Chapter 194: The Gathering of the Nobles
Aboard the carriage of Priest Vincent, Li Fang, Annabelle, Miria, Lajuana, and Flora went to Rapoll together. The ladies and Priest Vincent sat in the carriage, while Li Fang rode the horses he had rented when he came.
As a person who is trusted by everyone, Miria naturally has the responsibility to take charge of matters with the church, and she did not let Helen and the others follow, because Priest Vincent has revealed many ideas on the side of the church, which are unexpected, and most of them are quite reasonable, so she only needs to go face to face to make sure, and it is enough to have Lajuana and Flora in place.
Horse-drawn carriages drove unhindered through the bustling city gates, the sound of pedestrians coming and going came from the straight and flat road, and the sunlight shone the ground pale and ancient.
"This is it, thank you Priestess for taking you on the ride."
The carriage pulled over, and Li Fang, who had already returned the horses in advance, opened the door and let Annabelle get out of the carriage conveniently, and he himself followed.
"Don't be poor, although I don't know how you did it, but you have to know that you are the link between ordinary people and the big swords, even if you are not interested in job promotion and do not seek progress, but I hope you can bear this responsibility well."
Priest Vincent said to Li Fang in a helpless and solemn tone, but his eyes didn't seem to notice Annabelle, who had been staying by Li Fang's side as an ordinary person. Although the decision to accept Greatsword was shared by him and the archbishop, there was also a lot of pressure, and most of the nobles he asked except Conrad were opposed, like many priests in the church.
But if they don't, no matter how much the church struggles, it will only be in vain, and the existence of force at the level of the Awakened has shattered their original illusions.
"Yes, of course I have this realization." Li Fang nodded in response.
Lavana leaned out of the ordinarily arranged carriage and said, "Is this the way in?" I'll come over and have a look when it's over. ”
"Me too, won't I cause you any trouble, will I?" Miria said.
"It's only welcome, and I hope you all the best." Annabelle replied with a smile that Lajuana's visit had been said before.
The inside of the carriage was darker than the outside, but Li Fang still noticed that Flora's eyes were looking at this side, which was a little complicated. I wonder if she'll come with her to the corner hut, and what her response will be to Ophelia......
After saying goodbye, the carriage door was closed by Li Fang, and the carriage carrying the great sword and the hope of living in harmony with mankind slowly drove along the flow of people in the direction of the Great Holy Church.
The shops around the corner hut were getting thriving, and the sign hanging in the air was a little deserted, and Li Fang opened the door and walked in with Anna.
"I guess it's almost time for you to come back, and that's true." Ophelia heard the voice, leaned out of the house with an apron on, and said, "Come quickly, we will go to the appointment after lunch." ”
"Really, I wouldn't have had a chance to go down to the kitchen with her." Annabelle smiled and complained, took Li Fang's hand and walked to the kitchen.
"By the way, how is Xiaofu?" After serving a delicious-looking lunch, Ophelia casually asked.
"I can't see any difference in my state as usual, but occasionally I still look a little hidden from my heart," Li Fang sat down unceremoniously and said, "She, Miriya, and Lahuana may come over in the afternoon, how about we go to Cyril's house first and let you hand in the painting?" ”
"Hmmm! Thank you. As if hearing some great news, there was a little anticipation in Ophelia's eyes.
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Most of the nobles in the city of Rapoll have been around for a long time, inheriting the property and status of their ancestors, and many of them have accumulated a lot of wealth, and the Cyril family is one of them.
"Is this it? It's really beautiful. Annabelle looked at the vast mansion in front of her, the evergreen vines covered the walls of more than one person, swaying with the breeze, the slightly worn but full of historical sculptures scattered within the walls, and from time to time a man dressed as servants walked behind the beautifully decorated gates, reserved and quiet.
After the briefing, someone came to lead the way in with a respectful face, and the clothes of the people who led the way were much more expensive than many people on the street.
Stepping through the carefully laid stone steps, Li Fang, Annabelle, and Ophelia were soon led to the door of a house that looked exquisitely decorated and had a very different style.
"The host and the lady are waiting for the arrival of the guests, please come in." The servant reached out and opened the door, motioning for the three to enter.
As soon as he stepped on the soft wool cushion in the house, Li Fang saw that there were more than a dozen people in the room chatting happily, and before he had time to smell the incense escaping in the air, a middle-aged man from the Mediterranean with a smile on his face greeted Li Fang with a glass of red wine.
"Finally got you. Ladies and gentlemen, this is our most courageous young man in Rapoll, the mysterious demon slayer! Today's gathering should let him share with you the story of how to kill demons. Cyril stood up and introduced Li Fang to the many well-dressed men and women sitting around the room, and the room suddenly resounded with astonishment and applause.
"Behind him, the lady in the red and white dress is our most beautiful innkeeper in La Poule, Lady Annabelle, and this mesmerizing beauty with a picture scroll is the new lady Ophelia, who has recently become a beautiful and talented woman."
Cyril introduced enthusiastically, and gestured with a wine glass, as if he could invite Li Fang and them, he would have a lot of face in front of this group of people.
The aristocrats, most of whom were younger, applauded enthusiastically as well, and then gave up three seats and invited them to take their seats. Li Fang and Annabelle glanced at each other, and saw that they were a little interested in each other, so they tacitly smiled and walked over.
Catching up with the party held by Cyril's house, it was just the right time to see how the nobles got along.
Ophelia didn't follow, frowning slightly, before walking around behind a girl with long blond hair sitting near the first seat.
"Miss Minian, this is the portrait you want, are you satisfied with it?"
Minian is Cyril's daughter, with a plump figure, but not fat, well-maintained white skin and well-groomed blonde hair make this young girl, who should not be more than twenty years old, appear more delicate and charming.
The girl took the scroll with both hands in the curiosity of her friends of the same age, and carefully unfolded it with her friends, slowly revealing the appearance of the person in the painting. As for Ophelia's rather rude behavior just now, everyone didn't care, and the people who created art were somewhat weird and direct, which was already a consensus.