Sophia didn't wait long before being welcomed into the noble quarter by the guards, who were joined by a splendid carriage.

The carriage stopped in front of the maiden, and an old gentleman jumped out of the carriage, and made a standard aristocratic etiquette to Sophia, and said in a gentle and enthusiastic voice:

"Miss Sophia, I am Baron Scott, the housekeeper of the Rosen family, and the Duke has already learned of your arrival, he is very happy, and is waiting for you in the City Lord's Mansion, please come with me in the car."

Sophia glanced cautiously at the emblem on the carriage, and when she saw the two-lion family emblem belonging to Duke Rosen's family, she nodded slightly, and boarded the carriage with the help of Baron Scott.

The interior of the carriage was equally ornate and extravagant, showing the wealth of the duke's family, and when the maiden was seated, she slowly drove into the hinterland of the aristocratic quarter.

Once you enter the aristocratic quarter, it is as if you have changed a world, the streets here are wide and straight, the buildings are gorgeous and exquisite, the magic lamps on both sides of the road are crystal clear, reflecting the bright lights of the houses, and you can also see groups of guards in shiny silver armor, patrolling the streets back and forth to maintain law and order......

It can be said that as a wealthy area of an important city in the Western Territory, this is no worse than the central city of Zeloland, where the girl lives, but looking at this familiar scene at this moment, Sophia has only an indescribable sense of irony in her heart.

I don't know why, looking at the prosperous scene in front of her at this moment, her mind will always think of the ruin that Hewan Town has seen, and the miserable dead baby in the ravine of the city gate......

The carriage traveled for about ten minutes and arrived at the lord's mansion in Morningstar City, where Duke Lawson was now stationed.

Unlike Zeloland, the Lord's Mansion in Morningstar City is not a castle, but a huge manor, and there are many horse-drawn carriages parked in the manor, each with the family emblem of the nobility, and the nobles, high-ranking officers, and waiters come and go in the manor, which is very lively.

"Why are there so many people?"

Sophia asked curiously.

"After the lord's mansion became the residence of the duke, it became the temporary headquarters of the imperial crusading army, and now countless nobles come to visit the duke every day, so it will be a little busy, especially now that the banquet is still being held in the city lord's mansion."

Baron Scott explained.

"Having a banquet? Right now? ”

Sophia was stunned.

"That's right, but unfortunately, now that Zeroland has become a rebel zone, your identity is more sensitive, otherwise...... It can introduce you to the nobles who have arrived. ”

Baron Scott said.

Sophia was silent for a moment, frowned and said:

"Right now, I'm not interested in banquets."

"That's a pity, several young masters of the Duke's family are here today, but because the Duke is busy at the banquet now, ...... You may need to wait a little longer. ”

The old butler said apologetically.

Listening to the old housekeeper's words, Sophia shook her head patiently:

"Then I can wait in the waiting room, I won't go to the banquet, I don't have the right dress, and I don't want to meet other people for the time being."

"Well, it's up to you."

Baron Scott was not reluctant.

Under the guidance of the duke's butler, the girl quickly entered the lord's mansion.

The palatial hall of the lord's mansion was decorated with magic lamps, and melodious dance music sounded, and nobles in noble and gorgeous clothes gathered in the hall in twos and threes, either talking or dancing.

On the table, there was a delicate and intricate food and expensive drinks, and the enticing smell wafted from the hall, causing the girl's stomach to rumble uncontrollably.

At this time, she realized that she was in a hurry and had not eaten for a day.

"Miss Sophia, please wait in the waiting room, I will go to the Duke, it may take a little longer, you can have dinner first."

Baron Scott said.

With that, he led the girl to a nobleman's lounge next to the hall.

The two of them acted very low-key, and did not directly enter the hall where the banquet was held.

But even so, many sharp-eyed nobles in the hall also noticed the carriage of Duke Lawson's family, and the half-elf girl who got off the carriage and was introduced into the lounge by Baron Scott, who was the butler of the duke's house, thus causing a curious discussion among the small groups of nobles.

"Countess Isaac, who is that female mercenary? Came in the Duke's carriage? ”

"No, it's not like a mercenary, but looks like a noble lady dressed as a mercenary......"

