December 1st, 994 year of the world calendar.

Sidnia, Uptown, Arnold House.

Early in the morning, Roy yawned and staggered out of the room.

Although he fell asleep late last night, his biological clock still allowed him to wake up on time at the same time.

The oncoming cold wind made his head sober a lot, and he shivered and looked at it.

White catkins flew in the air, dressing the whole Sidenia in silver, at first I thought it was hail, but how could the hail be so fluttering and gentle.

It's snowing.

Roy exhaled a faint white breath.

Snow is not a new thing, it snows every year in Sidnia, but it came a little earlier this year.

And this year, because of her presence, it is very different.

Arya was sweeping the snow in the yard with a broomstick. Snowflakes fluttered down on her head and shoulders, draping her in a pure white coat.

In previous years, it was Sebas and Aunt Mary who were in charge of cleaning the yard, but both of them were old, and when Arya arrived, the matter fell to her.

But that's not bad, watching a beautiful girl dangling in front of her eyes is always more pleasing to the eye than the old man and aunt.

The corners of Roy's mouth curled.

Thank you for taking care of me for so long, and I'll be partnering with Arya for the rest of my life, Mr. Sebas, don't read it.

Arya would habitually look up at Roy's room every time she cleaned the yard, and after a while, she looked up again to find Roy standing in the doorway staring at her.

With their eyes met, she smiled a little shyly, put down her broom, and walked over to bow and salute.

"Good morning, young master, I'm going to prepare breakfast for you."

Her tone was as sweet and soft as ever.

Roy didn't speak, reaching out to help her pat the snow off her head and shoulders.

Arya stood still, quietly watching the young man in front of her fiddling with his hair and clothes.

When his hand ran through her hair, she felt a faint excitement and satisfaction in her heart.

"Is it cold?"

Roy noticed that her ears were a little red from the cold, so he touched her earlobe.

Sure enough, it was very cold.

"It's not cold."

Arya's little face was also flushed, and she lowered her head and said softly.

After becoming an inheritor, her physique has been greatly enhanced, and she can move smoothly even in iron armor, which is naturally nothing.

After a few pleasantries, Roy came to the main hall for dinner.

Both of them tacitly did not mention what happened last night, and the thrilling dungeon trip that night was like an unreal dream, and after waking up, the world was back on track.

Life goes on, and it's business as usual.

During the meal, Sebas came to Roy's side and reminded, "The master asked you to wait for a trip to the study." ”

Roy nodded, calculating, he was busy with Arya's affairs during this time, and he did have less communication with this father.

After breakfast, he went to the study, where Renault was reading the newspaper.

He put down the newspaper and glanced at Roy: "It's the end of the semester, have you been absent from the school a lot recently?" ”

Roy gritted his teeth: "I won't delay my homework." ”

Renault nodded and said casually, "You just have to know it." ”

He is still very relieved of Roy, and his usual results are here.

Ever since he hunted the Wolf King, he has never treated Roy as a child anymore, and calling Roy is not for the sake of learning.

"Here's today's paper, take a look."

Renaud handed him the newspaper in his hand.

Sidenia Morning News, Roy naturally knows that this is one of the oldest newspapers in Sidney, speaking of which, when he was in the lower city, he used his identity as a reporter for this newspaper to disguise himself.

He took the newspaper and saw a big headline on the headline:

"The Slave Trade Case Comes to Justice, and the Christian Family's Grievances Are Revealed"

The article uses sensational words to tell the story of a girl who avenges her father and clears her family's grievances. At the end, the author pointed the finger at the chaos and evil of the dungeon, and at the same time promoted the chivalry of not fearing suffering and justice triumphing.

Roy raised his eyebrows slightly, and quietly put down the newspaper.

To be able to publish such an article in the morning newspaper in such a short period of time to build momentum, needless to say, it must be the handiwork of Lyon.

This is an old fox with a deep city, but his power is genuine, and as part of the deal, he has fulfilled his promise and given the Christian family a clean slate.

"Arya is obviously a maid in our house, but it says that she infiltrated the dungeon and stabbed the murderer of her father, and the content of the morning report is really getting more and more outrageous."

