Infinite Anecdotes

Compared with the schadenfreude as a competitor at this time, Emilia's face is genuinely worried.

People are too good.

At this time, as an opponent, even if you don't actively hope that the opponent will never wake up, at least hope that the opponent can get in the way and affect Wang Xuan's performance.

But Emilia had no such thoughts at all.

So, people are too kind.

After thinking about it, Tang Cheng replied: "I heard from Julius before that he would visit some of his acquaintances to see if they could do anything. He might have returned to the capital from Watergate City. We might be able to meet him."

On the other hand, even if it is not for this matter, Tang Cheng plans to go to the capital recently, because the wives he took over from the priest of lust have already summoned them through the agreed contact method to inform them that they are here. The news of settling down near the capital.

There are many capable people among them, and this may be an opportunity.Tang Cheng thought so.

216．noble

There is a word called boom and bust.

Using this word to describe the Kingdom of Luknica is probably more appropriate.

Because of the protection of the dragon, the easternmost country used to enjoy good weather and abundant crops, and even terrible natural disasters could not harm this country. Therefore, the Kingdom of Luknica was once one of the most powerful countries on this continent. But also because of this, from the kings to the nobles to the common people, they all thought that the days of Antai and peace would last forever, and lost their aggressiveness.

In this country, being a king and a minister is always the most comfortable thing. Once something happens, they don’t have to worry about anything. As long as they get together to drink tea and put on a show like a tea party, everything will be handled by Shenlong. Come to solve it for them, but for the vast majority of nobles here, their focus is more on how to intrigue and seize their own interests.

Blind comfort breeds laziness, and the unchanging life corrupts people's hearts, leaving only greed and corruption.

This was also the status quo of the kingdom that Crusch once hated—

After the sub-human war that broke out 50 years ago lost the last bit of the kingdom of Luknica, the last fig leaf of the once prosperous kingdom was also torn off. The economy is rotten. Even in the royal city, you can see a large number of people who can't find a job and are idle.The nobles secretly sold the interests of the kingdom to other countries in exchange for the privileges in other countries and their own good life, and Luknica as a whole smelled like a stinky sewer.

Until more than ten years ago, the royal family died one after another, and the power of this country completely fell into the hands of the nobles. Although they agreed that the sages would choose the successor king, it was to continue to enjoy the gift of the Dragon God, so that they would be corrupted like this. Only a small number of young people who are determined to improve and dissatisfied with the status quo come to participate in the king's election with the purpose of reform.

But after all, there are too few people like Crusch, and they are really rare.

Most of the nobles are still judging the situation and will never express their position easily. They need a king who can suit their own interests, and it is best to be controlled and manipulated by them.

Let her say what she says, let her do what she does.

In this regard, Crusch might not be their best choice——

"Recently, the little girl from Duke Karsten's family seems to be very active."

At a private ball, the well-dressed nobles are drinking and drinking. They like this way of life, because it can reflect their identity and taste.

The first person to speak was Viscount Dominique. He had a pair of mouse-like eyes shining in the dark and an impressive goat beard. His territory was on the edge of Luknica's western border, near the trading city of Kalaragi. And Watergate City, so he knew the news there immediately.

"It's just a young girl." Then the man with natural curly hair, hooked nose, and deep nasolabial folds on both sides seemed quite dissatisfied with the king's demeanor, so he snorted .

His name is Earl Corbett. If the noble class is divided according to the sons of dukes, he is only in the middle, comparable to Roswaal. However, the status of nobility is not all measured by title.

Most of the time, titles only represent the size of a person's fief and their rank on paper. Many brothers of kings will be dukes, but that doesn't mean they have great influence.In the same way, even though he is an earl, the words of an earl like Roswaal who can rival the army by himself carry a lot of weight, and the same is true for this earl of Corbett.

