"Thank you very much for your invitation, Lord Viscount. It is also an honor for me to come to Windsor Castle to visit you."
Facing the smiling Viscount Salk, Moriarty bowed with a bright smile, and then embraced the Viscount.
"Oh, did you see that? The Viscount attaches great importance to that young man."
"This is natural. As a representative of the Ensberg family, this young man is almost the most important guest at today's dinner. Of course, as long as Viscount McLellan doesn't suddenly come to Windsor Castle to reconcile with you on a whim."
"How is it possible? Even if the Queen personally orders it, I'm afraid it won't be possible for our two Viscounts to sit at the same table to dine. Just now I saw Viscount McLellan's envoy leaving in a hurry after bringing a gift.
Already."
"Haha, it's a pity that this young man's reputation doesn't seem to match his life experience."
"Oh, he's just a little Oedipus boy, but he's a little too emotional. Let me tell you, Charlie, who hasn't experienced such absurdity as a child? Hee hee."
When Moriarty had a "cordial meeting" with Viscount Salk, some other lords, lords and ladies in the hall whispered about the young man in front of them. But it was obvious that the current aristocratic circle did not care about Moriarty.
The evaluation is still really not high.
"Lewis, please present our gift." After the greetings were completed, Moriarty took a step back and said to Hamilton.
"Yes, Sir." Hamilton held his helmet in one hand, turned around and gestured to the back.
"Haha, kid, let me see what good things you brought me."
The Viscount laughed heartily and nodded to Hamilton. As a seventh-level knight, although the title was far different, Hamilton could still get the attention of Viscount Salk, who was also a knight.
"Bang...bang...bang..."
The first thing that was carried into the hall was the heavy knight's armor shining with silver light.
"Ha! Standwell Morning Star Armor, this is a rare good thing."
Obviously, the Viscount was an expert in identifying goods, and he recognized the origin of the armor at a glance. He walked to the armor in a few steps, looked at it carefully for a long time, then reached out and gently touched the cold and hard surface of the armor, and finally his fingers stopped on the huge
There is a star-shaped bulge in the center of the breastplate that looks like a symbol.
"It seems that your father has a good relationship with Duke Steve." At this time, the old man suddenly turned around, glanced at Moriarty and said: "The Morning Star Knight Armor is the standard equipment of the 'Gryphon Knights', except for the royal family.
Knights can equip their equipment, but it’s rare to hear of them losing their gear.”
"Haha, my father and the Duke just have some ordinary business dealings." Moriarty smiled without missing a beat.
"Haha, not bad, not bad." As he said that, the Viscount also smiled, whether he was praising Morning Star A or Moriarty.
"Here, present the second gift." Moriarty nodded to Hamilton and said again.
Immediately, a two-meter-high portrait covered by black velvet was carefully brought in by two servants.
"Lord Viscount, please!" Moriarty bowed slightly and said.
"good."
Viscount Salk nodded, stepped forward, reached out and grabbed the edge of the velvet cover, and pulled it off.
"oh!"
In an instant, an uncontrollable low cry suddenly sounded in the magnificent hall of the Viscount Mansion.
"It's the portrait of the Griffin King!"
Viscount Salk also did not expect that what was hidden behind the curtain was such a beautiful and tall full-length portrait of Griffin Hart.
In the painting, the King of Erathia was wearing golden armor and holding a long sword, standing at the top of the sky. Behind him, a majestic crowned griffin soared fiercely in the sky with a rising sun.
At the king's feet, evil dragons and devils fell mercilessly in a pool of blood. But the fluttering battle flag, accompanied by the rain of guns and swords, closely guarded the Griffin King.
"Ah, what a portrait of a king."
"A masterpiece of stature, a rare masterpiece!"
"Oh my god, look, the signature on the painting is actually Master Ken Bell's."
"As expected of the Ensberg family, they are truly generous!"
For a time, other guests in the hall were impressed by the portrait, and each one of them made a sound of admiration. Obviously, the portrait of "Griffin Heart" impressed the other nobles present more than the previous Standwell Morning Star Armor.
Feeling shocked and amazed.
"Come here." The Viscount suddenly shouted.
"Yes, sir!" The Salk family's butler immediately bowed and responded.
"Hang this painting up immediately, in this hall! Let me see it every day!" The Viscount shouted loudly without concealing his affection.
"Yes!" Immediately, under the command of the butler, the servants got busy, carefully lifting and carrying the huge portrait, and then hung it in the most eye-catching position in the hall.
"Dear Moriarty, well, please allow me to call you this, child." Seeing the portrait hanging safely on the high wall of the hall, Viscount Salk admired it with satisfaction for a moment, and then turned around,
Said to Moriarty.
