Chapter 208

Heibao town should be called black city.

This 25 square kilometer City, built near the river, has a solid fortress 60 meters high and a wall nearly 40 meters high. The wall is also equipped with powerful crossbows and stone throwing machines. Outside the city, a 25 meter wide moat is flowing slowly. Craftsmen have made great efforts to build an underground canal and introduce the river into the city to form a river in the city that runs through the whole city. This 4km long artificial river provides a stable water source for Heicheng, because the river bank is full of rose flowers, which is also called the Rose River. On the west side of the Rose River is 12000 mu of farmland, and on the east side is the building complex, including blacksmith shop and warehouse.

Fortress, high wall, water source, farmland, blacksmith shop and warehouse are essential elements of the big family central city, and black city is the central city led by the Duke of York.

The knight is the spear and sword for the family to expand its territory, and the town that cannot be conquered is the foundation of the family.

Sylvia used her influence and the situation of the kingdom to lead the York family to move west and expand the family territory three times. In order to lay a foundation in the human horse hills, the York family spent millions of kinsol to build Heibao town.

Heibao town lived up to expectations, withstood the test of the war and blocked the ant army outside the city. However, the sequelae of the war began to appear in this town.

It is now the coldest time of the year. Heibao town is bleak. There are no endless caravans, crowded crowds, bustling shops, few people can be seen on the cold street, and there are less than 4000 residents of more than 30000 residents in Heibao town.

The most significant change is that the free people outside the city have disappeared. Whether the Lords like it or not, the free people are the standard to measure the prosperity of cities and towns. More than 20000 free people once gathered outside Heibao town. Now people have gone to the shed, and the shanty town has been changed into a storage yard.

Caravans still patronize Heibao Town, but they no longer need to go into town. The York family had no goods to sell. The caravan unloaded the goods at the yard and would soon be dragged away by local vassal Lords. Of course, the caravan can also buy a good commodity in Heibao Town, that is, the wheels wrapped in ground lizard skin.

Walking on the way, the wheel is broken, which is always very annoying, and such annoying things often happen. Therefore, the more durable lizard skin wheels were very popular, which made the York family a lot of money. Other families want to copy it, but they don't have so many ground lizard skins. The caravan managers did not know why the York family had so many lizard skins, but the income from selling Lizard Leather wheels in Heibao town was far less than their expenditure on goods.

In the eyes of outsiders, Heibao town is like a wounded beast, constantly losing blood. It can't slow down without 7 or 8 years, but people of York family don't think so.

The ant disaster really damaged the vitality of the York family and wasted all the accumulation of thousands of years. After calming the ant disaster, although they got more territory and population, they didn't have enough materials and food. Before achieving self-sufficiency, the York family must use money to buy necessities of life. For other families, this is a gluttonous feast.

Moldy grains and old furs were constantly transported to Heibao town and constantly replaced with shiny kinsol. Only when the York family consumed the last gold coin, other families would show their fangs to the fine iron ore in the man horse hill. Although the York family is powerful, many things can not be solved by force. But these families do not know that the giant beast is about to rejuvenate and become more powerful.

There were no people in the city because everyone ran to build fortresses, dig reservoirs, herd cattle and sheep, farm land and raise pigs. The promotion of the new farming and animal husbandry system makes the York family no longer need to import wheat seeds. By next year, they will be able to achieve self-sufficiency in food. In another two years, the number of cattle, sheep and horses will return to the pre war level. After three fortresses seal the entrance to the Everglades, the free people from all over the country will gather outside the city again.

Enbiser, who has a keen business vision The Duke of York made the layout in advance. There are no disorderly huts in Heibao town. Instead, green brick houses are built. These houses have two floors, shops below and houses above. The planning is very neat, and the road is very wide, which can accommodate three carriages. On both sides of the road are sidewalks, which are separated by landscape trees and flower beds. When Heibao town recovers, the rent of these shops alone can make the York family make a lot of money.

In the city, a luxurious noble carriage broke through the cold fog and drove slowly to the towering black castle. The heavy hoof of the horse stepped on the open street, causing the vigilance of the patrol soldiers. When they saw the emblem on the wall of the carriage, they bowed again. All the way was smooth, and the carriage soon stopped at the back door of black castle.

Victor stepped out of the carriage and looked at the new black fort town. A smile came to his mouth. The layout of houses, streets and landscape trees here is very similar to Hekou town. When the York family imitated him, they also learned the clean and neat style. Unknowingly, the man horse hill has left Victor's mark.

