Chapter 34: You've Been Waiting

When D.D was gleefully choreographing the gossip of the royal capital nobility, his bad luck once again came into play.

"Officer Doyle. ”

Marlors' voice sounded from behind him just right, interrupting Tails' thoughts:

"What's so funny?"

Doyle's expression froze, but by the time he turned around and faced the watchman, D.D. had become serious and decent again:

"No, sir. ”

"Your Highness has made an inquiry, and I have introduced him to the sophistication of some nobles. ”

Marlos looked at Mrs. Eleanor, who had disappeared into the banquet hall, and looked thoughtfully at Tails:

"Really?"

Tails dispelled the back of the little iron thorn from his brain and laughed dryly:

"Sort of. ”

Behind him, Doyle nodded awe-inspiringly, and Glove's face was expressionless.

Marlos snorted lightly, indifferently:

"Very well, are you ready?"

In the distance of his gaze, a greased middle-aged nobleman got out of the carriage with his wife, signed at the hall door, smiled and asked the attendant to present a gift, dressed up, and walked towards Tails under the guidance.

"Of course. Tails sighed and put on a smile like a flower.

But Marlos shook his head and pointed to D.D.:

"No, not you, Your Highness, I mean...... He. ”

Doyle turned his back to the hall door and said:

"Iβ€”why?"

At this moment, a heart-rending cry exploded out of thin air!

"Ahh

Tails shuddered, almost thinking that he had encountered a wronged soul and asked for his life.

Waiters, soldiers, guards, and second-class guests at the side door, countless people were attracted by this cry, and hurriedly turned their heads in shock.

I saw that in front of everyone's eyes, a middle-aged nobleman with a shiny face and a lot of fortune spread his chubby hands, rushed in from the door of the hall, and pounced in front of Tails!

Without waiting for the startled Tails to react, the dutiful Gallover cautiously threw the prince back and pushed Doyle forward.

The middle-aged aristocrat pounced on Doyle who was caught off guard for the first time, making D.D. look ugly.

But the person who came did not give up, only to see the nobleman's facial features shrinking on the ground, and he crawled to the ground and squeezed in the direction of Tails.

"Your Highness!"

Tails was so startled that he flinched again, and Glovover had to keep the prince behind him, while Marlos comfortably stepped aside and watched from the sidelines.

The guest had no intention of getting up, and continued to stretch his hands forward, throwing himself into Tails' legs:

"The gods have eyes, the holy sun is wise, and the sunset blesses!The stars, the kingdom of the stars is finally waiting for its heir in its destiny!"

"Our Seven Bright Star Servants are brave and loyal, and they have finally paid off!"

The tone is sad and poignant, the listener is sad, and the listener is in tears.

Tails was dumbfounded.

What's the situation?

Getting in the way?

The Star Lake Guards in the foyer frowned and pressed their swords, but Marios raised his hand at them.

Until Doyle reached out and grabbed the middle-aged nobleman's back collar, and dragged him back with enough strength to feed.

"Daddy, you, what are you doing, get up!

I saw D.D looking around in horror, using his hands and feet together, angrily stopping the middle-aged nobleman two meters away from the prince:

"It's a shame to be dead, daddy......"

When the middle-aged nobleman saw Doyle, he didn't even wipe away his tears, so he immediately changed his face:

"When I saw His Highness, I was excited and emotional, it's your business!"

Hearing them call each other, Tails arched his eyebrows.

Marlos on the side said leisurely:

"Your Highness, this is Baron Doyle, he is the lord of the Mirror River, and he is also the ...... of D.D. Anyway, see for yourself. ”

Tails' eyebrows twitched.

Doyle was still entangled with his father, and at the same time, his face was full of apology and shame, and he smiled at the people around him.

The attendants and guards left one after another, and the scattered nobles turned around and whispered.

Until another sharp female voice sounded:

"Ahh

I saw a noble lady with thick fat powder screaming and rushing from behind, hugging the old Baron Doyle, and at the same time waving a handkerchief to drive D.D. away, forcing the latter to let go:

"He's old, he's not in good health, you're still so inconsiderate, how pitiful our husband and wife are......"

