Dotore's eyes suddenly became like a wolf, fierce and cruel, "These black market loan sharks dare to come to my manor to ask for money. It seems that they are going to go there in person." Sensing that he was exuding murderous intent, the old housekeeper advised: "You must not kill anyone. Although they are loan sharks, they are protected by the laws of the empire. If you kill someone, you will be the one who is wronged. Let's talk about this matter. If you make trouble to His Highness the Prince, you will be disappointed." [Doctor] Dotore picked up the coffee cup and laughed at himself: "It's not easy to be the executive officer of Solstice Kingdom. Your life is so miserable and shabby. I may not be able to pay your salary next month." "Sir, you feed me and clothe me. I am satisfied." One of the old housekeeper's dismissed colleagues recently lived on the street and was found lying on a park bench the next day, his whole body They were all Dotore's shelter, she would probably have ended up like this. " Then, the old housekeeper wiped his tears and said, "Sir [Doctor], you are as great as His Royal Highness." The last time Dotore came back from the Prince's Palace, he asked her to donate all her family's savings to the orphanage, except for necessary living expenses and the cost of purchasing experimental materials. His Royal Highness allowed those children to "ruin" all kinds of valuable antiques, calligraphy and paintings in the study room. In addition to his sincere love for the children, it also implies another meaning. His Royal Highness planned to fight to the death, so it was of little significance to keep those dead things. The battle with Tianli is related to the life and death of the Winter the war is defeated and the country is gone, those things will only be burned down by the flames of war. He acted like His Highness the Prince in order to prepare for the decisive battle. When His Royal Highness the Prince returns from his mission to the six countries, the battle should begin!
Chapter 176 The Future Princess of Solstice Never kill innocent people indiscriminately. This is an iron law that Winter Kingdom must abide by. The old housekeeper said respectfully: "Sir [Doctor], you have donated most of your property, and no one knows about it. You can't save face, why don't you let me go to His Highness for help. I have a good relationship with the maid in the Prince's Palace, and we often go to the vegetable market I came across it while shopping for groceries. However, I guess you disagree, so you used your usual wages to go to a gambling shop and buy a lottery heard that His Highness the Prince is going to compete with the immortals from Liyue in a Go competition. I believe His Highness can this contest is over, half a year's living expenses will be enough for you and me. Of course, even if I lose in the end, I only have the little money left to buy the coffin am a person who is afraid of trouble, and I don’t like to cause trouble to others. If I die, just roll me up on a mat and bury me in a deserted place. There is a mass grave outside the city. I took the time to step on it a few times. People who died in the winter battles often had no place to bury them, so they were all thrown there. As a result, the corpses nourished the land and a large maple blood forest 's not as beautiful as the flowers and plants in our manor, but it's still a quiet place. " [Doctor] Dotore asked solemnly: "You don't seem to be afraid of death at all. Why?" The old housekeeper said with an optimistic smile: "The war against the laws of nature is about to begin. People like me will be a burden then. It's good to die early." [Doctor] Dotore was surprised: "How do you know that the war is about to begin? I have never told you these things." The old housekeeper looked at the long-closed study next to him, "My lord, you have never been to the study since His Highness the Prince publicly issued a proclamation to resist the laws of heaven and reestablish world order." Dotore smiled dumbly. The decisive battle was approaching, so how could he still have the time to read and read newspapers? At least he couldn't do what His Highness did when the mountain collapsed and his expression remained Highness the Prince really never lets go of the book, and his reading is just arty and for entertainment. "After you die, I will bury you in the back garden. I have worked here all my life and have many beautiful memories and past events." [Doctor] Dotore thought to himself that this is probably the only thing that can be given to the old man. The old housekeeper was stunned. Although he tried his best to control his emotions, tears still fell one by one like peeling beans. Dotore added: "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. If I die before you, I will just do what you said to me, just find a roll of mat and bury it in the mass grave outside the city. I made many mistakes in the first half of my life. I used cruel experiments on living people. I was a guilty person, and I haven't been tried just because I still have some are a clean person and qualified to be buried in the back garden, but I am not. By the way, my old 't bury me too far away. If we win in the end, I still want to see how His Highness creates a new prosperous age. " The old housekeeper nodded numbly. For some reason, the conversation between master and servant today had a feeling of separation between life and , autumn leaves tell the story, and even the executive officer is making arrangements for his death. I am afraid that many ordinary families in the Winter Kingdom have already begun to make preparations in advance. [Doctor] Dotore sucked the remaining oil on his thumb and smiled: "The fried steak tonight tastes very good, but I sprinkled a little too much black pepper."
