The grand ceremony of the award was held in the Great Hall of Light of the Imperial Palace. Because the Empire has not won such a large-scale war for a long time -- and it has also been a "holy war"! The total annihilation of the 800,000 invading legions of the Roland people is the first great victory in the Empire in more than 200 years!

The ceremony was so grand that it was the largest in 200 years – it seems that only in the time of the Abbasid Emperor had it ever been celebrated!

It's been two hundred years since the Great Hall of Light has been so lively - in previous years, even on National Day, there was no such scene!

The Great Hall of Light, which can accommodate thousands of people, is already full of people! All the people with status, heads and faces in the imperial capital have gathered here!

Because it was a reward ceremony, it was different from an ordinary banquet!

Tonight is undoubtedly the night of military attachés! All those who wear the uniforms of military generals are without exception looked at with respect! The straight uniform and the saber under the waist are all showing off their identity -- "I am a soldier!"

In particular, the dozens of people who participated in the holy war and were ordered to be rewarded by His Majesty, except for a few of them (including Ziggy) who stayed in the north to deal with the aftermath of the war, and the greatest hero, Duke Tulip, was unable to attend due to health reasons, everyone else was there - including Roddy, of course.

Roddy walked into the hall in the uniform of an officer of the Central Cavalry Corps, and the countless faces around him, both familiar and unfamiliar, gave him a strange feeling in his heart.

Most of these people had seen them themselves, but now, they didn't know themselves.

His Majesty the Emperor hasn't arrived yet—what is that old skeleton doing?, Roddy wondered maliciously, could he be peeking behind the side door of the main hall at this moment?

The officers of the Central Legion came together, and a dozen officers walked into the hall under the leadership of Commander Kraft, and Roddy was in the middle of the queue, and a dozen of them immediately attracted the attention of most of the people in the hall - the sound of Hoho's leather boots and the resolute faces. There is also the kind of killing aura that only comes after the battlefield reward is sharpened.

All the young aristocratic maidens couldn't help but glance at them secretly—most of them were focused on Roddy's.

Roddy was the youngest of the dozen officers, and he was slender and stocky. The sturdy body straightened the beautiful uniform of the Central Cavalry Corps, and the angular face, as well as the long blue hair, made the faces of many young girls red.

Fortunately, this is not the first time that Roddy has experienced this kind of scene, he is very calm, at least on the surface.

Because His Majesty the Emperor had not yet come, the people in the hall were all talking in whispers according to their own circles. As soon as Roddy and a dozen other high-ranking officers of Thor's Whip entered, they were immediately surrounded by other nobles.

Everyone knows that after tonight, many new military stars will appear among these people! Maybe some of them will even become powerful figures in the military! Everyone knows that the Thunder God's Whip is now the descendant of the Tulip family! Breaking these people is tantamount to winning over the relationship with the Tulip family!

Miró and several of his officers from the Northern Legion stood on the left side of the main hall, surrounded by many people - the Lionhearts had already been in some crisis, but after this war, the Lionhearts had clearly regained His Majesty's trust. Many people want to take this opportunity to mend their relationship with the Lionhearts......

When Miro saw the men of the Central Cavalry Regiment coming in, he immediately brought people over to say hello - everyone fought side by side in the north, and these soldiers naturally had some intimate friendship with each other. In particular, the officers under Miro have even more respect for Thor's whip - they have seen with their own eyes how invincible Thor's whip is on the battlefield!

Out of habit, the officers of Thor's Whip immediately saluted Miro - after all, when he was in the north, Miro was the third person in the war zone after Lord Duke and Lord Ziggy!

Looking at the dozen officers of Thor's Whip saluting him, feeling the amazement and envious gazes shooting from all around, Miro was also a little proud, and his originally cold expression gradually revealed some mildness.

Kraft is the highest-ranking of the Thor's whips, and it is naturally up to him to talk to Miro.

"Commander Kraft, how is the Duke, have you been to the Duke's Palace?" said Milo in a low voice. In fact, he was also very concerned about the Duke's "injury", but in the relationship between the two families, it was inconvenient for him to visit the Duke's Palace - in fact, even if he went, he would not see the Duke!

Kraft's face showed a little gloomy: "Lord Miro, we have been to the Duke's Palace, but it is Miss Nicole who sees us, and the Duke is currently recuperating, and there are no guests." ”

Roddy stood on the periphery of the circle, just quietly listening to their conversation, but his eyes couldn't help but look around—too many people here know themselves, and they have to be careful with their every move tonight!

Then from time to time, the nobles of the imperial capital arrived, and the royal guards outside the main hall announced in a majestic voice...... So-and-so earl arrived, so-and-so minister, so-and-so baron...... Wait a minute.

