Jianming Chaos

Northern Europe, the Kingdom of Seru, the imperial capital Gurs Castle.

Seru Country is located in the core area of ​​the Nordic Plain, surrounded by vast plains and forests on all sides, with several glacial rivers crossing the continent, with a land area of ​​less than [-] square miles, it is a pocket country on the Eurasian continent.

Looking down from the sky, the country of Seru looks like a rounded cross. The imperial capital is located in the center of the cross. There are castles in the east, west, north, south, and north surrounding this strategic core integrating politics, economy, and military.

Due to the importance of its geographical location, countless surrounding powers have been trying to annex this small kingdom all year round. The unique fighting group in Shanghai has always maintained sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Although the sparrow is small, it has all five internal organs. The Seru country has unique resources and production conditions. Relying on various natural resources and high-quality labor, it vigorously develops basic industries such as industry, agriculture and commerce, and continuously consolidates import and export trade relations with neighboring countries to learn from each other.The rapid and stable development strategy has gradually made it a country with abundant products and long-term prosperity.The powerful policy adopted by the kings of all dynasties not only effectively guaranteed national security, but also ensured that the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

However, the achievements of Seru Kingdom today are all based on the diligence and pragmatism of the previous kings; once a new king deviates from the road to power, this status quo will be difficult to maintain.

On this day, the preoccupied king summoned a group of heavyweight ministers to discuss abdication.

The king, who was nearly [-] years old, looked at the ministers who were loyal on the surface but harbored ulterior motives in reality, and said, "You are all my king's right-hand men and the pillars of Seru. Entrustment, but after all, it can't withstand the erosion of time. Now, as I am about to enter the autumn of old age and frailty, it's time to choose a good day and give up the throne to the prince. I don't know what you think?"

Senate President Brooke said: "Your Majesty is wise, you can set a date as soon as possible to give the throne to the eldest prince Hyams. The ministers will still be loyal to His Majesty as usual, and will continue to be loyal to His Highness Hyams until death!"

Minister of Military Affairs Gaps said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the throne should pass to the second prince, Damus, who is the most qualified to inherit the throne."

"Gaps, don't talk nonsense here! This country implements a hereditary system, and the monarchs of all dynasties have passed the throne to the eldest son. There is no reason to abolish the elders and establish the younger!" Brooke yelled at his colleagues regardless of the occasion.

It was not the first time that Garps had experienced this kind of thing. He said calmly, "Mr. Speaker, do you think we don't know, what are you planning? You have been trying to match His Royal Highness Hyams and Lily recently. Lord Ya's marriage, isn't it?"

"You... what are you talking about?" Brooke panicked for a moment.Leah is his daughter.

"Everyone knows what your intentions are, so there's no need to say more." Garps stopped short.

"Young people... have their own views on love. As parents, can we... get involved?" Brooke was so angry that he almost had an asthma attack. "Besides, this country has always advocated free love, hasn't it?"

"Come on, Mr. Speaker, thank God if I don't tell you the truth. I think even His Majesty can't understand what you have done." Garps is good at using softness to control rigidity.

"You don't want to deceive people here! I... have never had any wrong thoughts..." Brook put on an expression of being wronged.

"Okay, both of you are veterans of the kingdom, why bother to hurt each other and quarrel when you meet?" The king stepped forward to mediate, "Your peer-to-peer relationship has long become a must for the princes and nobles inside and outside the palace. It became a topic after tea and dinner, and it may have spread all over the country. You don’t go home and look in the mirror. You are too old, and you still quarrel like a child. How decent is it? Especially you, Gaps, you have won the honor. "

"Yes, please forgive me, Your Majesty!" The two also realized that their words and deeds were inappropriate, and they all pleaded guilty.

"Okay, back to the topic. The king called everyone here today because he couldn't decide whether Hymes or Dames would inherit the throne. Both of them have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they have no experience in governing. As for the hereditary system, those are the rules set down by the ancestors. Once I find that it is no longer applicable, I will abolish it immediately! I just want to hear everyone’s opinions. Let’s take turns to express them. Give me some pertinent opinions, and don’t repeat them. Like those two just now, speak with emotion." The king glanced at the ministers and said solemnly.