Old Baron Doyle gasped for help, coughed repeatedly, and fell into Madame's arms.

The Baroness wept and wept:

"Are you worthy of our hard work and raising you with a handful of and urine!"

Old Baroness Doyle sat down on the ground holding hands, looking at their son, who was in a state of distress and helplessness.

Their expressions were resolute and sad, and they looked quite sad and solemn.

Live like a bully young master bullying a poor honest couple on the street.

"Raised?"

Doyle looked depressed: "You're obviously just my stepmother......"

"What's wrong with stepmother!"

The baroness got up with her husband in her arms, her tear-stained face changed instantly, she shook her handkerchief, and said in a fierce tone:

"Isn't your stepmother a mother!"

"Your food and clothing, knight tuition, pickle girl cost, which is not our hard work......"

Doyle completely gave up the possibility of saving the family's face, and could only cover his face and sigh.

This family ethics drama made Tails dumbfounded.

Old Baron Doyle wiped his snot and easily stood firm.

But the moment he saw Tails, his face changed again, this time with great eagerness:

"Ah, Your Highness, it may be a coincidence that you are standing here, in front of the portrait of the Three Kings of the Stars, but who is to say that it is not a portend: the courage of the Supreme Revival King, the majesty of the legendary oathkeeper, the wisdom and wisdom of a dignified king...... You are a godsend, where all three are one!"

Quad Tails was a little unbearable.

Old Doyle spoke, and sobbed:

"The bright star has a son who has just grown up, and the first king has knowledge, and he must laugh at the prison river...... Or the kingdom of heaven?"

Tails forced himself to squeeze out a stiff smile and returned the salute and hello from afar.

But that's not the case with D.D.

He apologized to the young duke with a smile on his face, and pulled his exaggerated parents aside.

"Daddy...... What the hell are you doing here......"

Old Doyle lowered his head and whispered dissatisfiedly, "It's not all for you!"

"Me?"

"I've heard from the servant that you're a careless fellow who has offended Lady Jennyβ€”do you know how terrible she is?

D.D sighed, "What does that have to do with you......"

"You're so thin-skinned, you can't even find a girlfriend, of course this kind of thing can only be done by me with an old face......"

"Say it as if your face works......"

"Stinky boy, you-"

"And it's not like I can't find a girlfriend......"

"Huh, do you want to be a fool of the Kalabyan family, and find a boyfriend?"

"Daddy, you-you hurry up and let me in!"

"Wait, I forgot to kiss His Royal Highness the Prince's hand......"

"Oh, I'll kiss him for youβ€”"

On the other side, Tails and Glover looked at each other, both helpless.

Marlos was used to it.

Finally, Doyle, who had sent away the magical parents, turned around with a sense of apprehension, wiped his forehead, and found the prince and the others staring at him intently as if they were watching a play.

Tails' expression did not change, and he handed over the back of his hand understandingly:

"Do you want to kiss?"

D.D was stunned for a moment, and said flatteringly:

"No, no, but it's not because I don't want to kiss...... In fact, I kiss it every day in my heart...... Just you know, my father they ...... Hey hey ......"

"Well," said Glovoe, speaking for the first time, in an uncertain mood:

"Sweet home. ”

Doyle wished there was a hole to get into.

"I know," he said,

"So, I don't like to go home and live. ”

The other three turned their heads and pretended nothing had happened.

Compared with Doyle's lively and happy family, Baron Stowe, who was also one of the seven attendants, came to visit alone, and there were no attendants, and he seemed lonely and gloomy.

"After the year of blood, and the limitations of the country, His Majesty Kessel advocates frugality and loves simplicity," Baron Stowe, who was in his forties, with high cheekbones and thin cheeks, looked rather mean:

"Therefore, there will be no more banquets of sufficient weight in the royal capital. ”

Baron Stoke took Tails' hand and took a closer look at his countenance:

"So, Your Highness, do you know what today means to us?"

