The afternoon sunlight sprinkles in the side hall in half elf royal palace by the grid lattice window. 午后的阳光透过栅格窗洒进半精灵王宫的一座偏殿中。 The variegated luminous spot forms complex in the ground of white glaze rock, but the disorderly design, these designs captured Javier's attention, he stares at the tread earnestly, as to study any mysterious truth from these light shadow. 斑斓的光点在白釉岩的地面上形成复杂而无序的图案,这些图案吸引了哈维尔的目光,他认真地盯着地面,仿佛想要从这些光影之中研究出什么玄奥的真理。 Naturally, although Javier is the legendary half elf merchant who enjoys a good reputation in the silver semi-circular protective wall outside the main city gate, but has no research regarding the geometric principle, he is staring at these light shadow designs, because was too bored. 当然,哈维尔虽然是享誉银月城的传奇半精灵商人,但对于几何原理并没有什么研究,他之所以盯着这些光影图案,只是因为太无聊了。 The after rebellion of silver moon guard was stilled, their these set on fire to burn down the half elf merchants in granary naturally „please” to the royal palace. 银月卫队的叛乱被平定之后,他们这些纵火焚烧粮仓的半精灵商人们当然被一个个地“请”到了王宫之中。 But they had sat alone in boredom here most of the day, still has not waited for Queen Aisha, or summon of Count Angelie. 但他们已经在这里枯坐了大半天了,依然没有等来艾莎女王,或是安格列伯爵的召见。 During this makes half elf merchants be in anxious and panic-stricken. 这让众位半精灵商人们一直处于焦躁和惊恐之中。 However, with the lapse of time, such mood also eventually gradually becomes numb, they start to calm down, to ponder diligently how then should do to obtain the forgiveness of queen. 不过,随着时间的推移,这样的情绪也终究渐渐变得麻木,他们开始冷静下来,努力思考着接下来该怎么做才能取得女王陛下的宽恕。 „, Excuse me, can water drink to us?” “咳咳,请问,能给我们一点水喝吗？” -and-a-half elf merchants cannot bear shout hoarse finally, asked to the guard in palace. 一位半精灵商人终于忍不住扯着沙哑的嗓子,向殿中的侍卫问道。 But these whole bodies cover the guard in armor as if simply have not actually heard, the principle does not have to manage his request. 但那些全身笼罩在铠甲中的侍卫却仿佛根本没有听到,理都没理他的请求。 Javier just wants to open the mouth, sees a martial-looking young people stride to enter in the palace. 哈维尔刚想开口,就见一位英武的年轻人大步走进殿中。 „Count Sir!” “伯爵大人！” Half elf merchants set out to salute hastily the regards. 半精灵商人们连忙起身行礼问候。 Colin arrives at the seat of honor to sit down, then beckoning with the hand makes the people also take a seat at will. 柯林来到主位坐下,然后随意地摆摆手让众人也入座。 The young half elf maidservants walked softly, presents the red wine to the people. 年轻的半精灵侍女们轻手轻脚地走了进来,给众人呈上红酒。 The wine of overflowing made numerous hunger and thirst the most of the day half elf merchant unable to bear swallows the saliva crazily, but before Colin raised glass, they actually do not dare to bump in any event front red wine. 四溢的酒香让一众饥渴了大半天的半精灵商人忍不住狂咽口水,但在柯林举杯之前,他们却无论如何都不敢碰一下面前的红酒。 Colin's chilly vision has swept on an numerous half elf merchant face, perhaps has a guilty conscience, no -and-a-half elf merchants dare to face directly his vision. 柯林清冷的目光在一众半精灵商人脸上扫过,或许是做贼心虚,没有一位半精灵商人敢直面他的目光。 „, I asked you to come, wants to ask everyone one for the queen.” Colin opened the mouth, in the tone cannot listen to the happy anger, „why do you want to set on fire to burn your granary?” “诸位,我请你们来,是想替女王陛下问大家一句。”柯林开口了,语气中听不出喜怒,“你们为什么要放火烧自家的粮仓啊？” This is an issue that is hard to answer. 这是个难以回答的问题。 In the palace fell into the awkward silence. 殿中陷入了尴尬的寂静。 Half elf merchants wish one could to get buried into the chest, does not dare to breathe the atmosphere, for fear that brought to Colin's attention, mentioned by name the inquiry by him. 半精灵商人们恨不得将头埋进胸口里,连大气都不敢喘,生怕引起了柯林的注意,被他点名提问。 