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Chapter 451 The Sword in the Stone

After Norman got the information he wanted to know, he didn't try to guide other people's words, and kept his mouth shut.

Even without Norman's clichés, the mouths of these people in the tavern couldn't be closed. They talked non-stop, bragging and bickering everywhere, and the tavern was extremely noisy.However, for these people on the prairie, they are still more interested in things on the prairie than things like the saint dragon clan and the change of the throne.

"Have you heard?"

A guy at the table next to Norman said mysteriously: "Talemonde has come to the grassland again!"

The fat uncle who had been talking for a long time just took two sips of ale and put the glass away, and said disdainfully, "Where did the false news come from again?"

Someone next to him also chimed in: "That's right, this kind of thing happens three or four times a year on the prairie. Every time they say where and where Talemond will come again, but in the end it turns out that it's all fake."

The others also showed expressions of disbelief, laughing and drinking.

When the mysterious guy saw that everyone didn't believe him, he immediately became anxious: "Really! It's a tribe that migrated from the south. When they migrated, they encountered a herd of beasts. Seeing that the whole tribe was about to be wiped out, at the critical moment Talay Mond came to the grassland and saved their lives!" He was afraid that these people would not believe him, so he added: "This tribe has already arrived in Arika, just outside the city, if you don't believe me, you can ask !"

"Just outside the city?"

This sentence made the surrounding people doubtful.

In the previous stories, the people who encountered Talaimond were some illusory characters, such as the granddaughter of someone’s uncle’s grandfather’s youngest son’s lover who the narrator met on the road, or the granddaughter who is currently in the Principality of Patrick. There has never been a time when the protagonist of an event is so close to a biological friend who is thousands of miles away, which adds to the authenticity.

The fat uncle before seemed to secretly resent this person for taking away his position as the center of the topic, and started to find fault: "Even if those people are outside, what evidence do they have to prove that Talaimond really came to the grassland again? If only If I say it, I will say it too."

This statement caused the onlookers who were half-believing and skeptical to join in immediately.

"Yeah yeah."

"Yes."

Seeing that he had successfully suppressed the guy who wanted to steal his limelight, the fat uncle cheered up, and then continued to work hard, asking: "Can they produce evidence like the 'Sword in the Stone'?"

When the man heard the words, his aura became weaker, and he murmured: "That's not true..."

Someone next to him said, "It's Christmas Day in two days. Do you think anyone will be able to pull out the 'Sword in the Stone' successfully this year?"

As soon as the voice fell, someone picked it up again: "No one has been able to pull it out for thousands of years, and I don't think there will be an exception this year."

There are also people who hold different opinions: "It's hard to say. Didn't he say that Talaymond came to the grassland again? He said it in a clear and precise way. Maybe someone will be able to draw the sword in the stone this year."

Someone laughed and said, "Anyway, I don't believe it. And if someone can pull out the sword in the stone, Arika's Christmas Day will not be so lively every year in the future."

Someone echoed: "That's right."

……

Norman has been sitting quietly, sorting out all the news he just heard, and at the same time calculating how long it will take for the dragon army to arrive here, but soon part of his attention is absorbed by the people around him. Words attract the past.

Sword in the Stone?
What it is?
Just ask if you don't know, this is a habit Norman developed under the training of the Knights Templar.

"We came from outside, and we are not very familiar with the things on the grassland."

He immediately asked the person at the next table, "So can I ask, what is the sword in the stone?"

The object of his question was the fat man, and Norman could tell that among the people around him, this fat man was the one who couldn't hold back his words and liked to show off his knowledge the most. If you have something to ask him, you must be right. .

Norman and the three dragons could tell from their skin that they were not native Penke people. The fat uncle was not suspicious of his words, and said directly: "I have already seen it, this is the first time you have come to Arika Bar?"

Norman nodded.

The fat uncle said again: "That's right, no wonder you don't know The Sword in the Stone."

