Swain looked at Alans Nopesa sitting in front of him, and had to say that the duke's son was indeed very handsome, and compared to him, Swain paled in comparison.

The two were the same age, and both had black hair, but Alans's hair color also had a few touches of purple in it, although it was not as dazzling as the blonde hair, but the black and purple hair color was more noble and mysterious, and it was very charming. The tear moles at the corners of the eyes are even more appropriately embellished, and they have the charm to convince most girls.

Swain's sudden visit surprised Swain, who had heard Sophia talk about Alans, but Swain didn't take it to heart at that time, and with his eyes, he could naturally sense the incongruity in the story told by Alans.

However, these are all trivial matters, and Swain doesn't mind seeing what this noble boy has in mind.

"I am really amazed by your visit, since I came to the imperial capital, there really hasn't been anyone who has come to visit. Sven crossed his legs and said polite words with a blank face.

"I was going to visit you, but I heard that you happened to be out, so I never had a chance to see you. And something like that happened to the Ministry of Politics some time ago, so it's inconvenient to bother. Alans pinched the edge of the tea set and took a sip of black tea, her every move was extremely elegant, "I recently heard that your sister, Miss Sophia, has returned to school as normal, so I thought you should be here too, so I asked for a leave of absence from school." You are a busy person, and I hope my visit has not bothered you. ”

"Where," Swain waved his hand, "I'm too late to be happy." ”

Although Swain's words were polite, there was no sincere expression on his face. However, he didn't care, and smiled slightly, the corners of his mouth grabbing a charming arc.

"To be honest, I've heard that Count Jericho has never laughed in front of anyone, and I thought that if I could make His Excellency Count laugh, maybe we would be best friends. ”

According to the usual aristocratic etiquette, Swain should have laughed at this time, although there was a faint feeling that Alans was hiding something, but in terms of his bearing and charisma, most people would be happy to make such a friend. It's just that it is Swain who is sitting in front of Alans now.

The mask-like face was motionless, and its black eyes looked like glass beads, and there was no sparkle in them.

Facing Sven's silent gaze, Alans couldn't help but feel embarrassed, although he had heard about Sven's bad talk and laughter, but now that he really understood, Alans found that Sven was even more incomprehensible than he imagined.

The corners of his mouth twitched weakly twice, and Alans sighed softly, but he had to pretend that he had not said the joke just now. And, after the embarrassment just now, Alans wisely stopped talking politely to Swain, and was ready to cut straight to the point, so as not to be choked by Swain again.

"Actually, I'm here this time because I want to ask you something. ”

"Speak. This time, Swain was finally a little more active.

"I wonder if Miss Sophia has spoken to you......" Alans hesitated, as if he was really thinking about what kind of words to use, "have you talked about my story?"

Sven nodded, still without any expression on his face. "Sophia has told me a few things before, and I am deeply sorry to hear that your mother and sister suffered a misfortune seven years ago. ”

Alans hung his head, his black hair hanging down from his eyes, so that Sven could not distinguish Alans's eyes. However, Swain could still feel the sadness emanating from Alans, at least this was true, and Swain could be sure that Alans's feelings at the moment were by no means fake.

"Ever since my mother and sister were murdered seven years ago, I've been eager to find the killers and avenge them, but after all these years, nothing has progressed. I feel powerless, so I hope to have your help, you are the same age as me, and yet you are able to achieve the feat of killing Michel VII, and, pardon my rudeness, your mother died early, and you have not seen Viscount Jericho until this year, and even after the great grief and the absence of loved ones, you have persevered until now, and I think that our situation has many similarities, but you are much stronger than I am, so I think that if you can help me, perhaps the mystery of my mother and sister for many years can be answered。 ”

Sven slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip unhurriedly. "I am really flattered by what you said, I didn't expect you to think so highly of me. However, I am not a detective, let alone a policeman, and even if you say so, I am afraid that I have no good way to help you. was able to kill Michel VII, it was only because of good luck, Michel VII was already betrayed by everyone, and whoever was in that situation could do this, so I don't dare to be your praise. ”

Swain spoke humbly, and of course, even if he did, the expression on his face was still the same. Alans frowned slightly, not because of the coldness of Swain's expression, but because he heard the faint rejection in Swain's words.

"Please don't say that, it is not possible for anyone to be able to protect Her Highness Catalina from Pritton, and if you have any difficulties, I will do my best to help you, both because of the friendship between friends and because I thank you for helping me. ”

Do you think I'm not being paid, so I say that?" Swain thought to himself, and then lowered his eyes again, staring at the ripples on the teacup.

Seeing that Swain still didn't speak, Alans couldn't help but get anxious, he didn't expect this earl of the same age as him to be so cold, even if Alans never prided himself on his family, he couldn't help but feel disappointed and indignant at this time. Swain's attitude is too unkind, although his words have always been very polite, but his attitude of complete refusal has made Alans quite dissatisfied, even if it is to deal with it, even if it is perfunctory, at least he should respond with a sentence or two, Swain's style is really not a little aristocratic.

