In the second half of the banquet, Weiss saw Sedrinz talking to Gunnevere and inviting him to dance, his actions seemed to be completely courteous, without any transgression, but the expression on Sedrintz's previous face made Weiss vaguely feel that he would not just want to know Gunevere.

After dancing with Gunevere, Seidlinz did not make any further moves, but integrated into the social event, greeting and making friends with the guests. It wasn't until the end of the feast that he reappeared in Weiss. At this time, although there is a more obvious smell of alcohol on the body, it seems that even the state of being slightly drunk has not yet been reached.

"It's a pity that I didn't take a good look at the city after spending a day here! Compared to other cities in the Norman Empire, I still prefer the East Side, which is full of life, a beautiful and suitable city to live in, not too cold like the north...... For a number of reasons, I have a deep affection for this place – in some ways, not inferior to my birthplace, the 'Winter City' of the North, Sebatian. ”

Although he was not drunk, apparently stimulated by alcohol, Sedlinz became nagging, and the way he spoke felt a little erratic, going around and around, and he finally said that after the banquet, he could personally drive Weiss around the city. With him, those cultural monuments that may not be open on weekdays can be visited casually.

Drunk driving? For the dignified Norman army generals, the great nobles of the north, this is not a matter at all!

Weiss was surprised by Seidrinz's invitation, which felt like it should have been addressed to a lady, such as Gunniwell, rather than to a man like himself. However, seeing the serious look on Seidlintz's face, he had to reply cautiously that he should ask the commander who led the team for instructions, otherwise they would not find anyone in the middle of the night, and they thought that they had been kidnapped by the Normans, and it would not be good to make a diplomatic incident.

As if disdainful of Weiss's cautious attitude, Seidlinz snorted, but made a gesture of attentive respect.

Weiss approached Minister Cáceres and Principal Van Lowe and reported the incident to them. As for the relationship between him and Sedrinz in the past, the old principal Van Luo had heard of it, and after listening to Weiss's simple explanation, he understood the current situation. They were visibly apprehensive about the Normans' private invitation, and finally the old headmaster Van Luo said, "It's up to you to decide whether to go or not." He dares to invite you to come, and he lets us know that he won't do anything extreme. Of course, if you choose to go with him, you have to be careful not to push the Normans too hard. After all, as far as I know, they are like beasts in the forest, and with certain characteristics, they can easily get out of control. ”

Weiss heard what Old Headmaster Van Luo was saying. At his age, sometimes he is impulsive and feels that he is capable of anything and fearless, but many times, in fact, there needs to be a fear of the unknown, of potential enemies, of everything that should be feared. So, he calmly said to Principal Van Luoe, "I have decided to refuse his invitation. Even though the city has an unbeatable charm, I think that when relations between the two countries are truly normalized, I can still come here as a regular tourist, even if there are some attractions that cannot be accessed, it will not affect my ability to appreciate its beauty. ”

Principal Van Luo was satisfied with Weiss's decision and nodded, "It's good that you can think like this!" ”

Weiss pondered his words for a while and found Sedlinz: "The captains think I should go with you, but considering that the schedule is very tight, I am also a little tired today, I'm sorry, I still think I have a chance to go again in the future!" ”

Sedrinz looked at him in surprise and spread his hands: "It's a shame, you must know that the Iron Sword Shrine in the East City is known as the Valhalla of the Normans. More than 100,000 Norman soldiers were killed in a battle five centuries ago – in defense of their country, in defense of their families, and in a matter of days...... This is because of this historical background, we have built a unique temple here, which not only enshrines the 100,000 heroic souls, but also all the Norman soldiers who have fallen in the subsequent conquests, as long as they were born in the Eastern Region, have set up a memorial tablet here. In addition, the Temple of Tianfu in Dongcheng is also one of the very influential religious buildings in the Norman Empire, it is a symbol of history and has a unique significance. Of course, I was going to show you around our battery, the kind you're interested in. Anyway, at night, it can take you from the ground floor to the top floor to see how majestic it is and how incredible it is. It's a completely different feeling to look at the city from there! ”

