Section 76 Provocation
Baron Valk's protection made Jeff not have to go to the gallows immediately. Needless to say, this must have been instigated by Count Lauzits. For Baron Valk, who had long been resentful of Arod becoming the prime minister, this was an excellent opportunity to attack Arod. He had confidence in his son, the champion Cavalier Andrew, and it would be even better if Arod was killed in the duel. The nobles who died in the duel could only resent their fate.
"Dull?" Regent Earl Emble frowned. In the duel, whether it was horse guns or swordsmanship, it was possible that Arod would be injured or dead. This was something that Embler Emble would never want to see. At the moment when the Bohemia attacked the Principality of Mason, Arod could not be unable to lead the army.
"Yes, I will send my son Sir Andrew to a duel of honor with the Lord Palace Prime Minister Jeff who is accused of being protected by me, and hand the matter to the hands of the omnipotent God, and use the will of God to decide who is innocent." Baron Valk said loudly. At this time, not only the nobles were moved, but even the civilians standing at the door of the lord's hall started to cheer. There was no more interesting entertainment than this when the nobles competed with real swords and guns.
"Did your son Sir Andrew agree?" asked Count Earl Emble, the Regent.
"Of course, my son is waiting outside, and he always follows me as my guard." Baron Valk said respectfully to Earl Eble. After receiving the permission of Eble, Andrew, who had the title of Champion Knight, walked into the lord's hall with great strides. His strong and tall body separated the crowd, and his chain mail and shirt were bright and shiny.
"Great Regent, all nobles and bishops, good." Andrew, the champion knight, stood in the middle of the hall, raised his legs and bowed slightly to the nobles in the hall, but he quickly raised his head and proudly like a rooster. However, the nobles in the hall did not feel that Andrew was rude. To the nobles, a champion knight could bear such a proud look.
"Sir Andrew, your father asks for asylum to Jeff, a businessman who is charged with murder. He asks you to fight with Lord Gong Xiang. What do you think?" Regent Earl Emble sat in his seat and pointed at Jeff, who was standing aside in a mess, and said to the champion Sir Andrew.
"Oh, if this is the case, I would not ask for anything. I have heard that Lord Gong Xiang has many titles. If he can duel such a noble noble, it would be my honor. I just don't know if Lord Gong Xiang has the courage to fight me." The champion knight Andrew said in a contemptuous tone. All the nobles present knew Arod's title, the inheritor of ancient Roman knowledge, Zhidoxing, and the conquerors of the Slavs. However, these titles can only represent Arod's clever mind and strategic vision. The courage and fearlessness that the aristocrats valued most in the medieval aristocrats were unable to reflect. Therefore, a sneering voice came from the hall. Fortunately, Arod's noble position in the Duchy of Mason, otherwise he would not know how ridicule the nobles would be.
"I accept the duel." Looking at Sir Andrew's provocative gaze, Arod said with some anger. Sir Andrew's words made Arod fight for his reputation. Otherwise, he would become the laughing stock of the entire Mason court.
"Arod." Earl Eble was thinking about how to pass this meaningless duel. Unexpectedly, Arrod had already agreed. Earl Eble sighed secretly in his heart. Under such circumstances, any noble who accepted the challenge could only face it. However, Sir Andrew had the title of champion knight, which was not a false reputation. When this jazz was 18 years old, he rarely found any opponent in the Principal of Mason. It can be said that he is one of the most famous knights in the Principal of Mason.
"Okay. The knight can only show his true nature in a happy battle. Please set the time for the duel, and I will definitely fight." The champion knight Andrew laughed generously. His broad chin was almost raised to the sky, and the chain mail on his body made a rustling sound when the strong wave of his arms.
"Andrew, although I am also looking forward to your duel with Lord Gongsun, at the moment when the Bohemia invades the Principality, we can only postpone the duel until the army led by Lord Gongsun defeats the Bohemia, I will hold a grand competition in the palace." Regent Earl Earl Eble stood up and announced to everyone and Sir Andrew that this was a solution. He thought in his heart that Arod would definitely fail, and all he could do was to delay as much as possible.
"After your order, Dear Regent, I just hope that this duel will come as soon as possible before the end of the trial." Champion Cavalier Andrew said in a teasing tone. His words caused everyone to laugh. They could see the delaying plan of the Regent Earl Eble, but in their hearts, all the nobles could understand this choice. No one was willing to face the sword or spear of the champion Cavalier Andrew.
Because of this interlude in the middle, businessman Jeff was locked up in the dungeon. It was not until the champion Cavalier Andrew and the Palace Aruod duel had a duel that he could decide whether to release or kill. Although being locked up in a dark and humid dungeon was enough to make Jeff suffer, his life was finally saved. In this game, Count Lauziz and Arruod almost tied.
"Mr. Palace Master." When everyone left the lord's hall, Arud was also preparing to return to the Wendel family's house. When preparing for the expedition to the Duke of Bohemia, he was stopped by a crisp voice at the stone steps. Arud turned around and saw Princess Josie standing behind him.
"Your Highness, Princess." Aruod bowed slightly to Princess Josie. Princess Josie was surrounded by her. Her expression looked very nervous, which made Aruod a little strange.
"I heard you are going to have a duel with Sir Andrew, right?" Princess Josie did not care about the cumbersome court etiquette, and she approached Arod and asked anxiously to him.
"That's right, there is indeed such a thing. You know so soon?" Aruod didn't understand why Princess Qiaoxi was so anxious. Is there anything hidden in this?
"God, Lord Gong Xiang, do you know your opponent? Why do you have to promise such a dangerous thing?" Princess Josie opened her beautiful eyes widened. She grabbed the corner of Aruod's clothes and said in a worried voice.
"This is for the sake of God, and I cannot avoid it." Arod shrugged his shoulders. It was indeed beyond his expectations for being asked to duel, but looking at Princess Josie's nervous look, Arod became a little uneasy.
Chapter completed!