After spending a rare quiet night, someone wakes up feeling refreshed. Take a deep breath, the air smells so good, it smells like air purifier. Sure enough, people who are used to living a plain life will be uncomfortable in various ways if they suddenly eat heavy salty food. It was all a hallucination, and I thought I was on earth.
The first face I saw in the morning was still the familiar fat elf. The reception was equally warm, and the breakfast was equally sumptuous enough for two people to eat, but Lin still felt a slight difference. What are the specific differences, but I can’t tell why.
After finishing the meal, Wildwork Fuerten did not use the evil smile on his face as he had done the past few days, arranging the adult version of the dark itinerary. The fat elf said seriously: "Your Excellency Tripwood, my king has free time today to receive you and accept your credentials. If you have no questions, then follow me to the castle, where there will be a ceremonial officer. Tell you what you should pay attention to."
Lin smiled heartily and said: "Oh, I'm finally free. Of course I have no problem with it. Guests can do as they please. So, let's set off now?"
"Well, let's go now."
Lin is ready, bring the letter of credence. As soon as I left the guest house, I saw a luxury carriage waiting at the door. Although I also had a car to ride in when I went out a few days ago, it was not at the level of the car in front of me. Two pure white horses wearing vests pull the cart, and the body of the cart is mainly sky blue, the representative color of the royal family. In terms of luxury and style, it is definitely not inferior to the travel expenses of human nobles.
It doesn't look like... it's the kind of car that would take you to a slaughterhouse or execution ground.
But no matter how luxurious it is, it's still just a carriage, and it's still a carriage without shock absorbers. So as usual, after a few polite compliments, someone got in the car and set off to the palace.
In the past few days, someone has seen enough of the streetscapes, terrains and various characteristic buildings along the way. No matter when the fat elf is following him, or when he sneaks out to obtain information about the terrain and features.
Including the most mysterious and beautiful royal palace complex in the mouth of the elves, in addition to its historical origin, all structures and secret room locations have been discovered by someone long ago. I even took some time to visit.
When we came in for the 'first time' this time, Wildwalker Fuerten was like a competent tour guide, introducing the characteristics and history of each building. Of course, in the words, don’t forget to praise your own country, whether it is following the tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years, and where is the innovative features made by the ingenuity of today’s people.
This part is quite interesting to someone. But the next part is just a toss-up.
At the etiquette officer's office, someone's behavior that he thought was appropriate was severely corrected from beginning to end.
When meeting His Majesty the King, there is a set of rules that are so complicated that one cannot even remember how far away one has to stand, how high one can hold one's head, how one should salute, and how low one has to bend. But the elves took the trouble to remind and guide them again and again, as if they were trying to train these movements into muscle memory.
Fortunately, what I wore this time was a Xuanwu robe made of silk. After using magic to clean, the elves were speechless. Otherwise, if someone has strong suspicions, he may be stripped naked by the elves on the grounds of indecency, and then put on the costumes provided by them that are no different from clowns. Just from the first sight, someone would have thought that it was a costume designed to embarrass the guests.
Of course, weapons and the like cannot be brought into the palace. And Lin carried the box-cut version of the Lambo knife that he had kept obediently silent for the past few days all over his body. This short dagger with a strange shape was left at the guard's office so that he could take it with him when he left.
When the group of elf guard knights guarding the palace heard that this strange-looking short dagger was actually the legendary weapon──Hakiri, they all showed surprised expressions. Even after someone left, he picked up the 'Shakiri' and played with it without permission.
The brave ones reached out and touched the blade directly. It was okay if I didn't touch it, but I was disappointed when I touched it, because it was just a dagger without a blade, and it didn't look like a weapon that could be used to cast spells instead of a wand. Simply put, even the pocket knife carried by a married girl is more useful than this thing. The elves couldn't help but look down upon the human magician.
Lin had no mental barriers at all about walking into the palace unarmed. Because the so-called 'unarmed' is only the cognition of those elves. When you need it, Shakiri can't be summoned at any time.
In other words, Haggiri actually prefers this method, using the Flash Technique to summon him when he needs it, instead of being carried around with him all the time. Because every flash is an opportunity for Hakiri to accumulate energy, so naturally the more the better.
However, following a certain magician, in addition to seeing the world, can also greatly satisfy Haggiri's desire to peek into people's hearts. So it's really hard to choose for it.
In the huge palace, the footsteps were unexpectedly crisp and loud. This is because the elf knights leading the way are wearing full armor. They packed themselves like iron cans, even their boots were made of iron; walking on the marble-paved floor, with their unique steps, the knocking sound of the iron boots was actually somewhat pleasant.
