Chapter Twenty-Nine: Benny Izzy
The luxurious and elegant carriage passed through the bustling city at night, the sound of wheels beating on the silent tree-lined road, and Modrian looked out of the window, and there were some magnificent and graceful buildings on both sides of the road, and he knew in his heart that this should be the aristocratic residence of the city of Edalas.
"Master Modrian, you have arrived at the mansion, please get off." After the carriage came to a stop, Steward Dodd stood beside the carriage and said respectfully.
Modrian jumped out of the carriage and looked up at the pale blue manor in front of him, his eyes flashing with a hint of amazement, this should be the most exquisite and ornate building he had ever seen.
Following the introduction and guidance of Steward Dodd, Modrian and Gregory walked on the green path, the clear meandering stream running through the manor, reflecting the colorful plants of the four seasons, bringing a unique atmosphere to the cold winter months.
There's a familiar feel to it, and Modrian didn't think so, yes, it's very similar to the dΓ©cor of the Blue Strawberry Inn, the atmosphere of being in the forest.
"The Blue Strawberry Hotel is an property owned by Lord Benny." As if to see Modrian's doubts, Steward Dodd explained.
"Really? Looks like my room is reserved for trouble Uncle Benny. Modrian gave a look of surprise, and then thanked Steward Dodd.
Steward Dodd smiled, did not answer, and continued to lead Modrian on the green path, and finally the group arrived at the exquisite study in the corner of the manor.
"Master Modrian, Master Benny is waiting for you in the study, I'll go prepare dinner first." Steward Dodd glanced at Gregory beside Modrian, then bowed and retreated.
"Gregory, you're waiting for me outside." Modrian didn't pay attention to Dodd's gaze, and after instructing Gregory, he straightened out his civilian clothes and walked into the exquisite study in front of him with a calm face.
It was a quaint and quiet study, the space was not large, the dazzling bookshelves leaned against the walls on both sides, the fragrance of paper and ink mixed with the fresh smell of plants outside filled the room, and Modrian looked at the figure behind the crimson desk.
"Pioneer knight Modrian Perris, meet Baron Benny Izzy!" Modrian's right hand is placed in front of his left chest, and he bends down 45 degrees, which is extremely standard aristocratic etiquette.
Under the exquisite magic lamp, Baron Benny put down the book in his hand and looked up at Modrian in front of him, the memory of the past reappeared in his mind, and the child at that time had grown up and become more stable and mature.
"Little one, long time no see." Baron Benny said gently, a faint smile on his handsome face.
"Yes, Uncle Benny, it's been a long time since you've seen you, and you're still so handsome." Modrian said with a smile, he looked at Uncle Benny in front of him, his handsome face was almost the same as what he had seen when he was a child, except that the once iron-blooded aura had become gentle and elegant.
Recalling the various images he had seen before, as well as the anecdotes told by the butler of Dulu at Perris Castle, it seemed that the rumors that Baron Benny in front of him had the blood of a forest elf were true.
"Come and sit." Baron Benny pointed to the seat in front of the crimson desk and said to Modrian, "I know you have a lot of doubts in your heart, especially the aristocratic gathering that invited you to this time. β
"I'll answer some questions for you before dinner, well... It's kind of doing a bit of responsibility for that guy Brooke. Baron Benny shrugged his shoulders and joked.
Modrian sat upright on the wooden chair, leaned forward slightly, and said in a puzzled tone: "Uncle Benny, is there any reason for this noble gathering organized by the Harriman family?" β
"There's no other reason than a gathering of power for the Harriman family to assert themselves as the de facto masters of the city of Edalas." Baron Benny shook his head and said. "After all, the glorious festival day is coming, and they are also using this reason to sort out their relationship."
"As for why you were invited?" Baron Benny gently stroked his sparse and soft beard and looked at Modrian with a smile. "The Perris family name has a special influence in the north of the kingdom, not to mention the fact that Brooke formed a deep friendship with Count Raphael during the Ten Years Great Patriotic War."
"It's fine if you're not in the northern part of the kingdom, but now that Brooke has arranged for you to carve out territory in the Lenwall Mountains, the Harriman family will definitely invite you to this noble gathering."
Glorious Festival Day? According to the customs of the Karadimos continent, the Radiance Festival is the first day of the new year, which is very similar to the New Year's Day on Earth in the previous life.
The name and origin of the Radiant Festival is to commemorate the great contributions and sacrifices made by the legendary God of Radiance in the war of the Abyssal World to invade the continent of Karadimos, and even fell into an eternal sleep for this God of Radiance, of course, it is also because of this, the Temple of Radiance has many believers and a special status on the continent of Karadimos.
"So, Uncle Benny, is there anything to watch out for at this gathering of nobles?" Modrian asked in a low voice, the surname of the Perris family, sorry, it has nothing to do with him, others don't know, does he still know it, he is just an outcast of the Perris family.
"Attention?" Baron Benny glanced at Modrian with interest, and then smiled: "In addition to Count Raphael, there are indeed two others that need your extra attention. β
"The first is the highness from the Gate of Sorrows, you should be careful when the time comes, don't rush into that highness, I heard that he came to the noble gathering organized by the Harriman family this time, just to distract himself." Baron Benny said succinctly, his gentle expression a little heavy, and it was clear that there was a lot of information in it that Modrian didn't know.
As if sensing the anomaly in the atmosphere, Baron Benny regained his original smile and continued in a rather relaxed tone: "The other is Emerson Temple Cockain, the helmsman of the Cockaine family, the court baron of the Jeffrey family in the city of Edalas, you have to be careful of him doing something at the nobles' gatherings, oh yes, he is your brother's uncle." β
Modrian's face changed slightly, and then he quickly adjusted, and thanked Baron Benny: "Thank you Uncle Benny for informing me, I will pay attention." β
"Really? Then I'm relieved, after all, I don't want to be blamed the next time I meet that guy from Brooke. Baron Benny waved his hand and said relaxedly.
"Let's go, Dodd should have dinner ready, and we can talk while we eat."
"Okay, thanks Uncle Benny for your hospitality." Modrian stood up and said respectfully, his lowered brown eyes tingling slightly.