Chapter 203 The Legendary Scimitar(1/2)
Roddy narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the Baron Gadal in front of him again.
Of course, Rodi, the famous name of Ruijinfang, knew that after staying in the army for so long, he was not unaware of the relationship between Ruijinfang and the military.
Although the famous commercial family of this empire is not very prominent in the political field, its real influence is quite substantial... Almost half of the garrison troops in the empire were purchased from this family.
Their shops are almost everywhere in the Empire. The imperial laws are special. Civilians are not allowed to carry weapons except professional soldiers or those with the title of samurai. However, almost one-third of the weapons used by samurai were purchased from Ruijinfang. Even when Roddy was in the Imperial Academy, the only long sword was bought at the Ruijinfang shop in the imperial capital!
The most important thing is that the Imperial Army purchases a large amount of weapons and equipment from Ruijinfang every year. Almost half of the garrison troops use weapons from Ruijinfang, and even many northern and northwest legions are the same!
It is impossible to do business to this extent without a little real power!
Roddy frowned slightly: "Baron Gadal, don't know what happened to you when you take me?"
Baron Gadal looked at Nicole, owed his body, and whispered: "Hisser Roddy, can we sit down and talk slowly? Miss Nicole, you probably won't mind letting Your Excellency Roddy leave for a while."
The two of them said as they walked, and they found a place with a barbecue rack and sat down. Baron Gadal seemed quite scheming, but they just smiled casually and were not in a hurry to speak.
Roddy no longer has the impatient appearance he used to be - after experiencing the war, Roddy's biggest transformation at this moment is the word "stability"!
He smiled steadily, handed over a sack of water at will, and after watching Gadal drink two sips of water, he spoke again without any haste: "His Excellency Baron Gadal, what's the matter with me?"
Gadal smiled and said, "His Excellency Roddy... During this holy war, you are the youngest imperial hero in His Majesty's commendation order! Unfortunately, I was very unfortunately not in the imperial capital at that time. This time I came to Xiqiu just to deal with some family shops, so I came here today just to visit you and express my admiration for you!"
Roddy just smiled, didn't say anything, and waited quietly for the other party to continue.
Gadal continued to laugh and said, "You know, our family's business has always been closely related to the imperial military. I myself like to make friends with some military heroes. If the military star of an empire like you cannot make friends with it, otherwise it would be a big regret for me!"
Roddy smiled faintly: "Hisser Baron, you are so polite. I am just a small captain and officer of the Royal Guards now, and I am just a viscount in terms of title. I am flattered by the favor of an imperial business family like you!"
Gadal shook his head and said loudly: "Heroes are young! Your Excellency Roddy has made his mark in the military at a young age. His future will definitely be limitless... I, Gadal, will not misread people."
Roddy glanced at the other party and whispered: "You are polite."
Gadal smiled lightly and said that he was carrying a long and narrow thing wrapped in layers of brocade cloth. He smiled and said, "The so-called sword is given to heroes. Our family sells weapons, and there is nothing good. This weapon is pretty good. It is my honor to meet His Excellency Roddy today. Please accept this gift!"
Roddy looked at the things handed over by the other party, and did not reach out to pick them up. He just shook his head and said, "My Excellency Gadal, I don't understand this. I am just a small viscount. I'm very surprised that you came to see me so specifically. I'm even more unreasonable."
Gadal didn't refute, but just peeled off the layers of brocade and exposed the things inside.
This is a scimitar!
In terms of shape, it is exactly the same as the scimitar used by Thor's Whip Wolf Tooth Military, but except for the shape, the others are very different!
I don’t know what kind of leather the scabbard is made of, it looks extremely thick, and the leather also has a prism-shaped horny texture, with a bit of simplicity.
Gardar showed a little pride in his eyes and said lightly: "This scimitar is a gift I give you... The scabbard is made of the skin of a strange fish specialized in the southwest of the Empire. This fish is huge in size, several meters long, with infinite power. It can even swallow the horse with its mouth open! The leather is extremely tough and difficult to penetrate! This scabbard alone is the best quality one in a thousand!"
Speaking of this, he slowly pulled out the scimitar, held it in his hand and waved it lightly twice. His movements were light, but the scimitar in his hand made a "buzzing" resonance sound.
The blade of the scimitar was as cold as a pool of autumn water, with a cold light. I don’t know how to carve a line of strange styles written vertically on the blade, crooked and with a bit of weird meaning. As it was swinging, a strange light seemed to flash.
"This knife is made of extremely rare cold iron ore. This cold iron ore is known as the best among iron. Usually, a little bit of cold iron is rarely excavated from tens of thousands of tons of iron ore... Of course, although these cold irons are rare in iron ore, they are just things in the mortal world. The weapons created can cut gold and jade and cut iron like mud, but they are not considered real divine products. However, the spells on it are powerful..."
Speaking of this, Gadal lowered his voice and whispered: "With this line of spells above, this scimitar can almost be compared with ordinary artifacts!"
