The next day, the Goldstaff family released the news that the old head of the family, Vanindro Jean Goldstaff, had passed away due to illness, and that the head of the family would be succeeded by the young Xino Jean Goldstaff, and announced that the old family head's last wish would be followed.
, the next seven days will be his funeral ceremony. Those who are saddened by this news can go to the Chateau Chateau to offer him a bouquet of flowers and express their condolences. According to the custom of the Province of Saint-Denis, the funeral ceremony will not be held until the end of the funeral.
It should last for a month, presumably because the old family owner doesn’t want his relatives and friends to be immersed in sadness all the time.
The first people to learn the news were naturally the residents of the small town of Regram at the foot of the mountain. These people, who have been proud to be members of the Goldstaff family for thousands of years, never thought that they would be here.
They lost their respected old patriarch. The shock and sadness this news brought to them was perhaps second only to the tragic death of Miss Xino's father, Lord Leonard, three years ago.
Although the people in Grindelwald Fields say that Leonard was a bigot and died charging at the windmill, the residents of the town of Regram would never say that, because in their eyes, the Goldstaff family
The three generations of ancestors and grandson are all true knights. People symbolized by the white thorn flower are noble, brave and loyal, and are not afraid of strong enemies and protect the weak.
Unfortunately, in this era, chivalry is no longer as respected as it used to be, so there are rumors and rumors that wantonly tarnish the posthumous glory of the deceased.
With mixed feelings of sadness, heaviness, regret and helplessness, the residents of Regram Town unanimously put down their affairs on this day, walked into Chatoli Manor, and became the first batch of guests to pay their condolences to their old master.
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Black tulle symbolizing mourning has been hung on the pillars in the lobby of the manor house and the railings of the second-floor cloister. Long black candles sway slightly on the brass chandelier on the ceiling, stretching out slender candles on the walls.
Figure. In the center of the hall is a temporary flower bed, where quiet tulips and tranquil white lilies are blooming quietly. During the funeral ceremony in Grindelwald Fields, these two flowers both represent the meaning of expressing condolences to the deceased.
On the dark coffin are placed the sword and shield that the old family owner used when he was a knight, which means that the soul of the deceased has ascended into the sunless sea in the sky and rests in eternal peace. What appears at the funeral is only a symbol of his spirit.
In the distant Kingdom Age, when a knight died heroically on the battlefield and even his body could not be recovered, his relatives in his hometown would bury him with the weapon he had used as a symbol of himself.
Today, the kingdom is gone, the knights are extinct, people have long forgotten the rules of the times, and have begun to accept the public cemeteries and various funeral ceremonies initiated by the Death Prayer Society. The old head of the Goldstaff family may be the last
A man buried in this way.
When Ringer walked into the lobby of the mansion, the first thing that caught his eye was the portrait of a knight hanging on the wall of the main staircase and the small platform of the side staircase, with the picture depicting the middle-aged Van Yundru Jean Song.
Cetaphil, with her majestic appearance and steady temperament, makes the person in the painting look like she is still alive, silently watching the people in the hall who are grieving for their own deaths.
After the seven-day funeral is over, the person in the frame will be replaced by the young new head of the family, Sino-Jean Gustave, to announce that this ancient family has once again completed the bloodline change. However, the portrait of the new head of the family will be in the family again.
How long will it hang here? The knight's life is always like the blooming and zeroing of the white thorn flower, short but poignant.
There were many people in the lobby, but no one made a loud noise, and not even a few words of conversation could be heard, making the funeral always in a heavy and solemn atmosphere. The residents of the small town came to the coffin of the old family owner in turn.
They offered their condolences in front of the coffin, and they all brought sacrifices. The most popular ones were naturally white thorn bouquets. After the guests mourned, they threw them into the flowerbed in front of the coffin, almost submerging it into a sea of white; then came the letters, which were filled with love letters.
The thoughts and blessings of the deceased, the kingdom era, and the letters from distant hometowns are always the gifts that knights care about most, even after death.
