Rhinetown, aristocratic quarter. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Passing through manors and villas, Albert came to a magnificent castle.

The tall towers of the castle stand like giants, and the gray walls are inscribed with the traces of time, mottled and mottled. The arched gate is carved with a blooming rose, symbolizing the owners of this castle, the Rose family.

Albert paced in the shadow of the 'giant', his heart uneasy.

He really wanted to see the girl in his heart again, even if it was just to take a look, but when he came here, he was a little timid.

Eventually, Albert mustered up the courage to knock on the castle gates. He didn't want to leave regrets, and the devil knew if he would make it out of the Misty Forest alive.

After a few moments, the door slowly lifted. "Hello, sir. The old butler of the castle looked at the strange young man and frowned, "May I ask you something?"

"I'm looking for Joanna Rose. Albert smiled.

"I'll have to ask Miss Joanna first. The old butler politely said, "Can you tell me your name?"

"Of course. Albert nodded, "Albert Violet." ”

The old butler pondered for a moment and looked at Albert in surprise, "You are Albert?"

"I don't know if you're talking about Albert or not, but my name is Albert. Albert said.

"Please follow me, Mr. Albert. Mademoiselle has already instructed me to bring her to her as soon as you come. As he spoke, the old butler made a gesture of please.

Following the old butler into the castle gates, Albert seemed to have entered another world.

The garden is full of red and white roses, the fragrance of flowers wafting in the air, and butterflies fluttering among the flowers, like a dream.

Follow the path to the interior of the castle, where the lavish hall unfolds in front of Albert. The eight-metre-high walls are carved with abstract figures, the corners and center of the ceiling are adorned with beautifully crafted magic lamps that emit a soft and bright white glow, and a long soft red carpet on the marble floor that runs from the doorway to the staircase at the end of the hall.

"Please wait a moment, sir, and I'll go and call the young lady down. The old butler said, and went up the stairs.

Albert sat on the couch, picked up the newspaper on the coffee table, and read it. A maid came up to her, "Sir, do you have tea or coffee?" she said respectfully.

"No thanks. Albert looked up and smiled at the maid.

The maid nodded, and retreated to the corner of the hall, where three other maids who were wiping down the furniture immediately gathered around.

"How's that guy?" asked a chubby maid, "tell us quickly." The other maids echoed curiously.

"It's far worse than the other sons who pursue Miss. The maid shook her head, "And he looks younger than Miss's." She added, "It's not very well-dressed, either." ”

"If only that were the case. The chubby maid smiled mysteriously.

"Huh?" the other maids were a little puzzled, and they all stared at the slightly chubby maid, "What do you mean by that?"

"Maybe he'll like me. The chubby maid said confidently, and held up her breasts, "Did a young lady's suitor fall in love with a maid not long ago last time?"

"Who would like a pig. One of the maids pouted, "I guess he must have taken a fancy to me in the end, and everyone said that I had a temperament very similar to that of Miss." ”

"Shhhh The maids fell silent and looked up the stairs.

Hearing the footsteps, Albert turned his head and couldn't help but froze.

Joanna wore a pure white princess dress, and her waist was even more slender against the backdrop of the fluffy skirt. She wore a delicate ruby necklace around her neck, a rose-shaped brooch pinned to her chest, and a pair of delicate crystal shoes on her slender feet.

"I thought you weren't coming. Joanna looked at Albert.

Albert swallowed, "Things are a bit troublesome, and some time has been delayed. He smiled, "How's it going, how are you doing?"

"It's still the same, learning magic and ladylike manners every day, and boring politics. Joanna sat across from Albert, "Poor my summer vacation is over. She grumbled.

"At least it's fulfilling. Albert smiled, "Joe, you're so beautiful today." ”

"Wasn't I beautiful before?" said Joanna, frowning slightly.

"No, it used to be beautiful too. Albert shook his head repeatedly, "But today is more beautiful than usual." ”

Looking at Albert's helpless appearance, a smug smile appeared on Joanna's face, "How long are you going to stay in Rhine City?"

"I'll leave here tomorrow. Albert said truthfully, "I still have one important thing to solve." ”

"What is more important than a friend?" Joanna was really angry this time.

"I'm sorry, Joe. Albert smiled.

