Crown of Chaos

Chapter 447, Ganlin

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Aaron has not yet entered the city, and the news of his return has spread throughout Suzal. The streets of Cormyr are noisy with gongs and drums, and the people are buzzing. The proud and proud people of Suzal all come out to watch the facade of Cormyr. The Purple Dragon The pride of the country.

Since Aaron's return was relatively sudden, he was greeted by Ian Hutson, Grand Overseer of the Knights of the Purple Dragon, and Sir Jim Harker, a member of the Regency Cabinet. Aaron held Eleanor's little hand and walked through the city. In the doorway, the war mage apprentices on both sides had already released their thaumaturgy, making a crackling sound, fireworks shooting everywhere, and ribbons falling on Aaron's head.

The scene was very chaotic for a time, and Aaron and others had to wait quietly until the ceremony was over before preparing to enter the city.

Amidst the sound of fireworks, Aaron remembered the goals he had set before. One was to regreen the northern Aenook Desert and at least double the territory of Cormyr. The other was to assist the elves in regaining Myth Drannor and converting Cormyr's Influence penetrates into the sea of ​​​​the moon, and the third is to try to rescue the goddess of wealth, Watkin.

Now it seems that the goals he set before were a bit too big, so big that he would not know how difficult it would be to achieve them until he actually reached Legend.

But it is precisely because he has been promoted to legend that Aaron's vision is completely different now. If he really wants to conduct an expedition to the deserts of Myth Drannor and Enor Oak, then he must either obtain the full support of Cormyr and use the country's To organize an expeditionary force, or he needs to form an army of his own.

From the former point of view, although Alice Sayre is an iron-blooded dictator, she cherishes Cormier's manpower and material resources. If she is asked to raise a national army for her own expedition, the princess will definitely not agree.

Then you have to rely on yourself.

The good news is that with Buyer and her Isha power, Jingshan Palace, there is no need to worry about food logistics. There is plenty of food in Aaron's territory. The bad news is that he has only more than a thousand troops to fill it. The Great Pit of Myth Drannor, to fill up the great desert of Anorok, which is four to five times the size of Cormyr, to deal with the Faelin Demons, Saren Elves, Bedai Barbarians, Shade Creatures, Sphinxes and Aegis. The Sebi Lizards are probably not enough to see.

Therefore, national strength is the foundation of war, so we must have a strong army and personal strength.

While I was thinking about it, the welcome ceremony was finally over. Minister Jim Harker of the Regent Cabinet first came up to greet Aaron, then Aaron saluted Ian Hutson, and finally Ian Hartson saluted Jim Harker. Ke salute.

This scene seems strange, but it's not so strange when you think about it carefully.

Aaron himself is a chamberlain guard turned chamberlain chamberlain, with a higher status than Chancellor Jim Harker, and his status as a knight in the order is a champion knight of Oberszil, and he is still under the jurisdiction of the Grand Inspector General.

Minister Jim Harker can represent the royal family in front of Inspector General Ian, so Ian has to salute Jim, but in front of Aaron, Jim cannot represent the royal family, and they are both members of the inner court.

This may be the essence of the bureaucracy - the system of large and small.

Aaron thought to himself, you guys should just play politics slowly while I go to become a god.

After the formalities were arranged, the three chatted for a few words. A few years ago, Minister Jim Hacker was the one Aaron needed to look up to. A few years later, Aaron had become his superior.

After chatting for a few words, Jim Hacker immediately brought Alice Searle's edict.

The content made Aaron slightly alarmed: After the autumn harvest, Alice Sayre was preparing to spend all her country's strength on the Northern Expedition to regain Tiffanytown.

The princess named Aaron to participate in this war. Aaron must come up with his own ideas on how to fight, how many troops to prepare, and how to dispatch soldiers and mages. When he meets with the Majesty later, Aaron must express it.

After announcing the edict, Jim Hacker left first, leaving behind Ian, Aaron, and Eleanor who remained silent.

