Whispering Verse

Dorothy originally thought that Shade had prepared for this conversation in advance, but as she talked, she realized that Shade seemed to really understand.

"The predecessor of chivalric novels is the heroic epic. But unlike traditional heroic legends, most of the protagonists in chivalric novels only fight alone for personal causes, sometimes purely for adventure, and adventures usually unfold in a fictitious environment. And chivalric novels have developed to In contemporary times, with the decline of the knight class, the elements of adventure in stories are constantly weakening, while the elements of love and lust are increasing, thus giving rise to some dirty creative schools."

Shade shook his head slightly:

"In my opinion, compared with the ancient chivalric novels hundreds of years ago, contemporary chivalric novels are gradually abandoning chivalry and the spirit of chivalry displayed in order to defend love, honor or religion. But this is also understandable , after all, the real knight class has disappeared, and the source of creation has disappeared, so literary creation is like duckweed without roots on the water. No matter how good it looks, as long as you touch it, you will know that it is empty underneath."

"That's very well said!"

Professor Mulder Goethe raised his glass and said.

This bearded middle-aged man indeed has the temperament of a literary giant. He not only made great achievements in prose creation, but also had some attainments in popular literature.

Others also whispered in agreement with Shade's view. This was not because of how good Shade's words were, but because in this era, it has become normal for upper-class writers to criticize chivalry novels. Although not all chivalry novels tend to be at the bottom, literature that has gradually become pornographic and crude language is indeed no longer suitable for this era.

Shade chose to talk about chivalry novels because he knew that no one would defend chivalry novels in public at the Queen's birthday party.

"But Mr. Hamilton, it is wonderful that you, a knight, can say that chivalric novels have declined."

said Dame Eva Swift of Carsonlik, whose Drarian was not very good and who spoke slowly.

"But this is also true, but in my opinion, the decline of the old chivalry novels also represents the rise of the new chivalry novels."

"oh?"

His words naturally attracted the attention of many people, and even Dorothy looked at Shade in surprise.

In her opinion, Shade was not the kind of person who would make big claims in a field that he was not familiar with, and it would be inappropriate to say such words in a place where there were many writers.

"So knight, how do you define the so-called new knight novel?"

asked Mr. Prossie Newman, the playwright, who, despite his feminine appearance and dress, spoke in a normal voice.

"It's very simple. Old-style knight novels focus more on depicting fighting powerful enemies and even demons in the wilds and countryside, winning the highest honor of knights, returning triumphantly, becoming prominent figures, and marrying noble ladies or distant princesses. But for us In this era, how can anyone take risks in the countryside and wild places? Gentlemen, literature must be consistent with the background and tone of the times."

His words actually aroused people's approval.

"So, I think that in the so-called new knight novels, the main stage of adventure should be placed in the city. This is the place most familiar to civilized people who can understand words and like to read books to pass their time."

"That makes sense."

The poet Mr. Myles Garoff touched his chin and said that most people are now listening to Shade's "high talk."

"Secondly, the plot of knights defeating robbers, demons and evil spirits to gain honor is too cliched. In urban adventures, where are the opportunities to kill casually? Therefore, the stories of new knight novels should not be As before, the purpose is to kill a powerful target, but to fight evil with more civilized means on the main stage of the city."

Before anyone else could react to what he was going to say, Shade spoke faster and said:

"A man who lives in a steam city, is good at fighting skills, and is proficient in mathematics, grammar, astronomy and mechanical production. He uses his own apartment as a base, travels in the fog and steam, hangs out in slums and downtown areas, and hangs out in clubs and aristocratic salons. .Be close to the poor, but can win the favor of the big shots. Fight crime, get paid, disguise yourself in the night and shadows to get information, use mysterious criminals as your number one enemy, and even marry ladies and princesses through missions , and gain a happy life at the end of the story..."

"Isn't this a detective novel?"

Finally someone heard what Shade wanted to say, and then people broke away from the scene created by Shade's words. For people of this era, the scene depicted by Shade is equivalent to authenticity and picture quality.

Everyone laughed, because Shade was the detective, and Shade nodded seriously:

"Yes, so I think that the new style of chivalric novels that should be popular in the following era is detective novels. Detective novels will definitely be successful."

