On the morning of April 3, Saugrande first went to visit Mrs. Gran, who was living in Lubata. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Info asks them about their daily life, and Sogrand regularly sends living expenses and daily necessities to Mrs. Gran through the "Crystal Forest" branch in Lubata.

Madame Glenn was delighted with his visit and gave him a warm welcome. But Peles was not friendly to Saugland, the older boy was 19 years old this year, and he was old enough to become an adult and independent.

"Pelles, what's been going on lately?" Thorgrande greeted him politely.

Peer glanced at him, but ignored him, and even as his mother urged him to blame, the young man stared at Saugland with a resentful look.

"Would you like to play with me for a few rounds?" Sogrend proposed.

"Yes." Pelce replied coldly, and with that, he picked up his sword by the wall and walked out.

"Lord Leus......" Mrs. Gran looked at her son's back and looked at Saulgrande worriedly.

"Don't worry, ma'am, it'll be fine." Sogrend still smiled and comforted.

The two men came to the courtyard and put on a stance.

"So, let me see what you've learned?"

"Don't put on a great look there!" Pelce yelled and lunged at Sogland.

The young man's impulsive attack was naturally easily defused by the veteran, and Sogre just flashed and gave a gentle push, and Pelce rolled on the mud several times. However, Pelce was not discouraged, he got up again, straightened his posture and attacked again. This time it was a big improvement over the previous one, and Sogrend had to draw his sword to deflect his attack.

"You're finally willing to draw your sword, good!" Pelce yelled.

The blades collided several times, and although Pelce attacked fiercely, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Sogrerd had not done his best to control his opponent. After dozens of rounds, it was only after Pelce's stamina was exhausted that Thorgrande took his sword flying. Pelce froze there a little dazed, gasping for breath, his legs not moving.

"Pelles, you're grown up, and Admiral Gran and Ginna will be happy to know about it." Thorgrande sighed and retracted the Tooth Moon.

"Don't pretend there, you're just a coward." Pelce shouted, "What did you agree with me in the first place, you said you would protect Chenna, but what happened? She fights on the front lines, but you hide in the safety of the royal capital; She's under siege by the enemy, but you're not with her. The world praises you for your wisdom and martial arts, but in fact you are just a bastard who can't even protect your wife. ”

"You're right, Pelles, and I don't want to defend anything. I never expected the world to really understand someone like me, as long as I knew that China understood me, and that was enough. If I am not ashamed to speak out, all those who are ready to shed their blood for Phrensi will understand me. Pelles, unless you follow the same path as me and Chinna, your resentment towards me will continue, and I will always be open to it. Thorgrande said, turning around.

"I'll break you, someday!" Pelce shouted to Saugland.

"I'm looking forward to that day, but no one wants to beat me until my responsibilities are over." Thorgrande didn't look back at Pelce, "Goodbye, Pelce, take care of your mother." ”

At 2 p.m., Thorgrande appeared punctually at the Duchess's salon. This made the Duchess smile. The Duchess of Tower Hill was certainly no longer young, she should actually be two or three years older than Sogrande. However, as we have said many times before. The ladies are very good at taking care of their faces, so there are no particularly obvious signs of aging on their faces. Therefore, the Duchess can still be classified as a mature beauty.

"You're not late today." This is the first sentence of the Duchess, and it is clear that some of Saugland's deeds have indeed become famous.

"Because it's not the time for the prom yet." Thorgrande replied.

"So, do you find a way to be late for the dance after dinner?"

"If that's what you expect." Sogrend laughed.

"I think it's better to have Lord Luce here all the time."

"Then I will do what you wish, my good proprietor." Sogrand owes himself.

While Sogrande was accompanying a group of noble ladies to the scene, the duchess's butler informed of the arrival of Miss Katyusha. This was the highlight of the day, and the Duchess had invited Sogrand to make a show in front of the Reynosque woman. so that she understands who is the queen of Rubata's high society.

When the men present heard the news, they all turned their attention to the door, including Saugrand, of course. For such a woman who has swept the entire royal capital of Parmes, anyone will be curious.