Colin as if not worry, carries front high foot wine glass, rotates in the hand gently, the dark red liquor water collides in the cup back and forth, forms a tiny vortex, the fragrant wine fills the air, continuously is stimulating originally the frail half elf merchants sensitive nerves. 柯林似乎也不着急,端起面前的高脚酒杯,轻轻在手上转动,殷红的酒水在杯中来回碰撞,形成一个细小的旋涡,芬芳的酒香弥漫开来,不断刺激着本就脆弱至极的半精灵商人们敏感的神经。 Javier is taking a look at Colin on seat of honor with the corner of the eye split vision, sees only this young empire Count have a relish to observe the vortex in wine glass, on the delicate and pretty face is hanging the light smile, as if a personality moderate and curious ordinary youngster. 哈维尔用眼角余光打量着主位上的柯林,只见这位年轻的帝国伯爵正饶有兴致地观察着酒杯中的旋涡,俊美的脸上挂着淡淡的笑容,仿佛一位性情温和且充满好奇心的普通少年。 But he does not dare really to regard a human and animals harmless youngster aristocrat Colin, this empire Count regarding half elf merchant is an old acquaintance, his rise process to Colin also knows from A to Z. 但他可不敢真的将柯林当成一位人畜无害的少年贵族,这位帝国伯爵对于半精灵商人来说已经是老熟人了,他对柯林的崛起过程也是了如指掌。 That is one with the road of promotion the corpse and blood pave! 那可是一条用尸体和鲜血铺就的晋升之路！ „Javier.” “哈维尔。” Does not know that perceived vision that Javier shot a look at secretly, Colin called the name of this half elf legend merchant directly. 不知道是不是觉察到了哈维尔偷瞥的目光,柯林直接叫出了这位半精灵传奇商人的名字。 „Uncle, Count Sir!” Javier one stood, as if attended class by the mischievous student who the teacher mentioned by name. “伯,伯爵大人！”哈维尔噌的一下站了起来,仿佛上课被老师点名的调皮学生。 Other half elf merchants see that rejoiced that relaxes. 其余的半精灵商人见状,纷纷庆幸地松了口气。 Only then Javier stands there stiffly, the cold sweat gushes out like the spring water unceasingly, shortly will moisten his chest front formal clothes. 只有哈维尔僵硬地站在那里,冷汗如泉水般不断涌出,顷刻间打湿了他胸前的礼服。 Colin gives a calm smile, asked: „Mr. Javier, you answered the issue of queen.” 柯林淡然一笑,问道:“哈维尔先生,你来回答一下女王陛下的问题吧。” If the time can flow backwards, Javier pledged to the Spiritual God, he will certainly not look secretly. 如果时光可以倒流,哈维尔向神灵发誓,他一定不会去偷瞄。 But now, he also can only brace oneself to reply: „Count Sir, is...... is because...... east boundary marquis Vincent compels us to do that......” 但现在,他也只能硬着头皮答道:“伯爵大人,是……是因为……东境文森特侯爵逼我们这么做的……” Colin's complexion has no change, still like that mild-mannered and cultivated, but in Javier's eyes, that face actually with the appearance of devil not different. 柯林的脸色没有任何变化,依然那般温文尔雅,但在哈维尔眼中,那张脸却跟魔鬼的模样无异。 Also without and other Colin continued to ask, Javier added hastily: „ But, Count Sir, you could rest assured that we are prepared early, before burning down granary, most grain will have replaced the hay secretly, therefore, even if the granary outburnt, most grain actually also in! 还没等柯林继续发问,哈维尔就连忙补充道:“但是,伯爵大人,您放心,我们早有准备,在焚烧粮仓之前,就已经偷偷将其中的大部分粮食替换成了干草,所以,哪怕粮仓都烧完了,大部分粮食却还在！ So long as you did not investigate that our responsibility for an offense, I am willing to sell to you at the floor price these grain! ” 只要您不追究我们的罪责,我愿意以最低价将这些粮食卖给您！” Javier said, other half elf merchants also create a clamor in abundance: 哈维尔说完,其余的半精灵商人们也纷纷鼓噪起来: „Yes, Count Sir, I also hid the grain ahead of time!” “是的,伯爵大人,我也提前将粮食藏了起来！” „Count Sir, I am also, moreover is willing to sell to you with low price!” “伯爵大人,我也是,而且也愿意低价卖给您！” „Count Sir, I am also......” “伯爵大人,还有我也是……” ...... …… Colin hears word, smiled immediately. 柯林闻言,顿时笑了起来。 Does not know that to also some grain in storage feel happy, is smiling these half elf merchants really to suffice the chicken thief. 不知道是为还有存粮感到高兴,还是在笑这些半精灵商人们果然够鸡贼。 Naturally, actually this is not accidental/surprised, really must make these half elf merchants burn down the grain that untold hardships store up, that real ratio killed them to be uncomfortable. 