One hundred beeswax candles illuminate the main hall of Xiaoliang Palace, and the faint aroma produced by burning beeswax fills the air. Along with the brisk playing of violinists on the side stage and the melodious tunes of asura bagpipes, this magnificent hall is illuminated.
It adds a bit of elegance.
The moonlight pouring down from the transparent skylight of the circular vault sways with mysterious light, casting a hazy veil over the ancient relics displayed in the glass display cabinets: the stone tablets inscribed with ancient texts are incomplete.
Sculptures, vases that barely retain their appearance, and even a few ordinary pottery cups and stone jars... are actually not important things, but when displayed on this occasion, they just caught the attention of the guests.
, which gave this evening party that was supposed to be a social occasion a little extra talkative.
The host was still greeting the guests outside, and the guests who entered early had already gathered in twos and threes according to their own social circles, forming different small groups. Sometimes they laughed in a low voice, sometimes talked loudly, and some young and energetic nobles even
He will point to the ancient relics displayed in the glass display cabinet, and he will talk endlessly like an orator from the ancient Motosh Empire. The eyes of every female companion around him will be either amazed or admiring, which will become a catalyst for vanity.
, prompting them to continue to show off the little knowledge they have in their stomachs.
I don’t know if Professor Heinrich should be happy that his tireless efforts to promote archeology have finally had an effect after seeing this scene, or should he be sad that for the upper class, these unearthed treasures have gone through so much hard work.
History is just a medium to show off oneself in front of the opposite sex. However, Ringer thought that if it were him, as long as the amount of donations from these people was as strong as their desire for expression, then it would not be that he could not forgive them magnanimously.
In addition to the glass display cabinets, the most indispensable delicacies and desserts at the party have been prepared long ago. The rectangular tables that stand as high as coral reefs are piled with roast turkey, Laisenberg-style squab, smoked pigeon and so on.
Salmon, veal loin, merloto style lamb tenderloin, pan-fried foie gras and other delicacies, as well as cream-stuffed cucumbers, apricot jam tarts, carrot cake, ice cream and other desserts, served by a maid and waiter with a decent smile.
A silver plate filled with wine glasses shuttles between the guests and the dining table. The gold-colored liquid in the transparent goblet is full of indescribable temptations. The wine and champagne brewed by the noble manor are not the common ones on the market.
The quality of the goods is comparable.
If Alice were here, she would definitely start eating without saying a word, but the upper-class people who can attend such a party are proud of their status and will not do such tasteless things. For them, music or dancing, food
Or fine wine, they are just embellishments at the party. Even the archeology promoted by Professor Heinrich is not that important. What is really important is themselves - the surname or identity represented behind each guest. From this
The social circle formed by each guest is the only reason why they have to squeeze in even if they have a sharp head.
Therefore, the sound of conversation was endless, suppressing the lively and cheerful music for a time, pushing the prelude of the party to a climax——
"Ms. Elena, you are so beautiful. I wonder if I will be honored to invite you to dance with me later?"
"No, I assure you that the company's finances are very healthy and this transaction will never be a loss. The reason why we invite you is just to show our sincerity."
"Even the Eastern Continent is crowded with people. What places on this planet are still unexplored?"
"One of my merchant ships will return from the Silent Bay next year, loaded with jewelry and jade from the Eastern Continent. This business will bring me a profit of twenty thousand pounds. Maybe you should reconsider my previous suggestion."
"Ha, the shape of this statue is really strange. Is this the aesthetics of ancient people? With all due respect, even the retro trend cannot change the backwardness of this style. But when it comes to statues, in September this year, my personal
The exhibition will be held at Losonov Palace, I wonder if Madam can come and attend?"
…
It's so noisy.
Lin Ge's face was expressionless. He felt like a sea fish that had strayed into a freshwater lake. He was incompatible with the atmosphere here. It was impossible to even try to integrate because the living environments of the two parties were so different.
How to change your origin and nature?
"I can understand your mood, Mr. Green." A soft voice sounded in her ears. Her breath was too close and almost blew into the young man's ears, causing him to subconsciously turn his head to avoid it: "This
This kind of social situation is really boring, isn't it? So I won't force you to blend in. Anyway, no one here knows you, and no one will take the initiative to talk to you. In this case, let us be the purest guests.
, come and admire these relics excavated from the ancient city. If we are lucky enough, we may be able to get some information from them without Miss Neville and Miss Leticia spying on them."
This is taken for granted. Professor Heinrich would not display truly important ancient relics on such an occasion. However, Ringer knew very well that Gloria was just trying to appease herself. She had already seen that the young man
He couldn't adapt to this atmosphere, so he used this kind of rhetoric to divert his attention. Should this kind of thoughtfulness that can penetrate people's hearts be said to be the talent of a true noble?
The young man didn't feel that he needed to be comforted, but he still replied: "Whatever."
This was regarded as agreement, so Miss Gloria pursed her lips and smiled, took his arm affectionately, and pulled him to a glass display cabinet to admire several ancient sculptures displayed in it, something similar to goats and wolves.
A beast that is a combination of two species is an impossible species from today's biological point of view, and may have become extinct long ago.
Ringer couldn't refuse Gloria's kindness. He was trying his best to assume the identity of a guest, but the sound of chewing coming from not far away interrupted his thoughts. The young man raised his head and his eyes fell on the man in the dress.
The man in the evening dress but with a sinister temperament, watching him shuttle between dining tables to taste the delicious food, as if this was his original purpose of attending the party, his brows gradually furrowed, and there was always a familiar feeling, as if he had been there before
Where have I seen him.
etc!
A memory flashed through his mind like lightning, and his pupils suddenly shrank. He finally remembered where his familiarity with him came from: half a year ago in the Saussen Mountains, the Arbiter of the Balance of Order named Wade Locke.
The officer asked him about Rochelle's whereabouts, and the man in front of him was standing behind him, also wearing the uniform of the Balance of Order!
…
"Hey, Michelle, can you stop eating?" Sally said with a depressed look: "We are here to attend the party, not to try food. Can you please restrain yourself a little? I didn't find that
Are all the guests frightened by you and staring at you?"
"Then let him see it."
Michelle, who was originally unwilling to attend such an occasion, replied coolly, but still put down the plate of fried foie gras he had just picked up in his hand. He turned back and glanced in the direction Sally said.
, and sure enough, he found that a guest was looking at him with doubtful eyes. He was a young man with silver hair, and his female companion was a petite and cute gray-haired girl.
However, the other party's appearance seemed to have been seen somewhere before...
Michelle slowly frowned, and Sally noticed his unusual behavior and hurriedly reminded her in a low voice: "What are you doing, Michelle? It's very rude to stare at people like this! Oh, I
I have already said that I would rather attend the party with the captain, why would a simple-minded guy like you come to accompany me?"
She started complaining as she spoke.
Michelle suddenly felt that his suspicion just now might be just an illusion. This was a party for social philosophers, and he could not arrest people based on just an illusion. So he shook his head, shook the thought out of his mind, and then turned around without saying a word.
He ruthlessly exposed Sally's fantasy: "It's a simple truth: you want to go to the party with the captain, but the captain doesn't want to go to the party with you. Do you understand?"