When the solemn music resounded throughout the capital, the ceremony of Ariel's knighthood officially began.

is still walking from outside the city to the city, but this time because of the red carpet, Ariel always feels that she is getting married.

Unlike the last time, this time Louise and Jack were accompanied by her.

When he saw Ariel walking slowly towards him, although he had been told not to be too excited by the previous lesson, Chris was still a little nervous.

Unlike the mysterious and sexy beauty of the last time, this time Ariel is dressed almost like a life-size doll. It's two extremes from the last time.

Why does my mother always come up with these strange clothes?

"Chris, image. ”

Seeing that Ariel had already walked to his knees in front of him, but his son who was still in a daze, Jack was also very helpless.

My son is good at everything, but he is a little bit of that, introverted.

If you like people, just say it.

Chris, who was reminded by Jack, came back to his senses sharply and looked around a little embarrassed, but fortunately, the other nobles didn't pay attention to him.

Marquis Ariel stepped forward to wait for the seal. ”

Originally, this was supposed to be a very serious scene, but Chris always felt that he couldn't be serious.

Especially after Ariel winked at herself.

Come on, this is a very serious occasion, but Ariel doesn't seem to be serious at all.

"Today, my Emperor, Chris Lauster, is hereby proclaimed. ”

Pointing ahead, Chris solemnly announced: "Grant the Marquis the title of Duke of Ariel Grant, and enjoy a salary of one million gold coins a year." ”

"A million!" shouted Himaia in the crowd as if she had seen her own parents. But he was soon held down by Hagen on the side.

"And give the center of the beast tribe as a radius, a radius of 1,000 kilometers of land as its fiefdom, enjoy independent governance rights. ”

"Squeak squeak!" the white feather on Ahri's head squeaked again. I guess I wanted to express his disbelief.

But soon the fox was also blocked by Ahri.

A thousand miles of land, that is to say, excluding those corners of the mountains, the sea, and so on, almost all the orcs are Ariel's territory.

In other words, did Emperor Chris give the entire orc to Ariel?

What if there is a betrayal?

The nobles below all whispered. But in Chris's opinion, this is nothing more than jealousy. When General Robert was made a duke and took command of all the empire's armies except the palace guards, it was also this group of people who were chirping and arguing.

But this time, Chris naturally had a way to convince them.

"Marquis Ariel helped us fight against the Orcs, it can be said that the victory in this battle was all due to her efforts, and now I give her the land she conquered again, is there any problem?"

"Chris, goodjob" Looking at the nobles around who were no longer talking, Ariel quietly gave Chris a thumbs up.

It's all said. This is a very serious occasion.

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After saying all the tedious words that felt useless, Ariel finally made it to the ball.

Of course, Ariel would not run down to dance, she was only interested in the snacks in the hands of the maids who walked around.

Hua Ling and Xue'er's daddies, dressed like Hanako, were tasting the wine that was said to be the Western Continent under the surprised and helpless gaze of others.

And he has been complaining that he is not strong enough.

Their wives were anxious to be separated from them, and were staying with their daughters.

Himia and Frey are transforming into foodies and destroying food, while Hagen on the side is helplessly handing them water.

Just as Ariel was complaining about why she was always alone, several white figures suddenly appeared in front of her eyes.

"Sister-sama. ”

"See you again. ”

Two identical one-eyed girls greeted her, as if they didn't know they were on the opposite side of them.

And standing behind them was the same Guri weird from last time. And the guy who gave himself a ring, and there was a knight standing next to him who felt a little scary when he looked at it.

Ariel remembers the way he was supposed to be called Yuri.

"Miss Ariel. We meet again. Yuri bowed, if it weren't for the few undead standing beside him who didn't look like they were humans, maybe he himself was no different from humans at all.

"Congratulations on your promotion again. Now I should call you a duke. ”

"I remember your name was Yuri. Ariel's hand crept over the bracelet, intending to pull out her weapon at any moment.

"Although this is a very happy thing, what does it have to do with you?"

"Don't be nervous, I won't hurt you. Yuri looked at Ariel and said, "I'm really just here to congratulate you." ”

"I can get congratulations from the ruler of the Continent of the Undead. I'm so honored. A dagger appeared in Ariel's hand, "What the hell are you trying to do?" or are you waiting for me to call the guards over?"

Because it's a ball now, everyone's attention isn't on Ariel, and Ariel is standing in a corner, so almost no one notices Yuri's presence.

At most, they are just aristocrats who come to talk to them.

"Ariel, you're smart. "It's very similar to Diana.

Yuri silently added in his heart and said, "If I'm right. In the final battle of the Orcs, slay a demon. ”

"How do you know?"

Ariel suddenly became nervous, in the case of that seal, it seems that only those Saint Seiya, Vivian, Alice, Ahri and White Feather should know this, how did he know, could it be?

"I didn't threaten anyone involved. Yuri smiled slightly.

"And what do you want to tell me?" asked Ariel, feeling very bad about being spied on inside. It seems that this guy in front of him is also a smart person.

No, it should be the undead.

"Anyway, be careful, Ariel. Yuri's expression became a little serious: "Beware of the demon's revenge, because I don't want you to die at this time yet." ”

What do you mean? Beware of Hazama's revenge?

So, this guy also knows a fragment of Hazama?

"Your Highness, the time has come. The knight, who had been standing behind him, said. "Soon we will be noticed. ”

"Okay, then we'll take our leave, Ariel. After taking a closer look at Ariel, Yuri's figure gradually blurred, and then disappeared as if it had never existed.

"Are they really that kind?"

Ariel muttered, but finally didn't tell Jack about Yuri's appearance, but it was necessary to tell Alice about Hazama's appearance.

It's just that Yuri's last look has always been fresh in Ariel's memory.

It was an expression of love, sadness, and a mixture of emotions.

I always feel like I'm not looking at myself.

(All said, Qiluno is not a bad boy who can't even count as a 9.) ）

(Today's update, currently working on supplementing the manuscript.) (To be continued......)