Tails could only smile in return.

"It doesn't matter, because we don't know either. ”

The gloomy baron leaned down and rubbed the back of Tails' hand with his cheek:

"I'll leave it to you to prove it. ”

By the time Baron Stowe turned to leave, Tails was already a little numb.

"I remember that the leader of my subordinates, the logistics officer, is surnamed Shi Tuo......"

"Well, whether it's in my Halfice Hall, or in the Royal Guard," the prince took a deep breath:

"How many other people are related to the Seven Servants of the Bright Stars?"

"A lot," replied Marhos indifferently:

"But there are very few. ”

Tails was stunned.

It wasn't until another tall figure stepped out of the carriage and, to the flattery of the petty nobles, passed through the vestibule of the Mindish Hall, signed his name, and crossed the direction of the guards to the presence of Tails.

"I heard that they all came early, so I can't help but come. ”

The tall nobleman was smiling, but his eyes were shrewd, he saluted Tails, his body pressed down, and there was a faint different momentum:

"Lozano Grove, Viscount of Hushan County. ”

Behind him came Doyle's slight inhalation.

Glovor.

Tails' heart moved, resisting the urge to turn back.

The Duke of Star Lake continued with his perfect smile:

"Fortunately, Your Majesty once mentioned that your family is the mainstay of our reign - I heard that your grandfather once served in the royal guard and held a high position?"

Lozano is tall, but thin:

"He was once the most trusted watchman of the guard of the former King Eddie, and he was also the sword teacher of Crown Prince Midir until he died in the line of duty and died for his country. ”

"Live up to the mission of the Glovover family. ”

Watchman.

Tails resisted the urge to look at Marios, but thought of someone else.

Lozano smiled:

"I work in the Finance and Taxation Department, and I live in Yongxing City for a long time. If you have leisure, Your Highness, you might as well come to the cold house in Dongcheng District. ”

Worked in the Ministry of Finance and Taxation......

It's no wonder that he's in a key position.

Lozano turned his head and looked at Marlos:

"Tomund, so do you, the door of the House of Glovo is always open to you. ”

Marlos smiled faintly:

"It's a great honor. Let me take you in?"

"Of course. But that's not all, Lozano unexpectedly turned to the silent D.D.:

"And, Danny Doyle, right?"

"I beg you to mention to Ling Zun, don't send money to the Department of Finance and Taxation anymore, we can't collect it, and even if we do, we can't skip his land liquidation and tax inspection this year. ”

Doyle's face turned red.

Before finally leaving, Lozano looked at Tails again and said seriously:

"I hope you know, Your Highness. ”

"We are always faithful to the throne and to the crown of the nine stars. ”

So, as Lozano Glover and Marhos left together, Tails and Doylezizi breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved from a certain momentum.

D.D snorted:

"What do I mean, tsk, money. ”

Oh, yes.

And......

Tails resisted the urge to turn his head to the side and back.

But apparently, someone couldn't help it.

"Hey, zombie, aren't you going to say something?"

Doyle looked curiously at the back of Viscount Colofo and turned to look at his colleague:

"That's your eldest brother, or the lord, and even more in charge of money, if I do, I'll hurry up and ......"

Glover turned his head sharply!

His sharp eyes pierced D.D., cold as ice.

Doyle panicked, and even Tails, who was caught in the middle, froze.

Gloveo stared at D.D coldly for a few seconds, and then slowly spoke, word by word:

"I, in, dedicated, diligent. ”

Doyle seemed to see Gloufo like this for the first time, and he stayed for a few seconds before he forced a smile:

"Good, good, good......"

Only then did Goverover turn around and nod slightly to the prince who was watching the play in a daze.

Doyle winced to the side, released an aggrieved look at Tails, and flattened his mouth in dismay.

But Tails didn't have time to mind their interactions.

