The silent night, only hears the indistinct owl cry. 寂静的深夜,只听到隐隐约约的猫头鹰叫声。 In not the spacious guest room, the atmosphere soon stagnates seems to be suffocating. 并不宽敞的客房内,气氛凝滞得仿佛快要让人窒息。 Count Uman and Louise knight stands in same place, was hit to be caught off guard by steward Delindeng news. 乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士愣愣地站在原地,被管家德林登的这个消息打了个措手不及。 They have not thought, Duke St. Hilde really drew by the will unexpectedly. 他们怎么也没有想到,圣希尔德公爵竟然真的立下了遗嘱。 Suddenly, in two human brains of having ulterior motives flashes through ten million thoughts, but no is clear. 一时间,心怀鬼胎的两人脑中闪过千万个念头,但没有一个是清晰的。 Steward Delindeng as if does not care about two people silence, launches the sheepskin volume in hand. 管家德林登似乎并不在意两人的沉默,自顾自地展开手中的羊皮卷。 Count Uman and breath of Louise knight is loud immediately, two people look at each other one, then returns to the steward on immediately, as if in waiting destiny final trial. 乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士的呼吸顿时粗重起来,两人对视一眼,然后又立刻转回到管家身上,仿佛在等待命运最后的审判。 Delindeng as if cannot feel two people unusualities, clears throat, then read the content on parchment: 德林登似乎感受不到两人的异常,清了清嗓子,便将羊皮纸上的内容念了出来: „I, Cyrus St. Hilde, north the name of boundary duke by 17 th, conferring Vera St. Hilde is the northern boundary marquis, after I die, she will inherit the position of northern boundary duke, wields the northern boundary authority, inherits the glory of St. Hilde......” “我,赛里斯・圣希尔德,以第十七任北境公爵之名,册封薇拉・圣希尔德为北境侯爵,在我死后,她将继承北境公爵之位,执掌北境权柄,承续圣希尔德之荣耀……” „Is impossible!” Delindeng has not read off, Louise knight shouted loudly, on the face full was the incredible terrified. “不可能！”德林登还未读完,路易斯骑士就大声叫嚷起来,脸上满是不可置信的惶恐。 Count Uman is stern-faced, in the eye is glittering the ray of danger, the tone becomes also hard like the iron stone: „Did Delindeng, you make a mistake? Young Master Joyce inherits the position to arrange before Miss Vera.” 乌曼伯爵一脸阴沉,眼中闪烁着危险的光芒,语气也变得如铁石般坚硬:“德林登阁下,您搞错了吧？乔伊斯少爷的继承顺位排在薇拉小姐之前。” A Delindeng steward face said seriously: „How to make a mistake? This is the will that Duke St. Hilde writes down.” 德林登管家一脸郑重地说道:“怎么会搞错呢？这可是圣希尔德公爵亲笔写下的遗嘱。” „I do not believe!” Louise knight starts to move in the door direction, obviously is prepares to block the exit|to speak. “我不信！”路易斯骑士开始往房门方向移动,显然是准备堵住出口。 Count Uman also approaches Delindeng steward slowly, the sinking sound said: „Can look at to me this will?” 乌曼伯爵也慢慢逼近德林登管家,沉声道:“能给我看一下这份遗嘱吗？” Delindeng steward had not as if detected that completely own situation, the look gave Count Uman the will indifferently. 德林登管家似乎完全没有察觉到自己的处境,神色淡然地将遗嘱递给了乌曼伯爵。 Count Uman takes a fast look around fast, then complexion thorough gloomy. 乌曼伯爵快速扫视一遍,然后脸色就彻底阴沉了下来。 Handwriting that he recognized Duke St. Hilde, will real. 他认出了圣希尔德公爵的笔迹,遗嘱是真的。 Louise knight also saw the clue from Count Uman complexion change, immediately grips tightened the fist, prepared getting angry at any time. 路易斯骑士也从乌曼伯爵的脸色变化中看出了端倪,立刻攥紧了拳头,随时做好了翻脸的准备。 