For a man like Weiss, who has a mature personality and has enough energy and enough responsibility, Sedlinz's agitation method will not help. He bowed his salute and said with the courtesy of a gentleman rather than a soldier: "I am very sorry and extremely sorry for your kindness, but I believe that as long as we continue to work in the direction of peace and cooperation, one day even our civilians will be able to visit each other's land and visit those memorable places." When that time comes, I think I'll be more than happy to visit the anti-aircraft batteries, which have become purely historical attractions, and the guns that are so powerful that they should be mere ornaments. I'd love to see that! ”

Seidlinz smiled, waved his hand and said, "Okay! Mr. Clumber-Haysen, let me say good night, and we'll see you tomorrow! ”

In Weiss's view, this incident was just a small episode of this visit, and he didn't pay much attention to it, and the night was safe and dreamless. The night of the Norman Empire, and the night of the Commonwealth, were essentially no different. It's just that at this time, the weather in the eastern part of the Norman Empire is very comfortable, and you only need to cover a thin blanket to sleep peacefully. When the morning comes, the birds are pleasant and the air is fresh in this upscale estate on the outskirts. As a result of his military habits, Weiss woke up early, exercised at the estate, and then enjoyed a hearty breakfast with the others in the dining room.

It wasn't until the end of the morning that Gunvael was seen hurrying forward. Instead of wearing the relatively ordinary outfit, she wore a long dress that matched the season, and a delicate jeweled necklace around her neck.

Seeing that Gunevere looked tired, but her eyes flashed with excitement, Weiss felt that something was not right. At first, he didn't think about that necklace, but when he met Gunevere in the past, she had also worn jewelry, which seemed to be a completely different style, and the one in front of him looked extraordinarily shiny, and it looked brand new at first glance. Could it be that she bought it when she visited the city yesterday? Or was it sent by the Normans?

After most of the people had finished their breakfast, one after another, Weiss took a cup of hot tea and sat down beside Gunnevere. Whispered, "How do you feel?" ”

Gunevere seems to have a very average appetite, eating only a few fruits, vegetables, and a few desserts. She wiped her lips very elegantly and said, "It's an unfamiliar environment, it's hard to sleep, so I don't look good like this!" ”。

"It's a little haggard." Weiss told the truth, then led the topic to her necklace, and praised: "This chain is so beautiful, I don't think I've seen you wear it before?" ”

"Really?" An unnatural expression flashed across Gunevere's face, and then she asked rhetorically, "What do you think?" Do you want to wear it with me? Weiss laughed, clothes were not his forte, but Gunnivale said that the necklace was probably bought cheaply or given by the Normans, as he had speculated.

Could it be Sedlinz?

Gunevere wasn't official or military after all, she was just a star, she wasn't involved in any classified circumstances, and there was no federal law or law prohibiting her from getting a necklace from the Normans. If it was just a simple gift, it would be understandable, so Weiss didn't single it out, but silently kept it in his heart, feeling that it was necessary to pay more attention to her in the future trip, so as not to cause something bad to happen.

The second stop of the visit was to Sebatian in the north of the Norman Empire, the stronghold of the Sedrinz family and a region as icy as the Kingdom of Wessex in the north. It's only late autumn, and it's already snowy. Somewhat similar to Lorraine, it produces high-quality ore, and after centuries of development, its mining, metallurgy, casting, and mechanical manufacturing are second to none in the Norman Empire and even on the planet Orense.

Earlier intelligence indicated that the production of industrial goods in and around Sebatian supported nearly half of the Norman Empire's military industry, and that without supplies from this region, the Norman Empire would not be able to launch even a medium-sized invasion. Because of this, the Sedlinz family has always had a close relationship with the Norman royal family, and the Duke of Sedlinz is the current head of the family, and his position in the Norman Empire seems to be slightly inferior to that of several princes, but in fact he wields more power and influence in the country than the princes who only hold military power or have been in politics for many years.

