Chaos Crown

Chapter 195, The Queen's Personal Reward (a 5000-word chapter!)

The flag officer Lucian closed the door of the room tightly, and the knight instructor thought for a while: "Did your father tell you about the black staff?"

"No." Aaron recalled all the words Manuel had said to him, and shook his head: "Compared with telling me these court secrets, he would rather beat me with the flour milling stick at home."

"There is no way to teach children this way. I have told Manuel many times that you can plug the leak with a cork, so he only learned this trick. Don't you face the waterfall? Can a waterfall be corked with a cork?"

The flag officer Lucian shook his head quite dissatisfied, and suddenly looked at Aaron with sympathetic eyes: "It's hard for me to imagine that Manuel, who is so rigid and serious, would actually teach a son like you."

"Sometimes, extremes lead to opposites." Aaron didn't say any more, he started to ask about the "Black Rod".

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

The queen of Yasan IV, Phil Farrell met a legendary archmage from Waterdeep City when he was not married. Before Sang IV met, he and the legendary archmage named Kelben were quite familiar friends. It is said that the father of Kelben and Phil Farrell was a close friend, but their political opinions and opinions about The definition of kindness is not the same.

After Phil Farrell married Cormyr and became queen, her father had always been at odds with the then royal chief wizard, Vangelda Hester. Regarding magic matters, one should not only consider the words of a legendary archmage, Therefore, Kelben-Black Rod-Olosan was hired as her personal magic consultant, and she kept it from the royal chief wizard Vangda Hester.

This matter is top secret, and only Manuel, Lucian, and a few purple dragon knights who once served as the Purple Dragon Knight's attendants around King Asan IV know.

"Kelben-Black Rod-Olosan of Waterdeep City?" Aaron suddenly matched a name: "Lord of the Black Tower, High Legend, Chosen of the Goddess of Magic, Great Lord of Waterdeep City, Many Times and Shadow Elminster, the great sage of Gu, stopped the plot of evil forces?"

"That's right, it's him." Lucian nodded: "During that meeting, Manuel and I witnessed the conversation between the Queen Mother and His Excellency Black Stick. This Lord Black Stick is a very strange person. He He is serious and unsmiling in front of outsiders, but occasionally laughs very wildly when talking to the Queen Mother."

"Oh, don't tell anyone about this, it's a palace top secret, not only the vast majority of people in Cormyr don't know it, even Vangda Hester and your mentor Charlotte don't know it, that's because you were appointed I'm the officer of the Black Rod Ceremony, so I'll tell you."

Aaron understood.

He knew Kelben-Black Rod-Olosan, 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, Kelben was born in Myth Drannor in the Elven Cormanthor Empire, born of a half-elf and a human ranger. He despised him and ridiculed him, but also dutifully taught him the way of magic, and Kelben showed amazing talent in the way of magic, and finally embarked on the road of mage.

Afterwards, Kelben left Myth Drannor and wandered all over the continent. He won the title of "Olosan" (meaning son of Aurang, Aurang is his father's name) for himself, and finally won the He met his father again in the Great Desert of Ke, and died in the battle with Felin Mokui.

Afterwards, Kelben was revived by the second-generation goddess of magic, Mystra, and became the owner of the Silver Fire, the elector of Mystra, and opened the path of the legendary archmage.

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

Kelben's latest major event happened in the turbulent year of 1358. At that time, he had been frequenting the tavern opened by Su Lun Mama in Deep Water City for several years, enjoying delicious food in it.

When the gods were knocked down in the turbulent year, Su Lun's power dropped and his memory was confused. Shar took the opportunity to imprison Su Lun and tried to brainwash him as "Lady of the Night". Kelben experienced this incident at that time , although he did not directly fight against Shar's incarnation, but it is said that the pair of adventurers who rescued Su Lun had the shadow of Kelben's planning behind them.

Therefore, Kelben has a good relationship with the Church of Suren, and Kelben is also a member of the Harper League.

The legendary archmage is also the husband of Laila Silverhand, the Seven Sisters of the North.

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

"What's the matter, it should be like this when you're old." Lucian suddenly smiled: "Do you want to say that taking advantage of the position of being 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 engagement and marriage at this time means that Leonard will not be able to make any major moves or participate in any major events in the next year or two. This is a restriction for a rising star. developed.

