Chapter 24: Invitation (4)
"Hey, Uncle Lawrence, why are you here?"
The blonde girl called out to Sir Lawrence, who had turned a little lonely and was about to leave, with a crisp and brisk call. The middle-aged man who slowly turned around saw Allen's nightingale-like flexible figure running over, with a little surprise and eagerness on his face: "I've been looking for you all along, but I'm worried about ......"
"I don't have anything to worry about, Miss Allen. Obviously still thinking about the other party, but when the words came to his mouth, he still had a cold tone, and lowered his head very politely: "You should think more about yourself now." ”
"May the Radiant Cross always bless you, Honorable Sir Lawrence. Lusen gracefully walked behind Allen with a gentle smile on his face: "You probably don't know how worried Cousin Alan was when she heard that you didn't return all night...... Of course, a good knight like you doesn't have to worry too much about us juniors. ”
"Thank you for your trust, Master Lusen. Ser Lawrence nodded stiffly at Luthen, "May the Radiant Cross bless you and your family." ”
"It's an honor. Lusen also knew that he was not very unpopular with the middle-aged knight, and after a little chat, he quietly beckoned the others around him to leave together, giving up this secluded garden to him and Allen.
It wasn't until he saw Lu Sien and the others walking away that Allen, who was struggling, turned his head again, crossed his hands on his chest, and bit his lower lip lightly: "I'm sorry, I know you must be very ...... right now Very...... I really shouldn't have told you at this time, Uncle Lawrence. ”
"You don't have to apologize to me, Miss Allen. Sir Lawrence's expression finally softened a little, as if he was deliberately trying to change the subject: "Your coming-of-age ceremony is coming soon, are you looking forward to it?"
"Uh...... Of course, I heard that all the noble youths in the city would come. Allen hurriedly smiled with his hands behind his back: "It will definitely be very lively then, just like a festival." ”
"By the way, Uncle Lawrence, have you seen Edward lately, the same little squire? The blonde girl suddenly asked, "It seems that he has been officially canonized as a knight of the sacred tree." ”
“...... Sorry, I haven't been able to see him lately. Sir Lawrence paused, but after seeing Allen's somewhat disappointed expression, he continued: "He is now the attendant military attache of His Royal Highness the Prince, so he must be quite busy, right?"
"That's the case...... Alan nodded, "Then on the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, will he also come to the banquet?"
"Maybe...... After all, he is no longer the little attendant he used to be, as the attendant military attache of the Wang family, this title should have given him this qualification. Sir Lawrence said this, his indifferent eyes looking at the blonde girl with some indifference.
Sure enough, it was exactly what I thought...... Alan really cared about this guy, and Lawrence was a little hesitant in his heart, looking at the inadvertent anticipation on the blonde girl's face, which made him even feel a faint sense of fear.
Alan Kwyn, the little squire you care about...... You will never become a knight who is loyal to you and willing to protect you for the rest of your life.
........................ Although he was a little surprised why His Majesty Horace had suddenly sent someone to find him, when the brother of Greene Turn's squire came to summon him, Edward did not show much objection or ask for any reason, but simply packed up his things and left with him.
This kind of too "loyal" performance made Green's cousin a little embarrassed, and he quietly told Edward halfway that His Majesty Horace wanted him to come to the audience to find out how His Royal Highness Prince Anson was doing recently, and of course he might ask some trivial things, but they were all irrelevant.
Although His Majesty Horace agreed to make Edward Anson's squire military attaché and supervise his knightly practice, this did not mean that he was completely relieved - like all fathers, even if he sent his children to the academy, he would often be tempted to communicate with his mentors, asking them how they were doing, if there were any problems, and so on.
This answer also made Edward's mood a lot more relaxed, it seems that this Horace Majesty is also a little humane, not the kind of absolutely rational ruler, at least able to show some of the more tender things in his heart - the pressure that this Majesty has brought to him is absolutely unprecedented, so that Edward will become extra concerned and vigilant whenever he encounters something related to His Majesty Horace.
Even now, while Green's cousin doesn't look like a lie, there's no guarantee that Horace won't use this impromptu audience to ask more about himself. Edward, who seemed to be calmly strolling along the corridors, had already kept his alert at the highest level in his heart, and was sure that he could do his best to deal with the challenges that might come.
