As night fell, the entire imperial capital was lit up with lights. In the plaza of Oliska, bonfires were lit one after another. The flames illuminated the plaza and the night of the imperial capital. People gathered around the plaza to celebrate their hard-won victory and praise Allen, who had been promoted to Prince Glory. Everyone called him a man who brought peace and hope. Allen's biography of his life had long been adapted into various poems by poets, which were sung in taverns and on the stage. There were also clever vendors who sold puppets in the image of Allen, which were popular with many children.
Although it was night, lights lit up the sky in Oliska on this day.
Standing in front of the tall narrow window of the palace, Allen could see the lights in the imperial capital at the foot of Mount Dawn. Lucy and Lola, who had already changed into their costumes, walked in and told him that Julian had sent someone to inform him that the dinner party had begun.
"I heard that there will be fireworks to see later."
"I'm more concerned about what to eat at the dinner party later. I haven't eaten for a day. I'm hungry."
"Oh my god, Lola, can't you be more ladylike?"
"What is a lady? Can you eat it?"
Allen sighed in his heart as he listened to the conversation between the two women. This was a small happiness in peacetime. If he could prevent the dusk of the universe, he would form a family with Lucy and the others in the future. Everyone put down their swords and sabers, and they were no longer talking about war. Thinking about it like that, it was worth looking forward to.
The three of them were led to the banquet venue by the palace guards. The venue was located in the Triumphal Hall of the Imperial Palace. Walking into the hall, the air was filled with the smell of food and wine. Court musicians were playing beautiful music. The nobles and ministers who were invited were chatting and laughing in the corner. When Allen walked into the hall, the guards on both sides sang loudly, "The Glorious Prince is here!"
As a result, the gazes of everyone in the hall fell on Allen. Then, people began to walk forward. Familiar and unfamiliar faces flashed in front of Allen's eyes. They raised their glasses and greeted him cordially. Allen greeted them and walked to Prime Minister Nabott's side. Lucy and Mengmeng knew that he had something to say to the Prime Minister, so they held hands and walked to the other side. Other girls surrounded them and mingled with them.
"Isn't the Prime Minister drinking today?" Allen saw Nabott holding a glass of juice in his hand and was quite surprised.
Nabott smiled faintly and said, "Old, drinking is not good for your health. Unlike a prince, his body is strong and healthy. "
Allen shook his head and smiled, "Lord Nabott's words tonight sound a little strange. Why does he have a hint of seclusion?"
"As expected, I can't hide anything from you. I plan to resign from His Majesty. Of course, even if His Majesty agrees, I won't retreat so quickly. I still have to nurture a few talents for His Majesty. "Nabott sighed," I still remember when I assisted the Great Emperor. It seemed like yesterday. Who would have thought that time would pass so quickly? In the blink of an eye, the Great Emperor had passed away, and the empire had also encountered many waves. Fortunately, the empire was not lost and the imperial lineage still existed. But this era no longer belongs to old fellows like Roderick and me. And with us here, it's not convenient for His Majesty to show off his skills. It's time for us old men to let the young do it. "
Allen nodded. Nabott should have seen that the next few decades would be a period of peace for the empire. As long as Julian didn't make any big mistakes, the empire would gradually recover. At this time, there was no need for Nabott to do anything. Moreover, he was old, and it was time for him to retire. He had heard from Roderick that he would also retire after the permanent station in the Shadow Plains was established. It seemed that what had happened to the empire over the years had caused these old men to retreat.
At this time, the band's music became excited, and Allen knew it was because Julian had arrived. Sure enough, from the side door at the back of the hall, Julian walked in holding the hand of a young princess. When he saw Allen, he gently let go of his wife and walked over. He whispered to Allen, "Grand Duke Hua Hua is waiting for you in the garden. Don't say I'm not loyal. Hurry up and go over now. I'll block other people and things for you."
Allen smiled, put down his glass and left.
A faint fragrance of flowers wafted in the garden behind the hall. It was summer, and the vegetation was flourishing. Elise was standing in the garden, her back to Allen, looking up at the silver moon in the sky. Allen coughed softly and walked over, "Why didn't you go in?"
"Don't you think it's more convenient to talk here?" Elise turned around and said expressionlessly, "The elders heard that you were made a Glorious Prince today and have already begun to urge us to get married. I'm going to tell them tomorrow that night was just an excuse. "
"Elise." Allen sighed and said, "I've already sent the territory for you to choose, so you should know that I'm serious."
"Are you going to marry me?"
"That depends on whether you're willing or not. But before that, I have something to tell you."
Elise raised her eyebrows and turned to look at him. "Can I not listen …"
Allen looked at her and whispered, "So you already know."
"I guessed."
The two of them seemed to be talking in riddles. Allen took her hand and said, "Then let me tell you personally, Elise. I'm not from the Empire, not even from your planet. I come from beyond the distant starry sky, and soon, I will leave. I think I have to tell you the truth because it's fair to you. If you're willing to go with me, I'll treat you well. So like I said just now, it's up to you whether to complete this marriage or not. "
Elise pulled her hand away and said, "I told you not to listen, why did you say it? I'd rather think that you were just a guy with a mysterious background. That way, at least I would feel that there was still a trace of possibility. But now that you've said it, what else can I say? Yes, I like you very much, and I'm willing to go to the ends of the earth with you. I don't care if you're from the Empire or Celestial, I only know that you're Allen. You're the first man who dared to reprimand me, and you're also the one who saved me. "
"There are also many good men in the Empire, but I don't know why I just like you. As long as I'm with you, I feel very happy and relaxed. I don't have to think of myself as some Grand Duchess, I'm just a willful young lady. But you said that you're a Celestial, so all my hopes are shattered. Because no matter how much I like you, I can't leave the family, I can't leave … "
As she spoke, Elise began to cry. At this moment, she didn't look like a Grand Duchess at all. She was clearly a disappointed and heartbroken woman. She squatted on the ground, her head buried between her big hands. The ground beside her feet was wet with tears.
Allen looked at her, not knowing how to comfort her. At this time, any consolation was weak and powerless. But at this moment, a cold voice rang out, "Elise, from this moment on, you are no longer the Grand Duchess of Yanhua."
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