Food Poems

Chapter 355 Yeats: I don’t like fighting in my life, but I like to end fights!

Lion Palace, the royal residence.

Two handmade sofas are hidden by deep red curtains, a rug made of saber-tooth tiger skin is laid in the middle of the mahogany floor, and the high-end wooden furniture exudes a faint sandalwood scent.

The white-haired, scarred witcher sat upright with his hands on his knees, looking at the young duke's face, a hint of surprise flashing across his hawk-like eyes.

After not seeing each other for a few months, it seems that the strength of the Duke of Honeysuckle has improved again?
Yeats took a sip of the wine, the rich aroma of the aged wine wafting through his tongue. He looked a little serious and pondered:

"How's your intelligence collection going?"

The scarred man smiled, leaned forward slightly, and took out a parchment scroll from his arms.

"It's all confidential. It's all in this list, Your Excellency the Duke."

"Confidential?" Ye Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Yes, it's a secret," Gerold said. "Lannister used his wealth and influence to win over not only a group of ministers in the court, but also his spies in the House of Representatives."

Ye Zhi unfolded the list, looked at the words that looked very familiar, was silent for a long time, and said:

"Are the people on these lists Lannister's spies? Do I need you to tell me?"

Jello lowered his voice and said:

"Rumors are just rumors, but this list is officially certified by the Lannisters!"

"..." Ye Zhi had no expression on his face. He put the list into his robe and nodded, "Well done!"

"It is my honor to serve His Excellency the Duke." Jello grinned.

The witcher got in touch with the Duke, which many witchers considered to be begging for mercy from the nobles.

But Jello doesn't care about those sour grapes. Besides, who says wolves don't ask for food? It's better to have meat than nothing!

On the other hand, even though Jello was a five-ring hero, he could no longer tell the strength of the duke in front of him. His rebellious tone became a little more humble, and he said thoughtfully:
"By the way, Your Excellency the Duke, I heard that there will be a war soon? Is that true?"

A storm is brewing in the Golden Lion Kingdom; even a demon hunter from the North like Jello has a premonition of this.

For the throne and power, all the major families are mobilizing, and the contradiction between the royalists and the new royalists is irreconcilable.

One side supported Crown Princess Theresa of the Plantagenet family to ascend the throne, while the other side supported the king's nephew from the Kingdom of Roland to ascend the throne. This evolved into a battle for the throne that involved the entire kingdom.

Jello thought that if the Duke of Honeysuckle fell, he could simply run away with his two companions and go to other kingdoms to earn gold coins.

But the best outcome would be that the royalist party led by the Duke of Honeysuckle would win and become a cabinet minister of the new dynasty, and I, who do dirty work for the Duke, would also be able to make more money!
"No need to ask any more questions."

Ye Zhi said, "You go back now. I will contact you if there is anything."

"understand!"

The white-haired demon hunter, carrying two swords on his back, disappeared around the corner of the luxurious hall.

In the candlelight as bright as daylight, Yeats leaned against the soft crimson sofa, his eyes flickering as he thought of the changes that had taken place in London after the death of King Lionheart.

Civil war is imminent.

Even though Theresa ordered that the news of King Lionheart's death be concealed to prevent the situation from immediately falling into chaos, the news had already spread.

To this end, Theresa, at the suggestion of her staff, decided to hold a meeting and invite the six dukes of the Golden Lion Kingdom to London to discuss state affairs.

Anticipating that this meeting would determine the future of the Golden Lion Kingdom, Duke Lannister and Duke Wick had already mobilized their troops. Each family had between 6,000 and 10,000 armored heavy infantry and longbowmen, all marching towards the capital in a mighty force, and were about to meet in a small town on the outskirts of Lundu.

In the direction of the northern provinces, Duke Thomas led only one thousand light infantry;

Under Yeats's order, Phocas led a thousand armored heavy infantry, a thousand musketeers and a thousand longbowmen to come to the king's defense.

On the battlefield, the duel between extraordinary people plays a decisive role, but extraordinary people alone cannot control the entire town, and soldiers can ensure the control of the local area, so Yeats also asked Phocas to lead the army.

The northern provinces do not produce saltpeter, so this batch of saltpeter used to form the Musketeers was transported from the Kingdom of Castile thanks to the newly opened trade route at Whale Watch Port.

