Chapter 275 Welcome

In the blue sky, wisps of white clouds floated over the carriage, and below was an endless vast land.

Yellow-green mountains lay on the green land like centipedes, and between the mountains were deep dark canyons.

The morning sun was cold white, without any temperature, and only reflected a faint luster on the surface of the carriage.

Lu He looked at the waterfall that tilted down from the top of the mountain in the distance. The breeze blew over, blowing the waterfall like smoke and fog.

"Master, it's time to eat." The little maid Nicole's shout came from outside.

The caravan has been on the road for five days and should arrive at the Crescent Capital in the afternoon.

Lu He got up and walked out of the car.

There were some knights around the carriage, wearing blue and silver plate armor and helmets, holding long swords or lances.

The war horses under their crotches were also covered with silver scales, reflecting dazzling light in the sun.

This was the knight team sent by the old emperor to escort him. The leader was named Sulaya, a female knight.

"Lord Sauron, just keep going along this main road and you will reach the capital." Sulaya stepped forward and said respectfully.

Lu He looked at the woman in front of him.

She had a delicate appearance, an above-average appearance, and was only about thirty years old, with long gray-brown hair tied into a ponytail.

She was wearing the silver body armor used by the Crescent Royal Guard, which fit tightly against her skin, perfectly highlighting the shape of her breasts and outlining the curve of her tight and tight hips.

There were fine hollow patterns and some decorative white crystal lines on the armor.

Her lower body revealed a prominently proportioned white long legs and exposed skin on her waist and abdomen, giving people a refreshing and different kind of sexiness.

The intention of a knight wearing this kind of armor used by the royal guard to decorate and beautify the appearance is naturally self-evident.

It was obviously hitting his other soft spot again.

Lu He did not speak, but just nodded to show that he knew, and then turned and walked towards Nicole.

Suraya looked at the cold back of the earl, smiled helplessly, and felt a sense of frustration in her heart.

When His Majesty asked her if she was willing to meet Sauron and hinted at something, she agreed.

Suraya has always wanted to rely on her own strength to stand out and become a noble, but unfortunately the reality is cruel.

Without background, without military merit, and unwilling to sell herself, no matter how hard she tried, even if she became a knight, reaching the current status is already the limit, and it is difficult to go further.

Today, she finally had the idea of ​​​​compromise.

After weighing it, although she still had some resistance in her heart, she gritted her teeth and agreed.

Because His Majesty promised her that no matter what reward Lord Sauron would give her, he would make her a baron in her hometown.

When she first saw Sauron, Suraya felt ashamed and embarrassed, because Sauron was too young and looked like a young student, and she was ten years older than him.

But after a day, she found that she was thinking too much.

Zoro didn't even look at her, and the conversation was just a few simple words or nodding and shaking his head.

Her personality and hobbies were completely different from those spread in the capital.

After dinner, the convoy continued to set off, driving along the flat road, with gray bare rocky mountains on both sides.

It takes a lot of resources to open up a straight and wide road between the rolling mountains.

There are also two railroad tracks next to it, and trains with billowing white mist will pass by from time to time.

Lu He found that most trains are transporting goods, and there are very few people, but occasionally there is one.

The train is very slow, and it is packed with passengers, even the aisles are full of people. Through the open windows, you can see the decoration inside, which is not much different from the green trains on Earth.

The closer to the capital, the more pedestrians and convoys on the road, and there are checkpoints everywhere.

However, Lu He's convoy was not stopped for inspection, and it should have been notified in advance.

It was approaching dusk.

The wheels of the carriage were rolling.

Lu He stood in the driver's seat, looking far ahead. The slightly orange-red sunlight of the setting sun shone on him, as if coated with a layer of golden red, with a sense of tranquility and warmth.

The capital city in the distance was already looming.

The New Moon Capital was a huge city built along the top of a huge mountain range.

Most of the buildings were gray-black, lying on the top of the mountain like a long dragon, very spectacular and majestic.

There were a total of twelve roads in the capital city in the north.

Nine of them were for civilians or caravans, and the other three were roads for nobles.

The captain of the cavalry team, Sulaya, rode closer.

"Lord Sauron, go up this road all the way, and the capital city is on the top of the mountain." She pointed to a fork in the road ahead.

At the end of the avenue was a large checkpoint, and several roads of different sizes extended to the other side of the checkpoint.

Lu He looked forward in the direction of her finger.

On the mountain road ahead, a gray-white stone road more than five meters wide tilted upward and extended all the way to the top of the mountain.

The stone road was like a gray snake with no visible head, lying quietly on the surface of the mountain, winding and twisting, extending into a gray cloud, with no end in sight.

It was a little strange that there was no one on the road, which was completely opposite to the busy scene on the road.

"Lord Sauron, in order to welcome you, His Majesty specially blocked several roads here."

