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Chapter 128
Chapter 127: Royal Capital, Reclaiming the Necklace
2024-11-30 Author: Amnesty L
Chapter 127: Royal Capital, Reclaiming the Necklace
Re-Estize Kingdom.
Royal Capital.
The 12th of September, Lower Fire Month.
Nearly four months had passed since the end of the Royal Court Tournament, yet discussions about Gazef, far from dying down, had only grown more intense.
According to the tradition of previous years, the victorious champion would be personally granted the noble title of 'Knight' by the King shortly after the competition.
But this time, not only was there a considerable delay, but in the end, Gazef was granted a title never before seen in the Kingdom: 'Warrior Captain'.
This was neither a noble title nor an official post; it seemed to be merely a title.
Moreover, it was a title with no practical function.
This incident immediately caused quite a stir among the populace. While they were indignant about Gazef's treatment, they also felt a sense of oppression.
At the same time.
Another matter began to brew.
The daughter of a Viscount, said to be from the Baharuth Empire, was challenging Gazef, the champion. This instantly gave the populace an outlet for their emotions.
The populace, who dared not voice any dissatisfaction towards the nobles of their own country, immediately vented their pent-up anger on the noble from a rival nation.
Especially with the Kingdom's recent severe losses in the Border Region, it seemed everyone hoped Gazef would teach this person from the Empire a harsh lesson.
Strangely.
Amidst this atmosphere, the upper echelons of the Kingdom's nobility were surprisingly quiet.
Rumble~
A refined and luxurious carriage, adorned with a pattern of interweaving pale gold and blue and drawn by two pure white horses, moved slowly and steadily along the central Street.
It finally stopped before the gates of a building about five stories high, with prominent tower-like structures at its four corners.
This was the VIP Guesthouse.
It was a place specifically for housing the nobles who came to the Royal Capital from their various territories.
After bringing the carriage to a smooth stop, the coachman nimbly landed on his feet. He then took out a prepared wooden stool, cherry-colored with a yellowish-brown pattern, and placed it below the carriage door.
“Miss Leinas, we have arrived.”
The coachman stood by the door, bowing slightly as he took the initiative to pull it open.
A capable and elegant figure stepped onto the wooden stool and emerged from the carriage.
She wore a pair of impeccably tailored white trousers that faintly outlined the curve of her slender legs, paired with an exquisite cinched top and a lace blouse that perfectly accentuated her figure.
Leinas gave the coachman a slight nod, her fair face tinged with indifference, and walked into the VIP Guesthouse.
Along the way, numerous figures dressed as servants all stopped and bowed slightly upon seeing Leinas.
Faced with this scene, Leinas was already unfazed. With a thoughtful expression deep in her eyes, she headed towards the floor where she was staying.
She had been in the Royal Capital for some time now. Apart from the first day or two, when she had casually found a high-end Inn to stay in, she had spent the rest of her time, up to the present, living in the VIP Guesthouse.
To be precise.
She had been invited to stay here, and had just returned from a boring gathering of nobles.
“A country on the verge of decay.” Leinas's deep blue pupils flickered.
By now, she had a rough idea of her Lord's thoughts and arrangements. The man named Gazef was indeed very famous; she hadn't even needed to investigate him.
A powerful individual capable of winning the Royal Court Tournament was being jointly ostracized by those incompetent nobles, who couldn't even bear to part with a simple noble title of 'Knight'.
If this had happened in the Baharuth Empire, given the strength Gazef had displayed, Emperor Jircniv wouldn't just grant a minor noble title of 'Knight'—he would likely entrust him with great responsibility directly.
As for his status as a commoner?
Compared to one's own abilities, that was the least important thing under the current system being promoted in the Baharuth Empire.
In a short period.
Leinas had already seen that the Kingdom operated in the same manner as the Empire once did.
Arriving at her floor.
Leinas pushed open the door to her Room. Just as she stepped halfway inside, her brow furrowed, and her blue pupils gazed coldly at a maid within the Room.
“I told you, my Room doesn't need tidying.”
The servant opposite her seemed completely unconcerned by her words, instead picking up a piece of pastry from the table and starting to eat it.
“Is this Moon Leaf Gray Cheese?”
“Mm, I've always heard of it but never tried it. The taste is a bit spicy... not that great. I got my hopes up for nothing.”
The familiar, cold voice, laced with a hint of disdain, came from the maid's mouth, causing Leinas's icy expression to falter.
The next moment!
Leinas took a short step back, her gaze quickly sweeping both sides of the doorway. After confirming no one was there, she stepped inside and closed the door again.