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

"Generally speaking, only the head of the knight order or the king can break this common practice and make a jump promotion."

"A jumping promotion is certainly a good thing, but those knights who get a jumping promotion usually face resentment from knights of the same level and knight relatives. They have to spend considerable energy to pay attention to their 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 expressed his understanding, and since Cormyr is a law-abiding country, there is naturally a lot of ethos in seniority.

"As for you, you don't need to hide from the limelight, because you are the head of the old Earl Salian's family. In the eyes of those nobles, you are nothing more than trying to regain your previous status in the family. Father Manuel's status has gone a step further, from nobles to your colleagues, there will be no general dissatisfaction." Lucian nodded quite proudly: "That's why I advised you to join the Purple Dragon Knights very early on. Well, if you don’t inherit Manuel’s influence, it will slowly dissipate after a few years, how about it? Although the mentor didn’t teach you anything, it’s all for your own good.”

Aaron was overjoyed.

Ten years of hard training is not as good as reincarnation. My father has already done all the work in my life?
"You are going to meet His Highness the Regent tomorrow... But in recent days, the conflict between Duke Caspar and His Highness Alice Searle has become more and more public. If you don't want to get involved, you should try your best to resign from the position of Black Rod Ceremony Officer. Lose."

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

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

"You always have your own ideas." Instructor Lucian stroked his beard: "Then have you thought about what to do in the future? Are you going to cultivate in the court deeply, or look for opportunities to release it?"

"Outside." Aaron said concisely.

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

Aaron rolled his eyes, and he remembered his agreement with Alice Searle, and his plan to hunt the king.

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

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The next day, Aaron changed into a full set of viscount uniforms. He already possessed charisma, his appearance was extraordinary, and with the blessing of the three powers of Chaos, when the attendants announced that His Highness had announced his entry, almost everyone's eyes were on him. gathered on Aaron.

Carrying the aura of returning from a great victory, shrouding the name of the hero of the kingdom, Aaron came back from this battle with an extra majesty and domineering aura of returning from blood. He has a handsome appearance, sunny smile, and enthusiasm. From his eyes, he could faintly see a domineering flame, which surprised those attendants who had never been on the battlefield.

As expected of His Excellency Aaron Salian, the leader of the heroes of the Battle of Arabel, after killing enough orcs, his aura is different!
"Viscount Xuan Salian has an audience."

Aaron strode into the inner hall, and according to the custom, he saluted.

Alice Searle, the regent princess, was sitting on a chair. When she saw Aaron coming in, she said blankly, "You all, go out."

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

"Aaron, look up." Alice Searle then ordered.

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

Today's regent princess is wearing a long dress of Obeszier's royal wine red bright velvet princess dress, her exquisite and plump body is tightly wrapped in it, and her brilliant golden hair falls down her shoulders like wheat waves. While walking, there are waves like silk and satin facing the wind, and the bursts of elegant fragrance from the hairline are intoxicating.

The royal bright velvet skirt below the knees is pasted on her round and straight moon, showing the beauty of the curves of a mature woman. The two slender legs of the lower body are wearing black glossy translucent stockings as thin as silkworm wings, making the thigh to calf line Smooth and well-proportioned like silk satin, white and tender like jade, the pair of black red-soled high-heeled shoes lined her round ankles and insteps delicately and softly, through the black stockings, you can clearly see the skin on the back of the jade feet Blue veins, very attractive.

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

The tip of the transparent glossy stockings on the toes is completely attached to the plump toes, as if ripe grapes are plump and well-proportioned. The toenails are painted with bright red cardamom nail polish. A touch of luster.

"Your Highness." Aaron swallowed, thinking that this situation is not good!
How did she know about my hobbies?
Heh~ Sure enough, Alice Searle's burgundy proud eyes flashed with pride, she summoned him today, but she specially put on makeup and changed clothes.

After tidying up the skirt and shoes, Alice Searle stomped her feet and got up from the throne, with no emotion or sadness in her tone: "Aaron-Salian?"

"My lord, your faithful servant is here."

"Betray me, trick me, try to get close to me, how long have you been planning with Xia Lu?"

This sentence was asked by the majestic Alice Searle, and it exploded in Aaron's mind like a thunderbolt. None of the routines and answers he had thought up before were useful!The cold sweat broke out from Lord Viscount's body in a flash, and a panic thought flashed in his heart: The king hunter plan, leaked?
Oops!

