Bai Xiaowen's words were like a basin of cold water, dousing the cheerful atmosphere in the venue.
Cecilia looked at Bai Xiaowen with a somewhat complicated look. Of course she could feel that other people's looks at "Dior" were starting to become more subtle.
Reason told Cecilia to take a few steps away and distance herself from "Dio". However, in Cecilia's heart, there was an inexplicable appreciation and touch for this young lord who dared to speak out.
How good it is to stick to your own ideas and not be afraid of power, not to follow the crowd, and not to be vulgar. In this dirty aristocratic circle, there are fewer and fewer people like this.
However, others obviously did not think so, especially Earl Denton, who was humiliated. He snorted heavily: "Baron Dio, if you didn't have the merit of killing the orc vanguard officer, based on what you just said, I would
You can be considered a coward!"
Several nobles who sided with Earl Denton criticized Bai Xiaowen one after another, and some questioned his military exploits.
"With such courage, can he be considered a hero of the Human Alliance?"
"I heard that the orc vanguard was taken advantage of by Baron Dio after he was seriously injured by Prince Nicholas..."
"Yes, His Highness the Prince was magnanimous and that's why he praised him, but this Dio really doesn't know how high the sky is and dares to be so presumptuous in front of His Highness the Prince and the Earl..."
Bai Xiaowen ignored these nobles, looked at Earl Denton, and said calmly: "Those who dare to admit that the enemy is powerful are not cowards. Those who dare not face reality and are immersed in their own fantasies are the real cowards.
When the enemy arrives, cowards immersed in fantasy will pay a heavier price for their lack of preparation!"
"That's enough."
Seeing that the dispute was escalating, Prince Nicholas raised his hand to stop the conflict. Because he saw that the noble men and women on the dance floor had stopped dancing at some point and turned into people eating melons to watch.
There were still whispers in the crowd, and most of them were talking about Baron Dior being ignorant and arrogant after having achieved some achievements.
"Dior, I can understand your concerns," Prince Nicholas nodded slightly and said seriously, "However, this is a dance to celebrate victory. I don't want any quarrels to ruin the atmosphere, so please don't do any more.
He spoke."
Bai Xiaowen's facial muscles twitched, showing a look of reluctance. However, he still breathed out and saluted: "Yes, Your Highness."
After saluting, Bai Xiaowen left the small circle and sat in silence in the corner of the ballroom. When everyone saw his appearance, they all stayed away, and those delicate ladies began to look for new targets.
"Do you mind if I sit here?"
A familiar voice sounded, and Cecilia, the white rose, gently sat next to Bai Xiaowen.
Bai Xiaowen showed a helpless smile: "Madam, you should stay away from me." He pointed not far away and resumed the small circle with the jubilant Prince Nicholas and Earl Denton as the core.
"Really?" Cecilia showed a charming smile, but she sat closer to Bai Xiaowen.
The legs of the two of them were so close that even through the clothes, Bai Xiaowen could feel the elasticity and tightness of those thighs.
"Today, you showed me another form of courage," Cecilia approached Bai Xiaowen and said softly, "Compared with the bravery on the battlefield, the courage you just showed is even more valuable, Dio."
"Stop laughing at me, Cecilia," Bai Xiaowen leaned against the wall and stretched his waist, "This should be called reckless..."
Cecilia suddenly came over and hugged Bai Xiaowen's neck.
The movements are the same as when dancing, but the two of them are not dancing now. Such movements undoubtedly seem a bit too intimate. Fortunately, this is a corner, and few people are looking over.
Bai Xiaowen's figure stiffened slightly, and he could feel Cecilia's softness brushing against his arm. Then, Cecilia's slightly cold lips touched Bai Xiaowen's cheek.
"Do you believe now that I'm not laughing at you?" Cecilia said softly, "I support you, Dio."
The spirit world rules prompt message came:
"Lord Cecilia's favorability towards you has increased. The current favorability level is: friend."
"Your friendship with a person of the opposite sex (Lord Cecilia) in the spiritual world has reached the level of a friend. You can already check the 'infatuation' level between you and her."
"The current level of Lord Cecilia's attraction to you is: Heartbeat."
Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised. It turned out that there was an "infatuation" system independent of the favorability system between people of the opposite sex. This was the first time he encountered it. This item was not included in the information collected before.
After all, this was the venue for the dance. Cecilia just kissed Bai Xiaowen on the cheek briefly and then stepped back. Bai Xiaowen did not dare to act rashly, lest he would be self-defeating.
After calming down, Bai Xiaowen silently checked for information about "love".
The feedback information given by the spirit world rules is:
"Infatuation is usually a relationship between opposite sexes and is divided into 7 levels."
"Normally, the likability level is hidden and will be displayed after certain conditions are met."
"The normal level of attraction is 'normal'. As the level of attraction increases, the higher levels are 'appreciation', 'heartbeat', 'love', and 'beloved'. The level of attraction is lower than 'ordinary'."
Then there are 'hate' and 'disgust'."
The feedback information was somewhat sparse. Bai Xiaowen continued to inquire: "What impact will it have if it reaches the level of 'love' or 'beloved'?"
In this regard, the rules of the spiritual world do not continue to give an answer: "Awakened people are asked to explore on their own."
Bai Xiaowen curled his lips.
Bai Xiaowen poured cold water on this dance, which also made all the nobles and nobles in Black Rock Fortress remember Bai Xiaowen, a young boy.
Until the dance ended, no one continued to discuss the topic of the survivors.
"Let's go." Bai Xiaowen stood up.
Suddenly, a waiter came over and bowed: "Dear Baron Dio, His Royal Highness is preparing to convene a high-level military meeting. Please attend."
Prince Nicholas once said that Bai Xiaowen has the right to participate and speak in high-level military meetings.
"It seems that His Highness the Prince is not angry because of this. Go quickly and don't worry about me." Cecilia was also happy for Bai Xiaowen.
The waiter said: "Honorable Lord Cecilia, His Royal Highness the Prince has said that if Baron Dio's female companion is here, please come with her."