The 2nd day early morning, when forest belt Vera is going to the restaurant, finally saw scholar Dawn again. 第二日清晨,当柯林带着薇拉来到餐厅时,终于再次见到了道恩学士。 „Good morning, Miss Vera, Viscount Angelie!” “早安,薇拉小姐,安格列子爵！” „Good morning, scholar Dawn, did prime minister Sir keep you to enjoy the dinner in home yesterday?” “早安,道恩学士,昨天首相大人留你在家中享用晚餐了？” „Yes, prime minister Sir is warm, I am not good to reject.” “是的,首相大人非常热情,我不好拒绝。” „Haha, all right, I can understand. Moreover, the prime minister big families' evening banquet will definitely not compare difference many of Fenghuang Gong.” “哈哈,没事,我能理解。而且,想必首相大人家的晚宴肯定不会比凤凰宫的差多少。” „Truly has no time to let.” scholar Dawn shows a faint smile, immediately told Colin to squat with prime minister Sir yesterday evening in the lawn eats the sweet potato. “确实不遑多让。”道恩学士微微一笑,随即告诉柯林自己昨天晚上跟首相大人蹲在草坪上啃红薯。 Colin and Vera look at each other in blank dismay immediately, has not thought the solemn empire prime ministers entertain the guest unexpectedly like this...... 柯林和薇拉顿时面面相觑,怎么也没想到堂堂帝国首相竟然是这样招待客人的…… Naturally, wants to come carefully, although such way is somewhat disrespectful, but actually appears the meaning of being intimate with, it seems like prime minister Sir regarded the true person on one's own side scholar Dawn. 当然,仔细想来,这样的方式虽然有些失礼,但却更显出亲近之意,看来首相大人是将道恩学士当成真正的自己人了。 The maidservants provide the sumptuous breakfast, Colin not intertwining prime minister rare and beautiful flowers the hospitality, he cuts the juice dripping frying beef steak to send in the mouth together, chews to get into the stomach, asked: 侍女送上丰盛的早餐,柯林并没有过于纠结首相奇葩的待客之道,他切下一块汁液淋漓的煎牛排送入口中,嘴嚼下肚,又问道: „How to prime minister Sir did you talk yesterday?” “那你昨天跟首相大人谈得如何了？” scholar Dawn has not replied immediately, but said to the surrounding maidservant: „You first get down.” 道恩学士没有立刻回答,而是对周围的侍女道:“你们先下去吧。” „Yes.” “是。” Waited for in the restaurant only to be left over the Colin three people, scholar Dawn opened the mouth saying: „Generally speaking discussed well, but, had the good news, there is a bad news.” 等餐厅中只剩下了柯林三人,道恩学士才开口道:“总体来说谈得不错,不过,有好消息,也有坏消息。” „That first reaching an agreement news.” Colin drank a milk, said with a smile, „happy a day, needed a happy start.” “那就先说好消息吧。”柯林喝了一口牛奶,笑道,“美好的一天,需要一个美好的开始。” scholar Dawn puts down the knife and fork, wiped the mouth with the napkin, hinted itself to finish eating, then said that good news that Colin most wants to hear: 道恩学士放下刀叉,用餐巾擦了擦嘴,示意自己吃完了,然后说出了柯林最想听到的那个好消息: „Prime minister Sir is willing to stand at an appropriate time, openly declared oneself support Young Master Joyce to inherit the position of northern boundary duke.” “首相大人愿意在合适的时候站出来,公开宣称自己支持乔伊斯少爷继承北境公爵之位。” Colin nods, is very satisfied with this result. 柯林点点头,对这个结果很满意。 Vera somewhat is vacant, the doubts said: „How did prime minister Sir support Joyce...... this is the good news?” 薇拉还有些茫然,疑惑道:“首相大人支持乔伊斯……这怎么是好消息了？” scholar Dawn smiles, then told with the contradiction of Upper House Baron Heidegger. 道恩学士笑了笑,便将海德格尔男爵跟元老院的矛盾讲述了一遍。 Vera is then clear, originally makes the prime minister support Joyce, actually to stimulate Upper House, making them unanimously agree oneself inherit the position of northern boundary duke. 这下薇拉才明白,原来让首相支持乔伊斯,其实是为了刺激元老院,让他们一致同意自己继承北境公爵之位。 Colin continues to ask: „What is that bad news?” 