ICP record number: Xiang B2-20100081-3 Internet Publishing Qualification Certificate: Xinchu Network License (Xiang) Zi No. 11 Network Culture Business License: Wen Wangwen [2010] No. 128

As dusk fell, the madness of the day faded away, but for the aristocracy, entertainment was just beginning.

The Royal Coliseum in Winrington, built in the founding period of the country, was built by the Rose Monarch Edie Strick himself, and has since undergone three renovations and expansions, and has now become one of the landmark buildings of the Empire.

This is a huge building with an amazing construction area, it is a square inside and outside the existence of a circle, in which the square part is the performance venue, the length and width are 600 meters by 300 meters, it is a huge performance square, the circular part is the viewing venue, and a stepped large viewing platform is established around the performance venue, which can accommodate 100,000 spectators at one time. Compared with its huge capacity, the Lanya Grand Theater in Xiangye City can only accommodate 8,000 people, which is really a small thing. In fact, the Royal Collegium itself is not just for cabaret performances, but more for joint performances. Only large-scale performances with more than 1,000 people are worthy of being enjoyed by the emperor.

Behind the viewing platform, there is also an open-air platform for the amusement of the aristocracy.

Architecture is one of the things that best reflects the characteristics of the times. Whether it is Lanya or the Royal Coliseum, no matter how different they are in terms of architectural style and appearance, they are essentially the same in the core. That is the performer, the viewer, the nobleman three ranks.

Here, the performers are of the lowest status, the average viewer is in the middle, and the aristocracy is the highest.

However, the open-air terrace of the Royal Coliseum is much more splendid and atmospheric than Lanya. It is not a solitary existence, but a large circular open-air platform that sits above the entire theater, so there is no crystal curtain wall, only handrails carved from white jade.

Look at how much area the platform has, and how much area there is on the open-air platform.

This may be because the most important thing in any country is the nobility and bureaucracy. Here, the ratio between the government and the people is greatly reduced.

Huey Glare was walking on this huge platform at this moment, and Christine was by his side. The Dardanelles family, who had recently been thriving in Winrington and had befriended Prince Franck, were naturally entitled to such a place.

At the moment, they are strolling on the edge of the circular open-air platform, standing in front of the handrail to admire the architectural layout of the entire Grand Theater.

Looking down from here, you can see the huge building with twelve arches underneath, which houses the actors' rest and dressing room. The central arch is the main entrance, from which only the most popular actors can enter, and is flanked by side doors for floats and even chariots.

There is also a low wall between the auditorium and the performance venue to prevent collisions, and that's because not every performance is Sven and poetic, and occasionally, there are some bloody performances.

But there will never be a bloody show like Hugh Igler's.

Even Huy Glair himself did not expect that one day he would once again ascend to the platform as a nobleman on the day of the Violet Cabaret Troupe's performances.

History tends to repeat itself in astonishing ways.

The scene from a year ago kept appearing in Xiuyi's mind because of this.

He laughed dumbly.

"What are you laughing at?" asked Huey.

"Oh, I just remembered the first time I met you, and it was on this occasion. Xiu Yi replied: "Fate is very good at playing tricks on people, the world is so big, but it always makes me swing myself in the theater, as if I was born to be an actor." ”

When Xiu Yi said this, Christine realized something, and she pursed her lips and laughed.

"Ah, speaking of that bloody night, you really impressed me. I think I was already impressed by you at that time, right? I've never seen a teenager deal with his escape in that way...... Huey, you are indeed a great actor, especially when you are dealing with duels. It's good that no one will be looking for you to duel tonight. ”

"Who knows. Xiu Yi shrugged his shoulders: "Fate is impermanent, I always like to repeat the past, maybe fate will arrange another duel for me." ”

"Then you can't do it like you did last time. ”

"Unless another lady as beautiful and noble as you catches my eye. ”

Christine screamed, "I thought I didn't win you that night." ”

"Even in the moments of tearing and fighting in the crowd, I never miss a peek at you. ”

Christine couldn't hold back the joy in her heart anymore, and laughed out loud, attracting the sideways glances of countless nobles.

