The silentnight, onlyhears the indistinctowlcry.
寂静的深夜,只听到隐隐约约的猫头鹰叫声。In not the spaciousguest room, the atmospheresoonstagnates 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。CountUmanandLouiseknightstands in same place, was hitto be caught off guardbystewardDelindengnews.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。Theyhave not thought,DukeSt. Hildereallydrew by the willunexpectedly.
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, intwohuman brains of having ulterior motivesflashes throughten millionthoughts, butnois 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。StewardDelindengas if does not care abouttwo peoplesilence, launches the sheepskinvolume 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。CountUman and breath of Louiseknightis loudimmediately, two peoplelook at each otherone, thenreturnsto the stewardonimmediately, as ifinwaitingdestinyfinaltrial.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。Delindengas ifcannot feeltwo peopleunusualities, clears throat, thenread 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, CyrusSt. Hilde, north the name of boundarydukeby17 th, conferringVeraSt. Hildeis the northernboundarymarquis, afterIdie, shewill inherit the position of northernboundaryduke, wields the northernboundaryauthority, 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!”Delindenghas not read off, Louiseknightshoutedloudly,on the facefullwas the incredibleterrified.
“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。CountUmanis stern-faced, in the eyeis glittering the ray of danger, the tone becomes also hardlike the iron stone: „Did Delindeng, youmake a mistake? Young MasterJoyceinherits the positionto arrangebeforeMissVera.”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 Delindengstewardfacesaidseriously: „Howto make a mistake? Thisis the will that DukeSt. Hildewrites 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。”„Ido not believe!”Louiseknightstartsto movein the doordirection, obviouslyispreparesto 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。CountUmanalsoapproachesDelindengstewardslowly, the sinkingsound said: „Canlook attomethiswill?”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?”Delindengstewardhad not as if detected that completelyownsituation, the lookgaveCountUman the willindifferently.
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。CountUmantakes a fast look aroundfast, thencomplexionthoroughgloomy.乌曼伯爵快速扫视一遍,然后脸色就彻底阴沉了下来。Handwriting that herecognizedDukeSt. Hilde, willreal.
他认出了圣希尔德公爵的笔迹,遗嘱是真的。Louiseknightalsosaw the cluefromCountUmancomplexionchange, immediatelygripstightened the fist, preparedgetting angryat 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。Delindengstewardthatunflusteredappearance, askedunexpectedlylightly: „Did CountSir, youlook?”
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?”CountUmanreceives the sheepskinvolumeslowly, stared atDelindengstewardmoment, exchanged a lookwithLouiseknight, finally, hisunexpectedlydirectturns 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 fleesignited the sheepskinvolumeinstantaneously, butDelindengstewardactuallyas ifignores.
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 DukeSt. Hildeis reduced to ashesthoroughly, CountUmanandLouiseknightrelaxesfinally.
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, Delindengsteward'sperformancemadetwo peoplefeel the doubts.
不过,德林登管家的表现却令两人感到疑惑。Why hasn't heprevented?
他为什么没有阻止?CountUmansmiledsuddenly, tomanagesfamily fortune: „Delindeng, you do not hope that sawMissVeradoes 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 Delindengstewardindifferentface of appearedfinally a happy expression, the nodsaid: „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 roomimmediatelyforitpowder.
屋内的紧张气氛顿时为之一散。Louiseknightlaughs saying: „Stewardmister, yousaidearly! Wealmostmisunderstoodyou.”
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。”Delindengstewardis full of the profound meaning saying: „Words that spokeearly, how can Iknowtworealattitudes?”
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?”CountUmanclaps handsto say with a smile: „Good that stewardmistersaid!”乌曼伯爵抚掌笑道:“管家先生说的不错!”Louiseknightalsonodsagain and again, after the moment, has doubts saying: „Stewardmister, youthought why dukeSircanset upMissVerafor 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?”Delindengstewardshows a faint smile: „Youshouldnot know, dukeSirwhensets upthiswill, 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?”Louiseknightis still mystified.
