The estate, built on the banks of the river, is extensive, with wine cellars, waterwheels, a livestock grazing area and a vast vegetable garden.

In normal times, these buildings and the people in them do their own jobs and do not interfere with each other.

But at this moment, the male and female servants were mixed together, and they were all busy around the four-story rectangular building in the center of the manor, which was mainly white.

Cattle and sheep are selected from the grazing area, then blooded and slaughtered, various precious spices are transferred from the warehouse to the kitchen, and some vegetables and fruits are processed into roast meats, soups, desserts and other hearty foods.

Many servants, young and old, were busy with their feet on the ground, and plates of exquisite dishes were served one after another into a spacious hall in the main building.

Bernie was now sitting at a small table in the front of the hall that could seat two, and next to him was the young nobleman Levi Cambore, who had invited him this morning.

After arriving at the manor with the neighbors, they were received by the owner of the manor, but today's theme was a banquet, so after the other guests arrived, the short conversation had to end and the dinner officially began.

Around him at this moment are also a series of delicate carved dining tables in groups of two, neatly lined up in this restaurant.

Most of these people are side branches and descendants of the Cambore family, but there are also some nobles who have good connections in the vicinity, because today they are mainly entertaining a few new clergy, so their presence is naturally indispensable.

But it wasn't just the newcomers who came to attend, there were actually a few senior deacons.

Overall, it is very lively, and as far as the eye can see, dozens of people gather in the hall, and the crowd is surging, but it is also orderly.

"This is grilled trout with crispy almonds, the main ingredient is the golden-scaled trout that is a specialty of El Bay, with parsley, fennel and shallots, the bones have been picked out, the fish is moist and tender, and the lemon and almond flavor is mixed."

As the maid brought the dishes one by one, the young nobleman sitting next to her kept explaining, and seemed to be very hospitable.

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"It's a butter-baked quail, butter, honey and black pepper, peel off the belly and you can see some apple strips, it's very tasty, especially the sauce."

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"This is a honey-glazed pear with cumin and white pepper, which goes best with this roast bear meat......"

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There are many dishes and exquisite workmanship, and after slowly eating in the mouth, the taste buds collide with various textures, and it feels really good.

However, the banquet of the nobles is often more than just a normal filling, and after a while, an old nobleman in a velvet bell-sleeved costume sitting in the main seat of the hall stands up.

"Today we have a few distinguished guests from the local church, including Deacon Blaise of Bowen Church, Deacon Bernie of Morse Church, Deacon Marvin and ...... of Bennett Church."

The old nobleman said many names in a row, and finally he held the wine glass in his hand high.

"Let's toast them!"

The guests stood up and responded, and the atmosphere was much warmer.

However, the old man did not sit back after drinking a glass of wine, but motioned for the woman who served next to him to pour another glass.

Then he raised his hand again to his guests, "Although we are not here, we still need to respect our esteemed Bishop Rhodes and the ...... of the vicarious."

He took the lead in saluting some of the leading figures of the diocese, and then to the other guests present, and the atmosphere of the banquet was already quite lively under the continuous words.

The old man is Charles Camboley, the current earl of the Cambore family, nicknamed the erudite Charles, who used to serve as an advisor to the king in the royal capital in his early years, and is an old nobleman who is well-known in the kingdom.

He is also the titular lord of Neham, and his words and deeds can decide the fate of many people.

It's just that this polymath with great local fame and power is old, and Bernie had a brief conversation with him before the banquet began, and found that he was even a little slurred.

And now, although this person is still quite magnanimous, after a few glasses of wine, his voice obviously began to be muffled and knotted, and his originally steady body became swaying.

"I also want to salute His Majesty our King Edie, though I say, uh-though we didn't have a good time drinking in the first place......

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"Because my father had drunk a glass of wine at work, the king dismissed him."

The young nobleman sitting next to him explained softly to Bernie: "Every time he holds a banquet, he has to apologize to the king."

"It is the act of a wise man to constantly reflect on his own mistakes."

Bernie nodded.

"Yes, my father couldn't let go of this, thinking that if he had restrained himself, he wouldn't-"

Before the young nobleman finished speaking, the old man who was speaking in the hall changed his words and made a strange accusation against someone.

"I actually have to thank our "venerable" Her Majesty, if it wasn't for her original advice, Her Majesty would not have recognized how "serious" my mistake was, so in recent years I have always reflected on my own mistakes, although I have always been a little confused, what is the difference between a glass of wine and a glass of water......"

These words made the young nobleman shut his mouth in embarrassment.

Because it involved the queen, it was difficult for other people present to pick up the stubble, and the atmosphere was a little cool for a while. But then the old earl changed the subject and began to praise the contribution of the local church.

As a result, the banquet was once again lively.

"Is there a clue to Mitchell's matter?" Bernie had no interest in the subject, and after a few glances, he talked to the young nobleman next to him about something else.

"The family is prepared for the worst."

The young nobleman's expression was a little unnatural when he heard this, "After all, it's been so long, and it's unlikely that my younger brother will survive." ”

"Maybe he's just lost." Bernie said casually.

He was actually waiting for something that might happen at this banquet, or he had already sensed that something was wrong with the person next to him, so he had been waiting for something to happen.

But so far, there seems to be little sign of it......

While thinking like this, a "pearl" in a small silver cup was carefully brought up by the maid.

"Trust me, there's nothing tastier than a Sea Merfolk egg."

The young nobleman next to him introduced it like this.

It was said to be a mermaid roe, but it looked like a pearl except for a little softness, and it was in a cup-like container, and it didn't smell any fragrance.

It's just that although it is unremarkable, when the dish is served to people one after another, the atmosphere here is noticeably more lively.

There are several species of deep-sea mermaids, and the eggs of this mermaid are just the eggs of the most common gill mermaids, but this does not stop people from eating it.

The reason is not only that this unsightly food tastes delicious, but also the influence of the countless years of hatred between the Pharos and the Sea Clan.

Eating the eggs of a mermaid, which was a very popular and symbolic fashion among the aristocratic class of Pharos.

However, unlike the others present, Bernie had no interest in eating what was in front of him.

The reason is simple, it is drugged.