Time passed, and when the bell rang to signify the arrival of noon, the luncheon was about to officially begin.
When the Dukes Of Angmar walked into the dining hall with a gold-inlaid cane in his hand, Roddy could not help but admire the old man's extraordinary bearing. Although he had been tortured by the "Soul Extraction Potion" for several years, after a period of recovery, the current Angmar was hale and hearty. His footsteps were steady, and even though his body was still skinny, his entire person glowed with a vitality that had never been seen before.
At this time, his gaze swept around, and first stopped on Rubens.
"It is the honor of the Lucifron Family that the Governor has graced us with your presence."
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Rubens, he then turned his gaze to Roddy and greeted him meaningfully, "As a father, I want to thank you for taking care of my daughter, Captain Roddy."
Such words made Rubens feel that something was amiss, but he really could not think of any relationship between a Scout Captain and Sally, so he did not take it seriously and continued to look on coldly.
"It is my honor, Sir Duke."
Roddy blinked his eyes and gave a military salute. He did not say anything unnecessary, showing that he was not surprised by the favor or humiliation.
Although he looked calm on the surface, Roddy at this time could not figure out the old man's attitude at all. Angmar did not mention his identity or the things he had done before, but only expressed his gratitude in such a vague way … So, was he thanking him or threatening him?
To be honest, Roddy hoped that the things he had done would not be made public. "Making a fortune in silence" was the first stable path. Now, it seemed that Benjamin did not reveal his situation, and Angmar did not seem to be planning to make it public either … Although it sounded like good news, this meant that the following luncheon would definitely be quite awkward for him.
However, when everyone was about to sit down, Roddy still had some hope in his heart. If Sally could cooperate and adjust the atmosphere, he should still be able to eat this meal in peace, right?
Just as this thought appeared in his mind, he caught a glimpse of the beautiful figure that arrived late.
When Sally walked into the hall, it was indeed a stunning sight. Even the Dukes Of Angmar raised his eyebrows slightly. Then, he smiled and said softly, "My daughter has really … grown up."
She was wearing a bright red full-length dress, a lace tunic, a crystal headpiece, and a simple crystal necklace. The slightly mature attire made Sally, who had a well-developed figure, seem to have transformed from a "girl" to a "young lady" … Her slender waist appeared even more slender under the effect of the waistband, and her exposed collarbone had an enchanting curve.
Her delicate oval face had light makeup on. When she looked at the table, Sally bowed and greeted the Superintendent respectfully. Her aristocratic manners were on point.
Secretly noticing that Roddy's eyes were wide open, the corners of Sally's mouth curled up imperceptibly. Then, she sat down beside her father in satisfaction …
Her current appearance was the complete opposite of the plain robe she used to wear in the past. After greeting the Superintendent, she greeted the two knights. However, when her gaze turned to Roddy, she pouted and looked away …
"Uh …"
This scene was really beyond Roddy's expectations. The words he had prepared to say were stuck in his throat, and the atmosphere at the table instantly became unusually awkward.
The Superintendent saw this scene from the side, and in his heart, he could not understand why Roddy would sit here and have lunch with them …
On the other hand, the Dukes Of Angmar was also surprised that his daughter would do such a thing. However, he was, after all, experienced. He immediately made small talk to smooth things over and asked the waiters to start serving the dishes …
Although Roddy was abnormally embarrassed at this moment, he could definitely say that he "deserved" it. Vengeful creatures like women were the last to be provoked … Yesterday, he used such stupid words to reply to her confession, and today, he still expected her to give him face? It was completely a dream!
Thinking about how Sally ran away in anger because of him yesterday, Roddy smiled helplessly and bitterly … I really did something stupid unintentionally …
The exquisite dishes were served one by one by the servants, and aged red wine was poured into glasses. The rich red wine reflected the different expressions of the people at the table. Rubens was the first to express his gratitude to the Duke, and this also opened up a lot of topics. Soon, Angmar, Sally, and even the two knights joined in the discussion. In such an atmosphere, Roddy remained silent and aloof, unable to participate in any of the topics, and could only focus on eating by himself.
Very soon, Sally noticed this. Looking at Roddy sitting pitifully in the corner and playing with the fish on his plate, she also felt that she had gone overboard. Therefore, she deliberately brought up a few topics related to the "border" in an attempt to salvage the situation, hoping that Roddy would join in. However, the result was that Roddy did not appreciate her kindness and continued to lower his head in silence …
This bastard! Infuriating!
