City of Rouen.

The border between the diocese of Amster and the diocese of Jesdan is a large city.

Bordered by the mountain steppes and backed by the vast plains on both sides of the Yedan River, it is not only rich in livestock production, but also a major source of food for the diocese of Amst.

The administrative division here is similar to that of other cities, except for the lord appointed by the Spur Empire, the diocese of Jesdan has also sent Mr. Vaolet, one of the twelve priests of light, to garrison the city of Rouen.

The administration of the city was handled by the lord appointed by the Empire, and all matters related to the Holy See and the faithful were managed by Mr. Vaolet, the priest of light. It seems that the status of the city lord is almost equivalent to that of the Priest of Light, but in fact, the lord of a city is only appointed by the Empire, and the Priest of Light is only stationed in the important cities of the Grand Diocese, and their identity, even if they leave the Spur Empire, they will be recognized even if they walk in other parts of the continent, because the brilliance of the Holy See is not only shrouded in the Spur Empire, but also includes all places in the Bright Continent except for the Morok Mountains.

When it comes to the city of Rouen, the Marquis of Strave can ignore the lord of Rouen, who is of the same status, but must pay homage to the priest of Valolet.

It's a pity that this priest's humorous personality not only makes him easy to approach, but in turn, he thinks who is more interesting than you, and immediately stands on the side of others, turns around and taunts you.

The old priest of Veblen just couldn't get used to Valolet's character, and the two had been classmates for several years when they were studying together in the monastery, and they didn't like each other.

However, thanks to Liu Ci's blessing, during the two days of his stay in the city of Rouen, the priest of Vaolet not only did not trouble the convoy, but even more surprised the priest of Veblen, when the convoy left the city of Rouen, the priest of Vaolet also sent him many gifts.

Veblen lived to this age, long past the age of self-inflicted amorousness, and his mind was very sober, and these gifts were given for Liu Ci's sake.

The old priest remembered that she didn't like to socialize with people, but she was a goddaughter who was good with Liu Ci, and his perception of Liu Ci became quite complicated.

Dark mage Weiss spoke very directly, he looked Liu Ci up and down, and said: "I think as long as you want, you can probably coax anyone......" He glanced at the carriage at the end, meaning, obviously can handle things smoothly, why is the relationship with a nobleman so stiff?

Liu Ci ate the puff biscuits given by the priest of Valolet, and said vaguely: "Then it depends on whether it is worth it or not." ”

Weiss laughed, and on the rest of his journey, he began to observe the Marquis of Strave.

After a few days, he solemnly concluded, "I know why you don't want to please him...... When you two pat the ass, the expression is the same, but he speaks warm words to people, and when he pats the fart, he can still detect the unwillingness and resentment, this is a man who is too ambitious. Well, you, take pictures of sycophants, take advantage of them, there is no unwillingness and resentment at all, the flattery words that run out of your mouth sound willing, especially comfortable, just like the ice drink that slides down your stomach in the hottest summer, and the person you talk to, even the magic source power in your body is cheering......"

As Vess said his conclusion, Sanman listened to it, his face flushed with anger. This person is usually quite polite, and sure enough, a bad guy is a bad guy, how can you say that about their young lady?

Samman clenched his fists, and really wanted to rush forward to fight for Liu Ci.

On the other hand, Liu Ci himself stood up very calmly, flicked the dust that did not exist at the corner of his skirt, and sighed: "Mr. Weiss, you must not say this to others. What kind of road, there are more people walking, don't I just become nowhere to go? ”

Sangman, who was bulging like a ball, was poked by Liu Ci all of a sudden. Weiss laughed, causing Priest Veblen to warn Liu Ci again.

When Weiss left, Samman said angrily: "Miss, why do you say this about yourself, obviously it's not......"

Liu Ci pinched the maid's nose, "Isn't it?" Mr. Weiss is not wrong, he is not willing to make sycophants, who is more stupid than anyone in this world? I want to flatter others and want to get benefits, but I also feel that I have lost my self-esteem...... Ridiculous, is self-esteem used at times like these? Sincere compliments can make the person you are talking to happy, while hypocritical flattery, no matter how true it is, is also false, and the person you are talking to will always feel uncomfortable. What kind of attitude you use to treat others, the other person will treat you with the same attitude. ”

Samman thought about it carefully for a long time, but still shook his head in confusion: "But it's the same flattery, what's the difference?" ”

Liu Ci yawned: "Can't this tell you, you have learned, won't you use it against me?" ”

Saman was speechless by Liu Ci's words, and he was so anxious that he was about to cry.