Hearing this sentence, Roddy couldn't help but his eyebrows stood up, and a surprised gaze flashed in his eyes.
Roddy's reaction was seen by Gadal. He seemed to be very satisfied with Roddy's reaction. He looked around and then whispered: "Hisser Roddy, this line of text on this scimitar...is Dragon Word!"
"Dragon Word?"
"Yes!" Gadal whispered: "Dragon Word! The dragon clan is a powerful creature with excellent magic power. The dragon clan is a line of magic spells. With the magic blessing of this dragon clan, this scimitar has truly become a magic weapon!"
Roddy took a deep breath, looked at Gadal vigilantly, and whispered: "The magic of the dragon clan? This kind of thing doesn't seem to be there in the Light Continent..."
Gadal smiled faintly, and there seemed to be a little proud in his smile: "Our family's business is spread all over the continent of Light, and naturally there is some infiltration into the continent of Roland in the north. This scimitar was also an accidental obtain by our family in the continent of Roland in the north! This scimitar has a history for many years. It is said that it is the work of a famous sword-casting master in the continent of Roland more than a hundred years ago! The master of sword-casting himself is also a great magician. I don't know how he learned the dragon language from the dragon clan and carved this dragon magic spell on this scimitar! You are looking at the handle of the knife..."
After saying that, he opened his palm and exposed the hilt of the knife.
Roddy only glanced at it, and a strange look flashed in his eyes...
This hilt... Why is this hilt so similar to the light-strike I used to be?
Of course, the hilt of this knife is still different from the hilt of the original light-sword, but it is just a difference in materials. But it looks very similar!
The handle of the knife seemed to be made of a transparent crystal, and the whole body was transparent, and the end of the handle was inlaid with a red gem - but the gem was a bit weird red. Roddy could see at a glance that except for the size, this gem was definitely exactly the same as the gem on the hilt of the light-sword he used to use!
The light-sword Roddy is naturally very familiar with - Roddy also knows the special nature of this gem. The beauty of the light-sword is all about the gem at the hilt of the sword. The warrior's fighting spirit can be transmitted to the sword edge through this gem, thereby turning the originally fragile light-sword into a sharp weapon!!
According to Dandong’s notes, this gem is purely a special “energy conversion” effect!
Looking at the strange gaze in Roddy's eyes, Gadal thought the other party was moved by the scimitar, and smiled slightly and said, "His Excellency Roddy, I just said that this scimitar is worthy of only a hero like you. Please help me!"
Roddy didn't move, but a bit of thought appeared on her face - the Spotted Sword was obviously a strange weapon made by Dandong. But the gem on the hilt of this scimitar... It is almost certain that this scimitar must have the same wonderful use as the Spotted Sword.
But how did Dandong's casting method appear in Roland Continent?
Seeing that the other party refused to answer, Gadal smiled and said, "His Excellency Roddy, do you have any other problems?"
Roddy took a breath and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Gardar, this gift is too expensive, I cannot accept it."
Gadal shook his head and said, "I sincerely just want to make friends with an imperial hero like you. To be honest, this scimitar is just a beautiful decoration in my hands and has no use at all. I think it can only be played in the hands of a hero like you!"
Roddy's heart moved, and a strange smile appeared on her face: "What's the real function?"
Gadal smiled bitterly and shook his head, whispering: "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me when I say it. Although this scimitar is very magical in legend, after I got it, I found that it doesn't seem to be of much use - of course, it is indeed extremely sharp, and ordinary swords and it will be broken immediately after trying it. But in legend, this scimitar is much more powerful and can even split the mountain peaks... Of course, the Roland people have always liked to praise their magic, and I think it's mostly just some unfounded legends. So, don't think it's too expensive and refuse to accept..."
Roddy hesitated for a moment and smiled, "Can I see?"
"Of course!" Gadal immediately stuffed the scimitar into Roddy's hand.
Roddy held the knife in one hand, stretched out the other hand, bent his fingers and flicked it gently on the knife. With a "buzzing", the scimitar let out a low moan, the sound was deep and continuous, a little weird.
Roddy raised her eyebrows and said, "You don't know how to use this knife?"
Seeing that the other party had already held the knife in his hand, Gadal smiled and said, "Yes, it's not just me. Even in the Roland Continent, this knife has changed several masters over the past hundred years. Each of them is an excellent knight, but this knife has never played the legendary power in the hands of those people. It's just an ordinary sharp weapon. Of course, it just looks more gorgeous."
He smiled as if he was relaxed and said lightly: "This knife is made of cold iron after all, and I just think it is a pity that it is in my hands. It is better to let it play its role in the hands of an imperial hero like you. You are in the army and are in the battlefield and a sharp weapon will bring you a lot of convenience."
Roddy smiled lightly, but thought in his heart that this Baron Gadal was obviously here to curry favor with him - and no matter why he was. Just giving him a gift but giving him a knife is a very clever move.
Giving gold coins and treasures is a low-level practice. Giving a sharp and precious weapon based on his identity as a soldier and warrior is undoubtedly very smart - this person understands the psychology of others very well!
