As the doorclosesgently, inside and outside the roomwas isolatedtwoworld.
随着房门轻轻关上,屋内屋外被隔绝成两个世界。In the roomonly thenCountNicolleandCount Ivan, Annahave not come.
屋内只有尼科尔伯爵和埃文伯爵两人,就连安娜都没有进来。CountNicollegaveCount Ivanpersonallybut actuallyoneglass of strong liquor, said with a smile:
尼科尔伯爵亲自给埃文伯爵倒了一杯烈酒,笑道:„Count Ivan, in the campdoes not have the nice wine, youmake to put up withsuddenly.”
“埃文伯爵,营中没有好酒,您将就一下吧。”„Haha, perhapsyoudo not know,regarding a truedrunkard, the good wineis no doubt good, but the blue ruin can also similarly the differenttaste.”Count Ivanreceived the wine glass, bumpedmutuallywithCountNicolle, latertosses down.
“哈哈,您或许不知道,对于一个真正的酒鬼而言,美酒固然好,但劣酒也同样能品出不一样的滋味。”埃文伯爵接过酒杯,与尼科尔伯爵互碰了一下,随后一饮而尽。CountNicolleputs down the wine glass, asked: „Count Ivan, you , since White Dew City, whythathas hidden the whereabouts?”
尼科尔伯爵放下酒杯,问道:“埃文伯爵,您既然早已在白露城中,那为何一直隐藏行踪呢?”Count Ivansmiles, said: „CountNicolle, weleavesprobesheremutually, the reason that the wastetime, Ido not dareopenlyto make an appearance, do not tellmeyounot to know.”埃文伯爵笑了笑,道:“尼科尔伯爵,我们就别在这里相互试探,浪费时间了好吗,我一直不敢公开露面的原因,别告诉我您不知道。”CountNicollealsosmiled, praised: „HeardearlyCount Ivanyouare intelligent, todaysees, reallyso!”
尼科尔伯爵也笑了,赞道:“早听说埃文伯爵您聪慧过人,今日一见,果然如此!”Count Ivanactuallysomewhatshakes the headdejected, sighed: „If before, Imayacceptyourcommendationconfidently, evensecretlywill be self-satisfied, butnow, hehe, Iknowfinallyoneselfcomparewith the truetalent, reallycollapses at the first blow, particularlyinbattlefield......”埃文伯爵却有些颓然地摇摇头,叹道:“如果是以前,我或许会坦然接受您的称赞,甚至还会暗自得意,但现在,呵呵,我终于知道自己跟真正的天才比起来,实在不堪一击,尤其是在战场上……”„Count Ivan, actuallythisreallycannotblameyou. The easternboundaryarmy was too easily and comfortably long, withthatBlood Cavalry Army that slaughtersfrom the vault of heavenicefield, the power gapis too big, whoeverdirects, is the sameresults.”
“埃文伯爵,其实这真的不能怪您。东境军队安逸太久了,跟那支从苍穹冰原上厮杀出来的血骑军相比,实力差距太大,无论谁来指挥,都是一样的结果。”Count Ivanhas not done right after something else, butgaveoneselfandCountNicollebut actuallyoneglass of liquor, twofellow sufferersquitesomemeanings of drowning worries in drink.埃文伯爵没有接茬,只是又给自己和尼科尔伯爵倒了一杯酒,两个难兄难弟颇有些借酒浇愁的意思。Butquick, Count Ivanputs down the wine glass, the expressionalsobecomesserious, said:
但很快,埃文伯爵就放下酒杯,表情也变得严肃起来,道:„CountNicolle, you know why Ido look foryouon own initiative?”
“尼科尔伯爵,您知道我为什么主动来找您吗?”CountNicolleshot a look atCount Ivanone, shakes the head.