Liu Ci left the little girl in place to ponder alone, and climbed into the carriage to meditate and practice.

Several Bright Knights who eavesdropped on the conversation between Liu Ci and the three of them coughed dryly twice, and each walked away as if nothing had happened. They really wanted to hear what the difference was, but Liu Ci said that the key place came to an abrupt end, and he was really anxious.

Veblen's retinue told the story as a joke, and the old priest was silent for a long time, and sighed, "I see, they are indeed different. ”

It's a pity that he understood too late, otherwise he would definitely not have spent his life in a remote parish because of his youthful vigor. Not surprisingly, he will probably die in the position of Priest of Light in the diocese of Amster, and his youthful endless exploration of theology and light magic has also been almost worn away by the years.

This is a life of seeking benevolence and benevolence, but also a life with a little regret.

The old priest Veblen sent away the place and meditated alone. The jolting carriage did not affect the old man's thoughts, and it was not until dinner time that the old man smiled with relief.

He said he understood, but he still didn't understand.

How many smart people in the world know how to behave like Liu Ci? Far from it, the Marquis of Stref, who is not very good in character, is counted as one. But knowing what is going on, and being willing to do it, without the slightest complaint, are always two different concepts.

The Marquis of Strelf interacts with people and watches people cook, seemingly without arrogance, but in fact, the dignity and humility of his identity are engraved in his bones. When dealing with people who are higher than his status, he will deliberately curry favor, and when he treats people who are lower than himself, he smiles gently, just to create an image of himself as approachable.

Liu Ci is different.

This girl is not an aristocrat, but her vision is better than that of an aristocrat.

She looks very arrogant, but no matter what status you get along with, her arrogance makes you feel distance at most, but it doesn't sting you, and you are even more willing to see her slightly arrogant eyes than Streiff's hypocritical smile. Because one is true and the other is false...... Everyone would rather associate with an undisguised villain than approach a modest and polite hypocrite.

The Dark Mage was right, as long as Liu Ci was willing, she could please almost anyone. She lives a frank life, what a life that people can't help but want to get close to, want to feel!

The old priest Veblen was relieved when he understood it. This is a trait that only a person with a crystal clear heart possesses, and after thinking about this verse, the old priest felt that the content of the marquis's report letter was too nonsense. This is a characteristic of the natural "druid", and its owner has absolutely nothing to do with dark creatures.

A few days after the Marquis joined, he took the initiative to befriend the Knights of Light.

It has to be said that with a son who served in the diocese of Srmon, the Marquis and the Knight of Light naturally had a lot in common. At the beginning, more than a dozen of the twenty-four knights were surrounded by the marquis, and their gaze at Liu Ci was not much different from that of Weis.

Weiss was annoyed that he was so low-key, and that he had to be looked at with disgust by the stains, so he decided to be on the same par with the Marquis of Stlev.

As soon as Weiss's "different theory" came out, it happened to be "eavesdropped" by several Bright Knights, and everyone discussed it privately, and when they looked at the Marquis of Stlev, they felt that all what Vess said could be compared - who said that men don't gossip anymore, the Bright Knights gossip very well, and from time to time someone accosted Samman.

The shameless masculine beautiful man smiled at a little girl who had never seen much of the world, and where could Sangman withstand their "beauty plan", so he told him what she knew.

To the effect that Liu Ci and his business partner offended the Marquis in Rhine City, they were forced to give up their development in Rhine City and leave Emster City. The cautious marquis was unwilling to let them go, not only sent someone to assassinate them on the road, but also burned Liu Ci's companion - the winery run by the companion was reduced to ashes, Liu Ci couldn't swallow that breath, and also asked the mercenaries to burn the marquis's vineyard.

Liu Ci seems to have this a report and a report, where is the marquis who is a nobleman? No, Mr. Marquis reported to Archbishop Simpson, saying that Liu Ci had colluded with the dark creatures and was a traitorous escapee who was executed.

