Chapter 69 People of All Kinds (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)
November is a month of severe winter. Antiphore, which is located in the north, has steep cold winds and seems to turn into a world of ice and snow at any time.
The clear and light blue Donati River passes through the city. The garden villa of Count Mecklen's family is located on a high ground by the river. It is backed by the "Saxon Mountain Wall" carved with countless reliefs, overlooking the quietly flowing beauty.
river.
This is a villa with a classical column structure, which complements the conservative and rigid architectural style of the Holy Hertz Empire. However, as Lucien passed through the garden full of lavender "Ice Elf Flowers" and stepped into the lobby of the villa, he discovered that inside
Extremely luxurious, the wavy curves, broken eaves, unique structure, and exquisite details jointly create an exaggerated sense of distance and layering. It is exactly the luxurious and complicated architectural form that originated from the ancient Kingdom of Syracuse.
Large-area murals on the surrounding walls and ceilings featuring half-naked and beautiful women, combined with the piles of statues of strong men, create a bold and unrestrained atmosphere.
Lucien is considered half an artist and a preliminary psychoanalyst. While admiring this strange and contradictory architecture that is different from the Principality of Violite, the Kingdom of Holm, and the Shahran Empire, he secretly assessed: "The Herz Empire
The younger generation of nobles have become strongly dissatisfied with the aging, decadent, conservative and old-fashioned ethos of the entire empire, and have begun to yearn for the romantic and decadent luxury life of the neighboring kingdom of Syracuse."
"Well, this is a great benefit to the Parliament and the Kingdom of Holm."
Whether it is cities such as Arlinge where the Magic Parliament is located, or the affected Kingdom of Holm, the Principality of Calais and other places, they are all showing a vigorous development trend. The popularity of alchemy items will also bring considerable social structure and humanities
Thought changes, in comparison, the younger generation of the Herz Empire and all the nobles of the Syracuse Kingdom are almost "drunk and dreaming".
Although in this world, it is the strong men of high level and above who decide the victory, but without the continuous supply of reserve power, the high level and legends cannot remain immortal, and one day there will be a gap in power.
"So, live in sorrow and die in happiness..." Lucien recalled an ancient saying in his heart. Then with a polite and elegant smile, he walked towards the host of the banquet, Denis Mecklund.
"Dear Borac, I thought you wouldn't come." Delicate Deni has long golden hair, and her red formal suit is ingeniously cut and decorated with many tedious details, including hollow patterns and...
A mysterious ruby brooch with a thin silver chain. Seeing it, Lucien seemed to see a "postmodernist artist".
According to Borak's description, this Denis is indeed an "artist" who likes oil painting and sketching, jewelry and clothing design. Similarly, he also has the common problem of many artists. He likes men and likes to think of himself as a slender and perfect "female"
.
But Lucien understands that this Denis cannot be underestimated. He is the first strong man in the young aristocratic circle of Antiphore to enter the rank of Grand Knight. Now he is only twenty-seven years old, and he is already the fifth level.
A great knight, and the awakened bloodline is still a very powerful "thunder and lightning".
Holding back his discomfort, he hugged Denis gently, and Lucien smiled and said, "Why won't I come?"
Denis covered his mouth and said with a sweet smile: "It's just an intuition. Men are rude and fragile guys. I'm worried that you won't be able to help but conflict with Alten. He is always looking forward to such an opportunity, to be able to
If he reasonably 'removes' you before entering the underground palace, it will be much easier for him, and the scattered monkeys will only surrender under the feet of his monkey king."
His stomach was a little twitching, Lucien tried hard to make his smile less stiff, and smiled without any "fear": "After all, he is just a monkey."
Deni's light brown eyes looked at Lucien with slight surprise: "Borac, have you gained anything recently? I find that you are completely different from a few days ago. I can feel your confidence."
Lucien smiled and said nothing, trying to make himself "unfathomable".
Denis laughed thinly: "Things seem to be getting very interesting. I'm starting to think about whether I should follow him in. Borak, please please me, and I will help you kill Alten."
The reason why "Borack" accepted the invitation was because he wanted to win over Denis, a powerful helper, without stimulating the power of his bloodline.
"...Maybe Alten will have other helpers." Lucien "showed" a little joy.
Denis chuckled: "Don't get too happy too early. I haven't decided yet whether I should participate or whether I should help you. My family is very optimistic about Alten."
He looked like he was coming to please me, which made Lucien couldn't help but look up at the ceiling. In fact, I really don't need help...
"Isn't this my dear cousin Borak?" an exaggerated and strong voice came from the door.
Lucien, who had heard this voice while secretly observing, turned around and looked over, only to see a tall blond man wearing a gorgeous military uniform walking in with a tall and beautiful brown-haired lady on his arm.
The military uniform is light black, with a golden ribbon hanging on the right chest. On the left is a row of medals. Inside is a white shirt and a white vest. It makes the blond man heroic, tall and handsome, while the lady next to him has exquisite features and elegant temperament.
, the light blue evening dress exposed the tender pink shoulders and a dazzling milky white, seducing the eyes of most men. Denis was also looking there, but his eyes were full of jealousy and envy.
Lucien looked at the blond man, his smile unchanged and said: "Alten, maintain the image of an elegant and stable nobleman. I don't want others to think that members of our Plantagenet family like to shout and yell at banquets. There is nothing wrong with it."
The demeanor of an aristocrat.”
"You..." Alten's eyes narrowed. In the past few years, Borak, who has been timid or angry and aggrieved in the face of himself, dared to directly speak sarcastically. What Duda said was indeed right. He really has a great influence.
Variety!