"His Royal Highness has a strong will for this Northern Expedition." Ian said with rare seriousness: "You know, Aaron, she needs this victory very much."

"I thought Arabelle's victory was enough." Aaron remembered that Alice Sayre had indeed told him about the northern expedition to Tiffany: "And...does it require the entire country's troops to fight against Tiffany?"

"You can want it, or you can don't." Ian smiled ferociously and patted Aaron on the back: "That's all Leonard, Disma is currently conquering Seldon in the name of Warmaster, this matter It becomes necessary and you, the senior, must take responsibility.”

"Also, in addition to winning this battle, we also need to win it beautifully. Not only do we want the nobles across the country to see the strength of our Purple Dragon Knights, but we also want the whole country to realize that the late king has passed away, and I, Cormyr, am still alive. Stand tall.”

"It's all up to you, Aaron. When you meet, you must emphasize that you can fight, you can fight, and you must fight! This is the request of all the Purple Dragon Knights."

Ian patted Aaron on the shoulder, and the Grand Inspector took a deep look at Eleanor, turned around and left.

"Does he always talk like this and make people uncomfortable?" Eleanor glanced at Ian's back: "Obviously he is begging you, but it seems like you want to give him face."

"Otherwise, how could Leonard and Disma be suspended without pay?" Aaron smiled and scratched Eleanor's little nose: "Let's go, Miraculous Suellen, one of Arabelle's Five Heroes" Female Eleanor, let’s go home~”

"Hate it! You go home with your eldest lady and dark elf sister!" Eleanor pouted. Miss Priest's face felt hot when she remembered the night she left Baldur's Gate, and she was filled with resentment at the same time.

Why was I the only one who got fucked...ahhhh! I'm furious!

Shar, you stinky bitch, I'm not done with you!

The news that His Excellency Viscount Salian returned to Susar has spread throughout the city. Just when Ian and Aaron found a place to chat, a large group of people gathered outside from a distance, all coming to pay their respects to "Arabelle" The "Fantastic Five" and "Baldur's Gate Saviors" style.

You can't run away this time, can you?

The citizens all gathered around the only way to pass, pointing towards Aaron in the distance.

Hey, why don't they come out yet?

I saw Aaron holding Eleanor's hand and disappearing into the deepest part of the alley. The citizens outside waited and waited, but they couldn't wait for His Excellency Viscount Salian to come out. Finally, some people couldn't bear it anymore. Sneak into the alley to check.

People?

In fact, Aaron opened the secret door directly in the alley and returned to the Salian House in the Triple Crown neighborhood of Uptown.

The Three Crowns neighborhood has long been controlled by the Queen's Blade, and no one can enter. When they heard that Aaron was back, Aunt Mellie and Uncle Lothair quickly urged the servants to paint and decorate, replace old ones with new ones, and clean everything. The Salian House was restored to its original appearance as much as possible, and the lord and his wife put on their attires. The excited look on Aunt Mei Li's face and the uncontrollable laughter on her lips were really no different from the New Year.

Although a few years have passed, Aunt Meili's appearance has naturally rejuvenated. She even looks much younger than in the past few years. In the past three years, Aunt Meili has enjoyed all the glory and wealth in Sousal. She looked down upon her before. She, the aristocratic ladies who said she was a "parasite" would nod and bend down when they saw her. She was repeatedly welcomed into the palace as a distinguished guest, and was warmly entertained by Alice Serre. The regent was also as kind as Aaron. Calling her aunt, she was so frightened that she fell to her knees and begged for mercy.

Uncle Lothair was originally a tall and thin man, but now he has obviously gained weight and his chin has become rounded. He was originally just a small horse breeder in the Royal Stables of Sousal, but now he has been directly awarded the title of Lord, and he has been promoted to Honorary Stable Master. , he was not allowed to have any contact with the specific work, and Lothair was happy to enjoy his leisure. This guy went around drinking and bragging with the nobles of Susar all day long.

