Desire

“You'll provide copies of Alminas? ”

The man frowned and said. He pushes up his nose glasses with his fingertips. Silence for a moment, he picks up the pipe on the table and sucks a little smoke. Purple smoke drifts upward.

“Has the emperor finally gone mad? ”

The brief silence was a concern about whether it was okay to speak these profane words calmly. The four wizards sitting around the table share his gaze. Because they thought that way in their heads, they didn't blame or blame the blasphemies that men spit.

“How many of the last emperors have not gone mad? ”

The woman mutters, her luscious hair twisting and frowning. The breastplate shines from open clothing, but none of these gatherers secretly glanced at the woman's lewd clothes. Even though women look good, the elderly have lived here for more than 70 years. You can change your appearance as much as you want, so do not be deceived by lies.

“The emperor seems to be serious. ”

The old man in the blue hat mutters. The Wizard Association of Gracia, the Pentagon. There were all five stars at the top of it. Four out of five people were using polymorphic magic to shape their preferences, so the elderly among the five stars gathered was only one.

“They say it's a copy, but I find Alminas attractive. You can steal the Great Spirit's resentment by taking one step in the Emperor's war game. Any objectors? ”

The old man asked, "Of the five stars, everyone is Based Luminas, the blue star of the Hacentra School." It was accepted by everyone. So, it was his role to lead this meeting, where all five stars were gathered.

“I vote yes. I don't think seeing Alminas will allow me to sign a contract with the Spirit of Flame King... But I can still get close to the rain I'm after. ”

The woman replied: Lefina Carlos, the red star of the Carlos school. She is the master of the Kalos School of Fire Magic and the pinnacle of your lineage magic. Apart from the war, Aminas wants it. After gaining Lefina's favor, Basseth looks back at the others.

“Alminas is greedy, but not much of a war. It doesn't look like the Pentagon is working with the Imperial Court to wage war against other kingdoms. ”

“We shouldn't make a precedent. The Pentagon must remain a magical research facility at all times. If this had happened before, the future Emperor might think it is possible to treat us like mercenaries. ”

Two people shake their heads. It is the green star of the Solid School and the gold star of the Alec School. In their answer, the Purple Star of the Ride School smiled.

“There's nothing wrong with treating mercenaries. It doesn't matter if you get paid enough, does it? The research costs are always low. ”

“I agree with that. There is no guarantee that an immediate patron will support you in the future. There's nothing wrong with a friendly relationship with the Imperial Court. ”

“The kingdom of Gallios is protected by the Sea Dragon Serikrapa. War with the Kingdom of Gallios is like turning a Sea Dragon Sericrapa against an enemy. ”

“A dragon is an attractive monster. There's no place to waste it. Dragon Hearts, and those bones and scales... If you're an ancient dragon the size of a Cericrapa, you've got a fortune stashed in your nest. ”

“Do you covet that wealth? Well, I don't think the greedy emperor would give up the Sericrapa's fortune. ”

“Alminas is covetous... but resin doesn't fit the Pentagon's five-star movements with him. Demand the corpse of Sericrapa. The corpse of a dragon is attractive. ”

“No monopoly on corpses. ”

“Then share it. I need the head of a dragon. I want to cut open the skull and see the brain. I wonder what the magical manipulated brain would look like. ”

The purple star giggles. Her ride discipline is centered on mental magic. No Human Head, no Elven Head, no Orc Head. I have examined the brain by splitting the heads of almost all species, but I have not yet split the head of the dragon. A blue star nods at the words of the purple star.

“Let's gather our opinions. I will demand the corpse of Sericrapa. If the Emperor offers copies of Alminas and the corpses of Sericrapa. ”

The blue star pauses.

“Anyone who opposes? ”

No one answered. A copy of Alminas and the corpse of a high-ranking dragon. At that price, I can immerse my feet. The blue star nods.

“It's decided.”

*

The Palace of the Marquis of Portia was larger and grander than the Palace of the Galpagos. Azin drops on the wagon and looks up at the mansion and takes a small admiration. The palace of Earl Galpagos reminded me of a fortress, if it were as glamorous as his own. High walls, iron bars on them, tightly closed gates, and a crest guarding them.

“I made a promise. ”

Ajin approaches and talks. “Are you Lord Azin, Lord Hermione's escort knight?” The crest asked. As Azin nods his head, the crest moves aside and the door opens.

The garden was not very glamorous. Rather, it resembled the training ground. At the same time as the Marquis of Portia, the First Field Commander, the military rank, is the commander in charge. The first field holds a garrison near the capital, with a total force of 100,000. In other words, the Count of Portia is a commander with 100,000 soldiers.

Nobles make knights, and knights follow nobles. The knights gathered like that are owned by nobles. The Imperial Knights are the same. But war is not the number of knights. War is for infantry, not for knights.