That day, after eating dinner from the old butler, [Doctor] Dotore took off his executive uniform and put on the long white coat he usually wears for experiments. He picked up a pot of black roses from the window sill and smelled the flowers. Xiang Xiang squinted her eyes and said: "Before this three-month-old flower withers, if I don't come out from it, remember not to open the door by yourself." The old housekeeper just realized where the feeling of parting from life and death came from. It was actually the [Doctor] who was preparing to conduct the most dangerous research. She said with great worry: "Sir, if you haven't come out after three months, what should I do?" [Dottore]'s voice became weaker and weaker as the door of the laboratory closed, "Go to His Highness the Prince. In three months, His Highness will definitely be able to return triumphantly." After cleaning the kitchen, the elderly and sleepy old housekeeper watered some pots of flowers in the living room. Suddenly, he heard the sound of heavy, messy but orderly footsteps coming from the yard. Looking out the window, in the wind and snow, guards in black armor were carrying a large box into the yard. The box was not very big and she could hold it by herself, but it required the strength of eight people. It took strong guards to lift it, and every step was deeply embedded in the snow. The Black Armored Guards belong to the Royal Guards. One of their responsibilities is to protect the safety of the palace. They are deeply trusted by Her Majesty the Queen. Each member is equipped with an evil eye and is stronger than any other guard outside. The tasks they carry out The tasks are naturally very confidential and important. The captain of the guard went upstairs to report in person. Considering that the melted ice and snow on his boots might contaminate the carpet in the house, he stood far away in the corridor of the living room and said respectfully: "Sir [Doctor], on the order of the Commander-in-Chief, I will deliver the head of the Emperor of the Abyss. Please accept it. The Commander-in-Chief will tell you what to do." "Got it, move in." In the void, [Doctor] Dotore's divine power transmission came. The soldiers' movements were uniform and coordinated, and they quickly carried the things inside. With a "clang" sound, the people inside locked the heavy steel door. The captain of the guard exchanged greetings with the old housekeeper, but received a surprising piece of information. "Old housekeeper, are you saying that Mr. [Doctor] has entered the laboratory before we came, so he knew in advance that we were coming? That's right, for such a dangerous thing, only Mr. [Doctor] in the entire Solstice Kingdom is qualified. Research.” The old housekeeper asked worriedly: "Is the head of the Abyss Emperor dangerous?" It was only after entering the house that I discovered that the old housekeeper was actually the only servant of Mr. [Doctor], who was the second executive officer. The captain of the guard thought it was necessary to confess to her and said solemnly: "Master [Girl] and Master [Servant] joined forces to defeat the Abyss Emperor with great difficulty. Please take good care of your master. Even if this head is dead, it is still extremely dangerous. The one who sealed the head The box is actually a specially made treasure that can withstand the impact of demon-level power. I am afraid it will be scrapped for transportation this time. If anything happens, please notify us in time." The old housekeeper held the kettle for watering the flowers and dropped it to the ground. The guard captain, who had completed his mission and was about to leave, looked around before leaving and asked quietly: "Old butler, can I ask you something? [Doctor] Your Majesty's home is so shabby. You are the only butler, and you don't even have anything valuable. [Doctor] Your Majesty gave him the gift of All the wealth is used for research, right? If you need help, I can pass the message on your His Royal Highness the Prince is on an overseas mission, the Queen is still in seclusion and has the full authority to approve an additional amount of funds that exceeds the national budget. " The pale old housekeeper declined his kindness and replied with a hint of tears: "Sir [Doctor] has said that Her Majesty the Queen has given me enough for so many years. Apart from developing the evil eye, I have not produced any decent research results, so I must not say this again. Last time [Doctor] was busy with research and forgot to go