Naturally, Lothair would have to withstand some temptations of beauty, but the cautious uncle knew very well that his so-called title of Honorary Steward and Lord was essentially an alternative reward from the royal family to Aaron, and the only one Lothair could connect with was Aaron. The relationship is because his wife is the sister of Aaron's mother.

Lothair, who cherishes his current happy life very much, is determined not to give others a chance.

I am a horse breeder!

Seeing Aaron come back, Lothair was the first to go up and kneel down. Aaron was so frightened that he quickly helped him up. The Viscount glanced at Lothair and couldn't help laughing: "Why are you so fat? Uncle ?”

Lothair endured his excitement and tried to control his emotions. He shook his head and said with a smile: "Now they don't even let me shovel and comb the horses. As soon as I walked into the stable, they all stopped me, and they stopped me forcefully, for fear of I was kicked by a horse and I can't explain it to you... But who cares about my feelings? If a horse breeder doesn't comb his fur or shovel shit, is he still considered a horse breeder?"

"Hahahahaha~" Aaron laughed loudly.

"Aunt Mellie and Uncle Lothair." Eleanor also said hello with a smile.

"Where's Jutta?" Aaron suddenly remembered that he had a cousin.

Aunt Mellie wiped her red eyes with a handkerchief and called Jutta out. Her cousin had grown a lot taller now, and was already over 1.7 meters tall. When she saw Aaron, she shyly called her cousin. He lowered his head and said nothing.

My cousin has grown up and is now shy.

Aaron subconsciously wanted to touch her head, but found that she was taller than Eleanor, so after thinking about it, he decided not to do it.

The Viscount returned home. A feast had been prepared at home. A series of exquisite dishes began with the frozen appetizer. The first course ended with the thirteenth course, dessert. Aaron devoured this meal and ate it. Aunt Demelie and Uncle Lothair nodded.

After eating, Aaron breathed a long sigh of relief and put down his knife and fork: "If you have anything to do in the evening, we will postpone it for the time being. Any guests will be declined until I enter the palace to see His Highness tomorrow."

Back in their room, Aaron and Eleanor carefully planned their plans and tomorrow's question and answer session. After the pastor and he decided on everything, she took the initiative to go back to the Sunset Territory first and meet Yi. Sobel and Song of the Dark Night presided over the work of the Sullun Church and did not embarrass Aaron.

Seeing such an understanding pastor, what else could Aaron say?

That night, it started to rain heavily outside, and it started to rain lightly in Aaron's room. Outside the window, there was a sound of rain, and inside the window, there was a gentle sound of water, which lasted until late at night.

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Early the next morning, before dawn, Aaron got up, washed himself, put on the most formal dress of the chamberlain, and then looked at his viscount crown, laughing in his heart.

I've worn this crown for a long time and it's time to replace it.

After getting everything done, they slowly waited until daylight before arriving at the palace gate. The two queens' blades had been waiting for a long time. Apparently Alice Serre was also in a hurry, and the queen Xuan Yalun came to see her immediately.

One of them was also an old acquaintance of Aaron, Captain Hendry of the Queen's Blade. When he saw Aaron, he laughed and said, "Your Excellency Salian came here very early."

"Your Highness has been waiting for you since dawn."

Are you waiting for me before dawn?

At this time, the inner court guard came over and gave an order for Aaron to enter from the side in a low profile. Aaron followed the palace corridor at the side door and came to the entrance of the inner hall of the palace: "Aaron Salian, Viscount Salian, Minister of the Interior Guards, Champion Knight of Obeschier" See you soon!"

A cold, resolute, sharp voice sounded: "Come in."

Aaron strode into the main hall and knelt on one knee in front of the emperor. Behind the golden curtain, the beautiful shadow swayed.

"I haven't seen you for more than three months, Sir Salian? Do you know your guilt?"

"I am aware of my guilt."

"Then... why don't you come up quickly!" Alice's majestic voice with gritted teeth came from behind the curtain: "Don't stop until I tell you to stop!"

Oops!

This, isn't this right? Didn’t you say you were here to answer questions?

Aaron's rhythm was off.

He used all his bullets on Eleanor yesterday!

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