Delindeng steward that unflustered appearance, asked unexpectedly lightly: „Did Count Sir, you look?” 德林登管家居然还是那副从容不迫的模样,淡淡地问道:“伯爵大人,您看完了吗？” Count Uman receives the sheepskin volume slowly, stared at Delindeng steward moment, exchanged a look with Louise knight, finally, his unexpectedly direct turns around, threw into the will the fireplace. 乌曼伯爵缓缓收起羊皮卷,凝视了德林登管家片刻,又与路易斯骑士交换了一个眼神,最后,他竟直接一个转身,将遗嘱扔进了壁炉里。 Hū- 呼- The flame that flees ignited the sheepskin volume instantaneously, but Delindeng steward actually as if ignores. 窜起的火苗瞬间引燃了羊皮卷,但德林登管家却似乎对此熟视无睹。 Until the will of Duke St. Hilde is reduced to ashes thoroughly, Count Uman and Louise knight relaxes finally. 直到圣希尔德公爵的遗嘱彻底化为灰烬,乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士才终于松了口气。 However, Delindeng steward's performance made two people feel the doubts. 不过,德林登管家的表现却令两人感到疑惑。 Why hasn't he prevented? 他为什么没有阻止？ Count Uman smiled suddenly, to manages family fortune: „Delindeng, you do not hope that saw Miss Vera does inherit the position of duke?” 乌曼伯爵忽然笑了起来,对管家道:“德林登阁下,您也不希望看到薇拉小姐继承公爵之位吧？” On the Delindeng steward indifferent face of appeared finally a happy expression, the nod said: „Yes.” 德林登管家冷漠的脸上终于浮现出了一丝笑意,点头道:“是的。” Tense atmosphere in room immediately for it powder. 屋内的紧张气氛顿时为之一散。 Louise knight laughs saying: „Steward mister, you said early! We almost misunderstood you.” 路易斯骑士哈哈大笑道:“管家先生,您早说呀！我们差点误会了您。” Delindeng steward is full of the profound meaning saying: „Words that spoke early, how can I know two real attitudes?” 德林登管家饱含深意地说道:“早说的话,我怎么能够知道两位的真实态度呢？” Count Uman claps hands to say with a smile: „Good that steward mister said!” 乌曼伯爵抚掌笑道:“管家先生说的不错！” Louise knight also nods again and again, after the moment, has doubts saying: „Steward mister, you thought why duke Sir can set up Miss Vera for the successor?” 路易斯骑士也连连点头,片刻后,才疑惑道:“管家先生,您觉得公爵大人为什么要将薇拉小姐立为继承人？” Delindeng steward shows a faint smile: „You should not know, duke Sir when sets up this will, in September of last year.” 德林登管家微微一笑:“您应该不知道,公爵大人在立这份遗嘱的时候,是在去年九月。” „In September of last year?” Louise knight is still mystified. “去年九月？”路易斯骑士依然一脸迷惑。 But Count Uman has responded: „Miss Vera's adult ceremony in September of last year?” 但乌曼伯爵却已经反应过来:“薇拉小姐的成人礼就是在去年九月吧？” „Right.” Delindeng steward nods saying that „after Miss Vera's adult ceremony ended, duke Sir draws by this will, and hands over by me takes care.” “没错。”德林登管家点头道,“正是在薇拉小姐的成人礼结束后,公爵大人才立下这份遗嘱,并交由我保管。” Louise knight then thinks, on north boundary marquis, is duke second son Adams, not at the evening banquet of that adult ceremony killed by poison. 路易斯骑士这才想起来,上一任北境侯爵,也就是公爵次子亚当斯,不正是在那次成人礼的晚宴上被毒杀的嘛。 Originally at that time, Duke St. Hilde has arranged of marquis successor, but had not announced in the presence of everyone. 原来那时候,圣希尔德公爵就已经定好了侯爵之位的继承人,只是没有当众宣布。 But why the duke did not announce that in the presence of everyone confers Vera for the northern boundary marquis? 但公爵为什么不当众宣布册封薇拉为北境侯爵？ Louise knight just wants to ask the exit|to speak, discovered that this is a stupid issue, because in that adult ceremony, the duke has betrothed Vera to half elf prince- Toupet Medwin. 路易斯骑士刚想问出口,就发现这是个愚蠢的问题,因为在那次成人礼上,公爵已经将薇拉许配给了半精灵王子-图佩・墨狄温。 Does the woman who marries the alien race, how possibly inherit the position of northern boundary duke? 一个嫁给异族的女人,怎么可能继承北境公爵之位？ Why however...... can Duke St. Hilde draw by such will? 但是……圣希尔德公爵又为什么要立下这样的遗嘱呢？ „Hadn't duke Sir married Prince Toupet Vera at that time? Why must draw by the will, making her inherit the position of marquis?” “公爵大人当时不是已经将薇拉嫁给图佩王子了吗？为什么又要立下遗嘱,让她继承侯爵之位？” Hears the issue of Louise knight, Delindeng steward hesitant moment, finally replied: 听到路易斯骑士的问题,德林登管家犹豫了片刻,最后还是回答道: „ Actually this issue I cannot to your clear answer, but according to my judgment, the duke big humanities is not willing to set up Vera for the successor, but under certain pressures, has to draw by such a will. “其实这个问题我也不能给你明确的答案,但根据我的判断,公爵大人本是不愿意将薇拉立为继承人的,只不过迫于某些压力,才不得不立下了这样一份遗嘱。 Therefore, I have felt, this will is not duke Sir manifestation of real will, now was ruined, is most appropriate. ” 所以,我一直觉得,这份遗嘱并不是公爵大人真实意志的体现,现在被毁掉,才是最合适的。” „Under pressure?” Count Uman the congealing sound said, „who can give Duke St. Hilde the pressure?” “迫于压力？”乌曼伯爵凝声道,“谁能给圣希尔德公爵压力？” Delindeng steward shakes the head, hinting oneself is not clear. 德林登管家摇摇头,示意自己也不清楚。 Count Uman the vision flashes, suddenly felt, this is definitely related with the death of marquis Adams, perhaps also has certain connection with Vera's life experience. 乌曼伯爵目光闪动,忽然觉得,这个肯定跟亚当斯侯爵之死有关,或许跟薇拉的身世也有一定的关联。 At this time, in the room resounded the sound that Louise knight obviously was slightly irritable: „Since the will has burnt down, that do not go to manage it again! The urgent matter, controls Winterfell City, cannot make Wei take along the gold/metal lion regiment to enter in the city!” 这时,房中响起了路易斯骑士略显急躁的声音:“既然遗嘱已经烧毁,那就别再去管它了！当务之急,是控制凛冬城,千万不能让薇拉带着金狮军团进入城中！” Count Uman also nod to praise becomes enlightened: „Steward mister, if I have not remembered incorrectly, the Winterfell City city defense force commander is the Thomas knight?” 乌曼伯爵也点头赞成道:“管家先生,如果我没有记错的话,凛冬城的城防军指挥官是托马斯骑士吧？” „Yes.” “是的。” „You may know, actually he will support Young Master Joyce, is Miss Vera?” “您可知道,他究竟是会支持乔伊斯少爷,还是薇拉小姐？” Delindeng steward shows a faint smile saying: „We invited him, asks personally didn't know?” 德林登管家微微一笑道:“我们把他请来,亲自问一问不就知道了吗？” Count Uman and Louise knight looks at each other one, immediately nods saying: 乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士对视一眼,当即点头道: „Good!” “好！” ...... …… In the jet black dim light of night, the Thomas knight following aide's reception room toward lion roar fort walks. 漆黑的夜色中,托马斯骑士跟着侍从往狮吼堡的会客厅走去。 This Thomas knight is also surnamed St. Hilde, by the rank or the younger male cousin of Duke St. Hilde, he is growing a long face, serious in speech and manner, in the northern boundary not specially prominent prestige. 这位托马斯骑士也姓圣希尔德,论辈分还是圣希尔德公爵的堂弟,他长着一张马脸,不苟言笑,在北境的并没有特别显赫的名望。 