to court, Her Majesty the Queen was furious and should be severely punished according to the Royal Highness the Prince learned that he had a big quarrel with His Majesty, and all the officials passing by outside the Winter Palace heard it, and they all remained Queen came to forgive Mr. [Doctor] for his crime of disrespecting the king, because His Highness the Prince said that day that Dotore's research was much more important than your bullshit. [Doctor] Your Excellency, you want to make outstanding contributions to this country just like His Highness the Prince, so that you can enjoy better treatment with peace of mind, and you also don’t want to disappoint His Highness. So please don’t report your family situation. This is the only honor for Mr. [Doctor]. "
The captain of the guard stood solemnly after hearing this, saluted towards the door of the laboratory, and ordered to the deputy behind him: "From today on, the manor will be completely sealed off. No one is allowed in or out except the old housekeeper. In addition, all personnel on duty must bring their own dry food and are not allowed to eat here!" …… At dawn the next day, the blizzard that had been blowing all night had not stopped, and the words "ghost weather" popped out of the mouths of business travelers and office workers on the street from time to time. This should also be the most mentioned word in Solstice Kingdom. Before the Winter Kingdom, there were three most famous things: high-concentration spirits, ice and snow, and plump and beautiful girls. The Kingdom of Winter is rich in beauties, and it is well-known in the Teyvat continent. Not to mention the stunning Ice Queen, who is the most beautiful woman in the world, all kinds of beauties are famous in every country. Once upon a time, on the list of the top ten beauties in the Teyvat continent, beauties from the Winter Kingdom occupied five spots, and the other six countries shared the remaining five spots equally. In many countries' romantic places, the most popular ones were also from the Winter Kingdom. girl. In terms of weather, 360 of the [-] days in [-] are cloudy, which avoids exposure to the sun. In addition, we drink pure natural ice and snow melt water rich in minerals every day. We often boil ice and snow melt water for bathing at night, which has natural With its skin beautifying effect, women’s skin is as white and tender as snowflakes. In terms of diet, they eat ice-cold beef and mutton with extremely high nutritional value. Those young girls who have not yet reached the age of maturity have become voluptuous and voluptuous. When they grow up, they will bring disaster to the country and the people. Jiaoer. Nowadays, the three most famous things in the Kingdom of Winter are Prince Winter, the prince's residence, and the books recording the prince's great achievements. In short, the most talked about person is His Highness the Prince. [Girl] Columbia, who woke up early after taking the elixir from Her Majesty the Queen's treasure house, changed into casual clothes and went out on the street early in the morning as usual. This is the happiest moment for her every day. In the vegetable market where old ladies gather, in front of the steaming breakfast shop, and in the clothing store where young girls often go, she can always hear all kinds of people in her ears. When discussing His Royal Highness, of course, there were unanimous praises. There were also things that made her feel depressed after listening to it. For example, there was a Duke's apple not far away. She had been deeply loved by His Majesty since she was a child. He put her on his knees every time he went to court. Last year, he held a grand coming-of-age ceremony. , the queen left the country early to attend the celebration. Today, the duke's daughter was wearing an elegant mink coat, trailing behind her a skirt that required two or three maids to drag her to walk normally. She was not sitting in a good carriage, and she was strutting through the city just to show off her distinguished family background. Behind her were several other children of powerful people. These people followed her lead and even threatened to say that she was the future Princess of Winter in order to please her. The duke's daughter acted very modestly and called her "Brother Prince" by the nickname "Brother Prince". People who didn't know better thought that the relationship between the two was extraordinary. This scheming daughter of a duke once took advantage of the fact that Her Royal Highness