Give Me the Name of God

Grand Duke Shelty was sitting in the castle hall, watching the young count Krejci Monchik from the southwest playing a rare classical instrument.

This instrument has a gourd-shaped wooden box. The wooden box is equipped with a neck more than two feet long. The neck is inlaid with more than a dozen metal bars, dividing the neck into more than a dozen small grids, which Krejci calls For character.

There are six strings from the top of the neck to the middle and lower part of the piano case. A single string can play solo, or six strings can play in an ensemble. Some strings can also play a melody while other strings can play a chorus at the same time.

Hold down different frets on the strings with your left hand, and the pitch of each string can have more than a dozen changes, and countless chord changes can be derived between the strings.

In the era of Manda's previous life, this instrument was called a guitar. Compared with the piano and the violin, the guitar seems to be less elegant, but with its unique tone and perfect interpretation of harmony, it has become The mainstream instrument of that era.

Manda can play the guitar. When he was young, he also grew his hair long and became a rock youth.

Although I had never touched a guitar in the Jurassic era, I still had the basic skills of the past, and playing a few simple classical pieces was no problem.

With the help of the poet, Manda made a guitar and presented it to Grand Duke Shelty as a gift.

As we all know, Shertai loves music. His territory was originally called Harvest City, but after he succeeded to the throne, it was renamed Sound Sound City.

There are more than a hundred musical instruments collected in his castle. He is not ignorant about guitars. In the classical era, there was an instrument called "Nefale" that was very similar to the guitar. The Grand Duke also collected a "Nefale". "Farr" is also a gourd-shaped structure, but it does not have such a long neck and no so-called frets.

"Nefal" has as many as twelve strings, and the playing technique is very complicated. Like the harp, "Nifal" uses gut strings, but the sound quality is much worse than that of the harp. To put it bluntly, it is a simple and portable substitute for the harp. It is impossible to be popular among nobles, but it is deeply loved by people at the bottom.

"Nefal" often provided the soundtrack for some vulgar songs and dramas. When the classical period ended and the age of divine punishment came, this inelegant instrument basically disappeared. Although Shelty loved music, as a top nobleman, he had There is really not much interest in the instrument "Nefal".

But the instrument called the "guitar" in Manda's hand brought many surprises to Shelty. It has only six strings, but the harmony is much clearer than the twelve-string "Nefal". Because of the use of steel wires as strings, the tone is more discernible and penetrating.

This is obviously not a substitute for the harp. Under Manda's performance, the harp seems eclipsed. The only drawback is that the volume of the "guitar" is smaller, but Shelty does not care. Such beautiful music should be played in a quiet environment. Appreciate.

After playing the song, Grand Duke Shelty smiled and said: "Young Earl, I like this instrument very much. I hope you can give me a suitable price."

Manda stood up and saluted: "Sir, this is a gift for you, there is no price."

Shelty stroked the "guitar" and sighed: "This wood is very rare. Look at the strings. It would take at least a third-level believer of Vulcan to make such a thin and tough steel wire. And these are not the most important. What’s important is that this instrument is perfect.”

Manda saluted again: "It is my greatest pleasure to receive your praise."

"You don't need money, but at least you have to accept my gift in return. Tell me, what gift do you want?"

This time Manda did not refuse: "Sir, I saw some strong cattle on your pasture. If you are willing to give me a few, I will be very grateful to you."

"How many cows do you only want?" Shelty smiled, "Let me think about it, how many cows are appropriate? Forty-eight, what do you think?"

Manda laughed a few times, feeling a little embarrassed.

His main purpose of coming to Wonderful Sound City was to get acquainted with the Grand Duke closest to him, and his other purpose was to repeat the deeds of the gods and gain more experience.

On the day of his birth, Hermes stole fifty cows from Apollo, killed two of them, sacrificed them to the gods on Mount Olympia, and hid the remaining cows in a cave.

This matter was later discovered by Apollo. With the mediation of Zeus, Hermes returned the remaining forty-eight cows. When returning the cows, Hermes played in front of Apollo the tortoise shell he made. Apollo was attracted by the sound of the lyre and was willing to trade forty-eight cows for Hermes' lyre. This also became the beginning of the friendship between the two brothers.

Manda wanted to repeat this deed, but she didn't expect Grand Duke Shelty to accurately tell the number of cattle, which meant that Manda's intention was seen through.

"Count Krejci Monchik, a believer of Hermes, was first recommended by Gassack and made a lord, then recommended by Ermen and made a viscount, and was appreciated by the king in the royal capital. Created an earl,

After leaving the royal capital and returning to Qixing Mountain, you had a fierce battle with the holy messenger Wilkins, and finally turned defeat into victory. Wilkins fled in all directions. If His Majesty the King can receive this news, he will definitely give you more rewards. It might even make you a Marquis. "

Manda smiled humbly: "Sir, you are exaggerating."

"Don't say too much, I'm not praising you at all." The conversation changed and Shelty's smile disappeared. "The king can't hear about your achievements. He's dead. So what if he's alive? He's long since lost. Control of the Kingdom.”

Shelty stared at Manda's face, watching Manda's reaction.

Manda did not show too much surprise. Although he was in the southwest where information was limited, he placed Dunison near the royal capital. He had already received news of the king's death.

Seeing Manda's indifferent expression, Shertey sneered: "The king's vision is still as bad as ever. You are not as loyal as he imagined.

And you are not from a noble background. I asked Saurons of Iron Mountain Town that you are just the illegitimate son of a baron. I don’t know what means you used to get your status today. You know, in Romulu Country, everyone When a new earl is born, there will be illustrious achievements behind it that can be recorded in history, rather than relying on shameless deception and lies! "

Listening to Shelty's vicious sarcasm and sarcasm, Manda remained silent and always had a modest smile on her face.

There are more than a dozen believers of the ancient god around Sheltai, none of whom are lower than level three, and two of them have reached level five. It is impossible for Manda to attack Sheltai in the castle.

As for future wars, we must be cautious. The due south is not as rich as the southeast, but it is better because of its fertile land and vast territory. Shelty can form an army of 20,000 people at any time, and can ensure that the army has sufficient weapons and food supplies.

This is also the reason why Manda is eager to meet with Sheltai. He has just pacified the southwest and does not want to become an enemy of such a powerful neighbor.

"Sir, there may be some misunderstandings between us..." Manda still wanted to patiently explain a few words.

"Stop talking, don't say another word!" Shelty interrupted Manda, "You disgust me, I don't want to hear your voice, as far as I know you are Almen's deputy, please tell me He, don’t let me see you again. Fortunately, your instrument is pretty good. I will spare you today and go to the pasture to take away forty-eight cows. Get out of my territory immediately!”

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