Brook looked around, and other ministers were waiting for him to speak, probably out of respect from the official rank.

He paused, and said: "Your Majesty, I have already expressed my attitude just now, so there is no need to repeat it."

Everyone turned their attention to Garps again.Gaps said calmly: "Your Majesty, what I mean is already very clear, so there is no need to repeat it."

The king asked the opinions of the other ministers in turn, and everyone expressed their opinions, but the voice of advocating the establishment of the second prince Damus as the new king was obviously higher.

In the end, everyone's eyes fell on the last speaker, Congressman Dufour.

Dufour didn't expect that he would become the focus of the public. He swallowed and said, "Your Majesty, I was deeply touched by the speeches of the elders. The development of a country requires not only the support of a strong military force, The internal system must also be sound and perfect. Organizations at all levels cannot act independently, especially on key issues. Opinions are now divided into two factions. It is obvious that no matter which prince succeeds to the throne, there will be a faction of less loyal courtiers. Fighting is inevitable; if things go on like this, the country of Seru will definitely go down the road of extinction. Therefore, I have a pertinent proposal, I wonder if your Majesty and you can accept it."

"If you have any suggestions, it's okay to say." The king agreed.

Several pairs of eyes intertwined into a web, like a spider web mixed with doubts and apprehensions, tightly bound Dufour's body.As we all know, Dufour is a person who dares to think and speak out. He does not have much position on the matter of succession, but he dares to express his opinions, and the king just likes to listen to the truth.

"I believe that several competitions can be set up, and the two highnesses can compete to see who can win, and whoever is qualified to become the new king. As long as you win by strength, I believe there will be no more disputes, and a new king can be established virtually. Your prestige." Dufour made a suggestion that he didn't take a position, and he didn't want to offend anyone.

The king's eyes lit up.Everyone can see that this is equivalent to approval.

"Okay, your words are exactly what I want! Then what do you think should be tested to determine whether you are qualified to inherit the throne?" The king asked with narrowed eyes.

"In my humble opinion, at least three competitions should be set up. The first is to compete in history. As we all know, a wise monarch must not only have excellent insights, but also must be familiar with history books, at least familiar with the history of his country. And not Speaking of knowing the history of the kingdom's development by heart, at least you should be familiar with the major events that happened in certain periods of time, and be able to explain the way of governing the country according to the trend of historical development. If you can't understand the past and know the present, you want to lead the kingdom to a better future , It’s tantamount to talking on paper.” Dufour talked eloquently.

The king nodded and said, "The first item is very good, you can play it."

The expressions of the other ministers showed varying degrees of abnormality, and some even started to have a rapid heartbeat and fidget.They did not expect that the king would pay so much attention to the suggestion of an ordinary member of parliament.

"The second item: a test of force. Having extraordinary force is also one of the prerequisites for becoming a monarch." Dufour took advantage of the good start and continued to play.

"I object." A marquis interjected, "The basic conditions necessary for a monarch do not need to include force. After all, a monarch without force can also become a good monarch. There is a precedent for this."

As soon as this remark came out, all the ministers nodded in agreement. On the one hand, they agreed, and on the other hand, they did not want Duffer to gain too much power.

The king nodded and said, "I agree with most people. Dufour, what do you think?"

Dufour smiled slightly and said: "Yes, it is true that the level of force should not be used as the criterion for judging whether a monarch is qualified; however, for the two Highnesses, the contest of force is indispensable. Except for the new king In addition to the candidates, they have another identity, that is, paladins, don't they? They have been eager to be promoted to the god knights admired by everyone, but they have never been able to find a chance to prove themselves. Isn't this competition the best chance?"

"That's right, then it's settled. Go on to the third item." The king agreed without thinking, completely ignoring the feelings of other courtiers.

"The third item is estimated to be a bit difficult, and the two Highnesses may not be able to do it." Dufour deliberately sold it off.

Everyone's eyes focused again, like a laser under the scorching sun, burning Dufour's skin mercilessly.

After relishing the brief moment of attention, Dufour said: "The third item, I think it should be competition dominance."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers began to discuss, and all kinds of imaginative pictures burst out of their minds and were reflected in the air, forming a dark and gorgeous abstract style painting.