Entering Sogrand's field of vision is a blonde woman in a plain dress, her figure is not very tall, and with a small head, the overall feeling is quite petite. It wasn't until she got closer that her face could be clearly revealed. Her facial features are delicate, and under her slender eyebrows are a pair of blue eyes. The eye sockets are slightly smaller, but they are just right at the ends, so they look even more charming. She has fair and clean skin, and is particularly noticeable for a tear mole at the corner of her left eye, a feature that is all the more endearing due to her generally slightly melancholy temperament.

If it is such a woman, then it is also reasonable to arouse the admiration of all men, Sogrend thought. Just as he was thinking, the duchess on the side rubbed his arm against him, reminding him that it was time to save face for himself. Thorgrande hurriedly smiled, asked the Duchess to hook his arm, and stepped forward.

Miss Katyusha had long been surrounded by men, and even with Thorgrande's help, the Duchess had to squeeze in front of them with great difficulty.

"Ah, Duchess of Tower Hill." Katyusha saw the Duchess coming menacingly, and hurriedly greeted her first.

"Miss Katyusha, what a rarity, I've invited you several times." The Duchess said with a sneer.

"I've been doing it again lately, I'm sorry." Katyusha bowed her head.

"The climate in Rubata doesn't seem to be for you." The language is dark.

"It's my own body that doesn't fight for energy, and it has nothing to do with the weather." Katyusha did not fall into the Duchess's words.

The Duchess snorted lightly, then dragged Saogrande past and introduced Katyusha in a condescending manner, "This is the famous Sogrande. This is Miss Katyus, Lord Leus. ”

"I have heard of the prestige of Lord Luce even in Renoske, and I would never have imagined that I could meet me on such an occasion." Katyusha curtsy not in the manner of Reynoske, but Mastar.

"Hah...... Ha, I'm honored to meet you. Thorgrande bowed politely.

Educated, wise, but not sharp. Sogrend was even more convinced that Miss Katyusha's background was worth investigating with state resources. In contrast, the Duchess of Tower Hill appears ignorant and superficial. If the two sides continue to fight in such a secret, I am afraid that the Duchess will occupy the infinite scenery on the surface, and will have to endure the loneliness and frustration inside. Sogrend wondered if he should make any further contact with Miss Katyusha, and perhaps it would be a good idea to visit directly.

"Will you stay at the prom?" A noble man next to him suddenly asked Katyusha.

"Prom?" Katyusha paused, then turned to Sogrend, "Will you join as well, Lord Ruce?" ”

"I'll also participate, although dancing is not my hobby, but I can't disobey my hostess's invitation today." Saugland said and smiled at the Duchess, much to the delight of the hostess.

"Well, I'll stay and dance the first few tunes, it's too late." Katyusha replied to the expectant glances of the others.

For the rest of the afternoon tea and dinner, Thorgrande chatted and laughed among the Pamis nobles. During this time, someone asked, according to rumors, this time Sogrand was not at a disadvantage when he first arrived in Lubata and fought three thousand cavalry commanders at the same time. Sogrend said on the spot that this kind of rumor was not credible, and no matter how brave he was, how could he resist the simultaneous attack of three thousand cavalry commanders. While the self-confidence of the Parmis was greatly satisfied, he did not forget to compliment Saugland, for example, even so, but only Lord Luce would make such rumors seem true.

With such a male companion, the Duchess of Tower Hill is naturally very proud today, and she unconsciously feels a little fluttery.

"Lord Ruce, we have also heard about Mrs. Zun, it is really a pity." The Duchess's tone really can't make people feel the taste of "regret".

As soon as he mentioned this topic, Thorgrande's original smile immediately disappeared, and although he was reluctant to mention it to outsiders, he nodded his head to accept the other party's condolences out of courtesy.

"You haven't thought about chord continuations for so many years?" The Duchess asked tentatively.

"I've been running around so much that I really don't have time to think about it anymore." Thorgrande replied lightly that he did not want to continue the topic. "What's more, who else wants to marry a man like me who can't even protect his wife? Women need love and care, and I am afraid that they will not be able to meet their needs at the moment. ”

"Even so, I think there are many who would like to be your wife."