The prince took the glass of water and rehydrated it, and his eyes crossed the foyer, past the line of guards, and at the bustling crowds of people and carriages outside, knowing that he would only get busier and busier.

And he was tired.

The actual vassals of the Central Lords who arrived in advance were not as high-flying as the Nineteen nobles on the surface, but Tails felt that it was more laborious than the National Council six years ago.

But he couldn't rest.

According to Gilbert's instructions, he must be more careful and careful about his appearance, manners, movements, smiles, postures, and conversations.

"Six. ”

Tails folded his hands and counted the family, attracting the attention of the two guards:

"Patterson, Adrian, Barney, Doyle, Stowe, Glover......"

"If I'm not wrong in my history class these days...... In terms of fame, history, and strength, there seem to be a few others in the Central Territory that can be compared with these six major families?"

Tails watched boredly as the guests outside the hall were slowly diverted and guided to the appropriate entrances and locations, but there were still many people who forgot their manners when passing through the main hall, trying to tiptoe to get a glimpse of the prince's demeanor.

"It's gone. ”

Doyle picked up Tails' words in a lazy tone, apparently impatient:

"Although the 'Seven Attendants' is just an insider's statement...... But at the time I first remembered, there were eight or nine nobles directly under the royal family, and there were actually fiefdoms and hereditary nobles, and there were many more in line at the bottom. ”

Eight or nine ......

"Until ......"

Doyle shrugged:

"You know, in the past 20 years, some of the vacant titles have been lost in their fiefdoms, some have a big family and can't make ends meet, some have a long history but have no descendants, some have been ruined by the war, some have lost their titles by mistake, and some have lost their titles by mistake, and some have been divided and ......weakened by blood relatives."

Tails listened quietly, and Glover frowned.

"Up to now, the name matches the reality, and there are only six who can barely meet the stupid title of 'Seven Servants of the Bright Star' - the quality is still uneven, you have also seen it, there are those who are fast forward to the coffin, there are orphans and widows, there are those who are in power, there are those who are insidious and stingy, and there are especially those who have to cry and kneel when they meet...... Ahem......"

Doyle, who was gossiping casually, realized something and ended the topic in time.

Tails remained silent for a long time.

After thinking about something, he nodded thoughtfully.

In the next ten minutes, more and more guests needed to be greeted by the prince, but almost all of them were the pro-royal party that Tails had been familiar with six years ago, and even the upstarts in the royal council:

The current Chancellor of the Exchequer, the "money bag" Jocco Man, kindly asked the prince how well he was adapting and how well his mathematics class was progressing, and the Chancellor of the University took advantage of the situation to interject about the funding of this year's central bureaucratic examination;

As soon as the military adviser "GI" Sodor Rader patted his chest and assured him that the kingdom's actions in the desert would ensure the peace of the Western Wilderness for another ten years, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, who had arrived at the back, told him with a serious face about the disadvantages of reckless militarism and the destruction of production by military action, and demonstrated the asymmetry between the benefits of war looting and the benefits of safe farming;

Baron Garth, who was in charge of the mint, had just warmly invited the Duke of Star Lake to visit the Kingdom's "source of wealth" and it would be better to hear more about their currency issuance plan, which had been rejected by His Majesty, when the Minister of Supervision of the Royal Bank rushed in and impolitely interjected into the conversation, strongly suggesting that Tails open an account in his own name as the historic third thousandth noble customer of the Royal Bank......

During this period, Tails ushered in the send-off, laughing a lot, only to feel that his face was about to go numb.

To be honest, he would rather go back to the night of the dragon's blood six years ago and face the menacing five Grand Dukes.

No wonder, no wonder the clan language of a certain noble family in my impression is "I would rather die because of friendship than with enemies"......

However, in the next moment, as a carriage approached, the nobles lined up in the vestibule were silent.

A nobleman in the prime of life stepped out of the carriage and walked to the Mindis Hall, accompanied by an old servant.

The voices of the nobles boiled again, and the soldiers and guards unconsciously stood more straight.

