Chapter 478: Magic Swordsman (Two in One)

After the kiss, Cecilia finally realized what she had done. She lowered her head slightly, and the majesty of the city lord disappeared. That shy appearance could almost turn all men into petrification.

"What's wrong with me? I couldn't bear it the moment I saw Dior, and all my reservedness flew to the sky. I don't know if it's an illusion, but when I saw Dior for the first time, he became more charming... It seems to be I haven't seen him for a long time, this cruel thief!"

This is Cecilia's inner thoughts.

Standing's heart was broken at this time.

However, losing is not losing, Standing insisted and said: "I am the second in line heir of the Iron Thorn family, the fourth son of Earl Standing, Albert Standing!"

"The Ironthorn family? I've never heard of it." Bai Xiaowen said calmly.

Cecilia, whose waist was held by Bai Xiaowen, felt a little weak, and said softly to Bai Xiaowen: "Black Rock City is the territory of the Ironthorn family, and the Standing family is very powerful, and it is the most powerful noble family in northern Xinjiang. "

Albert Standing restrained his complacent look, and said lightly: "The Ironthorn family is a wealthy family in northern Xinjiang, but they have always been relatively low-key, so some ignorant people have never heard of the name of the Ironthorn coat of arms. Strange."

"Really?" Bai Xiaowen smiled, "Since Black Rock City is your Tiethorn family's territory, why did I lead the army to Black Rock City when the survivors attacked? Didn't I see you? I didn't even see a single person surnamed Standing." arrive."

Baron Standing's face was slightly embarrassed, and he said immediately: "Father handed over the command of the Black Rock Fortress to His Royal Highness, and he did the work behind the scenes, dispatching food, and protecting the safety of the food transportation road. The importance of these logistical tasks, many Young people who have not yet matured don't understand, they are just stunned youths who only know about fighting on the battlefield and regard it as the only glory."

Cecilia stood up straight, her beautiful face was cold, and she said in a deep voice, "Baron Standing, do you know who is standing in front of you?"

Baron Standing had already guessed something, but he kept silent.

"The man standing in front of you is called Dio Skelboom. It is he who has repeatedly contributed strategies and established miraculous achievements in the offensive and defensive battles of Black Rock City. In the two pure lands of Black Rock City and Black Rock City, it was he who killed Absoren, commander of the Allied Forces of the Remnants, so that those wild beasts would no longer dare to peek at the Plantagenet Empire!"

"Are you sure you want to boast about your achievements in transporting food in front of such a person?"

Baron Standing took a step back: "It really is you,

Dio Skelboom. "

"It seems that my title is Viscount?" Bai Xiaowen snorted, "Your Excellency the Baron, isn't it too rude to call me by my name?"

"Sorry, Lord Viscount Dior," Baron Standing quickly organized his words, "You have made some achievements in your establishment, but do you know that your military achievements are based on making most of the humans in northern Xinjiang become irrational? Above the monsters? The people of the Plantagenet Empire think you are a cold-blooded demon!"

Bai Xiaowen shook his head, looked at Standing with contempt, and was about to enter the Santo's Mansion with Cecilia in his arms.

When passing by Baron Standing, the latter said sharply: "Don't you dare to defend yourself?"

Bai Xiaowen stopped suddenly, and stared back at Baron Standing.

"What are you, I need to defend you? Everything I did before, I will still do it again, and I will never regret it. You are too stupid to understand what I do. I am not your father. Why do you want to follow me?" Can you clarify the reason and reason to make you smarter?"

"You!" Baron Standing blushed with anger.

Cecilia whispered: "If possible, try not to conflict with him. The territory of the Iron Thorn family controls the road hub from the empire to the northern border. It is not appropriate to offend."

Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "I've already guessed the reason."

If it wasn't for the importance of Standing's status that made Cecilia afraid, this strong woman known as the White Rose would definitely not make lies to Standing.

The road hub from the empire to the northern border is indeed important. Once it is cut off, Baishi City will be no different from an isolated city, and the possibility of communication and development with the outside world will be cut off.

