Chapter 151 We Are Here to Steal the Bride!
Knight, this is a word that sounds quite romantic. It can be seen from a large number of opera novels in other worlds, the classic scene of single-handedly saving the noble lady. Of course, this is also a word linked to loyalty, glory, faith, courage, etc. This can be heard from the battle slogan of the knights - fight for honor, even at the expense of sacrifice!
Knight status was not inherited; they needed to serve in the army or under a lord. After repeatedly performing military exploits, it is possible to be awarded a knight and receive a fixed fief.
If you can become a knight, you will officially enter the aristocratic class. Of course, at the bottom. However, the lowest-level nobles are also nobles. Knights generally live very comfortably with the supply of fiefdoms.
Knight Claude felt that he was living a good life. He used to serve under Lord Solomon, but he retired after injuring his right leg in a battle. Lord Solomon treated him quite well and gave him a knight. of rewards.
Although he is not comparable to those nobles with family titles, in this fiefdom, Claude is undoubtedly a real earth king.
In addition to having the usual greed of aristocrats, Claude was also unusually lustful. Of course, he called it romantic. What he regrets most is that he was not born in a good era. Because before Bran established the country, it was a period of melee between various countries and noble lords. At that time, the aristocratic etiquette was not as formal as it is now, and some were even ridiculous. For example, the aristocrats had the right to have the first night of all newly-grown women in the fiefdom.
Now that Bran is unified, this absurd right is naturally cancelled. But despite this, Claude has not been idle. The so-called system is for people to take advantage of loopholes. If you don't let me have the right to have the first night, you can't let me get married, right? So Claude now has twenty-four wives, oh, no, to be precise, twenty-four. Because he was getting married again tonight, and the woman was a village girl whom he had already set his sights on.
In order to get this pretty village girl Claude, he put a lot of effort into it, but the stubborn old man always refused. Claude has always prided himself on being romantic, but he didn't show any strength at first. Of course, his patience isn't very good either. This two rejections finally annoyed him.
When he went to the village again this afternoon, he happened to see the propaganda paper posted by the Gray Army. Claude was overjoyed, this was such a good relationship, there was no need to think about the reason. First, they were forced to find out who had donated food, and they were beaten severely, so that the villagers who were beaten into the crime were forced to identify the village girl's family who also donated things. Then it’s easy, just kidnap the person and take him back for “interrogation”... There are flowers and trees in the attic, and the lights are bright.
Claude's manor was undoubtedly shabby compared to the nobles in the city, with only a few attics standing in the main building. But the entire area is not small. In fact, as long as he is willing, wherever the fence goes, it will be his manor. The extra area was mainly used to build several large pools, where he and his ladies played in the summer.
Claude walked out of the hall carrying a wine bottle, summoned a guard, and said impatiently: "I'll urge you again, why hasn't Father Maiwen come yet?"
"Okay, Lord Knight."
Claude, who prides himself on being a romantic, pays great attention to formality. Every time he gets married, he will invite the only priest in the fief to preside over it.
Of course, Father Maiwen who is willing to do such a thing is not a good guy. He does not have a strong need for beauty. What he likes is money. Every time Claude gets married, he gets a handsome bounty.
Looking at the servants who were busy carrying dishes back and forth, and thinking about all the things that happened tonight, Claude took a sip of wine in front of the bright moon and sighed deeply: "Life is like this, what else can I ask for..."
.........That's when Claude became poetic and prepared to be arty. Outside the manor, a group of uninvited guests wearing black armor came silently.
"Boss, the investigation is clear. There are about a hundred guards here... Well, a priest came in just now. They seem to be preparing for a wedding." The thin Mi Xiu whispered.
Tang En was stunned for a moment, then touched his chin: "So impatient? Tsk tsk, what a coincidence. I must ask for a wedding drink later."
When they came, they went to the village to inquire about the situation. The old man who lost his granddaughter immediately cried and begged when he found out that they were the Gray Army.
"Here, listen!" Tang En turned to the twenty or so new members behind him and said, "This is your first action in joining the gray space. You will form a group of five. I will send the old team members to be your captains. . A friendly reminder, this is not training, if you mess up, you will die."
"Yes, boss!" Everyone responded in a low voice.
Tang En looked at the members with bloodthirsty eyes in front of him and couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction. Unlike David's group of personnel, they have been trained for a long time and have overcome the psychological obstacle of not daring to kill.
"Brother Tang En, what about me? Who should I follow?" Little Carol asked urgently, waving her sickle.
The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched: "Put down the sickle... Well, you and I."
"oh."
