[0048] Are you still a young man if you are not angry?
"How did you know that Fiona would break off the engagement?" On the way back to the Crownguard Manor, Lux had a sinking look on her face, but she was full of curiosity in her heart, "You didn't even think about it from the beginning!"
"If you were Fiona, what would you do?" Kalya did not answer directly, but asked, "Marry someone you don't know? Or simply stand up and resist?"
"...I will resist!" Lux hesitated for a moment, and then said firmly, "Especially for people like Gao Kan - but then again, mom and dad won't be like this!"
"The second half is not important." Kalya's voice seemed to be a lot more relaxed, "As long as the first half is enough, in a sense, Fiona is very similar to you. She will not accept it so easily.
It’s fate, so this kind of thing will happen sooner or later.”
"Then, I have to prepare for tomorrow's duel, right?" Lux nodded, "As for the result of the duel, I need to be a little more cautious?"
"Correct your attitude, Lux." Kalya interrupted her, "With your current level of swordsmanship, even with my help, you can't control the outcome of the duel, so just do your best."
"I think you seem to be saying that I'm doomed." Lux narrowed her eyes, "Are you so unsure of me? I've obviously already passed the second part of the actual combat simulation..."
"Look, you must let me speak more frankly." Kalya said in a helpless and innocent tone, "Ms. Fiona's talent in swordsmanship is quite amazing, and your swordsmanship level is quite amazing.
It’s just average.”
"But their family's swordsmanship is notoriously flashy." Lux said with some surprise, "I remember my aunt once commented on their swordsmanship, saying that it was more like dancing than swordsmanship..."
"It seems that Ms. Tiana was almost the same as you when she was studying." Kalya smiled, "Actually, a hundred years ago, Laurent was famous for his swordsmanship - it's a pity that he moved to the capital with them.
, the life of the nobles washed away their diligence, which resulted in each generation becoming inferior to the other, and swordsmanship turned into dance."
"Is there such a period of history?" Lux was stunned for a moment, "This is really unbelievable."
"So, use all your strength tomorrow." Kalya reminded again, "This is also your final exam for three years of casting and five years of simulation!"
"Look at it!"
……………………
Just as Lux was communicating with Kalya silently, she had already returned to Crownguard Manor.
A messenger had already arrived at the manor first and informed Ogesha and Tiana of the news. Now that they heard that Lux was back, they immediately sent someone to take her to the reading room.
"Laxana!"
As soon as she entered the door, Ogesha hurriedly stood up and took a fierce look at her worried daughter.
The matron of the Crownguard family wanted to slap Lux in the same way as she had done to Galen, but when she saw her daughter's ungloved hands tightly grasping the hilt of the sword, she really couldn't do it.
In the end, he could only put down his slap angrily, reach out and close the door of the reading room, and then hold Lacus in his arms.
"Silly girl!" Ogesha hugged Lux tightly, "You don't have to be like this-"
"I must be like this, the Crown Guard must be like this." Lux reluctantly broke away from her mother's arms and sighed helplessly, "Even if Gaokan is indeed an idiot and is not worthy of Miss Fiona at all... But this
The whole family is involved, Xiongdu has countless pairs of eyes staring at us, watching our every move."
"you--"
Lux's words left Tiana and Ogesha stunned.
"I'm very aware of the family's current situation." Lux spread her hands and looked like she had no choice. "Although that guy Dili can't be on the stage, he can still be regarded as the family's help. When encountering such a thing,
, I naturally want to try my best to help."
"..."
"I've actually been thinking a lot about my family and the future recently," Lux continued, "We are at a crossroads of making a choice. Unfortunately, because of Miss Fiona's impulsiveness, we don't have the chance to try and make mistakes - Mian
Wei is a noble after all."
"It's... great that you think so." Lux's words surprised Tiana, but besides the surprise, she felt sincerely sad, "But there is absolutely no need for you to go and fight Fiona yourself.
Yes—we can hire dueling representatives. Dauntless Vanguard has many good boys who are good at dueling."
"After all, the duel representative is not honorable enough." When talking about this topic, Lux showed a confident smile on her face, "Believe me, there is absolutely no problem!"
"..."
Ogesha wanted to say "How can I trust you", but looking at the confident Lux, she couldn't say this. She could only hug her daughter again, as if to rub her into her.
In one's own arms.
And Tiana could only sigh helplessly - in this case, it was meaningless to say anything. She could now imagine how those nobles who finally seized the opportunity would work hard to publicize this event.
"A duel to defend the glory of the Crown Guard", if possible, these guys would definitely be happy to see Lux fall in the duel hall!
As for not requesting His Majesty the King to witness now, but instead requesting the intervention and mediation of Jarvan III...
Tiana did not believe that Jarvan III would be willing to do such a thing.
Unlike her brother who is loyal to the king, Tiana prefers to think about issues from the perspective of her family.
In her opinion, for Jarvan III, it is best for the Crownguard family not to grow any further - this kind of "lonely minister" with poor relations with other nobles is probably what the King wants to see the most.
The light shield needs a crown guard who can't deal with other nobles, but is loyal to his family.
If Crownguard really spreads his wings and expands his connections in the political circles of the capital, I am afraid that Jarvan III will not be able to sleep!
What a pity.
Originally, this marriage would sound the clarion call for the independent expansion of the Crownguard family, but in the end, it was disrupted by a stupid young man.
Even Lux needs to die personally...
Dili...Gaokan!
You two are so good, but you can actually be hated by others to the point of breaking off the engagement in public. It’s a shame that I thought you were a talented person, and I planned to help you!
Under the current situation, the only thing that can make Tiana feel a little relieved is that Lux's swordsmanship is indeed very solid.
Tiana was personally involved in the turmoil in Mithril City.
Thinking about this, Tiana hesitated for a moment, and finally handed a small amulet to Lux.
"Take it, my dear." Tiana sighed, "This is what your uncle asked for from the Illuminati. It will protect your peace - and victory."
Lux hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take the amulet, and according to Tiana's words, put it on her neck.
"This is a good thing." After Lux put on the amulet, Kalya exclaimed, "Although your aunt is a completely selfish aristocrat, she really loves you - this amulet comes from Kai
Well, it looks like it's quite old. If I'm not mistaken, I'm afraid it's a wedding token from your aunt and your uncle."
"..."
Lux brushed her fingers over the amulet, feeling the wonderful power contained in it, but did not immediately respond to Kalya's words.
She felt her aunt's love and care for her.
But he also became more determined to leave Demacia for the time being.
Lux knew that her aunt had no children, but she loved her sincerely, as if she loved her own daughter.
Similarly, Lux still loves Tiana even though she clearly knows that she and her aunt are not the same person.
When we can't persuade and change each other with words, it's better not to see each other for a while.