Chapter 36: Return (3)
Grey's prestige on this continent has indeed reached its peak in history as Count Grugru said. It is not only Grey's personal peak, but also the peak of humanity. Although he is not actually a human.
On the fifth day of entering the Lion King Capital, when the small amount of food brought by Yilin from Baicheng was about to be distributed, the second batch of food arrived. Shelley and his party were accompanied by the Duchy of Bert.
As everyone watched, Shelley flew into Gray's arms, hugged her tightly, and did not let go of her hands, and could not see enough.
"I hope I can really touch your face one day. According to the development of the story, there should actually be a kissing scene at this time."
"Maybe you don't like it."
"No, I will definitely like it!" Shelley said confidently.
In the crowd, Grey also saw Camilla, wearing a gray armor similar to Grey's style. Everyone was amazed at her beauty and heroic posture.
"I have obtained my father's permission to become a female knight. I am willing to be loyal to you and become a member of the Silver Moon Knights."
"But you are not good at fighting."
"It doesn't matter. My father has arranged for me the best knight of Bert as a tutor. He will guard me, protect me, and teach me until I can survive independently on the battlefield."
The silver armored knight standing behind her knocked on his breastplate heavily and saluted Gray.
Shelley stood aside and pouted and looked.
Vivian said in the black cat's ear: "I think this is another shameless little goblin."
"Why say 're Again'? Who else do you think is?"
"Forehead……"
Gray was still hesitating, and everyone around him was watching him.
After a pause, Camilla continued, "The Principality of Bert does not require the Paladin to repay the food. We do not lack food or money. But we do not lack glory. Camilla lacks a different life. Please give us what we want."
As she said that, she knelt down on one knee.
Grey turned his face to see Shelley, who was frowning so hard that he was furrowing, but was still pretending to be absent-minded.
"Grey." The black cat whispered: "I suggest you promise her. If you want to go further, you need the support of the royal families of all countries. Bert's 'Princess' is your knight, and this is undoubtedly a covenant that is more reliable than anything else."
"But we don't need allies! The power of the Demon Lord can solve all problems!" Vivian was blown up.
Ignoring Vivian's complaint, Gray replied softly. "I think Shelley would be unhappy if I agree."
"That's it!" Vivian quickly changed his words and agreed.
"Don't worry, Gray, I have confidence in you. Shelley's unhappiness is only temporary. After all, nothing happens to you and Camilla."
"I'm so confident in me?"
“Yes, very, very confident.”
Gray was confused when he heard this, but he still pulled out his sword, gently tapped on Camilla's shoulders, and whispered: "I accept your request. From now on, you are affiliated with the Silver Moon Knights."
It was not just the Principal of Bert that wanted to make an alliance with Gray.
Just the day after the first batch of food in the Principal of Bert was delivered, Barnet III, the king of the Kingdom of Allen, arrived at the Lion King with his food, missions, and his eldest son.
He knelt down at Gray's knees in Pierce Cathedral, kissed Gray's hand gently, and made his request to Gray: "Dear Lord Paladin, I, the ruler of Allen, Barnett III is willing to surrender to your glory. Everything you wish, everything you hate, everything you hate. I ask for your protection and ask for your agreement to make my eldest son, like Prince Bob of the Sharp family, your entourage."
"It's another covenant." Black Cat sighed softly.
Gray glanced at the young man who looked extremely tender with a watermelon head behind Barnett III, and said to Barnett III: "But I'm not sure whether he is kind and upright. We're only meeting for the first time today."
Barnet III raised his head and said, "If he is not kind and upright, please teach him. From today on, I will give him full authority to you. You will determine whether his behavior is moral and doctrine."
"Okay, I agree with your request." Grey agreed softly.
"Thank you, Lord Paladin!"
The black cat said, "The Kingdom of Isaac is controlled by you, Prince Bob is your entourage. The heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Allen is your entourage. His Highness, the Princess of the Principal of Bert, is your knight of the Knights of the Silver Moon. The King of the Kingdom of Fedes is your own hand and has nothing to do with the Holy See... You have already held four of the twenty-three countries."
Just like a domino, Gray's snowball is getting bigger and bigger.
One kind of seeking covenant, another kind of seeking arbitration.
"The Kingdom of Cecil is stationing troops on our border with an intention to invade our country! The Principal of Eden asks the Paladin to arbitrate!"
...
"The Kingdom of Beves asks the Lord Paladin to protect His Highness the Princess in your name to avoid possible wars of seizing the throne."
...