Ringer saw yesterday's knight Worzel kneeling on one knee in front of his old master's coffin, closing his eyes in mourning. Next to him were Mr. Greensham, the owner of the carriage shop in Regram Town, and members of the Saint Guards.
Knight Commander Chloe, it seems that they are a family. At this time, Chloe's face no longer has any childishness and lightness, instead it has become very serious, and the etiquette when she mourns is not ordinary etiquette, but like her brother.
In the knight's rite, he clenched his hands into fists and pressed his heart tightly. Under the beating of his heart and the witness of death, he once again offered his uneasy loyalty to his master.
Xino stood in front of the portrait of the head of the family on the main staircase, watching this scene quietly. She was wearing a white dress today, with black gauze wrapped around her arms. Her snow-white hair, which was usually tied into a high ponytail, was rarely loosened.
It cascaded down to her ankles, highlighting her graceful and tall figure. She folded her hands in front of her body, and her posture was still upright, like a flagpole that didn't know how to bend, but she looked a little thin and thin.
A flash of surprise flashed in her eyes when she saw Lin Ge, but she didn't say anything. She just nodded to him gently. Lin Ge also nodded in response. He saw the old housekeeper Weber standing under a pillar in the lobby.
He was guarding the old master's coffin like a knight's retinue who fulfilled his duty, then walked to his side and waited quietly together.
The old butler in a black formal suit looked intently and quietly watched the guests mourning in silence in front of the coffin of the old master. But when Ringer stood next to him, his lips moved imperceptibly, and only the young man could hear it.
The voice came into my ears: "The eldest lady has already told me her decision. Thank you very much for helping her make up her mind, Mr. Ringer."
Ringer shook his head slightly and replied: "I didn't do anything, it was all her own choice. Maybe there were other people who gave her a little help, but I was definitely not among those people."
In this matter, Ringer felt that he had not made much contribution, at least not as much as Miss Leila, who really made Xino make up her mind, and her college classmates who had dreams. It was these young people who
Ideals and longings allow Xino to rediscover the touch of the past, so that he can step onto the battlefield without hesitation and grow into a true knight.
"You are too modest."
Weber's beard moved, and a soft look appeared in his slightly cloudy brown eyes: "No wonder the eldest lady is willing to follow your path. She must have seen a familiar shadow in you."
As for who the so-called "familiar shadow" is, her father Leonard? Her grandfather Vandrew? One of her ancestors, the White Knight Hiburton? Even Vince, who made the white thorn coat of arms the symbol of the Goldstaff family.
Baron Weber didn't say it clearly, and Ringer didn't mean to ask for details.
After being silent for a while, he said, "Do you all agree with her making such a decision?"
"At least I personally agree, as long as Miss is willing to take that step." Weber replied: "As for the others, Miss has not told them about it yet, but I think they will all agree, not only based on the knight
The loyalty is due to the fact that everyone wants to see the young lady change back to her former self."
That girl who looks humble but is high-spirited in her heart is always everyone's first impression of her.
Lin Ge nodded slightly, somewhat understanding their thoughts.
At this time, the Worzel family in front of the coffin had ended their moment of silence, stood up and left, giving their place to other guests. When they left the lobby, Worzel saw Weber and Ringer waiting under the pillar, and they fell silent
He nodded to express greetings. The old butler returned the greeting and whispered at the same time: "Wurzel is the youngest and most talented among the family knights of Gustave's generation. The eldest lady has agreed that when she leaves Grindelwald, she will
Part of the family property that could not be transferred was given to him to take care of, including the Bolian Manor near the ruins of Trovinica."
In the past, it was an outpost to monitor the seal of the beast. Now, although the beast has been eliminated, it is still unknown whether the contaminated magic power of the earth can return to the earth normally. Therefore, before the situation is completely stabilized, the Bolian Manor has
It is still an indispensable stronghold for the Gustave family. Entrusting it to Worzel to take care of it shows the favor and trust in this young man.
As for the most important Chateaurie Manor and Loser Forest, they are naturally taken care of by the old housekeeper who has served the Gustave family for more than thirty years.
