Archduke sheltai sat in the castle hall and watched the young earl kretsch munchke from the southwest play a rare classical instrument.

This musical instrument has a gourd shaped wooden box with a two foot long neck inlaid with more than a dozen metal strips, which divides the neck into more than a dozen small grids, which kretsch calls character.

From the top of the neck to the middle and lower part of the box, there are six strings, which can be played by a single string or an ensemble of six strings. Some strings can also play melody, and other strings can play harmony at the same time.

The left hand holds down the different characters on the strings. There are more than a dozen changes in the tone of each string, and countless sum and rotation changes can be derived between the strings.

In the era of Manda\'s previous life, this instrument was called guitar. Compared with piano and violin, guitar seemed difficult to be elegant, but with its unique timbre and perfect interpretation of harmony, it became the mainstream instrument of that era.

Manda can play the guitar. In his youth, he also had long hair and was a rock youth.

Although I never touched the guitar in the Jurassic era, my basic skills in the past are still there. It\'s natural to play a few simple classical tracks.

With the help of the poet, Manda made a guitar and presented it to Archduke sheltai as a gift.

As we all know, sheltai loves music. His territory was originally called harvest city. After he succeeded to the throne, it was renamed Miaoyin city.

There are more than 100 kinds of musical instruments in his castle. He doesn\'t know nothing about the guitar. In the classical era, there is an instrument called "nefar" which is very similar to the guitar. The Archduke also collected a "nefar", which is also a gourd shaped structure, but it doesn\'t have such a long neck or so-called character.

"Nefar" has up to twelve strings, and its playing technology is very complex. Like the harp, "nefar" uses sheep intestines strings, but its sound quality is much worse than the harp. In short, it is a simple and portable harp substitute, which can not be popular among the nobility, but is deeply loved by the people at the bottom.

"Nefar" often composed music for some vulgar songs and plays. When the classical period ended and the era of divine punishment came, this unsightly instrument basically disappeared. Although sheltai loved music, as a top aristocrat, he didn\'t have much interest in "nefar".

But Manda\'s instrument, called "guitar", brought many surprises to sheltai. It has only six strings, but the harmony is much clearer than the "nefar" of twelve strings, because using steel wire as strings, the timbre recognition and penetration become stronger.

This is obviously not a substitute for the harp. Under the performance of Manda, the harp looks eclipsed. The only disadvantage is that the volume of the "guitar" is lower, but sheltai doesn\'t care. Such beautiful music should be appreciated in a quiet environment.

After playing a song, Archduke sheltai smiled and said, "young count, I like this instrument very much. I hope you can give me a suitable price."

Manda got up and saluted, "Sir, this is a gift for you. There is no price."

Sheltai stroked the "guitar" and sighed: "this wood is very rare. Look at this string. At least the third-order believers of Vulcan can can make such thin and tough steel wires. Moreover, these are not the most important. The important thing is that this instrument is really perfect."

Manda saluted again and said, "I\'m most pleased to get your praise."

"You can have no money, but at least take my gift back. Tell me, what gift do you want?"

Manda did not refuse this time: "Sir, I saw some strong cattle on your ranch. If you would like to give me some, I would be very grateful to you."

"How many cows do you want?" sheltai smiled. "Let me see. How many cows are suitable? 48. What do you think?"

Manda smiled with her, a little embarrassed.

His main purpose of coming to Miaoyin city is to get to know the Archduke nearest to him. Another purpose is to reproduce the deeds of the gods and gain more experience.

On the day of his birth, Hermes stole 50 cows from Apollo, killed two of them, sacrificed to the gods on Mount Olympia, and hid the rest in the cave.

This matter was later discovered by Apollo. Under the mediation of Zeus, Hermes returned the remaining 48 cattle. When returning the cattle, Hermes played his lyre made of turtle shell in front of Apollo. Apollo was attracted by the sound of the piano and was willing to exchange 48 cattle for Hermes\'s piano, which also became the beginning of the friendship between the two brothers.

Manda wanted to repeat this story, but unexpectedly, Archduke sheltai accurately said the number of cattle, which means Manda\'s intention has been seen through.

"Count kretsch munchke, a believer of Hermes, was first recommended as a Lord by gassack, then as a Viscount by elmen, and was appreciated by the king as an earl in all kings,

After leaving Wangdu and returning to the Seven Star Mountain, you fought hard with the holy messenger Wilkins, and finally turned defeat into victory. You beat Wilkins to flee everywhere. If your majesty can receive this news, he must give you more rewards and even make you a marquis. "

Manda smiled modestly, "Your Excellency, you\'re flattered."

"Don\'t say too much praise. I\'m not appreciating you at all," said sheltai, whose smile disappeared. "The king can\'t hear your achievements. He\'s dead. What can he do even if he\'s alive? He\'s long lost control of the kingdom."

Sheltai stared at Manda\'s face and watched her reaction.

Manda was not too surprised. Although he was in the southwest where the information was blocked, he placed dunison near the king\'s capital. He had long received the news of the king\'s death.

Seeing Manda\'s indifferent look, sheltai sneered: "the king\'s eyes are still as bad as ever. You are not as loyal as he thought,

Moreover, you are not of noble origin. I asked Sorens of Tieshan town. You are just the illegitimate son of a baron. I don\'t know what means you used to exchange for today\'s status. You know, in Romulus, every birth of a new count has outstanding achievements that can be recorded in history, rather than relying on shameless deception and lies! "

Listening to sheltai\'s vicious sarcasm and sarcasm, Manda was silent and always had a modest smile on her face.

There are more than a dozen ancient god believers around sheltai, none of them is lower than level 3, and two have reached level 5. Manda can\'t fight sheltai in the castle.

As for future wars, we must also be cautious. The due south is not as rich as the southeast, but the victory lies in the fertile land and vast territory. Shertai can form an army of 20000 people at any time, and can ensure that the army has sufficient weapons and food supplies.

This is why Manda is eager to meet sheltai. He has just settled the southwest and doesn\'t want to be an enemy of such a powerful neighbor.

"My Lord, there may be some misunderstanding between us..." Manda also wanted to explain patiently.

"Don\'t talk any more, don\'t say a word more!" sheltai interrupted Manda. "You disgust me. I don\'t want to hear your voice. As far as I know, you are elmen\'s deputy. Please tell him not to let me see you again. Fortunately, your instrument is still good. Today I spare you, go to the pasture and take 48 cows and get out of my territory immediately!"