Crown of Chaos

Lucian Flag Officer closed the door of the room tightly, and the Knight Mentor thought for a while: "Did your father tell you about the Black Rod?"

"No." Aaron recalled all the words Manuel said to him and shook his head: "Rather than telling me these palace secrets, he would rather beat me with the stick used to grind flour at home."

"There is no way to teach children this way. I have told Manuel many times that to plug a leak, you can use a cork to plug the leak. So he only learned this trick. Could it be that facing a waterfall, you can't Can the waterfall be corked?”

Lucian's flag officer shook his head with dissatisfaction, and suddenly looked at Aaron with sympathetic eyes: "It's hard for me to imagine that such a rigid and serious Manuel could actually teach a son like you."

"Sometimes, things must be reversed at the extreme." Aaron said no more, and he began to ask about the "Black Rod".

"This matter is a top secret in Cormyr. Only your father and I happened to meet each other when we were on duty in the kingdom." Lucian's flag officer told Aaron the matter.

The queen of Asan IV, Phil Farrell, met a legendary archmage from Waterdeep City before she got married. The archmage was called Kelben Blackstaff Orosan. Before San IV met, he and the legendary archmage named Kelben were quite familiar friends. It is said that Kelbourn and Phil Farrell's father were close friends, but their political opinions were different from each other. The definition of kindness is not the same.

After Phil Farrell married Cormyr and became the queen, her father had always had a bad relationship with the royal chief wizard Fengerda Hester at the time. Regarding magic matters, one should not only consider the words of a legendary wizard. Therefore, she hired Khelben Blackstaff Orosan as her personal magic consultant, and kept it secret from the royal chief wizard Fangda Hester.

This matter was originally classified as top secret. Only Manuel, Lucian and a few Purple Dragon Knights who had served around Assan IV as Purple Dragon Knights knew about it.

"Khelben of Waterdeep City - Black Staff - Orosan?" Aaron suddenly matched a name: "Lord of the Black Tower, high-level legend, chosen by the goddess of magic, great lord of Waterdeep City, and many times with the shadows Elminster, the great sage of Vale, stopped the evil forces’ conspiracy?”

"Yes, it's him." Lucian nodded: "During that meeting, Manuel and I witnessed the conversation between the Queen Mother and Mr. Black Stick. This Mr. Black Stick is a very strange person. He He is serious and unsmiling in front of outsiders, but occasionally bursts into wild laughter when talking to the Queen Mother."

"Oh, don't tell others about this. This is a top secret in the palace. Not only do most people in Cormyr don't know about it, but even Fangda Hester and your mentor Charlotte don't know about it. That's because you were appointed Ceremony for the Black Rod, so I tell you.”

Aaron understood.

He knew Kelben-Blackstaff-Orosan, not because of the memory of his previous life, but because this legendary archmage was so famous in the country.

As far as he knew, Khelben was born in Myth Drannor in the Elven Empire of Cormanthor, to a half-elf and a human ranger. He encountered the standard experience of a hybrid since he was a child - the elves despised him. He despised him and ridiculed him, but he also dutifully taught him the way of magic, and Kelben showed amazing talent in the way of magic, and finally embarked on the path of a mage.

Afterwards, Khelben left Myth Drannor and traveled across the continent. He won himself the title of "Orosan" (meaning son of Oran, who was his father's name), and finally found his way to Hainor. He met his father again in the Great Desert, and died in a battle with the Felin Demon Kui.

Afterwards, Kelben was resurrected by the second-generation magic goddess Mystra, became the owner of the Silver Fire, the Chosen of Mystra, and started the path of the legendary archmage.

He was born in the year 414 of the Valley Calendar and died for the first time in the year 464 of the Valley Calendar. It is now the year 1361 of the Valley Calendar. This legendary archmage has been active in the country for more than 900 years. Relying on the power of the silver fire, he will hardly age. , unless he wants to.