The formation of the longbowmen benefited from the yew trees in the royal forest of White Night City, and this was also thanks to the capital left by Thomas.

The reason why the Frostwolf Cavalry was not sent out was because they were also needed to guard against the monsters in the Absolute Ridge Mountains.

Thanks to the victory at Curling Pass, the orcs in the northern provinces became much quieter, but with the arrival of midsummer, the pirates along the coast of the Ice Sea became more rampant.

That's what pirates do. They come out to hunt in the summer and drink mead until they are drunk in the warm snowy country with a burning fireplace in the winter.

These pirates are indeed a big trouble and will weaken Queen Theresa's prestige among the people.

To this end, Theresa made a special trip to ask former Admiral Nelson to come out again, and Nelson agreed.

Now, this veteran, who is over 70 years old, is hunting pirates on the icy sea on a sailing battleship named "Glorious Queen".

These crises are ultimately secondary. The main problem lies in the ambitious Duke of Lannister and the unknown six-ring combat power under his command.

As the main supporter of another claimant to the throne, as long as the Duke of Lannister's faction is defeated, Theresa will have an easy road to being crowned king!
"Before heading to Roland Kingdom, we still have to resolve the domestic troubles..."

Ye Zhi was thinking, when she suddenly noticed a message from the palace. She immediately stood up and hurried to the hall.

Royal Hall.

The towering arched dome and crystal chandeliers cast brilliant light, and a long red carpet is laid on the mirror-like marble floor.

Sitting on the throne is the elegant and noble queen.

Saw Yeats.

Theresa's eyes gleamed with a glimmer. She maintained her majestic demeanor as a queen and waved her hand to let the royal guards in silver armor on both sides retreat.

"Duke Honeysuckle, please come forward."

Yeats saluted with a knight's salute and said respectfully, "Your Majesty."

"No need to be polite," Theresa said. "Your Excellency the Duke, you are a wise man that my father has praised many times. I called you here because I want to discuss something with you."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"I have decided to form an alliance with the Wick family to fight against the Lannisters. What do you think?"

"Can I listen to your majesty's considerations?"

"Duke Vick is a worldly man who loves fame, wealth and fortune. The throne is just icing on the cake for him, not something he must have. Duke Lannister, on the other hand, is ambitious and insatiable. My father told me to be careful of him many years ago. On the one hand, we must never let these two families join hands. On the other hand, it is beneficial for us to divide the two families." Theresa's eyes were bright and she analyzed calmly:
"Besides, Duke Vick is a branch of the Plantagenet family, so he is my distant relative. As long as I promise him huge benefits, he will have reason to form an alliance with me."

"As for Lannister..." Theresa paused and said, "I remember that the Duke has a close relationship with Marquis June?"

Ye Zhi was surprised and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to sow discord between the father and daughter and cause internal strife in the Lannister family?"

"What do you think?" Theresa asked.

Ye Zhi thought about it and felt that June’s position was indeed somewhat hesitant and worth winning over.

There is no need for her to backstab the Lord of Lannister. As long as she is not the second ambitious person, it is worth supporting her as the next head of the Lannister family.

"I think we can explore June's position. If she is on good terms with the royal family, she is suitable to inherit the Lannister family."

"Okay." After getting Yeats' approval, Theresa breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will send someone else to handle this matter. Your Excellency the Duke, there is something more important. I would like to ask you to go there in person..."

"what?"

"If you want to win over Duke Wick, you must first do him a favor. Duke Wick and Duke Lannister will meet in Albans soon. Duke Wick's military strength is far less than Duke Lannister's, so there is no guarantee that he will not be threatened by him."

Theresa frowned slightly and said, "Now is far from the time for a decisive battle with Lannister. After all, there are still many talents under Lannister who are worth winning over."

"I would like to ask you to go to Albans Town. If the two families are at war, please help them stop fighting. This will also give me room to negotiate with Duke Vic!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Ye Zhi nodded and said, "I will take care of this matter!"

*
Albans Town.

The town sits on fertile swampland, with streams running through it, neatly laid-out farmland, and grape vines laden with fruit.

The boy sucking his fingers stood next to a wooden house. He saw a group of heavily armored cavalrymen galloping in the distance, with the rumbling of horses' hooves raising billowing dust.

The solemn atmosphere broke the tranquility of the town. The peasant woman with a headscarf was terrified. She immediately dragged the boy back into the house and closed the door.