“What a distinguished guest, Imina.”
“After all this time in the Imperial Capital, this is the first time you’ve come to see me of your own accord.”
Leinas crossed her arms, her fair neck held high. “What is it? Did you run into trouble with the task our Lord gave you?”
“Heh.”
Imina turned around. The maid's uniform looked slightly awkward on her. “You think I wanted to come here? He is waiting for you.”
Leinas's deep blue pupils brightened. No longer minding Imina's tone, she asked, “Where is our Lord?”
Imina turned and walked deeper into the Room.
Leinas hurriedly followed.
As a place exclusively for nobles, each Room in the VIP Guesthouse was immense. Each one had as many as three Great Halls.
The innermost Great Hall.
“Lord.” Leinas looked at Tang Zheng, who was standing by the window, his profile bathed in sunlight. She quickly walked forward, raising her arm and placing her hand on her left shoulder.
“Long time no see, Leinas.”
Tang Zheng turned his head and spoke with a smile.
After leaving the Baharuth Empire, Tang Zheng had headed straight for the Royal Capital of the Re-Estize Kingdom. He had wasted a considerable amount of time in the Baharuth Empire.
Therefore, he planned to finish laying his plans in the Royal Capital as quickly as possible and continue his journey of leveling up.
As early as two days ago.
Tang Zheng had already arrived in the Royal Capital, but he hadn't sought out Imina and Leinas immediately. Instead, he had paid a visit to the Shop he went to right after he first transmigrated.
He had originally intended to buy back the gold necklace he had sold for his initial funds, but the shop owner had already sold the necklace to a minor noble.
For this reason.
Tang Zheng wasted a bit more time finding that minor noble and spent one gold coin to buy back the necklace.
That's right, one gold coin.
The other party had actually asked for a price of 500 gold coins, but after he used a little trick, the man was about to give him the necklace for free. However, Tang Zheng didn't consider himself a robber, so he paid the price of one gold coin.
“Gazef has already agreed to this match.”
“However, I’ve noticed that some of the Kingdom’s nobles do not wish for me to fight Gazef.”
Leinas reported the events of this period to Tang Zheng.
“They’re worried that if you lose, Gazef’s reputation will grow even greater,” Tang Zheng chuckled, truly at a loss for how to describe the thinking of this group of nobles.
(end of chapter)
2024-11-30 Author: Amnesty L
Chapter 127: Royal Capital, Reclaiming the Necklace
Re-Estize Kingdom.
Royal Capital.
The 12th of September, Lower Fire Month.
Nearly four months had passed since the end of the Royal Court Tournament, yet discussions about Gazef, far from dying down, had only grown more intense.
According to the tradition of previous years, the victorious champion would be personally granted the noble title of 'Knight' by the King shortly after the competition.
But this time, not only was there a considerable delay, but in the end, Gazef was granted a title never before seen in the Kingdom: 'Warrior Captain'.
This was neither a noble title nor an official post; it seemed to be merely a title.
Moreover, it was a title with no practical function.
This incident immediately caused quite a stir among the populace. While they were indignant about Gazef's treatment, they also felt a sense of oppression.
At the same time.
Another matter began to brew.
The daughter of a Viscount, said to be from the Baharuth Empire, was challenging Gazef, the champion. This instantly gave the populace an outlet for their emotions.
The populace, who dared not voice any dissatisfaction towards the nobles of their own country, immediately vented their pent-up anger on the noble from a rival nation.
Especially with the Kingdom's recent severe losses in the Border Region, it seemed everyone hoped Gazef would teach this person from the Empire a harsh lesson.
Strangely.
Amidst this atmosphere, the upper echelons of the Kingdom's nobility were surprisingly quiet.
Rumble~
A refined and luxurious carriage, adorned with a pattern of interweaving pale gold and blue and drawn by two pure white horses, moved slowly and steadily along the central Street.
It finally stopped before the gates of a building about five stories high, with prominent tower-like structures at its four corners.
This was the VIP Guesthouse.
It was a place specifically for housing the nobles who came to the Royal Capital from their various territories.
After bringing the carriage to a smooth stop, the coachman nimbly landed on his feet. He then took out a prepared wooden stool, cherry-colored with a yellowish-brown pattern, and placed it below the carriage door.
“Miss Leinas, we have arrived.”
The coachman stood by the door, bowing slightly as he took the initiative to pull it open.
A capable and elegant figure stepped onto the wooden stool and emerged from the carriage.
She wore a pair of impeccably tailored white trousers that faintly outlined the curve of her slender legs, paired with an exquisite cinched top and a lace blouse that perfectly accentuated her figure.
