- defends! 更何况,经过道恩学士的一番分析,柯林早已确定了当前局势下的最合适的战略选择-守！ Draws in the deadlock the war, splits up the St. Theon Family dependency influence, even first thinks the means to push up the position of northern boundary duke Vera, this is a better choice. 将战事拖入僵局,分化圣席恩家族的附庸势力,甚至先想办法将薇拉推上北境公爵之位,这才是更好的选择。 Rather than meets the tough head-on with toughness with the rebel army on own initiative dies to knock. 而不是主动跟叛军硬碰硬地死磕。 „Morison family truly is north boundary loyal and good!” Colin led tall Mao to the opposite party with a laugh, later hits the careless eye saying that „this, Count Sir you can first count the grain and fodder demand of Swallowtail Butterfly Army group, then sends people to go to Ice Rock City, looks my steward Eamonn discussion.” “莫里森家族确实是北境忠良！”柯林笑呵呵地给对方带了个高帽,随后打着马虎眼道,“这样吧,伯爵大人您可以先统计一下凤蝶军团的粮草需求,然后派人前往冰岩城,去找我的管家伊蒙商议。” „That too thanked you!” Count Morison grips Colin's both hands excitedly, „the help of Angelie family, our Morison families will certainly forever in heart!” “那就太感谢您了！”莫里森伯爵激动地握住柯林的双手,“安格列家族的帮助,我们莫里森家族必将永记于心！” Madame Grace actually as if saw Colin's the meaning of being perfunctory, has not said anything again, but held up Vera's hand, discussed the daily family activity. 葛瑞丝夫人却似乎看出了柯林的敷衍之意,并没有再多说什么,而是拉起了薇拉的手,唠起了家常。 This old madame as if not crave in dispatches troops on own initiative, goes to fight a decisive battle with the rebel army. 这位老夫人似乎也并不热衷于主动出兵,去与叛军决战。 Colin has not cared, is carrying the wine glass gentlemen and women of quality who start to deal with come to chitchat unceasingly. 柯林也没有在意,端着酒杯开始应付起不断前来攀谈的诸位绅士与贵妇们。 However, his mind is actually still paying attention to that vague smell of blood, tries to clarify its origin. 不过,他的心神却还在留意那股若有若无的血腥味,试图弄清楚它的来源。