Samman is the daughter of a homeless family, and it hasn't been long since she became Liu Ci's personal maid, and the simplicity and timidity in her bones have not retreated, although she is not generous enough, but the words that come out of her mouth are more credible than the marquis who never forgets to exude her male charm.

Young people who can be chosen to serve as knights of light are first required to be loyal to the Holy See and pure in faith; The second is that the character of the individual should be upright and good, and the only son of the Marquis, Claude, is a typical representative, and most of his colleagues are not much more slick than him.

Such a group of young people serve as knights of light, and they are easily stimulated to defend the Holy See and be loyal to the Holy See. Not only because they are young, but most of them are people with real chivalry.

Although they are easily deceived, once they are soberly understood, they will always sympathize with the weak in their hearts and stand on the side of what they consider to be righteous.

Now, no one in the Knight of Light came to Mr. Marquis. Less than ten days after leaving Rouen, the Marquis de Strave felt the taste of isolation. The smile that had been invincible no longer worked, and the Marquis was confused.

This is an ambitious and capable man, born in a commoner, but he can seize every opportunity to climb up, and when he reaches middle age, he becomes the lord of the Rhine.

But this ambition not only helped him succeed, but also became a bottleneck that prevented him from reaching the top. His background and open-mindedness limited his horizons and the heights he could eventually reach.

The Marquis de Strave was not awakened, and perhaps someone had tried to discuss it with him, but Mr. Marquise's choice deprived him of the existence that was most likely to be a close friend in his life.

Liu Ci didn't know that after all these years, the Marquis of Strave had remembered a few times about his past association with the Count of Lorenz. However, Rachel's feud is left to Rachel to settle personally, and what she wants to avenge now is a personal feud with the Marquis of Strave, and the isolation of a little trick is just the first "gift" she gave to the Marquis.

Liu Ci saw that in the next few days, Sang Man was ignorant, completely unaware that her words had caused the marquis to be isolated by everyone, and she sighed helplessly:

"Sanman, did you come up with the answer that day?"

Sanman shook his head vigorously.

Liu Ci looked at the people around him, and then lowered his voice and asked, "You told a few knights, why would everyone believe the words about the marquis taking revenge on me for personal revenge?" ”

Samman was extremely confused, "I'm telling the truth, the knights are willing to believe it, it's normal!" ”

Liu Ci smiled silently, and waited for this little confusion to think hard before revealing the mystery.

"You see, when you yourself believe that something is true, you can make others believe it. It's like saying flattery, if you don't say it from the heart, how can the other party not notice it? ”

Thornman was puzzled, "If we are dealing with a person who is not so perfect, how can we praise him from the bottom of our hearts?" ”

Liu Ci smiled: "Then we need to have a pair of eyes that are good at discovering the advantages of others; Have a heart that can not be jealous, and can be generous to praise the merits of others...... Girl, if you want to learn my tricks and use them to fool me, you still have a long way to go! ”

Sang Man listened attentively, as if he understood or not, and when he reacted to Liu Ci's jokes behind, Liu Ci, who always liked to tease his little maid, was no longer in front of him.

Where did Liu Ci go?

She caught the eavesdropper, the Dark Mage Mr. Ves.

With a grassroots in his mouth, Weiss sat on the roof of the car and dangled it, eavesdropping on the conversation between Liu Ci and Sanman, and listened to it with relish.

Seeing that Liu Ci was about to be angry, Weiss spit out a grassroots smile that was very tempting.

Rachel Lorenz...... You're certainly not her, but you must know who the real Rachel Lorenz is. I've been wandering around the convoy these days, and I accidentally heard the news that you have a sister who is a few years younger than you, studying at the Holy Port Monastery, right? ”

Liu Ci yawned, "So what, there are many people with the same name in the entire continent, and there are no fewer people who have seen my sister in Amster, if she wasn't the right age, do you think Bishop Simpson and Priest Veblen would treat me with such a tolerant and generous attitude?" ”

Weiss smiled, "Don't argue with me, there must be something wrong with your identity and origin, otherwise you wouldn't have to fight with Marquis Streiff...... Liu Ci, I have a deal, do you want to think about it? ”

Weiss looked down at Liu Ci condescendingly, and the smile on his face made his not handsome face suddenly full of charm. This dark mage seems to have finally revealed his true colors, and in a seductive tone, he lured Liu Ci to make a deal with the devil......