"Don't you want to explain?" Joanna pursed her lips, "I want to know why." ”

Albert shook his head and said nothing.

"Well, that's your privacy. Joanna sighed and didn't ask any further, "My parents will be back soon, and I'll introduce you to you later." ”

Albert nodded, staring at Joanna.

No one spoke, neither of them knew what to say, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

At this moment, the door was opened, and a middle-aged man with a majestic atmosphere and a graceful and luxurious lady entered the hall.

"Father, mother. Joanna stood up and greeted her.

"It is an honor to meet you, Honorable Lord of the Rhine, Your Excellency Count Rose. Hearing Joanna's salutation, Albert stood up, lightly touched his forehead with the tip of his right finger, bowed slightly, and performed a standard mage salute. Then he looked at the lady again, "Hello, beautiful countess. ”

"Fortunately. Count Rose nodded. "Is this your friend?" he asked Joanna.

"He's Albert. Joanna said with a smile.

"Yes, a young and promising ancient magician. Count Rose felt the other's magic, "You don't seem to be in good shape. ”

"Thank you for your concern. Albert politely said, "I'm fine, I just look a little bad." ”

"Funny boy. The Count nodded, "Do you like to read?"

"Of course. Albert nodded.

"I have a lot of books, would you like to visit my study?" said the Count of Rose.

"Thank you for having me, I am deeply honored. Albert said, not understanding what Count Rose was trying to do with his abrupt invitation.

"Father. Joanna realized something, "Abel is my friend, I can show him around." ”

"Oh, my daughter, let them talk about men. The Countess put her arm around Joanna's shoulder, "Look what I've brought back this time?" she shook the shopping bag in front of Joanna's eyes, "Let's go, dear, look at your new shoes, I'm sure you'll like them." ”

"Mother. Joanna didn't move, frowned and said.

"Listen to your mother. A majestic voice sounded, and Joanna looked at Albert and went upstairs with her mother.

"Joanna is gone, what do you want to talk about?" Albert looked at the performance of the three of them, and probably guessed what Count Rose wanted to say.

"Follow me to the study. Count Rose said in a commanding tone, and went up the stairs on his own.

Through the long, dimly lit corridor, Albert and Count Rose reached their study.

"You may be seated. Count Rose sat down on the sofa.

"Thank you. Albert nodded, and said without humility or arrogance, "What do you want to talk about?"

"I want to thank you for saving Joanna. As he spoke, Count Rose opened the cabinet beside him and took out a crystal card, "There are 3,000 gold coins here." ”

"I'm not short of money. Albert shook his head.

"And what do you want?" sneered Count Rose, "status? ”

"I am an Elder Mage, a quasi-elite member of the Mage's Guild. Albert said calmly.

"The Mage's Guild. Count Rose pouted disdainfully, "Do you really think that a magician can be equated with a nobleman?" he stared at Albert, "Son, magicians are valued because of their excellent performance on the battlefield, and aside from that, magicians are a bunch of sick waste. ”

"If you're just here to talk this nonsense, I don't think there's any need for me to stay here. Albert stood up, "Of course, if you go to the Mage's Guild and say that, I'll treat you like a hero, or an idiot." ”

"Believe me, if you didn't save my daughter, you're dead. "The Count of Rose was not angry, and more than a dozen years in politics had left him with anger and the emotions that would make him misjudge. "Maybe Joanna was kidnapped, and you designed it. I can see that you like my daughter, so you designed everything. ”

"Is this an excuse for you not to dare to ask the Sakura family for sin?" Albert sneered.

"I've never been afraid of anyone. Count Rose said word by word. "I forgive you for what you said, and even more forgive you for designing my daughter. He shrugged generously, "But you must stay away from my daughter, her future husband must be one of the three princes." ”

"Prince, is she just a part of your politics?" said Albert indifferently, "that's your daughter, and you should ask her more what she thinks." ”

"That's my daughter, and I have the right to decide everything about her. Count Rose said in a deep voice.

"No one can force her, and I won't let you do it. Albert stared at the other party, "Also, since you don't dare to take revenge on the Sakura family, then I will make the person who hurt Joanna pay." Albert was saddened that Joanna had such a father. "Farewell, Your Excellency. ”

Under the watchful eye of Count Rose, Albert left the study, leaving the cold, untendered castle.