When Huey Glyre compliments a woman, he always achieves the best he wants.

At this time, His Majesty the Emperor had not yet arrived, and most of the middle and low-ranking nobles came first, and the high-ranking nobles would come with His Majesty the Emperor. There is still an hour before the official start of the Grand Theater joint show, and during this time, most of the nobles enjoy exquisite food and casual chatter on the platform. The evening sun is no longer hot, the temperature has dropped, and the minds of the nobles have come alive. A number of small and fragmentary performances have begun, and the nobles wander in groups, some watching the performances and others discussing current affairs.

Christine's smile undoubtedly attracted the attention of some people.

Someone started whispering, "Isn't that Christine, and who's that little boy next to her?"

"You don't even know that Cisseda Daniel is the most popular man in Winrington lately. ”

"It turned out to be him, I had heard the name Dardanelle, an alien mob. ”

"The tyrants who can enter here always have some ability. ”

"I've heard that Christine has helped a lot with his family business, and it's hard to imagine how he managed to get that proud woman to bow her head. ”

"Then maybe I'll have to ask his dick. ”

But he didn't look very old. ”

"Don't you know that there are abilities that will always belong only to young people?"

"That's right......"

This is the discussion of people who don't know, some are disdainful, some are jealous, some are envious, and there is no shortage of rumors and slander.

There are also people who know them who have noticed them.

For example, O'Conman Dodge of Dodge Comptoir, Viscount Radur of the Bavarian family, Jean Brett of San Marino Comptoir, etc.

They raised their glasses to Huey from afar, and Huey would nod gracefully.

Viscount Radur simply walked over: "I haven't seen you for a long time, my friend, what have you been busy with lately?"

Huey spread his hands: "What else could it be? Pursuing our beautiful Christine, knowing that it is not easy to win her heart." ”

"Oh?" said Viscount Radur with a smile, "may I then inquire how I can win the heart of Madame?"

Xiu Yi looked serious: "Go and duel with other men for her." ”

Viscount Radur was dumbfounded, and Christine pinched Huey hard.

Some other people connected to the Dardanelles also walked over, just in time to hear Huey's words.

O'Com Dodge laughed and said, "Oh, then you have to be careful, Winrington has enough dueling players." Lady Christine, let our poor Heather go, for he is helpless. ”

"He once won a duel. Christine replied with a smile.

"Do you mean Bateson? As a friend, I must warn you that there was an element of your wisdom to win, but it was more because he underestimated you, and there was a lot of luck. Listen to my advice, Sithher, don't agree to participate in such a duel in the future, the Dardanelles can't live without you. O'Comman Dodge solemnly warned Huey.

Xiu Yi politely replied, "Regarding the duel, I will be cautious in the future, but it is a big problem to say that the Dardanile family cannot live without me. In fact, in my personal opinion, if a family is supported by one person, then it must be a disaster for the whole family. The power of the individual may revitalize a family, but it cannot perpetuate the family. Only the right family rules and strict education are the cornerstones of a great family. ”

"I'll admit you're right, but don't you think that a good leader is also essential to the family and even the country?"

"That's true, but I'm not necessarily the best of the Dardanelles myself. ”

O'Comman Dodge and others looked incredulous: "It's hard to imagine anyone in your family who is better than you. ”

"Of course, my sister Claudia Dardanelle, you've seen her. "Huey took advantage of the situation and introduced Lilith, which was the most important part of the plan.

"Claudia?" everyone looked at each other.

Viscount Radur said: "We admit that she is a very wonderful woman, but to speak of being the future leader of the Dardanelles is probably an exaggeration. ”

Huey spread his hands: "My sister is a very traditional woman, who respects the virtues of women and walks in a low-key manner, but even this cannot hide her extraordinary talent. During this time, I was away because of family affairs, and she took care of all the affairs of Winrington, don't you see that she has done a very good job? The most important thing is that almost all the products that come out of the alchemy factory during this time are made under her supervision. Do you still remember the order for 3,000 scout bees placed by the emperor some time ago? It was my sister who completed it, which made the emperor very satisfied. She has an absolute talent for production, management and creation that I can't match. In fact, many of my ideas were instructed to me by my sister, and many of my alchemy techniques were taught to me by my sister. She's the most soulful person in the family, and I'm ...... It's just a credit for her. ”

"I see. "Everyone was amazed.