“You're early. ”

I was guided to meet the Viceroy of Portia. He was a middle-aged man with a black mustache. The outfit was not a uniform, but neat, and on the wall behind the chair were decorations, including swords and weapons, and countless medals he had received.

“Were you waiting? ”

“I wasn't waiting, I was just there. This is my home. Same as always.”

The Viceroy of Portia replied: It was Ajin who told me he wanted to see me, and the late Porsche took him for granted.

“Have you eaten? ”

“Lunch is over. I did it at the mansion. ”

“That's good. I don't think we need to prepare meals at a hazy time. ”

The Viceroy of Portia replied: Ajin smiles slightly at his answer. The emperor of Portia drank a cup of coffee and stared at Azin's face. I didn't think Azin would contact me to see her. There is no contact between the Marquis of Portia and Azin.

On the surface, the Porsche Marquis saw Azin defeat Jinn and was quite interested in him. I sent an invitation to Azin because there was a party planned, and it was declined. The relationship between the two was over, and the relationship ended with Azin refusing to invite the Duke of Portia to a party.

“I heard something great happened at the Earl of the Galpagos' party. ”

“This happened because you were ignorant of the gracias' manners. It was just an accident," Azin replied. The Viceroy of Portia laughs low in his answer. What happened at that party. None of the nobles in the capital didn't know him. It was fun and big.

“Do you know why I took your advice? ”

The Marquis of Portia asks: Azin shakes his head with a face that he knows nothing.

“I wondered what the person who smashed the face of the Galpagos looked like. ”

The duchess of Portia bites the pipe.

“I liked you at the same time. ”

“Because I smashed the look on Earl Galpagos' face? ”

“Yes. It was pleasant to hear that the scoundrel had been beaten by a common scorner. ”

The relationship between the Count of Portia and the Count of Galpagos is not good. The Count of Portia has publicly reprimanded Earl Galpagos for his light-heartedness, and in return, he has isolated the Earl of Portia from the social world. Despite his position and authority, he was more dominant than Earl Galpagos, but at the heart of the social world, Earl Galpagos had many things that he did not have.

The late Porsche could not have directly punished Earl Galpagos for his rudeness. Since it was in a completely different form, it was natural to have a crush on Ajin.

“But I don't understand. Why you wanted to see me. ”

“I just wanted to apologize for my rudeness. ”

The favor of the erl of Portia was anticipated. He already knew the relationship between the Count of Portia and the Count of Galpagos.

“You invited me to your own party, and I turned him down and went to Earl Galpagos' party. ”

“I don't care. It was a light party anyway. Do you know what Cried Training is? ”

The Marquis of Portia lays down a pipe and asks. Ajin shakes his head.

“It's a two-year military exercise. It's not that secret. In plains outside the capital, hundreds of thousands of foot soldiers gather to simulate a battle. For a month in the field. The training was just over, so I gathered some acquaintances I used to know and other field commanders to party. It wasn't a party for you in the first place. ”

“And why did you invite me? ”

“Because you were unmanned. ”

The Marquis of Portia clasps and says:

“I'm from a knight. Alkyd territory. It's been 40 years. There was a raid on the Kingdom of Gallios at the time, but fortunately I survived and was given command. After defeating the armies of the Gallios Kingdom, I entered the capital... 40 years later, I became the Marquis. You're from Celebrity territory, right? ”

“I wasn't born there, but I was a knight there. ”

“The alkyd and celebrity territories are pretty close. I felt some sympathy for being from the countryside... I was impressed by defeating the death squad. That's all I've ever invited you to. ”

“I didn't know the erl was from Alchid territory. ”

“It was 40 years ago. Rarely do those who know. I never thought someone like you would be in Celebrity. Had I known sooner, I would have made you my vessel. ”

He said as if it were a pity for the Marquis of Portia. The other nobles are worth scolding, but it is impossible to capture Azin unless he is the Imperial escort knight.

“It wasn't meant to be. ”

The acolyte walks in. He lays down a cup of tea in front of Azin. After the acolyte left, Azin opened his mouth.

“If it wasn't for fate, we'd have a relationship starting today. ”

“Is this the will of King Hermione? ”

The Marquis of Portia asks: He paused for a moment. The Viceroy of Portia stands neutral in the midst of a turmoil. Ajin first took a cup of tea.

“It is not His Majesty's intention. ”

“Then it is your will. You want to take me in? ”

“I think a commander who commands 100,000 civilizations is worth more than those who tease tongues in politics. ”

“I'm a knight, a nobleman, and a soldier. If a knight protects his master, a soldier protects his country. I don't want to interfere in the Crown Prince's turmoil. ”

“Then it's simple. ”

Azin smiles bloody.

“If King Hermione becomes Emperor, you will naturally get the Porsche Marquis. ”