"Earl Humphrey, the town of Albans is ahead. It is the only way to London!"

The armored cavalryman opened his mask and spoke respectfully to the leading knight.

The dragon-blood draft horse is snow-white, tall and sturdy, carrying a knight as majestic as a fortress. The tonnage of the horse and the man is comparable to a war fortress, bringing a strong visual impact.

Earl Humphrey, a fierce general under the Duke of Lannister, has a bad temper and superb swordsmanship. He recently broke through to the fifth ring and became the Duke of Lannister's confidant, leading 5,000 armored heavy infantry to clear the way.

The knight, who was as majestic as a giant bear, spoke in a deep voice, looking at the village at the end of the green plain, and said:
"First, take down the castle of Albans Town, then build fortifications and wait for the Duke's troops to arrive!" At this time, a fast horse came back and the spy said:
"My Lord Earl, Duke Vic's troops have entered the castle in Albans Town!"

Earl Humphrey was furious and said, "Then take down the castle for me!"

Albans Town, Castle.

The castle has fallen into disrepair and its stone walls are covered with cracks.

Duke Vic was worried and paced back and forth in the hall.

"Your Excellency the Duke, Earl Humphrey is leading 5,000 troops towards the castle!" said the sentry.

"I understand, please step back first."

Duke Vic sighed, and expressed his worries to the black-robed wizard beside him, saying:

"The Lannisters are powerful, and Humphrey under his command is unstoppable. If we fight Humphrey here, no matter if we win or lose, we will be seriously injured!"

The wizard's staff frowned and said, "But Albans Town is the only way to Lundu. If we don't control this place, the situation will only become more passive!"

"Ah...it would be great if Humphrey could withdraw his troops." Duke Vic sighed.

At this time, another sentry rushed into the hall, his voice full of panic and tension:
"My Lord Duke! There is a knight flying in the air above the castle, and he is telling you to come out and see him!"

Fighting Qi flying is something that only a four-ring knight can do.

Duke Vic frowned and said coldly, "Were they sent by Earl Humphrey's men to provoke us?"

"No... that man's cloak has the crest of the Honeysuckle family on it!"

Suddenly, Duke Vic widened his eyes and said:

"Lead the way quickly!"

Above the plain, a figure with burning fighting spirit was flying.

Earl Humphrey rode on his dragon-blood draft horse, looked up at the figure under the sky, narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked his attendants:

"Could that man be the famous Duke of Honeysuckle?"

There was a hint of respect and admiration in his voice.

Humphrey had long heard of the Duke of Honeysuckle's deeds of slaying the orc chieftain and terrorizing the north, and Yeats was a legendary figure who won three consecutive championships at the London Knights' Conference.

Humphrey wanted to avoid fighting with this kind of person. If he really wanted to be his enemy, he would have to ask the master invited by the Duke of Lannister to help him!

Above the sea of ​​clouds, Ye Zhi's voice was amplified by magic, echoing over the two armies like thunder, carrying with it a god-like majesty.

"Duke Vick, Earl Humphrey, please come forward and have a chat!"

The knight stopped Humphrey from pulling the reins and said:

"Sir, do you really want to get closer? If the Duke of Honeysuckle suddenly attacks, it will be very disadvantageous to you!"

"The Duke of Honeysuckle is a hero who is feared by everyone. How can he be such a sinister villain?"

Earl Humphrey glared at his subordinate and shouted, "Get out of the way!"

On the other side.

Duke Vic, riding on a black horse, left the castle and approached the plain.

Looking at the figure under the sky, Duke Vic had a complicated expression, thinking back to two years ago, this young man was just a useless person who was laughed at by others, but now he has become a strong man that even he needs to look up to!
Ye Zhi landed slowly and said with a smile, "Duke Vick, how are you?"

Duke Vic forced a smile and pulled the corner of his mouth: "Duke Honeysuckle is full of vigor and vitality. I really envy him!"

Yeats smiled, looked at Earl Humphrey beside him, and said:
"Your Excellency, I have a favor to ask of you."

Humphrey's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "If I can do it, please speak up!"

"I would like to ask both families to withdraw their troops. What do you think?" Ye Zhi looked around at the two of them.

