Everyone walked to the luxurious and extravagant dining table and took their seats, deeply shocked by the decoration and food in front of them.

The ten-meter-long dining table was filled with delicacies they could not have imagined; Tall crystal chandeliers illuminate every corner of the hall's frescoes and sculptures; Even every candlestick, every cutlery is pure gold.

This treatment was even the king of Eichenryder...... No, it may only be enjoyed by the royalty of Yalidan!

"Welcome to our friends from other continents. I, Grand Duke Abraham, on behalf of the royal family of Nikanlos, deeply regret what has happened to you in the South. I hope you can enjoy this dinner that is not luxurious, so now, please dine! ”

Grand Duke Abraham welcomed everyone in an accented Dorian.

At the invitation of the Grand Duke, the soldiers and sailors eagerly picked up their knives and forks and began to enjoy the feast.

"Hahaha, it's gratifying to see my guests eating so boldly. Do you think so too? Vicky Rick? ”

The Grand Duke noticed Viklico, who was sitting alone across the table without saying a word, and he hoped that his daughter would understand his painstaking feelings.

After all, falling leaves return to their roots is an unshakable law of nature, and only hometown is the destination of wanderers.

Vikily didn't dare to look up at her father across the table.

Although his closest father, he was undoubtedly the Grand Duke of Nikandros, a nobleman with great power in the Empire. As long as it is in his territory, all ideas and proposals can be nullified before him.

But what puzzled Vickyly was that his father was clearly such a gentle and benevolent monarch, could it be that he had grown into a hard-hearted man after not seeing him for more than ten years?

Vikily didn't dare to think about it anymore, she didn't want her father to be bothered by her anxiety. There must be room for salvage in all this, what is missing, there is still a possibility, and a way must be found.

Vickily picked up a knife and fork and mechanically cut open the deer heart that was almost cool.

She watched as the people feasted on their food with great excitement, and their faces were filled with happiness that Viklico had never seen before. That kind of happiness is enough to make people feel joy and joy, and at the same time, it can also make people feel pity.

What hurts Vickyrie's heart the most is that maybe for these ordinary people, this is the last supper in life.

By the way, there is still a possibility missing!

Vikiriko put down the dishes, her eyes shooting straight through the long dining table to the Archduke.

"Father, where is Duke Alice?"

Yes, there is another possibility, that is, Duke Alice, she is Viklico's aunt, Abraham's sister, and the Duchess who can cover the sky in Xinglixi.

"The Duchess is still upstairs researching the new potion, and dinner will be on her floor later." The Grand Duke seemed to know what Vikly was looking forward to.

"It's embarrassing, it's completely out of line with Nikanlos etiquette." Viklico grabbed the grip, and she continued to fight for that hope.

"Let's invite the Duchess down to dine together, the guests are all seated for dinner, and it is still not appropriate for the host not to show up." She continued before her father interrupted her.

"I know what you're thinking, I don't want to, and there's no need to be this wicked person. But you have to know who is going and where you are destined. Your aunt will also respect my decision. ”

The Grand Duke said to Vicilico in an ancient language that ordinary people could not hear.

"I can't give them up in the face of death." Vicky replied firmly to her father in the old language.

"Your stubbornness is like your mother...... Abraham finally stopped holding on to his guns, and ordered his servants to invite the duchess to dinner.

When the candle on the dining table melted a quarter, a maid returned to the hall.

"Archduke, Duke Alice greets."

Accompanied by all the maids, the figure of the duchess finally appeared in the hall.

It was a rather beautiful woman, with her short curly hair mostly coiled behind her head, and only a few strands of hair hanging down her temples, and she looked like she was in her early thirties. She wore a gorgeous and convenient black over-the-knee skirt and walked towards the crowd in a pair of silver-gray high heels.

People immediately put down their food and knives and forks, pushed away their chairs and knelt on the ground. Vicilico and the Grand Duke also stood up and saluted the Duchess.

"Hahaha, the honorable duke doesn't have to salute me. Guests from other places should also be invited, here we are only the host and guest relationship. Yes! Vicky Ricko, my niece! Come and show my aunt! The Duchess greeted everyone warmly.

Vicky immediately ran to her aunt and slipped into her arms.

