Chapter Twenty-Three: You're in the Way
Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info late at night, the banquet that lasted for several hours, and finally reached the end and climax, except for a few who can still maintain their demeanor and aristocracy, most of them have some sense of alcohol
Everywhere in the banquet hall, you can see slightly drunk or drunk aristocrats in small circles talking in small circles according to their usual relationships, and men loudly discussing politics and anything else that can make them strong
The women showed off their new jewels and even the number of lovers to each other, and the women who usually had a bad relationship even mocked and despised each other through alcohol, and to be honest, even if human beings evolved to the end, I am afraid that they will not be able to change these ......
During this period, after the departure of the Duke of Lancaster and the Marquis of Payton, Leo and his two captains of the Knights also received many deliberate close and polite invitations from nobles to visit, and it was very easy for these already familiar Leo to deal with now
As for Ardarian? Lord Noldor, who hates humans, was harassed to the point of almost drawing his sword because of his handsome appearance, and is now hiding in the corner and drinking with a depressed face......
Politely rejecting an invitation from a certain earl's daughter to take a walk, Leo couldn't help but sigh in his heart, seeing that after the duke left, one by one the aristocratic women who felt that they were extraordinarily charming, like cats that smelled fish, kept coming to him
The most unacceptable thing for Leo is that some nobles are not angry when they see their wives teasing him, but proudly boast of the charm of their women with their companions......
Walking unconsciously through the banquet hall with a wine glass, Leo greeted each nobleman he met politely, and because of Keith's strong body and handsome appearance, many aristocratic women were also attracted, and only Finn followed behind him
His eyes kept scanning the hall, and what made him a little impatient was that he didn't find the shadow that made his heart move, and he was a little bored looking at the clown who was playing fire-swallowing in the corner, and there were heavy footsteps and a familiar greeting from behind Leo
Turning around, Antonis pulled the Marquis of Auston and looked at him with a weird smile on his face, "Leo, don't wait, my grandfather won't let Elena appear on this occasion again, if you want to find her, you can only wait until tomorrow"
Leo, who was told about the central matter, blushed a little, and pointed at the nobles who deliberately diverted the topic
"Antonis, as the future heir of the Lancaster family, I feel that your battlefield should be over there, and not spend your time mocking your friends...... And you, Auston, what about the two beautiful girls beside you? Can you really afford to waste a romantic evening? ”
"Okay Leo, being able to accompany you is the most important thing, the banquets in the imperial capital are basically like this, and you will feel bored when you get used to it, as for those noble ladies? God, I think they have more lovers than all the knights under my command......"
Spreading his hands, Auston's description made Leo and the others laugh softly
A few friends were talking and laughing and walking in the direction of the terrace, coldly, suddenly an unfamiliar face flashed in the horizontal thorn, and stopped directly in front of Leo, Finn, who reacted the fastest, frowned, and reflexively held down the hilt of the sword and stepped directly in front of several people
But before Finn could speak, Antonis whistled lightly, "Dear Finn, you don't have to worry about Leo and our safety, I never thought that a man like a woman would hurt anyone, am I right, dear Lord Viscount Perran?" ”
The man in front of him had thick black hair and a handsome face, but it was a pity that a pair of peach blossom eyes under the sword eyebrows made the whole person a little ...... The feeling of a pseudo-mother, hearing the mockery, he squinted his eyes and glanced at Antonis, and the viciousness that flashed in his eyes made Leo's heart tremble
Ignoring others, Perrin bowed his head slightly to Leo, the etiquette was very standard, but there was no trace of respect on his face, as if it was just a habit he usually cultivated, raised his head, and he said in a sharp tone
"Leo? Mr. Leo, I am Perrin Raymond, the 'real' Viscount of the Empire, and the personal swordsmanship teacher of His Royal Highness the wise Second Prince, and I have sent you a message from His Highness that he wishes you to meet him after the banquet, and that a carriage will be waiting for you outside the Duke's Palace."
The appearance and voice of the boy and girl made Leo have goosebumps, and the hints and seemingly politeness in the words, but the tough tone in fact annoyed him even more, and now Leo somewhat understood why Antonis would directly speak up to mock this person after seeing him
Seeing that the other party was so polite, Leo would no longer accompany the smiling face, handed the wine glass in his hand to Finn, and with his hands behind his back, Leo raised his chin and looked at Perrin with his spare eyes
"Maybe your family didn't teach you what politeness is? So I don't mind reminding you here that you can call me Your Excellency or Your Excellency when you are a nobleman of higher status than you, and I would very much like you to remember that."
"In addition, the 'real' Mr. Viscount, I don't know you, and I am also not interested in His Royal Highness the Second Prince behind you, please go back and tell Your Highness that I will not meet with any members of the Imperial Family until I have permission from Your Majesty to meet you!" Oh yes, and you're in my way, please get out of the way! ”
After saying this through the wine, Leo couldn't see Elena's troubles and vented a lot, only feeling refreshed, it seems that these self-righteous human beings still have certain benefits......
"Hahaha" Auston was okay and could control himself, but Antonis didn't care about this, laughed out loud, and pointed at Perrin with a trembling hand of laughter
"Did you hear that, you sissy, don't use the second prince to scare people all day long, Rolf is not the emperor yet, did you hear Lord Leo's words? You're in our way, haha"
Antonis's laughter was so loud that it attracted many nobles to point and look at this side in confusion, and Perrin in the focus of everyone, his face flushed and resisted the urge to draw his sword, and he took a few big breaths, and then he calmed down a little, and his eyes stared straight at Leo
"Leo...... Sir, I can ignore the impudence of that bastard of Antonis, but I think you need to carefully reconsider my proposal, knowing that not everyone is qualified to refuse His Highness's kindness, and I don't think you are necessarily one of them."
"I actually hate you supporting characters sometimes, why are you always so self-righteous?"
Leo whispered something to himself that no one could hear, shook his head, took a step forward, forcibly resisted the heavy smell of incense powder on the other party's face, and said word by word
"Perrin Raymond, you may not have heard what I said, what I said was, you, get in the way, mine! Get out of the way, or I don't guarantee that my Knight Master will have the patience to put up with your rudeness"
Putting his arm around Antonis' shoulder, Leo shook his finger at Perrin "Antonis is my friend, I can tolerate you insulting my friend for the first time, just don't let me hear any disrespectful words from your mouth again......"
Clenching his fists tightly, the green tendons on the back of Peilan's hand bulged, and his face became even more white and red, since following the second prince, he couldn't remember the last time he was insulted like this
Still, he retained the last trace of calm, and looked at the Duke of Lancaster, who was walking towards this side, gritted his teeth
"Very well, Leo, Your Excellency, I hope that your Highness will be able to maintain such arrogance after he knows about this!"
After finishing speaking, Viscount Perrin left the banquet hall without looking back......