On this continent, the nobles had their own coats of arms, and in general, each coat of arms was unique.

The content of the badge has a variety of symbolic meanings, and there are many particularities.

Like the coat of arms of the Böshir family, first of all, the shield, which shows that the Böshir family was a knightly origin based on the secular regime. Then there is the double rosemary totem on the shield, one representing the Beshir family and the other representing the dominion of the Duchy of Beshir. The laurel branches and golden horns on the outer periphery of the shield represent the Beshir family as dukes and canonized by the king. Not an independent liege. The silver edge of the shield represents that the family is recognized by the church.

In fact, it was a medal used by Irene's father. One day Irene's real ascension to the duke's throne will need to be revised. Elements of Irene's mother's family must be added to the medal. Because Ireen completely inherited all the wealth and rights of her mother, who was also an only daughter.

Gray's medallion, for example, has a very simple shield, with a silver moon in the center and a few bay leaves and reindeer moss on the periphery. This shows that Gray was a knight with a hereditary title of baron, and his title was based on the grant of a duke. The silver moon is his totem.

In fact, the bay leaf and reindeer moss on the Order of Gray are still controversial, because Ireen has not officially inherited the dukedom. Grey's baronial title can only take effect after Irene officially inherits the title. Although until then, he had no problem calling himself a knight.

Generally speaking, the more complex the badge, the more powerful it is.

And the badge of the old man in front of him is very complicated......

vines, representing that he is an earl. Like Gray, he has bay leaves and a shield, indicating that his family is also knightly and based on a title granted by a duke. In addition, there is a cross with a silver border, indicating that it is recognized by the church like the Bessil family. But the most important thing is the family totem on his shield...... There are eight kinds of feet. Yes, eight. The shield is divided into eight pieces, and eight totems are placed on them!

This shows that this old man inherited the rights and property of eight prominent families at the same time.

Of course, Gray certainly can't see these things now, but he really recognizes this badge! because he saw it when he was digging the ancestral grave of the Grugru family!

The moment he recognized the badge, Gray immediately stopped.

Irene, who was supported by him, also stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"He's ......"

"Earl Gruglu, Atwood III. Ireen kept smiling, looked at Count Gruglu and whispered, "What, do you know him?"

"No...... I don't know. ”

"He is my first and foremost opponent against His Majesty. Priority over Count Caspar. But also the first to reject me. If it weren't for him, the other vassals wouldn't have wavered. I even suspect that he was in a league with His Majesty. However, I want to take this opportunity to try again tonight. After all, he's coming. Since you're willing to come, it's still possible, isn't it?"

As she spoke, Irene smiled, let go of Gray's hand, and walked straight towards Count Grugru with the hem of her skirt.

The people around us were already dancing to the music. Apparently, though, it wasn't the kind of dance Gray had imagined.

Hesitating, Gray flinched and followed.

"Dear Uncle Gruglu, long time no see. Irene saluted Count Gruglu respectfully.

"It's not long, it's only half a month. I've heard that you've done a lot of things in the past half a month. He went to Salted Fish Harbor, met Count Caspar, and gained the allegiance of a strong knight. As he spoke, Count Grugru's gaze fell on Gray, but it was only a pause, and then he quickly retracted it, sighed, and said with a smile: "It seems that my little niece Ireen has really grown up." ”

"Didn't Uncle Grugrew invite Irene to do her first dance?" asked Irene with a smile.

"It's a great honor. Count Gruglu gracefully made a gesture of please, then took Irene by the hand and walked to the middle of the hall.

Gray wanted to follow, but was stopped by Halls with a quick crosshand.

The dance began, with both men smiling politely on their faces.

Although they were separated by a distance of more than ten meters, and although their voices were small enough, Gray could still clearly hear what they were talking with his magic.

"I've heard that this knight of yours is very strong. Able to uproot large trees with bare hands. But why is he wearing armor at the ball? Isn't it safe here?"

"If it's not safe here, where is it? Having said that, will Uncle Grugrew seriously consider Eileen's request before?"

"Actually, I've been thinking about it all along. I know all the news and have been evaluating it. You have to understand that as the head of the family, I have an obligation to think about the future of the family. ”

"How's that thought, and you're here tonight, have you already made a decision?"

"Not really. Because, all of a sudden, I suddenly felt that the information I was getting was wrong. If even the information obtained is wrong, then the evaluation cannot proceed. ”

"Misinformation, you mean?"

"This knight of yours. As he spoke, Count Grugru glanced in the direction where Gray was: "Everything else is understandable, but rumors about this knight...... He can use the chains of the drawbridge as a whip, pull up a large tree with his bare hands, and even erect an iron gate by himself. It sounds more like a rumor. You know what I mean?"

