Chapter 47: Dealing with the Aftermath
The restored city has not left real scars. And the effect of the "elimination technique" is much better than imagined - of course, what happened in the fog has already been published in the magic newspaper created by the Magicians Association.
On the dynamic newspaper headlines, there are even many fierce fights that took place in the fog last night...... The whirlpool of discussion has quietly stirred up in the countries of the European continent.
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Inside the Platinum Palace...... It was already nine o'clock the next morning.
Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by Dagonite and Orphenn, received the leader of the magician unit, Deacon Ace.
"Mr. Ace, this is your [Holy Spear], please check its integrity. ”
The box contained the last night's use by the Guardian of the Royal Family, who defeated Popkins' [Holy Spear] with the final blow...... Held by Dagonit.
Deacon Ace's palm just swept casually over the box, and then laughed: "I believe that Her Majesty is a respectable person who will keep his promises. ”
The queen said indifferently: "Regarding the cost of repairing the fog capital this time, I will make a detailed list of it, and after verifying that it is correct, I will send someone to send it to your association in person." ”
"So, about those deposits in the Northeast?"
Deacon Ace's eyes narrowed, more like a shrewd businessman than a magician...... That's the main thing—there are a few unique materials in British territory.
"I'll discuss this with those in your association in person later. Her Majesty said with a smile.
The deacon gentleman didn't say much...... After nodding, he left with the [Holy Spear] - as for how the two sides quarreled over the matter of mineral deposits after that, it was a matter of the upper level.
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After Ace left, Her Majesty met with Gareth, Tresti and Bedwell separately – and Mr. Gareth was the last to meet him.
Although before last night's duel, he had sworn allegiance to the current royal family...... No, to be precise, it is only allegiance to the current Queen, not to the current British royal family.
This group of round tables actually left themselves a little room for maneuver before taking allegiance...... Gareth thought about the Queen's intention to meet the three of them alone - but what he didn't expect was that Her Majesty was very direct.
"What?" At this moment, Mr. Gareth's face was full of incredulity: "You asked me to take over the knightly mechanism of the fog capital?"
"Tresti and Bedwell have agreed to take over their respective knightly offices. Her Majesty said, "I'm up to you, Gareth." ”
Gareth frowned and hesitated, "Your Majesty...... Never before has the Knights of the Round Table taken over the mechanism. ”
The queen said: "If there is no such example, then it will not appear in the future...... Gareth, would you like to see the British knighthood fall into the hands of someone like Sir Perkins again—are you going to let me re-elect the Elder and then command you? Or do you not have the confidence to do a good job Gareth?"
"That's not what I meant. Mr. Gareth shook his head, he naturally understood the intention of letting the twelve round tables that had already been loyal take over different knightly organs.
Knights of the Round Table, who have inherited the power of the legacy, like them, will not betray once they have made an oath...... Letting them take over the knightly mechanism is tantamount to consolidating Her Majesty's control over the knightly agency.
"I just can't figure it out...... Why me?" Gareth said with a wry smile, "I honestly didn't make much of a difference in the whole thing...... It's not like Lancelot, who destroyed the Holy Grail, and it's not like Dagonit, who does the hidden work. ”
"Gareth. Her Majesty smiled at this time, "My original plan was to let Dagonit take over the Knights of the Fog Capital...... But he recommended you to me. ”
"Dagonit, recommended...... Me?"
Not caring about Gareth's surprise at this time, Her Majesty the Queen directly signed a document, "Gareth, I have already written the paperwork for your appointment, and I hope that your future work will make me feel that this recommendation has not disappointed...... Are you still going to be stunned?"
What else could he say?
The paperwork has already been written...... Taking a deep breath, Gareth cautiously accepted the appointment.
"Then, the matter of discussing how to rebuild the knight mechanism will be left to you for the time being, and Dressy and Bedwell will coordinate it...... I'm sure if the three of you can work together you're going to get off to a great start, right? ”
"I'll do my best. ”
After saluting, Gareth took the task paperwork and left the queen's office feeling a little unreal...... As soon as he came out, he let out a long breath.