But then a bulletin made the hall fall silent for a moment.

"Miss Nicole of the Duke's Court has arrived!"

This voice came into the main hall, and everyone subconsciously stopped talking, and all eyes focused on the door.

Then Nicole walked in slowly.

Her golden beauty was draped over her shoulders softly, and an off-the-shoulder snow-white and soft evening dress set off her whole person like a pure lily. A silver belt was tied around her waist, outlining her slender waist, and there was no trace of a smile on that noble and beautiful face, as if with a trace of coldness.

Seeing Miss Nicole walk in, everyone had the same thought in their hearts: since Miss Nicole came as a representative, it seems that Duke Tulip will not appear tonight.

Nicole walked in slowly, but her eyes fell on Miro's circle, and then a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she nodded slightly.

The officers of the Northern Legion and Thor's Whip immediately straightened up, and Miro's eyes showed a hint of admiration, and then he smiled at Nicole with a slight chin of grace.

Only Roddy knew that Nicole's smile was aimed at him.

Seeing that Miss Nicole had come in, the people of Thor's Whip quickly left Miro and the others, and gathered around Miss Nicole as if the stars were holding the moon. Nicole swept away her indifferent expression and said a few words to Commander Kraft gently. Kraft's voice trembled a little with excitement, and the man who didn't know how to be scared in the army was so nervous that he didn't even know where to put his hand.

Just when the people in the main hall were in various moods and were secretly looking at Nicole, a loud salute horn came out from the back of the main hall......

Everyone quickly stopped talking, then stood up, and then heard a loud shout.

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!"

Abbasid XI slowly walked out amid several royal guards. Roddy immediately saw Tianlie standing beside the emperor—the fat man was secretly frowning at him.

The rest of the matter is exactly according to the procedure. In accordance with the tradition of the empire, in the spirit of respecting the meritorious heroes of the empire, His Majesty the Emperor personally read out the commendation order, and the meritorious heroes who received the commendation stepped forward one after another to accept the reward from His Majesty the Emperor.

More than 20 people who were awarded knelt on one knee in front of the main hall, and after His Majesty the Emperor read out the commendation order loudly, he walked to the heroes kneeling in front of him one by one, holding a long sword inlaid with red gems in his hand and slowly resting it on the shoulders of the other party, Wen Yan encouraged him twice, and then put the imperial medal on the meritorious hero. Roddy knelt in the last one, and when the emperor walked in front of him, Roddy suddenly had an ominous feeling in his heart......

Sure enough, Andy didn't tell himself what plan he had!

"Young man, you have done a great job!" The emperor's voice was not loud, but in the silent hall, everyone heard it very clearly, especially the expression on the face of the emperor at this moment, and the world looked even more kind and loving, and the eyes flashed with pride and warmth, and then Luo Di heard this bastard say in extremely affectionate words: "I am proud of you!"

I'm proud of you??

I'm proud of you???!!!

What does that mean??

It's as if a loving father said this in the same tone as a successful son...... I'm proud of you??

With a buzz, it was as if the hall had suddenly become a beehive, and everyone couldn't help but start talking to each other.

What the hell is this young man??

People who originally thought that Roddy was a Thor's Whip Officer were interested and curious about his identity at the moment.

Roddy was already a little confused, and he didn't understand what Andy's last sentence meant......

But at this very moment, the Emperor had already placed the medal lightly on his chest, and then His Majesty said in a loud voice: "Then everyone will celebrate here tonight!

With the cheers, His Majesty the Emperor actually took Luo Di with his own hand, and then took his hand and slowly walked towards the back of the main hall......

A royal band entered the main hall, and sumptuous food, fine tableware, and fine wine were all served.

But at this moment, everyone no longer had the heart to pay attention to these, and everyone was speculating about the identity of the young officer who was pulled in by His Majesty's hand just now......

Some people couldn't help but ask around, but even the people of Thor's Whip and the Northern Army couldn't tell where Roddy came from.

The only clue is that the young man is the captain of Duke Tulip's personal army......

Just a pro-soldier captain??

Why is His Majesty the Emperor so fond of a pro-soldier captain?

Even Nicole looked at the door at the back of the hall from time to time, wondering what the hell they were doing, and from time to time some young people from wealthy and noble families came to talk to her--Nicole is the star of the world tonight! Such a beautiful girl, and the eldest daughter of the first family of the greatest heroes of the empire, the sister of the imperial marshal Duke Tulip...... If you can get her favor......

All sorts of young talents hit the wall, and it was clear that Miss Nicole had no interest in them.

