readytorunbook Chapter 1037, Week of Courage
Chapter 1037, Week of Courage
Brittany's fingertips trembled slightly and she clenched the phone in her hand.
Public commitment to raising heroes….
Just by hearing these words, I seemed to be able to foresee in my mind what kind of storm will be set off in the entire Yeko Kingdom when this news is announced at the Week of Courage.
Hero..., that is the pinnacle that countless people cannot reach in their entire lives.
Even though the royal nobles devoted all their resources to training, the Kingdom of Yeke and even the human race have not cultivated their own heroes.
And now, Wu Heng is actually going to make this matter public as a 'reward'?
"Sir... are you serious?" Brittany's voice was very soft, but it felt like if it was louder, it would shatter the dream.
Wu Heng smiled and said, "Of course it's true. The original plan also included the plan to train heroes."
Different from directly training level 18 professionals.
In the Yeke Kingdom, the selection starts from a young age, and it takes a longer time.
Brittany's eyes brightened, and she quickly moved closer, pecked him lightly on the lips, and immediately said, "Then you can't be partial. You promised me and Sister Wen Mansha that you would become a hero first."
Wu Heng smiled and pinched her nose, "Don't worry, no one has priority over you!"
Brittany nodded in satisfaction, "On behalf of the kingdom, thank you for your support..."
As the two were talking, the ghosts also flew back.
The three ghosts remained invisible, while Xiao Xiao revealed himself, "Princess sister, when does the Week of Courage begin?"
Brittany smiled and said, "Everything is almost ready. We will officially start the day after tomorrow."
"Oh! It's finally started." Xiaoxiao said.
Wu Heng asked, "Where is the venue arranged? The enemy may take action at that time, so don't cause any casualties."
Brittany took out a blueprint from her space ring and introduced it, "It's located in the East Parade Ground outside the city. It's far away from the city and residential areas. If there is any danger, the people can be evacuated as soon as possible."
Wu Heng looked at the blueprint and analyzed, "If the enemy is really the Holy See, it shouldn't affect ordinary people. After all, they are still Orthodox Church members, and we should pay attention to the attitude of the association."
Brittany nodded in agreement.
Then, he pointed to a location on the blueprint and said, "This is the viewing platform. The ministers are on the second floor. I will be watching from the third floor. You will be on the fourth floor by then."
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and said, "Separate my position from yours and put them in the same building. If a fight breaks out, you won't be able to escape."
"They wouldn't dare to kill the king and all the important ministers of a kingdom!" said Brittany.
"Be careful, so as not to hurt the child." Wu Heng held her hand.
Brittany nodded, "Okay, let's have someone change the site tomorrow."
"Yeah!" Wu Heng also nodded.
The two chatted for a while, then there was a knock on the door and the maid announced that dinner was ready.
Brittany still had dinner delivered to the room.
The door opened and the servants came in with plates in their hands. After filling the table, they left again.
Wu Heng and Brittany sat down at the long table and ate while chatting.
……
"Sir, we have obtained the address and construction drawings of the venue!"
The heavy wooden door was thrown open, and a mercenary rushed in quickly, followed by several priests who stood at the door but did not follow in.
Inside the room, three men in black robes slowly raised their heads, their faces obscured by the shadows under their hoods.
The figure near the door took the blueprint and asked casually, "What about the detailed information?"
The mercenary answered quickly, "According to the information sent back by the insider, the third floor of the building is where Queen Brittany will watch the ceremony, and upstairs..."
After a brief pause, he continued, "The upstairs has also been decorated, and the specifications are no less than those of the Queen."
The three people in the room looked at each other, and the air seemed to freeze at this moment.
The black-robed man on the left chuckled and said, "Well done. Keep watching and report back if you have any new information."
The mercenary bowed deeply, then retreated silently, and the heavy wooden door closed again.
In silence, the black-robed man in the middle spoke slowly, tapping his knuckles on the table, "Brittany showed up in person, and the upstairs was so alert... There couldn't be anyone else except Wu Heng."
The black-robed man on the left sneered, "I thought he wouldn't come! Now it seems that this guy is just more cautious."
The one on the right followed up, “Now that we know his position, let’s prepare well and complete this task successfully.”
The other two also nodded.
……
Two days later, in the bedroom.
The morning light shines into the locker room through the glass window.