Her Majesty seemed to be two people as before...... He even had a more reserved feeling than he did to Sir Perkins in the past.
But now he saw someone leaning against the wall outside the hallway, as if waiting for him to come out...... Joker, Dagonit.
Gareth was silent for a while, and finally walked up to Dagonit, who hesitated to speak, "Before I came here, I went back to Perkins Manor...... I found Geraint in the place where the prisoners were being held, along with a few other elders, and others...... They weren't dead at all. ”
Mr. Clown narrowed his eyes at this time: "Even if you find it, except for Geraint and some of the knights, those elders will not be released...... Of course, the same is true of their diehards. Her Majesty will not so easily hand over this situation that has been opened up to those old fellows again. The rest of their days will be very leisurely. ”
"Why ......" Gareth bowed his head.
Dagonitte was stunned, then shrugged and said, "You mean to recommend that you take over the Knights of the Fog Knights? ”
Gareth grabbed Dagonit's collar with one hand and pulled it in front of him, "I said, why lie to me, kill so many people, kill Geraint!"
"Did I lie to you? Mr. Clown had a scared look on his face, "I remember I reminded you?"
Gareth couldn't help but be stunned.
Mr. Clown shook his head, "I said Gareth, do you have a little confidence in me? I am also the one who made a knightly oath in front of the statue of King Arthur...... I've said that, right?"
"Who knew you bastard was referring to this!!" Gareth pinched the other's neck with both hands, furious...... Mr. Clown looked like he was about to suffocate.
But he suddenly let go of his hand, looked at Dagonit, who couldn't stop coughing, and sighed, "It's not you, it's really good." ”
Gareth......
Mr. Clown suddenly changed into a bright smile, and said cheaply: "Do you feel very guilty about me in your heart, and feel that you don't trust your companions, and you blame yourself very much? It's okay, for the whole year in the future, you can contribute your salary to me, so that my wounded heart will definitely be healed well~~"
"——!off," Mr. Gareth strode away.
"Half a year?" Mr. Clown hurriedly chased after him, hooking his shoulder.
"Roll ——!!"
"Three months?"
"Death to the side!"
"Okay, a month, I'm running out of knives lately!"
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The sound faded away from the hallway...... When Her Majesty came out of the office, he only saw the backs of the two men when they finally disappeared.
At this time, a servant came to Her Majesty and told her that Lancelot had woken up.
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Later, Lancelot was transferred to the Platinum Palace for treatment...... When Her Majesty walked into the room, Lancelot was sitting silently on the bed, looking at his hands, as if he had lost his mind.
"The Queen......" When she heard the movement, she immediately planned to get out of bed.
Her Majesty waved her hand and smiled, "I, I am not so faint as to let a sick person salute me. ”
"Nope. Lancelot hurriedly said, "You are the wisest king I have ever met...... I've heard about yesterday's events. I didn't expect so much to happen and I was kept in the dark all the time. I'm so sorry...... I didn't do anything, and I even had people take away the seal...... I don't deserve to have Lancelot· Du· Lake]. ”
Her Majesty came to the bedside and sat down, and suddenly said, "Do you remember what I said to you when you and I were trapped in the stone room?"
Lancelot nodded subconsciously.
"Now," said the Queen, "my hands have been released from your eyes, and the light has come...... Aren't you going to prepare yourself?"
Lancelot moved his lips and whispered, "But I'm ...... now"
"This is what the Guardian found from Oberon after he eradicated him. Her Majesty now handed a box into Lancelot's hands, "I think it belongs to you." ”
When the box was opened, a soft glow shone on Lancelot's face...... It's the Holy Seal, [Lancelot· Du· Lake].
Lancelot stared down blankly as the Sacred Seal levitated, and then little by little it automatically melted into her body.
She was the rightful heir to this power, and when the disrupted inheritance was restored, the Seal obeyed the ancient vows and returned to her body.
"I... Am I still eligible. Lancelot muttered to himself.