"The Sword in the Stone is a treasure left by Talaymond. It is a sword stuck in a stone. There is another legend about the Sword in the Stone that has been passed down to this day. According to the legend, if If someone can pull out the sword in the stone, then that person will become the successor of Talaimonde, unify the grassland once again, and become the new king of the Penko Prairie!"

Norman listened in silence.

The Penke prairie is indeed different from other collars. Now the Penke collar clearly belongs to the Kingdom of Augustus, but these guys are openly saying something like "the new king of the prairie". It can be seen that the prairie How weak are these guys' sense of belonging to the kingdom.

"Since the Sword in the Stone appeared until now, countless people have tried to pull out the Sword in the Stone, but unfortunately no one has been able to do it, so the Sword in the Stone has become a well-known landscape in Arica. Now the Sword in the Stone is being stored in the Metropolitan Church, and according to the usual practice, it will be brought out on Christmas Day to hold a sword-drawing ceremony, which is also the most solemn event in Arika's Christmas celebration."

Norman asked at the right time: "The sword drawing ceremony? What is that?"

The fat uncle seems to be very familiar with Arika, and he just opened his mouth about these things: "During the sword drawing ceremony, the sword in the stone will be taken out first, and the bishop will preside over the ceremony and perform sacrifices. After the sacrifice is over, all rewards Anyone who is famous can try to draw a sword once, and it will be very lively."

The fat uncle also enthusiastically extended an invitation to Norman and the others: "It's just the right time for you to come. At that time, you can also sign up to touch the Sword in the Stone, and be contaminated with the divine breath of Talaymond. It will give you Bring good luck."

Seeing that the sword in the stone was mentioned, the people next to him were also talking about it.

"Will you go to the sword drawing ceremony this year?"

"I'll take a look and I won't pull it out."

"I would like to go, but the indulgence note is too expensive, why not save it and buy an extra piece of ironware."

"Are you still going this year? Haven't you been pulling out for more than ten years?"

"It's all about participation."

"By the way, how long is the sword in the stone?"

"The hilt of the sword alone is as long as half an arm, and the blade should be longer than your entire body."

……

There were a lot of people around, but relying on the "Heart Sutra of Catch the Sea", Norman still accurately collected all the information that came out of their mouths.

Sword in the Stone……

Norman thought about it.

All kinds of legends are spread everywhere on this continent, and there are countless so-called "treasures", most of which are unreliable. Norman was in the collection of many nobles when he was in Nicaro. In the room, I have seen ordinary ironware being collected as treasures.

The reason why Norman is now interested in that sword in the stone is because the information revealed by the people around him made him think of something.

The hilt, which is half an arm long, is inlaid with broken gems, and the end of the hilt is split in a fan shape...

These descriptions made him think of Amyrius.

The last demon consul on the prairie had this shape on the hilt of his sword. Norman had seen it before when Talaimonde and Amyrius were fighting, because of the unique shape of the tail Norman was impressed.

In the fierce battle between Talaymond and Amyrius, the sword finally disappeared, and I don't know where it went. Man never saw the sword again.It sounds now that the so-called sword in the stone may really be the sword of Amyrius, the consul of the Demon Race.

Judging from what Norman saw in the time of reincarnation, the strength of that Amyrius is definitely the source mage plus the forbidden spell mage. The power is extremely powerful, surpassing all the mages Norman has ever seen except Sowell. .

It is very likely that Amyrius has mastered the secret of oscillation. As his saber and the weapon he relied on in the final battle with Talaymond, that sword may contain Amyrius' knowledge about the vibration left behind. Some insights or secrets.If he can get that sword, maybe it can help him to go a step further in the study of oscillation.

But Norman didn't plan to get it right away, after all, it was a treasure and was treasured by the church here.If I go to steal and snatch it, the success rate is high, but if I end up getting into a lot of trouble and getting a waste, it is too worthless, so after thinking for a while, Norman decided to go to the sword drawing ceremony first Let's talk about the situation.If the sword is really a good thing, then go and steal it. If the sword is an ordinary sword, then forget it.

