Chapter 120: The Banquet
The old Gothic architecture, the mottled brick walls that have been sunburned to a deep black, and the deep ruts on the bluestone streets all tell the story of the long history of the city of Posson.
At night, in every building, at every corner, there are torches sticking out of the wall, and the burning animal fat exudes a special fragrance.
The closer you get to the Marquis of Samuel's Palace, the more crowded the streets become.
The carriages of different colors and styles, engraved with various coats of arms but all delicate and luxurious, all headed in the direction of the Marquis's Palace.
"With so many rich people, it seems that running a potions garden is a good business. Ruiko looked at the formation of the convoy and sighed quietly.
"Don't probe your brain, be careful to be recognized. ”
"Got it, got it, just put your hat on before you get out of the car, your ears won't show out. ”
Knowing that Donner was coming to the banquet, Reicor pestered her for a long time before the latter agreed to take her out, on the condition that the elf's signature pointed ears be hidden.
Their caution was unnecessary, and the person who wanted to kill Rick had already withdrawn the commission.
In front of the Marquis's Palace, Donner jumped out of the car lightly and extended his hand to Rickle, who held his hand and smiled, as if pleased with his rare gentlemanly behavior.
After confirming that the two masters had gotten out of the car, the coachman consciously drove away his shabby carriage so as not to be driven away by the subordinates of the Marquis's Palace.
Donner saw what he was thinking, smiled, and stepped into the Marquis's palace with the invitation in hand, Rick followed closely behind him, and did not forget to pull the light gray velvet hat down with both hands to make sure that the ears were not exposed.
"Master Kevin. After Luna said hello, she saw Ritcho following Donner and asked, "This is ......"
"Oh. This is my student Mary. ”
Donner casually gave a pseudonym, and suddenly was twisted in the back by Ruiko. He grinned in pain, apparently unhappy with the new name.
Luna gave Donner a suspicious look. I don't know why he suddenly grinned and was about to speak, when the hall suddenly fell silent.
Donner followed everyone's gaze to see a slightly chubby young man in a magnificent aristocratic dress walking down the marble staircase from the second floor.
"Today is the semi-annual admission day of Person College, and on behalf of the local aristocracy, I would like to welcome all the talented pharmacists......"
It turned out that the Marquis of Samuel was so young - before that. Downer had always thought he would be at least middle-aged.
The young marquis spoke a few more words before announcing the beginning of the dinner.
Donner noticed that as he spoke, Luna had a strange look on her face, as if she was disdainful of his words.
The dinner was in the form of a buffet, and Donner had no acquaintances here, and he was not good at this form of socializing, so he took Reeko with him to taste all kinds of food.
Luna was right. Master Shaloman was indeed present, but he was always pulled by the Marquis of Shamuel to speak, and looking at his appearance, he seemed to be a little impatient.
"Do you know what that guy is doing?" Luna suddenly appeared next to Donner.
"What?" Donner asked, inexplicably.
"Samuel is playing with that idea again. She made no secret of her disdain, "He wants to buy out Master Sharoman's finished potion. ”
"Paitsu's blessing?"
"Yes. ”
"What does this have to do with us?" asked Donner, puzzled.
Luna rolled her eyes and continued, "He's trying to persuade Master Shaloman to abandon his plans at the Academy. ”
"That's it. He'll have more energy to mix potions?"
"It's just one aspect, it's more important. Shamuel doesn't want to see more people learn this method. Did you know that none of the three disciples of the Master stayed in Persson. ”
"I see. He wants to monopolize the market. ”
"Yes, this idiot, he doesn't understand the pharmacist's pursuit!"
Donner wanted to ask what the pharmacist was pursuing, but he couldn't help but speak.
"Come with me, I have something to tell you. With that, Luna turned and walked out of the crowd.
Donner, confused by her, turned around and asked Ricke, "What does she mean?" The latter shrugged and frowned, "I don't know, go check it out." ”
The two of them stepped out of the crowd one after the other, and followed Luna out of a side door and into the street.
Before Donner stepped out of the side door, he was secretly on guard against the other party's sudden move, but saw that she just pointed at Ruiko and asked, "Is it okay to say in front of her?"
Donner didn't know what she was going to say, but shook his head and replied, "It's fine." ”
Seeing his reaction, Rick smiled.
"It takes a lot of money to study pharmacy. Luna's words never came to fruition.
"I know. ”
"I have a lot of money. ”
"Really? Congratulations. ”
Luna didn't seem to expect Donner to answer like this, and was slightly stunned before continuing, "How do I look?"
"It's not ugly. Donner didn't notice that behind him, there was already some dissatisfaction on Ricke's face.
This tepid answer, too, was unexpected, and this time, she paused for a longer time.
“...... I need a husband. ”
At this moment, Donner was directly dumbfounded, he turned to look at Ruiko, whose mouth was open enough to fit a fist, and the pupils of his eyes were almost touching, obviously even more surprised than him.
Donner pointed to his ear, and Rick blinked, and it took him a long time to realize what he meant, and quickly tugged down his hat again, blocking half of his ears.
"Shamuel is my brother, and he's been trying to marry me off ever since my father died," Luna stared away, not noticing the two of them, "I'm stressed. ”
"What's your brother's business with your marriage?" was Rikco's question.
Luna glanced at Reiko, ignored her, and said to Donner, "My pressure comes from the family, and women can only play their value when they marry, I think you should understand." ”
"You want to marry him?" asked Ricke, pointing at Donner.
"At least you have the same goals as me. Luna answered Reikor's question, but looked at Donner as she spoke, and it was understandable that she didn't feel the need to explain it to Reiko.
"What is it worth for you to marry him?"
"Marry you, and my family won't put pressure on me anymore. ”
"How do you know he has the same goals as you?"
"I want to be the best magic apothecary, and so do you. ”
"Hey......" Donner was in a comical situation, obviously he didn't say a word, why the topic was directed at him.
"You don't care! Rick pulled him behind him and continued, "The pharmacist is not his one, why did you choose him?"
"I see him pleasing to the eye. ”
"He doesn't like you!"
"Why do you say that?"
"He said you weren't ugly, didn't you understand?"
"Better looking than you, wearing a hat in the summer, you're bald, right?"
"Phew!" Rick pulled his hat down and shouted, "Who's bald! Who's bald! You country woman, you ugly braids are dead!"
"That's enough!" Donner finally shouted, picked up his hat, and put it on for Ricke, who struggled to break free, but he glared at him fiercely, and finally relented, but his face was full of grievances.
After cleaning up Rickle, Donner turned around again and said to Luna, "A woman can be valuable if she doesn't marry." ”
"Tell me, how much money do you have?" he asked.
"Hey......" Reicor reached out to pull him, almost crying.
Donner waved his hand and shouted, "Don't think about it, that's not what you meant." ”
"All the potions gardens in the southern suburbs of Posson are mine. Luna replied.
"In this case, we may be able to cooperate and do some business......
(Ethereal smile, where is the bright moon, how to dream, CV, the clouds on the other side, red and blue hoops, there is no need for cold snow...... Thank you for your monthly pass!) (To be continued.) )