As he spoke, Shade turned his head and smiled at the blonde girl. People seemed to understand something and showed kind smiles.

What he said just now sounds a bit arrogant, but Shade's purpose seems to be to win the favor of his female companion, because Dorothy Louisa is currently the most popular detective novel writer.

Then, Xia De's speech just now can be explained by romance, so it will not offend people. Moreover, what Xia De just said seems to make some sense.

Dorothy's eyes seemed to be shining when she looked at Shad:

"So, the detective is the modern knight?"

She asked softly, but before Shade could speak, the foreign baroness of Carsonlik said:

"Then as a detective, isn't Mr. Hamilton a knight living in this troubled and complicated Pearl of the North?"

Probably because the words came out of her mouth, she spoke in Kasenric. Shade was able to understand the Kassenric language, so he curled his tongue and said with a smile:

"Yes, ma'am."

This is also Kasenlik language, and he can still know this simple expression.

Ms. Eva Swift covered her mouth and chuckled, and continued to praise Shade in Kasenric. People around her also expressed their opinions on the knight novel.

Only Dorothy was there looking at Shade:

"detective......"

"What's wrong?"

Shade also looked at her, the gas lamp and crystal chandelier above their heads illuminated the two of them. To Shade, Dorothy was extraordinarily beautiful today, and to Dorothy, the high-spirited Shade seemed a little different from the past.

After being stunned for a moment, she smiled and shook her head:

"Queen Diana is due out in five minutes."

The "illiterate" Shade, who obtained the status of a knight for "saving Queen Diana", seemed to be recognized by the writers here as one of their own after he published his criticism of knight novels and his opinions on new novels.

Before the queen showed up, Shade took out the business cards he had prepared and exchanged them with people, which was also to expand contacts and attract business. When these wealthy people make entrustments, their bids are usually very high.

People are naturally happy to get to know the detective of St. Teresa Square. Apart from the relationship between Shade and Miss Carina, which no one dares to mention so far, Shade himself is still quite good as a detective. In the past two months, every commission he has taken over has been successfully completed.

When the French horn suddenly sounded, there was a sudden silence in the lively banquet hall, and then everyone stood up. This was the appearance of Queen Diana.

First, a small group of guards from the Yodel Palace walked quickly down the stairs on the third floor. They were all wearing heavy armor painted with the royal family crest, and had long swords and pistols on their waists.

After clearing a passage from the third floor stairs to the second floor terrace, trumpeters wearing soft hats and red cloaks with strong old-era style also walked down from the third floor and stood on the cleared Both sides of the channel.

The reporters gathered on the terrace and set up cameras aimed at the stairs on the third floor. Half of the people on the first floor came to the second floor, and the other half walked directly into the courtyard and looked up.

Amidst the whispers, the low trumpet sound gradually reached its lowest level, but after a few circlings, the tone suddenly became louder again.

The voices of the guests fell completely silent, and everyone looked up to the top of the stairs on the third floor.

First, several maids came out, and then several noble ladies such as the Marquise Seurat and the Duke of Rendall came out. They stood in the middle of the stairs and looked up with everyone. While the trumpets were blaring to the extreme, Queen Diana, wearing a crown and a silver-white dress, finally walked out surrounded by several princesses, and the person holding her hand was wearing a blue dress. Agelina Cavendish in a sexy princess dress.

Although Queen Diana is no longer young compared to her own daughter, when she appears here, her whole person seems to be sparkling under the clothes and accessories.

She smiled at everyone downstairs, and the applause almost overwhelmed all the trumpets at this moment. And the smoke and flash produced by the explosion of a whole row of flash lights make this picture even more wonderful.

Shade, along with Dorothy, stood at the back of the crowd with the other writers, looked up, and applauded along with the crowd.

After Dorothy clapped lightly, she turned and hid behind the taller Shade to avoid seeing Lesia. Shade stood on tiptoes and looked up the stairs. He first saw Lesia holding the hem of the queen's skirt. The red-haired girls and young men around her should all be princesses and princes of their own country.

Then I saw Miss Carina, the witch following Queen Diana. She was also dressed up today. Although she kept that elegant smile on her face, no matter how she looked at it, Shade felt that the witch seemed a little absent-minded.