Chapter Eighty-Nine: Baron Honorus
Ling Qi had already guessed that the identity of this old man with a good bearing was not low, but he was not surprised that this guy was actually the butler of the Earl's Mansion. It was the insistence of the guards www.biquge.info pen & fun that made him look sideways! This even refuted the rumors he had heard from the market before.
The rebelliousness of her subordinates does not mean that the countess's control of the armed forces is too low, because Ling Qi can feel that these people love the countess from the bottom of their hearts, and this kind of respect is even far higher than life and glory. If necessary, even if they sacrifice themselves and their reputation, even if they disobey orders, they will shed their last drop of blood for their masters and strangle the most inconspicuous danger!
They are not the most obedient soldiers, but definitely the most loyal guards.
Ling Qi likes obedient subordinates, even if they are brainless dead soldiers, they are better than loyal servants who make their own decisions, but this is only his philosophy, and it is also due to his character as a man, he always wants to control everything. The countess apparently preferred to convince people with virtue, so her prestige was slightly lacking. Ling Qi has to pay attention to it, this is also a means of his subordinates, in essence, there is no difference between the former and the former, and the effect will only be better on women.
No wonder as a widow, she was able to inherit the earl title, and she forced out the two most powerful people in the mansion!
She not only has skills, but also knows how to make full use of her own advantages, and she also has a very clear understanding of the overall situation. The castle is always the center of the city, and as long as she keeps this pure land, her position will be as stable as Mount Tai!
The dining room for the banquet was not particularly prepared for anyone, and the gorgeous lights and the food that was a little sumptuous but not extravagant for the nobles, coupled with the gentle smile of the countess, made it easy to feel the warmth of the host in addition to the enthusiasm, and there was a homely warmth.
Lamb chops, milk, cheese, wine...
Dishes are placed on the table, divided by the servants, and handed to the guests who want to eat at the long table.
Ling Qi only ate a little, and then chatted happily with the countess.
There is no such thing as a bad thing to eat and sleep, the dining table has always been the best place to communicate, food will make people happy, and a pleasant mood will make communication easier.
Ling Qi was gradually impressed by the countess's style, and the countess was also giggled by Ling Qi's humor.
Of course, these are just appearances, in fact, Ling Qi has been secretly observing the two people dining next to the countess, a fierce and pressing young man, who eats and drinks as if no one is around, and the amount of food is amazing. There is also a woman in a purple robe, with a hood on her head, revealing only a delicate and pointed chin, which is completely different from the image of Lucian, who can be seen at a glance as a sloppy uncle even if he covers his face, her depth and mystery are the best attraction to the opposite sex!
Legal?!
Ling Qi's eyelids jumped when he first saw her, this was a kind of biological instinct for danger, he even felt that even if he launched a "bloodthirsty assault", he would not be able to hurt even a single hair of her, unless it was to activate the "Blade Roar" that was still cooling!
As for the beauty and mystery of women, they have long been ignored by him.
In fact, Ling Qi was still very interested in her identity and origin, but because the countess introduced that this was her best friend, a polymath, and it happened to be her arrival, Ling Qi was not easy to ask.
As for the young man, the countess mentioned it slightly, saying that it was her cousin, and also her personal chief of guard.
There were a total of six people at the banquet, in addition to Ling Qi and Leo, and finally there was a Lori, who was the daughter of the earl's family, and she looked very cute, but unfortunately she left under the pretext of being unwell a few minutes after the banquet began.
Ling Qi noticed that her eyes were a little evasive, even those servants and guards, which made Ling Qi suspect that little Lori was suffering from aloism.
Ling Qi is not a doctor, let alone Lolicon, and is careless about the countess's concern about looking at her daughter.
In fact, what he wanted to see most on this trip was the legendary "Little Count", but unfortunately the countess did not let him attend, saying that he had made a mistake and was being punished and grounded.
During the one-hour banquet, he didn't eat much, but Ling Qi left a good impression on the countess with her appearance and temperament.
Whether you have a good education or not can be seen from the conversation, except for the little sister, no normal woman will like it, and pretending to be a strong point has always been Ling Qi's strength.
I have to say that the countess is indeed very tasteful, and a in her thirties who is very well maintained has a certain lethality to the opposite sex of any age.
It's a pity that just like the mysterious woman beside her, Ling Qi's interest in them stops at identity, and as for the physical body, there is not much demand for the time being.
After the meal, the countess held a simple award ceremony for Ling Qi, and crowned him as the honorary baron of Colore, which was the highlight of the invitation to Ling Qi.
