In a lively atmosphere, the three of them came to a tall building, where guards armed with spears and guards who moved freely walked back and forth. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Seeing the arrival of the golden lion, one soldier went to report it, and two soldiers came to greet him. After the three dismounted, the sheriff's lieutenant trotted out and greeted the three warmly.

Arthur walked behind and watched the young lieutenant and Rick and Jonathan exchanging greetings and talking about family, and they seemed to be very familiar with each other.

The adjutant led the three into the lobby, where the sheriff waited. As before, they greeted each other familiarly, and Jonathan patted the middle-aged sheriff on the stomach and laughed that he had gained weight. The sheriff laughed for a long time, and said that in the past, it was only his wife's food that was delicious, but now that his daughter has grown up, her skills are better than his wife's, and the two of them make all kinds of food to feed him every day, so it is strange that they are not fat.

Arthur doesn't think this guy is like a sheriff, but like a candy shop owner who teases children and sells colorful candy.

When the chatter and laughter were over, Rick asked, "He's already here?"

The smile on the sheriff's face suddenly subsided, and he replied softly, "Yes, for a while." ”

Rick makes a "please" gesture, and the sheriff turns and walks ahead, with the adjutant, Jonathan, and Arthur following.

Passing through the courtyard and several corridors, several people entered the back hall.

Arthur saw a man of about thirty years old sitting in the main seat, next to the beautiful and dignified woman who was supposed to be his wife, and a little girl who looked to be only three or four years old was held in the woman's arms.

Seeing the golden lion enter, the little woman immediately jumped down, ran crookedly, and shouted happily, "Uncle Rick!"

"Angelie!" a loving smile appeared on Rick's face, and he crouched down, opened his hands, and took the little girl running and picked her up so that she could sit on his strong arms.

The girl happily leaned on Rick's shoulder, her little head rubbing around, and her curly blonde hair tied into a double ponytail flicked around.

"Uncle Rick, can I touch your hair?" asked the little girl, with her big shining eyes wide and expectant.

Rick smiled and replied, "Of course." ”

The little girl lifted up her small, almost milky, fleshy little hand, and touched Rick's blonde hair with a little care, and her young face was filled with excitement and solemnity at the same time, as if she were touching not the hair, but the lion's sideburns.

Rick carried Angeline to her mother, the lord's wife, Juliette Farrell.

He nodded to her and whispered, "Juliet." ”

Juliet's smile and her daughter's excitement came at the same time, then her husband.

"Long time no see, Rick. Juliet smiled gently.

After putting Angelie down, Rick looked at the man on the throne, the lord of the province of Espartain, Lawrence Farrell.

Rick smiled at him, and Lawrence smiled back, but the smile was as unnatural as when he saw Rick walk in.

Both Rick and Jonathan knew they weren't here to hear the good news. They were all surprised that Lawrence would bring his wife and daughter over.

"Lawrence. Rick spread his hands and walked over to Lawrence.

"Rick. Lawrence stood up, spread his hands, and hugged Rick.

They hugged for nearly half a minute before parting, and then Lawrence and Jonathan hugged again.

Lawrence then looked at Arthur. After looking at the people up and down, he said curiously, "This is a very young new face, and it will let you take it with you, it must be a very important guy?"

Rick snorted, "Does a guard matter?"

Lawrence raised his eyebrows: "Guards, don't kid Rick, when did you ever need a guard, where you and Jonathan are, it's always someone else who needs a guard." ”

"The golden lion also needs to be guarded. Rick smiled, "I'm seeing an increase in the sheriff's guards, and rightly so, especially Juliet and Angelie." ”

Arthur spotted Angelie staring at him with wide, curious eyes.

Arthur has never liked children, and the long stares from little Lori make him uncomfortable.

Soon his discomfort escalated.

Little Lori ran to Arthur's feet, tilted her little head, grabbed Arthur's trouser legs with her fleshy little white hands, continued to stare at Arthur with big eyes, and asked in a childish voice, "Big brother, who are you?"

Arthur was eager to pull his leg out as fast as he could. He frowned, glared at Angeline, and said in a deep voice, "Arthur, the Golden Lion's temporary guard." ”

Angeline looked at it for a while, and suddenly shouted "wow" in her mouth, trotted all the way back to Juliet, threw herself into her mother's arms, and pointed at Arthur, pouting and saying, "This big brother named Arthur is so fierce!"

Arthur inexplicably wants to hit someone.

Lawrence noticed the difference in temperament between Arthur and the members of the Golden Lion, and he was full of curiosity about this young man, after all, it was not unusual to be able to be taken by the Golden Lion with him, or the person who brought him to see him this time.

But after all, there was something on his mind, and Lawrence's attention to Arthur didn't last long.

Rick asked Lawrence softly, "Shall we talk now, or ......"

"No, no. Lawrence immediately waved his hand, "It's already noon, let's have a good meal together." ”

With that, he pushed Rick away, and the lieutenant said that they were ready to lead with the sheriff.

Angelie ran to Rick's feet again and asked him to hug her, and Rick picked her up, then sat her on her shoulder and carried her away.

This is Angelie's favorite pose. That way, she could touch Rick's blonde hair at any time, and because of Rick's tall frame, she could see far away.

She raised her little hand to cheer and play on Rick's shoulder, Juliet was on the side, her face was full of doting smiles, and Lawrence was on the other side, talking to Rick about the recent situation in the group.

Jonathan approached Arthur, who was walking last, and told him that the Golden Lions had grown in Espain, and that he and Rick were very close friends with the previous lord of Espain, as well as his family. They witnessed Lawrence's growth and the birth of Angeline, who was very close to his uncle, who was not related by blood.

Arthur listened to Jonathan's words, and unconsciously imagined that a child like Angelie would be close to him, and soon he showed a look of disgust, he felt disgusted and uncomfortable to be touched by that little ball of flesh.

The food prepared by the Sheriff's Office was very rich, and Lawrence said that this was a family feast, so only the Farrell family and Rick and the other three people dined.

Arthur watched Rick and Jonathan talk to each other about their family affairs, private matters, things in the group, things he didn't understand, all of which he didn't dare to be interested in, he ate in silence and remained vigilant.

Until his silence was broken by Angeline, who suddenly came to his side.