Chapter 206 Lionheart Covenant (4k)

In the airship that Moon was riding, the man named Lester finally calmed down.

"What do you mean the vampires will head towards the Seven Hills?"

Even though he had calmed down a lot, he still couldn't help shaking when he heard this.

Those years of torture really left an indelible impression on him.

"That was something I overheard myself. It's not something too secretive. Almost all of their people know about it."

"Duke Bathory's castle will move toward the Seven Hills, and he will also call on other families to come."

After saying that, the man pleaded with Moon:
"Please, find a way to let me go down. I can't go to the Seven Hills. That place is hell!"

Moon could see that there was probably nothing left in his stomach, and he could also see that he was really scared.

But after a brief thought, Moon said to him seriously:
"I don't have many reasons to convince you, but I want you to know that if you don't go to Qiqiu, you may not be able to survive."

The man instantly stood up and backed up against the wall. He swallowed his saliva and asked Mo En:
"If I don't go, you're going to kill me?!"

Moen shook his head and said:

"If I want to kill you, there's no need to go through so much trouble. Your life is completely in my hands now."

"I just gave you a piece of advice out of kindness."

The first half of Moon's words made the man feel a little relieved. Moon really didn't need to go through so much trouble.

But he still asked anxiously:
"Can I know more of the reason? I'm sorry, I'm just too scared!"

He was just a poor man who was frightened out of his wits. It was a great fortune that he was still alive.

So Moen's tone became more and more gentle and he said:
"You are the last prince, and your existence is so special. So, I think it is possible that you were able to escape because you were treated as a new chess piece and placed in a new place."

The man was not stupid, he immediately understood what Moen meant:
"That's impossible. Master Bathory is so nice. He wouldn't do that."

Moon said seriously:
"You have lived among the vampires for a long time, so you should know that the vampires' hierarchy is strict and almost abnormal."

"It is indeed very doubtful that the second son of the Duke, as a guest, could bypass the Duke and do what you said."

"Therefore, I have every reason to believe that your escape is a new arrangement."

For Moon, he would definitely help those who can be helped.

After all, he is willing to stick to his seemingly stupid and unnecessary bottom line even when playing games.

Just ask, how many people are willing to treat even the NPCs in the game well?

For Moon at that time, what he thought was that since he had this ability, he should naturally be more tolerant towards others.

Although this is considered self-consolation.

But the reality is already very torturous.

There is no need to torture a bunch of data in the game.

The man somewhat accepted what Moon said. But he still wanted to argue:
"But according to what you said, shouldn't I stay away from the Seven Hills?"

"That place is obviously the center of all events. If there is really a plan against me, then that place is probably the answer itself."

There are two explanations for this.

First, Lester was implicated between the Blood Moon and the Blood Clan, and it was obvious that it was safer for him to stay with his own inevitable Dark Moon faction.

He is the King of the Moon, and naturally he is opposed to the Blood Moon and the Bloodthirsty Faction.

There must be some loyal members of the Dark Moon faction among the rest of the vampires, but there is obviously no time to identify them one by one now, and they may not be able to give Lester safety.

But this obviously cannot be said, so Moen gave a second explanation:

“If you were asked to design a chess piece, and then you found that it did not move in the way you had planned, what would you do?”

The man was suddenly speechless.

If the chess pieces he arranged encountered this situation, he would most likely change them or even abandon them.

Either way, it's obviously not a good thing.

So he immediately shrugged his head and said:
"alright, I got it."

"The room next to me is empty. I can help you deal with him."

The room was not actually empty, but was checked in by Moon using another identity.

After Lester nodded and thanked him, Moon asked again:

"You are not a vampire, and you have left them, so why are you still using redleaf grass?"

Red leaf grass is something that only blood nobles like.

Although it smells really good, other races actually don't like this thing that can easily stain clothes red.

Lester heard this, took out a few red leaves from his coat pocket and said:
"This was given to me by Master Bathory. He said that I might be able to use this to convince others that I am indeed a noble of the vampire clan."

"What's wrong? Are you suspicious of some kind of spell on it?"

At this point, Lester immediately said with a change of expression:
"Should I throw it overboard?"

Morn didn't find any problems, but it was obviously better to be safe:

"Of course, it would be best if you change your clothes. I will have someone make you a new set of clothes, but don't expect them to be as elegant and comfortable as what you are wearing now."

Lester smiled bitterly:

“I just want to stay alive now.”

After Moen nodded, he asked curiously:
"You came here five years ago, so you should be very successful and an absolute elite in your foreign land. So, why don't you commit suicide? In this way, you should be able to live a complete and wonderful life in your foreign land."

Lester shook his head and said:
"At first I fantasized about escaping, then I realized there was no chance, then I fantasized again, but now that you've mentioned it, I really want to jump out of the window."

Lester couldn't help but glance at the window as he spoke.

But after a moment, he muttered again:
"But forget it. This window is obviously too small. I can't get out."

It wasn't that the window was obviously too small, but that his hope was still not extinguished.

There are huge threats here, but it also represents unlimited opportunities.

Given his status as a foreigner, he certainly would not be someone who would be content with the status quo.

Moon expressed his understanding, but also said:
"If I feel that the situation is not right, please allow me to send you on your way. This way, at least you can avoid a lot of torture."

Lester accepted this and said:

"Then I'll trouble you. I really don't want to be caught."

In the next few days, Lester lived next to Moon.

At the same time, relying on the synchronized newspapers on the ship, Moon also confirmed that what Lester said was true.

Indeed, there are many vampire castles moving towards the Seven Hills.

Also because of the actions of the vampires, the captain directly told the passengers that he had not received any notification yet.

But they may not be able to reach the Seven Hills in the end, but may have to stop halfway or even return.

He hopes passengers will be mentally prepared.