"Aunt Alice! It's been a long time since I've seen you and you're still the same beautiful! Vicky said happily.

"I haven't seen each other in more than ten years, Vicky Ric, have you grown taller?" The Duchess asked.

Vicky shook her head in frustration. "No... It's still 1.52 meters. ”

Alice stroked her niece's head with a smile, "Follow the recipe I gave you before, three spoonfuls of oyster powder, one spoonful of licorice powder, and a little ......."

"A little Poria powder, drink it with antelope milk, twice a day. I tried......" Viklico said aggrievedly.

"Believe me, kid, the foundation of this formula comes from the East of the world, as long as you stick to it for a long time, it will always work." Alice gently kissed Viklico's head. For a moment, Draenor suddenly thought that Vickyli was just a normal teenage girl.

"I'm Lady Alice, the head of this estate and the state of Xinglixi. Call me the Duchess or Alice. So, who's going to take me to meet these distinguished guests? ”

"This is Mr. Delaenau, and Miss Heidwin, Mr. Hoffmann, Mr. Henrik, ......"

Vicky introduces people to Alice one by one.

Surprisingly, the duchess, far from the pride and nobility inherent in the nobility, exudes tenderness and charity everywhere. She listened carefully to Viklico's introduction, greeting the guests one by one.

"Ah, welcome, it's rude to delay everyone's time before, I've been busy with the cultivation of new herbs. Although nominally a duchess, I prefer to call myself a doctor, and it is my duty to help every patient. ”

Alice seemed to exude the unique benevolent light of a healer, and her words and deeds touched every guest present.

"Auntie, they are wanderers from the Canaan Dorics region, their homes have been destroyed and their boat has been shipwrecked. My friend Draenor and I managed to get them out of the hands of the traffickers in the South, many of them have not fully recovered from their wounds, can we stay on the estate for a while? ”

Ignoring her father's gaze, Vicilico explained to her aunt one by one.

Alice squatted down and looked at Vicilico and said, "Although the manor is not as good as the real imperial city, the space is quite spacious, and the food is not particularly shabby. It just so happens that our herb garden still needs some manpower to take care of it. Our guests seem to be smart and capable, and I would love you to stay as long as they want to. ”

"Viklico, don't you take your father's words seriously?" Abraham couldn't bear it anymore and pushed away his chair and stood up.

"...... Abel"

The duchess turned her head and called out the name of the archduke, and Abraham stopped in place out of respect for his eldest sister.

"Archduke Abraham, I respect all your decisions, but most of that was when the Imperial City was inside. The state of Xingli Creek is under my jurisdiction, and I hope you will also calm down and listen to my opinion. ”

The Grand Duke sighed and sat back in his chair, "I just hope they can go back to their hometown......"

Alice nodded to the Grand Duke and turned to look at Draenor.

"Mr. Delanor, you should count as the representative of the guests, and I would like to hear your thoughts." The Duchess spoke in fluent Dorian.

Let's stay here! Cheeky and greedy words like this Draenor didn't even dare to think about it.

But as Vicilico said, more than half a month has passed since the defeat of Eichenryde, and no one can say anything about the situation there. But it is not an exaggeration to say that going back is tantamount to seeking death, and the demons of Yaridan will undoubtedly drive them out.

"It's a bit shameful, but we really have nowhere to run. Our homeland was destroyed, the soldiers were exterminated, and the women and children were enslaved. If there is a possibility that we can stay, we are willing to do our best to serve the Duke for the rest of our lives! ”

Draenor knelt on the ground as he spoke, some closing their eyes tightly, others bowing their heads and hiding their faces and weeping.

"Seeing this situation, is there anything else you would like to add? Your Excellency? ”

Alice asked Abraham, and the Grand Duke had no room to refute it, so he had to smile wryly and shake his head.

"So it's decided, Mr. Delaenau, Miss Hedwin, Mr. Hoffman, and all the others, and I'm going to ask you to stay in the Humble House for the time being. Please rest assured that my assistant will be working for you from tomorrow. I sincerely hope that you will be able to adapt to life at the estate. So, I need to get back to work, good night, everybody. ”

With that, Duke Alice left the hall, accompanied by a maid.

Viklico's face was filled with triumphant joy, and her heart was finally deeply relieved.