尼科尔伯爵瞥了埃文伯爵一眼,摇了摇头。Count Ivanimmediatelysinkingsound said: „CountNicolle, Iamhelpyour.”埃文伯爵立刻沉声道:“尼科尔伯爵,我是来帮您的。”„?”CountNicolle the visionflashes, says with a smile, „Count Ivan, how did Ineedyourhelp?”
“哦?”尼科尔伯爵目光闪动,笑道,“埃文伯爵,我怎么就需要您的帮助了?”Count Ivandoes not havedirect reactionthisissue, butasked back: „CountNicolle, does not know that whatcommitmentmy motherdid giveyour?”埃文伯爵没有直接回答这个问题,而是反问道:“尼科尔伯爵,不知道我的母亲给了您什么样的承诺?”CountNicolleis not willingeasilyto discloseagreement between him and duchesstoCount Ivanobviously . Moreover, hethought that oneselfalsosaw through the Count Ivantruegoal, the smile on facerestrainedgradually, said:
尼科尔伯爵显然不愿轻易向埃文伯爵透露他跟公爵夫人之间的协议,而且,他觉得自己也看穿了埃文伯爵的真正目的,脸上的笑容渐渐收敛起来,道:„Count Ivan, Ithought that is you are tryingto getmyhelp? However, with all due respect, yourElder Brotherunderpresentthis, is the rightesteasternboundarydukesuccessor.”
“埃文伯爵,我觉得是您在试图获得我的帮助吧?但是,恕我直言,您的哥哥在现在这种局面下,才是最合适的东境公爵继任者。”Count Ivanlooks the taunt, said: „Ismy elder brother? Mythat is onlythree -year-old nephew?”埃文伯爵面露嘲讽,道:“是我的哥哥?还是我那个才三岁的侄子?”CountNicolle the complexionis invariable, said: „Theytwowhocome, butcannotbeyou. Because the easternboundary of this timeneededHallfamily.”
尼科尔伯爵面色不变,道:“他们两谁来都可以,但决不能是您。因为此时的东境太需要霍尔家族了。”„Iagreed.”Count Ivansaidhonestly, „, moreoveryoualsomisunderstoodmypurpose in coming, Ido not wantto persuadeyouto supportmeto mount the position of easternboundaryduke.”
“我同意。”埃文伯爵坦诚地说道,“而且您也误解我的来意了,我并非是想劝说您支持我登上东境公爵之位。”„?”CountNicolleis somewhat surprised, somedoubts, „do thatyoulook formeforwhat?”
“哦?”尼科尔伯爵有些惊讶,也有些疑惑,“那您来找我是为了什么?”„Ihad said that Iamhelpyour.”Count Ivansaid with a smile.
“我已经说过了啊,我是来帮您的。”埃文伯爵笑道。CountNicolleerraticallylooks atCount Ivansurprisedly, asked: „What can youhelpmy?”
尼科尔伯爵惊疑不定地看着埃文伯爵,问道:“您能帮我什么?”„Naturallyhelpsyou, Nicollefamily, breaks out of the biggestdifficult position!”Count Ivansinkingsound said.
“当然是帮您,还有尼科尔家族,摆脱最大的困境!”埃文伯爵沉声道。
The brow of CountNicollewrinkledtightly, „Count Ivan, what was the Nicollefamilybiggestdifficult position?”
尼科尔伯爵的眉头皱得更紧了,“埃文伯爵,尼科尔家族最大的困境是什么?”„Doesn't CountNicolle, whatyourfamilybiggestdifficult positionsisyouknow? As „ outcomer”and„traitor”, yourNicollefamiliesare unable to integrate the easternboundarytruly!
“尼科尔伯爵,你们家族最大的困境是什么您难道不知道吗?作为“外来者”和“背叛者”,你们尼科尔家族一直都无法真正融入东境!Youreallytakeasthiscoordinationmy mother, will herexchange of gifts between friendshelpyousolvethisproblem? ”
难道您真的以为此次配合我的母亲,她就会投桃报李地帮您解决这个问题?”CountNicollewas silent.
