Chapter 131 Arriving at the Royal Capital
Chapter 131 Arriving at the Royal Capital
Alphonse and his group did not walk very fast this way.
Because of the internal strength breakthrough, there was a delay.
It took fifteen days to reach the royal capital.
Although I had already predicted that the royal city of San Centano would be grander and more impressive than the bustling central city I had seen.
But when I actually saw the city wall, which was at least seven or eight feet high, I was still surprised.
Of course it's not because the city wall is too high.
It is not difficult to climb up to this height with Alphonse's lightness.
Just borrow your strength out of thin air and rush forward all the way.
What's more, the toe sword can now fly.
But every few feet above the city, there is a strange spire, and the metal tip on the top of the tower has a faint flow of electric light.
Moreover, there are several huge turrets set up on the wall.
Although it is painted with pure white paint, has exquisite golden patterns, and is decorated with several pairs of wings like wings, it has a dazzling luster and looks a bit like an ornament, but Alphonse is not I dared to underestimate those cannons.
The caliber alone is terrifyingly large.
Earl Mujik used magic weapons to attack the Blue Feather Territory. It would be impossible to attack the important part of the royal city without magic weapons.
Mia, Medeo, and Tessie were all coming to San Centano for the first time, but the two veterans of the Guard who accompanied them had been here long ago.
It's just that they participated in the civil strife in the kingdom as a party to attack the city.
After hearing Alphonse's question, the two soldiers immediately began to talk endlessly.
"There is a magic barrier on the spire. Once it is activated, it will form a magic shield like a copper wall and an iron wall to protect the safety of the entire royal city. It is said to be the masterpiece of Andrel, the great palace mage who has died many years ago. What is it called? Up?"
"The Great Isolation Barrier." Another soldier answered, "And the people inside can attack enemies outside, and all attacks coming in from the outside will be blocked."
"The stones used to build the city wall are still carefully selected hard stones, and molten copper and lead are poured between the stones. It is said that inside the city wall, at intervals, magic crystals blessed by the earth element are buried. Make sure it doesn’t crack and disintegrate.”
"At that time, we attacked the city wall. It took a lot of effort. We were able to open the city gate with great difficulty despite the fire from the magic cannon above."
Speaking of their deeds back then, the two soldiers were somewhat proud.
In that war, surviving was enough to brag about for a lifetime.
"Since the defense is so strong, how did you defeat it?" Alphonse asked curiously.
"It is said that Her Majesty the Queen planted an internal agent early in the morning and was lurking in the royal city. This caused abnormalities in the barrier and the magic cannon behind it also misfired, so we were able to attack."
Judging from the expressions of the two soldiers, they only knew a general idea, not the details, and they were not so sure.
No matter how impregnable a fortress is, it is normal for it to fall apart if something goes wrong internally.
This must involve some power struggles. Alphonse estimated that the queen must have given some conditions. Otherwise, after she ascended the throne, she would not have left the Council of Elders to impose restrictions.
With legal documents and reliable proof of noble status, Alphonse and his party did not encounter any setbacks when entering the city.
The guards guarding the gate were accustomed to meeting nobles from all walks of life in the royal city. A young baron from a remote and remote area in the north did not deserve special attention.
In San Sentano, the viscounts and marquises all grabbed a lot of them.
Although the palace had experienced wars and been renovated a few years ago, the palace's deep tones and solemn and steady style still carry a sense of solemnity as if it had stood for thousands of years.
Alphonse had imagined the appearance and posture of the queen.
The style of this other world is more Western. The queen should be wearing an elegant and luxurious dress, a crown inlaid with many gems on her head, and a gem scepter in her hand.
Unexpectedly, when I actually met him, I found that it was completely different from what I imagined.
The ruler of the Bastian Kingdom, Queen Junone, is wearing a slim-fitting short coat with a white gold stand-up collar that only reaches her waist. It is embroidered with complex and delicate patterns with gold and silver threads, and she has a bunch of white gauze tied around her neck. , wearing a burgundy velvet cape with golden silk tassels.
She has fiery red fluffy curly hair, large breasts and a slender waist, which expands to an astonishing arc. Her lower body has a pair of perfectly slender legs wrapped in tight-fitting pure black breeches and a pair of long boots.
Her eyebrows are very thin, her pupils are green, and her lips are thin under the high bridge of her nose.
There is a bit of heroism in her beauty. Although there is a vague smile on her face, it gives people a condescending and indifferent feeling of arrogance.
In modern terms, she is a very sassy royal sister.
As mature as a peach, Mia's figure is inferior to hers.
In terms of chest size, they are probably about the same, but Mia's figure is a bit too slender, while Queen Junoen is much plumper.
The crown is not a big hat that weighs more than ten pounds, but a lightweight one with several points and studded with pearls and gems.
There is also a section of the sword hilt exposed at the waist, and the jaw guard is quite weird. Thin metal twists surround it several times, forming a strange shape. It can be imagined that when holding the sword, the jaw guard can be very good. Protect your palms.
This is obviously men's clothing!
It seems normal. According to rumors, she doesn't like Hongzhuang but Wuzhuang, and is a ruthless character who can compete with her brother for the throne.
It was the first time he faced a strong swordsman level. Although Queen Junoen did not deliberately show her aura, Alphonse could already feel the awe-inspiring pressure.
She is much better than Mia!
Moreover, the burly nobleman with gray hair and short beard standing next to the throne was no less powerful than Queen Junoen.
Is this also a sword master?
He is definitely Queen Junone's confidant. Could it be that he is Duke Wensalf whom he has never met, right?
It didn't look like it, Duke Wensalf seemed particularly friendly in his letters, but this nobleman had a cold face and was stern.
For some reason, Alphonse always felt that there was a vague haze about this nobleman.
Alphonse thought that he would be the only one to attend the meeting, but he did not expect that the queen also summoned Mia.
Don't know why.
The etiquette was taught by Rivera, the emissary.
Alphonse pressed his right hand between his chest and abdomen, stepped back slightly with his right foot, leaned forward slightly, and bowed gracefully.
Mia, who was one step behind, did the same and bowed.
"His Majesty the King, Baron Alphonse Tartarus of Cold Wind Territory, I send my greetings to you and extend my highest respect."
"Are you Alphonse?" Queen Junoen smiled slightly, "Judging from your demeanor, the half-elf lady next to you is more like a noble."
Alphonse didn't expect to be dismissed as soon as he arrived, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Mia Sagrando, right?" Queen Junoen asked.
"Yes, Her Majesty the Queen." Mia replied calmly.
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