"D.D., go take a look," Tails, who had barely had time to catch his breath, sighed and looked up:

"Who's going to ...... again?"

But Tails' words came to an abrupt halt.

I saw that outside the hall, the nobleman in the prime of life behaved elegantly, but he had an easy-going temperament, and there was occasional majesty in his eyes.

Every step he took, he would patiently nod and salute the low-ranking nobles who greeted him, without any pretension but with his own demeanor, which was convincing and convincing.

Tails froze.

"Ha, I know, that's a big man, he often lives in the royal capital for a short time, and his identity is ......"

Doyle was about to continue, but Tails suddenly raised his hand and stopped him.

Tails looked at him with a complicated expression, looking at the family crest on the other party's sleeve.

The flowers have three petals and different colors.

Visitors step up the stairs and smile their trademark smile between the columns:

"The Mindith Hall is indeed worthy of its name, with countless treasures and priceless treasures. ”

As he signed, he smiled and said to the old servant beside him:

"I wish I had come here six or seven years earlier. ”

There were a few glints of deep meaning in the nobles' eyes.

"That's good. ”

The old servant just nodded quietly.

The next moment, the middle-aged nobleman raised his head, and after the guards gave way to open the way, he went straight to Tails.

Without warning, without concealment.

Tails exchanged eyes with each other in the air.

Doyle, who was originally numb, felt like a cold wind was blowing.

He's changed.

Tails' expression was flat, he looked at the guest silently, and thought secretly.

His bearing is older, more natural, and more ......

The prince rubbed his gloves lightly.

He's changed.

The guest's face did not change, and he looked at Tails quietly, and his heart was clear.

His eyes were sharper, firmer, and more ......

The guests squinted.

At that moment, the huge and lively Mindis Hall seemed to be the only one left with each other.

But......

Tails and the guests let out friendly smiles at the same time, and they walked towards each other as if they had tacit understanding.

So what?

So, under the gaze of countless eyes, the owner and the guests of the Mindis Hall walked towards each other enthusiastically and happily like old friends who had not seen each other for a long time, and the two palms met fiercely in the air!

"Welcome, Lord Duke!"

"It's been a long time, Your Royal Highness!"

Tails felt the unrestrained strength of the other party, and also unceremoniously let go of the sin of the prison river, and his muscles exerted force!

The palms of the two hands trembled slightly in the air, and the wind was light on the surface.

Marios, who rushed to hear the news, frowned slightly when he saw this scene.

Tails and the guest's gaze exchanged in the air for another round, and they both smiled in a friendly manner.

The Duke smiled:

"Just call me Jenn. ”

The prince was equally empathetic:

"Tails. ”

The next moment, the two looked at each other again and laughed in tacit understanding, centering on the arm they were holding, hugging each other, and clasping each other's shoulders with the other hand.

Tails suddenly realized that he was only half a head shorter than him.

I don't know when the height of the other party that was once out of reach is no longer an obstacle.

In the eyes of outsiders, Prince Tails and Duke Jenn have a good relationship with each other, and they have not seen each other for many years, but they are like the same, and they are eager to light the lamps all night and talk to each other.

However, only Tails and Jenn, who hugged each other tightly and were close to each other, knew how sincere their feelings were at that moment.

"I knew that the Northlanders couldn't do anything about you. ”

Jenn whispered in his ear, in a strange tone.

"Yes," Tails replied slowly, equally meaningfully:

"It's like a Bloodline.

In an invisible angle, the two turned their heads and glanced sideways at a near-kissing distance.

Jenn's eyes were cold, like frost.

Tails' eyes were sharp, piercing the heart.

"Welcome back. "Duke of Southbank, Jenn Cavendier whispered.

Nine-pointed star.

"Thank you for your wait. "Duke of Star Lake, Tails Bright Star sneered faintly.

Iris.

In the next second, the two most important people in the kingdom parted with a touch and let go of each other.

A perfect and warm smile was restored.

It shows that in this era, the most proud thing of the kingdom is unity and harmony.