The state banquet was convened promptly at 7 p.m.

In the famous Golden Hall, Queen Griffin and a number of important ministers of the kingdom attended in grand costumes, and the spectacle was the largest in more than ten years.

As one of the guests of honor, Moriarty was naturally placed at the main table close to the queen.

On the left is Mrs. Alanthrite, but the little blue-haired girl is nowhere to be seen. And on the right hand side, there is the eldest princess Betita smiling.

Gauguin, on the other hand, was placed at a lower table a little further away for his exploits in slaying high-ranking demons, sitting with the Golden Griffin and several high-ranking officers of the Guards. This is also a rare honor for Erathia's military position.

The banquet was presided over by the Minister of State, and the Queen herself delivered a warmly worded welcome speech, reaffirming Erathia's friendship with Bracada's Holy Alliance, and praising the three visiting Grand Arcanists as true friends of humanity. As for Moriarty, he received a little less attention because he was an "insider", but the queen also praised him for his outstanding contribution to the war against demons, and promised to give the Reinhardt family a higher honor: allowing a pair of "griffon wings" to be added to the family coat of arms. This is a rare honor in Erathia, and apart from a few marquis and the Duke of Stormstorm, no other nobleman has received such an honor.

Of course, Moriarty is also humble to Queen Griffin's "rich gift", but he still can't help but silently "hehe" in his heart.

As the state banquet began, most of the Queen's attention was on the Honourable Bracada. Even if it wasn't explicitly stated, it was clear that Erathia wanted her allies to send high-ranking forces into the kingdom as soon as possible to help destroy demons and other hostile forces.

Naturally, Moriarty would not intervene on such a topic, and while dealing with the unusually affectionate hospitality of the eldest princess Betita from time to time, he was still concerned about the other two grand arcanists besides Lady Azurite.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but the three visiting Grand Arcanists, including Lady Bluecrystal, are pure Terrans. As for the goblin clan Grand Arcanist in the south of the ice field, none of them appeared.

This combination doesn't say much, but it's worth playing.

The state banquet is no more than the ordinary aristocratic banquet, although it is warm but not lengthy.

After about two hours, the banquet was over.

The three Grand Arcanists were then invited to the Inner Court for a further in-depth interview with Queen Griffin. Moriarty returned to the "Eagle Palace" with Gauguin, and the queen would receive him alone tomorrow morning.

Come out of the bustling golden hall. It was dark and slightly cold outside.

Declining Bettita's invitation to go on a night tour, Moriarty slowly returned with his leading servants.

When passing through the flower garden, I saw a faint blue light shining out of the green labyrinth, like water waves. But strangely, the servants on the side didn't seem to see anything, but just kept going.

"You go down first. I want to go to the flower garden and take a break, and I'll go back later. ”

Stopping the servants, Moriarty commanded.

The latter immediately respectfully responded by name. But it is not far away, but it is still standing and waiting a little farther away, as if waiting for the call at any time.

"Stay outside."

Confessing to Gauguin, Moriarty walked into the flower garden and into the labyrinth.

After only a few steps, Moriarty paused when he touched the blue light, but then continued on his way.

After a few more turns, Moriarty saw the little blue-haired girl smiling in the center of the maze. The blue light is shallow underfoot.

"Hello, Lady Aquamarine. Or. Do you have any other honorific titles? ”

Moriarty's eyes drooped, scanning the other party and the blue light that seemed to be a domain but not a domain, and said.

"'Lady Alanthian' is just the name of the Blue Crystal City Lord, but it's just an external name. If you recognize me, you'll be qualified to know my real name, Gemma Ward. Lorraine. ”

The blue-haired girl smiled softly, unusually delicate. And with his smile, the blue light wave was also gently rippling.

"Jima Ward... Lorraine? You're with the Duke of Stormsea..."

Moriarty was startled.

"Yes, I do come from the branch of the Lorraine family, but I entered Bracada five hundred years ago and quietly developed. By my father's time, Aqua City had been founded, and together with Lord Ferrero, Hockenheim Academy had been founded. ”

The blue-haired girl said calmly.

"No wonder there is a statue of the god of the sea standing in Aquamarine City, I thought it was purely decorative. It turns out that there are such roots. "The Duke of Stormstorm Sea family has a secret mermaid bloodline, and this secret is widely spread in the upper echelons of the Elasia nobility, and Moriarty can't help but look at the blue light on the soles of the other party's feet: "This is the mermaid's talent enchantment 'Song of Prayer'?" ”

"Yes, you're very knowledgeable." Jimma Ward nodded: "My identity is naturally clear to the Griffin family, so it is not out of the ordinary to open a talent enchantment in this palace." Otherwise, if the True Elemental Realm is opened inexplicably, I am afraid that the Sanctuary guarding the royal capital will swarm out. ”

"I see. So, who is the 'Lady Azurite' who is interviewing His Majesty? ”

"Stand-in." The blue-haired girl smiled playfully: "Speaking of which, she is still my niece, and she is also a rare high-ranking legal position. It's a pity that I can't break through the last layer, so I can only succumb to the extreme. Therefore, some secular and political affairs were left to her with full authority. ”

"Niece?"

Hearing this, Moriarty was stunned again, and couldn't help but stare at the other party again.

"It's because my own blood has awakened that I have always maintained such a look, which is also annoying."

Jimma Ward shook her head, as if complaining and arrogant.

Hearing this, Moriarty couldn't help but smile.

The delicate and childlike face is still secondary, the mermaid bloodline known as the "natural water controller", coupled with the rank of the great arcanist of the water system, the strength of Jimma Ward is self-evident.

"Your Excellency, you summoned me to meet me, I don't know what to advise?"

Nodding, Moriarty turned to the point.

"It's not a big deal. First, he was commissioned by His Excellency Ferrero to deliver a message inviting you to return to Hockenheim College at your convenience. ”

"Okay, once the situation is stable, I'll go back to the academy to meet with the dean."

Moriarty agreed.

At that time, he will also try to get Haiyuna back.

"Second, on behalf of the Lorraine family, I will convey the goodwill from the Storm Sea to His Excellency the Viscount."

Then, the blue-haired girl spoke frankly again.

"It is also my honor to be favored by His Excellency the Duke."

Moriarty smiled too.

"To say, Your Excellency Viscount, you are the real man of the year in the kingdom, even Her Majesty the Queen is very jealous of you."

The blue-haired girl seemed to compliment.

"Jealous?"

Moriarty appeared innocent.

"Your church. Although it is still far away in Kent, it has also touched the nerves of some big people, and they even want to get rid of it quickly. ”

Jimma Ward shook her head lightly, smiling rather than smiling.

"Except for the fast? That's pretty impressive. ”

Moriarty looked at each other, and his smile thickened. (To be continued.) )