The melodious sound of the piano surrounds the dance floor.
The surrounding lampposts emitted a soft light, and the marble floor under their feet was polished very smoothly. Hathaway's crystal dancing shoes made a crisp sound when she stepped on them, and the two danced to the faint beat.
Suldak was not very good at dancing this kind of ballroom dance. He could only follow Hathaway's footsteps with all his concentration. His body was very stiff, and he would always lower his head and look at his toes, always worrying that he would step on them.
Hathaway's dress.
He didn't even taste the feeling of hugging Hathaway's slender waist, but he felt a faint scent of rose perfume constantly entering his nose.
With her fair and smooth forehead, he looked down at her face from top to bottom. In addition to a pair of magnificent gem-like green eyes, Hathaway had a straight bridge of nose and the proportions of her face were just right, especially after she was carefully dressed.
It makes people feel a little amazing.
Hathaway raised her head slightly and looked at Suldak with a half-smile.
She had occupied Suldak for three consecutive dances, which made the Luther sisters on the dance floor want to gouge her with their eyes, but they just thought about it. Hathaway was the most favored.
of.
When they danced the first dance, Hathaway knew that this guy couldn't dance at all, but it didn't matter, she could lead him and give him enough tips, and then the two of them slowly spun on the dance floor, and by the third
When she sang the song, Suldak was obviously getting better and could keep up with her dance steps.
Beatrice was waiting beside the dance floor, a little eager to give it a try. She was worried about Hathaway in the backyard just now, but she didn't expect Suldak to appear directly at the dance, and at this moment he was considered a guest of Marquis Luther.
There were many nobles attending the ball tonight, and the eyes of some young nobles fell on Hathaway. They wanted to drive away the noble who danced with Hathaway three times in one breath, the beloved daughter of Marquis Luther.
I rarely attend this kind of after-dinner dance. There are only a few songs in a dance, and this guy took three of them at once. The rest still depends on Hathaway's mood, so the chance of being rejected will inevitably increase greatly.
When the music stopped, Hathaway took Suldak's hand and walked towards Beatrice on the edge of the dance floor.
In the chaotic crowd, a gorgeously dressed woman stood up and stopped Hathaway. The woman had a beautiful face and looked to be a few years older than Hathaway. She stood in front of Hathaway and said to her unceremoniously:
"Hathaway, you can't keep occupying him. You should take a break. At least give Baron Suldak a chance to get to know the other sisters."
Hathaway looked at the seventh lady, Mabel, with cold eyes.
She is a very ambitious woman who once threatened her mother, Lady Marian, in the family position. However, since the last time she secretly prevented Marquis Luther from participating in the Battle of Kemperto River, Marquis Luther was so angry that he
Every time Marquis Luther thinks of that battle, his face becomes frighteningly gloomy.
Hathaway ignored her. She was a vengeful person and would not forgive the woman in front of her just because the incident had passed so long.
She directly pulled Suldak to Beatrice, put Beatrice's hand into Suldak's palm, and said:
"Beatrice, I'm tired, come and take my place!"
Beatrice pursed her lips, lifted up her skirt and curtsied to Suldak, her white breasts dazzling.
Surdak also leaned over to salute and smiled slightly at Beatrice. The two of them remained silent in a tacit understanding. Surdak felt that this was also very good. At least he would not be too nervous while spinning around on the dance floor with familiar people.
You won’t be embarrassed because you have nothing to talk about.
Beatrice was pulled off the dance floor by Suldak and soon disappeared into the chaotic dance floor.
Mrs. Mabel caught up from behind and accused Hathaway angrily:
"Shouldn't it be Baron Suldak's right to dance with whomever he wants to dance with? Hathaway, you can't do this, you are too overbearing."
Hathaway stood by the dance floor, took a glass of fruit wine from a waiter, and took a sip of it.
She said to Mrs. Mabel: "What I do is my business, Mabel, and you have no right to accuse me."
Mabel's eyes widened and she was out of breath with Hathaway's counterattack. She clenched her hands tightly and said angrily: "You actually talk to me like that!"
Hathaway ignored her and sat directly on the empty chair next to her.