"No, only people who don't know me think so, I don't want to do such a thing that is destined to end unhappily. Please don't talk about it again, my good proprietor. ”

The Duchess and the others listened for a while, and then stiffly shifted the subject to something else. At this time, Katyusha came to the side of the crowd.

"I'm so tired tonight that I'll only dance the first three songs, but it's a shame not to be able to dance with Lord Luce." Katyusha tactfully expressed her invitation.

The Duchess was about to refuse, but Sogrand stood up and made a gesture of inviting him to dance, wanting to leave the ladies for a while.

"I'm not a good dancer, Miss Katyusha." Thorgrande said as he took the other man's hand, it was a cold and soft little hand.

"Dancing, like eating, is not about the content, it's about the company." Katyusha smiled.

"As the word says, then please." Sogrend said and danced with his dance partner, "Well, maybe it's just right now, Miss Katyusha." ”

"What?" Katyusha asked, her eyes flashing.

"Can I get permission to visit you?"

"I'm always there to welcome people like you, and whenever I come, I'll entertain you whenever I'm home."

"Thank you so much."

Katyusha did say goodbye to the crowd after only three dances, but Sogrend had to stay with the Duchess of Tower Hill. Although he could have left earlier, since he had promised Princess Flower, he still had to keep this trust.

In the afternoon of the next day, Sogrend went to visit Katyusha's residence. That morning, the tailor brought him a new coat with a piece of parchment hidden in it. After reading the contents of the parchment, Sogrend scratched it off.

When Sogrend put on his new coat and came to the door of Katyusha's residence, he saw a short gentleman arguing with the gatekeeper.

"Why don't you let me go in and visit Miss Katyusha, I heard she is a hospitable person." The gentleman said excitedly.

"Madame has not told you that you are allowed to enter, and you cannot prove that you are a decent person." The gatekeeper calmly replied.

"Decent people? Where do you tell I'm not a decent person anymore? ”

"Decent people don't make a lot of noise like you."

"Oh, shouldn't a decent man cry out about the rights he deserves?" The gentleman asked rhetorically.

The gatekeeper was speechless, but he could have turned in and closed the door at once, ignoring the gentleman who was arguing with reason. Naturally, the gentleman refused to let go, and stepped forward and grabbed the doorkeeper by the shoulder. Seeing that the two sides were about to scuffle together, a pair of hands separated them.

"Who are you?" The gatekeeper turned his head to see Thorgrande's smile, and he realized that he was probably a nobleman.

"I'm Thorgrande Leus, and I should have been allowed to visit her by your mistress."

"Yes, yes, a big man like you, Madame has already commanded it." The gatekeeper hurriedly gave way to Thorgrande, blocking the other gentleman.

"Snobbish!" The gentleman scolded indignantly.

"By the way, he's my friend, I guess he can go in with me, right?" Thorgrande said, pointing to the short man.

The gatekeeper glanced at the man and hurriedly smiled, "Of course, of course." ”

When the gentleman passed by the gatehouse, he did not forget to demonstrate by extending his fist to the gatekeeper.

"Thorgrande Leus, may I ask your Excellency's honorific name?" Sogrend smiled and held out his hand to the gentleman.

"Paynes." The other party shook his hand.

"Huh?"

"Ah, I've given up my last name, oh, yes, you don't know what I do. I am a troubadour, and I have given up my family name to avoid inheriting the family business. In the future, in the history of culture, people will think of me whenever they mention 'Peines,' so it doesn't matter what the last name is. Paynes said proudly and confidently, and after a pause, his tone changed again, "Your Excellency, you won't regret saying that I am your friend, will you?" You can take it back, after all, if I were a greedy person, I would probably use your words to swindle around. ”

"No, how could it be? I had the privilege of befriending a poet, as the Parmis used to say......"

"There can be no king under the sky, but there can be no poet." The two men spoke in Parmis in unison, and then they both burst out laughing.

"Let's go in together, then, by the way, how did you come up with the idea of visiting Miss Katyusha?" Sogrend asked.

"Don't the people of Hitarus say that too......

"Beauty, wine, and beauty are the three main sources of poetry, especially the last." Again, the two of them spoke at the same time in Hitarus.