After angrily drinking a mouthful of red wine, Sally gloomily gestured to the maidservant beside her. The maidservant Myr immediately respectfully brought the wine bottle and carefully poured the wine for Sally. Then, she took a few steps back and stood to the side.
No one at the table noticed the maidservant. Although Myr stood behind Sally with a smile, he was not worried if he would be noticed. This undead just stood there openly in the dining hall, and even the "Rose Cross" Viceroy who was two meters away could not detect her true identity …
"Lord Ansadin will soon come to reap your lives. Rejoice in the last part of your life …"
With this thought in his mind, Myr's gaze swept across the people at the table one by one, and finally stopped at the silent figure.
Heh … This young man is really strange. He was invited to lunch by Duke, but all he does is bury his head and eat?
Scout Captain — why would Duke invite such a person to his mansion?
Myr had some doubts in her heart, but they quickly dissipated … Myr's mission was to collect "useful" information, and for a "marginal character" like Roddy, she understood that there was no need for her to pay attention to him. When she shifted her gaze away, she completely ignored this character and turned her attention to memorizing the conversations of these old men.
"The Orcs in the north seem to be up to no good recently. But speaking of which, those Orcs are obviously weak. Most of them are just barbaric fellows who are driven by instinct."
When Rubens said this, Roddy finally seemed to be a little interested. After looking up, he raised the spoon in his hand and waited for the Viceroy to continue.
"Speaking of which, the" Rose Cross "also has some concerns about the Orcs. But according to our research, although these fellows are strong, they are ultimately cowardly. If they were to face the human army, they would probably flee at the first sign of trouble."
"Cough, cough cough cough …"
Just as Rubens finished his sentence, Roddy's cough suddenly sounded, interrupting his "profound theory" about the Orcs.
The two knights held their wine glasses and looked at him. Sally pretended not to notice and glanced at him, while the Dukes Of Angmar looked at him with a meaningful gaze, but did not say anything.
"I-I just thought of something interesting. I couldn't hold it in just now, my apologies … Cough cough …"
Rubens frowned, obviously thinking that this fellow was crazy. He immediately changed the topic and said, "Of course, the threat of the Orcs is not worth mentioning. What we are truly worried about is the battle of the lords in the south of the kingdom …"
He paused for a moment, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention, and continued, "Some time ago, Lord Gordon finally mobilized his army to suppress Earl Moore. There are a total of seven to eight thousand men …"
"Oh? There's such a thing? Then Earl Moore is in danger. "
"Before coming to Hollier, I heard that Earl Moore has been retreating in defeat. His army has always been at a disadvantage, and I don't think it's going to be too optimistic."
Topics related to "war" were always the most attention-grabbing. Thus, the matter of Roddy's random cough was quickly forgotten, and the few people at the dining table began to discuss fervently. As the topic gradually came to an end, Rubens suddenly changed the topic and said, "The outcome of this battle will definitely affect the situation in the south of the kingdom. By the way, what is Captain Rody's opinion on this? "
This kind of question was naturally a little "revenge" for Roddy's previous behavior. This kind of topic that involved the battle of the nobles was the best to see the level of the speaker … For example, the two knights would analyze the formation of the army, the Dukes Of Angmar would analyze the economic and political situation, and even Sally was able to point out the major advantages of Gordon. Leaving Roddy at the end to ask the question seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for him.
"What's your opinion?"
Roddy was actually looking at the "Quest Panel" in boredom, studying the clues for the "Witcher" advancement quest. When he heard the question, he thought about it seriously and finally answered, "I don't think Earl Moore will lose."
"Haha …"
Hearing Roddy's answer, the half-hearted laughter in Rubens's voice disappeared. He looked up and continued to ask, "What's the specific reason?"
"There are many reasons to win a battle, but in the end, there's only one," Roddy shrugged, "Earl Moore is smarter than Gordon, and that's the only reason."
Hearing such remarks, Rubens only smiled and shook his head. He did not pursue the matter and turned to chat with the Dukes Of Angmar.
Up until now, Roddy as a "participant" was definitely a "failure". He was not the center of the conversation, nor did he participate in the discussion. His only role seemed to be to eat all the delicious food, and when others asked him questions, he would act like a clown and make a few jokes. He was really no different from the impression he gave others as the "Scout Captain".
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