尼科尔伯爵沉默了。Becauseheknows, Count Ivansaidright.
因为他知道,埃文伯爵说的没错。Nicollefamily'sbadgeis„highforest fire in the mountainsfabric”, yes, isFire Velvet Citythathotfabric.
尼科尔家族的徽章是“高山火绒”,是的,就是火绒城的那个火绒。
More than 300years ago, that timeFire Velvet CityorNicollefamily'sterritory, Fire Velvet Army was also the title of Nicollefamilyprivatearmy.
三百多年前,那时候的火绒城还是尼科尔家族的领地,火绒军也是尼科尔家族私军的称号。Naturally, at that timenorthAlsulfurmountain rangearea, was the St. Theon Familyterritory, Nicollefamilynaturally was also St. Theon Familyto seal/conferofficial.
当然,那时候阿尔硫斯山脉以北的地区,还是圣席恩家族的领地,尼科尔家族自然也是圣席恩家族的封臣。Therefore, after the St. PlossifamilydefeatsSt. Theon Family, Nicollefamilybecameawkwardexistence.
所以,当圣普洛斯家族击败圣席恩家族以后,尼科尔家族就成了一个尴尬的存在。At that timeNicollefamilysmelled there is something wrong, chosedecisivelysurrenderedto the St. Plossifamily, DukeSt. Plossitodisintegrate the St. Theon Familyto seal/conferofficialfighting spirit, thenchosegiving loyalty to that admittedNicollefamily, demonstratedownbenevolencebythis.
当时尼科尔家族见势不妙,果断选择了向圣普洛斯家族投降,圣普洛斯公爵为了瓦解圣席恩家族封臣的斗志,便选择了接纳尼科尔家族的效忠,以此来显示自己的仁慈。ButNicollefamilyafter alloncewasSt. Theon Familyto seal/conferofficial, is not naturally ableto win the St. Plossifamily'scompletetrust.
但尼科尔家族毕竟曾是圣席恩家族的封臣,自然无法得到圣普洛斯家族的完全信任。For exampleFire Velvet Citythismilitaryimportant place, was conferredbyDukeSt. PlossitoBuruqinfamily, butchangedsouth ofNicollefamily'sterritoryAlsulfurmountain range.
比如火绒城这个军事要地,就被圣普洛斯公爵册封给了布鲁根家族,而将尼科尔家族的领地换到了阿尔硫斯山脉以南。Nicollefamilyalsoknows that the St. Plossifamilyis maintainingtooneselfvigilant, thereforehas carefully handled affairsfor these years, the low keycultivates the behavior, eliminatesDukeSt. PlossiprejudicediligentlytoNicollefamily.
尼科尔家族也知道圣普洛斯家族一直对自己保持着警惕,所以这么多年来一直谨慎行事,低调做人,努力消除圣普洛斯公爵对尼科尔家族的偏见。LikerecentmarquisVincentandCount Ivanstruggle of the right of inheritance, easternboundaryaristocratmajoritychosestanding in line, butNicollefamilyhas actually watched critically.
就像近期文森特侯爵和埃文伯爵的继承权之争,东境贵族大部分都选择了站队,但尼科尔家族却一直冷眼旁观。Naturally, thistrulyisbecauseCountNicolleis experienced and careful, knowsrisk, butare more, becauseNicollefamilydoes not dareeasilyto take a stand, for fear thatdraws ondreading of DukeSt. Plossi.
当然,这确实是因为尼科尔伯爵老谋深算,知道其中的风险,但更多的,还是因为尼科尔家族不敢轻易表态,生怕招来圣普洛斯公爵的忌惮。At this timewas prickedthis pointbyCount Ivan, CountNicolle the brainhas relayed the innumerablethoughts, long timeback-heavysound said:
此时被埃文伯爵挑破这一点,尼科尔伯爵脑中转过无数个念头,半晌后沉声道:„Count Ivan, does not know that whatmethodyoudo haveto helpNicollefamilyget out ofthisawkwardsituation?”