柯林继续问道:“那坏消息是什么呢？” scholar Dawn the complexion becomes somewhat heavy, said: „ In Orc presented one in the battle song tribe of domineering rise, the western boundary has sent out the expeditionary force to cross Broken Sky Mountain Range, tries to strangle it ahead of time in the seed......, but has not had the good news to pass on. 道恩学士脸色变得有些沉重,道:“兽人中出现了一个正在强势崛起的战歌部落,西境已经派出远征军越过天断山脉,试图提前将其扼杀在萌芽中……但至今还未有好消息传回来。 Prime minister Sir worried that the western boundary will have problems, plan that but the imperial capital high level has not actually generally dispatched troops to support. ” 首相大人担心西境会出问题,但目前帝都高层却普遍没有出兵支援的打算。” Colin's complexion also changed, he turned out the information about Orc from the memory of predecessor, naturally understands the gravity of this issue. 柯林的脸色也变了,他从前身的记忆中翻出了关于兽人的信息,当然明白这个问题的严重性。 If the western boundary has not exaggerated, then, this absolutely is a biggest threat that the brilliance empire will soon be under. 如果西境没有夸大其词的话,那么,这绝对是光辉帝国即将面临的最大的一个威胁。 Hears here, Vera cannot bear ask: „Why aren't the great people in imperial capital willing to dispatch troops to support the western boundary?” 听到这里,薇拉忍不住问道:“帝都的大人物们为什么都不愿出兵支援西境？” Colin corners of the mouth pulled pulling, some disdain said with a smile: „Before the disaster has not arrived truly, most people will respond with leaving things to chance, thinks that the matter will not be bad.” 柯林嘴角扯了扯,有些不屑地笑道:“在灾难没有真正降临前,绝大部分人都会抱以侥幸心理,认为事情不会那么糟糕。” scholar Dawn nods, approves the person of same belief: „Truly. Before has not seen the real threat, the empire center is not willing easily to dispatch troops. However, in addition, actually a reason.” 道恩学士点点头,赞同道:“确实。没有看到真实的威胁前,帝国中央是不愿轻易出兵的。不过,除此之外,其实还有一个原因。” „? What reason?” “哦？什么原因？” „This was another bad news.” scholar Dawn the sinking sound said, „Prince Reich requests to Yeville declares war!” “这就是另一个坏消息了。”道恩学士沉声道,“莱希亲王要求对耶维尔宣战！” „What?” Vera calls out in alarm makes noise. “什么？”薇拉惊叫出声。 She learned/studied for more than ten years in the Yeville life, had regarded the own second hometown there, at this time hears this news, immediately cannot bear be worried. 她在耶维尔生活学习了十多年,早已将那里当成了自己的第二故乡,此时听到这个消息,立刻忍不住担心起来。 „Why can like this? Because of that ‚Eye of Judgement’ casting a spell? But......, but isn't the empire worried about Wizard jade entirely burn?” “为什么会这样？是因为那个‘审判之眼’禁咒吧？但……但帝国难道不担心法师们玉石俱焚吗？” scholar Dawn sighed: „Truly because of ‚Eye of Judgement’, Prince Reich is not the person who can endure to force, he rather undertakes by the risk of Wizard retaliation, must completely eliminate this to the knight class, extremely fearful threat.” 道恩学士叹息道:“确实是因为‘审判之眼’,莱希亲王可不是一个能够忍受胁迫的人,他宁愿承担被法师报复的风险,也要彻底消除这个对骑士阶层来说,极其可怕的威胁。” Colin sees Vera complexion to be frightened, grips she slightly icy cold small hand hastily, comforts saying: 柯林见薇拉面色惶然,连忙握住她略显冰凉的小手,安慰道: „Should not be everyone has Prince Reich such determination and courage? This is not necessarily able to be carried out to the proposal that Wizard declares war.” “应该不是所有人都有莱希亲王这样的决心和勇气吧？这个对法师宣战的提案未必能得到执行。” scholar Dawn nods: „Right. Now the imperial capital political arena undercurrent surges, mainly because of this proposal. Moreover, your majesty is not willing to declare war to Wizard obviously, at present stays at home intentionally, before does not want to make this proposal pass the governing, conference.” 道恩学士点点头:“没错。