The state banquet was held promptly at 7 o'clock in the evening.
Inside, Queen Griffin and all the important ministers of the kingdom were all dressed up to attend. The scene was grand and grand, and the scale was the highest in more than ten years.
As one of the guests of honor, Moriarty was naturally placed at the main table close to the Queen.
On the left is Mrs. Lan Jing, but little girl Lan is nowhere to be seen. On the right is the eldest princess Betita accompanying her with a smile.
As for Gauguin, because of his achievements in slaying high-level demons, he was placed at the second table a little further away, sitting with the Golden Griffin and several senior officers of the Guards Corps. This is also rare for Erathia's combat position. of glory.
The banquet was hosted by the Minister of State, and the Queen personally delivered a warm welcome speech, which not only reiterated the Holy Alliance friendship between Erathia and Brakada, but also praised the three visiting Grand Arcanists as true friends of mankind. As for Moriarty, she received less attention because she was an "insider". However, the Queen also emphatically praised her outstanding contribution in the war against demons, and promised to grant the Reinhardt family a higher honor: allowing her family to A pair of "Gryphon Wings" are added to the coat of arms. This is a rare honor in Erathia. Except for a few marquis and the Duke of the Storm Sea, no other noble has received such an honor.
Of course, Moriarty also responded humbly to Queen Griffin's "generous gift", but she still couldn't help but silently "haha" in her heart.
The state banquet began, and most of the queen's attention was still directed to the several Lords of Brakada. Even if she did not say it explicitly, Erathia hoped that her allies would send high-level forces into the kingdom as soon as possible to help destroy demons and other hostile forces. The meaning is clearly revealed.
Naturally, Moriarty would not interrupt such a topic. While he had to deal with the extremely affectionate reception from Princess Betty on the side from time to time, he was always paying attention to the other two great arcanists besides Lady Azurite.
I don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but the three visiting Grand Arcanists, including Mrs. Blue Crystal, were all purely human race. As for the Goblin Grand Arcanist from the south of the ice field, none of them showed up.
Although this combination doesn't mean much, it is worth pondering.
A state banquet is no different from an ordinary noble banquet. Although it is lively, it is not lengthy.
About two hours later, the banquet ended successfully.
Immediately, the three Grand Arcanists were invited to go to the inner court to have a further in-depth interview with Queen Griffin. Moriarty took Gauguin back to the "Vulture Palace", and the Queen will receive him alone tomorrow morning.
Coming out of the hustle and bustle, the outside world is dark and slightly cold.
Rejecting Betty's invitation for a night outing, Moriarty slowly returned with the servant who led the way.
When passing by the flower garden, I saw a faint blue light emanating from the green maze, like water waves. But strangely, the servants on the side didn't seem to see anything and just continued to move forward.
"You go down first. I want to take a rest in the flower garden. I will go there later."
Stop the servants, Moriarty ordered.
The latter immediately responded respectfully, but did not stay away. Instead, he walked a little further away and still stood waiting, as if he was waiting for the call at any time.
"Stay outside."
With an explanation to Gauguin, Moriarty walked into the flower garden and into the labyrinth.
After just a few steps, when he touched the layer of blue waves, Moriarty suddenly paused, but then continued to move forward.
After turning a few more corners, Moriarty saw the little blue girl standing in the center of the maze with a smile. There was a faint blue light under her feet.
"Hello, Mrs. Azurite. Or do you have another honorific title?"
Moriarty lowered his eyes, scanning the other party and the blue light that looked like a realm but was not a realm, and said.
"'Mrs. Azurite' is just the title of the Lord of Azurite City, and it is just a name to the outside world. If you can recognize me, you are qualified to know my real name, Gemma Ward Lorraine."
The blue girl smiled softly and delicately, and as she smiled, the blue light waves also rippled gently.
"Gemma Ward Lorraine? You and the Duke of Stormsea"
Moriarty was suddenly startled.
"Yes, I do come from a branch of the Lorraine family. But I entered Bracada five hundred years ago and quietly developed. By the time of my father's generation, Azurite City had been established, and Hockenheim College was established together with Lord Ferrero.
"
Blue Girl said calmly.
"No wonder there is a statue of Poseidon standing in the Azurite City. I thought it was purely for decoration, but it turns out it has such roots." The Duke family of Storm Sea has a secret mermaid bloodline. This secret is widely spread among the upper classes of Erathia's nobles, and Moriarty can't help but
Then he looked at the blue light on the soles of the opponent's feet: "Is this the mermaid's gifted barrier 'Song of Prayer'?"
"Yes, you are very knowledgeable." Gemma Ward nodded: "The Griffin family naturally knows my identity, so it is not an extraordinary move to launch the talent barrier in this palace. Otherwise, if
If the true elemental realm is opened inexplicably, I'm afraid the temple guarding the royal capital will swarm out."
"I see. Then, who is the 'Azure Lady' who is interviewing His Majesty?"
"Substitute." The blue girl smiled playfully: "Speaking of which, she is still my niece, and she is also a rare high-level magician. Unfortunately, she can't break through the last level and can only succumb to the extreme. So some secular political affairs
Just leave it to her to handle everything."
"niece?"
Hearing this, Moriarty was stunned again and couldn't help but stare at the opponent again.
"It's because my own bloodline has awakened that I've always maintained this appearance. It's annoying to say the least."
Gemma Ward shook his head, seeming to complain and look arrogant.
Hearing this, Moriarty couldn't help but smile.
The pretty and childlike appearance is secondary. With the mermaid bloodline known as the "natural controller of water", coupled with the rank of Grand Arcanist of the water system, Gemma Ward's power is self-evident.
"Your Excellency, you summoned me to see me. What advice do you have?"
Nodding, Moriarty turned to the topic.
"It's nothing serious. First of all, I was entrusted by His Excellency Ferrero to deliver a message, inviting you to return to the Hockenheim Institute at your convenience."
"Okay, once the situation is stable, I will go to the college to visit the dean."
Moriarty agreed immediately.
By then, he will also try to pick up Hae Na.
"Secondly, on behalf of the Lorraine family, I convey the goodwill from the Storm Sea to His Excellency the Viscount."
Then, the blue girl spoke frankly again.
"It is an honor for me to be favored by His Excellency the Duke."
Moriarty also smiled.
"I must say that you, Your Excellency the Viscount, are the real man of the hour in the kingdom in recent years. Even Her Majesty the Queen is very afraid of you."
The blue girl seemed to praise.
"fear?"
Moriarty seems innocent.
"Your church, although it is still carefully run in Kent, has touched the nerves of some big shots, and they even want to get rid of it."
Gemma Ward shook her head slightly, half-smiling.
"Get rid of it quickly? That's really amazing."
Moriarty looked at the other person, his smile widening. (To be continued.)