"Your parents have had wonderful children, and it is hard to imagine that a woman as well-read as your sister could have such outstanding talents. "Viscount Radur really appreciates it.

That pepper-like Lilith Huey laughed in her heart.

Even Christine couldn't help but turn her head, it looked like she was holding back a lot.

But the next moment, Xiu Yi still said with an extremely serious attitude: "She has been my idol since she was a child, and I have always been proud to have such an older sister." Over the past year, I have been ashamed to have stolen my sister's achievements, stolen her wisdom, and taken her credit, but today, it is time to officially return the glory that belongs to her. The future Dardanelles family will make even more brilliant achievements under the leadership of my sister. ”

"Well said, Master Dardanelle, I think we should be sorry for the ignorance we once had for Miss Claudia. ”

"It doesn't matter, as the days go by, the Dardanelles will always work together with you. ”

"Well said, then I wish us all a happy cooperation forever. Viscount Radur shouted, and everyone raised their glasses and drank them all.

Turning around, Huey playfully winked at Christine, who stomped him hard.

This little bastard will always cheat the dead and not pay for his life.

As the time for His Majesty the Emperor to arrive was getting closer and closer, the terrace was filled with Imperial warriors and Imperial Guards, and everyone who entered and exited the place had to be strictly vetted and identified to ensure His Majesty's safety.

Some truly powerful men also began to appear near the platform, and even if they were just a casual glance, they could see many high-ranking samurai cruising nearby, their eyes sharp, scanning the nearby crowd from time to time. Although the people who were able to come here were all famous and noble, these samurai did not dare to slack off.

This also made some nobles feel uncomfortable.

Viscount Radur said, "Please don't laugh at me, for in fact I am a man of no ambition and have never thought of being a big man." I love money the most, which is why my family puts me in charge of the family business. Sometimes it's hard for me to understand what the good thing is to be a big man, you see, they have to be by the emperor's side every day, they have to be watched every day, they have to be afraid of being assassinated all the time, what is the painful process? And today, here we are, and it may seem to those commoners that it is a great honor, a guarantee of status, but it seems to me that it is better to go to some small theater and watch a performance at random. ”

"That's true, and in fact I don't like it either. But it can't be helped, the empire is in an eventful time. Gene Brett said. One of the members of the San Marino Comptoir's committee held a key position in the imperial administration, so Jean Brett was a businessman, but he was quite aware of some of the affairs of the empire. In fact, it is difficult to completely distinguish between businessmen and politicians, politics and money have always been inextricably linked, and although some top businessmen do not have any official positions, the power in their hands is not necessarily smaller than that of some ordinary officials. Jean Brett was such a person, otherwise he would not have been able to stand on the platform of the Royal Coliseum with the nobles.

"Do you mean that Huyglare?" asked Viscount Radur, and the heart of everyone increased at the mention of the name.

Jean Brett nodded: "Do you remember the Lanya Grand Theater in Ribbon City? That young man killed Ablit in front of everyone's eyes, he has great ability, he can set up a lot of plotters, and when he was in Royo City, he even killed several of the most important assistants of the commander Raschel, and he didn't show up." So the Empire is nervous, and they're terrified that this will happen here again. ”

"It's no wonder that this time it's more vigilant than ever. ”

"Speaking of Raschel, Heather, I remember that fellow once suspected you were Huey Glare?" someone said to Huey.

Someone immediately retorted: "Don't mention that idiot, our Sithor is so good, how can it be the murderer Demon King?" Raschel has been dismissed, he is nothing now, and it is impossible to suspect anyone casually. ”

"That's weird. Suddenly, someone said, "Since he has been dismissed, why is he still here today? ”

Xiu Yi originally listened to everyone with a smile and didn't interject easily, but when he heard this sentence, he was shocked. The person who said this was also a partner of the Dardanelles, from another more powerful family, who had a better relationship with Hotdin, and his name was Garrod.