A white little hand held Victor's arm, and a soft voice sounded in his ear: "it's really magnificent, but it's a little lonely."

Judy got out of the carriage. The snow-white camel hair cloak covered her graceful body, but there was a touch of spring at the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. Walking together for 15 days, she had a sense of belonging both physically and mentally. It was inevitable that she was nervous that she was about to meet important members of the royal family, so the bird leaned on Victor's side like a human.

Victor and Judy have been together for more than two months. During the trip to Heibao, he is very close. He also knows Judy's temperament. Judy's every move, every frown and smile shows a weak taste, which can always stimulate men's desire for protection, which gives Victor an unprecedented experience and shows that she has the instinct to rely on the strong. Weak will is difficult to guarantee loyalty, but as long as she is given confidence, she will not betray easily.

Victor patted Judy's slender hand and asked, "what's better here than yeliucheng?"

Judy smiled and said nothing. Victor also smiled and said, "Heibao town is certainly not as good as the hundred year old Yeliu City, but a few years ago, it was still a vacant lot, and these houses were built only a year ago. Although Heibao town is very cold now, it will be prosperous in two years. It is said that the York family is also going to build another outer city. In five years, it will surpass Yeliu city."

Judy opened her eyes, looked at the scale of the green brick houses and the wide streets, and said incredulously, "this... How is this possible?"

"It's not impossible to do it in the right way," Victor nodded at Judy. "His highness Edward and the Duke of York are still waiting for us. Let's go in."

Judy nodded slightly and followed Victor into the black castle.

As soon as they entered the black castle, a man and a woman came forward. Although they both knew Victor, they respectfully confirmed their identity and asked for their intention, and then led victor and Judy forward.

Victor noticed that the black fort was heavily guarded. On both sides of the long corridor, there were two majestic guards every 20 meters. When Victor came over, they just bowed their heads. Judy didn't let go of Victor's arm from beginning to end, which was a companion gesture.

At the door of the meeting room, the attendants helped victor and Judy take off their cloaks, change their fur coats and show their formal clothes. Victor was wearing a blue viscount and a white fine linen shirt, while Judy was wearing a light blue waist dress. For a time, the men were handsome and tall, and the women were beautiful and beautiful, just like a pair of beautiful people. In front of the door, two trainee knights in scales glanced implicitly, and then turned and knocked at the door.

Clerk Max opened the Silver bound oak door, saw victor and Judy, and said politely, "Lord Randall, lady Judy, Duke of York and his highness Edward are waiting for their audience."

When Victor entered the reception hall, he saw the Duke of York sitting on the main seat. In his right hand sat a little boy wearing a purple and gold crown and Prince's clothes. On the left sat the simple bishop Perot, and two men in Viscount's dress sat on the right side of the boy. One of them had black hair and blue eyes, a handsome face, and the other was a burly man with thick hair and beard, whose face was very similar to that of Baron Esquire.

Seeing victor and Judy salute to themselves, the white and fat Duke of York came down from his chair and said with a warm smile, "Viscount Randall, I'll introduce you to his Highness Prince Edward."

I haven't seen the Duke of York for a long time. He is obviously fatter. Victor is holding his arm enthusiastically, and his heart is quite strange. Although the Duke of York and Sylvia are only nominally husband and wife, Victor still feels guilty about this guy as a transgressor. Of course, Victor did not realize the pressure of other men in the face of Sylvia. The Duke of York ate himself so fat, which also meant to escape her. The Duke of York's enthusiasm for Victor comes from the commercial fit. He thinks victor will be a very excellent partner.

"His Highness Prince Edward Auguste."

Led by the Duke of York, Victor and Judy saluted the boy in the high back chair and said, "good day, your highness."

"Mrs. Judy doesn't have to be polite." Little Edward saluted Judy and smiled at Victor: "Victor, we meet again."

The little Baron once met Prince Edward in the palace. At that time, Edward was only 4 or 5 years old. He didn't have much impression of victor at all, but Victor's appearance characteristics were too obvious, especially his pure black eyes that others didn't have. The little prince made a good offer to Victor for Sylvia's face.

Unfortunately, Victor won't take identity to heart. When he saw the little guy trying to be an adult, he only felt lovely in his heart, but respectfully said, "it's my honor to meet your highness again."

Prince Edward naturally took over the lead of the introduction. He falsely cited it and said, "bishop Perot."

After the two saluted, Perot said politely, "may the Lord of glory protect you."

"Viscount Sauron Wimbledon."