Having made up his mind, Norman asked the fat uncle again: "We foreign leaders can also participate in the sword drawing ceremony? How should we participate?"

In order to match his own words, he also subconsciously made an expression of eagerness to try, but unfortunately, the people around him were so drunk that no one noticed the meticulous details of his performance.

"Of course, there are actually quite a few foreigners who come to Arica to participate in the sword-drawing ceremony every year. If you want to participate, it's even easier, just go to the church and buy an indulgence!"

After finishing speaking, the fat uncle looked at Norman from top to bottom again, and said, "Outsiders, it's okay for you to touch it, but I advise you not to have any expectations. I have seen many people like you over the years. Outsiders, everyone thinks that they can pull out the sword in the stone, but the more confident they are, the more disappointed they will be, so it's better not to get hopeful at the beginning."

Just an indulgence?
This was simpler than Norman imagined.

After hearing Norman's words and seeing Norman's expression, Chen Qinghe, who had been sitting beside him, asked, "Are you going to participate in the sword drawing ceremony?"

Norman nodded.

Chen Qinghe said with something in his words: "We still have a lot of places to go on this trip, it's best to start early, and don't waste too much time." It's fake to have places to go, and it's true that we don't want Norman to show his face too much. Norman naturally understood.

Chen Qinghe's Mandarin pronunciation is still very standard, much more standard than Norman's.But when Chen Qinghe said this, the fat uncle was dissatisfied, "Participating in the sword drawing ceremony is a very honorable thing, how can it be a waste of time!"

There are two people around who are also showing dissatisfaction at this moment. It can be seen how much these people on the grassland value the "Talemonde's relic".

As a member of the dragon clan, Chen Qinghe didn't bother to pay attention to these drunks, and didn't even bother to glance at them.

On the other hand, Zhang Han, this Dragon Clan under Miss Shen, has never talked too much during the days following Norman. He gave Norman the impression that he was a very restrained dragon, but at this moment he took Chen Qinghe's words and said: "Yes. Ah, Mr. Barton, it would be fine if you just drew out the sword, but if you accidentally break the sword in the stone without controlling your strength, you may be troubled and delay our trip journey."

These words couldn't help but Norman looked at Zhang Han twice, unable to figure out what the other party meant.

Seeing that the overall situation of the Dragon Clan's return to the mainland has been settled, he started an internal struggle and deliberately caused trouble for himself?Or are you dissatisfied with being underestimated just now, and give yourself a head start in language?If it's the former, he might be too impatient, but if it's the latter, Norman has to say that he has a problem with IQ.

But no matter what Zhang Han meant, his words undoubtedly angered the grassland people in the tavern immediately.

The fat uncle immediately shouted angrily: "Shit! As Talaymond's saber, the Sword in the Stone is the hardest weapon in the world, how could it be broken!"

There were voices of support nearby: "Ignorant foreigners, you simply don't understand how great the Sword in the Stone is!"

"Don't use your ignorance to speculate on the greatness of the sword in the stone!"

"Boy, do you want to chat with my fist?!"

……

Although Zhang Han's words were very provocative, Norman actually agreed with his words from the bottom of his heart.

It's just a sword stuck in a stone, how difficult can it be to pull out?Especially for myself who has practiced the "Funeral Heart Sutra".

If it really doesn’t work, Norman can also use the method of removing the outer layer of stones to take out the sword inside. There are too many methods. The reason why no one has pulled it out can only be blamed for being too remote and backward——Norman Man has never seen a real mage since he entered this grassland, which shows how backward this place is.

But I agree with you, but I can't say it.

Seeing that he had provoked public outrage and couldn't stay here any longer, Norman quickly pulled Harry up, and left the tavern with a few other people. Anyway, he had found out all the information he should have inquired about.

(End of this chapter)