Bai Xiaowen was a little confused for a moment, but then he came to his senses.
This little widow...is she teasing me?
Li Shuyi squeezed over: "Yes, yes! Xiao... my brother's dance partner is me!"
Cecilia smiled slightly: "Charlotte, this is not good. I know that you and your brother have a deep relationship, but they always have to live their own lives. Among the knights under my command, there are several young and handsome ones.
Young man, you can choose one of them to be your dance partner tonight."
Cecilia waved her hand: "Tim, Marco, Phil! You three come here..."
Three handsome knights in white armor walked side by side and saluted the two lords.
"Tonight's dance at Black Rock Fortress, choose one of you to accompany Miss Charlotte to attend." White Rose Cecilia said briefly.
The three knights looked at Li Shuyi with eagerness to try in their eyes.
The rules of the spirit world will change the appearance of the awakened person, but the original appearance will still prevail, so Bai Xiaowen's current image is that of a handsome Nordic guy with three-dimensional features and deep eyes, but he can't tell because he is wearing a cloak and a wizard's robe;
And Li Shuyi's image is also that of a beautiful Nordic girl.
After ruling the Red Leaf Territory, Li Shuyi's original default maid outfit was a little inconsistent. At Bai Xiaowen's reminder, she spent 100 power points to change into a tight-fitting hunting outfit of an aristocratic lady. She was full of heroic spirit.
She is also charming, and it goes without saying that she is attractive to the knights under Cecilia.
Again, this kind of transformed clothing is only effective in the eyes of characters in the spiritual world. In the eyes of Bai Xiaowen, who is also an awakener, he still sees the image of Li Shuyi wearing a snow-white kendo robe and a glorious cloak.
After dispatching three wingmen, Cecilia continued to attack her target: "What's wrong, Baron Dior? Are you going to refuse a lady's invitation?"
Bai Xiaowen glanced at Li Shuyi. Li Shuyi looked over with a half-smile.
Bai Xiaowen definitely didn't want Li Shuyi to be someone else's dance partner. Although he knew nothing would happen, he just felt unhappy.
Respecting oneself and others... Li Shuyi probably wouldn't be happy for him to accept Cecilia's invitation.
"Ms. Cecilia, I really can't..."
Just offend the person you offend. Just when Bai Xiaowen opened his mouth to refuse, Li Shuyi suddenly interrupted:
"Brother, I'm not feeling well today, so I won't go to the dance. You can go and accompany Ms. Cecilia and have a good time."
Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised. He looked at Li Shuyi and found that she had a mysterious smile...
Bai Xiaowen responded quickly and immediately continued: "It seems that I can't refuse the invitation of a beautiful lady. I am honored to be your dance partner, Ms. Cecilia."
Cecilia looked at Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi carefully, looking a little suspicious, but she didn't say anything, just nodded and said: "Okay, see you at the dance."
The three knights in white armor were a little disappointed when they were rejected by Li Shuyi, and followed Lady Cecilia away in dismay.
After the group of people walked away, Kitts whistled softly:
"Boss Lord, it seems that White Rose is very interesting to you. The fiefdom she inherited is adjacent to Red Leaf Territory. If the boss can capture her and marry the two families, hehe... the fiefdom can more than double."
"Don't say what you shouldn't say, and hurry up and train the new recruits!" Bai Xiaowen said with a straight face.
Kitts shrank his head, and the few White Stone Army soldiers who were peeping around him all dispersed.
Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi were the only two people left in the camp.
"There was a message just now. The favorability level of Cecilia and I has been raised to that of friends," Bai Xiaowen explained with a wink, "If I refuse... I won't turn into enemies, but the favorability level will probably drop to normal."
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"Okay, don't look for these excuses..." Li Shuyi smiled, "You just want to agree, right?"
Bai Xiaowen quickly denied: "Of course not, you are the only one in my heart!"
Li Shuyi stopped smiling and poked Bai Xiaowen's heart with her green fingertips.
"Okay, let's not say this kind of deceiving little girl. Mom and my two aunts have said that you can't take men too seriously. We still have a long way to go in the future, and I don't ask you to only have me in your heart...
