Chapter 325： Schwanstein castle

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As the sun sets, more than a dozen white swans pass over the rippling lake with golden waves, shattering the reflection in the lake.

"Teacher! Was the baby swan really ugly when he was a child?"

Princess Judy, who had just listened to "The Ugly Duckling", asked softly.

Where did Colin understand this, he had to deal with it casually: "Some are ugly, some are beautiful, just like human babies, there is always a difference between beauty and ugliness."

"That...isn't it beautiful when I was a child, and will be more beautiful when I grow up?" Judy asked again with big eyes flashing.

Colin glanced at the little girl and seemed to see through her careful thoughts, then smiled and nodded: "Yes!"

Judy smiled suddenly.

Holding her husband's hand, Vera looked at the faintly visible city on the other side of the lake, and suddenly asked, "Colin, are we really not entering Swan City?"

Colin shook his head: "Don't go. Hurry back to Wintery City as soon as possible, there are still a lot of things waiting for us to deal with."

"Okay." Vera nodded gently.

In fact, she is not a very assertive woman, especially after Colin has proven her abilities time and time again, Vera has become more dependent on her husband.

They have now left the Scarlet Flames and entered the northern territory, but on the way, except for a stop in the winter spring town of the Granto family, when passing through other territories, Colin walked on the wild road, and did not enter the road again. Lord's castle.

Of course, out of respect for the new Duke of St. Hild, the lords along the way will send envoys to send out invitations.

No, Colin and the others just stopped by the lake to set up camp, and the messenger of Neuschwanstein Castle arrived.

Moreover, the identity of this messenger was not ordinary. It turned out to be Viscount Thorin, the eldest son of Lord Schultz, the lord of Swan City.

In the vassal system of the St. Hilde family, there are three earl families, the Uman family in Fallen Eagle City, the Morrison family in Huayu City, and the Schultz family in Swan City.

Of course, there was originally an Earl Dawson, but he was actually a vassal of the Marquis of Garcia. After the first Northern Rebellion, he was canonized as a Marquis, and he became a vassal of the St. Hild family.

The Uman family and Morrison family Colin have already dealt with, only the last Schultz family, Colin is still relatively new.

In fact, Colin once met Earl Schultz once in Ice Rock City.

At that time, it was at the Council of Lords, and the major families in the Northern Territory united to force the Duke of St. Hilde to depose the Marquis of Charles's inheritance.

Colin remembered that at that meeting, only the previous Earl Morrison refused to sign the petition and was killed in the end, while Earl Schultz and Earl Uman both signed the petition.

Later, the Duke of St. Hilde rudely refused the request of the lords, causing the two sides to completely tear their skins.

Of course, the Schultz family also participated in the attack on the Golden Lion Legion. As a result, the family army was rushed to pieces by the Golden Lion Legion and the Black Cavalry, which had secretly set up traps, and suffered heavy losses.

However, in the subsequent purges, Earl Schultz didn't seem to be punished, at least her title remained unchanged.

As to why the Duke of St. Hild should let off the Earl of Schultz, there were various speculations circulating in the North at that time. The most convincing one was that the Earl of Schultz married a good husband.

The husband of Count Schultz was named Lucien.

Yes, only first name, no last name.

He is a civilian.

But at the same time, he is also a Tier VI fighter!

Just like the Tier 6 fighter who became the son-in-law of the Uman family, Lucien also successfully married a northern earl and successfully achieved a class leap.

At that time, there were only two Tier 6 professionals in the North, it was Lucien and the Duke of St. Hild.

At that time, the Duke of St. Hild had been promoted to the sanctuary, no one knew, but even if he was promoted, he probably didn't want to reveal his true strength.

Therefore, the Duke of St. Hilde deliberately let go of the Count Schultz who participated in the lord's rebellion, perhaps just because he did not want to have a direct conflict with Lucien.

However, the Schultz family was not unscathed. After all, most of the elite troops in their family were damaged outside of Ice Rock City, which can be said to be severely injured.

