Princess' personal painter

As for Irene, who came back to her senses, she realized that her current situation was quite bad.While staring closely at the two negotiating, she moved back, intending to leave the place of right and wrong quietly.

However, in the next moment, her eyes widened, her body froze in place due to shock.

A slender sword pierced through the young man's chest. The young man's eyes widened unwillingly, and the dagger in his hand fell to the ground with a sound.Then, the rapier in the black-robed man's hand was slowly drawn out, and the young man's body twitched and fell on his back, bursts of blood splashed from the hilt of the sword, staining a large area of ​​the ground red.

The bloody smell that diffused made Irene almost suffocate.

"You dare to steal things from the military. Should you say you are stupid or naive?"

As he spoke, the man in black took out a piece of cloth, wiped the blood-stained rapier clean, and put it back into the scabbard.Then he squatted down, fumbled in the dead young man's pocket for a while, took out an object, looked it over a few times, and put it in his arms.

During this period, Eileen, who had witnessed all this, was completely dominated by fear.

She wanted to run away...but her feet were as stiff as stones, and she couldn't move at all. She opened her mouth wide to call for help, but even the voice didn't listen to her commands at all.

Seeing the man in black walking over, Irene's body couldn't stop shaking.

Could it be... to kill people to silence them?

In her struggling consciousness, she remembered that she still had a pistol on her body, and she fumbled towards her pocket with one hand.

However, the black-robed man approached slowly with an indifferent expression, but he didn't even look at Irene. When he passed her by, he said lightly: "Pretty little lamb, don't get lost next time."

The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, and then, the world became completely silent.

After a long while, Irene's feet gave way, and she almost fell to the ground. She held on to the stone wall beside her, unable to support her trembling body, and gasped for breath in embarrassment.

In the corner of sight, the young man who had just died stared at the sky.

The blood flowing from his chest had soaked most of his body.

Letting the eyes avoid the tragic scene, the strength gradually recovered from the body.Irene resisted the feeling of discomfort, staggered a little, and fled the place where the smell of blood was getting stronger and stronger.

When Yannis returned from the alchemist's side and got into the carriage, he found Irene curled up, leaning against a corner.Feeling puzzled, he called out, "Irene?"

"Huh?" Irene raised her head, her face a little gloomy.

"Aren't you happy?" Yannis seemed to have misunderstood something, and asked with squinted eyes, "You want to return the headgear I took away?"

The businessman's words made Irene's eyes filled with anticipation.However, when she saw the businessman's malicious eyes, she pursed her lips and turned her head away without saying a word.

Seeing this, Yannis reluctantly took out the "Whispers of Vercetti" from his bosom, handed the headdress to Irene, and said: "300 years ago, the last emperor of the Holy Empire, for his only daughter, It is the famous Princess Fina who specially created this accessory."

Irene stared blankly at the headdress in her hand, only to hear Yannis continue to say: "In ancient mythology, Vercetti is the god responsible for justice and truth. But even He has evils that cannot be driven out, so He often Turn to other gods - 'There is evil that truth cannot overcome, but wisdom can dispel darkness'."

"It took me a lot of money to pry this information out of the old guy's mouth." Yannis smiled slightly, "Now, you are its owner."

Irene lowered her head and rubbed the surface of the gemstone. The strange feeling of intimacy gradually calmed her down.I saw that Yannis' eyes became more serious, and the topic changed:

"In addition, it seems that I really picked up a treasure. Since the "Eastern Incident" happened 100 years ago, the blood of the royal family of the old Holy Empire was considered to have been cut off... but I didn't expect that it would reappear because of your appearance."

After a pause, the businessman stared at Irene scorchingly: "Where did you come from?"

Chapter 15 Individual Thoughts During the Journey

"On the surface, the split of the empire was caused by the emperor's lack of heirs, but in fact, the princes in the empire supported themselves and were not under the emperor's control for a long time. Splitting is almost inevitable... Regarding these things, you used to Didn't you understand?"

"do not know."

"And among them, there is a very key role, that is, the Grand Duke Wakabayashi. After the sudden death of the emperor, the Duke Rudolf of Wakabayashi almost put the crown on his head, but too much opposition eventually made this matter It's all over... After the empire split, Wakabayashi and Princess Fina, the only surviving royal family, became old enemies for nearly 200 years. When the "Eastern Incident" happened 100 years ago, many people thought it was Wakabayashi caused by the conspiracy of..."

"do not know."