But she suddenly felt something weigh on her head...... She opened her mouth in astonishment—it was a book that was pressed against her head.
It was a book that Her Majesty put down.
I heard Her Majesty squint at this time and smile: "If you don't feel that you can forgive yourself, why don't you try to punish yourself......?" What do you think?"
"I'll do it. Lancelot took a deep breath - she carefully got out of bed, and then looked at the book above her head...... It's just balance, and with the training she's been doing, it's not too difficult.
"By the way, stand up straight...... Think like a lady. Remember, now you are a lady, not a knight. Her Majesty smiled and said, "Don't tense your body, relax...... Yes, relax a little more. ”
"It's... Is that so?" Lancelot couldn't help but feel a little unnatural.
"Well, almost. Her Majesty smiled, looked at Lancelot with satisfaction, and then suddenly said, "By the way, Lancelot, are you interested in being my student?"
Smack——!
Because of the suddenness of the relationship, the book, which was already well balanced, fell from Lancelot's head......
"It seems that the chefs have to work overtime. Her Majesty immediately covered her mouth and laughed.
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When Mr. Davis, led by the guards, came to the Queen's office, he looked at the woman with a little surprise at the woman in a tuxedo white shirt and a book called "Confessions" on top of her head.
"Mr. Davis, Her Majesty is already waiting for you inside, please come in. Lancelot said expressionlessly.
"As I remember, your name seems to be ...... Lancelot?" Mr. Davis nodded.
"Yes. Lancelot didn't nod, just blinked, "We met once at a local banquet last year when the Queen visited Northern Ireland. ”
"So you remember. Mr. Davis nodded, then smiled slightly, "This time, I am glad to be you." ”
Lancelot was a little surprised...... However, his face remained the same, and after Davis walked into the queen's office, he continued to stand in front of the door, carrying out her escort duties.
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In the room, Her Majesty personally made a pot of tea for the arriving Davis...... They looked at each other for a few moments in the negotiation area next to the office.
"I'm leaving for home at noon, and there's a meeting in the afternoon. "Mr. Davis...... Caesar said slowly at this time: "This leave has taken a bit long. ”
"Actually, you can stay for a while. Her Majesty said slowly: "The previous Prime Minister is dead...... I need someone around to help me. ”
Caesar said indifferently: "Elizabeth, I have been operating in Northern Ireland for more than ten years...... Over the years, I've been secretly arranging for orcs to live there under a new identity, and that's actually enough...... You should understand that I have little interest in the so-called power of the British government. ”
"That's a shame. Her Majesty smiled bitterly, "I know I can't keep you on my own...... Your willingness to help me this time is already beyond my expectations...... Actually, at first, I didn't even think you'd say yes. After all, some orcs need to be sacrificed this time......"
"But I need this effect. Caesar said expressionlessly: "The matter of the fog capital has begun to spread among the non-humans of the European continent. In the coming period, the anti-orc voices will intensify again. The Orcs on the Eu-Tu Road will have a much tougher environment...... Only then will they have the courage to look for new opportunities. Elizabeth, do you know that there are at least 740,000 orcs in the world right now...... But I'm in Northern Ireland and I'm only 30,000 at the moment. They have never had the courage to take this step. ”
Her Majesty shook her head, "If necessary, please be polite...... If I need policy support, I will do my best. ”
"Thank you. ”
Caesar nodded directly, without too much pretension, and then stood up, "Then, I will take my leave...... If I'm not mistaken, you'll probably go to the Magicians' Guild and negotiate with them in person, and then the Guardian of the Royal Family will be by your side again. ”
"You're always so reassuring. Her Majesty sighed, "No wonder Margaret loves you like that......"
There was a moment of silence before Caesar spoke: "I'm leaving, you take care of yourself." ”
Her Majesty suddenly said, "Caesar, can I see Margaret's two children? ”
"You'll see you soon...... Probably. ”
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At noon, accompanied by the maid, Luo Qiu came to the door of a small shop that looked rather secret, and this place had been found according to the address given by a certain lady.
Lady Maria's Magic House.
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