Therefore, in the second Northern Rebellion initiated by Mr. Hood, the Schultz family was no longer able to participate, and could only choose to be neutral and watch the whole process.

It is not accurate to say that it is completely neutral, because the Earl of Schultz is located in the southernmost part of the North, bordering the Scarlet Neck. The Marquis of Maynum, who is determined to establish the kingdom of the dwarves, will send troops to the North and must pass through Swan City. .

However, Earl Schultz did not take any action, and directly released the Mennum family army.

This is actually a betrayal of the North.

Colin was still preparing to wait and then slowly settle the account with the Schultz family, but he didn't expect that the other party would have the face to take the initiative to send out an invitation.

However, Colin was not prepared to enter Swan City at this time.

It wasn't that he was afraid of the Tier 6 fighter. After all, as long as Earl Schultz and Lucian weren't going crazy, they would definitely not dare to do anything to Vera, who had become the Duke of the North.

He just didn't bother to care about this Count Schultz, who had betrayed the St. Hild family.

"Dear Lord Duke, welcome to Count Schultz! Your mother ordered me to come and sincerely invite you to visit Neuschwanstein Castle!" Viscount Solin looked only fourteen or five years old, with a slightly tender voice. Said.

After speaking, he respectfully handed an invitation letter to Vera.

Vera accepted the invitation letter and looked at Colin hesitantly, only to see Colin shook her head slowly.

So she rebuffed warmly: "Please apologize to Count Schultz for me, because time is urgent, I need to rush back to Winter City as soon as possible, I'm afraid I can't go to Neuschwanstein as a guest."

As usual, Viscount Thorin should leave wisely at this time. However, he once again persuaded him:

"My lord, please forgive me for my rudeness, but it's getting late now, and your motorcade is already camped by the lake, are you ready to rest here for the night?

So, since you are staying for one night, why don't you come to Neuschwanstein Castle?

The Schultz family has prepared the most delicious food and the most luxurious room for you to rest! "

Colin frowned, thinking that Viscount Thorin was too much, Vera had already refused, and he even insisted on staying.

I just don't know if this is what Earl Schultz meant, or whether the young viscount was ignorant.

Vera's face also darkened, and she shook her head firmly and said, "Sorry, next time."

Viscount Thorin didn't even give up: "My lord, I know that the Schultz family did not satisfy you during the turmoil in the North, but please believe that we are also helpless in regard to the situation at the time.

This time my mother invited you into Neuschwanstein Castle, but also wanted to apologize to you and ask for your forgiveness. "

Colin snorted and said coldly: "If Earl Schultz is really sincere, please go to Lion's Roar and pray for the Duke's forgiveness."

Viscount Solin suddenly choked, his expression changed for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and whispered:

"Master Duke, in fact, your mother invited you to enter the Neuschwanstein Castle because there is something important to report to you."

"What's the important thing? Just say it here." Vera replied coldly.

Viscount Thorin had no choice but to lower his voice and said, "Bishop John of Swan City is missing!"

"Missing?"

"Yes. Bishop John has disappeared for three days and there is no news. My father personally led the team to search in and out of Swan City, but found nothing."

Vera's face changed slightly, and she looked at Colin solemnly.

Colin frowned. UU reading

The disappearance of a bishop can be a big or a small matter, but Vera, as the Duke of the North, since passing by Swan City, it is really inappropriate if there is nothing to ask about.

But Colin didn't want Vera to have more contact with the church. After all, how much influence the Pope's magic had on Vera, it is still difficult to judge.

Colin couldn't help but wonder, this is not a trick that the church directed and acted by itself, right?

Thinking of this, Colin stepped forward and replied: "The Duke needs to rush back to Winter City as soon as possible. I really can't stay in Swan City. Let me go back with you and see what happened?"

Viscount Solin looked at Colin, who was still looking, and at the silent Vera, he nodded and said:

"Okay, please trouble you, Master Viscount!"

Colin nodded, turned around and said in Vera's ear: "You have a rest by the lake, and you will continue on the road tomorrow, don't wait for me."

Vera nodded obediently and said, "Okay, then you should be careful too."