Kelburn's last major event was in the turbulent year of 1358. At that time, he had been frequenting the tavern opened by Suellen Mama in Waterdeep City for several years and enjoying delicious food there.

When the gods were knocked out of the world during the Year of Turmoil, Selun's power was greatly reduced and his memory was confused. Shar took the opportunity to imprison Selun and tried to brainwash him into the "Night Lady Chosen". Kelben witnessed this at that time. , although he did not directly confront Shar's avatar, but it is said that the pair of adventurers who rescued Suellen had the shadow of Kelben's planning behind them.

Therefore, Kelburn has a good relationship with the Church of Selun, and Kelburn is also a member of the Harper Alliance.

This legendary archmage is also the husband of Lyra Silverhand, the seven sisters of the North.

Aaron recalled the news about Kelben and expressed his understanding. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to ask again: "Mentor, why are you so anxious to get Leonard engaged?"

"What's the point? This is how you should be when you get old." Lucian suddenly laughed: "Are you trying to say that while you have become a champion knight and a hero in the palace, you have been promoted to the master level? It's time for Leonard to start a big career? Why should I rush to arrange a marriage for him? "

"Yes." Aaron nodded. Arranging an engagement and marriage at this time means that Leonard will not be able to take any big actions or participate in any major affairs in the next one or two years. This is a restriction for a rising star. developed.

"Aaron, I hope you can understand the truth. Life is about going up and down the mountain. A person's life is not just about carrying loads and trudging up the mountain. How to go down the mountain is also a science." Lucian sighed slightly, he Touching his beard: "The Knights have rules within the Knights. Normally, a knight can only advance to one level each time he is promoted."

"Generally speaking, only the Grand Master of the Knights or the King can break this ordinary convention and make a leap in promotion."

"Jump promotions are certainly a good thing, but those knights who receive jump promotions usually face resentment from knights of the same level and knight supplements. They must spend considerable energy to pay attention to their own backs."

"So I want to arrange Leonard's engagement. As for Disma, I will let him go out for a period of time to avoid the limelight. Do you understand?"

"Understood." Aaron said that he understood. The first shot was the first. Cormyr is a lawful country, and there is naturally a lot of customs based on seniority.

"As for you, you don't need to hide from the limelight, because you are originally the head of the old Earl Salian's family. In the eyes of those nobles, you are just trying to get back your previous status in the family. His Highness's rapid promotion of you is just because of you. Father Manuel's status has been further improved. From the nobles to your colleagues, there will be no general dissatisfaction." Lucian nodded proudly: "That's why I advised you to join the Purple Dragon Knights a long time ago. , If you don’t inherit Manuel’s influence, it will slowly dissipate in a few years. How about it? Although the instructor didn’t teach you anything, it’s all for your own good.”

Aaron was happy.

Ten years of hard training is not as good as reincarnation. My father has already done all my work in this life?

"You are going to meet His Highness the Regent tomorrow... However, in recent days, the conflict between Duke Caspar and His Highness Alice Ser has become more and more public. If you don't want to get involved, you should try to resign from the position of Ceremonial Officer of the Black Staff. Lose."

"There is a consensus within the Knights that these matters are essentially domestic disputes between the Obeschier royal family. Many people do not intend to participate, but you are the person promoted by His Highness himself. His Highness's mark on you is too heavy..."

"I will not resign as the Black Rod Ceremony Officer." Aaron had already thought about this clearly: "I am the hero of the kingdom, right?"

"You always have your own ideas." Instructor Lucian stroked his beard: "Then have you thought about what you want to do in the future? Do you plan to work hard in the palace, or are you looking for opportunities to go abroad?"

"Let it go." Aaron said concisely and to the point.

"Why? What's the reason? Since you plan to go out, why do you still plan to be the Black Rod Ceremony Officer?"

Aaron rolled his eyes. He remembered his agreement with Alice Ser and his King Hunter plan.

"Because this is...father's wish."

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The next day, Aaron changed into a full set of viscount attire. He already had charismatic charm and extraordinary appearance. Coupled with the blessing of the three powers of Chaos, when the attendant announced that His Highness had entered, almost everyone's eyes were on him. Focus on Aaron.