Renaud shook his head and smiled, "Anyway, the Christian family has been cleared of charges, and you should tell her the good news yourself." ”

He also instructed: "After this is done, Arya will definitely resume her nobility, and if she wants to break the servant contract with our family, you will agree, and it will be a good talk in the future." After that, I'll find another maid for you. ”

Roy nodded, took the newspaper and left the study.

He had never considered Arya leaving, and the topic of breaking the contract with her had been brought up when she had first awakened to the inheritance, and she had already rejected it at the time.

And now, he thinks that the answer should still not change.

As he passed by the main hall, Roy suddenly noticed an uninvited guest sitting inside.

The man was dressed as a knight, and there was still some snow on his shoulders, as if he had just arrived.

Arya was serving him tea and water when she saw Roy walk out of the study and explained:

"Young master, this is the guest of the Leon family."

The knight put down his teacup, stood up, and said in a gentle manner, "Mr. Roy, Lord Leon, please come to the mansion with Miss Arya. ”

What should come will come, Roy knew in his heart.

As agreed that day, he infiltrated the dungeon, killed Roman, and cleared Tsukimibo. Lyon's actions were not unpleasant, and the law enforcers took over the case that night, and the news was published in the newspapers the next morning.

This thunderous method also shows his wrists and connections from the side.

Roy nodded and looked at the gate, "Let's go." ”

Outside the mansion was a luxurious carriage with a gold-rimmed coat of arms carved with a white tulip.

This is the family crest of the Palatine family and the emblem of the Holy Knights, the Palatine family has the most powerful and pure Holy Knight bloodline, and the Holy Knight who holds this bloodline is also known as the Tulip Knight.

The Tulip Knight has always been the strongest Holy Knight, strong enough to represent the entire Holy Knight lineage and become a member of the eighteen seats of the Temple Council.

To be able to sit in this carriage means that you have become a friend of the Palatine family; has risen to become the ruling class of Sidnia; One day, you may be able to become a chess player.

In front of him, the carriage, a symbol of power and wealth, had its seat open to him.

All of this was won by him and Arya with their strength last night.

Roy took a deep breath and slowly walked towards it.

Climb the stairs and get into the carriage.

On the side, Arya followed him into the carriage and sat beside him, her expression slightly stiff.

She sat in her seat with her back straight, her hands on her knees in a regular manner, but her fingers were secretly rubbing the lace of the maid's skirt, looking very nervous.

I'm going to see Leon again.

In her eyes, Leon is the head of the Holy Knights, and at the same time the head of the Temple family, an existence that even her father Ivy and uncle Gawain cannot climb, and a word can determine the fate of the Christian family.

Nervousness is inevitable.

At this time, she suddenly felt a warmth in her left hand, and Roy turned her head to look out the window, but her right hand was gently holding her.

Feeling the warmth coming from the back of her hand, she only felt that a big stone in her heart had landed, and the nervous mood had calmed down, as if as long as he was there, all the difficulties and obstacles would be overcome.

Just like last night.

She looked at Roy's side face in a daze, the corners of her mouth unconsciously outlined a smile, and she put her hands together and held his right hand in the palm of her hand.

There was nothing to be confused about, she had already made a vow that she would stay by Roy's side no matter how much the outside world disturbed.

The carriage soon drove to the Palatine Palace.

Seeing the grand fountain at the entrance again, and the statue of the winged knight in the center of the fountain, Roy and Arya followed the knight through the grand hall and stopped in front of a large door.

"Lord Leon, bring the guests."

"Come in." A calm male voice sounded from inside the door.

The knight pushed open the door and bowed down in a gesture of invitation.

The room was much larger than the study we had first met, and there was even a small stage for the band on which someone was playing a soothing piano.

Leon leaned back on the couch, and when he saw Roy, he picked up his glass and smiled slightly.

"Drink something, little hero?"

To his right is a full glass wine cabinet, which is filled with a variety of unnamed wines.

"Water is fine."

Roy shook his head.

Leon looked at Arya.

