Blood tax

Chapter 444 The Sacred Covenant Connects Our Hearts

Sonia was flushed from her earlobes to her cheeks.She took a deep breath and sat down on the sofa:
"Then I'll wait for him here."

Well!As expected!
The Xiutoral system, speaking of it, is the guidance of the goddess of fate, the unspeakable fetters of mysticism, derived from the compatibility and compatibility of the soul, absolutely not mixed with any romance... But, even if it is said to be broken, it is also The story of sixteen and seventeen-year-old boys and girls meeting, learning and taking risks together!It must also be a couple with very compatible personalities. If there is no spark in this process, this or that will not happen, Saya, I absolutely do not believe it.

The old brother always teased Lana and Fiona in his letters, and how about the inheritance of Xia Long's family, making it look like the real thing!I don't believe that a young master like Berthier, who has a strict family education, doesn't like the heroic Nona. Sister Sonia has no idea about her brother. Who is not a girl, who doesn't know who!

Saya applauded herself desperately in her heart, but on the surface, she still maintained a little reserved and reserved, young and cute.

She came to Homemonwatts this time, of course to take the entrance exam, but more importantly, to check on her brother's relationship!It is said that Miss Galadia of Canaan has captured my brother's heart!Saya doesn't approve of this kind of thing!

The romance between knights and elves, humans and longevity species is naturally excellent in the novel, but it can only be written when the love is about to end.If you have to go to the big step in life, the elves will eventually be imprisoned by fate in the cold loneliness and loneliness, and suffer from endless memories.

Saya cheered up.Time is limited, she has to add to Sonia before the heroine comes on stage!
Sonia had just calmed down, and her emptied mind became clearer.She chatted with Saya, drank tea, and thought quickly at the same time.

Did Griffith have any special considerations for calling his sister?
He is already a knight and a transcendent, and he was recently promoted to the hand of God. The official promotion order for him will be issued soon.Sooner or later Griffith would be a high officer and a lord.

It is said that he had a violent dispute with some nobles for Midemia.Although both sides pressed the conflict, the rift was inevitable.

Griffith wants to build his own forces, right?The outcome of the dispute in the hand of God is still undecided, and it is reasonable to escalate into a war.However, the support and resources he can get are so few.His younger sister, Saya Blanton would become Saya de Ravenel, a key member of a burgeoning family with deep ties to the country's great families.

Griffith is working so hard. He is only in the second grade like me, but he has to bear such pressure. I need to support him more...

It is very difficult to use two things at one time. Sonia and Saya, who have their own concerns, said some things that didn't match each other.At this time, Griffith came out of the bathroom after taking a shower.

He only hung a bath towel around his waist, and with his muscular upper body naked, he wiped the water stains from his hair before going out.

"Saya, I'm done washing, you go... Well, good day, Sonia."

"Good day, Griffith." The countess greeted his knight with a smile.

"Brother, where are your bathrobe and shame!" Saya was taken aback by her brash brother who was almost naked, "Sister Sonia is here!"

Hey, wait a minute... how calm are you two?

"It's okay." Sonia lowered her head slightly, "It's not the first time."

Not the first time?Saya's ears perked up.

"I will definitely pay attention next time." Griffith scratched the tip of his nose and began to look around for his shirt.

"You say that every time, but you don't change it after repeated admonition." The Countess scolded him with a light smile.

My goodness, brother, what have you been doing?If things go on like this, they are going to make a move on the Countess... Saya took a sip of black tea and tried to calm down:

"Sister Sonia, please don't spoil him. Such a disrespectful thing, even among friends, is inevitable... Besides, my brother is your vassal."

After hearing this, Griffith fell silent and began to criticize himself.

Sonia looked at Saya, then at Griffith, thinking for a while.

Griffith is my knight, that's true, but he already has enough power, and his future development is limitless, I can no longer treat him with the relationship of the past, this is too arrogant and unreasonable... Sonia Feeling that this matter is very clear, and it is necessary to express his attitude frankly to both brothers and sisters, he said softly:

"Griffith and I are more than just friends."

