After entering Lion's Roar Castle, Steward Durinden personally led Colin and his party to a courtyard.
"Master Viscount, please rest for a while, and I will send someone to notify you after the dinner begins."
"good."
Since Joyce is not in a hurry to see Colin, Colin can't show any eagerness either.
However, considering that the dwarf army was about to catch up, Colin couldn't afford to wait even more.
But Ke Lin also understood that the more he couldn't afford to wait, the more he had to behave calmly, otherwise he would be at a disadvantage in the following negotiations.
Having nothing to do, Ke Lin simply took off his armor, took a bath, and changed into an aristocratic dress.
In the evening, the sky suddenly darkened, and the night covered the land earlier than usual.
From time to time, the lightning flashed across the sky like dancing silver snakes, and bursts of thunder exploded over the city of Winter, shaking people's eardrums with dull pain.
"Boom boom boom."
Covered by the roaring thunder, Colin almost didn't hear the knock on the door.
When I opened the door, I saw a young maid standing outside, who respectfully invited Colin to the banquet.
Colin nodded, put on the raincoat prepared by the maid together with Maester Dawn, and dived into the storm.
The torrential rain made the guests at the banquet a little embarrassed, but the banquet hall in the main castle was still very lively, with bursts of laughter spreading far and wide, and even the thunder could not cover it up.
He took off the dripping raincoat and handed it to the attendant at the side. Colin straightened his clothes and strode onto the thick woolen carpet in the banquet hall. The soft and comfortable touch made Colin feel like walking on clouds.
In the banquet hall, seven crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, surrounding a large crystal chandelier with a diameter of three meters in the center, and the burning candles inside illuminated every corner of the hall as if it were daytime.
On the dark red carpet, there is only a long table in the middle. The table is covered with white velvet, on which there are all kinds of exquisite food and expensive red wine, and there are many knives and forks made of pure gold beside it. and ceramic dishes.
Around the table were a group of elegantly dressed gentlemen and ladies. When Colin walked in, they all cast inquiring eyes, as if they wanted to see what happened to Viscount Angelet, who had recently gained fame in the northern border. What does it look like.
Ke Lin didn't care about everyone's curious eyes, Shi Shiran walked to the dining table, a smiling maid handed over the tableware, and asked Ke Lin softly what he wanted.
Colin glanced around the table, but didn't see stager blood wine—this kind of vulgar thing certainly wouldn't appear on a formal banquet table.
Disappointed, he casually picked up some desserts.
The mage Cusius who came over filled a plate full of food with great interest, causing the surrounding nobles to cast contemptuous glances from time to time.
Especially when they saw the mage robes on Cushus, the disgust was barely concealed.
However, Cusius seemed to ignore these gazes, and still poured himself a large glass of champagne, and began to eat and drink.
Colin didn't bother with him, and stood casually in a deserted corner, eating dessert while listening to Maester Dawn's introduction of all kinds of people in the hall.
Here are basically members of the St. Hilde family, but they are all insignificant collaterals. Colin listened absent-mindedly and didn't remember a few at all.
There were only two people, and Colin's gaze paused for a moment.
One is the knight Thomas St. Hilde, the commander of the city defense force of Winter City. This time, the Uman family's army can enter the city smoothly, and the help of this person must be indispensable.
There is also Nina St. Hilde, the daughter of the St. Hilde family that Earl Morrison wants to marry.
This Vera's cousin was pretty, and exuded the elegance and dignity of a lady from all over her body, so it was no wonder that Earl Morrison took a fancy to her.
Looking at the smiling Nina, Colin suddenly recalled the weird scene he saw under the bell tower of the Phoenix Butterfly Castle when he visited the Morrison family that night, and wondered whether he should destroy this marriage.
Colin always felt a little unbearable to push such a flowery girl into the fire pit of the Morrison family.
Moreover, to prevent Nina from marrying into the Morrison family, we can also see what the Morrison family's reaction is.
If they were really in a hurry, it meant that the pool of blood under the bell tower was probably related to the daughter of St. Hilde who had been married over the years.
While Colin was scheming about the Morrison family, Earl Uman walked in, followed by Walra.
However, Colin was surprised to find that Walra was wearing a viscount dress!
It seems that after breaking with the Saint Theon family, Earl Uman has also made up his mind to restore Valla's status as a legitimate son and confirm his right of inheritance.
This banquet is also a good opportunity to formally introduce Valla to the northern nobles.
As if sensing Colin's gaze, Valla glanced at Colin, and then immediately looked away.