At first, she barely managed to cope with a few sentences, but by the end, Nicole was already frowning, obviously a little impatient. It's just a little bored to look at the various flies that fly around me from time to time.

Kraft and the other officers of Thor's Whip immediately went into action, and they firmly surrounded Miss Nicole in the middle, blocking everyone who approached. Looking at these wolf-like officers, they are now heroes of the empire, and they are in the limelight, so naturally no one dares to touch the mold.

Seeing that Miss Nicole's eyes drifted to the door where His Majesty the Emperor had just entered from time to time, the officers of Thor's Whip couldn't help but think of the incident when the Emperor once proposed to Miss Nicole......

Well...... Although His Majesty the Emperor's age is very different from Miss Nicole, if the eldest lady of the Tulip family can marry the Emperor...... That's a great thing!

The only strange thing was that the two officers of the Wolf Tooth Army were faintly aware of the Duke's attitude, and they seemed to be very disgusted by His Majesty the Emperor's marriage proposal......

Finally, after a while, the door in the back reopened......

Several chamberlains of the court walked in front, and then His Majesty the Emperor strode in, his mood seemed to be good, and he had a little smile on his face...... Behind him was none other than Roddy!

At this moment, Luo Di's clothes had been changed, and the uniform of the original heroic Thor's Whip had been replaced by a standard set of young nobles' dress! He was wearing a noble samurai uniform, and his long blue hair was scattered easily behind his head, but the expression on his face was a little dazed.

Andy took him to the back just now, and Roddy thought Andy had something to say to him, but the old skeleton just dragged him in and changed his clothes...... Just a change of clothes!

What the hell is this old skeleton doing?

The dinner had begun, and everyone looked at the young man behind the Emperor with amazement - what was the origin of this guy, and why was His Majesty the Emperor so close to him?

According to the usual practice, the next dance was the first dance of the dinner, and according to the etiquette of the nobility, the first dance should be invited by His Majesty the Emperor to the Empress. At this moment, the orchestra had begun to prepare, the luthier slowly played a light and gentle music, His Majesty the Emperor simply clapped his hands, and everyone in the hall stopped talking, and consciously stood back, leaving a space in the middle.

"Ladies and gentlemen," said the Emperor, "to-night is a night of celebration...... Let's praise the heroes of the Empire to the fullest!" Listening to the Emperor's voice, only Luo Di faintly felt that something was wrong - this old skeleton's tone was too familiar, and every time he showed this tone, he must be doing something!

“...... Because the Empress is not in good health to attend tonight's banquet, the first dance of the night ......" The Emperor continued, "I will give this opportunity to a hero of the Empire! Let this hero of the Empire perform the first dance of the night in my place!"

Speaking of this, the emperor's gaze slowly swept over the audience, and anyone who was touched by his gaze couldn't help but puff up their chests...... It was a great privilege to be able to perform the first dance of the dinner in place of His Majesty the Emperor!

"Then, I suggest ......" the old skeleton smiled happily: "Let the youngest hero on the scene, invite the most beautiful girl in our imperial capital, to dance the first dance of the night!" With a somewhat sly smile: "Roddy, Miss Nicole, you won't refuse my suggestion, will you......"

The audience was in an uproar!

Only the Marquis Caroline stood in the crowd, looking at Roddy who was standing beside the emperor in disbelief, and then at the expression on the emperor's face at this moment.

A thought popped into his heart that frightened everyone......

"This young man...... No...... It can't be the illegitimate child of His Majesty the Emperor, right??"

Roddy looked at Andy with some surprise, although he didn't speak, but the gaze in his eyes had clearly indicated what he wanted to say: "What the hell do you want to do?"

Andy smiled slightly, deliberately still with a kind expression on his face, and smiled calmly: "Young people don't have to be shy...... Child, I'm proud of you tonight!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces showed a bit of strangeness.

The Marquis of Caroline took a deep breath, and the thoughts in his head flew into his head......

His Majesty the Emperor had not appointed an Crown Prince for a long time - even after the Empress became pregnant, he did not show the slightest intention of appointing a Crown Prince......

This young man's age is just right to be the son of His Majesty the Emperor...... Well, what's his name...... Roddy......

I hadn't heard of this name before...... But he actually entered Thor's Whip and became an officer at such a young age...... Or a confidant officer next to Duke Tulip......

Hmph, young Imperial Battle Hero, and that phrase "I'm proud of you......"

Alas......

The Marquis of Caroline sighed, and couldn't help but secretly say in his heart: "I'm really stupid, stupid...... This young man must be the illegitimate son of His Majesty the Emperor!"