Chapter 12 Straight to the point
"A wonderful dance really opened my eyes." Leosgrace exclaimed sincerely. Of course he knew that Justinian was not tempted by mere beauty. He was the other nobles who took it for granted that they could win Justinian over. However, when they first met, Leosgrace realized the difficulty of the other party, just like Justinian. The young man in front of him was indeed worthy of his name. The fact that he could win over the Latins in the Alfios River was not courage but wisdom.
Moria's little fox, Justinian, took on the nickname. However, Leosgross was not worried that his plan would be disrupted by Justinian's existence. On the contrary, he realized that Justinian might become one of his potential collaborators.
Justinian put away his pretentious enthusiasm and said lightly: "It's just a casual interest. I think you invite me to come today not just for a dance!"
"Of course not... This is just a child's entertainment. Please, Justinian, we are all waiting for your arrival!" Seeing that Justinian finally tore off his original mask, Leo couldn't help but smile in his heart. After all, he was just a young guy, and finally couldn't hold back. But it was normal. They took the initiative to invite Justinian to Wiscari, but Justinian had never received the reception he deserved. Even if Justinian had a heart, he could not remain indifferent. Because although his army captured Tripolis, the revenge of the Achaia vassal state would come back sooner or later, and he could not feel at ease to spend too much precious time here.
At this moment, Leosgros undoubtedly poked Justinian's fatal hole. This was indeed Justinian's only weakness, but he did not see Justinian's true intentions. In the eyes of this Duke of Leo, even if Justinian could not stand the nobles of Molia, he could not completely ignore their influence in Molia, and he would not be willing to have a force that was evil with him behind it. However, in fact, Justinian was actually not interested in cooperation with the nobles of Molia. The only thing he cared about was the entrustment given to him by Muzfius.
Odosia Angelina, the daughter of Alexe III, the dignified Imperial Princess, Justinian, like Leosgros, all realized the value of this woman.
Following Leosgrace, Justinian and Arslan climbed the steps to a tight gate, which was completely different from the previous atrium hall. The fully armed Byzantine guarded this place, and it was obvious that it was an important place. Ordinary nobles could not even get close to it.
When Justinian and the others arrived, the bronze door was slowly opened, and there was another world.
With a wide range of gorgeous decorations, it is hard to imagine that the Moria nobles still lived such a luxurious life in this place, and among them, the nobles with the most prominent status in the Moria Military Region. The dance parties outside are just a cover, and they are all insignificant little people.
Justinian knew that little nobles like Nicky Fruth and Isak were not qualified to be here. The people in front of him should be either ancient family traditions or ranks of officials in the military region.
But Justinian soon noticed that there were some other faces in the crowd, and the young man and woman were whispering as the Governor Molia.
Arixia, who had just danced with Justinian, was also among them. Justinian immediately realized that if he had expected it was right, these young noble men and women should be the children of Molia's famous family. Obviously, they were all outstanding talents in the aristocratic circle, otherwise they would not have been allowed to attend such an important banquet. Just like in Agrenion, Romanus, who was not favored by Count Theodor, would not be able to attend that aristocratic banquet. This is a symbol of status, because these young people will succeed these nobles as part of the later ruling structure of the empire.
With such a grand scene, Justinian also understood how much the Morian nobles attached to their arrival.
Leosgros was the first to raise the wine glass in his hand and greet Justinian in front of him, "Haha, Lord Justinian. Welcome your arrival again. We finally meet. All of you here are the best nobles of the empire. You have long admired your great achievements in the Alfios River. May you get the blessing of Saint Mark and take the next level for the revival of the empire." The enthusiastic nobles looked at Justinian, and they were waiting for this young man.
The nobles also raised their wine glasses, which was undoubtedly a grand etiquette, and only those with noble status would be treated like this, which was very different from the cold greeting that Justinian brought to Wiscari before. Justinian also took the fine wine handed over by the servant and politely drank the wine in the glass. This behavior also won the favor of the nobles. As a guest, it was considered to be etiquette. Obviously, Justinian was not a rude soldier as they had guessed before. And more importantly, when they were in such close contact, the nobles also felt that Justinian's temperament was indeed not an ordinary person, and that indifferent temperament was exactly what the superiors needed. Perhaps it was such a person who could master the ever-changing situation on the battlefield and reach the point of turning the situation around in a final moment.
But the next moment, Justinian's words changed the faces of everyone present.
Putting down the wine glass, Justinian's face remained unchanged, and his blue eyes glanced at the faces of the people around him and said lightly: "Thank you for your reception. But I don't think there is so much trouble. This time you invite me to discuss the property of Tripolis, right? Otherwise, I'm afraid you're still waiting here for me to come and ask for a meeting in person!"
Justinian's words were obviously beyond the expectations of the Moria nobles. Of course, his words were the truth, and both sides knew it well, but the young man in front of him was completely unstoppable, which immediately made the originally relaxed atmosphere awkward and nervous again. His favor for Justinian suddenly decreased a lot, and their purpose was of course about the Tripolis field, which was very unpleasant. And they wanted to slowly understand that the plan to win over Justinian with emotion and reason was disrupted. This was the reason why the nobles were annoyed.
Justinian made everything under the negotiation table straight to the point, which was obviously a very impolite act.
Chapter completed!