So Alten forced out a smile: "Dear cousin, it is useless to have aristocratic demeanor. Our glory comes from our blood. Those who cannot inspire their own blood are not even qualified to imitate aristocratic demeanor. And you don't
You can paint, but you don’t understand music, and you can’t play the piano. You can’t write poetry, and you don’t know all elegant arts. What’s the difference between you and the ordinary citizens on the street? No, there is a big difference, at least many of them can do one thing
Instruments!”
When Borac was in high spirits, he was busy contacting other nobles and attending various banquets. He had no time to study art. After being overtaken by Alten, he was completely immersed in knight training. Unexpectedly, the more eager he was, the less he could achieve his goal. On the contrary,
Ridiculed by many nobles as a rude barbarian!
Lucien attended the banquet just to keep Borak's habit, so as not to be seen through by the old guys. He had no interest in this boring "fighting game", and according to the gloomy character Borak had developed in the past few years, he would definitely be at this time
He concealed the knight's strength in order to maximize his profits in the underground palace. So he just smiled and shook his head: "The one who can make it to the end is the winner."
"Really? My dear cousin, I heard that you often go to the underground black market recently, and you must have gotten some good things, so you seem so confident. However, external help is always just external help, and you can't go further." Alten
Deliberately leaked that he knew Borak's whereabouts to make himself look confident and dignified.
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and hugged the lady next to him tightly: "And a lady with vision and wisdom, such as Jocelyn, will choose me without hesitation."
Looking at Jocelin who was blushing and lowering her head, Lucien suddenly had a strange thought. A truly "smart" lady would probably make herself a strong person, and then knock out the man she liked and drag him back.
When Lucien was wondering what kind of attitude he should take to face this situation so that he could look like Borak, the hall suddenly became quiet. A blond girl wearing a white lace evening dress, as pure and beautiful as an elf came in at the door.
. She is not tall, elegant and lively, and behind her is a woman in a black dress who looks like an old lady.
"Welcome to my banquet, Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia." Denis stepped forward to greet her and kissed her hands respectfully.
Your Highness the Princess... Lucien found that he was destined to be a princess. He had met the princess of the Principality of Violet, then the princess of the Elf Court, and now he met the princess of the Holy Hertz Empire.
Sophia smiled coquettishly and said: "Deni, if you don't play one yourself, I won't think you welcome me from the bottom of your heart."
Denis pinched the orchid and pointed: "It's annoying, I can't play it well, and there are so many people watching. I should invite a man to play it."
Lucien almost vomited, his eyes slightly raised, and suddenly his eyes collided with that of the old nanny.
The old nanny narrowed her eyes, as if she could see Lucien's knight strength.
"I am very willing to play a piece for you, Your Highness." While Denis and Sophia were talking and laughing with the two "good sisters", Alten suddenly stood up, and Jocelyn's face suddenly became slightly ugly.
As we all know, Princess Sophia is an avid piano lover, but because she does not have the strength of a knight or musical talent, she plays the piano very poorly. At the same time, she is also the second heir to the empire, a fifth-level blood warlock, and a member of countless nobles.
Her children are pursuing her.
Denis was stunned, thinking that he was just joking, while Sophia's clear green eyes smiled gracefully without any trace of ripples: "I'm looking forward to your performance, Alten."
Alten excitedly walked to the piano in the center of the hall and played the music skillfully.
Lucien couldn't help but rub his forehead. Isn't this "Dedicated to Sylvia"?
Soon, the music ended, and the nobles present applauded. Although Alten was not good at music, with the great knight's control ability and specialized training, it was very easy to play a piano piece well, and whether it could be integrated
It's another thing when the relationship reaches a high level.
Seeing Princess Sophia's beautiful smile of satisfaction, her green eyes sparkling and dreamy, Alten stood up proudly and bowed, then looked at Borak provocatively, "Look, you rude barbarian, even if you become the Duke of Plantagenet,
It is also an embarrassment to the family.
Lucien thought about Borak's impulsive reaction, then stood up with a smile, saluted Sophia and said, "Your Highness, can I play an impromptu song for you?"
"You?" Denis and Alten were surprised at the same time, suspecting that they were under an illusion.
Sophia's astonished expression flashed away, and she maintained her royal elegance and smiled: "I'm really surprised. I didn't expect you to come forward, but if Borak, you can also play beautiful piano music, then I'm sorry to myself
I will be full of confidence again. Can you give me confidence?"
Her eyes are moving, her pink lips are lightly parted, and her fragrance is slightly exposed. It seems that no one can resist her charm.
"Your Highness, please listen carefully." Lucien had his own heart and was not impressed by her amazing charm. He smiled and turned around and walked to the front of the piano, pressed his hands on the black keys, and then danced lightly.
A beautiful improvised melody played leisurely. Denis opened his mouth wide and couldn't believe that this was a rude barbarian. Alten's face was livid, suspecting that Borac might have benefited from the black market, and maybe he had the strength of a knight?
When the music ended, Sophia smiled delicately and demurely and clapped: "I am full of confidence in myself again, Borak, I never thought you also have outstanding musical talent."
Walking up to Sophia, Lucien smiled politely and said, "I have a secret about this matter."
"Oh? What is it? Can you tell me?" Sophia blinked curiously.
Lucien said like a gentleman: "Of course, but I will only tell you, Her Highness the Princess."
The other nobles around could clearly see that this bastard was trying to get close to the princess, but they could only watch helplessly for the time being. What could be the secret?
Sophia turned her head and said with a smile: "I can't wait."
Lucien brought his mouth to her ear and whispered: "If you only play the black keys, your highness, you can pretend to know how to play the piano."
"Pfft..." Sophia thought about it carefully and burst into laughter. Her smile was as beautiful as a blooming flower, causing Alten and others to look at Lucien angrily.
Since the black keys are equivalent to the pentatonic mode, there are no complicated and rugged notes, and a more classical melody will appear if you improvise casually. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your
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