Brittany stood in front of the mirror with her arms stretched out, allowing her maids to tie a silver ribbon around her that symbolized royal power.
The royal robe embroidered with golden threads shone gorgeously in the sunlight.
"The East Parade Ground..." Brittany's voice was as light as a feather falling to the ground. "It was built when the second king moved the capital to 'Chelu'. The nobles' manors were razed to the ground, and the earth and stones were rammed to create this parade ground that can accommodate thousands of troops."
The maids continued to put the jeweled necklace on her gently.
Wu Heng stood on the other side. Four young maids were helping him put on a complicated wizard robe. The robe was exactly the same as the one worn by the statue in the temple. The patterns embroidered with silver thread shone brightly in the morning light.
This one was also prepared for him by Brittany, who said it was more recognizable and would make people think of the Spiritual Inspiration Church at a glance, rather than the leader of the association.
"Do those nobles agree to tear down the manor?" Wu Heng asked, raising his arm in cooperation.
The young maid who was helping him put on his clothes took the opportunity to pinch his strong forearm, and was immediately slapped lightly by her companion with a red face as a warning.
Brittany smiled and said, "Our ancestors back then were much more courageous."
He turned around slightly, and the accessories on his body made a crisp sound of collision. "There are four camera props set up on the entire ring. The footage here will be broadcast live in the squares of various areas in the city to avoid crowding here or any accidents."
"That's good, and there will be more people watching." Wu Heng nodded.
The camera and the screen were both given to Brittany by him. This live broadcast method is much more convenient than watching it in person.
Wu Heng continued to ask, "What was the first trial yesterday?"
Brittany raised her lips slightly and said, "The first level this year is the 'Blind Sword Trial'."
"It sounds like it's different every year?" Wu Heng asked curiously.
"Of course it's different. If it were the same every year, there would be no point in practicing in advance." Brittany nodded slightly. A strand of golden hair fell from her forehead and was gently lifted up by the maid and combed behind her head.
Brittany continued, "The contestants need to walk across a three-meter-high wooden bridge with their eyes blindfolded and holding a sword. There will be various obstacles along the way, but as long as they can walk across, they have passed the first level. It's actually quite easy."
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and understood the test items.
A height of three meters is nothing for a professional, but walking in a straight line blindfolded with various obstacles along the way seems a bit difficult.
This not only tests your perception, but also your character.
"The applicants this time are children between ten and fifteen years old, above level eight, a total of more than three hundred people." Brittany's voice suddenly dropped a few notes, "It should have been more..."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Last year's civil war caused many families to no longer trust the royal family. In addition, some families do not recognize my succession, so the number of people has decreased compared to previous years."
"It will be fine. You will become the greatest king the kingdom has ever seen." Wu Heng said with a smile.
"I thought so too." Brittany smiled.
Just by raising his children to be heroes, he has surpassed all the kings in history.
The Yeke Kingdom has never had the experience of cultivating heroes. Whether it is becoming a hero in the future or really cultivating a hero of the kingdom, it is something that kings of all generations have never done.
Soon, Brittany put on the crown and Wu Heng put on the divine robe.
"It's time to go." Brittany held Wu Heng's hand and walked out together.
Along the way, the guards and attendants saluted one after another.
The two men dressed up, boarded the carriage, and headed for the parade ground.
……
"Make way! The one carrying the bench in front!"
The tall and thin man was moving through the crowd like a loach, and the folding stool he was holding under his armpits kept bumping into the waists of people around him.
Behind him followed a fat companion who was panting and also holding a normal wooden stool in his arms.
"The announcement said that this black stone slab can really show images?" The fat man stood on tiptoe to look at the huge screen hanging in front of him. The morning light shone on it, casting a faint blue shadow on the faces of the audience in the front row.
The thin man poked the bench on the ground and said, "After the queen ascended the throne, she came up with a lot of new things. I heard that they were all learned from Treasure Island. Besides, the Week of Courage is very important in the Kingdom of Yek. How could she just leave it here if it's not useful?"
"I feel that the Queen is still too impatient. She has caused a lot of trouble for the kingdom during this period. New policies have been announced every few days, and I can't even remember what was announced before." The fat companion continued.
"It's a bit too anxious."
The two of them sat down on the spot while talking.
The location here is pretty good, and you can't squeeze in any further forward.