"I also drink water." She replied.

Leon didn't force it, and the waiter on one side handed them two glasses with water poured over them.

He raised his glass and looked at Roy and the others: "First of all, to commemorate our reunion, to celebrate your triumph, cheers." ”

"Bang" "Bang" "Bang" -

The glasses collided with a crisp sound, and Leon tilted his head slightly, the bright blood-colored wine in the glass entered his throat, and his face was intoxicated with a slight aftertaste.

After the toast, Roy and Arya took their seats, and Leon put down his glass, his expression becoming serious.

"This kind of unjust case in the Christian family is not only a personal misfortune, but also a misfortune for the Holy Order, as the head of the Order, I failed to protect my members, and I express my apologies on behalf of the Order."

Leon looked at Arya sincerely.

Arya hung her head, staring at the red carpet beneath her feet, biting her lip and remaining silent.

"The gods are above, Sidney will not tolerate any unjust case, the knights will not tolerate the infringement of the reputation and rights of any knight, and the Christian family will be compensated as they deserve."

"We will restore the nobility of the Christian family, recover the land and property of the Christian family, posthumously recognize Ivy Christian as a knight of merit, and his body will be sent to Valhalla Valhalla for burial in memory of his sacrifice in this tragedy." ”

"The Order will fulfill his last wish: Arya can be promoted directly to the official knight of the Holy Order if she wishes."

"In the meantime, in recognition of your contributions to the reversal of the case, the Temple of Sidenia has granted you permission to conduct a tour of the Holy Land."

Leon looked at Roy, "Originally, you were not qualified, and Arya was the only one who made the Holy Land Tour. But in view of your excellent performance in the case, I have tried my best to nominate you. ”

With that, he leaned back on the couch, shook his wine glass, and waited quietly for the two to respond.

These paragraphs were full of information, and the atmosphere instantly quieted down.

Restoring nobility and recovering land and assets is of course routine, and it makes sense to posthumously recognize meritorious knights.

But if you add to that the burial in Valhalla Valhalla, it seems very sincere.

Those who can be buried in Valhalla are either inheritors or ordinary people who have made outstanding contributions or great sacrifices to Sidneya, and being buried in Valhalla is the highest level of funeral in Sidneya.

At this point, it was no longer a decision that could be made by a single head of the Knights, and it was clear that the Temple of Sidenia also took this case seriously.

In other words, in this matter, the political forces led by Lyon had the upper hand in the temple council.

The more solemn Ivey's funeral became, the greater the "sacrifice" and "grievance" of the Holy Order, and a month later, the greater Leon's advantage in the Order's election.

That's why the front page of the morning newspaper focuses on the knightly background of the Christian family, and the original article in the newspaper reads:

「…… Ive's daughter Arya, however, firmly believes that her father was framed and died, because the Christian family has been knights of the Holy Order for generations, and they are extremely loyal to the temple, and it is impossible for them to commit such a felony that provokes the bottom line of the temple. So the young knight inherited his father's will, resolutely took up the sword in his hand, and went to the dungeon to confront the murderer......

The day of the general election of the Order is getting closer and closer, and this is the momentum that Lyon has created for his Holy Order.

Roy looked at Leon thoughtfully.

Now that the two sides are grasshoppers tied to a rope, each other's interests are closely linked, and it will be a good thing for him and Arya if Leon can be elected as the chief of the regiment.

Knowing this, it is understandable that Leon made an exception for Arya to skip the selection and apprenticeship and become an official knight of the Holy Knights.

In everyone's eyes, the Christian family has long been bound to the Palatin family who came out of it, and with such a favor here, Arya will of course become Leon's confidant in the future.

Roy can assert that Arya will not only become an official knight of the Holy Knights, but will also be directly integrated into Lyon's personal guard.

But all of the above compensation was expected, and it was only Lyon's last words that really moved him.

If being buried in Valhalla after death is the greatest honor for the deceased, then a tour of the Holy Land is an opportunity that all the inheritors of Sidenia dream of.

He had also thought that one day he would be able to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but he didn't expect this day to come so quickly.