Chapter 38: Banquet (Part 2)
Accompanied by the melodious music, pairs of men and women danced on the dance floor of the banquet hall.
They were dancing the most traditional palace dance of the Empire of Light.
It was similar to the Vienna Waltz on Earth.
The male and female dance partners needed to borrow each other's strength to complete a series of reverses, swings, and spins in a harmonious manner at a very fast speed. The entire dance was light, smooth, and elegant.
In such a fast rotation, everything around them would become blurred, and only the face of the dance partner in their arms could be seen clearly.
Spin, spin, and spin again.
It was as if they were going to dance together until the end of time.
However, the music would eventually come to an end.
The song was over.
Colin completed the last rotation with Vera who was as light as a feather.
Then, he reluctantly withdrew his right hand from Vera's smooth back, stepped back slightly, and bowed.
"Thank you, Miss Vera. This is the most unforgettable dance I have ever danced!"
Vera's small face was still red, and she was panting slightly. It seemed that she had not recovered from the dance just now.
When she heard Colin's flattery, she smiled slyly: "Knight Colin, why do I feel that you have said this to many girls?"
Colin raised his head and did not panic at all.
He knew very well that at this time, what he should do was not to defend himself, but to attack.
So, he smiled and said: "Please believe me, from now on, I will only say such words to you!"
Sure enough, Colin's slightly straightforward words made Vera feel a little overwhelmed.
"Sweet words!" Vera snorted and rolled her eyes at Colin, but there was an embarrassed smile on her face.
At this moment, Colin could already feel the gazes filled with "killing intent" all around him.
Obviously, after successfully becoming Vera's first dance partner, Colin had naturally become the public enemy of all the male nobles present.
However, he obviously did not care.
He was determined to hug this "thick thigh" of Vera's!
Because he had already seen Earl Oman's figure in the crowd.
The fear of being assassinated instantly shrouded Colin's heart, and he had no choice but to think of ways to raise his value so that the other party would be wary of him.
After sending Vera back to Marquis García's side, Colin politely said goodbye.
He knew that going too far was as bad as falling short. Therefore, it would be foolish for him to continue pestering Vera at this time.
But before he could walk far, a young man blocked in front of Colin.
Huh?
Was the supporting character that was sent to be slapped in the face already appearing so quickly?
Colin smiled politely while letting his imagination run wild. "May I ask who you are?"
The young man smiled coldly: "Knight Colin, I heard that you used my identity. Why? Don't tell me you can't recognize me? "
Colin paused for a moment and immediately realized who the person in front of him was.
No wonder she looked familiar. She looked just as annoying as that crazy woman.
They were indeed siblings.
"So it's Knight Kahn Sudo! It's an honor to meet you! "Colin said, but there was no respect in his eyes.
Kahn was obviously very unhappy with Colin, and he said sarcastically: "Knight Colin, if the honorable Miss Vera knew that the knight she was dancing with just now was actually a liar, how would she react?"
Faced with Kahn's threat, Colin shrugged as if he did not care at all: "Why don't you try and find out?"
Kahn's face suddenly sank, as if he could not tell whether Colin was really fearless or just pretending.
But before he could continue to probe, Colin suddenly lowered his voice and said: "However, if I were you, I would first care about your good sister."
"What happened to my sister?"
Seeing that the other party had taken the bait, Colin smiled and said:
"You should know that the one who really led the army to reclaim Icestone City was your sister, Knight Cynthia. So, according to the rules of the feudal lord, shouldn't she be the one to inherit the title of Duke of the Sudo Family and not you?"
"Nonsense!" Kahn was like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, and he suddenly exploded: "I am the first in line to inherit the Sudo Family!"
"You should save this kind of words for the Duke Of St. Hilde." Colin spread his hands, indicating that this matter had nothing to do with him.
Kahn almost could not control his anger when he saw this annoying look, and he stared fiercely at Colin, breathing heavily.
It was as if he wanted to beat up this abominable person in front of him.
But soon, Kahn calmed down.
Because, a palm pressed on his shoulder.
Kahn turned around, and his expression immediately became respectful: "Uncle!"
Colin's pupils shrank as he looked at the person who had come — Count Auldmann.
"Lord Count." Colin carefully lowered his head, not wanting the other party to see the fear hidden in his eyes.
Count Auldmann was a mature and elegant middle-aged man. He always had a faint smile on his face, as if he was courteous to everyone.
However, from time to time, his wine-red eyes would reveal a trace of hidden coldness, indicating that this Count was not a kind and nice person.
"Colin, I'm so happy to see that you're fine!" Count Auldmann patted Colin's shoulder lightly, his face brimming with a smile from the bottom of his heart. "I heard that you were assassinated in Graycastle. What exactly happened? Who was so daring? "
Colin raised his head, his face already wearing a friendly smile: "The assassin was Knight Carter. As for who ordered him to do it … it's still under investigation."
"Carter?" Count Auldmann snorted and said angrily, "That ungrateful wretch is a disgrace to the world of knights! Don't worry, I will send someone to investigate this matter. If there is any news, I will definitely inform you. "
"Thank you very much for your help, Lord Count!" Colin looked at the righteous Count in front of him and suddenly felt that this person's acting skills were not inferior to Marquis Charles'.
Count Auldmann chuckled and said a few words of concern to Colin, as if he was really a friendly elder.
Colin also dealt with him carefully, as if he had never suspected that his assassination had anything to do with this Count in front of him.
Before leaving, Count Auldmann lowered his voice and asked, "Did you and Marquis Charles discuss wearing armor to attend the banquet together?"
"No, we just happened to think of the same thing." Colin found it strange that the other party would suddenly ask this.
Count Auldmann said meaningfully, "Oh, that's good then. But you have to be careful. Don't get too close to Marquis Charles. "
"Why?" Colin asked directly.
Count Auldmann did not answer, but the Knight Of Kahn beside him mocked arrogantly.
"Idiot! Marquis Charles lost so miserably this time, and lost two hundred thousand Northern Frontier troops. Does he not have to take responsibility for this? You actually dare to get close … "
"Shut up!" Count Auldmann growled.
The Knight Of Kahn immediately shrank back, turning into a quail again.
Count Auldmann turned his head and said to Colin, "Remember, our loyalty will always be to the Duke Of St Hilde, not to some marquis."
Looking at Count Auldmann's departing figure, Colin suddenly narrowed his eyes.
Only then did he realize that tonight's banquet seemed to be brewing a dangerous undercurrent.
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