the Prince and several generals who had returned from a victorious battle on the border gathered in the royal garden to talk about state affairs all night long. After drinking heavily, she passed out drunk in the VIP room of the palace, in the middle of the night. She slipped into bed quietly, but His Royal Highness didn't even touch her the entire night. After daybreak, His Highness called [the girl] Colombia into the room and said, "She is a girl and has a thin skin. Please help me to persuade her on what she should do and what she should not do, so as not to break the rules." He was so ashamed. The duke's daughter, who was hiding under the covers, hurriedly ran out the door with her face covered. Passing by the notice board with red paper and black characters, the killing of the Abyss Emperor last night began to be widely publicized to the outside world. Many people gathered around to watch. After seeing it, they all applauded, praising the two executioners of [Girl] and [Servant]. Officials and women do not give way to men. Whenever she heard all kinds of complimentary words, she just smiled indifferently. In the words of His Royal Highness the Prince, "Who doesn't want to listen to other people's praise? You have to be crazy when you should be crazy, but don't be arrogant." When passing by a newly opened store, she stopped and decided to go in and take a look. The store has not yet been fully decorated, and some workers are busy setting up ladders nearby. The shelves are filled with a variety of products. Many customers are sitting in front of the counter, listening to the enthusiastic store owner introducing the products in the store in detail. "Look at this, it's a new product from our Naganohara Fireworks Shop. The stronger the wind at night, the more brilliant the fireworks. It's specially developed for the bad weather in winter. It's called 'Thunder Snow', which means thunder and lightning, rice wife and solstice." The deep friendship of Winter Snow Country.” In addition to being a master of fireworks, Xiao Gong is also a master of marketing. He decided to add another touch of fire and said: "If you don't like these, there is also a firework that was used to perform at the welcome dinner hosted by the head of the family, Kamisato Ayato, and his sister, Kamisato Ayaka, on the day His Royal Highness the Prince visited Inazuma. It was very popular with His Royal Highness and The Solstice Mission’s love.” [Girl] Columbia, who was passing by accidentally, finally couldn't help but said: "Were you there that night? If you were there, could you tell me the story of what happened that night? Especially the details about the interaction between the 'Egret Princess' Kamisato Ayaka and His Highness the Prince. Well, as a reward, today's store I've included all the fireworks in it. ……
Ps: Big chapter, two chapters combined together. Have a nice weekend~ Chapter 177 When you need him most Naganohara Fireworks Shop opened its first branch in Solstice Country. The wind was biting outside, but four stoves were placed inside, making it as warm as spring. The waiters in the store are all old employees brought by Xiao Gong from Inazuma Main Store. On the one hand, when a new store is opened, it must give the first batch of customers a good impression of being at home. Word of mouth is related to reputation. No matter where they go, they will be praised by smart shopkeepers. On the other hand, His Highness the Prince invited him to open a shop in Zhi Dong. Xiao Gong did not dare to be careless in the slightest and even became the receptionist himself. Hearing someone say that they wanted to "cover all the fireworks in the store," not only the clerks in the store, but also the customers who gathered around Xiao Gong for consultation fell silent and looked at the people behind them curiously. [Girl] Columbia does not often appear in public. Although the local people in Solstice Kingdom do not recognize her, they see the woman in front of them with silk blindfolds on her eyes, looking deep and mysterious, and her clothes are not The favorite mink of a rich lady from a noble family. A confident smile appeared on the slightly raised corners of her mouth, with delicate bangs and oval cheeks like oval. No one would deny that once those eyes are opened, she is definitely a peerless beauty. She stood there as if there were thousands of troops behind her. This was not the temperament that a small family Biyu or a pampered young lady with her nostrils turned upward could possess. The