The Whispering Verses Chapter 498: Contemporary knights

Dorothy originally thought that Shade had prepared for this conversation in advance, but as she talked, she realized that Shade seemed to really understand.

"The predecessor of chivalry novels is the heroic epic. But unlike traditional heroic legends, most of the protagonists in chivalry novels only fight alone for personal causes, sometimes purely for adventure, and adventures usually unfold in a fictitious environment. And knights As the novel develops into the contemporary era, with the decline of the knight class, the element of adventure in the story is constantly weakening, while the element of love and **** is increasing, thus giving rise to some dirty creative genres."

Xia De shook his head slightly:

"In my opinion, compared with the ancient chivalric novels hundreds of years ago, contemporary chivalric novels are gradually abandoning chivalry and the chivalrous spirit displayed in order to defend love, honor or religion. But this is also It’s understandable, after all, the real knight class has disappeared, and the source of creation has disappeared, so literary creation is like duckweed on the water without roots. No matter how good it looks, as long as you touch it, you will know that it is empty underneath. ”

"Very well said!"

Professor Mulder Goethe raised his glass and said.

This bearded middle-aged man does have the temperament of a literary giant. He not only made great achievements in prose creation, but also had some attainments in popular literature.

Others also whispered in agreement with Shade's opinion. This was not because of how good Shade's words were, but because in this era, it has become normal for upper-class writers to criticize chivalry novels. Although not all chivalry novels tend to be at the bottom, literature that has gradually become pornographic and crude language is indeed no longer suitable for this era.

Shad chose to talk about chivalry novels because he knew that no one would defend chivalry novels in public at the Queen's birthday party.

"But Mr. Hamilton, it is wonderful that you, a knighted knight, say that chivalric novels have declined."

Baroness Eva Swift of Kasenlik said that her Drarian language was not very good and she spoke slowly.

"But this is also true, but in my opinion, the decline of the old knight novels also represents the rise of the new knight novels."

"Oh?"

His words naturally attracted the attention of many people, and even Dorothy looked at Shade in surprise.

In her opinion, Shade was not the kind of person who would speak big words in a field that he was not familiar with, and it would be inappropriate to say such words in an occasion where there were many writers.

"So knight, how do you define the so-called new knight novel?"

The playwright Mr. Prossie Newman asked. Although his appearance and dress were more feminine, his voice was normal.

"It's very simple. Old-style knight novels focus more on fighting powerful enemies and even demons in the wilds and countryside, winning the highest honor of knights, returning triumphantly, becoming prominent figures, and marrying noble ladies or distant princesses. But for our time, how can anyone take risks in the countryside and wild places? Gentlemen, literature must be consistent with the background and tone of the times."

His words aroused people's approval.

"So, I think that in the so-called new knight novels, the main stage of adventure should be placed in the city. This is the place most familiar to civilized people who can understand words and like to read books to kill time."

"That makes sense."

The poet Mr. Miles Garov touched his chin and said that most people are now listening to Shade's "high talk."

"Secondly, the plot of knights defeating robbers, monsters and evil spirits to gain honor is too cliched. In urban adventures, where are the opportunities to kill casually? Therefore, the stories of new knight novels, It should not be aimed at killing a powerful target like before, but should be used to fight evil in a more civilized way on the main stage of the city."

Before others could realize what he was going to say, Shade spoke faster and said:

"A man who lives in a steam city, is good at fighting skills, and is proficient in mathematics, grammar, astronomy and mechanical production. He uses his own apartment as a base, travels through the fog and steam, hangs out in slums and downtown areas, and hangs out in clubs. and the aristocratic salon. Keep close contact with the poor, but you can also win the favor of the big shots. Fight crime, get paid, disguise yourself in the night and shadows, use mysterious criminals as your number one enemy, and even marry noble ladies through missions. The man and the princess achieve a happy life at the end of the story..."

"Isn't this a detective novel?"

Finally someone heard what Shade wanted to say, and then people broke away from the scene created by Shade's words. For people of this era, the scene depicted by Shade is equivalent to authenticity and picture quality.

Everyone laughed, because Shade was a detective, and Shade nodded seriously:

"Yes, so I think that the new type of chivalric novels that should be popular in the following era are detective novels. Detective novels will definitely succeed."