现在帝都政坛暗流涌动,主要就是因为这个提案。而且,陛下显然也不愿对法师宣战,目前故意闭门不出,就是不想让这个提案通过御前会议。” Colin understands clearly smiles, said: „I at the evening banquet heard yesterday your majesty fell ill, originally because of this!” 柯林了然地笑了笑,道:“我昨天在晚宴上听说陛下生病了,原来是因为这个啊！” „most likely (80%) are this reason. However, even if your majesty has hidden is not acting, this declaring war proposal still has another means to be carried out.” “八成是这个原因。不过,就算陛下一直躲着不出面,这个宣战提案也有另一个办法被执行。” Colin erratically said surprisedly: „Upper House?” 柯林惊疑不定地说道:“元老院？” „Right!” “没错！” „Will Prince Reich do that?” Colin congealing sound said, „this is means that had no consideration for face with Rinehart Great Emperor thoroughly.” “莱希亲王会这么做吗？”柯林凝声道,“这可是意味着彻底跟莱因哈特大帝撕破脸了呀。” „Initially Rinehart Great Emperor received Mr. Wizard secretly, and with it achieves the tacit time, thoroughly has offended Prince Reich, perhaps therefore, Prince Reich will not worry what imperial family dignity now again.” “当初莱因哈特大帝秘密接见觋先生,并与之达成默契的时候,就已经彻底得罪莱希亲王了,所以,现在莱希亲王恐怕也不会再顾虑什么皇室尊严了。” Colin's complexion gradually gloomy. 柯林的脸色渐渐阴沉了下来。 He also realized why this can be a bad news to Vera. 他也意识到,为什么这对薇拉来说会是一个坏消息了。 If Prince Reich if wants by own proposal under the agreement without emperor, through Upper House, that to obtain absolute majority affirmative votes to be good forcefully. 如果莱希亲王要想让自己的提案在没有皇帝的同意下,强行通过元老院,那就必须要获得绝对多数的赞成票才行。 This also means that he must convince over 2/3 senior statesmen, shoulders their hatred to the Wizard. 这也意味着他必须说服超过三分之二的元老,挑起他们对法师的仇恨。 But Vera is also Wizard...... 而薇拉也是一位法师…… Originally the plan of scholar Dawn affects Upper House's determination to northern boundary duke right of inheritance through the prime minister, but looking back now, the Prince Reich movement will be very likely to make this plan to expire. 本来道恩学士的计划是通过首相来影响元老院对北境公爵继承权的判定,但现在看来,莱希亲王的动作极有可能会让这计划失效。 Perhaps Prince Reich inherits the northern boundary duke not to care to whom, but he was actually keeping off Vera's road accidentally. 或许莱希亲王对谁继承北境公爵并不在意,但他却在无意中挡了薇拉的路。 Let alone, if the empire really declares war to Yeville officially, that crowd of Wizard will be very likely to display the jade entirely burn retaliation, finally what no matter will suffer injury will be the Empire People, will be the knight aristocrat, brilliance empire's hatred to the Wizard will definitely reach a peak. 更何况,如果帝国真的对耶维尔正式宣战,那群法师极有可能会施展玉石俱焚的报复,不管最后受害的是帝国子民,还是骑士贵族,光辉帝国对法师的仇恨肯定会达到一个巅峰。 At this time, as Wizard Vera can also stare at such hatred, inherited the position of northern boundary duke smoothly? 这时候,身为法师的薇拉还能盯着这样的仇恨,顺利继承北境公爵之位吗？ Thinks of here, Colin immediately sinking sound said: „We cannot make the Prince Reich proposal pass Upper House!” 想到这里,柯林立刻沉声道:“我们不能让莱希亲王的提案通过元老院！” scholar Dawn also nods, approves the person of same belief: „Right!” 道恩学士也点点头,赞同道:“没错！” But immediately, Colin has a headache. 但随即,柯林就感到一阵头疼。 Originally their plans want through prime minister's statement, to earn the support of Upper House with the method of being opportunistic, but actually discovers now, is opportunistic inadequately, they must 11 deal with these senior statesmen unavoidably. 本来他们的计划就是想通过首相的表态,用取巧的方法获得元老院的支持,但现在却发现,取巧不成,他们还是免不了要跟那些元老们一一打交道。 This is needs extremely deep political capital and influence. 这可是需要极其深厚的政治资本和影响力。 But this, Vera and Colin now most deficient thing. 