Saya: "!!!"

Griffith: "!??"

The countess felt more and more that she was right. She sat upright on the sofa, puffed her chest out, and said her thoughts:
"Griffith's relationship with me is more than friendship."

Above friendship... Saya tilted her head back and stared at the Countess with wide eyes.

"Under the watchful eyes of the gods, we made a promise that we will not regret it in this life (referring to the contract of the god of the contract)."

puff--!Saya almost spit out the black tea in her mouth.

"A sacred covenant connects our hearts."

Saya couldn't hold back, and coughed as she choked on the tea.She quickly covered her mouth and glared at her brother.

what--!Saya screamed inwardly.This is the daughter of the elder and the earl, how could she secretly decide her life for life!Earl Lamor couldn't be more angry when he heard what he said just now!Hey, wait a minute, what happened to Miss Elf?Are you stepping on two boats! ?

Unexpectedly, Griffith thought deeply after hearing the outrageous words, and then nodded.

……

Homenwarts threw a great ball that evening to welcome those good candidates who were sure to enroll in the autumn and took the time to sit for their exams today.

Desai stood in the corner, eating cake and drinking sweet wine.His performance in the daytime exam was mediocre. After all, it is not easy to study in the gap between front-line combat.Undoubtedly he was not among the good candidates entertained by Homerworth.However, it is unreasonable to waste so much delicious food in vain.

It is said that a major offensive code-named "Spring Awakening" is brewing.

Considering that this attack will wipe out the dark lord's lair, the four Verona legions participating in the battle will be given priority to replenish.A large number of soldiers and equipment will restore them to full capacity, and the extremely important Extraordinary will also be replenished.

Only official Beyonders with Sequence 8 and above are counted, and the strength of each army is as follows:

第4军团下辖83名序列8非凡者、79名序列7非凡者。

第5军团下辖79名序列8非凡者、79名序列7非凡者。

第14军团下辖68名序列8非凡者、43名序列7非凡者。

第16军团下辖81名序列8非凡者、79名序列7非凡者。

There are also an unknown number of extraordinary people in the above four legions to help out.

The formal Extraordinary will form an assault force together with the Sequence 9 Extraordinary, which will be directly controlled by the legion.It is true that many of the more than 100 official Extraordinary in each legion are also responsible for command duties, and some are responsible for logistics, intelligence, liaison, and transactional work. The actual number of mysterious forces invested in the front line is far less than that on paper.

However, this is still a combat force that cannot be underestimated. It was organized by the Senate after a lot of effort drawn from various places.The fruitful work has inspired the social circles.

Over the past period of time, the social circles have been talking about what kind of human and financial difficulties the country is facing.However, in this case, if the wise Senate can still organize such a big offensive, then it must be omnipotent!
In order to make up the above-mentioned troops, Homenworth will also send students from the first to third grades to participate, and Desai will be arranged in their team, and they will arrive in Verona in advance to prepare.

Neferti, the prettiest of the first grade, was dancing in a dress that showed her figure.Her dancing steps are as light and graceful as the clouds, and there is a long line of people waiting to invite her to dance.

Desai watched from a distance, with his mouth full of food, he couldn't help but compare Neferti, Saya and Lansada.When it comes to appearance, Neferti is naturally impeccable, Saya... Don't think about it, the captain's Hanguang is as sharp as iron!

"Hey, what are you thinking?"

Suddenly someone gave the second-level team leader a heavy shoulder.The slap almost knocked Desai to the ground, reminding him of the bear he met in the forest as a child, killing the strong villager with one slap.

Desai almost spit the cake out of his mouth.He ate the cake in his mouth, looked back, and was pleasantly surprised to see Lansada, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, looking at him.

"Aren't you going to dance?"

The novice nun did not wear a skirt, but a clean and straight light blue slim-fitting uniform, a slightly curved breastplate, and even a mace and scriptures buckled around her waist.

She also came to take the entrance exam today.However, the captain prepared a letter of recommendation for her in advance, just go through the motions.