Yannis frowned, and continued: "Facts have proved that Wakabayashi became the biggest winner because of that incident. After the incident, Wakabayashi annexed a large area of ​​land in the east and merged Pannoa, a foreign domain, to form the current Wakabayashi Kingdom. It has become the most powerful country in the central part of the mainland. It was not until the rise of the Kingdom of Anluer in recent years that the dominance of the Wakabayashi family ended..."

Unable to understand the meaning of these words, Irene felt agitated and looked at the businessman for a while, then decided to "confess" to each other: "I'm sorry... I have amnesia, I don't remember the past."

It has been three days since we left Dresberg.

The caravan headed all the way to the capital of Anruel, the city of Kaleni, and is currently stopping for a rest.

The further north you go, the more obvious the autumn will be.Here we are in an open field, and the wind blowing from the icy ocean hits people's faces, indicating that the climate is about to enter a cold winter.

After learning of Irene's lineage, Yannis would intentionally or unintentionally bring up some history of the Holy Empire in his daily conversations with her to test her attitude.

As for Irene, because she witnessed the murder scene that day, she has been in a state of uneasiness. When she was sleeping these days, the scene of the young man dying staring at him almost became her nightmare.In such a state of mind, she naturally has no feeling at all about the history of the empire that has nothing to do with "herself".

"Amnesia?" The businessman was taken aback when he heard what Irene said, trying to figure out the truth of this sentence.

"En." Irene responded briefly, then focused on the painting at hand.

What she drew at this time was the giant tower of Dres.

On the screen, the giant tower occupies the upper two-thirds of the area with overwhelming power; the lower one-third, the buildings are crammed together to form a dark patch; and in the communication in the lower right corner , the shadow of a villain appeared alone on the empty street.

In the finished painting, that small shadow became the only part representing "human being".

Putting aside other thoughts for the time being, Yannis began to ponder Erin's works seriously.Even as a layman, he can see the emotional color in the painting: the mammoth tower and the buildings below, and then the dark buildings and the shadows of insignificant people, forming a ladder-like oppressive relationship.

In the exaggerated depiction, the giant tower of Dres seems to have become some kind of terrifying existence.

Estimating the value of this black-and-white painting in his heart, Yannis once again marveled at Irene's talent.

As a businessman, Yannis is also well-informed. He can vaguely feel that Irene's techniques seem simple, but they are very practical. But in comparison, she may be better at structure. A composition method different from realism, which can often express the core part of the picture in a very intuitive form-this may be the reason why Erin's paintings have a flavor beyond the times.

The businessman tried to ask, "Do you like painting very much?"

"Yeah." Eileen nodded.Rather, whenever she can't calm down, only through painting can she find her "self" in meditation.

"Do you have any ideas for the future?"

Due to the particularity of Irene's identity, which was beyond Yannis' initial imagination, he had to try to confirm her thoughts again, otherwise, he would not be able to ensure that the original plan would go ahead.

Yannis is not a pure businessman.

When he first met Erin, Yannis decided to adopt her more because he admired her persistence and courage.For him who has no children, this is almost choosing Irene as his heir - and letting her take over a certain mission.

With the contact with Erin, the surprise he found in this girl also made him feel a huge challenge.

How can we make her more perfect?

This is what Yannis is currently thinking about, but until now, Yannis still has a feeling of being unpredictable towards Irene, and he doesn't know what method should be used to train her, which is the correct way.

"I don't know." Irene answered the question just now in a low voice.

At this moment, like a real girl of this age, Erin threw the question back willfully.This is not only because of her unfamiliarity with this world, but also because of the increasingly clear fear deep in her heart.

After staying in a comfortable world for too long, she almost didn't realize that this is a world where violence, killing, and even war are commonplace—until the man in black who happened to meet a few days ago, with a She was reminded of this in a very cruel way.

Yannis sighed and stopped talking.

He didn't know what Erin was thinking, but he could feel that the girl's troubles probably belonged to the category that he couldn't get involved in.Therefore, he couldn't teach her with a strict attitude, and could only wait for Irene's self-recovery, so he didn't make a sound.

Not long after, the rested caravan set off again, and when they walked back to the carriage, Yannis remembered something, and asked, "About that Princess Ruolin, Miss Sisyana?"

Irene was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously said, "I...don't know."

However, a different color soon appeared in her eyes, and she said instead: "But... if possible, I would like to meet her!"

Yannis turned around and looked at the girl quietly, only to see that her expression gradually showed obvious firmness.So, the businessman smiled and said, "Don't worry, you will be able to meet each other in half a year at most."