Leinas gave the coachman a slight nod, her fair face tinged with indifference, and walked into the VIP Guesthouse.
Along the way, numerous figures dressed as servants all stopped and bowed slightly upon seeing Leinas.
Faced with this scene, Leinas was already unfazed. With a thoughtful expression deep in her eyes, she headed towards the floor where she was staying.
She had been in the Royal Capital for some time now. Apart from the first day or two, when she had casually found a high-end Inn to stay in, she had spent the rest of her time, up to the present, living in the VIP Guesthouse.
To be precise.
She had been invited to stay here, and had just returned from a boring gathering of nobles.
“A country on the verge of decay.” Leinas's deep blue pupils flickered.
By now, she had a rough idea of her Lord's thoughts and arrangements. The man named Gazef was indeed very famous; she hadn't even needed to investigate him.
A powerful individual capable of winning the Royal Court Tournament was being jointly ostracized by those incompetent nobles, who couldn't even bear to part with a simple noble title of 'Knight'.
If this had happened in the Baharuth Empire, given the strength Gazef had displayed, Emperor Jircniv wouldn't just grant a minor noble title of 'Knight'—he would likely entrust him with great responsibility directly.
As for his status as a commoner?
Compared to one's own abilities, that was the least important thing under the current system being promoted in the Baharuth Empire.
In a short period.
Leinas had already seen that the Kingdom operated in the same manner as the Empire once did.
Arriving at her floor.
Leinas pushed open the door to her Room. Just as she stepped halfway inside, her brow furrowed, and her blue pupils gazed coldly at a maid within the Room.
“I told you, my Room doesn't need tidying.”
The servant opposite her seemed completely unconcerned by her words, instead picking up a piece of pastry from the table and starting to eat it.
“Is this Moon Leaf Gray Cheese?”
“Mm, I've always heard of it but never tried it. The taste is a bit spicy... not that great. I got my hopes up for nothing.”
The familiar, cold voice, laced with a hint of disdain, came from the maid's mouth, causing Leinas's icy expression to falter.
The next moment!
Leinas took a short step back, her gaze quickly sweeping both sides of the doorway. After confirming no one was there, she stepped inside and closed the door again.
“What a distinguished guest, Imina.”
“After all this time in the Imperial Capital, this is the first time you’ve come to see me of your own accord.”
Leinas crossed her arms, her fair neck held high. “What is it? Did you run into trouble with the task our Lord gave you?”
“Heh.”
Imina turned around. The maid's uniform looked slightly awkward on her. “You think I wanted to come here? He is waiting for you.”
Leinas's deep blue pupils brightened. No longer minding Imina's tone, she asked, “Where is our Lord?”
Imina turned and walked deeper into the Room.
Leinas hurriedly followed.
As a place exclusively for nobles, each Room in the VIP Guesthouse was immense. Each one had as many as three Great Halls.
The innermost Great Hall.
“Lord.” Leinas looked at Tang Zheng, who was standing by the window, his profile bathed in sunlight. She quickly walked forward, raising her arm and placing her hand on her left shoulder.
“Long time no see, Leinas.”
Tang Zheng turned his head and spoke with a smile.
After leaving the Baharuth Empire, Tang Zheng had headed straight for the Royal Capital of the Re-Estize Kingdom. He had wasted a considerable amount of time in the Baharuth Empire.
Therefore, he planned to finish laying his plans in the Royal Capital as quickly as possible and continue his journey of leveling up.
As early as two days ago.
Tang Zheng had already arrived in the Royal Capital, but he hadn't sought out Imina and Leinas immediately. Instead, he had paid a visit to the Shop he went to right after he first transmigrated.
He had originally intended to buy back the gold necklace he had sold for his initial funds, but the shop owner had already sold the necklace to a minor noble.
For this reason.
Tang Zheng wasted a bit more time finding that minor noble and spent one gold coin to buy back the necklace.
That's right, one gold coin.
The other party had actually asked for a price of 500 gold coins, but after he used a little trick, the man was about to give him the necklace for free. However, Tang Zheng didn't consider himself a robber, so he paid the price of one gold coin.
“Gazef has already agreed to this match.”
“However, I’ve noticed that some of the Kingdom’s nobles do not wish for me to fight Gazef.”
Leinas reported the events of this period to Tang Zheng.
“They’re worried that if you lose, Gazef’s reputation will grow even greater,” Tang Zheng chuckled, truly at a loss for how to describe the thinking of this group of nobles.
(end of chapter)