Aaron's thoughts changed sharply, he thought it's no wonder Alice Searle had to call himself in alone, and he was not allowed to bring anyone.

In the corridors of the side halls on both sides, will there be hidden swordsmen?

hold on!Hold on fast!

Fortunately, Aaron is not the little chicken who entered the palace for the first time at this time. He has experienced too many storms along the way. He has met the Emperor, faced the will of Khorne, and Gruumsh. Negotiating with Moradin, at this time Alice Searle's carefully designed routine of letting him lose his mind first and then revealing his purpose, the deterrent effect on the Son of Chaos has been greatly reduced.

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

He understood, if Alice Searle 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 Searle summoned him alone, just to prevent others from knowing his collusion with the eldest lady!Know his king hunter plan!
But how did she know?
Aaron thought that my plans with Charlotte were top secret, and it was impossible for the eldest lady to betray herself. How did she say so firmly that Charlotte betrayed her to Aaron?
Aaron got it.

He underestimated the Queen Regent's Royal Highness—the other party didn't know exactly the hunter's plan, she relied on guessing.

"What? I have nothing to say?" Alice Searle stepped down from the throne with a slight sarcasm. She reached out and pinched Aaron's shoulder: "My champion knight?"

The beautiful wine-red eyes stared at Aaron sharply and coldly, waiting for his answer.

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

This is an admission of defeat.

"Hmph~ I've thought of it a long time ago, you are so close to Charlotte, it's not surprising that she would betray me." There was a hint of pride in the regent princess's words, and she snorted coldly: "I found out before You know me very well. I happened to meet you when I went to Charlotte Manor for vacation, and you and Charlotte met suddenly when I was not feeling well, and this battle of Arabelle, when someone told me I only knew that Lott was going to join the battle when she showed up at the front... Don't you think I can't figure it out?"

"She has been betraying me, trying to get you close to me, probably because she wanted to match you and me, and you...maybe have an idea in the first place, so naturally there is no reason to refuse."

really!

Aaron sighed secretly. He was a little too smooth before, and many places were not hidden enough. With Alice Searle's level, how could he not feel it?
"Nothing can escape His Highness's eyes." Aaron immediately followed his plan, made a look of "I'm guilty", and asked for forgiveness: "Please forgive your loyal servant's little thoughts!"

So Aaron told Alice Searle some of Charlotte's and his own plans, including that the eldest lady encouraged him to chase after the princess, including that he knew that the princess would be in a situation where she would be unable to control herself regularly because she had been bathed in the blood of the ancient red dragon. Including the several small plans of the two and the calculations in the battle to regain Arabel, Alice Searle was told.

Only Aaron didn't say anything about the chaotic pattern hidden at the waist of the stockings, because he believed that Alice Searle was incapable of seeing it.

After hearing this, Alice Searle showed such an expression. After personally uncovering the "conspiracy" of Aaron and Charlotte, she seemed to have no intention of punishment, but sighed lightly.

"Get up."

"Yes." Aaron stood up and looked at the sharp, cold and proud red pupils of the Regent's daughter.

"So, do you know why I summoned you alone today?" Alice Searle's tone turned soft: "Sure enough, after going through such a big battle, the whole person feels different. You worked so hard, for What, don't I know?"

Huh?
Aaron thought as if she had misunderstood?

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

Loyal!Sincerely!
"You... that's really it..." Thinking of what happened back then, Alice Searle's voice trembled slightly. She looked at Aaron with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "Bold?"

Sure enough, this man likes me, especially likes me!He is willing to die for me.

This is the judgment made by the princess herself, and she no longer has any doubts about it.

Alice Searle has always only believed in her own judgment. She thought that she had done the right thing by changing the clothes that Aaron liked today.

Withdrawing from outsiders and being alone with the two of them, she dressed like this for this man to appreciate alone, which is also a special reward for Aaron.

"Come with me." Alice Searle signaled Aaron to follow. She was obviously in a good mood, and her steps were much lighter.

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

"I picked three places for you, all of which can be your fiefdoms, you can choose one yourself."

　The protagonist has three places that he can choose as his own fief. I will upload the picture to the easter egg chapter, and everyone can give their opinions and speak freely here.

　　
　
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