Sauron got up and saluted gracefully, and then saluted Victor's jaw. Victor also smiled and nodded. They were both very calm, neither enthusiastic nor indifferent, and there would be no collision. It was completely normal to pay tribute to each other.

Victor occupied the little Baron's body and inherited his cause and effect, but he had no personal grudges with Sauron. With Victor's current strength and status, as long as Soren is not a fool, they can't fight.

"Viscount squill eskri."

Squill saluted Judy first and then smiled forthrightly at Victor: "Lord Randall, I'm the brother of Baron Esquire. Kovan often mentioned you in his letters. I want to thank you for your assistance to our Esquire family."

Baron escley was very sad. The family was poor. After the ant disaster, he met the Buryat family to drive away the leading people. When more than 1000 people entered the territory, escley was even bigger. Fortunately, Victor accepted them in time, which did not damage the territory's resources. The eskry family is the direct lineage of the Marquis of goron and is famous for its unity and bravery. As the brother of the Baron of eskry, squille is really grateful to victor.

"Don't mention it, sir eskry. It's the duty of neighbors to watch and help each other." Said Victor modestly.

Squille, with a straight face, respectfully saluted victor and said solemnly, "if your excellency hadn't informed him in time and with Kovan's character, I'm afraid he'd died in the hands of the ant army. Our eskri family owes you a favor and will repay you in the future."

Squille's sincerity moved victor. He didn't say anything polite, but solemnly returned a gift.

When the Duke of York and Prince Edward sat down, bishop Perot said to victor and Judy, "according to the New Testament of light, on behalf of his Majesty the Pope, in the witness of the Supreme Lord, I would like to ask you about the death of Lord Austin. Please answer truthfully."

"Mrs. Judy, please describe in detail the reason and process of your escape to Randall."

Judy was secretly relieved. Afterwards, she also found many suspicious places and was worried about it. Bishop Perot's question was obviously biased, so there was nothing to worry about, so she described the cause of the matter in a soft voice.

After hearing this, bishop Perot nodded and said to Victor kindly, "Lord Randall, please describe the details and location of Austin's death."

Victor smiled faintly and said in a loud voice, "bishop, I ask to accept the detection of lies."

Detecting lies is a level 3 magic. In front of this magic, there is no hiding place for any lies. The church generally does not easily detect lies against the Lord. Only when the Lord maims civilians and shields wizards, resulting in more serious consequences, and there is no evidence, the clergy will use lie detection to convict him.

Before coming, bishop Perot specially read father Miller's report and learned that Victor had undertaken the responsibility of helping the people. He had a good impression of victor. Although Austin's death was strange, the church is making every effort to invade the Northern Wilderness and has no time to take into account the threat of ant people. Therefore, the situation in the human horse hills can not be chaotic. This inquiry was originally a formality, but the facts don't matter. Since Victor took the initiative to detect lies, the York family must have nothing to do with it. This is actually the York family's statement to the royal family. They have no intention to offend the royal authority.

Bishop Perot was happy to see this. He took out a piece of white crystal and recited prayers. The White Gold runes appeared above the crystal and dissipated into light spots in the air.

"If it is a lie, the crystal will turn red."

Bishop Perot showed everyone the transparent crystal and motioned to victor, "Sir, you can start."

Until Victor finished the story, the crystal didn't change. At this time, the Duke of York added faintly, "I don't know anything about it!"

No one would think the Duke of York was Sylvia's puppet In fact, the shrewd fat man is one of the heads of the York family. He handles all the affairs of the family. The crystal is still as clear as ever. Victor didn't lie, which means Sylvia didn't know. The Duke of York didn't lie, which means that the senior management of York family is not involved in this matter.

Bishop Perot said to max, "please record my conclusion, clerk, that Austin intended to murder the family heirs, invade Randall's territory and die in a fair showdown."

Max handed over the finished sheepskin scroll. Bishop Perot read it again, took out the seal, covered it on the fire paint, rolled it up and handed it to the paladin behind him. He ordered: "send this record to the king capital of Gambis and give it to the Archbishop Lazarus."

When the paladin came out of the reception room with the scroll, the count of York said to Prince Edward with a flattering face: "Your Highness, I have prepared a rich lunch for you. Do you want to go to the dinner now?"

"I'd like to invite Viscount Randall and Lady Judy to dinner."

The little prince swallowed quietly. The York family dishes were exquisite and delicious, which satisfied him very much.

"As you wish, your highness." Fat York swallowed openly.

At this time, the old housekeeper with silver hair came in and bowed and said, "Madam invites Viscount Randall and Lady Judy to meet at Rose Manor."