"Huh? Her ears are pointed, are they elves? ”

"No, elves have longer, longer-pointed ears, they should be half-elves."

"Can a half-elf enter the Lord's Mansion too?!"

"It should be a special status, it seems to be a distinguished guest of the Duke......"

"Countess, would you like to go and say hello and see how it goes? I'm still curious about half-elves. ”

"Forget it, looking at her dilapidated appearance, it must be a nobleman who fled from the Maple Leaf Territory, the Maple Leaf Territory is very close to the Elven Forest, and it is normal to have some elf bloodline."

"The nobles of the Maple Leaf Collar? That's really no need to meet, the border boss rebelled, the maple leaf collar is over, I'd better wait to meet Young Master Joseph, I heard that he is already a silver knight! Obviously not yet twenty years old! If you are lucky enough to have a ride, it is worth attending the dinner this time, I heard that Young Master Joseph is quite popular with the Duke. ”

"After all, he is the proudest child of Duke Rosen, the future heir to Duke Rosen's domain, and the betrothed of Her Royal Highness the Second Princess......"

"Yes, in comparison, Lord Lukaz is too far behind, obviously they are all children of the Duke's family, one is a new star of the Empire, a genius of extraordinary strength, and the future commander of the Third Guards Regiment of the Empire, while the other is a dementia with even intellectual problems......"

"Be careful! Lord Duke hates it when people talk about it, so let's change the subject. ”

"Countess, you were too cautious, and now no one hears ......"

The nobles whispered in the hall.

Sophia, who was sitting in the lounge, could hear their conversation clearly.

As a half-elf with elven blood, the girl's hearing has inherited the sensitivity of the elves, far beyond ordinary people, and even with musical interference, some of the nobles' talk can still penetrate her ears.

Their discussion was mixed and chaotic, but they were either speculating about Sophia's identity, or talking about the scandals and secrets of a noble family, or boasting to each other, or satirizing the stupidity of some commoners and the greed of mercenaries, which made the girl quite tired of listening......

When she was in Zeroland, she rarely attended banquets, and because as the owner of the territory, all the lower nobles who approached her were praising her beauty, touting Zeroland's prosperity, and praising the long history of the Wells family, as well as the great achievements of building her own territory......

At this moment, Sophia sat in the lounge, listening to the intrigue and ridicule of the nobles, the comparison and show-off between the words, and the occasional condescension and smugness, but her brows were furrowed deeper and deeper.

In particular, the Yingge and Yan Dance at the banquet were in stark contrast to the desolation and dilapidation that the girl had seen along the way, which made her more and more disappointed in the nobility here......

She never expected that the nobles of the empire would be like this......

"What an imperial moth!"

She pursed her lips, indignant.

If it weren't for the fact that she still had the mission to save Ze Roland and the Wells family, and if it weren't for the fact that she knew Duke Rosen's prestige even in the Maple Leaf Territory, Sophia really wanted to leave directly.

But thinking of the possible help in the future, she finally endured.

And just when the girl was becoming more and more disappointed with the imperial nobles at the banquet, Baron Scott, the housekeeper of the Rosen family, finally returned.

"Miss Sophia, please come with me, Lord Duke is already waiting for you in the back hall."

He said mildly.

Sophia breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, she took a deep breath, then straightened her clothes and walked out with Baron Scott......

The back hall was not far away, and after following Baron Scott for about a minute, Sophia arrived.

In front of the door, there were two tall guard handles, they wore covered helmets and full body armor, and they were powerful, I am afraid that they were all high-level professionals.

The old butler came to the door, stood respectfully, and then said to the room:

"Lord Duke, Viscount Wells of Jersey has arrived."

"Please let her in."

The girl heard a majestic male voice coming from the room.

Her heart pounded, and Sophia's mood became inexplicably nervous.

To be honest, this was the first time she had seen a great nobleman of the empire outside of the border.

And this meeting will also determine the future of the Wells family!

After taking a few deep breaths and calming her mind, the girl boldly walked into the room.

The backroom is as ornate as the one in the hall.

And on the vertical back chair of the main seat sat a man who looked to be in his forties and fifties.