当然,其实这也并不意外,真要让这些半精灵商人一把火烧掉自己千辛万苦囤积的粮食,那真比杀了他们还要难受。 „Very good.” Colin nods satisfied, in the main hall was peaceful immediately. “很好。”柯林满意地点点头,大殿中顿时安静了下来。 But an numerous half elf merchant looks at the smile on Colin face, in the heart is pressing the giant stone also fell finally. 而一众半精灵商人看着柯林脸上的笑容,心中的压着的巨石也终于落了下来。 But when they rejoiced oneself escape, Colin actually restrained the smile suddenly, cold sound said: „But, your behaviors are actually the stratagem counter treason in fact!” 但就在他们庆幸自己逃过一劫的时候,柯林却突然收敛了笑容,冷声道:“不过,你们的行为却是事实上的谋逆叛国！” „Count Sir, we also compelled......” merchant is still complaining tearfully. “伯爵大人,我们也是被逼的呀……”商人还在哭诉。 „Was compelled?” Colin sneers saying that „why that you didn't report? Instead does the choice comply with the instruction of rebel army to work?” “被逼的？”柯林冷笑道,“那你们为什么不上报？反而选择遵从叛军的指示做事？” Half elf merchants are dumbfounded immediately. 半精灵商人们顿时哑口无言。 Javier said at this time hastily on own initiative: „Count Sir, we were truly muddleheaded at that time, made the stupid choice. If you are willing to forgive our mistakes, I am willing to give to you all grain free of charge!” 哈维尔这时连忙主动说道:“伯爵大人,我们当时确实昏了头,才做出了愚蠢的选择。如果您愿意宽恕我们的过错,我愿意将所有的粮食都无偿献给您！” Such remarks, other half elf merchants immediately in heart drop blood, but also has should with making noise hastily, expresses willingness to offer the grain free of charge. 此言一出,其余的半精灵商人顿时心中滴血,但也不得不连忙应和出声,表示愿意无偿献出粮食。 Colin's complexion was then more moderate, said lightly: „Merely so, but also insufficiently.” 柯林的脸色这才缓和了一些,淡淡道:“仅仅如此,还不够。” Javier suppresses the heart pain, respectful sound is asking: „Count Sir, you have anything to tell, please say although.” 哈维尔强忍着心痛,恭声问道:“伯爵大人,您还有什么吩咐,请尽管说。” „Do you know the northern boundary foreign trade company?” “你们知道北境对外贸易公司吗？” „Knows.” Javier nods, in the heart has understood, Colin this was the preparation conforms with half elf business circle forcefully. “知道。”哈维尔点点头,心中已经明白,柯林这是准备强行整合半精灵商界了。 Really, the next quarter, listens to wood-road: „Queen discussed with me for a long time, decides also to establish -and-a-half elf foreign trade companies......” 果然,下一刻,就听柯林道:“女王陛下跟我商量了许久,决定也成立一个半精灵对外贸易公司……” Hears here, an numerous half elf merchant immediately in heart frightened, knows that should come, came eventually. 听到这里,一众半精灵商人顿时心中惴惴,知道该来的,终究还是来了。 But has not waited for them to express the attitude, sees an aide step to run in the palace in a hurry, the report said: „Count Sir, marquis Vincent was assassinated!” 但还没等他们做出表态,就见一位侍从步履匆匆地跑进殿中,汇报道:“伯爵大人,文森特侯爵被刺杀了！” „What?” Colin one stood, then cannot attend to these half elf merchants, immediately the stride walks outward. “什么？”柯林噌的一下站了起来,然后再也顾不上这些半精灵商人,立刻大步向外走去。 When his back vanishes outside the palace, half elf merchants responded, simultaneously in heart also panic-stricken inexplicable. 等他的背影消失在殿外,半精灵商人们才反应过来,同时心中也惊骇莫名。 This was the big deal! 这是出大事了啊！ If the St. Plossi family's first position successors die in the silver semi-circular protective wall outside the main city gate...... 如果圣普洛斯家族的第一顺位继承人死在银月城…… Half elf merchants look at each other in blank dismay, is exchanging the idea in heart with the look, but actually no one dares to break this depressing silence. 半精灵商人们面面相觑,用眼神交流着心中的想法,但却没人敢打破这阵压抑的沉默。 Suddenly, they do not know unexpectedly should take pleasure in others' misfortunes, should worry that will soon sweep across the silver semi-circular protective wall outside the main city gate the storm. 一时间,他们竟不知道是该幸灾乐祸,还是该担忧即将席卷银月城的风暴。