“埃文伯爵,不知道您有什么方法可以帮助尼科尔家族摆脱这种尴尬的处境?”Count Ivansmiles, pulls out a finebadgefrom the bosom.埃文伯爵神秘一笑,从怀中掏出一枚精致的徽章。On the badge of kiteshieldshapeis carving a design of roaringfierce tiger, does not know that makeswithwhatmaterial quality, reflects the colorfulrayundershining of sunlightunexpectedly.
鸢盾形状的徽章上雕刻着一个咆哮猛虎的图案,也不知是用何种材质做成的,在阳光的照耀下竟反射出五彩斑斓的光芒。Sawthisfamiliarbadge, CountNicollewas shockedimmediately, thendoes not dareto believelooks atCount Ivan, askedwith the tone of shivering:
一见到这枚熟悉的徽章,尼科尔伯爵顿时愣住了,然后不敢置信地看着埃文伯爵,用颤抖的语气问道:„Spot...... variegatedfierce tiger? The uncle...... the Count, where do you...... attainthisbadge?”
“斑……斑斓猛虎?伯……伯爵阁下,您……是从哪里拿到这枚徽章的?”Count Ivanshows a faint smile, said: „NaturallyisMr. Wizardgivesme.”埃文伯爵微微一笑,道:“当然是觋先生交给我的。”„Mr. Wizard?” When CountNicollepleasant surprisesomedo not dareto believe that „wasn't he...... has diedin the Prince Reichhand?”
“觋先生?”尼科尔伯爵惊喜之余又有些不敢置信,“他不是……已经死在了莱希亲王手中吗?”„Suchrumor do youalsobelieve?”Count Ivan asked that „if so, that will Prince Reichreducetothissituationnow? Person of hisworldtracing, who can also be?”
“这样的谣言您也相信?”埃文伯爵反问道,“如果真的如此,那莱希亲王如今又怎么会沦落到这个地步?他满世界地追踪的人,又会是谁呢?”CountNicollerepresses the innermost feelings the excitement, the sinkingsoundasks: „Whatagreementyouand did Mr. Wizardreach?”
尼科尔伯爵按捺住内心的激动,沉声问道:“您与觋先生达成了什么协议?”Count Ivanacts with constraintsmiles, said: „Iwill get married the Mr. Wizarddaughter, butMr. Wizard, will helpmecontrol the easternboundary.”埃文伯爵矜持一笑,道:“我将迎娶觋先生的女儿,而觋先生,将会助我掌控东境。”„Daughter?”CountNicollelooks the doubts, „haven't youbecome engagedwithBuruqinfamily'sGrace?”
“女儿?”尼科尔伯爵面露疑惑,“您不是已经跟布鲁根家族的格蕾丝订婚了吗?”Count Ivansmiles, said: „Lateryouwill understand. Nowyoufelt that, compared with mother, am I a Nicollefamilybettercollaborator?”埃文伯爵神秘一笑,道:“以后您就会明白了。现在您觉得,跟母亲比起来,我是不是尼科尔家族更好的合作者?”
The vision of CountNicollealwaysstares at the variegatedfierce tigerbadge in Count Ivanhand, the nodwas saying: „Yes! Ifyouhave reached the agreementwithMr. Wizard, Nicollefamilyis naturally willingto followyourfootsteps!”
尼科尔伯爵的目光始终盯着埃文伯爵手中的斑斓猛虎徽章,点头道:“是的!如果您已经与觋先生达成协议,那尼科尔家族自然愿意追随您的脚步!”„Verygood!”Count Ivansmilescontentedly, received the badge, saidmystically,
“很好!”埃文伯爵自得一笑,将徽章收了起来,神神秘秘地说道,„CountNicolle, tonight'sWhite Dew Cityespeciallywill be lively, pleasewait!”
“尼科尔伯爵,今晚的白露城将格外热闹,请拭目以待!”
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