His territory is geographically superior, located at the heart of the entire kingdom, with a salt pond, a mine and a large amount of fertile land in the territory, so that his economy can operate independently of the kingdom, has its own rich relationship channels, and has a private army and armed forces— —These are all legal in the kingdom, because the rules are made by the nobles themselves. In Luknica, as long as you can afford the army, you can raise it. You can easily use some unreliable reasons to prevaricate it, because no one I believe that there are people who can rebel with the presence of the Dragon God. You have so many soldiers, and you are happy to let you suppress the bandits.

However, it can also be seen from this that Earl Corbett is a cunning and powerful earl.

Unlike those empty airs, he has a high prestige among the nobles.

After he said this, there was a echoing voice all around: "The little girl from the Karsten family is still far behind."

"That's it."

Earl Corbett sneered in his heart. He didn't know that these people were trying to flatter him, but it didn't matter, the rules of the game among nobles were like this. He was very satisfied with his influence, and then changed the subject: "However, as Crusch Alternatives, at least better than others, she is at least a noble of pure blood. Look, what kind of goods are the other choices of the king's election this time. The Astrea family (Juvenile family) is completely It's gone, the alcoholic master picked up an orphan of unknown origin to try to turn things around, my God, I originally thought that the half-elf recommended by that crazy border count was the most intolerable for me, but I didn't think of it at all, Baliere The scourge left by that old ghost is what drives me crazy, can you believe that she is lawless and declaring that she will lead those common people to carry out reforms, let us distribute the land to those untouchables!"

"Did she really say that?"

"That woman dares to say anything"

"You must teach her a lesson."

The nobles became excited.

Earl Corbett shook his head: "That woman is a bit smart, knowing that she can't win votes with us except for selling her coquettish tits, so she wants to rely on those poor civilians to let her She won, ha, it's just wishful thinking!"

Everyone responded one after another, but there were also quite a few people who fancied Priscilla's beautiful body in their minds. Not to mention, among this group of dignified nobles, there were not a few who coveted her graceful body.

Earl Corbett also saw it, and he mocked: "Don't blame me for not reminding you, a beauty has a thorn, and this woman is even more poisonous. Think about that poor old guy in Balier, not only lost his property, Not even the family name."

When he said this, everyone around him restrained their desires, and everyone knew the Scarlet Bride's reputation.

As Corbett ridiculed all the names of the four king candidates, the goal he supports is actually already made public, but there are still good things to ask fawningly: "My lord, with your discerning eyes Wei Lue, which one of the five people do you support?"

Earl Corbett glanced at the fans with approval, feeling that the time was almost up, and then said what he really wanted to say: "I think there are some things that I don't need to say, as long as you are in In our position, many things are self-evident. For us, what we pursue is never change or change, but stability. To put it bluntly, does the king have any influence on us? Without a king, it would be more comfortable, at least you don’t have to go to the king’s capital, and you can worship as soon as you accept your head.”

All the nobles said yes one after another.

"However, if the country is to be stable, it must have the protection of the Dragon God. In order to obtain the protection of the Dragon God, we have to choose the king according to the edict on the Dragon Calendar Stone. But, don't blame me for not reminding you, once those unreliable The candidate ascends to the throne, then our good days will come to an end." Earl Corbett stopped his voice intentionally at this point, stirring up the emotions of others, and then said: "I look around, Among all the king candidates, only Anastasia is the one who best meets our expectations. She is experienced in handling things and has made great achievements. With her, our country's economy that is in the doldrums will definitely be improved. Moreover, she also assured me personally that, Once she is elected, not only will the interests of the nobles not be harmed, but our life will only get better and better..."

It is enough to say this.

Afterwards, a group of nobles chatted sanctimoniously for a while, and then went away to enjoy themselves.

After all, for aristocrats, official affairs only account for a small part of their lives, and pleasure should be the big part

Earl Corbett did not stay, and retreated from the auditorium alone, found his son Benedict, and left the party with him.

"How is it?" he asked his son as he climbed into the carriage.