Seeing that Hathaway ignored her at all, Mrs. Mabel really had no means to coerce Hathaway. She could not even tell Marquis Luther about the matter, lest he feel that she was always stirring up trouble in front of him. Mabel
The lady could only leave angrily.
She was almost stunned by Hathaway.
Encouraged by his friends, a handsome young nobleman plucked up the courage to walk up to Hathaway. He bent down and invited Hathaway: "Miss Hathaway, can you please dance?"
Hathaway looked at the young man who appeared out of nowhere in front of her with a surprised look on her face, and refused directly: "Not interested!"
"..."
The young man stood there awkwardly, not knowing how to continue the conversation for a while, but he didn't want to just turn around and walk away.
…
Lady Marian and Marquis Luther sat together, Lady Annabelle sat on one side of them.
No matter where Hathaway goes, she is the focus of the young people's attention, but not many people dare to go up and get into trouble. Lady Marian complained to Marquis Luther in a low voice: "Look, it's all you.
Hathaway is spoiled."
Marquis Luther smiled generously, shook his head indifferently and said: "Those guys have nothing to do all day long. Apart from strolling around, they are idle every day. Not to mention Hathaway, even I can't stand them!"
Lady Marianne said with some worry: "But Hathaway always needs to have a few friends, and I don't want her to be isolated in the aristocratic circle..."
"You only need one or two good friends." Marquis Luther waved his hand again and said.
People kept coming up to Luther to say hello, and the conversation between them continued intermittently.
When she saw Hathaway holding Suldak's hand very naturally and walking out of the dance floor, Lady Annabelle raised her eyebrows, looked at the still clueless Marquis Luther, and asked: "Ferdinand,
Is he the young nobleman you made an appointment with in advance to introduce Hathaway to her?"
Marquis Luther nodded.
He also didn't expect that Hathaway, who had always been dismissive of young nobles, did not reject Suldak. This was a good start.
"What's wrong?" Luther looked at Lady Annabelle and asked.
Lady Annabelle pretended that she would not say that. She just raised the tea cup to her mouth and said vaguely: "If you had made it clear beforehand, maybe there wouldn't be such a big twist."
Marquis Luther did not understand the implication of Lady Annabelle's words. Although Marquis Luther was in a good mood tonight.
After he danced an opening dance with Lady Marian and another dance with his sister Lady Annabella, he sat on the sofa and chatted with Lady Annabella and Lady Marian. Lady Annabella and Lady Marian used to
They are close friends, and their relationship has become even closer over the past few years.
When people reach middle age, they naturally have middle-aged worries. The magic potions on the market today are not easy to buy.
…
The seventh lady, Mabel, sat down. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. She felt that Hathaway was deliberately targeting her. When the ladies next to them talked about Hathaway, they said:
"She made an engagement with Baron Sidney of Hiranza City. Later, the young nobleman died in the war in Warsaw. Now this young man is still from Hiranza City. It seems that Ferdinand is obsessed with Hiranza's youth.
The nobles really look at me differently!"
When they heard that Mrs. Mabel actually talked about Baron Sidney at the ball, which was almost the last thing Marquis Luther wanted to mention, the ladies immediately changed their expressions after hearing this.
Mrs. Sisi kindly reminded: "Mabel, be careful if Marianne hears these words."
Mrs. Mabel saw that everyone was so frightened that she almost stopped talking about something she said that was out of line. Then she leaned on the sofa and said with some reluctance: "Okay, I won't be stupid enough to talk to her."
I said it in front of you, but our husband loves Hathaway too much. Look, when has he ever been so harmonious with our daughter? Hathaway made such a big fuss, and in the end she was just grounded."
At this time, Mrs. Sisi said with emotion: "Yes, in Ferdinand's eyes, he only has a daughter, Hathaway!"
Mrs. Mabel saw that all these ladies were like quails, unwilling to show their feelings, so she suggested: "Sit here and make a lot of noise, or let's go back and play cards."
"Actually, I want to sit for a while..."
After a short moment of silence, someone said no.