"Of course, Lord Viscount." Moriarty responded with a smile.
"Thank you very much for these two gifts from you and your father. They are so luxurious and wonderful that they can become a family treasure passed down from generation to generation. Now, as a return gift and repayment, I will grant you a request. Tell me.
, My child, what do you want? Any request is fine." The Viscount looked into Moriarty's eyes and said suddenly.
"Did you hear that? The Viscount claimed that he could grant that boy any wish."
"Oh, my God, how come such a good thing doesn't happen to me? You know, that is Viscount Salk's promise. With just one word, you can even get a 'Lord' title and two or three titles.
Where is the manor’s territory?”
"Idiot, that boy is the heir of the Ensberg family. Why would he care about a title of Lord? If I were him, I would definitely take the opportunity to propose to Miss Mathil. If I can marry this Salk pearl, then
That is the greatest happiness in life.”
"You guys, keep your voices down and listen carefully to see what that boy wants..."
Amidst the buzzing sounds, the Viscount looked straight at Moriarty, watching every change in his eyes and every tiny tremor.
Unfortunately, about half a minute passed, and Moriarty's expression did not change at all. He just smiled gently and lowered his eyes slightly, as if he was really a slightly shy big boy.
"Have you thought about it, child?" At this time, the Viscount asked again, his tone became slightly serious.
"Dear Viscount, these two small gifts are actually the best encouragement and reward for me to be loved by you." Facing the old man's gaze, Moriarty said slowly and clearly: "And
, For the friendship between the Ensberg family and the Salk family, this gift is really nothing, and I have no reason to ask for anything more from you."
"Haha, kid, you are very good at talking. As for the Ensberg family, I have always regarded them as Salk's most precious partners and strongest allies." The Viscount remained calm and took a step forward. A wave of energy came from the middle-level family.
The pressure from the top fighter immediately surged toward Moriarty: "However, the decision I made will not be changed easily. Tell me, what do you want? Garcia Vineyard? Ten Rodis**
And the mare? A trade route to Clorode? Or even this Windsor Castle?"
"My God, is the Viscount crazy? What are he mentioning? These are the supreme treasures of the Salk family!"
For a moment, the whole hall was silent. Everyone, including the guests and the servants of the Salk family, looked at the Viscount blankly, wondering what was going on.
At the same time, Knight Hamilton snorted coldly, and a strong knightly aura immediately emerged from him. Obviously, the Viscount's bullying behavior has touched the bottom line of being the captain of the Ensberg family guard.
.
However, Moriarty waved his hand and stopped his knight's movements. Then, still smiling, facing the cool aura emanating from the Viscount, Moriarty replied word by word: "Then, Lord Viscount, if you must
Given this honor and reward, what I hope to get is: a barrel of Garcia wine from the '483' year. Although the good wine of this year seems to have disappeared from the market. I guess as the Garcia vineyard
Master, Lord Viscount, you must still have some in stock."
"Wine from the '483' vintage? Haha...haha!" Upon hearing Moriarty's answer, Viscount Salk seemed a little stunned. Then the old man suppressed his blush and couldn't help laughing loudly.
This smile lasted for nearly a minute. While the nobles and servants around him breathed a sigh of relief, they also looked at the young man and the viscount in the center of the hall with strange expressions.
"Well, you guessed it. There is indeed a bucket of 'bloody dew' in my wine cellar. Now, it belongs to you!" After finally suppressing his laughter, the viscount nodded and looked at Moria.
Ti said.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity." Moriarty slowly exhaled and bowed.
"Unexpectedly, this young man is not as naive as the rumors say." At this time, among the crowd around him, many older nobles began to slowly change their views on Moriarty.
"Did you see anything? Although the boy gave up such a great opportunity due to aristocratic etiquette, it is indeed worthy of praise. But doesn't it also show that he is too rigid and inflexible?" Immediately, someone else asked.
"Humph, what do you young people know? Are the Salk family's things so easy to get? I'm not afraid of burning your hands!"
"So, this young man does have some scheming, or is he just simply lucky?"
"Maybe…"
For a time, all the topics in the hall focused on Moriarty again.
However, Moriarty, who was firmly "held" by the Viscount and said this and that, could not hear this. In fact, even if he heard it, he would just pretend that he did not hear it.
At this moment, suddenly a side door of the hall was gently opened. Suddenly, a group of young nobles walked in. And among the people, surrounding them like stars holding the moon, was a man with
A blond girl with crystal green eyes like lake water.
"Father, is there anything interesting happening here? I heard your laughter when I was in the flower room just now."
Seeing the girl walking towards her, everyone in the hall retreated and made way for a passage.
Soon, the girl with a delicate smile came to Moriarty and the Viscount.