However, can become the Winterfell City city defense force commander, the Thomas knight decides however is the death of Duke St. Hilde is loyal. 不过,能够成为凛冬城的城防军指挥官,托马斯骑士定然是圣希尔德公爵的死忠。 Enters the reception room, the Thomas knight saw Delindeng steward, naturally, Count Uman and Louise knight. 走进会客厅,托马斯骑士就见到了德林登管家,当然,还有乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士。 Regarding latter two, Thomas as the city defense force commander, naturally has long known that they just enter the city tonight. 对于后两位,托马斯身为城防军指挥官,当然早就知道他们是今晚刚入城的。 „Steward mister, does not know that what matter you do ask me to have?” “管家先生,不知您找我来有什么事？” „ Thomas the knight, duke Sir disappears without a word until now, the hearsay that even the body has died, the rebel army approaches in addition now step by step, therefore, I believe, Winterfell City needs a leader, leads everyone to go through the difficulty. “托马斯骑士,公爵大人至今音讯全无,甚至还有已经身死的传闻,加上现在叛军步步逼近,所以,我认为,凛冬城需要一个领导者,来带领大家度过难关。 You thought that who is quite appropriate? ” 您觉得谁比较合适呢？” What Delindeng steward uses is „leader” this word, rather than the northern boundary duke, inheritance of duke needs to obtain conferring rank and title of imperial family after all, they naturally do not have the qualifications to set the northern boundary the Lord ownership. 德林登管家用的是“领导者”这个词,而不是北境公爵,毕竟公爵的继承需要得到皇室的册封,他们这些人当然没有资格来定下北境之主的归属。 However, the Thomas knight can also understand the meaning in the opposite party words implying, this was requests him to stand in line. 不过,托马斯骑士也能明白对方话语中暗含的意思,这是要求他站队呢。 „Gold/Metal lion regiment now where? Situation how?” “金狮军团现在在哪里？情况怎么样？” Saw that Louise knight appears in Winterfell City, then the steward makes him choose to stand in line suddenly, the Thomas knight realizes immediately, this matter is definitely related with the gold/metal lion regiment. 见到路易斯骑士出现在凛冬城中,然后管家又突然让他选择站队,托马斯骑士立刻意识到,这件事肯定跟金狮军团有关。 Really, listens to Louise knight to use the painful language gas channel/angrily said: „Gold/Metal lion regiment had been recruited by Miss Vera forcefully, is fighting a decisive battle in the flowing rapidly river bank and Dawson family!” 果然,就听路易斯骑士用沉痛的语气道:“金狮军团已经被薇拉小姐强行征召,正在奔流河畔与道森家族决战！” The Thomas knight narrowed the eye, look Yin clear uncertain, does not know that is thinking anything. 托马斯骑士眯起了眼睛,神色阴晴不定,也不知在想什么。 Afterward, then sees Count Uman the congealing sound to ask: „The Thomas knight, you felt, in Duke St. Hilde in the life and death unknown situation, Miss Vera has the qualifications to command the gold/metal lion regiment?” 随后,便见乌曼伯爵凝声问道:“托马斯骑士,您觉得,在圣希尔德公爵生死未知的情况下,薇拉小姐有资格来统帅金狮军团吗？” In Thomas knight heart one cold, knows that the most crucial time came. 托马斯骑士心中一凛,知道最关键的时刻来了。 Moreover, he also detects keenly, Count Uman and Louise knight has clamped to be one of them one on the left and other on the right him, but also showed the stance of being ready, if his next replied not well, perhaps was not necessarily able to go out of here safe and sound. 