Perhaps seeing Lu He's doubts, Sulaya explained the reason without leaving a trace.

"His Majesty is waiting for you in the Triumphal Square in front." There was a hint of inexplicable envy in her tone.

In the entire empire, there are only two heavenly knights, Lord Sauron and the Speaker, who can personally come out of the city to greet His Majesty the Emperor.

"Let's go." Lu He withdrew his gaze and returned to the carriage.

Almost half an hour later, the carriage arrived at a wide square halfway up the mountain.

The square is very large, perhaps as big as two or three football fields. In the center stands a giant statue of the founding emperor Alex, holding a knight's sword and overlooking the mountains and rivers.

There are also ten huge pure white knight sword sculptures erected around the square. The swords are inlaid with various reliefs and sculptures, depicting victory scenes and important events in the history of the empire.

The knight statue is Alex, the Knight of the Crescent.

This is a paladin who has lived for more than five hundred years. He is considered to be the last generation of paladin before the extraordinary invisibility.

It's a pity that future generations can't support him, so now he can only stand under his statue and pin his hopes on himself.

The old emperor stood up the moment he saw the carriage. Regardless of the majesty of the royal family, he walked down the steps to greet it.

He was really cornered.

Although change is the mainstream on the East Continent today, even though many empires have already initiated changes.

But he still wanted to struggle, at least not to let the foundation laid by his ancestors be destroyed in his own hands.

He was already in despair. All his allies at home and abroad had abandoned him. Once he heard that the lawful knight Hosiman was leading this change, he immediately changed his face and refused.

But Sauron's sudden appearance gave him hope.

Sauron is a traditional noble of the empire. His interests are consistent with the royal family, and his attitude is naturally on the side of the royal family. What's more, Sauron is not favored by Hosiman and has been reprimanded many times.

And he kept speaking for Sauron, and he once wanted to marry his daughter to Sauron.

Looking at the iconic red eyes of the Soros family, the old emperor suddenly remembered Count Soros of the previous generation.

He sighed deeply, put away the regret and guilt in his heart, stepped forward, and said slowly:

"Count Sauron, the most loyal and brave warrior of the Alex royal family, welcomes you to the capital."

…

A gray-white luxury villa is embedded in the middle of the stone wall, with only a horizontal path connecting it to the outside world.

It's like hollowing out a stone wall and building a house inside. Only when facing the cliff is a balcony fence exposed.

A tall man with short brown hair was holding the fence and standing on the balcony, quietly looking at the white sea of ​​clouds below.

The strong wind blew his hair back. The white pajamas on her body were also lifted back.

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He shook the drink in his hand and took a sip.

Then he looked in the direction of Triumph Square, where there was a strong and fiery aura, like the scorching sun.

"Sauron Soros, Sky Shooting Knight..."

Hossiman smiled softly, drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, turned around and walked into the villa.

Six o'clock is his bedtime.

…

At this time, there is a white palace on the top of the mountain.

Yulia wore a plain white lace dress, with a shallow ravine in the middle of her half-exposed snow-white breasts.

Sapphire pendants hang between the ravines.

She was sitting in front of the dressing table, her pure and beautiful face reflected in the bright mirror, her slender hands holding her cheeks.

There was a complex look in her eyes.

Because Zoro is here.

Since learning about Sauron's promotion to Sky Knight, every one of her sisters and best friends have been congratulating and envying her.

But they don't know that their hearts already belong to them and can no longer accommodate others.

"Your Highness Yulia, the etiquette officer is here. She said that His Majesty informed you to go to the palace and prepare to welcome Count Sauron."

Hearing the maid's report outside the door, Yulia let out a resentful lament. After sitting for a while, she stood up at the urging.

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night.

In the splendid palace, bright light shines on the ground and spreads to the red carpet with gold edges.

A long table made of red birch is laid with sumptuous dishes.

Golden roasted chicken, fragrant beef stew and vegetable soup, fragrant black caviar.

Red fruit platter, various fragrant stir-fried and steamed vegetables, and carefully made... Dongzhou hot pot.

There were more than a dozen beautiful girls waiting on both sides.

"Zoron, knowing that you like Dongzhou cuisine, I specially sent someone to Lotingham Province to hire a restaurant chef."

The old emperor led Lu He into the palace, followed by a group of princes and princesses in gorgeous clothes.

The royal family members who greeted him were all young, and their eyes were full of curiosity and fear, and several of the young princes had a hint of jealousy in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, you're welcome." Lu He looked at the things prepared in the palace and felt that the old emperor was still very attentive.

"I originally planned to prepare a welcome dinner, but today is the Sabbath." The old emperor smiled.

"Of course I'm not a believer, nor am I just a so-called Sabbath. I'm just Speaker Hoseman..."