Carrying the aura of returning from a great victory, shrouding the name of the hero of the kingdom, Aaron returned from this battle with a majestic and domineering aura of returning from a bloody battle. He has a handsome appearance, a sunny smile, and moving enthusiasm, but A trace of domineering fire could be faintly seen in his eyes, which shocked the attendants who had never been on the battlefield.

Lord Aaron Salian is worthy of being the hero of the Battle of Arabelle. As expected, after killing enough orcs, his momentum is different!

"Viscount Salian is here to see you."

Aaron strode into the inner temple and bowed as usual.

Alice Searle, the regent's daughter, was sitting on a chair. When she saw Aaron coming in, she said expressionlessly: "You all, please get out."

"Yes." The attendants and maids retreated all the way, leaving only two people in the room.

"Aaron, raise your head." Aliceser then ordered.

Aaron raised his head and looked at the woman sitting on the throne, his eyes immediately changed.

Today, the Princess Regent is wearing a long burgundy bright velvet princess dress from the Obeschier royal family. Her exquisite and plump body is tightly wrapped in it. Her brilliant golden hair flows down her shoulders like wheat waves. As her graceful figure moves along As you walk, waves like silk sway in the wind, and the elegant fragrance emanating from your hair is intoxicating.

The royal bright velvet skirt below the knees sticks to her round and straight round moon, showing the beauty of the curves of a mature woman. The two slender legs on the lower body are wearing black oily translucent stockings as thin as silkworm wings, making the lines from thigh to calf Smooth and well-proportioned as silk satin, as white and tender as jade, the pair of black red-soled high heels under her feet made her round ankles and insteps delicate and delicate. Through the black stockings, you can clearly see the skin on the insteps of her jade feet. The veins are extremely attractive.

Alice Searle, who was talking to Aaron, also made a special move at this time. She seemed to adjust the stockings on her calf, and gently untied the strap of a beautiful foot wrapped in black stockings. Get rid of the shackles of high heels.

The tips of the transparent oily stockings are completely attached to the plump toes, like ripe grapes that are plump and well-proportioned. The toenails are painted with bright red cardamom nail polish. Through the lines of the stockings, they look like light red petals, exuding a seductive effect. The faint luster of a person.

"Your Highness." Aaron swallowed, thinking that this situation is not good!

How did she know about my interests?

Ha~ Sure enough, a look of pride flashed through Alice Ser's arrogant burgundy eyes. When she summoned him today, she specially put on makeup and changed clothes.

After tidying up her skirt and shoes, Alice Searle stamped her feet and stood up from the throne. There was no emotion or sorrow in her tone: "Aaron Salian?"

"My lord, your faithful servant is here."

"Betray me, trick me, and try every possible means to get close to me. How long have you and Xia Lu been planning together?"

This sentence came from the mouth of the incomparably majestic Alice Searle, and it exploded in Aaron's mind like a thunder. None of the routines and answers he had thought of before were useful! Cold sweat broke out on Lord Viscount's body, and a panic thought flashed through his mind: Has the King Hunter plan been leaked?

Oops!

Aaron's mind was racing, and he thought to himself that no wonder Alice Serre summoned him in alone, and was not allowed to bring anyone else.

Are there hidden swordsmen in the corridors of the side halls on both sides?

Hold on! Hold on!

Fortunately, Aaron is not the little chick who entered the palace for the first time. He has experienced too many storms along the way. He has seen the Emperor, faced the will of Khorne, and faced Gruumsh. During the negotiations with Moradin, Alyssa's carefully designed routine of first making him lose his mind and then revealing his purpose had greatly reduced the effect of frightening the Sons of Chaos.

Tzeentch's divine sparks began to surge, and Aaron's thoughts changed rapidly.

He understood. If Alice Sayre knew about his King Hunter plan and knew that he wanted to steal the country, how could she summon him alone and let everyone go down?