As he spoke, Shade turned his head and smiled at the blonde girl. People seemed to understand something and showed kind smiles.

What he said just now sounds a bit brazen, but Shade's purpose seems to be to win the favor of his female companion, because Dorothy Louisa is currently the most popular detective novel writer.

Then, Xia De’s speech just now can be explained by romance, so it will not offend people. Moreover, what Xia De just said seems to make some sense.

Dorothy looked at Shade with a sparkle in her eyes:

"So, the detective is the contemporary knight?"

She asked softly, but before Shade could speak, the foreign baroness of Carsonlik said:

"As a detective, isn't Mr. Hamilton a knight living in this troubled and complicated Pearl of the North?"

Probably because the words came out of her mouth, she used Kasonric. Shade was able to understand Kasenlik, so he curled his tongue and said with a smile:

"Yes, ma'am."

This is also Kasenlik language, and he can still know this simple expression.

Ms. Eve Swift covered her mouth and chuckled, and continued to praise Shad in Kasenric. People around her also expressed their opinions on the knight novel.

Only Dorothy was there looking at Shade:

"Detective..."

"What's wrong?"

Shad also looked at her, the gas lamp and crystal chandelier above their heads illuminated the two of them. To Shade, Dorothy was extraordinarily beautiful today, and to Dorothy, the high-spirited Shade seemed a little different from the past.

After being stunned for a moment, she smiled and shook her head:

"Queen Diana will be out in five minutes."

The "illiterate" Shade, who obtained the status of a knight for "saving Queen Diana", seemed to be regarded as one of their own by the writers here after he published his criticism of knight novels and his opinions on new novels. .

Before the queen showed up, Shade took out the business cards he had prepared and exchanged them with people, which was also to develop contacts and attract business. When these wealthy people make entrustments, their bids are usually very high.

People are naturally happy to get to know the detective of St. Teresa Square. Apart from the relationship between Shade and Miss Carina, which no one dares to mention at the moment, Shade himself is still quite good as a detective. In the past two months, every commission he has taken over has been successfully completed.

When the French horn suddenly sounded, there was a sudden silence in the lively banquet hall, and then everyone stood up. This was the appearance of Queen Diana.

First, a small group of guards from the Yodel Palace walked quickly down the stairs on the third floor. They were all wearing heavy armor painted with the royal family crest, and had long swords and pistols on their waists.

After clearing a passage from the third floor stairs to the second floor terrace, trumpeters wearing soft hats and red cloaks with strong old-era style also walked down from the third floor and stood on the quilt. Clear out the sides of the channel.

The reporters gathered on the terrace and set up cameras aimed at the stairs on the third floor. Half of the people on the first floor came to the second floor, and the other half walked directly into the courtyard and looked up.

Amidst the whispers, the low trumpet gradually became extremely low, but after a few circlings, the tone suddenly became louder again.

The voices of the guests were completely quiet, and everyone looked up to the top of the stairs on the third floor.

First, several maids came out, and then several noble ladies such as the Marquise Seurat and the Duke of Rendall came out. They stood in the middle of the stairs and looked up with everyone. While the trumpets were blaring to the extreme, Queen Diana, wearing a crown and a silver-white dress, finally walked out surrounded by several princesses, and the person holding her hand was wearing a blue dress. Agelina Cavendish in a colorful princess dress.

Although Queen Diana is no longer young compared to her own daughter, when she appears here, her whole person seems to be sparkling under the clothes and accessories.

She smiled at everyone downstairs, and the applause almost overwhelmed all the trumpets at this moment. And the smoke and flash produced by the explosion of a whole row of flash lights make this picture even more wonderful.

Shad and Dorothy stood behind the crowd with the other writers, looking up, and applauded along with the crowd.

After Dorothy clapped softly, she turned around and hid behind the taller Shade to avoid seeing Lesia. Shade stood on tiptoe and looked up the stairs. He first saw Lesia holding the hem of the queen's skirt. The red-haired girls and young men around her should all be princesses and princes of their own country.

Then I saw Miss Carina, and the witch followed Queen Diana. She was also dressed up today. Although she kept that elegant smile on her face, no matter how she looked at it, Shade felt that the witch seemed a little absent-minded.