"Half a year." Erin silently read the time.

At this time, Irene naturally didn't know about the marriage contract between Sisyana and Prince Anruel.

Even Yannis didn't understand the importance of this fact. He just marveled at the importance of Ruolin's princess to Irene, which made Irene regain her spirits all at once.

"Then, next time you meet her, it's best not to be a painter and a princess."

Yannis' implication made Erin stunned for a moment before realizing it.She breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously: "I know, I will study hard!"

Whether it's language, writing, or mysterious magic, it also includes all the knowledge about this world... At this moment, Irene set a goal in her heart, just to be able to be closer when she meets Sisyana again. Communicate with her smoothly.

Erin lowered her head, hiding her expression.

At least... If you have a goal to look forward to, you won't be confused, right?

Chapter No.16 The Princess' Yearning and Trouble

Central Bohemia, Lilithborg.

As the capital of the old Kingdom of Bohemia, Lilith Castle is located in the very center of the continent, connecting all directions, and is a very important commercial city.At the same time, under the impact and blending of various cultures, the architecture of Lilith Castle presents a changeable appearance. All kinds of red tiles and yellow walls bloom bright colors in the sun, so Lilith Castle is also known as Known as the "Golden City".

"In history, this beautiful city has been invaded by foreign enemies more than once and suffered the devastation of war. However, every time she recovered, and soon showed a thriving appearance."

A stone bridge made of marble spans above the riverbank intertwined with blue and gold.Accompanied by the sound of the river patting on the pier, Sisyana was introducing this famous city to the girl accompanying her, Eunika, who was a maid, as usual:

"Let me tell you a story about this bridge. When Princess Fina was living here, she planned to build a bridge over the river in order to connect the east and west banks. Therefore, a young architect was appointed as the person in charge. When the order was delivered, he knelt so excitedly that he vowed to build the best bridge in the world."

Sisyana reached out and stroked the delicate reliefs on the stone railing, and said in a somewhat sad tone:

"Thus, it took 60 years from the beginning of the design to the final completion of this Fina Bridge. This romantic artist only designed one building in his life, but he never saw the birth of his work until his death. .”

"Well, it's a pity."

What Eunika is wearing today is a bohemian dress chosen by Sisyana for her.There were two pendants on the nape of the clothes, and pink florals adorned the bottom of the white skirt, setting off her spotless shoulder-length silver hair, which made Eunika exude a rare and pleasant style.

"Therefore, there are also rumors that Princess Fina was moved by the architect's sincerity, so she chose Lilith Castle as the royal city and established the later Kingdom of Bohemia."

After a pause, Sisyana leaned on the railing, looked at the flowing river, and said softly:

"The artist who fell in love with the princess was unable to express his love due to the huge gap in status; and later, Princess Fina, who was outstanding in talent and beauty, married the Grand Duke of Torrenton in exchange for political support...the two After living together for only three months, the princess returned to Lilith Castle pregnant and declared the marriage failed."

Eunika was taken aback for a moment, and looked at Sisyana uneasily.

"It would be great if this trip could be longer." Sisyana took Unika's hand, sighed melancholy, and said in a low voice, "I don't know if I marry in the north in the future." Is there any chance to travel as much as I do now?"

The reluctance conveyed from the palm of her hand made Unica feel inexplicable sadness, and she tried to comfort her: "Xia, there will definitely be opportunities in the future!"

"The eternal frozen city on the northern peninsula, the romantic capital of Miya in the west, the miracle dome in the desert on the other side of the South China Sea, and the unexplored mysterious countries in the Far East... There are so many unexplored scenery in this world. , Every strange city makes people want to explore it.”

Sisyana closed her eyes and said softly:

"Perhaps, like Princess Fina, personally leading troops to fight in all directions, establishing a prosperous Bohemia Kingdom, and becoming a generation of heroines... is also something that people look forward to."

When Sisyana spoke, Eunika clenched the hands of the two holding each other a little tighter.

Opening her eyes, Eunika looked over seriously. After watching for a few seconds, she showed an unnatural smile and said, "Xia is thinking wildly again."

"No." Sisyana puffed up her face, "I'm not like you, I can run out when I have errands. You know, Eunika, this is the first time I've left Ruolin."

"Hmm... Sia, can you stop thinking about wars and things like that?" Eunika's tone carried a subtle hint of request.

"Huh?" Sisyana asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?"