On the contrary, Alice Ser summoned him alone just to prevent others from knowing about his collusion with the eldest lady! Know about his King Hunter plan!

But how did she know?

Aaron thought to himself that Charlotte's and I's plans were top secret, and it was impossible for the eldest lady to betray herself. How could she be so sure that Charlotte betrayed her to Aaron?

Aaron understood.

He underestimated the Queen Regent - the other party did not know exactly the King Hunter plan, she relied on guesswork.

"What? You have nothing to say?" Alice Serre stepped down from the throne with a hint of sarcasm. She reached out and squeezed Aaron's shoulders: "My champion knight?"

Her beautiful burgundy eyes stared at Aaron sharply and coldly, waiting for his answer.

Aaron did not hesitate, he immediately knelt down and said: "Your Highness's eyes shine in all directions, peeping into the truth of all things!"

This is giving up.

"Hmph~ I have thought of it a long time ago. You are so close to Charlotte, so it is not surprising that she would betray me." There was a hint of pride in the words of the regent princess, and she snorted coldly: "I have discovered it before You know me very well. I happened to run into you when I went to Charlotte Manor for vacation, and that time you and Charlotte suddenly met when I was not feeling well. And this time during the Battle of Arabelle, when someone told me about Xia I didn't know until Lot appeared on the front line that she planned to join the war... Do you think I couldn't guess it?"

"She has been betraying me and trying to get you to get close to me. She is probably trying to bring you and me together. As for you... you may have had an idea, so you have no reason to refuse."

really!

Aaron sighed secretly. He was a little too smooth before and didn't hide enough in many places. With Alice Searle's level, how could he not feel it?

"Nothing can escape the eyes of Your Highness." Aaron immediately took advantage of his plan and made a "I'm guilty" look, begging for forgiveness: "Your Highness, please forgive your loyal servant's little thoughts!"

So Aaron told Alice Serre about Charlotte and some of his plans, including that the eldest lady encouraged him to pursue the princess, and that he knew that the princess would regularly fall in love because she had bathed in the blood of the ancient red dragon. Including several small plans of the two people and the calculations in the battle to regain Arabelle, they all were told to Alice.

Only the chaos pattern hidden in the waist of the stockings Aaron did not say because he believed that Alice Searle was not capable of seeing it.

After hearing this, Alice Serre showed a true expression. After personally exposing Aaron and Charlotte's "conspiracy", she did not seem to mean punishment, but sighed lightly.

"Get up."

"Yes." Aaron stood up and looked into the regent's sharp, cold and arrogant red eyes.

"So, do you know why I summoned you alone today?" Alice Serre's tone turned softer: "Sure enough, after experiencing such a battle, the whole person feels different. You work so hard, for What, don’t I know?”

Huh?

Aaron thought to himself that she seemed to have misunderstood?

This is a good thing, so let the misunderstanding continue: "Relying on His Highness's permission, I can finally share His Highness's worries, but Your Highness has given me such a generous gift, I can only be grateful!"

Loyal! Sincerity!

"You...are you really like that..." Thinking of what happened back then, Alice Serre's voice trembled slightly. She looked at Aaron with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "Bold?"

Sure enough, this man likes me, especially me! He is willing to go through life and death for me.

This was the princess's own judgment, and she no longer had any doubts about it.

Alice Searle always only believed in her own judgment, and she thought to herself that she seemed to have done the right thing by changing into clothes that Aaron liked today.

Shutting away outsiders, she dressed like this for this man to admire alone when the two of them were alone. This was also a special reward for Aaron.

"Follow me." Alice Serre motioned for Aaron to follow. She was obviously in a good mood and her pace was much brisker.

"As for the promise between us, since you have made it, I will naturally fulfill it."

"I have chosen three places for you, all of which can be used as your fief. You can choose one yourself."

The protagonist has three places to choose as his fiefdom. I will upload the pictures to the Easter Egg Chapter, so everyone can give their own opinions and speak freely here.