Speaking of this knife, the other party also said that it is not too expensive - although it is said to be magical, it is actually just an ordinary sharp weapon to use. Although the weapon of cold iron is very expensive, it is not too strange. At least many wealthy and noble families have this kind of cold iron weapon. The value ranges from a few thousand gold coins to tens of thousands of gold coins. Although it is very expensive in the eyes of ordinary people, it is nothing in the eyes of those real big men.
Although this knife has a bit of evil legend, it only adds a bit of mystery. The only special thing is that the other party doesn't know the true usage of this knife. Roddy couldn't help but laugh in his heart. If the other party knew the true usage of this knife, would he still give it to someone?
Roddy naturally would not accept other people's gifts for no reason. He naturally knew that others always had any plans to give him things for no reason - but this scimitar did make him curious, especially the gem on the hilt... Could it be another weapon like a lightsaber?
When it comes to Dandong, Roddy has to pay attention.
Everyone and every thing he contacted, as long as it involves the legendary old man, which one is not strange? Not to mention anything else, Andy's old skeleton is alive!
Skipping the vague legends of this scimitar, a cold iron weapon is worth only tens of thousands of gold coins, and it is not too expensive. Let’s see what the other party will say next...
Thinking of this, Roddy chuckled gently, slowly placed the scimitar in front of her, and whispered: "His Excellency Gadal, you have come to see me so far and gave me such a gift... I am a person who doesn't like to circle around. Please explain your purpose!"
Seeing that the other party did not refuse his gift, Gadal just put the scimitar in front of him, he felt a little relieved.
He smiled slowly - with two beards under his nose, the smile seemed a bit cunning.
The expression on his face was calm and Gadal slowly said: "His Excellency Roddy, you are still an officer in the Royal Guards... According to your strength, it seems a bit incomparable to just serve as an officer. May I ask you, are you interested in changing places..."
Roddy smiled, her eyes resting on Gadal's face.
Gadal looked at the side and lowered his voice, "For example... Military Services Department?"
Military Affairs Office?
Roddy smiled in his heart. It seemed that the other party was sent by the old man Marquis of Carolin to win him over.
Thinking of this, Roddy couldn't help feeling a little depressed - after the reward ceremony that day, Roddy gradually heard some rumors and understood the intention and consequences of the old skeleton's words... The illegitimate son? It's really hard for it to come up with such an outrageous idea!!
Now the old fox Carolin really thinks he is the illegitimate child of the old skeleton, and he actually comes to win him over. It seems that he also knows that the Lionheart family cannot compete with the Tulip family at present.
The emperor is now clearly favoring the Tulip family, so the old marquis had to work hard on his illegitimate son - maybe, the illegitimate son will be the future emperor in the future. After all, the emperor now has no son, and the position of the crown prince is still empty.
It's simply messy!
Roddy shook her head and smiled weirdly.
Gadal looked at Roddy quietly. Although he didn't understand what the weird smile on the other person's face meant, fortunately the other person didn't say anything and immediately refused him.
After waiting for a while, Gadal slowly said, "His Excellency Roddy, what do you mean?"
Roddy thought for a while and smiled, "Barl Gadal, you came to me by the entrusted Marquis of Carolin... But Marquis of Carolin, as the Imperial Military Minister, has a very noble status. How could he fall in love with a small person like me... I really don't dare to accept your gift."
How smart is Gadal, he immediately smiled and said, "Heronor Roddy, the Marquis really appreciates you very much, but...haha, for some special reasons, he is not easy to express it directly to you, and I am just entrusted by him to see you..."
Roddy nodded.
This is the right one. With the cleverness of the Marquis of Carolin, since he has recognized that he is the emperor's illegitimate son, it is absolutely impossible for him to directly contact him. After all, he is also afraid of the emperor's suspicion.
It’s just... I’m not a fucking illegitimate child at all!!
Thinking of this, Roddy was a little amused, but he was not easy to say such words. He shook his head and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I am very happy in the Royal Guards now, and I dare not accept the good intentions of the Minister of Military Affairs. But I am very grateful for his appreciation. Please bring my words back."
Roddy knew very well what Marquis of Garolin was paying attention to!
I want to win myself into his front - although I am the emperor's illegitimate son in everyone's heart, it is a bargaining chip with great potential in the future. Only by holding this chip in my hands before it has truly appreciated can I truly benefit!
As the Minister of Military Affairs, Marquis Carolin, if he finds a way to move himself to the Military Affairs Office, he naturally has a way. In fact, he doesn't have to come forward in person, just secretly let a certain trusted officer go down to handle it. Although he is only the Minister of Military Affairs, the transfer of such internal military personnel is not under his management, but he has been in the military for so many years, so is there no way? Not to mention anything else, isn't Miro already in the commander-in-chief of the Army now?
Besides, he decided that he was the emperor's illegitimate son and must have believed that if he was transferred to the position of a senior official in the Military Affairs Office, his Majesty the Emperor would be happy to agree to the appreciation of the emperor's son...
To be continued...