When it came to his own territory, General Sedrinz was extraordinarily active. Of course, during this journey, he frequently appeared around Gunnevere, leaving Weiss's "old acquaintance" behind.

Sedrinz's diligence made Weiss extra vigilant, because the old headmaster Van Luo pointed out the unique significance of Gunevere and his visit, so if the enemy noticed this, they would focus on him and Gunevere, and between the two, it was undoubtedly that Gunevere, an object who did not have much experience in power struggle, was more likely to be "captured".

As a result, Weiss consciously or unconsciously acted as a messenger to protect the flowers, trying to avoid Gunevere being alone in the Normans. She was also given a professional security guard, a young and handsome officer, but Gunnevere was not at all interested in the role, and sometimes even tired of him being too close to her. Weiss and the officer's bodyguard often found themselves in an awkward situation.

In Sebatian, the Sedlinz family held an even more solemn and lavish welcome banquet for the visiting federal delegation, in their thousand-year-old Sedlinz Castle, the temple auditorium that could accommodate thousands of people for balls and other ceremonies, a sacred place for the Sedlinz family and the northern peoples of the Norman Empire.

At this banquet, Weiss saw Prince Barras, but instead of appearing in an eye-catching and magnificent attire, the now powerful Norman dignitary wore an ordinary officer's gown, as Sedlinz had done at the Belakasher Airport celebrations. Since diplomatic relations between the two countries have not yet fully returned to normal, even officials in the diplomatic department are not familiar with Prince Barras's appearance, and most people have never seen him himself, so no one has pierced his "role disguise".

Prince Barras was seen at the banquet in such an image, and Sedrinz was introduced to greet Gunnevere and invite her to dance. Weiss couldn't help but be vigilant, he wanted to tell everyone loudly that this was the main commander of the invasion of the Ulster Confederation during the war, and he was an extremely dangerous person, but he did not do such an outrageous thing after all, but reported the situation to the old headmaster Van Luo.

Van Luo nodded: "This is a war that cannot be seen, and they are trying to invade us again, but the object of aggression has changed from my land to our spirit and heart. We must take on the role of defenders without hesitation and do everything we can to thwart their plots! ”

Hearing Principal Van Loe's suggestion, Weiss realized that he was going to play the role of a guerrilla again in this war that had not seen the smoke of gunpowder. So, when Prince Barras was about to invite Gunevere to do a second dance, he decisively appeared next to Gunnevere, and under the pretext that he had something to discuss with her, he held the right to partner in this dance. Taking the opportunity to dance, he said to Gunevere, "Do you know who this guy you just danced with?" ”

"General Sedlinz said that he was the finest young general of the Norman Empire and a nobleman of extraordinary status. As for the rest, he didn't say much. How, do you know him? ”

Weiss nodded solemnly: "Yes, not only did I know him, but I also became his prisoner of war, he forced me and Nikolai to study weapons for them, and then we finally escaped from him, this is the intersection between us." In fact, before the outbreak of war. I had a relationship with him, but at Baston Military Academy, they came as Norman cadets. Test our military situation, understand our tactics, and pave the way for the war that follows. ”

Gunevere's face turned heavy as well.

Immediately after, Weiss lowered his voice: "He is Prince Barras, the second in line to the Norman throne, and he and his elder brother hold the power of the Norman Empire. He came here, perhaps only because of a hunt of personal interest. ”

Gunevere's eyes were full of disbelief, but she had no reason to doubt what Weiss had said. After that, she regained her gaze and did not speak for a long time, and when the dance music was about to end, she seemed to casually look for the figure of the young man in the crowd, but at this moment the young man disappeared without a trace as if he had never appeared.

Only Sedrinz was left looking at the two dancing men from afar.