"I didn't expect Valla to be the real son of Earl Uman." Bachelor Dawn seemed to have seen some clues, and his tone was quite emotional.
"Yes, who would have thought of that." Colin said with a smile.
Just as Earl Uman introduced the gentlemen and ladies to his real son one by one, the banquet hall suddenly fell silent.
While Ke Lin was wondering, he saw a tall woman walking in from the entrance of the hall.
A head of chestnut-colored hair is as soft and bright as satin, draped over the thin and fair shoulders, and a melon-seeded face is well-defined. Although there is no makeup, the perfect facial features and milk-white skin make it even more beautiful and refined.
It's just that she has a pair of peach blossom eyes, with a slight natural pink halo around the eyes, and the tails of the eyes are slightly raised. Even if she doesn't smile, she still has a charming and bright smile. Her eyes are blurred and intoxicating.
Her whole body is covered in loose priest robes, and only when she is walking, she occasionally reveals her exquisite body curves, tall breasts, slender waist, round plump tun, and slender legs, Looming, arousing imagination.
But her demeanor is extremely pious, she exudes a holy radiance all over her body, and she has an awe-inspiring and inviolable temperament, just like an ascetic monk in the church.
The natural allure of the bones, and the holiness of the tranquility and water, two contradictory qualities appeared in this female priest at the same time, blending into a kind of soul-stirring charm, which made everyone present feel excited for a while. waves.
"Who is she?" Colin swallowed quietly, and asked Maester Dawn.
"The new Archbishop of the Northern Territory—Pastor Adjani." Bachelor Dawn's voice was a little hoarse, as if he was also shocked by Adjani's beauty.
"Such a young archbishop?" Colin looked at Maester Dawn in disbelief.
You know, the post of archbishop is in charge of the entire northern diocese, and this woman is probably only in her early twenties.
Although age and ability may not be directly proportional, it is too shocking to be able to occupy such a high position at such an age in a perfect system.
Bachelor Dawn nodded seriously, indicating that he was not mistaken: "It is said that this archbishop is only twenty-four years old, but he is highly valued by the Pope, and the speed of his promotion is simply jaw-dropping.
During this period of time, the situation in the northern border was turbulent, and the church's personnel changes in the northern border were equally drastic. Archbishop Adjani just took office at the beginning of this year. "
Colin's expression moved slightly, as if he understood something: "So, this woman should support Joyce?"
"should be."
While gossiping with Bachelor Dawn, Colin was shocked to find that Archbishop Ajani was walking straight in his direction.
"Good evening, Viscount Angelet!"
The beautiful female priest came to Colin, bowed down, and then smiled.
In an instant, like a peacock opening its tail, the epiphyllum bloomed, and the entire banquet hall became brighter.
The hearts of all the men present were racing, their mouths were parched, and they wished to replace Colin and stand in front of the archbishop.
But soon, Adjani withdrew her smile, and restored her original indifferent and alienated expression, like an angel descending from the mortal world, looking down on her believers.
"Good evening, Archbishop Adjani!"
Colin said hello in a flat tone, but infinite vigilance arose in his heart.
This woman is as seductive as a poppy flower, full of deadly temptations, if one is not careful, she may be pulled into the endless abyss at any time.
No wonder he became the archbishop at such a young age, it is really amazing!
"I heard that you are a benevolent lord. You not only provided food for the slaves during the famine season, but also sent people to teach the slave children." Ajani's voice was clear and slightly lazy, as if it was a summer afternoon The girl who just woke up is acting like a baby to her lover.
Colin looked back, and sure enough, he found the bishop emeritus behind Adjani. These things were obviously told to Adjani by the former bishop of Ice Rock City and now the bishop of Cold Winter City.
"Archbishop, you are flattered. These are just my responsibilities as the lord of Ice Rock City."
Just when Adjani was about to speak, a small figure walked in again from the entrance of the hall.
But it was this small figure that caused all the nobles present to bow and salute.
Obviously, this is the current nominal "master" of Lion's Roar Castle-Joyce Saint Hilde has arrived.
Colin also quickly put down the plate in his hand, and bowed to the host of today's banquet.
At the same time, he glanced at the wall clock on the wall out of the corner of his eyes—this little guy was actually late.
I don't know if it was intentional or...
"Viscount Angelet!"
Just when Colin was slandering himself, he heard Joyce calling his name.
"Master Joyce!" Colin hurried out, feeling a little puzzled.
Joyce raised his chin and said angrily: "You are too much!"
Colin's heart trembled suddenly.
Um
Is it so exciting to come up
(end of this chapter)