The fat elf accompanying him was familiar with all matters in the palace. On the way to the audience, he did not forget to remind: "Your Majesty Tripwood, the occasion when His Majesty will receive you is at a formal government meeting. All the ministers of the kingdom will be present, so don't be frightened."
"Oh, what a big scene." Lin smiled, but was not worried at all. No matter how strong their aura is, a group of old elves can't be as scary as the hundreds of magicians in math class.
Even if the latter takes the academic route, he is still vicious and cruel when he starts to attack. As for the ruling class of a kingdom, if there are only one or two out of ten who can fight, that is considered a lot. When most powerful people kill, they kill with their power rather than with their own hands. This is true for humans. As for elves, based on what he has seen and heard in the past few days, Lin also believes that it is not much different.
Although someone is allowed to have an audience, he is not allowed to break into the kingdom's political meetings at any time. So Lin Xian stayed in the reception room next to the government affairs hall, waiting for the summons.
After finally waiting for the messenger's summons, it was already close to noon, and someone happened to feel hungry. Also, there is no tea or snacks in the reception room next to the government affairs hall in the palace to prevent people from eating and drinking too much and pooping and peeing during formal meetings. So someone was hungry and called into their territory by a group of old elves.
As soon as you enter the door, a magnificent hall jumps in front of you. Art-quality lighting, statues and pictures fill every corner. The window sill shines in the warm sunshine in winter, and combined with the refraction of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, the indoor lighting is good. Even if the magic lampstand is not turned on, the room is still bright. It can be imagined that the designers of the palace put a lot of ingenuity into it.
The government meeting of the Elf Kingdom is held on a long table in the center of the hall. The old king sat on the main seat, and the ministers sat in two rows. There were no young people inside, everyone had longer beards. But the skin of both men and women is smooth and translucent, with no wrinkles, and the skin quality is incredible. It is estimated that if the aunts of the earth see it, they will not be envious and jealous.
First, according to the previous etiquette officer's guidance, Lin performed a awkward and weird salute. Not only was it embarrassing for me, it was probably also embarrassing for others. Then he knelt down and said: "His Majesty the Great and Wise King, the magician from the holy city of Estali, Guybrash Tripwood, would like to send you my regards. On behalf of the Kingdom of Pyat Jaime, King, His Majesty Zhidan III Nateshkin, greets you."
In fact, Lin had forgotten all the etiquette he was forced to learn before. What I am doing and saying now are just etiquette that should not be so bad in my mind.
The king of the Kingdom of Armenia, Andrei Kirill, saw this and did not blame him too much. The magician in front of me is not the point. "Sir Tripwood, please convey my regards to His Majesty Ridan."
"Okay, okay." Standing up straight again, Lin held the letter of credence that looked the same as the original one in his hands and handed it to the young courtier who was walking towards him. "This is the letter of credence that His Majesty Ridan requested from me."
Letters of credence sent by kings of other countries will naturally be checked and confirmed by specialized personnel, and the fire seal will be removed and opened. But in terms of procedure, it still has to be presented to the king, and only after obtaining the king's consent can any follow-up actions be taken. After all, refusing to accept credentials in front of the envoy is also a way of making a political statement.
Of course, Andrei Kirill had no reason to refuse the credentials of a friendly kingdom, so he nodded to the credentials presented by the courtiers, and it was considered that he had gone through the process. The court magician was waiting aside, preparing to break the spell. Andrei Kirill casually asked at this time: "Your Excellency Tripwood, do you know the content of the letter?" Although he did not express it clearly, he had a strong sense of probing.
Lin had the same casual attitude, nodded and said: "Of course I know. Because that plan was proposed and led by me. Asking the little king to write that letter just gave me a chance to meet His Majesty. Otherwise I came here casually and said that I hope to meet you, but I probably have no hope of actually meeting you, right?"
Someone told the truth, but the elves were stunned and didn't know how to answer. Even the calm king could not keep his expression. Seeing everyone's stunned looks, someone felt resentful for the treatment he had received for more than ten days.
Although it was said that they were well fed, used, and slept well, the hospitality was not lacking in attentiveness. But it doesn't mean that I am willing to waste time in places that are not in line with my interests.
Besides, he wasn't the only one who was wasted time. For the group of people behind him, even if they were not face to face, Lin could feel that their patience had reached the critical point. I just hope that the moment when it breaks out is not directed towards me, but that it is like Amitabha to someone.
