"They are in possession of a personal invitation from Miss Sophia No. Jericho, which, according to the law, is not countersigned by the Governor of the Palace, and is not valid. The palace attendant's expression was very helpless, "In addition, the curfew law recently revised by Count Jericho also clearly states that anyone who wants to enter the Tiamat Palace must be strictly censored, so ...... I'm sorry, there's really nothing I can do. ”

"They are my classmates and friends at Astrad I, and I can vouch for them. Alans had no intention of stopping there, "Isn't it okay for the Pesa family to guarantee the safety of the identities of these two young ladies?"

"This ......" the court attendant looked embarrassed, "I'm afraid, it's still not good......"

Gladys was already a little shaken, and when she saw that Alans still had to insist, she hurriedly persuaded: "Senior, forget it." ”

Alans looked at Glatis.

Gladys immediately lowered his head, avoided Alans's gaze, and said in a very soft voice: "Trouble seniors will also make us unhappy, although it is a pity, but this is also something that cannot be helped." ”

Elaine looked at Gladys, and she opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she held it back.

Alans pursed his lips, his expression unpleasant.

"Hi, Alans!"

Suddenly, from behind the gates of the Palace of Tiamat, a man shouted the name of Alans in a loud voice.

Alans and the others subconsciously turned their heads to see that it was Franz who was running towards the gate.

Walking to the side of several people, Franz slowly slowed down, he glanced at the court attendants, and motioned for them to stand back.

So the court attendants confessed their sins and went back to greet the other guests.

Franz walked towards Alans with generous steps. "Good evening, Alans. As he spoke, he also looked at Gladys and Elaine and smiled politely, "And these two young ladies, good evening." ”

"Good evening, good evening. Gladys and Elaine returned the salute with a little restraint.

"Good evening, Monsieur Metternich. Alans stepped forward and shook Franz's outstretched hand.

"You're here too. Franz patted Alans on the shoulder cordially, as if he was familiar with the other party, "By the way, why didn't you see the Duke of Lingzun Pesa?"

"Father, he was talking to a few friends, so I was going to come in first. Alans shrugged his shoulders and said in a lighter tone, "By the way, Mr. Metternich, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with, and it's about these two young ladies. ”

"Oh?" Metternich looked at Gladys and Elaine with interest, "since it is the request of the heir of the Pesa family, I am naturally happy to oblige, let alone such two beautiful young ladies." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Alans with a playful look.

Elaine didn't feel anything, just stared at Alans, but Gratis bowed his head deeply.

"The invitation in their hands was sent by Miss Sophia Noe Jericho in her personal name. Alans took the invitation directly from Gladys's hand and handed it to Franz, "They are my classmates and friends, I know them well, and although the rules of the Tiamat Palace do not allow it, I think they are fully qualified to attend this banquet." ”

"Miss Jericht's invitation?" Franz's face changed slightly, but fortunately, under the cover of night, such a slight change was not so obvious.

"Yes. Elaine nodded vigorously, "The uncle just now said that he couldn't let us in. ”

Franz turned his head and looked in the direction the court attendant had left.

"Don't worry. Franz smiled more kindly, "Miss Jericht's invitation is naturally valid, and it was my mistake that I should have countersigned this invitation, so that the court attendants would not embarrass you." ”

As he spoke, Franz took a pen from his jacket pocket and attached himself to the front at the end of the letter.

"Here, that's it, take it, and the two of you can walk unhindered in the palace of Tiamat. ”

"Ah, great, thank you, uncle. ”

Elaine was quick and had already received the invitation before Gletis and Alans could speak.

Alans smiled helplessly. "Alright, Elaine, you and Gladys should go inside and find Miss Jericho first. ”

"Senior, what about you?" asked Elaine as if she were curious.

"I am not a guest specially invited by Miss Jerichault. Alans shrugged, "And, as much as I don't really like, I'm going to have to go to some socials, which are too early for you." ”

Elaine seemed to understand and was about to ask again, but Gladys immediately took her hand and dragged her behind the door.

"Elaine, don't make trouble for the seniors, come, let's go find Sophia. ”

"Ahh

Looking at Gladys and Elaine in the distance, Franz sighed helplessly.

"Alas, it's really unforgiving, I've been called uncle. He smiled wryly as he rubbed his cheek.

"Don't worry, you're still young. Alans laughed too, "And there's still a lot of work ahead of you." ”

"Ha, you're getting better at talking, Alans. Without the lady present, Franz smiled a lot more relaxed, "No wonder we can catch up with two beautiful young ladies like that, but, you know, Count Jericho is very attentive to his sister, you don't want to cross the line!"

"No, you misunderstood...... Franz's words embarrassed Aranston, "they and I were just classmates, and even meeting here was just a coincidence." ”

"Is that so?" Franz was noncommittal, and did not continue on the subject, "By the way, you just said that the Duke of Pesa was talking to a few friends, where are they now?"

"Do you have something to do with your father?"