At this moment, Xiui hurriedly asked, "Mr. Garrod, you said that you saw Raschel appear here?"

"Yes. Garold nodded: "Over there." ”

He pointed to the depths of the crowd.

Looking in the direction of Garrod's finger, Thuey searched for Raschel's traces. At last, in the midst of a large crowd, he saw Raschel, the old fox, who was now standing in the distance, looking at him with a wine glass.

Perhaps catching his gaze, Raschel raised his glass to Huey.

Then he made a move.

Seeing this action, Xiu Yi's heart moved.

He said to the crowd, "Sorry for the company, I have something to do." Christine, you can entertain my friends and call Claudia as well. ”

He then pushed through the crowd and walked towards Raschel.

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Perhaps seeing Huey coming, Raschel walked towards the open space, intentionally or unintentionally.

He's alone.

Huey came to him and stood still, holding on to the railing as if he were looking at the scenery, as if he did not know Raschel, and whispered, "You know, you are one of the few men in the world who can make my heart beat." I could feel a little nervous when I saw you. ”

"It was such an honor, I couldn't have imagined that I could be so attractive at my age. Raschel replied with the same humor.

"May I ask why you're here?" Huey asked him.

"Enjoy the show. ”

"What kind of show?"

"Oh, that's not a good idea. I remember a very good performance in Xiangye City, the young man conquered almost all the audience, but unfortunately I was blinded by a little trick of his and missed a gorgeous performance, but this time, I plan to share the stage with the young man and sing a good show. ”

"I didn't plan to kill here today. Xiu Yi immediately said, "So I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you." ”

"Really?" Raschel looked at Huey, "You let the leader of the Violet Sect leak the news that you would show up here with the magicians, and now tell me that you don't plan to kill here today?"

"That's true. Xiu Yi replied seriously: "The Empire is no longer my enemy, and unfortunately I can't tell you much, but one day you will understand." As for the Arcane Tower, my relationship with them is not yet in dire straits, and I only intend to give them some color and lessons, but I will not kill anyone...... Well, even if it's a murderer, it won't be killed here. So Mr. Raschel, if you came here because you were nervous about what I was going to do here, you don't have to be so nervous. ”

"If I was really nervous about what you'd do, I'd just call you Hugh Igler, instead of standing here pretending to be looking for you. Raschel sneered.

"What are you talking about? So you're really here for me?"

Raschel said coldly: "Arcane Tower killed Padget, and then blamed you, I hope I will help them find you." They didn't know that I already knew who you were, and they wouldn't have thought that they couldn't fool me at all. Now you understand?"

Xiu Yi was stunned.

After standing for a while, Xiu Yi nodded: "I see, do you need me to do anything for you?"

Raschel looked at Huey in surprise: "No need, Huy Gler, thank you for your kindness, but we're not friends yet. I want to remind you that just because the people of the Arcane Tower are trying to take advantage of me, that doesn't mean I won't work with them. Since I'm here, I already have a plan. Honestly, I don't mind helping the people of the Arcane Tower dig you out, because I'd love to see you fight them. The reason why I'm telling you this first is because I want both of you to die cleanly, and if you don't prepare in advance, you may suffer. But anyway, I've reminded you now, so you'll have to be ready. I will definitely dig you up today and present it to everyone, so that they will know that Siseddardanelle...... It's Hue Igler. ”

"Really?" Huey chuckled, "How about a bet? You can't prove I'm Huy Glerle in any way, and you can't force me out." Huey Glaire will not be dedicated here today, and the Dardanelles will stand. ”

"What if I did?"

"Then everything is as you wish, whether it is me or someone from the Arcane Tower who dies, you will be happy. But if I win...... From now on, Mr. Raschel, you follow me. How?"

"It's a deal. ”

"It's a deal. ”

Raschel took a deep look at Huey: "Huey Glaire, I don't know where you got your confidence, but today, you can't get out of here alive." ”

Huey smiled slightly, didn't answer Raschel again, and left on his own.

As he left, he whispered to himself, "You are right, Mr. Raschel, it may be true that I will not make it out alive, but I can ...... Get out dead. I won this bet. ”