"Boss, shall we go in now?" David licked his lips, seemingly impatient.
"Well, it's a bit loving." Tang En stroked his forehead and said sadly, "At least I have to wait until the knight says I am willing to rush in, so that it feels dramatic."
"..."
The manor hall was quickly decorated, with white candles, red carpets, bright flowers... The servants' speed was entirely due to Claude's multiple marriages. You must know that in addition to the freshly picked flowers, the red carpet, beautiful candlesticks, etc. have all witnessed the previous twenty-four weddings.
At this time, Claude had changed into a slightly more gorgeous black formal suit. This is his best piece of aristocratic clothing. He uses it to attend banquets, weddings, funerals, etc... But what is a bit distressing is that this dress probably won't last him long, because his belly is getting bigger.
Suddenly, music started.
Two stocky maids walked slowly from the red carpet with a delicate-looking woman sandwiched between them. The delicate woman's feet were almost dangling in the air, and she couldn't help but move forward.
Bang bang bang... The surrounding guards and servants kept applauding. They didn't feel bad about getting married so many times, and they were even a little happy, because it meant that they could eat and drink again.
Soon, the three people walking awkwardly came to Claude.
"Dear Jenny, we will be a legal couple soon. Are you happy?" Claude asked in a gentle voice.
"Bah!" It can be seen from the appearance that this Jenny should have a gentle personality, but now she spat on Claude's face, and her body struggled violently: "You are dreaming! Father, I don't want to marry him .”
Father Mervin's eyelids drooped, as if he didn't hear anything.
Claude wiped the spit from his face and was not angry. He has always been very tolerant of women: "Dear Jenny, don't struggle anymore. You are not marrying anyone. Besides, I am still a nobleman and can guarantee your food and clothing for the rest of your life." Worry-free, this is a blessing that many women can’t even imagine.”
"I don't want...let me go...I don't want to!" Jenny was quickly fixed again by the two maids.
During the entanglement, everyone was watching the farce on the stage. No one noticed two figures, one large and one small, walking in from the side door.
"Brother Tang En, do we want to take action?" Little Carol hid the sickle behind her back.
"No rush." Tang En shook his head and said with interest: "I am familiar with funerals, but I haven't seen the wedding yet..."
After waving his hand, Claude on the stage turned his head impatiently and said: "Father, you can start."
Father Marvin nodded and said, "By the God of Light, are you willing to enter into a marriage contract with this woman? Will you always be loyal to her until the end of your life?"
"I do!" Claude said simply.
Father Marvin turned to Jenny and said, "Are you willing to enter into a marriage contract with this man? Be loyal to him forever until the end of your life?"
"I don't... Wuwu!" Jenny's mouth was immediately sealed, and then a maid pressed her head hard, forcing her to nod.
Tsk tsk, it seems that weddings in other worlds are not that interesting... Tang En was a little disappointed, then walked out and opened his mouth, "I don't want to!"
Uh...Twain opened his mouth and was speechless. I haven't shouted yet, so who can steal my line...Bang! The door was split open with an axe. Then a sweaty young man rushed in: "She doesn't want to."
This is... Tang En was surprised. At first he thought it was David and the others, but who knew that a young man he didn't know came in. Judging from the clothes, he must also be a villager. Is this Nima going to stage a bride-kidnapping? So exciting!
"Rian... why are you here? Come on... wuwu!" Jenny was even more excited when she saw the young man, and she pushed the maid's hand away and shouted.
"Damn it!" Claude's face darkened instantly and he shouted loudly: "Where are the guards? Where are the guards outside? Are they all fucking blind? Get him out!"
Several yells, but no response. There was silence in the dark night outside.
Claude's heart sank, feeling that something was wrong. Even if it is a wedding, there are guards outside. The current situation can only mean that something has happened.
"Copy guy!"
Fortunately, there were many guards in the hall. After hearing this, they all drew out their swords and looked around carefully.
"Who are you……"
boom! Before he finished speaking, a guard flew out from above the crowd, crossed the passage, and smashed the candlestick on the other side.
Tang En calmly took back his right foot that he kicked in front of him, and pulled little Carol onto the red carpet.
"Are you from the Gray Army?" Ryan held the ax tightly, "I just came back from hunting today, Jenny's grandfather told me."
Tang En nodded in relief. This boy was lucky. David and the others were cleaning up the guards outside, which cleared a smooth path for him.
"Who are you?" Claude was still some distance away, so he didn't hear what Ryan said about the Gray Army.
"Me?" Tang En spread his hands and said confidently, "Isn't this obvious? Yes, we are here to steal the bride!"