"Does Uncle Grugrew want to see it for himself? Why don't we make a bet that if Gray can do it, then Uncle Grugrew will agree to Irene's request?"

"This ...... Ahem, you're indeed stronger than we think, but it's not enough. Irene. 'The Gruglu family will only support those who are destined to win. This is the ancestral motto of our family. It is also the foundation that we can inherit for a thousand years. The history of the Gruglu family is even older than that of the Beshir family. ”

Gray listened stunned, and then suddenly remembered something more important, and hurriedly turned to Halls on the side: "Isn't it a ball? Why don't you all dance?"

"Aren't you already jumping?"

"Already jumping?" Gray looked around.

Halls gestured to Irene and Count Gruglu directly in front of them, as well as a large circle of people around them.

"This is dancing?"

"What do you think they're doing?"

"I thought dancing was supposed to be ......" Seeing Halls' suspicious face, Gray quickly swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.

Okay, what's new, there's more than one kind of dance.

So the question is, where to find a dance partner?

Clearly, Gray still hasn't given up on the idea of dancing tonight. He began to look around for someone.

Who?

Irene already has a companion, and Paz is one of the people Gredi knows best, who thinks he will dance with.

Although he had noticed that the dancers were all a combination of a man and a woman, he himself seemed to be a man by default by everyone. But that's okay! nothing can stop a lich from wanting to dance, not even without a woman!

Then he soon found that Paz, a traitor, had been tired in the distance with a girl from nowhere.

There was no way, he could only turn to stare at the bearded Halls, who had goosebumps and moved his legs back unconsciously.

Just as Gray was hesitating whether to let Hall be his dance partner, a hand reached out to Gray: "Lord Baron, would you mind asking me to do a dance?"

Appearing in front of Gray was a playful girl, sixteen or seventeen years old, about the same age as Irene.

The orange-yellow silk dress, the fair skin, the long blond hair coiled behind the head, the willow-like eyebrows, the eyes that seem to be smiling all the time, look weak, but reveal an innate proud temperament.

At this moment, she was tilting her head slightly, stretching out a hand, and looking at Gray haughtily.

But Gray wasn't looking at her, to be precise, Gray was looking at the family crest on her chest - it was Grugrew again!

There's no doubt that Gray is looking forward to his first dance. But it has to be said that the Grugrew family is in Gray's heart...... There are shadows.

Didn't you just dig an ancestral grave? As a result, they were chased and beaten by a whole knight order.

Which lich can put this without a shadow?

Gray was suddenly a little worried, did they recognize him, otherwise how could they appear in front of him one after another?

So, Gray chose - pretending not to see, quietly turned his head back again, and continued to stare at Halls.

This time, the scene was a little embarrassing.

The eyes of the people around her were all attracted, and the girl's face was flushed, and her brows were so frowning that she could wring out water.

Hall quietly touched Gray with his arm, signaling that he should react. However, Gray still pretended not to see.

The girl was really angry, and she asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Does Lord Baron think Shelley is not beautiful enough?"

"No, this Miss Shelley is the most beautiful woman in the world. Halls hurriedly played the round.

"I didn't ask you!" Shelley didn't even look at Halles, and stared at Gray with a pair of beautiful eyes, "I'm talking to Lord Baron." ”

Forced to do nothing, Gray slowly turned his gaze to Shelley.

In the distance, Count Grugru, who was dancing with Irene, was quietly glancing over the side.

Following Count Grugru's gaze, Ireen also looked this way.

"Invite her to dance! Miss Irene can't offend the Grugru family to death yet!" Hales said viciously in Gray's ear.

After saying that, he simply pushed Gray behind his back.

Gray still understands this.

Helplessly, Gray could only clumsily learn to follow the example of Count Grugru and salute, saying, "It's an honor." Then go and take Shelley's hand.

At the moment when the two hands touched, Shelley, who was originally angry, smiled with satisfaction. However, at the same time, Gray also clearly felt that a teenager in a black dress in the distance left the scene angrily.

The music continues, and so does the dance.

Shelley smirked, but she obviously didn't laugh long. Because dancing with Gray is not a pleasant thing.

"Ahh

......

"Ahh

......

"Ahh

The movements are all right, but unfortunately ballroom dancing is obviously not as simple as the right movements. After all, Gray's rhythm was all wrong.

Shelley's mouth pursed, and she stared at Gray to express her displeasure.

"I'm sorry...... It was my first time dancing. Gray apologized quietly.

"Dancing for the first time?" Shelley's eyes widened in surprise.

"Hmm. ”

"It's okay, it's actually my first time. ”

"Really?"

"Really. Shelley grinned and said, "Dancing with a man in armor for the first time." ”