而且,他还敏锐地察觉到,乌曼伯爵和路易斯骑士已经一左一右将他夹在其中,还摆出了蓄势待发的架势,若是他下一句回答得不好,恐怕未必能够安然无恙地走出这里。 „Naturally is inappropriate. Young Master Joyce is duke Sir the current first successor.” “当然不合适。乔伊斯少爷才是公爵大人目前的第一继承人。” Hū- 呼- The stagnation atmosphere in hall instantaneously for a it loosen. 厅中的凝滞气氛瞬间为之一松。 On the face of Delindeng steward also hung up the smile, pursues asks: „, You also felt, under the current situation, should hold the post of the Winterfell City leader by Young Master Joyce?” 德林登管家的脸上也挂上了笑容,追问道:“那么,您也觉得,在当前的局势下,该由乔伊斯少爷来担任凛冬城的领导者？” „Yes.” Thomas knight sinking sound said. “是的。”托马斯骑士沉声道。 Although the Thomas knight's not obvious deviation between Vera and Joyce, but under presently aspect, he is very clear, oneself must make the choice. 虽然托马斯骑士在薇拉和乔伊斯之间并没有明显的偏向,但当前的局面下,他很清楚,自己必须做出选择。 But this choice, can only be Joyce. 而这个选择,只能是乔伊斯。 ...... …… Early morning glimmer tore into shreds the darkness that is covering the land, sprinkled the first wisp of dawn in the highest place of lion roar fort. 清晨的微光撕碎了笼罩着大地的黑暗,将第一缕晨曦洒在了狮吼堡的最高处。 When Joyce washes under taking care of maidservants, Delindeng steward goes forward to salute saying: 等乔伊斯在侍女们的服侍下洗漱完毕,德林登管家才上前行礼道: „Young Master Joyce, outside has several guests to wait for your summon.” “乔伊斯少爷,外面有几位客人正在等待您的召见。” „? That asked them to come.” Joyce has not cared, but how somewhat had doubts to have the guest to visit today. “哦？那就请他们进来吧。”乔伊斯也没有在意,只是有些疑惑怎么今天这么早就有客人上门。 „Good!” The stewards go out immediately personally, three people got Count Uman. “好！”管家随即亲自出去,将乌曼伯爵三人领了进来。 Joyce knew obviously these three people, then sent regards with a smile: „Good morning, Count Uman and Uncle Thomas and Louise knight.” 乔伊斯显然都认识这三人,便笑着问候道:“早安,乌曼伯爵、托马斯叔叔、路易斯骑士。” „Good morning, Young Master Joyce!” “早安,乔伊斯少爷！” Three people also sent regards with one voice, along with, even if the single knee before Joyce body knelt down, simultaneously has lifted up high the top of the head the saber. 三人也齐声问候道,随即便在乔伊斯身前单膝跪下,同时将佩剑高举过头顶。 Joyce was shocked immediately. 乔伊斯顿时愣住了。 He understands certainly, this is the movement that takes an oath to give loyalty, but...... 他当然明白,这是宣誓效忠的动作,但…… He looks to Delindeng steward, sees the vision that the opposite party hands over to encourage. 他看向德林登管家,就见对方递来鼓励的目光。 Joyce as if understood anything, on the face appears the thick exciting meaning, immediately arrives at Count Uman before with stride the body, received that long sword, was placed in the shoulder of opposite party. 乔伊斯似乎明白了什么,脸上浮现起浓浓的兴奋之意,当即大步来到乌曼伯爵身前,接过了那柄长剑,摆在了对方的肩头。 „ I, Talos Uman, to honored Saint knight family descendant, Joyce St. Hilde offers the unconditional loyalty! “我,塔洛斯・乌曼,向尊贵的圣骑士家族后裔,乔伊斯・圣希尔德献上无条件的忠诚！ From now on the future, your will is my direction of advance, your order is my highest creed! ” 自此往后,您的意志便是我的前进方向,您的命令便是我的最高信条！” Joyce deeply inspires, diligent is studying father's appearance, said loudly: 乔伊斯深吸一口气,努力学着父亲的模样,大声道: „I accept your giving loyalty to!” “我接受你的效忠！”