The court director Scadra is an old man with deep facial features.

Perhaps because the Griffin family is indeed a large family, in terms of appearance, Mr. Scadra and his two sisters - and even Aunt Mary - could hardly see any connection. The only thing that can be called the same is silver hair - but to be honest, Ashu Rufate really can't tell whether this is natural silver hair or the traces of the passing of time.

Mr. Scadra is a man who can impress visitors. Rather than being thin, his figure is win-win, rather than being pale, his face is burnt. His eyes are deep and he is wearing gold glasses. It is particularly important to emphasize that the glasses are on the bridge of his nose as if it was originally part of this body. Mr. Scadra is wearing a pure black dress and shoes on his feet.

The son is also black, but the neckline is white. This outfit makes people think of mourning clothes or a funeral home waiter. However, if you look closely, you will find that he has a blue ribbon hanging on the buttons on his chest. This should be from a certain title or a certain honorary title. However, the blue strap on the black dress gives people the feeling that this place is a wound, and blue blood flows out of the wound.

Through these details of clothing, people will probably understand that Scadra is the type that is extremely conservative and widely respected (generally, conservative people are always more likely to be respected). In fact, it is true. If his appearance is not enough to make people know his character, his expression will make up for this shortcoming. At least for the first time when Ashu Rufate and Mr. Scadra met, he had always been arrogant and rigid, with his eyes calm and cold, and sometimes sharply asked. When he spoke, his shoulders and neck were always stiff and motionless. The posture was like a judge's gesture, asking questions to the defendant.

Mr. Scadra first read the recommendation letter as usual, and then asked Ash Rufate a lot of questions, including Aunt Mary, the family, and some things in the city of Bracian. From this point, it can be seen that Mr. Scadra actually maintained a relatively close contact with Aunt Mary. After Ash Rufate answered these questions one by one - even after correcting some of Scadra's mistakes (whether these mistakes were true or were Scadra intentionally made), the respectable Mr. Scadra finally smiled.

"It's you, Countess Asu Ruffatt. Marianne has sent a letter in advance, saying that you will take this responsibility. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Take responsibility?" Asu Ruffatt did not expect Scadra to spit out this word. Wait, isn't this position of personal guard a popular item? You can get the title of... Knight after working for a year?

"Well, I asked her to find a suitable and reliable person to hold this position." Scadra had no intention of hiding it, so she said it directly. "A person with a clear origin and absolutely reliable person to hold this position." He shook his head and sighed. "The situation is treacherous, the storm is changing, and the future of the royal family is worrying. There is only so much I can do."

"Scaddra...Mr...."

"Since you have married into our Griffin family, you can call me 'uncle'." Scadra replied. "Of course, if you don't feel used to this, you can also call me Mr. Scadra."

"Scadra...Uncle..." Ashu Rufate felt that this matter was not as good as expected, or at least quite suspicious. "Aunt Mary told me that if I held this position for one year..."

"You will get the title of Knight," Scadra replied immediately. "It may sound easy, but it is not that simple. There are already four people before you."

"Four people?"

"It's all my people who have come to me, who are innocent and absolutely reliable." Scadra sighed lightly. "None of them has been in their positions for more than three months."

"Resigned...or died?"

"Dead." Scadra replied, and when he answered the word, he couldn't help frowning.

"So, what is the cause of death?"

"Three died duels with others, and the other one was infected with a plague." Scadra replied. "When you came, my cousin, Marianne, should have told you that the current Hawk City is far from as calm as it seems on the surface. There are some things that I cannot conveniently say, but if you want, just find a few taverns on the streets and alleys and find out more." He paused. "To be honest, you still have the possibility of leaving this undercurrent field now."

"Is duel allowed here in Eagle City?"

"If the procedures are complete," Scadra replied. "Both sides each brought their own friend as the proof and went to the duel arena in the south of Chengyuan. Then a person's life was completely entrusted to his arms and weapons. Oh, by the way, in addition to his friends, there are three neutral proofs that both sides agree. With the document signed by the five proofs, life and death are by fate."

"But, the duel should be rejected, right?"

"That's right. But how many people can tolerate provocation and insults? Especially those arrogant young men." Scardra shook her head again. "It's all legal duels, at least no one can tell anything wrong on the surface."

Is this the reason why Aunt Mary is "low-key and low-key"? Asu Rufat thought in his heart.

"Do I need to know anything else?" Ashu Rufate asked. "What should I pay attention to in my position, especially?"

