Chapter 61 [Ghosts and Gods]
When he walked out of the Wolf Tooth Army's barracks, Roddy's inner worries finally disappeared. He bid farewell to Commander Geden, who led his people back to the palace to refute his life, while Roddy walked slowly on the streets of the imperial capital by himself.
Because he was wearing the noble warrior uniform and his handsome appearance from the Tulip family, Roddy on the street attracted the attention of many people. Even the soldiers of the security station who walked by from time to time salute him.
The streets of the imperial capital were no longer prosperous, and there seemed to be many fewer people in the taverns and teahouses. Roddy suddenly felt a little tired and bored. He casually found a tavern on the roadside and walked in.
Tomorrow, he will go to the battlefield tomorrow! And he is just a young boy who has just grown up! He knows that this is a trap set by His Majesty the Emperor and is waiting for him to step on, he knows that the northwest is the famous brave and brave prairie knight in the mainland, and he knows that the enemy's commander is the famous cunning murderous demon Luo Yantar of the grassland alien race. But in the face of these, Roddy had no room for escape, and he could only be pushed forward step by step by fate...
Although the business in the tavern is deserted, it is the most prosperous city on the mainland - the imperial capital. There are still some customers. But these guests seem to be whispering in groups of three or two. Roddy listened carefully and most of them were talking about wars in the northwest.
It is obvious that yesterday in the palace hall, His Majesty the Emperor let the Northwest officer tell the military situation of the defeat in public, and the news of the failure was soon spread out of the palace - what else in this world can spread faster than bad news?
Of course, it is obvious that most of the diners are heard about, and most of them are relatives of someone who serve in a certain noble family, and then eavesdrop on the "most reliable news". Often, after a guest at a table says a certain "most reliable news", a few people will immediately surround him, and these news are often beyond recognition. Some say that the news of defeat is simply false, and the great empire has elite twenty elites in the northwest.
It is impossible for Wan Dajun to be defeated by the alien races on the grassland. Some say that the 200,000 troops in the northwest have been wiped out. The murderous demon king Luo Yantar in the northwest has piled up the heads of the imperial soldiers into countless ten-meter-high human head towers. The person who spoke the news also kept saying that this was something that a relative from the northwest saw with his own eyes. Some even exaggeratedly said that the cavalry of the alien race in the grassland will fight to the imperial capital in a few days...
Roddy didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this. The public is often easily blinded. Regardless of the truth or falsehood of these news, the depression on the market and the grim and gloomy expressions on the pedestrians' faces are real.
The temples of the imperial capital gathered several times more people than before. It turned out that even civilians who were not very firm in their faith had become the most devout believers of God at this moment, praying sincerely that the omnipotent God could bless the Empire of Light to defeat foreign invaders and defend the people who believed in God... And the huge donation box in the religious temple was quickly filled with money from civilians who were willing to express their devoutness to God...
Looking at these confused civilians, Roddy felt complicated. If it were him a few months ago, he would probably be like these civilians, and he would be full of confusion and... a little fear before the war came. But at this moment, he, who is fully aware of the situation, is more stressful than these civilians who know nothing about the war. Which of these two feelings is happier?
Roddy couldn't help but raise his head and took a sip of wine. The spicy and inferior wine in the ordinary tavern choked and coughed violently - he had never been to the tavern. He used to be a poor boy and had no money to go to the tavern.
"How can I drink this kind of thing? I really don't understand why so many people like to drink. This thing is spicy and bitter, what's good to drink!" Roddy was a young man's character after all. She threw down a gold coin and walked out of the tavern without realizing that the other guests behind her were looking at him with various responsible eyes.
"That guy seems to be a nobleman...it seems to be a warrior."
"Hmph, you're wrong, I think he's an officer! Didn't you see the badge of the Central Cavalry Regiment on him?"
"Ah, the sorrow of the empire. Before the war, these soldiers did not go to war to defend their homes, and even came to drink..."
Roddy felt a little bitter in his mouth. These words fell into his ears and couldn't help feeling a little irritable!
Why! Why do you have to take on all this?
Roddy jumped onto the horse and ran rapidly on the street with a whip. The soldiers of the public security station patrolling the street did not dare to stop him, but saw the badge on Roddy's chest and made way far away.
Where can I go to make myself more relaxed?
Immediately, Roddy thought of Nicole. Thinking of Nicole's charming face and gentle eyes, Roddy couldn't help but feel a little sweet, but then he gave up the idea of going home to see Nicole immediately. Since he didn't tell Nicole what Andy said, he just didn't want Nicole to worry about troubles with him. After all, even if she knew, she would be unable to change anything.
His mind was messy, but the horse under his crotch was still running. I don’t know if it was the accidental horse walking around, or if he was simply controlling the direction of the horse in his subconscious mind. Anyway, when Roddy raised his head, he found that he had arrived in front of a familiar building...
The red embroidered jade arms are pretty and the sounds coming from inside, which made Roddy stunned. Isn’t this the ecstasy cave I came to last time? Speaking of which, it was because of the time when I came here with those guys Bayan, and as a result, I was caught by His Majesty the Emperor and took on such a heavy burden!
Roddy was stunned for a few minutes, and a beautiful but cold face flashed through his mind. He got off the horse by chance and then strode in.
Ms. Shafei immediately welcomed them. All the people in their vocations are from wealthy businessmen like nouveau riche to nobles who can enter and exit the palace. Shafei had long heard that this playboy had been named the new generation of Tulip Duke by His Majesty. Now she was even more energetic and 200% passionate. Roddy did not allow her to speak more, but simply said: "I want to see Miss Miao Ge."
Ms. Shafi is so good at observing words and expressions. Seeing that Roddy seemed to be in a bad mood, she didn't dare to ask more questions. She just took Roddy to the side hall where they had been to the last time. When Roddy walked up the stairs, she suddenly stood up. Deep down, he really didn't want to see Miao Ge in the side hall where he was buying smiles.
In his heart, he did not regard Miao Ge as a fair woman. The cold, noble and gorgeous image that Miao Ge appeared that day left him was really different from the usual fair woman in his mind.
Roddy stopped and said lightly: "Take me directly to her room."
Ms. Shafei was stunned for a moment, thinking to herself why this young master came up with new tricks every time she came. Just as she was about to say something more, Roddy glared at her eyes slightly, scaring her to close her mouth immediately and quickly lead the way.
Duke of Tulip, these words alone can crush her to death!
Roddy walked behind with satisfaction, feeling a little malicious pleasure: this kind of power feels really good.
Chapter completed!