"It's such an honor to meet you, and if it weren't for the beauty, I would definitely drag you along to find the other two sources of poetry." Penns said heartily.

"Let's get in quickly."

The two of them walked side by side into Katyusha's apartment, which was warmer than outside. The maid took their coats and led them into the living room. There were already several gentlemen sitting in the drawing-room, admiring the graceful gesture of the hostess playing the harp.

"Wow, seeing is believing, it seems that the rumors are true." Penns couldn't help but admire the beauty of the hostess. Although he thought he was quiet, everyone in the living room had already attracted the attention of his voice.

"Lord Luce, you're finally here at the Humble House." Katyusha stopped playing and got up and walked towards them. Because there was still a fire burning in the house, the mistress's dress was not heavy. This shows off her beautiful curves and delicate skin.

"On my first visit, I didn't have any good gifts, I only brought two bottles of wine, which I have already asked your servant to put away." Thorgrande owes a debt, and Pennes realizes that he didn't bring a gift either, but Saugrande seems to have included his share, so he hurriedly follows suit.

"Who doesn't know that Lord Luce has a good relationship with the 'Crystal Forest', it must be a good bar there." Katyusha smiled and returned the salute, "By the way, I have never seen this gentleman next to you, so introduce it to me." ”

"Ah, this is my friend Mr. Peines, a poet who is traveling around." Sogrend warmly introduced the hostess, "Penns, this is Miss Katyusha. ”

"Under ...... I've admired your reputation for a long time. The poet became a little nervous.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Paynes."

"Well, ladies and gentlemen, we have new guests, Lord Leuss and his friend Mr. Penns." The hostess announced to the rest of the room.

Several of the Pamis nobles came up one by one to greet Sogrend, and since the poet had come with Saugland, and was known as a friend of Sogland, the Parmis did not dare to snub him.

When everyone had finished greetings, Katyusha, as the hostess, beckoned everyone to sit down to play cards or chat, and she went to prepare afternoon tea for them. A group of men complied with her arrangement and began some entertainment. Several gentlemen surrounded him and discussed poetry and art. Only Saugland, after a few gossip with the others, made an excuse and slipped into a few rooms behind the living room to visit.

"Madame, refreshments are ready." Then came the voice of a maid.

"You can get it out first."

"Yes."

Sogrand did not see the mistress and the maid come out together, so he went straight through the small hall to the bedroom door. He stood there silently, like a feline lurking in the grass. Then, a violent cough came into his ears. When the violent cough finally stopped, it seemed to last for a century, and the room groaned in pain.

When the person who made the above sound finally relieved himself, he had just turned his head and saw Sogrend's concerned face.

"What's wrong with you, ma'am?" Thorgrande asked, crouching down on the side.

"It's nothing, it's just some old problems, and it'll be fine after a while." The woman's face was unusually pale, even tinged with some sickly gray.

"I've only learned a few cures at Effini, but I can tell you're very sick."

"Doctors often say that, but don't I live as usual?" Katyusha barely squeezed out a smile.

"It's not something to joke about, and in my opinion, you should close your doors and go to some beautiful place with a pleasant climate to recuperate for a while. Soak in the hot springs, or go to the edge of the forest to soak up some fresh air and eat some healthy and wholesome food. ”

"Thank you for your kindness, but I have a reason why I can't recuperate like this."

"Alright then, I hope you're healthy."

"Lord Rus, please go back to the living room first, otherwise there will be bad rumors, which will hurt your relationship with Madame Zun. I don't care, please don't reveal anything to anyone else. ”

"I see, take care."

Katyusha smiled and nodded to Sogrend, but Sogrend knew that she was too sick to speak.

As Katyusha had ordered, Sogrend quietly returned to the living room. Soon, the hostess returned to the crowd in good spirits. After afternoon tea, Thorgrande made an excuse to take his leave, and Paynes stayed, who seemed to be poetic.

As agreed with Princess Frauss, Saugrend stayed in Rubbata for a week, after which he hurried back to France. Because he knew that many people in the family were looking forward to him day and night to be able to go back and be with them.