"Ah, yes. Franz looked at the lights of the Tiamat Palace, and did not look at Alans, "a little...... Count Jericho's confession. ”

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"It's a pity, but allow me to retire first. Minister Hadrian's envoy Pomeles rose with a blushing face, and left the room where he was meeting with his deputy, Herlopert.

In the room, Caterina sat leisurely on the sofa drinking coffee, not at all out of her look like Pomeles.

"Looks like he's really angry. Caterina put down her coffee cup and said to Swain, who was standing behind her, "I guess in a few days, Hadrian's diplomatic protest will be on my desk." ”

"Rest assured. Swain was expressionless, although the relationship between the Siliul Empire and the Hadrian Empire had deteriorated further due to the meeting just now, he seemed to be very relaxed.

"Hadrians are not protecting themselves, I can assure you of that. ”

"I don't need to guarantee anything. Caterina smiled, turned around, took Swain's hand, and said, "You know, I trust you completely, and I won't have any doubts. ”

Swain was silent, his eyes still unwarm, but he reached out and stroked Katerina's face.

"Alright, it's prom time. Caterina stood up with great interest, took Swain's hand, and walked out of the room, "Don't waste such a good night!"

The banquet hall was full of people, although it had experienced repeated chaos and bloody conflicts, but the nobles of the imperial capital were a group with romance carved in their bones after all, and the atmosphere of the banquet was not affected by the current destruction of the imperial capital, on the contrary, it was a little more lively than before.

After Gretis entered the Palazzo Tiamat with Elaine, with an invitation signed by Franz, it was easy for the servants of the court to lead them to Sophia.

Sophia was very happy to see her best friend who she hadn't seen for a long time, she completely let go of the troubles she had been doing during this time, and showed a rare smile from the bottom of her heart.

"It's really unexpected—" Elaine said as she looked at Sophia, who could drag out her tone and imitate the old man's tone, "Your brother has suddenly become the ruler of the Empire, and even lived in the palace of Tiamat. Ahh ”

Sophia smiled while listening to the previous words, but after hearing the word "princess", her eyes couldn't help but show a gloom.

However, she hid it well, and that look was erased by her in a blink of an eye, and she continued to smile and listen to her friends.

"Will you continue to attend classes at Astrad I in the future?" Gladys asked, wisely avoiding the sensitive questions.

"I think so, but at least we'll have to wait until the situation stabilizes. Sophia cupped her cheeks and said while thinking, "The elder brother seems to be preparing to temporarily suspend the school in the imperial capital, and even if he goes back now, the school will probably be closed." ”

"Are classes going to be suspended again?" Elaine cried out, not knowing if it was because of surprise or joy, "Oh, I've stopped classes a few times this year!"

Sophia just smiled politely and didn't speak, but Gladys lowered her head thoughtfully.

Elaine glanced at the guests around her, and seeing that no one noticed them, Elaine's expression suddenly became serious. "Sophia, I have something very important to tell you. ”

"Huh?" Sophia was stunned for a moment, "What's the matter, Elaine?"

Elaine took a deep breath. "I haven't been able to talk to you about the previous incident. She looked at Sophia very seriously, "I was really touched to receive your invitation this time, and to be honest, I was really touched...... Are you willing to forgive me, I really don't know what words to use to thank you, anyway, I ......"

Her eyes flickered, and tears flickered.

"Alright, Elaine, don't worry about this kind of thing. Sophia patted Elaine on the shoulder, "I've forgotten all about the previous events, now let's enjoy the feast." ”

"Hmm...... Okay!" said Elaine with tears in her eyes and nodded happily.

"By the way, Sophia, why didn't you see your sister?" Perhaps because he felt a little embarrassed by this atmosphere, Gretis hurriedly found the topic.

Sophia glanced at Glatis in surprise, remembering that Gratis and Victoria had not been very happy when they first met.

"She's ...... You know, she's not for this kind of occasion. Sophia smiled helplessly, "My sister will probably only take care of eating at this kind of banquet." ”

Elaine couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"And what about your brother, Count Jericho?" Gladys also felt a little embarrassed, she regretted saying that sentence, and at the same time her small body couldn't help but tremble, it seemed that Victoria had left a very deep impression on her before.

"Elder brother's words......" Sophia's expression suddenly darkened.

Gladys and Elaine were stunned.

But before they could speak, they suddenly heard a loud shout from the banquet hall.

"Your Highness the Princess!"

They subconsciously looked over.

Dressed in a burgundy one-shoulder floor-length dress, Caterina walked into the banquet hall with Swain in her hand, her hair tied into a princess bun, accompanied by the jewels treasured by the Jean family, and her whole body reflected grace and luxury.

"It's beautiful—"

Elaine couldn't help but admire Katarina's beauty, while Gladys focused on Swain, who was holding Caterina.

She looked at Sophia beside her, and sure enough, on Sophia's lowered face, the lonely look could no longer be concealed, and it was obviously revealed.