"What exactly are you referring to?" The king was puzzled.

"Your Majesty, fellow elders, my proposal is: Let the two Highnesses challenge the Wolf King." Dufour threw a bombshell.

"What?!" Everyone was shocked.

"Absurd!" The king immediately vetoed, "This is tantamount to sending them to their deaths! I don't think even Garps, who is at his peak, would dare to challenge the Wolf King easily? Besides, what does this have to do with dominance?"

"Your Majesty, please appease your anger and listen to the minister." Dufer remained calm, "Everyone, don't forget that the werewolves are one of the main forces in our country against foreign enemies. No matter how powerful the wolf king is, it is only human beings who absorb the moonlight." The mutated werewolf after the essence is powerful, but it also has its own weaknesses. Once the challenge is successful, the challenger will become an unprecedented strong man, possessing the ability to dominate beasts, and ruling the country will naturally be no problem."

"Having said that, human life is at stake, and I will never let my heirs take such risks!" The king knew the horror of the werewolf clan well.

Brook said coldly: "Mr. Dufour, please put away your desire to show off. The first two items are fine, but we really disagree with the third item. This is a joke about life!"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I admit that I did not think well; but my starting point is also to let the Seru Kingdom be in the hands of a truly powerful ruler." Dufour remained calm.

"You mean, the previous rulers of this country were not strong enough?" a Marquis asked back.

Dufour smiled and said nothing; the king's face instantly sank to the bottom of the sea, and these words were tantamount to mocking himself.

"Your Majesty the King, I don't think this is what Dufres intended." A baron who had a good relationship with Dufres hurriedly came forward to make a rescue, "What he meant was that he hoped that the two Highnesses would become stronger and that they could catch up as soon as possible." Your Majesty's steps."

These words made the king's complexion much better.He breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Forget it, I called everyone here today to hear the truth. That's right, none of the rulers of this country were perfect, and they all had their own shortcomings and flaws, including this king. In the future, no matter who inherits the throne, I hope you will continue to support him, help him improve, and grow into a real king as soon as possible! Seru is our common homeland, and we need everyone to work hard to protect and manage it. Our land Although it is small, it cannot even be attacked by the heavy cavalry sent by the Roman Empire in the south, so what are you afraid of?"

After hearing this, the gazes of several ministers focused instantly, converging into a dazzling golden light, shining on Garps' face of a warrior who had experienced many vicissitudes.Gaps is the minister in charge of military affairs, and it is undeniable that he has made indelible achievements in resisting foreign enemies.

The king pondered for a moment and said: "I figured it out. One of the reasons why the country can remain invincible for a long time is because of the existence of the werewolf clan. However, the werewolf clan has never been able to sincerely submit to the country. The regret left by those who died. Whoever can fundamentally tame this group of wild beasts is qualified to be a king."

Everyone's eyes shifted to Dufour in unison. Unexpectedly, the three suggestions of an ordinary councilor were all adopted by the king.

Du Fuer was overjoyed in his heart, but the inconvenience was beyond words, and he just said modestly: "I just mentioned it casually, if your majesty and the senior elders have better ideas, I will listen to you."

"No need, let's implement this matter. The competition will be held in seven days." The king waved his hand.

Six days later in the evening, the second prince Damus in the bedroom was standing by the giant French window with a sad face, looking up at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, without saying a word.

A dark cloud swept across the night sky, ruthlessly tearing the gentle and charming moon into several pieces, which also added a little anxiety to Damus' heart.

Tomorrow there will be a national succession contest, and Dames is really not confident of winning.He knew very little about the history of his country and even Europe, and he didn't even study the relevant materials at all; his martial arts were even worse than his elder brother's. All the qualities, but the elder brother is always better.Not to mention the challenge of the wolf king. Although his father specially ordered a soldier to make them invulnerable iron armor and prepared poisonous silver needles that could kill werewolves in a very short time, he was still worried. He didn't want accidents due to the fight for the throne.

Damus didn't care about the throne, but he didn't dare to show it, fearing that his father and all the subjects who supported him would be disappointed.He knew in his heart that the ambitious elder brother Hyams was the one most eager to get the throne.