Following Eugene around to the south gate, Annan stopped, turned around and politely smiled at the ordinary-looking young man, but somehow gave people a sense of trust, and nodded: "I'm just strolling around...Zhiji should be looking for her."
Came up."
"Is it okay? You're still getting paid. Is it possible that it's not safe here alone? After all, Paper Princess won't come to you right away."
Eugene Geraint looked at Annan with some worry: "I remember you have never been to the royal capital, right? There are many secrets and taboos here... let alone a person from Winter, even a foreigner from Noah,
Not everyone can understand it either.
"For example, the reason why our Geraint family's mansion is so big and so luxuriously decorated is because our home is directly connected to the palace."
"Directly connected?"
"Yes."
The ordinary-looking young man replied.
"Do you remember that fountain?"
"The one with the many statues?"
"Yes," Eugene nodded, "Have you noticed that many of them are not from Geraint's family? Because this is not the back garden of Geraint's family in the first place...
"If you bypass the fountain and continue walking north, you will reach the back garden of the palace."
Eugene replied: "Did you notice the guards?
"That's not the guard of the Earl's Palace...or rather, it's not just that. It's a garrison force composed of Noah's guards and secret troops."
……No wonder.
Annan suddenly realized.
He was a little surprised at first, why was there so many people crowded inside a mere Earl's Mansion... The wall could even be regarded as a city wall, with several layers of guards on the stairs. The watchtower and patrols on the roof were even more...
Needless to say.
Even the king's palace is nothing more than this——
Annan was still a little hesitant at that time.
After seeing the mirror corridor inside the Earl's Mansion, he even had the feeling "My lord, are you trying to rebel?"
...Now it seems that this is not an over-decoration by Old Crow.
And look at the gorgeous mirror gallery, the huge fountain, and the corridor of stone statues of Noah's great men...
I'm afraid the Earl's Palace was originally part of the royal palace.
From this point of view, the political status of the Crow family may be different from what Annan originally thought...
…They don’t seem to need Kafni as a weight to increase their influence.
Annan glanced at Eugene.
Although his appearance is not outstanding at all, and even by the standards of aristocrats, he is extremely ordinary, to the extent that he will disappear immediately if he falls into the crowd... but his brain is really good.
Annan didn't say anything, and Eugene immediately realized what Annan was afraid of - their deal was clear, and Annan didn't want the Crow family to use his face to increase their influence and increase their weight in front of the king.
So Eugene quickly told Annan in a roundabout way that the political status of the Geraint family was very special... and they did not lack his influence.
He is worthy of being Lao Crow's most trusted son.
I'm afraid that the Geraint family and the secret intelligence agency "One-Eyed Crow" will also be handed over to him in the future...
So Annan immediately changed the topic and did not continue talking about the previous incident:
"The back garden of the palace? Is it the one blessed by Sir Silver's Pope?"
"Do you still have any impression of...?"
Eugene was a little surprised.
Annan smiled and replied ambiguously: "I'm sure I haven't forgotten everything..."
——Although I really forgot all about it.
"But I don't know if what I remember is the one you mentioned. I remember that the flower is from the Rosaceae family. The petals are almost transparent, jade-like pure white, while the branches and leaves are all violet in color. It's true.
It’s beautiful.”
"Ah, you are talking about the Holy Silver Flower Field. The blessing of this generation of Popes."
Eugene answered quickly.
"This generation?"
Annan noticed his choice of words.
Eugene nodded: "Actually, every generation of popes will bless something in the palace. This is also tradition... In fact, almost all flower fields have been blessed by the pope, but because they are different
Pope, so the effects are different. There are many flower fields that are not ornamental, but are used as curse materials."
"But the Holy Silver Flower Field is not the closest to us, it is the closest to the palace... The closest to here is the Crystal Lake Flower Field. I can take you to see it next time."
"Then let's do it next time."
Annan smiled.
The so-called "next time" is a polite way of saying "I won't take it if you don't tell me."
Eugene asked again at this time: "If you are really worried, how about I disguise myself before taking you out?
"It's rare for you to come to the capital. I have many places I want to take you to... I'm afraid you won't be able to come again when you return home."
Annan realized that Eugene was asking himself...if he would ascend the throne immediately after returning to China.
So he smiled and said: "Not necessarily.
"But even if I want to come, my sister may not want to. She is already very annoyed just by allowing me to stay here temporarily."
He was reminding Eugene that I had a crush on Noah and that my sister Maria knew I was here.
Eugene also noticed the hidden meaning in Annan's words.
He smiled and said nothing more.
Talking to smart people...is really comfortable.
"There's no need to put on a disguise."
Annan joked: "You were not conspicuous originally, but maybe you became more conspicuous after you disguised yourself.
"But I'm still a child. Please don't take me to some places. My sister will be angry."
"Your Highness Kafni will also be angry, right?"
Eugene said with a smile: "Before Paper Princess arrives, I will take you for a walk."
He continued walking forward, Annan following behind him.
He did not mention Annan's previous refusal to follow him, and Annan did not mention this matter again.
Save some face for each other - this is also a tacit understanding between smart people.
And the existence of Eugene did save Annan a lot of trouble.
Eugene did not restrain his sense of presence. As long as he followed Annan, no one would dare to approach them. Based on the public security of the Royal Capital of Noah, it was impossible for there to be any thieves or beggars near the palace.
, but more troublesome guys may exist.
Annan's perception is very keen.
At this distance, the moment he was targeted, Annan could tell the danger and hostility of the other party.
But the eyes of those guys who had ulterior motives towards him overflowed with unconcealable fear and awe the moment they saw Eugene.
This also made Annan realize that... this young man who was particularly warm and friendly to him did not seem to be a kind person.
"Speaking of which, are you satisfied with the reward?"
Eugene walked in front and asked.
Annan shrugged and was about to answer.
But he suddenly felt that his eyes were white - as if there were countless filling lights, drowning and destroying the whole world. Only a vast expanse of white remained in the whole world.
He immediately realized it was an illusion.
But before Annan could do anything...he felt his left shoulder being tapped gently from behind.
Annan was suddenly shocked——
At this distance, his perception should be able to see the person behind him.
But even though he was photographed, he still didn't notice anyone behind him.
"Can I excuse you for a moment?"
It was a surprisingly gentle, slow voice.
Annan turned around and tried to observe the identity of the person with his naked eyes.
The man looked to be about 26 or 27 years old, much younger than Annan expected. He was wearing a brown jacket with many pockets and a small pocket watch about three to four centimeters in diameter around his neck. The pocket watch was placed on the
In the breast pocket.
He has a gentle and lonely expression on his face, with white silk gloves on his hands, and complex magic circles painted on the backs of his hands - the black part alone is one magic circle, and if you count the red lines, it is another magic circle.
For the magic circle, if you calculate the blue lines, they will still change. At the same time, if you calculate the red and purple lines, it will be a new magic circle...
"Before you ask this, you have already disturbed me, sir."
Annan responded politely.
"fine."
The young man had neither malice nor kindness. He smiled calmly like a god, spread his hands, and white thread-like light lingered between his fingers: "I am not asking for your opinion.