most unique thing is her voice. The timbre is ethereal, quiet and elegant, like the birds chirping suddenly coming from the window after the snowstorm suddenly stops, or like wandering on the sunny forest path in the afternoon, and passing by by chance after school. The little girl at home laughs like a silver bell. The temperament of a superior person plus the youthful atmosphere of a girl, the two temperaments superimposed on each other, making the room feel like a happy moment, which is pleasing to the eyes of everyone. Xiaogong's little assistant smiled and was about to step forward to receive her, but Xiaogong himself stepped in and said, "Girl, please go to the back room to talk in detail." [Girl] Columbia followed Yonomiya to the reception room. The small coffee table, tatami mats, and cherry blossom patterns everywhere were decorated in the style of Inazuma. Xiao Gong personally made tea for her, handed it to her with both hands, and explained: "His Highness's whereabouts are public, but the details and process of the banquet are required to be kept confidential. I was one of the parties that day, but many matters cannot be disclosed. If you give it to an outsider, please forgive me, girl." Not to mention buying all the fireworks in the store, even if you buy the entire fireworks store, you must not tell anyone about Prince Solstice's activities in Inazuma. In fact, many local people in Inazuma wanted to know the details of the banquet at the Kamisato family that day, but all parties involved in the banquet tacitly chose to keep it secret out of respect for the privacy of Prince Zhidong. [Girl] Columbia finished her tea, returned the greeting, and then stood up, "Excuse me for disturbing you." "Wait." Xiao Gong thought carefully and decided to ask one more question: "Miss, are you an acquaintance of His Highness the Prince?" The other party particularly wants to know the details of the interaction between Kamisato Ayaka and His Highness the Prince. The person who can ask such questions is most likely someone close to His Highness the Prince, and the Xiao Palace has been observing this person's demeanor and behavior, and is even more certain about this person. The origin is extraordinary, it is very likely that it is a "big fish" that comes to the store. [Girl] Columbia smiled slightly and said, "I want to visit every place that Your Highness has visited." Xiao Gong's heart tightened, and he debated whether to say it out loud, but in the end he held back, "I'm sorry, girl, you can ask His Highness yourself. It should be more interesting than my boring narration." [Girl] Columbia pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "Thank you for your suggestion. I will ask him. I understand why His Highness gave you the exclusive agency rights of Black Powder in Inazuma. In today's world of drifting with the tide, adhering to principles is a rare quality." Watching the other party leave the store, Xiaogong's assistant rubbed his little hands and asked hurriedly: "Who is this person? He's not here to cause trouble, is he? Huh, I've long heard that opening a store in Zhiwin Kingdom will give local customers Local snakes pay protection fees, and it is said that some executives participate in dividend distribution behind the scenes. I guess she is a close confidant of a certain executive." Xiao Gong gently pinched the assistant's reddish nose, "Don't listen to people's lies, that was all in the past. After His Highness the Prince's reforms, the Fools fired a lot of scum and scum, and the eleven executive officers behaved themselves." She does things rightly. If you ask me who she is, I can actually guess a few things. If she takes off her cotton hat, we will see the six-winged hair accessory." "Ah?" The assistant was extremely surprised. His small mouth seemed to be able to stuff an egg into it. "The fireworks display entrusted to us by His Highness the Prince is just for her?" "Shh, don't let this matter spread."
…… [Girl] Columbia was walking through the busy streets and met a little boy who was much shorter than the straw stand on which the candied haws were placed, so she asked for a bunch of candied haws. She especially likes this sweet and sour taste now. The first time she ate it was late at night during a violent snowstorm. That day she sat alone on the top of the highest nearby snow mountain, singing ancient and vicissitudes of songs to the sky and the earth. Homesickness made her depressed, and suddenly a pair of warm hands placed on her shoulders.