"With these outstanding young people, the White Thorn family can eventually rise from the ashes no matter how many tests they encounter."
Weber's eyes were deep, and Ringer remained silent. He just watched Worzel's back walking away with his family and gradually walked out of the lobby. From this distance, he could still vaguely hear his voice talking to his sister: "
Chloe, did you do what I said and wish Master Van Yundru's soul rest in peace?"
"Of course! And I also told the master that I will become a very powerful knight in the future, protecting the eldest lady, everyone in the town of Regram, and even the people in the entire Grindelwald field, just like the great white knight
Hiberton like that!”
When Chloe said this, her eyes were shining. It was the brilliance of hopes and dreams, and it was also the long-cherished wish that the Costafer family had devoted their whole lives to guard. Worzel couldn't help but fell silent after hearing this.
Then he stretched out his hand, gently touched his sister's head, and said, "Then you have to work hard, but I believe you can do it one day."
"hey-hey!"
Their figures gradually moved away until they disappeared at the end of time.
Ringer looked away, but he heard Weber say to him: "Mr. Ringer, please go to the living room to talk. The eldest lady is waiting for you there."
The young man subconsciously raised his head and looked towards the main staircase, only to find that the figure of the white-haired girl had disappeared at some point. She must have arrived in the living room to wait as Weber said. He did not refuse the proposal and asked the old housekeeper
After saying goodbye, he left quietly through the side door without disturbing the guests who were mourning in silence. He passed through a long corridor and finally arrived at the living room.
When he arrived, Xino had been waiting on the sofa for a while. The evidence was the two cups of black tea placed on the coffee table, and the heat had dissipated somewhat.
"Sorry." Lin Ge first apologized for being late after sitting down, while Xino smiled slightly, with two shallow dimples on his thin cheeks: "It's not so much that I'm late.
You came to me so quickly that I was a little surprised, you obviously still have a lot of time."
This refers to the fact that she had left some time for Linger and his friends to think about whether to accept her. Xino thought that she would not get an answer until the funeral ceremony was over. Unexpectedly, the second
Tianlinge came to the door.
"Do you really don't need to think about it again?" Just in case, she confirmed it again: "After all, it is a matter of life. I think no matter how cautious you are, you can't be too cautious."
"No need."
Ringer said: "This is a decision we made after consensus. Even if we continue to discuss it, we will not be able to come up with a better solution."
"Method?"
Xino's eyes flickered. She was a smart girl, and she quickly realized that the method the young man said was probably not a way to remove the curse, but a way to avoid the curse, so a thought suddenly appeared in her mind.
Thoughts: "I would like to ask, the solution you discussed is that you agree to let me join this journey, but you don't want me to get involved in the battle between you and the witch association?"
Lin Ge was silent, he didn't expect that she would guess it so quickly. However, this was also within the young man's expectation. He calmly explained: "That's indeed what I thought, but we didn't mean to perfunctory you.
Under the current situation, I think this is the most reasonable approach."
He shared the relevant information about the Temple of Heaven and the Goddess of Creation with Xino, letting her understand that the true meaning of the Maiden's Sovereignty is not that they are powerful enough to compete with the Witch Association, but that together they can open up the Heavenly Temple.
He opened the door of the church and asked for help from the only god in the world who could solve the problem.
"That's it." Xino thought thoughtfully, picked up the black tea that had completely cooled down on the table, and took a slight sip, with a somewhat thoughtful look in his eyes.
To be honest, this reaction was actually a bit beyond Lin Ge's expectations. He was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses and asked, "Aren't you angry, Miss Xino?"
Who would have thought that after hearing this sentence, Xino showed a puzzled expression, probably not understanding why she was angry. After a while, she finally seemed to realize what Lin Ge was referring to, and the confusion on her face
The expression disappeared and was replaced by a strange smile that was tried hard to suppress, which restored the thin and thin girl to some of her previous vitality.
"I'm not angry."
She smiled and asked Ringer: "Why should I be angry?"