Maybe I should ask Miss Sophia for help. Alans secretly thought in his heart, he had heard Elaine say before that the relationship between the Jericho brother and sister was very good, and if Sophia helped, maybe Swain would agree to it for the sake of his sister's face.

"Actually," even when Alans was disappointed and about to leave, Swain suddenly raised his head and said to him, "It's not that I don't want to help you, first, I'm afraid that I'm too shallow to learn and help you, so I don't dare to take on this responsibility, and second, I have some other things to deal with now, and I really can't help you." ”

Alans had just lifted himself up, and when he heard Swain's words, he sat back down. If someone else said this, Alans would still think it was a perfunctory statement, but from the conversation just now, Alans could judge that Swain was not a person who would make promises at will, and he didn't need to make such an excuse, otherwise, he could have used this reason to send Alans just now, so why bother to say it now?

"I'm willing to wait, no matter how long your business is busy, I'm ready to wait for you to come to Pesa's house. ”

"It's probably not a matter of long," Swain said slowly, putting down his teacup and watching Alans with his puzzled eyes, "but a question of whether to wait for it." ”

"You...... What does this mean?" Alans had a vague guess in his mind, but he still intended to pretend to be confused, which could be regarded as a tribute to Swain's cold attitude just now.

"What do you think could be so important in this situation?" Swain leaned back, his back sunk into the soft couch, "and, how dangerous is it?"

Alans took a deep breath, he was sure that he was right, Swain was indeed involved in the battle for the throne between the two princes, and this was a decision that even his father, the Duke of Pesa, did not dare to make lightly. For a moment, Alans didn't know whether to say that Swain was extraordinarily bold or that he was young and impulsive.

And, if Swain really decides to choose a side among the two princes, then he needs to consider another issue, no matter which prince Swain chooses to stand behind him, Alans asks Swain for help at this time, and the other side of the force will think that the Pesa family has thrown himself to the side supported by Swain, if this makes the family easily choose a side, Alan can be sure that his father, the Duke of Pesa, will not spare him.

Thinking of this, Alans also hesitated, now he is not good at taking Swain's words, if he is careless and says the wrong thing, then not only will he be disgusted by Count Jericho, but he may also bring his own family into a big trouble.

As Alans hesitated, a voice from the doorway helped him out.

"So, Mr. Pesa, while I understand your eagerness to avenge your mother and sister, I need the help of Count Jericho at the moment, so I beg your patience. ”

Hearing this, Alans breathed a sigh of relief, at least he didn't have to deal with Swain head-on. However, while relaxing, he also felt that the voice seemed a little familiar, especially the elegant and somewhat humble tone, as if he had heard it somewhere.

And these doubts were answered when he saw Katarina.

"Your Highness Princess!" Alans hurriedly stood up and bowed to Princess Celestia, "I didn't know you were here...... If there is any rudeness, please forgive me!"

"You don't have to be so polite, Mr. Pesa. Caterina walked over, she smiled, raised her hand and motioned for Alans to sit down first, "It's too dull for Tiamat Palace during this time, so I came here to stay here for a while, and if it scares you just now, please don't be surprised." ”

"Why, it's an honor to be able to meet me. After all, he was the young master of the Duke's family, and after the initial surprise calmed down, Alans immediately regained his dignified appearance and coped with the words of the eldest princess.

When Caterina walked into the living room, although Alans was chatting and laughing with her very gracefully, the atmosphere was obviously much more restrained. And Alans, who realized this, also offered to take his leave after chatting for a while.

"Did you just want to drag the Pesa family into the water?" After Alans left, Princess Celestia and Swain relaxed a lot when they talked.

Swain didn't answer Katerina's question directly, he glanced at the door and asked, "Do you know that Mr. Pesa?"

"His father was a duke, and he was rich and powerful—at least rich, so I met him a few times when I was younger, but rarely in the last two years. The eldest princess leaned lazily on the sofa, as if she had thought of something, and the corners of her mouth suddenly provoked a playful smile, "Why, Your Excellency the Earl, are you jealous?"

"That person, I think there's something wrong. Swain ignored Katarina's teasing, his eyes still staring at the door, as if he wanted to see the departed Alans through the wall, "Don't you think it's strange? His mother and sister were killed seven years ago, and the Pesa family is rich and powerful—at least rich, and he hasn't found any clues in the past seven years, so why do you think I can help?"

Celestia's face flushed slightly. Although Swain is always expressionless and indifferent, he sometimes says witty things, but this is often not funny because of his expression.

"So, why do you think he did that?"

"I'll know. ”

Sven picked up his teacup and drank the black tea.