Humphrey's face suddenly changed. "How can this be possible?! I am under the order of Lord Lannister, and I vow to take down the town of Albans!"

"Even if you, Yeats, are a famous hero! If you insist on stopping me, let's fight on horseback!" Humphrey said harshly.

Duke Vick's face was as cold as ice, and he snorted coldly: "Even if I destroy this castle, I will not leave it to Lannister!"

"you!"

Both sides were furious and were ready to fight. A duel was about to break out.

Ye Zhi's face was calm, and he released his invisible will, forcing the two men to submit. He said:
"I, Yeats, never like to fight, but I like to resolve fights!"

The Duke of Vick and Earl Humphrey were both stunned and looked surprised.

This kind of willpower... is definitely not something that an ordinary hero can achieve!
Could it be that he has already touched the realm of the Six-Ring Master?
The two looked at each other, then quickly looked away, their hearts filled with shock.

But how is this possible? Yeats is so young, how could he become a master? !

"A few kilometers away from the town of Albans, there is a huge rock hanging alone on a high cliff."

Ye Zhi pointed his finger and said:

"What if I can shoot through the boulder with one arrow and the two families withdraw their troops?"

Humphrey looked into the distance, and with the help of Eagle Vision, he saw a huge rock hanging alone on the high cliff, and he couldn't help but hissed.

Even if he was a five-ring hero, he would never dare to make such a bold statement. After all, this was not only a test of archery skills, but also a great test of strength!

Duke Vic fell silent, feeling both relieved and somewhat confused.

Duke Yeats, why should he help me?
Is it because of my daughter?
No... maybe this is the kindness released by Theresa...

The Duke of Vic quickly understood why Yezhi offered his help. His eyes flickered, and he made a decision, saying respectfully:

"Just as His Excellency the Duke said!"

Yeats nodded slightly and looked at Humphrey.

Humphrey's heart was pounding, and he thought to himself, if he could really shoot through the boulder with one arrow, wouldn't he be unable to withstand even one round from him?

In this case, it would be better to do him a favor and wait until Duke Lannister's large army arrives before attacking Duke Wick!
Humphrey said reluctantly, "As you say!"

Ye Zhi smiled, a white light flashed in his hand, and soon a longbow appeared.

He drew the bow and put the arrow on it, his arm was as strong as steel, and a sharp energy gathered on the bowstring, which immediately turned into a flaming arrow!
The talent of "shooting through the target from a hundred paces away" and the combat skill "arrow of the scorching sun" make Ye Zhi's archery skills reach an astonishing level!

The heat wave rolled in.

Sensing the majestic aura surging from the longbow, Humphrey's face turned pale and cold sweat quietly ran down his forehead.

next moment.

The flaming arrow whizzed out, cut through the sky, and headed straight for the boulder several kilometers away.

The sharp arrow drew an arc in the sky and fell like a meteor, carrying with it a destructive aura like a punishment from heaven, and hit the boulder with a bang!

Humphrey's eyes widened, and the depths of his eyes, enhanced by the Eagle Vision Technique, reflected the huge rock being shattered by arrows, a dazzling fire, a deafening explosion coming from several kilometers away, and thick smoke rising into the sky!

Boom! !

Humphrey's eyes went dark, his heart pounded, and he couldn't believe it.

How could the huge rock be smashed into pieces with just one arrow?

Is this the archery skill that a five-ring hero can achieve?
No, it is very likely that the Duke of Honeysuckle is already a six-ring master!

However, this is really unbelievable. A seventeen-year-old six-ring master, this is totally against the laws of nature!
Duke Vic couldn't help swallowing his saliva, his Adam's apple rolled, and his face was full of shock.

The distance was too far, and even though he was a five-ring hero, he didn't have the confidence to hit the boulder.

However, Duke Yeats not only hit the boulder, but also shattered it with one arrow!
This means that Duke Yeats possesses the terrifying power to directly bomb the enemy castle from several kilometers away!
This kind of extraordinary strong man can only be fought by a master at the peak of the fifth ring... no, only a master at the sixth ring can contend with him!

Ye Zhi put away his longbow, nodded slightly, and glanced at the two people beside him.

"Then, according to the agreement..."

Duke Vick and Earl Humphrey looked at each other, cold sweat dripping from their foreheads, and said in unison:

"Just follow the Duke of Honeysuckle's instructions!"

(End of this chapter)