But unexpectedly, when Edward once again walked into the elegant side hall with a delicate and simple style, Horace was really just asking about Anson's recent situation, and did not have any intention of talking about other topics, and tirelessly discussed everything about Anson with Edward.
For the first time, Edward saw panic and eagerness in the look of this majesty, as if he were really a father who was anxious to know the condition of his children, and his every move revealed his true desire, without the slightest hint of artificiality - if anything, Edward could only say that this Horace Majesty's acting skills were truly unprecedented, and even himself, who had twice the intuition of ordinary people, could not see the slightest problem.
Since His Majesty Horace was so interested in the current situation of his children, it was only natural that Edward knew everything. Needless to say, the talent of this little prince is definitely pure knightly blood of Marchelus. When he heard that Anson was making rapid progress in swordsmanship, Horace's face showed a clear expression of relief, and he seemed to be a little relieved.
It seems that His Majesty really cares about these things...... Edward couldn't help but secretly think that Horace, who was in poor health, was completely an outlier of the Markerus family, and even that Hai was the first king to become a knight of the sacred tree because of his frailty, so it was reasonable that he would worry that the child would be affected by him.
“...... As I have just said, His Highness Anson Marcherus is truly extraordinary, and at least none of the people I have ever seen has progressed more rapidly than His Royal Highness the Prince. Edward lowered his head, smiled and sat on the chaise longue Horace said, "It is only a matter of time before Your Highness becomes a good knight, and it is very likely that he will become the youngest knight of the sacred tree." But can he become the greatest Sacred Tree Knight of all time...... Perhaps only the Radiant Cross can answer this question. ”
"Then let the Radiant Cross and time tell us. Horace smiled kindly, and in a happy mood, he couldn't help but say a few more words: "It is a great thing for Anson to have a great ideal—this will become the driving force for his growth, and perhaps he will grow into a knight king like the ancestor Levi, and create a peaceful and prosperous era of glory for three hundred years." ”
"But of all these three hundred years of peace and prosperity, the period of your reign has been the most peaceful. Edward made a small boast: "All the people of Turin do not forget this, and are grateful for it." ”
"But to people in the rest of the world, I am only one of the kings of Turin whom they do not need to know in these three hundred years, or even kings who have had little merit. The mild-mannered Horace smiled self-deprecatingly: "They only need to remember Levy Marcherus, because he created all this, and he has the courage that no one else has." ”
"Speaking of courage...... Maybe there's something that needs your nod on your to. As if casually, Edward said, "His Royal Highness Anson would like to represent you at the Guest of Passage hosted by Alan Kwyn at the Minest Mansion as a way to show the royal family's kindness to the nobles of the remote realms. ”
"Oh...... Are you really Anson's attendant military attaché, and you know how to speak well for him so quickly?" Horace smiled and shook his head: "The most this kid wants to do is to see the fireworks and all kinds of extravagant decorations, to be dressed in beautiful formal clothes, and to be able to taste an astonishing number of delicious snacks." ”
"Your Highness thinks this will please you, and I hope to be able to share your worries, Your Majesty. Edward replied solemnly, "It is precisely because he knows that you will think so, that Your Highness has also requested that I be responsible for supervising his every move at the banquet, to ensure that he is in line with the royal family, and that he is like a true knight." ”
"Really...... And what do you think?" Horace looked at Edward with a smile, "Do you want to go to this 'unique' coming-of-age banquet too?"
"All is at your command, Your Majesty Horace. In fact, on the day I first became the Chamberlain of His Highness Anson, I was reminded not to attend the various gatherings of the nobles, because everything I do comes from Your Majesty, and loyalty to you is my only choice. ”
If that's the case, you shouldn't ask such a question. Horace asked, "Why did you tell me about the banquet?"
"Because my loyalty to Your Majesty is by no means so fragile that a single banquet can change it. Edward bowed his head slightly: "And for His Royal Highness, it is also a rare opportunity - to be able to really get close to those vassals and the future of the kingdom, so that he can begin to understand what is the majesty of a king." ”