“去年九月?”路易斯骑士依然一脸迷惑。ButCountUmanhas responded: „MissVera'sadult 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.”Delindengstewardnods saying that „afterMissVera'sadult ceremonyended, dukeSirdraws bythiswill, andhands overbymetakes 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。”Louiseknightthenthinks, onnorthboundarymarquis, isdukesecond sonAdams, notat the evening banquet of thatadult ceremonykilled 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。Originallyat that time, DukeSt. Hildehas arranged of marquissuccessor, buthad not announcedin 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。Butwhy the dukedid not announce that in the presence of everyoneconfersVerafor the northernboundarymarquis?
但公爵为什么不当众宣布册封薇拉为北境侯爵?Louiseknightjustwantsto ask the exit|to speak, discovered that thisis a stupidissue, becauseinthatadult ceremony, the dukehas betrothedVeratohalfelfprince- ToupetMedwin.
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, howpossiblyinherit the position of northernboundaryduke?
一个嫁给异族的女人,怎么可能继承北境公爵之位?Whyhowever...... can DukeSt. Hildedraw bysuchwill?
但是……圣希尔德公爵又为什么要立下这样的遗嘱呢?„Hadn't dukeSirmarriedPrinceToupetVeraat that time? Whymustdraw by the will, makingherinherit 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 Louiseknight, Delindengstewardhesitantmoment, finallyreplied:
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:
„ ActuallythisissueIcannottoyourclearanswer, butaccording tomyjudgment, the dukebighumanitiesis not willingto set upVerafor the successor, butundercertainpressures, has todraw bysuch 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, Ihave felt,thiswillis notdukeSirmanifestation of realwill, nowwas ruined, ismost 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。”„Underpressure?”CountUman the congealingsound said, „whocangiveDukeSt. 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?”Delindengstewardshakes the head, hintingoneselfis not clear.
德林登管家摇摇头,示意自己也不清楚。CountUman the visionflashes, suddenlyfelt,thisis definitely relatedwith the death of marquisAdams, perhapsalsohascertainconnectionwithVera'slife 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 roomresounded the sound that Louiseknightobviouslywas slightly irritable: „Since the willhas burnt down, thatdo not goto manageitagain! The urgent matter, controlsWinterfell City, cannotmakeWeitake along the gold/metallionregimentto enterin 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!”CountUmanalsonodto praisebecomes enlightened: „Stewardmister, ifIhave not remembered incorrectly, the Winterfell Citycitydefense forcecommanderis the Thomasknight?”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。”„Youmayknow,actuallyhewill supportYoung MasterJoyce, isMissVera?”
“您可知道,他究竟是会支持乔伊斯少爷,还是薇拉小姐?”Delindengstewardshows a faint smile saying: „Weinvitedhim, askspersonallydidn'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?”CountUmanandLouiseknightlooks at each otherone, immediatelynods 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 blackdim light of night, the Thomasknightfollowingaide'sreception roomtowardlionroarfortwalks.
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。ThisThomasknight is also surnamedSt. Hilde, by the rankor the younger male cousin of DukeSt. Hilde, heis growing a long face, serious in speech and manner, in the northernboundarynotspeciallyprominentprestige.
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, canbecome the Winterfell Citycitydefense forcecommander, the Thomasknightdecideshoweveris the death of DukeSt. Hildeis 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 ThomasknightsawDelindengsteward, naturally, CountUmanandLouiseknight.
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。Regardinglattertwo, Thomasas the citydefense forcecommander, naturally has long known that theyjustenter the citytonight.
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。„Stewardmister, does not know that whatmatteryoudo askmeto have?”
“管家先生,不知您找我来有什么事?”
„ Thomas the knight, dukeSirdisappears without a worduntil now, the hearsay that even the bodyhas died, the rebel armyapproachesin additionnowstep by step, therefore, Ibelieve,Winterfell Cityneeds a leader, leadseveryoneto 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。Youthought that whois quite appropriate? ”
您觉得谁比较合适呢?”WhatDelindengstewardusesis„leader”thisword, rather than the northernboundaryduke, inheritance of dukeneedsto obtainconferring rank and title of imperial familyafter all, theynaturallydo not have the qualificationsto set the northernboundary the Lordownership.