The man was tall and powerful, with a handsome face, his blond hair combed back and his emerald green eyes flashing with edge.

The wrinkles on his forehead and his hooked nose made him look a little more serious, but the faint smile on his face made him look a little more approachable.

He wears the standard military uniform of the Imperial Marshal, and wears an elaborate double lion insignia on his chest, which is the emblem of the Rosen family.

There is no doubt that the mighty man in front of him is one of the seven electors of the empire, the patriarch of the Rosen family, known as the lion of the empire, the wealthy ruler of the north, and the current duke of the Duke of Rosen-Franz von Rosen.

Unlike Border Lord, Duke Lawson was not a strong man, just a warrior in the silver middle, but he had great political skills and the allegiance of countless powerful people.

Looking at the majestic and amiable Duke, Sophia pinched the corner of her clothes and saluted respectfully:

"Sophia von Wells, I've met Lord Duke Rosen."

Tsai carefully looked at the girl, and Duke Lawson's smile became gentler and gentler.

He nodded slightly:

"Sophia, I met your father once, you look very similar to your father, he is a real nobleman."

After speaking, he pointed to the seat on the other side:

"Sit down, it's been hard along the way, taste the Baihua tea from the Elf Forest, calm and calm your mood."

Feeling Duke Rosen's unpretentious attitude, Sophia's nervousness gradually eased.

She nodded lightly and sat down in her chair.

Picking up the tea on the table and taking a sip, a thought flashed in the girl's heart that it didn't taste authentic.

Then, she plucked up her courage and said straight to the point:

"Lord Rosen, the Wells family needs your help......"

Duke Lawson's expression was solemn:

"Don't worry, what's the situation, you take your time, as the clan of the Wells family, the Rosen family will always be your backing."

Encouraged by the other party, Sophia's mood gradually calmed down.

She nodded gratefully, explaining her purpose.

As the girl told about Ze Roland's current situation and the tragic situation she had seen along the way, Duke Rosen's brows furrowed at times, stretched at times, and nodded slightly from time to time, listening very seriously.

"Lord Rosen, the Wells family is not a rebellion, everything is usurped by my half-brother, please help us, after this matter, the Wells family will definitely become a loyal supporter of the Rosen family......"

Sophia got up, bowed deeply, and said.

Listening to the girl's words, Duke Rosen nodded slightly.

He looked serious, and said in a majestic voice:

"I see, as the head of the Wells family, we do have an obligation to help the family branch in times of crisis......

"Thank you!"

Sophia looked delighted.

"But ......"

Duke Rosen's words suddenly changed:

"The battle situation is still unclear, the Imperial Crusade Army has not yet been officially assembled, and the war supplies need to be further prepared, so ...... Even if it helps, it will take a little longer. ”

Listening to Duke Rosen's words, Sophia hurriedly said:

"Lord Duke, the Vermur River is a turbulent river in the Maple Leaf Territory Basin, and it is difficult for the army to cross the river, so ...... If you can take back Zeroland with the stone bridge across the river first, then you will have the initiative in the war! ”

"I know how important Zeroland is, it's just ...... There are other considerations on the Empire's side...... Not to mention, the Wells family is now in an awkward situation. ”

Duke Rosen groaned and said.

After speaking, he thought about it and said gently to the girl:

"In this way, you stay in Morningstar City first, have a good rest, don't worry, the affairs of the Wells family, I, Franz von Rosen, should be done, don't move around at will these days, so as not to cause other accidents......"

Receiving Duke Rosen's promise, Sophia was in good spirits.

She saluted again and said:

"The Wells Family...... Thanks for your help! ”

……

After meeting Duke Rosen, Sophia stayed in the City Lord's Mansion in Morningstar City.

This night, she finally got the first good sleep in more than ten days.

It wasn't until noon the next day that the girl slowly opened her sleepy eyes and got up from the bed.

Changing into the new clothes provided by the maids and enjoying the delicious meal brought by the waiters, Sophia felt refreshed.

At this moment, she finally had some hope for the future.

It's just that when she was about to step out of the door, she was stopped by the guards.

"Miss Sophia, I'm sorry...... Your Excellency has an order, your current identity is more sensitive, and it is not appropriate to move around at will for the time being. ”