"Baron von Byron of Serindil, it is a great honour to be here for your feast, Lord Craggs."

"Alleyne, a knight under the command of Baron Serindyr, it is a great honor to meet you, Lord Earl."

The Earl of Craggs received Byron and Alleyne in the hall, and the Count welcomed the new guests.

"All right, two gentlemen, no need to be polite."

Count Craggs, dressed in a velvet coat, walked up to them.

"It takes a while to get here from the south, and it seems that I was right to send out the invitation in advance. You're here early, and the banquet is still being prepared. But don't worry, I have enough food and wine here to entertain you, and the soldiers you bring with you can live in the empty house next to the stables, and I will have servants take you to your room. ”

Count Craggs always liked to keep a dark face, as if someone owed him money and didn't pay it back. However, he was a very good man and had a high reputation, so when he led the team back to Suno, even King Haraus could not force him to stay.

Of course, Byron had only seen the Count of Craggs three times this time, and he really didn't know much about the Count. However, the other party's warm and aristocratic welcome did make Byron feel very comfortable, and it raised the Earl's status in his heart a lot.

Of course, he would not despise this lord of Suno because of this, as an earl lord, he could manage his family and territory so well, and he could leave a good reputation both internally and externally, the city government naturally did not need to say much. In terms of force and ruthlessness, the number of enemies killed and prisoners executed by Count Craggs is comparable to that of the current Peony mercenary group. After Su Nuo took over, two old families have completely withdrawn from this land, and the reason is the count's suppression.

"Didn't Lord Fatis come with you? I remember he's playing for you right now, right? Byron. ”

After a few pleasantries, Count Craggs asked about Fattis, and Byron was stunned.

However, he soon remembered that Fatis was a nobleman in Suno, and his family also had a certain influence in Suno, plus the wrong thing that Fatis did that caused a sensation in the local aristocratic circle, and it was normal for Count Craggs to know about him.

"He... He did not enter the castle. You know, he's still haunted by the mistakes of the past. ”

Byron thought for a moment and then replied.

"His father was worried about him all the time, and his family needed an heir." The Count said with some sadness.

"Benoit has two good sons, and it's a shame that this happened. But Fatis is also a knight under your command now, and I can't ask too much of him, even as the Lord of Suno. ”

"But I want you to talk to him and let him come to this tournament, it's good for him, for you, and for his family."

"I will, sir."

Byron agreed, and as the Count said, it was good for everyone that Fatis was participating.

He can spread his reputation in Suno, Fatis can come out of the shadows to a certain extent, and his father will thank Byron and Count Crags in the future, and the whole family will naturally fall to Count Craggs's side.

The Count had a few more words with him before leaving, and Byron asked Johnny, who was showing his horse, to invite Fatis into the castle.

However, when Byron himself put what little he had brought with him into his room, Johnny came back and told him that Fatis was missing, and according to the soldiers on guard, he had gone to the stable with the other warriors.

Byron was a little helpless, but he still forgave himself in his heart for the knight's rude behavior, and went to the stable with Johnny to find him.

……

At this time, Fatis was standing at the door of the stable to soothe his warhorse, and he was afraid of meeting the family at the gate of the castle, so when someone came to lead Byron's soldiers to their room, he also followed.

He knew that he was always changing his mind, and that his self-assertive behavior was a faux pas to his loyal lord Byron, and he was going to Byron to apologize to him.

But just as he had left the stables and entered a path through the castle, a female figure caught his eye.

She was dressed in the clothes of a maid in the castle, her hair tied up on the top of her head, wrapped in a whole piece of linen. But through the cracks in the cloth, Phatis could see strands of hair flowing like melted platinum water.

Her countenance lifted Fatis's decadent spirit, her milk-white skin, jewel-like pupils, statues of ancient goddesses, and the proud twin peaks on her chest all showed her charm.

Her steps were a little chaotic, and when she walked, she looked left and right, looking confused, as if she was lost.

No, she's just lost!

"Hello, dear lady, is there anything you can help with?"

Fatis walked over, bowed slightly, and asked with knightly etiquette.

"Nothing, Your Excellency... Wait, I'm not..."

When Fatis inquired, the lady habitually put her hand on her waist and nodded. However, she immediately realized that she was hiding her identity, so she seemed a little flustered for a moment, and her speech became messy.

"Dear lady, you need not hide anything, your temperament and makeup cannot be covered by these mundane things. Anyway, I'll keep it a secret for you, but I'll ask if you're..."

"Joanna, Joanna Hella Prais, I am the sister of Count Prais, and it is an honor to meet you, Your Excellency. I'd be grateful if you could keep it a secret. ”

Joanna also regained her aristocratic manners at this time, and pleaded after saluting Fatis.

"It's an honor to do something for you, Ms. Joanna. But what are you going to do? I beg your pardon for asking, but I need to make sure you're safe. ”

As Fatis said this, Byron, who was looking for Fatis, also saw the two of them from the aisle on the other side, but the two of them didn't notice him because they were talking.

"Even if you say so, Your Excellency, but I..."

Joanna took a step back, hesitating to tell Fatis about it, and Byron came from behind and came into his sight.

Before she could alert Fatis to her back, Byron's hand was already on Fatis's shoulder.

"Hello, Fatis, I've been looking for you for a long time, remember to hire someone to tell me next time you go to do your own business."

"Ah, my lord, I'm sorry for this, please forgive me."

"Absolutely. Also, may I ask this lady, under which is the von Byron of Serindil, dare you ask? ”

Joanna had planned to leave the place while the two were talking, but it was clear that Byron was paying attention to her, and greeting her with the same aristocratic etiquette.

"Well, I guess my camouflage technique is really bad."

Joanna sighed softly when she saw Byron, who recognized her identity at first sight.

"Not so, ma'am. It's your temperament that makes you stand out from the crowd, not clothes or other decorations. ”

What Byron said was indeed from his heart, Joanna's beauty was an international movie star even in the era in which he lived, and her appearance and figure were better than Jamila. and the aristocratic temperament on her body, which can be felt from a long distance.

"Well, Mr. Byron, I've heard of you. I am Joanna, sister of Count Prais, and I hope that you and this gentleman will help me. ”