People are very dissatisfied with this. Qiqiu is a very popular commercial center. After the farce of Beishang, many people are eager to return to Qiqiu to take care of everything.

It would be fine if I had known this from the beginning, but now it’s almost time!
Although many people are worried about the vampires, more people still think that their wallets are more important.

The vampires haven't taken any action yet, but if they can't make money, life will make them pay the price first.

Fortunately, the captain brought good news in the evening:

"Gentlemen, Seven Hills is still willing to accept guests from all regions!" As he said this, he waved the official announcement from the Seven Hills Dwarves in his hand.

Morn was a little confused about the dwarf's thoughts.

But the passengers all cheered.

Because this means things are likely to be very optimistic.

The threat from the vampires was probably just their imagination.

And according to the current route, we will arrive at Qiqiu at the latest tomorrow night!
Moon also went back to rest while thinking, but to everyone's surprise, the next afternoon.

The airship, which had been moving at a constant speed, suddenly stopped.

Soon after, amidst the discussions among the passengers.

The captain came out very apologetically and said to the passengers:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we may have to stop here for now."

"Why?!"

Someone asked the captain.

The captain said helplessly:
“We are not allowed to pass.”

"But didn't you say yesterday that the dwarves still accept all guests?"

As this person spoke, the crowd became a little excited.

The captain could only say hastily:

"It's not because of the dwarves, but because the ferry ahead doesn't allow us to pass."

"Why?!"

Many passengers at the ferry ahead knew that it was their human-controlled area.

"Because they said that our ship clearly had a pass issued by Meereen, but the ship itself was made in the Old World. It didn't match the pass, so they didn't allow us to pass."

"Nonsense, how many countries can build their own ships? I dare say that at least 30% of the ships at this ferry are manufactured in the Old Continent and then registered with other countries!"

In response to the passengers' voices, the captain said helplessly:
"Sir, I also know this truth and have argued for it. My first mate is still over there confronting them."

"But they just won't allow it."

Immediately, the captain received the notice from the sailors, and everyone saw that the captain's brow was filled with anger.

He threw his captain's hat directly to the ground and said:

"These damned vampires!"

This sentence instantly made the crowd panic:
"Could it be that the vampires are calling?!"

Seeing that the crowd was getting out of control, the captain said hurriedly:

"No, no, no, it's not the vampires, it's the nobles who control the ferry ahead."

"He stopped our ship because he wanted to collect more tolls!"

Many people rushed to Qiqiu because the situation in Qiqiu was gradually stabilizing and they wanted to come back and take care of everything.

So the newly appointed nobles wanted to make a fortune from this.

Of course, his eyes have always been on the airships of those small countries.

Without any background or strength, they can only pay the money obediently.

Although they are also a small country, because of this, they know very well how to control their own kind.

"What?! How could they do this?!"

"They are violating the Lionheart Covenant! Holy Judgment, we must ask for it!"

"That's right, let these hyenas pay the price!"

Lionheart Covenant, hearing the familiar words, Moon couldn't help but look at the person who said this.

This is the covenant that I took the lead in signing.

As King Lionheart marries the Goddess of the Holy Spear.

The raging ocean gradually calmed down under the goddess's governance.

Therefore, many people want to increase the bargaining chips in ocean trade.

They all went to King Lionheart, hoping that he could finalize a specific charter.

Because the sea is the domain of King Lionheart, and the peace of the sea is also brought by King Lionheart.

If they want to pass through and enjoy convenience, they naturally have to negotiate with the host.

Amidst the anxiety of all the forces, they received good news that they had never dared to imagine - the great King Lionheart not only formulated relevant regulations, but also directly abolished all tariffs!
In other words, anyone and any force can trade freely and travel freely in the territory of the Lionheart King without paying any tariffs!

But at the same time, King Richard the Lionheart also prohibited others from making profits from it.

In order to restrain the rest of the people, he required anyone who wanted to enjoy such convenience to sign a covenant with him.

Anyone who is protected by the covenant can come and go freely.

Whatever is permitted in the covenant can be carried out at will.

Countless emperors, grand dukes, and even spokesmen of gods signed the "Oceanic Covenant" with King Richard the Lionheart with all their hearts, which was later called the Lionheart Covenant.

But at that time, airships had not yet appeared, so the alliance was limited to the sea.

As the times change, the emergence of airships has brought about tremendous changes in the world's trade system.

To curb the rampant tariffs in various countries and regions.

Saint Constantine began lobbying the various church bodies.

And eventually expanded the ocean alliance established by King Lionheart to the entire sky and ocean!
At the same time, this is recognized and protected by all major churches.

Anyone who violates the covenant will be judged by the church.

Both great men have brought great convenience to people.

Otherwise, who knows how many lives would be lost due to the rampant tariffs.

Although the expanded treaty added many details, it is no longer a complete exemption from all tariffs.

But at least the expanded covenant still prohibits such ugly practices today.

So many passengers clamored to go to the nearest church to request holy judgment.

But the captain knew that they were wasting their efforts.

The other party must have someone to rely on to dare to do this.

For example, they did not violate the covenant openly, but they found fault in various ways. In this way, even if they went to the church to request a holy judgment, they would still have something to say.

The worst that can happen is they’ll admit their mistake and let you go, but they won’t care about the time wasted.

Some of the more powerful ones directly rely on the local churches.

Not only would you not get a fair judgment if you go there, but you would also let the Holy Judgment fall on your head.

Therefore, the captains who know Du Ming will basically give him some benefits in advance to avoid being entangled.

But today this is really too much.

The captain said this because he wanted to share the burden with the passengers.

Moon, who was in the crowd, was silent for a moment, then walked up to the captain and said:
"Captain, if you trust me, please let me talk to them!"

(End of this chapter)