"
Bai Xiaowen was moved and happy after hearing this, but he didn't get entangled. Li Shuyi had already said this, and it would be hypocritical to get entangled anymore. Moreover, the general background of the psychic era is like this. Male awakened strong men have multiple wives (
Not in the legal sense) are everywhere, such as Taishan Li Beihai...
"...But I must be the one who weighs the most on your heart." Li Shuyi added.
Bai Xiaowen nodded.
"Also, you can't be selective and take all the women home," Li Shuyi thought about it, "like Liang Zitong, Zhao Yuting and so on, you can't have any of them! I don't have high requirements for you in this aspect, but I also
I don’t want to keep fighting at home all day long and make the house restless.”
Bai Xiaowen continued to nod. He was a little surprised. Isn't it the time for a little girl of Li Shuyi's age to protect her food the most? A freshman girl in another time and space, not to mention stepping on both sides, just pay more attention to other girls.
One glance will make you jealous and make a big fuss.
Bai Xiaowen then thought that this should be due to the background. Girls in the psychic era must have different ideas from girls in another time and space, and they cannot be generalized. After all, in feudal society, wives took the initiative to take concubines for their husbands in different times.
Woolen cloth.
The era of psychic energy is a society of the strong, and the so-called equality is only relative. It is unrealistic for the awakened people to be equal to ordinary people, and it is also unrealistic for the top strong people to be equal to the awakened people at the bottom.
Li Shuyi grew up in a family environment with one husband and three wives. She has been exposed to it since she was a child, so it is normal for her to have a high degree of acceptance in this regard.
Evening, Black Rock Fortress.
Bai Xiaowen, dressed in a lord's costume, entered the ball venue hand in hand with Cecilia, a white rose.
Normally, his face is covered by a black robe and cloak, but now he has changed into a lord's costume, fully displaying Bai Xiaowen's good looks. Cecilia on the side often peeks at Bai Xiaowen's side face while pretending to be casual.
Bai Xiaowen, on the other hand, looked forward and kept smiling.
In fact, with his mental strength open, he had long sensed Cecilia's peeping, and he felt secretly happy, but he just didn't show it to show off for the sake of pretense.
"Haha, who did I see? Baron Dior!"
"A toast to our great hero, Baron Dior!"
One by one, well-dressed nobles came over to greet Bai Xiaowen. Some even brought their daughters and wives to meet Bai Xiaowen.
These aristocratic ladies and ladies had heard about Bai Xiaowen's killing of the commander of the Vanguard Army through different channels, and the rumors were embellished in different versions. Naturally, their eyes were shining brightly when they looked at Bai Xiaowen.
There were also weak girls holding their chests, looking like they might faint at any moment.
"You are more popular than I thought. Enjoy this moment, hero of mankind." Cecilia said softly, "Maybe some delicate noble lady will secretly pass you a handkerchief.
"
"Actually, I'm not interested in delicate women." Bai Xiaowen said with a smile.
Cecilia's figure was a little stiff, and she seemed to understand the meaning of Bai Xiaowen's words, with a faint blush on her face.
But after all, she is the leader of the most powerful party. Cecilia only showed her shyness for a moment, then returned to normal and said with a smile:
"It can be seen that your sister Charlotte is a brave girl who dares to swing her sword at the orc warlord Kelman. I like her very much. However, the custom of the noble circle of the Plantagenet Empire has always been to favor the delicate.
A noble lady’s. This can reflect the chivalry spirit of those sissy girls.”
Bai Xiaowen pointed around covertly and said quietly: "It doesn't seem to be entirely right... I see that many people are paying attention to you, Ms. White Rose."
When they saw Bai Xiaowen with Cecilia holding his arm, many northern Xinjiang lords showed expressions of surprise and envy.
"They? Haha, they just think that conquering me can give them bragging rights." Cecilia said disdainfully, then looked at Bai Xiaowen, and suddenly changed her expression to a charming one:
"As for you, Baron Dior? Do you have the same idea?"
"If I say no, it would be too rude to the beautiful lady," Bai Xiaowen said seriously, "You are like the moon in the night sky or the roses in the rain. No man can resist your charm."
Cecilia put away her charming smile: "Compared to others, your sweet words are nothing new, Dio."
"I've always been a man of action, Cecilia."
This flattery seems to be on the horse's leg, but in fact the effect is quite good. Calling him by his first name is an improvement.
Prince Nicholas's voice sounded, announcing the start of the ball.