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 Thomasknight can also understand the meaning in the opposite partywordsimplying, thiswasrequestshimto 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/Metallionregimentnowwhere? Situationhow?”
“金狮军团现在在哪里?情况怎么样?”Saw that LouiseknightappearsinWinterfell City, then the stewardmakeshimchooseto stand in linesuddenly, the Thomasknightrealizesimmediately,thismatteris definitely relatedwith the gold/metallionregiment.
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 toLouiseknightto use the painfullanguagegas channel/angrily said: „Gold/Metallionregimenthad been recruitedbyMissVeraforcefully, is fighting a decisive battlein the flowing rapidlyriver bankandDawsonfamily!”
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 Thomasknightnarrowed the eye, lookYinclearuncertain, does not know that is thinkinganything.
托马斯骑士眯起了眼睛,神色阴晴不定,也不知在想什么。Afterward, thenseesCountUman the congealingsoundto ask: „The Thomasknight, youfelt,inDukeSt. Hildein the life and deathunknownsituation, MissVerahas the qualificationsto command the gold/metallionregiment?”
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?”InThomasknightheartonecold, knows that the most crucialtimecame.
托马斯骑士心中一凛,知道最关键的时刻来了。Moreover, healsodetectskeenly,CountUmanandLouiseknighthas clampedto be one of them one on the left and other on the righthim, but alsoshowed the stance of being ready, ifhisnextreplied not well, perhapswas not necessarily ableto go out ofheresafe 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。„Naturallyis inappropriate. Young MasterJoyceisdukeSir the currentfirstsuccessor.”
“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 stagnationatmosphere in hallinstantaneouslyfor a itloosen.
厅中的凝滞气氛瞬间为之一松。On the face of Delindengstewardalsohung up the smile, pursuesasks: „, Youalsofelt,under the currentsituation, shouldhold the post of the Winterfell CityleaderbyYoung MasterJoyce?”
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.”Thomasknightsinkingsound said.
“是的。”托马斯骑士沉声道。Although the Thomasknight'snotobviousdeviationbetweenVeraandJoyce, butunderpresentlyaspect, heis very clear, oneselfmustmake 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。Butthischoice, can only beJoyce.
而这个选择,只能是乔伊斯。
......
……Early morningglimmertore into shreds the darkness that is covering the land, sprinkled the firstwisp of dawnin the highest place of lionroarfort.
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。WhenJoycewashesundertaking care of maidservants, Delindengstewardgoes forwardto 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 MasterJoyce, outsidehasseveralgueststo wait foryoursummon.”
“乔伊斯少爷,外面有几位客人正在等待您的召见。”„? Thataskedthemto come.”Joycehas not cared, but how somewhathad doubtsto have the guestto visittoday.
“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 stewardsgo outimmediatelypersonally, threepeoplegotCountUman.
“好!”管家随即亲自出去,将乌曼伯爵三人领了进来。Joyceknewobviouslythesethreepeople, thensent regardswith a smile: „Good morning, CountUmanandUncleThomasandLouiseknight.”
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 MasterJoyce!”
“早安,乔伊斯少爷!”Threepeoplealsosent regardswith one voice, along with, even if the singlekneebeforeJoycebodyknelt down, simultaneouslyhas 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。Joycewas shockedimmediately.
乔伊斯顿时愣住了。Heunderstands certainly,thisis the movement that takes an oathto give loyalty, but......
他当然明白,这是宣誓效忠的动作,但……HelookstoDelindengsteward, sees the vision that the opposite partyhands overto encourage.
他看向德林登管家,就见对方递来鼓励的目光。Joyceas ifunderstoodanything, on the faceappears the thickexcitingmeaning, immediatelyarrives atCountUman before with stride the body, receivedthatlong sword, was placedin 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, TalosUman, tohonoredSaintknightfamilydescendant, JoyceSt. Hildeoffers the unconditionalloyalty!
“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, yourwill is mydirection of advance, yourorder is myhighestcreed! ”
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!”Joycedeeplyinspires, diligentis studyingfather'sappearance, saidloudly:
乔伊斯深吸一口气,努力学着父亲的模样,大声道:„Iacceptyourgiving loyalty to!”
“我接受你的效忠!”
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