…
The round-faced Beatrice was obviously much bolder than Hathaway. She almost pressed her face into Suldak's arms, so that the two of them stood with their feet crossed, and she put her hands through
Under Surdak's armpits, she hugged Surdak's shoulders tightly, and placed Surdak's hands on her plump waist and hips.
She didn't hide her feelings at all and asked in a low voice:
"How long can you stay here?"
Surdak felt that he had better leave quickly.
If I attend a few more dances like this, I might completely forget that remote mountain village.
Melodious music, gentle women, and sweet fruit wine can quickly completely corrupt a determined warrior.
So he said to Beatrice: "If there is nothing else, I will take the nearest magic airship to Helensa. There are a lot of chores there, and the remnants of the rebels are still wandering around there. No,
I can’t rest assured when I go back, it will be the Harvest Festival in a while.”
"When you return to Hilanza, don't forget to write to us!"
Soon the dance came to an end, and Marquis Luther called Suldak in front of him again and said to him directly:
"When you go back this time, you have to be well prepared. At least the territorial garrison must be established. Now wars are breaking out in the Green Empire. It is the time for us to establish our merits. How comfortable do you think the life of the nobles is? What kind of standing do you think?"
Regarding your position, you can tell me what kind of responsibilities you have and what kind of support you need. You can write to me and tell me that Bena City is much richer than Helensa City."
"Yes, Lord Marquis."
Surdak replied seriously.
…
When Suldak left Bena City, Hathaway and Beatrice went to the airport terminal to see him off.
At this moment, a large number of demon hunters gathered in Bena City again. The Bradbury family's crystal key was stolen for the second time. As a result, the secret of the red dragon treasure could not be hidden. Many demon hunters, adventure groups, and servants
The Corps began to collect a large number of clues in Bena City.
In the past few days, the Thieves Guild in Bena City has made a lot of money, and just a few pieces of inside information have been sold hundreds of times.
On the contrary, deep in the deserted land outside Paglos Pass, there are not only some adventure groups, but also some lone wolf-style demon hunters.
Their arrival made Wall Village outside the mountain pass suddenly lively, and Wall Village also turned into a small supply station, but it also caused many unrest factors in the deserted land. Those adventure groups and mercenaries
Tuan Ke is not a kind person.
However, in this barren land, people's greatest asset is the golden wheat fields in the fields. Neither the adventure group nor the demon hunters have any interest in these villagers who have almost nothing.
Suldak was most worried about the rebel knights who had no fixed abode. Andrew had seen them at the junction of the deserted land and the desert. It was just that the wind and sand on the desert side were too strong at that time, and the rebels risked their lives to get in.
We got into a sandstorm, lost track of Andrew, and couldn't find the rebels anyway.
I heard from Andrew that several more salamanders were found in the Lava River Sulfur Mine in Pudu Mountain, and the ogre Gulitum rushed to deal with them.
The militia in the Badlands has been established for nearly three months.
During this period, except for going to Woer Village to collect three bags of food, there was no action.
Seeing that the autumn harvest is approaching, Suldak also began to prepare the training plan for the militia battalion.
After boarding the magic airship, I happened to see a magic airship just docking on the platform of the tall tower opposite. A group of young people dressed as an adventure group jumped off the side of the airship, causing a group of people on the terminal platform to scream in surprise.
Suldak waved to Hathaway and Beatrice under the tower, reluctantly left the airport terminal, then turned and walked back to the cabin of the magic airship.
Not long after, the floating device on the magic airship slowly opened.
The crew took up the ropes tied to the dock.
The airship shuddered for a while, and then all the ropes slowly tightened.
The magic airship slowly took off and soon entered the channel in the wind layer. The sails bulged and the magic airship traveled at full speed in the air. After seven days of smooth flight, it finally arrived at the city of Halanza.
This time around, although everything went very smoothly on the journey, it was also the end of September when we arrived at Hilanza City.
The city of Helensa is preparing for the large-scale celebrations of the Harvest Festival and the Coming of Age Ceremony. Darcy Christie's wedding has ended long ago. It seems that she has not received the invitation yet. Standing on the airport tower, looking at the sea
The castle at the highest point in Lanza City, Surdak could not help but feel a little uncomfortable.