Moreover, there are only two large human strongholds in northern Xinjiang today, one is Baishi City and the other is Black Rock City. Among them, the scale of Black Rock City is several times that of White Rock City, and the goods resources and even professional talents are relatively complete.

White Rock City needs to trade with Black Rock City to obtain the materials it needs to develop.

Cecilia's forbearance is also for the better development of Baishi City left by Bai Xiaowen.

After a pause, Bai Xiaowen said again: "Actually, you don't need to spoil that guy. I don't believe that Baishi City can't develop without his Iron Thorn family?"

Cecilia gently embraced Bai Xiaowen's arm: "You are the lord, you have the final say."

The two were tender and affectionate, but Baron Standing behind him watched with fire in his eyes. He rushed over in a few steps, tore off his gloves in twos and threw them at Bai Xiaowen's feet.

"Pick it up, you coward!"

A low exclamation sounded. In the Kane plane world, a nobleman threw a glove at another person in public, which meant a duel. If the opponent picks up the glove, he accepts the duel.

Then, something that shocked everyone even more happened. Bai Xiaowen stepped on the glove embroidered with the pattern of iron spines.

"Fight with me, are you worthy?" Bai Xiaowen said lightly.

Whether it is title or influence, Bai Xiaowen is much stronger than Baron Standing. A-level world popularity is no small matter, although in the eyes of many people in the Plantagenet Empire, the name Dio Skelboom means notoriety.

"I am not fighting you as a warrior, I have no interest in your martial arts. I am challenging you from the standpoint of a suitor!" Baron Standing roared, "A vulgar countryman like you , not worthy of such a delicate rose as Cecily. Do you dare to pick up your sword and accept my challenge?"

Bai Xiaowen still knows Kane's cultural background very well. This kind of duel for lovers is very popular among nobles, and they are generally accepted.

Of course, those nobles who are not skilled in martial arts can also designate their followers and subordinates to accept duels instead of themselves. However, the party that takes the initiative to challenge cannot do this, and the challenger himself must play.

Cecilia shook her head and said, "Your Excellency, Baron Standing, have you forgotten that Baron Dior is the warrior who killed Absoren, and challenging him with your own strength, wouldn't it be humiliating yourself?"

Although a person in the spirit world has no way to gain insight into the opponent's information like Bai Xiaowen, he can feel the general level of strength of a person from the strength of the wave of psionic energy particles.

Judging from the fluctuations of psionic particles, Baron Standing is at the level of a fifth- and sixth-level elite. He is not even as good as Cecilia's knights, Tim, Mark, and Phil, let alone Bai Xiaowen.

Baron Standing blushed even more. He said word by word: "I can't accept the shame of being underestimated by the woman I love. I gamble the honor of the Ironthorn family, Viscount Dior, I will fight you to the death!"

There was a sound of exclamation, and everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, thinking that this Standing might be crazy.

Bai Xiaowen frowned slightly, and cast an insight on Baron Standing.

"The target is in the chameleon blood camouflage state..."

"Unknown factor interference, data disorder..."

"This insight will deduct 500 power points. Do you want to pay?"

Bai Xiaowen immediately chose to pay. In an instant, in his eyes, Albert Standing's template information changed suddenly.

[Arquet Elwin (Leader Level 7)/Chameleon Blood]

[Race: Humanoid/Human Race]

[Occupation: Magic Swordsman]

[Attributes: strength 35, agility 59, constitution 45, spirit 25]

[Skill 1: Engraving Seal: Cast a secret engraving seal on the target. The opponent's next spell cast will fail due to the interference of the secret seal, and the spell energy will be sealed in the magic blade of one's own side. In the next 10 minutes, every time the magic blade hits an enemy, it will cause additional spell damage (the attribute type is determined by the interfered spell). 】

[Skill 2: Magic Sword Blade: Passive, your blade surges with magic energy, and every successful physical attack will add 10 points of magic damage (no attributes). 】

[Skill 3: Instant Strike: Instantly disappear in place, appear behind the target and launch an attack. This attack will deal double damage if it hits. 】

[Skill 4:? ? ? 】

[Skill 5: Wandering Swordsman lv1: Arquette's health is increased by an additional 300 points, and the duration of abnormal states and control skills is reduced by 30%. 】

"Good guy, there is still some chameleon blood disguise... This guy is not Baron Standing at all! He has ulterior motives!"