而这,也正是薇拉和柯林现在最缺乏的东西。 „What idea do you have?” Colin asked that he can only place hopes in scholar Dawn now. “你有什么想法？”柯林问道,他现在只能寄希望于道恩学士了。 After scholar Dawn hesitation moment, said slowly: „ Empire Upper House has 117 members, prestigious lofty the character from various empire respected family collateral branches , slightly is the family that the east , south , west and north four boundaries and red flame get accounts for 1/5 quantitatively greatly respectively. 道恩学士沉吟片刻后,缓缓道:“帝国元老院有一百一十七名成员,都是来自帝国各大家族旁系中声望崇高的人物,从数量上来说,大略是东、南、西、北四境以及绯焰领的家族各占五分之一。 Therefore, the influence of entire Upper House is basically consistent with the empire domestic sealing feudal official influence, Upper House also five Consul, from five Great Sage knight families, they can have the enormous impact on the respective feudal official family's senior statesmen respectively. 因此,整个元老院的势力跟帝国国内的封臣势力基本是一致的,元老院还有五位执政官,分别来自五大圣骑士家族,他们能对各自封臣家族的元老产生极大的影响。 To let the proposal bankruptcy of Prince Reich, we at least need to strive to the support of two Consul, affects the senior statesmen of its faction through them. Like this is unable to obtain absolute majority yes vote to the proposal that Wizard declares war. 想让莱希亲王的提案破产,我们至少要争取到两位执政官的支持,通过他们来影响其派系的元老们。这样对法师宣战的提案才无法获得绝对多数的赞同票。 I believe, is most likely by two Consul that we strive, respectively is the St. Hilde family in Consul Sebas of Upper House, with St. Lawrence Family in Consul Lethem of Upper House. ” 我认为,最有可能被我们争取到的两位执政官,分别是圣希尔德家族在元老院的执政官-赛巴斯,和圣洛伦佐家族在元老院的执政官-莱托姆。” Colin's brow still the tight wrinkle, he knows scholar Dawn said is very reasonable, but he actually knows, these two people may not be persuaded easily. 柯林的眉头依然紧皱,他知道道恩学士说的很有道理,但他却知道,这两个人可并不容易被说动。 Sebas comes the St. Hilde family, according to the rank or Vera's great uncle, he can certainly the representative St. Hilde family's interest, but the St. Hilde family's interest may not necessarily be Vera's interest, after all she now is also not north the boundary duke. 赛巴斯出身圣希尔德家族,按辈分还是薇拉的叔公,他当然能代表圣希尔德家族的利益,但圣希尔德家族的利益可未必就是薇拉的利益,毕竟她现在还不是北境公爵。 Moreover, at last night dance party, Empress Midella also reminded itself do not readily believe Sebas Consul specially. 而且,在昨晚的舞会上,弥黛拉皇后还特意提醒自己不要轻信赛巴斯执政官。 Although Colin will not trust Empress Midella completely, but such reminder left behind haze in his heart. 虽然柯林并不会完全信任弥黛拉皇后,但这样的提醒还是在他心底留下了一丝阴霾。 ...... Fears him to be persuaded by Prince Reich as for St. Lawrence Family Consul Lethem easily. 至于圣洛伦佐家族的莱托姆执政官……恐怕他更容易被莱希亲王说动吧。 Only if, Rinehart Great Emperor personally acts, may change St. Lawrence one is the standpoint of senior statesmen. 除非,莱因哈特大帝亲自出面,才有可能改变圣洛伦佐一系元老们的立场。 This far-fetched emperor...... is unable to make Colin feel relieved. 只是这位不靠谱的皇帝……怎么也无法让柯林放心。 „We visit Sebas Consul this afternoon.” Vera has the sound said. “那我们今天下午就去拜访一下赛巴斯执政官吧。”薇拉出声道。 Colin hesitant, has not said own anxiety. 柯林犹豫一下,还是没有说出自己的疑虑。 First, not possible Empress Midella saying that what he letter/believes anything, he wants to probe . Moreover, Vera arrives at Royal Dragon City as the younger generation, in emotion should visit Sebas Consul in the principle, otherwise was also too disrespectful. 首先,不可能弥黛拉皇后说什么他就信什么,他更愿意自己去试探,而且,薇拉作为晚辈来到御龙城,于情于理都应该拜访一下赛巴斯执政官,否则也太失礼了。 „Good, I first arrange the person to deliver pays respects Tie.” “好,我先安排人去送拜帖。”