About fifty meters east of the duel between Leo and Emmanuel, there is a tavern. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 The pub called "Flowers and Wine" is located in a small three-story building, and there are several private rooms on the third floor, and one of the boxes is just right to take in the scene of the duel.

"The Divine Favor is really worthy of the favor of the gods, it only took less than a month to advance by leaps and bounds, and he has advanced to a middle-level Divine Magician in one fell swoop, such a talent is really enviable." An empty wine glass with a hint of wine on the wall was placed on the table, and holding it was a young man in his twenties, very handsome and dashing, and if you looked closely, you could see that his face and expression were quite similar to that of Emmanuel who was dueling downstairs.

The young man was naturally Emmanuel's half-brother and Julian, the biggest rival for the throne.

Julian's glass was quickly filled again.

Wine is a good wine, and only a good wine that is mellow enough can exude such a refreshing aroma.

Good wine should not be drunk alone. One is boring, the other is boring.

Julian was poured wine by a middle-aged man in his forties, who was dressed in a very luxurious costume, and the whole person did not look angry and arrogant, and the wisp of goatee under his chin set off a bit of stability.

As long as people with a little social experience can tell at a glance that this middle-aged man must be a nobleman, and he is also a nobleman in a high position.

Only people who have been in high positions all the year round will have such a momentum of not being angry and arrogant.

Official authority.

This middle-aged man with a strong official authority is now the Marquis of Habs, one of the important ministers of the Spanny Empire, one of the cabinet members, and the head of the Blood Wolf Family who serves as the Minister of Justice of the Empire.

As the most remarkable emerging family in the empire in recent years, the barren Blood Wolf family has risen at a comet-like pace, and in just thirty years, it has gone from a small family with a mere viscount to a large family that has now been canonized as a hereditary marquis by His Majesty the Emperor, which is simply a miracle in the eyes of many.

More than 30 years may be half a lifetime for a person, but for a family, especially a family with a long heritage, it is just a flick of the fingers. From this point of view, the achievements of the Blood Wolf Family led by the Marquis of Habs in the past thirty years are undoubtedly very surprising and admirable.

It is no exaggeration to say that the current Blood Wolf Family has firmly controlled the entire judicial system of the Spane Empire, and almost all key positions are in the hands of the direct members of the Blood Wolf Family, and the few guys sitting in the next positions also have an inextricable relationship with this family.

In the eyes of many people, as long as it continues to develop according to this trend, the Blood Wolf Family will only need to be able to join the ranks of those ancient families with a history even longer than the Spany Empire, and officially enter the super-first-class family of the Empire.

And the reason why this family has such an achievement, at least half of the credit goes to this Marquis of Habs.

In addition to being shrewd and capable, this Habs Marquis also had another characteristic that was loyal to the royal family. Or rather, loyalty to His Majesty the current Emperor, Charles XVI.

Even Julian, the second prince, who has always been known for his intelligence, couldn't help but admire after reading through all the deeds of the Marquis of Habs. Because in the eyes of this Second Highness, even if he personally went into battle, he probably couldn't do it better than this Marquis.

Loyal and shrewd, what emperor would not like such a minister?

It is precisely because of this that Julian has set up a banquet here today, one of the purposes of which is to recruit this important minister of the empire, who has not yet expressed his attitude in the struggle for the throne.

In fact, with the exception of His Majesty's most trusted confidant, the Minister of the Interior, Edgar, the Marquis of Habs, was the only Minister of Justice in the Cabinet who remained neutral, and the others had become supporters of Julian.

Julian raised his glass full of aromatic liquor and gestured to the Marquis of Habs: "Lord Marquis, I toast you." ”

The Marquis of Habs smiled slightly, and also raised the wine glass in his hand. The wine glasses in the hands of the two collided in the air, making a crisp symphony.

A crisp sound came into the box, and the Marquis of Habs couldn't help but turn his head to look at the two people who were dueling in the street downstairs, and then said to Julian: "Your Highness doesn't seem to care much about the duel of Your Highness." ”

Julian smiled when he heard this, and his smile was very gentle: "You are wrong, Lord Marquis, in fact, I care more than anyone else about the outcome of my brother's duel. But I also know very well that the outcome of such a duel is not something I can change, so why should I be in such a hurry? Why don't you sit here and have a few drinks with you, Lord Marquis?" ”

After saying this, Julian picked up a very delicious piece of beef from the plate with a fork, put it in his mouth, and chewed it with great enjoyment.

The Marquis of Habs was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then glanced at Julian with great meaning: "In fact, sometimes, even if it is clearly stipulated in the laws of the empire, the result can be changed. ”

"Lord Marquis," Julian smiled again, "don't you think that as the Minister of Justice of the Empire, it is a very risky thing to say such a thing in front of others?" ”

"I'm just being realistic, Your Highness." The Marquis Habs's face was very calm, and he did not seem to hear Julian's words.

"What a truth-seeking." Julian looked at the Marquis of Habs, and his tone suddenly became very serious: "Then I also want to ask realistically, between me and Emmanuel, will you be on my side?" ”

The Marquis Habs's expression remained unchanged, apparently expecting Julian to ask such a question. The Minister of Justice unhurriedly picked up the flask, filled the glasses of the two of them again, and then raised the glass in his hand: "Perhaps the outcome of this duel will give us an answer, Your Highness the honorable Julian." ”

A smile appeared on Julian's lips, and he raised his glass as well.

Julian and the Marquis Habs were not the only ones who cared about the outcome, but Princess Bella in the carriage was also concerned about the outcome of the duel.

"I don't understand," Princess Bella in the carriage shook her head, her delicate and beautiful little face full of helplessness, "Why do you want to stop me, otherwise I can prevent this duel from happening." ”

It turned out that in addition to Princess Bela, there was already one more person in the carriage.

A man with a green hat and a gray cloak.

The mysterious powerhouse of the Sanctuary, Lei Feng.

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