Bai Xiaowen opened his eyes slightly, and looked at "Standing" carefully. This Standing, whose actual name is Arquette, does not know where he came from, but his strength is quite strong, especially when fighting alone.

"A life-and-death duel, are you sure?"

"Of course sure!"

"Okay then," Bai Xiaowen said lightly, "as you wish. According to the usual practice, I should decide the time and place, right?"

Arquette sneered and said, "You are welcome."

"The time is set at noon, and the location is in the central square of Baishi City. How about it?" Bai Xiaowen looked up at the sky, and it was only an hour or two before noon.

"Okay! I'll wait for you in the central square, don't be afraid to come!" After Arquette finished speaking, he got into the carriage with the support of the butler and walked away.

Seeing the carriage engraved with the coat of arms of iron thorns going away, Cecilia stepped forward and held Bai Xiaowen's palm and said, "Actually, there is no need to be as knowledgeable as this superficial guy."

"You are wrong, this person is not simple!" Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "Cecilia, tell me first, is there anything in the territory that needs to be borrowed from Black Rock City recently?"

...

"Big news! The lord is going to duel with Baron Standing!"

"I heard that it was caused by the city lord, and it was a life-and-death duel!"

"Where? I want to see!"

In just over an hour, the news of the duel spread throughout Baishi City as if it had wings. Many residents rushed to the central square to witness this good show.

Inside the carriage of Tiethorn's family.

An old man in butler costume lowered the thick plush curtains:

"No wonder it's getting louder and louder outside, there are so many people wanting to watch the battle."

Sitting opposite Standing, the wandering swordsman Arquette sneered: "How can so many people gather in such a short time? It must be the lord who is fueling the flames. He thinks he has a chance to win and wants to win in front of the people." I'm just showing off."

The old butler laughed and said, "He didn't expect that the opponent was not the honorable Master Standing, but a powerful wandering swordsman."

"Hmph, the expression on Viscount Dior's face must be wonderful." Arquette said.

"However, we still can't take it lightly. Dio's strength is absolutely extraordinary, and he can kill the orc chief Absolen!"

Arquette shook his head, and said disdainfully: "I've heard about it for a long time. Absolun was surrounded by zombies, and Dio took a huge advantage in the end. His real strength is only average." , not to mention that in this form of ring battle, if I can show my strength even more, he will definitely die!"

"Well, that's right. As long as Dior dies and he has no heir, the Tiethorn family can apply for the escrow territory!" The old housekeeper said with a smile, "The magical zombie-luting liquid used in Baishi City and the camouflage The formula of the liquid medicine is the property of the Tiethorn family."

"I'm not interested in it, just give me my share," Arquette said.

"You can rest assured..."

Suddenly, the noise outside became louder, and someone shouted: "Lord! Lord Dior and the city lord have appeared!"

"It's your performance, Mr. Arquette." The old butler smiled secretly.

Arquette smiled and nodded, opened the thick curtain and jumped out of the carriage.

The central square was surrounded by enthusiastic spectators. Only in the central area, under the restraint of the guards of the city defense army, separated a circular field with a diameter of about 100 meters. This is the duel field.

Soon, Bai Xiaowen and Arquette came to the circular duel field and stood opposite each other.

"Only one person can survive today, Viscount Dior," Arquette performed decently, "Only one person can win Cecily's heart!"

"Her heart has been mine for a long time." Bai Xiaowen's warm smile made Arquette inexplicably angry, "Hey, first sign the contract for the duel of life and death."

For a duel contract, both parties must have a notary.

On Bai Xiaowen's side, Cecilia was the notary, and he signed the contract with no regrets.

On Arquette's side, there are no decent nobles to testify, so he can only let his butler, Mr. Harold, testify. However, Arquette obviously came prepared, and brought a silver thorn seal symbolizing the authority of the Iron Thorn family, and stamped Harold and his own name on it.

Two duelists, two notaries, each signed a contract of life and death. Regardless of which side dies, it does not violate the laws of the empire.