"I won't," Desai shook his head helplessly, and stomped his foot on the floor, "I'm not a nobleman or an officer, so I'm not included in the invitation."

"Oh!" The trainee nun prolonged her tone, and looked into the hall following the eyes of the second-level team leader.Seeing Griffith dancing with Galadia, she felt a stomach ache and beat the pillar with her fist.

"The captain used to be the second-level squad leader, just like you," Lansada regained his composure after a while, biting his lips and said, "You have to work hard! You have to work hard!"

"Why are you angry?"

"I'm not angry!" Lansada waved his hand, "Come on, I'll teach you."

"I really won't~"

"What are you talking about? Louder! Do you still want to be a cavalry when you are so quiet?" the apprentice nun yelled, dragging Desai to the terrace outside and dancing with him.

After a while.

"I've always thought that the greaves are a burden," Lansada patted the iron armor on his calf, "Now I understand, it's actually designed for the ball!"

"I'm sorry..." Desai lowered his head with apologetic expression on his face. In this moment, he stepped on the little nun twice and kicked her calf, almost knocking Lansada to the ground.

Embarrassed, Desai hurriedly changed the subject: "I'm leaving for Verona tomorrow, and the situation there is critical. The Duke of Verona has nothing left."

Lansada thought for a moment and said to him: "Duke? What can he complain about?

"What he lost was the army and vassals, but what he got was wealth that he had never thought of before. Since last year's summer meeting, Verona's customs duties have been managed by officials of the Bayeran Senate. It is expected that this year's The income will exceed 2000 million silver lang."

"so much?"

"It will increase every year in the future! This is the most stable and reliable source of income for the Duke. The original intention of the Bayeran Senate is to pay off the indemnity to pay the cost of the garrison through customs mortgages. The tax rate is also very low. This money is not all It can go into the Duke’s pocket, but there is always a lot for him, and the military expenses of the auxiliary legions also come from here.”

How wise is the Senate!Desai complimented in his heart.

"However, the natives of Verona are not happy," Lansada continued, "This was originally an ancient land of knights and plantations, and the locals used objects produced in small workshops and ate the crops in the field. But after Bayeran controls the customs, the grain in the southern provinces is far cheaper than that grown by the local people, and the clothes and supplies are more exquisite and cheaper."

"Sounds like a good thing," Desai muttered, "then why do they still fight us to the death?"

"It's not a good thing for farmers and small workshops! They can't sell their things at a price, but they have to take out real money when they pay taxes. For the locals, it's hard to live! I heard that in the Vero River Every so often, you can see businessmen who commit suicide floating down."

Thinking of the elusive rebels in Verona, Desai couldn't help sighing: "That's the kind of people I want to fight."

Lansada took him for a walk along the quiet garden path.Everyone has gone to the ball, and this is simply their world.

Miss trainee nun said: "The situation in Verona is very complicated. I need to do more social investigations~ I asked the captain to give me a letter of introduction. It is said that there is a militia armed loyal to Bayeran to assist you in fighting. I Go check it out!"

When Lansada said this, her violet eyes shone brighter than the evening stars in the sky.She was sincerely expecting and curious.

"No, no, it's too dangerous!" Thinking of the trainee nuns going to visit remote villages and towns alone through the dangerous and chaotic world, Desai's heart rose in his throat, "I will apply to the captain to accompany you, or you will follow Our troops advance."

"There is no grass growing where your army walks, who am I going to interview! Don't worry, Paxiu will escort me."

SHIT!Desai almost spat the swear word out of his mouth.

Although I didn't think so before, but looking at Lansada now, I am more and more mature and beautiful, and there is a refreshing temperament in the eyes that hides the green grass and blue sky.Her voice has an irresistible charm, and just a simple chat makes people very happy.

Lansada seemed to be in a better mood, and continued to say in a comfortable tone: "Your task is also very good, the position of observer was won by the captain for you. Once he goes to Verona to fight, you It must be his second most important person."

"Who is number one?"

"Of course it's me!" Lansada said with her head held high.

(End of this chapter)