Before the old emperor finished speaking, he kindly took Lu He's hand and sat at the head seat of the dining table.

Lu He didn't refuse and sat down directly.

This behavior made the faces of several princes change color slightly, and the faint jealousy in their eyes became stronger.

"Today is a family banquet to welcome Zoro. Everyone, please be casual and don't be too formal."

The old emperor smiled and told Lu He to bring four beauties and two knights, and then sat down next to Lu He.

The old emperor's posture was very low and his attitude was cordial, which made Yue Ling Helen and the others relax, who had always been nervous.

After they were seated, more than a dozen princes and princesses sat down one by one, obviously they had been told in advance.

During the meal, the old emperor did not mention anything about the letter, but talked about the history of the Soros family and the story of the ancestors of the family and the royal family expanding the territory together.

He also talked about some recent major or interesting events in the world from time to time, acting like an ordinary elder.

And he did not ignore anyone, even the half-elf Yue Ling and the little maid Nicole showed concern for him.

It made the two excited and they couldn't speak fluently.

During the period, several princes and princesses also spoke occasionally, well-educated, without any sense of arrogance.

One of the princesses made Lu He look at her more.

The seventh princess, a cold beauty wearing a white lace crown, with long smooth white hair.

There was also an acquaintance, Princess Yulia, who had gone to Highland City to confer him a title, and the two had a very unpleasant quarrel at that time.

It was not until the end of the dinner that the old emperor was ready to talk about business, leaving Lu He alone and taking him to the study.

In the room with a golden theme, the walls are carved with fine and gorgeous golden floral decorations, which looks magnificent.

Several rows of yellow leather sofas are placed in an arc shape in the middle of the room. There are two long bookshelves on the right side, which are filled with various books with gold edges.

"Sauron, sit down." The old emperor pointed to the sofa like an ordinary host receiving guests.

Lu He glanced at the environment in the study.

The books were a little messy and there were traces of flipping. It can be seen that the old emperor is a person who likes reading very much.

"Time flies. When I first met your father, he was about the same age as you."

After he sat down, the old emperor also leaned on the sofa and let out a long sigh.

Lu He did not speak, but watched his performance quietly.

"The Soros family has always been the most steadfast ally of my Alex family and the most powerful arm of the empire. It is because of your existence that the empire can be truly stable and healthy."

"Your Majesty is too kind." Lu He smiled slightly.

The Alex family has ruled this vast land for nearly a thousand years, and has done a good job. It can be said that the country is peaceful and the people are safe. It has a high reputation among the common people and small nobles.

These words, plus the gesture at the banquet.

If it were the original owner, or someone else, they might have knelt down on one knee excitedly and sworn allegiance at this time.

Unfortunately, he met Lu He.

The old emperor's eyes flickered slightly, and he was not too surprised by Lu He's bland reaction.

He didn't know how many times he had studied Sauron's information, and he had a clear understanding of his personality and preferences.

Doing this is just to increase the other party's favorability. I don't know if it will work, but it's better to do it than not to do it.

...

An hour later.

Lu He walked out of the study.

At the door stood a plump female official, wearing a yellow royal female official uniform with a very low neckline.

"Lord Sauron, I will take you to the palace for rest."

Seeing him come out, the maid immediately bowed to him, and immediately revealed a pair of plump and round breasts.

Lu He nodded and motioned her to lead the way.

The two walked in the white corridor, which was almost seven meters high and wide, and was unusually wide.

Walking on the smooth floor tiles, you can still hear the faint echo of crisp footsteps.

Crossing the corridor, there is an open-air garden.

The garden is full of various flowers, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and grass.

Under the bright lights, a group of girls in luxurious clothes were chattering in the garden, and it was unknown what topic they were talking about.

One of them was the seventh princess, and next to him stood a slender young man.

Lu He glanced at him.

The man was wearing a silver-white shirt, had gray short hair, black pupils, a tall figure, and a face as sharp as a knife. He looked handsome and tough.

The aura he exuded was obviously the peak of the knight class.

"School sister, is he the Sky Shooting Knight Sauron?" Hua Long glanced at Lu He and frowned slightly.

"It's him. He just arrived in the capital today. Father has placed all his hopes on him." The seventh princess Olivia said lightly, looking at Sauron's back.

"Such a young Sky Knight!" Hualong's eyes became slightly more cautious.

"Can he deal with Huo Ximan?" He spoke in a low voice until his back completely disappeared from his sight.

"Your Majesty is desperate to try any possible means!"

"It will definitely not work." Olivia shook her head.

"You know Huo Ximan's strength. Even the teacher dares not to conflict with him."

She slowly walked to a white flower, gently plucked off a petal, and sighed softly: "But at present, besides him, who else dares to wade into this muddy water?"

Hualong paused and stopped talking.