The so-called honorary aristocracy, that is, the fictitious nobility that is not hereditary and has no fiefdom, is also an extremely rare honor.
Ling Qi solemnly accepted the sword, shield and badge of honor from Koloel, and swore allegiance and gratitude to the countess.
In addition to the badge being placed directly close to his body, the sword and shield were handed over to Leo for safekeeping, and he couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart.
Based on his background and qualifications, it should be far from being conferred a title.
The countess didn't explain much, but earnestly instructed that she would arrange a place for him to live in the city as soon as possible, implying that it was not appropriate to live in someone else's house all the time, and I don't know whether it was to divide the relationship between him and Mellen, or whether it was pure concern.
But her cousin, every time he looked at the long knife he put on the weapon rack beside him, his eyes were more eager, and his eyelids jumped.
During the banquet, although the young master only cared about eating, he seemed to be very interested in him, and repeatedly pretended to inadvertently sweep his gaze over him, and his battle intent was burning.
He suddenly thought of the battle outside the city this morning, the terrifying lethality of the roaring blade, this woman should not think that he was some kind of hidden master, a civilian sword saint!
Ling Qi's calm expression on the surface was even worse, he looked like a master and lonely, but in fact, he was a little drumming in his heart.
Since his family knows his own affairs, his current comprehensive strength is stronger than Leo, and it is estimated that Antorell will not need a few tricks to kill him, and it is purely to "communicate" with the master.
Fortunately, he will be leaving in a few days, so he will not have to worry about the monstrous flood in the future.
If the benefits were enough, he didn't mind bringing the God-King Amulet for the countess to see, and he didn't mind accepting some unnecessary challenges, of course, the time had to be pushed a little.
Leaving the Earl's Palace, it was the old man who personally drove the two back, Ling Qi obviously knew his identity, but his attitude did not change at all, which made people feel even more unfathomable.
When he returned to the mansion, he saw a map on his bedroom desk showing the terrain outside the city, with a cross-cut in what looked like a cave.
Ling Qi didn't say anything, knowing that it was Lucian's handiwork. Although he could still understand this simple map without the help of a mysterious voice.
Leaving the long knife, picking up the Soul Devouring Sword, without even bringing any retinue, Ling Qi set off overnight.
In fact, just after hearing Lucien release this mission earlier, he still had some absurd illusions in his heart, because the target of the mission was no stranger to him - "Heart Eater" Black.
Once the black bow terrified him, now he was going to harvest their lives.
In the guest room on the second floor of Collor Castle, Countess Ariana Valga was enthusiastically holding the little hand of the purple-robed female mage, and poured out very happily:
"Great, that way, with the Lake brothers, we have three masters who can get on the table. With Nivat, and you, I'm sure Kovacs' tragedy won't be repeated in Koror. β
"It's just that I always find this Mr. Lynch a little eccentric, he looks more like a politician than an unknown master. Hehe, you know, I don't know martial arts, but I always feel that he doesn't look as good as Nivat. β
The countess said, looking at the chief of the guard guarding the door, and the young man looked lazy, not at all as fierce as the banquet.
The purple-robed woman was still wearing a hood, covering most of her face, and only a few strands of long white hair accidentally slipped out of the brim, making her seem more casual.
"He's fine, it's just that he seems to have sealed his power, so he doesn't look like a threat. This kind of method is precisely the unique characteristic of masters, just like the one in the monastery!"
The female mage's voice is very good, very pleasant, but it makes people have an indescribable disappointment, as if even such a voice is not worthy of her, only silence can make her perfection very interpreted.
Ariana stared in surprise, as if in disbelief.
"You meanβ"
The female mage shook her head and sighed with some regret:
"No, he is like a volcano that may erupt at any time, and that man, who has already precipitated all his strength, there is still a big gap between them. β
"Revelation of fate tells me that fifty paces away, I can easily defeat him. And that man, within a hundred steps, I didn't even dare to shoot at him. β
Listening to her words, Ariana seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and seemed to have a little regret of unknown meaning.
The chief of the guard, who stood at the door and leaned against the wall to take a nap, took in every conversation between the two of them, although it was not polite, but it was true that not every strong person could control the five senses freely, and even make himself a real ordinary person in an instant.
"Fifty steps~Huh~"
A few miles away, Ling Qi, who left the city, lightly jumped on horseback, and directly took the light blue crystal ring, and the whole person immediately began to become slightly transparent, like a ghost.