Behind the two of them, more and more people gathered, and the square was as crowded as a can of sardines.
Noble viewing area.
"I heard that the sickly guy from the Rothschild family also participated."
Silk gloves lightly covered the corners of the mouth, agate rings sparkled in the sun, several nobles in gorgeous clothes stood under a special awning, and maids brought them iced drinks.
The old man leaning on a snake-headed staff beside him chuckled, "After all, this year is the year the queen ascends the throne. I heard that the reward for the winner is even greater, so many people sent their children here to try their luck."
The age range for Courage Week is 10 to 15 years old.
Many people will get stuck at the age of 15, and then come to participate in the Kingdom's Week of Courage, when they will have an advantage in terms of level and physical fitness.
But this year, various rumors have been circulating that the support will be even greater, so many families have sent people here first to try their luck and get familiar with the environment.
"But I also heard some things." One person came over and spoke.
The old man with the snake-headed staff lowered his voice and asked, "You mean the Holy See?"
"Well! It depends on how long Brittany can stay in this position..."
……
The edge of the stands.
"Lord Edwin is also interested in the competition between these children?" The young bard asked softly as he came closer.
The old man chuckled and pointed to the screen in the distance, "Come and watch the game, and also watch this."
"Can this thing really see the ring?" someone asked.
"The technology from Treasure Island is very common there. The Queen must have borrowed it from there," the old man replied.
Everyone nodded, showing an expression of "as expected".
As they were talking, a shout came from behind them, "The list has appeared, does anyone want to be detained?"
"Get rich overnight. If you miss this opportunity, you will have to wait until next year..."
When the shouts were heard, people all around immediately gathered around.
Even if you don't bet on it, see who has a chance to win.
……
East parade ground.
The entire viewing platform was rearranged.
The officials of the kingdom were seated from bottom to top. The first and second floors were occupied by officials from the kingdom. The third floor was occupied by important officials of the Royal Council and some members who survived the royal struggle.
The fourth floor is where Brittany is located.
Sitting on the magnificent throne, wearing a royal robe and a crown.
Beside him stood a personal maid, and behind him were two tall skeleton attendants wearing cloaks.
The ministers who had experienced the palace forcing the eldest prince to abdicate knew that the two tall skeletons were so terrifyingly powerful that even those professionals at level 18 or 19 were no match for them.
On the open space of the school ground below.
The square formation of three hundred children looked like a dancing wheat field in the sunlight.
Wearing uniform leather training armor and holding wooden, unsharpened weapons in their hands, they were waiting to start with some curiosity and nervousness.
At this moment, footsteps were heard behind the queen.
Someone came to report it, and after the little maid heard it, she leaned close to Brittany's ear and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's almost time."
Brittany nodded, and the maid turned and ordered, "The time has come, have Skull turn on the camera."
The order was passed down quickly, and the skeletons wearing black cloaks around the venue began to adjust the cameras. At the same time, the entire scene appeared on the screens in various squares.
At the same time, all the screens in the square lit up.
East Side Plaza.
A picture suddenly appeared on the screen, causing the noisy and harsh crowd to suddenly become silent. Someone pointed and said, "That, that is my granddaughter..."
A completely different kind of commotion broke out on the observation deck in the Noble Quarter.
"Look at the parliament seats..."
When the camera passed over the powerful officials, the dignitaries watching from the outside saw some special figures at the seats.
Then, the camera panned again, with Brittany filling the entire screen.
She stood on the high platform, the sunlight shining on her golden crown, her eyes gentle and firm.
"Young warriors, today is not a contest of victory or defeat, but a testimony of growth."
“The sword in your hands may not be heavy enough, but your heart, which is brave, sincere and fearless, is the sharpest weapon.”
"May you sharpen your will in battle and gain friendship in confrontation, so that you can become better versions of yourself and for the future of the kingdom!"
Then, instead of announcing the start directly, he raised his hand slightly and pointed to the building beside him.
The camera turns again.
Just when everyone was wondering why the show hadn't started yet since the Queen had finished speaking, a figure appeared in the camera.
Wearing a gorgeous robe, with black hair and black eyes.
Just appeared in everyone's sight.
In an instant, the whole kingdom was in an uproar.
"Wu Heng... is the deity worshipped by the Lingqi Cult."