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Although there was a natural barrier between the Wari and Scott empires, the Fiano Mountains could not completely hinder the conflict between the two countries.

Since the founding of the country, the Wari Empire's harassment of the northern part of the Scott Empire has not stopped, if it weren't for the barbarians in the Far North Wasteland who would go to the Wari Empire from time to time to fight the autumn wind, coupled with the heavy troops of the Northern Family stationed at the pass, maybe the army of the Wari Empire would have crossed the checkpoint of breaking through the Swath Narrow Road and approached the royal city.

Speaking of the North, we have to mention the Bein family.

The northern border of the empire has been the fief of the Bein family since ancient times, and the patriarch of this generation, Grand Duke Andrew, although he does not have any strong military talents, is still very accomplished in some political things.

The fact that he was able to move the Bishop of the Templar to travel to the Wari Empire to serve as a lobbyist for the North, and to stop the Wari Army's offensive operations against the North, is enough to prove his ability.

Recently, Archduke Andrew has once again mobilized his powerful network, but this time the purpose clearly has nothing to do with the Wari Empire...

"Hahaha, old man, how long has it been since we've seen each other... Ao~ It's been five years, fast forward, fast forward, today we want to have a good drink! ”

"Eh! General Owen, come on, come on, after the ceremony, you must let that kid recognize you as a godfather? What the? Can't afford to climb high? Look, that's why you don't give me face! Hahaha, laugh and laugh, please please..."

Standing at the gate of the Grand Duke's Mansion to entertain guests, Andrew's face was full of red light, today is the day when his eldest son Peter Bein, who is an eighteen-year-old adult, as a well-known genius in the kingdom, Peter Beinda has attracted the attention of the whole empire since he was born.

"Hey, did you hear that? Archduke Andrew of the North gave birth to a genius. ”

"Genius in the North, who doesn't know."

"I heard that he began to read and write at the age of three, that he could recite the Imperial Code at the age of four, and that he could argue with the Imperial Minister at the age of ten, is this true?"

"Nonsense, that's still fake, you're embarrassed to say it's all old-fashioned things."

"Then what else do you say?"

"Hey~ Don't you know that today is the day when that genius comes of age? It is said that anyone who goes to Wintersnow City today to congratulate will receive a special souvenir from the Grand Duke. ”

"Really! Let's go, let's hurry up, it's too late, it's gone..."

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It was close to noon, and the guests who had come to the Grand Duke's Mansion to attend the banquet had arrived, and the coming-of-age ceremony of the Grand Duke's son had finally begun.

"Everyone is welcome to Wintersnow City for the dog's coming-of-age ceremony......"

Looking at his father, who was speaking on the podium, Reece Bein picked up his glass and took a gentle sip of wine.

As the second son, he really can't be happy for the eldest son's adulthood, but in his heart, he doesn't feel much dissatisfaction.

Unlike his brother, who is a political star, he has never been interested in such a complex and unfresh thing as politics, and the world is so rich and colorful, how can human beings leave his short 100 years to the politics of gold and jade.

Well, at the age of seventeen, he is indeed a little lazy, but this does not mean that his brain is not as good as his brother, who knows, the political debate show that year, was planned by the nine-year-old brother for his brother out of fun.

However, Reece didn't care much about it, and he wasn't going to go into politics anyway, so the scenery was left to his vain brother, so he still went through the naturalist records to see if there was anything new.

"So, the dance party starts now, and I wish you all a great time!"

The melodious sound of the piano sounded, and the aristocratic ladies began to look for their favorite dance partners, and the atmosphere of the scene became casual.

After the Grand Duke's speech was finished, he swung his beer belly and quietly left the banquet, and after waiting for about a few minutes, the Imperial General Owen also stood up and pretended to leave the hall casually and went to the backyard.

The protagonist of the banquet is surrounded by a group of young and beautiful celebrities, and looking at his smiling face like a flower, you know that the 'genius' has once again satisfied his vanity.

Poor Peter Bein, he probably thought that this coming-of-age ceremony was so grand because of himself.

Watching all this expressionlessly, Reece pursed his lips, feeling a little sympathetic to his brother.

"Yo! Our wise man is sad again? A teasing female voice interrupted Reese's thoughts, and he frowned slightly, turning to look at the visitor.

The lively girl with long purple hair pulled a blonde girl with bright eyes and teeth and sat down on the chair beside him with a big grin.

"Uh... Alice, why are you here? Reese's serious expression fell, and he said helplessly.

"What? Not welcome me? Alice smiled and clenched her fists, and looked at Reese with bad intentions, as if he said a word and made him look good.

"You can be regarded as my sister anyway, can't you be gentle with your brother?" Reese rubbed his aching forehead, not knowing what to say.

Alice is the cousin of the Bein side family and an adventurous person. Since we met unexpectedly at a family gathering, we have often discussed novel discoveries together, and we have become very good friends.

Because he hated the lack of new education in the family, the adventurous Reese teamed up with his cousin and a few like-minded young people to secretly form his own adventure team in the city's adventure guild in order to gain practical experience that was difficult to learn in the family.

Of course, he enjoys the thrill of exploring the unknown more than honing his sword skills themselves.

"Why, don't you need mortal emotions? Don't... You were assimilated by your brother? ”

"Hey, hey—"

"Ha~ Okay, okay, don't make fun of you, look! I've got our new guys! Alice pulled the girl hiding behind her to Reese, "This is Emily, the elven archer, and this is our captain, Reese. Come on, come on, get to know each other. ”

The girl glanced at Reese timidly and stammered, "You... Hello, I... I'm Emily. ”

"Oh, I'm Reese, the captain of the adventure team, and we'll take care of each other in the future."

Reese smiled, quietly glancing at the girl's pointed ears hidden under her hair.

"Okay, now we know each other, Emily, you don't have to be afraid, this guy is cold-faced and hot-hearted. As for the rest of the teammates, we'll get to know each other tomorrow when we go on a mission. Finding that the elf girl was a little shy, Alice immediately intervened and played a round.

"What, got a new mission?"

Noticing the crux of his cousin's words, Reese looked at Alice with an inquiring gaze.

"Hmmm! It was a commission I received yesterday, and it seems to be from Beishu Town, so I have to go to the local area to find out. ”

"Alright, I'll go arrange a time and meet at the Adventure Guild tomorrow morning."

"Okay," Alice agreed, getting up from her chair, "Emily has come out for the first time, and I've never seen a human ball, so I'll take her there." ”

"Well, okay, what do you need to tell me..."

Taking a sip of the remaining wine from the glass, Reese left his seat, glanced at the ball with a bored look, and turned to walk out of the living room.

Sure enough, they weren't all the way...

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