Long accordion music sounded, and along with the soothing melody, pairs of noble men and women spun gently on the dance floor.
Bai Xiaowen was a little embarrassed. The memory of the young lord he inherited obviously did not include picking up girls and dancing. When dancing, his body was as stiff as a bag of wet cement.
Cecilia hugged Bai Xiaowen's neck, exhaled softly, and said softly: "You don't seem to be very good at dancing, Dio."
"A little bit." Bai Xiaowen said.
"I have heard about your romance, but your behavior is somewhat inconsistent with the rumors," Cecilia's eyes flashed with a special light, "You haven't danced for a long time, are you rusty?"
Bai Xiaowen curled up his lips and revealed a smile: "No, it's because you are so charming, Cecilia. You gave me a feeling of nervousness and restraint that I have never felt before."
In fact, after the initial unfamiliarity, with Bai Xiaowen's memory, he easily memorized this simple slow dance routine, and gradually became a lot more proficient.
After the dance, while resting on one side of the venue, a group of nobles began to discuss the war. Prince Nicholas held this dance, which was not as simple as dancing. There must be rules for how to deal with the upcoming survivors.
Prince Nicholas did not dance. He was sitting on the main seat, surrounded by a group of nobles in lord's costumes, and bursts of laughter continued to come.
"This victory has dampened the spirit of those beasts, and His Highness the Prince deserves the most credit."
"Yes, this victory sets a tone for the war. We will win."
"As long as there is the leadership of His Royal Highness, the coalition army will never fail."
Prince Nicholas smiled and said: "Without the magic performed by Archbishop Arlo's clergy, the outcome of this war would have been difficult to predict."
Bai Xiaowen heard this and quickly asked: "Is Archbishop Arlo here?" This is also an important figure, and his status is probably not inferior to Nicholas.
Nicholas shook his head and said: "Archbishop Arlo and the Holy Light Priests have exhausted their physical strength in today's battle and are resting. Besides, our kind of dance is not suitable for clergy to participate."
A tall noble next to him came over: "Hey, Baron Dio, I heard that you performed well in this battle and you are a hero of the Union Army. What do you think of this war?"
Bai Xiaowen glanced at him. Cecilia introduced softly: "This is Earl Denton, the commander of the First Infantry Square."
Earl, his title is not low. From the fluctuations of psychic particles, Bai Xiaowen could sense without any insight that he was a powerful leader.
"My opinion...may be a little different from everyone here." Bai Xiaowen squinted his eyes, thought for a while and then spoke.
"Huh?" someone asked doubtfully, "Our opinion? We think the war must be won. Don't you think it's wrong?"
Not long after entering the venue, Bai Xiaowen discovered that the entire Black Rock Fortress was filled with an optimistic attitude towards the war. Several nobles had just chatted and believed that the arrival of the main force of the survivors' coalition was just a repeat of today's situation.
Just one scene.
It’s not surprising that the short-sighted and hedonistic nobles think so. But does Nicholas really think so?
Nicholas knew the seriousness of the undead plague incident.
Bai Xiaowen quickly figured out the connection, and facing the questioning eyes of everyone, he slowly said: "The main force of the Sinful Domain Residency Alliance is completely different from the vanguard force. When facing the vanguard force, haven't we already seen
Have you reached the fighting strength of those beasts? The lives of four or five human soldiers may not be able to replace one of the other side! Why do you still think this battle will be won?"
"...Baron Dio, you are too pessimistic!" Earl Denton's face darkened, "The survivors' coalition's individual strength is indeed very strong, but our advantage is even greater!"
Several nobles who had been silent just now spoke one after another.
"Yes, we have Archbishop Arlo's Holy Light Priests, here are some more forbidden spells! Purify all those beasts!"
"We are defending the city. We have strong walls, trebuchets, and crossbows. What do those beasts have?"
"We have the empire at our back and have endless support! Where is the rear of the Remnant Alliance? It's just a desert!"
Bai Xiaowen calmly watched these people boasting, but he did not change his tone and said loudly: "My opinion remains unchanged. The main force of the survivors' coalition is stronger than everyone here imagines! If you are still obsessed with winning the war,
If we are not willing to face reality in our fantasy, our already low chance of winning will be further reduced. Wake up, gentlemen!"