"According to normal rules, there are eight personal guards around the king." Scadra's face had a helpless smile. "The two are in one group, exactly four groups. Each group has to work all day - from the handover at dawn and last until the next day dawn. These include accompanying the king on a trip and standing outside the king's dormitory at night. In other words, at every moment, there are two personal guards around the king to protect his safety. The personal guards can take three days off every day on duty... But," he exclaimed this "but", "No one can tell the situation now. Because, together with you, our queen only has three personal guards. So how to work is completely a mess."

"Why?" Ashu Rufate almost asked. However, there seems to be no second answer to this matter. Obviously, there is absolutely no shortage of applicants in this position. The reason why this vacancy is maintained is undoubtedly due to some political considerations. When selfishness is covered with various righteous principles, who can carefully analyze them?

"As for your duties, the responsibility of personal guards is not to be repeated. The first is to protect the Queen's safety. Please note that this is above everything else, or even above her own orders. The second is to execute her orders on the premise of ensuring her safety. That's all. Ashu Rufate, since you have been a mercenary, I don't need to explain many details."

"So when will I..."

"I'll give you three days off," Scadra replied. "In three days, arrange all the things you do in the Hawk City, including your residence. Three days later, come to me to collect the uniforms, armor, weapons you need - these things you will wear every time you enter the palace in the future - and then you can go to see the queen and receive your first mission."

"Ah, there is no room or board arrangement?"

"Sadly, no. As long as you are on duty, you can get the corresponding food from the palace kitchen for three meals, but you cannot live in the palace during the time you are not on duty." Scadra replied. "But don't worry, you have the corresponding salary, and solve the problem of food and accommodation that is not particularly big." His finger pointed to a map hanging on the wall. Ashurufate looked at the map and saw the map of the Eagle City, which was almost exactly the same as what he bought before. The only difference was that it was larger, more detailed, and more refined. "Did you see it here?"

Ashu Rufate realized that he was referring to the neighborhood north of the palace. He had set out from the Postal Train Station, circled around, passed the main road of the neighborhood, which was called "Flower Street", and then came to the gate of the palace.

“This neighborhood should be the most suitable place. You can rent a house here,” Scadra said. “It’s very convenient here, and it’s very close to the palace, and the rent shouldn’t be expensive.”

"Are there no other choice? This is also very close." Ashu Rufate pointed to another location.

"I'm afraid it's more difficult. This is a noble residential area," Scadra replied. "There are almost no houses available for rent here, and you can only buy them if you want to live in. Not only is the price extremely high, but the worse is that there is no market price. Unless it is forced to do so, who will sell his home in the royal city? If you are not lucky, you will not be able to wait for a suitable home for sale in a year or two."

According to this detailed map, Ashu Rufate had a general understanding of the layout of the Eagle City. The core part of the entire city is the palace, and the surrounding area of ​​the palace is the aristocratic and wealthy area, the official residence area, the park area and the "flower block" that Ashu Rufate had just seen in the afternoon. Then the other blocks were outside these areas. This made the palace naturally within the protection circle, guarded by these relatively noble and neat blocks, and isolated from the chaotic blocks. Although I don't know who conceived this, it was indeed quite clever.

But at least Scadra is right. The area near this Flower Street is indeed the most suitable area for him to live in.

...

At dusk, Ashu Rufate returned to the flower street again. Compared to when he passed by in the afternoon, the street was even more lively. Pedestrians in groups of three or three, prostitutes in bloom, yelling customers on the roadside, and some vendors selling snacks and snacks. Some little boys who served as messengers ran around the streets, and from time to time, some male prostitutes could be seen standing on the roadside. Compared with this "flower street", even the brothels in Wallonia seemed unworthy.

Although he decided to rent a house in this neighborhood, he didn't feel like starting. In addition to this street, he had just found a few alleys, but he couldn't find an agency for renting a house, nor could he see the same kind of apartment that looked like a rental.

"Sir, do you need help?" Someone pulled the corner of Eshu Rufate from behind. Eshu Rufate turned around and saw a boy's timid face. He looked thin and small, and his clothes were dirty.

Ashu Rufate reached into his pocket and wanted to touch a few copper coins. However, he didn't have such a small amount of money, so he took out a small silver coin and put it on the boy's hand.

"I want to rent a house, where should I go?"

The boy immediately put the silver coins in hand. "Then, sir." His finger pointed to a shop facing the street. It was a big shop, and there were not even a few women who were recruiting customers at the door. The guests all went straight in.
Chapter completed!