“The Principality of Iriad asks the Paladin to pay attention to the situation that is becoming worse east of the Bilint Mountains.”
...
Of course, there are allegations.
"Harvey's Augustus family is being persecuted and asks the Paladin to pay attention to us. His Majesty the King of Eli uses his power to betroth a sixty-year-old woman to our heirs, with the intention of us to naturally extinction."
There are also temptations, especially visitors from the north.
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Gustav Empire is paying attention to what is happening here. His Majesty the Emperor invites you to visit our imperial capital. We will welcome you with the warmest ritual."
The black cat whispered: "The Gustav Empire is the largest empire in the north, with the strongest military power, and is also the location of the Holy See, and is related to the interests of the Holy See. They do not seem to intend to stand firmly on the side of the Holy See, but it is not so easy to bow their heads and surrender."
"The Lombuck Empire wanted to understand the Paladin's attitude towards the trade between the north and the south."
The black cat whispered: "The Lombak Empire is also a great empire in the north, even northerly than the Gustav Empire. It is a mortal enemy of the Gustav Empire, a homeless country, and has strong military strength. It has become semi-barbaric. The power of the Holy See is almost gone, and they believe in demons. What makes them the most trouble is that the Gustav Empire blocked their trade channels with the southern countries."
Although Gray only sent an invitation to twelve countries, thirty-five missions came. In addition to the missions of all countries on the mainland, several missions that jumped over the complaints of the lords on the top, as well as several missions from the barbarians from the north.
There are even two elves and one dwarf.
"The Queen of Blood Elf hopes that Lord Paladin can support our excavation of the ruins of Krimatha. You will receive rubbings of all the excavated documents in return. If you can understand it," said the Blood Elf Messenger proudly.
"The Wood Elf King wants to know the Paladin's attitude towards the sinful elves trade." The Wood Elf Messenger was equally proud.
"The Empire of the Giant Hammer Dwarfs feels that the Paladin may need some new and better-quality weapons to equip its own army. The Giant Hammer Dwarfs are willing to establish a good and long-term weapon trade relationship with the Paladins." The commander of the Dwarf with a big beard and hooked nose said this.
Of course, there are goblin merchants who don’t know where they came out: “We have some really great new products, maybe the Paladin will like it! If the Paladin can change the previous rules of the Holy See and allow us to open shops in the Lion King, that would be even more perfect!”
This has not included the various missions of chambers of commerce.
Each mission, more or less, expressed its willingness to give Gray food support, and also had its own different demands. Obviously, it was not as simple as hoping that the Paladins would repay the food in time or collect a little interest. Fortunately, the food they could promise was many times more than what Gray actually needed. This gave Gray room to choose and bargain.
In any case, these messages are enough to make Grey fumes. The feeling is like someone suddenly stuffing the whole world into your mind. On the surface, it is just a simple land, but there are living people living on it. Everyone has their own life, their own thoughts, and their own joys, sorrows and sorrows. Any decision of yours will cause earth-shaking changes, and you must consider it carefully, and at the same time, you cannot really understand each of them.
Not to mention humans, even the lich's brains are starting to be insufficient.
These are just open, and in private, some shameful people have also been found.
Andrew said: "The Mage League hopes to improve our understanding with us. You know, I am the chief magistrate of the Mage League. Now the news of my service for you has spread, so they came to me. I hope we can get in touch with you. There are also Mercenary Alliances and Adventurers Unions, which are the same."
Jones said: "My dad said..."
"Isn't your dad me?" Gray asked.
Helplessly, Jones could only emphasize: "I mean the one who gave birth to me."
"Okay, you continue."
"My dad said he wanted to know what the Paladin thinks about the blood clan. After all, I am now serving the Silver Moon Knights. Maybe this will be a turning point in the relationship between the blood clan and the Holy See. There are other races who ask him to ask, goblins, etc., in short, there are many."
"So Lord Jones is the pride of the blood clan again?" Dora exclaimed.
"I don't think so." Jones said expressionlessly.
Except for lichs, Titans, and Dragons, those who do not take humans seriously, seem to have some wind coming out.
...
All kinds of information came overwhelmingly, and Gray felt that his mind was about to explode, but he also smiled happily.
He said to the Black Cat: "I feel that this world is much more exciting than I thought at the beginning."
"Yes." The black cat replied softly: "This world has always been wonderful, but it just lacks eyes to discover wonderful things."
"So our journey is still long! There are still many things to do! Let's fight tomorrow!"
"hiss--!"
Chapter completed!